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Tokie's in Foster City is a two star Japanese restaurant. This is a moderately priced restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This place features catering, valet parking, and lunch. This restaurant is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I kind of for got what we order...it was really great thoughIt's got really great service.I think we had rolls with fried shrimp in it...and it was so good...it is called the "shannon" I really love...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant with great service, very warm and friendly staff and great fresh sushi. I highly recommend the Foster City roll and the Shannon roll. Yummy. Can't go wrong with anything here.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great service and very tasty sushi.I had a roll consisting of tuna, squid and scallops with chilli sauce, delicious.I also had the old favorite spider roll, and sampled some of my brother's Tofu...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The location is in a little plaza where they are not able to be seen from the street.In regards to the food, for the Foster City area, the sushi here is surprisingly fresh. I had ordered the Nabe Yaki...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi place hidden within my new workplace of Foster City. Cost to worth it ratio: 2.5 ($20/person for few rolls, nigiri, and salad) Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Service: very friendly...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing special. If you're used to good sushi, you'll be disappointed... It's comparable to Kitaro Sushi on Geary St. in San Francisco, except this place uses less rice in their rolls (which is a good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tokie's is the best neighborhood sushi place in Foster City/San Mateo area. They have good traditional nigiri and very good special rolls. It is hard to find but once you go there, you'll keep...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some pretty good sushi in Foster City. We've only had the sushi rolls (spider, caterpillar-esque type) so far, but based upon that we're pretty impressed. We ordered 5 types and they ranged from good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Difficult to find, but excellent food.I sat at the end of the sushi bar -- the end where the refrigerator case is empty of fish. The wait staff was very helpful and friendly. The Sushi Chef serving...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's hidden in the heart of foster city. it's nothing special, but there aren't any other restaurants besides tabla, marina plaza, a thai place near the san mateo bridge, and abc seafood. you would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since we live in Foster City, this place is definitely our go - to sushi place. It's definitely one of the best outside the city, with fresh fresh fish and dinner plates at pretty decent prices. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here a couple times a month. I always get great service and my cup of tea or water is always full. Food is pretty good. I sit at the bar and ask for what's fresh or new. Also i tell the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great family style (although American style Japanese) food that always satisfies and is consistent. Sitting at the sushi bar and watching the fishers is relaxing.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We rolled in about 10 deep during the lunch hour and they did a really good job of taking care of everything. I'd have to say that this place has some great service, for sure. I had some beef teriyaki...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of two places I would eat at in Foster City... it's a place I use to go to a lot growing up but I just recently went again after 3 years MIA and it's still good! Tokies is a little hard to find...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We almost got lost trying to locate this restaurant! It's tucked in the back of a neighborhood mall! This place was packed when we stopped in for lunch on Friday. ...The hostess told us the wait would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good for being nestled in a random Foster City mini-shopping plaza in a residential area.Had a sashimi & tempura meal option for dinner and it came with everything besides the kitchen sink! I...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had the chicken karaage dinner meal here. What I got was over-fried chicken; a very thin piece of meat that was cut into pieces as if it were teriyaki chicken. When you hear karaage, you expect...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! one of the best Japanese restaurants out there! I've been eating here for many years with my family. They have pretty good portions, except for the sushi was a bit small. Last time I was there...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Poor service. Had to ask several times for the bill, for the waiter, for the tea, for water...and in the end had about four different people handling the bill. The rolls we ordered all kinda tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok in reality 1.5 stars, but still, not good. The service was absolutely horrible. We had to ask for way too many things (bill, tea, water, etc.) The only thing they were speedy about was seating and...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at this place a few times and there's not anything really memorable about the food. I eat here cuz it's convenient, and that's about it. The price isn't really cheap but it's a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tokie's is the best Japanese restaurant in the bay area. I have been going there regularly for past six years or so and never got disappointed. Their wait staff is extremely friendly. They have a good...