It was my first time at this location and it's a lot bigger than their Kahala location. I ordered one of their kaisen don bowls to go. They have an extensive menu, so it took me a few minutes to figure out what I wanted. They had a picture of their Ashley Kaisen Don on their main menu. It looked appetizing. It contained three pieces of ahi, three pieces of salmon, five pieces of scallop, ikura and uni. I asked the cashier about it and he said that it was named after Ashley Nagaoka, the newscaster. I went with the Ashley bowl $28.95. I got my food in about 10 minutes. They packed it with soy sauce, wasabi and chopsticks. I ate it at home and it was delicious. The slices of seafood were thick and fresh. The fish didn't contain sinew. The uni was creamy and sweet. The ikura added the right amount of saltiness. All of this on top a bed of sushi rice. This was one of the best raw seafood bowls that I've had in a long time. I'm an ahi, salmon, scallop, uni and ikura person. This was right up my alley. read more

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Wow! The spicy ahi bomb is by far my favorite thing on the menu. It was soooo flavorful and literally melts in your mouth. The salmon avocado roll tasted super fresh but wasn't anything mind blowing. The Domo special poke bowl was just average to me. For the price, I'd rather get my poke fix from somewhere else. But still all the food was fresh and tasty. I have two young kids so it's important that they get a balanced meal when eating out so the salmon bento box was the perfect meal for them to share. It came with miso soup which they loved and healthy sides like edamame. My family and I came on a Sunday for lunch and the restaurant was packed but were seated super quickly. We were all starving and were extremely pleased that the food came out so fast. The staff were so kind and helpful. They made the dining experience so easy. I would recommend this place if you're looking for a casual, quick lunch and don't want to go somewhere that is too upscale with kids. They had a high chair for my toddler and offer free juice for the kids. For the freshness of the fish, and wonderful service, I will definitely be back! read more

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Selections many! Very fresh tasting entrees, Service pleasant, quick, and gentle. Very clean restaurant. This is a nice place to meet your friends--there were many people picking up their takeout orders. read more

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Would usually go to the town location but this time after grocery shopping, I placed a takeout order for shrimp tempura roll and B3 California Roll + Ebi + Garlic Salmon. Waited about 15 minutes for my food to be ready. Restaurant has plenty of seating! Very big space. Sushi is very fresh! So delicious. Garlic ebi is one of my favorite nigiris, I get it at every single sushi restaurant. Domo definitely has high quality sushi. Shrimp tempura roll was yummy, the shrimp had a nice crunch. Overall a great lunch. read more

Domo Cafe Pearl Kai - Shrimp tempura, B3 California Roll + Ebi + Garlic Salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Had the opportunity to dine here for the first time after reading a lot of good things about this spot on Yelp. Located in Pearl Kai shopping center in the spot that was previously Kuru Kuru. There is plenty of free parking available. We were greeted and seated immediately upon arrival. The restaurant was very spacious and clean. They offered us a stroller-friendly table. We ordered a Mixed Poke Bowl, the Special Una-Gyu Don, the Garlic Set, and karaage chicken. Our food came out quickly. The poke was really fresh and I enjoyed the yuzu seasoning. My husband said the beef in the una-gyu Don was a little bit dry and lacked flavor. He thought it was gonna be saucy. Overall it's a good spot to grab a quick bite of sushi when you're in the area. read more

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Domo cafe is located in Pearl Kai shopping center next to curry house, the old kuru kuru location. Lots of free parking in Pearl Kai. Domo is a go to spot at Kahala and since we were out in Pearl city we decided to try the dine in items. Our fav is always the seared salmon bowl it's so yummy it's hard not to order it, but we tried the $10 1/4 lb ahi sashimi and scored with a chutoro otoro piece, all of it was amazing quality! We also tried the salmon shrimp tempura and the agedashi tempura, all was so delicious! We wish Kahala had a fryer like this! We would definitely be back when we're in the area! Wanted to try the fried salmon belly and the ika karaage but didn't have enough people, we saw an ika plate on the next table and it looked so good! Some of our other favs here are the dragon roll, California roll, spicy ahi bombs! Service was also amazing since it was our first time the server was explaining items that were good to try and very detailed. Also very friendly and welcoming! Domo cafe is amazing quality without an outrageous price. Please keep them in business and visit them so that they stay open! Check them out! read more

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Found on Yelp and it's 5 out of 5 starts next level amazing fresh sushi - just WOW! Super friendly staff and hands down a must when in town read more

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Food was great and we enjoyed it! Service was great. Definitely go back and try Other items. Heard about Domo Cafe through Yelp and on tv. read more

