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Kuramoto is a hidden omakase gem in Tustin, located in the same plaza as Raised by Lions Coffee and Terra Mia Pizzeria. The parking lot is small but I never had an issue finding parking when visiting businesses in this plaza. I made reservations for my cousin's birthday about a month prior through Tock. I was charged $100/person deposit to make the reservation. This is refunded on the day of your visit. I know they allow for lunch walk ins, but I believe reservations are required for dinner since they are a small intimate sushi restaurant and the chefs need to prepare some of these ingredients ahead of time. We arrived 10 minute prior to reservation time as instructed and we were seated towards the center of the sushi bar. In theory this would typically be one of the best seats in the house at any other sushi restaurant, but with the counter top being so high, I didn't really get to see any of the prep. Comparing this component to other restaurants in this price range. Also I felt like the chefs could have been more engaging... once again, just comparing it to similar experiences in this price range. At the time of our visit, the Kuramoto Omakase Menu ($220/person) composed of sashimi, starter, appetizer, 9 pieces of chef choice nigiri, interlude, specialty, featured, and then conclusion. We started off with a caviar tin with an assortment of fish eggs and some uni. This was one of the best bites of the night. Next was the chawanmushi, very delicate, contains oyster, shitake mushroom, gingo nuts, and shiso leaf. For the appetizer, we had a bite of karasume soba with mullet fish egg and quail egg. It was light and delicate. The quail egg really tied all the flavors together. Then for the nigiri, we had seabream with yuzu skin, kinmedai, amberjack with red yuzu, ocean trout, black cod with black truffle, stripejack with pickled wasabi and poprice, toro with uni miso, hokkaido uni with caviar, and ocean perch seared. The black cod with black truffle was one of my favorite bites. The interlude was a uni rice with unagi. I actually don't like how the uni was so mixed into the rice. The taste was less distinct than if I had the uni on its' own. I ate the unigi and tried to salvage the bits of uni I saw but at this point I was getting full and could not eat all this rice. Their specialty was a wagyu wellington.The name was more impressive than the execution. It visually looks like a handheld pot pie. To make it heavier they put it on a bed of potatoes. As I took my first bite, there was no "wagyu" There was very little filling. I think they can adjust the size of the pastry dough to fit the amount of wagyu they used instead of a huge piece of pastry dough with light filling. The savory items conclude with their featured dish, which was a Japanese dashi soup. For the dessert, or the conclusion, we had a shiso granita made with plum wine and white wine. My cousin's birthday, and other celebrations, were acknowledged with a candle lit dessert. I want to extend my thanks to Megume-san who took great care of us the whole night by refilling my hot tea, and clearing our space expeditiously. She was so sweet she even got a cup of hot tea for the road. Interactions with her made us feel like valued guests. Our meal was mostly enjoyable and my cousin had an amazing birthday celebration. I was just disappointed in the lack of showmanship for a meal in this price range.
I took my husband here for a birthday celebration and not only was it a worthy one of presentation and taste, but my husband who usually never gets full off sushi left with his belly FULL!! Kuramoto is located in a small complex with plenty of parking, we came for the 6:30 omakase. Service was attentive and though the high top required you to sit with others, it was quiet enough where it felt private and nice. I was personally blown away by the sheer quantity and quality of dishes, and felt like I had enough variety not to dull me out. Our chefs masterfully made everything and I could not be more happy to have brought my husband here for his birthday celebration. 10/10 recommend, you do get your reservation deposit refunded after your meal, which is nice for the wallet.
Oi-shit! So oishiiiiii! Our tradition for our anniversaries is typically going to an Omakase, and since moving to SoCal, it was a tough choice on which to land on, and I'm delighted we decided on Kuramoto. Chef Taiki is a powerhouse. Every dish is thoughtfully created, with such balance and flair! And he has a great sense of humour and commands his counter with such cheeky finesse. The setting is intimate, nicely airconditioned and comfortable seating for an Omakase experience.
You need to make a reservation which is $50/person. You wait till your time opens and then you go. Small room with 1 tabletop. Lunch omakase deal is great for $68. Friendly servers and chefs. The one we had today was very friendly and engaged in conversation. All the fish tasted fresh and loved the pairings that went with them. They put a candle in the dessert for the birthday person which is a nice touch. Would totally go back! SYOY
This is definitely a place where you splurge for a special event. I came for my husbands birthday, and the price is quite high especially if you get a drink plus tip. However, the food was EXCEPTIONAL. Every single fish on the nigiri was SOOO incredibly tender and melted in my mouth. Some of them were also very fatty. None of them was too fishy or chewy. The Hokkaido uni was one of the best I've had, so buttery and creamy. They also ended with some noodles and a fish filet sandwich. I've never had a fish filet sandwich at omakase but loved that they had their twist/version of one! Service was super good, they constantly checked on us, refilled our waters, and each dish came at a perfect pace. I loved the ratio of rice, wasabi, and fish with each nigiri. The inside of the restaurant also is very intimate and clean. Highly recommend!!
