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    Kimura

    4.5 (544 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Linh T.

    5/5 experience. I didn't realize Japanese hot pot could be this good???!! The beef quality is outstanding, and the à la carte dishes are just as delicious, the tuna crackers are a must-order. Service is quick and very friendly; they cook everything for you and even serve it into your bowl, i just sat there and enjoyed the food haha

    Anna D.

    Such a warm and toasty option on a single digit degree day! I've been before years ago and managed to get seated at that same exact table by chance haha. We started with the chawanmushi, which they say takes 20 min to make, and the agedashi tofu. Both were pretty good and satisfying - I wouldn't say extremely flavorful but subtle as they should be. For some reason both nabes too EXTREMELY long to come lol a table was seated and got theirs long before us and we had finished our appetizers for a while. They came by and said sorry so they must have forgot? And then 10 minutes later the nabes came. They are really decent portions but I don't know if I just got full already from waiting for so long. I love the collagen nabe, the broth was really collagen packed and after reheating my leftovers, was still so good! Overall it's really bustling and cozy, and so good in the winter!

    Matcha Almond Jelly
    Victoria K.

    If you're looking for a slightly upscale hot pot cozy vibe, Kimura is IT. Kimura has been on my list for awhile, but I haven't been able to try it until recently. It was a cold day, making it perfect for this meal. My friend and I ordered the shabu shabu pot for 2. I'm used to cooking everything myself, but was so pleasantly surprised when they brought our bowl out, overflowing with veggies and meat, and said to leave it and that they'd be back to cook it in 10 minutes. As the self assigned 'cooker' in hot pot dinners, it was so nice to just be able to catch up with my friend knowing that I wouldn't have to do any of the actual cooking in the pot. They also make two sauces for you to eat with the food. After our waiter came back to mix everything together, it created a delicious and lovely soup. Cannot emphasize enough how great it was in comparison to the insanely cold weather we've been having. My only qualm with the soup is that toward the end, it gets really really salty. Could be unavoidable, but it was just disappointing because I wanted to drink some soup. What brings this to 5 stars was actually the dessert. We got a matcha almond jelly tart, and oh my god I've been dreaming about her. It's mostly a jello texture, but then in the center there's this creamy pudding that is everything and more. I could eat 10 of them.

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    Issy M.

    I came here with my daughter and we ordered the NYU Roll and the Pink Lady Roll. The rolls were both very good. The service was fast and Andres the server was very nice and patient in answering all my questions about the menu. It seems the Hot Pots are popular as every table had them. I will definitely have to come back to try it. The ambiance is nice and decor is fun. The bathroom amenities was top notch! They had dental floss, qtips, cotton balls and mouth wash! First time I see that, very considerate given that it's a fish spot. Overall, I recommend this place.

    US Wagyu shabu shabu
    Joann S.

    all the seafood was really fresh. The broth for the shabu shabu was well flavored and the US Wagyu was thick but not chewy. Service was also good not that many tables so you might have to wait if you don't have a reservation.

    Desiree F.

    I stopped into this restaurant to get some lunch! When I arrived I found parking close by. I walked into a small restaurant. I ordered with the wonderful owner the: Kubota Koju Sake Old Fashioned Scallop Skewers Karaoke & Wings Kimchi Beef Fried Rice Shabu Shabu with ramen The sake was great and I also loved their version of the hot pot with the ramen! It was a good experience!

    Nicholas G.

    Came here for some authentic Japanese hot pot and was impressed. The service was excellent, very friendly and helpful walking us through the menu. Everything we ordered was delicious, from the sushi to the pork belly and A5 Japanese wagyu on the hot pot. The place was packed, which is always a good sign.

    pork belly nabe
    Irene C.

    Food is gassss here - the hotpots are an absolute must. We got the pork belly nabe with miso flavoring which tasted so clean and flavorful. Broth is hearty and while there's not a ton of meat, it is really good. The yaki don was also really flavorful and made for a good contrast from the hotpot. Loved the way they cooked their mushrooms in this dish.

    Shabu Shabu (U.S Wagyu Beef)
    Austin L.

