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    Kappo Sui

    4.5 (406 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Jesus D.

    A quiet standout in Costa Mesa. We ended up at Kappo Sui after considering a few other spots during a local staycation. First visited a few months back, came back again--and it holds up. This time we kept a couple favorites but added some new dishes, which made for a really balanced, traditional spread. What we ordered: * Braised daikon with minced meat -- soft, deeply flavored, very comforting * Nasu (eggplant) with grated daikon -- silky with a light soy/dashi finish * Agedashi tofu -- crisp outside, delicate inside, clean broth * Chirashi bowl -- fresh cuts (uni, tuna, white fish), no filler * Grilled fish collar -- rich, slightly smoky, easy highlight What to expect: * Food leans traditional--simple dishes, done well * Flavors are clean and layered, not heavy or over-sauced * Service is warm and personable without being over the top * Portions are moderate; pricing reflects the quality The whole experience feels thoughtful and unforced. Nothing flashy--just consistent execution across the board. Easy place to overlook from the outside, but one you'll likely come back to once you've been.

    Hot sake with bug in the cup (top right)

    I'm grateful my stomach survived this place, but I will never return. We came for dinner over Memorial Day weekend. From the moment we arrived, the first impression was poor. The host asked us to wait five minutes while he cleaned a table, except the table we ultimately sat at was already empty and ready. We waited for him to clean a completely different table. (And it was well over five minutes, but who's counting.) For food, we ordered hot sake, sushi, cold soba, and more. The hot sake was memorable, though not in a good way. After I poured it into my cup, a bug appeared. (See the photos I took, upper right corner.) I brought it to the host/server's attention. He acknowledged seeing the bug after taking my cup, but seemed uncertain what the problem was, so I had to spell it out: the bug appeared after I poured the sake. Only then did he take the sake bottle away and bring a replacement. There's a bug in the drink, shouldn't that prompt an immediate apology and remedy? Why was I the one explaining what was wrong? The food itself was fine, but I couldn't bring myself to touch the sushi after that. The restaurant was crowded, and between that and the service, the atmosphere felt anything but welcoming. We had also ordered clam soup, which the host later told us was unavailable, completely understandable. What wasn't acceptable was finding the $15 clam soup still on our bill. I asked to have it removed. The host reviewed the bill and it remained. It took a second request to finally get it corrected. By the end of the night, I was simply exhausted by the experience.

    Salmon Skin Roll
    Richard W.

    Kappo Sui is hidden in a small strip mall on the intersection of Bristol and Red Hill. As a solo, I got seated at the bar right away but they were busy, and it took a while to get orders in. Fried oysters ($14) Small and bready. I'm really looking for the briny flavor here and it's absent or minimal. Yummy dressing on the side salad though. Stick with the raw fish and rolls. Blufin Tuna Nigiri ($12) Deep rich flavor. Smooth and fresh texture - there's also more expensive toro options but I don't like too much fatty flavor. This was amazing already. Yellowtail Nigiri ($9) Nigiri cuts are more substantial than expected and the flavor is definitely all that. Golden eye snapper ($15) Generous gorgeous cut with the red criss crossed skin. Flavor levels more mild than a maguro and certainly less than hamachi so I'm not sure I would order this again at this price point. Japanese mackerel ($9) Fancy cut and no mistaking the mackerel flavor. The texture is a little tougher than the maguro standard. Salmon skin roll ($9) Instant smokiness of the charred skin on nose and palate. An excellent crunch that requires some chewing at the end but that just makes for a longer delightful finish. This is an everytime order. Fire grilled chicken thigh ($11.5) They have several meats that they grill in a high temp oven. Not quite hibachi but pretty darned close. The particular chicken breast is on the dry side but then got more tender with the inside cuts. While it comes with a spread of yellow wasabi, it really needs some kind of sauce or au jus. Who doesn't love the charred skin though. Service is somewhat scattered but earnest and I get the feeling that it's a family run operation that somewhat mitigates the higher prices. This looks like a great place for group gatherings but you should probably come early as it fills up fast. That's all.

