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SEMO SUSHI is remodeled, expanded and ready to go! The same great food in a newly remodeled restaurant. Thank you for your patience! Enjoy the food!Japanese cuisine and sushi rolls have become very popular and it's hard for anyone to decide which restaurant stands out among the rest. Semo Sushi is a unique place to enjoy premium Japanese cuisine without the premium price.One visit and Semo Sushi will be your favorite Japanese restaraunt just ask any of our satisfied guests. Our head sushi chef is formally trained in Japan. He makes sure every entree comes out to his standards. Come to Semo Sushi and you will enjoy a relaxing and fun dining experience.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely good food and very friendly atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Everything is super good. Their shrimp tempura is light and flaky unlike other places which make it with dense thick batter. Their lunch boxes are really good too. The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We finally got around to dining at Semo once again, and oh my they have changed! The place is much larger now and has become somewhat of a sports bar. Of course, it seems the food is also pricier....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were in Fremont and was craving for sushi rolls, so I turned to yelp for help as usual. I read good reviews for both Semo and Satomi, and decided to try Satomi because of the overall higher...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We would never ever come here again. The owner's mother who worked behing the register accused us for not paying a bill that was 3 mos ago. WTF- How in the hell did my credit card go through in the...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i noticed the sign "sake sports bar" and curiosity drew me in here. once inside, i saw the "sake bar" was basicaly a bar with many chairs and 2 flatscreens. no sport theme at all. opposite walls have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Semo Sushi several times, and I leave each time satisfied with my meal! I just recently visited since they remodeled! If you haven't seen the new upgrade, you HAVE to check it out! They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to several Sushi joints around the country and this was a surprise in my own backyard! I live in Glenmoor and have passed by this place for years, but just recently noticed it after the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Met a friend halfway from Berkeley and San Jose and ended up at Semo on a Friday night. It was a pretty crowded house, but we were seated right away with the last table available.This is perhaps one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place with all my heart. The sushi is excellent, the service is awesome, prompt, and attentive. But they lose a star for being rather expensive. The price doesn't feel that bad when you...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambience-5Table Service (when packed)-2.5Sushi/Sashimi Prices to portions-3Sake Selection-4This one of Fremont's gems for a sort of upscale sushi bars, too bad it's in a strip mall. It;s not a bad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
our favourite sushi place in fremont. Damn good spicy tuna and the folks will make the sushi as per your likes. this place is a regular on our list
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best part of this place is its recent expansion and creating a bar =) The food is wonderful and the Sashimi is very fresh and tasty. I usually get a couple orders of sake sashimi and a couple...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Poor cuts of fish for sashimi, overpriced, slow service. Some of the novelty rolls are tasty, but the fish is not.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wife and I were in the mood of Sushi and decided to stop off at Semo Sushi and give it a try. Easy to find and with plenty of parking I've been passing by Semo Sushi for years. We got in and have to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice ambience, but the food wasn't that great. The sushi rice was too hard and the serving size was incredibly small for their prices. I might go back because it's spacious enough to fit my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't what it used to be. I remember the first time coming here was amazingly good. I would have given them 5 stars then. Now it seems everything has changed and it's disappointing. Ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed the vegetable tempura here -- the batter was nice and light and it wasn't oily. But the highlight is the vegetarian sukiyaki -- the portion was VERY generous and it was served...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Once you leave your parents' nest, things will never be the same again. Living in Oakland and maintaining a busy life, it's hard to find time to revisit your old haunts. Dining out with parents, you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place with a group of 6 people after my friend has been raving about this place for years...... it was the most disappointing sushi experience I've had so far. They had one sushi chef,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Eek! Methinks not is right.Went here with friends per one of their recommendations - apparently it has gone way downhill since they were last there.1) Only 1 chef on hand. Sushi came out 30 minutes...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right when I walked in, I was greeted all around. That kind of scared me and I almost fell over.I ordered 2 rolls and an chicken teriyaki entree, but I only received 1 roll. The roll was called,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is one of my first five star reviews...ever...in life....just kidding...Wow, what a great experience. Service--superb. Sushi quality--excellent and beyond fresh. Cleanliness of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!We were absolutely craving sushi last Saturday night but was really frustrated to find that most everything in Fremont closes at 9pm!! On a Saturday no less!! Having moved...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the new remodeling of the place. so much bigger with a sushi bar and a sake bar!Sake selection is very extensive so you'll always find a sake you want. SEX IN THE CITY roll is the best. Still...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Especially the fact that it's way bigger now! They have a variety of sushi to choose from that sometimes making a choice is difficult! The service is always pretty good here,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the fish is mostly hit or miss, but more fresh than not. we got nigri and it was pretty good. the salmon and tuna were fresh and were cut thick. yum!they also have something called the flaming dragon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love this place and would love driving over to Fremont to meet friends for dinner. However, the last few times I have ate here I was thoroughly disappointed. I'm not sure what happened to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi place in Fremont.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I think sushi here are a bit over priced. I came here after work by myself because I had craving for spicy salmon. Since they didnt have a simple spicy salmon roll, I ended up ordering a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
REALLLY GOOD AND FRESH!!!!!!!!!!!!This waiter (forgot her name) was really really super nice!!!!!!!!Except this one waiter always rushing us to pick the menu. -_-but yeah, the food was perfect!I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok.........so far I love Semo Sushi. My favorite local sushi place. This place got me addicted to sushi and had me trying other sushi place ..... and so far, nothing compare to Semo. I'm talking...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I finally gave up on Semo. It was one of my favorite restaurants when it was owned by the Korean chef a couple years ago. I stopped going there though after I got scare watching the chef putting his...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Saki Bar...the service can be hmmm...but the sushi is good toooo!
