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For two star Japanese, try Mikuni Japanese Restaurant in Fair Oaks. It's known for its sushi. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features private rooms.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I walked into Mikuni ready to hate, which is always a bad mindset. I've had friends and roommates lavish such unreasonable and rabid praise over this place that you'd half-expect Beyonce herself to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Mikuni's location is a great stop on your way to or from Tahoe - literally 2 minutes off 50. Restaurant is enormous so don't fret about waiting. Service was mediocre but the food was quite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I base my ratings for sushi restaurants on the fish. The fish was fresh and delicious. Salmon nigiri was cool, fresh, and flavorful. Spicy salmon nigiri was the same, but included a nice line of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mikuni knows how to make sushi. They are very pop trendy if you like that sort of atmosphere. It is loud, with loud music. There specialty rolls are very good. Quality of rolls is very good. Service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh and fantastic fish. We used to frequent often until the service really took a change. The last couple of times we went the waiters could care less who was sitting at their table they acted like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place for the last 10 years and they're the Japanese restaurant by which I compare all other Japanese restaurants. I still come here often, whenever I go home to visit my mom....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good, a nice place for dates or even family's. Although busy it was not too loud. The service was good and the sushi fantastic! We had roll's The train wreck: Very tasty with a spicy sauce that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi. Love the spicy Johnny roll!
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the better Mikunis that I've been to. Portions are ample, and the fish is fresh, which is probably all you need to know about a sushi restaurant. In addition, the chef seems to know how...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I worked here as a hostess for a summer, so I'm a bit biased. However, I loved this place before and I still love it after. Had I not moved back to school in San Diego, I'd still be there to this day....
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love sushi and this is the best Sushi in the county
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service is good, the food is good, the prices are really way to high. I eat a lot of sushi, and for a cheaper price you can eat at Midori in Fair Oaks and get WAY BETTER food. And 5 star service....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is so good that it actually factored into where I chose to buy my house. I've been coming back since 1998, and my Japanese friends are always amazed at how good the sushi is when we bring...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really great. I love the lobster rolls. I'm glad they have expanded because the trek up here was a little much esp with the traffic.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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If you are searching for the freshest and finest ingredients available in the area Mikunis is your place. The staff is friendly and the service is excellent! We normally sit at the sushi bar and enjoy watching...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Mikuni sushi!! The service has always been great and the food follows this standard. They have a WIDE variety of sushi rolls and foods. This location in particular has more of a 'family...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have dined at Mikuni's several times. I love this place. The rolls are fantastic and the sauces that they use on top of the rolls are delicious. The grilled scallops are juicy and extremely tasty!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been to this Mikuni before. I have been to the one in Roseville several times and to the one on J as well. I'm a fan. Even as this is becoming a chain, I don't hold that against them. Now...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times while visiting friends in the sac area. the waitress last time was great, very personable even though she was busy. the sushi is good, i had the kaiser roll, and my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is actually a 4.5. This one is a bit more mellow than the other 3 i've been to, but actually this one prepared one of the best rolls i've had. We ordered the black & white, the incredible,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss Mikuni's!! I used to go to the Roseville one and the Hazel one frequently when I went to UCD many years ago. When the Hazel Mikuni's didn't have all the flat screen TVs, the fancy salt water...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was hesitant to take my friends (picky when it comes to sashimi) there for dinner last Saturday b/c it's been awhile since I've eaten there. We all gave it a thumbs up.We ordered the chef's choice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great restaurant back 5 years ago but really relied on the character and personality of the owners. Food quality: Great fishPreparation: Generic to almost assembly lineService: Horrible...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tasted better sushi at other japanese restaurants around the country & world. Service's good. Haven't found anything that I truly LOVE as yet but the food is good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Fresh fish and yummyService: Sub-par. Friendly but don't expect to get your water refilledPrice: On the pricy sideMany a fond memories were had at Mikuni's on Hazel from when I used to live in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first experience at a Mikuni's, and I was very disappointed because I always hear people raving about it, and sadly it did not live up to anything I had previously heard. Maybe it's just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It may be a little more $$ than the next place, but without a doubt the flavor is the best and the fish is the freshest. Make nice to a sushi Chef at the Counter and your sure to be pleased they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Sacramento. In fact, I went there so much one summer, one of my friends who worked there was convinced I was there more than he was haha.The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place blows...First off, we waited for 25 minutes to be seated at a table that was ready and vacant when we first walked in. The food was overpriced, bland and not anything close to authentic...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would eat here every day if I could. My favorite items are the BBQ Tuna with Red Sauce, Peter 2, Black and White and the large sashimi plate. The service is always fantastic. Their miso is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in Sacramento..a little bit on the expensive side, but has a great atmosphere...definitely celebrated many birthdays there..favorites are japanese mafia, bob's roll, and carmen roll
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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As picky as I am I was amazed to discover how impressed I am with Mukuni's sushi!! It is no questions asked the best sushi I have ever had!!! I go to Mukuni's or Taro's by Mukini's weekly and have never had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here as a favor to my husband. He loves Japanese food. I don't care for sushi or sashimi. But he was nice enough to attend a child's birthday party and Chuck E. Cheese so I indulge his craving....
