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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! The fish is very good quality, the prices are good, and the decor is nice.Vic's is pretty small - there were only about 8 places at the sushi bar and no where else to sit, so be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
super fresh. super yummy.we get the specialty rolls for dinner.tiny- BYOS (Bring your own saki)already having a craving for sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
With all these good reviews, I was expecting something better. The truth is, the food wasn't THAT great. It's a tiny place, so I guess this is why they took 10 minutes to give me a glass of water and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i ordered from here, take out. don't sit in unless it's just you and one other person because its very small inside. they have great specials which is why i chose this place. when i got home, me and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes. This place is as small as everyone says it is BUT if you do score a few spots by the sushi bar, you'll forget how small it is. The bar is rather wide and to the side of the commotion of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is surprising for a lot of factors. For one, the prices are super reasonable - especially for the Rittenhouse area. Although they don't have any lunch specials, they don't raise their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Vic's and so does my measly bank account. I resisted writing a review for a while--so many Yelpers were doing such a great job. But then I felt like a jerk for begrudging this place of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the good: the rice is very fresh. it's always about the specialty rolls for me. theirs are a hit for the most part. the tiger roll and volcano roll are some of my favs. their rolls can be on the bulky...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooo disappointed. With all the 4 and 5 star Yelp ratings, I was really looking forward to trying Vic. What a letdown. My friend Ben and I each got a 3 roll special and hightailed it to Rittenhouse...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went to vic's because of a recommendation from a friend and from reading all the great reviews on yelp. there were several parking lots near the restaurant, and we BYOB'd, which was nice. we got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vic Sushi was my first ever yelp find. I really wanted sushi, and didn't know where to go on a cheap budget in philly, and was willing to drive wherever (because i drive a prius, and live in queen...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE YOU.3 roll special is amazing. I leave this place stuffed full of all things that are good, with my wallet not taking a beating. I decided on going here after reading the reviews on yelp, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vic is an amazing place! I would call it a hidden gem, but judging from how busy it always is, I do not consider it hidden. The 3-roll special IS everything it's cracked up to be. The specialty rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi I've had in a good, long time. Really high quality stuff! The sushi chef behind the counter is an artist. The price cannot be beat. $10 for 3 8-piece rolls. $3 for sumptuous sesame seaweed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi! Great prices! although I've never actually been to the place, it is my understanding that it is extremely small. This is a great sushi take out. I'm always afraid to get sushi to go. You...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vics Place is small restaurant tucked away in one of the downtown streets of Philadelphia. It is SMALL!! There are only 7/8 chairs facing the sushi chefs. There are no regular tables. If you are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I get take out from here once a week... I'm addicted! They have a great tree roll special of 10.95 for lunch or dinner and you get 8 pieces in every roll. I've also eaten in and it is really small,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi place in town. Extremely cheap, and unlike most sushi places with these sorts of prices, the sashimi is actually edible. They also have a decent selection of non-standard rolls....
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It seems that every time i've tried to visit this place, its been a sunday and they are closed! Finally we found ourselves with a sushi craving in the vacinity of 21st and Samson on a Friday and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place with all my heart!Tiny little hole in the wall, family owned operation. See the same people there making my sushi every time I come in! The old guy is always carving the cucumbers...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place is small and the seating is limited. The staff is friendly and very personable. They are eager to help with any questions and even might share a funny story with you during the course of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great place. the sushi is excellent for the price. they dont pack on the rice, which rules. the place itself is crazy small. i would never stay to eat there if i were with someone. i had some diff...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I am going to snobbily give this place a 3-stars. I know this has been mentioned - but the smallness of the place needs to be re-emphasized!!! I understand when someone mentions a restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 star.First and foremost, DON'T EXPECT TO GET A SEAT! This restaurant literally seats seven people so either expect to wait a very long time or order to-go (I saw a lot that did this).Now that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from New York City to see the last few concerts of Christoph Eschenbach (the best conductor in North America, though apparently very unpopular in Philadelphia for some idiotic reason) as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was staying at the Rittenhouse and wandered around the corner to Vic Sushi Bar. The rolls were good and they offered some departures from the norm (the iRoll was pretty good). All in all, I would...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As an avid sushi-addict who moved to Philly back in July I hadn't really discovered a must eat at sushi place until I visited Vic's. Upon walking into the restaurant you'll see an 8 seat sushi bar and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vic's servings tend to be very generous and indulgent, layered with lots and lots of ingredients (white tuna, regular tuna, salmon, fish roes, you name it). They are very nice people too - at one time...