Bistro Kaz is truly a hidden gem in the San Diego area. I visit at least two times (at the minimum!) whenever I'm in town. This unique Italian-Japanese fusion restaurant consistently impresses with its fresh, high-quality ingredients. My must-order dishes are the cold cod and salmon roe pasta and the unagi pizza. If you're a fan of squid sashimi, then the pasta is an absolute must-try! I don't think I've had anything like it before. They also offer a lunch special on weekdays that includes your choice of entrée, salad, soup, and a drink for a reasonable price. read more

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Celebrated a birthday last month on a Thursday afternoon and we were the only guests there. This place is a Japanese-Italian fusion place that's quite small! I got the Vongole and I wish it had more flavor to it. I also tried the truffle mushroom pizza and it was rich in flavor which was nice. I did not try the spaghetti or paella so I can't speak for how they thought it tasted. Overall service was good. Parking can be difficult since it's a busy area. read more

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Kind of like a hole in the wall. Been here for many years and I hope they continue to stay. The store front is quite small and easy to miss compared to the neighboring stores. Inside is also quaint. I really like the atmosphere and vibe of this place. Rarely do I like fusion, but this place does it well. Italian and Japanese. It's not commonly seen here and I'm glad they have good portion sizes still after so many years Food is consistent. Service is the same as it has been. We usually see the same lady. Food is also delicious read more

Bistro Kaz - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Get their pizza, seafood doria, ceviche and croquette. Avoid chicken liver pate, we love chicken liver but I spat this one out. The squid ink pasta is good, but if you work at a hair salon or know what vivid hair dye smells like avoid this too. read more

Bistro Kaz - 390490. Squid Ink - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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This restaurant is small and quaint. There was only one other customer while we were there, so we were seated immediately. I came with two friends. I ordered the corn soup and the creamy uni pasta. I enjoyed what I ordered. My friends ordered a curry & rice dish and the squid ink pasta. I enjoyed the curry, but there's definitely better Japanese curry out there. The squid ink pasta was SO terrible. I don't understand how that's the most popular dish here. It was extremely plain, flavorless, and stains your mouth. My friends asked for Parmesan cheese to add to the squid ink pasta to improve the taste. I've never had squid ink pasta so maybe that's how it's supposed to taste? Oh well! read more

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Great interior and atmosphere. It's a small dining area and small bar but ambiance is 5 stars!! One waitress is juggling it all plus the bar so dont expect super fast service but still good. Food portions were big and the pasta is light which makes sense for Japanese-Italian fusion. Friendly and classy comfy place and couple regulars frequent the spot. We tried: Unagi pizza - great for sharing or as an entree Crab with tomato creamy sauce pasta - great pasta and flavor Meat bologonese - lighter taste than normal bolognese but still good. read more

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A 3.5/5 Starting with the most notable...the server was not very helpful/knowledgeable when asked about what to order or his opinion on the items we chose and that started us off on the wrong foot. We ordered 2 pastas, eel pizza, and crab croquette. The croquettes started off strong - fried well and flavorful. The two pasta dishes were underwhelming and felt flat. I also didn't enjoy the eel pizza. Heavy on the cheese and not interesting. The restaurant was a nice little space but sadly left us disappointed. With these reviews I guess it may have been an off day. read more

A friend picked this spot out for lunch. Small restaurant with a couple of tables. Definitely tight if you're bringing a stroller. The price is quite high for the dishes here. Everything was just ok. Nothing that stood out in flavors. Won't be returning. read more

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I stumbled upon this restaurant while doing some research on beli for Japanese-Italian fusion spots, and I instantly knew that it would be right up my alley. I loveeee Japanese-Italian fusion food. To start, the restaurant was so cute. Although it had limited seating, it was extremely cozy and mellow. After some heavy contemplation, we decided on the truffle pizza and creamy sea urchin pasta. The truffle pizza came out first and it was SO good to say the least. It tasted very creamy and buttery, but it was definitely on the heavier side. I wish they added corn to it--I feel like that could be a nice addition. Shortly after, we were then served with the pasta. First, it looked soooo appetizing. The plating was phenomenal! The pasta itself was very creamy but not greasy at all. It also did not taste overlyyy fishy. Instead, the seaweed paired very well with the urchin & roe. Overall, I had a great experience at Bistro Kaz! The service was also lovely. The only downfall is that it is on the pricier side, so I definitely recommend to bring friends to share & split! read more

