For $200/per person omakase, it does feel you; however, I don't feel all of the dishes were quality or worth the hype I see with these 5 star reviews. It's very modern designed and intimate. Very attentive staff. Based on my understanding-there are two seating-a 5pm or 8pm. There is also two omakase option, we chose the higher, more expensive since it was only $25 more. The nigiri were amazing-fresh fish and perfect rice ratio. The other dishes were alright-nothing worth noting. Reason for the 3 stars-I was expecting more. The sashimi, yes this may be fresher than your typical Japanese fusion but I wanted more "rare" fish, not something I can order from typical average Japanese restaurant. The fried fish was what got me. It was nothing special...reminds me of McDonalds but maybe this is fresh fish. I'm not sure if the intention was to help guests feel full but I was not thrilled. The uni pasta was good but again, nothing worthwhile. I felt the chef was trying to be "different" and original but I'm not sure if it is all there yet. I believe many of the chef customers has followed him from his previous restaurant in fountain valley-same concept and layout (on Brookhurst) read more

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Thank you for this wonderful omakase experience! I don't remember each item but every piece was superb! read more

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Just like any omakase in Japan itself. Lunch is very reasonably priced and easy to book. They take a 100 dollar deposit when you book, but refund it to you when you show up. The restaurant is small, but everyone gets a seat at the sushi bar directly. The chefs are kind and welcoming, and each piece of sushi was exquisite. Definitely worth the price for lunch! read more

i made a reservation for their lunch omakase on a saturday afternoon. i was really excited since i haven't had omakase in a while. when we arrived at the restaurant, no hostess greeted us. instead, one of the chef's told us to wait outside. although the staff was very welcoming and kind, i do wish there was more organization and instructions on what to do upon arrival. there was a wide selection in their omakase menu. i wasn't a big fan of their salad and a few other nigiri pieces but my partner had a wonderful experience. every piece was fresh and of good quality. i'm not sure i would come back but the price was fairly affordable. read more

Kuramoto - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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How delicious! I should be gatekeeping this place bc it is a hidden gem but it was just such an amazing omakase experience I had to share! To start, I tried to make a reservation but they required a $50 deposit and 24 hour advance cancellation so we opted to try our luck as a walk-in on Friday afternoon and got lucky! No wait! Next, when you walk in and sit you realize what a gorgeous aesthetic the restaurant is! It is just one big bar in a pretty small location but the simplistic design of the place is just breathtaking. Lastly , for only $68 this omakase experience was epic! I'll let the pics speak for themselves read more

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Excellent omakase courses. Enjoyed every single dishes almost 10 courses. Mr Kuramoto was present and behind the counter serving dishes to all customers read more

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Enjoyed the very fresh and delicious sushi varieties plus soups and desserts. Excellent and very friendly and warm service. The restaurant was almost to capacity as the counter only seating was almost full capacity. Will definite be back to sample more sushi varieties. read more

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This is what a 15-course omakase looks like in Tustin, California. Ok so like I didn't know I would be walking into the presence of a superstar. Chef Taiki is a Michelin guide-recognized chef and won a freakin' cooking competition on Hulu! Our seating was only 6 people so it felt like an intimate dinner party. The atmosphere is super cozy while being luxe, and Chef Taiki was kind of sassy, love it. Now let's get back to it. We started with a few seasonal appetizers, like a Vietnamese-inspired rice paper roll. The chawanmushi was so silky and heartwarming on a winter day. Then we started to get into the sushi, which is what we've been waiting for. Each bite just kept topping the last one. Some highlights had to be the seabream and uni topped with ossetra caviar and 24 karat gold, SO decadent. I'm a seared sushi lover, so when the chef handed us the A5 wagyu with foie gras, I was in heaven. BUT my favorite bite of the night had to be the smoked scallops which almost had the consistency of cheese but so full of smoky flavor, and it came with a mini whole fried crab! If you're looking for good sushi AND a good time, definitely check out Kuramoto. Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more

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Took my girlfriend here for a birthday dinner and the sushi was amazing.. Every sushi just melts in your mouth and the flavors all complement them well. The chef was very interactive and talked about each piece. I would come back for sure. read more

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This was such a treat. $68 lunch omakase includes 7 sushi, salad, chawanmushi, fashion soup, tamago, and dessert. Great intimate lunch experience. Highly recommend. read more

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What an experience!!! Atmosphere was very intimate and personal. The quality of the fish was excellent. The chef explained every dish that came out. The server attended to every need quickly and efficiently. Definitely worth trying. read more

