Best sushi in Fullerton. The dishes are all so flavorful and different. Parmesan Scallop app is a must! I also love the ceviche. The tiraditos are all wonderful--mg favorites are striped bass and yellowtail. The chutoro maki is incredible. Just go, everything is amazing. read more

Absolutely excellent!! The chefs take great pride on their cuisine and it shows on every dish. I will visit them every month!! Gracias! read more

This is long long long overdue. I feel bad for being so selfish, wanting to keep this gem to myself. Please go and support Akashiro! I'm not exaggerating, this is my favorite restaurant in the world! We literally won't go anywhere else for sushi. When I asked how business was, I was told it was slow, and they're struggling. Oh my gosh, why? Prices are reasonable for such amazing quality! Quaint ambiance, and the kindest workers and chefs! I've had friends try new things like Peruvian ceviche, octopus, and scallops, and love them because of this place, when they would never eat them anywhere else! Please go and support this business! read more

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We just came back from a week in Peru and have been craving Peruvian food. We randomly came across this restaurant and decided to give it a try. The restaurant looked modern. We loved the decor combing Japan with Peru. It was sooo delicious! The seafood was fresh and sushi pieces were very innovative. The ceviche was so tasty. The yuca was a must try. It was a bit sweet but not too starchy. It totally brought us back to when we visited a Nikki restaurant in Cusco. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Everything was fantastic. From service to food to the ambiance to the music. Food comes out fast. Best garlic edamame I've ever had. Literally, just get everything. read more

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ethan thank you so much for your service and recommending the best thing to eat. The place is amazing. The food is so good unbelievable. I love the sea bus. read more

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We had heard a lot of great things about Akashiro so were looking forward to trying it out. My daughter and I walked in without a reservation on a Tuesday, early in the evening and were able to be seated at the sushi bar immediately. The chefs behind the sushi bar were warm and welcoming, and eager to explain each and everything on the menu and what we ordered. It was a complete experience to say the least the least, from the hot, moist towels that bloom before your eyes to wash your hands, to the wonderful Parmesan scallops, and the fresh sushi and the delicious rolls. Everything was amazing. We also shared a large Kirin beer and a large hot sake. We will definitely keep coming back! The place is excellent and we want to support it so that it sticks around in our downtown Fullerton area. Thank you Manuel and the whole team for making our experience unforgettable and delicious! The place felt calming and comfortable. There was light music and nice restrooms as well. Other people seem to be enjoying their experience as well. read more

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10/10 experience, food was amazing! We took our 3 year old and she loved the fish broth soup.

We tried the full omakase. Not one star because it's my fault not having checked the 1~3-star reviews before booking, plus there are something good: - Service overall good (except a bit slow on food, guess it's a busy day) - Location, parking and atmosphere - Cocktail and sake Then things not went well: - Low value for omakase. Portion and quality not worth it. ($165 per person). Except the initial ceviche everything was small portion--before you could actually taste it it's gone. Although the presentations were on par, they didn't taste as impressive. - I had high anticipation for Nikkei sushi. But they taste kind of the nigiri version of American-style sushi rolls. - Not a lot of Japanese style nigiri's, and both the nigiris and maki taste mediocre, like average sushi place. - Only one restroom and it's all-gender, very inconvenient. Unless super craving Peruvian seafood and an American style sushi lover, I won't recommend and even that I would only do a la carte instead of omakase. Because there are so many other solid choices: - for affordable authentic Japanese sushi, try some Japanese owned Izakaya places, offer better sushi. - for ceviche there are more affordable places only doing ceviche. Also the Michelin one-star Mexican seafood near DTLA offers better value omakase with ceviche. - for ultimate Japanese omakase, try those over $250 per person. That's the market price right now. Some even goes beyond $400 which is insane. read more

Went to tryout last night since I saw a review on Instagram. So glad we did this place is a gem! The fusion of flavors were mind blowing. The server was knowledgeable and very attentive. Can't wait to return! read more

