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5.0 of 5 stars.
this restaurant is fully responsible for making me fall in love with sushi! before my time in LA, i'd really only experienced california rolls. thanks to irori, i'm a full-blown sushi addict! i love...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service: 3.5 starsAmbiance: 3.5 starsValue/Taste: 4 starsReservations recommeded as the place filled up pretty quickly shortly after 7pm. Everything we ordered were decently good to yummy! Overall, a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
'saright. I came here for lunch with a colleague, and there's a $10 bento option. I got salmon teriyaki, a spicy tuna roll, miso soup, salad, and a plop of cucumber salad and another of mung beans...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
japanese food's not easy to mess up, and most japanese cuisine I eat is just at the same level of 'yum' until it's hard to distinguish really good food...but this place just bumps it up a little. the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best Sushi on the West Side.Excellent service, tremendous food, and soon to remodel we hear!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I was nervous at first when we arrived and there was no one in the front of house seating people and the line was starting to back-up. I was tempted to leave as the line became longer and longer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"irasshaimase!" I feel like family every time I come here, either alone or with my actual family. I've been coming here since it was called 'East,' before it changed management and the quality is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my absolute favorite sushi place!! Actually it is one of my most favorite restaurants in LA. I pride myself for having a very discriminating taste for sashimi and sushi (yes - I'm from Japan,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upon walking in you will notice a stack of small shoe holding box. This place you eat without shoes in the floor. The tables are low but when you sit down they have a hole in the ground so that your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
get toro, unagi, kanpachi, baked crab handroll.. they are sooo good..i had the sweet shrimp but it's slimy.. wouldn't recommend it.. the green tea ice cream was good.. OOH uni is soo good too.....
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi restaurant in West La...hands down. I used to be a Wabi Sabi fan, but Irori takes the cake. I have been to Irori over 10 times and every time it is better than the last. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the best Japanese food I've ever eaten. Ever. It's pricey, but the ambiance is great, the people are great, the service is great. The waitress helped with vegetarian options, and her choices...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't need to say much about this place because it obviously gets a lot of love, but just wanted to add my sugar too...This place is GREAT! The fish is fresh and buttery, the small plates I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As you arrive at this unassuming strip mall location in Marina Del Rey, you may not expect to find some of the most unique and high quality sushi in the South Bay. But as I entered, placed my shoes in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience un-shoeing at a restaurant (shows how little I experienced on my Japan visit). We arrived around 6:45pm and there was no wait; it got crowded closer to 8pm. My first visit so I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMMMMMMMm I didn't expect such quality sashimi at a sushi joint in a plaza! Literally, the scallops in my spicy scallop handroll were some of the freshest and sweetest i've ever had. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love this place! Very lovely decor ( good place to bring a date) and we liked to sit on the floor (with cushions) with your feet tucked under the boxy wooden "hole" under the floor. Yes, you need...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really agree with Taz D's words of not juding restaurants due to their location. My friend has been talking about Irori since last year how there is a great sushi place near where I live and that I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds of when I used to live in Japan. Very traditional with taking off the shoes, holes in the floor for your legs and feet, old school and funny Japanese sushi chefs. They even have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good variation of japanese dishes. one of my favorite japanese restaurant in mdr area.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome!!! As an experienced Japanese food eater (and lover), this hit the spot perfectly!! The sushi was beautiful - good sized pieces and as buttery melt in your mouth as it can get! We also tried a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do not judge sushi restaurants by their resident strip malls. This place is very cool - first of all, the "tables" are somewhat subterranean and you must take off your shoes upon entering the dining...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so authentic, you may not think that because it's in a strip mall, but you can tell as soon as you walk through the door. You have to take off your shoes before you sit and there are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here the other night with a friend who was visiting from out of town. The place here is a little hard to find since it's in a shopping plaza. It's in a little nook of it's own. Parking wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Irori rocks. It's sort of old school sushi and reminds me of places back in NY. Not pretentious in anyway, just great fresh sushi in a cool setting. Love the no shoe policy with the low tables....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have decided to upgrade my "rating" of Irori.This is based on a recent visit, and eating at several of their competitors...Irori won hands down. Be sure to try the appetizer called "Sashimi News"....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's tucked into a corner of a Marina del Rey stripmall between a Fantastic Sam's and a jewelry place. Yes there is a sign that faces the wall of Pavilions so not the most visible. The shades are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went into Irori the other night, and I hadn't been there in a very long time. Now, with 3 kids, and of course, "do they have a highchair?" wasn't even crossing my mind, because it's traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Could have been a 4 star, but I found it uncomfortable sitting in the traditional sink hole style seats and taking off your shoes to boot. Theres also slight tinge smell of fried food in the air,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hidden gem. Cute, little Japanese restaurant tucked away in a mall that I've been to countless times without ever noticing this. Went here last Friday with my friend. Right when you walk in, you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my "regular" spots. Irori is hiding in a corner of a shopping center. They have a great omakase that is fairly priced. The ambiance is nice and the sitting on mats with your shoes off...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting California, my firends decided to take me to Irori because I've never been to a place where I had to take off my shoes to eat before. I have to say it was a pretty cool experience....