Bistro Kaz - Truffle pizza - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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I really enjoyed Bistro Kaz :) the food was very delicious and the drinks were great. My boyfriend loves squid ink pasta and their did not disappoint :) the service was okay, I feel like they didn't check up on us a whole lot, but the were nice. The restaurant is also small, so on a busy night you could experience a wait. Overall a good spot for date night :) read more

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The Japanese curry was simply delicious and flavorful. Loved it. The egg plant was cooked perfectly as well. The meatloaf sandwich was also very flavorful and tasty. Breaded and then fried??? Hell yeah. Sign me up!! The cucumber, fresh mozzarella just really added to it. Complimented everything perfectly. The fries it was served with was crispy and delicious. read more

Bistro Kaz - Eggplant curry - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Looking for a place in SD that offes meatloaf and this place came up. First time here and we absolutely love the food. The meatloaf sandwich was deep fried, came with mozzarella and a side of fries. The Japanese curry was also excellent. I had the fried eggplant and it really worked together with the curry sauce. Place is small and parking can be difficult. read more

Bistro Kaz - Meatloaf sandwich - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Cozy Japanese Yoshoku Cafe in Kearny Mesa Like a Euro cafe in Japan, Bistro Kaz is a super cozy seeming hole in the wall, bringing the comforts of West meets East yoshoku eats to the San Diego metro area. Nestled in a strip mall in the heart of Kearny Mesa, you are instantly greeted to modern kissaten cafe lounge jazz enveloped in a cute little space of reddish brick and dark woods. For lunch on a Friday, the crowd was small with plenty of seating, which even has a coffee bar. Service was gently slow and actually worked great with the music. I ordered the lunch set, which is a bit on the pricey side, but what you get is an actually great value: main + salad + soup + drink. And with a large portion size! Hayashi Omurice. I love omelets with rice inside, a Japanese comfort food. Combined with hayashi sauce and beef, I couldn't resist. This isn't your classic hayashi sauce, however, being a rich umami tomato base filed with onions, carrots, and sweet-and-sour soaked bamboo shoots. It's a lovely mix, and frankly, it's worth trying. Comes with some red pickled radishes to change it up on the flavor every now and then. Definite recommend. House salad. No extra charge. All green leaf lettuce in a light vinaigrette. Can recommend with combo. Cold barley tea. Served with ice, and it has a nice mild flavor, easy to drink with a hot meal. No extra charge with set, so recommend. Corn soup. Creamy and sweet. Nothing says cozy Japanese food like a hot corn soup. $1.50 extra with set, so a definite recommend. Overall, a great lunch spot if you want to take your time and feel like you stepped into Japan for a cozy bite. Next up: dinner. read more

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Great food. No so great service. The waiter needs an attitude adjustment. Pork Belly was good.

Great spot to check out if you're in the area. Reservations recommended. We've been here several times and my recommendations are the Seafood Doria, Cold Cod Roe Salmon Roe Angel Hair Pasta, and Corn Soup. Always have a great time here! read more

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There aren't many places in San Diego that serve Japanese Italian food so I'm glad I can go to Bistro Kaz! * The crab cream croquette was crispy and delicate but also rich but not too dense. * The okonimiyaki was unique in that it had cheese, which we really enjoyed! It was a bit too doughy for me, but I could still feel the cabbage at least. * The pastas were cooked really well. For the tuna and tomato pasta, it wasn't very spicy (but Japanese food isn't that spicy anyways haha). Though the sauce was mild at first, the flavor deepened the more I kept eating. The Neapolitan pasta felt like a upscale version of Jollibee spaghetti in the best way! The sauce was addicting in its own way. I would come back again when I'm craving Japanese Italian food again! read more

