Kaiso is one of our go-to spots for a delicious, quick meal. Sometimes we eat in and sometimes we take our food home, but this is definitely a restaurant I feel comfortable in. It is fairly small and unassuming but the service is good, they use quality ingredients, and there are multiple seating options. So far, of all the sushi places I’ve tried on the west side, this one is my favourite and they also serve Thai food, which makes a nice compromise when selecting a place to eat as my husband dislikes all seafood. He quite enjoys a stir fry from Kaiso, though, with his favourite being the Firecracker Chicken (it’s loaded with spicy chili peppers).
Some things of note:
- There is ample parking nearby as Kaiso is located in a large strip mall complex.
- There are no stairs to deal with at Kaiso.
- The washroom is one large wheelchair accessible room.
- There are different kinds of seating including booths and the rest of the tables have chairs on one side and bench seats on the other, and the tables and chairs can be easily moved around as needed.
- I usually opt for the bench seat side of a table but I’ve sat on the chairs a few times and they are definitely sturdy and they don’t have arms.
A few of my go-to items at Kaiso are the tuna tataki (flash seared to perfection and their ponzu sauce is so tasty), the veggie sunomono (to me, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and sharp vinegar), and the salmon nigiri (it melts in your mouth), but I often try different items or share with others who have their own favourites. In this picture there are a few pieces of Sunset Roll (salmon, avocado, and tempura flakes), 1 tobiko nigiri, 2 toro nigiri, 2 slices of deep fried California roll, veggie sunomono, and the usual sides of pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce. I ordered this to go and plated it at home, and I was sharing it with someone else which is why there are only 2 or 3 slices of the different rolls.
If seafod isn’t your thing but you still enjoy sushi they have a variety of rolls including vegetarian options and some fun creations like their fried chicken roll!
With Kaiso being a go-to spot for us, I might post about it again with some of the Thai items we enjoy there such as their stir fry and curry options, their spring rolls, and their chicken satay. If you find yourself in West Kelowna and are looking for a yummy, fresh lunch or dinner with lots of options, Kasio is a great place to try!