| ambiance |
86.96000099182129% positive |
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The ambience is pleasant and the service is extra friendly. ”
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If you find that the tables are full, the bar/lounge area is very comfortable as well if you just want a casual place to eat with lots of activity around you. ”
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The atmosphere is great! ”
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The location of this restaurant is obviously superb and the interior design is beautiful. ”
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Nice ambience, I love thier bar that you can have nice cocktails while you wait for seating. ”
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Nice decor, the the food was just average. ”
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would definitely go back as the ambience was very soothing and the service was excellent. ”
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If you want great traditional sushi go somewhere else, if you want creative items with a nice date atmosphere with money no object, then Roku is recommended. ”
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The atmosphere is excellent with a very happening bar area. ”
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However, I really liked the ambiance and the crowd was pretty cool. ”
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The ambiance is very romantic. ”
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Not the most romantic atmosphere, but the food is pretty good. ”
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Good food, nice ambiance, impeccable service. ”
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The ambiance was great. ”
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The ambience is great. ”
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When a restaurant does several things right, somebody will usually attack the ambience, and try to down play the WHOLE experience as being "foo foo", "all hype", "trendy", "over priced", etc, etc, but I think if your looking for value than you'll love thi ”
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wasn't on a date when I first visited this beautiful restaurant, but the ambience is so calming and romantic, I think it would be a great place to take someone. ”
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The Pasadena location is my favorite with an extremely friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere. ”
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The restaurant had a nice ambience, and I was hopeful. ”
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Their atmosphere was great and it was really happening. ”
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excellent food, service and atmosphere ”
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was impressed by the decor and atmosphere of the restaurant although the sushi was not as fresh as I thought it would be. ”
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The ambience is really nice w/ mood lighting, fountains and exotic rock formations. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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The dessert was a bit on the rich side, so perhaps the ice cream and rich chocolate didn't agree with hot sake. ”
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The most recent omakase we had ranged from roe shooters, fresh oysters, 8 nigiris (including toro and sweet shrimp), assorted sashimi and rolls, and finally a petite-four kind of dessert (vanilla bean panna cotta, fudge brownie, fried banana drizzled with ”
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We shared a dessert which was really good and unique. ”
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The Yellowtail Scallion rolls were fabulous, and the chocolate lava cake for dessert was divine. ”
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even got a beautiful birthday dessert, with a little candle, and the plate said, "Happy Birthday, Lynn" What a treat! ”
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| drinks |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Beside that bad service from not ordering enough drinks, the food is very good as well as the surrounding which is hip and trendy. ”
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Nice ambience, I love thier bar that you can have nice cocktails while you wait for seating. ”
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The atmosphere is excellent with a very happening bar area. ”
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If you find that the tables are full, the bar/lounge area is very comfortable as well if you just want a casual place to eat with lots of activity around you. ”
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Our waiter was very friendly and patient (as we had a large group) and it was one of those places where you drink gets refilled and old plates get taken away without you even noticing. ”
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| food quality |
77.70999908447266% positive |
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excellent food, service and atmosphere ”
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The sushi has consistently been horrible. ”
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But if you are one of those people who refers to california rolls as "sushi," then you may like this place. ”
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Their food is good but not the best if you want fresh sushi or sashimi. ”
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The prices are a little high, but all good sushi seems to be somewhat pricey. ”
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Even the rib-eye steak is very tasty and juicy. ”
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But for those people who just LOVE sushi but has a significant other that doesn't like the raw deal, they also have the good old fashioned steak and potatoes for the meat eaters. ”
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Although they concentrate on the sushi here, their dinner entrees are varied enough so that you can enjoy a pleasant evening and not worry about the red meat eaters among your group starving for want of choices. ”
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highly recommend the Spicy Shrimp dish, it was fantastic. ”
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Not the most romantic atmosphere, but the food is pretty good. ”
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Artful presentation, fresh tasty sushi, and entertaining conversation. ”
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Their entrees were very tasty and satisfying. ”
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The service was impeccable, the food well presented and delicious. ”
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If you want great traditional sushi go somewhere else, if you want creative items with a nice date atmosphere with money no object, then Roku is recommended. ”
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good food. ”
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If you want good sushi, don't go here. ”
