Business Description from the Web
This tiny neighborhood sushi joint is a perfect retreat from the honking, cussing and general discontent that occurs in the traffic creeping along Light Street. The food is fresh, the service is fast and although the owner only speaks about four words of English, you should still listen when he tells you to order another sake.
Sushi standouts are served up by the owner himself in an inviting setting.
Tips About This Business
At lunchtime, Kiku offers the full sushi and sashimi menu at specially reduced prices.
Even vegetarians can enjoy this sushi spot, with options like the perfectly salted edamame, the crisp and flavorful vegetable tempura and the zesty fried tofu roll.
Editorial Reviews from the web
The Scene Sushi places may have become a dime a dozen in Baltimore, but this small Federal Hill restaurant draws a loyal following. Photographs of regulars decorate the light-paneled walls, and much of the largely young professional crowd knows owner Paul Yang by name. From behind a long sushi bar adorned with Japanese fans, lanterns and origami, Yang personally serves up colorful...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 25, 2003)
Other Reviews from the web
My friend and I are in Baltimore for a week long conference. We are both lovers of Japanese Sushi food..and were keen to find an authentic Japanese Sushi place in town. Kiku sushi has not disappointed us at all. The ingredient i.e. freshness, taste and quantity are all above average. I have been to quite a number of japanese restaurants myself. This place ranks 8/10 ...with the authentic and...
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I have been to many sushi restaurants around Baltimore, Towson and Annapolis. I have also eaten sushi in Korea and at authentic Japanese restaurants in New York and Philly. Kiku Sushi compares to the best Japanese Sushi I have tried. The rice is perfectly seasoned and not hard and dry like many places. The portions are not skimpy what-so-ever, and the taste is fantastic. I have gotten to where...
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Posted by Sdragon7
on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 15, 2008)
I've lived in Federal Hill for 3 years and while there are many good sushi choices in the neighborhood - Kiku is definitely the best of those choices. The atmosphere, while a bit stereotypical, is cozy and the family that owns the restaurant are very friendly. The sushi chef can be slow at times, but its well worth the wait. I am not a huge sushi fan myself, but my girlfriend is - so we do...
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Posted by fedhillguy
on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 19, 2007)