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Visiting Bakersfield as my daughter will be playing soccer for CSUB in the fall. Found this little gem of deliciousness and I will definitely be back! I had the teriyaki chicken bento and my daughter had the unagi donburi. So much food comes with the bento dinners and all of it was so yummy! The price was reasonable. You can taste the care and umami in each dish! Very authentic Japanese food in a quaint and relaxing atmosphere. Our waiter was a sweetheart! Thank you for a memorable evening!

Bento Xpert – Menu with Prices – 1125 N 9th St unit F, Milwaukee

One of the four choices in this food hall, and let me start with the fact that the food is excellent. Absolutely delicious and authentic. But the service was a little annoying. So I came in when it didn’t seem too busy, and the White woman working the front of the stand beckoned me over to try some “authentic Japanese street food.” It didn’t look Japanese, she gave me a sample and it didn’t taste Japanese, there was writing on a Blackboard behind her that wasn’t Japanese, and the names of the dishes weren’t very Japanese sounding: “Mongolian Beef, HongShao Pork, Five Spices Chicken, Beijing Beef…” But it was decidedly scrumptious so I ordered a plate of the Five Spices Chicken and I told her “This is delicious but it is NOT Japanese street food, isn’t it …” a woman came out from the back and scolded me a little. She told me that this was most definitely NOT Japanese bento, “This is Taiwanese bento, authentic Taiwanese street food!” I told here that I knew it wasn’t Japanese, explaining that her American worker claimed it was Japanese, but she still seemed a little insulted. Instead of explaining that she was the one who misunderstood, the White worker went to the back to get the other Taiwanese worker from the back, maybe he’s the chef, so he came out and asked me “Are you the one with the questions about our food?” I told him no, his worker claimed this was Japanese street food, and he too thought I was the one who needed to have the explanation. He told me that he served authentic Taiwanese street food, not Japanese bento, and that they were written up in the Milwaukee Journal as such. I explained again that I knew this wasn’t Japanese, and that his worker had described it this way. So, usually this sort of awkward and uncomfortable experience makes me not want to come back to a restaurant, but the food is incomparably delicious, a great deal and yes, it is authentic Taiwanese street food. The place earns five stars as soon as all front end workers are taught some geography.

Sushi Love Boat Kaisen – Menu with Prices – 33215 Temecula Pkwy #E, Temecula

This is one of our favorite Japanese restaurants in the area. Their sushi rolls are fresh and delicious and the Bento box menus are such a bargain since it’s definitely a lot of food. I always choose “Danny Roll” there and my hubby gets the (Tempura or Katsu) Bento box. They also serve a bowl of edamame for an appetizer and little orange pieces with whip cream on top as a dessert. When we are with our 7-year-old boy, they even give him a big pocky stick (Japanese snack)! I always feel like we are treated very nicely! Love this place so much that we will keep going back there whenever we feel like eating Japanese in the future!!

Sushi Tatsu – Menu with Prices – 1185 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

Sushi Tatsu and Japanese Thai cuisine are actually the same restaurant. When you sat down you are given two menus–one for Japanese food and one for Thai food. They offer pretty typical Americanized Japanese food. We ordered two bento boxes. They were decent in taste but big portions. Probably won’t go again for any special occasion but maybe if I don’t wanna cook for the night.

Kaizen Sushi – Menu with Prices – 12380 Edgemere Blvd #106, El Paso

I was super excited to try this place, but my excitement slowly turned to disappointment over the course of our meal. I first asked about the “large wings” in the appetizer section, and the waiter tried to tell me that “buldak” was a Japanese sauce. I speak Korean, my grandma is Japanese, my husband is half Korean, and we lived in Korea during the “buldak ramen” challenge craze. In Korean, “Bul” means “fire” and “dak” is chicken, so it’s definitely not Japanese. Bummer for not knowing about what you’re selling. There are a couple other Korean dishes on the menu, but I wasn’t feeling adventurous enough to try them after the exchange with the waiter. The miso soup had a hint of chicken bouillon, which is kind of strange since miso soup broth is made from kombu and bonito flakes or dashi powder/granules, so it was missing a lot of “umami” for me. If there’s no chicken broth/stock/bouillon, my mistake, but it was still missing “umami”. We ordered Kani cheese, and I ordered a Poke bowl while my husband ordered the Dragon Roll. When I was marking my order down for the Poke, I asked if the “sweet chili” sauce on the paper was the same “sweet chili gochujang” that’s in the actual menu. The waiter assured me it was. Yeah, definitely not even close to gochujang. It’s the sweet chili sauce you get at Thai restaurants. Well, bummer. The serving size of the Poke was about twice as large as other Poke places for the same price, which is good if you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck, but the rice was cold and clumpy! Well, bummer. The Dragon Roll, according to my husband, was just okay. There wasn’t a lot of flavor to it, and there was more rice than what we’ve become accustomed to. The Kani cheese was the best part of our meal, so +1 star for that. Our waiter was very attentive and polite, so +1 for the service. Otherwise, I think we’ll pass on this place even if it is very close to our house.