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Can't wait to come back for their Peruvian Cebiche and Chutoro Roll. Just thinking of it makes my mouth water. My husband got the omakase. He enjoyed everything that was served but thought it was a bit overpriced compared to most sushi places we have been to. I personally wasn't a fan of the Bluefin Tuna Tiradito. It was overly seasoned to my taste. The place is small but the ambiance is cozy and trendy, perfect for a dinner date. Plenty of parking spaces in the nearby parking structure. The staffs were all friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. read more

Akashiro - Chutoro Maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fullerton, California

This place is amazing!! Some of the best quality, unique flavors, and more. Cannot recommend it to enough people!

I went here last night with my co-workers and let me tell you it was AMAZING. The place is small located in Downtown Fullerton. We shared a bunch of hand rolls, nigiri, soup, everything had so much flavor, melt in your mouth delicious. Service was impeccable the waiter explained everything we ate. read more

Finally a solid place for sushi in the area! We had heard about this place and had been trying to come by for a while, and didn't leave disappointed! YOU NEED TO TRY THE CHUTORO MAKI! The combination of flavors is amazing, the Parri Maki was pretty solid too, will definitely order these again when I come back, 10/10. The big surprise was...the CEVICHE! I've tried many Peruvian restaurants in OC but this ceviche must be the best one (and closest) to the real Peruvian ceviche. The pulpo was amazing too, and the bluefin tuna tiradito was excellent as well. Service was great, everybody was very nice and courteous, and they explained what every dish was made of (which is great when ordering many dishes in a new place). The ambiance was very relaxing, I liked the decor too. Now, I can't remember if it was on the menu or not, but if you go, DO ORDER A BOTTLE OF YUZU SAKE. One of our friends recommended it and boy were we glad we ordered it! And just another suggestion, I had heard that they had a "secret item" not listed on the menu, so I asked and was pleasantly surprised with churros!! We ordered some lucuma ice cream too and man, this was the perfect ending to our meal, dip the churro in the ice cream and thank me later!! read more

My wife and I had an amazing dining experience here last night. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere set the tone for a perfect evening. Special kudos to Chef Manuel--his creativity, precision, and passion for Nikkei cuisine truly shined through every dish. Each plate was beautifully presented and packed with fresh, vibrant flavors that balanced Japanese elegance with Peruvian flair. This place is a hidden gem and deserves a Michelin Star We left feeling both satisfied and impressed, already talking about when we'll be back. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an exceptional sushi experience. read more

Unique new Japanese-Peruvian restaurant! We ordered the spicy garlic edamame, ceviche, bluefin tuna tiradito, and three specialty rolls. I was skeptical about the parmesan maki roll at first since it has parmesan cheese on it, but it ended up being my favorite one. Had a pleasant experience overall but some of the menu items are a bit pricey and the service wasn't exceptional. read more

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get ready to spend some money as you will be eating a lot here. service is great. location is superb in downtown fullerton. truly the best japanese restaurant in the area with a peruvian touch. you can get meh to mediocre japanese food around the area but if you want to try something new check the place out. you won't be disappointed. Ceviche, Parmesan Scallop, and pulpo Olivo is awesome. nikkei sushi were good. portion of the fish, texture and flavors are excellent with good proportion of rice. my only gripe is that the rice was a bit too clunked up in some parts and a bit too cold for my taste. Chef Manuel Tam was great at explaining all the dishes on how its made, where the ingredients come from and how to eat. Thank you soo much for making our evening very pleasant. read more

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One of the best sushi I've had, ever. The creativity is genious. This place is a must try and is now on my rotation.

The food at Akashiro is amazing!! I had to order the Peruvian ceviche twice. The food quality and flavor is amazing, the head chef Manual was so kind, and we overall had the best time. We will definitely be back for more. read more

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Love Akashiro. 1st time here and many more. Very nice place and lovely ambiance. Food presentation is beautiful and very delicious. All dishes rated very fresh and the fishes were great quality and tasty. Portion of the Nigiri are perfect to our liking. Ethan , our waiter, was very nice and polite. Service was top notch. New sushi spot for date night & family night and will try the omakase next. read more

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Amazing food and great service. Very unique flavors and everything is really fresh. Definitely a place I will frequent in the future.

