We came to visit Chef Jimmy, Mommy, and the rest of Otoro Sushi family. If you live in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, and Davie area but haven't been to Otoro Sushi yet, shame on you. You have no idea what you are missing out on. The atmosphere along with dining experience is perfect every time we visit here. I recommend ordering whatever you are craving and you won't be disappointed. Today, we ordered the Otoro spoons, sushi moriwase, chef special appetizers, chicken pad Thai, grilled octopus, toro sashimi, scallop sashimi, sweet shrimp nigiri, and ube flan for dessert. The quality of the fish was fresh as usual, and the customer service was on point. Thank you so much Ha, for serving us, and we will definitely be back for some more sushi in the near future. Yes, I would recommend this place to other sushi lovers as well as customers who enjoy kitchen food because they aren't yet accustomed to eating raw fish. This restaurant offers plenty of free parking spaces. Thank you Chef Jimmy, chef Hanes, Kayla, and Kristal for preparing our food today. Also, thank you Ha for serving us and making sure that we have everything we needed! read more

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Set back in the retail plaza behind the McDonald's at University Drive just north of 595, Otoro Sushi is a bit hidden. The eatery was buzzing on a Saturday evening with its modernly decorated dining room constantly filling up. Seating about 80, it also sports a sushi bar. Our server, Jensen, provided great service and excellent suggestions. I had an otoro version of a margarita. It came with sugar on the rim. Not to my liking. We ordered the coconut rock shrimp appetizer that came with large, meaty shrimp and a great dipping sauce. But the shrimp had no flavor and was very bland. We also had the tuna crispy rice. The presentation was lovely. But the appetizer was underwhelming. For dinner we had the cucumber skin roll with tuna, salmon, and a avocado. Again, a beautiful presentation with tuna that melted in your mouth. But again, not impressive. The standout was the curry udon with chicken katsu; thick, meaty udon noodles; and a delectable curry sauce so good I slurped up each drop. Of course we had to try the pandan creme brulee and the ube flan. The latter being the better of the two desserts. Dinner for two with 1 alcoholic drink, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 desserts, tax, and tip was $128. read more

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5/5 - Outstanding Food & Amazing Service at Ōtorō My wife, our 2.5-year-old son, and I visited Ōtorō last night, and it was easily one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel genuinely welcomed. We started with the pork dumpling appetizer, which came out perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside. My wife ordered the Mt. Fuji roll, and I went with the Tsunami roll (extra spicy). Both rolls were incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. The Tsunami had the perfect kick without overpowering the fish, and the Mt. Fuji was rich, balanced, and delicious. For dessert, we shared the Ube flan, and it was outstanding. Creamy, smooth, and not overly sweet--definitely a must-try. What truly set the night apart, though, was the exceptional service. Our waitress--who also happened to be the front-of-house manager--was attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. The head sushi chef even came by to check on us and talk through the rolls, which added such a personal touch. You can tell they really care about their food and their guests. Overall, Ōtorō delivered on every level: great food, great atmosphere, and world-class service. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

Absolutely fabulous. I am a sushi and fresh fish fanatic. I am delighted when there are fresh takes. And Otoro rings the bell. I had a salmon aburi roll that had three types of salmon. The spicy salmon inside was fantastic. The ikura (egg) on top was perfect and added the right level of saltiness. The cooked salmon on top would have been better raw, but still great. Then, because of the other reviews, I had the shrimp fried rice. Normally I would not order that. But I am so glad I did. The flavors were great. I do not know what sauce the shrimp were in, but I could eat it all day. The rice was the right level of crispy. My wife and I realized that while you could have a big meal here, the portions are so big that it is possible to share two dishes, eat in a reasonable amount of time, and walk out feeling great for under $50. We will surely be back. I loved the cool interior and the waitstaff was helpful and friendly. Highly recommended. read more

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Grabbed a quick lunch here before flying out of the airport and it was SO good! Some of the best tasting sushi I've had honestly. It was all such smooth, flavorful & melt in your mouth sushi. Such a fantastic spot! Highly recommend. read more

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Had a nice Valentine's Day lunch here with my honey. Our food and drinks were delicious! I ordered the lavender margarita and my bf ordered a sake Long Island ice tea. My drink was very smooth and tasted like a yummy lavender lemonade. As for food I ordered the surf & turf roll and my bf ordered the ribeye with wasabi chimichurri. My roll was very good and the steak was cooked perfectly. We both loved the wasabi chimichurri. We also ordered the tempura cheesecake for dessert. Everything was delicious and I loved the restaurant design with the pretty lit wall behind the sushi bar. I would love to come back and sit at the sushi bar. read more

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I was very pleased with this experience. We were served with great attention and helpfulness. The décor is minimalist and modern with some Asian touches. From the menu, we chose: - Ari Tuna Crispy rice $14.00 (very tasty, the rice is perfectly crispy); - The Zen roll $10.00 (tasty, but I didn't really notice the mushroom flavor; it is better with soy sauce and wasabi); - Curry Udon $20.00 (the fried chicken is simply delicious; the size of the dish is well worth the price). All dishes arrived quickly, and the service was excellent. read more

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First thing is first, I went here specifically to try the Bang Bang Noodles based on all of the rave reviews and found out when I got there that they took it off of the menu. Not sure why, but the table next to me wanted to order that as well. Seems odd to take such a popular item off of the menu, but none the less, I proceeded to order some sushi. The waitress was very friendly and fast. The rolls came out extraordinarily quick. I had the kamikaze, tsunami, and cucumber skin roll. All of them were food but the Tsunami was definitely my favorite of the three followed by the kamikaze. The kamikaze had dried salmon skin inside which I really liked and gave it a great texture with a light crunch. The ambiance is modern, cozy, and very clean.. All of the staff were very nice and overall service was spot on. Although I wasn't able to get what I came in for, it was still a good experience. Hopefully the Bang Bang Noodles find their way back in the menu at some point. But either way I would eat here again. read more