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5/1/09 - I can't believe I just found this place after living in Marina Del Rey for the past 4 years. We always go to West LA for dinner and always complained that there are no good Asian resto in...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a cool little sushi joint. Great for lunch because the bento boxes come with tons of food and the prices are reasonable. I enjoy having to take off my shoes and sitting on the floor, it adds to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing!! A ! Very friendly and prompt service. Clean and neat atmosphere. Food is fresh and prepared with care. Hot food comes out hot! Great specials, too! A great restaurant if you want to have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't try the sushi on my visit, but I had the tempura and teriyaki chicken combo plate. The food and the service were both very good. It seemed expensive at first ($15 for my meal), but I got a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are even just considering going here, GO!
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Irori offers fresh sushi at a very reasonable price. They also have a good selection for the non-adventurous types. My favorite things to order there are the Mackeral, Bass, and Blue Crab Handroll....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I am a frequent customer because of the atmosphere and food. I'll be honest that the service could be friendlier at times but it obviously doesn't bother me as much because I go...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here once, but I am already a fan!Good:- I really enjoy their food! Especially their sushi rolls and the Yellowtail collar. Their beef teriyaki in the bento box was only OK though..-...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do like this place alot and go here quite a bit, but I have a serious problem when my friend is allergic to salmon and they charge $1.00 to substitute for tuna in the Chirashi. TUNA is cheaper and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So on my way to an event in the Westsiiiide, me and a friend decide it best to get some food instead of relying on free appetizers later on. This was one of the first places she recommends. Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very fresh, great service, great food!
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely an odd location for a decent sushi spot where you need to take off your shoes! Once you get over the rather large strip mall parking lot and get inside, the people are generally friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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This place is wonderful. We have always had excellent sushi here and we love the ambience. There is a wait sometimes, but usually it's not very long. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for an...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a sushi snot and I promise you can not find a more reasonably priced place to have delicious sushi. And to top it off, it's an adorable restaurant. Well done little hidden sushi spot in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think Irori is my favorite sushi place. I always sit at the sushi bar and I always order omakase and I'm always happy when I leave.Tonight I flew solo since my honey is away. It was pretty slow at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Writing an update on this place because I feel it's been quite consistent every time I come here, even though it really doesn't cater to a JP-centric crowd! My boss and I were craving sushi and while...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it!
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time my hubby and I were introduced to this restaurant, we went with some friends who live in MDR. I was a fan after our first visit to Irori.Yes, its not quite a seating arrangement most US...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
bento box - great deal, super good food! sitting on mats - comfy! taking my shoes off - fun (but i came well prepared with clean, cute socks). and dont worry there are slippers for your feet if u need...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been on a hunt for a good sushi place for awhile now...and the hunt has been incredibly disappointing the past few months. There are way too many sushi joints out there that need not exist. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't believe I lived in the area and didn't notice this place for so long. We sat at the sushi bar and talked with the head sushi man our first time. He was a nice guy and gave us some good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I whet there like 2 years ago during my trip to SoCal and I loved this place. This is the first (and probably the only) Japanese restaurant in the US where I was told to take my shoes off....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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Irori, formally East, is one of the best Japanese restaurants in the LA area. It is not one of the trendier LA Japanese restaurants like Katana or Blowfish, but it is very authentic and always satisfies my...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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This is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants. It's conveniently located in Marina Del Rey in a busy shopping center. Tons of parking. It's a fun take on Japanese culture. You take your shoes off before...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Irori is a little hidden gem in Marina del Rey. The place is cozy and charming, with good service and flavorful food. Despite a few mishaps, we have always had a good time there. It offers a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three years ago my sister and I ran into this place while looking for something to eat before heading to the movies. We are now full blown addicts. I love this place, the Udon is sooo yummy, the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Irori is hiding in plain sight, in a corner of a shopping center in Marina del Rey. Irori is a tempting option on your way to the airport or as a destination in itself. I have been many times but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's an interesting place mostly because of the sunken-in floor seating but the food was just average. I shared the yellowtail collar with my boyfriend and got the chirashi for myself which came with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving good sushi after I went on a week long K-food binge so I asked my friend to pick a place near Marina Del Rey. After driving around the center like an idiot for a few minutes and finally...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. It's tucked away in a corner of the Marina Center, but it has great service and fresh sushi. They also have some very appetizing appetizers, like spicy lobster tempura. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
