I should have ordered a hotpot. We ordered Yakitori, which was not prepared in house, tasted like frozen meat with a lot of sweet sauce. Texture of the chicken was off. Takoyaki had some sesame sprinkled on, which I have never seen in Japan. Service was fast, and our server was nice. I just cannot get over the fact that chicken tasted like the one you get from a super market in Japan, not freshly grilled on charcoal. read more

Yum! I love the ambience here! It reminds me of restaurants in Japan and the interior design is really well thought out. It's a good mix of nice and homey. I got the Pork Belly hot pot and the broth is super flavorful and comforting. I will try the Shabu Shabu next time, but it's a portion for two. The service was also awesome. They cook it in front of you so you don't have to worry if it's cooked or not or getting burnt. They treat you with care and I got frequent check ups! Thanks! Will return! read more

Kimura - Pork Belly Nabe - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Great food here but it can get very crowded due to it being near NYU. And St Marks. Expect a wait here or do make a reservation, and the hot pot/sukiyaki is good along with the kaarage. A little bit on the pricier side and a small space but overall would recommend for the East Village read more

Kimura - Collagen Nabe - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Food (5/5): Came with a group of 7. We ordered the Sukiyaki for 3, Collagen for 3, and someone got their own hotpot. The Sukiyaki we got with Wagyu and it was delicious! Meat quality was high and soup was nice. The only issue was that later on it got a bit too sweet but overall still good. We also got beef, chicken, and pork skewers. The skewers were tender and good too. Service (5/5): Solid service where they came over and helped us make the Hotpot dishes at our table initially. The Sukiyaki took a bit to come out but overall the dishes came at a good pace. My friends got a cake for my birthday at this time and the restaurant said we just needed to buy a dessert to bring it in. Ambiance (4/5): Nice restaurant with reasonably good amount of space and solid seating. It has a nice Japanese Izakaya type of vibe. read more

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Kimura is my favorite spot to get shabu shabu in the city. They use the freshest ingredients to make sure their customers have the best shabu shabu experience! I always order the Sukiyaki which comes with your choice of American or Japanese wagyu beef. The broth is flavorful, the vegetables beautifully absorb the flavors, and the beef is tender. The staff is also very attentive. They refill the broth if you run low, cook for you if you prefer, and ensure that your water glass is always full. They have a covered and heated outdoor area which feels cozy and intimate for date night! read more

My friend and I came here on a Saturday for dinner (pretty much right at opening time) and it was already so busy! We ended up waiting around 30 min. We ordered the Pork Belly Nabe and Yuzu Miso Salmon. Taste wise, I was a bit worried the Pork Belly Nabe would be too light since I'm used to really spicy Chinese hotpot, but I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful everything was. The rich soup paired with rice is a 10/10 combo. The Yuzu Miso Salmon was also super fresh and tasty. The place is definitely on the pricier side but the portions are quite large; my friend and I got another meal out of the Nabe the next day. I'll definitely be stopping by again the next time I'm in New York. read more

Kimura - Yuzu Miso Salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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There's no place like NYC during the Holidays! And I am so happy I had the chance to dine at Kimura during our visit. This place is a gem and I'm already dying to come back so I can try the hot pots and other dishes. Service: Very attentive and fast. The waiter came by very often to accommodate us and refill our waters. The manager came by to say hello at the beginning of the meal and it set a nice tone for the evening. Availability: I highly advise to book in advance as this place books up fairly quickly. Ambiance: Cozy and dimly lit; it makes for a welcoming and cozy experience especially during the cold day we visited. Food: 1. yuzu miso salmon: soooo tasty and delicious. I would order this dish again and again. 2. NYC roll: the mango added a nice touch. We enjoyed this roll very much. 3. Chicken karaage: crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Can't complain! 4. Teppan beef intestine: insane flavor and chewy texture. I loved eating it over plain white rice! 5. Goma saba: super fresh and tasty. Conclusion: I am making it my mission to return to come back to try their hot pots! Loved this establishment! read more