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot begin to tell you how many times I've gotten lost in Foster City and how especially frustrating it is when you're looking for a place to eat.The weird thing is I somehow or another find...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tokies is by far my favorite sushi place ever!! I've been going here since i was a young child and am addicted to this place. Everyone of my friends that i have brought here has loved it and claimed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So far as sushi is concerned, Tokie's has just become one of my go-to places. Fresh, well-made, nicely flavored and served by a friendly and efficient team.The restaurant itself isn't fine dining but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has fantastic sushi! While sorting through the few different restaurants available in Foster City, Tokie's was one restaurant that I've been to again and again. The sushi rolls are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food here is decent we did not have to wait in a line even during the lunch hour rush.i ordered a bento box with Salmon and beef and it was decently cooked although I thought the portions were a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is actually a 3 1/2 starLast week had a gang full of friends gather at Tokies. It was my first time so getting here was kinda hard. It's hard to find amidst a huge shopping center and I had to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked it, the food was decent, my kid behaved amazingly well.... the food was served by actual Japanese, instead of Chinese or Koreans..... oh, in case you go, we had the fried oysters, yummy, beef...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Tokie's Japanese Restaurant Foster city CAI don't care for this place, eaten here many times and I can have better luck at Reno playing the slots than dining here, Dine at your own risk.... I am sure...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place! I am very loyal to this place. Tokies is a staple place in Foster City! We actually never eat at another place. The service is not 100% all the time, however they make up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tokie's is pretty good! I LOVE the oyako don (chicken, egg, rice). It can get really busy during lunch time.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Truly a hidden gem! Tucked away in a small quiet plaza where it didn't look like there was much happening. But step-in to Tokie's... and it will rock your sushi boat! One of the rare days where we all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hidden in the back of a strip mall near the Foster City post office, Tokie's is a cute little Japanese restaurant that is surprisingly busy even on a weeknight! Came here with a big party, and they...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent Japanese restaurant hidden in a Foster City commercial plaza. The sashimi slices were big, the sashimi itself good but not extraordinary. The mixed tempura was standard but good. The prices...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not that impressed. had a bento box with beef teriyaki, sashimi and tempura. tried the spicy tuna roll which was decent.the beef teriyaki was kind of dry and a very VERY small portion. 6 tiny slices....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and environment. Try some of their colorful sushi rolls, you will not be disappointed. The dinner selections are tasty, in particular the salmon teriyaki. Tobiko with quail egg? No...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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This is one of Foster City's hidden treasure. A local restaurant that serves great food at very reasonable prices. A causal atmosphere surrounds you. Pretty busy on the weekends.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the food! They have great udon and tempura. There is a cozy environment and a good amount of seating. Definitely not too expensive.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, the world of commuter eating in Foster City just got a bit brighter for me. Why I like Tokie's? The salmon was fresh and delicious (even though it's not salmon season)The saba was yummy.The rice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty awesome Chicken Udon, and great tempura. The sushi is great too. The servers are very friendly, especially the gal with the really long hair and lots of jewelry. You can tell that she loves...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A little hidden gem in a small plaza in Foster City. Very busy and bustling place though. They have fresh sushi and unique food items like Uke Chazume that I really enjoy.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my go-to lunch Japanese place.Food - Teriyaki, udon, sushi, gyoza...it's all good! It's pretty fresh, too. My favorite is the beef teriyaki and sashimi combo. The portions are just right....
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The waitress was very cordial and friendly. The food was OK - nothing too special, but it tasted fine. A bit of a hole-in-the-wall (not readily visible) location and may have been difficult to spot...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only reason I wont give this place five stars is becuase I haven't had enough options to compare it with, but so far this is probably some of the best sushi I've ever had. I came here with 2 of my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great little Japanese family owned restaurant. I've been there several times, both the food and service are consistently good. It's reasonably priced and the sushi is fresh. And I love that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very nice place, great food.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
goood stuff!