IRORI means traditional sunken hearth common in Japan. Used for heating the home and cooking food, irori are essentially square pits in the floor with a pot hook.At Irori you do have to take your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Irori's Omakase = HeavenlyI found out about Irori randomly on twitter, and when I looked into this place that had been lavished with the praise of "the best sushi on the westside", I recognized it as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic quality at very fair prices. You will be glad you found this gem right next to Radio Shack in this strip mall. Amazing presentation, great food, great find.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Where else can you kick off your shoes, sit on the floor and eat sushi? You better have GPS to find this place. It's tucked away in the middle of a strip mall surrounded by a maze...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it was the food, or maybe it was the fact that my dinner companion was a [insert a not-so-nice name here], but I did NOT have a good experience at this restaurant. I really liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I go there I always fear that my shoes will get stolen or I have flash backs of a scene from an old Johnny Depp movie "Donnie Brasko" . If you dont know what I'm talking about thats too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had irori again tonight... very good.. the king salmon was buttery the albacore seared just right. the red snapper in plum sauce as suggested by another reader is okay, but i would try other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can't judge a sushi joint by the strip mall it's in.The strip mall is already pretty unassuming - the CVS, the dry cleaners, the Radioshack. Not really Japantown (well, Marina del Rey doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Time warp once you enter this establishment. Make sure you are pretty confident about the socks you put on in the morning, or else you'll get funny looks from customers. The restaurant does not come...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. My co-workers & I had our first dinner outing here. Thanks to Junko! Yay! It was a bit hard to find because the place is difficult to see from the street. It's near...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place for all that people who would like to show off their funky and fancy socks that are never visible to the public.Here in Irori you HAVE TO take off your shoes in order to enter the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love the food and atmosphere at Irori. We go there at least 2x per month. Yes, it is a bit pricey , but really should be a $$$ rating.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
don't believe everything you read on yelp. the yelp page says the price range of the place is $$. It's a lie!!!! Definitely not a $$ place but it's more like $$$. but then again, i must have a very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Iori was the best sushi I've had since moving to Los Angeles. The sushi was reasonably priced, very good quality, with a unique atmosphere and great service. A great place for a group night out if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG. Just went to Irori this weekend and had omakase. It was pretty unreal. It left me in a food coma for the rest of the weekend, but that was ok with me. I've been dreaming of the sushi I had, it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is good, but in NO WAY worth the money they charge. Cool that they've got the floor cut out so that we round-eyes don't have to sit Indian style. I should've ordered a "combo plate" or a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yea this place was fantastic. the sushi was fresh and they had some different kinds, not just the usual. the seared ahi sashi is fantastic. We sat at a cute little table put our feet in the spaces...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Japanese Restaurant in Los Angeles, hands down! Most restaurants have good days and not so good days, but it's good every time. We've been to all the fancy celebrity sushi joints in LA, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times and this place does not dissapoint. The sushi is so good and I love that they don't get all fancy and go crazy with the rolls. They keep the sushi what it is. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Located in an unassuming area of this Marina del Rey shopping complex parking lot, Irori is truly worth a drive to the Westside (believe it or not!) for some spectacular Japanese cuisine! As you walk...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just tried this place for the first time tonight and it lived up to the great reviews. Excellent sushi, great service and the decor is pretty cool, it looks like you are sitting on the floor but you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic Japanese sushi and noodle. Nice interior and lighting as well.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great lunch spot! I've been here many times for lunch and they have great lunchbox specials.I've been here for dinner as well and it's a nice spot for a date or to get together with an old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our top lunch spot for me and my coworkers!Simple and clean decor, great service, and tasty food.Try the sesame chicken if you get a bento box.The location is a little bit hidden, but after your first...