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Semo's is A-OK. It's not great, it's not bad, but I won't go out of my way to come here. The fish is fairly fresh and the rolls are good, but certain rolls are packed with so much sauce and flavor, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got a ton of take out here recently and the rolls were fantastic! Everything, the Rainbows, the Philly's, the Spiders. Everything was solid. They even let me order before they opened and brought...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! Another great place in Fremont! Woo-hoo, and reasonable too:) Sue Ann's lovely hubby chose this place for his b-day dinner with friends.They've eaten here often and love it. We were excited to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i came here for the first time because i didnt really feel like driving far to get some dinner.. i knew that they have been remodeling the place from passing it by all the time.. and just my luck.....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were thinking of what to have for a early light dinner/snack and could not decide what to get so we used the urban spoon application on the Itouch to choose for us. Semo came up and we figured why...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, before Semo's remodeling in 2008, I would rate this place 5 stars every time. But they have gone WAY downhill ever since their expansion.The biggest issue these days is that the size of the rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a busy Friday night and they were understandably busy but still for a restaurant that does so much business they need to regulate their waitresses & waiters. The wait wasn't too long...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a sushi treasurw hunter i cant give this place five star. I am yet to find the one. I like this place coz they have the most unique sushi menu. The one that both my wife n i like is the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was pretty good but overpriced. The service was a bit slow. i hate waiting forever to get a drink refil. I got the lion king roll and it was good but way too much sauce on it. the only real...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All of my friends pointed me in the direction to semo. i should've ignored them and made a u-turn. yes, the sashimi is fresh and the rolls are decent...however, the service is horrible. we went on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My little nephews (5 and 6 year olds) are very picky eaters. So when they're hanging out with me and I want to eat some sushi/sashimi, I have to make sure the place offers chicken karaage. We decided...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
went here once. it was ok..... i love my unagi but here it was way over cooked! they did have some rolls that reminded me of my old place but it wasnt the same. their salmon was good. but over all i...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came by Semo Sushi because we were starving and didn't think we would last the trip out to Palo Alto for Miyake's. I am SO glad we came in, cuz dinner was OUTSTANDING.We had the Rainbow Roll,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time here and I was very impressed for a little spot in Fremont. The fish was fresh, the service friendly, and it wasn't over crowded at all for a Saturday night....and I thought the price...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This little but very charming sushi restaurant was delicious.My friends and I split many rolls which were all completely different but super yummy (I hate ordering different trays and having the all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another decent sushi place in Fremont. Portions are a bit on the small side, so in order to fill up, you have to order a bit more. Fish is pretty fresh. Rolls and selection are pretty standard....
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm reviewing again after the renovations. Very nice job to whoever was in charge. Very clean looking. I love that they kept the bridge wall hanging. Again, the food was good. Never really had any...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I love this place! I've been coming here since it's opened... and I've always loved it. Good sushi is hard to find, but every time I come here, I leave satisfied and happy (however it does put...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Im so sorry semo that i had to do this to you because i really really loved you before. SOrry to say, but since they have reopened, the service has definitely went DOWN! ohh sooo DOWN! The food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just had dinner there. It's twice as big as before. Food was really good and everybody left stuffed. All new waitresses, but service was good.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I heard good things about Semo but I was honestly disappointed. The rolls were small and not worth the price. The worst was the Dynamite- was such a small dish and tasted, well, fishy. I won't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The rolls here aren't bad. I work in fremont and don't like the other sushi restaurants around my work. I was dissapointed that they don't make the "semo roll" anymore. Afterall, its supposed to be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, they've expanded and reopened! Can't say I really dig the atmosphere better than the 1.0 version because it seems a bit darker now. The food is still fresh. Service was adept although we were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here excited to see the re-model, and the place is huge!! In the past service is slow at times, but worth it! They must be busy for a reason!! Sushi was great as usual, but it seems the portion...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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They great rolls and great service! I highly recommend it for a night out with some friends. My favorite roll is the Dragon roll which they make to perfection every time. The shrimp tempura and crab are always...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch and was not very impressed with the sushi. Sushi wasn't bad and sushi wasn't good, it was just ok, nothing special. Maybe dinner is better (??) but lunch was no big deal.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great rolls, and a really nice place to eat good shi.
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FINALLY A REAL JAPANESE SUSHI RESTAURANT! The sushi is fresh and the food is very good, but the service is not that great. This is probably the only sushi restaurant that I would dare eat raw fish.
