Not what it used to be! Special Crunchy Roll is supposed to have BBQ eel, there was maybe? A tiny sliver in One of the pieces. It's literally the first ingredient mentioned in the description. Will never go back based on not giving me eel! They also didn't give me any eel sauce!! What a joke! Cheapskates now. read more

Love this place. Staff is always super nice. They still weren't seating inside yet due to Covid when we went but we were cool with takeout. They were super busy but order came out perfect and everything was delicious as usual! read more

Get the cowboy roll!!! I'm not a big sushi fan bc I'm usually hungry afterwards, but this roll sticks!!! It's very southern, crawfish and steak... perfecto! read more

I love the food here and have patronized the place since it opened. I live out of town now but it's on my list of places to go for sushi when I'm in town. My favorite is the po-boy special roll (can't get anything like it where I'm living now). Also, I always have had friendly service here. Definitely recommend giving the place a try if you're in the area. read more

Good food and service. Has all the staples and a few extras that surprised them. They're are a little slow but decent experience

This is the best sushi on the west bank for sure. My coworkers and I go here once a month or so for lunch. I generally get the sashimi trio plate but today I tried the sashimi Naruto roll. My colleagues nor myself have never had anything bad that's for certain. I here the cowboy roll is one of the best sellers. If you give them a try you won't be disappointed. read more

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This sushi was really good! There was a lot of selections even for my husband who doesn't eat the raw stuff. Their cowboy roll was amazing. Service was beyond excellent. My only complaint is that it took forever for the food to come out. Granted, they were really busy, but it was Valentine's Day and they should have been prepared for the crowds. We will definitely be going back. read more

I love this sushi restaurant and my kids do too. Staff is always so welcoming and the food is delicious. My favorites are the tiger roll and the baked salmon. read more

The sushi is pretty good. The atmosphere of the place is nice and very bright inside. The service is and has always been good.

I went in for a late lunch on a Friday. The sushi was pretty good...not the best I have had, but good. It seemed as if the wait staff was anxious for me to leave because the waiter was so hurried and she would fly by the table and drop off drinks, food, etc. aside from that, it was an ok experience. read more

Thanks to the guidance of others in their reviews, I was able to easily find this restaurant with only a little trouble. But I get lost easily if it's an area I'm not used to. There is plenty of parking in front of the restaurant. The strip mall wasn't busy when I stopped in. I came in just before 5pm on a Saturday evening, so I was surprised to find there was no wait, based on prior reviews. It may have been a fluke, but I will take it. I got the chicken nugget appetizer and the Marrero Roll. I was so hungry walking in and got so filled, I could not finish it. That was awesome. I liked the sweet and sour flavors of the sushi roll. Wait staff is friendly and attentive. Though they do seem to plan their stops at tables when you have your mouth full of food. There were not that many people when I came, so it was just odd. According to the flyer with the bill at the end (see my photos of the flyer), they do have rooms to rent for large parties and for karaoke parties. That is too cool. I will be back if I am in the area! Great spot, plenty of parking. I did not need to use the restroom, so I can not speak to the cleanliness of that. read more

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My family has been going to Daiwa before they moved and changed ownership but the quality has never disappointed at either location, always friendly staff and cozy atmosphere! read more

I've been here multiple times and food is always amazing! I had the salmon belly, yellowtail belly, and seared scallops that my server Tim offered. I also got the Ocean Roll (this is a specialty roll they had awhile back so you're going to have to ask them about that) and the Supreme Roll, which he also recommended. Absolutely phenomenal service and great food. Big shout out to Mandy who made my drinks for my wife and I! We had the Lychee Martini and the Malibu Bay Breeze. We will definitely be coming here a lot! read more

This place is in a ducked off area between Lapalco and Barataria on the Westbank. It is a very clean restaurant with karaoke parties in the back area. There is usually a wait due to not much of a seating area and the quality of the sushi. All the waitors/ waitresses are extremely nice and accommodating. As mentioned earlier, the sushi is of great quality and freshness. The wait for your food to come to the table can sometimes be long due to the restaurant being full and all the take out orders being prepared, but it is worth it. The prices are reasonably fair compared to other sushi restaurants. I don't find anything to be overpriced, and I eat here ALOT. Always a great experience and don't forget to drink you some hot sake'. It just warms my soul read more

