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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and feel that I've given this place a good number of chances to earn a better score considering the number of people waiting here sometimes. The first time we came here,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was good and great customer service
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like the minimalist approach to this place. You sit down, shut up, and indulge in truly awesome Japanese cuisine.Plus there's just something subtly hilarious about the unabashed window-staring from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So riddle me this Batman.... why is it always busy?Well because Robin the sushi is great the service might be awhile but order ahead. This is one of those either you have Yelped it, walked by it or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Tani's Kitchen. The food is good and cheap. Although the chef can be a little "soup nazish", he does make some delicious cuisines. My choices for one I go there are the following.Spicy BBQ...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the great reviews about this place, I knew I had to give this place a try. Besides being so close, the fact that this little Japanese restaurant was actually owned by a Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had the chance to eat at Tani's Kitchen. I can try to sum up my visit in three words: Chicken Kaarage Donburi. That'll be my usual. It was so good and cheap, under $7. I also ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby & I ate here this pm for lunch. Uh, yeah... Can we say small? I'm sorry, but I am one of those ppl that likes her personal space & I don't like sharing. The service was great and the food was...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give Tani's Kitchen 10 stars, I would! This little Japanese hole in the wall is a rare find. There is only one person in the kitchen (the owner), one dish washer, and two servers at all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to Japanese food, I like to go a authentic place. This location however small it may be, makes some of the most bomb ass Japanese food this guy has tasted. I mean from the Katsu Don from...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars ! Why??BEcause the Food was great ! specially after a workout at the gym. You just can't wait to get some of this place's chicken karage. i ordered the Japanese stir fried noodles, but...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My bf would would be upset that I gave this place only 3 stars. But 3 stars is good in my book...it means decent food. I might give more if I had sat down in the small restaurant to eat and received...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to Tani's Kitchen for years and they are still one of my favorite places to have Japanese food! The restaurant is about the size of a walk-in closet, but the food and the price...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know what they say. Sometimes the best food can be found at the hole in the wall places. Tani's Kitchen doesn't disappoint either. Keep in mind that this place is REALLY small. I'm stalking 2...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this little joint off the side of the Westlake Center.This spot is like one of those spots that you eat real fast and leave, it reminds of those spots in the Philippines thats located...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's make a fun of Japanese people, shall we?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJrdYLMRJGoThey SO FXXXin' retarded sometimes. Especially Men. Why they are so dickhead?Why they are so up-tight?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Japanese food and affordable price!It only has 12 seats, but food and service is just excellent! I expecially love their Sushi's!
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried going to Tani way too many times. I finally got to eat here after watching Inglourious Basterds @ Century 20.The whole restaurant seats about 15 people. We waited for about 15 minutes for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had to try this place after hearing such great reviews from my friends. They swear it is the best curry ever and guaranteed that I would love it. They were wrong.I ordered the chicken-katsu curry...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i looooooove hole-in-the-wall kinna food joints and tani's kitchen is most def one of the places that i looooooove.we live right across tani's kitchen so we decided to check it out.went here a few...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Tani! I love you! Seriously, Tani is the shit. I've never had a disappointing meal here. Whenever I crave for some yummy japanese food, I just come here and make him cook me something delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up eating here and it's my favorite hole-in-the-wall authentic homestyle japanese place yet! and I've lived in Kobe and Osaka for sometime. The tanin don is to die for, and this place is my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you were to look up "hole in the wall" in a dictionary, you'd surely find a photo Tani's Kitchen. Seating is highly limited (I think MAYBE twelve people can be seated at once, but I do not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the environment and cook. I felt like I was in Japan again because it was in a small hole in a wall type of place and had a cook that was pure Japanese and cool. The food was really tasty and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
TINY place with cramped seating for only 14 people, MAX. However, the people sitting quickly finished up and left, and the tables were promptly cleaned and prepped for new customers. We were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dang this place is small! I had to place my to go order outside their front door. Probably would not eat at their location because of the small cramped space. I had the curry with chicken katsu,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a tiny restaurant hidden between several Salon's. Plenty of Parking all around the area. The place is always packed. Your better off ordering to go, especially since the portion size is bigger,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm craving decent home-style Japanese food, I think of Tani's. The restaurant is a tiny little place that seats about 13 people in a pinch and there's usually a line for seats. Be sure to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This by far was THE worst Japanese food I've ever had! Yes, worse than Kana sushi. I decided to try it, because of the line everytime I pass by and the raving reviews from Yelp. I'm sorry Yelp, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My Friends love to eat here!The food is okay, but the place is too small.The service is great!