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The food was expensive considering their portions were minuscule and the flavor was sub par. ”
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I've been to Sushi Roku a handful of times and my favorite dish is the grilled salmon. ”
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have to say the sashimi salad was a bit disappointing due to the tiny portion; however, the taste was delicious. ”
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This is a great little place to have some sushi with friends, and family. ”
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Had the lamb, which was delicious, but the sushi was not fresh-that's just scary! ”
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Good food for too much yen. ”
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The menu was not as diverse as I had expected for a higher end sushi restaurant, but the basics were fresh, beautifully presented and delicious. ”
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probably would not go back again just for the food, but it's a good place to go with friends or people you want to impress. ”
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Good quality sushi in old town near AMC 8 and UA movie theaters. ”
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Teriyaki shrimp was mediocre. ”
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Anyway, the food might look pretty but it's not that great. ”
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The service is slow and indifferent-again, have had better at fast food joints. ”
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Beside that bad service from not ordering enough drinks, the food is very good as well as the surrounding which is hip and trendy. ”
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Those at our table that didn't have sushi, ate steak which they said was as good as the local steakhouses. ”
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The food was great (pretty Americanized) and we didn't have to wait at all, very fresh seafoods and the filet mignon was the tenderest I ever had in America. ”
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the service is a bit slow sometimes, but the food wait isnt too long. ”
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It is also a great place for parents- if raw fish turn them off, steer them towards the fab teriyaki chicken. ”
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Great for large groups or couples- service can be a bit unpredictable but some very nice dishes are on offer. ”
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The sushi (and we had a few dozen pieces) was excellent. ”
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The food was quite nice too, however I wouldn't pay that price except for maybe on the Mackeral and Ikura. ”
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Our server was friendly and patiently explained several dishes to us. ”
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We eat here once a week or so and have never had a bad meal or a bad dining experience. ”
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The fish is fresh, it nearly swims off your plate. ”
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can't rate the sushi since I like my food cooked but the salmon was excellent. ”
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But the sushi and the food were fresh and tasty. ”
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Good sushi in Old Town ”
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The regular sushi is good, the specialties sushi is better and more creative. ”
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I've been here once and enjoyed the meal but the restaurant is a bit pricey. ”
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Sometimes fushion does not work with sushi, but at this place, the orignal sushi dishes were delicious. ”
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Not a pretentious place, delicious food, welcoming staff and a great atmostphere. ”
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Able to understand Japanese I overheard a manager speaking to one of the sushi chefs about the Toro (the most expensive fish) thawing out, and having to sell the older fish that day! ”
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Fusion sushi dishes are good. ”
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The service was great and I was pleased to see many non-sushi dishes since I am not the most adventurous. ”
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This is the best place to have sushi in Old Town, maybe all of Pasadena. ”
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The cooked food is unique and inventive. ”
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sushi roku has good food, but it is overpriced for sushi. ”
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Good food, nice ambiance, impeccable service. ”
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If youre looking for a cool hangout with little regard for food, this is the place. ”
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The food is excellent and the people (server) is very nice. ”
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The sea eel, blue fin toro and sea urchin were particularly fresh on the sushi side. ”
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The interior is beautiful, the sushi is okay, the prices are expensive. ”
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Definitely has the look to impress- the dishes are not bad either but a little on the expensive side. ”
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their fish is SO mediocre if not less than, their menu's are flashy and they try to make the food sound good but unless you can make it like it sounds, then you're menu is Crap! ”
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overpriced sushi ”
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Nice decor, the the food was just average. ”
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Their sushi is good; but I don't believe it's so good that you'll be willing to pay $7 for two small pieces of it. ”
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The food was delicious (we tried almost every roll on the menu as well as tempura and plain sushi) and the service was amazing. ”
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was impressed by the decor and atmosphere of the restaurant although the sushi was not as fresh as I thought it would be. ”
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The test of all fresh sushi for me is the uni (sea urchin roe) because it's so fragile. ”
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The quality of sushi is very high, really fresh fish. ”
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The food is a little expensive. ”
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the food is good, but the plates are small. ”
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The restaurant was beautiful and I can see how it would be a good place to bring a date but I have had salmon just as good for less money so this place would not be first on my list when eating in Old Town. ”
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Are they going for a fusion feel or are they just trying to be some trendy hangout serving mediocre food? ”
