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Kikku Japanese Food (Downtown)

Restaurant Japanese restaurant

Casual Japanese eatery serving sushi, noodles & kitchen entrees in a modern industrial setting. People often mention chicken, spicy, lunch, order, downtown, busy, friendly, restaurant, ordered, staff,


Address

2336 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721, United States

Website

kikkujapanesefood.com

Contact

+1 559-233-8890

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (530 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Friday: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: chicken (20) spicy (11) lunch (9) order (8) downtown (7) busy (7) friendly (7) restaurant (7) ordered (7) staff (6)
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  • 5/5 Ying L. 6 months ago on Google • 990 reviews
    No frills, bang-for-your-buck Japanese food in downtown Fresno. Friendly staff and quick service. Plenty of seating, plates came almost cafeteria/counter style. Poke was very over-sauced (wished the fish was highlighted more, seemed to be decent quality but couldn't really tell with the sauce). Noodles and gyoza tasted fresh with hearty flavor. Easy metered parking nearby, though it can get busy during peak hours. Good option for an easy and filling meal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lulu K. 3 years ago on Google
    Tofu lacked flavor, not worth the price or money. Salmon is delicious! Service could have been better though, did not listen to my order request very well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tia Y. 4 years ago on Google • 125 reviews
    Only tries the spicy crispy chicken. It's not bad. Pretty good and price is decent. You get a good size portion too. Gets pretty busy during lunch time so I would recommend calling in to order ahead.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bianca C. 6 years ago on Google • 90 reviews
    Lovely staff. Very friendly. Ordered the Spicy Crispy chicken, the Downtown spicy chicken and tempura appetizer. Everything was delicious. I would definitely go here again and recommend for a quick bite. The decor was chill, lots of seating, and very clean restaurant. I hear it gets busy during lunchtime thought. I was here for dinner and it was fairly busy but food came out quick steaming hot. Definitely give it a try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalie R. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely staff. Very friendly. Ordered the Spicy Crispy chicken, the Downtown spicy chicken and tempura appetizer. Everything was delicious. I would definitely go here again and recommend for a quick bite. The decor was chill, lots of seating, and very clean restaurant. I hear it gets busy during lunchtime thought. I was here for dinner and it was fairly busy but food came out quick steaming hot. Definitely give it a try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Junia H. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely they don't know how to make a real ramen soup. Posticker was ok. $75 dollar for a non delicious food, sad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Alissa 2 years ago on Google
    Wasn't the best but also wasn't the worst. Was in the mood for sushi and this place was the closest one to me! Maybe their rice dishes are their speciality?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Toni M. 11 months ago on Google
    Went to lunch with 4 coworkers. The wait was decent. The service REALLY surprised 😮 me. We were asked by a live person, about 3 times, "how's everything?" Semi finer dining in take-out containers. Tempura veggies were cooked to perfection. Salmon too. Who knew you could ask for three of the specific veggies? Not me, but I know I'll be doing it on my next visit. Thanks for such a lovely dining experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 anthony m. 11 months ago on Google
    The crispy salad is ok. The dressing is ok. 3-29-23 at 11:30am
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and extremely friendly staff. Fast service. I have enjoyed every order I have placed, especially the spicy crispy chicken.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darlene R. 1 year ago on Google
    I been Wanting to try this Place for a long time and finally today on my lunch i decided to try it and This Was so Delicious, Worth Every Penny. Very Nice and Friendly Staff very Clean and I will be Coming Back Very Soon to Try Something Else. I got the Number 19 Spicy Crispy Chicken and it was Delicious. 10/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Pearl G. 5 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Soooo not the same restaurant from the beginning days. Quality of food went down while the prices went through the roof! The recipes and the care that went into, why we crossed busy streets to get to this place, totally lost its luster. The salad dressing totally watered down of its flavor. The amount of veggies is sadly disappointing.

  • 2/5 Bob S. 1 month ago on Google • 59 reviews New
    Didn't really like the food at all. The sushi was really bad. I'll never go there again.

  • 3/5 Myth M. 4 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    I used to love kikku downtown but they just aren't what they used to be. Their food quantity keeps shrinking while their prices keep going up. It's over 16 dollars for a chicken salad which is just lettuce and breaded chicken. I asked for an extra cup of sauce and I was told it would be an extra 1.25 for a tiny cup of sauce....and then I'm supposed to tip? Sadly 20 dollars for a salad is just too much ....and especially when other restaurants in the area offer similar food at better prices....I'm sorry kikku but your ever increasing overly high prices are challenging my loyalty to you.

