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Ichiban Sushi And Japanese Cuisine in Salt Lake City is a three star Japanese restaurant. Check out this popular and affordable place in the Downtown area. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms and catering. This place is open late and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food fabulous (i adore the death roll!).
5.0 of 5 stars.
The Funky Charlie, Mars Roll, Rainbow Roll = Yumm!!I've eaten at Ichiban enough to know that the fish is consistently fresh and delicious. This place turned my non-sushi eating husband into a sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ichiban's appetizer, Ebi Shumai, tastes like Krispy Kreme doughnuts.Ichiban's sashimi tastes like what I believe Megan Fox tastes like. And for those unenlightened rouges among you...these are good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only time that I've been able to eat at Ichiban was for a friend's birthday dinner. They have a moderate sized parking lot, which can fill up quickly during their peak hours. Luckily, there is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Similar to my experience at the Chinese restaurant. ichiban was an ok japanese restaurant. Probably its great for SLC...but not the best I've ever had.IT is an interesting space in use being an old...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have no complaints. Our server, Mike, was very nice. I enjoyed everything I tried. I ordered the Jazz roll, octupus seaweed salad and tried one of the crab wontons. They were all great. The menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ichiban is one of the best places for quality sushi you can get in the SLC area. It is one of the few joints that get REALLY fresh fish, which is what makes it a step above most of the other ho-hum...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very fresh, very good. Go on Monday or Tuesday, they have a list of 1/2 price sushi roles. $4-7, wow! The same ones that are on the menu for $8-14. I sat at the sushi bar; my Mexican sushi chef was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wavered between a one star & two star, but I'm just not impressed. I sat at the sushi bar - I tried to order from the sushi chef and he informed me that he wouldn't take my order. So I waited,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a big fan of Ichiban. I have only been a handful of times because of the reputation it seems to maintain, so I continually give it "another shot" but every time I am left saying "meh, we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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My friends and I had the best sushi we have ever had at Ichiban on monday night. They have a half off menu on mondays and tuesdays, it rocks!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Sushi was average. Management and service were laughable. This was my first and will be my last experience at Ichiban. It was a friends birthday and were looking forward to a great experience, what we did get...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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The best sushi I have ever had!! Philly Roll and Vegas roll are AMAZING! This place is top quality and very delicious!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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We've had some wonderful meals here including New Year's Eve. The building...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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My experience at Ichiban was mediocre at best. The menu had a lot of speciality rolls. I ordered the Jazz roll - which was pretty good. I also ordered a Salmon roll - which I don't think had much salmon at...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite sushi places in the country.Writing this review makes me realize that my *real* last meal on Earth would have to be an X 96 roll and a Mars roll from Ichiban.Service is always fast...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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The outdoor dining is great and the specials on mon-tues are definitely a bonus Overall the sushi is good but not amazing. Most of the rolls are the usual with nothing really a standout on the rolls - BUT the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Umm Ichiban is not as good as it used to be. They still have excellent service in a beautiful environment but the sushi is mediocre at best. We even had to send back a roll because it tasted fishy - I mean it...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The fish is very fresh and the rolls were creative and artistically presented. The interior is gorgeous (deconsecrated church, apparently) and it's worth it to sit at the sushi bar to admire (with no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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I know I am going to eat sushi, but i have always know that fish is bad when it taste like you are eatting fish. every thrid bite taste like fish which means the fish was old. If you are willing to take a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It isn't the best sushi I've ever had, however, it is pretty yummy nonetheless! I do have to say that I think part of what makes Ichiban a great experience is the venue. I believe the building was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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All I can say is WOW. If you don't mind the wait, this is definately the best. You will have to strategically plan you visit to fully enjoy Ichiban Sushi, because parketing and seating can be limited during...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've visited it on several occasions for the past several years, have never been disappointed, and have recommended it to friends. I agree with others that when the ownership...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars for the venue! 4 for the hard efforts of the post Mormon mission owner to create a Japanese sushi-ya in SLC; 3 stars for the sushi itself; and 2 stars for the UU Ute freshman and Ski-bums...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
unfortunately, i don't dine often enough to have my own set of chopsticks set aside for me. sake sampler was good and my maki rolls were tasty. the octopus tentacles looked slimy and fresh, but still...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down some of the best Sushi I have ever had, ANYWHERE. I've been to dozens of Sushi restaurants, mostly in the Northeast and really have TWO that I like in the Boston area, but Ichiban tops...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate the be the wet blanket but this wasn't the best sushi I've ever had. It wasn't bad, so I gave it 3 stars but it couldn't have been better. I ordered the Jazz Roll and the Mars Roll. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SUSHI & SKIING I know you might be thinking to yourself "Great Sushi in UTAH?" Uuummm excuse me but wheres the ocean.. where the Asians.. and how does this happen. Well Utah better known for it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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I love sushi, I have been all over the world and look forward to eating sushi when I travel. Granted I have had better Sushi elsewhere such as Boston, Los Angles, Japan, Australia, etc. But when in Utah I head...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Anyone thinking this place has good sushi doesn't know what good sushi is--period! But then again, how many Utahns would even dare venture forth to, say, New York, or--gasp--San Francisco! The fact that...