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I absolutely love this restaurant! The crossover between Italian and Japanese is so good and they do it so well. We ordered a Unagi Eel Pizza to share and tried the Crab Meat in Creamy Tomato Sauce Pasta. Both was divine and they give you a good portion! The pizza was very fresh and had a generous number of unagi on there with perfect amount of eel sauce, which paired perfectly with the cheese. The pasta held a very good balance between being heavy and refreshing, which worked well with the huge crab chunks and crunchy asparagus. It's a very small restaurant that's on the quieter side. It felt cozy inside and service was great:) I want to go again already. read more

Bistro Kaz - 390488. Crab Meat in Creamy Tomato Sauce - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food was good. The pasta is al dente and the sauces are creamy but light. The bread was perfect. The corn soup was super yummy. read more

Bistro Kaz - 50325238. Crab Cream Croquette, 50325475. Garlic Bread - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Such a good value for their lunch set! Comes with a drink, a salad, soup and the main meal. I got the omlet rice and WOW was the sauce on top super flavorful. The meat was so tender and elevated the omlet rice. The soup was also very yummy it had lots of veggies in it! Would love to come back to try one of their pastas. read more

Bistro Kaz - 50322806. Omelet Rice with Hashed Beef Sauce Lunch Combo - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Bistro Kaz is an absolute gem of a restaurant!! Their fusion of Japanese and Italian flavors were done so incredibly well, we were practically dancing in our seats from how flavorful some of the dishes were. We started with the miso salmon belly, and wow wow wooow this was hands down one of the best bites I've had in a while. The salmon was incredibly soft, practically melted in your mouth, and the miso enriched flavors were spot on. We also tried the pork belly served on a bed of mashed potatoes with a sweet sauce, and it was absolutely delicious! A good portion of a pork belly with such a unique and tasty flavor and texture combination. My boyfriend had the chicken doria, which to us was tasty, but didn't quite compare to the other two dishes. To me it was a little lacking in texture, where I feel like it would've benefited from a little crunch, but honestly still very comforting and flavorful. The restaurant is a bit small, so if you're with a bigger group, you might need to wait, but they do a fantastic job accommodating everyone. The service was super quick and friendly, and the atmosphere felt cozy yet elevated. Almost like we were dining at a hidden fine dining spot. Bf and I will definitely be back here for more date nights. read more

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Disappointed. We really wanted to like this place. I read all of the reviews and was hopeful even though they were mixed. Overall the only reason for a 3 star was the ambiance and curry, it would have been maybe a 1 or 2. Food was not anything worth while to fight the parking traffic for. Waiter messed up on our order, even though it was repeated 3 times and my daughter even pointed to the item on the menu and the waiter supposedly 'looked' at it. He even tried to correct us, even though my husband and I heard her right order all 3 times! SMH. Pizza had more cheese than anything else. We ordered the Unagi/Eel pizza and I swear it was just melted cheese with a few small eel pieces and a gang of unagi sauce. If you just wanted flavored melted cheese, order this. I got the Uni pasta at $36 MP. Never again. It was very al dente pasta, water and a few small pieces of Uni. It was so extremely watered down and flavorless. I absolutely do not recommend. Only item that may have been worth it was the fried pork curry. It was a really good portion and son said it was actually really good. It looked good too, but he started scarfing it down before I was able to take a picture of it. read more

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This place is a small and intimate restaurant. There was only one server, so he was the only person that we interacted with for the whole time. He was quick and efficient. We ordered the: -Unagi Eel Pizza ($20): This was delicious, and the first time I've had unagi on pizza. The unagi was cooked perfectly, and all of the flavors blended together perfectly. It was the first to arrive on our table, and we all finished it before trying anything else. -Spaghetti with Crab Meat in Creamy Tomato Sauce ($18): This was actually quite filling, and came with two pieces of garlic bread. There was a good amount of crab meat and tomato. -Fried Chicken Curry ($18): The chicken was fried well, and there was a good portion especially for the cost. -Black Squid Ink Paella ($32): It had a nice assortment of seafood. The plate was pretty small though, so it seems a bit pricy. -Miso Marinated Salmon Belly ($20): The flavor of the miso was good, but the salmon was a bit dry. Overall, we enjoyed the dishes that we got. At the end of our meal, the four of us were all full, and even took home some leftovers. The next time that I return, I am going to order the Creamy Sea Urchin with Salmon Roe spaghetti. The couple that was next to us each ordered one, and said that it's their favorite dish here. read more

