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Kitayama


3.5 of 5 stars 25 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
  • 101 Bayview Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92660-2986
  • (949) 725-0777
  • Average price: £ 25 ($ 40)

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5 of 5 stars
Anaheim, CA
30 Jan 2009
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person found this review helpful

I go to Kitayama about once per month. I typically take customers. Today I had visitors from Japan. Once again, Kitayama provided excellent service, beautifully prepared food at a very reasonable price. Recommendations? Daytime try their daily special. Nighttime, you must try their Shabu Shabu. My visitors were VERY impressed. more

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3 of 5 stars
San Clemente
1 Aug 2008

You will love Kitayama, if you are not familiar with the genuine Japanese food. As a proof, local natives swarm this place, especially during the lunch hour. The lunch specials seem to be of good value. Watch out that they season the chirashi sushi rice with soy sauce! Ugh, that really make you throw up. But, the local natives love... more

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1 of 5 stars
MICHAELFOODCRITIC
17 Jul 2008

A Horrible Experience. These people there and especially managment are apparently ANTI-American, RUDE, ARGUMENTATIVE AND GOD ONLY KNOWS WHAT THEY MAY SPIKE YOUR FOOD WITH. If you go - do not turn your back on them. No more "Pearl Harbor" style sneak attacks again for me thank you. Twice was enough, as there are so many other fine Japanese restuarnatns... more

too silent
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3 of 5 stars
anaheim hills,calif.
27 Apr 2008

it is too quiet in this place and communication with the workers was bad. food portion is small and expensive. it is located in an area that is not suppose to be. more

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4 of 5 stars
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3 Apr 2008

I rate the food at 3, but the enviornment brings it up a notch. Definitly more of a dating place then eating. more

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5 of 5 stars
jenjoi34
7 Mar 2008

i took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we walked away extremely satisfied. The service was very friendly and polite. the atmosphere was very romantic and soothing, with curtains surrounding the booth. the food was absolutely exceptional and it came within about 15 mins of ordering. we spent nearly 45 mins from the time we sat down to leaving,... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
18 Dec 2007

Great Happy Hour deals. Food is nice ... no complaints. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
17 Dec 2007

delicious innovative cusine more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
2 Dec 2007

I'm not sure why the other rater said that the waitress said that the local Japanese community doesn't come by, because every single time I go I see a large party of Japanese businessmen. Back to the restaurant, though, I'd have to say it's a good place to dine, whether you're on a date or just want dinner with a... more

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5 of 5 stars
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25 Nov 2007

The beef tenderloin appetizer makes me /drool. more

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Kitayama Address

101 Bayview Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92660-2986
Tel: (949) 725-0777
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.