This place is a hot spot. I walked in on a Friday night with no reservations, and got a table in 5 minutes. The place was packed with an energetic crowd that made my experience here 10 times better.... More

This place is a hot spot. I walked in on a Friday night with no reservations, and got a table in 5 minutes. The place was packed with an energetic crowd that made my experience here 10 times better. To some it up the sake was great, the food was to die for, and the service unbelievable. I wish I could have taken home the chef so i wouldn't have to cook anymore. That's how good the food was. Recommendation- Sake Black Cod, and Sea Bass Pros: Food, and Celeb's Cons: You eventually have to leave
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This is definitely not the place to go if you truly enjoy japanese home-style cooking. We ordered a side of lotus roots and the preparation was completely off. Instead of a cruncy, flavorful... More

This is definitely not the place to go if you truly enjoy japanese home-style cooking. We ordered a side of lotus roots and the preparation was completely off. Instead of a cruncy, flavorful starter, every bite was mushy and some even gooey. I love uni and order it everywhere I go, at $7 a piece I expected the uni to be nothing but fresh, one bite and the slime just covered my tongue even though I tried to wash it off with beer it lingered. The rock shrimp tempura appetizer had bits and pieces of ambigious looking shrimp. The cocktail I ordered was atrocious, it took everything in me to finish it since I was chocking down three huge (and very dry) portions of the yellow tail entree. The recommended sake was also horrible, perhaps I shouldn't have gone by the glass, but at $11 I figured it couldn't be bad, but it was. The whole lobster entree wasn't quite whole, I think the claws were missing and some other essential lobster parts. I have to say that the only redeemable thing about the place was the 18 grain rice ball. The decor and the staff, all of whom were very nice made me embarassed to return my drink and entree. Going once is enough to realize that the place is all hype.
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amazing sushi, better than megu or morimoto. Large atmosphere, but never seems empty. Just let them bring whatever the chef feels makes the best tasting menu and you will have a phenomenal meal. If... More

amazing sushi, better than megu or morimoto. Large atmosphere, but never seems empty. Just let them bring whatever the chef feels makes the best tasting menu and you will have a phenomenal meal. If not going as heavy, the sushi is great too and very fresh. Great sake menu with seasonal selections. Pros: Sushi, People, Price, and Decor Cons: None besides they actually close. Wish it could stay open all day.
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A stunning venue, it seems to be in a whale belly, with beautiful paper lights hanging from the high ceiling. Certainly surprising as it is the food, not only standard sushi fare but also new... More

A stunning venue, it seems to be in a whale belly, with beautiful paper lights hanging from the high ceiling. Certainly surprising as it is the food, not only standard sushi fare but also new inventive plates. A very good Sake, and wine list. Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing
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Been there once, and it is enough. Yes it is a touristy joint and I suppose I should have expected this, but the mediocrity under a false pretense? why?? I don't know what the people below have... More

Been there once, and it is enough. Yes it is a touristy joint and I suppose I should have expected this, but the mediocrity under a false pretense? why?? I don't know what the people below have been smoking but the food here is simply not good . It just tasted bad. I have ordered different things, over and over again hopelessly trying to score a better plate however... no success. The next dish was worse the one before. Same for my friends. I am sorry but NOT WORTH it. BTW, drinks weren't good either. They just don't care. People with no idea about food will come there wearing their tight muscle shirts and girls with tasteless makeup, and be happy. That's the way the cookie crumbles. Pros: can't think of any. Cons: overrated, overpriced, bad fish, pretentious, simply bad
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Wow. Just... wow. Some of the best fish I've ever had. Yes, it's expensive. But it is SO worth it! The sashimi platter my friend and I shared was delictable. I've been to just about every sushi... More

Wow. Just... wow. Some of the best fish I've ever had. Yes, it's expensive. But it is SO worth it! The sashimi platter my friend and I shared was delictable. I've been to just about every sushi place around here and this is, hands down, the best. They also make their own pickled ginger. And there was fresh wasabi. Which is kick you in your butt fantastic! Pros: wasabi,food,service
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I wanted to take a chance on a lesser known restaraunt, as I had never heard of Matsuri I looked it up to find a great menu and pictures of the space. Upon arrving I could immediately see this... More

I wanted to take a chance on a lesser known restaraunt, as I had never heard of Matsuri I looked it up to find a great menu and pictures of the space. Upon arrving I could immediately see this place was a bit more run down and less elegant than the pictures actually showed. We waitied a bit for a table even though I had made a reservation. We were then seated on what seemed like benches covered with thin patio furntire padding. The food we ordered was farely common and was prepared as if we were eating in our neighborhood sushi place (the sushi would have actually been better had it come from our neighboor hood place). Absolutely nothing stood out at this place at all, I would have much rather have had what I am sure would have been yet another phenomenal time at Buddakn or Buddha Bar right now the street.
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Nothing much to say here except it was a great place. Good food, good service, good drinks. I will most def return again! Pros: everything Cons: nothing

Nothing much to say here except it was a great place. Good food, good service, good drinks. I will most def return again! Pros: everything Cons: nothing
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Even though the place is really big, each table is quite personal and private. I had a first date there and it was a really nice place. Had a drink at the bar and then ate dinner....the food was... More

Even though the place is really big, each table is quite personal and private. I had a first date there and it was a really nice place. Had a drink at the bar and then ate dinner....the food was good and the service was good as well.
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My boyfriend and I went on a Saturday night for a birthday dinner. We ordered sashimi/sushi platter for two and it was amazing. the fish was fresh, the presentation was great, and an... More

My boyfriend and I went on a Saturday night for a birthday dinner. We ordered sashimi/sushi platter for two and it was amazing. the fish was fresh, the presentation was great, and an interesting/impressive variety. We were serviced by a very attentive and friendly server, and we really enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. Everything about/in the restaurant was authentic - this is definitely our new favorite sushi spot! Pros: price, quality of fish, service, ambience Cons: nothing
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