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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This place has EVERYTHING! The setting is in a remodeled church. They have great service, awesome sushi, and a really cool floor seating section. You HAVE to go to the Ichiban.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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Being our first time here, I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere. The prices were comparable to other mid-scale restaurants in the downtown area, and the Yellowfin sushi was amazing, as were our...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Ichiban used to be our favorite sushi restaurant when Peggy owned it. The rolls were bigger, the prices were cheaper and the staff was better. My husband and I went yesterday for our anniversary and were even...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! One of the best sushi restaurants I have ever been to. As my fianc and I were traveling cross country we stopped in to eat at this restaurant. Before even commenting on the food itself, I need...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a reason that Owner Peggy Whiting has been in Fine Cooking Magazine, at the top of Zagat's year after year, and cutting fish to a packed house for decades.There is simply no better sushi bar...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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My husband and I love to make a meal out of appetizers and sushi rolls and Japanese beer (or try the Saketini)!! The restaurant decor is special, and the hostess and wait staff remember you and are attentive.....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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We heard how awesome the sushi was here, and have to say we're disappointed. We tried their Death Roll (usually a shoe-in), and to say "blah" would be a compliment. It was okay...but there are many better...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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Ichiban offers good sushi, if the good chefs are working. I usually like their nigiri, but I find their maki (rolls) too "Americanized". The atmosphere there is good, but if there are large groups on the main...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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You simply can't beat the Japanese trained Chef, fantastic original rolls, awesome contemporary decor blended with an old-church feel and the private dining booths are absolutely unbeatable.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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If you haven't tried Ichiban for some odd reason you must do so immediately. It is wonderful especially Silverlake and Funky Charlie. The atmosphere is cozy and perfect for a date.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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Ichiban is and has always been one of the best places to go for sushi in Salt Lake City. They import their fish in fresh. Read reviews from SLC Weekly and all over town including TV/Radio Reporter Reviews. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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Ichiban has excellent sushi and other Japanese fair. The setting is awesome; your party can sit in private booths which is so refreshing compared to many other noisy restaraunts. The other drawback ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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I go to Ichiban at least once every other week. I've been going here ever since I moved to Utah, 6 years ago. I went on a recommendation from an acquaintance. He told me I wouldn't be disappointed, and boy,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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I have been eating Sushi for 20 years, all over the world. This was the most tasteless, worst Sushi I have ever eaten. Honestly, it was terrible. I had a rainbow roll, shoved on plate, looked tasteless, old &...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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They were the best when they were located in Park City, and they are still the best.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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The sushi at Ichiban is great! There are lots of rolls and rolls of the day. It is definitely better than the rest, however, it is also much more expensive than others. For a special occasion, this is a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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Not worth the drive downtown. The service was very slow and we couldn't get our waitress to smile.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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Whenever I am in SLC I always stop by for great sushi. The Green Eggs -n- Ham roll is one of the best rolls around!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2005
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Without a doubt the coolest sushi restaurant that I have been to. The modern decor contrasts very well with the church that is the restaurant building. The fish was fresh and tasty, however there was an...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2004
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I expected to get so-so sushi in an old church but the sushi was great. The sushi portions were generous and the special rolls were very good.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2004
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Funky Charlie indeed........raspberry Sake with every roll....mmmmmmm.... This place just gets better every time I go. 2 people 6 rolls small combination 4 things of sake = 2 very fat/happy people. The whole...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2003
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Ichiban has some of the most consistant fresh fish that I have ever had. I wish all the sushi bars in town could say the same. Their rolls are great if that is your idea of sushi. The rolls are obviously good...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2003
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Ichiban is the David Copperfield of sushi bars. With lots of flash and distraction, those who can't see the "man behind the curtain" are fooled into thinking they are actually eating quality sushi. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2003
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I enjoyed my meal and the service was good but to me it just seemed to lack the traditional Japanese atmosphere. to much american influence in the decor.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2003
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I've only been to a few sushi places but this is without a doubt my favorite. The chefs at the bar were very helpful and freindly, all of them concerned that you enjoy your meal.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2002
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This is my favorite restaurant. The atmosphere is great, the food is excellent, the servers are very nice. It's one of those restaurants that you wouldn't think would be in Salt Lake City if you don't ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2002
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My family goes there a lot and we love their extra-wonderful sushi rolls, tempuras, sashimis, among others, plus their exceptionally friendly and welcoming service. Their prices are reasonable and competitive...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2002
