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2.0 of 5 stars.
The second star was kind of a mercy star--they seem to have good intentions and hey, there's not a lot of inspiration for Vallejo restauranteurs to draw from.The Food: Oh golly. I don't know why I let...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My cousin and friend's come here often and for the times I've came here the food has been pretty good. Since we are always at the sushi bar service is pretty quick and the sushi chefs crank out sushi...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife introduced me to Matsuri over 3 years ago when we were dating. Since that time we've visited countless sushi bars and always find ourselves returning to Matsuri. The sushi is good, the prices...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Fam decided to visit me and the wifey while my in-laws were in town, I had recommended another place to eat Japanese but unfortunately that place was closed. See link.http://tinyurl.com/mvh3r3So...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually like this place a lot, except the service aint all that great, at least not for me, lol! Now the first time I went here with my gyrlfriend we enjoyed quite a few rolls on a Friday evening,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Before when I use to live in Vallejo, I would come here all the time. We came for special occasions and even for fresh oysters for happy hour. We (my boyfriend and I) saw the same people all the time,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I freakin' love Matsuri. They have soooooo many yummy specialty rolls (even though I always order the same ones). The Lion King, Pink Lady and Tiger's Eye are my favorites. The other reviewers are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. They made my husband and I our own roll. We call it the Rock n Roll...it is fantastic. I look forward to our Date night at Matsuri!
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
always great if you sit at the bar, but if you sit at a table you are screwed in some ways or other. and sometiems they hand you over things for free and other times you are getting charged for things...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is overpriced for what it's worth.End of story.
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dissapointed w this place!service has gone south, ate there tonight w my family and the dinner was ruined by inadequate service. Food was average but service was bad. Will not recommend, price was...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i don't ever remember any awful, heinous experiences here like some of my fellow yelpers...perhaps i'm the lucky one? i've been here on a dates, a couple times to hang out with friends, and twice now...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Can someone please explain to me how cooked sushi is faster to prepare than raw???? Went for 2 friends' birthdays and here's how the night went down: - Sashimi was served about 30 minutes after all...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this Matsuri a couple times before, but after tonight I definitely will never go back to this one again. Our waitress was very rude. The service was extremely slow tonight as well. My...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is okay, service is okay but it's a bit pricey. But, when you live in vallejo, it's one of the good places to get decent sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting, they have new menu items which include fish and chips and other non traditional items like chicken wings. We couldn't resist and tried the sweet potato and taro fries, excellent aijoli...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If this damn thing had an option of giving no stars then this restaurant would definitely get none from me. I'm allergic to avocados and was very disappointed when I received one of my sushi rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Living in Vallejo doesn't leave many options for Sushi, but this one works for me and my wife. We have been there about 6-8 times and the sushi and service is just fine. Coming from our last...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting in town and my brother took me here. It was between this and Panda Express or Princess Garden (yuck!). I guess this place was the old Osaka's. But I wouldn't know. I left Vallejo in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are doing sushi in Vallejo, this is the place! The use fake crab on the bento boxes but you can ask for real for $1 more.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Need I say more....they have some of the variety of fish around. Where can you get live sea urchin in its raw form, and so many other unique items that you can't get from any where else. But the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I admit that I am a bit of a sushi snob, but Matsuri is a place to be avoided. You're not going to get physically sick from the sushi, there's just nothing redeeming about the place. Decor? Nope....
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down one of the worst I have had.. I am comparing it to the store bought safeway stuff that I eat in a pinch and always regret! Not much more to say. benicia is equally as disapointing.
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah i loved it! Me and my sis shared the Pink Lady, Spicy Rainbow, and the Philly... bom dot com! =] My sis enjoyed the Sake and i enjoyed the Asahi...service was great. The atmosphere was nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So its not like Vallejo has many sushi joints though i suppose this one is one of the better ones.I went to this restaurant a few times when i was in Vallejo and craving sushi. The food is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is pretty big.prices are decent... some are overpriced...a long list of special rolls, but none really grabbed my attention. even their bento box selection seems pretty minimum. but they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Updated menu and Oysters FTMFW!!! I also found another love and its called "NACHOS". The raw oysters are also as good as you can get and as fresh as anything in Pt. Reyes or Tamalis Bay area!!!Someone...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Keep in my this review was written knowing that Vallejo does not have the best sushi, but hubby and I just can't afford to drive into the city every weekend for our home favorites or the south bay for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
PROS: Fresh fish, decent interior.CONS: Presentation of food sux, service = pure shit, overpriced by a few dollars, use of credit/debit card requires $15 minimum purchase (which is a violation of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Matsuri USED to be the place to go. But they're under new ownership and now they have this other weird menu with lovely items like "sushi pizza" and other random shit like that. Whaaat?Anyway. Service...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry but maybe it's just Vallejo's lack of decent sushi spots that has everyone raving about Matsuri. Tons of people that I work with in Vallejo insisted that I grab dinner there and try their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, we sat at the bar this time and it was just as great if not better. If you sit at the bar the guys making the sushi might give you a little sampling of one of the specials. Not to mention your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good. If you're into cooked sushi, then this is a spot where you should go. The Pink Ladies are the shit! Oh, and they have this one roll with seared scallop on it, and thats pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a bad experience here. The sushi is yummy, especially the pink lady roll. My uncle really favors the sashimi here, and he's definitely a sashimi enthusiast. I could say that it's the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoo! Sushi pwns nubs! Well, not ALL sushi! But THIS sushi! For enhanced experience, order take out. Trust me, thank me, and enjoy. Also, they have a fat lobster in the front who has been there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have some good rolls here - but a bit on the pricey side. Each at least a few dollars more than what you could find in the City. Good for groups and families. The bento boxes are large enough for...