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    Kimura

    4.5 (549 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Maria R.

    I was able to get a table with no wait during the week but it filled up very quickly so I think I got lucky. The service was good and the drinks were great. Food was also delicious I really enjoyed the skewers and the roe noodles. The steamed egg was 15 mins but was pretty good and worth it especially if still drinking.

    Sukiyaki (Self cook)
    Prescott P.

    Delicious!! Had such a nice time and the staff was so kind. Such a cozy spot to eat on a rainy day!

    Skewer combo (salmon, scallop, and chicken/scallion
    Dalena D.

    Hotpot is what they're known for! I really enjoyed the collagen nabe. Tried their kiss of fire roll. It was nothing extraordinary. Also, tried their skewer combo (scallop, salmon and chicken/scallion). These were ok too. I would come back for the hotpot for sure

    Shabu Shabu Hot Pot
    Patrick Z.

    Had a great time celebrating a coworkers birthday here at Kimura. Was a large group so got to get a ton of things to try. First thing we got may have been my fav, conveniently called Addictive Cabbage it really was addictive like wow I just couldnt stop it was so good. I also looooved the meatballs the marinade was super flavorful. Other appetizer options were pretty tasty as well, the takoyaki was soft and sweet, gyoza were large, and chicken skewers were delish. Split a shabu shabu hot pot which was pretty good, all the meat and toppings were nice but I wasnt really tasting much of the broth! Loved the sauces that came with it. Also don't sleep on the yuzu hot sauce thats on the tables that stuff was fire.

    Anna D.

    Such a warm and toasty option on a single digit degree day! I've been before years ago and managed to get seated at that same exact table by chance haha. We started with the chawanmushi, which they say takes 20 min to make, and the agedashi tofu. Both were pretty good and satisfying - I wouldn't say extremely flavorful but subtle as they should be. For some reason both nabes too EXTREMELY long to come lol a table was seated and got theirs long before us and we had finished our appetizers for a while. They came by and said sorry so they must have forgot? And then 10 minutes later the nabes came. They are really decent portions but I don't know if I just got full already from waiting for so long. I love the collagen nabe, the broth was really collagen packed and after reheating my leftovers, was still so good! Overall it's really bustling and cozy, and so good in the winter!

    Matcha Almond Jelly
    Victoria K.

    If you're looking for a slightly upscale hot pot cozy vibe, Kimura is IT. Kimura has been on my list for awhile, but I haven't been able to try it until recently. It was a cold day, making it perfect for this meal. My friend and I ordered the shabu shabu pot for 2. I'm used to cooking everything myself, but was so pleasantly surprised when they brought our bowl out, overflowing with veggies and meat, and said to leave it and that they'd be back to cook it in 10 minutes. As the self assigned 'cooker' in hot pot dinners, it was so nice to just be able to catch up with my friend knowing that I wouldn't have to do any of the actual cooking in the pot. They also make two sauces for you to eat with the food. After our waiter came back to mix everything together, it created a delicious and lovely soup. Cannot emphasize enough how great it was in comparison to the insanely cold weather we've been having. My only qualm with the soup is that toward the end, it gets really really salty. Could be unavoidable, but it was just disappointing because I wanted to drink some soup. What brings this to 5 stars was actually the dessert. We got a matcha almond jelly tart, and oh my god I've been dreaming about her. It's mostly a jello texture, but then in the center there's this creamy pudding that is everything and more. I could eat 10 of them.

    Desiree F.

    I stopped into this restaurant to get some lunch! When I arrived I found parking close by. I walked into a small restaurant. I ordered with the wonderful owner the: Kubota Koju Sake Old Fashioned Scallop Skewers Karaoke & Wings Kimchi Beef Fried Rice Shabu Shabu with ramen The sake was great and I also loved their version of the hot pot with the ramen! It was a good experience!

    pork belly nabe
    Irene C.

    Food is gassss here - the hotpots are an absolute must. We got the pork belly nabe with miso flavoring which tasted so clean and flavorful. Broth is hearty and while there's not a ton of meat, it is really good. The yaki don was also really flavorful and made for a good contrast from the hotpot. Loved the way they cooked their mushrooms in this dish.