Akashiro just opened a few months ago in Downtown Fullerton and it's definitely a must try! Great spot for date night or a dinner with friends. The interior was very nice and spacious. The service was quick and the food was delicious! I tried the parmesan scallops, fried yuca, chutoro maki speciality roll. The parmesan scallops were incredible. The butter tasted like brown butter and had great flavor. Great to start with! The chutoro maki roll was perfect. If you like citrusy and light sushi rolls, this is the roll for you! The ponzu adds a great citrus flavor and the fatty tuna on top was good quality as well. Unfortunately did not need to order the fried yuca as it was too much food for me, I was only able to finish half. If you're sharing with someone this is a great happy hour option to start with, it tastes just like fried potatoes. Would come again! read more

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10/10 service, food and ambiance. It was absolutely fantastic, the fish is quality, the dishes are so unique and really balance the peruvian and japanese. The cocktails are very very good, I forgot the names but I got a yuzu and my fiance got a strawberry cocktail I believe but they were so well balanced and full of flavor. My favorite was the spicy edamame, the sauce is unreal. The bluefin tiradito was so good as well as the bluefin tuna. Will come back :) read more

I was starting to think that I don't like sushi anymore because every place I'd go just didn't have that "wow" factor... until my friend brought me here. We came in during their happy hour so we decided to try their Fried Yuca and Shrimp Lime off their appetizer menu. I already really love yuca fries but the sauce that came with it was so unique and delicious. Also, I typically dislike mushrooms. To the point that if I taste it in my food, I usually can't eat it. Not to say that I'm not open to trying it (I always thought I just haven't had mushroom in the way that I might like). The mushrooms that came with the Shrimp Lime appetizer, WOW. I ate it UP because it was so good. It didn't have a slimy texture or that distinct earthy taste that's overwhelming. After that, we also ordered the Nikkei Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass Dust, Chutoro Maki, and Parri. And of course, every single thing was sooooooo good. Not only is their fish fresh, the sauces that pair up with each item was never so overwhelming that it masked the fish but truly complimented each dish. It's not that typical sauce that is overwhelming sweet or tangy but more subtle. Of course their service was just as great as their food. We are welcomed in with a hot towel to wash our hands. Always made sure we had plenty of water and super attentive. If you are looking for a new experience for Sushi, I highly recommend you giving this place a chance :-). And if you don't, that's okay because that's more delicious sushi for me :-'). Next time I'll definitely take more photos but the appetizers were already so amazing that I couldn't stop myself from devouring everything after that. read more

Akashiro - Shrimp Lime and Fried Yuca (both are appetizers) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fullerton, California

Delicious omakase, chill atmosphere, and stellar service! Escape the busy, sometimes rowdy DT Fullerton and come into this chill, yet modern atmosphere that will not disappoint. The japanese sushi with a slight Peruvian influence creates such an awesome flavor profile. Got to talking to the chef who is ancestrally Japanese, but born and raised in Peru, I started to really understand how this restaurant is a true expression of his food. The Nigiri 10pc omakase was one of the better sets I've had in OC! Start with the fatty Tuna experience which never fails, then they'll blow your socks off with the seared A5 wagyu with an amazing smokey presentation, an uni crunchy delight, and end with 5 pieces of a variety of your common nigiri cuts of yellowtail, scallop, salmon, eel but with the perfect Peruvian flavoring which made the already delightful taste of fresh fish and turned it up a savory notch. Service and presentation was great, and the value fit the quality and experience. What a gem in north county! read more

Not bad , just not my place. Choices were very limited and didn't have what I like the most read more

