Nestled in the heart of the community at 8009 E Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240, United States, Kyoto Sushi offers a warm and welcoming dining destination for lovers of traditional Japanese cuisine. Our establishment is dedicated to celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Japan through a meticulous approach to flavor, technique, and hospitality. Whether you are seeking a quiet meal with family, a casual lunch with friends, or a memorable evening out, our restaurant provides a peaceful atmosphere designed to enhance your dining experience from the moment you walk through our doors.
At Kyoto Sushi, we believe that exceptional Japanese cuisine begins with respect for ingredients and time-honored preparation methods. Our culinary team takes great pride in crafting dishes that honor authentic flavor profiles while meeting the expectations of modern diners. From delicate nigiri and creative rolls to comforting hot dishes, every item on our menu is prepared with care and precision. We strive to create an environment where both lifelong enthusiasts of Japanese food and those trying it for the very first time feel equally comfortable and well cared for.
What Sets Us Apart
Commitment to Quality: We prioritize fresh, high-grade ingredients to ensure that every dish delivers an authentic and satisfying taste of Japan.
Skilled Culinary Craftsmanship: Our experienced chefs apply traditional techniques and artistic presentation to every plate they create, blending visual appeal with exceptional flavor.
Welcoming Atmosphere: Located conveniently in Downey, our restaurant offers a comfortable, clean, and inviting space suited for gatherings of all kinds.
Attentive Hospitality: Our friendly staff is dedicated to providing prompt, courteous service to ensure every guest enjoys a pleasant and seamless dining visit.
We invite you to visit Kyoto Sushi at 8009 E Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240, United States, and experience our dedication to Japanese culinary arts firsthand. Whether you are joining us regularly or discovering our restaurant for the first time, we look forward to serving you and sharing our passion for great food and hospitality. Come experience a wonderful meal in a comfortable setting where quality and tradition meet.
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Reviews Kyoto Sushi
Fabiola Ochoa
21-07-2026
People working there are nice, I order on the phone and they didn't make it feel like I had to order quickly, they even gave some recommendations from the menu. When I went there to pick up, it was like 123. Food was good 👍 … More
Joyce H
21-07-2026
I've been coming to Kyotos for over 10 years & I've never been disappointed. The rolls are beyond delicious, the staff is always courteous & friendly plus I like that it's a small but hip kind of place. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in SoCal.
Andy Portugal
21-07-2026
Very nice little sushi restaurant in Downey. The food was great and staff was really friendly. Very good selection of sushi rolls and the table had a reference card to tell you the makeup of each roll.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Genesis E. Anaya
21-07-2026
Best sushi ever! They were so nice. The sushi rolls are made with love, everybody was so nice and humble. Will be coming back again. Their Capsaicin sauce is so spicy so good. much love
I got a tiger crunch roll, spider roll, BSAR roll.
priscilla marquez
21-07-2026
a minimal seating and parking area; but amazing service, great atmosphere, and top-notch food! Sushi, soups, bento boxes, you name it! everything is fresh and made to order. I love this gem of a restaurant.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Terri Chicken and Beef Teriyaki, Sauce, Assorted Tempura, Spicy Tiger Crunch Roll, Frank Roll, California Roll x2
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Parking
parking is limited due to it being in a small center.
David Corey
21-07-2026
Get the fresh spring roll, it is the most innovative piece of sushi I have ever had. It is truly a journey for your taste buds and the Sapporo are cheap too!
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 20–30
Recommended dishes
Fresh Spring
Paulo Mercator (BRASILCAT)
21-07-2026
Clean place, excellent service. The Sushi choices are not as creative as some of my favorite places. Too many too spicy options. Very nice local "hole in the wall" feel.
Hector Garcia
21-07-2026
Ordered the Rainbow 🌈 roll 🍣 and spider roll.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
USD 30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Gerard SaEs
21-07-2026
Looove this place, the food was sooo good and good prices!!
