I did not expect how good this place is! How did I wait do long to come here! Just for lunch this time... and I kept forgetting to take pictures! The sashimi was beautifully served, fresh and delicious. I had one roll, salmon skin. I would like a touch less rice, but it tasted very good. The spicy scallop gankun was outstanding! They even gave me some fresh orange to finish. Can't wait to come back!! read more

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I took my dad here for a birthday lunch and it didn't disappoint at all. I was surprised at how empty it was this time around but it was nice. A little quiet and calm. We ordered a few things from the happy hour menu as well as their regular menu: - tempura sampler 5/5 - still good as last time. -2x sashimi combo 4.5/5 - there was some variety and the fish was definitely fresh, but didn't really stand out -wagyu donburi 5/5 - steak was tender and good, the bowl was balanced. Everything went well together - salmon kama 5/5 - my favorite of the meal, juicy fish, flavorful Salmon sampler - 4/5 : pretty standard. They also gave us a complimentary fruit at the end which was nice. Definitely my go to place for sushi and Japanese food. read more

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What went well, you ask? I say everything. Excellent service, delicious food, great portions-- Kuro Sushi checks all the boxes. We ordered the tempura vegetables -- we customized the order to eliminate the shrimp since we were vegetarians. The tempura was delicate, and the vegetables were fried to perfection. The gave us onions, eggplant, squash, sweet potato, and asparagus. We ordered the tofu California roll and a vegetarian sushi off their Valentine's Day menu. This one had a black rice in it, which was delicious and earthy. The grand finale was the Yuzu sorbet and the black sesame icecream. Just wow. The only complaint is they got our drinks halfway through the meal. Apparently some miscommunication. The hot sake was excellent. read more

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Kuro Sushi is in a strip mall next to a CVS in the Eastgate area of Bellevue. A simple location means the diners get a bigger bang for their buck. The online food photos certainly showed promise, so naturally, we went. The restaurant is roomy and well-maintained. While they have some insta/tik-tok gimmicky options (served with fire), the nigiri photos caught my attention. It is all about the fish quality. The kitchen items were perfectly cooked. One roll was falling apart, which I gave them feedback. They graciously offered a dessert or 5% off as compensation, which we declined. We appreciate gesture nonetheless. We were the last customers walking in on a Sunday night. The food arrived quickly. Service was swift, and they answered my questions well. The Food: Bluefin Sampler, $22 - 5 Stars O-Toro, Chu-Toro, Akami, and chopped tuna are the four pieces in this sampler. The fish pieces are generously sized, and they taste sooooo good with the oils. Love, love, love these, including the cost. Hubby eyed mine with jealousy and placed an additional order for himself. Lol. Salmon Sampler, $16 - 4.5 Stars These were good too with quality pieces of fish. Hubby is not a fan of ikura nigiri, so side-eyed it a bit. Not their fault. I graciously ate it for him. Hahaha. Orange Blossom roll, modified as seared salmon on top, $20 - 3.5 Stars I requested recommendation for "maximum fish" roll, and he suggested the Orange Blossom or Cherry Blossom. I am familiar with both and opted for orange/salmon to contrast my Bluefin Sampler. Changing it to seared salmon top gets the bite more texture. Alas, this is the roll where every piece fell apart. In terms of flavor and fish quality, it is still a good roll. Love Salmon roll, $18 - 3 Stars Hubby read "Love Salmon" and ordered it. But he learned he doesn't like salmon skin when it is not crispy or a roll with a bunch of veggies inside. Admittedly, the menu font size is small and need a magnifying glass to read "salmon skin, kaiware, yamagobo, green onion" inside. He didn't like his roll. Fried Oysters, Japanese style, $8 - 5 Stars These are basically katsu-oysters. They have an excellent crisp and extremely hot for first bite. Yum! Hamachi kama, $16 - 4.5 Stars These visually looked a bit dry, but they were instead perfectly grilled. read more

