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Japanese Castle Sushi & Roll - Paramount

4.5 (862 reviews)
Closed • 11:20 am - 11:00 pm
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JAPANESE CASTLE SUSHI & ROLL - PARAMOUNT ATMOSPHERE

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Kane C.

Made a special trip here for dinner and had a really enjoyable night. The sashimi was definitely the highlight. Everything tasted very fresh, and the quality of the fish was excellent. I also ordered the hamachi kama, which was cooked really well, although I thought the seasoning was a little mild. They do give you sauce on the side, but I personally would have liked a little more flavor on the fish itself. I also had a bottle of Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo, which was really good and went perfectly with the sashimi. I sat at the sushi bar and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff was very polite and attentive, and I could hear the sushi chefs speaking Japanese behind the counter, which gave the place a very authentic and professional feel. I ordered quite a bit of food and my bill was around $85 before tip, or about $100 total. For the quality of the food and the overall experience, I thought the price was very reasonable. Overall, a great dinner and a very pleasant evening. I'd definitely come back again.

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Andrea A.

Came here after Sunday service with my sisters. We were completely in shock of how beautiful it was and how we were greeted immediately and with so much care. We sat at a booth. Let me say the customer service was phenomenal. Very attentive and always checking in at the right time. Reason for taking off one star was because the food could have been better. Unfortunately we have had better but I'll give credit where it's due. Service and how clean and the waiters were AMAZING. We ordered the tonkotsu some sushi. I might consider going back but wish food was a little better.

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Jennifer B.

Gave Mom a few options: Japanese, Vietnamese or Italian food for lunch? She went for Japanese. "I haven't had Japanese curry in awhile." Great choice, because like her, been a minute since I've had that, too! We were about 20 minutes away, so I jumped on the Yelp waitlist (just to make sure we were seated ASAP since we were hangry!) Luckily, plenty of tables open when we arrived so we were seated immediately. I got the chance to look at their menu beforehand so I had an idea what I wanted. Mom went for what her palate desired. While waiting, we noticed their "Buy a beer, sake or soju, get a secret menu item for free" sign. (Mondays to Thursdays only.) We were curious, so, why not. It's a nicely decorated restaurant, almost as if we were transported somewhere in Japan for a meal. (I've never been, but I imagine the decor is close.) Didn't notice any clutter or mess. Floors were clean. Always a plus! CORN TEMPURA: This was the secret menu that went with the beer. Honestly, I am not a fan of corn kernels, but tried it anyway. Flavor of the batter was tasty enough to overcome that corn essence, so it worked out well for me. (I'm sure corn fans would disagree.) I only took two small bites, though, because the corn flavor started coming through more than I preferred. But not bad for a freebie! SOFT SHELLED CRABS: Deep fried, a must-have whenever I see it on the menu. Made to order HOT, batter was thin enough so it doesn't overwhelm the crabs' overall flavor. This was PERFECT. It didn't need the dip, it was great as it was. Great crisp, great flavor, RECOMMENDING. SPANISH MACKEREL: Also a must-have whenever I see it on a Japanese restaurant's menu. Good salt and vinegar level with a very tiny hint of sweet. Fish was fresh. Another good starter and palate cleanser. BENTO BOX LUNCH: I chose the pork cutlet with 2 sides: calamari and shrimp with vegetable tempura and although it already came with katsu sauce, I too, asked for a side of curry sauce (for a teenee upcharge.) I was a bit overwhelmed when my box arrived since I didn't account for the soup and the salad that went with it - it was a ton of food! Salad was fresh with good amount of Japanese dressing. Miso soup was hot and seasoned perfect. Tempura shrimp (2pcs) was a bit undercooked, but not raw, still delicious. Tempura vege was perfect. Rice was warm and fluffy. They gave a generous amount of calamari that I thought they messed up and gave us a full order vs. a side. Not only is it a lot, it's delicious. Good crisp, good chew, great flavor. I loved loved LOVED my bento box! Mom also enjoyed her brewski and her pork cutlet curry. As mentioned earlier, they are generous with their servings so we had plenty of leftovers for a second meal. (I ended up sharing it with Hubbers who enjoyed it as well.) FOOD: 5. We liked everything. SERVICE: 5. Jasmine was perfect - friendly, service with a smile, she was available when needed even after it got crowded. She was efficient with her time and made sure she gave every table the attention it required and deserved. VALUE: 5. Quality and quantity. More than worth it! PARKING: Private lot shared with others. Not an issue when we came through on mid-week lunch rush. OVERALL: 5. They are popular - most of the tables were occupied by the time we left. Good for them. Hubbers liked our takeout so much and said I should take him there sometime. The answer to that, of course, is a definite: YES. Looking forward to that second visit.

Ari R.

Like this place! Service is normal, sushi is good, environment is great. Umami roll - very good. Mango Night Roll - even better! I've gotten this a few times and love it. Pico and mango on top is a great flavor. Comes w miso soup and salad which makes it a great deal. The environment is decorated adorably, there met the Japanese theme. Price is fair compared to other sushi restaurants in the area, not over $20 mostly which I appreciate. Will go back !

Yani always taking care of us!
Lupita C.

This is the go to spot for Japanese food in Paramount. The food, don't get me started - I love the spicy ramen & bento boxes, so many options for the entree & sides. The beef bulgogi, salmon teriyaki are so good as well as the tempura. Every time I come they greet me at door, remember my family and are quick to get our order started. The service - amazing, fast & always spot on. This is a must visit spot, ask for Yani & Anderson.

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Genesis C.

