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Kaygetsu Restaurant

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Local(650) 234-1084

325 Sharon Park Dr Ste A2
Menlo Park, CA 94025

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Kaygetsu Restaurant
Local(650) 234-1084

325 Sharon Park Dr Ste A2
Menlo Park, CA 94025

http://WWW.KAYGETSU.COM

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Kaygetsu in Menlo Park is a four star Japanese restaurant. This is a great place. This place is moderately priced. This restaurant features lunch.

User Reviews of Kaygetsu Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Sumomo O.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm willing to pay for great Japanese food, but I found this to be far too expensive for what we got. The sashimi was very fresh but about half the portion per $ of other upscale Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yogi B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Service: Attentive, friendly.Decor: Ok, for a shopping mall setting.Food: Good, but way too pricey. I know that good quality sushi can cost quite a bit, but I was really disappointed with amount on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joiera C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good Kaiseki.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by T F.

5.0 of 5 stars. The sushi is beyond fantastic. Finally, sushi in California that rivals what you can find in Japan. Toshi is a master sushi chef. ;-)
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by j l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent kaiseki. Rivaled top ryokans in Japan with the addition of a modern flair and seasoned local ingredients. The only drawback is it is expensive. However, it is fundamentally a different...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here this past saturday after seeing the 2009 28/30 Zagat review.First impression was "oh no" when i saw it was in a shopping center close to a safeway. But once inside you forget where the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by harm d.

3.0 of 5 stars. /- signs represent intensity of positive/negative sentiment highly decorative dishes--just about everything you can order will be aesthetically pleasing. menu has quite a few things that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by D C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best sashimi I have eaten. Ridiculously expensive though. Maybe it didn't help that we just had the chef just send over his selection, twice. Nevertheless, without alcohol, it was one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ally-Gator Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. the sashimi lunch is a huge hit. will definitely go back for some more lovin'
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Summer S.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is way over rated and the food are over priced. For 6 small pieces Simon sashimi , they charge $20. Yes, they are fresh. However, you can get the same fresh sashimi at other places for $14...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Kaygetsu deserves four stars:Food - 4.5 starsService - 5 starsPerformace/Cost - 4 starsWe went for a mini kaiseki dinner on a week night. The restaurant was surprisingly not busy - yay for us, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mona W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Kaygetsu is one of the very few places you can have an authentic kaiseki meal in bay area. I would recommend trying the kaiseki menu on your very first visit to this restaurant. (Remember to make a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Susanna W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been wanting to dine at Kaygetsu for a few years now, and after being foiled last year, was determined to go for my birthday dinner this year. J called ahead and mentioned it was my bday dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Truan S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Kaiseki dinner is why you come here. Very good food, but can't say much about the atmosphere. You can practically see the gas station next door out the windows. But I guess this is the nature of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Geoff D.

5.0 of 5 stars. At the end of our meal last night, my wife said: "That was my favorite meal... ever."Okay, I'm feeling pretty good about my selection. Might even make up for one or two of the bad action movies I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Saya H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Decent kaiseki dinner but the kaiseki at Wakuriya is a little better. Overall, good food, atmosphere, and service. Something that should be expected from a high end Japanese restaurant. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Kaygetsu is a good change of pace for those that want to eat more than just sushi. Last night, my wife and I celebrated our anniversary there. We had both ordered the Kaygetsu prefix 8 course meal. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg T.

1.0 of 5 stars. Sorry....there's too many other good sushi restaurants in the Bay Area to have to put up with...rude attitudes and a no can do response to "spicy"....I was told "do not ask the sushi master to do...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Debbie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Our first meal at Kaygetsu was wonderful and worthy of 5 stars. We celebrated my hubby's birthday with the kaiseki 8 course dinner, along with sake pairings (4 different sakes presented at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maz S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went there last night and had the Kaygetsu set menu. Overall, the meal was decent, but definitely not worth what I paid. Here are the highlights:Service - polite, attentive, and helpful. I suppose...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Becky H.

1.0 of 5 stars. BEYOND RUDE / INSULTING -- WILL NEVER RETURN. I booked a dinner reservation two months in advance to celebrate my boyfriend's graduation from Stanford. We had read wonderful things about the food and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Quyen N.

2.0 of 5 stars. The food looks great. The taste couldn't be more bland and uninspiring.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Bookmarked since 04/07, you were well worth the wait. Your elegant dining room, friendly staff, and beautiful attention to detail (food presentation, flavors, and dining utensils) were all great!My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Just getting to all my Yelp reviews -- this is review for a dinner I had about a year ago. I love sushi and was looking forward to the meal after hearing so many good things about it. Sadly, it did...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole D.

1.0 of 5 stars. OK, I'm sorry but I just don't get it. My friends and I frequent high end restaurants that serve exotic food, but this restaurant left me stumped at the high praise it has received. We chose the eight...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay, to start I have to out myself. This is my first kaiseki meal in the U.S. And this girl, she loves her kaiseki. For the uninitiated, kaiseki is like a multi course French meal just Japanese....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Toro to die for... assuming your death will result in a life insurance pay out to cover the bill. Great place for a power lunch... let the sushi chef go nuts and you will not be disappointed. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Wakako U.