Omakase is one of my kind to enjoy the specific dishes from the chefs. First time here, I Enjoyed the ambiance, the timing of the dishes coming out, chef explained each dishes as it was being served to everyone at the dining table. Great customer service, The sushi tasted very fresh. Tbh, with this price we should have more grade 5 meat, compared to Kame Vegas .. they use high quality meat from the bid. Still 5 stars rated.. !
Finally got to try the sushi omakase dinner at Kuramoto for my birthday dinner, and it was a great experience. Chef Kuramoto served up a delicious meal from beginning to finish. Everything was so good but my favorites included the Hokkaido Uni, black cod w shaved black truffle, kanpachi, toro with uni miso and eel uni rice. We had the 6pm first seating and arrived early to sit right in front of Chef Kuramoto. There were 14 seats and at least 9 of us were celebrating birthdays lol. Dinner will be over before 8pm for the next seating. There is only one dinner omakase available. The food, service and ambiance were all excellent. This is definitely one of the best sushi omakase in Orange County.
珍惜所有的不期而遇，也珍惜現在自己擁有的，任何事，都要經歷過的人，才懂得現在的珍貴～ 跟我家師姐師妹們來試試OC 小有名氣的日本料理店，先說大家最在意的價格 中午omakase 68 元， 還有包含Uni 歐，美美的環境，平日的午餐也都是客滿的，比較特別的是，幾乎都是女生，日料做的非常精細，食材當然是新鮮的，每道都很好吃，可能現在常常吃到不是日本師父開的餐廳， 生魚片，大家都在比大塊的， 真正正宗的日本師父切的正常size, 我覺得份量比較小一些， 女生沒問題，男生應該會吃不飽, 不過，仍然是很值得的價格 同一個plaza 的獅子咖啡廳， 師姐說是OC 最好喝的咖啡豆，她每個月都會來買一包帶回去給老公，我也買了包回去，個人覺得味道太淡了，我喜歡酸一點，或焦一點的咖啡，不過這家咖啡廳的生意很好， 可能很多人也會知道，就是我們坐在戶外喝咖啡聊天時，有兩輛警車開過來， 還問我們，有看到沒穿衣服的人在這裡奔跑嗎？，哇，這訊息量有點大，哇，我還沒有看到呀，面對外面的我後來有認真的左看右看，認真的再左看看，右看看，唉， 可惜最後還是沒有看到，好可惜呀，跑去哪兒了呀～
Everything was absolutely delicious! Every course was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The sushi practically melted in my mouth, and I loved being able to watch each piece being prepared right in front of me. From beginning to end, everything was thoughtfully done and the quality was amazing. Even the soup and dessert were delicious. Such a great omakase experience during lunch-- I'll definitely be back!
We made reservations to celebrate a birthday here after reading all the rave reviews of this spot and ended up loving this spot. It's a smaller restaurant with two seatings a night. Each course was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented with my favorite being the perch hand roll. It was perfectly torched which made the fish melt in your mouth with a hint of smokiness. The main course ended up being an a5 Wellington that surprised us with the chefs creativity. My only note would be that it felt a little heavy compared to the rest of the meal but we still thoroughly enjoyed every bite of it. This spot is perfect for a date night or if you're in the mood to celebrate an occasion.
To start off, kuramota is located in a plaza with ample parking. However the store itself has no sign except for a marked door. Therefore, I would park first and enter second. The service was quick and the chefs are a bit on the quieter side since they're focusing on the food. The ambiance inside is incredible. It's so intimate and perfect for a date or a night out. I went for the lunch omakase and it ended up being around $85 pp. This was actually a very good price considering the amount of food I had and the quality of the food. We went right as it opened and celebrated my friends graduation, hence the special candle on top of our dessert. Overall, I would easily come back. However I would also want to try the dinner menu.