The Workshop Vegetarian Cafe East Van – Menu with Prices – 3596 E Hastings St, Vancouver

The food here is delicious. It’s a very nice and unique concept food as they derive their influence from Japanese cuisine. The interior gave off a nice cozy and warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. Staff is friendly too. My favorite dish is their Tan Tan Ramen. I’m a ramen enthusiast and I haven’t had a vegetarian ramen that I enjoyed until trying The Workshop’s Tan Tan Ramen. The dish brings out a deep and complex umami flavor experience that leave your taste buds pleasantly surprised. Other favourites of mine would be the Matcha Mochi cake, which is soft, moist, and hits you with the right amount of sweetness. This cafe will be on the top of my list whenever I’m in the neighborhood. I definitely recommend this place. They’re even on Skip The Dishes, so that’s a huge plus if you don’t feel like walking in the rain.

Kamura Sushi – Menu with Prices – 3800 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa

We lost our goto Japanese restaurant of 25+ when the original owner of Shogun retired and sold to a new owner from the South Bay, changing the menu and for us taking it off our list for now. We’ll try it someday but memories off a great restaurant die hard. So last night, with the help of good ol’ Yelp, we started checking out options and decided to check out Yireh Sushi due to reviews posted. Fun little, and I mean little, place. It sits in the living space on top/business on the bottom development on west Sebastopol Road that was built quite a few years ago that has never taken off as planned. As a result parking could be an issue as there really isn’t any, at this point due to the lack of businesses in the area its OK. You need to park on the street. The restaurant itself is clean and nicely decorated in a Japanese motif. The food is wonderful, extremely fresh, flavorful and authentic. We started with tuna sashimi, excellent quality sashimi grade tuna,obviously fresh for the day. Next we had a wonderful Miso soup that was the lead course for the Bento Box dinners we ordered. My wife had the Chicken Teriyaki and I had the Teriyaki Beef. Both boxes were including a small salad with delicious Japanese dressing, tempura vegetables and rice that was perfectly prepared. We ordered the same order we have had many times at Shogun over the years and Yireh Sushi did not disappoint, the food was as good as we had come to expect from Shogun, excellent presentation and flavor, and even less expensive. We also had a small bottle of unfiltered cold saki that went perfectly with dinner. We were both impressed. I would like to mention a couple of things that stood out to us. The staff is very small, with one Sushi chef, I believe the owner, so food takes a bit to get to you from order to table. Luckily when we sat down we had some friends at the table next to us that we shared time with. So be prepared to wait a bit, but the food is worth it. The other thing is the tables are round and very small, as a result your dinners will take up all the table space. Give Yireh Sushi a go, the food is great!!

