Dinner only welcomed people with reservation. Genuine fresh sashimi and sushi omakase from a hidden gem. Chef Kantaro's thoughtful presentation and eventful dining experience make it a perfect choice for a special occasion. The small restaurant ensures customers feel well-treated in a quaint environment. read more

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This is the saddest day ever to find out that he is retired and him and his wife are no longer working their restaurant. It was the best food and service and there is no one who can compete with them. I wish you a happy retirement and the best to you and your family much aloha Nancy read more

For many years, this was one of my favorite omakase restaurants. Sure, it is not comparable to the high end sushi omakase, but this restaurant offered much lower prices for great quality of food, no complaint here. Unfortunately, the chef is now retired, so it is closed and turned into an izakaya restaurant with a new owner. Kantaro Sushi, you will always in my fond memory. read more

This cozy little place probably has the best Omakase you're gonna get for the price. At only $63 (~$80 with tax + tip), this chef's-choice course meal is absolutely amazing. All the seafood is super fresh, and the flavors are lined up perfectly. I especially love how the raw black snapper and ama ebi head are initially used as garnish but then reintroduced as their own dishes later on: the black Snapper gets deep fried and you have a choice of either deep frying the ama ebi head as well or adding it into a miso soup. The service is also great and the hostess is very nice and guides you in how each dish should be best eaten (e.g. no soy sauce, squeeze lemon, etc) The restaurant is located in a tiny plaza with semi-limited parking and seems to be reservation-only (with max party of 4, but they made a special exception for us for 5) so call ahead! Overall, it was a great experience here! read more

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How do I make a reservation if the phone is disconnected as of June 1, 2025 I really wanted to take my boyfriend here for his birthday and it's not possible to get a hold of them for days... please advise read more

We had a wonderful meal for two on our wedding anniversary. Service - 10/10 they put a lot of attention to detail and made sure we have an enjoyable experience. The server lady noticed we were on a date and asked to take a photo for us without us asking! Food - 9/10 would totally come back. There are so many dishes and for the price of $72, it was very well worth it. The portions may look deceivingly small, but we left the place STUFFED. My faves were the toro, uni, tuna hand roll and the yuzu sorbet. We thought they could use a tad less vinegar for the rice in the chirashi since it was pretty sour for us. Overall satisfied with this meal We called 1 week ahead to make a reservation. Out of all the omakase nearby that we tried, only Kantaro picked up, so they got extra points for that Can't wait to come back! read more

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My brother brought me here for the Omakase! I Must say, EVERYTHING was delicious! The value of the entire meal is stupendous! I left there with a full stomach. The highlight of the meal for me was the left-over fried Greek black snapper that started with the sashimi....once you finish the sashimi, they remove the remainder of the fish and perfectly fry it! We ate the entire fried fish, bones and all, they simply were fried in such a manner that everything just crumbled in your mouth! I can't wait to come back and try that night's omakase set! read more

Kantaro Sushi - Greek black snapper, oyster, and tuna sashimi. They then perfectly fry the remainder of the snapper! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

This is such a hidden gem in the South Bay!! A friend recommended it but it took a while for me to go, I'm SO glad I finally did. $68 for such an epic and delicious omakase meal! First was the whole fish sashimi! They then fry the rest of the fish for you to eat at the end. We ended up taking it home for leftovers bc it was soo much food. Then it's 5 more plates with two sushi pieces on each. I don't love wasabi and was able to request the sushi pieces without wasabi. One of the sushi dishes is a sweet shrimp. You can get the shrimp head fried or in the miso soup. My partner went for fried and I think that was better bc then you could eat the whole thing and he got seaweed/tofu in his miso soup, while my soup just had the shrimp head. We were soo full and happy at the end. It's an amazing value for the quality and amount of food! You do need reservations, we saw them turn away ppl who tried to walk in. I would call a day or two before you want to go. We were able to get same day reservations, but it was on the later side and not sure if it was bc of a cancellation. I will be back, for sure! read more