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food isn't bad, but in my experience the service is. I only like to come here if i have to, there is better sushi within a 10-15 minute drive.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the area, it's really good. I live in Emeryville, so there is a lot better sushi in my area....the other day I was visiting my mom in Vallejo and I took her to this place. We shared a spider roll...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Lion King.Nuff' said.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a local sushi place, this is definitely the best when I don't want to drive very far from home. I usually prefer to go to the Benicia Matsuri since it has a bit more 'charm', but if I'm in a hurry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. The food and service is great. The best time I'd say to come is just before sunset. Watching the sun go down next to the lake was beautiful. Hard to find a good sushi joint...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oysters here are great... customer service could be better and faster. but the food is freshand good and presented nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
one of the ok japanese restaurants in vallejo... well there is not really much to choose from. From a vallejo standpoint this restaurant is good... but once you start comparing it to japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Considering there are few sushi places in Vallejo and its vicinity, Matsuri is definitely the place you want to go to if you don't feel like driving outside of town. I've had better sushi, but because...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Excellent 5 star dining experience for all family and friends. The entire restaurant staff is there to truely serve you just about any Japanese delicacy you desire and make your visit a memorable one. Pricing...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in the bay areaaaa! 5 stars!
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner the other night and was the first table to be seated. I'm not so much a lover of Sushi, but love maki!! So my girlfriend and I ordered the nachos, and two maki rolls. I wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so happy for a local sushi spot in the V. This place used to be Osaka's and has now morphed into a more upscale, better management, and better overall experience. I LOVE that they now have an...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and they were good both times. The fish was fresh and the service was pretty decent. The salmon was tasty and the waitress came around a bunch of times to make sure we got what...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The rolls aren't too bad. I don't suggest the sushi. Bento box is a decent portion size but overall meh. Although it's not all that great, it's one of the more decent ones in Vallejo.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've known Frank and Suzie since the days this place used to be Osaka. This time around, they're the outright owners and have created a great place to dine. The atmosphere is great as is the staff....
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Really good service. Food is excellent but a little expensive than what I'm used to. Parking is also limited which means you might have to park across the street, not as bad as city parking though!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously I honestly thought I had the best Sushi in San Francisco and Walnut Creek (Sushi Groove)~ God was I wrong!This place "looks" wise can use a bit of an updo however the food is amazing, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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This has to be one of the best places to eat sushi in the Bay area. The fish is fresh and they have a good selection to choice from. The rolls have a flair to them and show creativitiy. It does get packed, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Since this is one of the few sushi joints in my 'hood, I keep coming back even though this place constantly disappoints! The sushi is good, don't get me wrong, but the waitstaff is so incompetent! I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place will do if you are craving for some sushi and you don't want to travel to the city. The place is nicely decorated and the few times that I went there, I was satisfied with the freshness of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for take-out and dinner when they're not busy. The food is good for a suburban place.The Benicia spot is better when it comes to service and food. If you want attentive service and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The horrible things I've read so far about this place aren't anywhere near the experience I had. I'd really give the place a three and a half, but this place needs the aid of an extra half star to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Date: March 30, 2007Location: 480 Redwood Street, VallejoCorkage: ??Cost: $40 including tax & tipPhone: 707.557.8744Search for decent sushi in the area continues. Heard about this place a couple of...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here on several occasions since it was the only sushi place I knew around American Canyon. I knew that going to a sushi place out in the boonie areas are going to mean less quality and more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So me and my gf came here, waited to be seated for about 10 minutes. Nothing. No waiter/waitress came over to attend to us. I guess we weren't wearing enough bling or something. Man this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehh.. 3.5. Growing up in Cerritos and going to Monterey Park every weekend, I can safely tell you that this place is run by Cantonese people. Therefore, to me, at least.. there's that Cantonese feel...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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The chefs at this restaurant use to own Osaka's. When they left, you could see and taste the difference. I'm just glad to know that they opened this place. I love going here! It's a small place, but very clean...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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It's one of the best ans freshest SUSHI i've ever had. Great place to hang out, nice lounge area, awesome staff, friendly and fun. It have the most amazing food I have ever had, there is no comparsion, a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i've gone there twice to give it a chance... all i have to say is...NOfirst tim ei went, the fish was semi warm and not fresh at all. was not worth what i paid. the second time i went, the sushi we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hrmm.. Matsuri. I'll be brief. The sushi was on the mediocre side, lacking in flavor. Also, not that great of a variety to choose from (in comparison to other sushi joints in the bay area). Even for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A larger, second off-spring of the original Matsuri in Benicia. You can expect the same level of quality and friendliness here as you would in the original location... except there's about 1,000 times...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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