Kumagoro was started by Itsuro Tamaki 41 years ago in 1978 with the mission to bring Japanese cuisine to The Last Frontier. Focusing on traditional Japanese cuisine the way it should be served with fresh seafood, delicious rice dishes, and traditional ramen.
In 2024, Kumagoro went under new ownership. Itsuro still visits regularly to support the restaurant. Now under new ownership, they run the day-to-day operations. They continue to focus on balancing a good hybrid of traditional Japanese food and also have introduced new dishes to suite the Anchorage community.
Classic Japanese fare served in a humble spot with baskets of plants hanging from its high ceilings.
chinu’s kitchen
I recently visited Kumagoro in Anchorage and had such a great experience! I ordered the spicy chungpan with shrimp and clams, and for dessert, I tried fried Oreos for the very first time — and wow, I loved it!
The cook at the live station was super friendly and fun to chat with, and the service staff were equally welcoming, which made the whole experience even better.
I’ve been living in Anchorage for over a year and have visited Kumagoro a couple of times. If you’re looking for delicious ramen, soups, and seafood, this place is a big go!
Some of my must-try favorites:
Kumagoro Roll
Kamikaze Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Samurai Roll
A fresh salad with tuna that’s definitely worth ordering
As a hotelier myself, I really appreciate good hospitality and good food — Kumagoro delivers both. If you’re ever in Anchorage, don’t miss this spot!
… moreJoe San
Waitress was friendly and stopped by our table often. Didn’t speak much Japanese. Sushi was sliced nice and thick, tasted good. Kimchi was good, could be a bit hotter. Bulgogi was just the way I like it, with minimal fat and gristle. Portions were plentiful. Rice was not properly sticky and had a non-Japanese off taste- maybe SE Asian rice???
… moreAdriana Schembri
I’ve been coming to Kumagoro for years, and it’s always spectacular. All the dishes are delicious, the service is excellent, and the location is very pleasant. I highly recommend this place; it’s wonderful! PLOY , is the best and most loving girl I have ever seen, very attentive, efficient and very loving !!!!
… moreCaro Correche
Best sushi in downtown anchorage and my favorite sushi restaurant in town hands down! The service is super warm and welcoming. We did not wait long for our food to come out and the owner checks in on how we are enjoying the food. The fish and uni seems to always be fresh and delicious. My favorite is the hamachi roll.
The owner said they tweaked their ramen recipe and now it is my favorite ramen in town and you can get it late at night on the weekends, which I love. 10/10 experience!!!
… moreGeorge Adams
I have been to Greenland, Iceland, Florida, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico but Alaska has the best Asian food I have ever had. Kumagoro is amazing.
… moreChance Tucker
The food service was excellent from start to finish. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out exactly as ordered. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well presented, with generous portions that made it worth the price. The drinks were just as impressive—well mixed, balanced, and clearly made with quality ingredients. Overall, the combination of great service, delicious food, and solid drinks made for an enjoyable experience. I’d definitely recommend this place and would happily return.
… moreSamantha Dodson
So delicious my goodness! And our server was soooo incredibly sweet! I shared the girlfriend roll, the Kumagoro roll and the pork bulgogi. Everything was so flavorful and yummy. Cannot recommend this place enough!
… moreKristin Kaminskas
My friends and I were in Anchorage looking for a sushi restaurant that was within walking distance of our hotel and we found Kumagoro. We walked in, got sat right away, and took our time deciding what we wanted to order. Ploy, our server, was very kind and patient with us as we were deciding. As we were ordering, she even suggested we take one of the rolls out and add a different one, for variety. The rolls came out in a timely and orderly fashion and tasted great. Between the 3 of us, we finished our food in under 20 minutes (we must’ve really enjoyed it) and were left very satisfied. Would recommend if in the area!
… moreMariah Carmela Yago
I was welcomed wholeheartedly by the time I went in. They were so friendly, and helpful when I tried to book an uber and had no data and I super duper appreciate them for that.
I could see how passionately hands-on the owner was with the restaurant as she interacts with her customers professionally.
My experience from her restaurant made me feel like I should make my alaskan trip traditional—I’d be happy to go to Anchorage Alaska yearly!
The food was on the expensive side but their food quality and taste is exceptional— and they have bigger serving sizes! It is worth your money, I must say. One of the best Japanese restaurants I have been into
… morechalan film
I really enjoyed this Japanese restaurant! Every dish my friends and I ordered was delicious – not a single miss. The food was fresh and full of flavor. The staff were super friendly and made us feel welcome. Totally worth it. I’d definitely go back again!
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