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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good it's a diamond in the ruff. Great food. If you have little ones it's not so kid friendly that's why I gave it 4 stars. Other than that the food is fresh.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second favorite sushi place in east/south bay (first being Sushi House). The rolls are fresh and tasty. Decor is cute. The price is standard for sushi (which is still a bit pricey). Service...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, when I go into a sushi place, I like good food with good service at a reasonable price. This place lacks all three. The food was mediocre, the service was slow and unfriendly, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow Wow Wowwwwwwwwwwww. Ok, so if you haven't figured it out by now, i LOVE sushi. I love sushi so much that i might forfeit ever having children because I'm not sure i could do without raw fish for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is long overdue.Me and my fiance love this place. We would probably go every other day if we could afford it.The fish is fresh.The lamb chops are so good.I love the Kirin roll. Softshell...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friday night, party of 6 for dinner at 7PM. The food was amazing! I was a little wary of the restaurant when I realized that it was owned by non-Japanese owners. I was wondering if it was going to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They've taken what used to be a Sizzler type of restaurant and transformed it into a modern-hip Japanese restaurant with varying degrees of success. The food here is good and the parking is free...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tomodachi influenced me to create an account on Yelp! This is how awesome this place is. My friend knew the owner, Uncle James, and upon arrival we were greeted with a warm hello. Tomodachi ruined...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice and clean establishment and feels very peaceful dining there. The sushi was pretty fresh but a bit on the small side. The prices are excellent for a sushi place and they offer a good variety...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now, I wont lie; this is a relative review. This place might squeak by with a 3.5/4-star in San Francisco, but in Hayward, this is about as good as it gets. Heading back to the hills after some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The indian a.k.a. Abhik "696" D. treated me out to sushi at Tomodachi today. Isn't it great having rad friends? Tomodachi has been around my work for years, we actually do business with them, and I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here for lunch with some friends who had hyped it up. fortunately it lived up to the hype. i was impressed with the menu and nothing disappointed. we spent nearly 200 dollars in one sitting and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went here for dinner and ordered some sushi rolls and Chicken Karaage, which is Japanese style fried chicken. Sushi rolls were just OK, but I was disappointed that their Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last night with my friend, Tommy. So we were seated immediately and I liked the booth seat, although there were some tempura bits on the seat... lol. Looked over the menu, I think we were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone says, the decor is great and the service is attentive. The menu is also pretty big. I would recommend this as a place to take out of towners or a date you're trying to impress, without...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of my favs japanese places in the bay.. this is my 2nd option after Ray's sushi. but i still love this place because i thought it's classier and it's cleaner..
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and I'm hooked! In a nutshell, the decor is great, the servers are attentive, their menu is extensive and the food is fresh and down-right delicious.My first time at Tomodachi, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've passed by this place a million times but have never actually eaten there until today. That's probably because I'm highly allergic to fish and shrimp, so it would not make sense for me to pay...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wonderful sushi! the best! much better than that bally-whooed naked fish on jackson/amador. service is great. fish is fresh. the raw oysters are awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here twice several months ago but here's what matters.. Great space & setup, fresh sashimi dabbed with a hint of goodness for satisfactory prices, sushi is quality over quantity w/ a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Best sushi around! The staff are super friendly and very helpful. My favorite is the Lion King and Godzilla.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tomodachi is THE BEST sushi restaurant in the east bay...hands down! I've been dining there for over 3 years now and I have always received the best service and sushi! Again, tonight, the sushi and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Bloody Samurai.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi place even though it was quite a drive from Daly City. Love their specials like Lobster hand Rolls, Bai Gai (cooked sea snail) and grilled Mirugai (geoduck clam).During the past weekend,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ten of us came here for one of my girlfriend's bachelorette party and the food was not bad. We got our own private room where we had to remove our shoes and sat down with a table that was designed to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Argh, this place just keeps getting worse. The last time I came here with a friend...we stepped in and noticed a strange odor permeating the restaurant. We were seated but the odor (a strong fish,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Atmosphere and Food: The prices are a bit higher than other Japanese restaurants, but honestly it's worth it. The interior is simple and classy. Staff were friendly and helpful. The food was not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a date with my little one! Just the two of us! I enjoyed being with her today! I decided to come here for dinner because it happens to be right near the Chuck E. Cheese in Hayward. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not authentic Japanese food nor flavorings. Chinese owned.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bento Bento Bento= You can never go wrong with the bento.It a great way to get a selection and it is reasonably priced.Sometimes it seems the there are too many table for the number of waitresses....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about.. 5 or s0o times and I'd have to say, the type of service you get varies a little depending on when you come to eat.Weekdays Lunchtime- tables and booths available- no wait time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. I enjoyed the Dragon roll so much we had a second one. I will go back again, but will also try other Sushi places in the area. The service was good. The bartender was quick on the beer so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi is great here and there are plenty of selection. I prefer this place over Ray's sushi. Good food. Good atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, hmm.. how to rate and review this place... thinking.. thinking.. thinking...For take out - 3 1/2 stars.For dine in - 1 1/2 stars.Please, read on.. OK, well, to start, I get take out from here once...