I hardly provide updated reviews, but Azabu deserves another mention as they yet again did not disappoint. We were determined to try their Prix Fixe special. The four courses offered at $60.00 per person was much more than I expected. I could've easily just had just one appetizer, the Hamachi Yuzu and one entree, the Miso Block Cod and be content, as each were prepared perfectly. But we were showered with a ton of options. We mixed and matched the available Prix Fixe choices, that turned out to be an abundant eight course culinary experience. Everything we tasted...perfect! Azabu's wonderful fine dining experience, warm hospitality, quality meals, perfect synchronized service and sophisticated ambiance remains top notch. As long as their service continues to remain the same, Azabu will always be a staple while visiting Miami Beach. read more

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I recently visited Azabu for happy hour and it was so good. I can't believe I hadn't come here before! We sat at the bar and ordered a few bites and drinks. The bartender, Gio, was super nice and knowledgeable. The restaurant is very nice with ample seating at tables and the bar. I ordered a Prosecco that came with a plum Japanese liquor. For food we ordered the spicy tuna roll (so good!), the Brussels sprouts with a side of rice - fresh and flavorful, miso eggplant (great portion, fresh and tasty), the salad - it came with dehydrated veggies. The salad was crunch and tasty. The hamachi which was quite fresh. We ended the meal with the flourless chocolate dessert and it was so good! Can't wait to come back here again! They have a great dinner and happy hour menu. read more

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My family and I had Happy Hour at this Japanese restaurant. We sat at the bar and shared a variety of the following dishes. The food and sushi were fresh and absolutely delicious. 1) Brussels Sprouts with bonito flakes, chili strings & spicy soy sauce - so good! 2) Asabu House Salad of fresh greens, citrus crunchy vegetables chips, tomatoes, pink grapefruit with kobu dashi dressing 3) Marinated Beef Skewers - prime filet mignon, scallion, sesame and Japanese BBQ marinade 4) Hamachi Jalapeno with daikon radish, shiso & yusukosho ponzu 5) Baked Crab Roll with soy sheet, sesame seeds and yuzu mayo 6) Robata Hamachi Kama - yellowtail collar, sea salt & ponzu 7) Spicy Tuna Roll & spicy mayo, sesame seeds, jalapeno & srirachi sauce 8) Sukiyaki Beef Udon 9) Dessert - Chocolate Pot with donuts and jam read more

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GET THE WAGYU GYOZAS. I REPEAT, GET THE WAGYU GYOZAS! Best gyoza I've ever put in my mouth! It's very expensive, but it is SO worth the price! Melts in your mouth. Vibes are immaculate. read more

$20 to valet in a covered space (validated). Nice hotel foyer entrance with comfortable chairs outside in case they're needed if you're waiting for someone. Hostess was efficient with seating. It wasn't too full, nor empty the Tuesday after Labor Day. A nice crowd. Server Vishal was exceptionally friendly and efficient. Supporting staff were all very friendly and checked in as well too. Nice plating and ambiance. Classy with some Japanese notes like a bonsai tree. The $60 miami spice menu was really worth it. 2 apps, a main, side dish and dessert. I'm A big eater and I felt pretty sustained. Everything we ate was delicious. From the raw, cured like preparations of hamachi and tuna to the scallops and sushi. The vegan curry was very flavorful too. It's nice to note they did try to cater for vegan diets here and that also is the case with the vegan mochi! The side Brussels and broccolini were also packed with flavor. Anyone looking for a quality meal, flavors, service, ambiance should be satisfied here. Totally worth the Miami spice! read more

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Gorgeous restaurant! We had a fantastic server here on New Year's Eve. The food was insanely good! The Lobster Tempura was my favorite. But everything was delicious and the whole experience was great! read more

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For a Michelin star rated restaurant, our experience was somewhat underwhelming and overpriced. The restaurant itself is simply decorated and lovely. Ambiance is my speed, quiet and dimly lit. The service was good and the staff was friendly. Surpisingly, the kids' meal portions were about the same size as the adults. The chicken katsu off the kids menu was the second best thing I ate after the uni sashimi. The chicken filet in the katsu is thinly pounded and perfectly breaded and crispy. There didn't seem to be much crab in my $35 crab fried rice, and I would have loved to see a fried or soft boiled egg on either the fried rice or beef udon. Both entrees were bland despite the side of oyster sauce they suggested using. The rolls were also bland and lacked flavor. An 18 percent service charge is added to your check. My suggestion if you want to try this place? Sit at the bar for Kanpai hour between 6p to 8p. I wish we had done that before dropping $300 on the convenience of it being in our hotel. read more