3.0 of 5 stars. #9 out of top 100.Not blown away with kaiseki meal. Wakuriya is much more impressive overall in taste, though Kaygetsu may be more refined in its preparation.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I could describe Kaygetsu in one word it would be ORGASMIC. No kidding, I practically jizzed in my pants!I came here with my... person on a Saturday night. I wouldn't suggest going here with just a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott K.

4.0 of 5 stars. i've eaten at Kaygetsu twice in the past 18 months or so. the only way to go here is to order the multi-course kaiseki menu. it's usually around 7-8 dishes that range from sashimi to hot pot to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lola L.

5.0 of 5 stars. happy birthday to my momso we head to kaygetsu " the beautiful moon"ordered tons of sushi to start off the menu a la cartordered salad, soup and entrees the waitress brought them right awaymiso...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by D C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had the pleasure of being taken here. 1st time I came, no reservations just walked in. Not a seat in the house was available the whole night and the lady turned us away. 2nd visit, I dove into an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'd been wanting to eat here for a year but just never got down to Menlo Park for dinner. Last night I finally made it with a buddy of mine. I haven't had a good Japanese meal in a while and was ready...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J M.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you want to experience real SUSHI /SASHIMI /kaiseki meal go to Kaygetsu. I've cannot count how many times I've been to Kaygetsu and each time I return the food has been consistent and very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Midge S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Understated kaiseki and sashimi restaurant in a somewhat odd location. Though kaiseki as a style is not a personal favorite (I find it in some ways akin to glorified 4 star hotel food), Kaygetsu does...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane T.

4.0 of 5 stars. HKB and I went to this classy spot to celebrate after he proposed, and they gave us a gift bag with cute fabric cranes. Great sashimi and their kaiseki menu gives you a nice sampling. They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandra S.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had a great meal at this tiny restaurant. Excellent service all around. Such high quality fish and watching the sushi chef work was brilliant - he's a total pro. Fabulous sake list, recommend "Kura...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I took my better half here for a Kaiseki dinner on his birthday last year. The food was amazing. Extremely fresh, seasonal, and so artfully presented. The sake pairings for each course were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by shadi m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Solid sushi and sashimi. The location is kinda random. It's in the little strip mall area with the secret safeway off sand hill but as far as the food, it was def. the best sushi I have found in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been meaning to write a review for a while, but clearly I've procrastinated since my experience is from July 2008. But I'm getting around to it now!I took my boyfriend for dinner here for his...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matsuo U.

2.0 of 5 stars. Had the Kaygetsu "Kaiseki" dinner last night. Had high hopes, and left a dissapointed.Hmmm, it was good, but not comparable to Kaiseki dinners in Japan as some might suggest. I have had Kaiseki from...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly P.

5.0 of 5 stars. The quality of the food is fantastic, and I'm not aware of any place in the Bay Area that rivals it. (Sushi Ran is great, but it's a totally different experience.) The first time I came to Kaygetsu,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wikipedia describes kaiseki as a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner analogous to Western haute cuisine. Hey I'm always up for new things so when my friend OrangeJenn says, want to try this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dmitriy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Food and service are top-notch. Decor simple and unassuming (by the way, it's next to Safeway, Longs and a gas station, so... not impressive when driving up). Overall, though, Kaygetsu offers an...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I am very experienced with Japanese food. Don't get me wrong...the food and the presentation, service are very good. However, the prices are very high! The ambiance doesn't justify the cost! It's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Winnie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dining at Kaygetsu is more akin to a cultural immersion than a feeding of hunger. The kinds of food we experienced were incredibly artful, each bite intensely flavorful and at times different from...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ally C.

5.0 of 5 stars. We celebrated a birthday here in September. OMG...what a high quality experience. At first we thought we weren't going to be full after seeing the portions...but we were stuffed by the meals end. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick R.

2.0 of 5 stars. When I heard recently that Kaygetsu had opened for lunch, I was eager to eat there, having heard so much about this innovative, high-end Japanese restaurant.We arrive near noon to an empty place. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Kaygetsu offers the most authentic and delicious Japanese food you can find in the south bay. However, this comes at a hefty cost. I have been for the nine course meal and while it was very good I did...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gloria L.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I could be a restaurant, I'd want to be Kaygetsu. Classy, friendly, and fancy. And serves the best Japanese food in the Bay Area. Also kind of sneaky, because that delectable Japanese food comes in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just had to add that my wonderful husband took me here for my birthday on Halloween. We were decked out in costumes and a little wary of going to a nice restaurant, but the lady at the front said,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by b b.

