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    Cui-daore

    4.7 (67 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Elvin D.

    Great sushi spot that I would say is a hidden gem! The rolls are really tasty and the fish is fresh! You can taste the quality and the detail in every roll. You can tell the sushi chef cares. I like this place cause you don't have to drive far to get great sushi. The inside is super chill lots of smaller tables, I'd say it's not for bigger parties more than 5 people. Nice place for a date, the beer on tap is tasty and the selection of sake or soju is nice too. I'm definitely coming back to try more of the menu.

    Caroline K.

    This hole in the wall sushi restaurant is how I want to keep it but I don't gatekeep!! Came here on a triple date for good food and good times and Boy does this place deliver Mike, our server was a wealth of knowledge and suggested some incredible sushi rolls sake, and beer for our entire group You have to have the eggs! We ordered three orders and ended up ordering more because we all wanted another

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    Brad T.

    Incredible atmosphere, just to start off. Not in the fancy sense, but in that it genuinely felt like I was back in Japan. Either the owner or some other member of the staff clearly lived in Japan or has been there multiple times, because out of all the sushi places I've been in the USA, few have fit the feeling of Japan as good as this one. And it doesn't stop there; the food, while decidedly Americanized with lots of topping on the sushi, was Japan-quality in taste. Didn't get a chance to check out the shitter or pisser there, if they even have one, but I'm sure if they do that the bathrooms would probably have a bidet to blast my ass with how good the service and food was there. Not the cheapest place to go eat, but definitely not the most expensive, and the food is well above the amount you're paying. Also, be sure to make a reservation: only 3 people working there from what I saw and there's not too many seats, so you're looking at hours-long wait time if you go in the evening on some days. Easily the best sushi place in the area. If you like sushi, and you haven't been here, and you don't go here in the next week, then you're really just being an asshole to yourself.

    Catrina R.

    Was in the area and craving sushi and found this place. What a gem! First of all the service out the gate was outstanding! Viv and Taira went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of and had a great experience. Calvin, the owner, was there as well and was just as awesome. We started off with the Flavored Egg. And I MEAN THIS when I say it: I could eat 25 of those. Sincerely the tastiest thing I've had in a long time! Then we had the avocado roll, rainbow roll, and broiled eel nigiri. All the cuts for the rolls were tasty and fresh. Tremendous quality. The eel nigiri was melt in your mouth with a great flame broiled flavor. Really tasty sushi. Then had the chashu don (the pork bowl). Dang. Like the flavor in the sauce for that was 10/10. The meat was also very yummy. Ended the night with the homemade yuzu ice cream. It was the perfect dessert. Side note bonus are the lil' cat ceramics to place your chopsticks :) There are plenty of cute tables inside. There's plenty of parking as it's in a industrial type of strip mall.

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    Alice C.

    Such a cute little restaurant! The ingredients all taste super fresh and ikura bowl was so good. Definitely will come back to try their rolls. Wish they open a bit later for dinners though!

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    Tina S.

    Cute japanese ambiance with reminesce of Japan and comes with very cute cat chopsticks holders. Overall the fish was very fresh and we enjoyed all our rolls. Service is chill and attentive, they were able to refill our drinks and answer or questions. Only thing we had a slight compliant was the poke bowl, the fish quality was good but the rice felt old.

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    Cindy L.

    A tiny traditional sushi restaurant with great sushi. No frills but very affordable. Service was great too!

    Wendy G.

    Fresh ingredients, creative rolls, reasonable prices and pleasing tableware make this sushi spot a good local option. I am an Inari fan, so was initially drawn to try this restaurant due to the unique Inari set item. It was yummy, and enjoyable to try different crab and salmon toppings with this classic. BF and I also ordered the eel nigiri, shrimp tempura roll and the buldak Babystar roll. The blue and white, pleasantly mismatched tableware sets and kitty chopstick holders all add to the experience. The buldak roll was creative and well spiced, with a fun crunchy snack topping. The shrimp tempura roll was also delicious, and the eel nigiri was excellent. Only opportunity area with my meal here was that the rice didn't taste freshly made, but otherwise a good experience.

    Swan L.

