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    Kirin Asian Kitchen

    4.8 (21 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Salmon box
    Karina Z.

    This location is so good! Hidden gem. The soup, sushi, entrees are all delicious. I've been wanting to find a local sushi spot and this place definitely does the trick! They are super friendly and it looks clean inside.

    Octopus salad
    Emma S.

    Very good food, love the seasoning on the octopus salad. Wish it was bigger! But good size for the price. Beef fried rice is a favorite also!!!

    Salmon and avacado
    Michele J.

    Recently opened in this spot and wasn't sure what to expect. The beef rice had chunks of beef that was not overly cooked. The sushi was perfect and hit the spot. The rice bowls are delish, lots of flavor and very filling

    Clear hibachi soup
    Lisa W.

    A small location, but that doesn't impede the talented cooks in the kitchen. Fast, friendly service as well as hot and flavorful food! Stop in for a bite or a big meal!

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    Alis N.

    I love this place so much, and was so happy when it opened as it's the only sushi place around. The food is always ready quick, even during the evening rush and their online ordering is super convenient. Their sushi is fantastic, the fish is fresh and delicious and their hot food is great too. Their prices are good especially for the quality that you get. The inside is small with less than 10 tables but it's primarily a take out spot as I've seen at most 3 tables occupied at a time all the times I've been in there. Also they were open during the blackout last month so they are an option if your power is out.

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    2 years ago

    Love love love this place! The food is always fresh and amazing! And the service is always fast and friendly! I highly recommend Kirin!

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    Nichinan - Sushi

    Nichinan

    3.9(49 reviews)
    34.5 mi

    Nichinan is one of the restaurants that made me fall in love with visiting Portsmouth, NH! We…read morestayed in the Hotel Thaxter and the restaurant is on the first floor of the hotel. There is a special door for Nichinan on the side of the hotel where the side street is. We have been back a number of times since our first visit and the food is always delicious, fresh, and well prepared. Although the restaurant primarily serves sushi, there are a number of small plates and entrees where the protein is cooked. We absolutely LOVE their Karaage. The chicken is so juicy and the sauces and cucumber kimchi is delicious. It's a 10/10 dish! We have also tried the Oyakodon which is a chicken dish with caramelized onions and rice and the Spicy Crab Fried Rice, which is my absolute favorite dish. It is so flavorful, the portion is generous, and it is sure to be a favorite for the table. We have also tried a number of their sushi rolls including the Nichinan, the Sake, and the Maguro rolls. They are all so fresh and delicious. You will be thinking about this food long after you leave! The ambiance of the restaurant is more modern and sleek. It's perfect for a date night or as a way to celebrate something special. The service is amazing! If the menu is intimidating, they will take the time to help you and make recommendations. They will also explain to you that they recommend you place your entire order all at once and then the chef will send out food in the order that makes sense for the palate. These plates are all meant to be shared, which is great because you get to try it all!

    Tried many different dishes some were better than others. Amber jack and Black Sea bass dishes were…read moretasty. Waygu beef is excellent but pricey. It was about 200.00 for the whole with a beer and non alcoholic drink. Located inside the Hotel Thaxter.

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    Nichinan - Pork belly hirata buns

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    Watami

    Watami

    4.4(82 reviews)
    42.7 mi
    $$

    This is our favorite go to spot! We always go at least every month, sometimes multiple if we can…read more(we have a bit of a drive to get there but we'd go every day if we could). Food is always fresh and tasty, beautifully plated with lots of options. Probably the best ramen and sushi around that I've found! Service is always attentive and respectful, some of the best we've experienced going places. The ambiance is always perfect and never a bad experience. I always recommend friends and family here and would tell anyone you have to go! If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

    Watami made me think I was finding a hidden gem that you wouldn't find unless you were looking for…read moreit. A gem of a place it is too, with very welcoming and attentive staff and great food. Maybe the lights were a little harshly bright, but otherwise a fine place to dine. We didn't get too many things, as we stopped in more for a finisher for the evening than full meal (we'd come from a party with small foods). We ordered a shoyu ramen and a dragon roll. Interesting note on the dragon roll, it has a sweet potato interior. This led to a distinct flavor from other rolls I've had in the past, and a smooshier texture, but a good roll nonetheless. The ramen was mostly a delight. Sumptuous broth, the egg was not too hard nor soft, and almost all the ingredients were perfect. Which I usually avoid that word because it's too subjective, but it seems to fit here. Major exception is the chashu pork. It was overcooked to the extreme. No other word for it, these dried out circles of meat were thick and chewy, and soaking them in the broth couldn't save them. Sad. Otherwise, some of the best ramen I've had since leaving Japan. The only other note I'd have is I just wanted some tea, and had to order a weird tea concoction to get it. Sometimes you'd just like an oolong tea, nothing fancy. I recommend this restaurant, overall, and hope you enjoy it too.

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    Watami - Pink Lady & Spicy Tuna

    Pink Lady & Spicy Tuna

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    Shrimp shumai and chicken karrage!

