I've always been pretty underwhelmed with the casual sushi options in mill valley. Recently stumbled on Oni Kuma opening near Whole Foods and gave it a try and was very pleasantly surprised. Super fresh and the hand rolls or individually packed to ensure the freshness. Rolls and tempura great too. I've only done pickup but the inside is super cute and cozy and everyone seems really friendly. Will definitely be back to dine in! Also loved the selection of Japanese snacks and drinks at the counter. read more

Fabulous food and service! Have been to many sushi places over the years, and this is in the top. Highly recommend! read more

Oni Kuma - Nigiri sampler - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Delicious, wonderful service, fresh, ingredients. It can get a bit pricey if you're not adding things up in your head as you order. We like to order a variety of things and my daughter loves the little fried mushroom dish. If you haven't tried it you should. read more

Fresh tasting sushi. Good food. Attentive service. Nice area. We loved the egg in a cup with crab on top, the chirashi bowl, and the hand roll set! Everything was delicious. Solid lunch experience. Located in a strip mall with ample parking. They have bar seating and tables. I'll be back! read more

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Great lil stop in mill valley. Affordable with great decor, and yummy hand rolls. this was our second trip. it did not disappoint. ee got a pretty good spread. Hamachi Kama well done, handroll sets, making small rolls, and i even got to pacify my uni fix with some nigiri. Ordered tea for two, and they kept our waters filled. Service is great here they really take care of ya. we will be back next time we are in town. well done and thank you. read more

Oni Kuma - Hamachi Avocado and Maguro Avocado with handroll set. - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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We came on a weekend on our way up to Guerneville. Though we made reservations, no table was available and server had to reseat someone to make space for us. I guess these folks wanted to su5 outside and they forget they had reso for us outside. We ordered handrolls and appetizers (karaage and agedashi tofu). Food came pretty quickly and taste decent. Nothing wow but decent food for the price. The sets for hand rolls were reasonable. The waiter /seemed stress out, must be hard to be a single server for whole restaurant. The beer also came nice and cold. Will return on drive up again but nothing special to go out of the way to come. read more

Oni Kuma - Kyoto beer - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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This place is hidden in a corner to the left of whole foods. I came in with my husband and daughter. I said hi two times but the chef or host didn't notice Us. When they did, We were seated right away. I wanted to sit my baby in the booth but the host insisted I use a high chair. I feel like the rules here are a little strict. We ordered iced green tea which tasted authentic but just a little watered down. I still drank it of course. the food came out really quickly after ordering. The spicy tuna don was delicious and had ikura on top. My husband was full off that. I ordered the hoseki bako which is a wooden tray with 9 different compartments. it had assorted fish, an oyster, tofu, and fried mushrooms. It was really beautiful to look at!!!! I recommend getting this just so you can get a little of everything. The fried enoki mushrooms are shockingly tasty! The mushroom flavor is not overpowering and is a unique snack. They sell a variety of handrolls here too. I would try that next time. read more

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On our way back to Sonoma County, my boyfriend and I were craving sushi and since our go-to spot Hana in Rohnert Park closed, we decided to try Oni Kuma since it was on the way and looked interesting. We walked in around 7:45 pm on a Tuesday night and they were closing around 9:30. We were delighted to see that the restaurant was empty and we had missed the evening rush so it felt intimate and like a private dining experience. Service was incredible even when they had takeout orders coming in and another party joining us in the dining area. We started off with an orange sake but didn't enjoy it but that was my fault for ordering it anyhow. For food, we ordered the amberjack nigiri, crispy enoki, negima skewers, the pork jowl skewers, pork katsu curry, o-toro sashimi, and the sea bass kama. The food came out so incredibly quickly and had a nice presentation. The nigiri and sashimi was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The only issue we had wa that the o-toro was still slightly frozen so it was like chewing through a sashimi popsicle but wasn't that big of a deal to us. The yakitori skewers were so incredible, cooked to perfection, and moist. My boyfriend had to stop me from ordering more of the pork jowl. The crispy enoki was battered lightly and had great texture. Everything else we got was great. The only thing we probably wouldn't order was the sea bass kama. I had asked our waitress what she would recommend between the two and said that hamachi was her personal favorite since it was leaner than the seabass. After trying the seabass, we ended up agreeing with her suggestion and will have to try the hamachi next time I return. Definitely would recommend. It's got a great location right next to whole foods which was my after-dinner stroll. Great food, wonderful service, and superb value! read more

