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Kitayama

Kitayama

(Now Closed)
Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Bayview, Newport Beach
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  • Martin D. C.heart icon on user image
    Martin D. CiaoAugust 22, 2014
    Kitayama was such a great place for dates few years back. The furnitures are a bit worn out, but the court yard still pretty. Most surprising was their vegan option! Very innovative and delicious.
  • Dëva H.heart icon on user image
    Dëva HolikOctober 21, 2014
    Come for lunch it's cheaper and the specials are great. Best is Friday for the garlic salmon. If you come for dinner check the board thy often have live shrimp and yellow tail collar
  • Md W.
    Md WongJuly 11, 2014
    Go for the lunch specials and call ahead for a reservation. This place can get pricy and crowded. I enjoy their organic teriyaki chicken with sushi and salad. Yum.
  • Mika T.
    Mika TakahashiJanuary 2, 2015
    Sit at the sushi bar where Jun is serving, he's the most skilled sushi chef at Kitayama! Sushi prepared for tables is made by the most junior sushi chef.
  • Russell D.
    Russell DurantJanuary 29, 2014
    Try the cucumber rolls - Great food, The bartender Ted is the best! Sit at the bar or outside and have a glass of wine with dinner!
  • Russell D.
    Russell DurantJanuary 29, 2014
    Try the Salmon Teryaki - I love that I can walk over from Marriott Bayview! Few glasses of wine and only have to walk across the street!
  • Mere
    MereAugust 20, 2014
    The sukiyaki comes out on an individual heating tray. Fun to eat, and tasty, too!
  • Kaz K.
    Kaz K.June 15, 2015
    Management must have changed; food is different from before. More "Americanized" and not as traditional as before. Service is still great, but... Unfortunate changes imo. Maybe better in the future.
  • Flora⭐️
    Flora⭐️January 24, 2014
    Main course is the best ! Clean, fresh, fabulous foods
  • Burhan K.heart icon on user image
    Burhan KamalJanuary 18, 2016
    Enjoyed their sushi. Was told expressly only to eat at the sushi bar.
  • Annie A.
    Annie AyerstApril 24, 2011
    Sushi bar-let yama-san and jun make whatever they want. Pepper snapper and seared salmon sushi are my faves
  • tony c.heart icon on user image
    tony changJune 1, 2018
    The food is very good, but not too many vegetarian options.
  • Mere
    MereSeptember 3, 2014
    Try the maguro sashimi - it's delicious!
  • PJ S.heart icon on user image
    PJ SantoroDecember 24, 2014
    Amazing sushi and lunch specials
  • Monica S.
    Monica SJune 10, 2018
    We used to come here all the time. New owners, they tip you off. Be aware.
  • Chrissy C.
    Chrissy CJuly 14, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The Three Kings Roll is great!
  • Ashley Y.
    Ashley YoungJune 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    try their avocado tempura, you wont regret it!
  • Nguyen D.
    Nguyen DuongMay 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Delight yourself with the baby anchovies Mizuna rice. Takes 20min to prepare.
  • Janet B.heart icon on user image
    Janet BlountAugust 11, 2015
    Lunch special combinations
  • Jason B.
    Jason BaranowskiJune 1, 2011
    Sit back and let Yama take care of you and you cannot go wrong...
  • Lukey B.
    Lukey BApril 2, 2010
    Great lunch specials. Get there early and get the sushi special; they only make 15 each day for lunch..
  • Prim P.heart icon on user image
    Prim P.March 21, 2015
    Don't ever order tempura rolls. Sashimi set is decent but too pricy
  • Michael C.heart icon on user image
    Michael ChuMarch 10, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Black sesame creme brulee and red bean ice cream for dessert!
  • megan d.
    megan davisAugust 7, 2010
    Just let Yama choose for you. Sit at the sushi bar. Amazing!!!!!!
  • Jenny F.
    Jenny Flake, Picky PalateJanuary 14, 2012
    One of our favorite spots for sushi.
  • Lauren S.
    Lauren SelinskyMay 10, 2020
    Permanently closed!
  • Nguyen D.
    Nguyen DuongDecember 3, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    omakase w/yama is the way to go
  • Geert S.
    Geert SMay 20, 2012
    wonderful dinner with Jez and Samantha!
  • Brian M.
    Brian McDonellSeptember 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask Robert for a ijumi Judan sake!
  • Akiko I.
    Akiko IAugust 8, 2014
    Terrible Japanese food.
  • Andrew L.
    Andrew LazereAugust 5, 2014
    Lunch Soecial - Yellowtail Collar - wonderful
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Kitayama
101 Bayview Pl (S. Bristol St.)
Newport Beach, CA 92660
United States
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Happy Hour 4:30pm - 6:30pm, Monday - Friday
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Permanently closed (Show more)
  • Mon–Thu
    • 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
  • Fri
    • 11:30 AM–1:30 AM
  • Sat
    • 5:30 PM–1:30 AM
  • Sun
    • 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
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(949) 725-0777
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@kitayamanewport
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Yes
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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