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My favorite dish: Rock Shrimp and Asparagus Roll. ”
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Sushi Roku is very trendy and a nice place to go if you are not necessarily going for the food. ”
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Anyone who doesn't consider this the best sushi in town does not understand Asian cuisine. ”
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The food is wonderful- the kobe beef skewers are the most amazing appetizer on the menu and the sushi is not only fresh but beautifully presented. ”
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The sushi is excellent, but as others have pointed out, the hot dishes may not satisfy. ”
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Appetizers are pretty good but I think the sushi is average and it was too expensive for the avarage sushi. ”
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If you are really a true sushi fan, you should not expect good sushi. ”
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Sure, bring a date and get her drunk while you enjoy that sushi! ”
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Very impressed with the freshness of their sushi. ”
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The most recent omakase we had ranged from roe shooters, fresh oysters, 8 nigiris (including toro and sweet shrimp), assorted sashimi and rolls, and finally a petite-four kind of dessert (vanilla bean panna cotta, fudge brownie, fried banana drizzled with ”
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| menu variety |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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If you are overwhelmed by the extensive menu just ask them for guidance, they are only to happy to assist. ”
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The food is wonderful- the kobe beef skewers are the most amazing appetizer on the menu and the sushi is not only fresh but beautifully presented. ”
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Seated immediately, reservations recommended, great menu, great customer service ”
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their fish is SO mediocre if not less than, their menu's are flashy and they try to make the food sound good but unless you can make it like it sounds, then you're menu is Crap! ”
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Sushi Roku offers a great balance of value thats driven by quality ingredients, experienced Sushi Chefs (Shin'san) and a unexpectedly impressive kitchen menu. ”
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The menu was not as diverse as I had expected for a higher end sushi restaurant, but the basics were fresh, beautifully presented and delicious. ”
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Although they concentrate on the sushi here, their dinner entrees are varied enough so that you can enjoy a pleasant evening and not worry about the red meat eaters among your group starving for want of choices. ”
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The food was delicious (we tried almost every roll on the menu as well as tempura and plain sushi) and the service was amazing. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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probably would not go back again just for the food, but it's a good place to go with friends or people you want to impress. ”
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It is also a great place for parents- if raw fish turn them off, steer them towards the fab teriyaki chicken. ”
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wasn't on a date when I first visited this beautiful restaurant, but the ambience is so calming and romantic, I think it would be a great place to take someone. ”
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This is the best place to have sushi in Old Town, maybe all of Pasadena. ”
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This is a great little place to have some sushi with friends, and family. ”
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The restaurant was beautiful and I can see how it would be a good place to bring a date but I have had salmon just as good for less money so this place would not be first on my list when eating in Old Town. ”
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Truly, a great place. ”
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We thought it would be a nice place to go but the ludicrious prices for what you get pretty much makes this place worthless. ”
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Very nice place. ”
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Sushi Roku is very trendy and a nice place to go if you are not necessarily going for the food. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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probably would not go back again just for the food, but it's a good place to go with friends or people you want to impress. ”
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would definitely go back as the ambience was very soothing and the service was excellent. ”
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| service |
79.73000049591064% positive |
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probably would not go back again just for the food, but it's a good place to go with friends or people you want to impress. ”
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The servers are always friendly and without attitude. ”
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Large parties aren't welcome here as the service is so slow, no one eats at the same time. ”
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The chefs were all extremely friendly as well. ”
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The service is good. ”
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But if you are one of those people who refers to california rolls as "sushi," then you may like this place. ”
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Staff was friendly, although service was sometimes slow. ”
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but the waitress gave lame excuses bla bla bla. ”
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Our server was friendly and patiently explained several dishes to us. ”
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Great for large groups or couples- service can be a bit unpredictable but some very nice dishes are on offer. ”
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The servers are professional and freindly. ”
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Able to understand Japanese I overheard a manager speaking to one of the sushi chefs about the Toro (the most expensive fish) thawing out, and having to sell the older fish that day! ”
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The service was great and I was pleased to see many non-sushi dishes since I am not the most adventurous. ”
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The service was impeccable, the food well presented and delicious. ”
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would definitely go back as the ambience was very soothing and the service was excellent. ”