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I have been there many times and it is my favorite place to go with or without my family. The tempura fried sushi rolls and eel rolls make a stop at my table every time. My oldest son who is now 17, requests...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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Every time I've been to Ichiban the food and service have been outstanding. The atmosphere is definitely a plus as well. My favorite rolls are the Mars and the Silverlake, which I don't believe is on the menu....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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Having frequented Ichiban ever since it was in Park City, I have seen this once sushi standard go down hill. The food quality is poor and service arrogant. When I asked what the chef recommended, he acted to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2002
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I was never a big sushi fan until I tried Ichiban sushi. Theyre great for sushi beginners. Although their entrees are not that great, the sushi is fantastic.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2002
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Ichiban Sushi is, in my opinion, one of the worst Sushi restaurnants in all of Salt Lake and Park City. Granted, they have a notable chef, but I have been there several times, and have been dissatisfied each...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2002
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The sushi is terrible. They premake rolls so they don't taste so fresh. Many of their rolls are so big you can't fit the whole piece in your mouth. The atmosphere is great, but the sushi leaves something to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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housed in an old church building that used to an italian restaurant, the conversion to a sushi bar is amazing. More amazing is the creativity of the owner/chef who has come up with the most unique and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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I have never had sushi outside of utah so im sure that skewa my opinion but Ichiban had great sushi and the service was fairly fast and freindly. I realll liked the building it is in but the atmosphere felt a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2002
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GREAT FOOD. I can't say enough about this place. Great atmosphere, great service and to die for sushi. LOVE IT ALL!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2002
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Ichiban is a great place to go for decent sushi. The nigiri is quite nice and of adequate size (other places in Salt Lake skimp a bit). If you're in the mood for very tasty (but obviously not authentic) rolls,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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I place Ichiban in the same category as La Caille: trendy, a place to be seen, lots of ambiance, but don't go there for great food. The sushi at Ichiban isn't bad, but it definitely does not rank up there with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2002
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i went here and the atmosphere is great . food is great. have always been a seafood lover (from Florida, so i know good seafood), but never had it raw. i've been having cravings ever since.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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Having spent a long time in Portland, with fresh fish and good sushi places, Ichiban rates with the best. Great service, unique ambience, and a comprehensive menu, they are easily the best in town.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Ichiban is the Japanese word for 'number one sushi in salt lake.' They have a great variety of creative rolls, and of course all the ingredients are super fresh and high quality. The price always seems to be a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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WOW...I have eaten sushi all over the world and Ichibans in Salt Lake is one of the best! The atmosphere is great and the food is even better! The owner is always around and makes you feel welcome! One more...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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Besides the consistent, friendly service, the food is outstanding. Waiting can actually be a pleasure due to the salt-water tank full of brightly colored fish.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Friendly service, beautiful atmosphere, and consistently the most satisfying and tasty sushi I've had in SLC. Great for special occasions.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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Ichiban has a great atmosphere. Peggy is a great sushi chef and I havn't ever had hamachi as fresh as hers. If you havn't tried the fresh wasabi, you need to. My husband and I are addicted to it. The fish is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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Well, I read all the negative reviews about Ichiban and have to say I was somewhat surprised. Value-wise, it seems cheap to me, especially after living in Boston and paying twice as much for half the sushi....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2002
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This is by far my favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City. The sushi bar is wonderful; great service, great atmosphere and super fresh sushi. Go with some good company, sip some sake and enjoy a great meal. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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I've been to Ichiban once, and I had a fine experience. The food was nicely prepared and presented and the staff was friendly and prompt. Good flavors, lively atmosphere and friendly people.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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ichiban started off as a popular park city sushi joint but has since moved to the cozy confines of this converted lutheran church. indeed, the rolls here are divine, and there are few restaurants in the...
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i agree with travelr51! this place is great! the food is fabulous (i adore the death roll!) and the service is fast and friendly...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the menu is very user-friendly to help even the uninitiated navigate the choices; you can also try a combination platter for about $20 rather than order a la carte. the chef's hand rolls are a specialty,...
wcities.com - user review
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three elements make this one of the most inviting and interesting dining destinations in town. one is its setting in an old church, complete with exquisite stained-glass windows and vaulted ceilings; the next...
fodors.com - user review
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dine on japanese cuisine in a former church...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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I was not much of a sushi fan- until I ate here! It is a whole body experience- seeing how beautiful the food and building are, smelling the food, and using chopsticks is always fun. Service is
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