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The most delicious and extraordinary Japanese resturamt
The most delicious and extraordinary Japanese resturamt that I have ever been to. There is no other menu like the one at this Japanese resturant. Everything ordered was different and unusual and most importantly absolutely delicious.
I've been to Kiraku a few times now, and it's consistently
I've been to Kiraku a few times now, and it's consistently one of the better izakayas in the East Bay. The place has that cozy, slightly bustling vibe you'd expect -- dim lighting, a warm wooden interior, and chatter that somehow adds
It's so hard finding another spot to eat at for a special
It's so hard finding another spot to eat at for a special occasion because Kiraku sets the bar so high. From food quality and consistency to the staff, you basically get a Michelin star experience without the pedigree. We've been here e
Reservations highly recommend, otherwise you may be waiting
Reservations highly recommend, otherwise you may be waiting hours or not even be seated at all. Why take the chance?! Also, you are required to provide a credit card for the reservation as a last minute cancellation would charge your card. Also, requ
Came in with a reservation for 4 at 5:30PM.
The place gets very crowded quick with reservations. Loud atmosphere in a small, cozy restaurant. Waitresses were very friendly. It's a very popular spot even at 5:30PM opening time. While the meal was enjoyable I thought a lot of the dishes wer
This was the best sushi I've had since the hole-in-the wall
This was the best sushi I've had since the hole-in-the wall place in LA's Little Tokyo in the 2010s. The 6-piece Omakase is so artfully crafted - every single piece was a masterpiece. Extremely friendly and informative servers. I have a she
Long wait time but we went to a bar nearby.
The food was very authentic and worth the price.
The hostess asked us in the beginning if it it our first
The hostess asked us in the beginning if it it our first time to here. She told us the minimum charge per person is $30 after I reply "yes". It is totally fine for me because I read many good reviews about this restaurant on yelp and little
Love going to this place.
Takes me back to Japan each time yet their dishes are more inventive than traditional Japanese Izakaya. It's a small place but serves high quality dishes. Most are small tapas size dishes but packs in lots of flavor. I can't wait to come
came in with a reservation for 2 at 9pm that we grabbed a
came in with a reservation for 2 at 9pm that we grabbed a few hours before. (note: reservations come with a $50/per person minimum spend!) we got the ceviche, chazuke, blue fin tuna skewers, seared flounder nigiri, and chicken skin. LOVED the blue fi
Very overpriced to be considered an authentic and quality
Very overpriced to be considered an authentic and quality Japanese sushi restaurant. We ordered some sashimi and tartare appetizers which were clearly a combination of the worst quality/part of the fish. Poor presentation and not tasty. Additionally,
Came by for dinner the other night and it was a world class
Came by for dinner the other night and it was a world class experience, reminding me of izakayas in Tokyo, without the smoking. Made a reservation via Yelp and my table was ready at the specified time, after checking in on the tablet outside the entr
Loved the ambiance.
Super intimate setting. The service was very good. It was our first time and the waiters were very nice. Highlights are definitely the wagyu, the corn fritters, and the soft shell crab we ordered. The grilled mackerel was alright; definitely a little
Cozy, authentic, and absolutely delicious.
My friend and I grabbed dinner at Kiraku before a show at the Greek Theatre and it was the perfect pre-concert spot. We made a reservation about a week in advance and were seated right on time, which was great since we were on a schedule. The interi
Repeat repeat x100 customers although always lines.
Great food and nice staffs. Love the food no other places have them
What a gem of a place.
The menu is so diverse and we enjoyed all the recommendations. Our server was super helpful and we took all her suggestions. I was a bit uncertain about adding the 5-piece omakase since I was more interested in all the other dishes, but the sushi was
The food is amazing! Such a fun place.
The skewers are all phenomenal, and weirdly enough I love the fish head stew. Great service
I went to Kiraku on a Wednesday evening right when they
I went to Kiraku on a Wednesday evening right when they opened. Even though we did not have a reservation and showed up early, the wait was still about 90 minutes. To pass the time, I walked over to Cheese Board for a snack, which turned out to be a
solid japanese food bUT be aware if you book through yelp
solid japanese food bUT be aware if you book through yelp there is 50$ minimum spend and the owner is not LAX about it. she will make sure you hit the quotas, which kind of sucks because we were really full and really tried to but it. love the corn f
Everything was awesome.
I went with a newborn baby. The servers were very nice. Foods were amazing.
Deliciously seasoned and fresh izakaya! Every single item
Deliciously seasoned and fresh izakaya! Every single item we ordered was delicious, I wish we could have kept on eating our way through the menu. The sushi was fresh, the fried items were light and crispy, the cooked items were tasty and succulent.
Wow!
Kiraku presents an unassuming image but offers an authentic experience. Having lived in Japan for three years and now three years back in the USA, Kiraku is the most-like-Japan restaurant we’ve visited outside of Japan. The menu is extensive and no
Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, wonderful staff. Will come again!
Such a treat to eat here, I was feeling a little homesick (disclaimer, not from Japan) but taking myself out for dinner here really cheered me up. As the previous reviews seem to state some different information from my experience, I will say there
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