Kurama Japanese Seafood - Durham

We had hibachi and the food was good. The folks working there were very nice. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because of the housekeeping. A lot of Gunk around the exhaust hoods and grill, dust around lights above the bar, and dust debris along baseboards in dining room. I know how gunked up restaurant appliances can get and they had older equipment, but I think they are overdo for a good cleaning. We did have a nice dinner and the interactions with employees were very pleasant though!

Chef was great. Food was good, too much tasteless rice, but the meat was seasoned really well. Atmosphere was great. Waitress was not very attentive to our needs. She mostly focused on the needs of certain people at the table. My niece and I had to ask for refills, whereas she automatically refilled the other people at the table drinks and gave them extra white sauce automatically. I had to ask twice for a refill on water and white sauce.

Really pleased with the experience. The best Japanese steakhouse from Durham to Burlington. Definitely better than that overrated, overcrowded place right down the road. Food was well seasoned. Service was great. Old school vibe on the inside which I think is charming and gives it cool character. Definitely recommend!Food: 5/5

We had such a great time. The wait staff were on top of our every need, the place was clean, even the bathroom ? ? ?The chef was very charming and funny, played games and jokes on us!! Was a wonderful experience the food was delicious ! 5 's all around!Food: 5/5

We have been here before, and it was pretty good. This time we had a res for 6.30 waited 25 minutes after our res time. Seated us only to wait another hour at the table. The service was absolutely horrible. I had sushi, and it was mostly rice. Had a hair in my food. Our other members had hibachi. The food is good for hibachi. I guess this visit I wouldn't recommend it. I guess I would say to try it at least once. Sorry usually I have photos. Oh yea parking is a disaster.