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have been there twice now and it has been quite consistent. I would recommend the Tempura Udon. The Sea Bass was nothing to rave about. However they have VERY fresh Sashimi. The ambiance inside...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite sushi restaurant. Ever. Period.When I first heard about it, I thought it was a little bizarre--"irori" in Japanese refers to a hearth that's dug into the ground where you hang a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my roommates wanted to go to irori, and i had never been. i'm never one to turn down sushi, so of course i was down. it wasn't the best sushi i've ever had, but it was for sure good. the best thing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What was I thinking? At first sight, I didn't want to go here. Seriously, D. had to convince me. I hate to admit it, but he was right. The food & service are superb. There's always a wait, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Our family enjoys Asian food and my children (11 and 12 -- not babies) have been so eager to eat at Irori and experience the fun tables. We have tried to come before and the wait was too long. We arrived at...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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My boyfriend and I have been to Irori a number of times now. We have sat at tables and the sushi bar. There are more items you can order at the tables, but we have never left hungry! The sushi is fresh,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's rare that you find an un-Yuppified sushi restaurants these days, especially in LA.Irori is definitely one of those sushi places with reasonable prices, a reasonably authentic atmosphere, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do not be fooled by the mini mall. This place rocks. Best sushi I have ever had and the prices aren't bad either. You have to take your shoes off and sit on the floor though, so if you're weird about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Love this restaurant. Kind of don't want to tell people about it- but I'm raising money for my job. It's quiet and serene, hidden in the back of a very busy shopping mall/parking lot. It's very reasonably...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has very fresh everything. If you love sashimi and are on the west side, you should definitely check this place out. I took my sister here after picking her up from LAX. I couldn't find...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised by this Japanese restaurant. Never would have expected decent sushi in this location. When we first walked in and saw nearly all white clientele, we were a bit discouraged....
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Irori is spectacular! Their sashimi is delish and their appetizers are fantastic. I sound like their cheerleader, but really...i have gone here with over a dozen different people and have never seen...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish yelp had "half-stars" because I gave this place a 3.5, maybe 3.75.It was fine, and my sushi was good but not amazing. I would go again if I was hungry and in the marina, but wouldn't drive past...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Los Angeles is the city of strip mall-hole in the wall restaurants. Packed in between a Radioshack and Pavilions, Irori is a bit hard to find. Irori has traditional Japanese seating, where you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We started going to Irori about a year ago & it was fast becoming our favorite sushi place cuz we loved their wide variety of super-fresh "real" fish - uni, aji, ankimo etc. Felt like the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was impressed with Irori. The "floor" tables are really cool. The prices were reasonable and the good was great. Uni, ankimo, and ikura all tasted very fresh and extremely flavorful. Also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hot damn this place is good. granted i've only been here once so far and didn't get to fully explore the menu. but irori (palindrome) did well with my standard order. we went here for a work lunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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My boyfriend and I love going to Irori, we try to go at least every other week. Great Sushi, fresh fish and friendly and attentive staff. Even though we go for the sashimi I always find myself ordering a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow - what a great find! This unique little place is unassumingly tucked away in the deep recesses of an MDR strip-mall complex. For a restaurant next to a Radio Shack - Irori really surprised me....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying this is my favorite sushi restaurant in Los Angeles and I've been coming here for at least 14 years. It was originally called "East" when Massa owned it and a few years ago when...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Dude, I found an awesome sushi joint in Marina Del Rey!""No you didn't. There ARE no awesome sushi joints in Marina Del Rey."This is an excerpt from the conversation I had with my friend Tim when I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, if you live on the westside this place is a gem - but it's really no better or worst than the myriad of other places across town. In fact, for what you get I find it a bit expensive.Make...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best sushi i've had in the westside so far. but then again i havent eaten in many sushi joints out here. the fish was fresh, the sushi chefs were personable and actually japanese, and the atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Serving NATO! Definitely hardcore. The slow cooked octopus is delicious as well as the smoked salmon.For sushi snobs on a budget. Not as pricey as The Hump, but then again, you get what you pay for.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so hubs and I are HUGE HARDCORE sushi eaters..and by HARDCORE i don't mean california rolls...i mean uni and mackerel action. there's only a handful of places where we'll recommend our friends go....
