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The average rating for Sakanaya Modern Kaiseki is 4.1, which means that the customers have a very high opinion of this restaurant.

What Tiffany T likes about Sakanaya Modern Kaiseki:
Reservations only! This is truly a hidden gem with an unassuming (dare I say, shady looking) exterior in a very random plaza near South Coast Plaza. Haven't had a chance to try their Kaiseki set menu, but their a la carte menu is full of wonderfully made traditional Japanese dishes that most people would overlook due to their seeming simplicity, but the flavors are truly mouthwatering and to die for. Don't let the re... View all feedback.

What จีรยุทธ doesn't like about Sakanaya Modern Kaiseki:
I'm confused about the whole meal. I don't understand how can a dish taste like SEA WATER and nothing else. The price obviously does not match its quality at all. It's a good experience to remind me that life is full of unpredictability. You expect to get decent food for this price but all you get is a profound lesson to reflect about life. It's a wonderful restaurant for people who's allergic to sodium View all feedback.

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4.1 ★ from 76 reviews
zach-odom
23.09.2023 - 10:53

The omakase was phenomenal. It was a decedent 11 course meal. I was hesitant at first, not expecting to like some things, but it was all an experience to eat. I...

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alex-wang
23.09.2023 - 10:53

Amazing kaiseki experience, there's no sushi (omakase doesn't necessarily mean SUSHI). Everything was fresh and prepared extremely well. I've never had mackerel...

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