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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't expect a place like this to be tucked away off of Auto Mall. It is pretty swank compared to the surrounding area. Each night there is some type of special, for instance, we went on a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVES this place!!!i come in mondays for there 50% special on mondays
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A on atmosphere & bar, flat C for food. The teriyaki sauce was incredibly sticky and thick, and too sweet. Rolls are priced to match the atmosphere. Service lagged.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The ONLY star this place gets is for the atmosphere when you walk in. Nice spot for big groups and nice pathway with bright lights and cool floors to the mens or ladies room, but that is it. I went...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice restaurant in the middle of Fremont.. pretty surprising.. it's nicely decorated and has lots of options for food. You can get the teppanyaki, regular sushi items - izakaya style, rolls, or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance of this restaurant deserves 5 stars. If you compare with all the other reviews, we all agree this place looks nice! I came with a large party and we reserved one of their tatami rooms. It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to take a date or go with a group of friends because of the ambiance.... But I've had better sushi elsewhere (ahem, like at Tokai in Foster City!). So if I were to rate them on their sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a Friday for drinks and then the following day for dinner.Drinks are great. The bartenders are awesome. They went out of their way to look up a drink that i saw online. That's cool.The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After juggling between several restaurants for a date night for my wife and me, we decided to try out this place. Fortunately for us, there were plenty of reviews to give us a good idea of what we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overrated. It looks cool and all, and the idea is alright, but i've had better Asian Fusion/Japanese food. On top of that, it's a little pricy and a little too yuppy for my blue-collar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In my experience, places with over-the-top decor typically have mediocre food, and this place is no exception. I got roped into going to this place through a friend of a friend who wanted to show this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was born and raised in Fremont, and growing up my idea of gourmet cuisine was Country Way's Italian Sausage omelet http://www.yelp.com/biz/country-way-the-original-fremont (have they franchised this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
way overpriced..and yes you guys are right looks aren't everything. they make everything look good. with a very high price. I didn't enjoy the food at all..
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately because it's behind Costco in Fremont I don't think alot of people venture out there unless you know of this place. The decor is beautiful and very upscale! Surprised to find it in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan ONLY because of the food, nothing else. Ambiance was cool, they must have put in a lot of money in to this place. Is it me or is the rating star above my review moving? What's going on?!?!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Japanese restaurant in Fremont. Kinda pricey, but worth it. I've only tried their sushi rolls, sashimi salad, and desserts. I loved em' all.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd say 3.5 stars actually.... they were not bad at all.So my parents and I were looking for a place to eat and we saw their huge sign outside this place... we're totally stupid though, because we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what's with all the hateration. I've credited Yelpers for wonderful finds and spot on recommendations but my experience with Kaenyama was very different from the 1 and 2 star...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Looks aren't everything. But at Kaenyama it's all about appearances: high ceilings, dark wood, dim lighting, and beautiful decor. The menu is equally impressive with it's glossy pictures and lengthy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only visit Kaenyama on Mondays for their 50% off all special rolls special (sorry, I'm a broke college student). Yesterday I went with my boyfriend and we got the O My God roll, the Lion King roll,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my experience last week-$1 dollar beers -get faded-go to In N Out across the way-sober up-sleepend result: WIN
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. Great atmosphere. Modern and clean interior like something out of a design magazine. I didn't try the teppanyaki so my review is not based on that. Food is beautifully presented (at least...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No Star AT ALL if I could leave the rating field blank!!! It will ruin your day. I would not recommend for family gathering or dates. Unless you want to talk for hours before eating the food. Summary:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, a decent sushi restaurant in Fremont! I am an avid sushi fan and expert, so being satisfied with a sushi shop in America is something that I am very picky about (probably has a lot to do with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! It's quite pricey, but it's well worth it! I went just last night and got seaweed salad, salmon and tuna sashimi, tobiko, unagi, and the firecracker rolls. All were delicious! The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on a Monday evening. There is a different special for every day of the week, and on Monday it is 50% off all specialty rolls. This seems like the best deal of the week (unless you really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to Kaenyama until my friend's birthday dinner was there. It's an extremely fancy and modern atmosphere for a sushi restaurant. I love it! We had one of the traditional Japanese rooms. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go here for lunch. Thought I would try something different so I tried to Tropicla Shrimp. Was the most interesting and different thing I've had in a long time; lots of melon coated lightly in a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a way cooler atmosphere than the zip code it resides in (sorry, but it's true). It has an extensive Japanese menu with lots of interesting sushi concoctions and all well priced (tab...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here after my daughters high school graduation with my wife and my daughters friends. We sat at a teppanyaki table for dinner. Started with sushi and a couple of rolls which were OK. Then we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Decor- Very nice. I almost forgot I was in Fremont. Reminiscent of Santana Row or somewhere else trendy. Food- Not so good. The rolls were mediocre, udon was horrible and extremely overpriced....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very nice place to impress your date. Although I've had better sushi rolls, sashimi, and cooked japanese food such as teppanyaki, this place deserves higher ranking due to the very classy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kaenyama does sashimi well (5 stars) - good portion, very very fresh tasting fish, beautiful presentation. I definitely like their sashimi much much more than the sushi rolls (3 stars - overpriced and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that it's been a few months since i've been here- but Im sure its still the same. The Decor is GREAT, you hardly know your in a dark corner of a random shopping center in Fremont....
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. I usually order Lobster tempura roll which is my favorite. Deserts are pretty awesome too, it's called hazelnut something. The only thing i really dont like is the price. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So as a sushi restaurant, I'd journey to this place any day just for their philly roll... They serve up their sushi in small proportions but the quality is friggen amazing.. I strongly dislike...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
All the teppanyaki experiences I've had were bad this one is another to that list. Though I shouldn't take this personally, I cannot trust teppanyaki. Please, someone prove me wrong!It was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here once on a date. it wasn't so bad. soo i liked it. i ordered the lion king because that was the only roll i recognized on the menu. but i did try to OMG! roll and it was OMGWTF great....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nightlife in Fremont?!! HAHAHAWe randomly decided to come here for a beer after Chinese-style Korean food & froyo. They have a pretty nice bar, but it's a sad attempt for nightlife in Fremont. Way too...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
came here for my cousin's birthday party around the end of january. w/ reservations from 7-9. came with about 30 people and we reserved BOTH of the private rooms. theyre connected, how awesome.the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a company Christmas party and had fun. The company bought us appetizers which were very tasty and they paid for teppenyaki. I got the scallops and squid. I also got the crA�me brulee...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for teppanyaki lunch.Since Champion Teppanyaki was either closed or out of business, I came here with my coworker for Admin Assistant Day. We beat the lunch crowd, not that one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very plush decor, upscale layout.I've been here on a few occasions, once for teppenyaki, once for sushi, another time just for drinks and the last time for a birthday that I planned for my fiancee.The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh man I love this place!there is no other restaurant in fremont that I would rather go to. everything is so fresh!i went to this restaurant with my boyfriend for our anniversary and we got ouw own...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Place is really good, Staff is very polite and the foog is good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is off the hook! I have worked at a sushi restaurant before and am very very picky about my fish...seriously if it doesn't look fresh or smell right I will send it back and walk out;...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here on several different occasions, all leaving me with a "meh" reaction by the end of the evening.When they first opened up, I guess they tried to promote their new club scene (since it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
so i heard from other people that this place is pretty cool to just lounge in on friday and saturday nights.. so after knowing about this place for almost over a year..i actually decided to attempt to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