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Irori serves the best sushi we have found in LA. My husband and I are crazy for sushi and always searching for a place that offers truly fresh sushi in a clean, fun environment. If you lean toward simple sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here a few times before and always had an amazing dining experience. However, last Saturday, we went for the gusto, made reservations for the bar, and had omakase. Omakase is a carte blanche...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite local sushi joints in the LA area. Come here for the sashimi; rolls are only moderate...although I have grown a fondness to the lobster roll...haha. Toro sashimi is usually...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wear cute, clean socks because your shoes are coming off as soon as you're in the door. When walking to the table, with the seating recessed into the floor, I felt like a GIANT amongst mere mortals. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rivals any of the better reviewed sushi spots like nozawa, asanebo, sasabune, etc. In fact, this place beats all the places I just listed. Of course, if you are a roll eater then I have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was OK. Definitely not great, but not really bad either. They have some menu items I've never seen before. Karaage Japanese style fried chicken? Fried fish bone chips? Goofy. Anyway the bone...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow--this place is the real dealio! Here you get to:--take your shoes off before seating--sit on the floor with a hole in the ground for your feet--eat like a hog for lunch for a reasonable price...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sweetest, most adorable, and also delicious place on the west side for Japanese food. I come here as much as I can, and almost always bring someone who hasn't been before so I can spread the good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A frequent lunch place two jobs ago. I think it was for this beautiful waitress that I'd always flirt with. Anyway, it's a weird place. Unless you sit at the sushi bar, you take your shoes off (don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An excellent, authentic Japanese/Sushi restaurant. We went for an early dinner on a week night and sat at the sushi bar. We had a wonderful time watching and speaking with the sushi chef (since it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent high quality sushi/sashimi.Had Seared Ono with yuzu kusho, Yellowtail, Kanpachi, seared tuna, halibut, wild salmon, Amaebi and Ankimo sashimi with sweet miso and wakame on the side....
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not the best judge of sushi since I can't detect the thin line between good and "oh my god this is the best sushi ever ever". My girl seems to know that line well though. My impression of the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cool. In fact, it's KEWL. Ha, so old school.From the moment you take off your shoes and stick them into the cubbyholes by the front door (please do that, I do not want to trip over...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, LOVED it. The setting was nice...and I liked how everyone was Japanese or at least looked it. That was a definite added bonus. The seats were comfortable. Traditional seating w/ a twist......
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere and friendly service. You have to take your shoes off and all the tables are inset so you are sitting on the floor with a pillow...cool. As for the sushi - somewhere between good and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Irori's the best sushi I've had... Better than Nobu, Morimoto, Katana, all them overrated joints. It's not a trendy scene kind of place, rather an unassuming strip mall joint with very good food....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
well the service is ok- but the fish is fresh- the prices are a bit high but thats cause of competition lacking in the area- I rather go to sakura but if you are looking for a quieter romantice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place via another Yelp friend, and it's great. The price is reasonable and the sushi is pretty fresh. I liked the idea of sitting on the floor, my boyfriend and his friend thought it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A friend took me to this sushi restaurant a while back. She didn't tell me what to expect so when we walked in I found everyone takes their shoes off and puts them in a little cubby. At first I liked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite place for sushi in LA. good prices and GREAT food. I am a huge fan of sushi and have had it in japan and hong kong and i would eat it every day of the week if i could, but i can't afford...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Irori is the complete bomb. Their fish is unbelievably fresh and their service has always been impeccable. We used to go at LEAST 2x per week for over a year until we moved out of the area but we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Irori has been our favorite Japanese restaurant for a while now. It used to be called "East" a couple of years ago and the food was mediocre at best, but when the owner changed it became a whole new...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will make this short. I have been there more than 40 times. I have been there 4 days in a row. I have been there twice in one day.Great Atmosphere. Great Staff. Great Food. It's classy. It's clean....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time last week with some girlfriends. I have to say I was a bit skeptical. Strip mall? In the Marina? But Shima is so good and so much closer to my apt! I went. I loved...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for lunch during the week, and was very happy. My co-workers used to go all the time, and had been just the week previous. We had a group of six and were seated within minutes.The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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The place has authentic vibe and the sushi was amazing. But I have to say the best part was the sushi chef. He was friendly, very knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My my. You're first greeted with a non-descript facade if you're lucky to be able to find it without any devine intervention. As you step through the plain entry, you sense that they value...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