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tani's kitchen is a very unique Japanese restaurant. It's so small that no more than 15 people can fit inside. The dish are pretty good. but not so good that im addicted to it. I've tried their BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is a bit squishy, and I'm impatient to wait ......... but this place serves the best uni ever!!! The cooked food is pretty good too. I like the tempura. The tekka (tuna) donburi was good,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here based on the raving reviews.The highlight was the singing going on by the father-son (i think?) combo in the kitchen. Food wise, I was a little disappointed. Usually I base restaurants based...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This tiny little restaurant fits about 12 people...maybe 13 max. I like it this way. That's one of the things that makes this place special. I've been here three times. 2 out of the 3 times I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tani's kitchen is a tiny family-run Japanese restaurant with a lot of character. If you like finding hidden gems in unlikely places, this is definitely one of them!They don't have a long menu, but...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is awesome!! I love it and love it. the food is very yummy, very fast, and authentic. Price is inexpensive and portion is perfect for me. I know this place is small but it reminds me of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hole-in-the-wall Japanese restaurant hidden behind Nation's that probably can't fit more than 12 people in it. Don't come here with a big group because you won't be able to fit guaranteed. Don't be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came, I saw, I conquered the curry, and now I'm in love.Decided to come here after a friend recommended it. I checked out some of the reviews here on Yelp and was a little worried by some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So we end up going here cuz there are rumors that this place is off the hook. And maybe it is... but. I dunno. Maybe it's just me, uhmm, I just don't think finding a long strand of hair in my chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the size of a prison cell!! So you may not be able to sit down and eat. I prefer take-out. I usually go here for one reason, boiled Chicken Teriyaki over rice... I recommend you ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little place. Great of parties 1-4, but anything bigger i wouldn't recommend coming here. Food:Tonkatsu - My personal favorite. A good helping of pork with rice, salad, and macroni salad. Beef...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
YELPERS BEWARE: CUSTOMER SERVICE IS SORELY LACKING HERE.We were forewarned about the inevitable wait - thank you previous yelpers for the heads up - the place is SERIOUSLY small (like seating for 12...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All time favorite! can't stop loving this hole-in-the-wall restaurant! it's such a small place but always prepare good quality home-made style Japanese food. Their chicken katsu donburi and spicy BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$10 will get you one of the best curry you will have ever tried. I say dont do a review of the place unless you have had the curry, it is as if the curry has been sprinkled with crack. Which would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite their rules, this place has vote for the best place to get sushi in the area. They are cheap and good. Their tamago is one of the items that keep me coming here. Their curry and karaage are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmmmm yummy hole in the wall places are always good but this place is awesome. You can wait about 45 mins to an hour if you wanna eat at this place. It's great cheap japanese food and worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good price. place is very small.i think they are better with dishes than sushi. their unagi was done well.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food, great price, love the food, service and tastes great!!! Unfortunately this is an old fashion restaurant and they only have seating for 10.... What's keeping this place in business is the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! why? cuz it's homemade food, just like your mom's!in fact just writing this makes me MISS TANI'S!! too bad today's Wednesday, which means they're closed :( boo hoo hoo :(only gripe...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap Japanese eats in small, crowded, low-key environment. I love the spread of regular good food.I'd like to take a moment to propose jargon to identify a specific subcategory of Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man, what can I say...Gave it a shot, and I gotta say it was great. What was fried was fried to perfection, and the sushi was pretty good too. And the rice, good! You know if you don't get good rice,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A small, homey restaurant where there's only two table for two, one table for three, and a bar for seven, and two chefs, and one waitress. This restaurant just increased their entrees' prices on their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good food!!! that's the real japanese food that i am talking about!!! taste good...usually i dun like katsu, but their curry katsu is sooooooo good. the place is very small and tiny, if u have more...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah. No.Awhile ago, after getting off a plane after a six hour flight, I wanted something quick and fast. I stopped by Tani's Kitchen, ordered about $25 worth of sushi rolls to-go. At the time, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm, as many of my friends were amazed by this place... i've found it to be just okay. Maybe it's because it's one of the only japanese places around the area. I've ate here maybe 2 or 3 times and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not bad. Its not expensive and the food isnt over done. I ordered the Tonkatsudon. It was good but I have had better. It is home style which is a plus but something is missing and I cant...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tiny place, cheapest prices I've come across for sushi. Served in the Japanese style so there are sweet elements in most savory dishes. Fish is better quality than you're paying for. Knife skills...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Meh. I've experienced better." Thanks Yelp star ratings. My thoughts exactly.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Tani's again (within a week!) and loved it!!! The sushi is excellent. Everyone gets the tamago (egg) and the hamachi (yellowtail) sushi. I will FOR SURE order the chirashi next time.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was walking around Westlake Shopping Center with a friend and just happened to walk by Tani's so we thought we would check it out. I had the tempura & deep-fried chicken in the bento box & i really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! Take a date and no one else...why you ask? Because there's only seating for like 6 people for the entire restaurant hahaha. Take it to-go is my recommendation. The food here is GREAT.. has a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some time ago a drunk drove his car into a building. The hole the drunk made was remodeled into a Japanese Restaurant. Yes the place is cramped but I feel it helps to keep the riffraff out. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Tani for 9 years until this past november when my wife & I took a friend there. My wife and I got to the restaurant and our friend went to get money at the ATM. While we do...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give the food 5 stars, and minus the 1 star for there always being a line, and service can be spotty or food will take a long time, but that's all expected when the restaurant consists of 1 cook and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Whole in the wall Japanese food. Not bad... I went at noon when it opens so I did not have to wait. It was decent. Nothing to rant about. Not a place to get fresh sashimi.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my family here to eat one night. Big mistake. They tried to fit 3 big people and an infant in a table designed for two. And then they insisted that the baby, in stroller, sits right in front...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance, service and food reminiscent of Tokyo hole-in-the-wall lunch spots tucked away under the train tracks. Curry-katsu and various donburi (rice bowls) are stand outs. My only gripe is their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first came here, it was never this packed..I would always be able to come here and grab a seat. My friend Zenas and I would go to the gym and then come here to eat...and we would never ever...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Beef teriyaki - acceptable.Chicken teriyaki - appeared, and tasted like boiled chicken. Doesn't the yaki in teriyaki mean sear/grilled? Either way, that chicken has FAILED!!What's their problem...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
