Kajin Japanese Contemporary Sushi

Name: Kajin Japanese Contemporary Sushi
Address: Jl. Petitenget No.98y, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonésie, Kerobokan, Bali, ID
Telephone: +6281237896010
Rating: 4.8

4.8(1054 reviews)

Kajin Japanese Contemporary Sushi, Bali

Contemporary sushi above Petitenget

Up a flight of stairs on Jl. Petitenget No.98y in Kerobokan Kelod, above sister spot Rayjin Teppanyaki, Kajin Japanese Contemporary Sushi keeps things intimate: a small room, a counter facing the chefs, and an atmosphere that several diners describe as cosy, vibrant and “perfect for a date night” (Google 2024).

Elegant, modern, Japanese

The concept leans into Japanese traditional and modern cooking, with a focus on high‑quality fish and a contemporary sushi bar feel. Guests repeatedly call it “the best sushi I’ve ever had” and “comfort food” they return for monthly, from salmon carpaccio and spicy tuna rolls to unagi rolls and chicken teriyaki rolls. One regular even mentions head fish with teriyaki sauce and a fresh mixed salad among their go‑to orders.

Omakase spirit and standout dishes

Kajin is known locally for an omakase‑style experience and beautifully presented plates, though precise menu formats and prices are not specified. Reviewers single out salmon aburi that’s unusually tender, butter fish as a highlight, and steak with garlic rice cooked “perfectly”. Tacos, pork dishes (sometimes a tad dry), and a complimentary gomae add variety beyond raw fish.

Service that remembers your name

Service emerges as a major draw. Multiple guests call out staff by name, especially servers like Guswah and Gustut, for being warm, attentive and genuinely engaged from first greeting to farewell. Birthdays are marked with surprise cakes, solo diners feel completely at ease at the counter, and reservations via WhatsApp are described as smooth.

Drinks, cocktails and atmosphere

The room runs on energy rather than hush: a “vibrant atmosphere”, staff greetings in unison, and lighting and materials that some compare to an early Western‑meets‑Japanese setting. Cocktails get their own fan base, particularly the Plum Umeshu Soda and a wasabi‑driven drink that one diner called “out of this world”. Freshness of fish and quick ticket times also stand out, with several guests noting that food arrived fast yet carefully plated.

When to go and what to expect

Kajin is described as elegant and modern, with food and service often rated 10/10 and prices “expensive but a great experience” for Bali; exact price levels, dress code and seating capacity are not specified. This is a strong choice for sushi lovers, date‑night diners and Bali regulars who don’t mind paying more for meticulous fish, creative rolls and highly personal service in Kerobokan’s busy Petitenget strip.

Jl. Petitenget No.98y, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonésie

+6281237896010

https://www.kaminarigroup.com/

Opening Hours

Monday12:00 PM–10:00 PM

Tuesday12:00 PM–10:00 PM

Wednesday12:00 PM–10:00 PM

Thursday12:00 PM–10:00 PM

Friday12:00 PM–10:00 PM

Saturday12:00 PM–10:00 PM

Sunday12:00 PM–10:00 PM

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