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First and foremost, for a 2023 Michelin Star place, inside the Marriott Stanton in South Beach, expectations are set high! The service was fantastic, Nadie was attentive and friendly, but not overbearing, superb service - thank you! Let's get down to it! The food, let's start by saying I did not order direct from the menu, but used the "Happy Hour" menu, which is really well priced and hours are from 6-8pm. Sapporo - $5! A massive Azabu salad $7 Miso soup - $7 Spicy Tuna roll $12 Salmon roll $12 Ok, you had me at Michelin and hello, seriously, this is a fantastic deal for South Beach and the food was worthy and beyond of the price point. The rolls were tasty, not overly dressed with sauces, the sushi rice was very nice, the sake and whisky selection is TOP NOTCH! read more

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This restaurant would be one of the few reasons I venture onto Ocean Drive. Can it be called a hidden gem if it's in the Marriott Stanton? It has a cozy, intimate interior that lets you forget you're in South Beach, with 2 bars, one cocktail bar and one sushi bar. Happy hour is offered from 6-8 PM daily at the high tops, as in the bars. We were able to sit at the sushi bar (not operating but still pretty) and order happy hour drinks with our dinner. I was delighted to get a refreshing Toki whiskey highball, much less one for $10 on happy hour. They offer both a $45 and $60 Miami Spice dinner menu, affordable options for a South Beach dinner. I recommend going with the $60 menu since you have more choices and 2 appetizers that you can get. The Hamachi Yuzu was beautifully plated and gave 4 generous cuts of yellowtail with lovely curls of fresh scallion. The yuzu oil and furikake gave an aromatic finish. The Spicy Tuna Roll gave plenty of pieces to share and was well put together. I've rarely ever seen a sushi roll that was so neaty pressed that nothing was out of place. The little jalapeño slices were a pretty topping as well as a fresh condiment with each bite. The Scallops Crudo were meaty and lightly dressed with a citrus soy sauce. I could have easily had 5 more pieces of it. The Salmon Tataki was the most surprising and impressive dish in the appetizers. Tataki makes me think of blow torched cuts of sashimi, but this salmon was cured, creating a slightly done outside but had more of a thick smoked salmon consistency. The miso dashi that dressed the salmon was addictive. I would have eaten a lot of things with it. I had the Mishima Wagyu Hanger Steak which was perfection. I reserve red meat meals to a few times a month, and this dish, served on a hot steak plate, was the one to have. The meat was cooked as requested, the plum teriyaki was savory without being overtly sweet, the eringi mushrooms were plentiful and tender, and the onions were caramelized just enough to leave the onion flesh but add lovely sweetness to the steak. The Vegan Japanese Curry was awesome as well. The sweet potatoes were cubed and roasted crisp, which gave them heft within the silky curry texture. The curry was flavorful, not spicy, just as the Japanese have it. There was generous use of tender broccolini both in the curry and with a side, cooked well enough to leave the bright green color to complement the dishes. Our server Vishal was on point with accommodating requests, serving and clearing dishes and giving menu recommendations. He recommended the Yuzu Zabaglione as a light, fruity dessert, and he was right. The dessert's combination of whipped mascarpone and yuzu custard was airy, yet substantial in sweetness and flavor to make it completely satisfying. I did hope for a little more yuzu flavor, but I'm also the type to want to drink yuzu juice straight up. (Vishal also mentioned that both the Yuzu Zabaglione and the Hokkaido Cheese Tart are new dessert menu items. Very exciting) I completely recommend you try Azabu for Miami Spice or regular dinner or happy hour! I'll likely see you there. read more

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The lobster tempura is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Dipping it in salad and then coating it with crispy rice makes it delicious. The Toro Tartare is very fresh. The Heiwa Shuzou sake is quite mellow and easy to drink. The Fried Rice Crab contains crab, mushrooms and red peppers. It has a rich variety of ingredients that blend well together. The rice in the Spicy tuna is a bit too hard, which I'm not used to. As for the Grilled mushroom, I can't tell what ingredients it's combined with. read more

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One of the worst sushi restaurant i have ever been to. Sushi tasted bad, not fresh. Ordered 10 pc nigiris and fishes were rather warm, not cold. Some fish smells not fresh. Tried lamb and it smelled. Even nigiri rice wasn't good either. Presentation of 10pc nigiri was embarrassingly poor. Even service was bad.... read more

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We went there for our 10 year anniversary and it was fantastic from start to finish. The little touches like giving us a hand drawn card for our dessert was unexpected but so good. Our server AK was a real gem. He made the experience easy while also being incredibly informative. He also proved to be a great photographer. We really enjoyed every dish and would go there again in a heartbeat. The pricing was great as well. A truly phenomenal experience. read more

