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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is our fave local for food and ambiance; there are a couple things that keep me from going for dindin:- music too loud- A/C too muchrecommended is to sit outside; we don't as the wife is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only started eating sushi this year... I don't know why it's took me this long... and I am addicted!!! My boyfriend lives right around the corner from this place, so we come here often. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was great for the segment of good-to-pretty good sushi establishments. I would agree with Zagat's rating of 25 on food and a 23 on service. The decor is minimalist. It neither added to nor...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was absolutely fab that there was a patio in front of the restaurant, but my party and I ended up eating way in the back, for the sake of privacy. The interior: dimmed lights, loungey music, along...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, good customer service good food. Everything a Japanese restaurant that wants to succeed should be. One con - a little pricey considering the portions are small.....Hmm....maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, best Japanese place in Queens. The space itself is very cozy and clean. I like the fact that there is an open kitchen. As for the food, it is delcious! And beautiful presented at that. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Watawa serves a relatively standard variety of Sushi / Sashimi / Tempura, but its stregnth is its very high quality and freshness. We have always found the location clean, friendly and the service...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been hot lately and have been craving sashimi lately. Oh....mouth watering, melt in your mouth sashimi. So good, so fresh....always a good time, good food and good service at Watawa. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There may be 10 sushi places in the 2 block radius surrounding Watawa, but you will find none as popular and packed as this one.First, the food. No, the sushi will not blow your mind. However, it will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far one of my favorite and best sushi restaurants to eat at in all of Astoria!The sushi is always fresh no matter what day of the week, the prices are reasonable and the take out and eat in service...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have always sought out alternative sushi places to our local JJ's as JJ's tends to be on the more expensive side. We started ordering from Watawa and were always happy with the timeliness of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say orher than this is the best Japanese restaurant in Astoria. A lot of good reviews here, well deserved.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ironically there are about 5 (maybe 6-if not 7) Japanese restaurants on Ditmars within 2-3 blocks: WTF!?! Do people really eat that much raw fish and rolls? Seriously it's a bit ridiculous. Sadly only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sush and shashimi is really fresh and tasty. Nice decor and good staff. Not a destination spot but a good place to have around.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food's just ok. The sushi/sashimi's fresh but it doesn't blow your mind. It's not really a destination restaurant for the food but its good enough when you're in the neighborhood. I don't have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is doing well. Nice decor and atmosphere, but I say their sushi is just mediocre. This place may survive because they creat a scene in the neighborhood.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE!NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Restaurant Inspection InformationViolation points: 19Inspection Date: 04/29/2009I haven't been back, but at least they no longer have the highest...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Sushi was good and fresh, the staff was nice and professional. The neighborhood is great and to Brendan P.'s post about the violation points I only see 19 points and these sorta things exist in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good shushi. I love their dynamite roll and shumai. Great atmoshpere and always consistent.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best sushi restaurant in Astoria. The sushi was fresh, the service friendly and the atmosphere pretty chill. If you order desert, get the fried ice cream. Sounds weird, heavy and nasty, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better sushi spots in the neighborhood.For freshness, quality of fish, and technique, Watawa scores 7 out of 10 with me. That's a very high score, coming from someone who was spoiled with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are a ton a crap sushi places in Astoria. Watawa is not lumped into that category. While it's not the best sushi in the world, it's pretty decent for when you want sushi and don't want to go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid. My boyfriend and I order delivery from here fairly frequently and are always very pleased with the food and the delivery speed. The gyoza (pork dumplings) are awesome. The lunch box specials...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful service, friendly, low key. Great value. I love small good neighborhood joints like this. I love it when establishments care and pay attention. Go and enjoy, they deserve the business!