Kuramoto is a small Japanese omakase restaurant located in a plaza in Tustin. The storefront was very unassuming and there was only one small sign on top of the door. The restaurant is led by Chef Taiki Kuramoto and opened 1.5 years ago. We made reservations and they don't take walk-ins unless you're able to take a spot if another party cancels. When we walked in there was only counter space in a very sleek and minimalistic interior. We found out about this restaurant on social media talking about the lunch omakase ($68). That is a great deal for an omakase so we wanted to check it out. The meal started off with sashimi salad and we really liked the sweet shrimp and dressing. Then we moved to the soup with shrimp, mushroom, and steamed egg. Next was the variety of nigiri including sea bream with yuzu (good), ocean trout (really good), amberjack with dashi soy sauce and red yuzu (good), stripejack with pickled wasabi and puff rice (really good), black cod with lemon and truffle salt (really good), bluefin tuna (really good and my favorite), and toro with pickled radish (good). At the end of the meal we had Santa Barbara uni and salmon egg, dashi soup, and chocolate mousse. I liked the faster pace of the food coming out because I personally don't want to be waiting long periods between meals and sitting for a long time. Overall it took a little more than an hour for our meal. For the value the meal was great. There were fewer courses than other omakases but we left feeling satisfied and it was way more inexpensive. And of course, the food was delicious.
5 star service! 5 star food is an art! 5 star experience! Make your reservation for a lunch omakase. It is 100% worth it for true sushi lovers. This isn't your run of the mill sushi. This is high quality, sushi is a true craft type of sushi - just so tender, everything melts in your mouth. Michelin-worthy, would highly recommend if you're looking to do a fun lunch date especially.
We made a reservation super last minute since we were craving sushi and didn't realize it's a pretty fancy omakase place! It was about $220 but every fish that came out was so tender and delicious. The chef had items that paired so nicely like a black cod and black truffle, uni and caviar, and some fun foods like a fish filet sandwich. I like that this omakase bar isn't too serious where everyone's quiet and staring at the chef. read more
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1 month ago
Kuramoto is a hidden omakase gem in Tustin, located in the same plaza as Raised by Lions Coffee and Terra Mia Pizzeria. The parking lot is small but I never had an issue finding parking when visiting businesses in this plaza. I made reservations for my cousin's birthday about a month prior through Tock. I was charged $100/person deposit to make the reservation. This is refunded on the day of your visit. I know they allow for lunch walk ins, but I believe reservations are required for dinner since they are a small intimate sushi restaurant and the chefs need to prepare some of these ingredients ahead of time. We arrived 10 minute prior to reservation time as instructed and we were seated towards the center of the sushi bar. In theory this would typically be one of the best seats in the house at any other sushi restaurant, but with the counter top being so high, I didn't really get to see any of the prep. Comparing this component to other restaurants in this price range. Also I felt like the chefs could have been more engaging... once again, just comparing it to similar experiences in this price range. At the time of our visit, the Kuramoto Omakase Menu ($220/person) composed of sashimi, starter, appetizer, 9 pieces of chef choice nigiri, interlude, specialty, featured, and then conclusion. We started off with a caviar tin with an assortment of fish eggs and some uni. This was one of the best bites of the night. Next was the chawanmushi, very delicate, contains oyster, shitake mushroom, gingo nuts, and shiso leaf. For the appetizer, we had a bite of karasume soba with mullet fish egg and quail egg. It was light and delicate. The quail egg really tied all the flavors together. Then for the nigiri, we had seabream with yuzu skin, kinmedai, amberjack with red yuzu, ocean trout, black cod with black truffle, stripejack with pickled wasabi and poprice, toro with uni miso, hokkaido uni with caviar, and ocean perch seared. The black cod with black truffle was one of my favorite bites. The interlude was a uni rice with unagi. I actually don't like how the uni was so mixed into the rice. The taste was less distinct than if I had the uni on its' own. I ate the unigi and tried to salvage the bits of uni I saw but at this point I was getting full and could not eat all this rice. Their specialty was a wagyu wellington.The name was more impressive than the execution. It visually looks like a handheld pot pie. To make it heavier they put it on a bed of potatoes. As I took my first bite, there was no "wagyu" There was very little filling. I think they can adjust the size of the pastry dough to fit the amount of wagyu they used instead of a huge piece of pastry dough with light filling. The savory items conclude with their featured dish, which was a Japanese dashi soup. For the dessert, or the conclusion, we had a shiso granita made with plum wine and white wine. My cousin's birthday, and other celebrations, were acknowledged with a candle lit dessert. I want to extend my thanks to Megume-san who took great care of us the whole night by refilling my hot tea, and clearing our space expeditiously. She was so sweet she even got a cup of hot tea for the road. Interactions with her made us feel like valued guests. Our meal was mostly enjoyable and my cousin had an amazing birthday celebration. I was just disappointed in the lack of showmanship for a meal in this price range. read more