Akashi Sushi Bar – Menu with Prices – 2020 Harshman Rd, Dayton

Atmosphere: 2 The outside of the restaurant looks run down and sketchy. My fiance and I were about to turn around, but since this place had good ratings, we decided to give it a try. Inside, the restaurant is dimly lit – a bit gloomy considering there aren’t any windows. The decor and furniture is a bit dated. The carpet flooring is a turn off. I’m just glad that at least it is well maintained and clean. Also, I didn’t appreciate how our waiter always felt like he was trying to rush us. They have a huge menu that included Korean food, and he probably gave us about 2 minutes to go through the whole thing and expected us to know what to order. (Perhaps this is a management thing considering I noticed a waitress doing the same to another couple who also said they needed more time.) Our waiter came by after another minute and yet again we had to tell him we weren’t ready. After we ordered, asked “Chopsticks seem good for us today?” or something to the like, and to be honest, we were completely offended. I know he said “us” to include me (asian) so that it’s polite and not like he’s discriminating against my fiance (who is white and have no trouble using chopsticks). I think the better approach is to just wait for your customer ask for a fork rather than outright asking them if they’re good with chopsticks. FYI, we lived in Japan for nearly 2 years! As we’re eating our meal, our waiter whisks away every empty plate as soon as we’re done with it. It made us feel rushed and not welcomed. Portions: 5 The portions are as you would expect in an American-Japanese restaurant. Meaning, compared to restaurants in Japan, the American ones are a bit bigger. Nonetheless, each bite of the roll is contains consistent ingredients. The rolls are slightly big for me and they nearly didn’t fit in my mouth. Bonus: they don’t fall apart, yay! Flavors: 4 The flavors of the rolls are really good. However, they’re definitely Americanized Japanese sushi rolls. The rolls are smothered with sauces and include western ingredients such as asparagus and cream cheese. These are not authentic Japanese ingredients! The fish in the rolls require careful tasting in order to taste the flavor of the fish. I gotta say, they definitely don’t taste very fresh or high quality fish. Perhaps that’s why they’re smothered in sauce. Overall, I think that the restaurant could definitely improve on the appearance of it. Aside from nearly missing it, we didn’t even feel comfortable going inside. I think the wait staff need to chill out a bit because they’re not creating an enjoyable atmosphere for us.

California Roll & Grill – Menu with Prices – 1725 Santa Clara Dr #105, Roseville

On Friday accompanied with my boyfriend, we came for dinner. I ordered the Beef Teriyaki/Gyoza Bento Box which comes with fresh tasty orange slices, a Green Salad with House Dressing and Miso Soup. The sweet teriyaki sauce against very flavorful beef soaked into white rice was a delectable combination and the gyoza was delicious as well! The salad paired with their dressing was so good and creamy I asked the waitress what’s in it, but I think she couldn’t tell me because it’s a secret recipe. The miso soup had a nice amount of soft tofu and the broth was delicious and warming to sip! The portions were large and I had to ask for a to-go box, because I was stuffed! My toddler really enjoyed my leftovers I brought home! * A brief history of Gyoza(Japanese pronunciation jiaozi) Theirs a reason why potstickers which have a history of their own, look similar to gyoza. When Japan invaded China in the 1930’s the Japanese soldiers learned from the Chinese how to make the jiaozi dumpling, being frequently exposed to the food with it’s widespread popularity there. When they arrived back to Japan in the 1940’s they taught their families how to make them and they eventually became a national food with some minor changes to the dish! I would recommend dining at this Japanese restaurant known for their of course California Rolls and Bento Boxes, I know I’ll be back to try their secret menu!

Sushi In Joy Menu with Prices 2618 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue

Stopped in for lunch. There was just the one server, overwhelmed and unable to spare much time. I ordered the lunch bento box with chicken katsu and tempura. It’s supposed to come with miso but it that never happened. The bento box arrived looking great but looks are deceiving. There was a large mixed green salad included, a large pool of water at the base of the bowl suggested the leaves had been washed but not dried. Wet salad tends to taste like just leaves, as the dressing washes away. The sauce included with the chicken katsu was reddish and very sweet. Never had that served at a Japanese restaurant before. The katsu itself was really all panko. The chicken had been pounded so thin it comprised just a narrow layer within the crust. Then there’s the tempura. Normally, a bowl of dashi, mirin and soy accompanies the dish for dipping the tempura. This was not included. The tempura veggies were fine but the two pieces of shrimp were not shrimp so much as a trick of the eye. The meat of the shrimp had been surgically removed leaving the tail and a long thin thin slice that had been battered and fried. It contained a suggestion of shrimp but was really just a batter stick. When I finally got the waiter’s attention I asked about the miso and he told me they were out so he’d made the salad extra large. Apparently there had been no time available to let me know in advance. I told him about the lack of a dipping sauce, the weirdness of the katsu sauce and the ridiculously thin shrimp. He apologized and then produced the bill.