1.0 of 5 stars. if u all bling bling and money aint a thing, check this place out. go for 2 tasting menus for yo self and 2 for yo date. the sake pairing is decent. GOOD- exceptional service- exquisite presentation-...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by k t.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place, but not for the price! At the end of the night, with a bottle of Sake, it cost about $125 per person! You can get the same quality sushi at Sushi Sam's in San Mateo for half the price....
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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One of the best 10 restaurants on the Peninsula; #1 for sush

I think this place might be closed for lunch now, which is a bummer. Great sushi, very cool atmosphere.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went in a group of four for the tasting menu. It was spectacular. I hope to return someday.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zheng L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Agreed with my friend Hugh that this is an extremely good sushi place. It is very pricy, but the best Sushi I have had on the peninsula. The fish is absolutely fresh, and melt in the mouth....
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hugh D.

5.0 of 5 stars. An indescribable experience; Zen in its simplicity and beyond Hedonistic. Worth every penny.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Van N.

2.0 of 5 stars. Even though I didn't have to pay for this $300 dinner for two, I felt it was waayyyy over price for slight nuances. Price does not match taste. Had it been half the price i would give it a 4 star....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Starla L.

3.0 of 5 stars. We called the same day to make a reservation at their ealiest time for dinner, which was 8:15 on Sunday night, but arrived half an hour early, and saw that the place was more than half empty. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by The Trotte r.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very, very good Japanese fare - either from the Sushi bar or sat at one of the tables ordering a la carte. Not inexpensive, probably ~$80 - $100 per person including alcohol (if you like the food and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacq L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I took my husband there for date night, I was really excited to try this place based on previous yelp reviews. My husband ordered the Kaygetsu menu for $98 and I got the Chrysanthemum menu for $83,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sai S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The only reasons this place may not be worthy of 5 stars are1) It is next to Safeway --- my reply: who cares?!2) It only serves a la carte now on Tues and Sun --- my reply: this is a place to really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Curt K.

1.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced, overrated, can't get a reservation. A Japanese restaurant with attitude. I don't get it.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I must admit along with these fellow Yelpers that Kaygetsu is the cream of the crop when it comes to sushi. Definitely top 2 sushi restaurants I have ever eaten at. (Could very well be the best?) My...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Japanese tasting menu was simply divine. Make sure that you pair your meal with sake or some white wine and you'll be in for an incredible dining experience. This evening the prix fixe menu gave us an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by miss y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great Kaiseki restaurant. Each dish is so pretty and tasty. You can even eat the flower and leaf in some dishes :) kinda fun! I love their rice wrapped with bamboo leaf. I personally am not a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Fresh sushi, great time

really good sushi. i eat a lot of sushi, so me saying it is good means a lot! very fresh and lots of options.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Keiko S.

4.0 of 5 stars. They offer kaiseki from Wednesday thru Saturday only, but we decided to go on a Sunday anyway with our parents visiting from Japan. I needed to impress them before they flew back the next morning, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim C.

4.0 of 5 stars. we had the kaygetsu fixe prixe. the food overall was summer themed, light and refreshing. the menu is reinvented per season.we had the regular sake pairing. this turned out to be an excessive...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the most incredible restaurant. It's not food they serve, and literally work of art. Everything is prepared with passion, ingredients are the best of the best, and the each bite is a pure...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Piggy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went in for the a la cart menu. We ordered some sushi and I must say it was the best sushi rice I've ever had and the fish was very fresh. I would give the sushi a 5. But note, they don't have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by C H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Always fresh and tasty. I'm especially in love with the kaiseki menu, best with one of the sake samplers. Every so often I come across a course that I'm not crazy about - e.g., I'm not really a fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten at the best restaurants in Tokyo and London where I spend most of my time and can say, without equivocation, that Keygetsu is the BEST restaurant I have eaten in, Japan or otherwise.highly...
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Yelp.com Review - by ang h.

4.0 of 5 stars. Though lacking the homey feeling of Kappa in SF J-Town, Kaygetsu has all of the other ingredients for a memorable Japanese meal. And whoever invented Kaiseki meal is a genius. Here's why. Each of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kaiwen L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I took my mom here about a month ago and the food was good. It wasn't anything too spectacular, though... Maybe because I didn't go on one of the kaiseki menu days (we really don't eat that much).
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leon C.

5.0 of 5 stars. after all the rave reviews i decided to take my wife here for her birthday. to be honest, i've never had a kaiseki meal and didnt know what to expect. all i got from yelp was that it was a very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by phil e.