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place would completely fail the Japanese authentic sushi test, for it is way too creative. However that is what makes it very good.Like most people who like sushi I love good fresh sashimi and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Places like this make traveling for work enjoyable! After reading the reviews this is what i triedBBQ White Tuna Appetizer - 3 good sized pieces of tuna w/ the right amount of grilled flavor. Zig Zag...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mikuni began as a small restaurant in a Fair Oaks strip mall - the food was tasty back then....and it is still so!I really enjoy coming here for a good meal and a good time. I ALWAYS have the BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here 10 times and still would recommend coming here. Atmosphere is trendy with good vibes. Friendly staffs and great sushi chefs. This place does not surprise that it is always crowded. Fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Mikuni since its first expansion in the Fair Oaks strip mall back in the mid 90s (back when Taro was always behind the bar). It's certainly grown and changed a lot since then, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On the way back from a rafting trip on the American River we had dinner here in Folsom. This place is huge and was PACKED. We had a party of 20 and they were really attentive and on top of our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy sushi, but was disappointed by my Mikuni experience for several reasons:1. Parking was insane and they use valet parking (in Fair Oaks? on Hazel Blvd?, c'mon!), creating a caste-system-based...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE sushi and I can't seem to get enough of this place. Fortunately, I don't live around this area anymore and I say this because I would be broke if I did. It's definitely the best sushi house...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so this is where mikuni all started. so i heard that this place was tiny, but as their success grew, so did the restaurant, they knocked down the wall, took over the store next to them then knocked...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OG Sactown Sushi.I remember when this place was broke, had mismatching chairs, and no one really knew about this place. My dad would always insist on eating here rather than anywhere else. Now...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, I was spoiled for the past 3 years at this very restaurant. My ex worked here and he knew the chefs and their specialties. If I wasn't sitting in Mikunis for 2 hours straight stuffing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent sushi... not the best, not the worst. I didn't see the bad service like I've read on some reviews - they were okay. I went here after work with my co-worker - I had heard that it was a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the Sacto Region,3 stars against other regionsShort version:Pretty good SushiOK on the other foodLonger version:Mikuni's Sushi is pretty good. Compared to the rest of the Sacto region, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the bill at the end of your delicious dinner might make you a little sad but..The head chef is a totally cool guy and will hook you up with some delicious creations - the best in fresh fish,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My whirlwind skiing adventure was winding down by the time we made it back to El Dorado Hills on Saturday night. All I wanted to do was drive home and see my puppies. But my hopes for Advil PM and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Unless you must be seen jamming mayonaisse covered sushi in your mouth amongst the silicon glitteraty of Sacramento, go elsewhere to get some good food.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE this restaurant! they need one in OC!it is one of my favorite places to eat back home. i know that it's not authentic by any means, and it is pricey, but it still looks and TASTES fantastic. i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface by saying I am NOT a sushi fan, however, I love this place! I went there a few weeks ago for dinner with friends and really enjoyed my experience. They have amazing cocktails, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid Japanese restaurant in the middle of suburbia. Other than the fact it's in the middle of a strip mall which they look like they've taken over at night... inside, it's more of the trendy bar /...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy sushi and tasty appetizers!Mikuni's is one of my favorite sushi restaurants. I usually like to sit at the sushi bar because you can see how your food is made and you can get excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has some decent sushi. I've had better, but they have a LOT of original rolls and the price is right. Don't expect a traditional or straight-forward sushi restaurant because you won't find...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think Mikuni defeats the whole purpose of sushi/sashimi.; fresh fish and a little sauce sauce. The rolls are all the same: fish, fried something overpowering sauce. All you tast is the rice and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every year I make a business trip out to Folsom.. and Mikunis is without a doubt always on my agenda, at least once if not more...I agree with everyone else.. and Love the BBQ Tuna.. with a mixture of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mikuni is a favorite lunch spot of mine. They have a great selection of sashimi and rolls, although I always order the same thing every time - edamame, BBQ white tuna, and a Marilyn Monroll. Yum....
