I have driven past Kazama Sushi at Village Plaza in Claremont on many occasions. I would say to…read moremyself, I'm going to eat there one fine day. Well, that fine day has arrived. I was on a solo date with moi. Love to dine with self always! Staff was very welcoming upon entry. Service was top-notch throughout the evening. I went all out on my dining experience. I couldn't resist, but to order the best sushi rolls, sushi + ramen bowls, and iced green tea. Let's just say I was hungry LOL. Everything was amazing! Seaweed salad was the best I've ever had. Between the two sushi rolls, I enjoyed the Carribean Roll more. I think it was the sweet onion that put it over the top. TASTY! Chirashi Bowl had fresh fishes in good cuts. YUM! Ramen Bowl had savory broth and tender chashu pork with all my favorite toppings. DELISH! Refreshing Iced Green Tea was in a large glass. YAY! I dined liked a queen. I would do it again. Of course, I had to pack the leftovers to-go plus order some to-go for my daughters. Overall dining experience was wonderful. Definitely would come back again. If you haven't tried Kazama Sushi, add it to your list to try. Dine-In: *Seaweed Salad - marinated seaweed with sesame oil & seed *Carribean Roll - In: spicy crab meat, avocado, cucumber/ Out: salmon, lemon, sweet onion, cilantro with sweet sauce and cilantro sauce *Old Town Roll - In: crab stick, shrimp tempura, avocado/ Out: seared salmon belly, sprouts, garlic ponzu, tobiko *Chirashi Bowl - Chef's select fishes over sushi rice *Miso Ramen Bowl - Japanese ramen noodle soup with chashu pork, egg, corn, ginger, green onion & seaweed *Iced Green Tea To-Go: *Chirashi Bowl *Miso Ramen Bowl Btw, free parking can be found at the nearby parking garage or on the streets. You may enter this restaurant from the front entrance or the back doors. Besides inside seating, limited outside seating is available near the back entrance.

Fast service, wasn't busy an hour before closing. Lots of staff available to support a rush. I…read moreordered the Tropical Salmon Roll & Eel roll. Went in with an empty stomach, ordered a water which i only took a sip of. Pros: -Sushi size is bigger than most places -They were very generous w/ the ginger & wasabi -They provided a lolipop w/ your check Cons: -I wish the Eel was crisper I feel like a 7/10 full. I paid $32.36 (before tip) Pretty satisfied with my meal. Still exploring sushi spots to see if rolls are worth the price so no opinion as of right now, However I have been to cheaper spots (just as good) in the SD area.

The staff is amazing! Joel the sushi chef is always so attentive and kind! The quality of fish is…read morealways amazing! Portion sizes are great! Will always eat here if I have the chance!

We love this sushi we have been to Malibu, Vegas, LA, the finest sushi, restaurants, the best of…read morethe best most expensive this little place in Claremont has authentic Japanese sushi if you like mayonnaise and a bunch of dressings and teriyaki don't come here. This is true Japanese style sushi pure like the way it was meant to be! Also thanks to the staff Sally (that girl) and Kyle he gives marginal golf advice Thank you to the owner Joel for keeping it real

Found this modern, cozy sushi gem in the charming Claremont Village…read more Heard they're known for their creativity, the Salmon Carpaccio with its creamy sauce was so good Speciality rolls are on our to try list. Love their presentation. and of course, the Lobster Roll topped with a lobster tail. Feel royal experience! The highlight was the sashimi combo-- beautiful presentation, super fresh, and served with fresh wasabi. So satisfying Finished the sashimi in minutes We also got udon and a bento box to warm up and keep the little one full and happy IG: socalhkfoodies

Fell in love with the Takasu Ramen on a cold day! It is the perfect warm comfort food. The broth is…read moreremarkably rich and unctuous, loaded with pork and noodles. Be warned: the bowl is massive and easily large enough for two people to split. Just note they only have hard-boiled eggs if you ask for one. An absolutely wonderful dish that I will definitely order again." The service was wonderful. I sat outside on the chairs and tables that they had placed out on the nice day. It was really worth the experience.

The food was really good and the cleanliness is amazing.The customer service was great.theres a lot…read moreof options and the place itself was large.The food didn't take to long and was delicious.I will definitely be coming back again

Food was great, i even taste it. The aura and environment was great. The server was great. Overall…read moregreat experience.