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Domo Cafe is located in the Pearl Kai shopping center. Close to the curry house. Lots of parking in front of the location. I wish i found this place earlier.. the food is amazing! As we walked in, we were greeted immediately. He then took our order (we did take out). Very nice workers. Everything came out quickly (even if we went during the lunch rush). The inside of the restaurant was clean. Definitely will be back again! Forgot to take a photo of our sushi,it was that good. read more

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I've been to the Kahala location. This one is larger and has more parking. Today, they had fresh blue fin tuna and it was the same price of the ahi. No brainer- I ordered the bluefin $27.95 It was so buttery and fatty-yum!! I had it on rice with yuzu sauce. We also had the salmon tempura appetizer special ($11.94) Came with huge pieces of lightly battered salmon. Very good. Ordered a small rice ($2) to go along with it. Great meal! Also a big shout out to our server Landon! He was very thorough and professional read more

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Excellent fresh fish, great service, good location near the airport. Never disappoints! read more

Domo Cafe Pearl Kai - This is not on the menu, but I was able to order it: half salmon half ahi poke salad. So fresh! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

This place offers fresh sushi and other great japanese favorites. Quality is good, but for some, it might be a little too expensive. It looks like this place is suffering from every other business. Portions are small, and prices are high. It took over the old Kuru Kuru Sushi. If you're looking for a good sushi place to satisfy you because you're in the area, it's fine. Don't expect to get full on a budget. If you're looking for a Poke Bowl, you're better off going to Tamura's or Kbay Bros or even Foodland. Parking is pretty good as it's located in the Pearl Kai Shopping Area. Service is fine, it's not a fine dining restaurant. read more

Recently had lunch at Domo Cafe in Pearl Kai. This spot stands out for its fresh sashimi. The quality is consistently excellent, and you can really taste the difference in the cut and freshness of the fish. You can tell the owner takes real pride in what's being served, offering only on the best selections. No stringy cuts. A solid go-to in Pearl Kai when you want something fresh and well prepared. read more

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Karaage chicken came out first, great way to start our first ever meal here. It had like a yuzu flavored mayonnaise to dip it in, gave it a nice subtle accent of flavor. Definitely getting this again. I had the sashimi bowl, nice big cuts of fish. Maguro, salmon and hamachi were really good! Ikura was a bit fishy, but then again all the ikura in Hawaii is like that unless you spend a fortune on it. I would have preferred the sushi rice with a stronger vinegar flavor, but that is just my personal preference. The shoyu ramen bowl was the least favorite as the noodles were soggy, menma was a bit too crunchy and broth was just me. The ajitama egg was super though, nicely seasoned with a thick yet stll runny yolk. Service was quite quick even though every table in the restaurant was filled. read more

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I went in to get a platter and told the guy just give me the most popular one. So he said the ones that they torch are pretty popular. It was a great hit. We ate it all! read more

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Fish was very fresh. Everything we ate was delicious. Service was fast and staff very friendly. Nice atmosphere and clean. read more

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First time here. It's in the old Kuru-Kuru Sushi location in Pearl Kai Shopping Center. Looks like minimal changes were done to the restaurant except to take out the revolving sushi bar and replacing it with tables. I came for lunch and ordered one of their combination meals. Very good taste, presentation, and service. Prices are what you expect for sushi/poke. The only downside to my meal was that I chose the same flavor for my sushi and poke. That was entirely my fault. Next time, and there will be a next time, I know better. read more

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Probably 3.75 rounded up to 4. A step up on Genki but not as good as the neighboring Tadashi. We had an open night on the family cook squad so the "boys" decided to do pickup from Domo Cafe. Ordering was easy and we all got something different. The guys picked it up it was ready when they said it would be. I'd hit this place up again as it was okay value and you got exactly what you ordered. Parking is either fronting the business in Pearl Kai or around the lot. It's easy access. read more

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Five star local gem in Pearl City! :) Domo Cafe is the kind of place that makes you appreciate fresh, simple ingredients done really well. The fish is sourced from the market in the morning, and you can genuinely taste the difference. The salmon collar and yellowtail collar were absolutely delicious, especially with that fresh, just caught quality. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared, and the owner and staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. If you're visiting Honolulu or Pearl City, I'd definitely recommend adding Domo Cafe to your list. I also heard they recently opened a new location, so I'm looking forward to checking that one out too! Definitely worth a visit if you love fresh local seafood. read more

