Bar Kada - Sake Bar

For anyone who wants to experience authentic Sake this is the place. Fantastic small/intimate venue with fantastic service. Every employee was so genuinely kind and attentive. In looking at the different menus online, we noticed they change it up. This is a good thing of course but tonight we happened to get a menu with only 3 hot dishes and my partner did not like mushrooms so that left us one chicken and one shrimp hot dish. Now I love raw fish and was able to order a 5 set Sashimi but my partner would have liked another choice or two of hot dishes. I would recommend Bar Kada for most people since they are probably going for the fantastic Sake and fantastic cold fish dishes but just be aware that the hot dish options might be very limited.

me and my husband came for dinner and sat at the bar. nice service and conversation with the bartender. the food was innovative and delicious. we enjoyed all the dishes! the donut (i had one but could have eaten a dozen) and roasted mushrooms were our favorites. the acid level on the dishes was just right. the only note was that we didnt think the caviar addition to the karaage was worth it

Small sake lounge with small plates attached to Soseki. I wouldn't come here if you're super hungry as the menu is fairly small. The dishes we got were good but not amazing. Maybe we didn't try the right things. Service was great, and prices were expectedly high. I probably wouldn't be back here unless I had a follow up reservation at Soseki.

My husband & I came here on a Saturday night with reservations and LOVED it! We were sat at the bar, and the main person helping us was Daniel, although we interacted with a few others as well. Daniel was such a delight & really knows his stuff! So fun to listen to with explaining the foods & sake pairings. We ordered off the bite30 menu and the regular menu and truly everything was phenomenal! We got the Sashimi, Dumplings, Mushrooms, Cheshire Pork Money Bags, Vietnamese Wings, and ended with the sorbet. Would recommend all of these dishes, but our favorite were the dumplings! We definitely recommend this spot and can’t wait to come back.

This was a phenomenal experience. I felt welcomed as soon as I was greeted by the hostess. She had a vibrant personality and made us feel at home. All of the items were exemplary, especially the Korean wings and the ribeye. I could eat fifteen of those Korean Wings in one sitting! Everything came out on a consistent basis. The place was clean and decorated well. Everyone stopping in Orlando should come here!

Had dinner here last night and it was a great experience! The place had sophisticated and intimate vibes, and the servers were super friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Some of my favorite dishes were the Wagyu tartare, Bluefin tuna aguachile, and the Arroz caldo arancini, but everything we tried was honestly so delicious. I highly recommend!

3.5 stars. It was fine. We brought friends here when they were visiting from out of town to try something new. The reservation system was confusing because it’s shared with Soseki, so there’s all these warnings about when to arrive and how much you’ll get charged for a no-show that (I think) don’t apply here, but who knows. The food was pretty good. Portions seemed to be very small plates for two people to share, so we struggled to share among the four of us. The sashimi came with three pieces of each type of fish, which is the most awkward quantity. I wish they would have offered a price or option to get four pieces of each. Service was attentive but without much passion or explanation. Maybe Coro restaurant has spoiled me, but this was just a fine/ok experience in comparison. I’m not in a hurry to go back.

Our initial greeting was friendly and warm. We were asked if we were celebrating a special occasion or have any dietary restrictions. The restaurant is dimly lit and would have an intimate ambiance but there was a large group at the bar occupying every seat and you could hear their loud voices before evening stepping in the main space. It was distracting. We started with a chickpea amuse-bouche that was quite tasty. We wanted to order the olive dish but were already out by 5:45p. There was a special crab dip with lemon zest with homemade chips that we ordered as an appetizer. And we also maitake mushrooms and A5 Wagyu. They were both savory and tender but I’ve had more tender (it should melt in your mouth) Wagyu for a bigger volume and better price. I was underwhelmed with the whole experience. I’ve dined at incredible restaurants on six continents so maybe my expectations were too high. I don’t think I’ll return.