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I am obsessed. To start the staff was so friendly and kind. I can't really speak to ambiance, as we were seated right by the door and I was facing away from the room- but it was a mood, and the room has that quiet hum of sedated conversation and laughter- of people and life. Drinks were delicious- I got their yuzu highball and went back for their umeshu highball. Yuzu was better, in my opinion. The food was just *chef's kiss*, I'm still thinking about it. We got their Hakata roll, yuzu salmon roll, skewers, and their collagen nabe and everything was just fantastic. We will definitely be back and 1000% recommended. read more

I came here with friends on a Friday night and it was the perfect cold night meal. One of my friends had been here before so she recommended the collagen nabe. We also ordered the agadashi tofu and grilled squid. The squid was ok, but the tofu was so good. It was crispy on the outside but hot and soft on the inside. Since we had a party of 4, we got 2 collagen nabes. It was surprisingly a hefty amount of food. The soup was slightly spicy and salty, but we were able to ask for more broth to dilute the sodium. The meat was good, but again the tofu was the best part. Service was great and quick. Would highly recommend coming here on a chilly day! read more

Kimura - Grilled whole squid - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Are you craving Japanese Hotpot?! Look no further! This is the restaurant you have been looking for. The restaurant gave me a sushi bar vibe when I first walked in. I loved the wooden tableware and the small stove that came out with the hotpot. We ordered the shabu shabu with beef, takowasabi, and yuzu miso salmon. They were all super delicious. The hotpot comes out warm ;therefore, you have to wait a few minutes for the broth to boil. There are separate black chopsticks for the raw meat. The service was excellent! They would always come back to fill your water glass and soup base. They would help push down the vegetables and meat in the beginning when the soup is boiling to help you get started. Overall, I would come back again to try the sukiyaki and sushi! read more

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Small cute place around east village/nyu area. They were very kind and patient as I waited for my friend who was running a bit late. We didn't have reservations, but they have available seating during lunch time and seated me. It was almost empty other than another table. I ordered the eel over rice and my friend ordered the 9 sampler set. The eel was savory as expected. But food was okay and not something that I'd go out of my way to have again especially since they would like you to have reservations. (They will seat you if they are empty though)The service was great. read more

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wonderful place to enjoy nabe, especially if you're looking for something comforting and flavorful. make sure to make a reservation, as this place can get quite busy. The nabe was served hot with fresh ingredients, rich broth, and well-balanced seasoning that didn't overpower the natural flavors. i liked it because it wasn't too salty and the broth wasnt too overbearing. The atmosphere was cozy for St Marks , perfect for sharing a meal with friends or a date night. the staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes. Overall, it's a great spot for anyone who appreciates authentic Japanese hot pot and a relaxed dining experience. read more

I adore Kimura so much, I literally dream of the sukiyaki. The broth is so delicious, I literally just want to drink it out of the teapot. Kimura be relatively busy in the evening, and I didn't have the forethought to make a reservation, so we waited about an hour and a half for a table on Friday night. The place is quite small as well. That being said, the wait was 100% worth it. We started it off with a salmon appetizer, and the chicken Karaage, both of which were absolutely delicious. The chicken was hot and perfectly fried, very tender and juicy. The salmon was so fresh and delicious. We also got a kimchi fried rice, which was just OK -- I felt like it was a little bit on the tart side for me, and the flavors were not as well, balanced as they would've liked. the sukiyaki definitely takes the cake for the best item on the menu. One of the staff comes over to help cook it for you, and also refills the broth when I gets low. The sukiyaki also comes with one raw egg per order (it requires a minimum of 2 orders), which you can use for dipping if you would like. To be honest, I really think you can't go wrong with any of their hot pots. This place is so delicious, and all my friends loved it. read more

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Went to Kimura on a rainy day. Glad we managed to walk in and snag a table in their outdoor tent (which was still air conditioned). Opted for the sashimi platter which was super worth it for around $50. Thick chunks of fish. Some were seared and dressed with zingy sauces. Such a great selection of fresh fish. Collagen nabe was heaven on a rainy day. Got a portion for 2 people, though this can easily feed 3-4 people imo especially if you get a bunch of other stuff. Lots of meat. Lots of veg. They also refilled the soup. This was fantastic. Service was also phenomenal even if we sat outside. Our server was super attentive and helpful. Outdoor seating was a bit noisy though since the other tables beside us were (though it was separated in sections that felt a bit private). Overall; I would for sure come back to Kimura. Their nabe was totally heartwarming and homey. Everything was great value. read more