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Domo Cafe Pearl Kai was great, and the service really stood out. I came in kind of rushed before work and had ordered ahead, but I accidentally sent my order to the wrong location. I did not realize until I got there, so I thought I would probably have to buy the whole meal again. Instead, they were immediately understanding and told me it was okay. They just remade my order at this location and did not charge me again, even though the mistake was completely mine. I don't know what happened to the order at the other location. Since it was a common order maybe they waited to see if someone else ordered that? That kind of service really stands out. They definitely did not need to do that, and it made a big difference, especially since I was trying to eat quickly before going into work. Since they were already helping me out, I added a fried fish side, and it was really good. It was very crispy and came with a sweet and sour sauce that worked well with it. I also liked that the fish was local to Hawaii, which made the place feel even more worth supporting. read more

We just had a wonderful lunch experience here at Domo Cafe. The menu selection is on spot! Sushi, Poke Bento plates, poke salad, udon, chicken teriyaki, shrimp tempura, etc. The food was excellent. They even had a ahi out on the counter that was getting sliced up. The staff was great and attentive. We really enjoyed our lunch here and are looking forward to coming back in near future. I highly recommend this place!! read more

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Ordered dinner from Domo Café and went with the #9 Aburi Sushi Platter, which comes with 32 pieces of nigiri: seared ahi with mayo, seared salmon with mayo, and spicy tuna gunkan. At $65, this felt like a great value for the quantity and quality you're getting. Flavor-wise, the platter leans slightly on the sweeter side, likely from the drizzle of unagi sauce, but the fish quality was excellent -- fresh, well-prepared, and satisfying overall. We phone-ordered in advance and pickup was seamless. The staff continues to be kind, helpful, and efficient, which always makes the experience better. After Domo Café replaced my longtime go-to sushi spot, KuruKuru, I was a little skeptical, but this definitely delivered. I'll absolutely be back to try more items on the menu. read more

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Domo was really good. Everything was fresh. Nothing crazy priced. They could have more servers. They only had one server for a Friday evening and the place was packed. So he was running rampant. So the service was slow. There were a couple of runners. But the server was doing everything and doing drinks. So hopefully it was fluke. The bentos had great portions and variety. The poke bowl was good and their rolls were good too! 4 bentos and a poke bowl . $104 with tip! I know there are only 3 bentos pictured. One bento was ordered twice. Thankfully we live close and will be back. read more

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Located inside the Pearl Kai Center, former Kuru Kuru Location next to Coco Curry is Domo Cafe. I was craving for some sushi, but instead was captured by their Poke bowl menu. Ordered the Spicy Tempura Bowl, but instead of spicy tuna I replaced it with the Yuzu Shoyu Ahi. Let me tell you the presentation and the quality of the ingredients used surprised me. They use sashimi grade fish which is top tier and if you're not into raw fish they do serve hot dishes such as tempura and ramen. There are also lunch sets and sushi bentos as well. I also ordered a Hong Kong Style Iced tea and it was delicious. I may need to come back and try their desserts too. read more

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Sorry, still trying to catch up on all my reviews. But I'm so so glad we finally have a Domo Cafe on my side of the island! Their second location is in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center in the old Kuru Kuru. You really can't go wrong with the prices and how fresh the fish is. It's really close to my boyfriend's house so we've been here a few times already. And we just got a gift card for here so my mouth is already drooling to go back. There's usually always tables available when we go which is nice that we don't usually have to wait. We both got don's and it comes with miso soup. My boyfriend added uni to his with a side of shrimp tempura (his two favs!). I love that you can taste how fresh the fish is and everything is flavorful but not overpowering. The yuzu flavor is always my favorite to get with my poke. And I like that it's on sushi rice which makes it that much better. The staff is usually always very friendly and attentive. And our orders usually comes out fairly quickly. I definitely recommend you checking them out if you haven't already done so! read more

