| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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Go someplace else if you want a nice decor and better service. ”
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Food comes first for me but the ambience here is equally as good as the gourmet fodder. ”
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The waitstaff was attentive and fun. ”
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Best sushi in LA, great ambiance. ”
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We went to Hokusai last summer - great food, great atmosphere, great service. ”
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great cozy and place to chill with friends or family to impress. ”
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Great place, Great atmosphere, Great Food! ”
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Great food, great decor, great service! ”
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Incredible sushi and awesome service in a hip atmosphere on the outskirts of Beverly Hills. ”
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Easy parking both on the street and valet, ambiance is great, the drinks are strong and the Owner/Manager Tiger is one of the best in the business at completing your dining experience. ”
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The staff was attentive and the atmosphere is chic and hip. ”
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Went last fall - great food, great atmosphere, great service. ”
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would also highly suggest this for a romantic dates night. ”
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Great atmosphere. ”
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Yeah, I work in the area, but you can't beat the 2-course lunch specials, tuesday's pork is amazing, and I always enjoy the jovial atmosphere and smiling service. ”
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The sushi chefs are very fun and treat diners very well. ”
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Fresh seafood, great ambience, and friendly service. ”
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making sure the food/ambiance we choose will be "worth" it, as we don't want to waste the few nights we get to enjoy going out alone (and try to feel like a pre-kids couple again :) ! ”
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The decor is not too bad, but nothing extraordinary. ”
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Last but not least, the atmosphere is very nice as well, beautiful modern interior design with a nice private banquette to take a date and a fabulous private booth that is enclosed in some sort of metal paneling, very dramatic. ”
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The entire meal was delicious and the ambiance was unrivaled to any fine dining experience we've ever had. ”
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This place is definitely worth checking out whether it's for a romantic evening or a business lunch. ”
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great atmosphere , quality as its best , friendly staff , the decor is beautiful and wellcoming ”
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The atmosphere is very elegant but not intimidating. ”
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Dramatic decor, creative menu ”
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Based on balck and white, its chic interior with some Japanese touch is the best for a romantic night or relaxing friends gathering. ”
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The staff is so friendly and the decor is truly amazing. ”
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All the chefs and staff are extremely professional and fun. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Gin-san was even pleasant enough to prepare a special "dessert plate" just for us. ”
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dessert tray featured 7 different types of ice cream, all very flavorful, surrounding a tasty molten chocolate lava cake. ”
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Hokusai was the only place in the world I think, that had this ultra rich delicious creamy Cheese cake. ”
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Since I'm not a dessert guy, the owner recommended I try the barbecued eel to top off my meal, and it was perfection. ”
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Had Some of the best cheese cake Ever And it Was Flavored With Japanese Red Bean. ”
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highly recommend this place, especially the desserts. ”
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the desserts are awesome - we had a mind-blowing strawberry Fedex'd in from Japan and a tiramisu that was perfectly done! ”
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had salad, a variety of sushi, foie gras with eggplant, seared beef sushi style, a perfect cosmo and red bean cheesecake (half a serving is enough). ”
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The dessert chef just made a fresh RedBean Cheesecake - ready like 10 minutes ago. ”
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Rarely have I had such great desserts let alone at a Japanese restaurant! ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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Hokusai has long been our favorite for happy hour, with a great bar menu, silent sports TV and great talk. ”
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like this place after work for a few drinks and apps with friends and clients. ”
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The green tea tiramisu struck a chord with everyone at the table, for its taste was unique and exquisite. ”
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Easy parking both on the street and valet, ambiance is great, the drinks are strong and the Owner/Manager Tiger is one of the best in the business at completing your dining experience. ”
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We went for drinks after work last night and they told us about a new menu, Happy Price. ”
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Besides the dishes from the kitchen, the sushi bar was just as impressive. ”
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great cocktails, a great night out. ”
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It is truly my favorite sushi bar in LA. ”
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The best thing about this place was the cocktails, I suggest the cantaloupe martini. ”
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Desserts to-die-for (strawberries served with mango puree and champagne), great sake selection, and beautiful plum wine cocktails spiked with pomegranate juice. ”
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| food quality |
95.26000022888184% positive |
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really enjoyed the modern Asian style interior with Japanese/French cuisine and fresh sushi. ”
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think many people don't realize that there's this amazing sushi restaurant hidden in la. ”
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Highly recommended great food and service and staff. ”
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The ingredients used in the food are impeccable. ”
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We went to Hokusai last summer - great food, great atmosphere, great service. ”
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Since I'm not a dessert guy, the owner recommended I try the barbecued eel to top off my meal, and it was perfection. ”
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The dessert chef just made a fresh RedBean Cheesecake - ready like 10 minutes ago. ”
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And the food and service were awesome! ”
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Spectacular Sushi, fresh and tasty. ”
