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91.66999816894531% positive |
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But, if you are not, there is only one place to go where the sushi and the atmosphere coincide to bring you one of the best sushi experiences you may ever have, and that place is sushi roku. ”
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Sushi roku has a great ambience, and the food is delicious. ”
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High Marks for interior decoration and creating a pleasant place to dine, but the sushi intself does not hold a canlde to Matsuhisa or Nozawa. ”
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Roku has the best food, great sake, cool atmosphere, and lately, the best-friendly service in the city. ”
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it is a nice location with great prices. ”
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atmosphere yes, good sushi no ”
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we took our friends here in June thinking that it would be a nice meal in a nice atmosphere. ”
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enjoy the atmosphere of the restaurant and the service is good, but the quality is not as good as many other sushi restaurants. ”
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Fun atmosphere, Great sushi ”
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This place had good food and a awesome atmosphere. ”
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the decor is great, very trendy. ”
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love the setting and atmosphere. ”
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can only conclude that the chi-chi decor is a distraction for the overpriced swill they try to fob off as sushi. ”
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Nice ambiance, mediocre sushi ”
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Great location, but that's about it. ”
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There are also plenty of great drinks and Japanese beers and sake, and the ambiance and settings make for an awesome experience. ”
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Not a place for a quite romantic date but they do have a great patio if you have the opportunity. ”
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Sushi Roku always has a great selection and good atmosphere to it. ”
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The vibe here is very fun and the sushi is good. ”
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The decor was beautiful. ”
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There is a cool, usually Hollywood-ish crowd at this location, but it's not snooty like some of the other Hollywood places. ”
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the black cod was amazing and the atmosphere was very tranquil and pleasing. ”
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The ambiance is nice and not stuffy. ”
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nice decor. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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and they have tasty desserts. ”
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| drinks |
77.77999877929688% positive |
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There are also plenty of great drinks and Japanese beers and sake, and the ambiance and settings make for an awesome experience. ”
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We walked in and were greeted with polite hostesses, and hung out at the bar while waiting for our table. ”
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Then asked if the sake used for the sake-cocktails was very dry and the blank stare was followed up with "I don't know" then "yes? ”
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Went to dinner their with my wife and actually enjoyed the wait to be seated, great people watching and allowed us to relax, talk and sip on a glass of wine. ”
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Bar staff and drinks are excellent here! ”
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It's very crowded from thursday on, but I never mind because they have a cool little bar to hang out at before being seated. ”
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And the waitresses at the sushi bar is super nice. ”
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The hostesses are always nice and welcoming, the sushi chefs like to ignore you unless you buy them a drink or speak Korean (haha), the servers are indifferent and snobby, even for LA standards, until you drop a $60 bill for one person (Yeah, I like to sp ”
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we sat at the bar, the chef wasn't very attentive. ”
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| food quality |
77.2700023651123% positive |
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You might consider dropping by during happy hour, which offers a tasty and affordable menu. ”
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Although i felt it was a bit over priced, i thought the atmoshpere was fabulous and the dishes were interesting and different. ”
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The sushi was one of the worst experiences I have had in Los Angeles, In addition they didn't even get my order right after repeating it 3x this turned into an over priced, over rated, disappointment. ”
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The sushi is always fresh but, honestly, it's no better or worse than a dozen other sushi restaurants in the area. ”
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The service was friendly and fast and the sushi was fresh and delicious. ”
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WAY too much hype when a place can't even deliver a decent meal. ”
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Oyster sushi was definitely yummy. ”
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The sashimi was decent, but there simply wasn't enough mind blowing food to justify the price tag. ”
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great fish ”
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Our meal was great and our server was really on it. ”
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The best sushi in all of L.A. Awesome food. ”
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Great food! ”
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But, if you are not, there is only one place to go where the sushi and the atmosphere coincide to bring you one of the best sushi experiences you may ever have, and that place is sushi roku. ”
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great fresh fish with great flavors - great selection of unique sushi ”
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Fun atmosphere, Great sushi ”
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enjoyed the staff, food, presentation and service and I would very much recommended this place to anyone. ”
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My boyfriend and I are big sushi fans and went to Sushi Roku after hearing all of the good reviews. ”
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The food was excellent and the service was even better. ”
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The vibe here is very fun and the sushi is good. ”
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Fresh sushi at it's best with excellent service, obviously a very well trained staff. ”
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Sushi Roku serves average sushi served on a pretty platter. ”
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Sushi roku has a great ambience, and the food is delicious. ”
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To top it off, my friends and I planned on catching a 10:40 showing of "Crank" at the Grove, and we missed it, for sushi that was mediocre at best. ”
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more of a social scene that it is to go have great sushi - if you don't mind the scene and would rather you are seen - then you are in teh right place. ”
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There are many other trendy sushi places in L.A. that have good customer service and better food that is priced reasonably. ”
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atmosphere yes, good sushi no ”
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And the waitresses at the sushi bar is super nice. ”
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Nice ambiance, mediocre sushi ”