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Insane Omakase crafted by Chef Kantaro! This is a small shop in Torrance that specializes in Omakase. They do not have a la carte and they are by reservation only. They make sure to prepare all the ingredients before you come in and they are only open for a short period of time at night. Their omakase is only $72/person and it comes with one plate of sashimi, 10 pieces of sushi, one hand roll, soup, and ice cream. They even deep fried the fish on the sashimi platter for us to enjoy after! Their seafood was extremely high quality and everything he prepared for us was so delicious. I recommend this place for an affordable but amazing Omakase experience! read more

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If you are looking for a fancy place with expensive amenities keep driving. But if you are looking for a good, creative and inexpensive Omakase experience, hit your breaks. The food was very good, the presentation was great and the service was prompt with a smile. We really enjoyed Kantaro and we will return. read more

Kantaro Sushi - Beautiful sushi presentation - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

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This didn't look like much at first from the outside but once the food comes out I was thoroughly impressed. Their sushi was top notch and the service was exceptional! Their staff was so kind and helpful. The service was quick, the fish was freshly prepared, and their portions were generous. We will definitely come back soon! read more

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I found kantaro on yelp while searching for a nice omakase spot for hubby's birthday- so glad I did! This is a little hole in the wall restaurant run by a husband and wife team. Kind of hidden in a small plaza and has the vibes of the "midnight diner." Super cute and have lots dodgers decors (owners are huge baseball/ LAD fans). They only offer omakase so there's no menu, other than the drinks menu (great selection of sake! They also have other drink choices). Such great service. Reservation is required so make sure to call ahead. We were most impressed by their food! We've had omakase before but felt like this place really did it the best. About 8 course or so of fresh sushi, sashimi, oysters, chirashi bowl, salad, fried fish, fried shrimp, and more. Very generous portion and food was beyond great quality- fresh and prepared carefully and beautifully. The sushi rice was also soft and well seasoned (warm, flavored, and not over powering). Even the fruits that came with our birthday special- ice cream dessert were sweet lol. Overall it's such a great experience and very reasonably priced omakase. We will be back again and again! read more

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You know a joint is a hole in the wall when it shares the same tiny plaza as a liquor store and has nothing super fancy inside except for the amazing dishes placed in front of you. This definitely has a very homey, small mom-pop kinda feel. There are literally only two workers: wife as the server and husband as the sushi chef. With that said, the place is tiny so you'll have to make reservation in advance! For the price you pay, you'll get full off the omakase! The presentation and quality of the food is worth more than the price (but don't tell the owners that or else they'll increase it!) Bottles of sake here is really a steal! Come for the food, stay for the drinks. Huge shout out to the two working couple who kept an eye out for us and made sure we didn't drink too much before leaving. Come and see for yourself. You will NOT be disappointed. Especially when your first plate is so IG-worthy.. read more

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My gf and her husband have been raving about Kantaro Sushi for years and we have been meaning to make it out to Torrance to check out their omakase. Since my cousin had a birthday coming up, we decided to make a reservation. Unfortunately, they couldn't accommodate a party of 7 so our husbands had to stay home. Womp, womp. We ended up with a party of 4 for dinner. I miscalculated my travel time from South OC and ended up 5 minutes late due to traffic. The restaurant is located in a sketchy strip mall next to a liquor store and laundromat. Parking is tight. The omakase is $63 per person before taxes and gratuity. It consists of 10-courses. Once seated, we were served sunomono (cucumber salad) and a small green salad. We each had a hot green tea and water. I wasn't sure if this was included with the service as I had arrived a few minutes after the girls were seated. The next course was the snapper sashimi and sea anemone. Our server, let us know what we were eating and which sauce to pair our fish with. The presentation of the whole fish was beautiful. Then the nigiri courses came out: toro, ahi, halibut, yellowtail, Hoikkado scallop, Baja uni, Alaskan salmon roe, a mini chirashi bowl with shrimp head, and shrimp nigiri. The original snapper head that was served on the plate with the sashimi was taken back to the fryer and presented to us a second time as a fried fish dish. The shrimp head from the chirashi bowl was also fried per request (we were asked if we wanted it fried or added to our soup). The miso soup was brought out as with the fried items. The final pieces were: unagi, a toro hand roll, and tomago with strawberry jam. For dessert, we were given the option of green tea or red bean ice cream. Needless to say, we were stuffed at the conclusion of our meal. Our service was lovely and timed well. Our party was able to split our check four ways. Kantaro is a mom & pop establishment with outdated decor, but don't let that deter you from enjoying a meal here. If you're looking for a solid omakase experience, Kantaro is it. Reservations for dinner are required. read more