5.0 of 5 stars. was lucky enough to get a late evening, same day reservation for my wife's birthday. while i wouldn't say i'm completely knowledgeable on kaiseki dinners, i have had enough to kaygetsu serves one of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing sushi to be had here (though it'll certainly put a dent on your wallet). The chef isn't afraid to mold the sushi in his hand long enough to "heat it". The result is a piece of sushi that is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marina N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Having eaten many Kaiseki meals in Japan over the past few years, I am very familiar with the format of this meal and the typical content. Be sure that you know what your meal will include and that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. A lot has changed in the past year.Food used to be presented with thoughtful educational explanations of the food that added to the whole experience. Now its just uninspired and uninteresting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Candice B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Exhausted restaurants that offers kaiseki menus in SF (we have already tried Kiss Seafood and Kappa), I made the determination of taking my fiance to Kaygetsu for his birthday despite the long drive....
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Yelp.com Review - by Will I A m.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sorry, I tried to really like thi splace but it's a 3 star. Having seen the yelp ratings and Zagat's review, I am disappointed in the restaurant.The set menu changes monthly. On tue and Sun, they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine H.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is without a doubt one classy joint. The staff was incredibly attentive, and the decor was impeccable. We came on a Sunday so we ordered from the a la carte menu, and did our best to cover all...
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply a phenomenal restaurant. My date and I came here on a Sunday so they only served a la carte and sushi, which was fine because we wanted to have sushi in the first place. The restaurant was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolyn Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I brought my mother here for Mother's Day with the whole family. At nearly $100 per person, I did not know what to expect. My sister seemed dubious when we realized it was located in a strip mall. But...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is without question the best japanese restaurant I've found. My partner and I visited on a Sunday when they serve their a la carte menu. I had the sashimi a la carte, and the fish...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerry W.

4.0 of 5 stars. A year ago this place was five stars. But since one of the chefs left for Wakuriya, they have made several changes to the menu and hours. After going back recently, it is more expensive, less courses,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wayne K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Everyone comes here for the Kaiseki, which I'm sure is excellent. I've only been here for lunch though, which was disappointing. It beautifully presented, but that's about it. To my unsophisticated...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen W.

4.0 of 5 stars. i really want to give this place five stars. the simple decor is beautiful and the music they play really makes you feel like you are having an expensive, sophisticated meal (and you are). i took my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenn E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes yes I know... and you know this is one of the two best kaiseki restaurants. Delicious, period.
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I want to clarify - I'm not the regular japanese food lover. I'm not a big seafood person, and tend to prefer the pork, beef and especially vegetarian options. I made the mistake of not eating the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer M.

5.0 of 5 stars. yes!yes!yes!This little diamond in the rough is hidden behind a Shell station, next to some optical store. I made the reservation three or four days before and was stuck with 8:45 (it was either that...
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Yelp.com Review - by ceana k.

3.0 of 5 stars. *sigh*LONG PAUSE*sigh*I saved this particular restaurant for my 100th review because I've been waiting so so so soooooo long to come to Kaygetsu. But now that I'm here, I don't want to be here and I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Yb W.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I used to go to Toshi's (now Koma) in Menlo Park to fill our sushi cravings. We were very disappointed to learn that the owner sold the restaurant to one of his sous chefs to start a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best 300 dollars I've ever spent.
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheri L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Last night's dinner was different -- not what I had expected --but very good. Some of the flavors, slight and meticulous as they were, reminded me of a few meals in Kyoto -- tastes I haven't had the...
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Yelp.com Review - by E W.

4.0 of 5 stars. You would never believe that this hidden gem is here in Menlo Park let alone in the middle of a strip mall in Sharon Heights. Food was fresh, unique and delightful. I have to say, it was not cheap,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Edward T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the most unique Japanese restaurants I've been to in the bay area. You would never have guessed it from an outside glance. It's situated in a random strip mall out in the middle of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gracie-C Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good kaiseki dinners are hard to come by outside of Japan.I'm talkin' real, multi-course kaiseki meals that pay attention to seasonality, progression, and ingredient.Wifey and I heard alot about...
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Yelp.com Review - by David P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Perfect harmony no incongruities no wasted energies attention to detail understated decor creative authenticity attentive service = an amazing culinary experience. My biggest impression is...
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Yelp.com Review - by superduperpooperscooper T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Terrific place to celebrate something special.
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Kaiseki menu we enjoyed here was almost fantastic. Every dish was incredibly unique and well-prepared, even if not exactly what my palate loves. The one huge failing was in a slow-cooked kobe beef...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kumuki M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Freshness, attention to detail, beautiful presentation, seasonal ingredients. Simple decor. Wonderful service.
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've had my eye on Kaygetsu for a while, and considering that most of the time I'm either eating at home or eating at places where the most expensive item is less than 15 dollars, I figured it would...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kayte M.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you are serious about food you should give this place a try. giggler is right it is expensive but more than worthy of dropping a little extra coin. The quality, preparation, presentation &...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I booked a table on Opentable for 2 at Kaygetsu for the Kaiseki dinner. Kaiseki dinner is $98 per person! It's HELLA expensive and the portions are TINY so overall I give the food 3 stars & an extra...
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Yelp.com Review - by John K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good, but over-priced considering the other sushi places San Francisco has to offer.
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Yelp.com Review - by giggler E.