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here again recently. Had a big sign in the front saying they were going to expand their restaurant to the empty store next door (previously some wild bird store). Inside the restaurant they posted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has been my Freakmont spot for many dates, chill dinners with girlfriends, and many intimate conversations over "Sexy Sam" and "Oh My God! So Good!" Rolls. (because...well really, where else is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My brother decided to treats us all for his birthday dinner last Saturday night at Semo. We had so much food! The presentation and the sushi rolls are AMAZING! I am definitely coming back here for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the quality of the rolls and the atmosphere of the place. The service has ranged from ok to awesome. Ok being: they simply got us our orders and occasionally refilled drinks, and awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Semo has some vegetarian selections and I thought the food was fairly good. Miso soup was yummy and so were the cucumber rolls. The food is it's saving grace because service is terrible. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After having visited another Japanese restaurant in the area, and being disappointed for their lack of deepfried rolls or even a decent Miso soup for that matter, this place is now even more special...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd say this place is about a 3.5. A lot of Americanized sushi rolls and not much of a selection if your in the mood for some nigiri/sashimi style sushi. Very basic. It's kind of in the middle of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I came here for dinner last Wednesday. It was a toss up between steak and sushi. I opted for sushi, so we decided to go to Semo since my husband had never been there. All I gotta say is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how this place gets fewer than five stars. It's a gem, in Fremont, possibly the most lackluster city I have ever been (definitely the worst place I have ever lived).When we lived here, we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Semo Sushi is the BEST in Fremont! I love sushi and have tried several places before being recomended to Semo. Their sashimi is high grade and fresh-very tasty. But if your a roll fan, they have many...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly disappointed! Heres the story...I read the reviews on Yelp and have been waiting to hit this place up for months...tried once before but there was a 30 minute wait for dinner (place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my Favorite Sushi restaurant in the East Bay. End of story.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby and I went here for a late dinner and I was surprised. They have a lot different selections. I order their Dancing Oyster Roll. The Fried oyster was dam good. It was breaded with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have visited this place several times, dined in 2 of those times. The service, atomosphere are always positive. I've watched what appeared to be enormous lines of people that seemed to never end...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Slightly above average. I decided to check this place out since my friend recommended it after I praised Satomi Sushi (the better sushi restaurant in Fremont). I went during lunch time, but their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Review on the Rolls (NOT SASHIMI)Here, I would only get sashimi but on this night, I decided to do take-out and get the rolls.Rolls: average and comparable to other placesLooking for Omakase (trying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Semo Sushi will satisfy you if you want rolls or more Americanized japanese sushi, but let me tell you..the nigiri here SUCKS. In fact, I have not returned since my first and last time dining here,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think I came back here once since my review. I doubt I'd come back again, not because it's not good, but because there are different and other places to go to.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So if you're a fan of spicy tuna on EVERYTHING, then you'd love this plus. Otherwise, you lose.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ugh, i hate to give this place three stars because of all the other good ratings that they have but i seriously had such a bad first impression of Semo Sushi.the moment i walked in the waitress walked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was trying to find a bento box w/ Tempura and Chicken Teriyaki, but was unable to do so...it was one or the other... so I opted for a Rainbow roll, a spicy tuna hand roll, and a side salad for my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm mmm mmmm...so good! My hubby and I love japanese food so we were extremely happy to find Semo so close to where we live. Their sushi rolls are really creative and they are all really yummy....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMhmmm.. This place has go0od sushi alright. I had the Sexy Sam roll. The fish was sweet and fresh. :) I also tried the Dancing Oyster Roll, equally as delicious. -1, because I think they need more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the sushi I've found in the east bay. Wouldn't come here expecting great service, which is kind of a downer since it would have gotten the 5th star..because the food is absolutely exquisite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's a total disappointment. It has ugliest & smallest California roll i ever see. It's pricy but the quality is REALLY bad.. I should say this, they have San Mateo's Sushi Sam or Alameda Sushi House'...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Semo is the only awesome sushi joint in the east bay. I've tried the following places (below), which will never compare to Semo's fresh ingredients and wide selection of sushi rolls. Everything's so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Customer service is HORRIBLE here. I've been here 2 times, and a few times were take out, horrible service. The only reason why I went back was for a specific roll. (I cant remember the name anymore,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here having high hopes after reading their reviews. I just understand why this place is rated as four star.The restaurant is located next to Starbucks inside the Lucky shopping plaza. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HIPHIPHURRAY... i hadn't had goooooood sushi in a long time. this was just most excellent. :) had a sunshine roll which made me soooooooo happy. (we also had the lion king and a dancing prawn...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, nice waiters, good service, nice small cozy place to get your japanese cravings satisfied. this is weird but i really like their vegetable rolls, mainly because i dont eat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love this place (see a former review), but recently when going the service has been really unbelievably rude. Service makes the restraurant as well, and I can't just eat Sushi and ignore...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just okay. They have a nice menu (with pictures) with a bunch of specialty rolls. The fish wasn't that fresh. One of the rolls I got had a sauce on it that tasted like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great reviews made me wanted to try the place out. Pretty packed on a Friday nite. Rice on the nigiri was too hard-a little under cooked. It was just ok for me...nothing special