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I almost don't want to leave a review to keep this restaurant to myself but I must share in support! This is probably the most worth Omakase ever. For $65, you get so so many plates and everything is so fresh and delicious. Even the miso soup is such high quality. The owners are so kind and really just want people to appreciate their food. I think we cleaned off every single dish. It's almost a bit too much food, but you definitely leave happy and satisfied. They only do omakases at night and you gotta reserve in advance! The outside doesn't look like anything special, but don't let that fool you. read more

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Just an amazing experience. I've been here numerous times, and without fail, every time it's been fantastic. Even during the height of pandemic, when indoor dining was shut down, Kantaro was putting together lovely takeout sushi dinners and helping me pack my car with the neatly packed takeout box. It's a small restaurant and you need to make reservations in advance. There's pretty much only one thing on the menu--the omakase. It's the chef's special, an assortment of sushi and fish that are the sushi chef's special creations. Sometimes there are slight modifications to the courses, but you can usually rely on there being certain items every time: toro nigiri, amberjack nigiri, uni, ikura, sweet shrimp, tuna hand roll, and fried fish. One of the fun parts is after you are served the sweet shrimp, you have the option of having the head deep fried (the only correct choice IMO) or in soup. Another cool part of the meal is having fish served to you as sashimi, after which the rest of the fish is fried and served to you later with dipping sauce. The service is impeccable. The staff is so kind and respectful and they put a lot of care into their craft. I highly recommend this place. You will not regret it! read more

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Nestled in the corner of a plaza that appears off the beaten path of Torrance, lies a little hole in the wall sushi joint serving up delicious and economical omakase. I've been known to pick restaurants where many a times friends would have to ask, "Are you sure about this place?" Kantoro Sushi was no exception. The plaza is tiny with very tight parking where most of the draw appears to be a liquor store. Additionally once you walk in, the layout seems more like a diner with older booths and some sports decor. However don't judge this restaurant by its looks or location. Reservations can be made via phone. We made ours approximately one week in advance and it wasn't difficult. The fish selection is quite impressive, especially for the price, with the black snapper being the most interesting and memorable. It's offered as a sashimi portion, presented on the fish which is then taken back for an agemono (fried) course after. The other stand out items were the yuzu adorned halibut and scallop. The yellowtail, toro, toro handroll, mini chirashi with sweet shrimp, yellowtail and tuna and eel were also exceptional. I thought the ikura, uni, salmon battera and unagi were just ok on our visit and I didn't care much for the tamago with cream cheese and jelly. The meal is closed out with miso soup and ice cream. You have the option of frying your shrimp head or having it in the soup. While adding it to the soup gives a new depth to your miso, I have to agree frying it might be the best bet because then you can eat it whole! I think this place is really great especially for the value. As of this review, omakase is about 68 per person. The portion is pretty big, especially considering the fried fish and the mini chirashi. If you're looking for a great omakase experience that won't break the bank, give Kantaro Sushi a try! read more

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Gotta love this mom and pop sushi spot. It's not the typical all you can eat sushi, it's a completely different experience. There's no menu here. It's "Omakase" (お任せ) which means that you entrust the chef to curate the meal. I didn't know what was coming out and that was part of the fun. The 7-course meal was a surprise at every turn. The first "wow" moment was when a whole fish on a plate was brought. It actually was sliced on the underside and there's reason for it. It also came with oyster (nice!). Then there was the plate with buttered rice with a rice of prawn or lobster rice, this too comes back later. The unfinished half-fish from earlier came back in fried form! Then in the next dish there came miso soup with the prawn heads for flavor! There's so much detail I missed out and I may not have even been entirely accurate, but all in all, this sushi experience was unlike any other and should be experienced by all sushi lovers. read more