1.0 of 5 stars. Now...I make pretty good money now. I got lucky with a job at Google and it pays very well. So, I have been splurging a bit. I tend to eat out at cheap places still because I found out just because it...
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Yelp.com Review - by ju C.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4 of us went here and had 2 of the kaiseki meals and then ordered additional items on the side so we can try a variety of things. The additional items we ordered included the hamachi roll, fatty tuna...
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Yelp.com Review - by eddie s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Kaygetsu is the restaurant foodies gush about when the subject of Japanese food in Silicon Valley comes up. My wife took me there for my birthday dinner, and the restaurant lived up to all of the...
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Yelp.com Review - by James K.

4.0 of 5 stars. So in the spirit of the New Year, and because I apparently have nothing better to do, I thought I'd give my review of Kaygetsu in the form of several Haiku's:Winter evening coldWarm greetings and cozy...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stefanie Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing 7 course dinner exquisitely prepared and menu changes quarterly with freshest ingredients possible. Sashimi is always fresh here and the plating is by far the best in town. This place entails...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The kaiseki menu here is really something special.The best way I can describe it, and I know this is a hugely overused cliche, is that it is like being a judge on Iron Chef (Japanese).The dishes are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Akihiro O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Kaygetsu is my absolute favorite when it comes to upscale Japanese dining. Good for impressing a date or business associate. Their prices are totally worth it. It's like going to a fine traditional...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Perhaps our expectations were too high, because Kaygetsu had received so many great reviews on Yelp, Zagat, and in the Michelin Guide. I walked away from the restaurant disappointed by the food.A...
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Yelp.com Review - by Takaki K.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best authentic Japanese food I've ever had in this country. No 'Californian' fusion BS. Sure it is expensive ($97 for a 7 course kaiseki), but you don't find this anywhere else.
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Yelp.com Review - by Naoki H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Real authentic Japanese cuisine for Japanese cuisine lovers. I can tell you that you cannot find this good restaurant even in Tokyo easily.Very pricey and reservation only but if you'd need cheap or...
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Yelp.com Review - by tinarsaurus L.

5.0 of 5 stars. WOW WOW WOWI must go again!
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine T.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wow, so my hubby and I tried to go here for dinner last Saturday night around 6:00pm.We asked if we could do a walk in since it was still pretty early. The 2 women looked at me, scoffed, and said...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angie Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. I still miss toshi san's sushiya days. Gotta tried this place when he opened it. Well, still miss the old days..
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Yelp.com Review - by Randy F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Having recently reviewed Kappo Nami Nami in Mountain View, I felt obliged to do the same for Kaygetsu. Like the majority of customers, I made early reservations (~2 weeks in advance) via Opentable...
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Yelp.com Review - by laura r.

2.0 of 5 stars. SO disappointing: embarrassed at the build up I gave my friends.Had important client from out of town, couldn't get in at all on first trip, accepted ridiculously early reservation time on second...
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. kaygetsu, i love you.try the fall kaiseki menu now. i can't wait to come back in 6 weeks when they change their kaiseki menu. (irene s, you are going to join me again, right???)
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I never would have thought that such a nice restaurant could be hiding in a nondescript shopping center on the Menlo Park/Palo Alto border. The food here is very impressive. It is truly a feast for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Helena K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Family and I have been fans of Chef Toshio's sushi for many years. My daughter, when 6, was introduced to kappa-maki "no wasabi", and today indulges in aji, ankimo and all the very best nigiri sushi...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary K.

5.0 of 5 stars. We have been numerous times for lunch, dinner and Kaiseki dinner. The dining room is small and simple, the restaurant is part of a strip mall directly across from a gas station. Don't let this put...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura D.

5.0 of 5 stars. In my 20's spent 6 months in Tokyo on business so I am very particular about Japanese food. Let me tell you, Kaygetsu does it right! I'd say I've gone at least 5 times a month for the pst 3 months...
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Usually, it's a turn-off for me to see a restaurant located right next to a gas station. I'm glad I got over my bias to have lunch at this awesome little restaurant tucked away in the randomest...
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Yelp.com Review - by hank h.

4.0 of 5 stars. I heard so much about Kaygetsu and it was on my wish list for so long. Finally, my wife heard enough of it from me and we made an hour commute to check out ourselves. The place is smaller than we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. The kaiseiki menu at Kaygetsu is divine... I love it and the presentation is wonderful. As of August 28, 2007 - the Early Fall Menu debuts. The following is the 7 course menu -- I just dined here...
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent food. Terrific presentation. A very zen environment. Service is very good. I think this is the most authentic japanese kaiseki in the area. For a while they even tried doing just seafood and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Kaygetsu will either be one of the most:(a) eternally searing, long-suffering 2-4 hours of your god-forsaken life; or (b) delightfully exquisite, palette-exhilarating adventures to which you hope...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dorothy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. i had long been anticipating my meal at kaygetsu. for my first time, instead of ordering the kaiseki menu, i opted to go ala carte instead.here's what i ordered (see my photos):1)kani sunomonoalaskan...
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Yelp.com Review - by John F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply phenomenal. Special dishes not on the menu can be prepared for your pleasure if you order in advance. Be sure to make a reservation.
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew L.

