Authentic Japanese Food in San Diego
Kanpai 乾杯, a traditional izakaya restaurant, is a mainstay of authentic Japanese food in the San Diego area. Located in Chula Vista, close to the border, we've been serving the same great taste for the last 18 years.
Our menu offerings include:
Robatayaki - that means cooked on the grill; mmm, BBQ!
Specialty Appetizers (ask to see our appetizer menu)
Sushi, Bento Boxes, Entrees and more!
But! We are best known for our acclaimed chanpon and four delicious flavors of ramen. Trust us, you'll be back for more. Or, try some of our chef's daily specials, made with the freshest ingredients of the season.
We've also got a great selection of beer, sake and shochu to choose from. Best of all, our prices will have you coming back for more.
We cater to a wide range of customers, from locals and tourists to international businessmen and border commuters. Our friendly staff will make you feel right at home, whether you're here to celebrate your special occasion or group party, or even if you're dining alone.
Want to knock back a few with your friends? Looking to take the kids somewhere affordable? Kanpai is the place to be. Come where you’ll be welcomed like one of the family!
Laura C.
2024-02-22 18:21:33
Kanpai has been one of my family's favorite Japanese restaurants for at least 2 decades.We dined here tonight for their Beef Sukiyaki. It seems like...
Ailleen J.
2023-12-01 18:47:02
Hubby was craving Japanese curry and didn't want to drive too far, so thankfully we stumbled across this place. Feels like this establishment has been...
Alfredo A. M.
2023-11-13 18:18:13
Ordered the 3 item bento box, and the food was delicious as always.We accompanied them with a few rools and an order of takoyaki.Takoyaki was good, but...
Victoria U.
2023-10-21 08:59:36
Love and have been for years! My family started taking me to Kanpai when I was just a baby, now I take my baby and we enjoy gyoza together, quality of food...
Lena W.
2023-09-15 06:51:16
Having been a regular customer for years! Never disappointed. The staff stays the same year after year! 3 generations of my family love this place!
Claudia C.
2023-07-19 12:04:40
AwfulNothing original hereSoggy and flavorless gyozaBland teriyaki bowlThey gave me california rolls instead of crunchy and nor good, lile the kind you...
Jheng-noggy C.
2023-06-07 15:55:46
They serve authentic Japanese food! Their ramen is a must! Just make sure to check their hours because they do closed between 2:30pm-5pm and also closed on...
Lindsay N.
2023-05-09 20:38:51
Visited this sushi restaurant because we didn't want to drive 15-20 minutes to get to a sushi restaurant. We were greeted right away and seated...
Fernando D.
2023-03-03 14:43:16
I really enjoy this place especially the service and I think the food is also good quality. A pitcher of beer for happy hour is also a very reasonable...
Dulce S.
2023-01-23 14:06:20
It had been a few years since my last visit to Kampai, husband and I walk in, and it felt like we had just been there last week. The same ambiance, and best...
Reesa A.
2023-01-04 23:32:39
A childhood favorite of mine. The bentos are so fresh and sooo good. 3 item combos are what my family and i love! A must try is the sesame chicken, pork or...
Elizabeth R.
2022-10-25 12:51:22
One of my favorites sushi restaurants in Chula Vista.I came here 10 years ago and I almost walk away because of the exterior looks but Surprise surprise...
Angela M.
2022-09-18 15:33:06
I've been visiting this restaurant for over 20 years. A hidden gem in South Bay Chula Vista, serving authentic Japanese food at very reasonable prices. They...
Alex S.
2022-02-09 21:14:16
Love the food! I ordered the bento with mackerel and deep fried shrimp. My friend is a regular heren
Mari I.
2022-01-23 14:17:37
I ordered $100 worth of food through Uber eats. It was a mistake no flavor obviously frozen food I could microwaved myself all advertised crispy was soggy...
RL O.
2021-10-19 21:44:32
I really love this place...feels like home...very homey feel...love the food...I did not hesitate spending money for the delicious food...ARIGATOU!!!!
Elizabeth R.
2021-09-14 18:10:53
Kanpai has been my favorite place for sushi for many years...Everything is soooo good, been here many many times, Amazing Uni, love the Amaebi, oysters are...
Celena M.
2021-08-06 20:39:58
I love Kanpai! It's fresh, staff is nice and I love their Ramen. I like the ramen here because the broth taste so fresh it taste homemade and the pork belly...
Mike L.
2021-08-03 23:42:57
I have been coming to Kanpai since 2012, I absolutely love the service and the food is authentic and delicious, I always opt for the negi ramen meaning...
Reika N.
2021-06-19 21:58:38
this is long LOL sorry but i made this account specifically to give an honest opinion on this place, so if you read all the way, thank you for your time....
Step By Step L.
2021-05-25 12:37:20
It's good Japanese own . Chef is him self so if you order do way ahead of time . Be patient and be nice ! They trying hard . YOU NEED BE "PATIENT " lunch...
Maria Bobob A.
2021-04-27 14:29:29
Love this place. We order take out . Their ramen is amazing. The chanpon gets 10 stars . We have been there several times. We love the service.
Yanin G.
2020-11-16 23:42:15
Amazing customer service & food . I personally like there ramen & chicken fried rice . Everything has a great taste . Definitely a place I would visit...
Gabriela L.
2020-09-20 17:21:32
Excellent service delicious food and very affordable Prices..Very friendly employees ..
Jasmine C.
2020-08-31 21:15:05
My boyfriend and I came in the other day and I was not very impressed. But let's talk about the positive things first.The overall customer service was...
Marcia R.
2020-08-23 20:39:16
We called in a order tonite and we had 3 dinners and only 2 dinners were in the bags..and Beef Teriyaki was so small it looked little a child's order no...
hk v.
2020-08-08 21:56:07
I checked out this place for the first time today. What a hidden gem! The staff is so nice and their menu is huge. I could easily devour several orders of...
Mauricio A.
2020-05-09 16:55:09
Best sushi place in Chula Vista along with sushi house. The prices are reasonable and the staff is super friendly. They do get really busy so be prepared...
Melinda C.
2020-04-27 05:09:34
Thank you so much for reopening during the lock down.I grew up with Kanpai, and I've grown loving the taste of the food here. I missed coming here. But I...
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