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Todai Restaurant in Daly City is a one star Japanese restaurant. Reviewers didn't rate this place very highly. It's known for its seafood. This restaurant is inexpensive.
1.0 of 5 stars.
NOW I KNOW WHY THIS PLACE IS OUT OF BUSINESS...Oh! Becasue it sucked.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I believe the place is out of business
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for my gf's birthday. We had reservations but when I showed up the hostess was not really a big help. After pointing towards the restaurant and saying that our table was over there I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
dude! walked by this restaurant and saw that they were renovating? lol?! wtf?!this place opened like 4 months ago!!hmmmmm....pretty weird, like the food....
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really sad that it's currently closed for renovations. I really love this place. I swear I came here five times in one week. I tell my friends about it all the time and when I bring them here,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dont no about the others reviews!But i love this place. Sounds like they keep raicing their price! It's probably becauce of the Brazilian BBQ. They are clean and helpful n lots of choise of food n...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
They lost their liquor license!I think they were serving to the underaged and got their ass caught.But yea, I mean shit, this place loses a star because you can't even get a drink with your bbq.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so this place is just like Todai... except that the music is a lot better (Todai used to play this horrid music that made me never want to go there)...Also yes, there is more meat now .... but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Eating at MC Skewer is the equivalent of post-sex guilt with none of the release or satisfaction. Not even one blissful second can be gleaned from consuming anything served in this hellhole. Be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The garish and cartoonish blue and yellow color scheme of the former Todai is gone, but unfortunately, so has the quality of the food. I have dined there for weekday dinner and weekend lunch after the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok...in a nutshell this place is hor-ri-ble!!! Went there for dinner this past Saturday. The sushi rolls were stale and more than likely had been sitting out since lunch. At least that what they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch a couple Friday's ago. I ate mostly sushi and tempura only. I thought it was quite interesting that at dinner, they include brazilian bbq as part of the meal. Maybe i'll come...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here probably a total of 3 times. The first time was probably the best and his since gone downhill. First of all I'm glad they closed down the Todai that used to be here because that was the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, if i could give 1/2 a 1 star i would! We came here to test it for lunch and it was HORRIBLE! The sushi had no fish flavor and the rice was all hard, the food looked like it was sitting there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Would you like some some tender sirloin?"OF COURSE I WOULD!"How about some bacon with chicken?"HELL YEAH!"How about some chicken hearts?"What the hell is... ok... YES PLEASE!Weird place to go to, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
TODAI Brazilian bbq = confusing taste buds This place pretty much still looks the same, since I last visited it when it was still Todai. I was never a fan of Todai, but i ended up going here for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is where Todai used to be. The change is a mixed bag. I think the sushi is better than ever but the chinese food is not nearly as good. The atmosphere is much better, though darker. Still...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Personally i think it is a very funny combination, I never see it anywhere, so if they are successed, then we can call them "Pioneer". however, i don't think they are even close to sucess.I been there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is like Panda Express, but with tables
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An interesting mix of Brazilian and Asian buffet. However, I can here for lunch and didn't get any Brailian. I think this place tries to do it all with even advertising live entertainment on Fri, Sat,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is it McSkewer as in McDonalds? Or is it MC Skewer as in MC Hammer? Hmmm ...The cooked food was not Las Vegas buffet level, but honestly I was quite satisfied after eating here regardless.The main...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
MC Skewer... not to be confused with my reviews for McDonalds, Ronald McDonald House or MC Hammer.This was our second trip here, and all in all, I think this place is decent.... 3.5 stars.Now, mind...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 3 stars for lunch and 2 for dinner. I took my real estate clients here for an appreciation lunch, spent over $1000 and the food was fresh and just the way we liked it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm confused! How can Moonstar Buffet get a better rating than MC Skewers?? This place has an Asian buffet AND Brazilian skewers - hot off the grill & served right at your table!! What's not to love?!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well it's not the best buffet by a longshot, but if you're a party of 3-4 hungry guys like I was when I came here with my friends after the Moscone car show. Then hey, for $25 it fits the bill...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, Ive been here about 3 or 4 times now and I'm still keeping it at 4 stars.But I should warn you that the previously avg sushi has become kind of tasteless. Just stay away from it altogether.I also...