Kaiba (La Verne) exceeded all expectations! I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen & 3 Gyoza ($15.99 - Lunch…read moreSpecial). It's spectacular! The noodles are firm, springy, and fresh. Its broth is rich, creamy, and savory. Every bite felt like heaven. (Important Note: Currently, there's a Yelp Check-In Promotion! Free Ice Cream, Soda, or Hot Tea for one in-person Check-In.) I arrived at Kaiba (La Verne) on Saturday (around 1:45PM). Parking is easy. The lot is spacious & big. Service felt professional, accommodating, and welcoming. My server (Jayden) worked hard. Jayden maintained a bright cheery demeanor; Jayden was very attentive & quickly assisted me; and Jayden always worked non-stop in the background. My food arrived around 6 minutes and 15 seconds. Very fast!! As mentioned, I found happiness in my meal. This Tonkotsu Ramen felt memorable and special. Its egg is silky, falling apart effortlessly as it hits the tongue. Its chasu is charred, tender, and thick. The broth is creamy and rich. And most importantly, the noodles are bountiful and springy. I felt all my stress seep away with each euphoric bite. In addition, the Gyoza tasted fresh and crisp. Its filling came juicy, and I reveled how each bite left a light crunch. And the Green Tea Ice Cream (Complimentary with Yelp Check-In Promotion) tasted chill, smooth, and refreshing. All in all, the value and quality of this meal felt unmatched. Concerning ambiance, Kaiba (La Verne) felt a little sporadic. It's clean, spacious, and well-ventilated. However, its appearance is a little ugly since folded plastic bags and boxes are sprawled outside in plain view. Still, I appreciated the food photos on the wall. Kaiba (La Verne) also has utility. I appreciated the flat screen TV; it plays the football game. Also, I observed a high-chair for kids, so this location is family friendly. The location also felt spacious with its high ceiling. Overall, I had a lovely, magical experience at Kaiba (La Verne). I am very excited that the hype is genuine. I left full and happy. If you love ramen, this is an easy recommendation. 5 out of 5. "GO!!!!"

Ate here on a whim on a Sunday evening and food was tasty! Spicy Miso Ramen hit the spot and the…read morechashu pork on top tasted great. The Spicy Garlic Albacore roll was good too and the rolls were quite large! Not sure if this is the roll size normally or maybe we just got lucky haha. Service was quick, our servers were very kind, and the place was clean. Pretty solid spot.

This place is awesome, no misses for me!! First off the quality of food is top tier, its reasonably…read morepriced and you get good quality and quantity, sometimes places are one or the other and not both. Next is the ownership and hospitality, they accept phone orders and are always so welcoming to their Customers :) Everything is made fresh so expect to wait a little but it wont take that long. Lastly I want to shoutout the business name and how it actually ties to their menu (which is super easy btw). They have a wide variety of sauces, all are super good you cant go wrong and if you ever want to sample one theyll let you try them so you get what you want. Also sidenote they give out free miso soup when you get a plate which is nice for the stomach after a nice big meal. Keep it up guys, please dont franchise lol!!!

Happy to finally play pickleball with Joe and grab a quick lunch together after some friendly, but…read morecompetitive games. Secret Sauce is located inside the plaza with Sprouts supermarket. Restaurant is small, clean, and strictly fast food vibe. Service is friendly. Secret Sauce is a small eatery at upland specializes in Asian style pork katsu, bento style. I order build your own set with chicken katsu that comes with a small cup of miso soup, fruits, and salad. Good variety for bento. The new sample is spicy chicken katsu. Overall, my chicken katsu is a bit dry, that's why I take out one point. Size of dish is good. As for dipping sauces, I feel there are rooms to improve.

My fav place In the world, Brandon, Angel, Eve, and Sally are the Goats! The best Ramen I've ever…read morehad thanks to you all

Super good experience today! We got seated right away and the staff were very attentive and…read morehelpful! We shared a fried gyoza appetizer. Perfectly fried but the sauce was a bit too sweet. One of us tried the strawberry yuzuade (which apparently had a strange after taste). We all ordered the chashu spicy miso ramen--two of us ordered level 3 spiciness (honestly level 2 which is the default spicy level would have been spicy enough!) Delicious!!

Chef's John creation and restaurants popular role. All…read moreportions are of decent size. Ambiance is super casual not upscale but food is delicious and reasonably priced.

Was on a well deserved raxing date after a long day. The food and server was absolutley fantastic!…read moreHowever when the time came to pay, I went to use a gift certificate that I was gifted but was denied. (I had used one in the past with no issues). A second waitress had come with the bill and then proceeded to point at the adress and phone number on my certificate and told me "Order must be over $60". Reading myself i didnt see that anywhere but thought id go home and check the website. No information on the rules of gift certificates. What started as a perfect evening was immediatley soured with the poor display and lack of communication. If the business wishes to continue handing out "gift certificates" I reccomend they print the rules on them.

Consistently great asian fusion. Had the Lobster udon soup yesterday in a hot and sour broth with…read morehot jasmine tea. Should have taken a picture. Great service, great location in Claremont village. Never disappoints.

So yummy We will be back…read moreTempura was prefect Hot and sour soup yummy....... Wish I could have eaten more

I came by on a Thursday night and there were a lot of people calling in and picking up!…read more I got the Jessica Roll, with no tuna and only salmon. It was so delicious with the eel sauce!! I'll be sure to come back and try that other salmon roll with no rice. Worker at the from was very patient with me while I decided on my order. Thank you!!

So nice!! Shushi and rolls. I love it super dragon…read more Strongly recommended. And so kind.