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Kitayama

101 Bayview Pl Newport Beach, CA (949) 725-0777  
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Kitayama is a Japanese and Sushi restaurant where most Menuism users came for a business meeting, paid between $25 and $50, and tipped between 15% to 18%.

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4.8 avg. based on 6 ratings & 3 reviews

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3 reviews

Award_star_gold First reviewed by:  RL_Stine
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Domino84 image Domino84
Jul 16, 2008 Link

Traditional meets Modern Japanese Cuisine.

The ambiance at Kitayama is out of this world. I have been going to there since I was quite young and try to frequent the sushi bar at least once a month. They have continually upgraded the restaurant, now with plush seating in the bar and plasma tv’s. Victor, a bartender, makes the best cocktails. The waitresses even wear traditional Kimono’s to this day. On the expensive side, but well worth the price.

What I ate:
  • *****
    Shabu Shabu

    Interactive dining experience. “Shabu Shabu” translates to “quickly, quickly”, the way you cook the raw slices of beef in the broth, as they cook well… quickly. This dish is accompanied by multiple types of vegetable, sprouts, cabbage, mushrooms, tofu and noodles.

  • *****
    Spicy Sashimi Ceviche

    Extremely unique take on ceviche. Assorted raw fish in a spicy sauce, served chilled with jicima chips.

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a family meal
My meal cost
between $25 and $50
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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Onigiri_Addict image Onigiri_Addict
Jun 5, 2007 Link

Not cheap but the quality of the food isn't questionable.

Not cheap but the quality of the food isn’t questionable.

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RL_Stine image RL_Stine
Jun 3, 2007 Link

Kitayama

You know how theres quantity vs quality, this is quality, and it is expensive. One of only a couple sushi restaurants in southern california that rival enoshima. This is also the best traditional japanese food around, but once again very price. You can sit in a traditional tatami floor and have a private room if you’d like. authentic ambiance and refreshing change of pace, good for very special occasions.
What I ate:
  • *****
    Sukiyaki

    a pot of thinly sliced beef in a sweet soup base.

  • *****
    O toro

    Two fresh pieces of fatty tuna, a treat to say the least.

Extras:
I came here for
a business meeting
My meal cost
between $25 and $50
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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