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I have to say this place surprised me. In a good way. I was looking for some noodles and a sushi roll. The parking lot was full and the restaurant was crowded. Luckily it was just me and they were able to seat me right away. The menu was extensive, both for sushi and non sushi items. The sake list was good too. At the suggestion of my server, I got the house special kim chi noodles and a sushi roll. The sushi was good, some of the best I've had in LA. But the noodles rocked! Sweet and spicy, packed with shrimp and cabbage. This place is on the short list next time I've on the Harvey area. read more

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Daiwa was Da-licious! I haven't had sushi so fresh until I dined at Daiwa. It's a little gem tucked away in Marrero. This restaurant offers dine-in or take-out and even habachi! I would recommend this sushi bar to anyone ... it's even open late read more

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This place is NOT the same. We were regulars pre Covid. The only thing that was good was our waiter, Jimmy. The portions are extremely small. The dishes aren't the same. The scallop appetizer had 4 tiny scallops and no garlic butter sauce and a dab of oyster mushrooms. It used to have 4 large scallops that you would have to cut in half to eat and lots of fixings. The salmon tar tar didn't even have the champagne sauce and had 3 large salmon roe on top inside of being covered in roe. We were told they don't make the special sauces anymore....then change it on the menu. All we tasted was onion. The white fish sea salt appetizer can't be upgraded from tilapia to yellow tail....why not? We wanted to pay the up charge. No toro, no uni...Slices of sashimi were so tiny. Rolls had no flavor and no sauces like they used to! This place is never going to make it under the new ownership. We will cross the river to go to the east bank location from now on. Looking back at my photos on my first review is extremely disappointing. read more

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Great service, amazing sushi, and wonderful price!! I was looking for a change of pace in dining while in NOLA, and this ended up being my favorite meal of the trip! The service was fast and their happy hour menu was awesome too! read more

Is it enough to say this place is on speed dial? Or that the servers recognized me at a festival? Or should I add in I'm a food safety nerd, and am obsessed with clean places to eat and then say they're on speed dial? What's bad here? Nothing. Chairs? Comfy. Design? Awesome. I'm stealing some of their ideas. Food? ... please see my reference about speed dial, read my other reviews on restaurants and then come back to this. Bathrooms? Clean and pretty.. Service? Top. Notch. Your water will never be empty. Possibly the Disneyland of sushi restaurants. read more

Confession: Sushi is my soul food. It is the "no matter what is going on in life" make everything a bit better food for me. It is part of my family tradition. It is magical.... but only if it is well made. Daiwa... fills the magical need for sushi. It isn't the best I've ever had, but really a food orgasm over sushi requires the stars to align, love to be pumped into every knife slice, and fish to be born under a full moon. Here is 3 ways that Daiwa hits the mark and one point for improvement: - The menu is a good blend of classic, cooked, and creative sushi options. There is truly something for everyone, but also you aren't leaving the purist behind or sacrificing quality. - The staff is attentive and friendly. We went on a night with 3 different holiday parties rocking and they still made sure our party of two was tended to, happy, and enjoying the experience. I even saw two employees go out of their way to brighten the day of a 3 yr old waiting with her adult for a takeout order by offering a snack and a small toy (that is the stuff that sets you apart). - The vibe and menu beg you want to have an experience. Who would have thought next to the beauty supply store in a strip mall on the Westbank, I'd want to sit and take a culinary taste adventure? But the menu begs to have you sit and try the daily specials while still leaning on your favorite traditional roll. Note for improvement: Not just for Daiwa, but for all sushi restaurants in the city - carry some gf soy sauce or tamari. It is easy, cheap but a gesture that will win you big points and loyal customers. read more

Great food also good service. Staff is friendly and courteous. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Best sushi on the westbank! Daiwa special roll is the best and you can also get a half order of it since it's so big!