pros:- quick service- full service bar- ambience: very cute decorcons:- food is mediocre at bestgo here if you have one goal: to get drunk. if you're hanging out w/ friends and trying to stay in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: - decor & roominess - the many choices of trendy rolls, they were pretty good & interesting! - Mango Panna Cotta~ light and fresh, would have liked more mango sauce on it - quick service, no...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had my 22nd Birthday here. It's like any other Teppanyaki place. Same tricks. BUT! I liked how the chef not only tossed the shrimp in my guests mouths, BUT also squirted straight up SAKE as well....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i loved this place. i can say hands down my all time favorite sushi place. sit in the rooms with the rice paper doors. you'll pass them on the way down the hall to the bathroom. no the rooms are NOT...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for when it magically turns into a club at 10 in the pm!Um Filipino central - wut?! I felt like I was back in Manila with all the titas and titos and cousins and chismis... so much so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know that a lot of people may not trust a sushi joint in a strip mall behind the Fremont Costco. But seriously, this place is golden.The ambiance and dA�cor are lovely - this hip spot really is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Fremont on Saturday visiting a friend of mine, and somehow we ended up at Kaenyama. As we walked to the front door from the car, my friend was telling me that this place turned into a lounge...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi here is actually pretty good. A bit pricey, but a very nice assortment on the sushi boat platter. Drink prices are also decent. We were there for a late dinner on a saturday night. They then...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
ok, so I am a little biased here, but please take heed to the other reviewers who say that the food is overpriced and that the service isn't that great. Before I begin I must say that the decor and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This hip, modern and sheik Japanese restaurant is a great spot for late night dining if you're in the Fremont Area on a Friday or Saturday night. We came in around 10pm because we heard there was a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They had simple, modern decor that was very inviting - it was nice. I really liked the hallway that led to the bathroom... the light coming from underneath the stone-walk way added a nice touch. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE!I went here tonight for take-out. I still think the sushi is rated 3 stars. I tried the Pink Lady Roll today. It was HELLA delicious. (= But VERY loosely wrapped. You basically had to eat it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
loved the decor and the ambiance of this place. it's really nice. when you meet with the hostess, they ask you if you want to sit at the table area or the tepanyaki area. we chose tepenyaki, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The decor was nice. And drinks were substantial. My husband's "single" single malt scotch looked like a double, and my glass of Malbec (which is unique to find) was significant. The people were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This Yelp has been more than a year in the making. It goes back more than a year, before they even opened for business.My family loves Teppanyaki, we have fun at Benihana's, so sue me. When I saw...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly I had high expectations for this place based on the decor, but as the old saying goes looks can be deceiving. The food here is severely lacking and overpriced. I ordered the Toro nigiri and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the decor of the place especially for an architecture major. the sashimi is really fresh with huge portions. I like going here with a group of friends and ordering the sashimi plater. it always...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the decor, really trendy and nice. I didn't get to eat any of the food since I came in kind of late but I did get a drink at the bar. Their shot glasses are pretty huge but they cost just as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Was here last week after a business meeting. Came here with a party of 4. We where seated quickly and first impression is "Wow" Very nice decor with a full bar to the right and everything looked very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The weekend lunch special, $25 ( Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 3:00) for buffet and all you can eat sushi, so very worth it!!! They had the buffet table set out with lots of food including a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here back in May for my sister's birthday, given that not all the guests arrived on time, so we had ordered our food and waited for our salad and miso soup, it was soo unorganized they didnt...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely love this place. When you really want to make a mark, you go to Kaenyama. If you're just looking for a regular Japanese meal, then go to Yuri. Kaenyama is outstanding, the location kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the place was definitely not what i was expecting. it very nice, looks upscale but prices weren't. My boyfriend and i went on Saturday night and as long as we take to get out the house..we needed a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could practically live here - awesome atmosphere (not something you'd expect for Fremont at all), great bar, good service, and pretty great food for the price. It's near my work so I have lunch here...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My uncle told me about this place and one day I went on my lunch break, but just to get something to go. I ordered the Pink Lady roll and although it was a bit pricey, it was pretty good.I came back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place, hip setting with a live digital DJ and fun staff to boot. Tried the Bellinis, one of my favorite drinks, and it delivered.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
its really nice inside ...very trendy and contemporary. but the food was ok and pricey. ders a lot of choices and on fri and sat after 10 it turns into a lounge/bar.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We discovered this place by "accident" and really liked it. Awesome decor, our service was not as slow as many are mentioning and overall it was a very pleasant experience. Loved the decor and design....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
