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Akane Japanese Restaurant in Los Altos is a three star Japanese restaurant. This mildly expensive restaurant is in the Central neighborhood, and it's one of the popular places in the area. It's known for its seafood. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, catering, and lunch.
1.0 of 5 stars.
Now that they've spammed me, I'll never go, and tell my friends not to.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Homey restaurant, not fancy but isn't a hole in the wall either. Many varieties to order from besides sushi. There was even some pork kimchi dish and the kimchi was sour. They got that right! The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been frequenting Akane for the past 5 years off and on. Out of all the sushi restaurants in the vicinity, this one is the freshest. I used to go to Mikado but the ownership and sushi chefs kept...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sat at the sushi bar which is small. It seats 8 and you will feel cramped if all the seats are taken. The sushi is fresh and the soft shell crab is excellent. Just saw the review on their uni and will...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect place for a lunch business meeting. The service is quite prompt, and the staff is friendly and efficient. The lunch specials are a good value, and the sushi is respectable.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice now, and both timesI had a good experience. On my last visit, I had the hamachi sashimi, and the miso black cod, (this is one of my favorite dishes, and I order it whenever I see...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff here is not friendly, but the Akane Roll 2 is outstanding and the donburi at lunch is a tasty bargain. Also, the staff is fairly patient if you want to enjoy a leisurely lunch, something...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not very accommodating and their sushi made me sick. I ordered a bento box for take out and asked if they can substitute the California roll for spicy tuna roll, but they said they can't do that. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to a private party tonight catered by Akane.. makes me wonder what i've been doing living in the neighborhood so long and not visiting! A favorite of the spread: smoked salmon hand rolls.. not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi and decent prices!As I've started leaning towards the Nigiri side of things these days I ordered mostly that with a couple rolls. The salmon, hamachi, blue fin tuna were very good. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been here in a looong time and really don't remember the service being this bad. Hoping it was just one of those nights.Also, showing up at 8 on a Friday I wasn't expecting that massive...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum! i haven't been to akane in years and always wondered how it was still in business since the last couple of times i went, it was pretty dead. but going there tonight (a friday night), it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Hawaii and go in for my Hawaiian fish with Ono, Kampachi, Hawaiian snapper and much more. They have many other choices but I go Hawaiian when I visit and the fish is beautifully fresh and have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Akane is pretty good. I liked the tako (octopus) and the bento box I had. The bento box was full of variety and very fresh. Presentation was subtle and inviting. My only complaint was the service....
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know that I would come back here. The potstickers were good and the hamachi kama was decent but I was not happy with the chicken kara age nor was I happy about the service while I was there....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was OK. We were eager to try it since on Yelp it is rated higher than our usual sushi spot, Mikado. But in everything from freshness, flavor, and presentation, it was not as good as we expected...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Akane is great. I went there while my relatives were here and it was delicious! The udon was great! The only thing that was that some of the classic dishes had an interesting twist. Overall a go to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Uni seekers: I have to say this is my new favorite uni. Beats my previous favorites Sushi On The Run (los gatos) and Kanpai (palo alto; way overpriced). Hard to find good uni, as you know.Live amaebi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The many great reviews for this Los Altos Sushi restaurant are well justified. With Akane's combination of great sushi and very friendly service, I can see myself becoming a regular here. An...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What it is: Fresh, authentic, delicious. What it isn't: romantic, stylish, trendy. If great Japanese food at fair (not low but not absurd either) prices are what you want, this is a great choice. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chawanmushizzle guy here. \~~~~~~~~~~/ \ O O /...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give it a 3.5. It's not the "best" sushi I've ever had, but it's pretty good. It's also not the "best" service I've ever had. We had reservations for a party of five, but ended up having to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good sushi at Akane.Pros- Tasty fresh sushi. I had Hamachi, Uni, Scallops, Halibut. Very fresh.- My wife had grilled salmon - very fresh & tasty!- Fast friendly service- Parking lotCons- a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A hidden gem in Palo Alto! Their dragon roll was so tasty I had to order it twice [: They even have a different take on it.. They add two suckers from an octopus to use as eyes on the dragon! Sounds...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say this is my favorite Sushi restaurant I have been too in the immediate area surrounding me. However, I do hope to find others outside of that area. I have been going to this restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Variety of creative maki rolls available, but I usually just order the sashimi plates. Service and atmosphere are fine, and the food is good, but not outstanding. I would recommend sticking with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever we have a Japanese craving on Sunday night, this is the place we go. Do you know how hard it is to find a good Japanese restaurant open on Sunday?We almost always get a bunch of cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! I was super impressed by this restaurant. My friends took me here for my birthday and we splurged on the nigiri omakase. I HIGHLY suggest sitting at the bar if you're ordering the omakase because...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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This place claims its Joe Montanas favorite restaurant and I can definitely see why. The sushi is amazing and fresh which is odd since there is no body of water near Los Altos. Try the Dragon Roll. The chef...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With a chilly evening in tow, my tummy craved a hot bowl of Tempura udon... now! The rich broth (just salty enough- was some of the best I've had in a long while). Tempera fixings (shrimp, potato,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmmm........one of the best places on the peninsula. 4.5 stars :)
