These are the 5 best new restaurants in the Sacramento area, Yelp says

Restaurants are constantly cropping up in the Sacramento area, treating locals’ taste buds to new flavors and experiences.

If you’re looking to try a recently opened eatery, Yelp has some recommendations.

Here’s a list of the best new restaurants in the area, according to Yelp.

1. Sumer Nights

Yelp rating: 4.4/5 (74 reviews)

Sumer Nights is a Mediterranean restaurant in Arden Arcade.

According to Yelp reviews, popular dishes include beef kabob, baba ganoush, barbeque lamb ribs, chicken tikka kabobs and beef shawarma plate.

Address: 2316 Watt Ave., Arden Arcade

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday throughThursday, Saturday and Sunday, 3 to 10 p.m. Friday

2. Hiso

Yelp rating: 4.5/5 (344 reviews)

Hiso, which opened in 2021, serves authentic Laotian and Thai cuisine with a contemporary twist, according to the restaurant’s website.

“Evoking a sense of culture as well as comfort, Hiso combines the fine ingredients and recipes,” the restaurant said.

Address: 524 12th St., Sacramento

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday

Executive chef and co-owner Scott Ostrander, of Origami Asian Grill, talked about their “You Gotta Try This,” appetizer of fried chicken made from a Petaluma half bird, infused maple, Szechuan peppercorn, orange and rosemary on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in East Sacramento.

3. Kau Kau

Yelp rating: 4.3/5 (410 reviews)

Kau Kau is a New American and Hawaiian restaurant serving dishes such as musubi, chicken katsu, kalua pork, garlic shrimp and huli-huli chicken.

The restaurant offers a brunch menu with mimosas.

Address: 855 57th St., Sacramento

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday

4. Casa East Sac

Yelp rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)

Owned by brothers Steve and Theodore Gibanov, Casa in East Sacramento serves up American fare such as pizzas, sandwiches and pasta.

Its sister restaurant is Cicero’s Pizzeria in East Sacramento.

Address: 5401 H St., East Sacramento

Hours: 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

5. Origami Asian Grill

Yelp rating: 4.4/5 (500 reviews)

Modern Asian fusion restaurant Origami Asian Grill draws from Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dining.

Menu items include poke, ramen, banh mi and fried chicken made with infused maple and Szechuan peppercorn.

Address: 4801 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday

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