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The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice, quiet, and calm. We ordered on of the cream cod roe pasta and the unagri eel pizza. The pasta was okay, but the eel pizza was delicious! The crust was not too hard or filling and the toppings were plentiful. The eel and sauce tasted slightly sweet and was very pleasant. Would definitely recommend the eel pizza. read more

Bistro Kaz - 50324001. Cream Cod Roe Pasta 390539. Unagi Eel Pizza - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm a fan! Bistro Kaz is kind of an unassuming place. It's small quiet and tucked away. I honestly didn't even know it was there until I searched on Yelp. Bistro Kaz is a Japanese / Italian fusion restaurant located in Convoy area of San Diego. My boyfriend and I went there on a weeknight to eat. My Italian-American boyfriend ordered an Italian dish - surprise surprise - Chicken Cream Pasta. I ordered a Japanese dish - surprise surprise. Hahahaha. I ordered their Curry Rice. Portions were generous that we both ended up taking home leftovers. Delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

Bistro Kaz - 50323965. Chicken Cream Pasta - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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I'm always up for trying something new. When I found this Japanese-Italian restaurant, I had to give it a try. We went during lunch. They have two lunch combo options - one with pasta and one without. You get to choose one main dish and it comes with salad, soup and a drink. I ordered Cod Roe and Salmon Roe with butter soy sauce. The flavor was good and pasta was the right texture. However it was a bit too dry for my taste. I also tried squid ink pasta which was tasty. The chicken doria was creamy and cheesy. After our main meal, we ordered tiramisu, green tea Mont Blanc cake and pistachio ice cream. I think tiramisu needs a bit more espresso. The green tea cake on the bottom was a bit stale but green tea topping was great. Overall, it's a good place for something different than normal Japanese/Italian Fare. The food came out fairly quick. The service was ok. The space was clean and a decent size. I would come back to try other non-pasta dishes. read more

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Delicious food and an interesting fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisine. I came here because I was craving corn soup and Bistro Kaz is one of the few places that has it. The corn soup was creamy and had some sweetness. The chicken doria (rice dish) was really creamy and savory with the mushrooms, chicken, and cheese. The squid ink pasta was pretty saucy with the squid ink, so you need to be careful. You'll likely have black stained lips and teeth right after eating. The restaurant is small and there are not a ton of tables inside or out. Service was good and the server was attentive. read more

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A quaint restaurant amidst the busy Convoy streets. The menu had a fun hodgepodge of dishes that fused Japanese and Italian cuisine. There was a large parking lot of front with additional spots in the back if that was full. There were two small tables out front but majority of the seats were inside and at the bar. Our server was great albeit the food took a while to come out. =ORDERED= *Ceviche: a strange option but I was stunned by the tastiness and portion size. This appetizer was easily shared between two and the seafood was vibrant. There were big chunks of octopus, shrimp, mango, tomato and cucumber covered in a sweet and acidic lime marinade. There was a cup of Japanese mayo on the side in which I'm going to start adding to my ceviche from now on. *Uni and Salmon Roe Pasta: priced at market price, hence $36 during my visit. The pasta was nicely al dente. I wished more sauce came with the amount of noodles but it was very flavorful. The uni flavor was concentrated and prominent. Although this has to be one of the more expensive options in SD, this dish was executed the best of those I've tried. Each dish tasted great and was well developed. While the menu is more expensive, Bistro Kaz is serving unique dishes that you won't find elsewhere in SD. read more