Kimura - Sashimi deluxe - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Cute homey spot that is really perfect for a cold winter day. They specialize in Japanese hotpot from Fukuoka, a very specific type of cuisine, even in Japan. Love to see that it is Japanese-owned and most of the workers also speak Japanese. Apps we started with were aburi mentaiko (very good with a beer), seafood sunamono, and teppan gyoza. The gyoza are not typically thin like you may be used to, but are more reminiscent of Chinese style dumplings with thicker skin, pork and shrimp mixed interior, and oily. Very delicious. For hotpot, we did one motsunabe and one kurobuta. We shared all of this among 3 people and it was plenty! The broth in the nabes here are really superb. The waiters also handle the mixing of all the bowls which makes it very easy to sit back and relax. This spot has a pretty extensive izakaya-esque menu so I will definitely be back soon to try their other dishes! read more

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- Overall rating: 3.5 - so here's the thing... I found several dishes inedibly salty however I just can't get over the sheer amount of food they give you for the $65 tasting menu, just completely blown away by the volume/number of dishes you get for that amount of money, even counting the inedible dishes, it's still a steal (and my family ate the dishes I couldn't so none of it went to waste) - recommend (included in the Kimura tasting menu) : butter scallops and mushrooms (because really what isn't amazing in butter) and dessert of matcha almond pudding (might be a bit bitter for some but my family and I really enjoyed it) read more

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My boyfriend and I got the Kimura Tasting Menu for Two and also ordered a mackerel appetizer. It was such good quality food, especially for the price. The service was amazing as well with every dish well timed and our waiter helped with serving the first round of the pork belly nabe. The inside decor is also very cute, with little art pieces everywhere. Our favorite appetizer was definitely the lobster roll- great combination of flavors and textures. I felt the tuna carpaccio was lacking a bit and the fatty pork was a bit too salty. The mackerel was good, but it didn't have too much taste- this can also just be my preference since I was expecting it to taste more like shime saba. The pork belly nabe was extremely good, the broth had a depth of flavor and the sides of spicy chili oil and garlic were great additions. I only wish there was a slightly better pork belly to veggie ratio because it felt like our bowl was mainly cabbage and bean sprouts. The udon was very chewy and bouncy, highly recommend. The matcha almond tofu was delicious - the bitterness and richness of the matcha was perfectly balanced with the refreshing and slightly sweet almond tofu. Overall I would rate Kimura a 4.5/5 and highly recommend, especially on a cold night. read more

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My friend and I tried Kimura out after our yoga class in the area. We didn't have a reservation on a Friday night around 7pm, but we were seated right away. We ordered the collagen nabe with the classic broth. IT WAS SO GOOD! The flavors really complimented each other and was the perfect saltiness and blend of ingredients. I think the price was reasonable given how filling the dish is and how they refill the broth when it's running low. The servers were all so attentive and nice. They cooked the nabe in front of us and served the first bowl for us. I recommend! Pro tip: At the end of the nabe, add rice for a nabe risotto! read more

Kimura - Collagen Nabe - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

There's not much that beats a meal involving a bubbling steaming hot pot. My friend and I got the sukiyaki, which has wagyu, napa cabbage, shiitake, carrots, shirataki, tofu, crown daisy, and leeks all simmering in a super delicious savory broth. We also got the spicy tuna crackers that were very yummy. I loved the bustling atmosphere, and the servers were very nice. 10/10! read more

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First time dining here, I must say I most certainly will be going back. The food was delicious (especially the wings) lol. Myself and 2 others orders a total of 4 servings of wings lol. We also ordered sushi which was just as good. The service was a tad bit slow but nothing terrible. The ambiance was perfect. We dined in a little area that seem to be outside but was enclosed. If you're looking for authentic Japanese food. This is your go to plac. read more

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I'd never tried Nabe before, so I was excited when my friend brought me here. We split the Pork Belly Nabe, which was actually super filling and enjoyable, even on a hot day. read more