Delicious! Best sushi takeout ever! Service was quick and food was absolutely amazing! So happy that we found our perfect sushi place.

Amazing sushi I always end up getting the same thing so I haven't had the whole menu but everything I have gotten there has been good so far. read more

Great lunch specials with large portions. The fresh wasabi is pretty pricey at $3 but tasty and the fish tasted very fresh. The only complaint is that the restaurant smelled pungently funky the day we visited and very much of chemicals which was offputting, especially when eating cuisine with much more delicate flavors, such as sushi. read more

Food is always good. Service usually good too but every now and then, there'll be a hiccup. Wish this place was a little closer to the city than being tucked in the back of Marrero. read more

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This place used to be really good before COVID. The portions get smaller and smaller while the prices go up. They also want to charge like 2 bucks for a 2 oz spicy Mayo side when I pay over 30 bucks usually for takeout. The food is good but you could get your money's worth of sushi somewhere else. read more

Willing to go out of your way for good eats? Of course you do; you're reading Yelp. Head to the West Bank and check out Daiwa! This new Japanese restaurant opened last month and is already gaining popularity by word of mouth. You might recognize sushi chef and owner Ken Wong from behind the bar at Hana and various Little Tokyo locations, most recently LT Uptown (with me! The funnest and second-clumsiest server they've ever had). Named after the famous Daiwa Sushi restaurant in Tsukiji, Japan, Daiwa serves well-priced sushi rolls, lunch and dinner specials, and a smattering of chef specialties and yakitori. A group of my former Little Tokyo Uptown co-workers and I headed over this week to support our friend's new venture and both stomachs and wallets appreciated the endeavor. I don't have good pictures of the interiors, but it is brightly lit (which I personally like, as it makes for better photography), with a hand painted cherry branch mural on the wall and Ikea orb lanterns dangling throughout. The following dishes were split among the 5 of us and filled us all up nicely. Full disclosure: We paid for everything at full-price, no discount, except the complimentary dessert and small-dish sample of glass noodles. Onto the food! Squid steak: I enjoyed the legs most because I like my calamari charred and crisp. Only complaint, I wish the onions had come cooked or carmelized, as they didn't have enough time on the iron platter . Baked mussels: Standardly flavored with salmon roe and cream, the chopped pieces of mussels added a nice chew to the sweet sauce. Agedashi tofu: One of my favorite dishes from Japanese restaurants anywhere, these blocks of tender yet firm tofu are lightly battered and fried, then topped with bonito flakes and chives, served with soy sauce. Nummy nummy! Cowboy roll: crawfish inside, seared rare steak on the outside - Here is the first of the specialty rolls we tried, the Cowboy Roll. I personally don't like crawfish in my sushi, but I appreciated it's slight spice as contrasted with the delicious, lightly seared beef. Salmon yogurt roll: Raw salmon, shrimp tempura, salad greens wrapped in Vietnamese rice paper, topped with sweet/tangy yogurt sauce. No rice. - I didn't think I would like this because sweet foods bother me so it was a nice surprise. This was more like goi cuon (Vietnamese spring roll) than a traditional sushi roll. The fresh salad greens with crispy shrimp and supple raw salmon, flavored only slightly with the sweet yogurt sauce, mixed yummily in my mouth. I hate sauce-doused sushi (like so many places in the NOLA do); a light drizzle works perfectly for me. Sample of a new dish: glass noodles and kimchi. - While waiting for our next dish, Ken brought out a small sample of a new dish: spicy kimchi glass noodles with chilled cucumber. It reminds me of childhood cold noodle dishes that you buy on the street in Taiwan. Fun note: glass noodles are made with mung beans so they have absolutely no carbohydrates. Kimchi and hamachi roll - I didn't try this because I didn't want to. I mean, I like hamachi as sashimi; I'm just not a big fan of like spicy tuna-like preparations. Looked good though, especially if you like kimchi. BBQ eel hibachi rice - I was feeling hungry and wanted rice to fill up at this point, so Ken recommended this dish. Probably one of the best hibachi rices I've ever had, with the fatty and meaty eel morsels counterpointing the rice. Negimaki: Thinly sliced rare beef wrapped around green onion and grilled - Another yakitori dish of grilled beef and green onion. I could probably eat like 3 plates of this. Salmon salad - Didn't eat the salad, it was pretty much romaine lettuce with raw salmon diced on top. It looked very nice. Tofu pudding, topped with strawberry, peach, and blueberry - Last, we enjoyed a dessert of almond tofu jello pudding. A little firmer than flan, slightly saccharine, and topped with fruit and drizzled with chocolate sauce, this was a fitting end. We actually couldn't finish all of them. Daiwa's location is a little ways out there but I think it's worth making the West Bank Field Trip for. There are so many dishes I want to try. Can I also mention that they have a full bento box lunch special for $8? read more

