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Gin Sushi is located in California.
4.0 of 5 stars.
sometimes its good, sometimes its whatever...guess it all depends on the sushi artists. they do have pretty good miso soup...i'm usually down to take the chance.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best sushi I've ever had! Super fresh and super delicious! This is great sushi at a great price!
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why's everyone hating on Gin?! :( I love it here and I've never had a problem w/ bad service or anything. I always come here with my cousins or my bf whenever we're craving sushi! I loveeeee the spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, I know I reviewed this place before. Wha' hoppen my review? Anyway, let's see if it disappears again...We often see large crowds at this place on the weekends, so we decided to try it out. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this was a really good sushi restaurant so I don't understand all the recent bad reviews. I came here for dinner with a girl friend a few weeks ago and the place was packed even on a late...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First of all the food quality was something close to the mall food court. They got a "C" rating because of noncompliance with clean food surfaces and inappropriate thawing techniques, dirty range...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love their salmon its soooooo yummy...its a good family restaurant...if you like lobster order the lobster special...it's a good restaurant but if you want the real sushi stuff go to Hama Sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gin is the Mr. Nagasaki of socal sushiIt's definitely not your traditional Japanse sushi joint but I think thats what adds to the charm.These guys know how to make a decent sushi roll and have a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love Japanese food, and the real traditional one. But not this American style Japanese food. This is the first time that I ever see a roll was fried. Fresh fish or sea food should not be fried on a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here with coworkers from time to time and everyone has a good time. I recommend the albacore role. The sauce they put on top of it is great. I've asked them to put it on other things as well.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is garbage. People that go here don't know jackshit about sushi. The sad part is, lots of people go here through word of mouth or aren't spontaneous enough to try other places. Don't be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For the crowds this place attracts, you'd think the food is better. But I may have ordered wrong. My table somehow ended up with extremely rich rolls, which all together were rather gross.BEEF...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Gin Sushi about 3 times or maybe 4. The first time I went, I came for a friend's birthday and we ordered a LOT of rolls. The Gin special role is great, but way too much mayonnaise.. It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is alright. Not the best sushi in town but it'll do. There is a teeny tiny parking lot in the back of the restaurant, it won't hold more than 10 cars so you gotta park on the street. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so the foods good but the service isn't soo good. It takes forever for someone to serve you and forever to get your food when you're starving.....Food is good i would give four stars for foodtwo stars...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
there are the moments i wish yelp provided you the ability to award on 1/2 star increments!ok - i was SO once the fence between 3 star and 4 star and opt'd with 3 stars for a couple of reasons.the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the LOBSTER special!!Go for lunch...it is dirt cheap!Crowded on the weekends, but well worth it!The staff is ok on some days & very busy on others.... TRY IT OUT!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ALWAYS packed. It's hard to find a parking space, the wait is long, and the service is usually rushed. so why 4 stars? because I absolutely love Gin Sushi. The food is fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My Dad and I, used to come to this place years ago when it was EDOKKO (Japanese Buffet) at that time it was the best place to eat Japanese Food for the money. 2 weeks ago my Dad, My Big Brother, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is alright. Their sushi rice is not that great, it's too sweet and doesn't have enough of the sushi-rice-vinegar flavor. And sushi rice makes all the difference. The good thing is this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a couple of friends and again had a most disappointing meal and dining experience. When we went in, the waitress was yelling at a group of people and pushing them aside. We walked up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
terrible, fake sushi joint. Sitting at the sushi bar, you can see all their sloppiness at work. The amount of sauce they put on their "rolls" and concoctions - I guess they need something to cover...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been going to Gin for a few years now hadnt been here in LONG time went with my cousin (fellow yelper). We went for a late sunday night dinner before my flight to Atlanta was hoping it hadnt changed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you are not going to spend a lot of $, please dont go there. I went there a few times, I dont really care how much the dish costs, I just want to eat something I really want. Normally, the service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Uni is sooo good here. Uni is sea urchin if you don't know. They give you so much uni on top of the roll. Everything it's a tad bit pricey, but what do you expect? It's a Japanese restaurant. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The prices at Gin Sushi are really great- the food... eh, not so much. It's decent, and it's probably not the worst sushi in the world for what you're paying for but honestly it's not always that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a fan of the prices here at Gin Sushi. It is a little out of my way, but there is plenty of stuff to do out nearby. Old Town Pasadena is nearby and so is the Huntington Library. My cousin told me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very good sushi cheap price get the black label sake and spicy tuna rollz extra spicy
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite sushi joints in this area simply because it's decent and cheap. The rolls aren't anything spectacular but pretty good for the price. The service is always good here. I like their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I been to Gin's Sushi 2 time already. My first time i tried their Lobster Roll with scallop, it's good!! Second time, my friends and I were just don't know what to pick, so then we got their Gin's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
its yummie and cheap!
