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82.74999618530273% positive |
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And warm rice under cold fish is now a must for me. ”
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Loved the sushi, but, boy, are those waiters rude. ”
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If you truly love sushi, this is hands down the best place to go. ”
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Furthermore, the rice on the sushi was warm and messy. ”
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What Nozawa offers is the freshest, most delicious, delicate sushi you will find, with beautifully prepared rice which, yes, should be slightly warm and not overly packed. ”
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If you want a big meal of cooked dishes along with your sushi, or to be a group of loud, hard-drinking, boisterous folks, this is not the place. ”
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Sushi Nozawa is the very best quality sushi I have ever eaten. ”
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Looks just like any other small inornate sushi joint on sushi row. ”
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Warm rice that barely hangs together. ”
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go to high end sushi bars with my Japanese parents here in the US & in Japan, where the service is gracious (as Japanese service ALWAYS is), we're served the freshest specialties, enjoy sake & beer & walk out paying $135 for three of us. ”
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That was worst sushi I ever had. ”
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The bill came out to about $350 plus tax and tips, so it is a lot of good food and about $50 per person. ”
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It was followed by some of the freshest, most delicious fish I've ever had. ”
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honestly didn't know fish could be this good. ”
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If, however, you want great sushi AND a great dining experience, go somewhere else like Nobu Malibu. ”
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The cuddle fish was good, but best of all was the second fish they served - the one with thinly slice scallions. ”
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LA is a huge market for sashimi grade fish, tons of GREAT fish to choose from every day, but Nozawa-san gets to pick first. ”
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love the sushi here! ”
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Finally went to famous Nozawa tonight and although the fish was pretty good, everything else was terrible. ”
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found Sushi Nozawa to be over-rated and pricey to boot though the food is good. ”
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fresh fish? ”
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If you like fusion sushi, go to Katsu-Ya or Koi on La Cienega; if you are a sushi disciple, go to Nozawa. ”
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wanted to be able to enjoy good food and my beer and relax. ”
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We paid $120 for mediocre food. ”
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asked if I could order sushi for take out. ”
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Great sushi at this Valley spot? ”
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The rice was still hot, and not of good enough texture to stick together. ”
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Excellent fresh fish, awesome chef's choice, 'strict' atomosphere adds to it ”
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went and had a good meal, but i've certainly had better. ”
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Nozawa-san may be quiet and focused, but "nazi" is a rather harsh term for a talented chef determined to educate the uninitiated in the traditional sushi experience. ”
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There are no crazy rolls or fried food here, just good top notch fish. ”
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the salmon, suprisingly tasty best Ive had- they put some kind of transparent seaweed on top that is a bit sweet but not overwhelming. ”
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The fish itself it so fresh and delicious that Nozawa doesn't need to drench it in spicy mayos or add crazy ingredients. ”
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The Sushi was fresh and excellent, the rice was warm and pleasant, and the Sushi 'N a z i' experience just added to the experience. ”
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Yes, the atmosphere is stale and yes, you can't order anything you like but for anybody who really likes the sushi served in a more traditional way, eAT here. ”
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Great sushi but the chef is a bad guy ”
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I'd recommend Sushi Sasabune in West LA over Sushi Nozawa because Sushi Nozawa serves two pieces of the same sushi while sasabune serves only one. ”
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Trust the Trust Me Special but only go if you like sushi (California Rolls don't count) ”
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If you want the best sushi in town go here. ”
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Mr. Nozawa and his wife work hard on maintaining high standards and making sure that guests have an opportunity to experience fresh fish at it's peak. ”
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We didn't expect much going in considering the reviews about bad/lack of service, the sushi "Nazi", a long wait, and pricey cost. ”
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called to order sushi for pick up. ”
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All I can tell you is that I left Nozawa that night having feasted on some of the finest, freshest fish ever served up on a warm tasty little pat of rice. ”
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That being said, the sushi is very good, but that atmosphere does the place a huge disservice. ”
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My boyfriend and I are sushi fanatics, we will go anywhere and pay anything for good sushi! ”
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did enjoy the crab hand roll at the end of omakase but i think sasabune on the westside does it better (chef used to be nozawa's apprentice). ”
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So I've been to Urasawa (formerly Ginza Sushi-Ko) in Beverly Hills and I must say that Urasawa is a lot more expensive ($750 for 2 with lots of sake) yet the impeccible service, atmosphere and very special food+presentation will make it still worth it. ”