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On a Friday evening, this place was super busy! We were sad to see the outside wooden booths are no longer available to use, but the inside area feels very cozy and intimate I got the chicken katsu curry, the chicken katsu was so well done I loved the breading and the chicken itself was super tender. The curry on the other hand was a lot sweeter than I remembered having the first time (tasted more like a Hawaiian style version of curry), so I was not as excited about that. The first time I had tried the curry, it had a few different vegetables and this time only had 2 pieces of carrot. While the curry would not be something that I would come back for, I would definitely come back for more delicious chicken katsu or try the other options! read more

Oni Kuma - Kurobota pork Katsu curry - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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We enjoyed dining at Oni Kuma!! My friends and I were craving Asian food and the seafood in Marin County is so fresh, we opted for the natural choice of selecting a Japanese restaurant to have dinner at. I physically wasn't feeling too well, so I ordered a chicken udon. The broth is vegetarian and really delicious, I was sipping on it the entire time! It comes with kabocha, naruto, broccoli, and leafy greens. The chicken had a nice consistency considering it was boiled, but it had zero seasoning/taste to it. Very bland. My friends opted to order hand rolls (one set 1, one unagi don, and one hamachi hand roll) and they enjoyed it. Presentation at this location is really good and all our food looked incredibly appetizing. Overall decent experience, our food came out quickly and the setting is very cozy. Outdoor seating area is also really cute, but it was cold outside so we wanted to stay inside to keep warm. read more

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Came here during lunch time and it wasn't busy. Service was pretty fast. Miso soup was delicious. The fish was fresh. The Wagyu nigiri pricing is wrong, we got charged $12 and not $10 like the menu said. The Wagyu nigiri wasn't that good. It was very thin and not a lot compared to its pricing and other places. The 10pc nigiri set was good! The assorted fish was amazing and the ratio of rice to fish was perfect. Our hand rolls were tasty, the seaweed was soggy and hard yo chew apart which cause everything to fall apart read more

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First time here, and thought it was just OK. Certainly not worth the price point. I ordered the pork cutlet curry rice dish for $25. ($33 after tax and tip). I could have cooked the meal a lot better using a golden curry cube, for a lot less money. Ambiance and service were fine. read more

Oni Kuma - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Ordered take out a couple of nights ago while on vacation. I order a spicy tuna roll and the soft shell crab roll. I called in my order 30 minutes before closing. I didn't want to go in and sit down when they are so closing soon and make them work extra. The lady that picked up was very nice. The rolls were good. The spicy tuna better than the soft shell one but still OK. I would come back when I'm visiting and try out dine in. read more

Oni Kuma - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

After a day of wine tasting in Napa and a stop in Corte Madera to return some stuff at the mall, we decided to try Oni Kuma for hand rolls after finding this place on Yelp. I was able to call the day before to make a reservation for two at 6:00 p.m. Due to hitting some traffic and running behind, I called the restaurant to see if we could push our reservation to 7:00 p.m. They were really accommodating and told me not an issue but we may have to sit at the sushi bar if it's too busy. Upon arrival, we were surprised to see only one outdoor table and a couple of indoor tables were occupied. We both ordered set A (three hand rolls - spicy tuna, salmon and hamachi) and also a Maine lobster hand roll and uni and crab hand roll. We also got a dynamite roll to share. The roll was the best item we had. The hand rolls came out pretty fast but sadly missed the mark. Although they were beautifully presented, the seaweed was not toasted and was soggy. The ingredients were fresh but not high quality fresh. Overall it was an average experience. The restaurant itself was clean and nice. I really like the outdoor booths they had but it was too cold to eat outside. Parking was easy since there is plenty of parking in the shopping center this restaurant is located in. Dining here makes me crave a hand roll with crispy seaweed so will need to try again soon. read more

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The surf and turf roll was so disappointing. The sliced beef on top was very dry, hard like a shoe sole and flavorless. Out of 8 pieces of roll, only 4 had some fish inside, the other 4 only had asparagus $22 wasted. Wish I could be refunded read more

The food was amazing definitely coming back for the chicken curry again!! The place is small but cozy and the server was very sweet and fast! read more

