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Rikki Rikki is located in Washington. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 9 years, and is located in the Kirkland neighborhood. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Japanese dishes. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and lunch. This restaurant is good for groups.
2.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh, some haole neighbors seem to think this is good stuff, but it's lacking in just about every way to my taste. Even my son doesn't like it, and I wouldn't think of taking my friends and family...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy food.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be authentic with some GREAT food. I just recently went back here last week and the menu has changed. I was surpised to see things like Honey Walnut Shrimp and Thai dishes on a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a large group yesterday...The food was good: 4 stars.The service left a bit to be desired, which is the reason for the 3star rating. I would definitely be willing to give them another...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Rikki Rikki has good sushi for the area but that's not saying much. Their prices are on the high side for sushi restaurants in the area so be prepared to spend some money if you want to actually eat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi, good for a group. Not the best I've ever had but I would go back. Great service and they have private tables in the back.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not good at all... We went there after the gym one night and we were hungry! We ordered several different things, including a fried calamari appetizer, and all the food we ordered were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sit in the bar or get a tatami room (if you have at least 6 people). The service here can be a little slow but there sushi is excellent and their bento boxes are better than average. The sake...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would give it 3 stars, but based on being over priced, combined with the fact that I've had better, I'm knocking it down a star. California rolls are always a good base for the price of a price,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In short, I am unimpressed. It's a boring place, and I don't do boring.It's an expensive place for its average quality. It's a place that charges 5$ for sunomono salad. And for edamame. It's a place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'd probably give it a few more stars if the manager wasn't an idiot and if I've gotten a simple take out. Well there are nights where you just want to grab take out and eat at home in front of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We have been for sushi numerous times and it is just OK. The rolls aren't anything spectacular and they are a bit overpriced, as many places in this plaza are.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Found this place recently.. had a great experience.. Ladies Night was amazing and the food and service were fantastic... I thought the sushi rolls were a good value and absolutely will be back...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this review is for the happy hour. This is one of my work friend's favorite places to go... we go nearly once a week for their happy hour (which is really our dinner). by now, we've tried pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Happy Hour was not too bad. $2.95 dish and the alcohol was alright. When we went, it was kinda quiet and didn't feel like it was doing that well. Sushi tasted alright.
judysbook.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cruncy roll every time. Or Devil Roll. best sushi in town, great restaurant service. There is one barteneder in the bar who is rude and has been every time i've been in. I have even had friends say...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hours here are great and I love the spider rolls. Mondays, they have happy hour after 4pm and my co-workers an I will typically head over after work to unwind.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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I LOVE sushi!! With that being said I would have recommended this restaurant to anyone looking for good sushi on the Eastside...... until last night. Rikki Rikki has been a fairly regular haunt of mine for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
COCKROACHES!!!!!! I went there last night for happy hour and ordered sushi rolls, when the tray was set infront of me I looked down and watched a medium size coakroach crawl out from inside the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I made a mistake of not trying their Sushi. But nothing on the Sushi list was appealing..., so I tried their Tempura Soba. Mistake. Tempura was very light and crunchy as it should, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Usually one of my faves in Kirkland, but may have had an off night last night. I am still reeling from puke fest at about 2 am this morning... hmmm I ate Rikki Rikki 8 hours prior. Hmm... something...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Happy Hour (4-6pm) here last night - they have a good selection.I ordered some standards that I always get when I see them on a menu - Spider Roll (6 good-sized pieces), Tuna Poke (large...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sound my tummy makes before I dive into my sushi here! Rikki Rikki has good sushi at a reasonable price. Fish is generally fresh and the food is always consistent. I suggest getting the crunchy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Ok, I have been going here for over four years and I must say, it is the best in Kirkland. Of course there are better sushi places, like Nijo in downtown Seattle but for Kirkland, this is it. I've read other...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live in Kirkland & went here a fair amount because I thought it was pretty good. That was nearly 10 years ago & I guess I have had too many other good sushi experiences since then to put...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The two times I came here, I had good experiences. First time it was in the bar, and the second time in the dining room. I'll write about each separately because I'm organized and I like that.1. Bar-...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi portions are very large here. The quality of the fish seems okay but not as fresh as it could be.I ordered the Kirkland box and it was more food than I could eat. We arrived when it wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty tasty Miles Davis blowing his horn in the background. Friendly waitstaff. Nice Saketini. The fish was delicious. Service was prompt. I like this place..
