Kuro Bistro - Lake Forest

Absolutely astounding dinner on a snow squall spring night!!! Everything from perfect drinks, to delicious apps, to fabulous main, to wonderful sides, to delectably decadent desserts; was phenomenal! Everything was beyond fresh, seasoned to perfection,flavors out of this world, and tasted like they were homemade with love and perfection. Like you were trying to impress grandmafor sharing her famous recipe! Our server was impressed with what we ordered and asked if we had been to Japan; she said weordered the best of the best on their menu. If I?m being 1000% honest; it was one of the best meals we have had out in yearsfrom start to finish flavor and service wise. Anyone who knows me knows how many astounding chefs are in our family, besidesthe fact I?d personally prefer to cook at home almost any day rather than going out.. growing up surrounded by professionalchefs and bakers, besides working in the high end aspect of the industry managing gold coast restaurants and teaching etiquetteclasses; how picky I am when we go out? my ocd focused on everything down to the fine details; Kuro is a 13 out of 10!

I started eating at Kuro Bistro last year and it has since become one of my favorite restaurants which I frequent about once a month. First, the food is outstanding! I've been here nearly 10 times and have had various appetizers (gyoza, Calamari,Hawaiian taco etc. 4 or 5 sushi rolls, the pecking duck and the chicken teriyaki. My girlfriend and I find the food farfresher tasting then other local restaurants and my family, some of which don't typically like the oriental flavors, always raveabout the quality and portion size. second reason to come here, the staff. While they are all awesome, whenever I come here, Iask if Lexi is available, she is THE best. Not only did she remember us, she's really knowledgeable about the food, providesgreat service, and is genuinely nice conversation. My dad asks a lot of questions, and she's very patient. Lastly, thisrestaurant does something I call floating service. While you do have a waiter/waitress, anyone working will ask if you needanything, refill drinks etc. We rarely if ever wait for a refill on water, desert menu, recommendations etc. If you come priorto peak dinner (5-6:15 on weekdays , you can be in and out in 45 minutes. The place is nicely decorated, the music is there butnot to loud, and its trendy, a good spot for a date or meeting up after work. If you like what you see on the Menu, come here.Seriously, If you like sushi, even their burgers, its worth a try!

The fish at Kuro Bistro is incredibly fresh, making me hesitant to even consider any other sushi options that I might have previously found acceptable. The hospitality and atmosphere are both warm and inviting; the owner welcomed us, took our order, and frequently checked in to see how we were enjoying our meal. Each piece of sushi and sashimi was beautifully presented, showcasing the meticulous care put into its preparation. I can’t wait to return and highly recommend Kuro Bistro to anyone seeking the finest in fresh and artfully presented sushi and sashimi.

I had a disappointing experience at the restaurant. I ordered the Shikago roll, and it was underwhelming. There was barely a sliver of salmon, and it was overwhelmed by the excessive cream cheese and avocado. The breading was thick, and all I could taste was the bland rice and breading. It was not enjoyable at all. Plus, I never received any drink refills during my visit. Overall, I was very disappointed.

Fantastic restaurant! We had a girls' night out and enjoyed every dish, from the appetizers to the sushi. The sushi rolls were fresh, featuring clearly visible pieces of fish. The salad was crisp and refreshing, and the appetizers had delicious, mouthwatering flavors. The menu prices were very reasonable. We loved both the food and the ambiance of the place. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. We will definitely return and bring our friends and family with us!