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This is my go to sushi joint on the westbank. Here's what to get! Kim Chi Seafood Yaki Udon- Japanese thick noodles tossed in a red spicy sauce with shrimp, scallop, and tuna? They are a bit skimpy on the seafood. Baked Seafood- It comes to you in a handmade foil-like bowl with seafood inside topped with Japanese masago mayo. Add a bowl of rice for $1 Cowboy Roll- my sister ordered this roll and I honestly can't remember what's inside. I just know beef is wrapped on top with eel sauce or teriyaki sauce? My sister describes the taste like "thit nuong" for my fellow vietnamese yelpers. Daiwa Roll- this is my favorite roll. It's stuffed with tuna, salmon, shrimp tempura, and snowcrab. This roll can't fit in one bite so I struggle with my chopsticks to make it into two pieces. On a slow day, my sister and her friend made the mistake to sit at bar and got charged an additional $1. Wtheck. Oh well. read more

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My favorite sushi spot in this area. So inexpensive for the amount you're getting. I recommend this place to everyone I know. My favorite is the Po Boy Special Roll and the Spicy Kimchi Udon Noodle. read more

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First things first. You may be wondering, "Where the heck is this place?" Well, I had no issue finding it, since I live on the Westbank, but in case you don't, here are some landmarks. First go to Lapalco past Barataria. You will see a Pizza Hut, then a shopping center, then a Ryan's. Daiwa is in the shopping center, in the far corner. For those on the Westbank, it's in the shopping center right across the street from the Red, White, and Blue thrift store. I included a pic of the outside of the place. Ok, now onto the place itself. After hearing tons of good things from Jen L., and other fellow yelpers, and being a huge sushi lover, I decided to try this place out. It only opened a few months ago, and from what I understand, it has some ties to Hana, which is located Uptown. For those not aware, Hana is my GO TO for sushi 95% of the time. I couldn't wait to try out what I had been referring to as "Westbank Hana". Walking in, like others, I was immediately impressed with the decor. Sure, it still had that "restaurant in a shopping complex" kind of feel, but I think that they did a good job with decorating it and giving it that authentic Japanese look. The menu of this place is HUGE. They go far beyond rolls, sashimi, sushi and the other basics. They have a whole eclectic choice of things, all at reasonable prices. Be sure to check out the menu on their website, to see what I'm talking about. Since it was my first time, I decided to keep it simple with a tuna roll, a Philly roll, and a Metairie roll. You can check out how it all looked, in my picture. It was so good. I would definitely say that it's as good as Hana, or any other sushi place on the Westbank. Also, the waiter was really nice and attentive and was sure to keep my water filled, which is a biggie with me. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other speciality rolls and dishes. read more

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I wandered over to the Wank this evening to check out Daiwa as they are one of the Wednesday participants in Sushi for Sendai. And I think we'll be making that trek again. Every roll and each piece of sushi was beautifully presented. The chef's knife skills were particularly noticeable on the vegetable roll with each piece of cucumber looking identical to the other. Amazing. The crispy tofu was the lightest and freshest version of that dish that I've ever had. The salmon mango roll was delicious and different; the rice paper roll was beautiful. Plus they have inari which I LOVE and it's always on the menu. The fish was all fresh and delicious. And the service was attentive to the point of funny. When the staff found out we lived uptown, they were amazed that we drove over the bridge. The owner even recognized E from when he used to eat lunch weekly at Hana. Crazy. read more