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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We have had several team meetings here. Good place to eat. The attention to detail is great and the quality is superb. They actually make a great Miso. Many restaurants seem to do Miso as an after thought....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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I went here for the second time with a friend the other night. The spicy crunch roll (the one that is deep fried) was good - perfectly spicy. Also got the scallop and crab roll and it was deliciously sweet and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid Japanese fare. I only had the chance to try a few items on the menu. The salmon was on the unfresh side, but it was okay. Our server/bartender was noticeably stressed and angry.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Was hoping for a great price comparable happy hour and I was dissapointed...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! Huge fish portions in all their sushi and sashimi. Competent, talented sushi chefs, and delectable salads to help round out the meal. Their Rikki Ark is a great way to sample the current...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last month I spent three weeks in Louisville Kentucky. Every time I went out. EVERYTIME... I wished I could get some Rikki Rikki. There are a lot of great restaurants in Seattle, but nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Menu selection is quite limited & food is pricey and not that great. I will give them points for good service though.
judysbook.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I am craving for sushi and do not want to travel, I will go to this restaurant. Otherwise, I won't miss much.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I luv sushi and this is just okay... Izumi's rocks, this place is for those that need a sushi fix and need it now... close to where they are. Not bad but definitely not great or cheap!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not just another sushi place in Seattle. Okay fine, it really is just another sushi place in Seattle, but it's really good. It's big and spacious which is near slanderous considering the best sushi is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Just a question. I have frequented Rikki Rikki for years because it is close to the theatre and a convenient meeting location. The happy hour is pretty good too, sometimes the food is better than others, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has alright sushi; food is good, quality is good, but nothing that made me craving to go back for more. Parking is always a pain; it's a tiny parking lot that shares with several other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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I've lived in Kirkland for many years have been going to Rikki Rikki as my primary sushi spot on the east side. However, lately I've been very disappointed in the quality of the food that they have been...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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but plan on it being over-priced.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far one of my favorite sushi restaurants, and I eat A LOT of sushi. Not sure why some people don't like it-- but I guess everyone has different tastes!This place is close to me, which is a plus,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a couple weeks ago with somewhat high expectations but I might have set it too high, having heard all the rave reviews. Plainly put, it was just OK. Everything was fresh and well made but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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okay, this place keeps me coming back. they have an excellent selection, a fast, and friendly staff, and the sushi chefs are always helpful when i have questions (sitting at the sushi bar). they also have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am giving Rikki Rikki 4 stars b/c good sushi on the eastside is hard to find. I went last night and ordered 4 rolls and was stuffed beyond belief...I have no concept of what I can eat! Anyway the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm never fond of restaurants in a mall but this one is a must for sushi lovers! If you can get past the 'Nagel-esque' you'll be fine. Maybe someone should suggest they play Duran Duran to match the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I've never really been to a Japanese restaurant where you have family style dinners. I mean you either order sushi or a bento box. Even in a hibachi type its individual plates. So I was taken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine has the fun pleasure of being located on the wrong side of the bridges when happy hour time rolls around- so for once we made the trek to her. For sushi happy hour we located Rikki...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi restaurant in Kirkland. The ratio of fish to rice on the sushi is especially large, so if that bugs you you might not like it. I've always found them to be very friendly and helpful.