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I love this place. I only come here for special occasions for omakase and I neverrrr leave hungry. The staff is so sweet and welcoming, even over the phone! Some people might think it's pricey but this is worth every penny. Parking can be tough but find a parking spot asap and try this place! read more

Takeout sushi for the New Years Eve lunch! Arrived 11:30am on New Years Eve 2020 at Kantaro. Mr. and Mrs Kantarosan were so happy to see us all. We're super excited! They gave us two big sashimi plate for service! Sushi platters were super fresh and tasty. We bowed each other saying happy new year! Thank you Kantaro san! read more

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One of my favorite sushi spots in Torrance! Everything is always so fresh, well prepared and beautifully presented! Takeout: I ordered takeout this past Sunday and we were so happy with our sushi deluxe set! For 25 dollars it was such a delicious meal! Perfect if you're craving sushi! They offer takeout/delivery. I called my order in for pick up. Definitely check this spot out! They have amazing sushi! read more

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Tucked inside a corner of a small plaza its very easy to miss. I didn't even know there was a sushi joint here even if I lived in the area for many years until my brother in law took our family here about 10 years ago or so. At that time it wasn't a omakase only style but it was just a small Japanese izakaya style joint. Recently I got reminded of this joint and called to make reservation for their omakase dinner for friend's birthday. I usually don't like omakase because I always leave the restaurant hungry... but not Kantaro.. Every time I leave here I am stuffed with not even a room for dessert. Joint is not fancy, its actually outdated BUT that is what makes this place special. Small moms and pops style omakase. Variety of dishes including appetizer, sashimi, sushi, hand roll, fried fish and etc are served. Every dish is delicious. This restaurant deserves every star! read more

Open for takeout orders! Support your local small business! Limited takeout menu: (with salad and miso soup) - $25 Sushi supreme (10 pieces of nigiri w/your choice of 6 piece cali roll or spicy tuna roll) - $17 Sushi deluxe (8 pieces of nigiri + 6 pieces of maki) - $10 broiled fish set Call ahead to reserve: 310-320-0200 Current Hours: Tues - Fri: 11am-2pm, 4pm-7pm; Sat-Sun: 12-2pm, 4-8pm Practicing safe COVID protocols: masks, social distancing, etc... Takes credit card Would recommend calling earlier than later in the day to reserve your desired selection. We had called around 5:30pm on a Thurs night and the sweet lady told us that the next available time for pick up was 7pm. We got 2 orders of the Sushi supreme - the uni was fantastic!!! We both preferred the cali rolls better than the spicy tuna roll by a smidge. For those who watch "Worth It" by Buzzfeed, this place is truly "worth it" for its price point. S & I usually come here once a year to feast on their ~$50 omakase and have always loved our experience here. Of course, we recognize sushi is best eaten at the bar so the home sushi experience is going to be a little bit different. We were still stuffed after our $25 sushi supreme! Parking: small strip mall lot. Definitely easy to miss! read more

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Hidden gem in Torrance. First time here. The food and presentation is on point. And their sake prices extremely cheap & affordable, you can't help it buy 2 bottles of sake. You have to make a reservation for this spot. I believe it's only the wife and husband running the show. I def will come back here again. Love it here read more

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This is one of the place one of my friends recommended to me awhile back. It is definitely one of those spots I want to gate keep since it meets some of my fave criterias: 1) good value 2) great food 3) unassuming small business/mom and pop This spot is in an unassuming plaza run by a husband and wife. They do 60-70ish dollar omakase that comes with a lot of food (10 pieces of sushi, sashimi platter, fried fish, and dessert). The sushi isn't high end by any means, but it is good quality and value for the amount of food that you get. I do recommend reservations as I don't think they take walk-ins. read more