Pho Green Papaya – Menu with Prices – 13215 SE Mill Plain Blvd Ste C2, Vancouver

Daughter took me here because it’s been cold and wet all day. Really nice relaxed atmosphere. We were sitted right away and was given a menu. The waiter was friendly and already have us our water. So many to choose from but we knew were going to eat Pho. Took awhile for me to decide but I’m the end, my daughter and I we’re ordering the same. I can’t remember the number but it was flanked steak and we added meat balls. I always eat my Pho with a sandwich. The waiter recommended to try grilled bbq pork. So I did. For appetizers we ordered shrimp spring rolls. It comes with peanut dipping sauce. I was already excited anticipating our meal! Within minutes, spring rolls were served. My kid and I dived right in. So yummy and refreshing! Light in the guts too. I had room for more that is coming lol… I didn’t even count to 10 when my sandwich arrived! It was a pretty long sandwich like a sub. I had to cut it in half. It was toasted and warm. Now people, you must eat all your veggies that comes with the sandwich! It gives it that authentic flavor that is out of this world. Without the veggies, it’ll be just an ordinary sandwich. So you must EAT the veggies! Finally the Pho. I must say, the broth itself is soothing for the soul. Ahhhhhh! Yummmm!! So much meat in it and this is by the way is a regular size bowl. Their servings are plentiful. Not unless you haven’t eaten for a few days then I recommend you order regular.so much noodles and meat and the veggies again, you must eat all your veggies!! Overall, the service, the food and atmosphere will definitely make me come over and over again. Thank You Pho Green Papaya! I’m coming for more!

Okuda New York – Menu with Prices – 458 W 17th St, New York

Congratulations to Chef Okuda for the Michelin star 2019, the restaurant definitely worths the prize, a very solid 5-star. It’s definitely one of the best Kaiseki in town. The spot located in Chelsea, where the atmosphere is elegant, the place is clean and quiet. All the settings are exactly the same as those authentic Japanese Kaiseki places I’ve been to when I visited Japan. Side topic, the waitresses wearing kimonos, very professional and traditional! Okuda offers the 8-course Omakase, with extra appetizers, desserts and soups. Starting from two appetizers, monk fish with fluke and lobster with scallop, I’ve never had this kind of dish before, I conceive them as innovative, that also incorporate some western high-end restaurant features. Then comes the snapper soup, with raddish, fresh and yummy. Another highlight is the sashimi plate Okuda offers, my favorite – Japanese squid with salt which you can feel a little stickiness and softness, so nice!! The other yellowtail sashimi is also terrific (with three pieces!!) The last part is the authentic Japanese Kaiseki dishes, such as rice topped with fish, Golden eye snapper with sweet potato and ginger, Shabushabu with Wagyu, oyster rice. Admittedly, all are awesome! The best dish must be the hairy crab with Hokkaido uni, the crab meat together with sea urchin, the most wonderful thing in the world. All the seafood they offer are fresh and directly from Japan, love that. For desserts, Japanese strawberry and milk ice cream are offered. The strawberry is sweet and juicy Asian strawberry, reminds me of the fruits I had when I was in Asia. If you want to experience the real Japanese Kaiseki in town, then JUST GO THERE! You will never regret the experience, and it’s absolutely real Japan style.

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant Menu with Prices 3249 Columbia Pike, Arlington

Little about me: I’m Japanese American who speaks the language and cooks Japanese food at home. I rarely review Japanese restaurant since many places don’t serve traditional Japanese cuisine, and when restaurant is authentic, a lot of the time it is hard for me to take my two very young kids along to eat since they are considered “high end” and kids are not really welcomed. Owner of Takohachi also owns the Japanese style yakiniku shop Satsuma, in Bethesda. Satsuma has been a great addition to DC area’s Japanese community and everyone was excited when it opened up. So we were equally excited to have a new restaurant by the same owner opening up in NoVA, and our family has been frequenting here since the opening. Takohachi is not a yakiniku place (sorry if I lead you on). But they do have the famous dollar a piece sushi and a pretty good ramen, which my son loves. And menu has been well thought out and are reasonably priced. Especially the lunch time menu has a great price point! Many items on the menu are typical Japanese food that everybody eats in Japan. But what’s important is that they are done right. My family tends to do rolls and sushi plus couple of small plates here, but for the full Japanese meal experience, try foods like tonkatsu, chicken karaage, nasu dengaku, and also the specials they have. Oh and do try desserts too! The house made sweets are awesome. If you have kids, this restaurant is spacious enough for you to roll in with a baby stroller (as long as it’s not crowded) and that is something I LOVE. There is high chair and the bathroom is pretty clean. Parking is free too. To be fair, yes you can get a better sushi somewhere else. But you will be paying A LOT MORE. I take this quality and price any day. And yes, there are other ramen shops out there that may serve something better, but again the price! I think the restaurant has something for everyone, since they do offer a lot of “typical” Japanese food people expect, though I hope people will try something new rather than settle with chicken teriyaki or eel donburi. If you want to go to a Japanese food place that is authentic, without the huge price tag, Takohachi is the place to go. Order something new and experience “home style” cooking of Japan ?