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For three star dining in Pleasanton, try Sozo Sushi Restaurant. This restaurant is very affordable.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I already knew where the best sushi places in California are until I went into this one by accident. OMG what an awesome place to eat some of the best sushi ever. They have amazing selection...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've graced my presence at this place a couple years ago when I started working in Pleasantonia. The venue is always packed, but as soon as the lunch rush seizes, it empties out. But that means it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love you, Sozo. No really. I do. Not only your prices are reasonable, your rolls are orgasmically amazing, and your portions are fit to feed a king! Whenever I think of you, I salivate. Your warm...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the best Japanese Sushi food in the East Bay. I love there combo meals and chicken Udon soup. Not much a Sushi person but I noticed people love them. I do not advised big groups to go...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here for lunch many times in the past year or so. The bentos are pretty filling, but I am allergic to the MSG in the food. My husband and I always feel a headache and sleepiness coming on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best sushi places around the tri-valley I've been to. They have a really good selection of sushi and sashimi combos. I ordered the tuna combo which I was very satisfied with....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to like this place, as they have a great assortment of rolls and huge portions to boot.However both my boyfriend and I both had upset stomachs borderlining on food poisioning after...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best sushi restaurant in Pleasanton! The food is delicious, and the service is decent. It is a small restaurant so it's not a great place for large parties, but if it is a small...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars for poor service and so-so food.So first I should say I actually haven't been in this restaurant, but I did pay for food here. I ordered a sushi tray to be ready at 5pm on a Saturday evening--...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is more like a 3.5 star review. Since moving to Pleasanton 2 years ago from San Jose, I've yet to find a Japanese restaurant that I'm truly happy about. Also- working in a Japanese restaurant a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love sashimi this is Japanese comfort food. They have the best 16 piece sashimi for $16.00. My boyfriend and I love it. We can both eat a 16 piece plate each with a big bowl of rice. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, this place is ALWAYS busy. It is NOT a jazzy sushi house with "mood lighting" soft privately spaced booths and fish tanks everywhere. It is a jam packed, noisy, bustling little restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at Sozo Sushi is kind of parallel to that at the Sushi House in Alameda. It's always a full house, it's always busy with staff running around delivering whatever. You always have to stop...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been to this place several times but keep forgetting to write a review...they have great selection of rolls and i must admit takes awhile to make a decision with how many different rolls they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was kinda excited about his place after reading the yelp reviews. But then slightly disappointed. We had reservations for 7 on a Friday night. And they had warned us that if we were a little bit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
for some reason, i keep wanting to call this place 'sozu'...idk why. i've been here a handful of times and it's always great service and awesome food. What sushi place gives you:1. a HUGE assortment...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fish is the best quality and price in the area. Salmon sashimi and amaebi are to die for. Their hamachi kama is amazing here if you're in the mood for some cooked fish. Love that they give miso...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I was so shocked at my experience yesterday!So my BFF is allergic to wheat, and we went there for lunch and she ordered items that did not contain soy sauce or other sauces that may contain...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW!!!!. Choose this restaurant based on both great reviews and close proximity to my hotel. It was a little hard to find so I called for directions. The voice on the other end had a poor command of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has now turned into my new favorite sushi restaurant. I have only been here a few times and so far everything I have ever had has been amazing. I especially love the Halloween Roll and the Mt....