I took my husband here for a birthday celebration and not only was it a worthy one of presentation and taste, but my husband who usually never gets full off sushi left with his belly FULL!! Kuramoto is located in a small complex with plenty of parking, we came for the 6:30 omakase. Service was attentive and though the high top required you to sit with others, it was quiet enough where it felt private and nice. I was personally blown away by the sheer quantity and quality of dishes, and felt like I had enough variety not to dull me out. Our chefs masterfully made everything and I could not be more happy to have brought my husband here for his birthday celebration. 10/10 recommend, you do get your reservation deposit refunded after your meal, which is nice for the wallet. read more
Oi-shit! So oishiiiiii! Our tradition for our anniversaries is typically going to an Omakase, and since moving to SoCal, it was a tough choice on which to land on, and I'm delighted we decided on Kuramoto. Chef Taiki is a powerhouse. Every dish is thoughtfully created, with such balance and flair! And he has a great sense of humour and commands his counter with such cheeky finesse. The setting is intimate, nicely airconditioned and comfortable seating for an Omakase experience. read more
You need to make a reservation which is $50/person. You wait till your time opens and then you go. Small room with 1 tabletop. Lunch omakase deal is great for $68. Friendly servers and chefs. The one we had today was very friendly and engaged in conversation. All the fish tasted fresh and loved the pairings that went with them. They put a candle in the dessert for the birthday person which is a nice touch. Would totally go back! SYOY read more
1 month ago
This is definitely a place where you splurge for a special event. I came for my husbands birthday, and the price is quite high especially if you get a drink plus tip. However, the food was EXCEPTIONAL. Every single fish on the nigiri was SOOO incredibly tender and melted in my mouth. Some of them were also very fatty. None of them was too fishy or chewy. The Hokkaido uni was one of the best I've had, so buttery and creamy. They also ended with some noodles and a fish filet sandwich. I've never had a fish filet sandwich at omakase but loved that they had their twist/version of one! Service was super good, they constantly checked on us, refilled our waters, and each dish came at a perfect pace. I loved the ratio of rice, wasabi, and fish with each nigiri. The inside of the restaurant also is very intimate and clean. Highly recommend!! read more
Omakase is one of my kind to enjoy the specific dishes from the chefs. First time here, I Enjoyed the ambiance, the timing of the dishes coming out, chef explained each dishes as it was being served to everyone at the dining table. Great customer service, The sushi tasted very fresh. Tbh, with this price we should have more grade 5 meat, compared to Kame Vegas .. they use high quality meat from the bid. Still 5 stars rated.. ! read more
Finally got to try the sushi omakase dinner at Kuramoto for my birthday dinner, and it was a great experience. Chef Kuramoto served up a delicious meal from beginning to finish. Everything was so good but my favorites included the Hokkaido Uni, black cod w shaved black truffle, kanpachi, toro with uni miso and eel uni rice. We had the 6pm first seating and arrived early to sit right in front of Chef Kuramoto. There were 14 seats and at least 9 of us were celebrating birthdays lol. Dinner will be over before 8pm for the next seating. There is only one dinner omakase available. The food, service and ambiance were all excellent. This is definitely one of the best sushi omakase in Orange County. read more
5 months ago
珍惜所有的不期而遇，也珍惜現在自己擁有的，任何事，都要經歷過的人，才懂得現在的珍貴～ 跟我家師姐師妹們來試試OC 小有名氣的日本料理店，先說大家最在意的價格 中午omakase 68 元， 還有包含Uni 歐，美美的環境，平日的午餐也都是客滿的，比較特別的是，幾乎都是女生，日料做的非常精細，食材當然是新鮮的，每道都很好吃，可能現在常常吃到不是日本師父開的餐廳， 生魚片，大家都在比大塊的， 真正正宗的日本師父切的正常size, 我覺得份量比較小一些， 女生沒問題，男生應該會吃不飽, 不過，仍然是很值得的價格 同一個plaza 的獅子咖啡廳， 師姐說是OC 最好喝的咖啡豆，她每個月都會來買一包帶回去給老公，我也買了包回去，個人覺得味道太淡了，我喜歡酸一點，或焦一點的咖啡，不過這家咖啡廳的生意很好， 可能很多人也會知道，就是我們坐在戶外喝咖啡聊天時，有兩輛警車開過來， 還問我們，有看到沒穿衣服的人在這裡奔跑嗎？，哇，這訊息量有點大，哇，我還沒有看到呀，面對外面的我後來有認真的左看右看，認真的再左看看，右看看，唉， 可惜最後還是沒有看到，好可惜呀，跑去哪兒了呀～ read more
28 days ago
Everything was absolutely delicious! Every course was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The sushi practically melted in my mouth, and I loved being able to watch each piece being prepared right in front of me. From beginning to end, everything was thoughtfully done and the quality was amazing. Even the soup and dessert were delicious. Such a great omakase experience during lunch-- I'll definitely be back! read more