Bistro Kaz - uni and salmon roe pasta - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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This Italian Japanese place is one of my favorite places in San Diego. If you've ever lived in Japan or had a chance to enjoy the "Itameshi" cuisine, you'll love this place. They have a large menu including things like omelette rice, a large variety of pasta dishes, and my personal favorite, Doria. For those who aren't familiar with it, Doria is a kind of casserole dish that has rice, a light cream sauce, meat of some sort (i.e. seafood), and a baked layer of cheese on top. It is comfort food at its finest. We have been here several times and the restaurant has a cozy interior with a faux fireplace up front and a friendly waitress who always seems to be there at lunchtime (she has been our server every time we've visited). The lunch specials include a drink (Orange juice is our usual choice), a soup and salad along with your main entree. Prices are reasonable and it is very clear that great care went into each dish and how it was presented. If you like any kind of casserole (think Baked Mac and Cheese, Potatoes au gratin, lasagna, etc), you must try the Doria. You will not regret it. I was first introduced to Doria when living in Japan and am always looking for places that make it. ----TL;DR---- PROS: think Japanese-Italian comfort food and you have found the place to get it. The service and restaurant are wonderful, prices are reasonable and the lunch special includes so much. CONS: parking could be tight sometimes but usually there are open spots BOTTOM LINE: one of my favorite places in San Diego for Japanese-Italian food that is authentic to Japan and how they adapted it to the Japanese palate. If you like casserole dishes, you must try their Doria. I get it every time! read more

It's a small and unassuming restaurant located on the busy Convoy Street and I probably would not have noticed it browsing around for places to eat. I had such a unique experience at Bistro Kaz, a Japanese-Italian fusion spot is hard to find even in a big city like San Diego. We arrived at around 8pm after struggling to find a spot in the packed plaza parking lot, and were promptly seated by a singular server handling the intimately-spaced restaurant. Food was incredible and made me miss the Western-style Japanese food I had when I visited Japan. For appetizers, we ordered a calamari fritto with fried shishito peppers complimented by a cocktail and tartar sauce. It was crispy and freshly-made, and the seasoning was light but worked with the heavy sauces. The shishito peppers were delightful, although I do wish there were more pieces of calamari. We ordered an unagi eel pizza to share, and it was my favorite dish of the night! Loaded with cheese, unagi pieces, nori strips, and unagi sauce, it somehow worked altogether. Although it was an unexpected combo, this pizza was all sorts of sweet and savory, and the edges were crisp to perfection. We ordered a seafood doria, which is essentially baked rice with sauce and cheese on top, reminiscent to the Hong Kong-style casseroles I grew up eating. It was creamy and very flavorful which was surprising for white sauces. The doria itself is actually quite small, but it did fill us up! Our last dish was the crab meat pasta with creamy tomato sauce. Like many of the other reviews, the pasta sauce itself is on the watery side, which is similar to the pasta dishes that I had when I was in Japan. The pasta was very good, and the flavor is very mellow. Although it was my least favorite out of the four we ordered, I do appreciate how much crab meat they put! Overall the food is delicious, and the service is excellent and attentive, especially with one person manning the whole restaurant. The flavors are very mellow, but that's what this cuisine entails so keep that in mind when you're dining here. Their menu is extensive and there were so many things I would love to try next time, although you can bet I'm getting that unagi eel pizza next time! read more