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
hmm why is Los Altos downtown so dead on thursday night??? Like all the stores were closed, how odd. Anyway, I came here with a friend to visit his friend. I've never been to Los Altos area so I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food ****Ambiance ****Service **Overall Impression: *The food is fine; prices a little higher than elsewhere. The room is large and clean. Typical Japanese decor. Akane on a short list to become...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has some pretty good lunch specials especially for Los Altos. Nice little atmosphere , and they have the private area for large groups which reminded me of Pink Godzilla in Aptos. Parking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service was great
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch with my co-workers. It was busy, but we could still walk in and get a table at 12:45 with no problem. The sushi portion sizes were generous, and the dragon roll was very good,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A fellow yelper recently sent me a message suggesting I try three other Japanese restaurants on this side of the bay that she considered better contenders for the title of "the best" (Jin Sho,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had some of their tapas, and it's not bad. their ankimo was comparable to tanto's and much cheaper. update to 4 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent sushi and service. We ordered toro, sake , spicy tuna, hamachi, scallop hand roll, smoked salmon with cream cheese roll, salmon skin roll, baked sea bass special and plum wine sake. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed my meal at Akane. Everything was up to standard but I found it kind of surprising to find a casual feel to the sushi bar and a tv situated on the right side of the sushi bar turned...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! This place is in my home town and have been coming here for 15 years. Ok so I might be a little bias since this is the first place my parents took me for sushi but many years later I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, so i've been going to Akane for years and to this day it is one of the best sushi restaurants I've ever been to. Hands down. I'm actually suprised with some of the bad reviews this place has...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for quick Japanese meal in a cozy atmosphere while you're waiting to get your Rx filled at Walgreen's. Oh wait, that's just me. Seriously, I like this place a lot. It's got what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No wait for a Friday lunch today! A great value for the chirashi--$15 loaded with a good variety of fish and the tamago was very very good. In addition we shared the futomake rolls. While the rice was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first omakase I've had in the bay area after returning from LA so I didn't have very high expectations. Nevertheless, I was pleasantly surprised at the end of the meal.The fish- pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the parents took me here for dinner tonite. hidden gem in downtown los altos. heck, even steve young recommends this place (i read the article hanging among the rest of the plaques on the wall)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi - great owners - great service!!! I am a sushi lover- and this place tops the list, up there with Ozumo's, off the Embarcaderro.Sushi is always fresh and prepared to perfection. My...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On the recommendation of The Big Sushi List, http://www.emeraldlake.com/sushilist.html, I wanted to try this hidden little gem. Tucked behind Los Altos Grill, next to an abandoned bank and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't listen to some of the bad reviews below. This place is the bomb! Best Sushi in bay area outside of the city. Try it for yourself. You'll love it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Know this: closed Mondays.Akane has decent Japanese food although you shouldn't trust my ability to judge sushi quality. I eat here a 3-4 times a year because I work in Los Altos. For regular...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why do we keep going back here? The location. Downtown Los Altos is one of our favorite strolling spots.It took me a while to review this place, because I'm THAT indifferent about the food. I really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An excellent sushi palace, decor is very non-descript, but the food is awesome. They have an excellent selection of sake's. They also have an excellent selection of sushi's. The rools are really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work across the street so I frequent this place for lunch all the time. It's often pretty crowded between 11:30-1:30 for the lunch crowd, but service is always quick. I love their bento box. It...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for their omakase sushi - my favorite is their toro... at times they have run out when I have asked for seconds so I've learned to order multiple at a time. Make reservations, especially on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In an offstreet of the town of Los Altos is this hidden, yet well known Japanese restaurant. Famous people apparently love going here, as Steve Young (ex-49ers QB) and Juli Inkster (LPGA pro) have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the sashimi and sushi and wasn't disappointed. We got the variety sashimi platter to share and it had all kinds of fresh fish. All of them were good but the white tuna was the star...