We made reservations to celebrate a birthday here after reading all the rave reviews of this spot and ended up loving this spot. It's a smaller restaurant with two seatings a night. Each course was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented with my favorite being the perch hand roll. It was perfectly torched which made the fish melt in your mouth with a hint of smokiness. The main course ended up being an a5 Wellington that surprised us with the chefs creativity. My only note would be that it felt a little heavy compared to the rest of the meal but we still thoroughly enjoyed every bite of it. This spot is perfect for a date night or if you're in the mood to celebrate an occasion. read more
To start off, kuramota is located in a plaza with ample parking. However the store itself has no sign except for a marked door. Therefore, I would park first and enter second. The service was quick and the chefs are a bit on the quieter side since they're focusing on the food. The ambiance inside is incredible. It's so intimate and perfect for a date or a night out. I went for the lunch omakase and it ended up being around $85 pp. This was actually a very good price considering the amount of food I had and the quality of the food. We went right as it opened and celebrated my friends graduation, hence the special candle on top of our dessert. Overall, I would easily come back. However I would also want to try the dinner menu. read more
Kuramoto is a small Japanese omakase restaurant located in a plaza in Tustin. The storefront was very unassuming and there was only one small sign on top of the door. The restaurant is led by Chef Taiki Kuramoto and opened 1.5 years ago. We made reservations and they don't take walk-ins unless you're able to take a spot if another party cancels. When we walked in there was only counter space in a very sleek and minimalistic interior. We found out about this restaurant on social media talking about the lunch omakase ($68). That is a great deal for an omakase so we wanted to check it out. The meal started off with sashimi salad and we really liked the sweet shrimp and dressing. Then we moved to the soup with shrimp, mushroom, and steamed egg. Next was the variety of nigiri including sea bream with yuzu (good), ocean trout (really good), amberjack with dashi soy sauce and red yuzu (good), stripejack with pickled wasabi and puff rice (really good), black cod with lemon and truffle salt (really good), bluefin tuna (really good and my favorite), and toro with pickled radish (good). At the end of the meal we had Santa Barbara uni and salmon egg, dashi soup, and chocolate mousse. I liked the faster pace of the food coming out because I personally don't want to be waiting long periods between meals and sitting for a long time. Overall it took a little more than an hour for our meal. For the value the meal was great. There were fewer courses than other omakases but we left feeling satisfied and it was way more inexpensive. And of course, the food was delicious. read more
5 star service! 5 star food is an art! 5 star experience! Make your reservation for a lunch omakase. It is 100% worth it for true sushi lovers. This isn't your run of the mill sushi. This is high quality, sushi is a true craft type of sushi - just so tender, everything melts in your mouth. Michelin-worthy, would highly recommend if you're looking to do a fun lunch date especially. read more
First time visitor Open parking Reservations yes highly recommended as it is very limited seating available! Also note busy and quiet time of the year that may impact your experience with the chef and choice of food. There is a lunch service but much more condense and sounds to be quicker while dinner there is a 6pm and 8pm. Bar dining only one main room only Authentic Omakase experience with Chef Taiki Kuramoto There is no menu, the Chef sets the adventure! The menu is rotated every 2 months! Dress code not sure but it very appears up scale but also pending the occasion can vary. Essentially there is not a set dress code that was stated. Service was wonderful. We were fortunate to have the dining room to ourselves. The Chef was very personable and passionate for his craft! Ingredients were locally sourced or directly from Japan. Each dish was explain and even his head server was very pleasant between all transitions of service and providing explanation of what was being served. Though can be seen as a pricey experience, very worth the once in a treat / celebration / try something new adventure. Each dish offer a different taste, fresh delicate flavorful that was not overwhelming and in the form of hot, cold, a hint of spice, utilizing multiple proteins both high end and simple along unique ingredients - was able to taste multiple combinations that involved 2 types of yuzu uni caviar duck liver There was also a flavorful broth that was comforting and cozy and reminded me of a palate cleanser and the dessert simple chocolate mousse that was not overly sweet to close off the experience. Very much would return again for curiously of next seasonal menu. Wouldn't recommend for young children. Very thankful to have the opportunity to dine with good company, high quality service and dishes, and a passionate Chef. read more