noticing shorter than usual long line....stop, park and dinner decided...wait outside frigid daly city cold, wind and fog...miraculous short wait and enter cozy very small restaurant....asahi beru to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good curry
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Alright...this place is 3 stars on its best day, so I'm going to give it a 2 today. The food do feel like homemade and to some people that's all it matters but not for me. The place is simply too...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a few years now, I've been a frequent(-enough) patron of Tani's Kitchen which locally offers just about the best traditional, home-style Japanese favorite eats served up within the modest and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Prompt service. Since the place is too tiny that you would feel you were in Japan or Hong Kong. Tankatsu with steamed rice, and miso soup is my favorite.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly..............it's not that good!!!! I think average at best. It's ok for Daly City. If I was hawaiin and japanese.............i would love this place. Macaronni salad and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite Sushi place to eat, I always order the California rolls, Rainbow Rolls, and the Philadelphia Rolls. This place is always packed and the seating is pretty cramped but overall, I love...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We yelped for a place around Daly City to satisfy our ramen cravings. A dozen searches and a couple of calls later, we arrived at Tani's-a hole in the wall family restaurant that my friends growing up...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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I totally agree with you. I was with my 3 yrs old son and he was just peeking through from time to time the window while we were waiting. Guess what, the owner shouted at us and asked us to leave. This kind of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give them perfect 5 stars because the more I eat at this place, the more addicted I am. Believe it or not, I come to this place at least TWICE a week now. Damn. And its not just me. My...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so much about this place. What happened?? I think we ordered the wrong things.Sashimi platter~(http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Dy7et29HmeTNbZDd9FkbOQ'select=vRRA6FvXTkIZo7D2j5QnSw)looks...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend took me here for an early lunch. As in we got there 10 minutes before it opened. And there was a line already. Luckily we were able to be seated (in a room with a max capacity for 10-12...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my favorite restaurant in Daly City. As other reviews say, it really can sit about 12 people, there are always lines out the door, you can't talk on your cellphone inside, and you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents took me and my sister here after we dropped off some relatives off at SFO. I'm always down for some good Japanese food and I thought to myself while we were going there, "Good Japanese food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to always avoid this place because it was super duper small. After discovering yelp and seeing that Tani's had good reviews, I decided to try it. I've been here a couple of times already and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! It always surprises me that the food on their menu is so cheap and the food is always so delicious. I'm a huge beef teriyaki person and the beef teriyaki here is probably one of the few places...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
COME HERE. Order the hamburger. Spicy. It will melt on your tongue. And you'll count the days until you can come back again. Oh, and bring a jacket. It's a hole in the wall, you might have to wait,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm actually getting ready to eat at Tani's again for a dinner date right now. I've eaten here so many times, I can't believe I didn't leave a review yet! I know this place has a lot of rules, but if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their TAMAGO is definitely the best I've ever had!Tasty, inexpensive, home-style cooking, long queue..ok what do u expect for that tiny space ?Only downside is they close on wednesday, and I happen to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I returned for some Japanese curry. Even though it was going on 2 PM, every seat inside Tani's was taken and several couples were waiting outside for a table. So I ordered my hamburger steak curry...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here every week!! Sadly, maybe even more than once a week.. It's soo terribly addicting and good!Small little hole in the wall place with decent service, but its so good and so worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really love this place. i always get the chicken udon and chirashi. the karrage is good here too. the chef is friendly and he always smiles.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so i finally had a chance to sit down and eat inside. we purposely got there early, good call. we waited a couple minutes and was seated, but no more than a few minutes after we sat down, the line...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A hidden gem in the Westlake Mall!Great food, cheap price, decent service.Will definitely be back for more!
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is totally a hole-in-the-wall, and by hole-in-the-wall i mean, it's as big as a hole in the wall. My favorite is the chicken karaage donburi. Very cheap and amazingly tasty. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a regular at Tani's. This place is not about great service or ambiance. This is about good food. Nothing fancy, just Mr. / Mrs. Tani taking care of business. To me, this place is what good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tani's is a no nonsense japanese place. Very small, like 3 tables and a couple counter seats. But this place always has people in it. Even waiting outside to get into the place. The place is actually...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Hole-In-The-Wall place.Get: Beef Teriyaki, excellent home made teriyaki sauceGreat price pointGet it to-go, no where to sit comfortably.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must agreeThis place has a great deal when it comes to Price and Food.But with most anything else, nothing is perfect (trust me, you can find a woman who can cook and clean but that doesnt guarantee...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 minutes from home = 5 minutes from Japan!Believe the reviews, this mom & pop "diner" is the real deal. Or as real as it gets this side of the Pacific. Have been dining here for nearly 10 years now,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place since I moved to the bay area like a year and a half ago. This is the smallest, dinkiest place I have ever been to and the food is awesome. They have a small variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby and I found ourselves in Day City yesterday and found this little place on yelp. I was instantly filled with high expectations. But against some yelpers' warnings, I decided to order their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious Japanese home-style comfort food.I order the Sabashio, always. It's tasty, moist and a bit oily. Yum! It's accompanied with a small side of macaroni salad which melds the flavors and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Satiating comfort food. Eating at the restaurant is highly entertaining. It must be very embarassing to have someone with a lesser grasp of the language point out your inability to follow the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a hole in the wall! Wish there were more seating! Hamburg Steak was definitely good, so too, was the rice, which is really saying something, since freshly cooked rice is a rarity in most...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After all the hype, I took my family along with me here at 2pm Sunday (when it opened) after window shopping at World Market. I got the hamburger steak everyone was raving about here, my mom got the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read Nobu's reviews and because I do, I have seen his 3 or 4 updated reviews of this place. He'll probably have an update of Tani's before I finish writing this review! Anyways... He has great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great dive joint for some americanized and traditional japanese grub; all at fairly reasonable prices...!
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a hole in the wall, neighborhood restaurant in Westlake District in Daly City. I would recommend ordering take-out just cuz there's never really seating available... this place is TINY and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here for a few years now. This family owned restaurant has one of the best dishes around town. When I come here, the majority of the time I order the Hamburg steak, which is really tasty....
