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Samurai Sushi in Rancho Cordova is a four star Japanese restaurant. This is a great place. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Great binto box lunch for under $10. The sushi is fresh, and not overly sauced. The teriyaki chicken is always tender yet crisp from the grilling. I love Samurai for lunch in Rancho Cordova. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to many sushi places and this definitely my favorite. Great lunch and dinner specials and excellent service when you sit at the bar.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't tried all the sushi spots (Including Mikuni's) so I can't give this a perfect 5, but it comes close.Went on a drive with my buddy and I brought up eating sushi and he makes a hard right with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After eating sandwiches for four days camping at Lake Tahoe, I was ready to eat something prepared for me and served on a plate. So sushi was my choice for my re-entry meal into civilization. On our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely my most favorite sushi place. Their specials at lunch are the best ever!
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful place. I bumped into this place one time while travelling to South Lake Tahoe and it is now a permanent stop. Fresh sushi, clean bar, wide open menu, great atmosphere, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A popular place for lunch.....large kitchen and dining area....lot's of energy, flat screens....gives me a feeling of a sushi sports spot, but not quite that casual.Anyway, for lunch you walk and they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE----------- EMAILED----I did get aresponse from mgmt on this issue with an apology. they are attempting to remedy the situation. My family may return to see if it has changed.Also, I am deeply...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The more affordable version of MIkuni's. Having been a diner in a past life, the vibe of Samurai Sushi is cute and undeniably American. Luckily for me, Americanized sushi is the only thing I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always tasty! Friendly service! The reviewer who called Samurai Sushi "Mikuni on a budget" was pretty spot on. I only wish they were open for lunch.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place although the staff appears half asleep and has no personality. My favorite dish is the Jimmy Special with lots of sesame oil, garlic and chives. They're rolls are good and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here pretty regularly. Mostly for business lunches and the food is pretty good although pretty generic American style Japanese. The service can be hit or miss but in general pretty good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come to Samurai when I am craving Sukiyaki. Hands down, they make the very best in this area. It is even great the next day (leftovers). The sushi is okay, but a bit saucy for me. Their rolls are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of my faves. i used to be a regular at samurai when i lived up in rancho cordova. the location is great! (right off the 50) the staff is very friendly (although i never got used to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love a night out at Samurai Sushi! I tend to be very cautious about trying any Asian restaurant that isn't recommended by a friend, so when my brother took me to Samurai after I moved here, I was so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1st time I've been to this restaurant, went for lunch. Had the Highway 50 roll, the calamari appetizer, and something that I think was called The Dragon. It wasn't on the menu, but it was filled...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
AFTER OUR VISIT ON 1/13/2009, I WILL NEVER RETURN AGAIN.We got in just as dinner was being served. Actually,we were the very first customers of the dinner crowd. There were specials going on, 50%...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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I ate here a few times with co-workers who don't even eat sushi...I never heard a complaint about their other items. I eat sushi and always thought their lunch specials are great value, portions are generous...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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This is our favorite sushi. Go for the food!
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be my favorite sushi spot in sacto....seriously, what happened?granted, my girlfriend was pretty happy with her food choices. I however had ordered sushi...and ended up getting some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right across the street from my work. They have a good sushi lunch special for $10, same with tempura. The sushi special comes with 3 sushi and two rolls that are usually damn good however you never...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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If you love sushi then you must go and see Kevin and Gumba. You not only have the best sushi in town, you also get a pleasant atmosphere. Kevin is one of the best sushi chefs there. We love Samurai Sushi.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We in TD are sushi eaters, and despite the appearance of the building, this is a good place for a group to get good sushi. Not for the pretentious crowd, the building looks like it used to be a HoJo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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We drive past Mikuni's to go to Samurai sushi. If you want to be treated right request Justin for a table or sit at the bar and have Steve make you a tasty cocktail and serve you great sushi. If you are a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They greet you with a 'Hooooooowwaaaaaaeeeee' when you come in.Always had the Terriaki chicken here; in not into raw fish.Too expensive if you're not going to have sushi, I think.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Mikuni, don't get me wrong. But after a while, everything starts to taste the same. Samurai Sushi does not have that problem. I discovered this place last year after starting to hear more...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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My friend and I meet here as often as possible. Justin is their best server and always willing to recommend something new! I have eaten at most of the sushi places in the area, and Samuri is in the top 2....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Samurai Sushi is located in a stand-alone, traditional Japanese looking building with its own parking lot. The restaurant is spacious with lots of booth and table seating as well as a large private...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the sushi at this place is just mediocre. However, very expensive. Fortunately, most times I came was company lunches and it was on the company. With price out of the question, this is an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about this place a few times before actually stopping by the place for a quick late night dinner. Overall, I think the place is a great hang-out spot; the place has several plasma televisions,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard really good things about Samurai Sushi - that the fish was really fresh, it was the best sushi in town, etc. I will say that the roll I ordered was creative and delicious. It was salmon (I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I made reservations here a few weeks ago for a large group of friends. We were seated right away even though our whole group had not arrived yet, which was nice. We had a room all to our selves so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place...food is great..try the Ninja and for dessert try their mochi...And the people are great...i had this waitress name Christine..i dnt kno y i remember her name..hehe..i guess she was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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I have never written an online review for a restaurant but this sushi compelled me to do it. From the outside the restaurant doesnt look like anything special, but the atmosphere inside was very appealing,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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This place is has some really fresh quality fish. Prices are reasonable and the waitstaff is super friendly. People who really know the quality of their fish come to Samurai. That comment below me is obviously...