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a group of 4 people, we didn't have to wait at all, and it was dinner time. We probably came in just when a table left or something... I don't remember anything about the service, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's true the sushi here is fairly cheap...and you pretty much get what you pay for. What bothered me the most was the way they made the sushi. I felt like they just slapped the rice together without...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible service. Horrible price. I can't believe I was FORCED to pay for a dinner. I raised my hand to get the attention of an obviously incapable waitress and she literally walked passed me....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time I tried sushi and I loved it. So, I'm not a seafood connoisseur, but I love their "lobster special" (it is drowned in sauce, and I like that), their "grispy gin" (or something like that),...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. I like that they have some unique rolls. I'm not really a fan of places that give you a list to check off though. I tend to like to sit at the bar and just order as I go. You know, eat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gin Sushi is a very 'fun' place, with lots of sushi chef antics and a lot of locals. The prices are reasonable. The selection is very large. They have the normal menu enhanced with a lot of local...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh, the old notorious Edokku Japanese restaurant turned sushi bar. You know that saying you get what you pay for? Well the prices at Gin are really low for sushi, but theres a reason. Sit at the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place would be a five, for the prices and quality of food, but the service is not that great. Everytime we come here its a struggle to get a re-fill on a drink (or a drink for that matter!), but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to say this is the literally the BEST sushi place I've ever tried. I've come back more than 20 , it's really that good. The prices are reasonable. The wait can be disappointing but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating at Gin for about 7 years now and a lot has changed. The decor, the wait staff and cooks, but one thing has been consistent... the inconsistent sauces for the special rolls. If it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You get your money's worth! Good size portions. The Lobster Roll is my guilty pleasure!! You'll be stuffed. I also love the cucumber salad.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its decent.Great if you are hungry and not a lot to spend on sushi.OH one last thing, horrible serviceDef. a decent place for cheap sushi but better places in the are.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to eat here every week, but now its every once in awhile, the prices are good and the portions are big. Its a Korean owned sushi joint and you probably wont find anything fancy and exotic here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Gin Sushi!I used to go there more than I do now. The wait sometimes turns me off. But if you get there early or if you are willing to wait for a good half an hour while smelling and seeing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This ain't a four star sushi joint, but I'm giving it 4 for the treatment that the owner gave me last week at lunch. Made some concoction (mint leaves stuffed with crab and deep fried in tempura) at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't ear here again ... service is okay but the food is not that fresh and the quality isn't the even average- I think the restaurant began okay and once they established the customer base they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gin has its days. Some times horrendous with wait times stretching into an hour or more while other times they are equipt to seat you right away either at their booths, table or sushi bar seating....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gin sushi is alriiight. I feel like I've experienced better sushi joints but I can't deny that they're cheap for the portions you receive. The lunch specials are around nine bucks for three items....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!!The food rocks and the price is decent for sushi, BUT the service can be iffy. Even on weekdays, the wait can be long so I recomend making some reservations. On weekends, you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not very good sushi or anything else for that matter, but they do well on the quantity. This is definitely a quantity vs. quality restaurant. But it's a lot of fun, good times at night and gets very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hey i already want to go back! the lobster special sushi roll is a california roll with lobster and scallops in lobster sweet sauce on top. its generous and sooo good. i could just order that and some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love love love this place. (: I've been here about 3 or so times, and every time I am always satisfied. The location is alright, the place is simple, and pretty clean.MUST GET!!! (baby)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi place!special lobster roll, omega 3 roll, rock and roll, spicy hamachi sashimi YUM YUM YUMthis place used to be a small neighborhood sushi place, but i think it got too famous that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
service is a little slow, especially friday and saturday nights, but the sushi is almost always good and it's reasonably priced. try the lobster special -- absolutely amazing!
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service is iffy: First of all, they have this tiny table for two that when you have the table settings, the table itself is already full. How am I supposed to even fit one dish onto the table?...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
man... i used to be a fan of Gin sushi, but the service is super f'd up! I arrived with a party of 5 filled out our sushi order and waited for 45 min to receive our food. I would blame it due to the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Baby lobster rolls!!!!!!!!!! With a nice bottle of Nigori unfiltered = happiness! The decor isn't much but the service was right on and the food was satisfying. Prices were just right.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've visited Gin Sushi several times, and I must say, my dining experience there has always been superb! This restaurant is always full for a reason! Luckily, the last time I went (Saturday night!) my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've had bad service here before, but forgave that based on the decently priced sushi. After my last visit, it wasn't worth it anymore. They seem to have a problem with organizing their sushi orders....
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dont really need to elaborate, Gin Sushi is good and your ass should go
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
S A K I Bomb! S A K I Bomb! Those were the first words I heard as I walked in and looked to the right to see the sushi chef drinking saki bombs with the patrons. Awesome atmosphere and awesome staff....