Oni Kuma - Some delicious edamame! - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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I'm so excited to have Oni Kuma in mill valley. It's the same management as Shiro Kuma in San Rafael where I would drive to get our sushi fix and now I don't have to go as far. We are obsessed with the hamachi jalapeño appetizer and I have to order 3 because my husband will eat it all otherwise. The chicken gyoza are delicious. The nigiri, hamachi Kama, veggie tempura as well. Basically everything I've tried has been really good. Restaurant staff is super nice and I recognize some of the folks from the other location as well. The restaurant space here is larger than the other location with an outdoor area that I'm hoping to try out with the doggos once the weather gets nicer. Parking is also easier as the other location is street parking. read more

Oni Kuma - Hamachi Jalapeño appetizer is so good - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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I think this place has new ownership. I chose it because of the ambiance. I was meeting with a client for lunch and we wanted to sit in one of the outdoor booths. So I reserved a week in advance. Both of us traveling from different area of The Bay and meeting in the middle. The whole booth set up was not even there any longer. And its subtle, but it has much lower quality design than the set up in the photos, inside and out. I feel a bit like I got catfished from the photos. The quality of the food was pretty okay. The service was good. All in all though I was looking for a higher end experience with taste, quality, and most definitely ambiance... and it wasn't there for me. When we got there, we almost left and went somewhere else. They were friendly and sweet and did a great job, but personally if I'm going to sushi, I probably wouldn't go there again. I didn't feel great about the photos showing one thing and then it being quite different. Also, it's in strip mall and the outdoor area does not feel private. Next to a grocery store. read more

Oni Kuma is a Chef-Run; real Japanese Izakaya type restaurant. I would drive to get to this place. That's right, I know a couple of things... so, allow me to share our experience. ***** Stars. It is a real hidden gem that has gained my trust. My girlfriends birthday was last week and she is very discerning about her health and her diet. When I say, "very discerning", what I mean is; if she doesn't like what she sees, you're going to another restaurant. I'm happy to report that I'm still collecting Brownie Points for having researched and for finding Oni Kuma. Everything was right. It is clean and intimate. The staff will take the time to patiently answer your questions. Skewers and hot Izakaya type offerings are prepared in the kitchen which, if you don't look hard, you won't even see. It is as if the food arrives out on nowhere. We ordered skewers of Unagi (eel) that were grilled and pressed into perfect rectangles; served cold. Then an omakase (chef's choice) offering of Nigiri Sushi. All of it was cut with the care of a master. I'm not kidding, each peace of fish was portioned out and sliced to exacting standards. The morsels melt in your mouth. The rice, itself, was delicious. Sushi is served at the right temperature so you get the experience, texture and flavor out of each delicious offering. We had to try the hand rolls so we decided on the Spicy Hotate (scallop) had roll. Another home run! It was just spicy enough to make it interesting but cool and refreshing all at the same time. You know me, "If its not WOW don't serve it." It was WOW! I'm sure you're already in your car driving down to the restaurant so do me a favor. I forgot to ask where they get there fish because I was too busy enjoying everything. I'll bet it is flown in from Tsukiji Market in Tokyo. Maybe you can ask and let us know. read more

I enjoyed my dinner here. Everything was so fresh and not heavy. Not too much sauce so you can taste everything. The service is great and everything came out quick. Overall a cute place with quiet vibes. Definitely coming back read more

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Friendly service and such a cool vibe. I loved both their outdoor and indoor seating. All the ambiance was great with the posters and the booth. The sauce dishes were so cute too. We got the chicken katsu curry, the combo c, and the dynamite roll. I thought the dynamite roll was such a refresher: it was hamachi, avocado, green tobiko and this chipotle mayo sauce. I think this was a great combination and the amount of sauce wasn't overwhelming the dish. The katsu curry was great and tasted like a lot of spices. Lots of curry leaf flavor with a bit of a spicier kick than normal. Perfect on a cloudy day or in the winter. The chicken itself had a crispy coating. Combo C had a variety of fish and flavor combinations. My favorite was the tuna, watercress, ikura, and yuzu peel. Overall, nice place that's tucked away. Attentive and friendly staff. read more

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Popped by on a Wednesday for lunch around noon, had lots of seating available indoors and out. Outdoor seating had this nicely decorated patio, while indoor was a long sushi bar. Service was nice and iced water was served attentively. We ordered some oysters to start, which came dressed with ponzu. They were on the smaller side $8/2 Ordered 2 Japanese curries, 1 kurobuta pork and 1 prawn. Curry was more on the watery side, not thick and less dark than what we normally get at other Japanese curry places. Pork was fried nicely, and quality of the chop was nice as had some marble fat. The prawn however was not so good, prawn order came as 4pcs, each prawn was fried well, but even after being fried, prawns are very unforgiving if they aren't kept fresh as you can definitely tell on the mouth feel. For a fried prawn you always want a bouncy texture when you bite into it. This prawn however was mealy and falling apart, a sign that the prawn has seen some shit and is a bit old. Price wise for 2 came out to be around $70 for lunch, so not too affordable as a daily thing read more