How does this place not have a Michelin star?! Akashiro is the spot to go to for quality fish. The dishes are extremely creative with how the Peruvian flavors are subtly infused into the different varieties of fish. It is melt in your mouth good. This place is definitely on my to go back to list. read more

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Sushi and sashimi with Peruvian twist was delightful. Fresh ingredients and nice ambiance. Chef was nice and his explanation about dishes enhanced the taste. read more

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My husband and I stumbled upon Akashiro through yelp so we went on Saturday night. Let me gush... Wow! Just wow. Everything was phenomenal! The presentation was gorgeous and every dish we tried, and we tried 14 of them, fantastic! We loved the Peruvian fusion, it's a party for your taste buds. Citrus and heat which we love! They have an Omakase offering which we didn't try this time being our first time there but we will next time. The Omakase experience is 16 courses and the chef said there are about 3-4 courses that aren't on the menu. Sign me up!! We sat at the bar and The chef explained every dish he served and suggestions on how to eat the perfect bite. Fantastic experience eating here and we left with happy belly's and grins from ear to ear! We can't wait to return! read more

Definitely a must when in the area. A Peruvian Nikkei twist on traditional Sushi. The Omakase and the Peruvian ceviche are to die for.

I've never had Peruvian Japanese fusion but this place was delicious!!! We came on a Wednesday evening for dinner and there were a few parties here but not much wait. Price was reasonable as this place is a little more on the upscale side but still casual. The service here was great, the waiters gave us great recommendations. We ordered the blue crab hand roll which seemed popular and was delicious!!! The food also was very aesthetic. We got the blue fin tiradito was my favorite fish. Fish was so tender and fresh. It had a citrus flavor with a little bit of spice. The Parmesan salad was delicious too! It had a cheesy flavor so tasted more fusion than Japanese. Great spot for a date night! Would like to come back to try the rest of the menu. Parking was in a parking garage that was a few minute walk from the restaurant. read more

Akashiro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fullerton, California

I've said it on another foodie group I belong to and I'll restate it here....BEST sushi in town! Sushi is top notch fresh. This seems to be a very popular date night place probably due its high end feel exuded by the trendy music and cool sleek decor. Back to the sushi. We were not very hungry so we opted for the 10 pcs nigiri omakase set which was absolutely delicious. We started with a trio of blue fin tuna imported from Spain. Chef guides you how to eat it (from left to right, leanest to fattiest). Next was an amuse bouche toro with uni from Mexico (buttery bite). Progressed by A5 wagyu beef smoked w cherry wood w/ a dollop of garlic butter atop (our favorite of the course). Ended with a plate of 5 various sushi bites (hamachi, Hokkaido scallop, albacore tuna, salmon and unagi). Our only one complaint would be that we wished the servings were bigger lol read more

Akashiro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fullerton, California

My new favorite restaurant! Each dish was so unique and flavorful. I like my sushi saucy. The octopus had a lovely smoked flavor and was beautifully arranged on the plate. The Peruvian cebiche was perfection. My favorite was the Bluefin tuna anticucho. Perfection! I plan to work my way thru the menu and introduce my friends to this new restaurant & cuisine. read more

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Not your everyday sushi experience- which isn't a bad thing! We came in Friday night right after opening (around 5pm) with a party of 8. The servers were very nice to accommodate for us in such a short period of time. I was told that we usually would have needed to make a reservation for big parties like this. I did try to make one earlier Friday morning, but the only way to make one is to call during business hours. It would be so much more convenient to have an online reservation option available. It is almost impossible to make one through a phone call during business hours I f you plan on arriving around the time the restaurant opens. ANYWAY... The food was delicious! Out of this world seafood & wonderful quality. My boyfriend is a simple guy & not easily impressed by "new foods". On top of that, he is used to Mexican style ceviche & never did I think he would be impressed by Peruvian ceviche, but he was! He said the taste & freshness of the fish was outstanding, but the portion was rather small, especially after being told we could share it with 2-3 people (which he did not share lol). My Parmesan roll was very tasty as well. Our only issue was that the food was rather pricy compared to the amount of food we received. We ended up treating our "meal" as an appetizer because we were still hungry after a roll (for myself) & a hand roll and ceviche (for my bf). But I did say this wasn't your typical, everyday sushi experience- portions included. The restaurant was a little small & I could see why it would be difficult accommodating for parties over 4. The servers were friendly & overall ambiance was calm & enjoyable. We could tell that the fish was super fresh & that every menu item was more than just sushi; it was art & you could taste the pride the chefs put into their food. Next time, I would go for a drink and a roll, but I wouldn't necessarily come back with the expectation of leaving with a full stomach without spending $75+ per person. We honestly did enjoy our experience overall. There's not many unique sushi restaurants like this in our area, so we were happy to try it & are looking forward to coming back. read more