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Mikuni is not a traditional sushi restaurant. Mikuni is the definition of ?California Sushi? and is famous for their superb sushi rolls. People interested in conventional nigiri may be satisfied with Mikuni's...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Count me as second person who have no special love for Mikuni, despite the fact that we can practically walk from our home to this place, we usually end up in Samaurai Sushi instead. The problem...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the funky fresh out of the box style Sushi's thats been coming out lately. No more boring simple seaweed-rice-meat type rolls. Their silly named items kinda put you out on a spin when your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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I've been to Mikuni twice now and for Sacramento, it's good sushi. The fish is fresh and tasty and they have had all the types I like such as Hamachi "Toro" Sashimi. I tend to prefer sashimi and nigiri sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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I just moved here & Mikuni's is the best Sushi I can find in Sac. The Scott roll is the best (just my opinion). The younger seaters/hostesses need to work on there customer service but everyone else is great!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm probably one of the few Sacramentans that's never been a fan of the Mikuni Empire. The whole rock'n roll sushi motif has never appealed to me. I remember when the Hazel Mikuni's location was just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place that started it all for Mikuni - this was around long before sushi became trendy in Sac (of course, years later than everywhere else, just like every other trend).Anyway BBQ Tuna and Sea...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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Mikuni is okay. It's definitely not my favorite. The rolls are slightly better than average and it's super expensive and it's like wal-mart for sushi, so I can't stand by that. I boycott it... unless someone...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By FAR the BEST Japanese restaurant I have been to. And trust me. I have been to many! Including ones in Japan. I absolutely LOVE this place. I've been going here since the early 90s.The family...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Definitely try the Marilyn Monroll and Trainwreck... simply delicious! The staff is very nice. Music is wonderful (for an 80's music fan), it took me back in time. The bar has a wonderful assortment of wines....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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The food here is just so tasty! I always order a pepperfin (fresh raw albacore tuna with a light brown sauce) and a Sa salad.They have specials from the sushi bar that I cant seem to find anywhere else, like a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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I can't say enough good things about Mikuni's. I've been to the Roseville and Elk Grove locations, and both have consistently great sushi in a fun environment. I never liked sushi until I ate at Mikuni's. What...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After getting denied going up to tahoe for a day of snowboarding, my friends and I stopped by this great Sushi restaurant. It was a Saturday night and it was quite crowded but we were seated about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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Mikuni is probably one of the best Japanese restaurants in town. The selection is great and the food is even better. They have some unique items that make this place special. PROS: food CONS: none
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mikuni's makes me miss Sacramento...a lot! Best sushi ever! Like I've said before, I'm not so adventurous when it comes to sushi, but at Mikuni's...it's a whole different ballgame. My favorite is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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Mikuni's has the best sushi in Sac period! Hubby and I have ventured to different places trying to find a place less expensive and busy, but we are always disapointed with the food. We always end up back at...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2005
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I have eaten MANY times at Mikuni's and each time has been very pleasing. I have eaten at several sushi restaurants across the country and out of them all Mikuni's is the best! The quality of the ingredients...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
#1 Sushi in Sacramento. The Mikuni family has a great story and have built their sushi empire starting right here in Fair Oaks. My dad did a video at the restaurant and the owners were SUPER DUPER...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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Anyone who lives in the Fair Oaks and surrounding areas, knows about Mikuni's. If you want sushi, then this is the place everyone recommends. The pricing and sizes are decent, but for all the hype, I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing sushi! the sauces are SOOOO good. a bit pricy but totally worth it. It can get really loud so if you're looking for a quiet sushi night this is not the place for you. It's REALLY crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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What is the problem with getting a table for xx amount of peolple but not having all of them there. They are on the way. We were the first to arrive and tried to get a table for four and were told that unless...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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Make it simple, "Fair" is the only word I could use to describe them, probably I was from San Francisco, there are a lot more japanese restarant way better than 'em. But on the other hand, great atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2005
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The only downside is the hour plus wait to be seated, even on a weeknight! The Fair Oaks rolls are amazing, but I've never had a meal here that I didn't enjoy. Sushi is available to go if you want to cut down...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommend!!! Great Sushi, Great Roll, Great Food!!! Go there on your birthday, and you will have a chance play the Wheel of Fortune! The most common prizes are a bag of rice or soy sauce, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a great sushi place which I will go back again and again after all these years.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2005
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The best quality sushi I have ever had in the US. Quality, selection (100 rolls) to go along with the cooked traditional options.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2004
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I've had the cheapest sushi ($1 for two pieces) to the most expensive ($90 for two pieces), and I can say with conviction that Mikuni's sushi is ordinary. It takes at least 10 years of training under master...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2003
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Long wait for table and not a lot of seating for those waiting. Restaurant can get loud and service is not great. The food is good but not great. Good for large groups sharing a Boat of Sushi. The seared tuna...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2003
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Every out-of-towner I've taken here LOVES it...even some of my snobby SF friends. Sushi is very fresh and creative
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2003
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Mikuni was the first place I had sushi over ten years ago. I immediately fell in love and have been a sushi connoisseur ever since. I lived in the bay area for several years and never found a sushi restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2003
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I start to crave Mikuni's sushi again only hours after I've eaten there! Great sushi, try the James Bon Bons!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2003
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This has to be one of the better sushi restaurants that I have ever eaten in, and that includes ALOT. It rivals some of the best sushi I found in hawaii, and they know what the're doing.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2003
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A little bit of every thing, but good at nothing...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2002
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Mikuni's makes the best sushi I've ever tasted! In fact, I don't know of any other sushi restaurant that even comes close... truly a local favorite among many... Oh, and the atmosphere is fantistic too - just...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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Every two weeks or so, my boyfriend and I venture to Mikuni. It has become a ritual for us. We have tried a few other sushi places, none of which we believe to be half as good as Mikuni. Since we love the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2002
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I've been to many Japanese restuarants before. This one is with the just okay ones. The wait for a table was long for one. Then the waitress took 10 minutes to just get our drink orders. After ordering our...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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great food. great sushi. great people. good times good times....
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just moved here from san francisco, and the sushi / hand roll menu...
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