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Orange County - Kappo Sui restaurant
6.8

Kappo Sui

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    great

Food: Heavenly tastes but tight portions

The menu at Kappo Sui might not knock you off your feet with options, but the high standard dishes are crafted with an artistry often reserved for Japan-only dining conditions. The freshness of the ingredients, specifically the fish, is continuously praised. However, the tight portions and unimpressive value may quell your appetite.

  • Great Quality

    Fish and ingredients are constantly praised for their exceptional freshness.

  • Bad Value

    Pricey for what you get, could be better, nothing special for cost.

Top 3 dishes at Kappo Sui

  1. 1

    Grilled Salmon 🏆

    Melt-in-your-mouth experience, perfectly grilled, flavorful accompaniments.

    Grilled Salmon dish
  2. 2

    Vegetable Tempura

    Veggie tempura crispiness and light batter praised; broccoli inclusion delighted.

    Vegetable Tempura dish
  3. 3

    Noodle Soup

    Broth is rich, deep in flavor, and noodles cooked to chewy perfection.

    Noodle Soup dish

Vibe: Dated decor dampens the mood

Walk into Kappo Sui and you might feel like you've stepped in a time warp - the decor is dated, the lighting needs revamping, and the ambiance needs a jolt of life. While the extensive sake selection somewhat salvages the dining experience, the lack of buzz and not-so-date-night-friendly environment might leave a sour taste.

  • Great Drinks

    Extensive sake selection enhances the traditional Japanese dining experience.

  • Bad For Dates

    Listed as not suitable for date night; lack of privacy implied.

Perks: Responsive service despite tricky parking

Despite the unattractive lack of parking and thin privacy, there's a silver lining at Kappo Sui - the quick and friendly service. Staff attentiveness has consistently garnered favor. However, the constrained space is a significant drawback, particularly for large parties.

  • Okay Service

    Mixed reviews noted, balancing quick service against occasional understaffing.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Even after a reservation, a 15 minutes wait was still required.