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi is one of those foods that generally sticks to the you-get-what-you-pay-for rule. Vic's has perfectly good, cheap, utilitarian sushi. You can easily get your fill for $11. I recommend the Alaska...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this place. Of course it helps that it's a block from my apartment (extra star) and it's byo. I can't keep myself away from their Sansom roll which has just about everything in it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all been said before, so I'll just summarize: excellent sushi, fantastic prices. I'm very picky about my Japanese food and while Vic isn't Morimoto or Zento, it's probably the best "budget"...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Vic's Sushi is so cheap that you can't help not liking it. They deliver a decent radius around the establishment and they sell Arizona Green Tea(a big plus for me). The sushi here(currently) is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this spot is such a gem!made a weekend trip to philly with the boyf (both of us first timers to the city) and this was our first meal. we were not disappointed!so i'd been out of the country for 3...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I violated my own "sushi house" rule and ordered rolls in addition to the nigiri (I guess this is unavoidable in the US), and I was impressed!The fish is fresh here, a little brushing of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place for SUSHI, not for rolls. Having lived in Japan, where crazy rolls are virtually non-existent, I have pretty high standards for sushi and sashimi.First things first: sashimi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You really can't beat 3 massive rolls for $10.95. The only problem is it's such a deal, I never order anything else...and consequently end up gorging myself on sushi. Thankfully, the quality of fish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi has new meaning for me. I split the 39 piece platter with a friend. It didn't melt in my mouth so much as evaporate into a dewy cloud of velvety umami. So, so good. First time I ever had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can I get a HELL YEAH?Seriously... Can I? Cause I want to give it to Vic. I stopped in for lunch this week and was floored by the by everything I ordered. My standard is miso, a roll and sake sashimi....
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum yum yum yum. I'm pretty speechless, which, for me, is totally rare.Finally ate here on the recommendations of yelpers, and they are all right. Yep, it's small (you feel like you're eating in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a week of disappointing eats at a various restaurants, Vic Sushi was a nice surprise to end a week long trip. Although the bar (which is the entire restaurant) only seats 6 to 8 guests at a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here twice and both times i tried the volcano roll which is SO GOOD. spicy tuna with avocado and some special sauce on top for less than $10. it's tiny in here. take-out is suggested. chefs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
actuallty, it is hard for me to believe that there is someone who gave only two stars for Vics. Since i am an asian, i have tried so many sushi restarant but Vics is one of the best. moreover, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While I was at Four Seasons Food Court, I realized that I hadn't yet had my sushi fix that I desperately needed. Srsly, I needed sushi for, like, a week. My friend and I were waiting for a third...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
location location location. the fact that i live a few mere blocks from this place makes me love it all the more. i'm not a huge fan of the 3 roll deal, i think their big rolls are a total treat and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for value (3 - 8 piece maki rolls for $10.95), probably 3.5 stars for quality. Not legit sushi, but good enough for a quick fix.There really are only 6 seats at the bar, so we got take out and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Mom and Pop shop sushi bars - but with all the five star reviews for Vic I must have shown up on a day when the chef was hung over. Ordered a three roll combo for 11 bucks that I might as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place.... Surprisingly I have never heard of it before. I got a tip from a local bartender in the area..The place is sort of small and "cozy" but that is its charm. Makes you feel like you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's small and the wait can feel excruciating when you see all that good fish being served to others - but it's worth it. Despite being simple and no-frills, this is one of the best places for sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this review by saying that I've been eating sushi since I was about 4 years old. Probably not healthy, but I can say that I have a good 17 years of solid sushi eating under my belt....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had takeout twice (the place looks really small, I don't remember if I saw any eating area) and I've had no complaints. The sushi is tasty and affordable. Their location was really close to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At first I thought I knew Philly sushi pretty well. But now that I finally entered Vic Sushi Bar and picked up some rolls I can honestly say that I knew NOTHING beforehand.I came, I saw, I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Sushi, and Cheap! This and Zento are both in the same league, but it loses a star for being a super tiny place. I wish it was bigger because it can get cramped, although sitting at the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vic's would quickly take over the center city sushi world if they had space. It's just a tight experience. Even grabbing something to go can be uncomfortable. The sushi is average (which I'm ok...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is teeny tiny - so know that before you go. Also when I went and asked for a glass of water I was told they have no water and I'd have to buy a bottle - which I did. I went again today...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went there for the first time last night, it was everything everyone on yelp talk about! It is definitely my top spot now when I'm craving for cheap sushi!I love the 3 rolls for $10 deal!, how can you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It probably would have been 4.5 stars but I'm leaning.I can get my favorite two rolls here for only 7 bucks. that's frickin amazing. Roll deals? Vic, you are a savvy business man.There was a big ol...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vic is a nice, fun neighborhood sushi bar. The bar only has 6 stools and if you're lucky you can get a seat, although, don't push your luck if your party is more than 2 people at a busy time of night....
