Chef Taiki Kuramoto has done it again! His expertise is obvious from the first bite. His menu is diverse and layered with logical pairings of exquisite ingredients. His intellect & skill can actually be tasted in his food. An excellent addition to the Orange County Omakase scene. read more

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Can I give more than 5 stars?! The husband and I had the best meal at Kuramoto. We ordered the dinner omakase. Every dish was 10/10. My favorite was the an abalone soba and red snapper sushi. The uni risotto was exceptional. Chef Kuramoto was so kind and it was a pleasure to chat with him over our meal. Can't wait for the next special occasion to make a reservation here! read more

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Anniversary Dinner here was amazing! Food, service, ambiance. 10/10. Cant wait to return.

Kuramoto is the kind of omakase experience that quietly takes your breath away. From the moment you walk in, the serene space feels like you've stepped straight into Japan, calm, elegant, and perfectly paced. Chef Taiki Kuramoto crafts each course with precision and soul. Every bite, from the first glimmer of toro to the last whisper of yuzu, feels intentional and unforgettable. The fish is impossibly fresh, the rice perfectly seasoned, and the balance of flavor and texture is pure art. What makes Kuramoto special isn't just the technique, it's the warmth. The service is graceful but never stiff, and the atmosphere makes you feel both honored and at home. It doesn't have a Michelin star yet, but it absolutely deserves one. Kuramoto is easily one of the best omakase experiences in Southern California, a quiet masterpiece you'll want to keep secret but can't stop talking about. read more

Kuramoto is still fairly new. My partner and I came here for an anniversary dinner (9/26/25) and it ended up being the same night as Kuramoto's 1 year anniversary of opening. I really enjoyed how intimate the environment was. There are less than (I think) 20 seats available, so be sure to make a reservation in advance. The price point for their dinner menu was on the pricier side, but it is worth it! Each course was delicious. I heard their menu changes every so often, but I highly doubt you will be disappointed with whatever is served read more

I've been following Chef Taiki around for years now. He's always delivered a great experience. And his omakase just tells a great story. Love the space and design here. I came for the lunch omakase and it was all seats filled. The fish is so good here. Had so many great nigiri. The amberjack, chopped toro, tomago, cod, uni and ikura, miso soup. Oh my what a great way to have lunch with a phenomenal sushi experience. read more

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After my initial review, the owner Myron texted me the same day expressing his apologies and offered to comp my lunch and give me a free lunch with one guest. I was very impressed by this generous gesture and his deep commitment to customer service. The second lunch omakase was today, and it was very nice. read more

I was very much looking forward to trying Kuramoto as I have enjoyed his work at Hamamori. I called on a Wednesday to make a reservation for my friend's birthday that Friday. I was told they would send me a link to place a deposit and looked forward to seeing us on Friday. The link never came. I arrived five minutes before my reservation only to be told that they didn't have a reservation for me and nothing could be done. After some back and forth with the server, Chef Kuramoto came over and explained that this happens with their third-party reservation system every two months or so and I was out of luck as they are a small restaurant. As a business owner of a small business, wouldn't this breakdown in his reservation system be an issue that requires immediate attention? Something to consider. read more

Awesome Chefs and the quality is insane. Lunch, Dinner both. One of the places im so grateful for in this Universe read more

Kuramoto - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Amazing sushi! Some of the best we've had and that's saying a lot, we've spent 3 weeks in Japan and Kuramoto reminds us of the sushi from the motherland! Chefs creations are unique and he only uses the freshest ingredients. Chef is personable and obviously loves what he does. Lovely and clean ambiance, we can tell everyone had fun that evening. We would reccomend Kuramoto to any and everyone! read more

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A restaurant that's hard to book usually means it's amazing, and after visiting, I can see why. The interior was clean and had a sophisticated ambiance, and the staff was very friendly. The most impressive part was the freshness of the sushi. Every ingredient was top-quality, and you could tell that each piece was carefully prepared. The tuna and uni, in particular, were incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. I've tried several omakase spots in OC, but this one stands out as the best. considering the quality of the food, the service, and the overall experience, it's well worth it. It's a great place for special occasions, and if you love sushi, I highly recommend trying it at least once. read more

If I lived in Cali I would go here all the time. Amazing service and amazing sushi. Cute intimate spot hidden away in OC. Highly recommend

Excellent fish quality and preparation. Sauces were not overwhelming and in moderation, which was refreshing to see.