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is pretty good. it has seating for large groups and the food isn't bad. it's just not great either. Their portions are fairly small and their fish isn't as fresh as some of the other places...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was in japanese food/sushi/sake overload last night!! im giving this place 5 stars because:1. the waiters never let my water glass empty and were very attentive(it was slow but still!)2. they have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here yesterday for the first time after work, after craving a spicy tuna hand roll ALL WEEK. I ordered a spicy tuna roll and was going to order the 49er roll but then I looked up on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really affordable bento and pretty good sushi selections, but in comparison to Rays, their portions is much smaller. But I still like to come here sometime just because it's closer to work than Rays.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was a fan and would have given this place a 4 star review about 2 years ago. It appears that as time progressed, this place isn't as good as it was before when factoring value for the type of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a few times when they first opened, as who isn't excited to go to a new resto, food was pretty good and service was good. As I have came back recently, I experienced the worst service, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Location is easy to find being on a central street. Not super pretty looking on the outside, but the inside decor is not bad. The staff is friendly and fairly attentive. The private dining rooms...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is pretty nice. The only thing that was kinda eh, was the feeling of our table having a date with the table next to us. The service was AOK and everyone seemed like they were nice people. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
***3.5 stars***I came to Tomodachi with two of my friends. I ordered the gyoza appetizer and white dragon roll sushi. (For anime Bleach fans, I like the dragon roll because I cosplay Hitsugaya.)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
***3.5 stars***We came here the other night for a birthday dinner. We had reserved one of the private rooms that seats 8-12 people. Let me tell you right now - if you have 12 ppl, make sure you like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I could, I would probably give this place 3.5 stars. I actually come here quite often because it is nearby and not too many other decent sushi places are in the area.This place is pretty big for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember the first time I ever went to this place. I was 19...I think. There I was, sitting at my house. It was like 8 P.M. I'm deep into a raid on PoI (Plane of Innovation) in EverQuest. And we're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I used to frequent this sushi joint before finding all the Sushi places of equal or better caliber in the San Mateo area which is nice now that i don't have to make the 30-40 minute...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Liked this place! They have a bar (drinks) and also a sushi bar. We had a really nice waiter her name was shierly, very nice,kind and she couldn't say remey martin so the bartender came over but she...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of this place.. I just remember it being really bad..I felt like the fish wasn't even fresh..
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, my friends and I had a chance to try out Tomodachi. Nice and roomy dining area. Lights add a fun touch. Presentation of food wasvery nice, but portions/rolls were smaller and more...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The service is bad, the waitress is worst I have ever seen.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place...I was STARVING (I only ate a breakfast burrito in the AM) and needed some food in my stomach before heading up to the Warriors game last night (and BEFORE my inner bitch...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its okI do come back, but only when I don't want to drive to farIt just feel fake to me (im japanese) so I have good standards for Japanese food
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I don't go to Ray's anymore, I think they're better than Tomodachi. They're obviously rivals because they're so close to each other. I came to Tomodachi to try it out because I heard it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just wasn't that impressed, and there were a couple things that I thought were a bit odd.First off, the godzilla roll was actually quite good.... that holds it up at 3 stars instead of dropping down...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of the best sushi places in San Leandro/Hayward area. The sashimi is really fresh. I wouldn't recommend the rolls here because they are over priced and it is so-so. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They have good food but its one of those places I hate to like. The service was really crappy, the servers were ruffling about like idiots when they were taking our order and insisted that we payed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I went here for our 4 year anniversary. It is a nice place, but not the dress up place, very simple and casual. The waitresses were very nice and always checked up on us to see if we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there last night with some friends . I had : Godzilla Roll Shrimp Tempura Roll Hawaii Roll Rock N Roll It was OK portions . Prices are slightly high. The thing that irked me is that they add...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This sushi fulfills my cravings, which is all I can ask for. Sometimes there is excessive mayo in the rolls. I am a total mayophobe and as much as I love sushi, the mayo factor disturbs me at times....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service is great. So far, every sushi plate I've had is pretty good. The chef's choice sashimi platter was good too. They gave a good variety of sashimi. So far, no complaints.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is standard japanese, but i like the private tatami rooms good for a group. The tempura zaru is good here. NO MENTAI RICE NO MENTAI RICE!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
BOO!!! The spicy tuna roll was nearly flavorless and they put this sweet teriyaki like sauce on it. I've NEVER had a spicy tuna roll with any kind of sauce already on it and the menu did not specify...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just OK. My friend and I came here wondering how a sushi place like this could be in the middle of Hawyard. Hmm. Don't be fooled by the outside. Inside, it looks much better. We both ordered bento...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very enjoyable sushi meal. I would agree that the "over the top" sushi specials can be just that - "over the top" but the core sushi I've had there was very good and they have an...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Small portions for a lot of $$$$ and the gyozas made me extremely sick. We only saw our waitress twice and the only time she was quick was when she came to grab our payment. I will not be coming...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
