KiwamiGreat and innovative sushi spotWe LOVE Kiwami! Although it can be a bit pricey, even in the sushi category, the food is excellent every time. Usually the service is spot on. However, we had a server last night who seemed overwhelmed and did not refill my tea, bring us a menu or check on us with out a great effort on our part. Hopefully he will catch on before he is replaced.5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMPerfection!Kiwami is our go-to sushi and special occasion spot in Studio City, about 3 miles from home. We always order the "Happy Tray", although lately they've run out a couple times. :( Our party of 4 had the Happy Tray for 2 (that was all they had left), and our extra rolls (baked crab, of course, spicy tuna on yellowtail) were great - fresh and clean tasting with just the right seasoning! The birthday dessert they brought for our daughter was beautiful with "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate on the plate! Perfection!5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMKid Friendly...and yet...Kiwami service caters to kids, and yet they only keep two high chairs and you have to reserve one in advance. Other than that, it's a great place to take kids.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMdelicious lunch -- grilleddelicious lunch -- grilled yellowtail and sides. Service very gracious. Noisy, as are most dining spots these days.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMConsistently ExcellentDelicious food backed up by great service. Thank you!5/6/2013 12:00:00 AMLittle Tokyo comes to the valley3rd time in, each as satisfying as the last. A gem (pearl) of a spot on the busy Ventura restaurant row which now starts in San Diego and ends in downtown Ventura it seems. There are more restaurants in LA county now we vie for first with 10 Eastern states. Kiwami is fusion/Japanese with a good base for such restaurants (fresh fish). We had several(9) small plates corresponding to a Japanese tapas.Their Toro was not as fat as I would have liked, but ok. Japanese poki and a tart tasting (the French or Spanish would call it cAnd the Tahitians poisson cru. Here we just settle for Ceviche - very tasty. We were sated but thoroughly satisfied by meals end. Pricing higher end but less than you would see in many American cities. ICHIBAN!4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMKiwami will not disappointKiwami will not disappoint you. Food and service are commensurate with a restaurant owned by Chef Katsuya. Normally go to Katsu-ya in Encino, but wanted to change it up a bit. They have some of the items that made Katsu-ya popular like spicy tuna crispy rice, but have many different items on their menu like the albacore crab tempura roll. Make sure to try the house made soy sauce. Went there for lunch on my birthday and they wouldn't let me leave without having dessert so I ordered the lychee sorbet. The presentation and flavor were both top notch.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMhappy hour on weekends!Food is superior, especially the scallop sashimi and fresh sweet shrimp. Not cheap, but very very good.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent meal with attentiveExcellent meal with attentive service. Consistently fresh and tasty. Popular with good reason. Thank you.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMThe sushi never disappoints.The sushi never disappoints. My kids love going here because the staff is friendly. But it's not a noisy kid place so make sure your little ones behave. Happy hour is outstanding when you leave the kids at home3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMA great meal at KiwamiThe food is always great at Kiwami. And Friday night was no exception. The restaurant is run very well and the service was terrific. It's a regular go-to place!3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMConsistently excellent meals.Consistently excellent meals. Very attentive service. Good value combinations as well as exotic special fresh items. Thank you.2/18/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious selections. TopDelicious selections. Top notch service. Always lively atmosphere. Thank you.2/11/2013 12:00:00 AMKiwami continues to be a firstKiwami continues to be a first class Japanese restaurant. Delicious food, excellent service.2/6/2013 12:00:00 AMKiwami serves excellent food.Kiwami serves excellent food. Their staff is attentive. The specials whiteboard is extensive. We enjoyed our dinner very much. Thank you.12/28/2012 12:00:00 AMPretty good sushi restaurant.Pretty good sushi restaurant. My only complaint was that the rolls came out inconsistently and they could have been hotter. Also the lights could have been dimmer to provide an ambiance look. All in all pretty good.12/24/2012 12:00:00 AMAwesome!The fish is ALWAYS fresh!! This is by far the best sushi restaurant in the Valley. Order from the daily specials board and you will not be disappointed. Service is good and the wait staff are very knowledgeable. Great for a special occasion.5/15/2012 12:00:00 AM