My boyfriend specifically booked this restaurant for our anniversary because I don't drink and they offer a non-alcoholic version of their drink flights. We both got the $85 5-course tasting menu and every dish was phenomenal! He got the sake flight while I had mocktails/non-alcoholic drinks. I usually feel left out when there are drink pairings with the food, but the staff at Bar Kada made sure I was included! My mocktails were so thoughtfully created and DELICIOUS! My boyfriend liked my drinks more than his sake! It was priced the same as the sake flight ($75) which I thought was pretty steep considering it's non-alcoholic, but I'd probably do it again. We were concerned about not being full since the portions were small and it being only 5 dishes, but the drinks package definitely helped get us there. Our server explained each dish and drink with so much detail and really told a whole story behind our meal. It gave us an even deeper appreciation for the food. If you're looking for an EXPERIENCE instead of just dining, this is the perfect place! Our server told us that the menu changes because they source their produce from local farms and whatever they give them, the chefs have to find way to incorporate them into the menu! Everything is super fresh and the flavor combinations and textures are expertly crafted. My personal favorites from this experiences were the caviar donut, fresh tomatoes on burrata with bread, and creamy rock shrimp pasta!

At Bar Kada experience a carefully curated menu with 5 courses highlighting flavors of the season with the freshest ingredients. Pair your dinner with a sake cocktail and/or a sake flight to sip with a course. Now available Wednesday through Sunday for $85 person. Reservations are live for this 30-seat intimate lounge experience. AND Sunday from 4 pm to 9 pm enjoy Happy Hour all day.

Sometimes, I don't like fancy places because they are too highbrow for me. I want to say I absolutely adore this place. It felt extraordinary, unique, and cozy. Chef Mike stopped by our table a couple of times to talk to us and ask about our food. Our server, Emika, was super gracious and explained everything we ordered in great detail. Daniel, working behind the bar, was lively and mixed phenomenal drinks. I tried the crispy chicken wings, mushrooms, wagyu beef tartare, and eggplant dishes. Each dish's flavors were unique and specific, and everything had a very high flavor profile with a perfect, thoughtful balance. As I said earlier, I don't tend to like super fancy food. I like things that are down-to-earth and super delicious, and this place really takes that concept to heart. The savory smoked olive sake cocktail was a great start to my meal, and I would definitely get the chicken wings again. The crunch was perfect, and the wings stayed crunchy throughout my entire meal. The mushrooms were phenomenal, with a delicious roasted flavor, and cooked to perfection. I really enjoyed the cozy ambience of this place and loved their wall of sake as a display, but also for storage. Felt like I was hidden away from the real world in here and just able to focus on a truly delicious meal with lavish service. Highly recommend Bar Kada for an evelated culinary and drink experience!

An exceptional- and accessible- Japanese tapas-style meal. I brought my 9 year old burgeoning foodie to Bar Kada. We were dressed very casually and were cautious if we'd be seated. We were pleasantly surprised when we were greeted as if we were old friends. The bartender made my son an exceptional mocktail to match my cocktails. Every single dish was delicious- but the sashimi and korean wings were standouts. At the end of our dinner, it started pouring; the staff walked us to my vehicle holding umbrellas over our head. The service is bar none the best I've experienced in the Orlando area.

Loved the atmosphere as well as the food and drinks. My favorite was the wagyu, muscles, and mushrooms. All the drinks were very good as well.

Bar Kada- An amazing place for sake lovers Also one of the best beef tartare I've ever had (Wagyu of course) Other fantastic dishes we had: corn dumplings, tuna, and the mushrooms If you'd like to learn more about sake and the origins, please sit at the bar with Daniel. We had an amazing time with him and his energy definitely made the experience and food a great time

Can't get enough of Bar Kada. The food is amazing and now they even have amazing sake based cocktails. Service is always on point, very friendly servers and Ben is a super knowledgeable sommelier. They have one of the largest selections for sake that I've seen in town and Ben really helps you decide what will be your next favorite sake. It's a small, classy, and dim lit space that's perfect for intimate date night. I highly recommend! I went back so many times already and they haven't disappointed yet. Just be prepared to spend a decent amount since you will want to try several dishes and different sake/drinks, but totally worth it!