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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I am new to the Kirkland area and have been looking for decent Japanese restaurant. Sushiya seemed to be well reviewed, but is closed (for good?). Rikki Rikki was nearby and seemed to be decently reviewed, so...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rikki Rikki is one of the better East Side Sushi restaurants. It has a modern look to the inside with some good specialty rolls.My coworker and I normally frequent this place on Friday's for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time I ate here was on a blind date which ended in sex in their parking lot, standing up. But that's another story. I recently returned with my wife last week. The food is still good (I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is decent for fullfilling your sushi craving. The decor is kind of suggests it could be apart of a chain.. but the service is good. The place is busy but not crowded.I tried their ankimo...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Rikki Rikki on a recent trip to the Seattle area & fell in love. The service was warm, friendly & the sushi was phenominal.I particularly loved the scallop & crab maki & nearly exploded...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One word: uninspired.On the website's sushi menu, they proudly claim that "your sushi dollars go farther at Rikki Rikki! We use a higher-than-average fish to rice ratio!" I can't help but think that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh fish, unique rolls and large selection of fruity cocktails with some that come with a plastic monkey on the rim. The dim lights and bar by the entrance gives this sushi place a very hip club...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I try not to minimize life on the Eastside, but if Rikki Rikki is the sushi highlight, I won't be able to resist much longer.We wandered from the familiar due to a request for "someplace new", with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi.You must try the Honey Walnut Shrimp Appetizer (Amazing)The Devil roll is also quite tasty.I usually get the salmon sashimi which is always fresh.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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I have frequented this sushi restaurant since the mid 1996. I really enjoy the atmosphere. The food is consistently fresh and very nicely done. It is not what i call an authentic sushi house, but it suits me...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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I recently tried Rikki Rikki on a radio promo gift cerficate.. and had heard good reviews. The restaurant was very busy, management seems very attentive and friendly. It was a weekday so we were seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rikki Rikki popped my sushi cherry, and they were gentle about it.The service was spectacular: we were seated right away, the waitress was kind and helpful, and the staff was more than happy to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rikki Rikki is my favorite Sushi restaurant on the Eastside. The salmon and yellowtail tuna are their best fish -- very very fresh and large portions. The best appetizer is the honey walnut...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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I've been going to Rikki Rikki for the last 2 years or so. I started going there before they expanded their restaurant and have always had a pleasant experience. I was happy when they expanded as they've been...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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The restaurant is close to the Kirkland waterfront in a kind of a strip mall setting next to a theater. The parking can get a bit hard at night. The service was a bit slow after getting seated and didn?t get...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi. There are two Happy Hour specials and they don't mix & match: one is valid only at the bar & the other is valid for sit-down food. Spicy Hamachi Roll was good. Hamachi Nigiri was o.k....
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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When I first moved to Kirkland 3 years ago, Rikki Rikki was my favorite Japanese restaurant. However my visits during the past year have been disappointing. I often order a Bento Box during lunch, a...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Quality sushi at reasonable prices, Rikki Rikki has one of the best sushi chef on the eastside. Very good rolls and entrees. All the rolls are good, fresh sashimi and have to try the Hamachi Kama! This place...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The misses wanted to grab a nice meal before catching a red eye to Louisiana shortly after Apocalyptic Disaster 2006 - but, of course, our first three picks along the 405 corridor were closed....