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Exactly like Todai but less selection. They closed down the desert and crepe section and moved everything where the sushi is. I went during lunch time and it wasnt so bad for $10 but it sure isnt the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The skewered meats that came around were awesome. I had some of this beef loin that had the most amazing crispy crust on it. Another favorite was the filet wrapped in bacon. The serving/bite is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah.... no....MC Skewer touts itself to be Asian and Brazilian. A poodle and an armadillo would have had more success at mating. I stopped in for lunch a while back.... I drove by and saw the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mc YUCKY is more like it. Okay, so you know that saying, "You get what you pay for?" Yeah...totally appropriate in this situation. For $19.99 Brazilian bbq/seafood, how fresh/tasty is it really going...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing compares to a Brazilian BBQ, Espetus is the best. They had a very depressing setting and what made me even more depressed was the terrible performance during the weekend. I wondered why the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went during the special grand opening offer... $19.99 for dinner. There is also $9.99 for lunch.What makes this place different? They have waiters come by with slabs of meat and offer it to their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
uuuhh. so the wife's take on this place.. "at least they didn't f*ck up the fruit".. thatz why i married her.. short and sweet..outside of the freshly made crepes and the fruit... nothing to write...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm embarrassed to write review...because that means i actually ate here. This is the least I have EVER eaten at a buffet in my life. Brazilian food and sushi? That's a REAL bad idea. But the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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It is always hard to judge buffets. Especially one that serves Brazilian BBQ, Sushi, and Dim Sum. Make up your mind and do ONE really good instead of 3 semi-decent types of food.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When you first walk in, the first thing you will notice is the bad stench! They could have done a better job cleaning the place after Todai had closed down. Funny that they call it a Brazilian-Asian...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for birthday gathering (about 6 people). Sushi was alright and chuhasscuria was above average. Especially loved their sausages, and wings. Never really a big beef carnivore myself, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever gone to an all you can eat place and walked out hungry? I don't think MC Skewer deserves the one star I gave it, but unfortunately, Yelp doesn't allow me to give it zero stars. I am...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time last night for the first time last night- and I thought it was amazing! It's rather inexpensive it's only $20 for dinner per person, so about the same as Todai (it's in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my cousin's birthday. The original plan was Todai. I had been dreading Todai for dinner since I had it once, several years ago and once is more than enough. When we got here, we realized...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Having been to Fogo De Chao, The Brazilian place on Market street, Brazzas, and a hand full of other Brazilian Bar B Q joints many of you will not be surprised when I tell you that the food may be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Half Churrascaria, half Asian? Interesting, but it worked in some strange way. It might have been the much improved decor compared to the old Todai. I'm almost tempted to say elegant. Everyone was so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Carny (short for Carnivore) Club came here for our monthly dinner last Sunday night and it was a pretty good choice. It was not very busy at all, so we had really good service and frequent visits...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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I enjoy the food, yet the service is poor. They will stop coming to your table to ask if you need anything else if you have been their for more than an hour...although I love their sushi's and their deserts!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i found my new buffet place. i wandered past this place looking for dinner one evening. as i walked past the window, i see Korean magazines, then i see pictures of meat skewers, and the word...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's the oldest story in the world. Boy meets Girl. Boy likes Girl. Boy goes home with Girl. Boy takes a good look at Girl the next morning. Girl ain't what she seemed to be last night. She's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Totally disappointed that there is no more Todai's! Took the kids (18,16,11) there last night, Saturday. Should have been suspicious that the place was only one quarter occupied. Japanese and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's so much meat in this place!Upon walking in to this place I noticed the slightly more upscale decor and the huge wine glasses that were on every table. The lighting was rather dim in the dining...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WoW!!! I don't know what to say about this place, foreals....like i'm at a loss for words and that is something that I am NEVER at loss of!!!! So it's my birthday and after a movie I notice the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People please, pull away from your attachment to Todai's. If you can get pass that, this place is really not that bad. It's definitely a strong 3.5 stars, rounded it to a 4 for the novelty. It's not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never felt like I got a deal walking out of the buffet, especially since a lot of times I don't eat more than 2 plates, but this place really topped my buffet list. The variety is amazing for the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Its practically the same as Todai except for the following:Service is better, they actually have someone running around making sure you are enjoying your dinner and keeping your drinks filled.Decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 STARS. We had lunch there Sunday, 9/28. There were 25 of us and we all enjoyed it. The amount of selection was just right. It wasn't overwhelming. The grilled meats they brought over to our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