one word: ew.i would never recommend anyone to go here unless you enjoy stomach aches and time on the can.Every month the girls and i try to get together for dinner and this place happened to be the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Any time you see me review a sushi place, take what I say with a pinch of salt (or is that a teaspoon of soy sauce?). I'm not the most experienced sushi person in the world, though I tend to venture...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Better quality sushi then Ray's, but I get the worst service here. The elderly lady is the least attentive and the most grouchy. Whenever the owner is at the sushi bar he seems so bored and his job...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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all of our cousins got gift certificates to this restaurant, so we decided to all have dinner together. we were able to get one of the private rooms, which is good b/c we can get quite loud. all the food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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I saw the menu and could not believe how expensive the food was! Over all, the food was great! I liked their salad, but the sushi was all right, it was nothing special. I like that Tomodachi does have a menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I love this place. The food is very consistent and fresh. We love the large selection on the menu--because everyone can find something they want--even if it's not sushi! I also love that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss you, Tomadachi. I haven't visited in at least 8 months to a year now. Whenever I have an excuse to go to Hayward, I always hope to have time to visitbut that chance hardly happens.Their sushis...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there the other night for some sushi and rolls. The service was excellent, their house wine was tasty, we got our food pretty quickly, and the rolls were great. The Super Dynamite roll was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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Tomodachi's is ok. It's a little overpriced and I would prefer going to Ray's or Sushi Ave, but the selection is decent an the atmosphere feels a little more fancy than your typical sushi restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DAYAAAMN this place is good. I may not have grown up eating sushi, but I know good food when I eat it. Meals here hit the spot every time. I always bring out of town guests here for a great meal in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tomodachi is one of the best sushi places i've been to. i'm not that easy to impress, but the service is phenomenal and the food is great too. oh, wait you have to try their beer too. James was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry people, I don't think you would know good sushi if it slapped you in the face. This place is all ambiance and no good sushi. For instance, ask about the crab in the CA roll? Oh that's right they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here last week with a couple of colleagues. I must admit I may be considered a sushi snob having literally grown up on it, so I can't help but be subjective. This place is mediocre. At...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place knows how to do hamachi. I went with hamachi don. The size of the cuts were small, but they make up for it with quantity and quality.I also tried their house premium ginjo sake. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband (then fiancA�) and I came here for his birthday last year, and we were pleased with everything we ordered. The sushi here is very good. Although, I do agree with my fellow Yelpers that the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of years ago I used to go to Tomodachi 2-3 times a week. The service was OK, but the food was excellent. I never minded waiting for a table and I always tipped over 20%. Then one day, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went here a couple times already and each time was ok..i also have dined in the tatami room for a bday celebration. service can b bad..they take a while to bring the food and refill the drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place USED to be really good, over the years, the quality has plummet. -Some of their sushi platters were drenched in TOO much sauce. I remember eating this raw tuna fish salad flooded with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've passed by this place so many times for the three years I lived in Hayward and never once went in........until last night. Great call!Tomadachi is one of the best sushi restaurants in the East...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE THIS PLACE for their Lamb in the appetizer menu!!!!!!!!I'm not a big fan of lamb meat at all. I don't like the smell of it, I don't like the texture, I don't even eat beef that much either.But...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Traditional japanese and sushi. The Miso sea bass was butt kicking good the last time i had it. I do feel that this place is a bit overpriced for the quality and taste of food. It is a nice charming...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always packed at night, and is my alternative for sushi house in alameda. Asides from the traditional sushi rolls, sashimi, udon, and the typical japanese food. They also serve some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to go if you choose not to drive all the way down to San Fran. They also have private rooms if you have 6 or more. Servers are sub-par but i guess for a place at San Leandro it is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a local lunch spot for my office. It is always busy so I recommend reserving a table if your not going to sit at the sushi bar. Due to the rice shortage they are temporarly charging extra for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the rolls were tiny! i was expecting more for the $50 i spent! we only had 4 rolls. and they werent that great, not for that price at least. we had 49ers, swamp, dragon and caterpillar roll. the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, I've had a positive experience dining at this place. It's nice for the neighborhood where it's located -- with clean, streamlined decor and dimmed lighting. The mackerel dinner is cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are only a couple things I like about this place. The spicy tuna crunch, raider roll, the private tatami rooms, and the atmosphere. Other than that, it's way too expensive for a sushi place in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here during my days at Chabot College. The service could be a bit better. The pricing is way off though.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
