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    Kagura

    4.2 (453 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Romuel Dave C.

    Came in on a Saturday, and was seated immediately. Inside is typical of a Japanese restaurant... natural wood and minimalistic. Service was great, very nice and attentive. I really wanted a beef katsu, and they had it on special. As you can see from the picture it was served very rare in the middle. It was delicious! Came with a couple sides (sweet potatoes, and root vegetable + Miso Soup) All in all, a very good serving, leaving me satiated. Worst part about this place is the parking. Its horrendous. Get here early, and don't take your nice car. Costa Mesa needs to figure something out here... maybe Wahoo's can spare some parking. I'd definitely be back...especially if they bring back the Gyu katsu!

    Fillet Katsu with Shrimp
    Christina T.

    After trying the Torrance location, I was happy to find out that there was one closer to me. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon, there was a short wait to get seated. I ordered the Fillet and Ebi Katsu. Food came out at moderate pace. Overall the dish was good in terms of flavor profile. I enjoyed the shrimp more than the pork since the pork was a little more tough and slightly fatty. The side dishes were alright. I enjoyed the radish and the miso soup. I believe the potatoes or pumpkin? had a distinct taste to them which I wasn't a fan of. Inside was slightly loud due to it being busy. There were various size of tables for different party sizes. Service was friendly and quick. Parking was alittle bit of a hassle due to the small lot. I had to circle a few times before finding a spot.

    Michelle S.

    I'm so whatevs abt katsu but this was amazing. Irrelevant but I saw a cute bby here too

    Beef katsu set
    Catherine T.

    This is a somewhat small place and can only seat ~30 people. I called to reserve a table for 6 at 7pm, but that might not be needed since there wasn't a waitlist when I arrived. Edamame -- 7.5/10 just average, nothing special. Cooked perfectly and a good amount of salt Karaage -- 8/10. Juicy and crispy! Nothing stand out as well, but I'd recommend ordering if you're looking for an appetizer Pork katsu curry set -- 9/10. This is my second time trying this set and it's as good as I remembered! I like that they leave the curry on the side so you can slowly add as much as you'd like. The curry has a deep and rich flavor which paired nicely with the lean katsu. I do wish they had some type of pickled side to offset richness. Unfortunately the cabbage wasn't doing enough, but it was still good nevertheless.

    Pork loin katsu
    Levis K.

    Decent food but got forgotten. Came in a party of 3 where everyone got their food pretty quickly but my food didn't come for a while. They admitted they missed the order and offered to comp 2 appetizers, which was a nice gesture. The karaage tasted rubbery and was not crispy at all. Tasted more like chicken nuggets than anything. The pork loin katsu was at least better and somewhat crispy. Ambiance was okay. Tables are kind of close together so hope you don't have sneezing kids next to you like we did, but that's not the restaurant's fault. I'd say the Torrance location has a much nicer ambiance. Oh, also, the parking situation is awful. Wahoo's takes up the core parking spots along the street so you have to go around the entire city block to turn into this small section of the lot if you miss it or come from a different way. Overall, I don't think I'd come back to this location. The food was alright and the fact that my order was missed put a bad taste in my mouth. I will stick to the Torrance location for a much nicer dining experience.

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    The Chicken Nanban was normal, not too good. The food was okay, the place is very clean, and overall it's a nice place. The tables in the back have more space, and they offer larger tables. The food was okay.

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    Stephanie K.

    First time visiting and I have to say the food was pretty mid. I had high expectations going in since this place is known to be a popular spot, but unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype for me. I'm not sure if I just ordered the wrong dish, but I got the millefeuille with cheese and it wasn't good in my opinion. The herby scent and flavor it had wasn't something I personally enjoyed, and it's definitely not something I'd order again. My cabbage lettuce also tasted pretty bland. The only thing I really liked was the miso soup. That said, I'm willing to give this place another chance. The service was great--staff were quick and attentive to my needs right away. The ambiance was nice as well, with plenty of tables and a comfortable place to sit.

    Jessica W.

    世界上沒有一個人是每天都快樂的,無論處在什麼樣的環境,你都要相信, 真正能治癒你的, 只有你自己~ 今天要介紹好友,也是我們版友Derek帶我去吃在 Costa Mesa 的豬排飯,日式豬排飯, 從chino hills 到 Costa Mesa 應該有兩百家, 但這家不一樣, 好像是從 Torrance 開過來的名店,裏面賣的就是一份份簡單的套餐,等我吃到他們的炸豬排時, 有點像小時候看日本電視節目的感覺,看似平凡無奇, 入口一點都不柴,很嫩,多汁,也太好吃了吧, 我想在美國, 這家的炸豬排應該是數一數二的啦,日式小吃, 每個月都有機會跟不同朋友吃個 兩三次,近期只有這家的炸豬排值得推薦,我點的是還有加點咖喱的,不喜歡吃炸的, 他們也有親子丼,一家也很適合一個人來吃商業午餐的地方!

    Green tea
    Joy C.

    I can't believe this is my first time at Kagura. It's a little tricky to get to the parking lot. You have to enter from Baker just before getting to Wahoo's in the corner of Bristol. They close after lunch so don't go for late lunch. I loved their katsu. There are so many different ones to choose from.

    Chicken katsu curry
    Nick C.

    I happened to find Kagura while on my way to another restaurant and am happy I stopped by. I ordered the chicken katsu curry and it was absolutely delicious. The chicken was a thick cut and crispy and the curry itself was rich with umami earthy spice. This is my preference for Japanese curry and the sides that came with the dish also paired well. I think in terms of taste this might be my favorite Japanese curry. My only wish is that they would have larger portion options. It is also one of the more priced restaurant but worth the value. Service was good and the inside was nice.

    Jennifer T.

    This was my first time dining in at this place. The interior was spacious, but it was really warm inside (maybe because it was raining outside). The food was really good! My curry pork katsu came out so crispy, and it was soooooooo good. The staff were really friendly and attentive.

    Regular katsu
    Lionel G.

    Kagura in Costa Mesa is hands down one of my favorite spots for Japanese comfort food! The chicken katsu here is amazing. I love both the regular katsu and the katsu with cheese which they're both equally delicious. The ambiance is really nice, with a cozy yet modern feel that makes it great for dining in. Most of the time, there's no wait which is such a bonus, especially when you're craving a quick meal. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the service is fast without ever feeling rushed. Whether you're grabbing a casual lunch or a relaxed dinner, Kagura never disappoints. If you love well prepared katsu and a pleasant dining experience, this place is a must-visit!

    Dory T.

    Kagura is a tasty place to go when you craving some katsu. They were relatively busy on. Saturday evening but we were seated right away. Staff was very attentive and it did not take long for the food to come out. We got the katsudon and one of their new specials with the pickled plum. Everything was good and I would come back again.

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    Delicious katsu! We ordered the curry katsu, miso katsu, and loin katsu and they were all delicious.

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    Reservation for Costa Mesa?

    Not needed. You can walk in.

    What's the difference between going for lunch versus dinner? Or do they just close to prepare?

    No difference and yes they close to prep for dinner.

    Is there a kid's menu?

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