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bomb food at Bomb prices!We walk in and greeted by pretty much everyworker in the restaurant "Yahosdifhalsfdjkf-shi" whatever they say. Anyhow, the small japanese guy behind the sushi bar Gin has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never visited Sushi with 13 people. Gin's has enough room for us last night, and we waited no longer than 10 minutes on a Saturday. I was in a very good mood before we were all seated. With many...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
free parking lot, always crowded though..this place is always jam packed!went for early dinner, before sunset, & the joint was packed..employee was asking everytable in the restaurant "do you have a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So this is the regular sushi place I go to now... I always get their BSCR roll cause its so god damn gooooooood. Their spider roll, lobster, philadelphia, mexican and kings cut rolls are bomb too. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Just OK sushi. Use to go to Gin Sushi about every other week but after experiencing poor service and long wait times for take out I walked out the last time. They told me 15 minute wait when I called...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
its not the best, but the price cant be beat. the place is always packed. service can be slow, but you just need to be patient. it seems theres not one waitress assigned to your table, but they all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been itching to eat at this place for the past few months, finally took the dive today! I got there around 2:30pm, i guess it was after the lunch rush because the place was full but not busy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! i guess our group of 6 got there at just the right time because our wait wasn't that long.i opted for the chirashi, which was very good. the fish was fresh and the slices of fish were very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has grown on me!!!! Three of my best friends took me here when we were still in high school....many many moons ago. My 3 good friends have all travelled the globe and all reside in the east...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The service of this place SUCKS!My mom and I walked in 10 minutes before their lunch time opened, but we didn't know since the door was opened. When we got in one waitress told us we have to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for White people that like California rolls.don't expect to be blown away by great fish.Its a fun restaurant, you can go apesh*t with friends.But the sushi just isn't that great....
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about Gin? He is a kick ass dude and his sushi does also. Dont get me wrong I have had better but for the price you cannot beat this place. We stop here almost once a week on the way...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gin holds a special place in my heart. A place that isn't confined by etiquette or manners or procedure. A world where wasabi can be generously mashed into soy sauce, where i can hop from flavor to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the price, you can't beat this place. This is the only sushi place where I can eat to my hearts content w/out worrying about the bill. I almost always order the Lobster Special cut roll and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of the default choices that I go to when I want to get sushi, because it's local and easy to find. The service is hit or miss at times, but the price and atmosphere is pretty nice. Can accommodate...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was across the street from my hotel so it was just a short walk. The menu was pretty good but a lot of the menu they gave us (the kind where you check the box of the food you want) had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
UGH!! OBNOXIOUS!!!My husband and I went this past Sunday. I have been wanting to try Gin out and decided "what the heck, let's do a lunch special".The lunch special pricing- you cannot beat it....
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sashimi portions were generous and good. The rolls weren't quite as good, though. The outside decor is a bit creepy, but the inside decor is nice.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The creativity with their rolls scores points for me, their nigiri, and regular japanese food takes them away.Since I'd already eaten sushi this week, I wanted tonkatsu (breaded pork) and Kara...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's the Midori talking, but this place just kind of seems whatever now....I used to like it and considered it to be one of the better sushi places in the immediate Pasadena area. Of course,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit that I come here when i need to fill the tank and when I just want to eat rolls. I have yet to order sashimi or nigiri from here except for a mixed spicy sashimi salad. Basically I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love gin sushi. it's fast and cheap, but there's a trick... if you want the "good" sushi, make nice with the sushi chefs. Sitting at the bar is a good start. Getting to know your chefs and how they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW I don't know where to start, we haven't been to this sushi location in 7 years, when it used to be Eddoko an all you can eat sushi. After the name change, we were a bit turned off....how could...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, large portions, affordable prices. Gin Sushi is my favorite sushi restaurant of all. The sushi is always fresh and the everything is always consistent. The bad thing about this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I went here with a friend for like a late lunch/early dinner.Food we ordered:CALIFORNIA ROLL (2)MEXICAN ROLL (1)SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL (1)BROILED MUSSELS (1)VOLCANO #1 (1)PHILADELPHIA ROLL (1)LOBSTER...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is pretty cool.not only cas of the people who runs the restaurant but also the people who goes there, and how the overall environment is when the staff interacts with its patrons. i like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good. Their lunch special portions are huge for being only $8-$10. Their tampura shrimp and vegetables do not come out overly-greasy or soggy, which was the best part of my meal. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What did businesses do before Yelp? O.k. patrons probably still found out the old fashioned way through word of mouth but Yelp definitely provided me with dining options that I never thought existed....
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is pretty good here, the prices are on the lower side for the quality of sushi here. Good place to grab some drinks as well. The only downside is there is usually quite a wait. But I think...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Many drunken stories have been made at this establishment. This restaurant earns a coveted spot in my heart (or maybe stomach). I give this establishment 5 stars not because it has the best sushi,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many sushi places in LA and people always say, "Dude! You have to go to this sushi joint........it's the best!" There's no denying that some places are legendary even to mythical...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing place for some casual sushi!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!The portion ratio of toppings to fillers (rice hehe) is like 3:1 (hehe yay!) and the taste as well as the atmosphere makes you want to come back...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even as a non-sushi eater, I love Gin Sushi. The teryaki plate & shrimp tempura are awesome. Not to mention the selection of Asian beers.