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hole in the wall!!!If you weren't looking for this place, you would never find it.If you're dining in, good luck, there's like 5 seats, and my fat ass takes up two!! It's cheap and super tasty so I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is half an hour to an hour wait worth your time to get into this hole-in-the-wall place? Maybe NOT if you are a starvin' Marvin. Not a place to bring your date, especially when the other hungry...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat way too much raw fish. Let me just lay it out there. I need to start monitoring my mercury levels like a diabetic monitors his insulin. Seriously. Have you seen pictures of people with mercury...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SImply amazing. You just can't beat the price for the amount of flavor you receive. Cheap / Friendly / Great taste.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you can get in, the food is great. There's only like 3 or 4 tables, so it's a tight fit. And there are usually several tables worth of people waiting to be seated. They need to expand this place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes it is understandable they have their rules about not seating anyone unless the party is complete. It is a very small place. You eat and you leave, no loitering around. I would have it the same...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is quite possibly the best tonkatsu curry over rice you'll ever have. i love this little mom&pop hole in the wall place. been going here since my first year of college and it never disappoints....
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of these days maybe I'll order something else off the menu, but every time I go, I always get the ramen. It's the only place outside of Japantown where I can get decent ramen. Noodles, bbq pork, a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I mean this place is cheap food, but not really good food.
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can not go wrong with this little Japanese place in Westlake.I can say I have tried most of the different dishes here and all have been great.Fave is the Fillet Steak, and oh man, this is good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like the sitting in the restaurant. I have been to the restaurant for couple times and everytime I was only able to sit in the bar table with my friend =( The prices for each dish have gone up...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is probably the one and only japanese restaurant that i would ever eat in the greater san francisco area after having the real deal in japan.their dishes are just like home made dishes, unlike...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A true hole-in-the-wall store on the left-most side of Westlake Shopping Mall. There's very little foot traffic on this side other than Nation's Burger. But since it's so small, they probably wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has become my second kitchen. I've only ordered the Sabashio for takeout, but it's all I need. They wrap the mackerel in foil so it stays warm till you get home. The fish is so fatty and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has always been the place I go for Japanese comfort food. My fav: combination D w/Tuna sashimi. It used to be Combination A, but I noticed their tempura is on & off (mostly over fried). I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars (too bad yelp doesn't let you do 1/2 stars!)Lookin for a local Japanese restaurant & remembered 2 friends vouched for this place. Today was a Thursday & it was not terribly busy. There were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, just wow.Okay, I'd heard so many good thing about Tani's Kitchen from all the straight-from-Japan Japanese I've met in SF so far. I kept thinking that I needed to eventually visit Tani's Kitchen...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We are the loyal customers there. We eat at this place at least a couple times a week.The curry is spectacular!!! The other dishes of my favorites are: Sabashio, nigihama, beef teriyaki, and soba....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love small, family-operated restaurants like these. they pour their heart and soul into the food and it shows. most of the food is in the $6-8 range so its easy to spend less than $10. its even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though the place is a bit tiny, the food is very authentic. Just love it!!The portion of tempura rice is enormous. Fresh and crispy!The spicy hamburger is great too! It's very tender. Can't really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place deserves a 5 star. It is the best japanese food money can buy, hands down. It is practically run by a couple (husband and wife) and one worker who is a student (part-time). The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is tasty from Tani's.Some of my favorites are Curry Katsu, Hamburger Steak (both Japanese and BBQ style), Grilled Chicken with Spicy mayo, Unagi Don and Tekka Don.Best for take out and call...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great little shack for Teriyaki. The Sushi was ok.Man, they have Teriyaki that's off the hook. This place is cramped like hell when it's busy.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very impressed...I decided to finally try this restaurants after years of neglecting it. It was a 10 minute wait at 1:50 because they open at 2 on sunday. We patiently waited and got almost last seats...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time today and i suppose i was lucky enough to get there right when it opened... people tell me the wait gets ludicrously long (i'm not a fan of long lines)I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it!!!! I've eaten there soo many times. Definatly love japanese food and definately love this place. The only sucky thing about this place is they need to be bigger so all their customers can...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit...Location: 3 stars...Good parkingAmbiance: 1 star.....4 stars if your looking for a whole in the wallService: 2 stars..a bit slow even after the wait for a seatFood:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
food: 4 starsprices; 4 starsservice: 3 starsatmosphere: 1 starA waiter at a sushi place in SF told me Tani's was the most authentic Japanese food in the area. Is that because in Japan restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hella good taste-just-like-obaatyan's japanese curry rice for $5.95doesn't get better than this around here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese restaurant owned by Japanese, nice and good food. Very small, hole int he wall restaurant. This place has 3 tables and accommodates around 11 people. Very god food if you are willing to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place for years. I used to live about 3 minutes away so it was one of those places that you go for convenience...but even now when I live 20 minutes away, I still find myself...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This hole in the wall place puts the best Japanese restaurants in the South Bay to shame. Limited seating, cramped dining area and slow service - minus 1 star.It was quite a wait for our meals but I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My dude and I went here yesterday cause he recently discovered this place and fell in love with it. Walked in and looks exactly like a restaurant in Japan, very compacted, hole in the wall place.We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there yesterday with my girlfriend. We were lucky to get a seat right away because there were only groups of three or more in line and there was a opening for two people at the counter. She...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like the rest of the reviewers, I would give this place a definite 5 stars if the service was better. So I'll do a 2 in 1 review:1. Food Food is just great. It seems family owned which is always a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite don place. Real Japanese food with real Japanese people. I don't think I can find any complain about their food. The only problem is sometimes wait too long for the food....
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my most favorite place to eat. Especially for the past 2 years, I have been coming here to eat at least once a week. Sometimes i even eat here 2-3 times a week!! I just love this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best for students on a budget.While this is an authentic Japanese shokudo / teishoku style family run place (a real rarity in the city), the food that I have tried has not nearly measured up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Japanese food in the area. WORST service ever. However, it's still my favorite place to go for a yummie and authentic Japanese meal for under $9 per person.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i haven't ate at the restaurant, but the husband and i did get the food to go. i'd have to say i agree with all the other yelp fans that this is totally the epitome of "japanese comfort food". i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Short and simple: Good food here. Curries. Great N.Y. steak for $11 and that's saying a lot because I usually hate places that don't cook meat on a fire grill. California roll. Beef terriyaki....
