Kai Lounge

4.4 ( 111 reviews )
Checking... 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
21058 Pacific Coast Hwy M230, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, United States
+1 657-259-0010

Kai Lounge, nestled along the picturesque Pacific Coast Hwy in Huntington Beach, has quickly made a name for itself in the fine dining scene. Patrons rave about the exceptional sushi, with many declaring it comparable to renowned establishments like Nobu. Guests are particularly impressed by the fresh ingredients and creative rolls, such as the salmon delight roll and the balboa roll. The pork belly buns, praised for their blend of flavors, also stand out as a must-try.

Reservable with ease, the ambiance of Kai Lounge complements its culinary offerings. Many visitors have noted the friendly service, which consistently receives high marks. The attentive servers, coupled with a lively sushi bar atmosphere, create an inviting dining experience. Kim Nguyen’s review highlights the memorable birthday celebration, marked by top-notch service and remarkable creations from the sushi chef.

While there were minor critiques about the wasabi's strength, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. For those seeking a delightful blend of sushi, creative drinks, and a welcoming vibe, Kai Lounge promises a memorable outing. Don't miss the chance to savor this culinary gem!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free multi-storey car park
    • Paid multi-storey car park
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Kai Lounge

Imad Dahdoul
Jun 29,2025
Exceptional sushi—amazingly fresh with great service. This place deserves a spot on your must-visit list for fine dining. It’s priced very reasonably at 3 out of 5 dollars, making it a fantastic value. Honestly, it’s at least as good as Nobu, and I even liked it better. Far superior to Katsuya, in my opinion. A must-try for your next sushi craving!
Becky George
Jun 17,2025
We easily made reservations and were seated immediately. The restaurant wasn’t too busy at all and we were given direct attention from the waiter/waitress. The food was actually really good and a wide drink menu. Definitely get the baos, some of the fluffiest bao buns I have had!
nancy A
May 24,2025
Went around dinner time on Saturday night. It wasn’t too busy. They seated us right away. Very lovely atmosphere. Greeter and our server were very friendly. The food was amazing! We ordered the salmon delight roll and the balboa roll. I’m usually not a sushi person not that ambitious but decided to give it a try and they did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend eating here and would come back again if I’m in the area. Although one tiny gripe was my friend said the wasabi was alittle weak. Other than that everything else was great.
Kim Nguyen
May 23,2025
We came here to celebrate a friend’s birthday on a Sunday night and sat at the sushi bar. Service: 11/10 Not only was the servers on top of their game the sushi chef was attentive, entertaining and made us feel so special. Food and drinks: unbelievable. Best omaske I’ve ever had in Orange County. Every creative drink menu. Perfect place for date night. Decor: let my video and pictures speak for itself. Can’t wait to come back again on a Friday or Saturday and try the whiskey bar.
Fili Esquivel
May 7,2025
Great food, great ambiance, and the service was outstanding! Our server was on it the whole time catering to us. Glasses were never empty. Food was coming out at a great pace, giving us time to enjoy the plates. I can say I was impressed with the pork belly buns as they had many flavors ranging from, ginger, cilantro, and mint with the pork flavor made this a favorite. The fried rice was so good it gave me ideas of ingredients to add to my own with a great range of flavor. Also on the list was the HB roll, which was very good and the balboa roll with a flavor all its own and not to miss. Stuffd jalapenos were on a different level with fresh seafood in it giving it a great simple fresh taste. Photos attached.
Jeff
Apr 13,2025
Came in late on NYE with a small group and had a great dining experience. The service was initially a bit slow. We seated at 815 and last call was supposed to be 845(pushed to 9). It was 825 and the server had not come back to take our order yet so we started prepping to build a large order in case we run in to the cut off time. When our server arrived she was super friendly and let us know that she would take care of us no matter the time restrictions, including alcoholic drinks. She said she would go back and make them herself if need be. The food was delicious!!! We ordered almost good variety of rolls for the table to share and they were all delicious. My favorite would probably be the Newport. Can’t wait to come back.
Karan Khurana
Apr 11,2025
This place is a must go for sushi lovers. High quality fish and amazing nigiri preparation by the sushi chef. He really knows what he's doing. We will definitely try the omakase next time since the chef really puts a lot of thought into his creations. Even the regular menu items are great. We had the hamachi crudo and a couple carpaccios as well. All super fresh and delicious. The watermelon pork belly salad was an interesting surprise as well. Great food all around!
Amber Steeves
Mar 25,2025
This gem is tucked in the back corner of level two in pacific city, absolutely gorgeous entryway and decor. The menu has a little something for everyone, we ordered from both the dinner and raw menus. The food waa delicious, the drinks were tasty, our server was friendly and attentive. We had reservations for a Saturday evening and had a very short wait for our table.

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