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT place to go just to have some sushi on a casual night out. ive been here a billion times and will continue to come here another billion times!Things i get EVERY time i am here:LOBSTER SPECIAL...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one word.effing-amazing! :p
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a great local sushi spot! cheeaaappp!! all the other sushi restaurants are wayy more expensive! The service is very friendly, but somtimes a little slow. But the food comes faster...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try the Lobster Special Roll! That is the best roll I have ever eaten in my life and its the only reason why I keep coming back. The service is pretty bad, one time we waited 30 mins just to get our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try the lunch specials. They are worth every penny. Where else can I get grilled salmon, calamari tempura, soup, salad, rice, and an order of sushi roll for $9.50? I'm beginning to see why my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Actually a 3.5 stars.. I was pretty skeptical even after reading all these reviews considering this place, to me, is more like a sushi roll place, than a traditional sushi restaurant (where they would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gin suhi is great! People are friendly and enviorment welcoming. 'Lobster Special' is what reeled me in and now I am a 'Dragon Roll' fan. Gin has these secret sauces that give it that one-of-a-kind...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of my favorite sushi places - by far! I started going to Gin's a few years ago because my sister was always raving about it, and I have yet to be disappointed! The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lobster, Seaweed, Hot tea. Do I need to write more? Would the word "heaven" sum it up? I believe so. We stuffed our eager lil' bellies with sushi, miso, and tea before resting and then embarking on a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why was my review deleted? at least let me know you deleted it you cowardsanyways, i came here again recently and the food was just poor as usual. anything fried (tempura) had waaaaay too much oil. We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, suprised this place didn't get a higher rating...When I first sat down I was salivating over the dishes placed on other peoples table, everything looked so good! Super friendly service and they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I am really happy they took the pictures off the walls and put them in the back. The place is less tacky. The service is good unless they re busy. It also takes forever to get your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three words "Lobster Special Roll". This roll was like the Taj Mahal of all rolls. The sauce was to die for. The fish was incredibly fresh and everything was delicious. We had Tuna, yellowtail,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
-Great sushi-Impeccable service-No wasabi/ginger on the sushi plate-wahhhh :(-Short wait to be seated-Unbelievably happy servers-Spacious, especially for a neighborhood sushi spot-Huge and delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
low price for good sushi, always lots of peoplesushi and handrolls are decent but the service can be slow when on weekends and the air inside is always bad I think they need to invest in better ac...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi place in the area. It's not too expensive and the portion sizes are generous. The fish also tastes fresh!
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the few seconds after I sat down, a waittress hands us our menu, while another gives us our utensils, and yet another gives us some miso soup. I was quite overwhelmed since I did not expect such...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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Just thinking about the suchi there at Gin makes me want to go there now and have dinner. I can honestly say this is the best suchi resturant in town! Big pieces for the buck best deal and always fresh. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Low price high quality = my favorite sushi joint. My friends and I come here so often that Gin has taken to greeting us with "Welcome to home!" when we come in. My favorites are the lobster hand...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always enjoy eating here. The fish is fresh and the prices are great. Sometimes the service can be a bit slow but i think it's because they're always so busy. There are also plenty of delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a constant returner to this place because of their creativity in their foods and the atmoshpere of the whole place. Hands down its the lobster roll for sure and salmon teriyaki. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a new fan of Gin Sushi. I tried this place out with a couple of my girlfriends and it was pretty damn good. We ordered the philly roll, spicy tuna roll, omega 3 roll, Lobster special, and some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put, its a great place for quick, pretty good, and cheap sushi. The main reason to go here is the price. For such cheap prices you get some pretty good sushi. Parking is a nightmare though...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
met up with my friend at gin one dreary and wet night to catch up and to nosh. since she was coming out from the IE, we met half way in pasadena......well, technically 1/3 for me. haha. her husband...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is very similar to Kabuki down the street, it's a Korean sushi place but without the wait. The food quality is about the same, prices are a little bit cheaper. Service is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put, I've experienced better. Large rolls for great prices but like some have already noted, this isn't your good 'ol true sushi joint. More like hang out with your friends and know that the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the reason I like coming here is not for the food, but for their music selection. Don't get me wrong the food is quite tasty, but I love that they play top 40, 90's slow jams, and even OPM...