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My cousin had been raving about this spot forever so we decided to stop by before hitting up SFO from Tracy. We got seated pretty quickly, although after we got seated a gang of people came which...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I started my sushi romance with Sozos about 10 years ago and I still haven't found another sushi joint that would ever make me stray. I have eaten at dozens of other places... yet.. I always say...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a restaurant where the wait staff act like they are so burdened and busy that you regret sitting down about two minutes after you buried your butt in a booth. The sushi is OK and nowhere near...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just went to this place on Saturday and I liked it quite a bit. I had the churasho bowl (sp?) and I couldn't believe how large the portion was. The Sozo special hand roll was super good with their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
More casual and very busy than most local sushi places. We have always found the service to be very quick as they try to move people through the place. Lots and lots of special rolls. Definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I joined yelp just to review SOZO's because I LOVE this place!! This is definitely the BEST sushi place in the Tri-Valley and best prices. I've been going here for the past 6 years now and their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a good sushi place for a party of about 20 people on a Friday night to celebrate 3 birthdays. I stumbled onto this spot through yelp and wanted to check it out.I called for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so good!! If u don't like the raw stuff get the lion king roll..its a california roll with baked salmon on top. they are so addicting!! My new favorite roll is their Red Dragon roll.....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i'm debating between a 3 and 4 star... the service definitely gives this place some points, but the food's keeping it at a 3. the food itself is alright. i guess since it's in pleasanton the food has...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YEY!!! A new sushi place for me to go to! AND it's close to my work. I just went there for lunch and all I want to say is "yes". That's right, say yes to Sozo Sushi. Go now before it's too late!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
substandard service, unfresh sushi, the only positive is, its cheap
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the valley, this is a great sushi restaurant. They have a good size menu, lots of sushi and non sushi items to choose from. Perfect for me who loves sushi and for my husband who likes his food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Land of 1,000 Rolls. That's what Sozo Sushi should *really* be called.Checked out this place last night and swooped in around 6:30. I think we may have snagged one of the last tables because within...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Anything fried? HA! overall, all is good at Sozo, the fried sushi dishes, the sashimi, the udon, the service...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty decent. I'm not a sushi person, but my co-workers that are really like their rolls. I personally only get the bento combinations. I have never been there during dinner though,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I really only come back here a lot (and i do mean a lot...as in twice a week at some point last year) because I was obsessed with the Cadillac roll. It was tempura and avocados inside the roll...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I have gone there twice now, and each time on a Saturday night the place has been packed. We didn't wait to long for a table, and service was very fast. I really like the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. The prices are reasonable and most of the food is awesome. Sometimes there are some tough parts of chicken in the chicken teriyaki and the service can be hit-or-miss, but overall...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sozo couldnt be any better in my opinion. Ive been frequenting Sozo for the better part of a decade now, ever since it was a hole in the wall next to Longs Drugs (Rite Aide for all you new ptowners)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good sushi! I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered!
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't miss much about commiefornia, but I miss this little jewel. Some of the freshest sushi I've ever had in my life, in Pleasanton it was second only to Shun. Plates of sashimi served on abalone...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the closest sushi restaurant to my house so I eat here often. I love the fact that they give you free edamame and free miso soup. The service is always good and I have never seen this place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sozo is solid but not at the top.Here is the real summary for the east bay and greater bay area:List is based on food taste, quality, and value. Interior, location, and ambiance are not taken into...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about this place from someone who lives in Pleasanton and thanks to my job, I was in the area often...so I had to go! This place was great. I'm a big sushi fan, always looking for a good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sozo's has been my fiance's and my favorite sushi spot for the past 3 years. She even through me a surprise birthday party here back in December and my friend's and I had a blast doing sake bombs and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best I've had.. I probably wouldn't return to this place it's really crowded and another Korean run Japanese restaurant in Pleasanton.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As cheesy as I can put it, the Sozo Sushi is just So-so. I went when I was in college by myself and I found that the sushi was less than adequate. The fish was kinda smelly and the portions were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The man has had a hell week at work and when he called saying he would be late and wanted Japanese food, I asked him to tell me where to meet him and this is the place he chose.I am not a big sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh sashimi, creative rolls,this place is always busy ,and for the quality of food very reasonably priced
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum yum! I miss this place! We ate here on a Monday night and were quickly seated. Upon being seated, they gave us miso soup and edamame right away! Awesome! I ordered my fave- the kenturkey...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot to get some sushi if you're in the area. Atmosphere is great and the employees are usually quick on the refills. The price is pretty good and food is great. They have a good amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sozu Sushi has a great selection of rolls. I've come here a few times to eat....some times i get good food, sometimes I don't.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am upping my rating on Sozo Sushi to 5 stars because bottom line, the owner really knows how to treat her customers! Here goes the story...Met up with my Dad, Mom, Uncle and Aunt for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent sushi. The selection of rolls was admirable. I tried the forrest gump roll which was pretty good. Not very good service, we asked for a booth but they refused to seat us in one because they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I already started liking this place when they give you edamame AND miso soup right when you get seated. Other places, it's one or the other or none at all, so points for that.They have a massive menu;...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My cousin recommended this place to be a great local sushi restaurant in Pleasanton. I, on the other hand, found out that large portions are the only good thing. The location is great, it had a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aug 09 - still a great lunch. The tempura came out hot, crisp and tasty. We keep going back.!Great place for Japanese food. I haven't tried the Sushi yet. Just visited Dec 2008.How could we have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, since my last bad experience at Mad Fish Sushi (not a bad experiece, it was phucking horrible at Mad Fish). I was really hesitant about another sushi place in the 'burbs. But Sozo...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. I've experienced better.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i have to disagree with some of you. my experience at sozo wasnt all that great. it is good that they are busy but maybe they should hire more waiters or waitresses to give customers some attention....