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The stale fish had an unpleasant aftertaste and the rice was gummy. ”
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The food was excellent, but you can get the same for a better price. ”
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Overall the sushi was very good, fresh and well presented. ”
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You can not beat the quality of fish, always fresh. ”
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pointed this out to the manager who apologized, brought our bill back and told us that she comped some extra food items like she was doing us a big favor. ”
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Service staff is well-trained to be appropriately attentive without being overbearing, effectively communicate the specials and creative dishes that you pay a little extra for. ”
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This place had good food and a awesome atmosphere. ”
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The Hanabi appetizer (soft tuna on crispy rice) is amazing and the plethora of flavorful and creative rolls make for a taste bud's dream. ”
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hadn't been awhile and I saw that they updated their menu with some new vegetarian dishes--I had a cold dish with tofu and each tofu had a different sauce on it--really good. ”
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Once during each of my two visits I had to spit out some nasty fish. ”
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Fresh, delicious sushi. ”
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My suggestion is definitely come here for the friendly employees and tasty appetizers, but avoid the sushi and rolls at all costs. ”
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Most of the sushi was fine and there was a large selection, but some rolls were not that great - I've gotten better rolls from Whole Foods. ”
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Great sushi and nice, somewhat slow service. ”
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High Marks for interior decoration and creating a pleasant place to dine, but the sushi intself does not hold a canlde to Matsuhisa or Nozawa. ”
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have tried sushi all over the world, even Japan, and I couldnt believe how expensive this restaurant was for nothing special. ”
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can only conclude that the chi-chi decor is a distraction for the overpriced swill they try to fob off as sushi. ”
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The sushi and sashimi are wonderful, as are the cooked dishes. ”
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the food was good, however, a bit on the pricey side. ”
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bad sushi. ”
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The sushi is of good quality and presented nicely, but rates an A-. ”
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Although the food was good, after spending over $80 on dinner, we were both still hungry when we left. ”
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Nice looking spot and good service but rather than providing the freshest fish possible, this spot seems too focused on concocting over-sauced "specials. ”
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and they have tasty desserts. ”
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go out to eat all the time, and I love sushi. ”
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The sushi is fresh and very good. ”
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The sushi was mediocre at best and at those prices the sushi was hard to swallow. ”
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do try other Sushi Bars, but my craving for the freshest fish and a cool place always brings me back. ”
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enjoy the atmosphere of the restaurant and the service is good, but the quality is not as good as many other sushi restaurants. ”
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love sushi. ”
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Not my favorite sushi place but definitely a close second. ”
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If you don't mind the LA hype - join the bandwagon and get ripped off for poor service and ok sushi, but if you are truly looking for a good meal or sushi - go elsewhere. ”
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Very few authentic Japanese dishes overall but rather Japanese influence and art in other cuisines. ”
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Trendy scene; good sushi. ”
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Also, the sushi is totally overpriced. ”
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Once again, in choosing Sushi Roku as a "Best," Los Angeles indulges its love of pretty faces and ignores the fact the the food here is largely mediocre. ”
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The service is very friendly and you get your food on the quicker side, regardless of how big the crowd is on a given night. ”
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think the special dish of Pan Fried Oyster might be the best dish in town period! ”
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Good food ”
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Roku has the best food, great sake, cool atmosphere, and lately, the best-friendly service in the city. ”
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they do good sushi rolls but i wouldn't go there for the fish itself. ”
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have travelled the world over in search of sushi excellence, and if you are Japanese you may find several great places in Japan. ”
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sushi and rolls were excellent. ”
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Sushi Roku is an ideal place to go with, a girlfriend for a chatty evening complemented by excellent sushi. ”
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we took our friends here in June thinking that it would be a nice meal in a nice atmosphere. ”
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The hostesses are always nice and welcoming, the sushi chefs like to ignore you unless you buy them a drink or speak Korean (haha), the servers are indifferent and snobby, even for LA standards, until you drop a $60 bill for one person (Yeah, I like to sp ”
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Good sushi but cramped seating in the diniing area and poor, unattentive service from the waiter. ”
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Their spicy shrimp entree with handmade potato chips are very addictive! ”
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The fish was dry and the service was terrible. ”
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| menu variety |
70.0% positive |
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Most of the sushi was fine and there was a large selection, but some rolls were not that great - I've gotten better rolls from Whole Foods. ”
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Sushi Roku always has a great selection and good atmosphere to it. ”
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great fresh fish with great flavors - great selection of unique sushi ”
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You might consider dropping by during happy hour, which offers a tasty and affordable menu. ”
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hadn't been awhile and I saw that they updated their menu with some new vegetarian dishes--I had a cold dish with tofu and each tofu had a different sauce on it--really good. ”
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| overall |
85.71000099182129% positive |
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Santa Monica is a great place to have a cocktail or two before going out. ”
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But, if you are not, there is only one place to go where the sushi and the atmosphere coincide to bring you one of the best sushi experiences you may ever have, and that place is sushi roku. ”
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It's a nice place. ”
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Not saying it's not a nice place, it's just not extravagent. ”
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recommend the patio, very relaxing and a great place to chill. ”