hmm.. i came here again... we were waiting for our table at the Asian Pearl but got impatient... and it was sad not so great experience this time... the sashimi and sushi were ok.. but service was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last night for Sue Ann D.'s 30th birthday celebration!This place really surprised me! As we pulled up to a generic strip mall of restaurants, I didnt' think this place would be really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced rolls for tiny portions.Some points for very nice decor/atmosphere and having a pretty waitress.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is a true schitzophreniac. It's really got 3 areas to it. There's the trendly looking bar, which I have yet to see it fulfilling its potential. There's the traditional Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a nice place to go on a date (went on a date with one of my girls..hehe). The place looks very trendy and I loved the decor. My friend recommended this spot since she knew how much...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I definitely agree w/ most people that it's a bit overpriced. I mean, I'm a HUGE sushi fan (I scarf down BAD sushi!) but it wasn't anything extraordinary. And yes, service is slow... we had 2...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I were looking for a place to have a late dinner, unfortunately, we stumbled into this place. Like the other yelpers, I agree that their decor was pretty impressive. Trendy and modern...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We strolled in here after visiting the crafts store down the street and figured that sushi would be a great meal. Upon stepping our foot inside, I was thoroughly impressed with their decor and their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place looks pretty sophisticated/classy at first glance. The place is HUGE!They have bar, teppanyaki seating and lounge. The service is pretty slow, its great if you go with lots of friends or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my boyfriend's family one random weekend and was pleasantly surprised. The decor is nice although they went one extra step on the cheesier side with some things. Subtle elegance is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really happy I decided to give this place a second shot before writing my review. The first time I went I wasn't impressed at all.... The service was bad, the food was ehh, and the selection...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Style over substance.Yeah, the place looks uber-trendy but you pay a premium for food that isn't really that good. The tataki wasn't seared enough, the sushi was pretty decent (but far from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a trendy-looking place, a hangout for young people on weekend nights (I think they turn the place into a club on Saturdays or something). With that said, it's just like any other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My guy and I went here with some friends who live in the area, and were really surprised by the place!The decor is really modern.It's upscale and kind of trendy,I liked it alot.Service was fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner here during the week, before the dance club started. The restaurant has a nice feel and has nice decor. I am a huge teppan fan so I was excited about eating here because teppanyaki fried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend took me to this place last night. It's a restaurant and lounge. At about 11pm, It turns into a dance-like atmosphere. They dim the lights and and turn on music. When I first walked in, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant's interior design is beautiful! Spacious and modern comes to mind. There was a bar area, regular tables, granite tables around the teppankayi grills, Teppan rooms, and Japanese style...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was above par! Came here for dinner on a Friday night with a friend. t he food was fantastic. 1st the beverages: mixed perfectly (I had a absolut grapefruit and tonic, my friend a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow - is what I thought when I walked into this place. The decor was somewhat upscale and trendy. Definitely going for the modern look.As we sat down, we look around and there were probably 10 other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good music. Its really nice inside but there were a lotta guys just standing there watching everyone, kinda awkward. I had fun though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want Sashimi or Teppanyaki and you have time, I recommend this place. Their Sashimi is great, and I prefer the teppanyaki to others in Fremont. The servers are always friendly. And the decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had dinner here with my family twice already, second time came with a few friends and I haven't been disappointed yet. Yes, the place looks upscale, you might think it's overly expensive but I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I knew about Kaenyama ever since they opened up. I even thought about applying here for a job, but ended up not doing so since I didn't want to work in a restaurant anymore. Anyhow, yesterday I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like their sushi and the whole modern look to the restaurant. I enjoyed myself there, they had good serivce as well when I ate there and at night it turns into a night club and I had a good time as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, since this place opened I've heard things about it, but I've formed my own opinion when I hear that many gang-related violent shootings and stabbings have occurred here twice.Although I was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since this is my first review, i should say that i just moved to Fremont so don't know much about the local scene, which is why i signed up here. Still, I cut my teeth in London, Manhattan and San...