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I have very mixed feelings about this place. This place is good, but there's a lot left to be desired and I can't pinpoint it exactly. I think after eating from varying places from "dirty sushi spots" to Michelin Japanese to omakase, I felt like the flavors were there but I just needed a bit more flavor wise as we didn't leave super satisfied. //CONTEXT// We walked in after stopping by in Fullerton. We were seated immediately as a party of two. //ENVIRONMENT// Super trendy and cute! The bar was beautiful! Definitely a spot to catch up with friends //FOOD// * Peruvian Ceviche: I love me a good ceviche! This was one of my favorite dishes - very refreshing. I do think the lime was a bit too overpowering and I couldn't taste the quality of fish as much as I'd like. * Scallops: also delicious and buttery and yummy! Another favorite dish * Bluefin tuna Anticucho nigiri: it sounded delicious in practice, but I didn't taste much of the sauce or popping quinoa or even that melt in your mouth experience that bluefins tuna gives you. And I don't normally complain about portions but it was half the size of some sushi pieces (literally) and the cut just wasn't "cutting" it for me. Again, hard to explain. * Blue crab handroll: I was sad because the seaweed was soggy when I bit into it and became very chewy like you had to pull it. * Chutoro maki: again good but something was missing. I feel like chutoro being a bit more fatty normally is more umami but I didn't get that full effect here. //SERVICE// A bit slow, we didn't have chopsticks or wasabi or anything and had to wait until AFTER our food came. //OVERALL// I wouldn't come back personally but worth trying once! Not sure if the fish quality was low but I was hoping for a more umami packed with a place that serves bluefin, Chutoro etc. read more

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What an experience! I can not say enough about Akashiro. A week later and I'm still thinking about it. All the sushi was incredibly clean, fresh, and bursting with flavor. The scallops were buttery and melted in your mouth. I've never had octopus and was worried it would be chewy, but it was the opposite. It was tender and smokey, with a bright citrus flavor from the chimichurri and citrus olive mayo. The olives in the mayo are kalamata, which pairs beautifully with the other flavors. Hats off to the chefs who put this menu together. It is clear that a lot of thought and care went into constructing it. The service was also amazing. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. My only criticism would be the dessert. Dessert really isn't the focal point of a sushi restaurant, but we tried both of them and were disappointed. They lacked flavor, and the cake component wasn't as soft or moist as I would have hoped for. With that said, I'm not taking any stars away because, overall, the experience was amazing. read more

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Recently noticed that a lot of new restaurants in Fullerton and found this gem during my search. I'm a huge fan of Asian fusion restaurants, especially Japanese so I thought to give this a try and I'm absolutely glad I did! Made a reservation to sit at the sushi bar on a Sunday evening and had the pleasure of being served by Chef Richard. The restaurant itself was not too small but the sushi bar only fits 8 people. The vibes were like a traditional Japanese sushi restaurant with a bit of modern twist. For food, we opted to do the 10-piece nigiri omakase, with the ceviche, tiger scallop and blue fin tiradito, blue crab hand roll, and lucuma soufflé. The stars for me were the striped bass ceviche, the toro nigiris, blue fin tiradito, and the scallop nikkei nigiri. Chef Richard was super nice and attentive. We will def come back again! read more