Ambiance: small family style restaurant, mama and papa shop, it's a hidden gem in the area, dinner by reservations only, no walk-ins Service: the master chef and the waiter were very friendly, the old waitress wasn't so nice and had strong attitude, they specify the dipping sauce you should use for each dish Food & Drink: the dinner omakase menu has one plate of sashimi, ten pieces of sushi and one handroll, quite a lot of food salad - *** lettuce and cucumber average black snapper sashimi - **** very fresh tuna sashimi - ** not so fresh fish liver - *** average albacore - *** average taro - **** soft uni - ***** so sweet, highly recommend salmon roe - **** recommend snapper - *** average scallop - **** soft, recommend mini chirashi - **** sweet shrimp, octopus, tuna and fish roe, recommend pressed sushi - **** salmon shrimp and avocado, recommend deep fried fish - ***** so crunchy, highly recommend deep fried shrimp head - *** average eel - *** average uni hand roll - **** fresh, recommend tamago - **** cheese inside, recommend miso soup - **** regular or with shrimp head, tasty, recommend ice cream - **** red bean and green tea green tea - **** strong taste Price: generous portions and reasonable prices, expect $60+ per person, one of the best in the area read more

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The best value for Omakase in the South Bay! Kantaro is located in an unassuming strip mall plaza in Torrance. When we arrived, a homeless man approached us asking for money. Lovely way to start a date night. We walked in and we were 10 minutes early. The sushi chef (the owner) told us to sit down but that he won't start our Omakase until exactly our reservation time. Initially bothered by his statement, I respected the precision. Foreshadowing of great things to come? Apparently, yes. I won't walk you through every single dish but rather my highlights. Having said that, there was never a dull moment or disappointing dish. If you are within reasonable driving distance, make your reservation as soon as you can. The sashimi plate was presented beautifully and I thought every piece of snapper and tuna was fresh and delicious. On the same plate was some ankimo (monk fish liver) and it was rich and soft. The toro was very good. It was buttery and easily melted in my mouth. Speaking of buttery, the hokkaido scallop was simply amazing. This was my first time having raw scallop, so I don't have a baseline. Still, it was superb. I appreciated the dash of spice on it, and a squeeze of lemon helped bring out the sweetness. I am not a big fan of salmon roe, but this place sold me on it. I guess it's because I use salmon roe as fishing bait when I go trout fishing, but my fishing memories disappeared as each roe provided a burst of rich succulent flavor. When the roe was served was also the uni. I appreciated the generous amounts of uni, and yes, it was rich and sweet. I want to go back to Kantaro just to eat some more of their uni. Remember the snapper sashimi dish from the beginning? Well, the same fish comes out again deep fried. Piping hot and say bye-bye to any fish and chips dish you've had. You know it's fresh because you just devoured half it in the form of sashimi. I love sweet shrimp and this place does it very well. They make shrimp stock from the shrimp's head and serve you the shrimp head deep fried (as do other sushi joints). The body of the shrimp is served as a cocktail with some tuna, masago, and lemon. I liked the creativity and presentation of it. For the value, coming here for the Omakase is an excellent choice. Don't expect a fancy sushi restaurant with dim lighting and plush seating. Rather, what you'll find is a husband and wife who provide family-oriented service in a rather humble setting. read more

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Same smiling lady, sushi chef working on omakase. My wife wanted to revisit and get omakase. Overall qulaity of course meal(omakase) excellent. Decor is dated, it didnt bother me. See photos of food that we got. Will be back again. read more

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I love this spot. Price is really good for the amount and quality you're getting. Omakase menu only and it's so good. Quality is fantastic and their sake selection is good too. Service is phenomenal and they are super attentive. Must go! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here to dine, oh what a treat! Incredibly sweet couple running this place who are oh so attentive, warm, and down to earth, plates that get changed out every course, fresh and delectable sashimi, and stuffed to the max post dinner, how can you not give this place the very least an A-dining experience rating? I loved the first course (the impressive whole fish), the toro, and normally I don't even eat raw scallop but theirs was buttery delicious. If you dine here, you are in for a treat, and certainly will return with friends. I def would bring friends to enjoy this hole in the wall gem. read more