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place would be this little hole in the wall when I first heard of it, so it was a nice surprise when I walked in and the whole place was decked out. Definitely had a very modern/LA-ish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fiance and I were about to do a Costco run when the hungries hit us. We decided to go with something light and though sushi sounded good. We drove next door to the Costco and ended up at Kaenyama...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I were craving sushi for lunch, so we thought we'd give Kaenyama a try. We arrived at about 11:35am so we definitely beat the lunch crowd.... We were very impressed with the decor and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here twice so far for birthdays. Right away I was impressed by the decor and how clean the place was. We had the Teppanyaki dinner on both occasions and although I wasn't blown away by the food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a bridal shower last night. The decor is totally awesome, and we plan to come back for a regular dinner. My 11 year old girl was totally infatuated with the rooms. We did the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great, the service is wonderful and you don't have to wait to get in..Oh I forgot the food is great . I took my husband there for his birthday and we loved the hibachi food,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
very pretty place, the service was good but you're paying for the decor and ambiance and not the food. you don't get much for what you pay for. DON'T get the appetizers. we order tuna takai and got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for my dad's birthday during the week. At first we sat at a table, and then after my parents selected the teppenyaki dinner, we moved to a teppenyaki table/grill. As a family, we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give it 5 for modern Tokyo ambiance in a strip mall environment. Another 5 for Tapan Yaki with good flavor and NO bean sprouts. A 2 for very small portions of shashimi (overpriced, but good flavor)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My date and I went to Kaenyama on a quiet weeknight. The restaurant was pretty empty and they chose to seat us in the area in front of the sushi bars. The decor was very modern and everything looked...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here to celebrate my cousin's 18th Birthday with a few of his friends and the family. I sort of cheated about this place since I looked on yelp to see other reviews but didn't read much besides...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
don't come here if you expect good food. nice place for a date. everything was small portion. will not be back for sushi but might try teppanyaki next time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to dinner here and when you walk in, the decor was impressive. It was nice and elegant for Fremont ( no offense to anyone living in Fremont). Here is the breakdown - DON"T ORDER APPETIZERS: It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
FOOD:1.) Philedelphia Roll = smoked salmon mm, didn't have like avacado or cucumber inside, just cream cheese and salmon. Not too bad, but the whole roll was kind of chewy2.) Tuna roll / sashimi = Not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In order to appease the gf's insatiable hunger for raw fish, I conceded to come to Kaenyama. I was already curious about the place because we've been nearby on the weekend late at night, and the place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My brothers and I decided to take the family out for Mother's Day to eat sushi. So we decided to go to this place, knowing it wasn't too far from where we live. First of, the decor is really nice. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a company dinner on a Friday night. The decor of this place is very nice, very modern, and very upscale. The food however was alright. We had a chef cook for us and he was very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times for dinner and it's been okay. The food is decent and the price is expected for the ambience that they try to create. I can say that the service is a bit strange though -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I went to have lunch w/ my friend Wanda today and we decided to come here for lunch. I was impressed with the decor of the place, but disappointed when the food had arrive.It them a while for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Review for dinner only. In continuing my quest for decent food on a recent visit to Fremont, I decided to try Kaenyama and was pleasantly surprised. First of all, the interior of the restaurant itself...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
REVIEW BAR ONLY------*$10 cover charge to go inDress code guys: have to have collar shirt, sneakers ok, no hatsDress code girls: did not really enforce A lot of big bouncers at the door and inside....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The maki lunch was pretty bad:$8.50 wasn't expensive for two sushi rolls of my picking:-yellowtail & scallions, 6 pieces rolled tight and small, think tekka maki small, the seaweed was not fresh, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful (but not well-run) place. Sent the waitress 3 times to get sake, each time the one we ordered from the menu she came back to say they did not have it! Finally had to go to the bar to talk...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets two stars based on looks and the fact they have a full bar. Zero stars for the food, prices and chef's entertainment.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here twice and both times there were fights! The food was good but overpriced; I'd rather go to benihana!