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The service is slow and indifferent-again, have had better at fast food joints. ”
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went there for lunch one day--the hostess was polite and friendly and our server was very attentive. ”
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The staff is always friendly and welcoming, reservations are easy to make- and even without a reservation they do everything they can to accomodate your party as soon as possible. ”
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Beside that bad service from not ordering enough drinks, the food is very good as well as the surrounding which is hip and trendy. ”
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Seated immediately, reservations recommended, great menu, great customer service ”
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Good food, nice ambiance, impeccable service. ”
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Our waiter was very friendly and patient (as we had a large group) and it was one of those places where you drink gets refilled and old plates get taken away without you even noticing. ”
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The ambience is pleasant and the service is extra friendly. ”
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The service was friendly and helpful. ”
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The food is excellent and the people (server) is very nice. ”
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Service is warm and friendly. ”
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excellent food, service and atmosphere ”
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The lounge area is very nice but the service there is terrible. ”
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the service is a bit slow sometimes, but the food wait isnt too long. ”
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But for those people who just LOVE sushi but has a significant other that doesn't like the raw deal, they also have the good old fashioned steak and potatoes for the meat eaters. ”
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The food was delicious (we tried almost every roll on the menu as well as tempura and plain sushi) and the service was amazing. ”
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The service is so pretentious as if the waiters were to get a beating if the didn't give me their "forced" smiles and I felt I was up against an aggressive car salesman than a waiter. ”
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The Pasadena location is my favorite with an extremely friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere. ”
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The service is so friendly, you do not want to leave. ”
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However, staff is wonderful. ”
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Not a pretentious place, delicious food, welcoming staff and a great atmostphere. ”
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Everything we tried was great the and server was very knowledgeable. ”
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| value |
62.5% positive |
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way Way WAY overpriced. ”
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The prices are a little high, but all good sushi seems to be somewhat pricey. ”
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Sushi is good there but I think it's over priced. ”
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The foods there are a bit pricey, but its worth it! ”
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The food was expensive considering their portions were minuscule and the flavor was sub par. ”
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When a restaurant does several things right, somebody will usually attack the ambience, and try to down play the WHOLE experience as being "foo foo", "all hype", "trendy", "over priced", etc, etc, but I think if your looking for value than you'll love thi ”
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trendy kind of place, but overall not great value. ”
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overpriced sushi ”
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sushi roku has good food, but it is overpriced for sushi. ”
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We thought it would be a nice place to go but the ludicrious prices for what you get pretty much makes this place worthless. ”
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Sushi Roku offers a great balance of value thats driven by quality ingredients, experienced Sushi Chefs (Shin'san) and a unexpectedly impressive kitchen menu. ”
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bit pricey, but a nice splurge. ”
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Definitely has the look to impress- the dishes are not bad either but a little on the expensive side. ”
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The food was quite nice too, however I wouldn't pay that price except for maybe on the Mackeral and Ikura. ”
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The interior is beautiful, the sushi is okay, the prices are expensive. ”
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The restaurant was beautiful and I can see how it would be a good place to bring a date but I have had salmon just as good for less money so this place would not be first on my list when eating in Old Town. ”
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The food is a little expensive. ”
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Appetizers are pretty good but I think the sushi is average and it was too expensive for the avarage sushi. ”
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The bento box they feature at Roku is one of the best deals you will find anywhere. ”
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If you want great traditional sushi go somewhere else, if you want creative items with a nice date atmosphere with money no object, then Roku is recommended. ”
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Able to understand Japanese I overheard a manager speaking to one of the sushi chefs about the Toro (the most expensive fish) thawing out, and having to sell the older fish that day! ”
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Sushi is not bad but not worth the prices they charge. ”
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Yes, omakase can be a little pricey (starts from $40 per person) but you will not be disappointed. ”
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I've been here once and enjoyed the meal but the restaurant is a bit pricey. ”
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| wait time |
37.5% positive |
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Staff was friendly, although service was sometimes slow. ”
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The service is slow and indifferent-again, have had better at fast food joints. ”
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Large parties aren't welcome here as the service is so slow, no one eats at the same time. ”
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the service is a bit slow sometimes, but the food wait isnt too long. ”
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