Bar Kada - we were invited to their grand opening, and ribbon cutting (too early to get there). I had been there before and it was exceptional. I posted a review previously. We had all the A listers there - Chef Mike, his wife / co-owner, Jill and sommelier extraordinaire, Ben. It was one of the places my husband wanted to try for his birthday (month) and he loved it as much as I did. They even wrote him a lovely birthday card from the entire staff. If you haven't been there, it's a romantic, dim lit chic environment - elevated casual. It has exceptional high end service just like Soseki next door, but for a fraction of the price. This month they have their happy hour on a few bites, sake flights (one listed but they will do another for you), beers and wine. And, Bite 30!! It takes a little strategizing but you can really max out eating most the entire menu. We saved $100 with Bite 30 and HH. We opted for all of the above after we had our fabulous complimentary grand opening champagne - the real stuff, not just bubbly wine lol. We had 2 Bite 30 meals and some additional apps to cover the entire menu - some HH, some not. They have a secret waygu upgrade for one of the apps - do that for the love of God!!! Wow. Here's what we had: Apps: Vietnamese wings - dang, these are good. They are competing heavily with my fave, Domu, for top spot. They are so flavorful without being too heavy. Sashimi - we got 2 orders of this because there was NO way I was sharing. This is my favorite dish on their menu. So incredibly fresh and I absolutely love the light marinade / sauce. Wagyu Tartare - I was so glad they did an upgrade for this because is a pricier dish that I didn't want to take a chance on as I've had unfavorable tartar in the past. It comes with toast which I liked a lot but my husband just dug in, no bread needed. It was so tender and flavorful. We would absolutely get this again. What they consider entrees: Mushrooms - I love these and took half home (yum) because my husband isn't a fan of mushrooms. They are savory with explosive flavor. I am going to chop them up with my eggs tomorrow. Mussels - these were AMAZING. The sauce was so good and the baby bread crumbs. Yum. Dumplings - these were much better than the first time I had them. I think something was missing in the toppings previously. This time, I completely understand why these are wildly popular. Really delicious. And, it feels like you are eating slightly healthier with all the veggie goodness. Desserts: There are small but tasty delights. The ice cream was recommended and it was nice but we loved the coconut pudding. And, funny thing, we are not coconut fans. It had several flavors all built into this small dish. This was the perfect amount of food for 2 hungry folks, and I'd repeat this all again for sure!!! We had the opportunity to get to know Jill and Chef Mike better which was great. And, Jill took a wonderful selfie of us! They even have a restaurant in NYC! And, they are taking over more space in their building to add a chic and unique pizza place. We also love their other establishment, Sushi Saint.

Came excited to check out Bar Kada, which is a 30-seat sake lounge with food from the team behind Soseki! I ordered the Tamago Sarada, Sashimi, Wagyu Tartare, Tuna Au Poivre, Dumpling, A5 Wagyu Spinelis, and Vietnamese Wings! The good: The ambiance, service, and food were amazing, and definitely lived up to the reputation stemmed from Soseki. My favorite dishes of the evening were the Tamago Sarada, Dumpling, and A5 Wagyu Spinelis. But honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the selections since all of the dishes were tasteful and beautifully presented. The Tamago Sarada was absolutely delicious, with the cold tamago flavor mixed with a potato-like texture. The Sashimi tasted absolutely fresh, and the sauce tasted absolutely amazing. The Wagyu Tartare has a strong sesame flavor to it, but goes really well with the sourdough bread. The Tuna Au Poivre is extremely tender, and it has bold flavors. The Dumpling was definitely one of the top favorites, where it was creamy and soft, and delicious. The A5 Wagyu Spinelis is not listed on the menu, but the server brought it up as tonight's special. It requires a 3-ounce minimum order, which costs $80. This literally melts in your mouth as soon as you try to take a bite! Last, but not least, the Vietnamese Wings were fried to perfection with a delicious crispy crunch in each bite, and the fish sauce and garlic is very potent in this flavor! The bad: Nothing at all in regards to the food! I did order the Bla and Lyserod Sparkling Teas, but personally, I just was not a fan of either of the Sparkling Tea flavors.

