Kagura Costa Mesa

I’ve been craving a beef sando since I came back from Japan and this place totally came through for me. The pork loin katsu was so rich, fatty but not chewy at all. Perfect crispy and cabbage gave the right balance. The beef sando was the star of the show, cooked perfectly and with a light sauce to bring out the flavor. Beer and shochu options were an excellent way to round out the meal. This place serve high quality food and quick to serve their customers. I can’t wait to come back

I’ve eating Tonkatsu at many places, but I never had Tonkatsu this juicy and tender!!! Everybody was attentive, atmosphere was great. It was awesome eating and I highly recommend.

I saw some 4-star reviews commenting on the lack of service. I have no idea what they’re talking about, as it was some of the best service I’ve ever received. I entered the restaurant at 1pm on a Sunday and was immediately seated. A minute later, they took my order as they brought me my water. The food came out 5-10 minutes later, which was surprising given that the restaurant seemed to be at ~90% capacity. 2 different servers checked in on me within 5 minutes of receiving my food to make sure I was good (I was doing great, that katsu & rice are amazing). I finished my food and pushed the plate away a bit, a server immediately saw and asked if I was ready to pay. From walking in to walking out, 30 minutes total. I was super surprised at how fast, kind, and efficient the service was. A

We ordered 3 different types of katsu. To be honest, when the waitress told us which one is which, we weren't paying that much attention. Both pork loin and filet katsu were good, but both of us preferred the ones that softer. My daughter ordered the katsu don and they liked it. Edamame and addiction eggs were good also. We probably have to try their different location to experience variety of the menu offered.

We went to try this new restaurant and it was a big hit with all 10 in our group. The katsu was hot and fresh and the flavors in the shrimp, chicken and pork were all good. I had mine don style which is served with a special sauce, egg and onions on top of rice and I loved it. The portions were very generous! Perfect place for parties of 2 or 10 with bottles or pitchers of beer, easy parking and amazing food! We'll be back!