Silverio Rojas
21-07-2026
Great place for lunch. Love their green tea. Definitely the best sushi in Downey. Great sashimi portions. More
JUSTIN AVALOS
21-07-2026
By far the most excellent customer service I’ve experienced at a sushi restaurant. Not only is their service phenomenal but their rolls are very, very delicious! Highly recommend this place is you’re looking for some bomb sushi.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
USD 50–100
Cowboy Troy
21-07-2026
Great sushi place .. the servers are cordial and they sometimes they remember your voice & name 😅... i reccommend the amiga roll & salmon Lovers roll mmmm! … More
Marie Westrup
21-07-2026
I have been coming here for over 20 years. Its always delicious and great service. Sushi Chef Kim is the best. Some of my favorites are the David roll, Frank roll, and Sara 2.
Will_I_Am D
21-07-2026
Been coming here for over 15 yrs, yet to find another place that the sushi tastes better. I've tried every single roll & still have my faves like the Sarah #2, bravo, & frank rolls More
Charles Swanson
21-07-2026
My experience at Kyoto was very customer friendy, all the cooks know how to prepare your order(s). I recommend this sushi place for ANYONE who's craving grade A SEAFOOD====IT'S WORTH YOUR DRIVE! Sr.Drill Sgt.
Alihossein Sepahvand
21-07-2026
The worst sushi I have ever had! And I am from Colorado. The sushi did not taste fresh and had a bad taste. The must have tried hard to mimicking up edamames. Never coming back More
Joseph Marin
21-07-2026
I’ve been going here ever since I was small child, the food is always delicious & service is perfect :) More
Annette V
21-07-2026
I'm not a big sushi fan, I get the tempura shrimp or the bento box. Some of the best tempura shrimp and vegetables I've had. … More
Angelica Juarez
21-07-2026
My favorite little sushi spot. Very friendly attitude, delicious food, and fair price. Small place so sometimes there's a wait but totally worth it.
Marlon Guerrero
21-07-2026
My girlfriend loves sushi and this place is her favorite. I don't like sushi and always try different sushi but still don't like it. I get the teriyaki beef and that is great. Tempora ice cream is great which is basically fried ice cream. Don't leave without trying it!
Romero Toribio
21-07-2026
friendly place, great service, food was delicious. it was my first time, and i like it. i will come back again.
Diddy Abdul
21-07-2026
Place is a bit small inside. Service was good. Food was good but not the best sushi around town. Food came out quick and tastes fresh.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Ron Holliman
21-07-2026
This is the perfect place for sushi rolls. Great experience and great food. The workers are nice, the place is clean but small.
The food is fantastic. If it wasn't for pricing I would be there always. They don't have any happy hour specials. Every roll outside the basic California type rolls are going to be a little bit of money. But I'd spend it on a good night out.
Presentation is perfect. The flavors and mix of ingredients works very well. To the French Kiss if it's still there.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
USD 20–30
Cheese_Fries
21-07-2026
The food is great and the price isn't bad. I recommend the frank roll. The vibe is very casual and cozy.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 20–30
Wait time
No wait
Alejandro Oceguera
21-07-2026
I arrived at the Whole in the Wall restaurant with excited expectations, but unfortunately, my experience turned out to be quite disappointing. The place itself was rather cramped, and an unsettling odor hung in the air, a mix of stale fish and something else unpleasant that I couldn't quite identify.
When my order arrived, I was taken aback by the sushi's texture; it was far from the delicate, fresh consistency I anticipated from a sushi restaurant. Instead of the light, silky feel I'm used to, it had a gummy, off-putting quality that made it hard to enjoy.
I decided to pair my meal with a beer, but when the server handed me the glass, I noticed a strong, rancid smell emanating from it that made me hesitant to take a sip. It was truly off-putting and did not inspire confidence in the cleanliness of their glassware.
To top it off, the scallop roll was visually unappealing, with an odd presentation that made it seem less like a carefully crafted dish and more like an afterthought. The glistening scallops that I hoped would be mouth-watering appeared dull and lifeless.
Overall, I simply couldn't bring myself to finish my meal, and I left the restaurant feeling dissatisfied and quite willing to chalk this experience up as a lesson learned. I certainly don’t intend to return; eating here felt like a regrettable error in judgment.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
USD 50–100
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Wait time
No wait
AbeInRetrospect
21-07-2026
This place is a bit hidden and is easy to miss. It looks humble from the outside but inside it is a very pleasant. We had the Azteca roll, Philadelphia roll, M.PR. roll, salmon sashimi, Yellowtail Sashimi and tuna sashimi.