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Solid sushi spot in Eastgate, with a lot to offer and a great happy hour. We had a nice time here for an early dinner/happy hour. Kuro Sushi is a win for the Eastgate neighborhood in Bellevue. We visited Kuro Sushi on a Friday for happy hour as they only offer happy hour on the weekdays until 6pm. Located in a business strip in Eastgate, parking is plenty, but does get busy with customers from Safeway and other businesses nearby. We came right when happy hour started, but by the time we left, the entire place was filled and a lot of customers visited for takeout orders. My partner and I shared a bunch of items: chirashi bowl, Alaska roll, Aquarium roll, calamari, and the toro tekka don. Of all the items, I liked the the toro tekka don the most as the tuna cuts were thick and fresh over sushi rice. I also liked that it was an assortment of tuna, from lean to semi-fatty tuna. Noms! Most people in the restaurant ordered the chirashi bowl from the happy hour menu, but my partner and I agree that we've had better at Musashi's for cheaper. I'd skip the chirashi bowl and recommend getting the toro tekka don instead. I liked that we were also able to get the Alaska roll with seared salmon on top instead of raw salmon, adding some oomph. Calamari was solid, and I liked that it had larger pieces than most restaurants that offer fried calamari. Overall, this is a solid spot for sushi and seafood, especially if you're in the Eastgate neighborhood. If you're able to make it, the happy hour menu offers a lot, including discounted booze. I'm glad we were able to try it while in the area. read more

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We were so pleased to find this hidden gem in a shopping strip of a Safeway parking lot. A Friday night at 7:30pm, we waited about 10 minutes for a table of 4. Friendly service! They use a mixture of white & black rice. Aesthetically it is unique and I can't say for sure the taste is any different than all white rice but the sushi is delicious! The desserts were very good too. My fave was the espresso mochi ice cream served with a dollop of vanilla bean whipped cream. read more

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First time trying this restaurant. This is a really nice sushi restaurant. It feels like an upscale sushi restaurant; the decors and the vibe is just giving out that kind of feeling. The staff were really nice and friendly. The foods were good; not mind blowing good but it was good. What we got: Chicken karaage (4/5) Your typical chicken karaage. Salmon shio yaki (4/5) My friend got the salmon shio yaki and she said it was delicous. She was craving a salmon teriyaki and she said it hit the spot. Chirashi Bowl (4/5) (not pictured) Wife got this bowl and she said it was good. Its a big portion bowl. Kuro roll (4/5) Its a good roll. Its a cooked roll except for the tobiko which wasnt overly fishy. I was able to enjoy it even with the tobiko. (Not a fan of eating any raw sushi/fish eggs) Lobster roll on fire (5/5) This was our favorite. Really good roll that come to your table on fire. Orange blossom roll (4/5) (not pictured) Friend said it was alright. The salmon wasnt fishy and its a good size roll. Overall You should go and try it. Im not a sushi person so the review is based on what my friends and wife told me (they like sushi alot) read more

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Came here around 5 pm on a Friday and it wasn't too crowded. The service was great and we ordered two sushi rolls. They had lots of sushi options and it is made with purple rice which is pretty cool. The sushi tasted fresh and the portions were large. The bathroom was also very clean and fancy and they had a Jo Malone scent which smelled magnificent. read more

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TL;DR: Kuro Sushi is the best option for high quality, authentic sushi on the Eastside. Don't let the black rice dissuade you; it isn't a gimmick and it is paired with the highest quality seafood including special imports from Japan. Ample cozy seating in a sophisticated dining room. We have been fans of Kuro since it opened. Usually Eastgate doesn't have good restaurants, but Kuro Sushi is amazing and would be worth the drive. Easy parking. Usually no wait unless you're here on Fri-Sun for dinner after 6. They use black/purple rice but it's not a gimmick. The quality of the seafood they use for the sashimi/nigiri rivals that of Takai, LTD, Shiro, or any other top tier sushi shop. They regularly have fresh fish flown in from Japan, and they end up on the rotating specials menu. Their omakase nigiri is amazing--huge slices of unique fish... not just the standard tuna and salmon. They also have a huge selection of izakaya food. Lots of good fried food like squid, chicken/pork katsu, and tempura. We love the hamachi kama which is grilled collar meat of the hamachi. The owner and his staff are top tier. The sushi chefs are top tier. The service is friendly and prompt even when they are busy. They have a pleasant seating area along the wall with bench seating with pillows which is super nice. The best part--amazing value. You're not paying $100+ for top tier omakase. Definitely try this place out and make it your go-to. They do takeout as well. Sushi amazingly travels well. read more

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Sushi was better than a lot of places in town. Like large slices of fish on top of rice. Although they used brown rice. I prefer white rice. Will go again. read more

Super fast and attentive service, amazing food, the best sake list on Eastside. We were super impressed with the 20 piece omakase especially since every piece was unique. The hamachi appetizer was legendary. Lots of unique things like yuzu soda and sorbet, fresh mochi, and more. Asians looking for a taste of home will enjoy it . It's Japanese food has a Korean twist so be prepared, but be opened minded and you'll enjoy it. Great cozy and modern atmosphere. Highly recommended! read more

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Kim was amazing and a delight, the special brothless ramen was so good and well priced.

