The last time we came here it was actually closed because Google Maps posted the wrong times. I'm glad they fixed it and this time we were able to come when it was actually open. Parking is shared with a bunch of other stores and restaurants, but we didn't have trouble finding a spot. You do have to be careful, though, because the spots are tight and vehicles are squeezing in and out of them. We came when they barely opened, so no one was there and we were seated right away. The waitress said we could sit anywhere, so I chose a booth big enough for just 2 people, but she said we could have the bigger table instead so we could have more space, which was considerate of her and already a good start. They did a good job of decorating the place to make it uniquely Japanese. There's a big lit up sign that says "izakaya" (pub) in Japanese and a shelf that looks like an oversized bento box. The food arrived quickly and came out as soon as each dish was ready. The spicy edamame was so flavorful. For the mango salad, the waitress made sure to inform us that it actually had fish in it because she said other customers had been surprised by it before which was, again, considerate of her. I felt bad because each time a dish came out, I had her repeat what it was because I couldn't understand what she said because of her accent. Meanwhile, I'm vegetarian, so I wanted to make sure I wasn't getting the dishes with meat in it. The vegetable cut rolls were beautifully presented and tasted good. However, I was surprised by how skinny the avocado cut rolls were. Usually they have more rice or avocados or both. It made me wish I had just ordered two servings of the vegetable ones instead. I also wish they had put vegetarian options for the bento combo since the sushi rolls by themselves don't usually fill me up. Afterwards, the waitress noticed I was taking a lot of photos and offered to take our picture which was, again, considerate of her.
Yuzu Japanese Izakaya
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The last time we came here it was actually closed because Google Maps posted the wrong times. I'm glad they fixed it and this time we were able to come when it was actually open. Parking is shared with a bunch of other stores and restaurants, but we didn't have trouble finding a spot. You do have to be careful, though, because the spots are tight and vehicles are squeezing in and out of them. We came when they barely opened, so no one was there and we were seated right away. The waitress said we could sit anywhere, so I chose a booth big enough for just 2 people, but she said we could have the bigger table instead so we could have more space, which was considerate of her and already a good start. They did a good job of decorating the place to make it uniquely Japanese. There's a big lit up sign that says "izakaya" (pub) in Japanese and a shelf that looks like an oversized bento box. The food arrived quickly and came out as soon as each dish was ready. The spicy edamame was so flavorful. For the mango salad, the waitress made sure to inform us that it actually had fish in it because she said other customers had been surprised by it before which was, again, considerate of her. I felt bad because each time a dish came out, I had her repeat what it was because I couldn't understand what she said because of her accent. Meanwhile, I'm vegetarian, so I wanted to make sure I wasn't getting the dishes with meat in it. The vegetable cut rolls were beautifully presented and tasted good. However, I was surprised by how skinny the avocado cut rolls were. Usually they have more rice or avocados or both. It made me wish I had just ordered two servings of the vegetable ones instead. I also wish they had put vegetarian options for the bento combo since the sushi rolls by themselves don't usually fill me up. Afterwards, the waitress noticed I was taking a lot of photos and offered to take our picture which was, again, considerate of her.
I love this place. The sashimi is the best I've tasted so far. It's so texturally delicious. I rave to people about it if they like sushi to try here. takoyaki is great too. the pricing for the nigiri and sashimi is fair. I spent 80 dollars on myself but thats a full course with side, 2 entrée, drink, and To go of takoyaki. very good.
I love this place. The sashimi is the best I've tasted so far. It's so texturally delicious. I rave to people about it if they like sushi to try here. takoyaki is great too. the pricing for the nigiri and sashimi is fair. I spent 80 dollars on myself but thats a full course with side, 2 entrée, drink, and To go of takoyaki. very good.
We enjoyed every bit of our dinner. We had a bento box that was fresh and good, a sushi platter 10 stars, ramen and ice cream. We will be back again soon.