everything was tasteful.service was good.parking is great.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. It's not as good as Ray's Sushi down the road a little. The tempura bananas are delicious though!At birthday dinners, they take a Polaroid of your party and give you a magnetic frame. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought ahead and called 45 minutes early to reserve a table for a party of three. Good thing I did because the place was packed! Good sushi overall - but the specialty rolls are a bit pricy. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
bento box that doesn't come with rice is unheard of anywhere~~and to think of charging $1 for a small bowl of rice~~that is just ridiculous~~
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My boss use to always take me here for lunch, I must say the lunch bento boxes are pretty good, but we just visited this place recently and found out they stopped providing complimentary rice with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is Okay.. nothing to write home about, but when my boyfriend is craving sushi and we don't want to drive far, this is where we go. The non-sushi dishes are pretty good too, but a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Though the quality of their fish has been steadily decreasing over the years, it's still decent and their non-sushi offerings are pretty good. The owner, "Uncle James," is always right there behind...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Relatively pricey for the small portions that they have, but the quality of the food is always very, very good.This is really a 3 stars kind of place, but the 4th star is for their bacon tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Pretty pricey compared to other sushi places that you can go to in the area (i.e. Ray's). For the price we paid I thought the quality would be alot better. Nice atmosphere but wouldn't come here again.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
it's Monday night, not really busy over there. The service is not that good, the food is Small Portions, we have a beef tataki as an appetizer and also an aji and some hamachi. the aji is not in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised this place got so many poor reviews. Sure, the service may be a little sparse during their peak hours and the portions are on the smaller side for the price. But otherwise, I really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sad to see some negative reviews in here. Unlike all these reviews, I think this place offers one of the best services and cuisine. Well, the portion may be a tad smaller than some others, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, very small portions (hard to share - LOL), over-priced and good luck waiting to be seated around dinner time! Grab a bit before waiting in line....LOL!I just like the style of the restaurant and...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i wish there was an option for negative stars...this is probably one of the most disappointing restaurants i have ever been to. first, the wait staff is extremely rude and unattentive. the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very, Very, and I meen Very! Small Portions. (the whole party was hungry an hour later) Not a good "value" but if you live in Hayward and want Sushi you don't have a choice!!!! Boo haha! This is a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's ok. The food is decent. The place is spacious and well-decorated. My major complaint is that the service is spotty and the food doesn't all come out at the same time which really made for an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So many negative reviews!Only been here once, but I enjoyed my experience overall. Went with a friend on a whim on a Saturday afternoon.They weren't too busy, our service was pretty efficient (I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't waste your money here. A tacky imitation of Japanese food at best. Being a 1st generation Japanese, I think I know what I'm talking about. I didn't even want to try their sushi when I saw their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Expensive, small quantity, BlandAmbience: okService: Horrible, Staff needs to be trained properly about customer etiquette & service, Rushed, unattentive. Had to remind them "Excuse me...where's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi place in the Bay Area. I love the Hawaiian Poke. It's the best! We always sit at the bar and get terrific personal service from the sushi chefs. Great mixed drinks, fun...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service if you sit at the bar. Fresh fish, prolly the best sushi I have ever had
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've been hearing that this is a good place for sushi but the time that i went, i only got 1 order of nigiri. i ordered a lot of their cooked items. they were ok, nothing special. i guess i need to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I always eat here with my dad since he works close by. I is a little gem near the Hayward airport and boy do they have good sushi. Don't even bother coming here on a Friday because there will be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here over the weekend w/ my friends for a bday dinner. The service was great and the food was totally affordable!! We reserved one of the rooms so it was really cool! I liked the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't really tell the difference between Ray's and Tomodachi. Tomodachi's has a better interior and look, but the food is kinda the same. If you're really dying for some sushi and you're in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, best service ever. Always on top of things. Always somebody new bringing us water. YUMMY FOOOOOOD. [: I ordered a Snow Crab Salad. Omg, it was bommmmmb. It had snow crab, obviously, avocado,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here I had a horrible experience with the staff. There was a long line and we waited more than an hour and the hostess kept telling us it would be 15 more minutes. She kept...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here pretty regularly over the last year (at least over 30 times), and this is by far some of the freshest fish I've had. Let me preface this by saying that the bar has the best...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Uninteresting and unauthentic in many aspects, yet convenient and fast with ability to cater to a large group. The interior is somewhat Japanese, portions are humongous, rolls are heavy with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance is nice, but the food is forgettable. They use way too much mayonnaise in all all their sauces. (gag gag) The fried soft shelled crab I ordered was greasy and mushy. Yuck! They have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is decently decorated and the staff is friendly. I like the bento dishes and grilled items much more than I like the sushi. I ordered a few rolls and they were not the freshest. Unagi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really pretty restaurant. The have 3 tatami rooms that are great for huge families with kids like mine. They also have some cool booths for big groups. It's nice to have such a trendy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Our girls (6, 7, and 9 years old) always ask to go there! We feel very welcomed. Servers are very warm and friendly. Food is very good! It is one of our favorite restaurants!