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best sushi I have ever had, easy! go here-Now!I recco
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi that I have found in the East/South Bay. I started going during the grand opening, many years ago. Still haven't found anything in the near vicinity better than this place. Fresh Fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi was okay. I like that the rolls weren't so big you can stuff it into your mouth without having it all fall apart. The flavors were okay. Just okay.The service, however, was pretty darn...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Semo Sushi is officially my all time favorite sushi spot. It's a cute lil hidden restaurant. Sushi is very fresh, even the non-sushi dishes were delicious. I can't wait to go back again.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so much about this place, but it wasn't all that. Normally my favorite roll is the Lion King, but this place put a funky cheese sauce over it which made it taste terrible. The rolls were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi place!!! I've tried many places all over the bay and none compare to Semo. They have a lot of different rolls to pick from. They are very unique and tasty! The Up to Heaven...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! Don't let the haters discourage you from coming here; this place is the real deal. The fish is undoubtedly fresh and delicious, the rolls are creative, mouth-watering, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just highlight:1. Solid sushi place for dinner2. There are quite a few unique sushi in this place that's worth coming to3. Delicious menu overall4. Service is alright, actually there was one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice! It was busy too even on TuesHas the special scallop roll and it was tender not chewyAll the other rolls were fresh and tenderService was fast but not very friendly
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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After reading the reviews today we decided to try out Semo Sushi, despite the bad review regarding service. We showed up about 40 minutes before closing and they were SO nice and attentive! The location is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. Terrible service.The rolls were decent. One baked roll actually tasted like hamburger...I think there was mustard in it. The Hamachi Kama which was very juicy and flaky -- very well made....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
NOT recommended.To begin with, the menu isn't too exciting or wide-ranging. The lack of creativity was proven when we attempted--twice--to make a special order. We've found that most of the localish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I came here for our first time last Saturday. It was 1:30pm and the restaurant was very light, we got greeted and seated right away. Excellent service and smiles!!! The menu is very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little sushi joint. Got some sushi to go for my staff and we all loved it! Really great veggie choices too, not too pricey for what you get. Gets pretty busy though. I think I'll try it tonight...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tried the bento boxes for lunch today. I had saba shio and sashimi. The saba was good but the sashimi consisted of 3 badly cut pieces of fish. I also thought it was a little pricey for lunch.My mom...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love that this place is walking distance from my home! (not that I've ever walked there) My go-to Sushi spot is in Newark, but after a long Friday at work, the neighborhood joint will have to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the first time today based on the hype of the reviews and...It didn't quite live up to the hype. It was good but the rolls were small, especially for the price. For $10-$14, I expect...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!!! Loved their sunshine roll, salad and seafood udon soup. Can't wait to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid quality sushi and plenty of choices to choose from. I wasn't disappointed and you probably won't be either.Low: the place was a little crowded and a tad bit noisy for a sushi bar.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I has just finished working out and we were craving some sushi. We Yelped this place before we left for the gym. Since it is close to the gym, we decided to give it a try. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I watched as my "mean" husband devoured his sushi right in front of me. Bastard! "How come we've never been here before?" he questioned as he flashed a nasty smile, mouth full of sashimi. "I'm coming...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch yesterday. I sat at the bar and chatted up the owner's son. One of the first questions he asked me was - "You're not from around here, right?" Um, how did he know? Was it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here several times now, and i would have to say this is one of the better sushi places w/in the tri-city area. the quality of the fish is fresh, and the staff is always friendly. although...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like how this place opens pretty late.Went there with a friend and ordered a lion king roll.I took a bite out of it and I swear it tasted like a cheeseburger!Told my friend to give it a try cause...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Prices raised again!! This is my favorite sushi spot. Their sashimi is to die for. I usually order the combination specials. ($13.95) (Combo A with Saba) 8 pieces of california rolls, 4 pieces of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite sushi place in fremont! the sashimi is always fresh and the atmosphere inviting! i love everything i've tried at semo sushi from their sukiayaki to sashimi, rolls and tempura....i have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The rolls were suprisingly small...but decent. the ingredients seemed fresh, but it was a little bit on the pricey side for the size of the rolls. I think that may have been because they used less...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
maybe 2.5 stars. this place supposed to be good for the area, but I was disappointed. true, their menu makes them seem like a roll sushi place, and I made the mistake of ordering nigiri. I did try...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was really good (bento). I was surprise to find this restaurant being so good. I can't wait to come back. ^^ My GF loves this place too and she hates sea food. They have a large LCD with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place on a Friday last year during Lent...couldnt eat meat..i googled and they came up..theyre open till midnight on weekends..a HUGE plus for someone with my schedule..Best place for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
High quality sushi rolls at a high price pretty much sums up this place. I would give this place 4 stars were it not for the typical asian restaurant cues; you can rub elbows with your neighboring...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews here I sought this place out for dinner one night. I found it to be average. The fish was fresh. There was a fairly extensive selection of rolls, both on and off the menu....