over-salted / under-valued omakase on the Westside. Out of the 6 omakases we had in the last 2 months, this place fell the shortest. unlike others who bothered themselves with "terriyaki chicken", i...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am hesitant to even mention how fantastic this place is because it's almost getting hard to get into. We have been there just as the door opened, were seated right away and were amazed at how the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Japanese food of my early years consisted of sushi in pairs served on wooden boats; dynamite served covered with foil; obligatory bowls of miso soup slurped directly from the bowl; and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent local Japanese restaurant. The menu goes beyond standard sushi with cooked dishes beyond the norm and some challenging items for the more developed palette. The Nabeyake Udon is delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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My husband and I have been searching high and low for a sushi bar with fun chefs and consistently good quality fish. Our search ended at Irori. Great quality fish, nice intimate setting with tatami style...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed Dan's review on Irori, although he must have eaten at a different location, because the Irori in Marina del Rey only opened a year or two ago. It's located in the Von's and CVS shopping...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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I almost don't want to recommend Irori because I want to keep it a hidden treasure. However, it's a great restaurant and the people who work there are incredibly nice. It's stylish and elegant; a traditional...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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Ask for the Spicy Tekadon. What you see on the menu is the Sushi Techadon. Spicy techadon will get you that spicy tuna upgrade to die for! And if you are not completely blown away by this, try any special....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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this place has something for everyone. if you have sweet tooth or a spicy palette, they'll have a dish for you. if you come, be prepared to take off your shoes. ...no smelly feet allowed.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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I go to Irori all the time. The food is awesome ( try the sashimi news) and I am a food critic. I'm fat and I know good food. All the waitresses are hot and I have a crush on Sarah. Yuki and Shige are my...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hated Japanese food as a kid. I first had it in Hawaii as a kid and I absolutely hated it. I hated the taste, the smell, the textures, almost all of it. Just ask my parents... actually don't,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Very low-key but definitely worth looking for. My hubby and I have eaten here a couple of times, since we only live 3 miles away in Culver City. We cannot get enough of their oyster shooters! A must! The staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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My boyfriend has heard of this place and has been looking for it for quite some time. Finally, we found the location in a hidden corner of a shopping center. We were excited to see how traditional this place...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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Ok, there's plenty of good sushi in LA. But this is the place my BF and I go at least once a week, sometimes 2x. The quality of the fish is nothing short of amazing - buttery wild salmon, albacore, the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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We have dined at this restaurant many times. On our last visit, the bill seemed a bit high. On examining it, we found that the Kikusui Sake was charged at $15.00 per bottle(10 oz,) even though the men...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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To find a good neighborhood sushi restaurant is lucky...to find a great one is a feat! Sit on the floor at a table or at the bar. The fish is fresh, the menu is varied and the staff is terrific. In a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2005
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Some of the best Japanese food you're ever going to find. Really! And for sushi and sashimi forget Koi - Irori wins hands down. Charming, attentive servers float around you in an unhurried serene setting....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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This sushi is excellent. Traditional Japanese restaurant is an oasis from the strip-mall enclosement. In fact, I think that's part of Irori's charm. Once inside, take your shoes off and have a seat at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2005
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The thing I love most about this place, aside from the good food, friendly service, and fun music, is the atmosphere and the interior. You take your shoes off upon entering and put them in a cubby by...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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the place is beautiful...very unique. Yes, you do have to remove your shoes. I love the traditional table setting and the warm welcome from all the sushi chefs upon entering. Very Zen. An oasis hidden in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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I was pleasantly suprised to find this restaurant in the Villa Marina Mall. Excellent fresh fish. Excellent organic salads as well. Friendly wait staff as well. A real pleasant dining experience that I plan on...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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my friend took me to a few sushi restaurants in the area, but i wasn't very impressed by the quality and taste of fish. we found ourselves bombarded with lists of rolls and not so extraordinary fish. im now...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2005
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We had a table of 10 people We waited for 15 minutes to place an order The food arrived fairly fast under 15 minutes They brought the food, through a couple of napkins at us, and spilled something on us And...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2004
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We have been eating here for over a year now. Fish is always good and fresh. Their wasabi tobiko is punishing (and bright green), and I haven't been to many other places which would serve the tasty...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2003
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we decided to give east a try, being new to the area, and eager to find a good local sushi place. the rolls were very standard. the service, although it could be just that one person, was very bad. the server...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2003
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Wasn't impressed with the lunch. Kaya Sushi which is nearby is much better for the food. The atmosphere is great though.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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If you like an authentic experience, this is the place. Small, intimate and most important, great sushi. The rolls a gigantic, the fish is fresh and the service is good. Sitting at the sunkin table is a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2002
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