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously?! 5 stars?!?! Wowza. It would take a very phenomenal place to be 5 stars. Quantity does not equate to quality. I guess I'm a sushi brat, eating sushi in L.A. spoiled me and I am quite the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go for the *best bang for the buck* sushi in Center City. Their rolls are very decent for the price... just don't expect it to be Morimoto quality. For 10 bucks, you can get 3...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is cheap. The sushi and sashimi are very fresh and are a good size. 1 star taken off for the size of their rolls though...I think texas is twice as big or maybe even three times which means...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I love this place. It's small, but people get elbow-to-elbow and get along.The iRoll and the Dragon Roll are two of my favorites. We go with 4 people at lunch and enjoy the whole vibe. We get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Good: Where to start? I love this place. It's small, to be sure. But the staff (especially Vic) are friendly and efficient. The sushi isn't mind blowing, but it is incredibly reasonable. For...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After exploring a dozen or so sushi restaurants in center city (and a few really fancy ones in the suburbs too), I have to say Vic remains my absolute favorite.I've tried a few of their offerings, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's definitely not the best sushi I've ever had, but $10 for three rolls is an effin' deal!! The fish is remarkably fresh, the staff is friendly, and the fancy sushi rolls (that I haven't had a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So good. So inexpensive. So Quick! I love this place So Much.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A co-worker told me about this little gem. You know you're in the right place when the storage closet-sized sushi bar is packed full of Asian businessmen reading Asian newspapers. Seriously, I felt...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi was DELICIOUS. I had the lover roll and the white dragon; I really like eel. It was so much food and I paid a total of about $26 including tip. A little pricey for one, but the quality of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate sushi for my first time (other than the random veggie rolls I would pretend were sushi prior to my 'real' first time) on New Year's Eve. In my "go-big-or-go-home" ways, I went to an all you can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vics is not the place to go to dinner but it certainly is the place to grab take out from. If you are looking for a night in with some good food than Vics is the place to go. We were very impressed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an odd little place, a great little place, but still odd...It's odd because it's meant for takeout. If you manage to snag one of the 6 seats at the bar, you're still basically eating take...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
grub. what can i say. G. R.U.B. delicious food, nice cozy atmosphere, this place has it all. the one drawback is that you may have to wait a while because there are so few seats (like 6), but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's hear it for Vic! I love this place. I always get the 2 roll special for take out. Always the yellowtail [mmm]. Last week I thought I'd branch out and try the spicy tuna roll. Don't do that....
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I kind of didn't want to review this place, because I want to keep it mine, mine mine. But alas, the word is getting out there, so I might as well give the Vic owner's his due.Hands down, the best...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vic's is my favorite sushi place and it just happens to be right around the corner from my apartment. It's a small shop, just a few chairs for dining, and a wide window sill to sit on while you're...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
here here. clearly we have good shushi reviewers on this site. Vic's is amazing. Not only do you get to eat very inexpensive, very good sushi, you also get to watch Vic and his softspoken assistant...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just want to start off by saying that I am OBSESSED with this place. Vic's is the type of sushi bar where you walk in and immediately feel comfortable. Vic and his wife are always there and greet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The hours for Vic have changed- open until 9pm Mon-Wed, 10pm Thu-Sat. and still closed on Sundays.The nigiri sport the perfect smear of wasabi between the fish and the rice. The tuna dumpling...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vic falls into the "Whole Meal for Under $15" category, and the whole restaurant is the size of a shoe box, but don't let that stop you. Their sushi is phenomenal. If you're going for your run of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vic has become my new favorite sushi place. It's cheap (two rolls for about 7$, three for 10$). It's good (the avocado roll makes me stop and say 'mmmm,' and I've heard similar noises about the fishy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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