kudzu.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and a bunch of friends always get together here at least once a month. We usually reserve the tatami room which is nice and private. They have a great selection of dishes, friendly and helpful wait...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times, and have been disappointed each time. Sushi- not so fresh. rolls- average for the most part. The place is good i guess for the ambiance perhaps?? And good if you have a big...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here again for the 20th time last night. Never been disappointed. Service is quick, friendly and regular thoughout meal. Sushi has never been bad, in fact it has always been good. One of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled across Tomodachi accidentally and was pleasantly surprised when I walked in. Frequently, dining establishments will focus on ambiance and aesthetics to mask the quality (or lack there of)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good service. The seared tuna is the best around.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to split appetizers. Small portions but so many fun, interesting options. I LOVED the grilled lamb, sea bass, sukiyaki, and the Raider Roll (had a lot of flavor). I also love the fact...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Things to order: beef tataki, grilled rack of lamb, grilled sea bass, Raider roll (baked roll with scallops on top), sashimi combo (fresh fish and LARGE pieces), beef...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I were introduced to this place last year, and fell in love with the place. I love all the appetizers like chawan mushi, beef tataki, mung fish liver or grilled seabass. I felt like I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 stars, but I will give them the benefit of the doubt due to great service.People have told me this place was really good so I was happy to finally try it. I looked at their menu ahead of time and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place about a week ago with two other people and it was pretty decent (3.5 stars, IMO but I will give them the benefit of the doubt). I had the lion king, hamachi, sake, hawaiian poky,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Again, they really deserve 3.5 stars...implement half stars, YELP! I've eaten here a few times, both of which were average/good. Their seafood soba (instead of the regular udon) was quite tasty and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went on Christmas Eve and it was actually open.. I ordered the lion king roll and it came out in a quickness.. it wasn't even out of the oven.. I'm guessing it was a cancelled order.. not good.....
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is average. I like that they have a lot of other items on the menu, but I dont think the long wait times to get seated is worth traveling all the way to Hayward for.
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eating sushi in a questionable part of town. I have to admit I wouldn't normally go to Hayward for food. This place was an exception since my experience actually came out better than expected. Going...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my Aunt and Ma's birthday the other day. Second time trying this place and I'd have to say it was much better the first time around. First of all: Fat slices of sushi dont make it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for dinner tonight and the service was friendly, they were quick to serve us, and we also got free edamame. We ordered a Kirin Roll, Lion King Roll, Redwood Roll, and a Caterpillar Roll....
