Bar Uerukamu

Lake Balboa, CA · Authentic Japanese restaurant

Rating
5.0/5
★★★★★ 5.0
Reviews
20
Rank in Lake Balboa
#1
of 13 restaurants
City Percentile
83%
rating percentile
Address
Bar Uerukamu, 17633 Sherman Way, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Phone
(818) 578-3999
Website
www.baruerukamu.com
Status
Closes soon · 10 PM · Opens 6 PM Sat

Bar Uerukamu is a restaurant located in Lake Balboa, CA. It is one of 13 restaurants listed in Lake Balboa. Its 5.0-star rating is above the Lake Balboa city average of 4.3 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Lake Balboa. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Bar Uerukamu

Japanese tapas, Sushi, and Craft sake from Japan that you won't find anywhere else. Local vibes.

Hours

Friday6 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Stephanie Villanueva · Mar 2026

You cannot go wrong with Omakase. Get it and you will not be sorry. Wonderful dining experience. Staff were excellent and you can tell the chef enjoys cooking.

★★★★★ 5.0 Hauuguu · Nov 2025

Omakase (regular) was fantastic... every dosh was exquisite. Just wish the dishes came out faster, we were there for a few hours. We got to talk a lot but was a very slow dinner (like 15-20 nins between each dish). Would've also preferred some appetizer sooner because we didn't get anything for like the first 30 mins which left our drinks a bit lonely. Maybe some edamame? The quantity of food was satisfying but we weren't full until adding the karaage (would do 2 instead of 4 next time though since the balls were huge). Tbh I would prefer regular karaage over this ball form-- it was very hot and inconvenient to eat. The outer layer wasn't very tasty but the inside was cooked perfectly. The fish was out of this world, everything about the fish was fantastic. The salmon, yellowtail, tuna,

★★★★★ 5.0 Carlos Torres · Jan 2026

Jun is a master of his craft. Every dish is made with distinct care and after 30 years of eating his food, surprises are still plentiful.Chiaki’s highly curated sake list is full of exclusive bottles that make every selection feel special. All aspects of service are outstanding. This place is special.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kim Horcher · Feb 2026

The staff and the chefs are so good, I always have a great meal here. Definitely recommend for couples

★★★★★ 5.0 John Moon · Jun 2025

This is a great Japanese tapas/izakaya spot in the valley. Everything was delicious, particularly the sushi and sake. The ambiance is amazing since it’s limited seating, creating an intimate vibe. It’s best to make reservations and parties are limited to four, so this is a great date night spot. Parking is free and abundant.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Authentic Japanese restaurant

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