    Remaining soup made into congee with some eggs.  Delicious
    Edward C.

    Delicious authentic Japanese style hotpot. A bit pricey for hotpot but absolutely delicious. Very courteous staff and attentive service. Need to try their sushi next time.

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    Vivian P.

    Came here on a Monday night and the ambiance was so nice! A few of us were running late but they seated us and didn't rush us to order at all. I don't eat raw fish, so I was pleasantly surprised that they had SO MANY options for me! The eel box was my favorite item! So delicious- will be back for that alone. They are more of a traditional restaurant, but they were trying to expand and make rolls (spider roll was yum!) which I appreciated. The business feels family owned, and you can tell that they really care about their customers and want you to come back. Zuke chatted with us while we ate, gave us recommendations on what to order when we weren't sure! They had a variety of dessert and you can never finish a meal without a sweet treat so we tried it all! We will be recommending this place and returning!

    Simmered eel & egg
    Johnathan H.

    What an absolute hidden gem! My mom's coworker recommended Kappo Sui, and we couldn't be happier. They're a traditional Japanese restaurant, so don't think of "sushi rolls" here, think more like izakaya in a traditional atmosphere. The menu is small, so they really stick to what they do best. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. There's some seasoned Japanese chefs and cooks in the partially open kitchen making some of the best Japanese food you haven't found in OC yet. What we loved: egg custard (chawanmushi), yellowtail collar, eel box, crab dumplings, black cod, soft shell crab, and simmered eel with egg. Thank you Zuke for being such an amazing server & pastry chef!

    Monkfish Liver
    Thomas Q.

    Our fancy foodie friends rave about this place . True appreciation of food only need a restaurant that simply says " Japanese restaurant " on the marquis and no fancy furniture. Just clean good unique menu items to try with regular fair Japanese food . Loved the Herring Roe and Kinki . All the fish were high quality, albeit cooked or uncooked . The sashimi was fresh and crunchy. Very nice service from waitress and waiters .

    This restaurant is one that is both delicious and where you can truly enjoy the peaceful dining experience. Perfect for a weekend date night! So many options for food (fried, grilled, raw). The Chirashi bowl fish is very fresh, rice pairs perfectly. The Agedashi Tofu is also amazing. Service was extremely pleasant. Type of place where you can slow down, enjoy the food, and have intimate conversation.

    Jonathan K.

    Fresh frozen authentic Japanese food really good manager and owner really takes pride in the customer service It was so delicious. I slammed everything I ordered. Thank you so much for the authentic vibe.

    Meg S.

    Came here with my son while dropping him off at UCI. Amazing food, authentic, local favorite, tucked away in this unassuming shopping center. Came back three times and will definitely come back whenever in Irvine!

    Veggie tofu
    Derek I.

    Tried Kappo Sui and it honestly exceeded my expectations. The fire-grilled duck was insane, super juicy and cooked almost medium-rare, like a steak. I've never had duck like that before. The veggie tofu was also really good: perfectly seared, great sauce, umami from the mushrooms, and a nice crunch from the carrots. Everything tasted clean, intentional, and very authentic. 10/10 if you're into legit Japanese food. Would 100% come back. Service is excellent even though they can get busy!

    Colby C.

    If you've been on the hunt for an amazing sushi spot, this is the one! Fresh sushi (and I'm picky) that melts in your mouth. Make sure you take their recommendations - sake flight (first time for everything!) was a great way to try different sakes! (now I'm a sake lover lol) Amberjack - had no idea what it was, we wrote it down and crossed it off. They came back and said "we think you'll like this more than yellowtail" and they were right! Amazing! Service is spot on! Excited to visit again soon!

    Sake flight, ginger eggplant and garlic clam soup

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    Very authentic Japanese cooking, loved the food! Service was great and the staff was so nice.

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