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I really wanted to enjoy this place because the restaurant itself is actually very nice, but unfortunately our experience was pretty disappointing. I ordered the unagi and ebi bento. The unagi tasted good, but there were noticeably more tiny bones in it than I'm used to, which was pretty frustrating. I also ordered the B8, which came with 4 poke bombs and 4 salmon nigiri. Unfortunately, there was no wasabi included with the order. I ended up just pouring shoyu over my salmon nigiri, and on the last piece, after I poured the shoyu on it, I noticed a tiny bug sitting right on the salmon. The bug was not there before I poured the shoyu, so I can only assume it may have come from the shoyu bottle. I didn't get a picture of it because it happened so quickly, but our server and the auntie working the register both saw it. The service was also disappointing. There were three servers and only three tables, yet they were mostly standing in front of the register talking story and sipping their drinks. I completely understand that it was a slow time and everyone wants to relax when it's quiet, but we still had to ask for refills, and our server rarely checked on us unless we needed something or it was time to pay. When I showed her the bug, she did offer to bring us a few more pieces of nigiri, which I appreciated, but by that point I was already pretty full and declined. I just felt like there could have been a little more concern given the situation. The only reason I'm not giving this one star is because my other half actually enjoyed her food. She had the tempura poke bowl and fried gyoza, and both were good. I'm not writing this review to bash the restaurant. I actually hope the staff and management take this feedback seriously because the location and overall atmosphere are really nice, and I would genuinely like to see this place do well. Hopefully this was just an off day, and I'd love to be able to come back in the future and change this review to five stars. Also, just to be clear, we still left an 18% tip. I work in the service industry myself, so I understand that mistakes happen and I didn't want anyone to think we were trying to punish the staff financially because of our experience. I really hope you guys learn from this and improve because I'd like to come back and have a much better experience next time. read more

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We ordered a takeout sushi platter from Domo Cafe and placed the order two days in advance. Everything was ready on time, beautifully put together, and soooo good! We've been here multiple times and the fish is always so fresh, which is why we keep coming back. This place never disappoints! read more

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I'm honestly blown away that this place just opened this year--it already feels like a staple in Aiea. If you're a fan of poke or sushi, this spot is a hidden gem you need to check out. The salmon nigiri is hands down some of the freshest I've ever had on island, and their bowls are equally impressive. Every bite tastes clean, vibrant, and full of flavor. The space itself is spotless and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. Service was super friendly and the vibe of the place makes you want to come back again and again. Whether you're craving poke, sushi, or just a casual spot with seriously good food, this place delivers. Highly recommend making the trip--you won't regret it. VISIT. Update: went here today and omg soooo good. read more

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Most delicious, portions are huge and service is excellent! You will not be disappointed by giving them a try.

Just needed a place to eat. Busy day and already 2pm and nothing but coffee for the day. Domo Cafe will take care of you! Quickly seated, got my drink fast. Decided on the yuzu poke and it was out in a jiffy. Probably the freshest tasting poke Ive ever had at a restaurant. I felt so calm, content and cared for. Thanks Donmo Cafe!!! read more

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Domo Sushi is one of those hidden gems you're so glad you found. Tucked away in Aiea, this cozy little spot serves some of the freshest, most flavorful sushi on the island without the crazy prices or long waits you'd get in town. The fish is always top quality -- buttery, fresh, and perfectly cut. Their specialty rolls are creative without being over the top, and the nigiri is melt-in-your-mouth good. The Domo Roll and Spicy Garlic Ahi are my go-tos, and the tempura is light, crispy, and never greasy. The service is warm and welcoming, and you can tell the staff takes pride in what they do. It's not a huge place, so it fills up quickly, but that just adds to the cozy, local feel. Great spot for date night, takeout, or a chill sushi dinner with friends. If you go in a group of 4 or more, be sure to try out their sushi platters for everyone to share family style! read more

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Not sure how I didn't know about this place (probably because I'm a windward resident now) I've been here twice and the food is exceptional! It's consistently fresh and service is fast! I'll be dining here more often! read more

Domo Café has opened their second Hawaii location in the former Kuru Kuru space at Pearl Kai shopping center. Although they are known for their sashimi grade fish featured in their sushi sets and rolls, they also offer non-fish bowls like teri chicken and sukiyaki beef as well as cooked fish so there is something for everyone. The menu is pretty extensive, but I quickly decided on the Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl and it was delicious! Since our group dined during Domo Café's Saturday free fish cutting demonstration, we lucked out and got treated to samples of the freshly cut ahi. Service was great and I like that the restaurant is nice and bright. Another pro is that they take reservations! They are open daily from 10:30am to 8:30pm for dining and take out. read more

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We are from out of state and staying at Aulani and was recommended for their poke. The staff was friendly and helpful. I had the California poke and hubby had the chicken teriyaki bowl. He said it was very good. My bowl was delicious and fresh. We did take out and it was so good. I highly recommend here. read more

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Fast, fresh, and delicious! We're new to the area and we were extremely impressed by this place. There are tons of options but we both chose poke options and loved the soft fresh fish. The team here is very friendly and went above and beyond by recommending other great restaurants in the area. Thanks Joshua, we can't wait to come back! read more

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Ordered a platter for take out and the sushi was delicious! Rice was tasty and the fish were pretty thick. Loved the ika sushi since I've been getting some super thin ones from other spots. Overall, great experience and will order a platter from here again! read more