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place because they don't do a ton of CA roll variations...I've been to a few places that add avocado on top of a CA roll & call it something else...then stick a piece of unagi on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My roommate and I came here last night because he needed a ride to the mechanic's that worked on his car. It was right next to the sushi place. This place will kill your fill your crave for sushi, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The spicy rolls can be quite spicy; definitely spicier than what I've experienced in other sushi joints. So it it's spicy you want, then this is the place. Service has always been good; staff are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
tonight i got a to go order from sozo and for just over $20 i had a full on meal that lasted me all night. i wanted these to last and they give you so much for your dollar so i even have lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for a quick lunch. I was in and out in about 40-minutes. Food was good but not the best sushi place I've been to. Great price and quick service made up for the food quality.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here again tonight and had the red dragon and firehouse roll...FLIPPING FANTASTIC! EAT HERE!
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
update: I tried this place again at dinner time on a weekend and the quality of food dramatically changed! The tempura was nice and crispy. The downside with tempura was they gave only a small little...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bento box I had today was really bad. This was the first time i tried their "beef" bento box and I was pretty disappointed in the "beef" combo. It came out looking grayish and look like a Fish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service was fast today! I enjoyed my Sushi Lunch-A. :)I'm a simple girl who likes simple rolls! I don't need all those fancy sauces to mask the taste of fish. Bring on the assortment nigiri and tuna...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after reading the reviews for this restaurant, my wife and i decided it was a must try. we went, we ate, we left with a fat cheese on our faces. THIS PLACE IS LEGIT.* for the great service. we were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday we went to check out Sozo sushi (one of the two recommendations). This place is nothing fancy, but simply great! I and my friend really liked the place. Everything was fresh, delicious, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a huge fan of Sushi House in Alameda, this place offers similar types of rolls for very fair prices---Yummy, big, tasty sauces, and of course, lots of sashimi.HUGE selection of rolls ranging...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely another Americanized Japanese restaurant run by Non-Japanese people. If you like large portions, salt, and typical Americanized Japanese food, then go ahead and read all of those four star...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife likes one in Livermore, but I actually prefer Sozos. I think you get a better value.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We tried Sozo for the first time a couple of years ago. My husband went here with some friends from ACE Train.Sozo has LOTs of items on their menu - every kind of sushi combination you can imagine,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must be on a roll, because lately, I have been to places that have been placing 4-5 stars on the Marvy scale! Today, that place would be Sozo Sushi in Pleasanton! I was here for lunch today by my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some people claim you'll know if a restaurant serves good food if it's packed with customers - this claim is indeed true for Sozo Sushi. I have eaten here a couple of times and I have yet to be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, a very solid 4 star. I've been to this restaurant a couple of times and both times were pretty good. Their selection of rolls is overwhelming. Their Mendecino roll is one of the best. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came!" This is my theme song when I come through the door at Sozo. The sashimi is awesome. The creative maki...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
damn sozo sushi. their menu is like an encyclopedia. we had to turn away our waiter 3 times before we decided what we wanted... first time here and this has to be the best thus far when it comes to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After eating here for years any other sushi just doesn't seem to compare. I love the variety that they offer and the service is friendly. The Marilyn Monroll is a real favorite of mine and I always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went there twice and got the tempura and teriyaki lunch box. Both times MASSIVE food poisoning. The first time, thought it might have been a fluke or some other cause. Never again.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: 4 starsService: 3.5 starsValue: 3.5 starsI have been here 3 times and their food and services are getting better. I am totally a fan of SOZO now. I highly recommend the maui woowie roll, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honey and I eat a lot of sushi. My lil bro brought me here and all I can say is "meh." I've had better. Actually, I've had a lot better. I'm not sure what interested me most, the oil dripping from...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Sozo quite a bit because my friend is a fanatic. I'm not a huge fan. It seems like every roll is WAY too spicy and/or deep fried. I keep ordering the poki salad roll, which is so spicy it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOOOVE SUSHI!! My cousin has been raving about this place for months and I finally got a chance to try this place out this past Friday. We arrived a little before 8:00pm and it was packed!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dig sushi, and for my money this place is about the best in Pleasanton. The service can be hit or miss, but it's usually pretty good. The prices are pretty reasonable and the bentos (I always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi seemed fresh and delicious. They have ample options to choose from (rolls, sashimi, nigiri, sukiyaki, teriyaki, etc.) and our orders definitely filled me up (no small feat in itself). The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sozo Sushi servesMany types of sushi rollsI left satisfied
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the maguro (tuna) sashimi here! Mmm! I like dragon rolls, but I'm not sure I like theirs, something is weird about their unagi (BBQ'ed eel). The Udon is tasty, and so is the mixed Tempura...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Sozo's! It's definitely one of my favorite places for sushi in the Dublin/Pleasanton area. They have a huge variety of sushi rolls, which is good, but sometimes bad. Especially when you are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very veggie friendly and that is not common at sushi bars. Menu has a green leaf next to the sushi that is veggie - makes it really easy. Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh. Creative. Great places. Eat outside. and...good prices. What's not to like?
