Kuma | Nori Shokudo
$$ • Japanese, Hawaiian, Tapas
Hours:
1861 El Camino Real, Burlingame
(650) 689-5436
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Kuma | Nori Shokudo Reviews
This was high on my bucket list of restaurants in the Bay. The things that stood out: the chef technique, craftsmanship, and gorgeous presentation. The inside is cozy, comfortable, and beautiful decor. The katsu was massively thick piece of tender kurobata pork, crunchy, and flavor packed katsu sauce. The egg over the rice needed a bit more soy sauce/dashi/salt, but otherwise I really loved it. I highly recommend the potakoaki, it's a creative combination of potato croquet and...read full review
The food is really delicious. Interesting twists on Hawaiian Japanese fusion with great spices. The portion sizes are very big. Some of the dishes, like the beef katsu, are big enough to split. If you're looking for something traditional this isn't it. If you're looking for a fresh take on food you don't typically get this is the place to go!
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Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
Friday | 5 - 9:30PM |
Saturday | 5 - 9:30PM |
Sunday | Closed |
Cute, small (seats 38) people restaurant with yummy food. The open kitchen is in the same space as a dining room (so you may end with some kitchen aroma on your clothes/hair). The restaurant opened for seating at 5PM but they brought out the Yelp waitlist tablet around 4:30 so you can sign up. They do not offer the Yelp waitlist via Yelp app so you can't sign up for the waitlist then drive over. Our party of 3 got in easily (since I put my name on the waitlist) & were super excited...read full review