came here yesterday for my cousins bday lunch. first thing i noticed was that the atmosphere was a total change from Todai. gone were the bright lights and annoying music. there was still music,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just got back from dinner at MC Skewer Sushi & Grill and had to check out the reviews to see what others had to say about it. I cannot believe the nonsense that these people have written about this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
MC Skewer is better than Todai, but only because there's more variety (addition of Brazilian BBQ). And that's pretty much it.Sushi is still like Todai-- absolute crap. The rolls were soggy, sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5Thank Goodness for Sam T. because I thought there were NO Elites that ate here: Elites: represent! Lunch here is $19.95 for weekends; pretty much the same as the old Todais. BUT, instead of getting...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I decided to try this place out before we caught our 9:20 movie( TROPIC THUNDER BTW WAS F-U-N-N-Y). We were kinda skeptical about this place because of our horrible experience when it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Was here on Saturday night for a family birthday. Let's break it down like this:Tight:-Service was good. There was always someone (management, wait staff) coming around to make sure we were okay. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Todai meets Espetus. Not really feeling the idea of asian food along with Brazilian skewers. It's good for variety, but not really my cup of tea. Even though it has a different name remnants of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is the place to be if you like unique, carefully prepared seafood and various meats. However, for $30 per person, I think the sushi and creme brulee could have been better. I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best of both worlds! East meets West!Whoever thought about this idea! Definitely coming back for date, buddies, family or any occasion!
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go here for the real reviews of this place:http://www.yelp.com/biz/mc-skewer-sushi-and-grill-daly-city#hrid:yhr_KB3SzIL2b1OdoulheA
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a major disappointment. When this restaurant replaced Todai I thought it would be an improvement... sadly it was not. The food is bland and tasteless. The presentation on the buffet was so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
$30 all you can eat dinner is a little pricey for the quality of food you are getting at MC Skewer Sushi & Grill.The salmon, macarel and tuna sashimi are really standard grade stuff. Some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So my friend invites me to his birthday dinner at the old Todai last Friday and thats when I realized they closed Todai. They changed the name to MC Skewer but I am pretty sure people will still call...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place today after driving by. I never went to Todai so I can't really compare but I wasn't very interested in meat skewers to begin with (but the boys were of course). The food was okay,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Keep in mind that three stars means A-OK, so it's not a bad thing. Prices: $14.95 for weekday lunch; $19.95 for weekend lunch; $29.95 for dinner any day. Free birthday on your birthday with 5...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place because I thought it was a great idea to combine a Brazilian steak house with an all you can eat Japanese buffet. Great selection of sushi and cold food. The atmosphere was great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that the first Brazillian steak house that I went to was called Espestus in SF. I enjoyed my time and the food there, and it goes the same for this palce. I have to say that MC Skewer may...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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I can really get fat eating here but who can resist all they have to offer. The food is good and the selection is amazing. Don't forget the dessert bar.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time since it was transformed from Todai. My companions were 3 Brazilians. None of us were too interested in the skewers. The sushi was average but not bad. If I were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good friend of mine, Jake R., insisted we try this place as it recently changed from a Todai (which I've never visited) to an MC Skewer and now serves all-you-can-eat meat of all types, dripping in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was very disappointed when i was driving home from school and had to do a double take because one of my favorite restaurants in Daly City, Todai, was CLOSED. The neon sign had been replaced with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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The green tea ice cream is so good and you can even get sukiyaki here. The prices are good for sushi buffet. It's quite busy here so go early for better parking.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Be prepared for a long haul of eating here. I always recommend eating watermelon slices between plates to have some fiber cleanse your stomach before going back for more. You'll want to eat a lot to get your...