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I wish this place didn't advertise as Italian. Yes yes I know it's Japanese and Italian but the Italian part is not delivered. At all, and it's almost deceiving. Came here as a party of 5, checked out the menu, looked for the Italian food on the menu (my teen yelper wanted Italian and this was the only place that popped up in the area) (I know I know it's Kearny Mesa but our car was getting serviced at the dealership) Ok, so they had these 3 course meals for $20 and were like oh cool! A salad, a soup, your entre and a drink. The first flaw that I saw was that on the salad and soup only the house salad and the house soup were included in the price. The other salads and soups cost extra from $1-$3. The house soup was egg drop (not even close to Italian) and the house salad was some leafy greens with a normal Japanese salad dressing. Some people in our party ordered the Cesar salad, which was NOT a traditional Cesar salad, and I can't even speak on the other soups because no. We ordered form a mix of chicken curry, pork curry, shrimp, a mushroom pasta, and some Italian inspired dish. I forgot what it was called. All the drinks were some variation of teas, none Italian. Some were included in the price, some weren't. First round, the salads. The lady brought them all together ok, cool, except she just placed them in the middle of the table, after having a conversation we didn't exactly remember who ordered which one BUT nonetheless I found it very unconventional that she just placed them in one spot instead of taking them around the table to each person. Then comes the soup, SHE DID THE SAME THING! I been to Japanese restaurants! It's not a thing. Why she just dropped everything in the middle of the table, was crazy! Then comes the big disappointment. The curry plates were very underwhelming. Little tiny protein portions, an over excessive amount of rice with curry. The shrimp? 3 tempura pieces. 3??? As a meal? For an adult. This was not the kids menu ok. That's not even one serving of shrimp. The pork was tough and we had no cutting utensils. The mushroom spaghetti wasnt even regular mushrooms but some Asian mushrooms, that were hard to chew, the sauce wasn't even a mushroom flavor but fishy yet there was no fish on the dish at all. Mind you; the lady did the same thing where she just dropped all the plates in one side of the table like "here you go, you figure it out" One of my sons felt very uncomfortable because the lady just stood behind the bar just starting at people. No friendliness, no smile. Nothing. Just staring. Then another one pointed out that the menu had a part that read "prices subject to change without notice" ok but isn't that false advertisement? I don't know. Honestly we should've just left but it was one of those of "we're already here, how bad can it be?" It was bad. It was really bad. I don't know for which food people come here for, if it's the Japanese or the Italian. One thing is for sure do not come for Italian. I definitely won't come back for the service either. read more

The food is a fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisine. The ambiance is so quiet and relaxing. Our favorites are the Ojillo octopus, oyster, shrimp, mushrooms, with olive oil and French bread. We also like lobster pizza, seafood Doria, pork with mashed potatoes, etc. Their house salad is also good with sweet tomatoes. Just come and explore their menus. It is worth coming here... read more

I didn't know what to expect when I first heard about this Italian-Japanese fusion restaurant, however, Bistro Kaz did not disappoint! Ambiance/Service: Our party of 4 went at 5:30pm on a Thursday and there was no wait for a table. The inside is pretty small with 2-4 person tables plus 4 bar seats. I saw a party of 6 inside and by looks of the tables, they could probably accommodate a party of up to 8. Outside, there were three 2-person tables. It looked like our server was the only one working the whole floor but still, she was very nice and attentive. The pizza and salmon belly came by quickly but the pastas took maybe 10-15 min longer. Food: -Unagi Eel Pizza ($20): eight square slices-- perfect to share! I'd get this again. -Miso Marinated Salmon Belly ($20): served with rice. My husband says he enjoyed this plate and would get this again next time. -Creamy Sea Urchin with Salmon Roe Pasta ($36 for market price): Served with garlic bread. The flavor was very tasty, though I wish it could have been a little bit creamier. There was a decent amount of salmon roe though not too much of the sea urchin. Overall: Very interesting flavor profile but Bistro Kaz delivered. I enjoyed the dishes that our group tried, and would love to come back to try out more! read more

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Delicious and memorable first time at the Bistro Kaz! Ordered the Crab Meat in Tomato Sauce Pasta for myself and tried some of my friend's Curry Doria and clam chowder. My pasta was super flavorful and came with a lot of crab. Took a bite of my friend's Curry Doria, which looks like potato gratin, but it's actually rice, curry, and cheese, with a nice baked crust on top. Packed with flavor as well. Also tried her Clam chowder but I thought it was a little bland. The bistro is small and has a handful of tables. The service from our waitress was great! She was so sweet and attentive, and decked out in Padre gear; Loved it! Food came out in reasonable time like 10-15 min max and was piping hot when it was served to us. Will definitely be back read more

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I absolutely love Bistro Kaz! They are the epitome of Asian (Japanese) comfort food. They're one of the few handful of places that my husband (who's Japanese, so he can speak to the authenticity) and I will frequent on a regular... and we'll sneak it in separately too. I write this post as I enjoy my go-to meal (meatloaf with demi-glaze sauce) on a date brunch with me, myself & I... smooth jazz playing in the background, immersed in a calm ambiance. Their food never disappoints. I find their lunch combos (includes soup, salad, and a drink) to be a good deal. I'm always full by the end, always content! :) 10/10, would recommend! read more