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Great Miami Spice experience! I chose the 4 course option for $60 and felt like it was worth it. The highlights were the wagyu gyoza, Brussels sprouts, and the hanger steak. Each one of those were memorable and would bring me back to Azabu. The service was great. They were attentive without being overly invasive. read more

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We came here for the $60 Miami Spice menu, and it was absolutely worth it! One of the best values for a spice menu this year. All of the food was amazing and fresh and the portions were large, giving you a full sized entree and roll. The dining room was small, intimate and quiet, and the service and drinks were amazing. Highly recommend trying Azabu this month to get the spice deal. read more

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Tried this place because we were staying at the Stanton and was amazed by everything. The food was simply great and so was the staff. We had a variety of plates and all were equally good. The food was so full of flavor and will definitely visit again. I didn't have the drinks or dessert but it all looked very good. read more

We are staying at Marriott. We're unsure where to eat. Stumbled into restaurant. Was a great experience. Service was phenomenal. Guided us through the menu, ensured we were satisfied with each tasting. Recommended each portion or course. Turned into top rated service, atmosphere, and food experience. If you visit definitely try the food, let the staff guide you through what to enjoy. read more

Omakase experience was really bad!!! Vibe - 0 start. Service - 0 stars. Presentation really lacking. Food was ok, however the flavors were lacking... read more

Dear Den at Azabu - That Michelin Star has gone to your head. Really $300 per person? I am sorry, but no Omakasee is worth that! There are so many amazing a la carte sushi restaurants where 6-8 people could eat for the price of 2 eating at the Den. Don't get me wrong, every experience at the Den has been amazing. This is not a complaint about quality, it is a complaint and a 1 star solely based upon value. At some point, no matter how good your food is, if you charge too much, you lose the value. Like my favorite bourbon of all time..Pappy Van Winkle 23 year-old. I use to buy it for $90 a bottle back when paying $90 a bottle was high for a bourbon, but it was worth every penny. Great bourbon, but would I pay the $5000 a bottle it costs now? NO!. Would I pay the $300 suggested suggested retail price for it, yes! So dear Den at Azabu, may I suggest that you are worth $200 per person and that is pushing it. Yes I know will will get the suckers who have lots of money to overpay by $100-$150 just so they can say they went to a Michelin Star Omakasee, but for those out there that care about Value, may I suggest Matsuri, Paperfish, Mr Omakasee, - Omakai and Pla Tu to name a few. read more

This is seriously a little hidden gem! I'm not sure why I hadn't tried this restaurant before, but every single dish we ordered was genuinely amazing!! It's a quiet little spot located in the Marriot Hotel. Felt very perfect for a quick date night :) We got there and ended up scoring 2 seats at the bar. The bartenders, Gabriel and Bryan, took care of us and were so kind. We got a drink to start with, which was so carefully crafted and delicious. It was a gin based drink with hibiscus water. Then we jumped straight into food. We ordered the Watercress salad, the Salmon and Ikura Roll, the Wagyu Gyoza, and Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice. Every single item came out extremely quick and we felt very satisfied by the time we finished eating. The tuna and salmon tasted fresh and the roll was DELICIOUS. The Watercress salad, I could have eaten ten of them! Looks a little weird with the crispy rice balls, but the dressing and the preparation, chefs kiss. So so good. The bartenders informed us of the Happy Hour from 6-8p daily and I cannot wait to be back and try other things on the menu! read more

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Great dining experience during Miami Spice and totally worth it. Presentation was great, food was fresh. My only gripe is that incense that's all around the restaurant. I get that it's for the ambiance but if you're sensitive to smells I wouldn't recommend dining here. read more

I was hoping to avail of the happy hour special at the bar but it was full by the time I got there at 6:30pm. However, the gentleman who might have been the manager offered us the Robata bar which also has the specials . The drinks were great and good value . The food was delicious. We has the salmon avocado roll , hamachi roll , flatbread with tuna and truffle oil, hamachi collar, crab roll which was my favorite read more

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Loved our experience here- great food, attentive service, and beautiful presentation. We ordered the Koi and Kuro cocktails to start- both very good. We shared the spicy tuna crispy rice, caramelized miso pork belly, and snow crab California roll- all delicious! Ended with a very yummy tiramisu read more