Kimura - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I always come here for authentic japanese hot pot! Tama recommended this place so ty and I went once! It was VERY authentic and the broth flavor reminded me of when my grandma would make soup from scratch in japan. I kept drinking the soup cause ut was SO YUMMY The nabe sat on a portable gas stove which was so hype. Aesthetic out of 10!! The salmon in the don was very yummy!! The spicy salmon one was good too but nothing special. The avocado was the tiniest bit overripe but i loved the texture of the rice and flavoring too. Also the music was jazzy and classy! So cozy in the winter!! Loved this place!! Came back here again LOL they love playing my moms music its so good! read more

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Had a great experience at Kimura ! Unless you've made reservations beforehand, or got on line for opening at 5PM, expect to wait 60-90 mins to be seated for this popular spot :) Had to wait to be seated after being one of the first to arrive during dinner service, and was pleasantly surprised when offered to sit in the back patio outdoors area. The back area has a nicely lit aesthetic , an amazing pop-acoustic covers playlist that's great for dates (when I went), and heat lamps within an enclosed space so that the cold isn't a concern. I tried the Kimura tasting menu for 2 and in my opinion, if you aren't coming in incredibly hungry, even 3 people could split that dish pretty well. My favorites were the lobster roll as well as the refreshing matcha tofu dessert, which definitely was on the sweeter side for tofu to balance out the matcha. The pork toro was a bit too dry for me but it's not enough to detract me from coming back :) read more

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You can never go wrong with hot pot during this time of year, and Japanese hot pot is especially rare in these parts, so Kimura is understandably popular. Luckily they have a bunch of online reservations available if you look a week or two out. Butter scallops and mushrooms - This arrived in a castiron pan, still cooking and covered with aluminum foil. It felt like I was at a campfire. The scallops were delightful, as were the mushrooms and greens. The sauce was buttery yet also subtle, allowing me to pat myself on the shoulder for picking such a healthy appetizer. And yes, that statement was rhetorical. Sukiyaki hot pot for two with U.S. wagyu beef - Delicious with that signature savory sweetness, but not nearly as sweet compared to other places (Tsurutontan, ahem). The carrots and mushrooms soaked up all the flavors of the delicious, beefy broth, which became more concentrated as we continued to cook the beef. Speaking of which, it was alright, but not that tender. We beat a raw egg yolk and used it to deep the cooked beef in, which didn't personally do much for my tastebuds, but my friend liked it that way. We ordered rice on the side because the itty bitty amount of glass noodles included in the hot pot was definitely not enough carbs for us. The leftovers were enough for another meal! Matcha almond tofu - A light, simple dessert to end my meal on a high note. The tofu was so jiggly and silky smooth. The matcha is quite bitter and not really that sweet, so the almond flavor of the tofu provided the perfect contrast to even out this dish. Last but most certainly not least, hooray for complimentary warm hojicha tea! read more

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Decided to finally check this place out after having it on my list for some time. The moment you walk down the stair to go to the restaurant you feel like you're being transported to Japan. The inside is a bit quaint and has Japanese music playing in the background which really sets the mood. Food: we got a few dishes to share and the portion sizes are generous, especially for the price. There were two standouts for me, the st marks roll and the spicy tuna crispy rice. They were so jam packed with flavor and just was a burst of flavors in my mouth. When I come back these are two that I would order over and over again! Service: the staff here was nice and polite. They were quick to take our order and bring our food. Overall recommendation: definitely a must try! read more

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We got the pork and vegetable nabe and it was delightfully warm and comforting for the soul. If you don't know what nabe is, it's essentially a mini hot-pot that comes out with the ingredients, instead of you needing to dip them. The pork nabe was perfectly salted, the veggie one was in a nice sweet, tart tomato soup. We also ordered a shiitake skewer per our servers recommendation and it was DELIGHTFUL. I would definitely order it again. Lastly, we got an orange and grapefruit highball, which was not too sweet and was only $10! Would go again :) read more