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't go wrong with the Karaage Donburi, Katsu Donburi, and futomaki. Awesome home made Japanese food. Nice staff! Good food! Best bet is to order to go since its a somewhat small place so depending...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of my friends from community college was raving about how good this place is so he came out one night so i could give Tani's Kitchen a test drive.first impression, damn this place is tiny. no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Most times I come here, it's packed. There are only 4 tables, but at least five people waiting their turn. They're really cheap and the food's great - it you don't mind waiting.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, and great price!!The restaurant is very small, bar seat 6 persons, and table seat less than 10 persons. The place is very small, homemade food by Japanese people and cook. I have order...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating here for the past couple years and this is my favorite Japanese place in the area. Nowadays it's hard to find an actual Japanese run restaurant and this place is absolutely perfect....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diamond in the rocks. Literally. A hole in the wall, featuring some of the most value-oriented Japanese food I've yet to find! Numerous delicious dishes. The Spicy Mayo Chicken, Beef Tendon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard their katsu is pretty good. Kind of a mom and pop operation thought.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good japanese food. Everything that I've tried there has been very good (i've tried almost everything on the menu). My favorites include the tonkatsu curry, unagi donburi, as well as the sashimi....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hella small place, but the food is crackinn & cheap!So far I've tried their katsu donburi, beef teriyaki donburi, deep fried oysters, tempura maki, and tuna sashimi. They were all pretty good and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
omg, i love this place! i go here almost every other week for take out. best katsu curry ever! they have good homestyle japanese food. terriyaki chicken is good, karaage donburi is really good, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hole-in-the-wall authentic japanese cuisine!!! love their curry, croquettes and basically everything else :)
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the tamago here is really good. usually i don't like tamago, but i accidentally ordered it thinking that it was tobiko for some reason. well i wasn't disappointed because the tamago tasted homemade....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a nice presentation and delicate food, then perhaps this is not the place for you. But if you are looking for a good home made Japanese restaurant, then this is the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE JAPANESE FOOD! LOVE Tani's. Prices are very reasonable. Love the tamago sushi and also the chicken karaage donburi~ The only thing to complain about is it's way too small~ U have to Q all e time....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good 'ol mom & pop Japanese restaurant, only pop is stuck in the kitchen doing everything, from breading the tempura vegetables, to rolling the sushi, to ladling the curry!Tani's Kitchen is small,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. If you want cheap, comforting japanese food, this is the place to go. The service is VERY welcoming VERY nice. The place is very small to eat in though and hard to get a seat....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A hole in the wall kinda of place... You always wonder, what would you do without these mom and pop kinda of eateries!Been there so many times, and they haven't disappointed me yet... oh, yeah... the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I can park right in front of the place, but then I have to wait outside for 10 minutes in the wind & fog? Ah, the ironies of Daly City. But hey, it's easier to get into than Koi Palace (on a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tani's is awesome! I've dined there every week or two for the last year. The prices are reasonable and I've never had anything bad to eat there. Their beef teriyaki is the best I've ever had....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute neighborhood place for CHEAP Japanese comfort food. This is a place that is satisfying, but not about finesse. Very tiny - 3 tables and 6 counter spaces resulting in a wait for most. Saw a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm mixed about this place. It has an rushed hurried atmosphere that makes you feel you won the lottery to get a seat. The food is hurriedly put together, I saw some sushi rolls that were slapped...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
more casual and home-like Japanese food. me and my friends usually have bento, donburi and udon. i love the katsu there, curry udon as well.I love the Japanese local style restaurant, small but warm....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After the first time, I came back 50 more times.This place is ALWAYS full, thats because there's only like 5 seats in the restaurant and almost always a wait for a table.The wait is worth it! Trust...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent home-style Japanese food for an excellent price at a small family-run place. Almost everything on the menu is very delicious, tremendously filling, and surprisingly inexpensive.The donburi,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for their homemade style japanese donburi's. I loveee their karaage donburi, tonkatsu(pork) donburi, and chicken teriyaki donburi. Shrimp tempura tasted.... different. It's not as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Ramen ever. Great soyu soup base, goes great with the spicy pepery bottle thats located on the talbe. The place is small and compact, with only 15 total seats, the line is usually 30 mins and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, today must be my lucky day cuz I was able to get a corner window table with some friends. This was da 1st for me in this hole in da wall place! Only my 2nd time here since I've been having...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go there at least once a week. I love their food but the long wait is just painful. Waiting time is 30min on average because the restaurant only has about 15 seats. If I order take-out during...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great little family-run joint, TINY but cozy and the food is good. I feel like I'm a guest at someone's house here! you can sit down at the tables or on the bar seats and watch the chef prepare all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We LOVE this place! Great hole in the wall that is totally true to being family run and has fantastic Japanese food (notice, I said FOOD not sushi; although the salmon skin is pretty good here) with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What I would get here?I would definitely eat croquette. They are made everyday, it seems. Not those frozen ones sold in other Japanese restaurant. Salmon skin salad. Good.I love their spicy BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tani's is a hole in the wall with great food. The sushi isn't the best but the other dishes like the stir-fry noodles with or without egg is great. Make sure you check out their specials not on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointed food. Friendly people.Ordered Udon, which was too salty, noodles was thin flat type so not really is udon.Order Salmon Sashimi, fried mashed potato and tenderloin beef over rice from the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place I love. It's a place that people drive an hour to go to. It's tasty, authentic and affordable. You know you're at a good Japanese food place when there's a line of Japanese people...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've never come to westlake much... i usually come here when i need to go to beverly's or burgermeister. after multiple attempts to come here, we finally came at a time that was not that crowded so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the other "shitamachi" place that I was talkin' bout, other than Miki in the Richmond district. For those who don't remember or didn't read my review for Miki (by all means, check it out!), I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
