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For two star Japanese, try Kawa Sushi Japanese Restaurant in Livermore. This place features private rooms, a full bar, delivery, valet parking, and lunch.
4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for food quality and atmosphere. -1 star for price. Have never left disappointed with a meal or a bill smaller than a $100.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I will probably never give a five star review, so I'm a hard critic.Kawa Sushi was the first sushi restaurant I tried in Livermore and remains my favorite after trying a couple others....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is always delicious! This evening I had the filet mignon. Turned over rather tasty. Our friend wanted garlic fried rice and I thought to myself, why not?
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bento box is the way to go. Chicken katsu was good. The california roll was ok, I prefer real crab meat though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for about 2 years now for sushi, and OMG I love it! it's fresh and so flavorful. Plus they have so many rolls to chose from, the most I've ever seen. Everytime we come here we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their chicken katsu was really good, but I'm dropping a star- $8.50 for a philadelphia roll?? No, thank you.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the roll choices here and the nice sauces. It's a little pricey but good sushi usually is....
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great sushi! best in Livermore hands down. Plus they have a FULL bar!!!only downside is I prefer crab mix in the cali rolls as opposed to the fake crab they use. other than that, great japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The teppan grill in the back is the reason to go! Way good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was an odd hour when we went to this place with only a few cars in the parking lot.The service was pretty good and we were the only ones in the back room as the others were in the bar area.I cant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, as the two stars says, I've experienced better. I have eaten a lot of sushi at a lot of different places. I go where the food, the end product is good, not the local hot spot or the popular...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with the BF last week and it was just ok. We shared a roll that was alright and each had a bento box. I had the chicken and it was kinda fatty but the tempura was good. The BF had the beef...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good! I've been a huge sushi fan for about 8 years now, and I've been to a TON of places. This place is the type of restaurant that you almost hate yelping about and want to keep to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It really takes a lot for me to rate 5 stars but this place is awesome! I've eaten here many times and will definately be back many more.It is, however, very expensive. This doesn't bother me too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Scenario: Lunch with a group of coworkers who think they're sushi snobs.Product: Kawa sushi has some pretty darn good sushi. And the price reflects that. The cuts are fresh and presentation is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We have lived in Livermore for 14 years and this WAS our favorite sushi spot until last week. I suppose the place has a new owner because there is an entirely new staff. They were friendly but the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly staff, great selection and reasonable prices. The food is absolutely wonderful!
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I apologize for my last review of three stars I really should review the food and not the price. I guess I am just bitter I can't afford to come here all the time. I think the Dragon Roll misses...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to lunch and had the Katsu Donbori Bowl. It was just OK but they give you a lot of food. A bit pricier than other Japanese places but Hey, there is not much choice in Livermore.I don't know if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Though I was taken aback by the $405.00 bill, at the end of the meal, I still left with a good taste in my mouth and I even ordered some sushi to take home!This is my letter to Kawa Sushi:Dear Kawa...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good Japanese restaurant in Livermore? NO WAY!I was skeptical when my family wanted to tried this place... but I'm glad we did because we now we get take-out from here on a nearly monthly basis!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been here for the (Benihana) room like ten times. Its sooo good I get the scallop and shrimp dinner. The fried rice is freakin amazing it might have drugs in it Im not kidding that yummy. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a repeat customer here. My family and I frequently order takeout and they never disappoint us! The nigiri and maki sushi is very well prepared and tasty. I love their spider roll, dragon roll,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is in my top two Sushi restaurants in the greater bay area. I love this place specifically because of the Livemore roll. It is to die for. I hear that the owner of this place purchased Nijo...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really excellent place. Sushi chefs are really good and they invent things up on the fly (if you ask for it). One of the chefs will do sake bombs with you for lots of fun.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
as for livermore sushi..this place is good, probably my fav in Livermore. But we hardly eat here becuase we feel that they are a little on the pricey side. We'd rather drive to pleasanton and get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to be a regular to Kawa, since I was 12 years old [nearly 7 years ago]. I thought this place was the best and it got even better when one of the waitresses always recognized me [she left, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place would get an extra star if they weren't so pricey. The food is decent, but definitely over priced for the quality. The service has also been hit or miss, whether or not the place has a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I have not Yelped this...and that is strange because I used to be here quite regularly with both my family and my colleagues. (Ah, the Livermore past I left behind...sort of...) There was once a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to eat sushi...on top of they have the best food...they also have the best servicethe chef is very friendly and always give me something for free....thats very sweet of him ( his...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. I am from DC and while we have a lot of mediocre sushi places we don't have many "good" sushi places. This place was fantastic. I had the XXX roll which was spicy tuna and spicy crab with their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it here! The wait staff always remembers us every time we come in. We've always sat on the teppen side, and our chefs know us and chat with us the whole time. It's really great to go somewhere...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't HATE it here; I just would rather spend my lunch and dinner money elsewhere. The food is good, but the prices seem high, especially since I could just go to Sammy Sushi (so long as it's not a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wish Kawa could get their act together in terms of service in the main restaurant. Unfortunately Sushi-Ya is closed on Sundays and the rest of our party did not want to dine in the teppan...