    Shabu Shabu (U.S Wagyu Beef)
    Austin L.

    Kimura might just be my favorite restaurant on the St. Marks Place strip now. They are known for their heartwarming hot pots, but they also have sushi, apps, rice and noodles! I ordered the below: Karaage & Wing Combo Yakitori Combo (Chicken Meatballs, Shrimp, Scallop) + Salmon Mentai Mushroom Trio Udon (Stir-Fried Noodle) Porkbelly Nabe Shabu Shabu (U.S. Wagyu beef) The yakitori had so much flavor and was grilled perfectly! My personal fav was the chicken meatball. The noodles also had a lot of mentaiko in them and different mushrooms. The nabe however blew me away. You can pick your broth and we went with their classic standard option which was perfect. The nabe is portioned for 1, but you can ask for a portion for 2 or more people if you have a bigger party. Same goes for the Shabu Shabu, which does have a 2 person minimum. It was seriously what I needed during this weather and the service was 10/10. The workers cook the hot pots for you and pour it into individuals bowls. I also recommend getting white rice on the side to eat it with!

    Linh T.

    5/5 experience. I didn't realize Japanese hot pot could be this good???!! The beef quality is outstanding, and the à la carte dishes are just as delicious, the tuna crackers are a must-order. Service is quick and very friendly; they cook everything for you and even serve it into your bowl, i just sat there and enjoyed the food haha

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    Edna L.

    St. marks have always attracted a good crowd and Kimura has been here for a long long time! When you walk in, you can already smell deliciousness and it shows with almost every table with a burner and a pot of food to share. Kimura is known for their nabes and sukiyakis, where they vary in proteins and flavor profiles. But all contain a warm, hearty bowl of meat and veggies in a savory broth. So of course, we had to order the pork belly nabe! So I'm going to describe it just in case anyone else have the same questions we did. For the pork belly nabe, you are able to order it for yourself, however if you order for 2 or 3 people to share, the size of the hotpot changes. That's why you'll see different size pots on different tables. The size of the pot is proportional to how many servings you pay for. In my picture, it shows a serving size for 3 (both wider and taller pot than for a serving of 1 or 2). For the large pot, it does take about 20 minutes to boil in front of you before you can start eating. The staff do monitor it closely and will mix it for you in between those 20 minutes to make sure everything is thoroughly cooked. When it's ready, they bring small bowls and serve you the first time, then it's up to you and your party to self serve. They bring an extra pair of wooden chopsticks and wooden ladle for serving. In terms of taste, it's pretty homey- if that makes sense. Like pork bones simmered for a while. They also come in the side with a sesame oil - garlic sauce, soy sauce, yuzu sauce, and chili oil. Loved the chili oil! You mix the sauces yourself to create a dipping sauce so create a mix that matches your preferred flavor profile! Collectively the only gripe we had is that there wasn't enough meat and tofu, and there was an abundance of cabbage. If we had to guess, half the pot was cabbage. So we didn't end up finishing it all. Overall though, we enjoyed the service and our dinner!

    Pork belly nabe
    Clara S.

    We were craving some hot Japanese hotpot on a fairly cold day, so we decided to come to Kimura. We sat in the covered outdoor area in the back, and it was definitely a vibe-- it almost felt like we were in an izakaya in Japan! Service was fast and very friendly. - Pork belly nabe: 8/10 (yummy but definitely on the salty side) - Nigiri: 8/10 (decent nigiri-- not omakase-level, but still very fresh) - Sake: 10/10 Overall, Kimura is definitely a good option if you're craving some hotpot on a cold day. I think I slightly prefer Hakata Tonton in midtown, but Kimura was still very good!

    Trio carpaccio
    Stephanie L.

    This place is a lot bigger than it looks. If you can, try to sit in the beautiful "outdoor" area with AC in the back. Takes me back to Japan with the nice interior. The trio carpaccio was super fresh. Pork belly nabe was $28 pp but they gave a very generous amount of pork belly. We were both extremely full by the end of our meal. Service was good; they help mix your nabe and serve it to you to make sure you don't burn yourself. They also refill the garlic/chili oil/soup upon asking.

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    Do they only have hotpot during lunch or both at dinner and lunch?

    they have hot pot during dinner!

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