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My wife and I decided to try this place out tonight because we had never seen Peruvian Japanese fusion, and it was truly fantastic. We started with the Bluefin Tuna Tiradito and the Tiger Scallops, both incredibly flavorful. The tuna was rich and the arare crunchies made it fun. The Aji Amarillo Leche de Tigre sauce was amazing and the scallops were beautifully tender and fresh. The winner for my wife was the Peruvian Ceviche. I saw that uni could be added to any of the Tiradito dishes and asked our chef which he recommended to add uni to, and he pointed us toward the ceviche because the leche de Tigre is so bright and citrusy. We both loved it, especially all of the different textures of the choclo and the corn nuts, and the little fried sweet potato balls. My wife loved the leche de Tigre so much she didn't want to give up the bowl after we had finished, and the server very kindly surprised her by returning with the leche de Tigre in a much more sippable small dish, and she sipped it like tea for the rest of our meal. We got the fried calamari and it came with two sauces, I think one was a kind of chimichurri or chili sauce and it was awesome. I'm sorry to say we didn't eat a ton of the calamari because we kept getting distracted with the other dishes. For example, the Parri Maki roll, which we were intrigued by just because the idea of cream cheese and chimichurri seemed out there, but it was great and so well-balanced. My favorite was the Bluefin Tuna Anticucho Sushi, which was Smokey and savory with the aji sauces and had little quinoa crunchies on it too. A ton of flavor with the rich fresh fatty tuna seared with a blowtorch. Also torched was the Salmon Parmesan Sushi which we tried simply because we had to know. The Parmesan butter added just the right amount of richness and funk right at the end, it felt like a tiny little home-cooked meal, or a warm blanket, it was so comforting. We finished with the Lucuma soufflé which was more of a sponge cake with mousse but was light and not too sweet, with a maple-y finish. The people were so nice and attentive, the place is serene and relaxing, and the food is incredible. I've grown up in Fullerton and this spot has been a lot of things (a gamja dog spot, a poke spot, a t-mobile) and like anything else in downtown Fullerton, it's hard to hold on to. Fullerton has such a high turnover when it comes to restaurants in downtown, the rent is too crazy. The bottom line is this place is great and the food is really worth having. It's unique and exciting, and y'all should come support them and make sure this place stays! I know we'll be back for more sipping leche de tigre. read more

Hands down, one of the best Peruvian sushi we ever had. The taste is so delicious and savory; you can taste all the scrumptious ingredients with every bite. The servers are very attentive and provide excellent customer service. We sat at the sushi bar, the sushi chefs love to engage with you and check in to see if you like your order and give you recommendations. The restaurant is very clean with chic decor. The restroom is very clean. We will definitely return. read more

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My husband and I came here for dinner and were seated promptly. Everything was so flavorful! We absolutely loved the mix of Peruvian and Japanese :) Our favorite dishes: bluefin tuna tiradito, bluefin tuna anticucho, chutoro - all tuna!! - bluefin tuna tiradito: my husbands favorite dish! Lots of tuna pieces. Very tangy due to the lime - Peruvian cebiche: also pretty tangy as well, pretty good! - Parmesan scallops: I personally liked this one even though I'm not a huge fan of cheese, but my husband thought it was a weird combo - striped bass dust: not really a fan. Lots of mayo - we also ordered the negitoro and bluefin tuna hand roll but by the time it came to our table, the seaweed was already soggy :( we wouldn't order these again - chutoro maki roll: this was okay, nothing special - we also enjoyed the bluefin tuna anticucho more than the Nikkei bluefin tuna - we loved how they had kizami wasabi! I also ordered their chilcano soup which was very light and refreshing So glad there's a great sushi place like this in Fullerton now! It was pretty busy during our visit and the restaurant is relatively new, so i think they're still working on their workflow. Some of our dishes took longer to come out, but I still recommend going and trying this place out :) read more

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