Kumo
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (323) 651-5866
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Orlando Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 6pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-12am
Editorial Review for Kumo – by Martha Burr
In Short
The airy, transformed ex-Citrine space is like the inside of a heavenly cloud ("kumo") as dreamed by a top Hollywood agent. White decor dominates sleek, streamlined leather banquettes, iridescent tile, sheer bubble glass chandeliers and a modish contoured ceiling. The flat screen installation over the sushi bar loops magical Japanimation while Hollywood's power elite merge with a sexy crowd at the amber-glowing bar. Menu specialties include hamachi with yuzu, lobster and crab dynamite, sea urchin risotto and grilled kobe beef.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe best seats are the five sultry window booths. Larger groups may enjoy the round tables. The private room seats 10 of Ovitz's VIPs.
Look GoodIf the tiny bar is crowded, guests may also sip cocktails on the lively corner patio at the entrance.
What to DrinkA dynamic cocktail list was created specifically to pair flavors with the chef's dishes, including the murasaki shikibu (acai, vodka, muddled ginger) and seven samurai sangria. There's also a selective sake list by the glass, carafe and bottle.
User Reviews for Kumo
04/03/2008 Posted by ssnsharon
i don't know why everyone thinks this place is expensive. it's completely worth it for the quality of the cuisine. i had the omakase menu and the chefs sent out the most gorgeous pieces of sushi and sashimi. the kobe is real kobe, not american wagyu, so you're getting the real deal here and it's so tender and flavorful it just melts in your mouth. they have a guy there that can even suggest sakes to pair with your meal. they completely took care of us and everyone was really friendly from the moment we stepped in the door. i'm definitely going back and recommending this restaurant to my friends. and, i'm recommending the kumokaze cocktail to everyone. they actually use a vodka marinated with japanese peppers. it's a spicy cocktail!!! soo good my mouth is watering for more right now.
Pros: quality in every detail of the restaurant
0 out of 4 people found this review helpful
04/02/2008 Posted by closingbell
Once you eat here, you will not want to eat sushi elsewhere. It is fantastic. The dishes are creative. The food flavorful. The ingredients fresh. And if your friends do not like sushi, there is a full menu of great cooked food.
1 out of 6 people found this review helpful
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