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is always busy and their staff is on the ball. so thats a good thing. their menu is very presentable providing pictures for pretty much everything. they have a great selection. their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what Sozo means in Japanese, but in my books it means SO DONE!!!The food here wasn't bad and selection is quite abundant, but the service is quite questionable. I came here with my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorte sushi in town. my parents house is 5 mins from here and i always doubted a sushi place next to Rite Aid would be good. i was wrong. haha. they have a great atmosphere, fresh sushi and a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
awesome place for lunch. Great prices on bento boxes that are packed with food! Their rolls are good too. I recommend to everyone.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love this place, awesome sushi and ambiance! wait staff always super nice also...go here!
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my all-time favorite sushi place in CA. The menu is SO creative. The service is attentive and fast. And the place is extremely clean. I asked for an extra-spicy tuna roll and it was the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Both my family and colleagues like Sozo. It's got very creative rolls and super spicy rolls. If you're a "traditional" sushi person, this place is probably not for you. I've got "chef" friends who...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All time favorite sushi place in the trivalley. My favorite is the firecracker roll. Don't be fooled by the exterior!
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My coworkers and I just went there for lunch and we all thought is was pretty good. The sashimi was extremely fresh and two of my coworkers had the Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box which was too much to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say... after taking a while to find this place, it was definitely worth it... And when we found the place, I only find out that it's a about 2 blocks or so away from our other favorite place....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I always go here for good sushi in the tri-valley. They recently changed their menu and I must say it is a lot better because of the helpful pictures! Everything here is always excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you put "Sushi" in the name of your restaurant, you should serve qualified sushi.Who said this is the best sushi restaurant in Pleasanton? My guess is probably after the restaurant got good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I went here just the other night and had a great time. I loved the menu. It had a large color two page spread of all the special rolls they offered. We ordered the Double Salmon, Sozo...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sozo's sushi is fine; other Japanese dishes like Tonkatsu etc are ok. The service is not very pleasant, however, and I go to Meiko instead where the place may be busy, but the service is attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best sushi place in Pleasanton. First off, the fish is usually pretty fresh. This already makes it better than most sushi places outside of California (which matters only to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is IMO definitely the best Sushi restaurant in Pleasanton. They have a huge selection and the prices are reasonable, considering the portions you get. The other food (Donburi, Sashimi, Tempura)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My brother took me here for dinner once when I was visiting home. We came in pretty late so it wasn't very crowded. I love the variety of rolls they have here. The colorful menu complete with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good Japanese food in the AREA. Very busy in the afternoon due to all the customers coming for lunch breaks. Try: Calamari and Gyoza appetizers, Tempura, most of their lunch boxes are good. Sushi was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, they get busy. Not sure about the rolls (mine wasn't that great) but they definitely do pay extra to get the better "catches" of fish that most sushi bars catering to non-japanese do not bother...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had an opportunity to take out my colleagues from Japan for some dinner. I wanted to go to Lindo, but it was closed so I decided to try this place. Well, the food is decent, which is what you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a sushi snob, and growing up down the block from Sozo's made me that way! So I take no responsibility. I have had sushi all around the world, and Sozo's is reliably delicious. My family goes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of the better places around in the area-extensive sushi menu-fresh ingredients TRY: cadillac roll, lion king roll
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi is mediocre here. I still prefer Meiko sushi rolls on Valley.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sozo was our go to sushi restaurant back in the day. Lots of creative rolls with a media driven design. Unfortunately our love affair ended the winter of 2003. We visited before a trip to Minnesota...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Sozo, especially now that they have added more rolls to the menu. The fish is always fresh and delicious, and the prices are fairly reasonable. Me and my fiance can always get out of there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi and not expensive! There are a ton of rolls on the menu. Some rolls are the typical, but they have a lot of unique creations. I definitely recommend if you are in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I am not a huge fan of sushi, but I am trying to be more adventurous than just Mexican food.I have heard great things about this place so when I had the opportunity to go I said.."yes". They have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome sushi for this side of the bay. Saves a drive to SF if you don't need to. Super fresh fish, good selection on the rolls, nice bento box choices. They make one of the best Poki (spicy tuna)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Hopyard Roll or Ho-yard as how it is spelled on their menu is damm tasty. Definite must try if you are in the area. Cheddar Salmon green onion broiled = surprisingly goodTheir bento boxes are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious maki rolls and sushi. I've enjoyed most everything I've ordered here. Service is hit-and-miss. VERY busy at lunch time.