WOW. First things first, Daniel at the bar made our dinner so want to give him a shoutout. His knowledge and passion for the art of cocktails and drinks was incredible! It was so fun to listen to the history of some of the sakes while we ordered. We tried I'd say half the menu and there was not one thing I didn't like but the standouts are pictured below. The dumplings were so unique and I haven't tried corn dumplings like this before! They were excellent. As soon as we finished the wagyu tartar we almost ordered a second it was that good. I would come back just to eat this and talk to Daniel. The space is intimate but big enough and is a nice option to have next to soseki. I think what chef has done is great and we will definitely be back!

Love the small bites, cocktails, and ambiance here! A much more casual sake bar attached to Soseki, this place still offers the quality you'd expect to find at the neighboring omakase. My favorites here include the miatake mushrooms, wings, beef tartare, and (seasonal) corn dumplings, although I love returning to try their newer additions. The bar staff is fun and helpful, and I love their unique and playful dishware!

Exciting new gem to hit the Orlando food scene! Went to the soft opening to get a first look and experience the delicious menu items at Bar Kada. We were able to try most of the items on the menu and let me say all were super delicious and delightful especially the sashimi, Vietnamese wings, wagyu beef and mushrooms, so good we had to order another round of the wagyu and mushrooms (the sauce is to die for). Our server was Renee and she was immaculate and so knowledgeable of all the items especially when it came down to picking the right sake to pair with the dishes. Parking is in the same area as Soseki which is towards the rear of the building and so is the main entrance. The vibe of Bar Kada was perfect for the experience with beautiful decor and light music playing in the background. Bar Kada is a great addition to the Winter Park/ Orlando food scene.

Even though I just had a wonderful dinner at a Japanese bar last week, I thought about visiting this bar for Bite 30. I am extremely happy that I did. I made a reservation on a Saturday for 8pm. I arrived a bit early and was immediately greeted by a hostess at the entrance. She did tell me that the table wasn't ready yet and may take some time. I wasn't in a rush, so I sat in a chair in the entrance area while they handed me the menu in advance. The lobby area had lounge music, which I enjoyed and relaxed. Since I waited a bit longer than expected, they provided me a complimentary champagne to enjoy. It was high quality as it was smooth and bubbly. Around 8:20, I was seated at the bar area which I requested. The bartender greeted me quickly and handed me the sake menu. He allowed me to sample the amabuki sake (13 dollars), which had a fruity taste, strong, and was not too dry. I really enjoyed it so I ordered that as my drink. I went with the Bite 30 menu (35 dollars for 3 courses). I did the sashimi appetizer, which was amberjack fish. When it came, it was dressed table side with leche de tigre. The amberjack was melt in your mouth fresh, and flavors from the sauce were amazing with the citrus and milk notes. The daikon and chili added even more flavor. Sadly they ran out of mussels for the entree, and the only other options were vegetarian. On the regular menu, I was surprised that the dumplings were priced higher than the mussels. When it came, I can understand why. The flavors added so well from the corn, peas, and scallions inside the dumpling, and the green sauce was such a great accomplishment. There were four dumplings total, which was enough to enjoy. For dessert, I chose the recommended coconut pudding, which had the perfect flavor with fresh mango and lychees. The white chocolate ganache had the perfect sweetness. Just like the other dishes, the flavors matched so well. All the dishes I had really challenged my taste buds with the complexity of flavors in an amazing way. The food is definitely Michelin star or AAA 4 diamond quality . The service matched the great food. There was great pride and enthusiasm in presenting the food. The ingredients for each dish were explained. The servers were very helpful in suggesting each dish, and answered any question that was asked. The atmosphere was a bit upscale, so I am glad I wore a collar shirt instead of just a t-shirt. The music is upscale lounge music that you find in higher end hotels. Parking was available and free in the back. Being from the same building and owners of Soseki, I should have known to expect high quality and upscale cuisine. This was not only the best Japanese bar restaurant I have been to, but even one the best overall bar restaurants as well. While the portions were small, the flavors were huge. This is the Four Seasons of Ritz Carlton quality of Japanese bars, and the Bite 30 promotion makes this an excellent deal!