    I really liked this place - food was fantastic and I loved all the Japanese cat themed things. It was relatively empty on a weekday for lunch and we were able to pick any table. You order at the counter (because we could only see two people working) and then they bring you your order. For our group, we tried a few rolls and had the tempura shrimp and seaweed salad appetizers. The citrus hamachi and protein rolls were Mt favorites. Everything tasted really fresh and well put together. I loved how when it was presented, each roll was on a tray with a cat chopstick stand, ginger, and sauce bowl. I liked that each cat chopstick stand was different. Shrimp tempura was also very well executed, light batter and it didn't fall apart. We did have to wait for quite a bit between ordering and getting our food, but otherwise it was great.

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    S G.

    I love Cui Daore. If you've ever read my old reviews, I did not like the sushi establishment at this location prior to CD so this is Heaven-sent for me. Cui-daore Sushi is hands down my go-to sushi spot. I come here every week on my lunch break, and after trying about half the menu so far, I can confidently say the artistry and care that Calvin (the owner) and his staff put into each roll really stands out. Calvin owns and operates Cui-daore, and he once shared with me his vision of opening a small sushi restaurant focused on flavor and an intimate dining experience. You can feel that intention in everything. He's constantly refining the menu and tweaking his specialty rolls, which keeps things exciting even if you come in often. I will say, this restaurant isn't set up for large parties at one time... maybe 4 people in a group at a time. The reason being that there is usually only 2 people working at a time... so bring a friend or two... just not the whole neighborhood at once. Right now, my favorite is the Citrus Hamachi Roll. Spicy tuna topped with yellowtail and lemon. The flavors are bright, clean, and honestly perfect for waking me up after screen fatigue from work. The atmosphere is calm, inviting, and contemporary. There are a lot of wooden elements that make the space feel warm and relaxed without being visually busy. It's the kind of place you actually want to sit and enjoy your meal. Five stars consistently for the past seven months of eating here weekly. This is the sushi restaurant to try and return to. I'm especially grateful I work so close by, the walking distance makes it even better!

    Daniel L.

    Found a new hidden gem in the neighborhood. A small sushi restaurant just opened a couple months ago, no fancy decor, simple clean vibe. A bit short staff but worth the wait. The quality and quantity are both decent with the price. Inargi set is cute and delicious. The two specialty rolls we ordered are well-sauced too. Will definitely come back to try out other menu items.

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    Emmett T.

    Cui-daoré ('eat until you drop') is a part of The Miralani Makers District which is a set of small businesses located at an industrial warehouse complex in the Miramar neighborhood. This eatery happens to be a Japanese restaurant with a sushi bar and a few tables for seating. The ambiance resembled more of a cafe with plenty of open space. The shared lot in front of the suite had about a dozen spots. A two page food menu offered appetizers, classic rolls, specialty rolls, sashimi, nigiri, and a poke bowl. Another menu listed the beers, sake, and soju for alcoholic beverages. I chose the Salmon Belly nigiri to start my meal. It was served as two good quality pieces although for a belly cut, I have seen lengthier portions. I also order two of the specialty rolls... a Hachiko's Roll and a Protein Roll. The first consisted of yellowtail, avocado, and cucumber on the inside. Albacore, shiso leaf, bonito flakes, spicy ponzu, crispy onions, and green onions topped this roll. I thought the presentation was muddied by the bonito flakes as it was difficult to make out the eight pieces if you look at my photo of the item. The second was a soy-paper wrapped roll with spicy tuna, imitation crab, albacore, hotate (scallop), salmon, cucumber, avocado, and ponzu. Usually, such a riceless creation comes in five or six pieces. The version here had eight pieces which was a good deal, especially with multiple seafood items included in the filling. The staff was very pleasant as they were catching up with takeout orders during my visit. I gave a four star rating for my dining experience at Cui-daoré.

    Jessica L.

    I found this cute new Japanese restaurant while I stopped by for Jaunt Coffee! Their logo with the boy and cat caught my eye and the owner Calvin (apologies for the potential wrong spelling) was super kind with introducing me to his new store and going over the menu! The inside is spacious and so cute with all the small cat figure and popmart figure decorations. I ended up ordering the inari set togo and I really enjoyed it for the price and taste! The salmon one was my favorite and I especially loved the extra touch where the wasabi is shaped like a cat paw! The owner recommended me to go on Thursdays while they still have limited hours throughout the week because more menu items are available compared to Sundays. I can't wait to visit again!

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