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here after work on a Friday night, in search of sushi without venturing far from Fremont. Good thing we got here early because it was pretty packed by about 7 pm. Many of the diners ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good for what it is, a place to get rolls, not nigiri or sashimi. You can tell from the menu that that's what they're all about. They have quite a selection of rolls with interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2nd review: they lost a star for me... the wait staff did it... and the sushi rolls shrank... the waitress was very unattentive the last time we were there. we sat at the bar and it was not as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am very particular about sushi and where I go, so I was surprised this place and was able to enjoy myself.The service was quick and speedy. The sitting environment was well lit and harbored a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since my friends moved to Fremont, I find myself up there more often than I'd like, and have been researching places on Yelp since I generally have no idea when it comes to their restaurant scene. In...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place. We went when they opened for dinner and the place was already half full. We do not eat meat; so we ordered a FutoMaki roll, vegetable tempura, and Agedashi Tofu. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Today I was hungry, in Freak-mont, and wanted some sashimi, but I didn't want to bring my friends to the subpar-ness that I usually go to, because basically I know only one thing is good at that other...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had no idea Semo has been opened for 3 years already. When I went recently, they served the freshest fish ever. The sashimi had a real nice cut to it, and every single thing that was put in my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is an OK Japanese restaurant. The portions are way smaller compared to Ray's Sushi in Hayward, CA and the price is actually slightly more expensive. The freshness of the sashimi is acceptable...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best sushi I have had here in Fremont. The quality of the fish was great, the roll selection was good, and the prices were reasonable. The ambiance was fun, small, and lively. And even for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
loved it, the fish and rolls are awesome and not to mention huge....
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a foodie - the food option landscape in Fremont is dull except for a splattering of ethnic offerings here and there. Semo is by far one of the best places in town. The sushi rolls here are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner with a friend based on YELP reviews and I must say that I was deeply disappointed. The portions of the rolls did not justify the price they were charging us. Usually, I am...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place seemed like a better "cooked" food place than a "raw" place. During a long lunch one day we sat here and ordered multiple things as we glanced at the Transformers movie on the flat screen,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went here for dinner on a whim after a doctor's appointment. I'm glad we did! Admittedly, I was a bit disappointed when I realised it was yet another Korean-owned Japanese restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shame on us for not having come across this place in Fremont for so long. A really nice place and I would have given 5 stars but for the service delay. Friday night, lots of people, and wait... BUT...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place was alright. it was clean and the service was friendly. the food was pretty tasty and we did not half to wait forever. they have a nice selection but there is a lunch menu that only has...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To me, I think the food here just reached the 'superb' status . I can't remember the last time my hubby and I were here but last Friday was our first time in ages. Our meals came with salad and we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was good enough to warrant one more chance, but ONLY one more... My husband and I came here on a Friday evening out - we got there about 7:30 and waited about 10 minutes for a table. It...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Impressed by this place. The portions were huge for dinner. The prices are reasonable. I love the music. The sushi was very good.
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last night for some dinner to try out the fish quality.. tried the sushi roll deluxe platter and a roll, the krazy horse?, and the uzabeekke appetizer?? sliced halibut??.... fish was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to the receptionist at the Avalon salon (across Mowry) for leading a hungry girl to a great sushi place.Had the Teriyaki Salmon Bento box - with a california roll, etc. Loved the portion size....
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered a lunch special bento box with salmon.This must have been the smallest piece of salmon I ever had in a Japanese restaurant.Avoid!
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I visited this place last week for a week night dinner. He ordered donkatsu. The portion is huge, 2 full slabs of pork, with a small salad, a bowl of rice, and miso soup. He absolutely loves...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to LOVE Semo Sushi until my horrible experience tonight!! First of all let me just say that I love the food here and my husband and I are regulars, always spending money to dine here because...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant! It's definitely my favorite sushi restaurant in Fremont. The ingredients they use are always fresh and the rolls are delicious. The staff is very friendly. They aim to please!I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update 12-5: The BF and I had dinner here again last night. I wanted to recommend the "Semo Spider" roll. It was the soft-shell crab that did it for me! Loved it! The "Sunshine Roll" was also very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my new favorite sushi places in Fremont. The thing that Semo Sushi has going for them is their fun, almost trendy, atmosphere and the fact that they are open late and play pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is our favorite sushi spot,hands down..crowded? ,what good place to eat isnt?what can i say,thanks to alex and Kari for telling cathy about this place..I usually soak down a couple beverages...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be completely honest we came here with the intention of checking out the waitstaff. We ate at Le Moose Cafe next door one time and stopped by Semo to look at the menu and we were like, well...