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Besides the dishes from the kitchen, the sushi bar was just as impressive. ”
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The food was fresh, delicious and creative. ”
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He has got to be the best Sushi Chef in L.A. I love sushi and I've been a fan for over 26 years, but I've never had sushi that good before! ”
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Yeah, I work in the area, but you can't beat the 2-course lunch specials, tuesday's pork is amazing, and I always enjoy the jovial atmosphere and smiling service. ”
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At Hokusai, the sushi man that works there is really friendly and I even had him teach me some Japanese words while he prepared the best tuna for me! ”
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was dying for good sushi that I could afford. ”
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The inventive dishes attacked parts of my palate I didn't even know I had, and the sushi, which truly is incredibly fresh, had me yearning to taste as much as my stomach could possibly handle. ”
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Between them and the excellent food I will continue to support Hokusai year after year. ”
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Standouts from the dinner were the spicy scallops, the salmon with fresh ginger and a kobe beef preparation with some out-of-this-world smoke flavor to it. ”
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Best sushi in LA, great ambiance. ”
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We ordered 'Omakase' and he did a great job of helping the kitchen pick the perfect meal for us. ”
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dessert tray featured 7 different types of ice cream, all very flavorful, surrounding a tasty molten chocolate lava cake. ”
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Very knowledgeable staff that walked us through a superb sushi and cooked food menu. ”
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am a huge sushi fan and couldn't believe the great prices for a Beverly Hills restaurant. ”
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had salad, a variety of sushi, foie gras with eggplant, seared beef sushi style, a perfect cosmo and red bean cheesecake (half a serving is enough). ”
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They even made a "special dish" for us incorporating one of her favorite sea foods, scallops. ”
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went here with a large party, and the food was not bad. ”
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Since my first visit, Tiger always surprised us with an excellent combination of sushi and kitchen dishes. ”
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My wife has some allergies that had to be accommodated and they prepared special dishes for her that were outstanding. ”
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Hokusai was the only place in the world I think, that had this ultra rich delicious creamy Cheese cake. ”
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only like the freshest of the fresh! ”
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Our waiter treated us like we were regulars with great service and the owner came over to ask us what dishes we liked best, and asked what they could improve on. ”
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Excellent sushi with a twist ”
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The entire meal was delicious and the ambiance was unrivaled to any fine dining experience we've ever had. ”
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Seriously very fresh and good sushi and great people. ”
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Hokusai has great sushi, amazing service, and an even better happy hour! ”
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My GF and I was very full after finishing all of the dishes. ”
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We also ordered their cooked scallop which was also very fresh. ”
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making sure the food/ambiance we choose will be "worth" it, as we don't want to waste the few nights we get to enjoy going out alone (and try to feel like a pre-kids couple again :) ! ”
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was so full but I couldn't stop eatting the kobe beef because it just melted in your mouth and the sauce was delightful. ”
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It turns out they were very hot stones upon which we were to quickly sear both sides of the exquisite slices of Wagyu beef that came out next. ”
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The cooked dishes were excellent an just as tender as the sushi. ”
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The sushi chefs are very fun and treat diners very well. ”
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We went there 3 nights ago and it still remains to be the best sushi restaurant! ”
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would come here every once and a wile the sushi and dinner menu are incredible ”
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Great food, Great Service ”
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Their snow crab spring roll appetizer was beyond good. ”
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Fantastic variety and food ”
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had a great meal the other night. ”
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have tried sushi from all over world including the most famous fish market "Tsukiji" in Tokyo, (It doesnt get any Fresher and more authentic than that!) ”
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Excellent food without attitude! ”
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The kobe cheek stew was amazing and the hamachi sushi may be the best I have ever had. ”
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very good sushi ”
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Excellent fish at the best prices in town. ”
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The food was unbelievable and the fish was FRESH! ”
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Great food, great decor, great service! ”
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love sushi in LA and always love trying something new. ”
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The fish is extremely fresh and favorful. ”
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Some of the highlights were an amazing hamachi symphony, extraordinarily tender squid with mushrooms, and a foie gras dish served over a rich soup. ”
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The seafood was very good. ”
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My waiter then asked me if i liked sushi and sashimi. ”
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You can enjoy the taste of ingredients themselves with their special sauce accompanied. ”
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Everything was incredible, the scallop appetizer had a wonderful flavor, the salmon sashimi with the tofu sauce and fried ginger was very good, and the Kobe beef was so tender. ”
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My favorite was the Yellowtail Cold Taster Special and the buttery crisp Filet Mignon in the green peppercorn sauce. ”
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must say, I have had the chance to have some amazing Japanese food from South OC to the Valley. ”
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hate writing such horrible reviews but I have to, to save others from the same bad sugary food we had. ”
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We had handrolls and nigiri sushi, all of the fish was good quality. ”
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We are always seated promptly and our food is amazing! ”