Daiwa was a pretty solid Japanese restaurant. If you're a fan of those large, specialty sushi with the sauces, varying textures, and crazy appearance, then you'll like Daiwa. The order came out quickly and our server was nice and attentive so no complaints about service! If you're looking for a TRUE sushi experience, Daiwa might not be the place, but it's good to fulfill that sushi af craving you may have. read more

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Phenomenal is an understatement. The hands down best sushi on the Westbank. It's unfortunate that its location makes it difficult to spot from the road, but the reviewer Marielle S. does a great job of explaining the LOCATION (below my review). COMPARISONS: Once you're here, you're welcome to indulge in the finest sushi the Westbank has to offer. Daiwa certainly outdoes a majority of the sushi I've eaten on the East Bank. Daiwa is on par with or better than Mikimoto (on par regarding cost and better than regarding quality), Daiwa far exceeds that which I've had at Shogun, and Daiwa is on par with or better than Little Tokyo on Carrollton. AMBIANCE and SERVICE: Now that we've established some comparisons to local favorites, let's talk about atmosphere and service. The place is exceptionally clean (almost sterile) and the atmosphere is soothing. There are times when it gets noisy, but for the most part, when the place isn't packed, it's rather low key. The wait staff literally hovers over you attending to your every need. It is not uncommon to have have a member of the wait staff offer to refill your drinks or assist you even though they are not dedicated to working your table. It's not that it's necessary, it's just that management has clearly ingratiated the idea that everyone is there to ensure that every customer is satisfied. This is a remarkable experience for the Westbank in general, and it's exceptional compared to most places I've had sushi on the Westbank (name it and I've at least tried it once). The FOOD: Daiwa serves up some of the best Japanese cuisine I've had in the city. Beyond offering great Japanese, they do a great job of executing dishes that would cross into the realm of Asian Fusion. There are literally about 5 different menus, and I was informed tonight that a new menu is on the way which will replace some of the existing menus (I don't think any items are going away, but even more items will be added). The nigiri sushi (pieces) is of the highest quality and never disappoints. The maki (rolls) sushi is available in a dizzying selection. Literally astounding how many different rolls they have available. The chef is also open to creating new rolls based upon your preference(s). Recommended Rolls: Westbank Hiroshima (if you like fried oyster) Sunrise (if you like fried oyster) TNT Sunset Daiwa Special Rock n' Roll FEMA (the only positive association I have w/ FEMA) Lapalco *Sushi Roll Special section of the menu - each roll averages less than $4.00 ea, awesome if you're on a budget. **Some of the special rolls are as low as $6.00, so it's tough to pass on them. Some go up to $13.95, but not every special roll is $10+, which is a refreshing change from several local sushi restaurants. Recommended Dishes (from the kitchen, which is exceptional): Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Tempura Hibachi Rice - Shrimp/Scallop/Eel - better than most I've had while dining Hibachi! Baked Scallop Nanami Chicken Nuggets Special Kimchee Octopus Salad Daiwa Special Scallop Recommended Desserts: Cheesecake Tempura Tempura Ice Cream Banana Tempura The QUALITY: The head sushi chef is always talking about his unyielding desire to purchase the highest quality of fish he can get his hands on, and it shows. He clearly scrutinizes Every purchase to ensure that the fish is excellent. Quality has never been compromised in any visit of mine (of which there have likely been well over a dozen since I found Daiwa in May). The Drinks: I celebrated my birthday here and was treated to a phenomenal Sake Martini, which I would highly recommend. I enjoyed several of them and my friends and I sampled sake which we all found to be very agreeable. If you're looking for a drink from their great selection of sakes or plum wines, they are delighted to assist you in selecting, and will even offer unique cocktails based on your tastes. If you can't be satisfied here, then you were looking for a bad experience. If you are ever, at any time unsatisfied with your experience, simply report it to the manager and they will go out of their way to ensure that you are satisfied. I was driven to write my review because I've spoken to people who wrote positive reviews and received an email from the owner thanking them. I called this to his attention while dining here tonight and he informed me that he responds to every post on Yelp to thank satisfied customers and to attempt to rectify any issues with dissatisfied customers. I was positively shocked by this ideology this day in age and the last thing I would like to see is for this place to fail, so show your support for something truly wonderful and positive on the "Wank." Support Daiwa - at least give it a chance, and then give it a Yelp! read more