This is the best Japanese restaurant in at marks in my opinion! Came here a couple of times with friends and I would have to say the sukiyaki and the kimura roll is the best! Sukiyak; 5/5; the sukiyaki was just amazing! The broth was not overwhelming sweet and the beef was super delicious! I also love how they add the noodles in it as well as the tofu and vegetables. Tip; you must get the rice along with the sukiyaki it's to die for! Also another tip; you would have to order two servings of it in order to get it. Kimura roll; 5;5: I love how they heat up the roll when they serve you so it's nice and toasty. The rice just melts into your mouth and the shrimp was very fresh! Definitely 5/5 once again! I would get this again! Overall; I'm very picky when it comes to service as well, and they're always attentive every time. Everything was super tasty and I would be back! Note; they accept cash & card and it's best to either reserve ahead of time or they'll get packed right away. read more

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RUN (do not walk) to this restaurant, I am in love, I don't care who knows- Kimura has stolen my heart and stomach. My husband and I wandered in on a Thursday evening- was told it would be an hour wait for walk ins, which worked for us! They texted us once our table was ready and we were seated in the back at the sushi counter. We started off with Goma saba (mackeral sashimi that was marinated in a sesame/soy sauce, topped with green onion and served with grated ginger and wasabi) and Aburi Mentaiko (seared mentaiko)- both were phenomenal. The sesame/soy marinade cut the "fishiness" of the mackeral that some people may not be a fan of, so definitely recommend if you want to try mackeral- the fish was fresh and the ginger and green onion complemented the fattiness of the fish. The mentaiko had a nice smoky flavor from the sear, and was served atop a shiso leaf and daikon slice. Normally not a fan of eating raw daikon (because it can be so spicy sometimes) but the combination with the seared spicy mentaiko and shiso worked. For our main course- of course, motsu nabe (beef intestine hot pot :)). The sweetness of the cabbage, the flavor of the beef intestine along with the savor flavors of the chives and chili peppers blended perfectly with the broth, and it was so satisfying and delicious. We got extra ramen noodles to soak up the remaining broth and bits of cabbage- a perfect end. Service was super attentive, despite how busy it was in the restaurant. While we didn't get any sushi this time, we are excited to try some next time, along with the other hot pots (shabu shabu and mizutaki!) This may be my new favorite Japanese restaurant in New York! read more

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Amazing experience here. Came for a weekend lunch with a reservation and was promptly seated. Tried the seafood sunomono - wasn't familiar with many of the morsels on the plate but that's what made it appealing to me. Everything was fresh and tasty. The yuzu miso salmon was one of my favorites - drizzled in a delicious sauce paired with fatty pieces of salmon. The pink lady roll was packed with flavor and raw fish. The central dish of the whole meal however was the pork belly nabe. Great for cold days and savory. It's cooked right in front of you (takes about 10 min, which was perfect with the other dishes/appetizers we had first). The pork belly was nice and tender and while hearty, the flavor of the broth wasn't so overwhelming. This worked really well with the other dishes we tried that had much stronger and acidic tastes to them. Service was excellent. Honestly for what you're getting here the prices aren't too outrageous for NYC. Overall, well well worth it. Fine dining and a great quality experience all around. read more

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Really impressed with the sushi quality here. The fish was fresh, and the rolls were well balanced with the right amount of rice. The spicy tuna roll had a nice kick, and the eel roll was incredibly rich and flavorful. Service was fast and friendly, and the place had a cozy atmosphere. read more

Kimura - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

We either got the pork belly or collagen nabe and it was fire. We were obsessed with the soup. We also ordered the crudo and some skewers. Honestly it was too much food for two people but everything was great, and I would come back here anytime I can. read more

Kimura - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Hakata Motsu Nabe was great. A friend of mine demanded to go to this restaurant three times when I visited him in NY because of the Nabe. Food was the best, but the host was not so good. We've made mobile dinner reservation correctly at lunch time and but reservation was not made correctly on his Kiosk. We've followed the host's instruction. Though the host remembered us, he asked us to make the reservation again at dinner time and we've waited for another hour. So if your reservation is fucked up, the host won't do much for you. Just consider the date is your unlucky day. It's not the host's fault. read more