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SOZO's food is the bomb! By far one of the best sushi restaurant in the tri valley. All of their sushi is very ceative and tastey. Bento boxes are a very large portion. I always have left overs to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
More and more I am disappointed with the restaurants the Tri-Valley has to offer. Even with pretty decent ratings this place turned out to be a stomachache...literally.Now throughout my meal, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sozo=Creative and they do have many creative sushi here. I have always been happy with what I order. My husband is a sushi enthusiast and loves the chefs creations. Their extensive menu has...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite japanese restaurant of all time. i love everything - their miso soup with the weird looking mushrooms, tempura, teriyaki. everything is really tasty. the sushi is really...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi place in the pleasanton area by far. I see a lot of people ordering the bento boxes, but I wonder to myself WHY? they have the largest selection of creative maki i've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My four stars are for the tonkatsu, tempura and miso soup. That is what I get every single time I come here. Yes, those three things can be not as tasty at other places. I just love the taste of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed reviews about this restaurant. I used to go here all the time because the price is very reasonable for a Japanese restaurant and the food is okay. The staff is generally okay but I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute red and black decorating. We were first to be seated for Saturday lunch. The waitress was fairly good and came back a few times to see if we needed anything else. Felt a little rushed to leave...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always thought that Sozos was the best place to get a bento box. Until I went to downtown Palo Alto. But we won't get in to that right now. When arriving to Sozos the decor is decent and is a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being that we're new to the area, we're still trying to figure out all the restaurants. We came in for dinner Saturday and it was pretty packed (usually a good sign). They found us a nice table in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh em gee. some-type of mustard tasting sauce should never, ever, ever, ever be put on a sushi roll! no! no! no! is that really their special sauce because if so, they need to throw that shit out.i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here awhile back, and just found my review notes. I had ordered take out on a week day. I ordered the Lunch combo bento box C-13 with beef teriyaki, ca roll, tempura with sides of tamago...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to try it out on Saturday night. Arrived at about 8:15pm with a big appetite. It was about 3/4 full. As we walked in a few of the emplyees stared at us, but never said anything. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My coworker and I got out of the car just outside the restaurant to see a crowd outside the restaurant. As we got out we were hit with the stench of fish. Gross. We were ready to head over to Geno's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you like traditional Japanese food which consists of simple yet elegant food presentation, simple decor, small quality portions and fresh exquisite sashimi, then Sozo is NOT the place for you.I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and it was busy both times. That must say something about the food. Their food is good and has a large variety of items, but some of the rolls were just weird too.I don't eat any...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a sushi traditionalist and only want nigiri, this place probably isn't for you. I'm not saying it's bad, I'm just saying (1) I've never had nigiri here, (2) my palate is as sophisticated...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Straight up, I love sushi. I love it even more when I'm on a business trip and can expense it back to the company. So when I found myself up in Pleasanton for training, first thing I checked out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty good sushi joint considering it's out in Pleasanton (as opposed to in SF or Oakland). The first few times I went there, it was great and made me want to go back. This time, the food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very good sushi place. Fish was fresh. And their rolls are great. The owner is very friendly too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love coming here...fun & creative menu, along with traditional dishes & sushi (with generous portions of fish). I just have to have the "Aloha Roll" every time we eat there. Never had a roll I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My neighbor and I have staked this place out as our fave Pleasanton sushi restaurant. It might not be the world's best sushi, but it always hits the spot. I love the variety of rolls that they have-...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive, non-Japanese Japanese restaurant, but the service was decent. I've only tried the yakisoba because I was surprised they even had it on the menu. The flavor was closer than expected to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