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best sushi place on the Peninsula. We've been here many times. The fish are fresh, the sushi rice is make in perfect shape and proportion to the fish, so that it melts and mixes well with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there a few times but can't say I understand why people rate it highly. It's just OK as far as the food go, and the interior is pretty loud.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very good sushi for foster city - definitely the go-to place for quality, fresh, solid sushi. service, however, is mediocre at best... very slow, spotty, and spacey. i once waited 45 minutes for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to this place as a lunch spot. Reasonable prices and great service. The one thing i love about this place is their chirashi...this is the only spot that has sushi rice (rice vinegar,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I have gone twice since my last review, and had no problems with service. I still can't give it 5 stars as nothing is exceptional, but it is the best sushi in Foster City.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tokies is hands down our favorite Sushi Restaurant in the Bay Area.Pros -- The Sushi is "always" fresh and "extremely" tasty.- The Sushi Chefs are always accommodating and they will "always" make any...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in town! I have been coming here for many years and the food keeps getting better. My personal favorite is the Sashimi Moriawase with side orders of Amaebi and Uni. The good food comes with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was hoping that this place would be kept as Foster City's little hidden gem...but alas, word's gotten out. I love the agedashi tofu and the Shannon roll here.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the location is definitely off the beaten path. located in a strip mall straight out of the 60's, when we entered the restaurant, there was a weird smell inside that almost stopped me from eating...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last dined: 2008-06-18I have been here a few times. Nothing special... yet. I have had the nabe yaki udon, my favorite soft shell crab and a few of their rolls. Still exploring for something I like.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of the few foster city restaurants that have managed to stay afloat over time. and for good reason. japanese is generally costlier than other genres of non-fancy food, so i usually just order...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the drive to Foster City. Quite possibly one of the best Sushi restaurants in San Mateo county! The must order...What they call the "Super White Tuna" on the special menu, sashimi style. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update: Took off one star because I just went back last night after a 3-month hiatus, and was dismayed at the drastically reduced portions. $12.50 for a Dragon Roll used to be worth it, but it shrank...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's an OK restaurant. Not sure what is all the fuss. I still prefer Sushi Sam's in San Mateo. Kinda expensive here ($15 for chicken teriyaki?).
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best of Foster City's sushi. In fact, it is a contender for the top spot when taking into account San Mateo. Tokies has fresh, great fish. Normal sushi prices. Fantastic Service. Jolly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Tokie's once every week or two. The sashimi and maki are good, my favorites are hamachi, Shannon roll, and DBD roll. Just one time, my hamachi was a little old and tasted fishy (the bad kind...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Average Food.But HORRIBLE service, we stopped going to this Japanese resturaunt when my mother called to make an order and, well they didn't even take our order, they said they were "too busy". Well,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just okay.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely ADORE this place. My all-time favorite that I always have to order is the Firecracker Roll. Okay, my mouth just filled up with saliva just thinking about it. Their shannon roll is to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here tonight for the first time and was very pleasantly surprised with the sushi. It's not the absolute best I've ever had, but it's very good and we'll definitely go back. We took some Yelper...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You need to know where you're going to get to Tokie's; it's down Shell Boulevard quite a while from Hillsdale, and hidden in the middle of a shopping square. But clearly very popular with those in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok Just that prices are average for the area. but they often run out of Toro.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I have been to Tokie's many, many times. This is one of my fav's in the area. Bottom line... they have great sushi, fresh fish, and good service. If you sit at the bar, the service is 100...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had the agedashi tofu 7 hours ago...and that's all i've been thinking about since. deep fried to a golden hue, light and crispy outside with a smooth and creamy inside, sponging up the savory sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Roomie and I had planned on going to Tokie's for some time now. But somehow, every time we've shown up it's been closed and we end up going to my favorite standby Shiki. This time they were open, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this place. I have had take-out from here over the years but I have never actually sat down inside. So it was surprisingly big inside and the decore is typical of a sushi bar/Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about tokies? Well, I've been going to Tokies since I met might wife and this is OUR SPOT. Used to be right around the neighborhood.We now live 30 minutes away but don't mind the drive...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am a SUSHI-holic..and i'm not talkin' bout california rolls eitherthis place is GREAT!i went on a Friday night and we had reservations, needless to say the place was packed. the atmosphere is very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my all-time favorite restaurants! I've been coming here pretty much my entire life. It's a family place with a lot of local flavor and good food. The staff are all nice and most have been...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended to my friend by his coworkers, so we decided to check out the place. It's located in a plaza within a residential neighborhood but the restaurant is a bit hidden since you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok sushi. If you live in Foster City and don't feel like driving anywhere it's worth the stop.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I admit I haven't sampled much of their fare here, but what I have tried has been excellent! The Shannon Roll is very good, but the best is something I don't believe they even have on their menu...the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tokie is a great lady and this is a decent place to come and have some cooked japanese food. The karaage is pretty good as are the shoiyaki's, and the sukiyaki. Do not come for sushi unless you like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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I like sushi, but I have never experienced that quality of taste, and such an experience until I found Tokie! The wait staff is top-notch, and the sushi chefs are world class all the way. Victor, the owner,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing sushi. I've been delighted with everything I've ever ordered there. This is my favorite place to go when I intend to drop a pretty good sum of money on dinner or I want to impress out of town...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Foster City for two years, and didn't know about this hidden gem until someone from the city told my mom about it. Very good sushi. Service was great, but they weren't too crowded on a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Just had some great sushi at a little restaurant in Foster city