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. The staff is superfriendly and attentive. I like the variety in food. I do think they need more of variety in sushi rolls. The prices are average as well.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a few times already and each time it was great. The sushi was fabulous! The wait staff was very attentive. They cleared out plates and continuously filled our drinks. We never had to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the one and only thing i miss about living in Hayward. Great sushi that was just down the street!Service...Excellent! (but maybe thats cause i was a regular and ended up knowing all the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi restaurant in the middle of nowhere! My husband used to come here for lunch when he worked in the area. Every couple of months we will make the trek from Dublin to Hayward specifically...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their portions are always really big for their sushi! Always fresh and crowded on the weekends~~ But the prices are a little bit too high, I guess it's the quality of fish. Love the grilled lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tomodachi has definitely been the "be all, end all" for my quest to find excellent sushi within 40 miles of home. They have a great selection, and they actually give you the entire soft shell crab...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been here about 4-5 times since discovering it. Its a nice place to eat. Food has always been fresh and hot. No complaint from me. If you have a large party of people, its good to make a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, when Tomodachi opened it was so good. So freaking good. And then it was downhill from there.Perhaps I am now spoiled by the greatness that is Sushiya (in Oakland on Broadway), but Tomodachi has...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a favorite in the area ... I like the Sea bass dish. And the Rib eye. It's changed a bit though. Long rectangular plates for serving which for some reason for me ... feels like a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is moreso a 3.5 stars. I've eaten here a few times. The food doesn't really impress me, but the prices are fair. The one thing they did really well was the handling of the tatami room I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
snazzy japanese sushi 'n' bistro....sporadic 'n' vast menu...items sliced...diced...rolled...grilled...fried 'n' more.....cuts large 'n' portions generous....grilled, braised, cold 'n'...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, first of all, this place is just a few blocks from my office. And not only did a number of people leave nearby Ray's Sushi to open Tomodachi, but Tomodachi is closer to me than Ray's.*The sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place feels like a combination of TGI Fridays and a sushi restaurant. The food is really good but a bit too pricey for me. The menu has a lot of gourmet items I usually don't see anywhere else....
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tomodachi's is located in the small shopping center on the south west corner of Hesperian and Winton where the Toys R Us is located. If you love Japanese food and are entertaining someone who isn't a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, but the wait sucks. The 2-3 times I've gone here...there's always been a line. The dish I love best here is the Hawaiian Poky. It's delicious. The rolls here are okay, it's like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For all the crap this place gets for being "Chinese owned" their spicy tuna is pretty legit. Most places, the spicy tuna is tuna mixed with spicy mayo and the mayo taste overpowers the natural tuna...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family goes here and has been going ever since it opened. I have tried their udon bowl, crab salad, salmon, mackerel, and this other fish that I can't remember. I've also ordered a number of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Working down here in an industrial complex in Hayward has quite a few disadvantages come lunch time. Sure, you're close to the mall but really, do you want to eat there? There's lot's of little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times before and it seems like it has changed. I don't remember it being so hectic and busy. We had reservations for 8 and we still weren't seated til almost 830. The restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed the quality of the fish, the creativity of the rolls, and the overallservice I received in the two times I visited Tomodachi. The first timeI was one of the few people at the sushi bar, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok, so it's not authentic japanese...but it's still pretty good. you get your money's worth here. for about $9, you can get a bento box lunch that comes with miso soup, rice, salad, tempura your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only eaten here about 4 times. And to be honest, after the first visit, I had one of the worse stomach aches imaginable. Only because I *wanted* to love Tomodachi, I returned a second time. But...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Driving by, I would never have considered trying this place, but a friend who swore by it took me there and I've been back several times. It's not the best sushi that I've ever had, but it's real...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In one part they ask you to take your shoes off in a pathetic attempt to be authentic Japanese. But meanwhile the whole rest of the restaurant has their shoes on. Small portions, average quality....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From the outside, the restaurant building looks kind of dated, but once inside, it's like being transformed into a whole different place. With its modern and trendy decor, you would think that they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is okay. Good food nice ambiance. The price is okay. The customer service is average. Blah blah blah...zzzzzzzz.. Nothing good to say or bad to say. Your average Sushi joint. If you happen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! I love the food and the atmosphere. The exotic sushi rolls are the best, and if you don't like sushi or exotic food in general, try the ribeye steak - it's delicious. I really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OVER-RATED.This was a big disappointment. I've constantly been told that this was the best sushi restaurant in Hayward. Unfortunately, whenever I would have the time to visit this restaurant, it would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I normally don't apologize for being 'me' but I think I should for not liking sushi. I think I'm the only Asian person in the Bay Area who *doesn't* like sushi. I admit, it's healthy, nutritious, an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We celebrated double birthdays here last night with a very large party (35). It was nice to be able to stay local and still have a fancier restaurant to eat at. However... it was oook. Overall, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Japanese restaurant. I love their sushi/sashimi. It's fresh and tasteful. The restaurant is clean and new. They also have private tatami room that can fit up to 12 people per each room....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place! Aside from the fact we moved from our seats at the sushi bar by the front door because of the annoying draft, I had a good experience here. First off, the decor is tasteful & very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets pack fast! The service is great. They never wait for your drink to be complete gone before refill. The food is sOoo good and the price is very affordable. LOVE IT!