First of all the vibe of this restaurant is so adorable! Makes me feel like I'm back in Kyoto! The food always 10 out of 10! And the staff is so amazing! I've been coming here for years now and Anderson, Yami, Daniel, Chris, all the staff is so kind and knowledgeable of the menu! I don't like leaving reviews unless the place or staff is exceptional and I can honestly say they both are! Will definitely continue to recommend to everyone!

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Kiani D.

On a lovely Saturday evening, my boyfriend and I visited Japanese Castle. We arrived around 8:00 PM and only waited about 15 minutes. The interior design was well put together. I really appreciate restaurants that build an immersive experience beyond just the menu. The lighting was dim, which set a great mood, and the music selection was impressively diverse. Now for the food: I ordered the Baked Salmon Roll (4/5) and the Hot Pepper Chicken (3/5). I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce on the chicken and was hoping for a crispier texture, but the Miso Soup was absolutely delicious. The servers wear light-up name tags, which is a brilliant touch and made it so easy to remember who was taking care of us! I'll def be back to try other menu items.

Zoe C.

Walked in and was advised to wait 20-30 minutes. We were given a choice to sit at the sushi bar as there was open seating. Even though we sat at the sushi bar the waitress comes ans takes your order. We ordered Spicy Edamam as an appetizer, the inside was cold so I decided to have a cup of Hot Tea, no real sugar here, only artificial packs, no good. The sushi was pretty good, the beer even better.Lol.Service was good. Will be back if Im in the area.

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This restaurant is the best kept secret of paramount! Amazing ambience delicious food and authentic decore. Service is always on point and you always leave satisfied. Been coming here for many years take it from me!

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Food was amazing and atmosphere was a vibe!! Yani went above and beyond! We had a cup spill over and he was so helpful with cleaning. Truly a good soul! The food was filled and I could barely finish the plate and absolutely took the rest to go. 10/10 would return again.

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Valerie D.

Big, clean restaurant. Fast, friendly, and attentive service. The food was wonderful. Everything was really fresh and flavorful. We had a couple of rolls, a bento box and a big salad. They have the best miso soup I've ever had. The prices are decent and we left satisfied.

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Shirley A.

I came here with a friend to eat a late lunch and it was our first time here. It's a nice restaurant with great ambiance and the food was pretty good, BUT the service could've been better. When we were done eating, we've waited hoping a server would pass by, but I had to go to the front to let them know we were done. My friend said she'd come back again. As for me, I'll think about it.

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Inviting from the moment we stepped in. Innovative menu, fresh seafood, excellent service. Will be back!

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One of my go to places. It's close to home and the food is delicious. Also the service is good. Always make us feel welcome.

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The food was great and Yani was an amazing server. Friendly and efficient. Very clean locations as well

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Food and service was great. A special shoutout to Yani for being attentive and helpful!

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Food is great and environment is awesome. All the people are awesome will definitely keep coming back to Japanese castle.

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Food is always great and workers are always so nice and attending would highly recomend to everyone!

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Do you have happy hour? What are the happy hour times?

I’m sorry we don’t have happy hour yet. But we have a secret menu promotion during Monday to Thursday now! We will update our page when we have happy hour!… 

Is this place still open? Stopped by at around 3pm on a Monday and it was closed.

Dont know how long its been but they are now closed on mondays

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Horrible Ambience of Suspicion and Distrust at Aloha Liquor Store on Stewart and Gray and Lakewood…read morein Downey. The guy at the counter has always been personable but today he showed that he's just another liquor store owner who visits his prejudices upon his customers. I escorted my wife in in order to buy lottery tickets for her father. As she did that I went to the water section to perhaps make a selection but I decided against it. As I approached my wife at the counter the young guy purposefully and with intent looked down concentratedly into my white colored shopping bags. It was a focused, view he took, he was obviously trying to see inside the bags to look for merchandise he erroneously and quite foolishly suspected me of stealing. All I had in the bags were a few pieces of Rocky Mountain Chocolate candy and my wife's leftover breakfast from Ruby's Diner in the 2 small bags, as we'd been to the Citadel Outlets; we didn't buy anything else there because she took ill and we had to return early. But back to the store counter, the guy was practicing appearance-based discrimination and he was visually subtly accusing me of shoplifting. He knew it and I knew it. He resented being called out on it so his true persona surfaced. I held up my bags to him stating, "I'm not a shoplifter so don't look into my bags like that, come on." He pretended to not understand me. After I repeated myself, he angrily said, "It's MY STORE, I'll look at whatever I Want to!" I laughed, because he'd just admitted to practicing the prejudice and discrimination I'd just accused him of. He then tried ridiculing me to my wife: "Are YOU with him?" The guy isn't the kind and cool dude he pretends to be. He's just another heavily-accented liquor peddler who doesn't trust anyone and isn't afraid to show it. He thinks he can mistreat, openly discriminate against, and visit his prejudices upon cash paying American and (US veteran) customers. He told me not to come back. I wouldn't come back, trust me. Just look at my other reviews and see how other people like him have treated me and one will see that I do not suffer fools. I'm not going to spend my money at places where I'm assumed to be dishonest. And why would I want to after being accused of shoplifting? Does this guy know what's going on in this country right now? People like him and me are being openly discriminated against, and being victimized by racists and anti-ethnic prejudice...I'm a USC grad, an Army and Navy veteran, and I've worked for the District Attorney's Office...The Aloha liquor store guy thought he was going to treat me like a common store thief and discriminate against me and I wasn't going to say anything.

Love this place, They have some of the coldest beer around…read more The owner Brian is friendly and very outgoing. I like how he makes a special connection with each guest, shows he really has a good bond with his ppl.

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