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very enjoyable. lots of sushi to chose from. my only complaint is that it is a bit pricey. and sometimes i've gotten sashimi that is a bit dried out, but they have so many rolls your head will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I put another notch in my sushi belt last weekend when I had a marvelous lunch here with a good friend. Our original plans to attend A Taste of Livermore didn't work out when we showed up downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Japanese food. I don't eat sushi (or any seafood), so I can't comment on their sushi. But I can comment on their sukiyaki.It was good. Very flavorful. And it was a good size portion. So...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My one update moving from a 5 star to a 4 star is that the new sushi menu has maki that are numerous reiterations of the same items. Whether a cost saver or otherwise, they never or rarely have on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, the selection of rolls is amazing here. I love choices and especially unique rolls like The Livermore. topped with bits of lobster sauce, crab, and other things I can't remember, but be sure to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During my infrequent visits to Livermore I visit the sushi joints owned by different Koreans in the area.I am surprised to see that most of them are decent but KAWA is #1 in livermore so far.Plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Clean, fun, great service, beautifully presented sushi, many many options, a bar, booths... Love it.I've always wanted to try the Teppan Room - kinda like Benihana. I dart right for the sushi sit up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and always busy.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, they do have very good sushi. There are pro's and con's with what I have to say next. Their seafood yaki udon is sooo good. I mean its very good. But almost everytime after I eat it, I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kawa Sushi is a gem for sushi lovers in the Tri-Valley Area! We've ate here about four-times and it's pretty hard to try something new when you keep craving that one specific item...for me, that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi, Tepanyaki, all great. Get a big beer and some fresh fish, perfect. Sit at the sushi bar for off the menu items.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's a good ambiance at this sushi place. It's much nicer and spacious than other sushi restaurants I've patronized. That said, the staff were a little overly friendly. They started taking things...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my 6 year-old here for his birthday (we'd taken our 8 year-old to Hana Japan in Dublin, couldn't stomach the thought of a repeat visit) and it was outstanding. We ate at the Teppanyaki table, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! My boyfriend and I recently moved to Livermore and I was delighted to find a sushi restaurant that is up to my standards. The fish is very fresh, and the rolls come out fast. They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously forgot about this place! My mom and I used to go here a lot when they first opened (7 or so years ago?). Hadn't been back since (no reason). Got a coupon in the mail so the hubby and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE menu, I've never seen so many different "roll" options. The food is quite good and the decor is fairly average but the private booths are neat, even though we didn't get to sit in one, might have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is pretty good, prices aren't too outrageous... But it can be a bit loud because of the teppanyaki room next door. So, why am I all the way out here when I reside in South City? I come here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! Good sushi, good atmoshpere, standard prices.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kawa was introduced me by former co-workers and, since I live in the area, I've entertained many of my friends there.KS has never disappointed with their wide variety selection of rolls. Their poki...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf took me here for dinner one time a couple weeks ago. They have lots of sushi and such a variety of different rolls. I liked the decor of the restaurant its very quaint. I love it there.. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had sushi there once. Twas good! But usually we go there for the teppan room.The food is always delicious! This evening I had the filet mignon. Turned over rather tasty. Our friend...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My coworker, Kiki took me to this place for the first time and I was pleasantonly surprise to find such good, fresh, and tasty sushi in the middle of downtown Livermore. They have a huge selection on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kawa Rules! Who would have thought there would be such great sushi in Livermore of all places??? LOL. When I use to work in Livermore my exworkers and I would go there at least 2-3 times a week. A bit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this has always been a favorite place of mine but there consistency in food and service seems to be wavering lately. the last few times i have gone, my order has came out wrong and or the same thing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a decent sushi restaraunt alongside Livermore's wine country. Who knew? Their Ikura was exceptionally fresh and delicious along with the rest of their sashimi. Their rolls however were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch was very good. I imagine that dinner would be, as well. The dishes were lovely to look at and tasted even better. Try the white tuna nigiri. I wish I had ordered more of that. I guess I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is a very stable restaurant. It's nice to have someplace dependable for your cocktails, dinner and service. Doesn't get much better than being dependable.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK for small town sushi. It was edible. Nothing fantastic.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start with the negative...Service sucked. I like the lay-out with booths on one side slightly angled so its like a private booth - but because of that the wait staff cannot see you and cannot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you enjoy "Sushi-as-art-and-also-food" check out Kawa Sushi!They have a wild menu of any sushi combination that you can imagine with names like "Chuck Norris Roll" . I had the "Caterpillar" which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Having known good Japanese restaurants around Bay Area, this one was a huge dissapointment. I ordered beef-wrapped asparagas first. There was no taste on beef. A dash of salt and pepper would have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the food at Kawa Sushi. There's a tremendous amount of variety --- sushi, sashimi, some crazy sushi rolls, bentos, etc. The tatsuta-age, which is the garlic-chicken "nuggets," was a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot fathom how much time it took to invent the perhaps one hundred roll choices here. Whoa. I stuck to basics.The saba was only OK. Too fishy and chunky and not balanced well with toppings. BUT...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazingly enough, this place is proof that even Livermore can have really good sushi. This place is great. It's not cheap, but the sushi is really tasty and the fact that it is all the way out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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excellent food, slow service...
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an airy attractive dining room with very good sushi. simple preparations like nigiri are best. substantial cooked appetizers like chicken yakitori...
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