Such an intimate omakase experience! We had the best time and every bite of food was amazing. We booked online, super easy but they do charge $100 pp deposit but you get it back once you show up. The email said show up 10 mins early so we did that but they were kinda closed until the time of our reservation. one of my faves was the toro with uni miso, I ate it super slow to savor. The whole experience is about 1.5 hours and well paced. I was super satisfied after the meal. Total cost was a little pricer like $220 pp but worth the price based on freshness and experience as a whole. Also fun fact the toilet is heated!! read more
Came here for lunch and the service was great. Everyone was very attentive and I really appreciated the pacing of the omakase. We didn't feel rushed like we do at other places. The fish was fresh and rice was tasty with a nice bite. I would recommend the lunch omakase! read more
3 months ago
Omakase was pretty good. The fish was fresh but the appetizers and other dishes stood out more for me. The service was okay. It was polite and prompt. Not as friendly as other omakase places I've been to though. I would recommend trying it! read more
7 months ago
Truly consistently amazing. This place is a GEM. Came here again for lunch and was once again blown away. Random Thursday, but Chef Taiki was at the head once more. The nigiri was perfect this time. The fish is beautifully cut, each piece uniform in texture and chosen with care. Just look at it!! The chefs do not just make food, they create art. The rice this time was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. The temperature of both the fish and the rice was a perfect contrast. If this place was only a sushiya I would still be happy. Thoughts on other dishes - salad dressing a bit on the sweeter side, just how I like it personally. Steamed egg was wonderful, with lots of umami. Dessert this time was some sort of chocolate pudding, with what looked like Meiji sandwich cookies added in. Service was perfect from beginning to end. Very thoughtful and meticulous. Admin notes - lunch and dinner are both reservation only. It is all bar seating. The lot has free parking and is shared with other businesses. I have eaten omakase for a very long time (three decades) in the Irvine/Tustin/Santa Ana/Costa Mesa region and this is indisputably my current favorite post-COVID. read more
9 months ago
Kuramoto is one of the best sushi restaurants in the orange county area, in my opinion. Their seasonal omakase offerings never disappoint, and the dining experience is tops for both lunch and dinner. The space is modern, cozy, and intimate. There is very limited seating, so I recommend making a reservation at least one week in advance as the spots fill up quickly. That being said, Chef Taiki is highly skilled, talented, and meticulous with everything he creates. The flavours in his dishes are perfectly balanced- not overpowering at all and enjoyable from start to finish :) Truly a phenomenal sushi experience! read more
Finally got to try Kuramoto after couple of failed attempts at last minute Friday lunch seating requests. Booked it for party of 3 online with no issue a couple of weeks ahead ($50/person deposit required). Got the omakase lunch, and every dish of the meal is well executed. My favorites were the sashimi salad, seafood chawanmushi, and uni and ikura bowl. The nigiri sushi (7 pieces, chef's choice) were tasty, but the cuts of fish are smaller compared to to one of our favorite sushi omakase restaurants, Sushi Murasaki. The chefs here are friendlier and talkative than Murasaki though. Overall a wonderful meal experience. If you prefer a more "well rounded" meal, then I recommend Kuramoto. If you prefer more sushi-centric meal, then go to Sushi Murasaki. read more
Amazing Omakase dinner experience!! Please see photos for chef's work. Wonderful evening with engaging and funny chef. Flavors of dishes were fresh and well paired. Beautiful space with clean interior. A great vibe and fun treat for those who enjoy seafood! read more
Visited for my birthday and I can confidently say this was one of the best omakase experiences I had. The space is small and very intimate, and it made me feel like I was a special guest. Chef Kuramoto is a very lighthearted chef who conversed with us and joked around several times throughout the night. It was so fun talking to him about the different types of fish and his background! Each dish and piece of nigiri was so thoughtfully made and I was excited for each bite. Just thinking about it now makes my mouth water. This was such a great experience and I think every sushi lover should visit at least once! read more
8 months ago
Wonderful experience! Made reservations with ease on a website linked to Yelp. We also received a nice dessert with a candle for our anniversary celebration lunch. Everyone was beyond nice, it was an awesome 90 minutes of pampered bliss. I had the omakase which was delicious from dish to dish. Presentation was beautiful and pace it which dishes were brought out was spot on. Had the honor of being served by the executive sushi chef who was beyond awesome. Great conversation which made the experience special for the wife and I. We will surely be back for dinner service asap. Kudos to the Kuramoto team for creating a wonderful dining experience and environment in our hometown! read more