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok... YUM! And I'm not just talking about the food... also the prices! It was three of us: Lobster Special, Califonia Roll, Suhi Roll, Rainbow Roll, Lemonade and large Asahi FOR $35!!!! I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of those places you gotta know what to order. So listen to me, order the Lobster Special. They are YUMMYYY! The Scallop Special is YUMMMy too! It taste an awful lot like Lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me here for my birthday last time and it was pretty good. Actually, only the rolls were good. Everything else (I also ordered Gyoza) kind of sucked. Most of the stuff is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm.... Gin Sushi, my fall back sushi joint of high school days. Always reliable for good food (but not great), and good prices for students. I love Gin for its reliability. The sushi, no where...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, was that octopus still alive or do I have food poisoning? Nah, just kidding, this place is damn good. Not the fanciest of solid nutrient establishments, but the prices are within reason. On...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has always been good and it just got better. The service was a little slow-er, then came help. This place gets slow because it's mostly packed, you'll have to chill outside and watch cars...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go to this place all the time. LOVE the roll topped with baby lobsters and scallops. They have some other good rolls too, but I never tried the raw fish here. Last time I went I think they had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place when it first open and it really hasn't changed all that much. I remember when there were no polaroids on the walls and now you cant walk anywhere without seeing one. There's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place, price is just right and service is great. not only that but the people there are funny and nice! not bad A strongly recommended
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars because this sushi place is lively and friendly and sets the mood for fun times with friends. Three stars for the food that I ordered, which was a little heavy.My friends and I just got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:-inexpensive -- $20 for two rolls and my unagi sushi, plus free miso soup-service -- every time i go to lunch, the sushi chefs and waitresses are always so friendly-convenience -- this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A mediocre sushi place at best. Great if you're on a budget but not so great if you're picky about your sushi rice and the quality of the fish. The food is filling though, they really pack a punch...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quality of the sushi is decent and the prices are definitely affordable. Definitely try the B.S.C.R. Try not to get the Mama-san as your server! She can barely speak any english (You will recognize...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My dad took me here to eat for lunch. The prices are good for what you get. The food isn't bad. The rolls were pretty good. A week later I took my mom and sister here and we were satisfied. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, amazing how people did not give this place a five out of five every time.1. The food tastes great. Very fresh and put together very well. Everything from the BSCR to the salads are excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so this place is pretty good. not too shabby like the look of the outside. the service is slow on busy days. good amount of roll choices as well as dinner plates. prices lower than most places.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with some friends and we just ordered a bunch of rolls to share. The prices were pretty good and the rolls weren't bad either. It was nothing memorable but nothing horrible either. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I went to Gin Sushi tonight for dinner, and we did not have to wait to be seated--the dinner rush began right after we sat down. We each ordered a dinner combo as well as a crunchy roll...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was pretty busy when I visited and the food is pretty average. Think Tokyo Lobby if you've ever been there. The prices are on the cheaper size for the amount of food you get. The portions...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmm....plum sake and your favorite roll. We all have been here time and time again. Whether it's for a birthday, a Monday night, promotion or no reason at all you'll find yourself amidst the crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So the sushi is ok. Nothing special. Just ok. I do, however, like their lobster roll. The main thing that makes me dislike this place is the service. The service is full of suck. A lady who is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Prices are definitely on the low side, but is that really something to focus on when talking about a sushi place?First off... if you come here you must order Sunomono (cucumber salad). In my opinion...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We LOVE this place. Unassuming little spot reccomended to us two years ago by the most unlikely of suspects...the bartender at the Rancho Bar on Lake st. The decor is....unusual. In lieu of fancy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Checked this place out with my husby and liked it ! Service was quick and friendly. We were going to try the unagi roll and rainbow roll, but ended up with the love boat instead. Its 34.95 and comes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't leave impressed, but the sushi is good for a neighborhood non-Japanese operated sushi restaurant.It's nice to come to a Japanese restaurant where a bowl of miso soup is placed in front of you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
excellent albacore and toro-and lots of it.i ordered the deep fried sushi by mistake-pretty gross.but the sashimi is great :) i always order to go while on my wayto the aquarium store hehewent a few...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The majority of the sushi here is pretty tasty. It's straightforward, not fancy. just tasty. I don't, however, recommend the calamari. It's unusually rubbery than most. Parking is limited, but I can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Gin' s sushi with a couple of yelper's recently and the place is pretty cool. The sushi is okay and the service is good. I highly do not recommend the uni sushi tho! The parking is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gin Sushi is my favorite place to eat sushi. The waiters/waitresses and sushi chefs are very friendly. Every time you enter Gin, one of the sushi chefs always yell hello which is cute and welcoming....