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Other than being the most expensive Japanese restaurant around the area I lives in, what I like about this restaurant are: the freshness of the sushi, sashimi, and the fresh oysters.Other than the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was the creation of some ex-Ray's Sushi employees, so Im told. They took a space and decorated it nicely with some modern accents to appeal to customers. Food-wise, they're not bad....
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Their sushi is fresh and very good. I like the Hawaiian roll. I don't like their hot food. it's too greasy and they don't give a lot for the price you pay. Some of the food is bland. As for desserts,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their combination sashimi (15 pieces with 5 different kinds of fishes) is off the hook! They are very fresh, tender and the portion are just huge. I like their Spider rolls as well because the soft...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i can't support a sushi place if they can't do spicy tuna rolls right. i'm not a fan of places that take the leftover tuna pieces and stuff it in their rolls. the shiso and eel sauce or whatever they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first review!!!!.... and of course, I have to dedicate it to my FAVORITE... TOMODACHI's. I've known Benny and James since they were at Ray's. The only reason why my best friend and I made it a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The quality of Ray's Sushi with a more upscale decor. I definitely love coming to Tomodachi's, as the servers are friendly, and are more than willing to recommend dishes. The decor is a bright but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 maybe I came here when it first opened, but it was not good at ALL. The interior is nice but when I come to grub on sushi, its not just about the interior. The sushi rice and the fish were soggy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have rarely been disappointed at this restaurant. Often I spend $30-60 when I decide to overimbibe, but except for the occasional mushy raw oyster nearly every dish - and I've tried 85% of the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There aren't many restaurants I can go to 3 nights in a row. Somehow everyone wanted to take me to Tomodachi for my birthday, so heck why not.The sushi is obviously fresh and their menu extensive. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their sushi is ok not too special. I like their ribeye steak and i think it is the best from all their dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have been going to Tomodachis for over a year now, and we generally go as a group of 10-25 people, about every 3 weeks. We reserve one or two of the private Tatami rooms, most of us eat large...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's decent. Depends who makes the rolls. Their grilled sea bass is good but then that's pretty good at most places. I really can't say that they have enough specialties for me to keep on going...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place sets the standard for Bento Box lunches in my mind. For under 9 bucks you get the whole load including some sashimi. Do dinner here as well occasionally, but if your in the area and want a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really fresh sashimi. Great deals on lunch specials. i would like to have my water refilled more often though. it's ok because they're always really busy at lunch.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went twice and the food was terrible both times. The food is very americanized & not very authentic at all. The sauces were very bland and the rice definetely not quality.You couldn't pay me to go...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
go during lunch, order basic sushi, and try not to make a complicated order.. you'll be fine !great combination bento.. although the last time i went there, wasn't really impressive though. the rice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. My good college friend brought me here for the first time for another one of our friend's birthdays. We did crazy family style ordering so that we all got to sample pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from our terrible waitress (which the hostess made up for by comping yummy red bean ice cream), this is probably the best sushi I've had in the East Bay, so far. Granted, I've only had sushi 3...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I've read the reviews and you know what you guys are right. This place is really good. Could not stop talking about how good the grilled sea bass was and how the spicy tuna rolls were to die for....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'm going to (try to) keep this review short...5 stars for:LOCATION! I can't always drive to the city for good sushi!Private tatami rooms (with 5 kids 4 and under -- not all mine! -- we need to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about this place. I really wanted to LOVE it, but I just didn't. Why? Well, for one, the tempura was soggy and the tempura sauce had absolutely no flavor. The miso soup was good,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the great reviews, I had to go check this place out. I wish I had just stuck with our old faithful sushi place, Sapporo - which has the most outstanding rolls and freshest Sushi this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place commits the number one sin in my book...The ethnicity does not match the food as advertised. This is my biggest pet peeve. I don't care how good the food tastes. If the owners are not the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have tried most of the rolls, nigiri, some of the robata items, a tuna tartare-ish appetizer, udon and I think that's it. Except for the udon (I thought the noodles were overcooked), everything...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i agree w/ seong p...the noodles here are overcooked, but otherwise, everything else is pretty good. their rolls are creative, and the fish is fresh. nice big portions, too.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to try this place because it is relatively close by and the ratings here on yelp are pretty good. Went on a friday night and the hostess was nice enough to add us to the waiting list when we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their website proclaims their food to be "Inspired by the latest trend of Tokyo cuisine while preserving the authenticity of Japanese home cooking, Tomodachi represents the balance of food philosophy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best sushi restaurant I've been to. The food is great, sashimi is very fresh, nice decor. If you are bringing a big group, I recommand advance booking of a private room(up to 10...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place, the sushi is pretty good and the service is extremely fast.