| ambiance |
91.66999816894531% positive |
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Great location, but that's about it. ”
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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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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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Sushi Roku always has a great selection and good atmosphere to it. ”
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This place had good food and a awesome atmosphere. ”
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The ambiance is nice and not stuffy. ”
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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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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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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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it is a nice location with great prices. ”
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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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Fun atmosphere, Great sushi ”
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love the setting and atmosphere. ”
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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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Nice ambiance, mediocre sushi ”
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the black cod was amazing and the atmosphere was very tranquil and pleasing. ”
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atmosphere yes, good sushi no ”
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The decor was beautiful. ”
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the decor is great, very trendy. ”
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Sushi roku has a great ambience, and the food is delicious. ”
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The vibe here is very fun and the sushi is good. ”
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nice decor. ”
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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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| 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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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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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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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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Bar staff and drinks are excellent here! ”
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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 sat at the bar, the chef wasn't very attentive. ”
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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 walked in and were greeted with polite hostesses, and hung out at the bar while waiting for our table. ”
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And the waitresses at the sushi bar is super nice. ”
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| food quality |
77.2700023651123% positive |
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WAY too much hype when a place can't even deliver a decent meal. ”
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Trendy scene; good sushi. ”
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Fun atmosphere, Great sushi ”
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Good sushi but cramped seating in the diniing area and poor, unattentive service from the waiter. ”
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atmosphere yes, good sushi no ”
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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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Also, the sushi is totally overpriced. ”
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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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great fish ”
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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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The sashimi was decent, but there simply wasn't enough mind blowing food to justify the price tag. ”
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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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The vibe here is very fun and the sushi is good. ”
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The best sushi in all of L.A. Awesome food. ”
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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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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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Oyster sushi was definitely yummy. ”
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Fresh, delicious sushi. ”
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Great sushi and nice, somewhat slow service. ”
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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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The food was excellent and the service was even better. ”
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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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Once during each of my two visits I had to spit out some nasty fish. ”
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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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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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great fresh fish with great flavors - great selection of unique sushi ”
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go out to eat all the time, and I love sushi. ”
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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 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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Not my favorite sushi place but definitely a close second. ”
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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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Fresh sushi at it's best with excellent service, obviously a very well trained staff. ”
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the food was good, however, a bit on the pricey side. ”
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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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You can not beat the quality of fish, always fresh. ”
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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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Great food! ”
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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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love sushi. ”
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The sushi is fresh and very good. ”
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The sushi and sashimi are wonderful, as are the cooked dishes. ”
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The food was excellent, but you can get the same for a better price. ”
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The fish was dry and the service was terrible. ”
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Sushi Roku serves average sushi served on a pretty platter. ”
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they do good sushi rolls but i wouldn't go there for the fish itself. ”
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Their spicy shrimp entree with handmade potato chips are very addictive! ”
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think the special dish of Pan Fried Oyster might be the best dish in town period! ”
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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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The service was friendly and fast and the sushi was fresh and delicious. ”
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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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And the waitresses at the sushi bar is super nice. ”
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The sushi was mediocre at best and at those prices the sushi was hard to swallow. ”
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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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Overall the sushi was very good, fresh and well presented. ”
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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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Sushi roku has a great ambience, and the food is delicious. ”
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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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and they have tasty desserts. ”
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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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You might consider dropping by during happy hour, which offers a tasty and affordable menu. ”
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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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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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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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Our meal was great and our server was really on it. ”
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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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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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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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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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The stale fish had an unpleasant aftertaste and the rice was gummy. ”
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Very few authentic Japanese dishes overall but rather Japanese influence and art in other cuisines. ”
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Nice ambiance, mediocre sushi ”
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Good food ”
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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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The sushi is of good quality and presented nicely, but rates an A-. ”
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This place had good food and a awesome atmosphere. ”
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bad sushi. ”
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sushi and rolls were excellent. ”
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| menu variety |
70.0% positive |
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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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great fresh fish with great flavors - great selection of unique sushi ”
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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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| overall |
85.71000099182129% positive |
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recommend the patio, very relaxing and a great place to chill. ”
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Not saying it's not a nice place, it's just not extravagent. ”
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Santa Monica is a great place to have a cocktail or two before going out. ”
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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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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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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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| service |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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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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bad 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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Roku has the best food, great sake, cool atmosphere, and lately, the best-friendly service in the city. ”
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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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Bar staff and drinks are excellent here! ”
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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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The fish was dry and the service was terrible. ”
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The food was excellent and the service was even better. ”
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Great sushi and nice, somewhat slow service. ”
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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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The service was friendly and fast and the sushi was fresh and delicious. ”
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the service was reasonable. ”
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The service is great and it is. ”
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The service was horrible. ”
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Of course, my bf liked the one the manager ordered for us. ”
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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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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 waitstaff was rude, and it took forever to order and then receive our orders. ”
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Fresh sushi at it's best with excellent service, obviously a very well trained staff. ”
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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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we sat at the bar, the chef wasn't very attentive. ”
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The staff was great and wonderul. ”
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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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Great people! ”
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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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First of all, the service was awful - the waiter was way too busy and the staff was miserable. ”
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Also, our service was mediocre on two occasions. ”
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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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should also mention the staff here were very nice. ”
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Our meal was great and our server was really on it. ”
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Horrible service ”
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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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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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Went there for lunch and got amazing service. ”
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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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And the waitresses at the sushi bar is super nice. ”
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| value |
51.84999942779541% positive |
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the food was good, however, a bit on the pricey side. ”
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The unique creations are a bit pricey but satisfying. ”
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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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You might consider dropping by during happy hour, which offers a tasty and affordable menu. ”
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Sushi was pretty decent and affordable, ranging from 6-15 per order. ”
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The sushi was mediocre at best and at those prices the sushi was hard to swallow. ”
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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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Sushi was a little pricey but Kobe Carpaccio & the Crispy Albacore was great and worth the price! ”
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The food was excellent, but you can get the same for a better price. ”
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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 sashimi was decent, but there simply wasn't enough mind blowing food to justify the price tag. ”
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Food was good, just a little overpriced. ”
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Bad service, overpriced and small portions ”
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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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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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Also, the sushi is totally overpriced. ”
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it is a nice location with great prices. ”
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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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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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Great sushi and nice, somewhat slow service. ”
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