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    OOKA - Willow Grove

    4.1 (526 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    OOKA - WILLOW GROVE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Jennifer A.

    We chose this restaurant because it was 4 mins away from our hotel. I'm not sure if this is handicap accessible... so When you get up the steps, the hostess will ask if you want hibachi or the regular tables. We chose hibachi which was on the left side of the restaurant. It was very tight seating for us as we were the last people to sit at the table. My baby sat in the high chair at the corner. It was sooo cramped. If one person on the inside needs the bathroom we'd all have to get up and move for them. We had to pass the drinks and soups down to the people sitting on the inside. Our hibachi chef was good, he was funny. No one wanted sake at our table so he asked my baby if she wanted water and squirt it at her mouth using the pee boy toy. Mostly got on her chin and shirt. It was funny, everyone laughed and the baby got a balloon goat right after. Our chef was the cool one with the music and disco ball with fire on his head when he arrived. The lobster, scallop, shrimp and beef were good. The chicken was breast meat and my family didn't enjoy it. The rice was too hard and the noodles were too salty. We couldn't eat the rice and we tried our best to eat the noodles. The hibachi seating area was extremely smoky . Their vents were weak and there was only one or two. It was not enough to suck out all the smoke. They needed more industrial vents, like the ones at Korean bbq's. They also had issues with the cc that night so it was either. Pay with cash or they took down your cc information and texted the receipt to you that night after their machine was back up. Overall we will not be doing hibachi again. Maybe we will do the other side for the sushi meal at the regular tables. It was too uncomfortable for us and the family regretted hibachi.

    Belle enjoying Sushi & Sashimi - For 2
    Ian C.

    This place is a hidden gem. With lightning-fast service and excellent sushi, OOKA is a cut above your average date night sushi spot. Tellingly, not only are they not, "temporarily out of uin," but their uni is fresh, decadent, and generously portioned when I ordered it a la carte. I highly recommend OOKA for a fancier night out or special occasion, though at their prices they may well become my regular spot.

    Garden of Eden dessert (mango puree with starberry jello and chocolate crumbles)

    Very busy on a Saturday night in January! Our favorites: chicken curry ramen & lobster dynamite roll. Parking is rough when it snows but huge parking lot otherwise.

    Miso soup and salad - included with the meal I ordered.
    John F.

    I am in town on business and saw this place on my way to dinner last night. There were a LOT of cars in the lot, so I checked their Yelp reviews and I'm here tonight. I ordered the sushi and sashimi dinner for one. Very reasonably priced based on quality and the size of the meal - which includes the salad and soup. Ambiance is great and chill music on the speakers. Definitely would recommend!

    James Bond Roll, Japanese Red Snapper Sushi, King Salmon Sushi, Exotic Baby Yellowtail Sushi, Seared Eel Avocado Sushi with Tartar Sauce
    Janette P.

    Went tonight for a birthday dinner and the experience was amazing from the food, ambience, service, we had an incredible time. Great vibe for a dinner for two. We ordered the oysters, otoro special with caviar and gold leaf, the sashimi deluxe, the salmon tasting, james bond roll, hana to haru roll, and some nigiri: king salmon, baby yellowtail, red snapper, and seared eel avocado. The otoro, sashimi were the highlights of the night along with the oysters and james bond roll. Otoro quality was great and the james bond roll was a great combination of crab and seared salmon. The sashimi pieces were thick, fresh, and tender. The haru no hana roll was thicker than expected and the skin wasn't quite for me. Additionally, the eel avocado nigiri came with some tartar sauce I didn't need. The salmon tasting has mild differences and I would stick to their regular salmon next time, fun to try once. The hot fudge chocolate cake was a perfect end, warm and not too sweet, fudgy and more on the cakey side. I appreciated that the ice cream was very cold and didn't melt immediately like most other cases. Our waitress was energetic, attentive, and amazing overall. Great value for quality sushi and I would highly recommend!!

    Shishito Peppers
    Sarah S.

    Love the freshness of the sushi at Ooka! I went at lunchtime, so I got the sushi and sashimi lunch, which included soup, salad, salmon roll, 2 each of tuna and salmon sashimi, and 3 pieces of sushi. It was so good! I also tried the shishito peppers on the appetizer menu, and those were great as well. I definitely would recommend Ooka!

    Miso Soup
    Jim R.

    Hibachi is alive and well at Ooka! It's been years and years since we had it because we gave up looking for a place that was fun plus had delicious food. We found it The staff were all friendly and our "Chef" was both talented with his cooking and also with all the gymnastics he goes through to get the food from the cooking surface to your plate - even sometimes bypassing the plate and going directly into your mouth! The menu is varied and you have a nice choice of items. You start out with Miso Soup and a salad and then the chef takes over. We had items from delicious and tender steaks to lobster, shrimp and scallops. Fantastic Fried Rice, delicious noodles and Vegetables are also included. Items off their regular menu can also be included. Fun, delicious night out for both kids & adults. (It's a byo). Will definitely come back.

    Miche

    My sushi was delicious. Wait staff seemed really stressed out and busy. It was very, very loud and crowded with active children. So maybe not an ideal place for a date or relaxing meal with a friend. ((I have definitely enjoyed other locations))

    Tuna tar tar
    Jody S.

    Was in the mood for a sushi lunch so we came to this recommended establishment that is known for their hibachi. It was a weekday and mid day with a decent amount of people there for the lunch hour. The non hibachi side was nicely decorated with modern Asian American decoration. I tried tuna tar tar for the first time and I was hooked. The chunks of raw tuna were so flavorful and the texture was amazing. My mouth is watering thinking about it. The signature sushi rolls that we had were also amazing. The restaurant is also a BYOB with glasses and wine bottle opening services provided.

    Breana L.

    The sushi quality here is usually very good! I stopped by for dinner the other night and was reminded of that with the chirashi bowl. Also definitely order the soft shell crab appetizer it's so good and a great value. I love the lunch menu here too.

    Salmon tasting. 5 different tunas prepared with great fixings. $20 dollars

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    Love their Hibachi! But, it is a small space and parking lot. But, it is my favorite place for Hibachi!

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    Incredibly unique sushi, better than anything in the city or elsewhere. Great service too

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    8 months ago

    The food here taste like shit... got the lobster roll and then cheese sushi rolls all of it. Taste like nasty shit.

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    Ask the Community - OOKA - Willow Grove

    Is it a BYOB?

    No, Willow Grove location has a swanky and high-priced bar.

    What are your hours? They aren't listed at Yelp, on your site or on the menu.

    BYOB in Willow grove

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