We've been coming here since last year or even the year before and surprised that I haven't left a review (shame on me!). Maybe because I want this "hidden gem" all to myself. Although, judging on how crowded they get and the long wait, this place is not so hidden. Small establishment with a few tables that can seat 2-4 people, and a sushi bar that can fit maybe 4 people max, this place is a local favorite. Staff are friendly and food is delicious. We tend to lean towards ordering Omakase, but have ordered tempura and other cooked items from the kitchen. We haven't come across any dish we didn't like so will let the pictures do the talking. As far as I know, they don't take reservations, so either come early or be prepared to wait. read more

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food: the food was okay. my favorite was the wagyu donburi, but it was a little dry/overcooked. good presentation though service: the server was pretty attentive! he kept checking in to make sure things were alright ambiance: clean with plenty of seating! read more

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We really love this place! It has become our favorite sushi outing. This time we tried a few new things. The fried chicken karaage is amazing but don't try to eat it alone, Definitely have someone to share with. We also got a flaming lobster sushi roll this time that I think was on special and I believe there was an entire lobster tail on there. It was absolutely delicious and I was glad we tried something new. We also ordered some tuna sashimi, which is always fresh and wonderful and the crab sushi tower is a favorite we always get. The service is always friendly and wonderful, and the space is clean and well decorated, and I love that I can watch the sushi chef's behind the counter. read more

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Was craving sushi closeby, and found kuro. It has convenient lot parking, and sits ~12 groups, not including the sushi bar. I came in for weekend dinner, and the place was pretty full. There were only a few servers working, and they looked overwhelmed :c we had to wait ~15 minutes for a table, and an additional ~20 minutes for our food. Our server was super apologetic though and offered dessert which was nice. For food, we ordered the chirashi bowl, the salmon sampler, and the shiromi sampler. The chirashi bowl comes with a lot of fish. Like 20 pieces? And I like that it comes with half salad half sushi rice. I loved the variety of white fish as well. But would've appreciated some different cuts of tuna (chutoro at least). I enjoyed the samplers as well. Both the salmon and shiromi samplers had nice variety and were fresh. The rice to fish proportion is good (big fat cuts of fish). The purple rice is interesting, but good. I did find a bone in my salmon, which ruins the experience for me, but that's fine. Price was okay, 45 for chirashi bowl is steep, but for ~20 pieces of fish, that's pretty good. Overall, solid place. Not super standout, but will definitely add it to my regular sushi spots on the east side. read more

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Surprisingly tasty! Service was great, pleasant and professional. Ambiance was quaint, clean and comfortable. I would give this place a 4.5 stars if half star is an option. The curry rice with shrimp was super tasty. The shrimp is more like a shrimp patty with panko crust (okonomiyaki style) vs individual tempura. The curry sauce was very delicious. I thought it was a lot of sauce until I tried it. We finished it all with the crunchy shrimp patty and soft rice. The Kuro roll was tasty as described by others. I ordered it because it was recommended on Yelp. It has lots of texture- crunchy fish eggs, unagi, shrimp tempura, avocado and drizzle of mayo and others. Glad I tried it. Agedashi tofu, my kiddo claimed it was the best she has had. She ordered two orders and finished all of them that I didn't get a chance to try them. We ordered an appetizer from the 'Today's' menu- it was a shrimp deep fried pancake with veggies topped with mayonnaise drizzle. It was very tasty and very reasonably priced. Love the Today's menu focusing on seasonal ingredients perhaps or the chef's choice of the day. We look forward to be back. read more

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This place is so underrated! It's my go to spot for lunch - rarely a wait, great happy hour deals for high quality sushi, and delicious sashimi and udon. The service is friendly and fast, the space is clean and welcoming, I've brought kids, clients, family, friends, and everyone has loved it. The purple rice they use for the sushi is great but not so different that less adventurous eaters would find it off putting. read more

My kid adores sushi, and this was her 16 birthday dinner with us and we gave her multiple options but the second she heard flaming sushi she was all about this place. The place had a very tidy and cute interior, black and wood plenty of lighting think Minimalist styles. Service was great to begin with, very attentive and patient while we made our choices. We ordered the Black Cod, which for me under delivered, I expected more punch from the miso glaze and perhaps a larger piece of fish. We also ordered the Kuro Roll, Cooked Shrimp, Shrimp Tempura and Flaming Lobster Roll. My favorite would probably be the Cooked Shrimp but that lobster roll was incredibly tasty and such great fun! read more

Been here for lunch and dinner. It did not disappoint! Fresh food, good service. They use mixed black and white rice on plates and sushi. It looks like purple rice. Sushi is fresh. Don't let the strip mall facade fool you. It's nicely decorated and dishes are colorful and pleasant to the eye. A bit pricey, but the service, food, and ambiance is worth the price read more