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Instead, the sushi was mediocre at best and there was no variety. ”
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If you want great sushi and a good dining experience for bargain prices, go to Kazu in the Valley or Echigo on SM. ”
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Having just returned from New York and eaten at my favourite sushi restaurant there (Tomoe Sushi), I was determined to settle my great personal debate. ”
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great sushi ”
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i'd rather just eat fresh fish w/out any drama. ”
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We ended up paying $75 per couple, which normally isn't bad for sushi, but we left hungry and without getting our sushi fix. ”
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Having read reviews, my wife & I (who spent several yrs in Japan & know many great sushi restaurants in LA) were excited for Sushi Nozawa. ”
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NOzawa isnt the cool sushi nazi anymore; it is just a drunken chef stuck behind the bar in a poorly decorated, tiny restaurant somewhere in the Valley. ”
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This is really bizarre, and I think the sushi-san is just an odd person who is controlling and likes attention. ”
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The best sushi I've ever eaten was at Sushi Nozawa. ”
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what strikes me the most is that they feel like they are above their customers and u have to eat what they give u. i think it might be a funny idea, but hey the food better be good or ? ”
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There are other great sushi bars in LA and OC. ”
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the fish itself was fresh and good, but the rice was very warm and it wasn't really nicely fitted around the fish to hold on it then i try to put it into sauce. ”
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And the unbelievably fresh crab he served to me quickly wrapped into an ultra-crispy handroll, was SUBLIME! ”
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the best sushi place so far ”
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Although the service is rude and abusive, the sushi is spectacular. ”
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Fish was really fresh and almost buttery. ”
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There is no place better for fresh and beautifuly prepared sushi. ”
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The fish was mediocre, the menu choices are bare minimum - only a few fish are used, the service is blah. ”
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Both my husband and I love sushi and we were driving down the street and Sushi Nozawa was open. ”
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There are a lot more places with about the same price and just as good if not better food and service and atmosphere. ”
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this is the best sushi I've ever had - the decor isn't much to look at but you won't care once you start eating! ”
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here no one will bend over and backwards to stroke your ego, just come here open minded, patient, and you'll be rewarded with really good, fresh sushi. ”
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We received 7 or 8 servings that consisted of poor quality tuna (think Ralph's) as sashimi, in a roll and as sushi (maguro and hamachi) and several crab handrolls. ”
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So QUIETELY we ate, and the fish was fresh, maybe even the freshest I've had. ”
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From toro and yellowtail, to uni and albacore, every fish chosen is fresh and the quality is truly unbeatable. ”
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Being Japanese American, yes, this is amazing sushi. ”
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have been fortunate to have dined at some of the best sushi restaurants in the world, but never has sushi been as fresh as this. ”
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The sushi rice was too soft, the portions over-sized (which is a bad sign - this is what restaurants do for American customers to disguise bad fish) and the food was way over-priced. ”
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Nozawa is very very fresh sushi and very good service. ”
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And don't go with someone chatty, just go with someone who loves sushi as much as you and will just eat and be amazed. ”
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Sure the fish was fresh, but there was nothing special about it and the menu lacked any variety or innovation. ”
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It was good fresh fish, but created poorly. ”
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don't get me wrong, food is good, but with so many competing sushi spots in the area i'm not sure how they stay on top. ”
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They served sushi with plastic plates, ginger was too dry, and no taste in green tea. ”
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Sit back, relax, and enjoy the best cut, best tasting fish, and rice you have tasted in a sushi spot. ”
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The waiter also mentioned the wasabi was fresh, which added to the delight. ”
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used to eat here often and the food was very good. ”
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At some point, I cant tell the difference between fresh fish and fresh fresh fish and super fresh fish. ”
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usually end up being disappointed when I go to other places because the fish is just not as good or as fresh. ”
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The warm rice was a change for me, and it does fall apart quite easily, but after a few tries I kept it together. ”
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We sat at the bar to get the real sushi nozawa experience, but it was a disappointing experience. ”
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The fish was fresh which mixed perfectly with the warm rice. ”
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The fish might be the best I have had, but more importantly, THE RICE! ”
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The size of the fish - the quantity, was enormous, but not only that it was delicious, very tasty, with wonderful light sauces (ponzu, or whatever). ”
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this is the BEST sushi I have ever had in my life! ”
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but the best sushi you will ever taste! ”