The hostess was very attentive and the sushi chefs highly skilled. My only regret was not asking the sushi chef for his recommendation as I'm certain it would have been amazing.
I'm looking forward to coming back soon.
Also, I strongly recommend the M.P.R. roll of you are a fan of spicy food. It was spicy and a must for those who are in for a nice challenge.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 50–100
Alex Cuadra
21-07-2026
Wow, top class professional sushi. Super fresh, very creative. Great portions. Hidden gem
Peter Reynolds
21-07-2026
Very fresh fast service in a comfortable atmosphere....and don't worry guys they have two TV s so you won't miss the match or game.
Jose Soto
21-07-2026
Good sushi and the staff is always friendly. You can also catch a Dodger game or game of the day.
Eric Amezquita
21-07-2026
This place is amazing 👏 🤩 very fresh and authentic 🙌 ✨️ the service is great too, Timo always takes care of us!! This is the spot!! 🍣
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Jun-Yeon Lee
21-07-2026
The place is small but clean and quiet. The food was great. Especially Alaskan Roll was really great. Will come back for sure.
Price per person
USD 30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Very quiet
Group size
2 people
Wait time
No wait
Carrie Rodgers
21-07-2026
Best Sushi in Downey! Fresh, great service, love Dodgers and what else is there!!! It’s a must eat here!
Sonya Garcia
21-07-2026
My favorite sushi spot, i reccommend the lion king roll!
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Wait time
No wait
Fernando Ramos
21-07-2026
Fantastic food options and high quality fish. A favorite of mine for the last 10 years. Can get busy for dinner as there is limited seating. Great attitudes from servers and chefs. You have to try the fresh spring roll and cilantro roll
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cilantro Roll, Assorted Tempura, Salmon Sashimi, Fresh Spring, Sarah 2 Roll, Miso Soup
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Patrick Chung
21-07-2026
I had Salmon, Mackerel, and Tuna sushi, and it is the best in the area I believe. The rice tastes like it was prepared like proper sushi rice and the fish quality is good. The mackerel was prepared with a tasty onion garnish which I thought complimented it well. I also had a lobster roll as well and it was also good. ai love the sushi bar environment setup as well. Definitely coming back.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 20–30
peter ruiz
21-07-2026
This is a small hidden spot but out of all the sushi restaurants from Vegas , to LA, San Gabriel valley, Hollywood area , even Beverly Hills I've never had Sushi as Delicious as this place. There Cilantro rolls are absolutely mouth watering , there soups are yummy. I don't live close to the restaurant but me and my family love it. I highly recommend this place. The Asian waitress is very awesome and kind. You need to try it definitely! !!
Vanesa Orozco
21-07-2026
Went to this place on a Saturday night unexpectedly because the original place we planned was closed. I have to say this was a wonderful experience! It was a great date night site. We had some great dishes and the hospitality was great! Food was fresh and amazing! I would definitely go back for more.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 100+
Michelle Cooper
21-07-2026
The only reason I hesitate to give Kyoto 5 stars is because it can get a bit cramped inside. The restaurant is pretty small in size however the food and service is great. I would say it's great casual dining where you can have a beer and sushi with friends or significant other but don't expect much if you go in a large group. I'd definitely go back again though. The wait is worth it.
Bad Wolf
21-07-2026
I always order out for this restaurant and every time there is utensils, napkins and soy sauce. Thank you! If I want more or some chili they give me the items with a smile. So far so good no complaints! Parking is a bit difficult as it's shared with a couple of other businesses.
William Salguero
21-07-2026
I will start by talking about the food. I ordered the Azteca roll, Cilantro roll Sara roll, the jalapeño poppers and salmon and tuna sushi. Everything was excellent, amazing flavor. Why the 3 stars then? When I rate a place I take into consideration the whole experience. Here are the issues I have with this place: 1) When I called, i tried to connect like 10 times, always getting a busy signal, they are popular so I'm sure people were calling to place their orders. 2) They do not have an online menu or website where I can see the pictures of their rolls, I spent some time browsing through Yelp and Google to figure out what roll was what.
They need to invest in a good online ordering system, have an online menu where people can see pictures of what they offer. The "stay at home" situation we have is making a lot of people order take out, I believe a restaurant should make the process easy, for me, is part of the whole experience. My 2¢.
Reviews Kyoto Sushi