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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.
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.
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.
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.
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～
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reviews are largely positive. Diners praise the fresh, high-quality sushi, attentive and friendly service, and intimate, minimalist ambiance. Many also note the exceptional lunch value.
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1 year ago
Yes - so, soo good! :) Went for the lunch omakase and was blown away! The fish quality was outstanding, and the chefs elevated the flavors without overshadowing the fish itself. The appetizers were just as delicious--we especially loved the chawanmushi, full of rich umami. Service was excellent. There was one server and she was quick, kind, and attentive the whole time. Ambiance was great - felt intimate and clean. Can't wait to come back! Definitely worth a visit, but be sure to make a reservation since they aren't accepting walk-ins for lunch right now. read more
Top tier sushi spot serving two omakase options ($190 and $220). We went with the $190, it was one less dish. We called around 5pm on Tuesday and were able to snag a reservation for 6pm. It is very unassuming on the outside, but the inside feels luxurious and premium. The whole restaurant is a single sushi bar where Chef Taiki was serving us the entire time. I won't go into the details of the omakase to spoil your experience. There is a level of detail and creativity in many of the dishes, where Chef Taiki has obviously spent time considering how to present the fish or dish in a unique way. This place is a high end sushi experience on par with OmG or Rebel in my opinion, and at a fair price. I love that I live near here and can come back easily. 11/10 would recommend. read more
2 years ago
Their lunch omakase is unbeatable! The ambience is so cozy and fancy but also comforting at the same time. Chef explains each dish into details. Their sushi is very fresh and has good flavors. Their sushi rice is more of wet side than dry side but pretty good. It's one of the best quality a lunch omakase in town! read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
The service and food was amazing! The ambiance was fancy and really relaxing ! I learned a bunch of new stuff to try !! The food was amazing can't say it enough ! read more
Lunch omakase is a bargain. I need to come back and try out dinner omakase bc Kuramoto did not disappoint. If you're looking for decadent near perfection in every careful bite, this may be one of the best options. Sophisticated without being stuffy. 14 seats available, reserve accordingly. A+ for those that know read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
Just recently opened 2 months ago. As for dinner, Kuramoto offers 2 setting time slots, 6-7:30pm or 8-9:30pm. You may make reservation via phone or online. Security deposit is $50 per person. I'm quite impressed with the quality of the fish, there is no fishy taste. The chief mention, they do change the menu occasionally. There are 2 different types of omakase $175 & $200. I do enjoy the taste of how the chief seasoning the fish. Not just plain soy sauce. I would definitely come back again. read more
1 year ago
Sooo good! Must have Omakase. Authentic, exquisite and very fresh. Great price too. Feel like in Japan. Will definitely be back read more
1 year ago
Excellent Omasake. Creative and great presentation of sushi variety. Highly recommended... read more
5 months ago
9 months ago
Went here with my girlfriend for her bday. Loved it so much. I really had a fun time getting to know the chefs and drinking with them. Food was of course amazing, best bites I've ever had in my life. Service was also amazing! Definitely will be back! read more
Had a great meal and time at the new and exclusive @kuramotoomekase private and reservation only restaurant in Tustin, offering an exceptional dining experience that stands out for its authentic omekase Japanese cuisine like you are in Japan. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, a great spot for your next special intimate dining experience. The menu features a variety of dishes and over 10 courses; top shelf Sashimi, various starters and appetizers, 8 pieces of chef's choice nigiri, a featured dish with succulent A5 wagyu that is to die for, and more. The sushi selection and multiple course dinner is impressive, showcasing freshness and skill in preparation by Chef Taiki and team. Service is attentive and knowledgeable, with a top notch experience throughout your meal and the saki drinks just keep flowing. If you're looking for an authentic omekase, high-quality Japanese food in an exclusive private and intimate setting, Kuramoto is definitely worth a visit. 5 stars and highly recommend! read more
Pros: $68 lunch omakase Cons: None that I could think of Went here for lunch today. We opted for the $68 lunch omakase. It features several nigiri, salad, chawanmushi, soup, and dessert. All the fish was fresh and delicious. In the area, it'd be tough to beat $68 for this type of omakase. Great experience and the staff was very friendly! Definitely coming back. read more
2 years ago