small ass joint with bad ass food....there's usu. a line out the door (literally) in the afternoons... used to frequent this place back in the day but havent spent much time in the dc this past...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yes, it is tiny. but the food is yum! but obviously you wouldn't go here for the sushi. the rice plates are delicious. beef and egg over rice...A ! it is EXTREMELY affordable. very generous...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tani's is a cozy little mom & pop's place that serves up great authentic Japanese food. I've been hooked ever since my first bite into their spicy hamburger steak. It's as good as the hamburger...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tani's Kitchen was a litle hole-in-the-wall treasure I found when I first moved in the neighborhood. I've come over a dozen times and each time I always order their Japanese Style Hamburger. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok...first, the bad news. I had THE worst spicy tuna roll EVER. It was so salty that it was bitter and mixed with some weird vinegary but dry hot sauce paste.The crunchy roll with yellowtail was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great family owned business. I have been eating here for the past i dont know 10 years.. ever since they opened... Prices are affordable, food is good, owners are sincere.... place is a little small,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a CHEAP, delicious Japanese restaurant. Limited seating so they wont let you sit down til all your parties arrived. Chicken Karaage and Grilled Salmon are one of my favorites! Sundays are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ok i don't know what the hype is all about..do you people get out much? thank god we did not have to wait when we came here the other night. the bf and i have been wanting to try this place for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow... more like shit-hole-in-the-wallEven I can make a better sushi roll than the guys here. It's like they didn't even use a bamboo mat to roll their sushi; I got deformed tiny pieces of crappy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first Japanese Restaurant that I remember having a pleasant experience when I was a teenager. It's like a great discovery and you did not want anybody else to know. Kinda like a secret...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you know what REAL Japanese food is like, you would give it 5 star.This ain't no "Japanese food = Sushi" kind of place, it's ordinary everyday Japanese food. And I can tell you, 90% of the food in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a great "go-to" spot for homestyle Japanese cuisine. This place doesn't focus on aesthetics and delivers where it matters most, the taste. The best things about this place are the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of my top places, best food to price ratio. the karage chicken donburi is what i ALWAYS get. trust, its the best
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here three times now, and they've never disappointed. Generous portions, especially for a Japanese place. Comfort food vibe, as if mom made your food. Tonight: curry rice with fried chicken and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the years I've lived in SF and been to Westlake Plaza, I never noticed this little restaurant. Perhaps little is a bit of an understatement because the restaurant is so small. I think the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A hole in the wall, is the best description for this place.The kitchen and sushi bar is bigger than their whole dining area. The food is good, and they have excellent service.Excellent cuts of fish,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i don't know why people give 5 stars to this restaurant. I went inside the restaurant and i saw that it was really small and dirty (i looked at the place and the counter where they prepare the food),...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tani's Kitchen is a great, small Japanese restaurant located in Daly City. They serve fantastic food which have a home cook feel to it. Their unagi is out of this world. Instead of the normal unagis...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Size doesn't matter! It's cozy.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places ever. Only drawback, I always get the urge to eat there on Wednesdays! But i forget they close that day. It's quite aggrovating. I love there always changing menu, there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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This place only has 4 tables but it's really good. You will see no one but locals here because its that small. The price is reasonable and they have a good selection of sushi. One of my most favorite Japanese...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food service is fast and friendly. Once seated and ordered, the food came out in a timely manner. This is the place for a home-cooked Japanese meal instead of the usual sushi bar. Yep, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is only so so. The staff there is not as friendly as others described here in this site. If you like Sashimi, I do not think you want to go there. Their hot food like Teriyaki, Tempura are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
whole in the wall Japanese food. Not bad... I went at noon when it opens so I did not have to wait. It was decent. Nothing to rant about. Not a place to get fresh sashimi.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to keep this review short and sweet...perhaps one day I'll come back to expand, but Tani's is the shit!! I eat here pretty much weekly and its almost always good. Get it for take out and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If any restaurant reminds me of the little places to eat in Tokyo, this eatery is the place.It's a small joint with their specials written on the wall and a cook right in front of you if you sit on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cleanliness: 4.5/5food quality: 4/5service: 4.5/5 cost: 8-10 depending on what you orderI went there for the first time on friday and we went in a group of 4.One couple was late and the wait was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
perfect place to catch a quick, cheap japanese meal. well, that is depending on what time you go. maybe you can get it to go if you can't wait... cuz there was quite a wait. it's a super small place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A hole in the wall restaurant. Pretty homey feel to it and it's always nice to have the orders made in FRONT of you.Tani is super fast, but the wait is usually pretty long. One time I had to wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good price. Small place. Casual. Low stress. I am in there every week. Try this out please!