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Semo Sushi is definately the best sushi place in Fremont. They have really good and a full variety of rolls. The fish and rolls are fresh and very tasty. The ambience is cool as well.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although this isn't a local place for me, I've made the 10 mile trek for dinner several times, just to enjoy their service and tasty sushi. A couple of the sushi chefs and servers have now come to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i went here because of the fantastic yelp reviews. soo disappointed.Highly commercialized, although inexpensive ($32 for 2 rolls 1 large sapporo)Complimentary edamame. Eh. cool, i guess. Decor?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm not sure what all the hype is about? Saw all the great reviews and I expected to be blown away. Sigh. Oh well.We ordered:- Saba / Spicy Salmon Roll / Sushi ComboSaba was ok, I wish it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone here three times with coworkers. Personally, I think it's very good, especially for Fremont but I'm not sure what the others think. I usually get the rolls deluxe combo for lunch. Pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was mistaken. I recently wrote a review for a sushi place in San Diego where I said it was the best sushi ever. I have to retract that statement, because I have to give it to tiny, little,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
WATCH OUT FOR SEMO stale SUSHI! I was looking for a new place for sushi, so I check out yelp. Semo sushi pop up and I read some reviews with only few low rating. I took my wife and my son (both are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi in town! My GF and I have been addicted to this place for a while and have been coming almost every week. Always greeted my Miss Semo before entering. Service is friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A must if you're in the East Bay! Semo Sushi is one of the best Sushi joints in the area. The Staff is great, Sushi is fresh, and the music playlist and plasma add an additional touch. If you are a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My co worker mentioned this place and I decided to try it last night. The place was smaller than i imagined but it was cute, [although, the GG Bridge thing on the wall is a little tacky] --...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Sushi restaurant of choice in the Tri-City area. Their rolls are inventive, delicious, and reasonably priced. My favorites are the 007, Sex & the City, and the Sunrise rolls. Service can be a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
service is awesome, very friendly staff, seemed like most of the staff was in their 20's. the music was good, mix of hip hop and top 40. food is great. i had this cold saki but totally forgot the name...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent sushi! Fun, friendly, creative, and entertaining chefs. Those guys are really out to please, and they had the good taste to not try to please me by putting spicy sauce or other crap on my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what a nice addition to fremont. good sushi AND they're open late?! awesome. craving sushi last night, i turned to my trusty YELP.COM, and searched for something close to home since i didn't feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, freggin SEX IN THE CITY. Hands down the best roll I' ve ever tasted and If you havent tried the Hawaiian poki....you best get on it. I started eating tons of sushi after this place opened up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their rolls are very fresh, and delicious. They have a wide variety of special rolls that are very interesting. I love the SSS and the Fremont roll. Service is good. This is my favorite sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Welcome to the burbia of Fremont California. As usual, I found myself here on business and in need of some food for the night. I was reccomended this place by some coworkers so I headed over....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went in on a Saturday night around 9pm and sat at the bar. For a party of 2, there was no wait for bar or table. It's not a large restaurant, but I think that's better for a sushiya. A lot of tables...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Semo Sushi is some of the best sushi I have ever had. Very Fresh, very tasty! Their service is excellent as well.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I try to make it here at least once a month. Amazing sashimi and negiri. These 5 stars are well earned!
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard for me to find good food in the tri-city area considering that most of every single corner is inhabited by some chain restaurant. but, semo helps the area out. the fish is fresh; the service...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummiest sushi place we know. Too many sushi rolls to count. They are not all on the menu so look for them on signs on the wall or just ask the staff for suggestions and let them know what kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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We LOOOOVE semo sushi. They are so yummy. They also have an amazing list of very creative sushi rolls. Most of them aren't even on their menu. Look at the daily special board for new ideas. A must try if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent sushi. Great service. I had a great time.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to many sushi restaurants in the Fremont restaurant and I must say that Semo sushi has the freshest fish here. I believe it's korean-owned but the quality of fish is better than the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nigiri:The rice was packed a little on the loose side and the fish cuts weren't that fresh, but weren't bad. They did have SHISO (OBA) with some of the white fish (I think it was with the albacore)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the rolls.I don't know about the bento boxes or the sushi, but the rolls are pretty good. I like how they are smaller and longer (more pieces) and aren't grossly huge that you can't fit the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST tasting sushi in town. Open late. Cute wait staff. And nice, bright atmosphere. Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had tempura soba and rest of family ordered sushi rolls.The soba stock is very salty and sweet, but i liked it. the tempura batter was fried crispy dry and hot, not like some tempura where it's oily...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's been over a year, but we finally returned to Semo Sushi. For once, they said the food would be ready in 20 minutes, and miracle of miracles, it was. The quality was okay. We'll probably give them...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The tempura is delicious! The sushi taste pretty fresh most of the time, but it's a little salty for my taste (when you get the rolls).