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am in love with this place. I come all the way from California to eat here. It's a good price for the huge portions you get and it's always fresh. My husband loves sashimi so it's important for us...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the best in Astoria that I've been to so far. The sushi is fresh and portions are well beyond the price you pay!The service is great too, every time I go I always get a very attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: This city has turned me into a bit of a sushi snob. I can't just eat average sushi anymore. But the sushi crave hit me, and I didn't want to go more than one train stop 'cause it's so damn...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, their delivery minimum is $15. Higher than most restaurants I order from. Even though I live right around the corner from Watawa now, I'll keep ordering from Tokyo I.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!! Having lived in the NYC area for almost 10 years, I can honestly say that Watawa is some of the best sushi I have had here. Not only is it very fresh tasting, but their delivery service is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated, over hyped, and yet still the best in the neighborhood. The fish is fresh, the sushi standard and reliable, though nothing special. When you need sushi in Astoria, this is the place, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Short walk from my house - my parents are always ordering delivery from here and it comes pretty quickly. I come here with my boyfriend ( hes the sushi lover ) I personally hate sushi - so I stick...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very friendly staff. Food is always fresh, well prepared and presented. I love the Beef Neguimaki, soup and salads. The delicious green tea is served abundantly and it costs absolutely nothing!I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I want really good sushi in Astoria, I choose JJ's, however, Watawa is closer to my house, so it is my go to for delivery. Good sushi, nothing out of this world, but definitely worth the price....
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My "go to" place for my sushi cravings!I've been ordering delivery from here for about 2 years now. They have always been prompt, friendly and they fill my order perfectly. I've actually only gone to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this restaurant twice (once for dinner and once for lunch) and have really enjoyed it both times. For the dinner, a friend and I went, we each had a glass of plum wine and two rolls each...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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We have loved the sushi at this place for over two years now. One of our two favorites in the hood. The sushi is awesome! We have repeatedly tested all suchi places in Ditmars area of Astoria where we live....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE Watawa - however, they have some days (lunch times) when it's not quite as fresh as it is in the evenings. (Not sure what that's all about)... perhaps they're churning and burning those rolls at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Greta ambience, decor and the sushi is fresh great with cold sake!
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmm.... I'm sort of surprised this place gets such great reviews, even in the Zagat. It's alright. It's obviously not Japanese owned or operated. That's always minus a few points, isn't it? The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a Japanese native speaker, I have no bloody idea what "Watawa" means, but I know that in Astoria it means "one of the best Japanese food I can get for reasonable prices".True, none of the waitstaff...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is certainly better sushi, but so far this is my favorite delivery place in Astoria. The prices are fairly standard, and the rolls are good. I'm kind of obsessed with their sweet potato roll....
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Watawa is the stuff. I had a serious sushi craving a couple of Mondays ago and was all set to call JJs when I realized they are closed on Monday.After I got up off the floor and convinced myself...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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Best sushi in Astoria hands down. I've tried JJs, Sakura, and Gowasabi. They are all good except Gowasabi, but I think Watawa is the best. Usually I get the sushi for one with eel avocado and its excellent....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two orders of sushi to go2 salads, 2 soups, tons of delicious sushiThe best part? Five absolutely stunning pieces of tupperware to add to our collectionWorth every penny! Yeahup, I'm officially old...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my boyfriend and my sushi place. We love it and can't stop going. We're huge sushi fans, and after trying several sushi places in Astoria, we've come to the conclusion that this is worth our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in Astoria by FAR! Fish is always fresh, even when you order out. Their lunch special is amazing and the service is excellent every time.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi place. We went with another couple but this would be a great date night. The lighting is romantic and the decor is subtle but cool. Someone below mentioned the spicy crab....LOVE IT. Miso...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know, I just really love this place. I mean, basically it's just sushi, yes. But really, that's all I want out of a sushi joint - I'm never going to order the $38 flaming-dragon-cloud-fire...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My vote for best and most credible Japanese restaurant on Ditmars. The sushi is basic and standard, but I had the teriyaki grilled Chilean sea bass, and it was great. Not overly sweet, crispy, a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WATAWAAAA!!i love this placeno one speaks englishgreen tea ice cream is fried to perfectionplum wine is awesomesushi is so fresh and so clean
