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Bar Kamon is a hidden Japanese craft cocktail bar and speakeasy tucked inside Asa Bakery in San Diego’s East Village. Inspired by the Taishō era and built around precision, craftsmanship, and modern technique, our bar highlights Japanese spirits, Japanese whisky, clarified teas, draft highballs, and seasonal ingredients, all made with house-crafted syrups and thoughtful flavor design. Guided by omotenashi, the spirit of Japanese hospitality, we aim to create a calm and intimate cocktail experience where every drink is crafted with intention and every guest feels genuinely cared for.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Monday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 634 14th St #110, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 915-5680
Website: http://barkamon.com/
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Reservations: barkamon.com
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Reviews
Angela Galitski
This is a really cool speakeasy! I wanted to explore Japanese Whiskey but hard to find places that have flights of Japanese Specific Whiskeys….this is the place. Our bartender, Amadeus, did a great job telling us all about the different types with the notes of flavors and direcing me to what i am looking for in a whisky. Lots of price ranges for flights. You enter through the bakery and let them know you are here for Kumon and they open a door built into the wall. Cool vibe. Great service and storytelling about the whiskeys. Will definitely be back to explore more!
… moreYeji Soh
If you’re a big fan of speakeasy with unique concepts, MUST try here! They definitely carry lots of unique japanese whisky, and the bartenders really get the essence of Japanese whisky and know how to showcase it in their cocktails. They play old j-pop songs which I really enjoyed listening with amazing cocktails. Oh also, the small bites were perfectly paired with the whisky — flavorful enough to match, yet subtle enough not to overpower it. Highly recommend!
… morePauline Steele
Located inside Asa Bakery with its doors hidden in the panels. We had to ask the bakery to let us in. Our party of 4 made a reservation for a Tuesday night right when they opened and they already had a couple of parties ahead of us. I highly recommend making a reservation since I see this place getting packed as the night goes on.
As with any other downtown SD establishments, give yourself extra time to look for parking since it’s only street parking.
There were about 10 bar seats and limited 2-4 person tables. Our party was seated at the couch with two chairs. I enjoyed the Japanese-style environment inside!
Great service by Sam and Demi who were both attentive and brought our drinks fairly quickly.
They had many unique cocktails listed and we ordered the following:
-Ube Jungle Bird ($16): ube foam; enjoyed this drink the most
-Ubemoshi Sour ($16)
-Sojiros Sprotini ($16): their take on espresso martini; strong Japanese curry flavor at first sip but it was surprisingly good
-Jiro Dreams of Breakfast ($15): like a mojito
-Tokyo Banana ($16): I enjoyed the taste thought I couldn’t really taste the banana
Our party only ordered drinks since we had a dinner reservation after and I’d love to come back to try out their food next time!
… moreAs with any other downtown SD establishments, give yourself extra time to look for parking since it’s only street parking.
There were about 10 bar seats and limited 2-4 person tables. Our party was seated at the couch with two chairs. I enjoyed the Japanese-style environment inside!
Great service by Sam and Demi who were both attentive and brought our drinks fairly quickly.
They had many unique cocktails listed and we ordered the following:
-Ube Jungle Bird ($16): ube foam; enjoyed this drink the most
-Ubemoshi Sour ($16)
-Sojiros Sprotini ($16): their take on espresso martini; strong Japanese curry flavor at first sip but it was surprisingly good
-Jiro Dreams of Breakfast ($15): like a mojito
-Tokyo Banana ($16): I enjoyed the taste thought I couldn’t really taste the banana
Our party only ordered drinks since we had a dinner reservation after and I’d love to come back to try out their food next time!
Michelle M
Looking for a secret Japanese bar in San Diego?? This speakeasy inside of Asa Bakery instantly transports you to Japan.
You can either make a reservation or ask the front cashier to let you in through a door behind a secret wall.
I just wanna say not only are the vibes super cool, the crafted cocktails are thoughtfully curated. My favorite is always the trash panda!