The Lunch Omakase at Kuramoto is the best deal if you're craving authentic Japanese sushi omakase. It's also a great intro if you're not sure you want to commit to the dinner experience. Highly recommend booking on Tock and bringing your bestie to check out the Lunch Omakase menu. It's seasonal, and on our recent visit, we enjoyed: Sashimi Salad: a refreshing start to an epic lunch omakase and still one of my favs even after several visits. Chawanmushi: great ingredients and silky egg texture. Nigiri Courses: this time we enjoyed Sea Bream, Ocean Trout, Amberjack, Striped Jack, Black Cod, Bluefin Tuna, Toro + Takuan, Tamago - each was crafted perfectly with fresh ingredients and so satisfying to eat. Santa Barbara Uni + Ikura Bowl: beautiful presentation with the mother of pearl spoon and such a tasty and decadent combo. Dashi Broth: a nice and warm savory interlude. Hojicha Pudding: not too sweet, but with rich hojicha flavor that is the perfect seasonal dessert to end with. Service is lovely and attentive as always! Thank you so much for creating an amazing omakase experience! read more
We ordered the lunch omakase. Here's what we got: 1. Sashimi salad 2. Chawanmushi w shrimp, scallop, mushroom 3. Sea bream with lemon, kelp salt, yuzu 4. Ocean trout / sweet and buttery 5. Amberjack with dashi soy sauce and red yuzu - Buttery, smooth, and coats your mouth with the flavor. For a white fish, it wasn't as crunchy as we were expecting. 6. Shimaji stripe jack with pickled wasabi and puff rice - Meaty cut of fish, with subtle but present pickled flavor. We thought the crunch from puff rice was a fun add. 7. Black cod with lemon and truffle salt - The seared skin was crunchier, contrasting with the softer non-seared side of the fish. Super fatty cut with light flavors made it well balanced 8. Bluefin tuna with nori paste - We loved how the nori paste covered up with iron flavor of the tuna with the seaweed aromas. 9. Toro with pickled radish - Citrusy flavors cut through the more buttery toro flavor. Personally I would have preferred an actual toro nigiri though which I'd expect at this price point. 10. Uni and ikura don, with uni from Santa Barbara. I actually really liked how the uni mixed well with the ikura and rice where I could portion out exactly how much I wanted each bite. 11. Tamago 12. Clear dashi 13. Dessert - House-made strawberry mousse Overall (4/5): We made a resy here for a Saturday lunch. Service was welcoming and the ambiance was intimate, despite the full house. However, we had trouble seeing the preparation process which we always love and didn't really have many chances to make conversation with the chef. In terms of the sushi, we thought it was a bit generic at first but the later pieces redeemed themselves with the unique flavors on common fish like rice puffs and nori paste. We also liked the unique appetizers including the sashimi salad. Our main complaint is probably how pacing of the courses was rushed. Sushi was plated before we finished our appetizers - probably done to get us out on schedule before the second wave of lunch goers arrived. It wasn't a dealbreaker but we definitely felt the urgency. Overall still a decent option with quality fish for a budget, but not the best at this price point. read more
genuinely the best omakase spot in irvine. I've been here over 4 times and every time the quality of each piece amazes me. the lunch omakase is 68 per person which is a really good deal. i also came for dinner once and it was insane. all staff is very nice and welcoming, with the head chef welcoming all guests the moment you walk in the door. it feels like a hole in the wall restaurant that is lowkey from the outside, but once you step in, everything is about the focus of fresh ingredients and nicely curated menu. my favorite nigiri piece was the ocean trout. will be coming back for read more
1 month ago
food and service was great. surprisingly my favorite dish was the fish filet.. probably the best one i have ever had. fish was high quality as expected and overall a great experience. read more
Stumbled upon this restaurant on yelp and decided to take my baby sister here to celebrate her big life event --- getting married! I knew she liked good sushi (and anything Japanese), so I was excited when I found Kuramoto, along with some promising reviews and photos. The restaurant is by reservation only, though it appears by the sign on their door (and the text notifications I got) they will take walk ins if there is a spot available due to cancelations, late or just no shows. I made the reservation online, put in the deposit needed to secure the reservation. The day before the reservation, I received a text to arrive 10 minutes early and that if 10 minutes passed for my reservation, it would be given up to a walk in. Since Tustin is a bit of a drive for me, I made sure to leave to get there 10 minutes early. Once we got there, we saw a couple standing outside, but didn't think much of it and opened the door to go inside. After I gave my name, the hostess/server told us to wait outside. This was strange, given how I was being notified to arrive early...we ended up waiting outside (with no proper wait area, literally standing in the corner of the plaza) for close to 20 minutes. The way the hostess/server made us feel like we arrived early on our own and then immediately making us go back out felt a little rude, so I was not happy about that...but my main priority was to enjoy a good meal with my sisters, so I kept hoping inside that the meal itself will make up for the poor first impression. Once we got seated, I will say that I was impressed by every omakase that came out and enjoyed being able to sit at the bar where the Chefs were making each piece. Everything was super fresh and the texture of the rice was perfect. Despite the awkward start to my experience here, I would definitely like to come back for another wonderful experience. I also thought the hostess/server did a wonderful job running the show on her own. Thank you! read more