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing fancy. All the rolls are a fancied up version of the California roll. The udon was mediocre; the broth was bland.The restaurant exterior does catch your attention though cause there's a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely de'lish! You've got to try the Sun Rise roll.. yummy! We went here for dinner and it was quite packed however, it didn't take them very long to seat us. Tim who seemed to be the host and a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This establishment is in a mini-shopping center, next to Starbucks & Albertson's. Inside, the restaurant is pretty small. There is a sushi bar, of course & a few tables. It has a decent atmosphere....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Semo a while ago. Sashimi there was not really fresh to my taste. Variety of rolls are ok. I would think this would be a ok place for lunch but too expensive for the quality they provide for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous all around! The food was excellent! The staff was super friendly. Two bummers of the night:I was too excited for tempura and burned my mouthIt was a little loud, as I had a headache....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my family and I want Japanese food in Fremont, this is the restaurant that we go to. The service is courteous and friendly and the food is excellent. My favorites are the Teriyaki Salmon and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i was a little taken aback by the realistic statue of a japanese woman(and her eyelashes) out front, but once you get past that and actually sit down to eat it's actually kind of cute and kitschy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Make friends with the chefs and waiters.They will take care of you.I love this place, almost always perfect.Hamachi, Maguro, Ebi, Warm Sake, and a large cool Asahi.Then more Sake and more Asahi....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the best sushi place in Fremont, hands down. Theres another place thats good too, I forgot the name, its by Grimmer.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Semo Sushi is the best place to get sushi in Fremont. The sashimi is fresh, the chicken karage is seasoned and breaded nicely, and their udon is one of the best I've tasted in the bay area. Lets not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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We ordered a variety of sushi rolls. The flavor, freshness, and presentation exceeded our expectations and place this meal in the same catagory with some of the best Sushi restaurants in the Bay Area. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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i found this this place on city search & dang! what a good find. my bf & i went there on friday for dinner. there was quite a long line when we got there and we we're seated about 30 mins later. the hostess...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met an associate here, and although the strip mall location was a little hard to find (they all look the same to me!), the meal was very yummy. In addition to the ingredients being very fresh, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Majority of the menu is different rolls with names like sake to me baby and sex and the city. I can't remember the exact names of the rolls we ordered, but all of them were okay, nothing that would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Driving along Blacow Road, thinking of endless possibilities of where to satisfy our hunger, we decided on Semo Sushi. I heard rave reviews about this place from several other friends, so I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a surprise! Very fresh fish, inventive rolls, good service, fair price. As others have noted, the rolls can be kind of busy. Sometimes it's not until the second piece that the mouth adjusts...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is Fremont's Sushi Savior! We have long been in search for a Sushi spot close to home that not only tempts the pallet - but satisfies the soul. When you walk in, I'm sure you will find a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is our sushi place in Fremont. It has a cozy atmosphere, music & movies, and the staff is super friendly especially "crazy Tim"! The sushi has always been fresh and their specialty rolls are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
being a sushi lover, i found that Semo Sushi has the best sushi. The place itself is warm, friendly, and inviting. Not only do they roll the sushi and decorate it artistically, they also put a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!!! I finally was able to get some fresh sashimi! The sashimi here was so cool and fresh that I was so happy to drag my family here. The service was good and quick: our waitress remembered all 10...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi place in Fremont, by far. Their rolls are excellent and lots to choose from.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I did not choose this place; I went with a group. When I first saw the store front and the decor of this place, I said to myself, "gee, this place looks cheap." After I sat down and took a few bites...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down one of my favorite places to have sushi. The fish is always fresh (I really don't understand the reviews that say otherwise. I've always had fresh, melt-in-your-mouth fish there)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I HATED THIS PLACE!!! Not only did we receive such poor, poor service, they have the worst tasting sushi in the WORLD. The fish must have been like five days old. The only reason why I even gave it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Come here. Eat here. You'll love it. I promise. You'll walk in to every worker in the joint yelling "Welcome!" in Japanese with a smile to welcome you in. It's busy on Friday and Saturday nights, but it's well...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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I just ate at semo sushi for my first time ever, and I didn't feel welcome. My friends were irritated because they got our friend a birthday cake and we sang and everything. Then the workers didn't want to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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The food there is great. It's the cheapest sushi around, but is still good quality. The customer service is slow and some workers are rude. I have never left this restaurant in a good mood. They are lucky they...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi is ok here, slightly over-priced though. The last time I went, the service was not up to par. I had to keep on flagging down the waiter to ask for more things.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A bit pricey for the rolls... and they are stuffed with so many things, it can get overwhelming. Our first time, we got free edamame then canteloupe for dessert. Quality is good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This little place was pretty decent. The regular non 'market priced' sushi is pretty reasonably priced at around $3.75-$4 per nigri. Had the Usuzukule which is a huge plate with thinly sliced white...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Are we all talking about the same restaurant here?? I noticed that most the reviews are all over the place.. some liking the place some not... i know for a fact there are better japanese sushi places...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with "Bjai A." I went to Semo for the same reason with him. Semo is one of the top rated sushi restaurant in fremont. But it turned out to be a big disappointment.Semo is just like the other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the signs pointed to Fremont today. My friend wasn't feeling so good, so she went home early, which made my commute closer to do pick up some parts at Hobbytown and have lunch with her. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just went to Semo tonight because it had quite a few people rating this place and it had 4 stars. I think it's fair. Nothing special in particular, spent 55 dollars including tax and tips for two...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great family run sushi joint. Funny server. Always a rockin good time cause of that guy. Keep it up. Oh yeah the sashimi here is bomb, cut just right. Famous for their contemporary rolls, but can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Semo Sushi for lunch with my coworker. I always order the Bento box 2 item combo. The Terriyaki Beef is delicious......they ask me how I would like the beef cooked. I've had the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like their tempura and their salmon teriyaki. It's nice that they give you complimentary edamame. They used to have a cool waiter that was really on top of things for the lunch crowd, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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Semo Sushi has the best food! The service is slow and the restaurant is small but it is so worth it for the food! Unfortunately many people have discovered the wonderful food so it can be crowded but if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love sushi! And I think this place is pretty good! The rolls are interesting and the staff is kool (including the statue of a Japanese woman outside that keeps freaking me out!). I'm definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Found this place through some of my friends in fremont. This place is like a diamond in the rough. I've been to some good japanese restaurants, but semo had some of the best fish i've ever had. The sushi chefs...