Make reservation! We got lucky and got seated without one but for the best experience definitely make reservations. What we ordered: lunch sashimi and lunch omakase. Everything was delicious from the salad to the fresh nigiris. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience there and definitely more affordable. Could have eaten 2 rounds of omakase on my own but I left satisfied. Service was great and parking was easy. Ambiance was simple but elegant. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Chef Taiki Kuramoto has done it again! His expertise is obvious from the first bite. His menu is diverse and layered with logical pairings of exquisite ingredients. His intellect & skill can actually be tasted in his food. An excellent addition to the Orange County Omakase scene. read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
Can I give more than 5 stars?! The husband and I had the best meal at Kuramoto. We ordered the dinner omakase. Every dish was 10/10. My favorite was the an abalone soba and red snapper sushi. The uni risotto was exceptional. Chef Kuramoto was so kind and it was a pleasure to chat with him over our meal. Can't wait for the next special occasion to make a reservation here! read more
1 year ago
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11 months ago
I've been following Chef Taiki around for years now. He's always delivered a great experience. And his omakase just tells a great story. Love the space and design here. I came for the lunch omakase and it was all seats filled. The fish is so good here. Had so many great nigiri. The amberjack, chopped toro, tomago, cod, uni and ikura, miso soup. Oh my what a great way to have lunch with a phenomenal sushi experience. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Awesome Chefs and the quality is insane. Lunch, Dinner both. One of the places im so grateful for in this Universe read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Amazing sushi! Some of the best we've had and that's saying a lot, we've spent 3 weeks in Japan and Kuramoto reminds us of the sushi from the motherland! Chefs creations are unique and he only uses the freshest ingredients. Chef is personable and obviously loves what he does. Lovely and clean ambiance, we can tell everyone had fun that evening. We would reccomend Kuramoto to any and everyone! read more
1 year ago
What an amazing time we had here! The presentation was as beautiful as the flavor! Everything tasted so fresh. read more
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Booked a resy through Tock. Decided to check out their lunch omakase with a friend. The lunch omakase is about $68, but it comes with a sashimi salad, chawanmushi, 7 pieces of nigiri, uni ikura, dashi soup, and a dessert. If you're sensitive to heat, I would ask for minimal wasabi or spice use. I like spicy foods, so it was fine for me. I just spread the wasabi evenly on each piece for myself. The dashi soup was a little salty to me. Everything came out in a timely manner. We loved how fresh the fish tasted. Chef Taiki Kuramoto is a delight. Love the ambiance inside. Very clean, modern, and zen. The bathroom has a bidet just like Japan with a heated toilet seat. He's so friendly, and definitely interacts with the customers. The service was lovely. There's free parking in the plaza. read more
1 year ago
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2 years ago
Food: - Sashimi salad: light and refreshing! The dressing was sweet and a bit tangy, very bright to start the meal with! - Seafood chawanmushi: the steamed egg was EXTREMELY soft and silky! There was a deep seafood broth-y flavor without being too fishy. - Sea bream with yuzu paste: good balance between savory, tangy, and a very slight kick; fish is mild but sweet! - Ocean trout: had a nice fresh texture; buttery but not heavy! - Amberjack: creamy and sweet, with a nice kick! - Striped jack w wasabi and rice puff: sweeter and cleaner taste; hint of wasabi but not overbearing - Black cod w truffle salt: had a mild fish taste, super smoky from the seared skin, but couldn't really taste the truffle, and a bit sour from the lemon - Bluefin tuna: very sweet, sweet buttery, clean taste, yummy! - Chopped otoro w pickled radish: sweet and refreshing from the pickled radish! - Uni and ikura: ikura is kinda salty but if you eat it w rice and uni, it balances out because the uni was sweet! They gave a plump piece of uni too! - Tamago: interesting because it was "burnt", but very squishy and soft; almost tasted like a castella cake bc of how sweet it is and the spongy texture! Very interesting! - Dashi soup: deep umami flavor, warms you up, good ingredients - Dessert (sweet Potato Mont Blanc): crunchy outside layer; sweet but not too sweet Plus, I was so excited to see that they had the Suntory Premium Malt draft beer here! I had it in Japan recently and I've been hooked ever since! Ambiance: The environment was intimate but comfortable. There were probably only around a dozen or so seats inside. It was slightly darker inside, but bright enough to see the menu and food. There was calm, instrumental music playing in the background that definitely set the mood. The place was extremely clean, and the interior was renovated with a modern design. Service: Service was amazing. Our server was extremely polite and friendly! She always took our plates soon after we finished our food. The chef that served us food was also friendly! He didn't talk to us too much, but he made sure to explain all the different sushi items we were served. Parking: There was decent amount of parking in front of the restaurant that were shared with other stores in the plaza. Pro Tip: Make a reservation on Tock before going! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
The ABSOLUTE BEST!!! Everything was so unique and made to perfection!!! I will definitely be back. It's a total hidden gem! read more
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1631 Edinger Ave
Ste 108
Tustin, CA 92780
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(714) 760-4181
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