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! I love the sushi and also the hot food! Price is fare but the SERVICE does SUX!! It's the only bad part of the place. Parking is even better than the service!! It's so hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Gin Sushi several times because it was close to my house, fairly priced, and I had a pretty bad sushi craving. However, their food was quite disappointing. The sushi is small and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever someone says, "Let's go to Gin Sushi!" a voice in the back of my mind sighs, "Dude, why are you friends with that guy?"Tips: Pack a granola bar.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been going to gins for about 5 years now. i first got introduced to the restaurant by my sisters ex bf. Its kind of a place that used to be so quiet and a secret, but now it just exploded into a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
gin is the man who popped my sushi cherry, so even though i've had sushi from several guys since then, gin will always have a small philly roll-shaped space next to my heart.yeah, the service isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have come here for lunch only. If I worked closer I would be able to choose to frequent this place a lot more than the other Japanese places nearby. I would get the lunch combo and one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, Gin Sushi. First off let me say that the food is not bad, especially considering the price. We go often from the office as it is close and, usually, quick. Miso soup is fresh, cucumber salad is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service is bad but the food is worth waiting for! This is the restaurant that introduced me to sushi. This is what I suggest if waiting is a problem for you: 1) avoid weekends since it's the hardest...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 rating. the pricing for the portions are pretty generous, srvers are always pleasent to me. not memorable sushi, but a good place for a filling me and a locals spot
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gin is a good place to go if you have people who don't all eat sushi. They have a pretty good Lobster roll (I think it's scalled BSCR or something like that) that my friends get because they can't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gin is the funniest and the Mexican Roll is my favorite. Sit at the bar if you can and chat it up with the sushi chefs. Go on your birthday and they take a picture of you and you can put it up in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
knowing how crowded this place gets on weekends...i still went to this place thinking "waiting 40 minutes will be worth it"NOPE!!! i expected too MUCH.....first of all...i waited an hour..(well...i...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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GOOD FOOD. Great Sushi, really fresh. Hearty portions for your money. Courteous and pleasant service (however when it's busy service can take a while). I took a friend to try sushi for the first time and he...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Good--------------Almost all the rolls that are baked are very deliciously made and flavorful.The Bad------------Fish quality for the raw items is definitely mediocre as I usually eat raw.Service...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I told myself that I wasn't going to review this place because it has a shitload of mixed reviews already..BUT when I went on monday around 1:30pm when it was not crowded like it usually is, service...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gin sushi is just ok. Like the previous reviewers said the place is korean-owned so expect prices to be lower than the real deal. I had the albacore sashimi. It was sprinkled with onions and daikon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
affordable quality sushi. can't beat that!
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overcrowded and I don't remember it taking reservations. Price and quality is OK, there is cheaper sushi in the area. Service is sparing. The lot gets full so it is hard to find parking there too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The quality of the fish is not that great (but definitely not that bad either), but you wouldn't expect it to be with their prices, decor, and service. Gin Sushi is a good place for budget sushi and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give it five because the food was great, it's just the atmosphere was a bit hectic that night! Then again I was there on a Friday night. I wish they had a better waiting area because the line...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot for inexpensive Japanese food. You get your money's worth here. My favorite were the rolls with lobster in them.Service was friendly - if you can get any service at all. The staff isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to hit up Gin Sushi on a weekly basis with the ex. We would order so many rolls the staff would sit us at a bigger table expecting more people to come. Nope, we were just fat asses. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is not sushi people. There are a lot of great sushi restaurants around this area, I dont know what people are talking about. This is first off, Korean own, it is not authentic Japanese. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 starsSure, the service might be inconsistent; the restaurant could be cleaner; the fish could be a little fresher... But then again, my car could be faster, my wallet could be fatter, and my abs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just explored this place with a friend and would definitely recommend as a local sushi place around town. I would frequent this place if I ever crave for good sushi at a reasonably low price. Interior...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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The food is not bad, but it's not top notch. There is quite a crowd. Go in small groups because it takes longer to get a table if you go in large groups. Very family friendly place. The fish is really fresh,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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I've had better sushi. Wouldn't go back. Given the wait and the poor service, I don't know why so many people were there. We ordered the mixed plate sashimi which was okay. The some of the pieces were smaller...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my friend came here for dinner and it was soo packed. Their green tea was awesome, you get your own pot with actual green tea, not those powder ones you normally get.We had a feast that night....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
is open on sundays when yoshida isn't! that's good enough for me!p.s. who cares about the interior?? you're there to eat the food, not the walls!
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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I like this place a lot. The menu is huge and they have some things you won't find elsewhere. The price is really great, too. Some might call it cheap. But don't let that worry you about the quality. It's very...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The two stars you see here are BARELY TWO STARS.My sister and her boyfriend ate here a few weeks ago and said it was decent food and a co-worker had mentioned it once. He said the sushi was really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gins a great place to eat sushi in this area. not that many places to choose from. so come here and chow down. lunch special you can't beat the price. the food is pretty good. it gets really busy at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great lunch specials and the rolls are delicious. The sushi was good but not the best. But hey, for the price, it's worth giving this place a try!