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more of a social scene that it is to go have great sushi - if you don't mind the scene and would rather you are seen - then you are in teh right place. ”
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This is a great place to go on a date, hang out with friends before a night of partying, or even bring your family. ”
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| service |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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pointed this out to the manager who apologized, brought our bill back and told us that she comped some extra food items like she was doing us a big favor. ”
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Bad service, overpriced and small portions ”
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The food was excellent and the service was even better. ”
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Great people! ”
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Went to dinner their with my wife and actually enjoyed the wait to be seated, great people watching and allowed us to relax, talk and sip on a glass of wine. ”
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The service is very friendly and you get your food on the quicker side, regardless of how big the crowd is on a given night. ”
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And the waitresses at the sushi bar is super nice. ”
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Bar staff and drinks are excellent here! ”
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The fish was dry and the service was terrible. ”
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There are many other trendy sushi places in L.A. that have good customer service and better food that is priced reasonably. ”
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enjoyed the staff, food, presentation and service and I would very much recommended this place to anyone. ”
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The waitstaff was rude, and it took forever to order and then receive our orders. ”
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Our meal was great and our server was really on it. ”
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Of course, my bf liked the one the manager ordered for us. ”
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The service was friendly and fast and the sushi was fresh and delicious. ”
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The hostesses are always nice and welcoming, the sushi chefs like to ignore you unless you buy them a drink or speak Korean (haha), the servers are indifferent and snobby, even for LA standards, until you drop a $60 bill for one person (Yeah, I like to sp ”
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Service staff is well-trained to be appropriately attentive without being overbearing, effectively communicate the specials and creative dishes that you pay a little extra for. ”
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bad service ”
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The bartender was very nice to us, but someone needs to tell the hostesses to better accommodate customers or at least be honest with them. ”
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Roku has the best food, great sake, cool atmosphere, and lately, the best-friendly service in the city. ”
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If you don't mind the LA hype - join the bandwagon and get ripped off for poor service and ok sushi, but if you are truly looking for a good meal or sushi - go elsewhere. ”
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My suggestion is definitely come here for the friendly employees and tasty appetizers, but avoid the sushi and rolls at all costs. ”
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Great sushi and nice, somewhat slow service. ”
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This blonde bartender made the perfect dirty martini for my girlfriend, and a perfectly mixed absolut/frangelico for me. ”
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Went there for lunch and got amazing service. ”
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should also mention the staff here were very nice. ”
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the service was reasonable. ”
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Fresh sushi at it's best with excellent service, obviously a very well trained staff. ”
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First of all, the service was awful - the waiter was way too busy and the staff was miserable. ”
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Horrible service ”
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enjoy the atmosphere of the restaurant and the service is good, but the quality is not as good as many other sushi restaurants. ”
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Nice looking spot and good service but rather than providing the freshest fish possible, this spot seems too focused on concocting over-sauced "specials. ”
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It must be an L.A. thing, people will flock anywhere expensive, but cost doesn't equate to quality. ”
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Good sushi but cramped seating in the diniing area and poor, unattentive service from the waiter. ”
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The staff was great and wonderul. ”
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The service was horrible. ”
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Also, our service was mediocre on two occasions. ”
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we sat at the bar, the chef wasn't very attentive. ”
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The service is great and it is. ”
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| value |
51.84999942779541% positive |
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The sashimi was decent, but there simply wasn't enough mind blowing food to justify the price tag. ”
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The sushi was mediocre at best and at those prices the sushi was hard to swallow. ”
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it is a nice location with great prices. ”
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Although i felt it was a bit over priced, i thought the atmoshpere was fabulous and the dishes were interesting and different. ”
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It must be an L.A. thing, people will flock anywhere expensive, but cost doesn't equate to quality. ”
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Bad service, overpriced and small portions ”
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Sushi was a little pricey but Kobe Carpaccio & the Crispy Albacore was great and worth the price! ”
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Food was good, just a little overpriced. ”
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Sushi was pretty decent and affordable, ranging from 6-15 per order. ”
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went to Sushi Roku this Sunday night with some friends and we all opted for their pricey omakase, expecting to get our money's worth. ”
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The food was excellent, but you can get the same for a better price. ”
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The unique creations are a bit pricey but satisfying. ”
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have tried sushi all over the world, even Japan, and I couldnt believe how expensive this restaurant was for nothing special. ”
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You might consider dropping by during happy hour, which offers a tasty and affordable menu. ”
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The sushi was one of the worst experiences I have had in Los Angeles, In addition they didn't even get my order right after repeating it 3x this turned into an over priced, over rated, disappointment. ”
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can only conclude that the chi-chi decor is a distraction for the overpriced swill they try to fob off as sushi. ”
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Also, the sushi is totally overpriced. ”
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the food was good, however, a bit on the pricey side. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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Great sushi and nice, somewhat slow service. ”
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