We tried the pork dumplings-pan fried, they were delish. The Bento box was good, everything was fresh and hot. They will bring more sauce if you need it.
Vegan Restaurant
Kume Japanese Cuisine: Sushi & Hibachi
· $$$$ · oakRidge · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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We tried the pork dumplings-pan fried, they were delish. The Bento box was good, everything was fresh and hot. They will bring more sauce if you need it.
The outside isn't much to look at, and the decor is minimalist, but that doesn't hurt the food. Spring Rolls: Small crispy and tasty. They are the typical rolls, but well done. Sushi: Dragon Roll. The outside tempura was too thick. The inside was good and tasted fresh, it just needs less breading. Hibachi Steak & Chicken: Steak was cooked as asked ( medium), Chicken was tender and seasoned. Pros: Good food, prices, service Cons: Limited seating, limited parking
The outside isn't much to look at, and the decor is minimalist, but that doesn't hurt the food. Spring Rolls: Small crispy and tasty. They are the typical rolls, but well done. Sushi: Dragon Roll. The outside tempura was too thick. The inside was good and tasted fresh, it just needs less breading. Hibachi Steak & Chicken: Steak was cooked as asked ( medium), Chicken was tender and seasoned. Pros: Good food, prices, service Cons: Limited seating, limited parking
I was in Oak Ridge today on business and thought I would try one of the Asian restaurants I had not yet tried. I was pleasantly surprised by Kume. I ordered the hibachi chicken bento box. The chicken was very nicely done… Very tender with good flavor. The roll was good and that's going some for me because I don't usually eat them. The spring rolls had good flavor and good texture. The service was pleasant and quick. I will definitely go back to try something else. The next time I am over that way. By far the best Asian cuisine I have had so far in Oak Ridge and I think this makes the fourth restaurant I have tried. It earns my, "OK… That was decent… I will try that again" seal of approval.