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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We stumbled upon Watawa awhile ago - and will keep going back. Whenever we're in town, we make a point to go to Watawa on Friday nights. The service is great, the sushi is REALLY good and we've tried just...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere: Sushi joint meets pretentious night club. Outcome: actually quite sexy for its location on Ditmars. Deep colors and individual pillows for the against the wall couch seating. Tables were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm not the world's best Japanese food consumer. I don't know exactly what I want right away, I can barely hold my chopsticks properly and because I get so nervous that I will eat the wrong thing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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My boyfriend and I are huge fans of sushi and bigger fans of nice restaurants. When we find a good place, we stick with them. I first stumbled upon this place walking home from the train one day and now...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my cousins as a random Yelp Find! It was a great experience. Cute restaurant with a great atmosphere. The prices were about normal, for the amount of sushi we ate and spent about 30...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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There's nothing remarkable about Watawa, but there doesn't need to be. Its sushi keeps pace with the increasing quality of Japanese restaurants in the neighborhood, and their lunch special (2 rolls, tea, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Hate to be a chopstick in the mud but my experience here has been less than stellar. I agree the fish is fresh but find the music SO LOUD that I can't enjoy it or a conversation. Also, a couple of friends and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! It's very nice, romantic and GREAT food! The salmon rolls were great! the staff was nice and attentive. Can't wait to go again
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place on Friday night. Th decor is pleasant, dim lights. The rolls were pretty good. (new york roll, pauline roll, salmon avocado)I will definitely try this place again or I'll call for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Watawa is super hot as in hot tea and boiling hot clay pot bowls of udon. I think I burned myself on the bowl.Watawa has the best bowl of udon ever!! I prefer ramen to udon since udon noodles are very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is great for the Astoria Neighborhood. Prices are reasonable for the food. And if you want to bring someone who is not into all the sushi craze, that's fine because their Teriyaki...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As if I needed a break from all the mediterranean fare in Astoria, I can never refuse an offer for good sushi. Watawa on Ditmars near 33rd has the chic New York ambiance without the New York. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place serves HUGE glasses of iced tea or water ...like HUGE BEER MUG size, which is funny since the rest of the place gives off the cute little restaurant look.My hardcore Japanese mother and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi here is fresh and the cooked food is good here too! The ambiance is cute and Japanese-like. I'm not so sure they have the ikea in Japan.It's worth the trip.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not really into sushi ( I know I know) but stopped in here with a few friends you were dying for some good sushi in the neighborhood. The display of each roll was quite nice, and almost made me...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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I have been goin to Watawa pretty much since its opening a couple of years ago. It seriously gives all sushi spots in the city a run for their money. Their specialty rolls are OUT OF THIS WORLD. All I need is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Watawa is a little Japanese restaurant around the corner from my apartment. I've seen it there since I moved in but never had an opportunity drop in for a bite. Late one night after most of the other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Watawa is a very pretty and pretty tasty newish addition to the plethora of restaurants already lining Ditmars. I find this place particularly appealing because the non-sushi items are just as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great sushi, the fish tastes much fresher than go wasabi and great service. the first time i ate here i was nervous with my chop sticks and my waitress gave me what my ex dubbed "tard sticks" they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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This is a very cute sushi restaurant with good service. The food is always prepared beautifully and is fresh and tastey. The dimmed lights and candles make this place great for a date. Wait staff is pleasant...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is as Japanese as Jackie Chan. I don't think they have even one actual Japanese person (not even a Japanese-American) working in the place, and you'll see far more Japanese people at any...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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Everything from the service to the food itself is spot on. Try to catch their lunch special where you get 2 rolls, soup&salad for under $9. I reccommend their signature rolls such as the Pauline roll, Dynamite...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly good sushi in a neighborhood that's known for its Greek cuisine. Really reasonable prices too - speciality rolls ranging from $9-11. The decor and ambiance are nice. You'd almost...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good and fresh seafood, love the ponzu appetizer here. This place is so much better than other Japanese places in the area, also the prices are a bit higher. But the higher prices are justified. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was fabulous. The food was incredibly fresh. The sushi was the way you imagine sushi rolls should be- not too big, not chewy or rubbery in any way, and perfectly balanced between fish,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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