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oishii desu
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's face it, Daly City is a shithole. This hole in the wall makes up for it by being a delicious little shack with reasonable prices. The seating accommodations are lousy for my fat ass but this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our favorite home-style Japanese food place - HANDS DOWN. It my be smaller than the size of my bathroom, which makes you wonder whether this place meets fire codes, but holy mother of pearl, I have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me the typical mom/pop restaurants found in the backstreets of Tokyo. I've been eating here for a while, and for good reason: the taste. Tani's serves up a menu I have not found...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch today, very small restaurant (about the size of my room if you don't include the kitchen, actually I think my room might be bigger), very authentically Japanese (Japanese owned,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. It's cheap,and you get a a good portion of food. The waitress is nice and the chef is really funny. Last time I went, he was singing. The only downside to this place is the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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I like their food, on the other hand I rather go to the other restaurant. the restaurant is so small that only can seat no more than 20 people and they can't seat you untill all the people is there. also, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time, I quit my job, lived in Daly City and came to Tani's Kitchen about 3-4 times/week for lunch. I ended up becoming 15 lbs. heavier and a familiar face to Mr. & Mrs. Tani and they still...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can we not post for our favorite restaurant?!In response to the few negative reviews, if you're not the type who enjoys discovering delicious food from a street vendor or from a "dirty" and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oishi! This hole-in-the-wall, family style cookin' was a great place for a bowl of kitsune soba soup. I sat at the counter with my mom in the tiny restaurant where we watched the chefs cooking up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 words: cheap and yummy! the place is small so I suggest calling in for take outs.-curry with karage chicken-yakisoba with omelets-steak with special sauce-bento box with tempura
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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This place is always busy because the food is so good. The service is good and the prices are not bad either.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I happen to be driving by and saw this place on my way to West Lake plaza. While going in to pick up the menu, I smell pretty good Japanese curry. It's a small Japanese homestyle restaurant with many...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Tani's kitchen. It's tiny and family-run. The staff (three people normally) are extremely warm and kind. The food is the best part though. I especially like the chicken kuragi. The food is to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about this place? Ummm....All I can say is this place is small. The first time I ate there I felt a little claustrophobic cause I don't like small places. But after eating there a few...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been driving past this place for so many years.I thought why are so many people outside of this place waiting.I guess it must be good,right?Anyhoo,I decided to go try this place out.I got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tani's is an excellent hole-in-the-wall place for Japanese food. The place is definitely no secret though, as the cramped interior is constantly packed and would-be diners patiently waiting outside...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite hole-in-da-walls. The japanese food is homestyle cooking, not a place for sushi. Tasty entrees not on the menu are listed on the wall. Try their spicy hamburger, boiled teriyaki...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After going past it for the last ten years, my husband and I finally decided to give this place a try. The food was good and cheap -- very home-style. They didn't have things like salmon skin hand...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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I came in with my wife, 13 year-old stepdaughter, and our 6 month-old infant. All three tables were available (each seats two people), but they refused to allow us to push two tables together so we could sit...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the shit when I want fresh authentic Japanese food. And the prices are amazing for their dishes.I usually get the Beef Teriyaki / Tempura dinner combo plate and another order of Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place a 4.5 because it is simple Japanese food that is delicious without sauce and seasonings overwhelming the meat and vegetables. The price is cheap and the portion is big (not huge)....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tani's Kitchen is a hole in the wall that serves up authentic Japanese food. My family and I really love the food that's served at Tani's. Lately, we've been getting things to go as the place is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I tell my friends, "i'm in the mood for japanese food", why do they always think I'm talking about sushi? In Japan, when we want sushi, we say, "let's go get sushi". Only problem, I live in DC,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the UnaDon it hits the spot!Cheap, big portions, cozy... i love Tani's =)
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a good hole in a wall Japanese Restaurant, this is the place to be. Very authentic home cook meal, so far no one can top how authentic this place is. Love every meal I have so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tani's has always been my favorite Japanese hole in the wall. The food and the price are delicious. The wait is definitely worth it. This is the place I would take a friend after work or after class...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always have a rating system that if the food is cooked by the ethinicity of the food, then that automatically makes it better in book. Onto the review....Japanese people cooking, japanese people...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I need to listen to Yelpers and try the chicken teriyaki.FOOD:~Chicken katsu was good, but too crusty. Basically a lot of deep fried skin with occasional bits of chicken meat in between.~Shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cheap, crowded and the owners are unfriendly. It's also quite FILTHY which is unusual because I think that's the first Japanese restaurant that I've been to that is so. Japanese people...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Small is an understatement! Tani's kitchen is very... umm... cozy... I stopped in today (Monday) with a party of 4 around 1:45 and were told there would be at least a 20 minute wait to be seated. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their food is very nice, especially considering their price too. The food they are serving actually is better than a lot of expensive Japanese restaurants. It's really a good place to go when you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Impressive! I saw the reviews on here and decided I needed to check this place out, and it was definitely legit. I got the beef teriyaki and tempura combo which came with a little side salad and a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can eat really well here on the cheap! Tani's has some yummy steaks, sushi, japanese food and soups. The only pain here is that the place is about 400 sq. feet. It has a total of three tables and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Japanese home cooking. They have hard to find goodies like omlette yakisoba!!! It reminds me of my mom's home cooked meals. Too bad I only stick to the vegetarian things. There are only 12...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sure this place looks hella ghetto but the food here is yummy..this place and i have an on and off relationship but throughout it all i still support this restaurant. i have been only ordering one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this small spot. I just love the mom and pop store atmosphere! Love it when they cook it in front of you. Reminds me of Tokyo.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have but one...no, two...things to say - Tonkatsu Curry! Oh, I've had other dishes at this tiny, wonderful, hole in the wall, but the Tonkatsu Curry is one of the best I've had this side of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