We had the Omakase and I enjoyed it quite a bit. The presentation was good. The ambiance was nice. There are two seatings. We were in the first seating and we did not feel rushed. The most pleasant surprise was the foie gras - mention it only because it was outed by @Justina an obvious snitch. read more

What an amazing time we had here! The presentation was as beautiful as the flavor! Everything tasted so fresh. read more

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Booked a resy through Tock. Decided to check out their lunch omakase with a friend. The lunch omakase is about $68, but it comes with a sashimi salad, chawanmushi, 7 pieces of nigiri, uni ikura, dashi soup, and a dessert. If you're sensitive to heat, I would ask for minimal wasabi or spice use. I like spicy foods, so it was fine for me. I just spread the wasabi evenly on each piece for myself. The dashi soup was a little salty to me. Everything came out in a timely manner. We loved how fresh the fish tasted. Chef Taiki Kuramoto is a delight. Love the ambiance inside. Very clean, modern, and zen. The bathroom has a bidet just like Japan with a heated toilet seat. He's so friendly, and definitely interacts with the customers. The service was lovely. There's free parking in the plaza. read more

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Food: - Sashimi salad: light and refreshing! The dressing was sweet and a bit tangy, very bright to start the meal with! - Seafood chawanmushi: the steamed egg was EXTREMELY soft and silky! There was a deep seafood broth-y flavor without being too fishy. - Sea bream with yuzu paste: good balance between savory, tangy, and a very slight kick; fish is mild but sweet! - Ocean trout: had a nice fresh texture; buttery but not heavy! - Amberjack: creamy and sweet, with a nice kick! - Striped jack w wasabi and rice puff: sweeter and cleaner taste; hint of wasabi but not overbearing - Black cod w truffle salt: had a mild fish taste, super smoky from the seared skin, but couldn't really taste the truffle, and a bit sour from the lemon - Bluefin tuna: very sweet, sweet buttery, clean taste, yummy! - Chopped otoro w pickled radish: sweet and refreshing from the pickled radish! - Uni and ikura: ikura is kinda salty but if you eat it w rice and uni, it balances out because the uni was sweet! They gave a plump piece of uni too! - Tamago: interesting because it was "burnt", but very squishy and soft; almost tasted like a castella cake bc of how sweet it is and the spongy texture! Very interesting! - Dashi soup: deep umami flavor, warms you up, good ingredients - Dessert (sweet Potato Mont Blanc): crunchy outside layer; sweet but not too sweet Plus, I was so excited to see that they had the Suntory Premium Malt draft beer here! I had it in Japan recently and I've been hooked ever since! Ambiance: The environment was intimate but comfortable. There were probably only around a dozen or so seats inside. It was slightly darker inside, but bright enough to see the menu and food. There was calm, instrumental music playing in the background that definitely set the mood. The place was extremely clean, and the interior was renovated with a modern design. Service: Service was amazing. Our server was extremely polite and friendly! She always took our plates soon after we finished our food. The chef that served us food was also friendly! He didn't talk to us too much, but he made sure to explain all the different sushi items we were served. Parking: There was decent amount of parking in front of the restaurant that were shared with other stores in the plaza. Pro Tip: Make a reservation on Tock before going! read more

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This review is long overdue. I have been to Kuramoto several times bringing my parents, daughters, and friends. Each time was a wonderful experience with great service and amazing omakase. Chef Taiki and the other chef are wonderfully skilled and friendly to talk to. You can tell this place is blowing up since its getting harder and harder to get an rsvp unless you plan far enough out. Well deserved! read more

Minimal, modern decor. We knew Chef from Momayama. We went for the $200 omakase dinner. High quality ingredients but to be honest, nothing incredible special or creative. The "featured" course was essentially a take on filet of fish and I did not think it was worth the additional $25. I think the price is steep for the offering, especially when there are other solid omakase places in the area you can enjoy for around $150/pp. read more

4.5 stars. I had the sashimi lunch for $45. There was about five kinds of fish and all were very good except what I think was red snapper which had very little flavor and the seared albacore that appeared to be of high quality but I think it was overseared and made it a little bit more dry and firm. The salad and soup were delicious. My soy sauce dish was never refilled. Very high-end sushi but I expect it better because I've been to many more higher quality sushi restaurants read more

Everything about this restaurant was amazing. The ambience was sexy. The food was fresh and exotic, and the service was impeccable. read more

Kuramoto - Excellent experience chefs menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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The ABSOLUTE BEST!!! Everything was so unique and made to perfection!!! I will definitely be back. It's a total hidden gem! read more

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We went here on a Saturday night to celebrate a birthday. Had the first seating at 6pm Food was amazing. We were very surprised to find such a high quality sushi dining experience in Tustin. Two things stood out: 1) balance of the different ingredients with every piece including the taste and texture of the sushi rice 2) temperature of the two liquid dishes. Make it too hot and your tastebuds can't appreciate the rest of the meal. The chawamushi and soup came out at the perfect temperature so you could enjoy it immediately and not disrupt the flow of the meal. Amazing! Ambience: intimate dining experience serving 14 per seating. Facility very clean and as mentioned in other posts, service was excellent. This place is a gem! read more

Everything was absolutely amazing!! We had the lunch omakase and definitely will be returning!! Staff was very attentive and the food was delicious 10/10 read more

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Delicious intimate place for omakase. Chef Taiki is quite the talented chef. We are so happy it is so close to us . read more