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Great service and nice ambiance for lunch. We both had the chirashi which was very pretty but the sushi rice on the bottom was a bit dry, so we wouldn't get it again. We would go back to try the curry or tonkatsu. read more

Oni Kuma - Chirashi - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Came here for dinner during their soft opening. Had been looking forward to trying this place out ever since I spotted the construction. The location is convenient (right next to the Whole Foods) and there's plenty of parking outside in the lot. The restaurant has a traditional Japanese style. Service was efficient. I got the set of 4 hand rolls. All were delicious and met my expectations in terms of portion size and quality for the price. Overall, I highly recommend Oni Kuma if you're looking for a quality, mid priced alternative to Sushi Ran in Southern Marin. read more

Oni Kuma - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

We literally walked in for a quick to go order. Handroll Set A. Had spicy tuna, salmon, and another salmon. My god. These were absolutely DELICIOUS. Each roll tasted so fresh and was packed with fresh fish. The seaweed was packaged so well so that it'd be crunchy and fresh when we were ready to eat it. Looks so lovely and clean inside the restaurant too! We will be back to sit at the sushi bar! read more

Came in on a Sunday night and was pleasantly surprised! Food was SO fresh! Service was so sweet and attentive. Very nicely decorated and fair priced! read more

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Excited to be able to eat here during their soft opening. I was headed to Whole Foods for grocery shopping during lunch and decided to pop in here as I saw the soft opening sign and wanted to eat here instead of picking something at WF. Sat at the sushi bar counter. Menu looks great and kids would totally eat here. I ordered the handroll set #1 and agedashi tofu. Handrolls were yummy. I wanted to try all the different kinds. Will need to wait for next time. 3 rolls were plenty of food for me. I can't wait to come back and bring the family. I will also be back here for lunch! read more

Oni Kuma - Agedashi Tofu - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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This Japanese "homestyle" restaurant is one of the new bright spots in Mill Valley. I had both dinner and a second visit with a Bento box lunch. Simply put, this place is amazing. Service was excellent, the food was some of the best Japanese in Marin. Yes, the rolls and dishes rival Sushi Ran. Yep, I said it, and it's true. If you haven't seen the location, it's just to the left of Whole Foods of East Blithedale side. It does need a little lighting work to bring down the lights a bit during dinner, and it's in a shopping center..but the food and service is what matters. You won't regret giving this place a try. For me, it's my new go-to for sushi, sashimi, Rolls, and Japanese home cooking. This is one place, you want to make sure Stays in Mill Valley! read more

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This place came highly recommended. Unfortunately, the food we tried came up very short. Ordered the radish salad w/une plum dressing off the special menu. Small, sparse, fairly tasteless and very expensive. We also ordered the poke bowl from the special menu which was even more disappointing. A huge portion of white rice with a tiny amount of very small pieces of tuna and salmon - and the salmon smelled as tho it had gone bad. This dish was also expensive. We also ordered an unagi skewer that took over a half hour to come out - we thought they had forgotten us except we were there early and were the only couple at the sushi bar so they kept walking past us, would think we would be hard to forget. This 'starter' was small and also expensive - best part of the meal but hardly worth the wait and the portion. We will not be returning. There are far too many restaurants around that have far better food, service and prices. Shame. read more

The service was terrible, I had to go inside just to ask for service, brought water about 20 minutes into a meal. The food didn't come for about 30 minutes and the cucumber had the peel left on them in every roll which made the roll taste sour and rotten. The Vegetable Tempora came out freezing cold and 25 minutes after our food was finished. The Vegetable Tempora was frozen still, like they had them in bags and just forgot to fry some of the pieces. Don't recommend and never coming back. The 2 cent tip was deserved. read more

A really yummy Japanese restaurant with lots of varieties. The decor is very special too. Definitely will be back again. read more