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Came here for dinner. Ordered chicken katsu curry with rice, a sushi roll, toro nigiri, and salmon sashimi. Sushi was good and fresh. Chicken katsu curry was okay. The fried chicken katsu is a bit thin and dry. Prefer thicker cuts but overall the curry saucy with rice was good read more

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I have to say, if I could do 3.5 stars, that would be more accurate. My family of 5 ordered: $170 nigiri/sashimi omakase - 4/5. Fish was good quality, but the nigiri was just ok. The rice in general was kinda mushy and lacked flavor. Ika karaage - 5/5. My fave. Chicken karaage - 4/5. Good flavor. But I wish there was a different sauce. It was too mayo heavy. Agedashi tofu - 1/5. So so salty. They should use tempura sauce and not the saltier base. We ate it all cuz each of us tried one and my mom didn't want to waste it so she took off the batter/sauce. If it was just me, I woulda sent it back. Hamachi Kama - 4/5. Pretty standard. Liked that it came with salad. Couple of hand rolls - 4/5. My kids liked this, though, again, the rice was too mushy. Cowboy roll and some kind of spicy roll - 2/5. Did I say mushy rice? They needed more textures for crunch - they were just wet and mushy. Skip the rolls. Curry udon - 3/5. Nothing special. Ordered it for my mom who doesn't eat sushi but she coulda made it at home. Overall, the fish was good and the karaage was good, but the other issues took away from the whole. My 4th star is usually for the "return factor" so while the food was decent, I don't think I'd go back. read more

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I'm a fan. Came here a couple of times when it first opened. Thought it decent but waited some time before returning today. Food & service were both of quality and we enjoyed. We ordered: Sashimi salad (can use less dressing or dressing on side next time); 3 orders of salmon nigiri; Garlic crunch roll; Sweet & spicy roll; Love salmon roll; Tempura udon; and Salmon poke bowl (to go). I'm impressed with the beautiful presentation of every single item. The price is comparable to I Love Sushi and not any cheaper so they do have to elevate the experience. Will be back again. read more

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Absolutely amazing place! You can taste the freshness of the ingredients and the presentation of the chirashi bowl was Michelin star quality. The best I have had in Seattle! Highly recommend Kuro Sushi for easy dining with 5 star food and service. read more

Great experience at Kuro Sushi! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The restaurant itself is very clean with a modern feel, and you can really tell they care about the little details from the presentation of the food to the overall atmosphere. Honestly, it's the kind of place you wouldn't necessarily expect to find in a strip mall, which made it an even better surprise. Everything felt thoughtful and well put together. The food was fresh and beautifully presented. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

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This place is SO cute inside! Definitely not what I was expecting walking in. They have a good happy hour menu and lots of great options for different types of rolls. The sushi was great! The service was a little on the slow side, but not too bad! read more

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Service was excellent. Greeted right away. Staff was friendly Food was good. The special was especially tasty. The happy hour menu - chef's choice was ok Purple rice was yum - gave the food a slight unique flare Tea is not complimentary unfortunately Clean and comfortable restaurant Cute fresh flowers on the table Would come back read more

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Wow yum! The sushi here is soft, fresh and delicious. They use purple rice which I love. Service was fast and workers were so friendly, giving us good suggestions on what to order. I also got a 2 piece ikura which was delicious but not pictured. Place has a good amount of seating and lots of parking available. I'd revisit and try their other rolls! read more

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Kuro is one of three go-to places for authentic Japanese sushi In Bellevue. Always fresh, delicious sushi, good service, easy to get to right off of I-90 with easy parking with a nice ambiance. read more

Kuro Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

A sushi restaurant in Bellevue Eastgate area. Their primary selling point appears to be that they use Kuro (black) rice. Don't know if they charge more for that but the black rice tastes like any other rice. So, that grates on my nerve. We have dined here a few times, because our son likes it. We have tried much of their offerings, basic rolls: spicy tuna, negihama, salmon skin and more; special rolls: dragon, spider and others; and nigiri such as tuna, salmon, mackerel, octopus and squid. Tastes are adequate. No better than other sushi restaurants in the area. Their service is good, but it seems that they are understaffed at all times thus creating a hectic atmosphere. read more

This place gives me experimental vibes. Not sure if it's truly japanese or Japanese American. Cute casual date spot, just wish food hit a bit more. Def get the salmon poke shit was fresher as if it was still biting the hook. The crab tower and soft shell was interesting we'll say that. Bulk approved esp for the price def feels healthy! read more

