Kimono - Benicia

Mr Yang is THE BEST bartender!!! He makes dining at the bar fun! He’s fast with great technique and a dynamite smile. I come here once a week and it’s always busy for a reason fresh sushi, tasty food, and creative cocktails made by the awesome bartenders, especially my man Yang!!

First off, if you’re looking for an entertaining and unique culinary experience, your search is over. Kimono provides that and so much more, all at super reasonable prices. I was blown away by the amount of food they give you! Here are the pros no cons!: • excellent, authentic Japanese food • friendly and fast service (our chef was Elliot and he rocked! • unique presentation (check the photos blew my mind • reasonable prices for a ton of food (everyone at my table brought food home • fun for kids, out of town visitors and especially locals (we saw city council members at the table next to us! • sashimi and sushi were fresh and tasty • tempura was crispy and light. Just perfect. • evert was super clean, the grills, tables, staff and even the windows. They really care here, and it shows from beginning to end. TLDR: go here for lunch or dinner. Bring friends and family. They will love the food and the experience. This

Had a reservation for 830pm, walk in at 836pm with the host who booked our reservation that told my husband and I that “we don’t have any chicken left so we can’t seat you”. Completely halted us at the entrance. Very unprofessional and lack of hospitality. No courtesy call if we’re late, it wasn’t clear if the kitchen was closed, it wasn’t clear if we had to abide by a grace period. It was just “we can’t seat YOU” It was a poorly mishandled interaction communicated in a condescending way. It was very clear that her intention was to clear house. This was our first visit unfortunately this was our first impression. Wasn’t welcomed back because of the mishap, didn’t offer to rebook us.. nothing. Didn’t catch the young lady’s name, short blonde with a giddy personality. We just smiled kindly and left. My husband and I are executives, coming to catch dinner after a long Monday… I’ve encouraged to always perform in business, because you never know who you meet. Your reputation is everything, #Looks can be deceiving.

I have been enjoying sushi at Kimono for several years. Yang, the bartender, is attentive and an all around nice guy. The sushi is fresh and the waitstaff is on it! Stop by, say “hi” to Yang and grab the best Sushi and Japanese food Benicia has to offer.

Worst service both times, wait, wrong order, served 1 person before all 3 of us...she was done by time we got our orders...offered sake to make up for it then charged us for the sake. Will never return. When they were new they were crowded, we gave them a break, even thought I thought I would never go back. We did monthes or a year later at least. Still worst service ever! Zero stars. It's too bad because the sashimi was pretty good they have nice looking decor in there. But does not make up for the lack of service correctness,