4.0 of 5 stars. After meeting a client in the Stanford area, I had about 45 minutes to spare for lunch and thought of Kaygetsu. I arrived at 1:15 and it was near the end of the lunch period with only a handful of...
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Yelp.com Review - by dana l.

3.0 of 5 stars. With all the stellar reviews here, I guess I expected a lot more.First the good: for lunch getting a rezzie wasn't so tough for me. I made the reservation through OpenTable on Monday for the next day....
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Yelp.com Review - by Sophia Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. thought of subtracting a star b/c it is way too hard to get into this place at timesthe secret seems to be booking in advance (which I never do b/c can't get it together) or lunch seems easierLOVE the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine P.

4.0 of 5 stars. disclaimer: I'm vegetarian, so alot of Japanese places catered for sushi do not necessarily work well for me.I walked in for lunch today, and it was a small, clean but nice environment. The hostess...
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my best friends took me here for my b-day dinner, as we had read a lot about the Kaiseki. I was aware of this little strip mall (I eat at the mexican place next door every now and then), but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had lunch here this week and after my fourth visit to Kaygetsu, I could finally agree that this was the best sushi in the Bay Area. I tried to hold out the prize, but there is no mistaking it. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. In Japan, they have those hot spring hotels that give you dinner and breakfast in about a thousand courses and five million dishes, and everything was probably alive and swimming as of that morning....
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Yelp.com Review - by Stanley C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I can sum up this review with just a quick sentence."I ate sashimi infused with gold flakes"While for most folks, the thought of that may seem odd or even nausiating, but for someone that spent a bill...
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Yelp.com Review - by J C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a highly rated place and they do have good fresh sushi. The kaiseki dinner we ordered was artfully presented. I have had equally competent specialty sushi at other places for a better price....
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa H.

5.0 of 5 stars. the best sushi i've had on the peninsula.. which is not saying much. but compared to SF, kaygetsu can still hold its own. understated quality, their Kaiseki menu is outstanding.
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Yelp.com Review - by Carla D.

4.0 of 5 stars. After looking over their menu online, Kaygetsu definitely intrigued me. They had quite an array of Sake that even my Japanese friends were surprised at. Arriving there, the place is quite small...
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Yelp.com Review - by Toro E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I regret that my first and only experience of dining at Kitcho (http://www.kitcho.com/kyoto/english/about) was as a teenager when I lacked the ability to truly appreciate the art of Kaiseki dining....
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Yelp.com Review - by Shai G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Yes, the sushi/sashimi is good and food is authentic, but it is an expensive restaurant to dine at. If money is no object, which certainly applies to many of the executives and VCs who eat at this...
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Kaygetsu is consistently lauded as one of the Bay Area's best Japanese restaurants. It is very traditional and on the night that I came, we sat down for the multicourse tasting menu affair that is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Billy Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went with high expectations, given all the rave reviews. We were not disappointed, but a little underwhelmed.We ordered the kaiseki dinner. Overall, everything was pretty good and the presentation...
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Yelp.com Review - by Arlene M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I got the Kaiseki menu with the sake pairing, and I gotta say I was pretty disappointed. I love Japanese food (get it at least once a week), and I love tasting menus even more, so I was really...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful. The food is simply beautiful. If you come to Kaygetsu, I can only hope that you are ordering the kaiseki dinner which changes about twice a season. Each course is carefully thought out...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best meal I have ever had. Spend the money and do it right (prefix and sake pairing) because this place is amazing. The sake pairing is incredible as well. Literally, best meal of my life. Make...
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Yelp.com Review - by Albert Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. i went with teapot and she did put out but it took 3 sake pairings! kidding of course.... this place is great. it's really cheap if you are steve jobs or larry ellison, otherwise it costs a testicle....
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Yelp.com Review - by RoHa V.

5.0 of 5 stars. The kaiseki dinner was an amazing experience. The food and presentation were out of this world, and the sake pairing made the meal. Make the trip to Menlo for dinner at this gem!
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Kaiseki is great, but... ...slightly overrated, for the price that you pay (about $100 per person). True, it's a different experience. But I find Japanese food in general to be heavy on the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason A.

5.0 of 5 stars. In our overly saturated Japanese restaurant offering in the Bay Area, it becomes hard to try new places without being disappointed more often than not. Hearing about Kaygetsu in reviews throughout...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill W.

4.0 of 5 stars. For dinner this week we tried Kaygetsu in Menlo Park. To say that there wasn't much that appealed to my tastes "as displayed on the menu" is an understatement. The reason for the quotes is that if you...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stunningly good food. We had the Kaiseki paired with the sake, and it really is as good as everyone says.Wow. Just wow.
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. We went here to celebrate my birthday. There were 4 of us, and we did two kaiseki dinners paired with sake tastings a la carte items off the menu. The meal, along with the sake, and the timing,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Supposedly the best Japanese outside of Tokyo (and one of Zagat's top five restaurants "in San Francisco" - a stretch), this place now may make you wait weeks before you can get a reservation. (I've...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat l.