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place looks real nice. They have these little seating areas for big groups where you have to take off your shoes...i guess it's supposed to make it feel more authentic. The atmosphere is real...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food tastes okay overall. Two of us ordered a bunch of food. This is what we ordered. Fried Squid - nah dah. It's so greasy. Not crispy.BBQ Sword fish on a stick - Good BBQ Chicken kidney on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A newest and nicest looking Chinese run japanese place in hayward, it have some of best food around hayward , it is clean clean clean, great prices for a great atmosphere.( *take your date there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first saw Tomodachi, I thought "Man, this place looks like a Sizzler.. Yeesh" (Oh by the way, Sizzler is next door), but upon entering, my expectations where totally blown away. I wouldn't say...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best Japanese restaurant around Hayward area. My bf and I had the grilled sea bass, spider roll, and dynamite roll. I had better grilled sea bass at other Japanese restaurant. Plus...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has class, ambience, great tasting food, and excellent service. I recall higher prices than the website suggests. I guess I just ordered a lot of food.They actually flame grill their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I just went on a bad night, maybe going to a sushi restaurant on a Monday is really a bad idea... but when the Tamago Nigiri (Egg over rice sushi) was the best part of our meal, it makes you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My brother took me here awhile back and I was shocked ..a Hayward sushi place that was crowded and pretty darn good!! Since then, every time we go here GUARANTEED TO BE A FULL HOUSE! Prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for not just sushi but also for other Japanese dishes. I had been hearing about this place for months before I was actually ablet to make time to go in. I came here with two...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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Great food and friendly service. They have the best sashimi. However, try to avoid the crowd. It gets pretty busy on friday nights and on the weekends. It is wise to go right when they open for dinner to avoid...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is delicious! The food is excellent, fresh, and not very expensive. The service is fast and wonderful. When you go on your birthday, they take a picture of you and put it in a frame. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place especially when they seat us in those private rooms where you sit on the floor.Didn't trust the area to eat sushi at but we were pleasantly surprised.Attentive staff.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi in Hayward? Whowouldathought? But yes, good sushi can be found in, of all places, Hayward, CA. The rolls are good, the fish is fresh, what more can a person ask for. The hours a bit strange....
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So fresh and so clean, clean! Is that how that rap song goes? Well that's as much as my memory will provide at this hour! That song's lyrics embodies everything this restaurant represents. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Karen:Raw fish...sushi and sashimi...that's our favorite food. So, Felix and I are always on the lookout for good Japanese restaurants. And we have found Tomodachi in Hayward. They just opened about 2...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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This place commits the number one sin in my book...The ethnicity does not match the food as advertised. This is my biggest pet peeve. I don't care how good the food tastes. If the owners are not t...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not exactly 5-star worthy but close to it for Japanese sushi restaurants. If 4.5 stars were an option, I'd definitely rate it at 4.5.I've taken my family there twice now and each time the sushi and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my family's favorite sushi restaurant in Hayward, next to Ray's Sushi on Hesperian. Hayward, of all places! The head chef at Ray's apparently left to open up Tomodachi's and start his own...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apart from that stem still on the shiitake, that was some sukiyaki I had the other night! The beef was super tender and tasty. I wouldn't mind coming back for more. I also had the $9-something toro...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Godzilla and the Lion King are the two of my favorite sushi here...but there are a lot of various food to choose from. Tomodachi is great for birthday parties especially in the tatami rooms!! The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice relatively new place in Hayward. Yes, Hayward! Sushi's good, but I'm no expert. I'm writing this to rave about the agedashi tofu or something like that. (forgive me for the spelling) It's an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best sushi restaurants I know of in the Bay Area. Benny and James, the two sushi chefs that started this place, used to work at Ray's sushi. While they were there, Ray's was the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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This restaurant is located on Winton, right after Stonerigdge mall off of 880 highway. Place is very modern with the full bar. The menu at Tomodachi provide pictures so you don't have to know what your...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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This is the best sushi around. Sure, Blowfish may be much more fancy, but Tomodachi makes up for it in its pricing. Tomodachi is still relatively new so everything is very clean and it offers a very w...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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I was attracted here because you could see a lot of people eating from the outside but was so disappointed that I have to ask different servers for water for so many times inorder to have one. Food is small in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2005
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I highly recommend the garlic shrimp scampi udon. My husband and I have to order this dish every time we go there. Appertizer seems a little bit expensive because the price you pay will only get a little food,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2004
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Modern decoration, creative menu, delicious food, friendly chef, reasonable price... Try it once! You'll definitely go back again, again, and again!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2004
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