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Always recommend Omakase here. Simple and fresh ingredients affordable price. Nondescript Mom N Pop shop, oddly located near a liquor store in a slightly dilapidated looking shopping center. The restaurant is old and beaten but clean and comfy. Call for reservations read more

The quality is one the best in this area. I love to visit here again. Sweet shrimp and salmon and the rolls are real good

The price to value ratio is great! For $68, we were more than stuffed, enjoying a variety of dishes ranging from starter to sashimi, sushi, miso soup and fried fish! Our only complaint is that the sushi rice was a bit too soft and sticky, which ruined the sushi experience for us. read more

Always wanted to come here for dinner, but never did. We decided to order take outs from them recently. Had the Sushi Supreme Combination (10 piece nigiri and 8 pieces of sushi roll) for $25 and an assorted sashimi plate for $40. The meal came with salad and miso soup. The fish quality was very good. The sushi rice was not as well seasoned as I would like. But for the price, you cannot beat this for value. Highly recommended and please support your local restaurant. read more

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Best sushi quality service best bang for your bucks best mom pops authentic japanese sushi you will ever find anywhere in SoCal the couples are adorable been going for many years read more

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Amazing omakase. Cozy environment with friendly great service. Fresh ingredients. Loved everything there. read more

Very personal service. Excellent omakase. Highly recommended. Loved the hokaido scallops. read more

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This was one heck of an experience for omakase sushi. Apparently, they require reservations in advance (at least in the evening), in order to prepare for your arrival with sufficient supplies - they serve you so much, you won't go home hungry. In order: Potato salad and picked cucumber - good, authentic, I've had this before, good way to start. Sea scallop, halibut, amberjack and otoro (tuna belly) sushi - oh my god, the amberjack is the best I've had, just amazing. Otoro was quite good too, for not being my favorite cut of fish especially. Halibut was also delicious. Sea scallop was probably the best sea scallop sashimi I've had, which isn't saying much but still it was very good. Enormous centerpiece of sea bass with monkfish liver and tuna - what a work of art! Sea bass was delectable, especially the thinner cuts. Tuna was spot on, monkfish liver was quite liver-y but not too weird like I've experienced it before. Amazing presentation. Chirashi cocktail with sweet shrimp, and pressed nigiri with salmon and shrimp - very creative presentation, all components good and fresh and worked well together. Sweet shrimp, always one of my favorites, stood out as quite delicate and fresh. Fried shrimp head afterward was impossibly light and crispy. Tempura fried sea bass - from the raw presentation earlier, basically the best delicately fried fish I've ever had I think. At this point I'm getting full. But wait, there's more... Uni and salmon roe - not my favorite things, especially uni which I generally avoid. Here they were both reasonably edible, which is a huge improvement over the ordinary sushi joints especially for the uni. Spicy tuna hand roll and eel nigiri, and tamago with apricot - comfort food near the end, tasted just right. The tamago, a test for the chef, was good but not really great, with the apricot being a nice unique touch. Overall - amazing deal at around $50 per person, really a fantastic experience. Service is appropriately thorough and polite. Just be prepared for the most dated, 1970s interior design you've ever seen. read more

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Great fish! Toro from Spain and hamachi from Kyushu. Black cod from Greece. Omakase! The way to do it. Everything was amazingly fresh and delicious. read more

Kantaro has been have been on my list of places to try for many years now. I finally got around to trying it out this week on my birthday. Seating is by reservation only at dinner time. The restaurant was completely empty when we were there. I was not super impressed by their omakase. Sure the fish was fresh, and you get a TON of food for the $55 price tag. Everything else about the meal was just "meh." The sushi rice here is terrible; it is overcooked and really put a damper on the meal. The service is very friendly. The restaurant is run by a husband and wife team, and it is clear that they great pride in what they do. read more