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first Yelp review...hurray! I decided I should contribute for a change instead of just benefitting from all the great info here. :DI tried Akane on Sunday and thought it was very good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you guys are jokers. This is, by far, the best sushi I've had in the bay area. Here's the trick: sit at the counter and ask the chef to go off on a sushi tangent - serve me what you like. You shall be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Charging $2.50 for "special tea" is not quite right when the "mystery tea" is served in a spartan stainless steel teapot.Blue fin tuna $8 per 2 pc was a good deal, but the "toro" which looked and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SHORT & SWEET: Some of the best sushi in the South Bay; stick with tiny sushi bar, avoid table seating with rushed, robotic service; sushi chefs would rather stick needles in their eyes than talk to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, and have actually had pretty good service, and great food! The nigiri and sashimi were all REALLY fresh (the highest mark at a sushi restaurant if you ask me) and tasty!They...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the previous sentiment that that service kind of sucked. With a small teapot, you would think that logically, it would require more refills.I thought that the toro was definitely the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 3.75 stars...my experience with this place was probably about 3 stars, but i think from the review and what i learned from eating there, both you and i will have a much better...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, this place's food was fresh and good, but their service really sucks. I didn't expect Sunday night to be so busy, but it was, and it just took forever for our order to be taken and the food to be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi joint!!!Okay, based on that... you can tell this is going to be a glowing review. My opinion is based on lunches at the sushi bar and dinner in the main dining area.Pros...-...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I mis-read our own text messages and I ended up at Akane by myself for lunch today -- don't worry, I forgave her. I grabbed a seat at the sushi bar and found myself indulging in a $9.15...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Below average sushi place for my dinner visit last Saturday. I don't get why there was even a waiting list. Maybe people come here for something else than sushi. Hot tee was good and free, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was good tonkatsu! Our server was quite nice and patient as she explained how some of the dishes were prepared. I'm going back for another deep fried pork chop!
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The family decided to try Akane again since our first visit was so good. Well 2nd time around did not disappoint. The place is nestled among a few banks and stores. Inside, it's a bit on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their fish is very fresh.Price there is also reasonable. I ordered a luxury lunch for 2 and only cost me $30 bucks.There are rolls, Nigri and also sashimi, and all of them are so fresh. I'm the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I go out to lunch every day, and have tried every place worth trying. Akane is the only Japanese restaurant that we continue to visit at least once a week. The food is Top Quality, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sashimi is fresh and the Tempura dinner is huge. I was pleasantly surprised.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place for someone to impress you with their sushi expertise! Loved the toro and maguro, unagi (which I am not always a fan of) was wonderful- great rolls and tempura. Very quiet the night we were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is Steve Young's favorite sushi restaurant and mine too. The seaweed salad is good, the Akane roll is delicious, and the service is friendly. Plus considering its Los Altos the prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a good, neighborhood restaurant that serves fresh fish at reasonable prices, then give Akane a try.Sure, the decor hasn't been updated since Steve Young actually played football (Akane is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, but I just do not like the interior. lighting is dim, and the space looks like a dark storage. I wish they can place at least candles or some kind of task lighting - spot lights, or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We like it alot. The building itself is pretty ugly compared to other places in Los Altos - no big windows, located between an abandoned bank and a concrete wall. Service is pretty slow, especially at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food isn't terrible here, but the serving size is miserably small. I always walk away hungry.
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with family (young kids) and the service was normal. No wise comments from the hostess about our kids making mess. We usually try to clean up ourself.Food is on average, Americanized...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised the reviews aren't better for this place. The fish is very fresh, and the prices are reasonable. Plus, it was Steve Young's favorite restaurant when he lived in Los Altos. When a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently one of Steve Young's favorite sushi bars. The prices here are pretty good - most nigiri was about 4 bucks for 2 pieces - so its not too bad - i forgot how much the maki was too much sake -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was average, but the services were not impressive at all. We had been there a couple times with our 2 young chidren, and on the third time, we were told by the hostess (not sure if she is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow, i really enjoyed myself here! even though i usually don't order bento boxes, i decided to get the lunch special for $7.95. i got sashimi - very fresh, and donkatsu - decent. we also ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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Pretty good sushi, but what's up with the potato salad? Weird. The sashimi and rolls are expertly done. The boxes are of typical selection, tempura, chk/beef teryaki, sashimi. Pretty inconsistent portions,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very average. Was here on a weekend and the place was empty. Nothing special about the sushi, usual bento boxes, average service, average prices. They do have a sushi-boat set up which is nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this sushi place. Fresh! I recommend Akane roll!Update: 11.07.06Been a while since I've been to this place. One taste of their Akane Roll II was heavenly. The crunch of the panko/tempura...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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super-fresh seafood in a relaxed ambience...
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