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Kanpai
- Santa Monica
- $$
Sushi
Casual
- Food
- great
- Vibe
- bad
- Perks
- great
Food: Flavorful yet frustratingly sparse
Kanpai's Spicy Tuna Tacos, Grilled Miso Cod, and Shrimp Dumplings stand out with a mix of pleasing taste and freshness. However, the delightful impression is marred by the lack of creativity, disappointing proportions, and stratospheric pricing. The expansive menu selection is the only saving grace.
Great Variety
Extensive and diverse menu consistently pleases a wide range of palates.
Okay Quality
Mostly fresh sushi, yet occasionally the seafood's quality is questioned.
Not Creative
Massive diner-like menu lacks creativity and innovation for customers.
Top 3 dishes at Kanpai
- 1
Spicy Yuzushio Ramen 🏆
Perfectly tangy, with right spice level, enhancing the ramen experience.
- 2
Spicy Tuna Tacos
Great flavor with well-presented and proportioned spicy tuna.
- 3
Miso Cod
Grilled to perfection with a sweet miso sauce.
Vibe: Unsatisfactory ambiance, convoluted image
The poorly executed ambiance at Kanpai ruins the potential for an enjoyable dining experience. The overly bright lighting and disjointed restaurant image kill any chance of creating a memorable evening. The possibility of it making for a decent date night hangout gets smothered under glaring spotlights.
Great Drinks
Extensive sake and wine lists praised, enhancing the dining experience.
Okay For Dates
High prices can be justified, making it suitable for a date night.
Negative Buzz
Identity crisis suggests lack of trendy, cohesive restaurant image.
Perks: Aggravating parking, inhospitable service
The facility already lacks the appeal with the shortage of dedicated parking spaces, causing customer irritation. On top of this, customers found the staff discourteous, and service slow, leading to a decline in the overall quality of the dining experience at Kanpai.
Easy To Reserve
Easy to use Yelp for immediate seating and efficient staff cleanliness.
Bad Service
Rude and unprofessional staff, slow service, and cold food greatly disappoint.