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Absolutely amazing - the freshest fish served cold on warm rice - the way it should be ”
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used to consider a sushi interlude a huge success when something served was the best I'd ever had. ”
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Hands down, absolutely the best sushi restaurant (and possibly one of the best restaurants) in California. ”
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The hand rolls of fresh crab and toro were nice accompaniments, quickly made and loosely bound. ”
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The food was excellent but the harsh glare of the ZERO-AMBIENCE fluorescent lights cheapened the experience. ”
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If you are looking for a gloomy sushi restaurant, with a strong smell, a rude owner and NO service: this is a place for you! ”
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good quality fish, but that's it ”
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Awesome sushi. ”
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shut off the cellphone, stop pretending you know everything about how sushi bars should be, and making stupid complicated orders. ”
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There was nothing creative about the dishes. ”
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The fish is always perfect - fresh, melt in your mouth, not the least bit "fishy" or tough, as most sushi is when prepared in a mediocre way aka most everywhere else. ”
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Nothing fancy, just the best quality and freshest fish you will ever eat! ”
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No take out (because of the warm rice the fish would spoil). ”
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It was good fish. ”
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The place looks like hell - small, terrible lighting, like a pizza place in a strip mall, but its clean and once you walk in you realize its an institution. ”
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LOVE sushi and have tried many of the good sushi restaurants in southern california and by far Sushi Nozawa is my favorite. ”
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It's at best B list sushi with decent fish and the sushi chef, isn't all that great. ”
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The sushi is good, but not to die for. ”
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Clearly the best sushi ever put into my mouth. ”
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Everything was delicious! ”
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Dollar for dollar, there is no better sushi place in L. A. Having said that, if your taste buds were not sensitive enough to tell between freshest and so-so fresh fish, or Nozawa's rice and me-too sushi rice, Sushi Nozawa is definitely not a place for you ”
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The quality of fish was awful. ”
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Cool fish on warm rice, lightly dipped fish side down in sauce is how sushi should be eaten. ”
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This place is CRAZY EXPENSIVE, but the fish is UNBELIEVABLY GOOD! ”
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The price is reasonable considering I have spent just as much at similar sushi restaurants and received less quality and quantity. ”
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| service |
45.2400016784668% positive |
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The service wasn't that bad either and is similar to the service you would get in Japan. ”
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The service we received was very friendly and gracious. ”
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Plus, be prepared to pay for the honor of being treated gruffly by the man whom Sienfeld's rude "Soup Not-see" (spelled phonetically because Citysearch wouldn't allow the use of the very word they used in their review, sigh) was based upon. ”
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We didn't expect much going in considering the reviews about bad/lack of service, the sushi "Nazi", a long wait, and pricey cost. ”
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First of all, the service was terrible. ”
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people talk a lot about the chef but really, don't be an obnoxious LA-er as the people who complain are. ”
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So I've been to Urasawa (formerly Ginza Sushi-Ko) in Beverly Hills and I must say that Urasawa is a lot more expensive ($750 for 2 with lots of sake) yet the impeccible service, atmosphere and very special food+presentation will make it still worth it. ”
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The fish was mediocre, the menu choices are bare minimum - only a few fish are used, the service is blah. ”
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Although the service is rude and abusive, the sushi is spectacular. ”
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The service was good and we were seated promptly. ”
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We have been fed some (rather good) sushis on cheap plastic plates as fast as humanly possible and then asked to leave because some other people were waiting for a table. ”
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The waiter also mentioned the wasabi was fresh, which added to the delight. ”
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Lots of people here say the guy is a rude a-hole. ”
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Nozawa is very very fresh sushi and very good service. ”
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NOzawa has bad ambience and poor service. ”
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There are a lot more places with about the same price and just as good if not better food and service and atmosphere. ”
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go to high end sushi bars with my Japanese parents here in the US & in Japan, where the service is gracious (as Japanese service ALWAYS is), we're served the freshest specialties, enjoy sake & beer & walk out paying $135 for three of us. ”
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If you are looking for a gloomy sushi restaurant, with a strong smell, a rude owner and NO service: this is a place for you! ”
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With that bad quality, bad service, and no selection of drinks, the charge was too much. ”
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Loved the sushi, but, boy, are those waiters rude. ”
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The service was perfect. ”
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