My husband & I came here on a Saturday night with reservations and LOVED it! We were sat at the bar, and the main person helping us was Daniel, although we interacted with a few others as well. Daniel was such a delight & really knows his stuff! So fun to listen to with explaining the foods & sake pairings. We ordered off the bite30 menu and the regular menu and truly everything was phenomenal! We got the Sashimi, Dumplings, Mushrooms, Cheshire Pork Money Bags, Vietnamese Wings, and ended with the sorbet. Would recommend all of these dishes, but our favorite were the dumplings! We definitely recommend this spot and can't wait to come back.

Had an incredible dinner at Bar Kada, can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. Offering up sake and small plates inside of Soseki, Bar Kada is a trendy new addition to the Orlando food scene. We tried several of their small plate offerings, all of which were exceptional. The dumplings and the mussels were standouts. I'm not a sake expert by any means, but they had a nice selection and the Akishika sake I had was great. The service was helpful and perfectly timed, brining us our next dishes just as we were wrapping up the previous. Highly recommend checking out bar kada!

Absolutely loved it here. Every single dish is so unique and delicious. From the Maitake Mushrooms to the Wagyu Tartare to the Sashimi, everything is phenomenal. Service was excellent, our server took the time to explain each dish and each Sake. She was amazing, very detailed about everything on the menu. She was great and so helpful, so knowledgeable. She made our anniversary extra special. I can't wait to be back and try the rest of their menu.

This place was amazing! It's rare that I feel completely blown away by meals these days with all of the good food Orlando has to offer but everything about our experience we loved! We tried the tamago sarada, sashimi, olives, tuna at poivre, mussels, dumplings and Vietnamese wings! It's hard to pick a favorite but I would say the standouts were the dumplings and wings. We loved all of the food. Service was pretty good and the ambiance was lovely. Will definitely be back.

Excellent! Great experience! Sake was awesome! Food delicious! Staff very attentive! Definitely will be back and highly recommended!

Bar kada has been at the forefront of my list of restaurants to try in Winterpark since it opened. I had enormous hopes for this restaurant walking in, most were exceeded some fell short. The ambiance was wonderful, offering a calm, intimate, and beautiful environment to enjoy a wonderful meal. The food was incredible, each bite more flavorful than the last, the sashimi was my favorite offering a creative, light, and wonderful balance of flavors working symbiotically in perfect harmony. The corn dumplings were fantastic, offering a blend of crunchy, soft, chewy, and creamy texture. My largest reservation with this restaurant is the service. While all the staff were kind and knowledgeable is seemed that they were overwhelmed with just one server on the floor. Our waitress while very kind knowledgeable and trying to be attentive was overwhelmed as she had to attend to the entire dining area. This resulted in lower standard of service as she was so overwhelmed, which is not her fault. I believe management needs to hire another waiter to address this issue. I am sure it will be worked out over time as they just opened (hence the 5 star review instead of 4), so long as they address this weak point soon I believe this will be one of the best restaurants in winter park with ease. Ultimately, food was incredible, ambiance wonderful, but service needs some work. Nonetheless, this experience has solidified bar kada in my mind as one of the best restaurants in Orlando that I have had the fortune of experiencing.

