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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ain't nothin' betterWe beat the odds togetherI'm glad we didn't listenLook at what we would be missin'...at AMERICAN SUSHI HOUSE! - Shania Twain (You're still the one)I've never been in this plaza...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really good. A bit on the medium pricy side but for what you get, the food is awesome. Just FYI this is not a Japanese establishment. It is Korean/American so for people looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My cousin's bf recommended this place, so I tried it out. I've had a lot of Japanese food (& I personally traveled to Japan myself..so I believe I know that good Japanese food is). American Sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My mom and I came here after we faced a closed sign at Kamameshi.At first glance at the menu, I was like - wow this is pretty pricey! 15.95 for a dinner bento box, i'm used to around $11 or $12 bucks!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is tha SHIII... almost lost my cool there. But really, for specialty rolls, its bomb! Now the would be motto for this place would "Go Big, or Go Home!" They do pack a lot of rice in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is probably one of those hidden gems in Pacifica. I've only eaten here twice and the staff really pays attention to customer service and taking good care of their customers. As one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never really paid attention to this place until one day, me and the Fi decided to check it out after reading the yelp reviews. This place is good and the staff is super friendly! I don't know if...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I've already raved at how amazing their sushi is. Huge delicious rolls, miso soup to die for... etc. etc.But earlier in May we celebrated my birthday with about twenty friends. We went to their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Woohoo! As good as it gets!ps- sandy, if youre boyfriend is never full after eating sushi, maybe you need to order more sushi? just a thought...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place can definitely fill you up. My boyfriend can eat a lot, usually when we go out to eat, especially sushi, he is never full from it. However, this place has huuuuuugggggggggeeeee rolls. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if you come here, the only thing u should really order are the big rice-filled rolls. this place is convenient because its just across the street from our apartment. if it wasnt i dont think id b...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place before...and I can honestly tell you that I was not too impressed with the food and the place in general. I couldn't place a single reason as to why, but I never did place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say about their rolls is, Daaaaaammmmnnnn. Huge!Guranteed, any roll you get will be massive enough to feed two people... but I can scarf any one roll down myself, or easily steal a piece or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
still the best sushi evvvvvver! i've been all around sushi places in san diego which i dont even remember the name coz its not that great..but everytime i'm back in town in DC this place always hits...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When the bf lived in Daly City just right over the hill on Seramonte we would travel to American Sushi House alllll the time. Everything is SO fresh and the Rainbow Roll is to die for. This is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just came here for a quick bite to eat while on the road awhile back.When I entered I was greeted by some gentleman,who was quite friendly.To the right was the sushi bar I think where another nice man...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like the ex you somehow end up going back to... even though you swear that it won't happen again... several months later, your mind starts thinking: hey, it wasn't so bad -- let's go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in the area, I used to always come here. The people who worked here were wonderful. The rolls were huge and the price was right. Bruce the sushi chef always cracked me and my friends up!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always get nervous trying new sushi places but this place is actually not bad. The service is excellent! OK almost, the sushi took a while to come out but the server was very attentive. The sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ive only eaten here a few times and was not very impressed. The tempura was alright, and my california roll was sloppy and kept falling apart. My husband was not very impressed with the sashimi he...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The staff here definitely have a lot of character.The food, not so authentic.American Sushi House didn't pass my chirashi test. The cuts were cheap and unskilled.Tempura was ok.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hours of checking yelp for sushi places in my area because I haven't had any in a LOOOOOONG time, I saw this place.I had the Golden Gate Roll and my brother got the Sexy Roll. So much crab piled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly really like this placeeven tho its clearly owned by koreans(korean decor, and the workers speaking korean gave it away)i don't mind it so much because its cute, and closebyit's rare to find...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has very good food and in large portions, which probably explains why it is pricier than most suburban sushi spots. This is still our favorite sushi restaurant and we love the chef who...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I try to eat here every week. Always fresh and fun. Great selection of Saki and theh Chef's just rock! I will say it get difficult to get seated on weekends. Toro is like butter and oyster...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So far out of all the sushi spots I've eaten in the San Bruno/South City/DC area, this by far is the best place I've eaten. My boyfriend & I came here the other night to eat some dessert but ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After unsuccessfully trying to get seated at three other restaurants on Valentine's Day, my date and I settled for American Sushi House, which neither of us had ever gone to but heard good things. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very close to my house, which is why I eat there quite frequently. The service is always very good and I've never had to wait for a table. I must say that they roll entirely too much...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for a couple years now. Great service, good food, and good prices. The rice is very good and the sushi rolls are huge compared to some other places.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good to very good although the sashimi sampler did not impress--everything tasted nearly the same. Reasonable prices and friendly service but the pacing of the meal was very uneven.My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a second time...It is just okay...The rolls are too big and one word I can best describe some of the rolls...Mayo. We'll go back, but we will keep searching.The fish on the nigiri tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too bad for sashimi....$16.95 for about 12 pcs of assorted raw fish and a side of rice if desired...Nothing too impressive....The only real plus is probably the service, as they are all very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if i want some good sushi, this is the place i go to.but don't be mistaken, this is not authentic japanese food by any standards.i mean, it says so right in the name:"American Sushi"it means sushi,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I came here to get some sushi to go. Atomoshper is nice, staff is friendly and sushi was pretty darn good. And i don't care that the california rolls I ordered were so big that they looked...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have excellent customer service: friendly and fast. The sushi rolls are definitely big, but it's fun to eat with friends. We had a total of five special rolls between two people. The owner and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The rolls are waaaay too big.. in a BAD way. It consists of mostly rice and is very difficult to eat. The service is good, but it doesn't make up for the food. Not much to say.