    Kimura might just be my favorite restaurant on the St. Marks Place strip now. They are known for their heartwarming hot pots, but they also have sushi, apps, rice and noodles! I ordered the below: Karaage & Wing Combo Yakitori Combo (Chicken Meatballs, Shrimp, Scallop) + Salmon Mentai Mushroom Trio Udon (Stir-Fried Noodle) Porkbelly Nabe Shabu Shabu (U.S. Wagyu beef) The yakitori had so much flavor and was grilled perfectly! My personal fav was the chicken meatball. The noodles also had a lot of mentaiko in them and different mushrooms. The nabe however blew me away. You can pick your broth and we went with their classic standard option which was perfect. The nabe is portioned for 1, but you can ask for a portion for 2 or more people if you have a bigger party. Same goes for the Shabu Shabu, which does have a 2 person minimum. It was seriously what I needed during this weather and the service was 10/10. The workers cook the hot pots for you and pour it into individuals bowls. I also recommend getting white rice on the side to eat it with!

    Outside
    Edna L.

    St. marks have always attracted a good crowd and Kimura has been here for a long long time! When you walk in, you can already smell deliciousness and it shows with almost every table with a burner and a pot of food to share. Kimura is known for their nabes and sukiyakis, where they vary in proteins and flavor profiles. But all contain a warm, hearty bowl of meat and veggies in a savory broth. So of course, we had to order the pork belly nabe! So I'm going to describe it just in case anyone else have the same questions we did. For the pork belly nabe, you are able to order it for yourself, however if you order for 2 or 3 people to share, the size of the hotpot changes. That's why you'll see different size pots on different tables. The size of the pot is proportional to how many servings you pay for. In my picture, it shows a serving size for 3 (both wider and taller pot than for a serving of 1 or 2). For the large pot, it does take about 20 minutes to boil in front of you before you can start eating. The staff do monitor it closely and will mix it for you in between those 20 minutes to make sure everything is thoroughly cooked. When it's ready, they bring small bowls and serve you the first time, then it's up to you and your party to self serve. They bring an extra pair of wooden chopsticks and wooden ladle for serving. In terms of taste, it's pretty homey- if that makes sense. Like pork bones simmered for a while. They also come in the side with a sesame oil - garlic sauce, soy sauce, yuzu sauce, and chili oil. Loved the chili oil! You mix the sauces yourself to create a dipping sauce so create a mix that matches your preferred flavor profile! Collectively the only gripe we had is that there wasn't enough meat and tofu, and there was an abundance of cabbage. If we had to guess, half the pot was cabbage. So we didn't end up finishing it all. Overall though, we enjoyed the service and our dinner!

    Tofu
    Mimi L.

    Wow what a great experience for our first time trying a Fukuoka specialty - motsunabe! Going into the restaurant we actually got seated in the far back which was more outdoors and a little chilly but still comfortable. As for the meal we got the meal for 2 and chose the motsunabe hot pot style along with the grilled skewers, steamed sushi, tofu, and a side of chawanmushi. Everything came out quickly and was delicious but my favorite apps were definitely the chawanmushi and chicken skewers. The star of the show was the motsunabe which ended up being so hearty and filling! The broth was clean but flavorful and the dish overall was exceptional with the right mix of a little spice with various sauces on the side - my fav was the yuzu sauce. Would definitely come back just for that and now need to go to Fukuoka to try the real deal!

    Pork belly nabe
    Clara S.

    We were craving some hot Japanese hotpot on a fairly cold day, so we decided to come to Kimura. We sat in the covered outdoor area in the back, and it was definitely a vibe-- it almost felt like we were in an izakaya in Japan! Service was fast and very friendly. - Pork belly nabe: 8/10 (yummy but definitely on the salty side) - Nigiri: 8/10 (decent nigiri-- not omakase-level, but still very fresh) - Sake: 10/10 Overall, Kimura is definitely a good option if you're craving some hotpot on a cold day. I think I slightly prefer Hakata Tonton in midtown, but Kimura was still very good!

    Trio carpaccio
    Stephanie L.

    This place is a lot bigger than it looks. If you can, try to sit in the beautiful "outdoor" area with AC in the back. Takes me back to Japan with the nice interior. The trio carpaccio was super fresh. Pork belly nabe was $28 pp but they gave a very generous amount of pork belly. We were both extremely full by the end of our meal. Service was good; they help mix your nabe and serve it to you to make sure you don't burn yourself. They also refill the garlic/chili oil/soup upon asking.

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