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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Went to lunch at Rikki Rikki today with a client after their signing appointment for a new condo and we were looking forward to a lovely celebratory lunch. Since we are both sushi fans (and my client ...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh fish, recently expanded, not so cheap though - but it's worth it.Fun fact - they opened almost 20 years ago, and nailed their decor on the first try. The place looks both the same for 20 years...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I was underwhelmed. I recently started working in Kirkland, and when a friend came to have lunch with me we went across to Park Place and deciided on Japanese. My friend had the lunch bento,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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Not the most astounding menu but the service is great and the food is fresh and delicious! Waitstaff seems very friendly and willing to help.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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I've been to Rikki Rikki several times over the last year and it has always been a pleasant experience. Fresh sushi and good waitstaff. Plus their location is very convenient to the East Side. If y...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate Kirkland, but I do like this restaurant. The atmosphere in this place is great... a really fun modern design. The staff is friendly and both times I've been there the things I've ordered have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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I just got back from having dinner in the bar at Rikki Rikki and the food and service were excellent. The bartender helped us choose some really delicious appitizers (honey walnut shrimp!) , the drinks were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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alright sushi, the worst service! I have never felt more unwanted in a restaurant. the waitress in the bar might as well have pushed us out the door. i hope you missed your movie!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went for lunch, and ordered a spicy tuna roll, the pec 'n roll, and an order of unagi. I thought a teriyaki chicken roll was unique, but it wasn't the best (dry and boring - maybe better with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always yummy! Not a quick in and out type place so be prepared to linger if it's busy. BUT, you can get an order 'to go' in the time it takes you to walk over to Parkplace Books, browse some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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I've been personally involved with Rikki Rikki for many years and the owners are some of the nicest and decent people you'd meet. The food is always fresh and Masahiro (the owner) comes up with new i...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An excellent Japanse restaurant. The food is plentiful and good if a little bit overpriced. It's a little cramped for my tastes but still serves a good dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Jeez, is this the best the East side can do? It's crowded, noisy, cramped and rushed. Not exactly my idea of how you should have sushi. The rolls were OK and drinks took forever.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Rikki Rikki for years and they never disappoint. It's 3 minutes off of I-405 in downtown Kirkland. They've newly renovated/expanded (within the last year) and have added a hip...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is great, ambiance is cool, but the prices are pretty high. Still a great place hang, I always go for one of the Bento boxes. This is a good spot if you are hitting a movie in Park Place. ...an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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I have been going to Rikki Rikki for years and have enjoyed many fun meals. The food/sushi is very good although over the years, it has gotten quite expensive compared to other places. Recently, I went with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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We've been eating at Rikki Rikki for almost ten years. From the day it opened, it's been a favorite for our entire family. Recently, we've wondered about changing faces among the wait staff and so...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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I love the sushi here, it's always very fresh, their menu is varied and interesting and the service is very good. In the past eight years I've never had a bad experience there. The atmosphere is diff...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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Disappointing sushi - small cuts, not the best quality. The cooked food is a little better. But I've had some big disappointments, like mushy edamame and stringy fish. Service is usually overwhelemed, though...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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I have been eating at rikki rikki the past 7 years or so.....I was in the other day for a "to go" order and what was supposed to take 15 minutes took 30 minutes. When I told the manager I wanted to just get my...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Great food, slow - but friendly service. I would recommend this as one of the best Japanese restuarants on the East Side.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2005
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This is my FAVORITE place for sushi in the entire Seattle area. Great sushi, great service, good value, consistent, consistent, consistent. I've been there at least 20 times and have NEVER been disappointed!!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2005
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Rikki Rikki is always fantastic! They have great sushi in a nice, clean atmosphere. It's perfect for sushi lovers as well as people who don't eat sushi. They have a great menu full of lots of choices for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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Rikki Rikki is the place that got me hooked on sushi 9 years ago. Since that time I have Never had a bad dining experience there. The sushi is always top-notch. They have followed the trend of offering larger...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2004
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I've gone to this restaurant for years and I always enjoy it. The prawn tempura is terrific. Sushi is always very fresh. Service is warm and friendly. Rikki Rikki is a gem!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2004
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Checked this restaurant based on the rating of Citysearch, and I was not disappointed! Staff were very frinedly and helpful. Food were top notch! Very fresh and taseful sashimi, and my bf and I both noticed...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2004
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I've been a faithful customer for years. Rikki Rikki constantly provides some of the freshest, and tasty sushi on the Eastside. The friendly staff adds to the ambience. They even made me a "sushi birthday...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2003
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I love this place. Friends of mine eat there all the time. Its on of the best Sushi spots on the East side. They have unfiltered Sake that is very good. The only drawback is the place is not very big. Cheers.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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at rikki rikki in kirkland's parkplace center, modern culture meets ancient japan. walls scream with pastel colors and pop-culture designs, and booths are contemporary, but screened off rooms and bamboo shoots...
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sushi plus kitsch...
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