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Damn this place was pricey. My dad took me here last year I believe. The food was actually pretty damn good, as well as the presentation. The service was top notch as well. The decor made the place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so like, I KINDA have a weak spot for sushi. I could seriously eat the stuff 5 times a week and not get sick of it. That said, i am usually a fan of hole-in-the-wall type places that boast fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having read the reviews, I was a bit hesitant to try this place. But I did recommend it to my fellow mom friends as a possible Moms' Night Out venue. So it was... MNO at Kaenyama last Friday night.The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is great. Food is delicious, drinks are great (the cute female bartender is off the hook), and the decor makes you feel like you're in a swanky place in the City.I'm surprised with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on take out only.Food: Miso soup was good. Sashimi tasted a little dry, but still not bad. Price: Way too expensive. Got the sashimi platter for $20 bucks, and that was just for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews I was a little hesitant to go to this joint, but my good friend swore the food here was great, and well she was right. (I used to work in the Japanese Rest. Biz, so I'd hope...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WOW - can we all say pricey? all in together now: p-r-i-c-e-y. i was not impressed by this place at all. sure, the decor wasn't bad... but first off - couldn't even find the place. when we finally...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to Kaenyama for the night life or the teppanyaki so I can't write a review on that... We actually decided to go here after church thinkin it was some quick cheap Japanese restaurant we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Was there anything else but rum in their mojito? geeeeeeezus! Can I get a witness???!!!Food was so-so, service was characterless, overall take: bleh.I've been here a couple of times which means I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
edit:5/9/08 dinnerI came for a big birthday dinner for one of my friends. We were in a teppanyaki room.The food basically taste the same but the portion seem to have shrunk. The meat, veggies and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy, cute, modern, yes. The mojito did not taste like a mojito however, not worth the $8. Food is mediocre.I would only go there for some music or fun, not really expecting good food. This is one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place embarasses me. 5 dollar charge on Friday nights? No thanks. Overpriced, low quality sushi. Awkward servers. I will not be coming back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for late night drinks on a Friday night. Never knew about this place until a friend mentioned it. Pretty strict on the dress code for guys. $10 cover charge. Lots of young college kids...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Who would have thought of building a high class sushi joint in a strip mall next to a bunch of car dealerships?I came here for lunch for the first time today. One of my business partners wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love it! so far i'm topping it off from Ray's, Kai's, Sushi house, Koryo's in the east bay. Also the night life there is awesome! good music; none of that top 40 radio crap! i really recommend this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was cool. I love the way it looks. The service was good but it was slow that night. I do not know what this place is like on a busy night. Looking at some of the reviews here, I do not have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place when it was fairly new. The setup of this place is nice. Very modern looking and it's spacious. The sushi here was good but I forgot what I ordered but I'm pretty sure it's Dragon...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was very impressed the first time I dined at this establishment. It possesses a very unique and modern ambience, especially for a restaurant in Fremont. The food was delicious, and having had many...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am only reviewing the bar...FYI!I had a great time here with some friends. It was just a Wednesday evening and we wanted to go somewhere for drinks. I had the BEST pear martini ever!! The bartender...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars really. Since I found a twenty dollar bill on the ground that day, and was feeling frivolous, I came home and told the old ball and chain that I'd take him out to a nice dinner. It just so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on Monday night, not busy at all. They don't have too much vegetarian variety...and I didn't feel like driving to Berkeley..hehe...The service was really slow, but I liked the ambiance of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, we don't have to go to the City for fancy good eats! It's rare to dine at nice places like this in the East Bay. Five stars for ambiance, service and food presentation. You totally get what...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Adding this to my small list of decent places to eat in Fremont. This place just recently opened and is pretty nice and fairly big inside. My hubby and I went for their teppanyaki for dinner. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE:Sooooo.... as short lived as my original 4-star review was, I'll have to say that this was the fastest any place has been demoted by me....You ever have that sinking feeling when your favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*Update 12/2*-2 stars. My, what a difference one week makes! The cover charge has been DOUBLED, and drinks an additional two dollars from our last visit! Talk about getting bigheaded now. For five...