Lunch omakase is a bargain. I need to come back and try out dinner omakase bc Kuramoto did not disappoint. If you're looking for decadent near perfection in every careful bite, this may be one of the best options. Sophisticated without being stuffy. 14 seats available, reserve accordingly. A+ for those that know read more

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We found this treasure accidently, while searching for nearby Japanese food. It was the BEST Japanese food I have ever had! The staff was wonderful, the atmosphere was refreshingly simple, relaxing and elegant....often times I feel inundated by loud music, or television screens while I am dining and I find it really odd how prevalent this is...so you can imagine how amazing it was to go to such an understated and relaxing environment! The fish was so fresh and delicious, and this is also very hard to find, for some reason....and it was obvious that a lot of intention and care was placed into every detail of this offering. I highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys fine dining experiences and arm chair traveling through cuisine..... read more

Came here for lunch and what a treat for a great price! For the omakase and it did not disappoint! I def need to come back for dinner! read more

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Arrived early for their Omakase, they would only accept a night reservation. They were full for the day. Drove for 1/2 hr to try, nowhere is there mention of reservation! Very disappointed, was willing to wait for table or sushi bar. So if you read this please call for reservation! read more

Went for dinner. Nice decor and modern and clean. The sushi was excellent, chefs were friendly. The issue was we felt very rushed and pressured. They keep serving even if you haven't finished your previous serving, so it starts to pile up. Basically shaming the customers. They have a fixed omakase and everyone is fed the same thing at the same time. Just like cattle at the feeding trough. For the $$$$$ for two people it wasn't pleasant . won't be back unless they chill read more

Came for the food, stayed for the vibes. Chef, sous chef and server was just the cherry on top. 20/10 would recommend.

Hands down the best omakase experience in oc. From the service to the food, everything went perfectly well. I can't wait to visit again and will be sending all my sushi loving friends to Kuramoto! Thank You Chef Kuramoto and amazing staff for an unforgettable night! read more

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Drinks are good, fish are not the freshest especially with the salad,fishy. The sushi fish are good . Rice is a bit harder. Uni is good. Overall if I'm in the area and they take walk-ins, I can eat here. But if I have to make a reservation and go through the hassle of driving here then no. read more

lunch is a steal. i don't know how they do it. im sure dinner is amazing but at 3x the price it takes a semi special occasion for me. chef/owner is nice and will talk to you. read more

KURAMOTO IS THE PLACE TO BEEEEEE!!! My fiancé & I 's anniversary was coming up and I knew we had to go all out and celebrate it at Kuramoto! Is it reservations only so be sure to reserve ahead of time! Kuramoto is located in a Plaza so there's PLENTY of parking spots!! They're open for lunch (which is a great deal btw) and dinner! For dinner we went at 8pm and chose the Jousen set , which was 15 courses! Each course was thought out meticulously and chef taiki really put so much care and attention to each dish he was serving to us. Honestly, the dishes kept getting better and better. So flavorful! Each bite felt like a party in my mouth. We also ordered beer because hello, why NOT. The service is also top notch! Very attentive~The restaurant is spacious but not too big. The space felt intimate and intentional. We loved being right in front of the chef! THANK YOU SO MUCH for seating us right in front of the chef!!! We had so much fun getting to know chef taiki! My fiancé and I felt like we were right back in Japan, we really enjoyed Kuramoto ! OH GOSH AND THE TOILET!!! Don't forget to swing by the restroom and sit on that throne. Thank me later. Overall YES we will come again!! Especially for their lunch menu! If you want to impress your date or significant other, take them to Kuramoto! Not only is the presentation beautiful, the food tastes great as well. Worth the $$$! If you come in expecting this restaurant to be like any other ayce sushi restaurant, this ain't it. Kuramoto will take your tastebuds on a journey. ~ read more

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Amazing omakase experience with excellent sushi! Went with another couple and we all loved it, uni was super fresh and all the fish was very tasty. Highly recommended trying! read more

Dined here with my bf for the $68 lunch omakase and we're pleased beyond our expectations. Each dish was crafted so beautifully and delicately; you can really taste the love that was put into making each item on the menu. One thing I loved most about this experience was that each piece of nigiri was seasoned differently and the chefs used little rice, enhancing the flavors of the fish more. Will definitely be returning, especially due to the affordability during their lunch! read more

Ambience is small and intimate, clean and quiet. It's one half roundabout sushi table that sits like 18 for the whole restaurant. Their lunch omakase is decent in size and absolutely delicious! Amazing quality fish and service. I did have to order another sashimi plate because the omakase wasn't filling and I wanted more fish! Definitely will return for more. Thank you Kuramoto for an amazing experience read more

Very nice environment and premium quality of Omakase. Ofc the Chef is an incredible and very interesting person to meet as well. read more

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I went to lunch, and overall it wasn't bad. The service was good, but the sushi in the lunch omakase wasn't anything special. The taste was very average. The only thing I really liked was the dessert. read more