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I've been a fan of Domo Cafe since they first opened in Downtown back in 2015. They always have such great quality fish and their sauces are perfect! It's been a hot minute since I've been back to Domo Cafe since I've been working out near the Airport but now that the Pearl Kai location opened, I knew I had to come down! Staff is so friendly and quickly greeted us when we entered, asking whether we were dining in or ordering to go. There is ample seating inside to dine in and some bench seating inside to allow you to wait for your to-go order. I ordered the seared salmon bowl and omg that was amazing! Salmon was so fresh and the unagi sauce and I'm assuming a kewpie mayo type of sauce on top, so good! Perfect portioning between fish, sauce, and rice. If you need a sushi fix, this is definitely the spot! I'll be back again soon! read more

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So the hubby and I planned to grab subs for lunch. On our way we see a sign that said Domo Cafe and suddenly remembered that we seen YouTubers do a review on this place. Since then we've been wanting to try it. So we pivoted, and walked into Domo. The place wasn't busy when we got there but that changed very quickly. We ordered and couldn't believe how fresh everything was. Also, it came out so fast. We got to see the chef slicing up fresh fish at the counter. We can't wait to go back!! read more

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If there's one thing that has a chokehold on me, it's sushi! I probably crave it at least 3x a week. * Location & Parking: This is Domo Cafe's newest location in Pearl Kai Shopping Center, where Kuru Kuru Sushi previously was. We didn't have trouble finding parking as there were ample stalls at the storefront and throughout the lot. * Ambiance: This is such a cute spot for a casual lunch/dinner. The bright & natural tones of the restaurant were so pretty! I honestly kind of want the dining furniture for my own home lol. There's a bathroom located within the restaurant. * Service: We dined-in for an early Friday dinner. It was moderately busy, but we were seated right away, and our order was taken and delivered very quickly! * Food/Drink: The seared salmon bowl was so good that I'm still thinking about it--I loved the garlicy flavor of the salmon and how the rice-to-fish ratio was just the right amount! We also had a nigiri set, which was so fresh. My favorite was the hamachi! * Price: Sushi can get really expensive nowadays, but honestly everything here was very affordable! read more

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Found out that this place opened in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center where Kuru Kuru Sushi was located. Checked out their menu and the pics on Yelp to make it easier to know what we want. My list was pretty long so we ordered the ones we wanted to try first: - Appetizer: Age Dashi Tofu $9.95 that was topped with a generous portion of Bonito Flakes. There were 12 deep fried cubes of tofu and just enough Soy-Dashi sauce that was in a container. The tofu was so soft on the inside...like eating pudding. Yum! - Appetizer: Ika Gesso Kara'age $9.95 that came with 6 pieces of battered and deep fried squid with a Yuzu mayo sauce in a container. This might've been a little overcooked because it was kind of hard but it was tasty with the sauce. - Sushi Rolls: Fresh Spicy Tempura Roll (C4) $13.95 - shrimp tempura rolled in sushi rice and topped with spicy ahi. The spicy ahi had just enough kick for me. Sometimes, places prepares it so spicy, I can't eat/enjoy it. This roll was good but I was hungry and lazy to mix the wasabi/shoyu sauce...think it would've tasted so much better. Next time... - Udon Sets & Donburi: Teriyaki Chicken (D7) $14.95 - strips of teriyaki chicken over rice. The chicken was really good...lots of taste but thought it was really pricey that consisted of only chicken that's maybe equivalent to 2 pieces of thighs with rice in a container that I thought was small. Maybe it should come with a bowl of miso soup??? Even though it was good, don't think I'd order this again for that price. - Special Bentos: Furikake Salmon & 2-pc Garlic Hamachi (A9) $19.95...all bentos come with hot miso soup. The salmon was moist and tasty and the miso soup was really good too! We enjoyed most of the food and would return to try different menu items. Our eyes were bigger than our stomach...we had enough leftovers for another meal so instead of $70 for a meal for 2, it's like a meal for 4...yay! The worker who helped me was very nice and patient and answered all of my questions. He had my food in a paper bag when he brought it from the back, took it all out to go over everything from what sauces belonged to what item and informed me that the bento included the miso soup which I was unaware of. Nice surprise! The dining area is spacious, clean and bright...very inviting! On a tv monitor, it showed that they hold a "Live fish cutting each Saturday at 11:30am". Wow, I'm now planning to come back to attend this presentation and order lunch! The shopping complex has a lot of free parking and sometimes hard to find empty spaces but where Domo Cafe is located, we tend to have an easy time finding close parking. read more

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