*3.5 stars* The place was packed Friday night, which I'm guessing is normal. Service was pleasant. Food was pretty good. Prices are a little on the high side though.I love how our meals came with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been here a couple times with my mom. In the beginning, I really liked the place. It was clean, the decor was nice, and they had a wide selection of rolls, which were actually pretty good and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the first things I enjoyed about Sozo was the stylish decor, and the attractive layout of the restaurant. I loved the contrasting linear blacks and reds, the TVs tuned to local sport shows,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has become our regular Japanese restaurant to go to near home. My favorite roll (which is large enough to have as a main entree - there are 8 huge pieces) is the G.B.U. (the Good, the Bad and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I crave it, I dream about it, I think about it way too much.Favorite roll: VeraCruz...YUM YUM YUMFavorite Salad: Poki...Nice and spicyAtmosphere is great, staff is pleasant and food is divine. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Sushi for the price in Pleasanton. You won't be dissapointed.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best sushi place in pleasanton. They have alot of different types of sushi rolls. I like the udon noodles here too. The sushi can be lacking sometimes though, lately ordering the more simple rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the crazy different sushi rolls are very yummy here. rating for the sushi is a 4 - for the rest of the food more like a 2.5.i'm not that excited about the main dishes but at least it's inexpensive so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not my first choice when I want sushi in Pleasanton (Meiko's wins that). But they are not bad. They are constantly busy during lunch (location, location, location) so there's a lot of turnaround on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sozo sushi was excellent! It was everything I had hoped for after reading the RAVE reviews.I went with 3 other people and it was on a crowded Saturday Night. Let me tell you, when it is crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is unbeliveable. It is crazy busy, but that is to be expected for the amazing sushi they serve. We sat at the sushi bar and that was ok except that the waitresses kept squeezing in between...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 stars. I originally thought this place was a 4 star place until I found Ume sushi, also off of Hopyard. I just went back to Sozo since Ume is closed on Sundays and the food wasn't all that good....
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I admit, I am one of maybe 5 people left in California who doesn't like sushi. I admit it, I am at peace with it and I have moved on with my life.Having said that, I still enjoy a nice cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came out of there stuffed. We enjoyed the food very much. The sushi was tasty. A couple interesting rolls we had was the BMW(very good) and Mt. Fuji (very spicy hot). Good thing was there was a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here with my sister quite a bit when she worked in Pleasanton. Love this place! They have a great variety of rolls. Plus, the atmosphere is pretty hip. Finally, the prices are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sozo has become one of our favorites Japanese restaurants. Its price is reasonable, and the sushi is A ! We mainly just order rolls, and their rolls are really good, meaty, and taste really good....
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Consider this part three in the series, 'Confessions of a Sushi Bar Fly"I arrived at approximately 5 PM. The decor was red, black and gold but not particularly striking. That's fine. It's in a strip...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am gladly announcing that this place makes best creative rolls ever! And they are huge and reasonably priced. As an authentic Japanese, it took me long-five years to accept and enjoy funky rolls in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi! Great prices!
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had lunch here several times and I love the Marilyn Monroll. The sashimi/nigiri is good here too. The crowd really gets busy at lunch so sometimes there is a bit of a wait. It's unfortunate that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best Sushi place I've tried in my area so far. It gets pretty crowded some nights and the hours are kind of weird, but I've always had tasty food at a reasonable price. If...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place thanks to the recommends here on yelp. This is a great place. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's very nice inside. I go for dinner and it's generally full, though...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree that it's the best sushi place in town. The "town," however is Pleasanton. It isn't the first place I would search for an authentic Japanese restaurant.That being said, I found this restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love sushi rice, but no restaurant seems to get it right. Rice needs the extra kick of rice vinegar, sugar and salt to transform into sushi rice. Without this step the flavor is lacking in a big...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 for Sozo....this restaurant has been crowded the last 2 times I've been. Service is just okay...i always base this judgement as to how fast they refill your drink. The sushi is very decorative...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm here once a week for lunch. The price did go up a little since the first time I ate here but it's still worth it. You really have to get there when it opens at 11:30am unless you don't mind...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I discovered this little restaurant on a whim when we were craving some really good sushi. I found this restaurant on CitySearch and decided to give it a try. Almost 2 years later, we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the sushi spot I frequent most and it's usually on a lunch break. The wait can be long if you don't get there right at 11:30 am when they open. The service is usually quick and the sushi is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best sushi place in town! They have the largest, most unique sushi menu I have seen...and they seem to be adding more to the menu every month! My favorite is the Java roll. And their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crazy value, very casual Japanese eats. Nigiri at 2 pieces range from $2-$4.50. Hand rolls are $3-$4.50. Lunch sepcials start at $4.99 and up. They remodeled and still fill the place to capacity. This...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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