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The food and service was really good. The food was especially good. I would keep coming back here. If you are in the area do visit. Geo & Joey were really good servers and interactive but also let you eat in peace but always there. So good! read more

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My friends and I stopped by Kirk Sushi while we were in Seattle and enjoyed the incredible sushi. The restaurant is quite popular and we didn't make a reservation, so we had to wait for a little bit, but the length of the wait wasn't bad at all. Once we got seated, we decided to order a poke bowl, along with a number of rolls and shared them. The poke bowl and the rolls all contained very fresh seafood and were put together neatly. The ambiance of this restaurant is great - it looks very modern and it's well lit by both lights and natural sunlight from the large windows. I'd love to go back to Kuro Sushi again during a future visit to Seattle! read more

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First visit to this establishment pleasantly surprised us with the high quality of fish and other ingredients. Our party had the grilled saba plate, mixed poke bowl, chirashi bowl, and Kuro roll. Everything was perfectly prepared. Just returned from a 21 day trip to Japan and the food at Kuro Sushi was comparable to food we ate in Japan. Kudo's to the staff for keeping the restaurant and restrooms immaculately clean. The layout of tables were such that even during the dinner rush hour when all tables were occupied, we could still carry on our conversation with ease. Service was also impeccable and our servers also took the time to explain the dishes and the unique type of rice used from Japan. read more

Great Sushi!! Great service~!!! The ambience is a little stark. It would benefit from a bamboo screen and maybe a palm in front of the window so as not to look at the parking lot. It would give a more elevated appearance to the restaurant (for a very small investment.) We definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

** Vegetarian Food Review ** We tried 3 veggie rolls. All three were great. Pretty mild in flavors but great with the sauces and crunchy onion topping! Most veggie options are Tofu heavy, so if you like tofu then you should like the rolls. Must try if you're around Bellevue/Redmond area. Kuro Sushi is a beautiful spot! Their presentation is pretty amazing ! Ambiance is great and service was also very good. read more

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This place is so cute!! The interior is super well decorated and you can tell the owners put effort into the interior design. But that is not why I'm giving them 5 stars. The food was amazing!! The photos speak for themselves - the chirashi bowl tasted as good as it looked! It's a must order. I LOVE sushi and rarely can't finish my sushi, but the portions here were so generous! For $42, I think it's definitely worth the money. I also really liked the Ari roll! They don't cheap out and give you a lot of rice. Most of the roll was filled with actual fish which I loved. Overall would definitely be keeping this place in the books and will be coming here again! read more

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WOW! I didn't expect to be impressed by a random Monday night dinner but I was proven wrong. Kuro's sushi is spectacular and unique - from their rice blend to their delicious rolls, everything was 10/10. We got the cowboy, which had tender wagyu and came out on fire which was fun. My other favorite was the Kuro roll, which is their popular roll for a reason, because it was soft but had a good balance of umami. The Totoro roll is a seasonal one so if you get a chance, I'd highly recommend because it comes with all the toro's you can dream of! The crab tower seemed to be ordered a lot but it was surprisingly my least favorite out of everything we ordered, although not to say it wasn't delicious as well. The chicken karaage is a must try, it's juicy, tender, battered and fried perfectly, and the dipping sauce was great too! Agedashi tofu is always a must for me, so if you like tofu, definitely order as well. We finished the night off with coffee jelly dessert and I was so full but my goodness, did I savor every last drop of this yummy dessert. The jelly is bitter so it's perfectly complimented by the sweet cream on top, and was a nice way to end our meal. Highly recommend this place next time you're craving sushi!! I have to come back for their omakase, which I would imagine is as delicious! read more

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We tried a new sushi place tonight...Kuro Sushi! This place was amazing! They had a lot of nigiri choices! They even had bonito (which we first tried in Japan)! We also had their chicken karaage and agedashi tofu...which were so yummy! Our friend who does not care for tofu even loved it! Our waiter Sam was awesome and very knowledgeable of all the fish choices. He was able to guide us through the menu! He even suggested a sake that I enjoyed very much! Wonderful place with amazing food and we will be back for more! read more

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The food quality is really good for what you pay and it's not only tasty but visually draws you in. There's so much thought in the curation of the menu and all the ingredients. I tend to get the charashi bowl, or the poke bowl, also love the Kuro roll. The cowboy roll is on my to try list, it looks amazing with the fire! The Japanese owner and restaurant staff are absolutely top notch and I always feel so welcomed and receive attentive service. The vibe is just good/ a great plan to have a quick meal or to gather with friends. Of course don't forget to get mochi ice cream for dessert, which a lovely way to end a lovely meal! read more

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