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My father grew up in Japan--so he knows what real Japanese food is. He has been taking me to Tokies ever since I was young (middle school), and I have been a loyal follower ever since. Our family is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why this place was so busy... I found the sushi to be mediocre (rice a bit dried out, fish not so fresh, and the rolls to be "messy" in presentation) and the service to be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank goodness for Tokies. The sushi here is what sushi should be. The fish is fresh and melts in your mouth delicious. There is a perfect amount of rice. No crumbly, dry rice here.Favorites:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a new word in my vocabulary and I intend to share it as part of this review. The word is ridonkulous. ridonkulous-an absurd state of mind where you teeter between being ridiculous and an ass...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to Tokie's for at least 20 years, and the food has consistently been good. The service seems slower than it used to be, but waitstaff is always friendly (and some of them have been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good sushi. I went here with Alice C., see her review. :)
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another local favorite, I used to go here on a weekly basis and the waiter would know us so well we would get free ice cream everytime. The bento boxes were always great, the egg noodles salad they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The combination plates are the best! I loved the ice cream dessert at the end =)
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK I have to admit, I am not a fan of raw fish. BUT...and it's a big but, I love this place. What a wonderful little place tucked away in a small shopping are in Foster City. I was first turned on to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for dinner, and had an all-sushi meal. We ordered the sushi dinner, the dynamite roll (a couple of raw fish including salmon, tuna and something else, dipped lightly in a sauce), the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's good but not great...not worth some of the rave reviews in my opinion. It's quite popular and there's often a line and the wait can be long...the service is marginal. Sit at the counter if you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for lunch here and I was pretty imprested!There was plenty of room at the sushi bar when we came in, the staff was nice and attentive. I was able to get plain rice balls which made me really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tokies has been in Foster City since the early 70's. They started with very meager surroundings and order were taken at a teller like window band mamasan would bring it out to your table. This was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good sushi place, but not exceptional. It's a medium sized restaurant with a busy lunch crowd. The service was very good. The tea was good. The sushi was good. Not much to complain about,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about 6 times. I like their salad dressing a lot in their salad. The staff is very friendly and generous (e.g. offering free cake for Mother's Day). However, the sushi rolls are very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Tokie's since I was a child (seriously--I think my first memory of being in a restaurant is at Tokie's in the early 1980s). Anyway, I have a place in my heart for this place, as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went for sushi and although it was good, it wasn't that good. You can tell by just looking at the Hamachi and the Salmon that it wasn't real fresh. It was still o.k., but not the quality that I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is in the middle of nowhere...yet it was busy for lunch! Sushi was decent, but I've had fresher. I also liked their Nabeyaki Udon which I thought was pretty good. I did enjoy their rolls,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are many Japanese restaurants around -- but I drive all the way to Foster City from South San Francisco every time - just for Tokie's. It's that good! The sushi is always fresh and their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is always fresh and tasty. Their selection isn't all exotic like Sushi Sam's, but they have the basics there and a small selection of specials that change every once in a while. And what...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Foster city's best kep secret. One of the best sushi places in the bay area. Still, I know people who live in Foster City who never heard of Tokies.Maybe the reason is that they are located in a small...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tokie's has been there as long as I can remember - and I've lived in this area for a long time! It's odd that i had never eaten there until this weekend! The decor is nice - there are well separated...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi restaurant in the peninsula! We love it! The staff is friendly and the sushi is very fresh! If you sit at the bar they also recommend some stuff. It's fun especially if you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for a few years now with my friend, Greg. We ALWAYS sit at the bar. Top-notch sushi. I used to be an omnivore and I can vouch that the fish is very fresh and tasty. I have a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A sorry excuse for a Japanese restaurant. There aren't any worth mentioning in Foster City, maybe the one inside the Crown Plaza hotel, even that one is better than Tokies. I went on a friend's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i think this place is great. always great service and always great food. i have been going here for many years and just wanted to show appreciation.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad and ambience is fine. I dunno what people are talking about when they describe Tokie's as "a little hole in the wall." Ordered the usual: CA roll, eel/avocado roll, soft shell crab roll,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is always a good stand-by when you want sushi and are in the area. Always pretty good quality food, and very nice staff. The prices aren't too bad. The Foster City Roll and the Jeffrey are both...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a loyal following in Foster City. It's not the greatest but it's been consistently good. It's a 3 star restaurant that gets an extra star for being our favorite Japanese Joint in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? I have been on a Japanese food kick. Switching to working nearby in Foster City helps too. So my new coworkers took me here one afternoon, where the three of us proceeded to down...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a hankering for donburi and I was visiting a friend in Foster City. So she recommended we come here.For lunch on a Wednesday, it was busy. Rather than wait 15minutes, we sat at the sushi bar....