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Fantastic meal at Azabu. I ordered a glass of wine and did the $45 Miami Spice menu. The service was good and the food was outstanding. The yellowtail was phenomenal -- it melts in your mouth. The Spicy Tuna Roll and the Miso Black Cod ($14 upcharge) were also delicious. The Sashimi and Nigiri Platter was good, but not worth the $18 upcharge -- I would probably order a different entree next time. Tip is included at the end. The total at the end was $100 and I walked out very full. If you are looking for good sushi, I definitely recommend Azabu. read more

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We are outside in their covered and heated patio. Beautiful ambience. Food is delicious and presentation exquisite read more

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I loved this place! It's in a mall so it doesn't seem super fancy but the food is incredible!!! We went for miami spice and it was such a great deal -- for $45 you get an appetizer, an entree, a side, and a dessert. The wagyu beef was excellent, and the Brussel sprouts and cauliflower tempura were great. I loved the salad with small fried green beans and sweet potato! Would love to come back here read more

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Im officially a fan, Azabu! A good friend recommended it and i loved it! The place is intimate & elegant, perfect for special occasions or post work cocktails, client outings. I enjoyed the Kanpai cocktail with a splash of Yuzu, it's definitely my new fave. I was impressed by the asian eggplant bites, and the crab roll. The spicy tuna roll was indeed spicy-yay! The staff was attentive & great at making recommendations! I look forward to visiting again! read more

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Worth the money! I had such a wonderful meal at Azubu. It is not cheap without a doubt but the service and food was fantastic. I had a couple appetizers and an entree and sushi. I cannot lie to the 3 people that read this, i don't remember what I got. Sorry The sushi though I got was time stopping, maybe it was because I was hungry but I could have sang a song I was so thrilled with the taste. The entree portion was very fair for the price. The service staff was attentive to ensuring that the meal was served in a manner of time that was appropriate. All-in-all, it was worth it. It is also fun to watch the people on dates spending more money then they could probably afford to flex for their partners. read more

I decided to give Azabu another try because, in my previous experience, I enjoyed the quality of the sushi. My most recent experience was much better than my previous experience. The host and wait staff were very kind and polite. The wait staff were also very knowledgeable about the restaurant's menu and were diligent to check on allergies for every dish that we ordered. The restaurant impressed me once again with their ability to accommodate a sesame allergy as we were told that they could make almost any dish without the sesame. In terms of the food, we ordered the "WAGYU ABURI", "SALMON AND IKURA ROLL" and "EDAMAME". All of the items were good and I would get them all again. I would recommend going to Azabu for almost any occasion. read more

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My husband and I moved to Miami in 2018. Ever since, we have come to Azabu whenever we wanted to eat Japanese food. I am a Japanese (trust me I know good Japanese food!), so I can't stand "fake" Japanese restaurants in Miami where you get sushi rolls with crazy sauces. Azabu is owned by a Japanese company, so they offer authentic Japanese food along with creative dishes of their own. We always start with seaweed salad, tuna pizza, and a spicy tuna roll. We also enjoy sweet potato tempura, yellowtail collar, wagyu, and nigiri. My husband loves lamb chops and whiskey cocktail "Kuro." The food is always consistent and delicious. We never had a disappointing dish. The service is also top notch. Again consistently amazing. All the staff, including the food runners and the hosts, are very friendly and attentive. Actually the kitchen staff are also nice: we almost always sit at Robata counter, so we see the kitchen staff in front of us. It is sad that we will move out of the state. We will miss Azabu tremendously. Thank you so much for the great food and service for the last several years! read more

We have dined at Azabu several times in the past month and each and every meal has been outstanding. Last time we sat at the bar and got to enjoy happy hour pricing!!!!! So fun and delicious Highly recommend! read more

Everything from the hostess down to the waiter was great! You have choice of indoor and outdoor seating. Let me recommend the outdoor if you are trying to enjoy a nice Miami night, The ambiance was great for a romantic date night or even catching up with some friends! Now to the food my favorite part everything was delicious a couple of our favorite dishes that would have your mouth watering are : toro tarter with lotus chips that was one of my bfs favorite dishes , Wagyu gyoza (melt in your mouth) and the cod that tasted like butter and was cooked to perfection. Overall 12/10 we will be back! (: read more

