Kai Sushi on Princess Cruises is a specialty dining venue offering authentic Japanese cuisine at sea. Known for its traditional sushi bar atmosphere, Kai Sushi provides a focused and high-quality dining experience with expertly prepared sashimi, maki rolls, and tempura. Available for a modest cover charge, it’s a favorite for guests looking to enjoy fresh, Japanese-inspired dishes while cruising.

Click here to view the Kai Sushi food and bar menu.

About Kai Sushi

Kai Sushi is Princess Cruises’ dedicated Japanese restaurant, designed to bring the elegance and precision of Japanese cuisine to the high seas. The venue offers a tranquil and intimate setting where guests can watch chefs craft each dish with care. Whether you’re a sushi enthusiast or simply exploring Asian cuisine, Kai Sushi provides a carefully curated menu that emphasizes freshness, technique, and balance in every course.

Kai Sushi Menu Highlights

Guests dining at Kai Sushi can choose from two prix-fixe menu sets. One option includes a sashimi and tempura set featuring assorted sashimi (maguro, shake, shime saba, and hamachi), an assortment of tempura (jumbo shrimp, asparagus, shiitake, Japanese eggplant), plus miso soup, rice, salad, pickled vegetables, and fruit sashimi.

The second option features a surf & turf maki roll set. This includes assorted sashimi (maguro and shake), a maki roll filled with shrimp tempura and wagyu beef, and the same sides: tempura, miso soup, salad, pickled vegetables, and fruit sashimi.

Kai Sushi also offers a full drink menu with authentic Japanese beverages. Guests can order from a wide range of shochu and awamori, as well as cold sake selections including Kamoshibito Kuheiji and Kamotsuru Tokusei Gold. Japanese beers like Kirin Ichiban and Asahi Super Dry are also available, along with plum wine, Champagne, red wines, and white wines to complement your meal.

Cost to Eat at The Salty Dog Gastropub

Dining at Kai Sushi comes with a $14.99 cover charge. This price includes a complete meal with multiple courses and a choice between two menu sets.

Guests sailing with Princess Plus or Princess Premier packages can use their included specialty dining credits for a meal at Kai Sushi. Beverage purchases are additional and can be charged separately or covered by Princess beverage packages if applicable. An 18% service charge is automatically added to the bill.

Which Ships Have the Salty Dog Gastropub?

Currently, Kai Sushi is only available on the Diamond Princess, which is Princess Cruises’ dedicated ship built for Japan and Asia cruises.

Conclusion

Kai Sushi on Princess Cruises offers an authentic Japanese dining experience at sea, featuring expertly crafted sashimi, tempura, and surf & turf maki rolls for a nominal cover charge. With a focused menu, traditional flavors, and premium sake and shochu selections, it’s a must-visit specialty restaurant for sushi lovers sailing the Diamond Princess.

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