  • 5/5 Christine K. 9 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Kikku Japanese features traditional Japanese and fusion dishes; e.g., spicy chicken. I ordered #2 Teriyaki Tri-Tip Beef and Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura. Both were served with salad and sticky rice. Both were large portions and tasty. I arrived about 11 on a weekday. It appeared that most were regular customers and ordered ahead. Those that ordered ahead received their food first. I did not order ahead, and as I stood there waiting and watching others walk in and out with their lunch, I began to be a little concerned that my order was overlooked. I was glad when the owner or manager stopped by to let me know that my order would be out shortly. I really appreciate that. She also thanked me for my business and said she hoped to see me again.

  • 5/5 Maricela H. 11 months ago on Google
    Love the food and the staff is so nice! I recommend the Spicy Crispy Chicken with Sriracha and spicy oil.

  • 5/5 G L. 2 years ago on Google
    This is my favorite Japanese restaurant in the downtown area. The spicy crispy chicken is my favorite meal to order, though they have a variety of choices to satisfy different appetites. The service is always friendly at this location. Wait time can be higher during the lunch hour so plan accordingly by calling in or ordering online.

  • 5/5 Samantha W. 7 months ago on Google
    Teriyaki chicken plate is very good. Chicken has a nice char on it that pairs well with the sweet teriyaki sauce. The spicy crab roll is one of the best I’ve had. I would definitely go here again if I was in Fresno.

  • 5/5 Lewis S. 5 months ago on Google
    The sushi was good but could’ve been rolled a little neater. I ordered a vegetable and shrimp, tempura plate. It was fresh hot It was just kind of expensive but good portions

  • 5/5 Que J. 5 years ago on Google
    This restaurant is really great and you can make it for lunch they aren't incredibly fast but they are fast enough and you can use Google or Apple pay. There are little macaroon ice cream sandwiches too. Enjoy.

  • 5/5 Mark O. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Normally, I most likely would never return to a restaurant that used Styrofoam plates. I just can't stand them. But this place I plan on returning to repeatedly. The food was great. Tempura shrimp and vegetables. Everything was cooked perfectly. There was plenty to eat as well. The place was very clean and the staff was as friendly as could be. As for the value; I've spent more and gotten far less at many other restaurants. I'm anxious to return with my wife and daughter so they can enjoy it. Even with the Styrofoam plates.

  • 4/5 Joseph P. 1 year ago on Google
    Kikku is a great Japanese style restaurant to grab lunch at that always hits that craving you have. Staff is helpful, fast and efficient. I've always enjoyed myself when I come here. Great for a lunch with friends.

  • 1/5 Renee M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to kikkus yest evening ordered 2 crispy chicken meals got home the chicken was so hard and dry.I have been going to kikkus since they opened 20 yrs ago in downtown after this I won't go back paid almost $30 for chicken to hard and dry to eat not worth it anymore

  • 5/5 Mu B. 10 months ago on Google
    Very friendly and clean! The food was delicious, especially the sushi. Not only that, but the owner was really kind.

  • 5/5 John K. 10 months ago on Google
    Great local place. Staff is friendly, answered all our questions. Followed up after we got our meals. Recommend if you're downtown.

  • 4/5 Steven O. 1 year ago on Google
    Large portions, decent prices and plenty of ways to order and eat. My favorite is the spicy crispy chicken for about $14. Includes rice a salad and plenty of savory sweet sauce for the chicken and rice.

  • 4/5 Russell K. 10 months ago on Google
    I'm a fairly normal customer to their location at palm and nees, and it was my first time to the downtown location. I was kind of disappointed with the cleanliness and appearance. An interior remodel is overdue if you ask me. That and I honestly think the food is better at the palm and nees spot. Or maybe it was the atmosphere that made the food seem less appealing 🤷‍♂️ That being said, the food was still really great. The sauce used for the spicy chicken dish is out of this world... no joke.

  • 4/5 Aria R. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered Kikku’s on DoorDash because I was craving it. I love Kikkus but today I ordered the side of chicken, rice and the vegetable tempura and there was barely any chicken in there. It was a little over 10$ and I’m a little disappointed with this since I paid less for the rice and tempura and got a good amount of those things.

  • 4/5 B R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot for lunch breaks. The downtown spicy chicken is 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 .. Nice quick service, they always say hello when you walk in. Definitely worth the trip.

  • 5/5 Alexis Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Their Spicy Crispy Chicken is SO delicious, I hope the price does not go up, it is so popular and so tasty. Their Spicy Brown Sauce is AMAZING. The Vegetable Tempura is another favorite of mine, especially their yams!!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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