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little hole in the wall Sushi place, but you can tell its not authentic Japanese. You definitely get you money's worth at this place as the sushi rolls are HUGE. A little too big for me. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
$13 for a chicken donburi dinner. Wow, expensive and it's not even all that. Not much chicken at all. Too much rice.Not worth it anymore.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
100% Korean.I think that's why it says "American Sushi" in front.So, you might walk pass if you have a experience of authentic sushi in Japan or here.me?I walked RIGHT IN there.Because,....I opened my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one word FRESH!i had the xxx-roll and the mtn. fire... the rolls are huge! seriously =]very good service and my tea was never empty.i shall return.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I changed my mind- I LOVE THIS PLACE!I wrote this after my first time coming here. I have been back countless times ever since, and it just keeps getting better and better!Last Sunday (my birthday!),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I must be one of the select few that don't enjoy American Sushi House. Sadly, if I could give them .5 a star...I would. If you enjoy fresh fish, this WOULD NOT be the place for you. I do agree...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY GOODNESS, BEST DANG SPICY TUNA IN THE WORLD!i love this place, and i would eat sushi here everyday if i could. please sushi chef tell me the secret on how you make that spicy tuna. They have big...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wonder if I'll ever stop raving about this restaurant? A friend of mine knows I'm about the only person who would drive all the way across the Bay for a sushi place, particularly with so many good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am still "PRO-all you can eat sushi" but this place is pretty good. Though it isn't all you can eat; the portions make up for it. Alas, another Korean owned sushi house but the quality of fish along...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ATMOSPHERE: Extremely WELCOMING! Everyone from the waiters to the chefs take notice and greet you as soon as you enter.SERVICE: TREMENDOUS! My party of 7 wanted separate checks, and they complied...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty tasty eats without being pretentious.I've been going to ASH for over two years now -- food is invariably consistent and tasty. Other poster will comments on how the rolls haev too much stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit that this is probably the best sushi you can get in the bay area. They have a wide selection of specialty sushi, which is what I always look for in my sushi restaurants. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every now and then when my husband and I have a hankering for Japanese, we will come to American Sushi House. It's a small sized restaurant that offers a very friendly staff and good Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing little gem in the midst of a strip mall with little else to offer! Perfect for a quick sushi/sashimi fix, nice bento lunches, very reasonably priced and an extensive selection of menu...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is amazing!you're greeted right when you enter and taken care of by friendly, attentive servers.The place isn't very big, but it's great..a lot of food, big sushi, a little pricey, but hey,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered sushi "to go" yesterday. We ordered 2 sushi combos and 1 sushi/sashimi combo. In addition, we got a spicy tuna hand roll. Everything was BAD. It had a strong fish smell and tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place, the staff is so friendly and nice! But, sadly you can't judge a restaurant solely on the congeniality of their staff.The BF was hungry and, spur of the moment, we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in the peninsula for about 2 years and this was my fav Japanese spot in the area. I would go about once a week. The food, value and service were great. Everytime I find myself in the area...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WOW, really a 4 rating?! Geez, I've been here a few times because it's near my house. It's overpriced for the quality of the food. The rolls just have too much rice around them--UGH! I would only come...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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I love sushi! And I love this place the best. Not only is the sushi great, but the rolls are pretty big. I go other places and get a small little roll for about $10 and here can get a MUCH bigger roll for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They had some really good after meal sucking candies, but they replaced them with something round and hard and tasting like corn pops.There is much better sushi in San Francisco, but sometimes that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get the rave reviews...sushi rolls are pricey for having mediocre taste and quality. However, I would agree that the staff is very friendly--they do make a conscious effort of catering to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
American Sushi HouseIs the place to go to if you want to eat sushi and not leave Pacifica or Daly City. From my experience, they have *Excellent Service* although there were only 3 other tables. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a real quiet place, and the wait staff is real nice. The cost is a bit up, but I could bite it down.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait staff and chefs are friendly which makes this a comfortable place to be.The value of this place is great. The rolls are huge (you can probably get your belly busted if you ordered 2 full...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With a name like "American Sushi House," then you expect the sushi to be good. The sushi here is better than good, it is GREAT: large and flavorful. However, the prices are a bit high for us cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My roomie suggested this place cause I offered to take her to dinner for her bday which occurred a few days ago. She said it was totally worth the 30 min drive to this place. Pretty average sushi....