whenever I miss the taste of home I turn to Tani's Kitchen. Very small restaurant so it's probably safe to call before you go. It's always people waiting around. Some of the menues on the wall are in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place.This is a REAL Japanese Food Restaurant that Japanese people eat at home.You see more Japanese customers than any other Japanese restaurant.Don't go there If you want to eat nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place a 5 simply because it is the perfect example of a "hole in the wall" restaurant. The food is pretty darned good for how little the place is. It's just one chef working his butt off...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The chicken katsu kare (curry) is pretty much like chronic. But you shouldn't go with a big group, because as other people have said, is small and only holds about 10 people total. But if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: A friend whom also ate here recently told me that the bathroom is DISGUSTING, and told me about this site:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally gave this place a shot after so many times i have driven by on my way home and always see that there is crowd waiting outside of this place.The amount on food you get for what they charge...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of my regular eating spots because of the value - large portions for the price.Great place for value Japanese food to go. Make sure to call your order in because they get busy and the wait can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Little little place. The Master Chef there is nuts! I mean hes the best multi-tasker ive ever seen. I havent seen many before but hes wicked fast.. strangely enough it takes awhile to get your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty food in a room smaller than most people's bedrooms? Doesn't bother me! The prices are excellent and I would definitely come back here [although since the restaurant is small, so mental note:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Homestyle Japanese food. I can testify to this cause my sister in law is japanese, and she cooks up the bomb. Not as good as her home cooking, but hey still homestyle. I cant seem to find...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, the portions are decent, and the prices are right. So why the one star? We ate there a while back and a cockroach skitter right across our table. Now, my family use to own a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of Daly City's best kept secrets! Tani's is the epitome of "hole-in-the-wall," starving student dining: small place, cheap prices, generous, tasty portions. Their katsu donburi makes my day.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, this place is our favorite Japanese Restaurant. You know the place is good when there are people waiting around to eat there before the restaurant is even open. Food: One of the best words...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing special or extrodinary. I feel like i'm eating in my grandmother's kitchen. the food is only mediocre and much better can be found on ocean and the west portal areas. don't eat there unless...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is where my small group of friends(BBB) came to one friday afternoon and to my yonder(?) Maybe I meant to say Wonder, but anyways this place has some of the cheapest , tastiest food in all of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place takes first place in authentic Japanese food in a shitty hole in the wall. I got served $3.70 cold soba with $1.25 tempura (shrimp, 2 onion rings, broccoli, carrot). My friend ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Childhood spot in daly city..if i just want some close by japanese food i'd go here.. i used to get the oyako donburi and always wished for a spoon so my fingers won't fall off from holding the chop...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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Tani's Kitchen is a seriously tiny Japanese restaurant with only 3 tables and a bar area for eating. It's run by a Japanese family, and while the owners can be a little strict ("no outside drinks! S...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here one night and got their tonkatsu, cause mmmboy I am always up for some good fried pork cutlet, you know? But what did I end up getting? A super fatty hunk of meat that had been swimming in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably a true hole-in-the-wall by appearance. But damn... the prices and tastes of this kitchen sure beat many other "Japanese" restaurants that I've paid well over two times for. What I don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great, cheap Japanese food. If only they were open for more hours and had more seating.Try hamburger steak if you don't know what I'm talking about.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh horrah for tani's! it's a pretty small place. the food is very good. why? cuz it's made right in front of u with the care given to it by the chef himself. love the japanese hamburger! the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live pretty close to Tani's Kitchen, so it was always great to be able to go pick up Katsudon, Wafu (Japanese-style) Hamburg steak, Chicken Karaage, etc. after shopping at Trader Joe's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i can't believe that i dont have a review for tani's yet. so embarassing.. i been going to tani's forever. more than 10 years. my relationship with tani's is more than business owner and customer. i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place for more than 10 years now , and it's one of my favorite restaurant. I do not recommend the sushi though. My favorite dishes: Chiken Karage, Steak, Chiken karage curry,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here at least once a week. Great authentic Japanese food at a great price! The curry tonkatsu is the bomb! The sabashio or the grilled salmon is what I usually order. You can't go wrong at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be fooled by the appearance of this restaurant! Yes it's small, yes it's funky, yes it's crowded. But oh my goodness, treasures await inside!The key is to know what to order. The sushi isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Welcome to Japan, at least you'll think you are when you see Tani's Kitchen, located in the Westlake Shopping Center. It's right next to a hair and nail salon, but you'll immediately recognize the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now, this is a place that you can try real japanese. My favorite is Ham ba ga AKA japanese hamburger steak. Yum yum, it makes me drool just typing about it.. This place only able to seat you when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is awesome. It's probably smaller than your kitchen but the food's dynomite! The chef's really nice and the staff is polite as well. Try not to go with a party of 5 unless you want to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy home-style Japanese meals at a reasonable price.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good things do come in small packages.Simple, fresh food at a unbeatable price.What more can you ask for? Besides more room..but there's always takeout!
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, this little place caught me by surprise... I did not think that the food would be this great in such a tiny place, but I'll have to give credit to the incredible food that they've served up for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was first introduced to Tani's kitchen about 3 years ago by a friend of mine. The first thought I had was, "Damn, this place is SMALL!" (thus 4 stars). As most reviewers have stated, Tani's Kitchen...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food for the price. No complaints from anything I've had which include sushi, sashimi, katsu don, chicken katsu, chicken teriyaki, beef teriyaki. I've never been sick from anything here. But...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tani's a great place to get home-style Japanese food. It's a really tiny hole in the wall with 3 tables and a few stools around the counter. I'd suggest the Chicken Katsu Donburi. Avoid going at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
bentos, sushi, combos w/ macaroni salad...home cooked hawaiian food. nothing too special.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another "hole in the wall" favorite of me and the wife... their Donburi selections are some of the most delicious! Prices are very affordable and the sushi is mediocre. The space is very compact, so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tanin Donburi, California Roll w/ real crab, and Salmon Skin Maki was my usual. I haven't been to Tani's kitchen in years since I moved away from DC. I really miss this place. If there was a Tani's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A small family run authentic home-style Japanese restaurant in Daly City. I give Tani 5 stars because it's a great place to drop in for a cheap meal when you don't feel like cooking at home. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try to keep your party under 4 since the place is literally a hole in the wall. Awesome food and I believe it is family owned. My number one favorite is the Katsu donburi! The chef is super friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent homestyle Japanese food. I've gotten takeout here a million times and I'm not tired of it yet.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, great prices all packed into a shoebox of a restaurant. Tani's literally seats about 12 people maximum, so you may have to wait, especially on the weekend evenings.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tani's is one of the secret of spots in what remains of the Westlake shopping centre. Tani's kitchen features home-style Japanese food in 20 x 20 foot restaurant. Definitely try the beef donduri or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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