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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By far one of the largest buffet selections in the area. Todai has all the asian food you could ever want and non-stop sushi being made but also good ol' American food too. If you go in for lunch I think you...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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You can just look at the menu online and see how much they offer. Yes, the price is a little much at first, but if you enjoy nice Japanese dishes and a lot of sushi, this is a great place to go. The parking...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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I've been to this Todai twice. It's right next to the Century theater, so it's really convenient as a place to eat after a movie. There wasn't a good selection of sushi to choose from, and everything else was...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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We recently took my mother there for her birthday. They offer a free meal to the birthday person if you go on the exact. (although we didn't go on the exact date so no free meal). The food is decen...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Todai's Restaurant is known for its wide assortment of sushi and seafood. This place offers a little bit of everything, from hot foods such as chow mein and teriyaki chicken to cold foods such as raw ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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I've been conflicted about this for a while. Yes, you can get all you can eat crab legs at Todai's, and each meal comes with a tiny lobster tail. However, is it really worth the cash that you have t...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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when i first went there, the food was FANTASTIC!!! i loved it so much.. especially the deserts. the tiramisu was SO GOOD and unlimited servings of lobster. second time i went, still had the deserts bu...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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This place serves up Japanese and American food in large quantities. Basically, you pay, you get a plate, you enter the buffet line, you find a seat, and you eat! A waiter wil come around to ask which beverage...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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I've tried Todai twice now, just to make sure my first visit wasn't a fluke. It wasn't. You can expect very rubbery sushi, sometimes with a faintly unpleasant fishy (not fresh) odor... salty and fried hot...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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This place is garbage! Little variety, unfresh sushi, food looks like it came outta the freezer, i bit into still frozen shrimp before, waste of $, went there once, gave them a 2nd chance n it was still...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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It charged $22.95 per person for weekday night. The varities of foods are just average and some of the foods are not really tasty, they are not taking good care of their taste at all. Only take reservation for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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todai in daly city is a great place to eat if you are looking for decent food at a reasonable price. having been there 3 times i must say that although the food is not great it is also not bad either...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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This buffet restaurant has variety of foods to choice. They have many kind of sushi, chinese food, etc. The food I love to eat there are the crepe and many kind of dessert at the dessert bar. They...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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I love Todai even though I've been there only once (if i lived closer, i'd be there all the time). Their sushi bar is unbelievable (it's so huge). That was the first time I actually tasted sushi and liked it....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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We made reservation since it was a party of 8, otherwise we will have to wait in the long line. When you go there you need to make sure that you are really hungry to get your money worth. The servers are quick...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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I love Todai even though I've been there only once (if i lived closer, i'd be there all the time). Their sushi bar is unbelievable (it's so huge). That was the first time I actually tasted sushi and l...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Lovely place to eat with the family. They have a lot of chinese, japanese, and american food. The food is well prepared and very fancy. They have a long table full of sushis. This is a great place to eat...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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Recommended for average quality sushi for a good price. I went to the Daly City branch this evening and found out they discontinued the small lobsters as part of the food buffet. The new rules are: one per...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2005
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Finally they bring back the free meal for anyone on their birthday with proof of id. For a time they gave out only a free meal coupon for the birthday person to use on the next visit. The price for the buffet...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2004
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japanese buffet chain, but worth the wait.good value for a well managed chain...
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