Great portions! The rice alone could serve 2 people. We ordered 2 sushi rolls to share, and with the rice, 3 people were able to eat. The food was fresh and tasted great. I’ll definitely be trying more dishes soon. I’ve tried many different sushi restaurants, and this is by far one of the best! I ordered takeout, and it was ready in about 15–20 minutes.
Vegan Restaurant
Kumo Japanese Restaurant
· $$$$ · davenport · 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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Great portions! The rice alone could serve 2 people. We ordered 2 sushi rolls to share, and with the rice, 3 people were able to eat. The food was fresh and tasted great. I’ll definitely be trying more dishes soon. I’ve tried many different sushi restaurants, and this is by far one of the best! I ordered takeout, and it was ready in about 15–20 minutes.
Tasted 1/2 as good as it looked. Way loaded with crunchies. Dragon roll was not a fave. Fire Tornado was surprisingly ok, not great. Interesting take on a Sushi Dish . Yellowtail was the best of the 6 rolls we ordered... and it tasted old. And the fried rolls... the oil was clearly old and made the taste horrible. We ate some.. and went for food elsewhere. Never going back. I read reviews before going... clearly way above our reality.
Tasted 1/2 as good as it looked. Way loaded with crunchies. Dragon roll was not a fave. Fire Tornado was surprisingly ok, not great. Interesting take on a Sushi Dish . Yellowtail was the best of the 6 rolls we ordered... and it tasted old. And the fried rolls... the oil was clearly old and made the taste horrible. We ate some.. and went for food elsewhere. Never going back. I read reviews before going... clearly way above our reality.
Kumo surprised me. From the outside it blends into the plaza, but inside it’s a no-frills, honest local spot that clearly focuses on the food. I had sushi and a hot entree—both were fresh, well-prepared, and came out fast. What stood out most: the quality seemed to be very good, and prices were reasonable for the quality - given inflation. No over-styled presentation, just solid execution. Service was prompt and efficient, no fluff. If you’re looking for polished décor or corporate polish, look elsewhere. But if you want legit sushi, dependable hibachi, and an easy lunch or dinner with no hassle—I think Kumo delivers. I like to try new sushi places everywhere I go and this one I will come back to again.