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for good sized, decently priced maki. Though I have to try their sushi proper, the fish they use seems to be fresh, and they don't add many fillers as many places do nowadays. I ate here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pretty much your basic decent sushi place... prices are fair, quality is good. gin is a little better than most regular sushi places. its a good place to go with friends, its not too small and not too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The spicy tuna roll and hand rolls are decent. That's all I get. But I've also tried other special rolls and the teriyaki chicken, and they are all pretty good if you're not expecting high-end sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How do 2 people run up a bill of $80 at Gin Sushi? Well, it takes practice, it's especially promising when you're asked "gosh, are you guys hungry?" by the waitress... 3 out of the last 10 times...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here Sat for lunch opens at 11:30.Lunch special not bad for the price.Philly roll wasnt too good.Spider Roll was big but too much sauce so made it too sweet.They forgot our lotus roll so we just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we celebrated my sister's bday at Gin's Sushi last saturday night...excellent customer service and exceptional sushi rolls...i love the lobster roll! we also got complimentary fried green tea ice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I always come here at least once when I'm in the area... Always come with an average-sized group of friends... from 6 (the last trip here) to 14 on other occasions.Definitely reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Of the many times i've been there, Yoko (aka the worlds first geisha), was the only one who did her job properly, every other time i've been there the service was crap. They either forgot my order,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ah another great sushi place. the sushi here is pretty good, i like the fact that they have awesome luch specials. i used to come here with my ex all the time during lunch whenever we had the chance....
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boo for the boyfriend for taking so long in showing me this place!Yay for the boyfriend for taking me to this awesome place!They offer yummy sushi at rockin' prices! We ate a buffet's worth and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come to this place back in the day when it was this all-U-Can-Eat sushi place called Edokko. Edokko appears to have gone out of business though. The quality and price are pretty good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Our Family on both sides always end up here now when someone is celebrating a...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE 5/9/2008I managed to creep out Amy Blair from LA Eater. I probably shouldn't be, but I'm a little proud. I'll leave it at that since I'm still laughing about this article....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan. We've gone here a few times. The sushi is very good. This is where my bf tried sushi for the first time with soy sauce and wasabi. I don't remember that the service was all that bad....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gin Sushi is good... but it's not great. But one thing that is great is the price... Some rolls were well below $2.80 and have yummy scallops on it. My personal favorites include the lobster / scallop...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tips:1. sit at the bar2. tell them light mayo and/or eel sauce3. must try anything with spicy tuna, baked scallops, or lobsterfollow those simple rules and you won't have any problems.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I think of sushi, I think of fresh fish and polite Japanese courtesy. When you come to Gin, you get neither. Most of the sushi here is decent, but some of it makes you disgusted. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the mixed sashimi; expecting nice mini slabs of fresh fish.. BIG MISTAKE on my part. It turned out to be leftover pieces of various fishes tossed in some spicy wasabi/sesame sauce....
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A really fun place to eat with big groups. The sushi is great and their portions are not bad. If there is anyone in your party that is celebrating a birthday they get a free green tea fried ice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Gin rocks. I remember going when it was just Gin and one waitress. He would give out all kinds a free stuff. Apparently I wasn't the only one he was nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I'd been having pretty good sushi until I went to Gin on the recommendation of a friend and realized before that I'd been having subpar fare. Gin Sushi offers really good, fresh sushi and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good quality food with a great lunch special. There is plenty of seating, and parking is not terrible. Portions are just right for the average person
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love Japanese food but Gin Sushi just doesnt float my boat. Maybe it's the fact that they dont serve freshwater unagi. In fact, they serve seawater unagi. When I ordered the unagi hand roll,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fairly cheap sushi.Good choices.Fast Service (if you know what you want right away and give them the paper with it marked up once you order your drinks)Yummy cheap sushi. (thats saying a lot)Not that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've moved away from the area so I haven't been back in a while. The Sunshine Roll is my favorite...Thick slices of Albacore Tuna on top of spicy tuna rolls, doused with a sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gin Sushi was my stomach's original local sushi lover until Maki & Sushi came around and stole my stomach's loyalties. The bar is more attractive because the service from the spaced out waitresses is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here with some HS friends when it first opened. Back then a lot of people didn't come here because the previous sushi place that it used to be was horrible and people judged it based...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First: Price is Great! $$? Where did that come from. This place is way cheaper than Kabuki.Second: Be very AWARE of Peak Hours. Pack Place = Crappy Service. The staff there are friendly and helpful,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Expect stomach aches!
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just one complaint....It's so damn popular! If you go around the peak times, there may be seating, but you may be waiting a while anyway because the servers are spinning around like tops trying to get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yoko is known to me and my friends and family as the cat lady. she looks like an lady that may own a bunch of cats. haha. Yes the service may take a while sometimes, but i think it's worth it for the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow what else can i say. seems like everything has been said here. its my fav sushi spot!