The atmosphere and decor is very nice. I joined the wait-list at around 4PM and even thought I was qouted an hour wait, the actual wait was around 30-40 mins. We were seated immediately and saw all the other bubbling pots of yummy food at the next table. We were hungry so for two people, we ordered quite a bit. For starters, we got the beef tongue, yuzu Miso salmon, and the three assorted skewers (chicken skin, pork belly, and shiitake mushrooms. For main, we shared a US wagyu beef sukiyaki and udon. We absolutely loved the beef tongue and yuzu Miso salmon starters. I'm salivating just thinking about those. The skewers were a bit of a miss for me. The chicken skin was rather chewy. The pork belly seemed dry. The best was the shiitake mushroom since it still had moisture retained after being cooked. On to the sukiyaki! The beef portion for two is sufficient. Overall, the quality of the beef is nice but not great. With that said, it is especially yummy to dip the beef into the raw egg mix. I lalso ove the tofu in the sukiyaki. I could have more of those. Love the udon add-on as well. It soaked up all the yummy sukiyaki soup. Halfway into the sukiyaki, the soup started to get a little concentrated and became a little too sweet. But other than that, it is a great meal for a wintery day. I highly recommend Kimura and I look forward to trying their hot pot next time! read more

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Kimura is a must-go place when visiting NYC! I went on a cold night for dinner, and it was a perfect comfort food spot with hot broth and foods served on the table. The goma saba was a great appetizer for people who love fish and the savory/umami flavor Asian cuisine brings. My table got both the hakata motsu nabe and the pork belly nabe, and you really can't go wrong with either of them. The hakata motsu nabe tasted more fatty and juicy and the flavor transferred into the broth, which I liked, but if you want a less fatty take, I'd recommend a different version. You can tell they use great ingredients and take great care in customers' experience. read more

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Kimura doesn't take reservations for groups of less than 4, so we waited 45 minutes on a Thursday night. We enjoyed the food though, so it was worth the wait. The Yuzu Miso salmon was delicious and tasted very fresh. With the skewers combo, we tried the chicken skin, chicken thigh, and harami beef. The beef was quite tough and not my favorite. However, the chicken skin and chicken thigh were both great - very crispy and not dry at all. The value also seems better, as the combo is $20 but each individual skewer order is $9. Crab stick fried rice was alright for a side dish with all the meats, but on the more bland side. However, I've noticed that this is the case at most restaurants and not just Kimura. For drinks, we each had a lycheemoni. The drink was quite sweet and even had a lychee inside. read more

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A must-try spot in the winter! We ordered the Kurobuta Pork Belly Nabe for 2 people. It's $26 pp and comes with cabbage, bean sprouts tofu, and a sprawl of pork belly on top. The broth was flavorful and the pork belly was a little sweet. Don't be fooled by the tall mountain of ingredients in the pot! There's a ton of cabbage hiding underneath. I think the dish could have had more meat. We also ordered 2 appetizers - the tuna carpaccio and the whole grilled squid. The tuna carpaccio is dipped in their ponzu sauce which adds some nice acidity. It's a good contrast with the hotpot. The whole grilled squid was well-seasoned but very chewy. I would not get the squid again. I would recommend getting 1-2 appetizers because the hotpot by itself won't fill you up! The service is also nice as our waiter checked in on us a few times to make sure the nabe was fully cooked and ready to eat. They'll serve you the first bowl and then you're free to take as much as you want after. We didn't have a reservation so we sat in the back of the restaurant which is nicely lit and set up. We thought it'd be difficult to call a waiter but he showed up often enough where this wasn't an issue. We were also asked to leave around the 1.5 hour mark. I'm planning to come back with a reservation (so I can sit inside lol) and try the sukiyaki next time! read more

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Have wanted to try this place for a while so was super excited to come! Came at 2:30pm on a Sunday and got seated immediately. -Yuzu Miso Salmon (5/5): Loved the twist of flavors on the salmon sashimi with the light and refreshing yuzu and ponzu flavor. Very refreshing and a great appetizer overall! -Sukiyaki (4/5): The broth was a bit too sweet for me, but I loved everything on the hotpot. We were given a generous portion of wagyu beef and also ordered additional enoki mushroom on the side. We were also given a raw egg yolk to dip the wagyu beef into. I wish the broth was slightly less sweet to make it more "drinkable" and that there was slightly more vegetables, but overall super fun! Loved that the servers helped jumpstart the cooking process and helped to serve our first bowls read more