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Miami Spice time once again. Family was in town and to start the month, we chose Azabu. Their menu on-line was so attractive. Once we were seated ... we had a wait for the family who was flying in to town. Then waited for the table to be ready. Staff kindly apologized for the wait.* We all chose Miami Spice - three spicy tuna rolls (a very generous serving), one hamachi jalapeno (declared the best he's every had) and one house salad for the party member who does not care for spice. Beware, the Miami Spice menu lists scallops crudo on both dinner menus ... not in the restaurant, several of us were disappointed. For entres, two had the wagyu hanger steak (did not disappoint), two had the soba (good portion of duck, could have had more broth), one splurged with the sashimi platter (another satisfied customer). Dessert was both the Basque cheesecake and the chocolate ganache tart - oops again, on-line it's yuzu lime tart. I would have liked to try that. I thought the chocolate ganache would have benefitted from dark chocolate. *It was not a terribly long wait, but I would have thought management would have sent over a shared appetizer or something rather than 3 different much appreciated apologists. read more

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Y'all forreal? This was the perfect Miami spice restaurant. They offer 4 courses and a side for $60. Great portions. Every dish fresh and on point. The chefs are working it in the back. Our server was attentive and kind. We could not have asked for a better experience. Just because we went for spice, doesn't mean you shouldn't go for their regular menu. We loved the azabu house salad. It was juicy and crunchy and just everything you could ask for in a salad. I loved the abura soba. Their crispy brussel sprouts caught me off guard. I've never cared for brussel sprouts until I tried these. The atmosphere transports you to a beautiful dimly lit dining area. It doesn't feel like you're in a hotel. Overall, my favorite Miami Spice dinner. read more

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Azabu has become for sure one of my favorite, it is located inside the Stanton Hotel on Ocean Drive btw 1st and 2nd. I have been for dinner a few times but, I really love to sit at the bar and have their Kanpai Hour, every day from 6 to 8 pm, it includes really great food and drinks at Happy Hour price, here some of my all-time favorites : Hamachi Jalapeño Asian Eggplant Brussels Sprouts Spicy Tuna Roll Baked Crab Roll and from the regular menu the Lobster Tempura all super delicious and this time we had room for dessert, we had the doughnuts which come with chocolate mousse and I think it was raspberry sauce, really yummy ! All this with lovely prosecco The staff there is really great from Brian to J.R and Alex, everyone very friendly and lovely, it has definitely become one of my regular resident places to go to even though it is in a hotel on Ocean Drive but............ it is in the good part of Ocean Drive and it is a lovely stylish place, if you try it you will not regret it @azabumiami @stantonstobe read more

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Azabu, how I love you. Let me count the ways. Firstly, happy hour. Great prices. EXCELLENT quality food AND it's until 8pm - unheard of in this fancy pants area of the beach. Service is excellent. Everyone is so friendly and attentive. I sat at the bar and had a glass of the Kikiusui Sake - so smooth - sake is the drink of 2023, people! I then had the spicy tuna roll and the baked crab roll. Both were delicious in their own way. Loved the crisp jalapeño on the spicy tuna roll great giving it extra texture. The crab rolls were like seafood pillows in your mouth. And the Brussels sprouts were so good too. I really must come here more often. It's really a wonderful place with delicious food and the perfect vibe for any occasion. read more

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If you have a Japanese craving, this is the place to satisfy it. Unfortunately the beef broth noodles missed a mark from the past. read more

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Came here for miami spice and it was so good! The cocktail and sake flight were superb. One of the best cocktails I've ever had in terms of harmony of the ingredients. We upgraded where we could. Lobster tempura, hamachi, and sashimi/nigiri selection were delicious. The potato and brussel sprouts sides were tasty. Dessert was amazing. The best mochi ice cream I've ever had, and I've had a good amount. 9/10 only because the miso cod was juicy, but not packed with flavor like the other dishes. Absolutely coming back to try a full omakase. read more

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SO GOOD! Made a reservation online. We were seated quickly and had the option to sit inside or outside. We opted for inside. Had a cute little table by the bar. Service approached quickly and was very knowledgeable. We ordered cocktails and the tartare for our appetizer. I got sushi and seaweed salad for my entree and my boyfriend got the Wagyu beef. It came raw and you cooked it at the table on the hot pot! It was so good. We got the donuts for dessert and they came with chocolate mousse, whipped cream and a berry jam. The entire meal was well done and delicious. I would definitely go back! read more

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Excellent dining experience here at Azabu during my visit to Miami! The sashimi bowl was incredible - the fish was so fresh and flavorful. The presentation of the plate was also incredibly colorful and aesthetically pleasing - just another thing to appreciate! I also tried the beef skewers, which were very juicy and well marinated. I enjoyed my cocktail and the combination of everything went very well together. Overall, the meal was great. Staff was very kind and the ambiance was relaxing. Would certainly go back for the full omakase next time. read more

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Great food. Fresh and taste good. We ordered sashimi platter, the dumplings and couple orders of sushi. And everything was good. Good service. Nice ambiance. I would go back. read more

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