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi place. Everytime I go to Sacramento to visit my friend am I definitely going to eat here. I usually sit up at the sushi bar where I watch sports on their plasma tv's. I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there a month ago and this review is based on what I remember from then.First came in, the place was busy like always even though it was a weekday. I don't care really if it is, I'm just saying...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Samurai Sushi with great expectations and left a bit unsatisfied. Having scorched the entire inside of my mouth on some deep fried aspargus (review on MVP's Sportsbar to come soon) earlier...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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This is definitely not the restaurant for a romantic sushi evening. The noise level is very high, so you almost have to shout across the table to be heard. The last three times I have eaten there, I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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i was trying to write a review for a samuria sushi in fresno, i somehow ended up here, sorry if the bad review i posted for the fresno restaurant is still posted.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the yosenabe. It's a seafood hot pot with clear noodles with white fish, shrimps, tofu, cabbage, mussels, and scallops. Very good food! (perfect for a cold day)sometimes we get the rolls....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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This place has great sushi rolls. I ordered two different unagi (eel) rolls, both very good. The service was pretty fast, and the staff was friendly. The wait was minimal even during lunch hour.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Samurai has a lot to offer. An extensive sushi menu including several original rolls, friendly staff, and ample space. The decor is a bit overwhelming and noisy, but the food makes up for it. It is a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well I am so over you Samurai. You were good back when Mikuni went over to the dark side. But you raised your prices, and worse of all, dropped the quality of your food. Yesterday we had some of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Better than average suburban sashimi & rolls. Decent enough fish - not ultra fresh, but good stuff, fine enough. I proposed to my now-wife with a beer-label ring here, and don't go very often as it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 STARS FO SHO!Possibly my favorite restaurant. Loves it here! The sushi is amazing, would choose it over any sushi restaurant in Sacramento any day. The best rolls here are the ninja, or well...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has become my sushi place of choice, first as a fall back to Mikuni's on Hazel, then for its location, now I genuinely enjoy going to this place for lunch or dinner.Like I said, if the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm kinda shocked this place gets such great reviews.It's okay. it's not going to poison you. The portions are big.I got:Chicken teriyaki lunch box special. Generous portion of grilled breast,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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So I had to drop by the storage place nearby, and after I was done I decided to satisfy my sushi craving at Samurai Sushi. I had my doubts because the restaurant is located right next to a Days Inn, but I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was quite a drive to get out to, I don't even remember if we just came out to eat here the first time or if we were coming back from Tahoe but I do remember that the sushi here was really good!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've driven by this restaurant almost every day for the last several years and had been somewhat curious to try it. So, one evening about a dozen of us decided to stop by around 8 on a Thursday....
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit of a drive from Sacramento, but the food here was surprisingly tasty. I wasn't sure what kind of food I'd find out in Folsom, but the BBQ albacore and the Tender Rose make me think that they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry this is a negative 2 star place. Overpriced and underquality.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Sushi, the place that got me hooked on Sushi. Their lunch and dinner specials are a great value, and always filling
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A bit of a drive from Sacramento but well worth it! It's one of my favorite sushi places to eat at!They have a variety of rolls and salads. I've tried most of them and they are all very good. You...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It is truly amazing what lengths some people do in order to adapt to the surrounding environments without having to sacrifice much capital. This was my thought the minute I stepped out of my car to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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Since my husband is a big Chirashi fanatic, no other place can serve it up like Samurai. We have eaten at so many other sushi places in the Sacramento and Bay areas and the Chirashi at Samurai always has...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Six of my co-workers and I went to Samurai for lunch...we usually trade off between Samurai and Mikuni's once per month. Between the seven of us, we frequently spend over $200 (with tax and tip) whenever we go...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh man. this is amazing sushi. i'm not a purist - i want interesting tastes. spicy mayo with crazy vegetables? sounds good to me. this is honestly the best sushi i've had in california because...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A stop at Samurai Sushi makes the long drive to or from Tahoe a whole lot better. Actually, Samurai Sushi makes just about anything a whole lot better. I would seriously consider driving out there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi here reminds me a lot of Mikuni, in that they have a lot of gourmet, maybe not really authentic, but really good rolls. Lots of rolls made with tempura shrimp, soft shell crab, etc. Lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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How bad is it when you go to a restaurant and you find something on the menu that stirs you, only to find out when you order that they do not have it in the kitchen b/c it's too expensive of an item? Or when...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is place is big, glamous looking, and has TVs. The sushi is fresh and there are lots of variety. One of the best in Sac, too bad its in the boons.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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THis place has really good sushi. They have a large selection of unique rolls that have unique combinations and interesting sauces. The rolls are a litte smaller than usual, and if you want your more straight...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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My boyfriend and I have been regulars for over two years now. I've had sushi all over the country and this is by far the best sushi I've ever tasted. The menu is inventive, the sauces used are divine and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT SUSHI, generous cuts of fish if youre ordering sashimi!!! The hot food leaves something to be desired. The guys at the sushi bar are so fun and nice and always remember your face. If youre...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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I work down the road from samurai and we eat here for lunch weekly.. so much better than makuni.. and cheaper.. the sushi is always fresh and tastes great!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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Everything is always great! We go every Friday night. The sushi is always fresh and the service couldnt be better.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2004
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This place is great. It is cheaper than Mikuni, a lot less crowded and right down the street. The five star roll is delicious and the ahi fry is a must try. I have never been dissapointed with my meal.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2004
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Rice in my box lunch was hard as a rock and seems lliked it had been sitting out for 3 days. Sushi was decent, but not something I'd write home about or recommend
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2003
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