Took the wifey here for her belated Bday Dinner during their soft opening last week and it was amazing. When we arrived we were greeted by the very nice hostess who gave us a little info about the restaurant and quickly took us to our table. The dining room is small (think it says 30 seats) so I do suggest getting a reservation. We were greeted by our waitress (I think her name was Cora) who brought us delicious homemade fried garbanzo beans and cold oshibori towels. If you have a chance to request her do it she was amazing, very knowledgeable and informative about all the sake and the menu and super attentive. We started with sake and were able to sample a few different types to see which ones we would like (we got 2 different kinds that were very good). The menu isn't that big so we picked a few things to share and try out: Sashimi, Wagyu Tartar, Dumpling, Mushroom, the Vietnamese Wings. Each dish came out paced out so you got to enjoy them and when they came the server explained how the dish was prepared and suggested how to enjoy them. Every dish was delicious, full of flavor, beautifully presented, and amazing. The dumplings were probably our favorite dish, the wings had a different unique flavor and nice and crunchy, the tartare had so much flavor, the sashimi was yummy wish there was more slices, and mushrooms had a yummy sauce and were nice a meaty. I definitely recommend ordering all of them they are totally worth trying. We will most definitely be back we enjoyed it so much. The only thing I do recommend is that don't come there starving unless you plan on ordering a bunch of dishes (they're small plates) but then again the food and drinks are totally worth it,

I went here for the first time and tried the Bite 30 menu. We were so impressed! There are so many things I could comment on - 1. The staff was so informative and friendly 2. The sourcing of food from local farms was really appreciated 3. The Sashimi (kanpachi w/ leche de tigre), veggie dumplings, and coconut pudding were absolutely outstanding. I wanted to eat more of it but I was stuffed. I think I will go again before Bite 30 is over, and then over and over after that. Thank you, Bar Kada!

Everything on this menu was amazing! My wife and I tried each item and none of them disappointed (dumplings were out of this world amazing!!). Everything tasted incredibly fresh. Their produce is sourced from local farms . Service was great as well, our server was able to tell us where our food was sourced from and had many interesting back stories on the sake and other menu items. The atmosphere was so peaceful and unique. Amazing sake selection. This location is great for a quick stop for a drink or snack if you're in winter park. Also great romantic setting for a date night.

Gorgeous and delicious from start to finish. Cozy warm atmosphere with the most welcoming staff. Had the sake flight and now I finally get it! Our amazing server took so much time with us, explaining where it came from and how it was made. Each one was better than the one before. We will definitely return as soon as we can!

Everything about Bar Kada was amazing, we were worried we would miss our reservation after being 10 minutes late but we were sat dow immediately. Daniel was our bartender and he was so fun and very knowledgeable! The space was very beautiful and the music was nice as well. My favorite was the dumplings and the egg salad with chips ( I forgot what the name is)! I can't wait to go again and try more off the menu!

My idea of sake used to be something warm in a porcelain decanter that you sipped at a sushi or teppanyaki restaurant. I really appreciated the sake flight and the education that accompanied it - it opened my eyes to a whole new world of sake that I had been missing. The small plates were outstanding and the staff were warm, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable. This place is a gem. There should be lines out the door.

Everything single item on the menu was amazing. Been here couple times already since they opened and they don't miss. The dumplings are the best dumplings I ever had and I never knew sake could be so good. Quite the experience. Love this place.

This was a phenomenal experience. I felt welcomed as soon as I was greeted by the hostess. She had a vibrant personality and made us feel at home. All of the items were exemplary, especially the Korean wings and the ribeye. I could eat fifteen of those Korean Wings in one sitting! Everything came out on a consistent basis. The place was clean and decorated well. Everyone stopping in Orlando should come here!