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For $68 lunch omakase I think nothing else beats it. Reservations aren't required but highly recommended and they do take your CC. There are only about 12 -13 seats so keep that in mind. Parking was plentiful when we went for lunch on a Friday and I'm sure it doesn't get super packed. It shares the same plaza as Terra Mia pizza and T-mobile. The lunch omakase involves 7 different dishes and the Chefs Choice Nigiri comes with 7 different pieces. Every dish except for the Nigiri will be brought out from the back and everyone of them was exceptional. My highlights is the sushi salad, Chwanmushi, chefs nigiri, uni and ikura bowl. For the sake of time I'll just focus on the nigiri. Every single piece was just spectacular in taste, quality, and presentation. For me, I love the size of each piece as it fit perfectly in my mouth instead of having to bite in half at most sushi places. Yes this sounds contradictory but consuming the fish all in one bite is paramount to grasping the full flavor the chef intended. That way, there's equal ratio of rice: fish: wasabi in one full swoop. I normally walk away from an omakase meal having a favorite nigiri but they were all amazingly good that I can't even pinpoint one. Even the bluefin tuna which I never really liked because it always had a bloody taste to me, this one was really good. We talked to the sushi Chef for a bit to inquire the origins of their fish and we learned they come from all over. Some from Norway, Spain, and only a few come from Japan. I really like jellyfish and he mentioned they're still looking into getting more varieties of seafood including shellfish and mollusks. The lunch omakase will always be the same but the dinner omakase will be changed depending on the season. So starting beg of Dec I believe will be the winter menu and there'll be different items served. One of these days we might splurge and go for the dinner option depending on what's being served. No matter what, this place was worth the price and for lunch omakase it's actually considered really cheap by today's standards. Service from our waitress wasn't super friendly but she was prompt and quick in her service. The ambiance, my inner devil would say dark because the windows are all covered up so you don't get any natural lighting but my dinner angel would say the ambiance is mellow and can be easily controlled for any mood. read more

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This omakase experience was great! The fish quality was outstanding. It was incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully presented. Every course felt thoughtful and balanced. You can tell they take real pride in sourcing and preparation. Chefs were very nice and fun. You're right at the counter watching each piece come together, and it really elevates the experience. Well done! read more

This was my first omakase experience and it was great. The fish was incredibly fresh and every course was delicious. This was a great value lunch omakase for $68. I honestly thought I'd still be hungry after an omakase but I was full. Each course came almost right after we finished the last. Service was very prompt. read more

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My friends and I had an excellent dinner at Kuramoto! We had a private group which took up the entire sushi bar. We were loud and rowdy but Chef Taiki did not mind. He is super friendly and likes to crack jokes. I saw in an interview he aspires to do standup comedy. We ordered the "Tokusen" menu which has one extra course compared to the "Jousen" menu. Everything we had was good but some more memorable bites were the sashimi salad with rock crab, seared wagyu and uni, and the toro uni caviar on toast. I personally loved the "filet-o-fish." The abalone pasta and taro paste wafer dessert could have been better. Would love to see some sort of nod to Chef's sushi pizza which won him Best In Dough on Hulu. I've had many omakase experiences at various price points. Kuramoto is sort of in the middle providing a nice balance of value and quality. My hope is that it stays that way. read more

Excellent ambiance, fantastic service, yummy food, definitely an up and coming gem in the Tustin District area. What would have cost $150 in Laguna Beach or Newport Beach, only costs $65 here for the Omakase lunch. All the boxes are checked, delicious nigiri, chawamushi, toro, uni, and an amazing soup to die for. One in a million, actual Japanese chef and staff, we look forward to returning for dinner and many lunches in the years ahead. read more

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Another amazing lunch Omakase from kuramoto. The excellence of chef Taiki is the care he puts in his food. The ratio of rice to fish is perfect. The rice seasoned well and with the right temperature. Also white chocolate panna Cotta for dessert was satisfying. I love when desserts are not after thought but was prepared with care. His menu and how he designs it always takes me on a journey of deliciousness. read more

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My first time eating at an Omakase. I loved the experience. Food was delicious, I think it's the best sushi I've ever had. Super chill spot and the service was great. I 100% recommend PS you will get full read more

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Went here with my girlfriend for her bday. Loved it so much. I really had a fun time getting to know the chefs and drinking with them. Food was of course amazing, best bites I've ever had in my life. Service was also amazing! Definitely will be back! read more

Kuramoto - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Yes - so, soo good! :) Went for the lunch omakase and was blown away! The fish quality was outstanding, and the chefs elevated the flavors without overshadowing the fish itself. The appetizers were just as delicious--we especially loved the chawanmushi, full of rich umami. Service was excellent. There was one server and she was quick, kind, and attentive the whole time. Ambiance was great - felt intimate and clean. Can't wait to come back! Definitely worth a visit, but be sure to make a reservation since they aren't accepting walk-ins for lunch right now. read more