From the moment you step into Kuramoto, you're treated like royalty. The service is very attentive, creating a seamless dining experience from start to finish. The restaurant itself feels upscale and intimate, with moody lighting and a refined atmosphere that elevates the experience even more. We came for the lunch special, and it ended up being one of the most delicious and affordable omakase experiences I've had! The fish cuts were unique and had great sauce pairings, and I got to try new dishes that weren't just nigiri like most omakase places. Can't wait to go back! read more
Booked a reservation about three weeks in advance and was glad we planned ahead. The restaurant is tucked away in the corner of a small shopping center, so it has a more hidden, intimate feel. Every dish was well presented and tasted great. The atmosphere was relaxed with mostly couples and a few families. My favorite dishes were the selection of sushi's. The service was attentive throughout the night, and our server quickly cleared the plates as we finished. Overall, it was a really good experience and definitely worth trying if you've never been before. read more
13 days ago
Such an amazing experience! I came here for their lunch omakase. It was easily one of the most memorable midday sushi experiences! Everything was fresh, clean, and beautifully balanced. The lunch Omakase consisted of: Sashimi salad, chawanmushi, 7 pieces chefs choice nigiri, uni and ikura bowl, tamago, clear dashi soup, and white chocolate crème brûlée. From start to finish, every single item brought out had such a variety of flavors and textures that highlighted the delicacy of each ingredient utilized. Some highlights for me was the black cod nigiri: it literally melts in your mouth and had the perfect savory taste. And my favorite: The toro with takuan, it was such a playful use of ingredients that made a fun contrast of flavors. Since it was reservation only service, the space felt very intimate and warm. The chefs did an amazing job creating a space that felt elevated without being overly formal. The attentiveness and quality made this experience just perfect! Definitely a place I'd keep coming back to read more
5 months ago
Beautiful, tiny, minimal, and dark. This one-bar dining room is serving up some intimate delicious omakase for lunch and dinner. The homie and I got the lunch omakase which totaled up to ~80 per person AFTER tax n tip. Piece after piece it was melt in your mouth. This is one of those no soy sauce needed type places because they already dress the fish accordingly. Our chef was polite and efficient. I dont have much else to say cuz I was mainly catchin up w my bro. Cant wait to come back to try the dinner omakase read more
1 year ago
An authentic and elegant experience at Kumamoto. The moment you step into Kumamoto, you are surrounded by tranquility and grace. The place is modern and clean. The restaurant is pretty small and has about 12 bar seatings. It creates an intimate and quiet dining atmosphere. Reservation is required. We had the lunch omakase, which is $68. Sashimi Salad Chawanmushi Sea bream with lemon, yuzu and kelp salt Ocean trout Amber jack with dash soy and red yuzu striped jack with wasabi Black cod with lemon and truffle salt Blue fin tuna with nori paste Toro with pickled radish Santa Barbara Uni and ikura bowl Tamago Japanese Clear Dashi soup Shiso ice cream Everything was super fresh and delicious. I was blown away by how refreshing the Shiso ice cream was. It was more like shiso crushed ice. Normally I'm not a big fan of Shiso, but I finished the whole thing. Chef Taiki is fun to talk to. He is passionate and dedicated to his craft. This is a perfect place to experience omakase. read more
4 months ago
Ever since a life-changing first omakase experience at Shiki in New York back in October 2022, we have been on an absolute mission. We've spent nearly four years and thousands of dollars searching and trying various omakase restaurants across the San Diego area, desperately trying to replicate that magic. On May 30, 2026, the search finally ended. We found it at Kuramoto Omakase. Executive Chef Taiki Kuramoto is a master of his craft--purely amazing and deeply talented. Every single course was perfectly executed, and the arrangement and structure of his nigiri is nothing short of incredible. You know you have found the right place when the entire evening is a series of "Oh WOW!" moments, bite after bite. It took us almost four years to find a chef in Southern California who could match the standard we experienced in New York, and we are so incredibly thankful to have found Chef Kuramoto. If you want an unparalleled culinary experience, this is it. Thank you, Chef Kuramoto! 5 BIG STARS! read more
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1631 Edinger Ave
Ste 108
Tustin, CA 92780
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