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great little sushi place, once you find it, you will wonder why it took you so long to find this gem in the wall. The prices are not all that bad for what you get. Good selection of rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've dined at Tokies many times since it is "in the neighborhood." The sushi is usually very good, but things like the small waiting area and poor service detract from the overall experience. My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had some rolls that were decent but the hamachi on the nigiri was fishy tasting. the rolls are reasonably priced but the cooked food is overpriced.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I caught up with an old good friend of mine whom I hadn't hung out with in sooo long. B lunch was fantastic! The firecracker balls at this place was amazing. It was better than the super dynamite...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here twice and the food seems overpriced, but its only average. great for groups
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for fresh sushi in Foster City. Definitely not as great as those you would find in San Mateo but it's top notch nonetheless. They have many "special" rolls to choose from and I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, great sushi. Fresh fish. Nice selection of rolls and not just the standard. Tucked away, but worth the effort to find it.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for great service, decent atmosphere but not that great of fish.. Sushi rolls are generally better bets than nigiri if you are an Edomae sushi purist . They had a nice blue fin tuna special...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't come to Tokies often but when I do, the sushi has been consistantly decent. I only decided to come to Tokies tonight because my favorite local sushi spot had let me down a few nights ago by...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
darn good japanese food in my old back yard.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of my first experiences with sushi a number of years ago, as it is just down the street from mom's house. A very good japanese bistro in a somewhat obscure and low-profile location...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here on Saturday evening. Low rating for a couple reasons. :0( It was not the easiest place to find. In Tokie's defense, their business cards have a map of the restaurant, which proved...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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I've been to Tokie's once and I enjoyed it. It wasn't anything special to me but it is nice to frequent a local restaurant that has good service and good food. I tried the teriyaki and tempura combina...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Too trendy, and the tempura made me sick each time (3x's) I went there. It's crowded, and hard to get to (way back in a plaza) The food isn't anything great.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good enough to be a neighborhood japanese restaurant which is tucked away in a foster city neighborhood. when it gets busy, it's real busy. try their half shell fresh oysters with ponzu sauce --...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for lunch today and it was outstanding. The service was friendly and attentive. I loved the waitresses recommendation to order the firecracker roll and it was yummy. The ikura was fresh as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2007-08-01It was a disappointing dinner some few nights ago. Never in my life have I tasted saba nigiri so salty that I had to spit it out. ::****I brought my 4-year-old two evenings ago right...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Tokies, they are my favorite Japanese restaurant by far. I would consider Tokie's to be one of Foster City's little known treasures.(Only little known to people outside of the small city!) I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food in an odd location hidden in a mini mall. I heard this was Malou Nubla's fave japanese restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi! It's off the beaten path, but its worth it. The sushi is always fresh. My personal favorites are the ama-ebi, shannon Roll, and DBD. The beef butter yaki is awesome! They probably use a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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I've been twice, both times I went with one of their many loyal regular customers. Service is very good, always with a smile. Very good sushi, tasty maki rolls, tasty hot food too. The best fried aji bones...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2005
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I have been going to Tokie's over 15 years and have always found it to be great. No matter how many years it has been since I have been there I can always be confident that Tokie's will not disappoint my...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2004
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I found this place by accident in a very quiet shopping plaza and stopped in on a weeknight. It was surprisingly busy and now I know why. The sushi was beautifully prepared and very very fresh. Not as dirt...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2004
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i have been weened on tokie's sushi. it is simply the best i have ever had. the service is impeccable, the food delicious and of course fresh, and just fabulous! i've been to many other sushi bars etc, over...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2004
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strong list of appetizers, nicely prepared. some fun sushi rolls and pleasant surroundings. sushi rice, nori not always up to snuff...
sfgate.com - user review
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the sushi is masterfully prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients. a small, sort of cozy place, with a friendly and inviting atmosphere. the prices are definitely reasonable and the service is...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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unusual maki and solid service...
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