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    Osaka

    4.7(86 reviews)
    56.2 mi

    This was by far the best food that I have gotten in a long time. I ordered through DoorDash. The…read moreorder was fast, and the food was packed expertly. They kept my Dasher informed so the service was excellent. The Gyoza was excellent, and the Chicken - filet mignon Hibachi was well beyond my expectation. I did not expect the full meal- salad, Miso Soup, noodles AND rice. I ordered Yummy sauce of course- because how can you eat Hibachi without it?? Everything was outstanding. I will definitely be ordering again!! I can't speak to ambiance, but I am sure it's lovely. I can't wait for next time! Such a treat! Don't mind the picture- I didn't want to even take the lid off before I took it. So well packaged!!

    We had hoped that this place would get better, is it hasn't…read more The Japanese restaurants in Manchester and the surrounding areas are run by Cantonese or Mandarin staff. It's not authentic Japanese, it's an interpretation of Japanese by Chinese workers and Cooks. Also, Chinese service isn't great and the waiter here isn't attentive and a bit too casual for my taste. The food itself is just acceptable, and for the price not great. The atmosphere also still is pretty weak, and the restaurant is small. It's sort of almost like a hole on the wall. On the West Coast, I've eaten at over 30 authentic Japanese restaurants, and for those of you who aren't Japanese restaurant or sushi aficionados... This food is probably fine. If you know we're good, Japanese food is, don't come here and frankly you may need to drive to Boston to get it.

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    Osaka - Bedford,Manchester and BMW roll with Tuna,Escolar,and Sslmon sashimi

    Bedford,Manchester and BMW roll with Tuna,Escolar,and Sslmon sashimi

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    Little Tokyo - Steak Tataki salad and a Little Tokyo tea.

    Little Tokyo

    3.8(174 reviews)
    42.7 mi
    $$

    Sorry, fellas. This sushi is extremely average at best. If it was an off-night, that's unfortunate…read more And I feel bad about that, because the interior was welcoming, and our server was very friendly and efficient. Had to get the sushi "yacht" for two. But the nigiri was kind of weird. The rice tasted warm. Not like, perfect temperature from the hands of the itamae, but weird tepid lukewarm sitting around rice. The sashimi didn't seem so fresh to me, and sushi grade quality was questionable. The roll also seemed to be at an odd temperature. Overall I was rather disappointed. The best part for me was the sake. But my date (outside of her comfort zone) did seem to like it overall. I don't want to be negative, but this is definitely a "won't visit again" for me.

    This is a great sushi spot in Brunswick with an abundance of options for vegetarians!…read more We stopped in here for dinner before a show nearby. My wife and I shared three maki: vegetable tempura, inari (sweet marinated tofu), and avocado dream. We would love to return to try some of their many other vegetarian options. The vegetable tempura roll, which contained broccoli, green bean, sweet potato, onion tempura, and sweet brown glaze, was probably my favorite. This roll was huge, so open wide! The avocado dream was a close second, with sweet potato, avocado, and cream cheese. It's tempura fried with a truffle mayo on top, which gave it a really unique flavor! Though not as fancy as the two specialty maki, the inari maki was delicious too. The service was prompt and the kitchen was efficient, so we had plenty of time to get to our next destination without worrying. I'd love to return if I'm ever back in Brunswick!

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    Little Tokyo - Sushi boat for 3 which includes the maki on the plate.

    Sushi boat for 3 which includes the maki on the plate.

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    Kume - Top: Shrimp tempura maki, sweet potato  Bottom: Spicy salmon maki, Philadelphia roll (smoked salmon, cucumber, cream cheese)

    Kume

    4.4(80 reviews)
    21.5 mi

    Great sushi and service. The staff is very nice and know me when I go in or even when I call. Very…read morenice atmosphere for a special occasion or great takeout. I like taking potential clients there for meetings. Shane @Vsp4 LLC Bookkeeping should rent a booth because he goes there so much.

    We've been regular customers at Kume Sushi Lounge in South Portland since they opened, and over the…read morelast 2 to 3 months the restaurant has noticeably gone downhill. One of the biggest changes has been the complete turnover of the staff. All of the original people who made the place welcoming and enjoyable seem to be gone, and the difference has absolutely shown in both the service and overall experience. The food quality has become inconsistent and, at times, marginal compared to what originally brought us in. We've also dealt with repeated order mistakes, inattentive service, and an overall lack of attention to detail during several recent visits. Everyone understands that restaurants can have an off night, but this has become a pattern rather than an exception. What was especially disappointing was that we took the time to privately contact ownership about these concerns and never received any response at all. We weren't looking for compensation or special treatment, just acknowledgment and some indication that customer feedback mattered. Kume had a lot of promise when it first opened, which makes this frustrating to write. Unfortunately, based on our recent experiences, the quality control, consistency, and customer service are no longer close to where they once were.

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    Kume - Maki roll variety!

    Maki roll variety!

    Kume - Dinosaur egg appetizer (deep fried stuffed avocado with spicy tuna, and imitation crab) topped with fish roe - $12

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    Dinosaur egg appetizer (deep fried stuffed avocado with spicy tuna, and imitation crab) topped with fish roe - $12

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