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Orange County - Kagura restaurant
7.7

Kagura

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Flavorful, but wanting more

At Kagura, taste trumps all. Their dishes create an explosive flavor journey with high quality ingredients. The use of Koshihikari rice adds a freshness that's unmistakably palpable. Their delightful menus, however, might leave you craving more, as some found portions smaller than expected. A limited menu and less variety are a down side, but the overall culinary experience remains rich.

  • Great Taste

    Flavors on point, quality ingredients, crispy katsu, explosive flavor journey.

  • Okay Quality

    Food quality is very good, competitively priced Japanese food.

  • Small Portions

    Some portions deemed smaller than expected, leaving diners wanting more.

Top 3 dishes at Kagura

  1. 1

    Pork Katsu with Curry Sauce 🏆

    Crispy, juicy pork katsu with perfectly balanced curry sauce, highly praised.

    Pork Katsu with Curry Sauce dish
  2. 2

    Katsu Don

    Crispy, juicy perfection with authentic japanese taste and high-quality ingredients.

    Katsu Don dish
  3. 3

    Katsudon

    Perfectly crispy outside, tender inside, very authentic, reminiscent of japan.

    Katsudon dish

Vibe: Cosmopolitan meets rustic

The ambiance at Kagura is a meticulous blend of a warm, cozy atmosphere dressed in stylish, authentic Japanese aesthetic. However, the constant malleting of meat contributes to an unsettling noise, making a romantic dinner here perhaps seem more like dining in a construction zone. Yet, the vibe remains intimate and charming despite the few decibel hitches.

  • Great Ambiance

    Cozy and warm ambiance with stylish, authentic Japanese aesthetic.

  • Bad For Dates

    Continuous malleting of meat likened dining to a construction zone.

Perks: Prompt seating, tight spacing

Kagura's service stands as a beacon, with a staff that is remarkably friendly, attentive and quick. The reservation system is efficient, ensuring guests are seated promptly but parking, as some have described, can be challenging due to tight spaces. The noise and limited space might deter larger parties, yet it doesn’t discount Kagura’s dedication to quality service.

  • Great Service

    Staff consistently praised for being friendly, attentive, and providing quick service.

  • Bad For Kids

    Kitchen noise like construction zone disrupts family dining experience.