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1.0 of 5 stars.
Worst Japanese teppan grill I have ever been to. I've experienced better Japanese teppan grill in shopping mall food courts in Mainland China with better food and more professional chefs. The one star...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going here for the Japanese food.. I'd go somewhere else! The food wasn't bad but not what I expected. I loved the atmosphere but would not pay for it again... I believe the prices are so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVER PRICED!!! Their sushi is definitely over priced! Their hibachi is really good but over priced. It's suppose to be an upscale restaurant but honestly how upscale can you get in Riverside. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not quite sure why this place doesn't have as many stars as I'm giving it. This place is a nice, intimate, nicely decorated restaurant with yummy, UNIQUE sushi. There is a portion for teppan...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Rivertucky for 5 years and Ooka was the closest thing to sushi. It didn't match up to the best sushi places I've been to in LA or SD, but for Riverslime it was great. Of the places I tried...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
its aitei think the time i went the waitresses looked kinda nicefood was anything super specialis that tempura on your body? or are you happy to sashimi?
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Ooka first a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised by the amazing gem I stumbled across. I've since been back a few more times and the service and standards are always high. It feels...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Better than Benihana's! Amazing chicken & shrimp! Sit at the grill...it's worth a wait!
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went back to Ooka for fathers day last week and was pleasantly surprised by the service and quality of the food. I had been here several times and it was always a hit and miss. All but one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant here is nice. The place was super busy the weekend I was there. Birthday parties popular here. We sat at a table (the grill will have to wait for next time) and ordered baked mussels....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the hibachi grill only. Went here for dinner last weekend and we were seated immediately. My date and I ordered the chicken, shrimp & steak combo for two. The service was very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can only take seeing the Onion Choo Choo 3 times, maybe 5. After that, you seen one Teppan grill you seen them all. Can ya' come up with something else...please. Only good things about these places...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolute crap. The service is sub-par, the surroundings are pretentious. If you like eating terrible over priced sushi with annoying music in the background, then this is your place.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my boyfriend here for Valentine's one year and we kept going back. Best hibachi I've had in the Inland Empire.The location is great, the Riverside Plaza is newly renovated, plenty of parking,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ooka was between a-ok and yay, i'm a fan!... The place is pretty nice, it's dark.... seems like date atsmosphere, but i was here with my co-worker tina.... she critiques restaraunts hardcore and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who'd thought I'd find decent sushi in RIverside? I'm a little spoiled when it comes to sushi - I only get served the best by a friend of my mom's and he makes awesome sushi. So, its a bit hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is pretty fancy. During dinner, the lights dim and candles are placed at your table..The hostess and servers are really friendly. However, I probably will never be going back to this place....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad! My friend and I came in here for some sushi last night. We ordered an Out of Control roll (salmon, tuna, and avocado, with lots of masago on the outside) and a spider roll. We also got in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice place to get your teppanyaki fix. It's a little overpriced, but tasty. It's like Benihana with the added bonus of yaki soba noodles. Do I prefer Benihana? Yes. But, when in Riverside,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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This restaurant has great lunch specials, but it can take awhile to get served sometimes--so don't go if you only have 1/2 an hour. The sushi is pretty good. Of note: Purple Roll, Eel and Avocado roll and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ooka is one of my fave restaurants in Riverside. I don't think the sushi is the best but good for Riverside's standards. I have a favorite chef at the sushi bar, Ken. He is awesome, he makes the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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The restaurant not only has great food, but great ambiance. This is one of our favorite restaurants. The sushi is fresh and offers many other choices besides sushi. They have great soups, bento plates, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The spicy yellowtail roll is my reason for living!I'm surprised by the negative and so-so reviews for Ooka -- it's good! Never had a bad meal here, or bad service. Tasty drinks, fresh ingredients,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ooka is located in the Riverside Plaza, very cute area with tons of restaurants, shops and movie theater etc etc. I am not from the area but was here with a friend and his sister recommenced this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the better restaurants in Riverside but that in itself doesn't say too much. If I feel like getting sushi in Riverside, Ooka is the place I go too. If you do go, do yourself a favor and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cant really complain about this place.. pretty good.. my sushi chief was great to me and my boyfriend... i went here once.. a lil pricey.. but i think it was good.. i dont kno if i would go back.....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Before I get going on this review, I should say that I am writing a small series of reviews for Riverside restaurants, and I feel they all suffer from a similar problem: they're just very lackluster....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Would be rated higher if not for the prices. Prices do not match the quality!!!It's good, the f.w. eel, Cajun tuna, and albacore are great, but you go broke walking in the door.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give this restaurant 3 stars because it is in Riverside. Had it been in any other city, I would give it a 2. The prices are high for the quality of food here. The portion for the teppanyaki is good....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ooka has recently added a "specials" menu, on it, was a wonderful rack of lamb with mushroom risotto and candied Fuji apples! Yumm-o! As a patron who does not eat fish, they have added another...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ooka is my go to sushi restaurant. I love the red sea roll, and my bf sticks with the crunch roll. Their fried rice is awesome as are the vegetable gyoza. We always sit in the dining room; nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know about the hibachi, but the sushi here is terrible. I came in and sat at the sushi bar where I was served poorly sliced sushi, where all the waiters/staff/chefs were chattering away in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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For anyone who is a fan of sushi or teppanyaki, Ooka is the place to visit! Their food is delicious, and prices are reasonable. The have a warm, chic atmosphere. I went with a group of people for a birthday...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is probably the nicest Japanese restaurant in Riverside. Has a nice classy look to it, and is perfect for dates or friend's night out. I can only speak about the hibachi as I have not tried...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive Japanese food, but the food is good despite the price. Good place for a date or with friends. In terms of sushi quality, probably the best you can get in Riverside, and it is pretty good....
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has got to be the best restaurant in Riverside... thats probably not saying much, but it is pretty darn good, even for LA standards. Ive never tried the dining section, but I have sampled a few...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Sashimi lunch special! HUGE THICK FRESH PIECES! They're quality pieces & did I mention HUGE!Usually pricey restaurant. Probably best for dates, couples & friends at night. Services is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty pricey here, but a great spot to take a date or just a few friends for some intimate convo. I like the ambiance and setting. Sushi is pretty good, too! Try the shiitake mushroom roll.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had the hibachi so my review only addresses that section. Ooka is a good place to go with a group of friends for a good time. The chefs are entertaining and the food is decent but nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ooka was a lot of fun and had great food! We sat at the bar and it was packed within 20 minutes of opening, though there were still several tables available. I asked the chef what he recommended and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Ooka's a few times and it's been good every time. Good food, good atmosphere. All around, good. They also have some decent lunch specials, I believe under like $12 or so.Like Benihana,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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I love going to Ooka for dinner b/c they have the freshest sushi and the food is great! The service is very friendly and attentive and the decor is sophisticated and relaxing. The prices are affordable. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only had the sushi around lunchtime on a Saturday while visiting some old friends. Considering it wasn't packed there at that time, from my experience of getting sushi, it was quite slow. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great hibachi style sushi bar / steakhouse. Been there a few times, and it's my favorite restaurant in Riverside. I usually get the filet mignon and shrimp, fried rice and at $30 it's pricey but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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