Spending time in Kempsville? Get to know this Virginia Beach neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Japanese eatery to an Italian bistro.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Kempsville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Kyushu Japanese Restaurant
Topping the list is sushi bar and Japanese spot Kyushu Japanese Restaurant. Located at 400 Newtown Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 242 reviews on Yelp. Look for the gyoza (fried dumplings) among the appetizers here.
2. Sushi Mama
Next up is Japanese and Korean spot Sushi Mama, situated at 424 Newtown Road. With 4.5 stars out of 207 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. You'll find the Mama Vegas rolls (pictured above left) among the selections here.
3. Mannino's Italian Bistro
Mannino's Italian Bistro, an Italian spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 175 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4402 Princess Anne Road to see for yourself. Look for the local fried oyster dinner among the chef's specialties here.
4. Bilu's
Check out Bilu's, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 81 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Colombian spot at 544 Newtown Road, Suite #100. To start, try this spot's empanadas among the appetizers.
5. Mesob Cafe
And then there's Mesob Cafe, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 124 reviews. Stop by 404 S. Parliament Drive to hit up the cafe and Ethiopian and vegan spot next time you're in the neighborhood. On the menu, you'll find Ethiopian classics like doro wot, a chicken stew slow cooked with berbere and served with hard boiled eggs.
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