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Orange County - Kawamata Se restaurant
7.0

Kawamata Se

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Fusion
  • Street
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    awful
  • Perks
    great

Food: Excitable taste, lackluster creativity

Kawamata Seafood offers an interesting twist with its top dishes; the poke bowl brims with fresh, delicious flavors, the buttery smooth salmon sashimi is a treat, and the crispy shrimp tempura is an appreciated start. However, for a seafood joint, its disappointingly simple menu lacks variety, making it feel less adventurous than it could be.

  • Great Quality

    Exceptionally fresh fish and consistently high quality ingredients.

  • Not Creative

    Simple, limited menu lacks creativity and original culinary approaches.

Top 3 dishes at Kawamata Se

  1. 1

    Poke Bowl 🏆

    Most reviewers rave about the fresh, delicious, authentic flavors and quality.

    Poke Bowl dish
  2. 2

    Salmon Sashimi

    Salmon was silky, buttery smooth, and 'melts in your mouth'.

    Salmon Sashimi dish
  3. 3

    Shrimp Tempura

    Crispy and crunchy texture widely appreciated; perfect appetizer.

    Shrimp Tempura dish

Vibe: Stark coziness sans shipping crate

The lack of ambiance within Kawamata is as palpable as the air. The minimalist approach to a traditional seafood shack vibe comes off as impersonal, cold even. Inadequate outdoor seating, pricey limited drinks, the complete absence of comfort and privacy for a date night. It just isn’t the place for a hearty chat over food.

  • Bad For Dates

    A 'hole in the wall', not suitable for dates, lacks privacy and comfort.

Perks: Hasty service amidst cramped corners

The appeal of Kawamata lies in its swift jab-like service, counterbalanced with the uppercut of its challenging parking scenario. Despite the cramped, uncomfortable, and limited outdoor seating with zero privacy, the service is eminently useful – quick and friendly – turning over tables with practiced ease.

  • Great Service

    Staff consistently described as friendly, attentive, and service is fast.

  • Hard To Park

    Parking spaces are limited, tight, and challenging during peak times.