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Unfortunately the black bean sauce on the crispy compachi was so bad, I couldn't do anything but put it in my napkin. ”
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Incredible sushi and awesome service in a hip atmosphere on the outskirts of Beverly Hills. ”
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unless I experience speechlessly bad service or food, ”
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have never tasted food this good. ”
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Maybe their omakase tasting course is really amazing, but if its anything like the food I had then its over priced for what you'll get. ”
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The food was amazing, and Tiger the chef served the most amazing dishes. ”
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Went last fall - great food, great atmosphere, great service. ”
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We began with sushi and I had the BEST hamachi I think I've ever had! ”
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If you like sushi, then you'll LOVE it after you get served by Gin! ”
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Our server told us that the chef has a background in French cuisine and was an incredible match with the Japanese cuisine, just like the dishes that the Iron Chef would create. ”
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The food they make is delicately tasty. ”
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had the omakasi-- the fish was fresh, there was a french onion soup dish. ”
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We also had the eggplant foie gras which was possibly the best dish all night. ”
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It was extremely fresh, and definitely one of the best sushi spots in Los Angeles I have ever been to. ”
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The beef cheek stew was excellent, although the sea bass could have used some flavor. ”
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Outstanding food at Great Prices ”
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Loved the food and attentive service! ”
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Nothing Spectacular, decent food ”
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Fresh seafood, great ambience, and friendly service. ”
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It is truly my favorite sushi bar in LA. ”
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he then asked if i had any food restrictions, i said no. he recommended the omakase. ”
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If you like sushi as much as I do, then prepare yourself for a treat! ”
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I'm not a "foodie" but my dinner at Hokusai was the best meal I've ever had. ”
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The best food here is the appetizers. ”
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would definitely recommend the special sashimi dishes, especially the usuzukuri for its great citrus flavor. ”
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Impeccable service and creative flair to all the dishes with beautiful presentations. ”
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The service is friendly, the taste of the food is incredible, the sake is amazing and served in in bamboo shoots, however, be prepared for a big fat bill and sitting in a darkly lit room. ”
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have food allergies, and the chef took it in stride to create beautiful dishes instead of just limiting my choices. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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very versatile menu and a great spot when you're seeking to impress. ”
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Remember to look at the "Happy Price" menu. ”
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Desserts to-die-for (strawberries served with mango puree and champagne), great sake selection, and beautiful plum wine cocktails spiked with pomegranate juice. ”
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One thing that I do notice about LA people, they order off the menu vs. having the chef put a menu together. ”
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I've had the good fortune to visit Hokusai on a couple occasions, and each time I was rewarded with a truly outstanding dining experience, while tasting a completely different variety of "good eats. ”
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First off the Happy Price menu is a crazy value. ”
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would come here every once and a wile the sushi and dinner menu are incredible ”
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We went for drinks after work last night and they told us about a new menu, Happy Price. ”
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Forget about paying a fortune for sushis, Hokusai was reasonable, friendly, non pretentious with a great selection. ”
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had salad, a variety of sushi, foie gras with eggplant, seared beef sushi style, a perfect cosmo and red bean cheesecake (half a serving is enough). ”
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have food allergies, and the chef took it in stride to create beautiful dishes instead of just limiting my choices. ”
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Very knowledgeable staff that walked us through a superb sushi and cooked food menu. ”
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We never bothered to even look at the menu as the omakase option was recommended by our dining companions. ”
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Hokusai has long been our favorite for happy hour, with a great bar menu, silent sports TV and great talk. ”
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Dramatic decor, creative menu ”
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The greeting alone is enough to make you feel great, but when you look at the menu and then sample the fantastic fare, well - nirvana. ”
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Fantastic variety and food ”
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| overall |
92.8600025177002% positive |
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We knew we had found a new favorite restaurant. ”
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We went there 3 nights ago and it still remains to be the best sushi restaurant! ”
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Rarely have I had such great desserts let alone at a Japanese restaurant! ”
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great cozy and place to chill with friends or family to impress. ”
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Our favorite restaurant for around the past 5 years, has been Nobu's. ”
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am a huge sushi fan and couldn't believe the great prices for a Beverly Hills restaurant. ”
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The best thing about this place was the cocktails, I suggest the cantaloupe martini. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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So, wonderful experience overall and I can't wait to go back again. ”
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The place looks great, the service was outstanding and knowledgable, and I can't wait to go back. ”
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| service |
93.99999618530273% positive |
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amazing eats and impeccable service ”
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Fresh seafood, great ambience, and friendly service. ”
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The waitstaff was attentive and fun. ”
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great atmosphere , quality as its best , friendly staff , the decor is beautiful and wellcoming ”