Oni Kuma - Outside decor - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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We are so lucky in Southern Marin to have a sushi spot like Oni Kuma! Having been there a few times for lunch, I can say that the experience with the staff is pleasant, the food is delicious, the fish is fresh and love the variety at decent prices. Highly recommend! read more

This place straight up stole money from us. Our bill was $64, which we paid. Later, we checked our bank statement and saw we were charged $80. When we called to ask why, they claimed it was a "20% holiday service fee." That fee was NEVER disclosed. Not when we sat down. Not when we ordered. Not when we paid. There was NO sign posted anywhere mentioning a holiday fee. We also ate here on December 27 -- AFTER the holidays, so the excuse doesn't even make sense. What makes this even more suspicious is that the employee did not give us a receipt. That alone is a huge red flag. Adding hidden fees without disclosure and refusing to provide a receipt is completely unethical. And the food wasn't even good. The miso soup was bland and flavorless, and the Lion King roll barely had any sauce -- skimpy, dry, and disappointing. Hidden charges, no transparency, poor food quality, and shady business practices. This is NOT okay. Check your bank statements if you eat here, because clearly they think it's acceptable to charge customers whatever they want without telling them. We will never be coming back. read more

They just opened and they are amazing! Service was good and food was even better!! Definitely stop by and give them a try. We had a little bit of everything. The chicken gyoza , tempura , organic chicken teriyaki , Karaage, udon soups , spicy tuna sushi, salmon crab sushi. And finally green tea mochi ice cream. We sat outside and the seats were comfy enough. I had two little ones ( 3 mos and 5 years). We were a party of 8! Great place to visit during our roadtrip up north. read more

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I came here looking for a well-deserved treat after a very long hike on a sunny afternoon. Oni Kuma quickly grabbed my attention because I love sushi and handrolls. The location is on the left side of Whole Foods, and parking is super easy, convenient, and easy to access. They have outdoor seating which was honestly very beautiful. The booths were bamboo/wooden with the walls filled with cute Japanese drawings. It was a sunny day and I had my dog with me, so it was a perfect scenario. I got Set B for the handrolls, which came with spicy tuna, hamachi, salmon, and scallops. The handrolls were good, the fish tasted fresh and I loved the toppings combination for the scallop and hamachi. Wasn't a huge fan of the tuna. I also got a shitake skewer which was super tender and flavorful. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. The service was great, the owner was sweet and attentive (even gave some ice water for my dog!) read more

Oni Kuma - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Wonderful place for food and drinks Enjoyed the setting and vibes from start to finish. would go back with my girls read more

Impressive food. Unassuming location delivered excellent sashimi, gyoza, a fresh salad, and oyster special.

Wow just wow! It's such a cute little restaurant tucked next to Whole Foods. From the Japanese maple tree to the outdoor seating decor it just transports you back to Japan. Everything I ate was amazing. The wagyu melts perfectly in your mouth and it's a must! A bit pricey for 3 pieces but definitely worth it! Excellent and fast service! My only wishlist for them is to get grilled squid on the menu. read more

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Went there during their soft opening, so wasn't expecting a lot. I know usually during soft openings that's when restaurants are figuring out things and making sure things are going well. I don't have that much expectation. We made a reservation for outdoor seating and the benches were so cute! Our waiter was nice and friendly! Food was good, so good I forgot to take pictures. I'd definitely go back. Something I didn't know, Oni Kuma's sister restaurant is Shiro Kuma in San Rafael! Good sushi restaurant there too! If you haven't gone there, definitely check out Shiro Kuma in San Rafael. The difference between the both restaurants is that one is focused on hand rolls and the other is more Japanese/sushi restaurant. read more

Oni Kuma - Outdoor seating patio decoration - Izakaya Near Me - Mill Valley, California

I was pleasantly surprised at how good this place is. It's brand new near the Post Office and next door to Whole Foods in Mill Valley. They have indoor and outdoor dining options with a sushi bar inside. The chef is from Japan. I ate things today that blew my mind. For starters I had the Lobster hand roll. This was to die for. Absolutely divine. They have a 2,3, and 5 piece hand roll set. This is so delicious. The Black Cod with miso was incredible. I had a bite of it. The Hiakeddo Oysters were amazing and the Yellow Fin Tuna Carpacciio was delicious. Pretty much everything we had was breathtakingly good and life hanging delicious. Even the miso soup was the best miso soup I've ever had. The Uni Crab hand roll was so good. The freshest ingredients executed to perfection. Wonderful restaurant!! I didn't want it to end. read more

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