Bistro Kaz - Meatloaf with Demi-Glace Sauce Lunch Combo - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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The lunch combo is not bad. Comes with soup, salad, drink, and entree. The Doria is always good. The fried fish comes with some fruit. Quaint, relaxing, and cozy dining area. Service is fine and not slow. read more

Bistro Kaz - 390548. Seafood Doria - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Every time I am here, I try a different pasta, and every pasta has always been really good! The restaurant is quaint and quiet, and the servers are always very prompt!! read more

I have to say, i absolutely love this place! We came down here on a wednesday for a lunch. Mellow vibes, quiet but lively ambiance. A japanese italian cafe, many of these in Japan but the first one i've tried here in the States! Staff was friendly and attentive, they knew we needed more time to look over the menu since they have quite an extensive menu. We ended up getting two lunch sets and a truffle pizza! I got the Salmon Cream with Salmon Roe pasta + House Salad + house soup + cold roasted barley tea My girlfriend got the Chicken Doria + house salad + corn soup + orange juice The truffle pizza was super rich and heavy but it was so so good! We could not stop eating it! A lot of cheese and cream, but had mushrooms as well as pieces of truffles in it too! Very aromatic and fragrant with the truffle, unlike other places, it actually had the taste of truffle in it. Would definitely get again! The salmon cream pasta was delectable. Creamy, rich and good amounts of salmon. Really well seasoned, i finished the plate clean! Salad was standard but the house soup was really nice too. Clean taste, felt nice drinking it first thing in the afternoon. Could drink the soup before or after the meal! The chicken doria was super rich and hearty, the cheese sauce the used is the same as the pizza so it was really delicious. Tender juicy chicken over rice baked with cheese sauce. Absolutely delectable. But the highlight was the corn soup! Rich but not that heavy, a bit sweet and savory. A great balance. Really liked this corn soup! Overall, the ambiance of this place is super nice, lowkey, and mellow. But still very lively! The food is amazing, I was blown away, it really felt like I was in japan eating at those japanese italian cafes (exactly what this place is) Food quality was great at a reasonable price point. Would love to come back read more

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We visited Bistro Kaz for lunch and, unfortunately, arrived pretty close to their closing time. Their last call is at 1:30 PM, and lunch service ends promptly at 2 PM. Although the staff kindly allowed us to stay and finish our meal, we felt a bit rushed--understandable, but next time I'd recommend arriving closer to noon to fully relax and enjoy the experience. The lunch combo of soup, salad, and pasta for $30 was quite a good deal, especially considering it's Japanese fusion cuisine. Portions leaned towards the smaller side, but the quality made up for it. I ordered the Crab and Scallop Pepperoncino Pasta, which featured real snow crab and plenty of tender baby scallops--a nice touch! At first, I felt the sauce was a bit watery and mild, but then remembered hearing from a friend who visited Japan that Japanese dishes aren't typically heavy-handed with salt or intense flavors. Keeping that in mind, I found myself appreciating the subtlety of the dish more. Overall, I'd gladly return to Bistro Kaz to explore their other pasta offerings, just making sure I allow myself plenty of time next visit! read more

This bistro always reminds me of the cool places in Tokyo: small number of tables, jazz, nouveau cuisine (but, with the added bonus of not hitting my legs on small tables, like I do in Japan.) If you haven't had a Doria before, it is the ultimate comfort food. Rice, a classic French white sauce, and delicious bits of goodness, all baked together with a cheese top. What is not to love? Cold mentaiko pasta on a summer day is heaven. You will not be disappointed. The service is always very polite, attentive without being intrusive, and lovely. read more

Bistro Kaz - Curry meatball doria - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great experience here The Beef tongue I got was pretty amazing If you would like to try Italian or French dishes with a Japanese twist to it that's the place for you Ambiance was very quiet in a good way with classy piano music Service was good read more

Bistro Kaz - 50327734. Stewed Beef Tongue Specialty - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California