Kokoro brings authentic Japanese cuisine to Albuquerque. Founder and chef Takako Kimura grew up in Niigata, Japan, a coastal city known for its fresh produce and high quality rice. After attending culinary school and training under great chefs in Tokyo, Kimura came to New Mexico and opened her restaurant to bring the “heart of Japanese cuisine” to Albuquerque.
Yelp reviewers who have lived in Japan claim that Kokoro’s dishes taste just like food they enjoyed in Kyoto or Tokyo. The menu lists traditional Japanese fare made with organic vegetables. Expect everything from tempuras, chicken teriyaki, and gyoza to egg rolls, edamame, and ten-don. Don’t leave without trying the curry, a favorite of many of Kokoro's regular diners.
Kokoro is open 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
Kokoro
5614 Menaul Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-830-2061
kokoroabq.com
yelp.com/biz/kokoro-albuquerque
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