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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I go there last friday we had to wait a little bit for a table since there was so many people waiting out the door. Once we get sat down and opened up a beautiful and extravagant menu which i have never ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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I go there last friday we had to wait a little bit for a table since there was so many people waiting out the door. Once we get sat down and opened up a beautiful and extravagant menu which i have never ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I believe in simplicity. Specially when it comes to food. And I love sushi because of it's simplicity. Every single roll here is overdone. There were so much stuff on every single roll that we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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Not just the best sushi in Fremont, but the best sushi in CALIFORNIA! Yum!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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My friends and I split three rolls and a nigiri plate. The Michael Roll was outstanding; a spicy roll was terrific, and the dragon roll was nice, but not too special. The fish itself was all nice and fresh....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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My friends and I split three rolls and a nigiri plate. The Michael Roll was outstanding; a spicy roll was terrific, and the dragon roll was nice, but not too special. The fish itself was all nice and fresh....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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Wow.We stopped by while driving from SoCal to Canada through several referrals.It was definitely worth the detour, delaying us a few hours.Right when we walked in,we felt like royalty and memories of Japan hit...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for unique rolls. They make them bite sized, so you don't have a hard time trying to figure out how to shove the thing in your mouth, or dissecting the piece on your plate. I absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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"WOW". I never take the time to post anything on user review websites, but the Sushi at Semo was far beyond anything I've had before. My wife and I thought we knew what good sushi was.The fish itself is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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"WOW". I never take the time to post anything on user review websites, but the Sushi at Semo was far beyond anything I've had before. My wife and I thought we knew what good sushi was. The fish itself is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They were really friendly youngish staff,and the elders were young at heart (they like my husband's 350Z).That said the rolls were amazing, and the endame was yummy and came with the meal (no-charge)....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Outstanding food, very fresh. Service is great. Best sushi restaurant in the area.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi place in Fremont: the sushi tastes fresh (not the day old fishy taste either), the fohawk server is a cutie (I wasn't drunk on sake either to notice the talent, haha), and the prices were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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I'm an avid sushi eater and I really have eaten at every sushi restraunt in Fremont and I can honestly say that semo is the best in town. They serve only the highest quality fish and you can tell as soon as...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I had written this revue solely on the Sun Rise Roll this place could have easily gotten 4 stars. The place was clean and the staff was friendly. I was brought out tea while I waited for my take...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
these rolls are tasty. And the sushi chefs are both Korean! Surprising since they do a great welcome and goodbye yell in deep anime-villain style Japanese. spot on. don't care to mention anything...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Semo Sushi is a terrific new sushi restaurant in central Fremont, right by Mowry and 880. Open late, they have wonderful sushi, and a light selection of other Japanese lunch and dinner entres. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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Agreeing with and many people who review this restaurant! It is just superb! Semo Sushi has become my favorite restaurant. I don't even live in Fremont, so I must drive a bit just for some awesome sushi that...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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The food here is great and on top of that the service is amazing. I have been living in fremont for 8 years and have never found a good sushi place to go to on a regular basis until now. I have been eating...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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Captivated by the movie "they still call me bruce." I had to write a review about this restaurant. I came by after a late night movie because they were open till midnight on the weekend. I was greeted and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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I've been looking for great places to eat and Semo Sushi has been the best place for Japanese food by far. They offer great customer service, reasonable prices, and great tasting food. I've already recommended...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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Last night a few of my friends and I went to semo sushi. The place was packed, of course we waited to be seated, but the waiters/waitresses were all so nice, the wait didn't seem too long. I ordered the spider...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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I ve been eating sushi for about 18 yrs and living in fremont for about 9. Ive been to every sushi place imagineable in this area . What i can say about the sushi in fremont is terrible . i checked out semo...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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All i can say about this wonderful restaurant is WOW! ...I am from Japan .. and i have been eating sushi for about 40 yrs.. lived in Fremont for about 15 .. I have eaten at every sushi restaurant in Fremont.I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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I ate dinner at semo sushi last night and i think this is the only place i have seen so far to be very busy in Fremont. The fish was very fresh and the rolls they had were very very good . I would recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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Semo Sushi is the standard for sushi in the East Bay. First of all, the food is excellent: the fish is always fresh, the sushi chef offers amazing and creative special rolls that I like to try everytime I go...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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If you love Japanese food that is fresh, delicious and inventive, then I highly recommend Semo Sushi! My favorite rolls are the new Crazy Tim roll, Semo Spider, and the Spicy Killer. However, their hot food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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All i can say about this wonderful restaurant is WOW! ...I am from Japan .. and i have been eating sushi for about 40 yrs.. lived in Fremont for about 15 .. I have eaten at every sushi restaurant in Fremont.I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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I would definately consider Semo Sushi my favorite sushi restaurant. The atmosphere is perfect for any occassion. Their food is ABSOLUTELY delicious (I recommend sex in the city) and they had great service. If...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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Semo Sushi has byfar the largest and most delectable menu of rolls. I highly recommend the Sex in the City roll, DragonBall roll, Victoria Secret roll. I usually get the tonkatsu also. Semo Sushi serves a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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