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a couple of times since it's kinda close to my job. My Pacifica friends say this is the best sushi in Pacifica, which could be true. I liked it here, but if this place was in S.F....
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come here because it's close to my house. The prices are decent. I like the rolls a lot; they have a wide variety. The sashimi is okay. The wait-staff is great and the chefs are very friendly. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After a snazzy hair cut by Kat at Notorious in the Castro and dining on some scrumptious shio ramen at Katanaya Ramen in Downtown on Geary (4-5 stars) I thought I could choose no wrong (both firsts...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great big "American" pieces of sushi. I couldn't finish a roll on my own. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Most of the menu items are extremely big as well. Great for groups of 4 or more to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi guys behind the counter, festively dressed, actually greets you as soon as you enter! The food is great except that one time when the beef teriyaki was a bit tough and chewier. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We LOVE this place! I work down @ Hickey - so it's very convenient for us to just drive up for lunch. They have always had accomodations for our group (6 people). Their rolls are HUGE! My personal...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent everything. The first time I went here I came w/a group of 20 people. Not only did they accommodate our large group, they were very friendly and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced. Good sushi but not out of this world good. I guess Im just bitter when I know I can order the same sushi rolls at another sushi bar for $8-6 bucks cheaper with it tasting just as good if...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The sushi is fresh. Service is awesome and best part is the location. It is never packed.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great. We a semi large party of 8 guests 1 infant. Got to go into the private room off to the right side of the place. This was a well lit room and very clean. Smiles greeted all of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family loves American Sushi! The food is fresh, creative, and reasonably priced. Sushi chef Bruce Lee is a funny character; talk to him if you get the chance, he'll always make you laugh. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my first yelp I select this place because this place surprised me a lot.A friend and I were really hungry and waiting for my other friend to get off from work decided to have some Sushi. But we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so i'm the type of sushi girl who likes a bowl of rice for each sushi roll piece, but the good thing about this place is that they actaully give u a lot of goodies along w/the bowl of rice... i mean,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was shocked to read of a sushi restaurant with rave reviews that was just minutes away in PACIFICA. We decided to check it out. We ordered 1 gyoza plate and 3 specialty rolls, and we were shocked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi spot in the Bay Area. They have reasonable prices, friendly service, and hearty servings. The choices of sushi are plentiful, offering both traditional and contemporary...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When eating at a restaurant I am always looking for presentably, clean, fresh tasting food. What I mean by that is......I don't want to have to go to freaking Walgreens and purchase Imodium AD and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a bright, loud obnoxious sushi place with about 10 tables in a strip mall this is your kind of place. The sushi was not rolled tightly and fell all over the place and the fish portions...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chef Bruce and his crew are excellent. Before they opened, there was a serious lack of good sushi in the Pacifica area, consisting of one good and one decent-if-everything-else-is-closed restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place should be called American *Sized* Sushi House. The specialty rolls are a little daunting... The Hummer H2 of sushi rolls. Anyone without a giant mouth will have to take two bites to eat a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
8 pieces of sushi in my roll? Wow and you're not going to just cut my damn roll smaller. Flippin' sweet. Where is my chapstick. The service is super friendly, the location is awful. Things that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff here are totally nice. They really care about their customers and really make an effort to get to know you if you go there often. The sushi is fresh. And the way they prepare their fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another hole-in-the wall that really isn't. American Sushi House is a great sushi place is a weird location Weird that is until you realize you are in the middle of an area that lacks great sushi....
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best Japanese restaurants I've been to. Service is quick, food tastes really good (especially the sushi), and the staff is really friendly. Right when you walk in the sushi chef...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Japanese restaurant in Pacifica! Besides having delicious food in a great menu and superb service, they are really friendly. It is not uncommon to hear them greet customers as they enter by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lived 5 minutes away from this place and i never knew this place been opened for 2 years. I'm really picky about raw fish because my stomache is very sensitive to bad fish, but I give this place a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge variety of rolls, the menu has pictures of many of them so you know exactly what you are getting (and starts you drooling even before you order.) They have the usual sushi/Japanese fare on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, I've been here twice so far and have loved each roll I have tasted so far. They are very inventive with their rolls and the rolls are gigantic!
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I'm not a big fan of Japanese food I have to give this place 4 stars. I had a salad and the shrimp and vegetable tempura which were amazing. Topped off the experience with Sake which I have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Based upon the previous reviews I decided to give this restaurant a try, since it is only 2 minutes away from my house.I ordered 3 rolls -- the Mountain Roll, The A's Roll and something else. They...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While there's certainly better sashimi to be found in the Bay Area, you'll be hard pressed to find a roll that dares to go up against one of American Sushi's house specials. In the land of Hummers, 6...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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