5.0 of 5 stars. I stalk their site to see what the current menu is. =POn my first visit we wanted to sample everything, so we ordered one Kaiseki dinner and then mixed-match for each course from the a la carte menu....
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe I haven't reviewed Kaygetsu yet. I don't hesitate to tell anyone who will listen that this is, without question, the best and most authentic Japanese food in the bay area. Toshisan...
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Yelp.com Review - by Patricia H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think the trick here is to order 1 Kaiseki and the other dishes a la carte (for 2 ppl). You get a good combination of dishes this way. Some of the most memorable dishes were actually ones that...
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Yelp.com Review - by avalon e.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've had the pleasure (sans our last visit) of dining at Kaygetsu several times, for business and otherwise.The food rivals many Kaiseki Ryori outfits in Japan, with the price matching those in Ginza....
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Yelp.com Review - by hugh c.

5.0 of 5 stars. soo good. i cant believe a place like this escaped my knowledge for soo long. we wanted to try the kaiseki menu but it turns out you have to order that a day in advance... so we had some of the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen C.

3.0 of 5 stars. We went there for Kaiseki dinner last week and they were serving the Late Winter menu (not sure if this menu is worse than others). We were actually quite disappointed at the whole restaurant...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katharine A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hard to find if you don't know the area, but it is well worth the trip!This place is pricey and you would never think such a great restaurant would be in the same shopping mall as Safeway and Long's,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I guess I'm going to go against the grain. My wife and I went yesterday and had the Kaiseki menu. We also had a sake sampler each (not the sake pairing). Total bill was $266.Here's the good:- the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Quinn S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I ate at Kaygetsu for the first time with the anthropology professor who was supervising my research grant through the NEH. Yes, I had the pleasure of blowing thousands of taxpayer dollars...
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Yelp.com Review - by Perci N.

5.0 of 5 stars. My sister took me here for one of my birthdays, and we went with the $60 prix fixe menu. Amazing. I love kaiseki ryouri -- everything is so subtle, and the presentation is great. The assorted pickled...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had been wanting to check this place out because I heard Chef Toshi of Sushiya opened Kaygetsu. I grew up in the area and loved going to Sushiya. The food is put together so beautifully at Kaygetsu,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yup, it's kaiseki. Not as good as what I've gotten in Japan (although that's not a realistic expectation, I know). The prices are high for what you get, but they gotta pay that Sand Hill rent somehow....
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank C.

4.0 of 5 stars. We recently celebrated a birthday here with their 7-course tasting menu, which they call kaiseki. It's a 2-hour culinary tour through traditional Japanese flavors and is unlike any Japanese food we've...
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Exquisite, authentic Japanese cuisine by Anne R. at InsiderPages

If you like Japanese cuisine, you must try Kaygetsu. The attention to detail from presentation all the way to each and every bite is amazing. The sushi and sashimi is extraordinarily fresh. They provide...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob B.

4.0 of 5 stars. There is no doubt that this is an incredible meal. My only issue in fact is the price. It should be about 40% less expensive. As such it is only a special occasion place in my opinion.
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Both times that I've had the Kaiseki have been simply amazing and perfect. The presentation is simple yet superb. Kaygetsu has refined the balancing of flavors while maintaining a clear focus on...
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Yelp.com Review - by teapot ..

5.0 of 5 stars. i really want to go. and if you drive me down there and pay for dinner too, you'll be one of the few who'll know what the teapot looks like.but i ain't putting out.
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Yelp.com Review - by miriam b.

4.0 of 5 stars. KAISEKI (think Japanese portions...teeny tiny, small morsels, evoking the seasons, in appropriately seasonal ceramic ware and laquerware.)THIS is not for SUMO WRESTLERS, silly donkey!!!This is a...
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Yelp.com Review - by TR T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Had the Kaiseki Menu with matching sake. The food courses varied from excellent (the Creme Brulee and Sashimi) to good (the Grilled Beef) to ok (mushroom and scallop steamed dish) to marginal (rice...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful kaiseki experience. Spouse and I both ordered the full menu, and it was simply phenomenal. A treat for both the palate as well as the eyes, as each dish is beautifully presented. We also did...
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Yelp.com Review - by Masami H.

5.0 of 5 stars. While pricey, you're in for a treat as the Kaiseki here is totally authentic, created by chefs who are from the real deal, Kyoto, Japan. In comparison to what you get in Japan for this price,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Fred F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Truly a hidden gem. Perfectly situated in a stranded mall yet always packed for lunch by the local venture capitals. The food is certainly above average in terms of presentation and freshness but a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bernard M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite food is Japanese... slightly beats a great porterhouse for me... so I was disappointed at the lack of solid Japanese restaurants when I moved to the Bay Area a couple years ago. Actually,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Emiko M.