Sweet drinks, but not too sweet.
Food is also available.
… moreYou can either make a reservation or ask the front cashier to let you in through a door behind a secret wall.
I just wanna say not only are the vibes super cool, the crafted cocktails are thoughtfully curated. My favorite is always the trash panda!
Sweet drinks, but not too sweet.
Food is also available.
GR P
In town for the weekend and came across this speakeasy! Love that it was a true speakeasy with a hidden entrance. The hostess was super friendly and was able to seat us at the bar within just a few minutes (we didn’t have a reservation). It was a little snug and it took one of the two bartenders some time to acknowledge us and take our orders both times so I’m giving 4 out of 5 stars for these reasons. The hostess really set the bar because she was so nice but the bartenders were just too busy. However the drinks were worth the wait! Great price point and even better taste. We got the pandan and banana cocktails. Will definitely visit when in town and try the food next time, plus more yummy drinks!
… moreSam Bauter
My bartender (I think his name was Patrick) was an absolute legend. I started off the night by ordering a Whiskey Highball: simple and on theme given the setting. It was fine, but I found myself wanting to explore something a bit more unconventional with the bitters. I have exactly no clue what to order, but Patrick’s got me covered. He whips up something magical: The Trinidad Sour. I’m hooked; it’s bitters all night tonight. Next up, the Chartreuse Swizzle, a natural continuation from the Sour also tropical, but lighter and more approachable. I thought I’d stop there, but the last cocktail was the perfect finale: a Black Manhattan that brought me back to what this place is—a great speakeasy featuring Japanese whisky and bartenders who know their craft.
… moreAlejandro Vogt
Interesting concept and vibe! It is a 1920s Japan themed speakeasy. Reservations are highly recommended but maybe you can get a seat early around 5-6 pm.
You ask the bakery counter to open the door which is very well hidden. The place itself is nice but the surprise element is so-so, been to more original settings. Inside the place is beautiful with a lot of care in the decor and props. The bar is very professionally set and the cocktails and spirit options perfectly curated.
I give it 4-stars because we did not love the cocktails, although they are perfectly crafted and served and the glasses and spirits are top-notch, something in the flavor was not there. Also the setting is nice but not wow.
It is worth to go one time but maybe not coming back, cocktails are on the pricier side (I don’t think they are overpriced but rather did not love them) so 2 are in order for the 90 minute stay (which is the time limit for reservations).
Did not get food but it seemed good, with nice options for pairing and hanging, not a full dinner.
… moreYou ask the bakery counter to open the door which is very well hidden. The place itself is nice but the surprise element is so-so, been to more original settings. Inside the place is beautiful with a lot of care in the decor and props. The bar is very professionally set and the cocktails and spirit options perfectly curated.
I give it 4-stars because we did not love the cocktails, although they are perfectly crafted and served and the glasses and spirits are top-notch, something in the flavor was not there. Also the setting is nice but not wow.
It is worth to go one time but maybe not coming back, cocktails are on the pricier side (I don’t think they are overpriced but rather did not love them) so 2 are in order for the 90 minute stay (which is the time limit for reservations).
Did not get food but it seemed good, with nice options for pairing and hanging, not a full dinner.
Cynthia
Was completely blown away by the interior – absolutely beautiful, classy, and thoughtfully designed. The speakeasy-style entrance was such a fun surprise; we were oblivious to it and stood right in front of it for a bit.
Service was outstanding – attentive without being overbearing, with perfect timing on check-ins. The mocktails were delicious, and my husband was happy with his cocktails as well. We only tried the oysters food-wise, but they were solid.
Five stars all around for drinks, service, and ambiance. Can’t wait to come back and try more.
… moreService was outstanding – attentive without being overbearing, with perfect timing on check-ins. The mocktails were delicious, and my husband was happy with his cocktails as well. We only tried the oysters food-wise, but they were solid.