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Top tier sushi spot serving two omakase options ($190 and $220). We went with the $190, it was one less dish. We called around 5pm on Tuesday and were able to snag a reservation for 6pm. It is very unassuming on the outside, but the inside feels luxurious and premium. The whole restaurant is a single sushi bar where Chef Taiki was serving us the entire time. I won't go into the details of the omakase to spoil your experience. There is a level of detail and creativity in many of the dishes, where Chef Taiki has obviously spent time considering how to present the fish or dish in a unique way. This place is a high end sushi experience on par with OmG or Rebel in my opinion, and at a fair price. I love that I live near here and can come back easily. 11/10 would recommend. read more

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Their lunch omakase is unbeatable! The ambience is so cozy and fancy but also comforting at the same time. Chef explains each dish into details. Their sushi is very fresh and has good flavors. Their sushi rice is more of wet side than dry side but pretty good. It's one of the best quality a lunch omakase in town! read more

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Great food, great service, ambiance was amazing! The sushi was one of the best in OC.

Same great quality as before! Food was amazing! Chef Taiki was amazing and always entertaining! Will definitely be back when I'm in town. Love the decor in there as well read more

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The service and food was amazing! The ambiance was fancy and really relaxing ! I learned a bunch of new stuff to try !! The food was amazing can't say it enough ! read more

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This is an excellent sushi bar, and a great value during lunch. All of the sushi was high quality and included several cuts that aren't part of your typical omakase. read more

Sooo good! Must have Omakase. Authentic, exquisite and very fresh. Great price too. Feel like in Japan. Will definitely be back read more

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Excellent Omasake. Creative and great presentation of sushi variety. Highly recommended... read more

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Just recently opened 2 months ago. As for dinner, Kuramoto offers 2 setting time slots, 6-7:30pm or 8-9:30pm. You may make reservation via phone or online. Security deposit is $50 per person. I'm quite impressed with the quality of the fish, there is no fishy taste. The chief mention, they do change the menu occasionally. There are 2 different types of omakase $175 & $200. I do enjoy the taste of how the chief seasoning the fish. Not just plain soy sauce. I would definitely come back again. read more

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Food is great! My wife and I went during lunch time for the omakase for our Valentine's. It was one of my best omakase experiences. I thoroughly enjoyed every dish. The service is great! Ambiance is perfect. read more

I took my partner here to celebrate his birthday and it was very delicious! The space is small and intimate. You'll most likely need a reservation to get seated. There were 2 chefs when we went, and the one we talked to was Ken. He was very friendly and kind. Everything about the experience felt intentional which I appreciated. We had the lunch omakase menu which was $68 per person. The interior was minimal and ambient. My favorites were as pictured: ocean trout, sashimi salad, toro, and the hojicha dessert at the end. We learned that they had just passed their first year in service since opening in September 2024! I would recommend coming here if you want to experience omakase without absolutely breaking your bank, although I'm sure the dinner omakase is also just as good if you're willing to cash out for it. A plus for me is that the bathroom had a bidet with a heated seat lol. Congrats on Kuramoto's 1st anniversary and here's to more to come! read more

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Make reservation! We got lucky and got seated without one but for the best experience definitely make reservations. What we ordered: lunch sashimi and lunch omakase. Everything was delicious from the salad to the fresh nigiris. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience there and definitely more affordable. Could have eaten 2 rounds of omakase on my own but I left satisfied. Service was great and parking was easy. Ambiance was simple but elegant. read more

Kuramoto - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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Had a great meal and time at the new and exclusive @kuramotoomekase private and reservation only restaurant in Tustin, offering an exceptional dining experience that stands out for its authentic omekase Japanese cuisine like you are in Japan. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, a great spot for your next special intimate dining experience. The menu features a variety of dishes and over 10 courses; top shelf Sashimi, various starters and appetizers, 8 pieces of chef's choice nigiri, a featured dish with succulent A5 wagyu that is to die for, and more. The sushi selection and multiple course dinner is impressive, showcasing freshness and skill in preparation by Chef Taiki and team. Service is attentive and knowledgeable, with a top notch experience throughout your meal and the saki drinks just keep flowing. If you're looking for an authentic omekase, high-quality Japanese food in an exclusive private and intimate setting, Kuramoto is definitely worth a visit. 5 stars and highly recommend! read more

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Pros: $68 lunch omakase Cons: None that I could think of Went here for lunch today. We opted for the $68 lunch omakase. It features several nigiri, salad, chawanmushi, soup, and dessert. All the fish was fresh and delicious. In the area, it'd be tough to beat $68 for this type of omakase. Great experience and the staff was very friendly! Definitely coming back. read more

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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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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

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

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 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