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Found this place on Yelp totally forgetting that I have been here before. The first time I came here was about 3-5 years ago?? This time I felt it was way better! I wasn't super hungry where I ordered a lot of food and I didn't get any rolls neither. When i first walked in, all the workers just looked at me and no one came up to me to say "we will be with you in just a second" or anything. I literally stood there for a few minutes and I didn't seat myself since the sign said "please wait to be seated". Our server came around once through the whole meal to drop off the food and that was basically it. 3 star is just based on the food, as for the service I would rate it to be a 1 star. --Smelt Roe Crab Meat Salad (5/5) It was on point! Better than Cafe 101 in Houston. The imitation crab and cucumber were evened out with each other, they weren't stingy at all. Usually other places I have tried are a bit watery, but this was made perfectly. Very light salad with a white creamy sauce, its a must try! --Baked Green Mussel (3/5) Not bad, but it tasted so simple. Spicy mayo and mussels aren't enough, its missing something. I like it but I don't love it. --Hamachi Kama (3/5) I wish it was more tender but I feel like they overcooked it especially when most parts around it was burnt. --Salmon Sushi (3/5) Wasn't fresh enough for my liking. --Seared Japanese Scallop Sushi (4/5) Pretty tasty, fresh, and the combo with the smelt roe and green onions were a great combo with it. Some scallops are usually slimy, but this didn't have that distinct taste to it. --Baked Salmon - (1/5) Too sweet to my liking, this wasn't something I ordered so I wasn't really gonna eat it, just tried. Salmon was too dried, too much eel sauce as well. I would come back for the food, not bad for New Orleans. read more

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This place had gotten a lot better than when I first came here, food is now delicious! And the service is a lot better now! We had the following: - Ceviche Salad - assorted sashimi mixed with spring mix, cucumber, cilantro, spicy ponzu dressing & smelt roe on top - perfect balance of flavors and nice assorted sashimi - Sea Salt White Fish Sashimi - served with japanese wasabi yuzu dressing, sea salt & smelt roe - I believe this is an off menu item, but you must get this! It's delicious! Perfect amount of citrus and the flavors are to die for - Daiwa Bridge - Sashimi (tuna, salmon, yellow tail, white fish, and crab sticks), Sushi (tuna, salmon, white fish, and shrimp), and rainbow roll - nice variety, but make sure you have some help! - Rock n Roll - Shrimp Tempura, snow crab, avocado, asparagus inside, smelt roe outside, served with eel sauce - we always get this when we get here, delicious I am glad that their service and food has gotten better, I'll be back! read more

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Daiwa is my absolute favorite place for my Sushi needs! I've had almost every roll and they're always delicious, and another thing I can't live without is the seafood Kimchee Yaki Udon, I get it every time I order, the flavor is indescribable I absolutely recommend it. I can't wait to be able to dine in again since it's been take out only because of covid. read more

The menu is to die for at this amazing hidden gem. The sushi and all their dishes are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. We were a party of 5 and our food came out promptly, with an amazing presentation and just spot on. It's a shame that I can not go every single day, I could get something different as well. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere is welcoming and the establishment is SPOTLESS CLEAN. The restrooms are as clean as the dining room. Nothing but praise for this amazing restaurant! read more

BEST on the WESTBANK! Always fresh, always consistent, never disappoints. Poboy roll, Spicy City, Rainbow Roll are some of our favorites. Try the iced green tea. read more

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I am not a sushi fan whatsoever but daiwa changed everything for me. I now LOVE sushi, but only at daiwa! they aren't afraid to get creative and combine unlikely ingredients. kimchi udon, scallop habichi rice, cowboy roll and the scallops is a must here! I always leave here overly stuffed and incredibly satisfied! read more

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