Five stars all around for drinks, service, and ambiance. Can’t wait to come back and try more.
richard jordan
I could write about everything good about Kamon and still would leave something out .
Please make reservations as walk-ins are welcome they do get busy fast .
The bars food selection is always growing and their drinks selection will never not surprise you in the way the craft cocktails are made and or something on the rocks.
Again check this spot out by yourself with friends or a loved one .
… morePlease make reservations as walk-ins are welcome they do get busy fast .
The bars food selection is always growing and their drinks selection will never not surprise you in the way the craft cocktails are made and or something on the rocks.
Again check this spot out by yourself with friends or a loved one .
Kimia N
This place is everything. We had so much fun trying all the drinks here, they were all SO good, sophisticated, well balanced, and unique. The service was tip top checking on us frequently and bringing food and drinks out fast! I was most surprised at how amazing the bar food is!
The only downside is the parking! Street parking downtown is not fun – but thats not their fault.
Here’s what we got:
The stash – good balanced but boozy, sour with a tangy aftertaste. Keylime pie seems like an accurate description of the flavor 7/10
Tokyo banana – SO smooth, like I could sip this all day! Nice refreshing banana taste, but smells like graham cracker, a little tangy at the end of the sip. There’s just so many layers to this drink. The banana cream on top was also yummy. The salty cracker thing on top was good too 10/10
Umeboshi sour- love the sour foam and the presentation, can definitely taste the campari, but it is fairly fruity and surprisingly good for campari 6/10
Trash panda – can taste coconut well, the durian is also very noticeable but refreshing like a piña colada, not much pineapple taste in my opinion, very cinnamon-y, very creamy 8/10
Food:
Tuna tostada – creamy, salty, crunchy, this is sooo good 15/10. The large tuna piece is hard to bite but I suppose kind of keeps it from falling off the tostada
Bougie fries – smokey curry ketchup is pretty unique and delicious. Nice shaving of parmesan (although could use even more lol), spicy mayo sauce was also delicious! 10/10
Karaage – good tangy but not as crunchy as expected. I love a nice crunchy outside, its probably because the sauce was poured over rather than separate for dipping. I give it 8/10 for amazing flavor though, the cut is chicken thigh
Wagyu surf and turf roll – very good, a little smokey taste from the seared beef on top. Nice sauce, doesnt need any soy sauce because theres already so much flavor. Really nicely balanced flavor 10/10
We will definitely be coming back in the future to try more!
… moreThe only downside is the parking! Street parking downtown is not fun – but thats not their fault.
Here’s what we got:
The stash – good balanced but boozy, sour with a tangy aftertaste. Keylime pie seems like an accurate description of the flavor 7/10
Tokyo banana – SO smooth, like I could sip this all day! Nice refreshing banana taste, but smells like graham cracker, a little tangy at the end of the sip. There’s just so many layers to this drink. The banana cream on top was also yummy. The salty cracker thing on top was good too 10/10
Umeboshi sour- love the sour foam and the presentation, can definitely taste the campari, but it is fairly fruity and surprisingly good for campari 6/10
Trash panda – can taste coconut well, the durian is also very noticeable but refreshing like a piña colada, not much pineapple taste in my opinion, very cinnamon-y, very creamy 8/10
Food:
Tuna tostada – creamy, salty, crunchy, this is sooo good 15/10. The large tuna piece is hard to bite but I suppose kind of keeps it from falling off the tostada
Bougie fries – smokey curry ketchup is pretty unique and delicious. Nice shaving of parmesan (although could use even more lol), spicy mayo sauce was also delicious! 10/10
Karaage – good tangy but not as crunchy as expected. I love a nice crunchy outside, its probably because the sauce was poured over rather than separate for dipping. I give it 8/10 for amazing flavor though, the cut is chicken thigh
Wagyu surf and turf roll – very good, a little smokey taste from the seared beef on top. Nice sauce, doesnt need any soy sauce because theres already so much flavor. Really nicely balanced flavor 10/10
We will definitely be coming back in the future to try more!