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of the best sushi restaurants that I know, I love the sushi here and they have pretty good service here as well. It is usually crowded during dinner time, so I suggest to go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi at a great price. Gin serves a generous cut of fish on their nigiri pieces. Pretty fresh, but I would just stick to the fresh fish. If you like Ikura (salmon roe), Uni (sea urchin), Mirugai...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here once a week when I first moved out here from TX. It was good to come to a restaurant to get sushi and not pay a lot! Gin Sushi is above average sushi at best. Their cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only giving this place three stars because the food is pretty good and pretty cheap. That's about the only thing Gin Sushi has going for it. The atmosphere is seriously lacking. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best sushi ever, but prices are reasonable. My roommates and I used to go here all the time and gorge off the albacore tataki. They also have this special drink with red wine and lemonade,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a huge fan of gin sushi. the sushi taste great especially for the price. It's not pricey at all and the yum factor is pretty high. as mentioned by almost everyone here, the service can really suck...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hm. I should call this review, "Yeah. What they said."I love sushi,and Gin has lots of vegan sushi options for an herbivore like me. All of them are tasty and fresh, and all of my not-so-herbivore...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I used to go to school in Pasadena 4-5 years ago, this was my place to get my sushi fix. It was cheap, good, and it made me happy. If you're seated at the corner of the restaurant, expect to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For me, it's a love-hate relationship. Obviously more love than hate, based on number of stars.If you sit at a table, the service will be terrible. I first thought it was because they were busy, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place needs to open some windows and doors because damn! It always smells like somthing is burning up in here. You are gonna have to stop by the nearby Target to Febreze your clothing. Other...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi, bad service, not too clean.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Their lunch and dinner specials are very affordable, however the service was below par. I don't sit at the sushi bar, so maybe the eye-to-eye contact with the sushi chef could get you better service rather...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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I have been to Gin many times over the years. In high school I was primarly a beginning sushi person sticking to mainly the cooked rolls, however, after going to Gin's I am hooked on sushi in general. Their...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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This place is great! The sushi is fresh and affordable. My boyfriend who was not a sushi fan before, loves it now. We recommend sitting at the sushi bar, the guys who work there are hilarious and makes for an...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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I love tis place. I went there with a fried. We ordered all this sushi and it came on one giant plate. It was so good and we couldn't believe how cheap it was. They had crispy sushi that was awesome. there was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Personally, I love Gin. But don't expect stellar service. Don't even expect decent service. Gin's a busy place and the waitresses are all young, cute and clueless girls. But the food is cheap,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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I LOVE Gin's beyond reason. The service is definitely not typical (you won't have a server assigned to your table; anyone who passes you will help you but it might be a LONG TIME before someone does) but if...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If it wasn't for one visit that led to an embarrassingly long wait for service, this would get 4 stars. The sushi is fresh, and the sashimi is thick, all for a decent price. There are also some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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I've tried this place twice and have been disappointed both times. First off, the atmosphere reminds me of Denny's. The booths and walls are old and dirty. The staff is rude and you end up sitting and waiting...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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I read the review on Gin sushi and decided to give it a try..turned out it was below my expectation. I ordered the crazy roll and it was only average..or I should say below average. The sushi rice was out of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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I really enjoyed the Crazy roll. The salmon and lemon slices were a great pairing. On the other hand we also ordered a beef teriyaki dinner and it was dissappointing. The beef and sauce tasted great, but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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gin sushi has become one of my favorite sushi restaurants. it is affordable, delicious, and has a great ambience. sit at the sushi bar and you won't be disappointed because you get your very own live...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2005
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Gin Sushi is a good restaurant to get your sushi fix in. The prices are decent; since most sushi isn't that cheap to begin with, but you're paying for quality fish. If you're a sushi eater, you'll feel right...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Dependable meals make up for the less-than-dependable service. The sushi here is tasty, filling, and affordable, though the service is pretty bad. Don't get me wrong, the waitstaff is very, very nice but they...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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i currently reside about 30 miles from this sushi bar and i love to drive the distance. it's a friendly atmosphere and its a lot of fun - especially eating at the bar. gin himself is a LOT of fun and knows how...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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What's a "great neighborhood restaurant", you ask? Well, some place near where you live that you frequent regularly because it's appealing, reliable, and has good food. Gin Sushi is just such a place. One of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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gin sushi was the first sushi place i ever went to ive loved them since day one and go in often but since i just moved 40 minutes away i still make the effort to go in once a month ive tried other places but...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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Gin Sushi is a good restaurant to get your sushi fix in. The prices are decent; since most sushi isn't that cheap to begin with, but you're paying for quality fish. If you're a sushi eater, you'll fee...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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This is one of my favorite restaurants. The setting is friendly and relaxing, perfect for eating with friends and family. Items on their menu is reasonably priced, and I never leave the restaurant dis...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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I like this restaurant even though I only went there twice. The food is very good. The sushi and sashimi are fresh. I highly recommend the sushi boat. The price is a little bit high (for me, a student...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Gin's establishment does not provide what one would call stellar service. They tend to be disorganized when they get busy, and have had my party switch tables more than once. But it does offer good, no-frills,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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Our dinner here was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. First of all, one of the sushi chefs seemed to be drinking with a guy at the corner of the sushi bar and screamed at the top of his lungs...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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Good cheap sushi with great staff and friendly chefs. A hit with the Cal Tech and JPL crowd and local heroes. Due to the cheap prices and service. Yoko makes the bar clean and efficient. Tell her Big John sent...
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