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Isshin Asian Cafe

3.6 (22 reviews)

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The customer service was really good, sadly, the food was not. My partner ordered the General Tso & the entire meal was not good at all. The rice was so sour, almost like it was drowned in salt. The chicken, also not great (barely even tasted like chicken). I ordered a JSU Roll with hopes it would taste good and fresh but you can clearly taste the staleness from the shrimp tempura inside the sushi that it is not freshly made. Other than that it was actually not too bad! But my partner's Mango smoothie tasted like watered down sugar :( my Strawberry Banana smoothie on the other hand was really good (highly recommend). We also got Fried Oreos but they also were not fresh. They were pretty soggy and didn't taste great either. For $36 it was not worth it :( Take your money elsewhere, or maybe just go for the Strawberry & Banana smoothies!

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Some of the best Asian food in Calhoun County, which already has some of the best Asian food in the state.

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This place is a favorite with locals. Owner Bob is the sweetest guy and makes great sushi. I love their tofu wrapped pieces.

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