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I've been to Kimura twice and the first time around I had their Collagen Nabe ($26) with Kimura Chirashi Bowl DX ($26). Both of which were delicious, which prompted me to come back again. The second time, I ordered their Hakata Motsu Nabe ($25) and several appetizers including Seafood Sunomono ($12), Aburi Mentaiko ($10), Negi Miso Pork-Toro, Kimura Roll ($17), and Yellowtail Jalapeno ($8). While I loved the Hakata Motsu Nabe, I found the appetizers quite disappointing. Overall, Kimura does a good job of their sashimi dishes, so the seafood sunomono was pretty solid. The aburi mentaiko was mentaiko over raw radish and shiso leaves and while it was interesting, I wouldn't say that it was particularly good. The pork from negi miso pork-toro could have been more tender. I didn't really taste the miso aspect of it, but I did find it very flavorful (but perhaps a bit too flavorful). The kimura roll was interesting and it was heated over fire. Taste-wise, that and the yellowtail jalapeno was just alright. Overall, I absolutely love the hotpot dishes from Kimura and I'll definitely be back. In the future if I were to order any appetizers, it'd be some sort of sashimi and I'd probably avoid the rest of the menu altogether. read more

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Let me start off by saying thank you to our server, Soma, who was incredibly honest about us ordering too much food and for the impeccable service in ensuring our sukiyaki and scallops were cooked perfectly! Service by itself is 5 stars. Please know that you can only make reservations online (the welcome staff initially told me they don't take reservations, but when I heard someone mention they had reservations and were seated, she told me they only take reservations online - so make your reservation online if you have time). Below is our analysis of tonight's dinner: Appetizer - Yuzu Salmon Roll - basically tasted like a regular salmon avocado roll, which was delicious but nothing special. The yuzu was too mild and most bites didn't taste like any yuzu at all. Delicious nonetheless but can do without! Pork-toro - very delicious in a sweet and salty sauce that reminds me of Korean pepper paste! It also came with a bit of wasabi which paired perfectly with the pork cheeks, since it's pretty fatty! Pairs perfectly with beer for you beer drinkers! Grilled mackerel - meaty and perfectly cooked with barely any bone! Not too expensive and grilled to perfection without it being too charred! Buttered scallop and mushroom - incredibly buttery and a bit heavy on the black pepper (the girls didn't taste the black pepper but I did for some reason). Nothing too special about this and I wouldn't order it again. Nonetheless, it's a new experience. Entree, the main star - Sukiyaki - so incredibly delicious! Every aspect of this was perfect and the sukiyaki sauce infused the veggies, meat, and noodles just right! Dipping the US wagyu into the egg adds a rich silkiness to the meat and it was delicious! Soma was also kind and honest in informing us that sukiyaki for 3 was too much in addition to all our appetizers, which was a lifesaver because we barely finished the sukiyaki for two. This was incredibly refreshing and helped save us 30 bucks! (Sukiyaki is 30 per person now). Definitely get this and I guarantee you won't regret it! Overall our experience was perfect thanks to Soma and his amazing service. We will definitely be back to try their many other Japanese selections! Thank you for reading and good luck! (: read more

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I am so excited to write this review! My husband and I were in the mood for sushi and hot pot so we decided to try this place out. Holy moly ! The that happiness flooded through my body when we walked through the door, let me tell you. We were greeted by friendly faces who sat us in a little nook in the back. The ambience, in my opinion, reminded me so much of Japan. We came at the perfect time because we took the last seat! We ordered a pork belly, hot pot and sushi. Our server brought over our hot pot and tended to the hot pot and then served us when ready. While we were waiting for the hot pot to cook, I had a delicious Yuzu margarita, which I highly recommend! It had the perfect amount of sweet and salty citrus. The food was absolutely incredible. The pork belly hot pot was a total flavor bomb! The sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious. I recommend definitely coming in groups or plan on taking some home because there is a lot of food for sure! We ate what we could! This would be the perfect meal, especially when it's really cold outside. If you were in the mood for hot pot and some deliciously, fresh sushi, I highly recommend this spot!! read more

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