4.0 of 5 stars. *UPDATE 6/07: Took mom and brother here, after making a reservation about 3 weeks in advance. We ordered, vegetable tempura, takiawase, seaweed salad, tara kasuzuke, sake kasuzuke, and kobe beef rice...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dev K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent sushi and service. Good for a working lunch. And you might just see Steve Jobs having lunch there as well.
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Yelp.com Review - by gordon s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Highly recommend this authentic Japanese restaurant.They update the menu based on seasonal ingredients much like the best kaiseki restaurants do in Japan.Price is reasonable -- you will pay $100 per...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Their Kaiseki dinner is amazing. This is not something easy to find outside of Kyoto, Japan and it's an artform as much as it is a dinner. This kind of food is not for everyone. If you want large...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Alissa T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ok the day I came here Koma Sushi was closed and I expected just usual Japanese Sushi not something so upscale so this is where the 3 starts came from. The food was incredibly fresh, but you will need...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Darin T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Don't be put off by this restaurant being in a strip mall. Eating here is a dining experience not to be missed! Now, if you're looking for a low-light, romantic place, this isn't it. But, it is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rosalind C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Based on the reviews I read here on Yelp, I decided to take my man out for a special dinner to celebrate his birthday/our anniversary. We were very pleased with our experience here - the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mabel M.

4.0 of 5 stars. We walked in around 9 pm on Friday night, too late for Kaiseki menu, and had to settle for the a la carte menu. The restaurant is very cozy, may be a little too cozy (a lady sat about 2 feet from me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Iku J.

5.0 of 5 stars. You'd never expect such a nice japanese restaurant at this location yet it's a pleasant surprise nonethless. My friends took me here for my birthday to splurge on a kaiseki style dinner. I also got to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by kim n.

5.0 of 5 stars. The intersection of Art and Cuisine happen here. I'd been to Toshi's several times so I'm betting the sushi is solid. The first time I've ever had Kaiseki and I have to say the flavors and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sherri C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This review is dedicated to a place I discovered on Yelp, thereby validating Yelp's purpose of being a great way to find recommendations.I have been to Safeway in the Sharon Heights shopping center...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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excellent experience

We had a great meal at this tiny restaurant. Excellent service all around. Such high quality fish and watching the sushi chef work was brilliant - he's a total pro. Fabulous sake list, recommend "Kura no Hana"...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mishee D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the way Kaygetsu presents their sushi. It's a bit pricey, but the seafood is fresh and the presentation is amazing. I eat lunch 2x a month there and always look forward to going to Kaygetsu.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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Still the best sushi

I agree that the service there is not too good. They know they are the best in the area, and they don't think we are customers. They are sort of "Sushi-Nazis." I came in early and ordered sushi but even before...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Impressive, every item ordered was displayed as artwork and tasted delectable.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Integrus I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Although I agree that this is the best Japanese restaurant in bay area, but everything is OVERPRICED. I still recommend to go to this restaurant if you have to go to Japanese restaurant. None of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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Rude within 10 seconds of entering!

My husband and I are new to the area heard about the good food... So we walk in to inquire about take out and the "welcome" woman just rudely turned away saying, "We don't do take out." Well, we don't do dine...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Hao L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ate here on May 06, 2004, formerly Toshi's of Menlo Park on El Camino (that location is now called Koma, owned and operated by one of Toshi's former sous-chefs, Gerry). The name means "beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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Major Disappointment - BAD SERVICE

The hostess was very rude when we asked for a table for 5. She stated she didn't have space, but the restuarant was empty! When we insisted, she sighed and said she'd set up a table for us. When there aren't...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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More than sushi

What most Americans fail to realize is that Japanese cuisine is more than simply "sushi". Kaygetsu does more than sushi. And what it does is spectacular, both in visual design and flavor. A recent birthday...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Have your GPS ready upon setting out to find this absolutely charming, world-class kaiseki-ya located way off the beaten path in a middle-of-nowhere Menlo Park mini-mall.Specializing in Kyoto-style...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Mamoon H.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's close to work and it's good so that makes it a great lunch place. The sashimi is as fresh as can be. Dinner can be a drag at this place - torturous - 1.5 to 2 hours everytime. The food does...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by ann m.

5.0 of 5 stars. A kaiseki restaurant in the middle of a strip mall in Menlo Park? Indeed, it is. As complete Japanese food snobs, my mother and I are always adding to our list of faux Japanese restaurants to which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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kaygetsu is a classic japanese restaurant specializes in kaiseki dinners where multiple courses of seasonal ingredients are served. in addition to kaiseki dinners, there are thirty ala carte items so that you...
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OpenTable

Kaygetsu is a classic Japanese restaurant which specializes in Kaiseki dinners where multiple courses of seasonal ingredients are served. 2009 Zagat rates Kaygetsu as one of the top 5 restaurants in the Bay...
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