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like most of the reviews. VERY NICE PLACE. like damn. Super nice. Very modern. I could have a party here. rent it out and have a crazy ass party.Food. WAS NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL. The california roll was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So being in the area and hearing so much about this place i had to give it a try right? So many good reviews it has to be a good place right? I definately don't agree. So you enter this beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars compared to all the sushi restaurants ive been to in the bay area. For fremont though this place is a refreshing new and upscale take on sushi. The venue itself is classy, well designed, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was super stoked to check this place out on my visit back to the 'mont for Thanksgiving. Didn't hurt that it was the unofficial location for Mission San Jose High's alumni reunion (hey...anything...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a huge let down after reading the reviews on here. The decor was super nice and the hostess was nice as well. I made a reservation for 20 people and they gave us two tables for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last night (Sunday) for dinner with the family.Walking inside, I was pleasantly surprised by the decor of the place. Definitely not going with the "traditional" decor, Kaenyama offers a more...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One star for the decor yes its nice, and our server was really nice.One star for the fact that they turn the restaurant with a dance floor and Dj in a town like Fremont.One star for the birthday fried...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Who knew?!" That's what we kept saying all evening ... "Who knew that something like this would be in Fremont?!"I did not eat here. I came on a Saturday night because my cousin heard the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From the outside you cannot tell that this place is so nice and fancy on the inside. Once you step in, you seriously wonder if you've just drove to SF without knowing it. The decor and atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
High Quality = High Price...This place is surely an upscale posh place.. meant to cater to the future Fremont A's well to do crowds. In the day this place operates as a restaurant serving high quality...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa - is this really in Fremont? Huge space with sophisticated decor and a mix of regular tables/booths and teppanyaki counters. Friendly service - altho' not prompt perhaps due to busy Sat night...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was excellent, the place looked really cool, and not very pricey. However, there's definitely a problem with how clean the glassware is because a friend of mine found a lipstick mark on her...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friday night dinner at Kaenyama Sushi, Teppanyaki Restaurant and Bar was just as I expected. Located on Boscell in the "new downtown" area of Fremont called Pacific Commons this was a hip, loud but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When you first step inside its like a big WOW factor due to the nice decor and shear hugeness of the place. The layout is a bit weird for a large page but I guess it works since they turn it into a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my birthday dinner celebration with the family. First thing that hits you is the size of the restaurant, very open and spacious. We went for the teppanyaki. I wasn't impressed with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch with a friend of mine that worked nearby. Place is beautiful and was crowded.We ordered the usual-CA roll, spicy tuna roll and some seafood udon, which was great but the service...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally somewhere decent in Fremont to go out as well as take people from out of town. The atmosphere is very cool with a nice bar area. Didn't do the teppan yaki but I don't think I missed much . We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An alternative to SEMO - I love SEMO - but this place tends to seat you faster...Very roomy with an upbeat Asian inspired modern decor, Kaenyama is brand new to the future home of the A's in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Update 11/02/07: Rolls we ordered came out very small and overpriced for the portion, guess you're paying for the presentation. Service needed some help, the girl had no personality whatsoever. She...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place just opened recently, and it's pretty nice. i guess w/ cisco field coming to fremont, we need a bit more places to eat/drink other than chain restaurants. the place is huge, and half the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No one can deny the beauty of this restaurant. I was aweing from the moment I entered 'til the second I left. It's surprising that a place this elegant exists in Fremont.I had the best Teppanyaki...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When walking into the restaurant, it blows you away. this is one of the most upscale sushi restaurants i've seen. very beautiful decor. they opened recently, so it still feels a little unfinished,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this new restaurant during its first week of opening and I was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant itself is really nice on the inside, and actually pretty upscale. We tried a one of their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went there for dinner on Friday night and it was fantastic! When you walk in, it's absolutely bigger than what you would probably think! They have a huge sushi bar, and lots of tables and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Iced Tea... $2New York Steak Teppanyaki Lunch... $15Teppanyaki cook squeezing a "urinating" Japanese figurine filled with water to douse the flaming onion volcano... Priceless.I wish I had a picture...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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