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The service was good but nothing to back it up. ”
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unless I experience speechlessly bad service or food, ”
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The place looks great, the service was outstanding and knowledgable, and I can't wait to go back. ”
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We went to Hokusai last summer - great food, great atmosphere, great service. ”
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The bartender was fabulous! ”
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Went last fall - great food, great atmosphere, great service. ”
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Great food, great decor, great service! ”
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Forget about paying a fortune for sushis, Hokusai was reasonable, friendly, non pretentious with a great selection. ”
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The staff was fantastic! ”
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Yeah, I work in the area, but you can't beat the 2-course lunch specials, tuesday's pork is amazing, and I always enjoy the jovial atmosphere and smiling service. ”
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And the food and service were awesome! ”
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Last week my manager and I had one of the best lunch's Los Angeles has to offer. ”
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The servers were nice initially, chatty and friendly. ”
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All the chefs and staff are extremely professional and fun. ”
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Excellent service! ”
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The service was impeccable and the scene was very classy and hip. ”
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My waiter then asked me if i liked sushi and sashimi. ”
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I've been to many so called hot spots for Omakase in LA (Tokyo Table, Bar Hayama, and others that people rave about) and have been disappointed each time. ”
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Loved the food and attentive service! ”
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Very knowledgeable staff that walked us through a superb sushi and cooked food menu. ”
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Our server, Yoshi, was very attentive (and seemed very busy, yet efficient) for a Monday. ”
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The service was great. ”
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The waitstaff was all friendly and attentive to guests. ”
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The staff is so friendly and the decor is truly amazing. ”
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Usually I hate happy hour, since the servers don't make good tips and you get lousy service. ”
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The service is great! ”
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Our server told us that the chef has a background in French cuisine and was an incredible match with the Japanese cuisine, just like the dishes that the Iron Chef would create. ”
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One thing that I do notice about LA people, they order off the menu vs. having the chef put a menu together. ”
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The service is friendly, the taste of the food is incredible, the sake is amazing and served in in bamboo shoots, however, be prepared for a big fat bill and sitting in a darkly lit room. ”
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Seriously very fresh and good sushi and great people. ”
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At Hokusai, the sushi man that works there is really friendly and I even had him teach me some Japanese words while he prepared the best tuna for me! ”
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Hokusai has great sushi, amazing service, and an even better happy hour! ”
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Highly recommended great food and service and staff. ”
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The staff was attentive and the atmosphere is chic and hip. ”
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think many people don't realize that there's this amazing sushi restaurant hidden in la. ”
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Went for Valentine's Day and it was painless unlike all the other "hip" restaurants which were crowded, overbooked, long waits, and bad service. ”
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The server and the manager made fabulous recommendations and I could not have been happier or more stuffed. ”
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We received personnal attention from the owner and the wait staff was very attentive and friendly. ”
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Service standards are top notch with very professional staff constantly checking in on us to see how we were doing. ”
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Everyone here was very nice and great service. ”
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The monday night bartender was very helpful and a real cutie. ”
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Go someplace else if you want a nice decor and better service. ”
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Impeccable service and creative flair to all the dishes with beautiful presentations. ”
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The staff was incredibly friendly and we were greeted by everyone. ”
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Incredible sushi and awesome service in a hip atmosphere on the outskirts of Beverly Hills. ”
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Our waiter treated us like we were regulars with great service and the owner came over to ask us what dishes we liked best, and asked what they could improve on. ”
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| value |
94.44000244140625% positive |
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making sure the food/ambiance we choose will be "worth" it, as we don't want to waste the few nights we get to enjoy going out alone (and try to feel like a pre-kids couple again :) ! ”
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Maybe their omakase tasting course is really amazing, but if its anything like the food I had then its over priced for what you'll get. ”
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Excellent fish at the best prices in town. ”
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am a huge sushi fan and couldn't believe the great prices for a Beverly Hills restaurant. ”
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Some of the best sushis I've ever had and for a very reasonable price. ”
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It's a great way to have high quality at reasonable price. ”
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This place is definitely worth checking out whether it's for a romantic evening or a business lunch. ”
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First off the Happy Price menu is a crazy value. ”
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The price for all that ($100) was very reasonable and is well worth it. ”
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| wait time |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Went for Valentine's Day and it was painless unlike all the other "hip" restaurants which were crowded, overbooked, long waits, and bad service. ”
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The dessert chef just made a fresh RedBean Cheesecake - ready like 10 minutes ago. ”
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Hokusai has long been our favorite for happy hour, with a great bar menu, silent sports TV and great talk. ”
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