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Been for lunch 3 times and has never disappointed. The rolls are well made and fresh fish. No fishy taste. Try the short rib entree it's buttery delicious. Little on the pricey side but all in very good quality and will Be returning. read more

I didn't post this right after my visit, so I don't remember every menu detail. What I do recall is that while the service was fantastic, the food itself didn't quite meet my expectations. I've been to similar sushi spots where the quality was noticeably better, and for the price here, I was hoping for more of a "wow" factor. On the positive side, the drinks and atmosphere were both great, and the overall vibe was enjoyable. If I were rating just service, drinks, and aesthetics, I'd give it a 4. Unfortunately, the food quality brought my overall rating down. read more

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I ordered the tsunami roll and it had a proportionate amount of rice and toppings in my opinion, it wasn't just a roll with a bunch if rice. The fish was fresh and smooth with a crunch from the shrimp tempura and I love a best of both worlds in texture. The edamame was chili garlic flavored and it was really good. It had a spice to the traditional edamame which I really liked. The ube flan was smooth and somewhat thick, I wish it had a stronger ube flavor, but nevertheless, it was still very tasty. The pandan creme brulee was very soft and reminded me of a mousse but I was able to taste the pandan flavor. The service was nice and he checked on us regularly. The ambiance and setup was nice and there weren't many people as we came in around noon when they opened. Overall, great experience! read more

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Pretty restaurant, albeit smaller inside than it looks online. Good service and a great value with the Happy Hour menu. The food was super fresh although lacking a bit flavor wise, and presented very nicely. Had the Crunchee roll (meant to get the Yummy), calamari and lychee martini that gave me big apple juice notes on the tongue. Not opposed to trying other items but not pressed to return based on this taste. I implore you to explore as it is nice. read more

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If I could give this place 100 stars I would. My mom and I did the omakase experience, which you had to call ahead of time and reserve so the chef was able to prepare ahead of time. They take a $50 per person deposit at reservation and the experience advertises itself as $175/pp for 14 pieces. This experience was less like your traditional omakase sitting in a room with eight other people are watching the chefs, and more like a private chef dinner. My mother and I sat at the sushi bar, right in front of Chef Jimmy. Our server, Matthew, introduced and greeted himself, and took away every plate immediately upon completion. Chef Jimmy was so happy to meet us and incredibly personable. He asked us all about Miami, our travels, our favorite sushi, and other omakases we have experienced. He was so thankful and grateful that we were there, and we even took a shot of nice whiskey with him! The restaurant does not have a full bar but he has it behind the sushi counter and will offer to buy you a shot. Now - let's talk food. This was one of the best omakase experiences I have ever had. First of all, I almost had to stop the chef from bringing food out - I was SO FULL. In most omakases you're usually given one piece of nigiri per fish - here they give you at least two of almost everything, and there were way more than 14 courses. We said "oh my god wow" after eating every single bite. The creativity and sauces were amazing, and there was so much caviar and uni involved in the pieces that I simply could not believe my eyes. In the end you get two full size, huge desserts that we could seriously only take one bite of. In terms of the omakase my favorite dishes were the toro box, the king crab, the langostinos, the wagyu, and the ama ebi. But truly - I can't decide and I cannot wait to go back. It's an hour and fifteen minute drive for us to get here, and worth EVERY MINUTE. read more

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Service: 5 stars Food: 2 stars Service was quick and amazing! David was great! He was really friendly, great quick conversation about UFC fights. Told him the meaning regarding the shirt I was wearing. He was helpful grabbing a high chair for my daughter. He came back multiple times to check on us and asked how the food was. I ordered the dumplings ($12) for my daughter. It was originally pan-fried, I asked David if they could just steam/boil them and they were able to do so. Very accommodating! The dumplings were meat heavy and the wrap was thin and on top it was thicker (LOVED that). It looks like they dumplings were made in house. There was a ponzu sauce that was already on the plate. It was very heavy on the vinegar. I like tangy ponzu but not overpowered by vinegar but more with citrus (lime, lemon, yuzu). The meat wasnt as flavourful, bland meat, didnt have any veggies or spices to it. My daughter wasnt a big fan, so I ordered an easy roll that couldnt taste bad, the avocado roll! Simple roll, it was decently priced on the kids menu for $7. The avocado wasn't perfectly green, there were a few brown spots in it, maybe we came too early on Monday and it was leftovers from the previous night? The chef could've been a bit more detail oriented and taken those parts out of the avocado for better presentation. I ordered the cucumber skin roll ($14) which had Crab, Salmon, Tuna, and Avocado. I love cucumber rolls since theyre refreshing and usually order two of them. I'm glad I only ordered one to try it out first. I was surprised to see the word, crab instead of krab on the menu. When I ordered I was thinking it would be real crab but just a tiny bit since it's expensive and the roll was priced on the lower end. I was wrong. The dish came out, it was just regular imitation krab. The tuna came out minced, I did not like it. It was really really fishy. Im not usually a tuna gal but I'd still eat it in my sushi rolls. The tuna again tasted like it was yesterday's leftovers being used. The presentation with the cucumber skill roll was really pretty. When I left, David and a lady up front said good-bye. Service is great. Decor was modern and cozy. I was really looking forward to this sushi spot since it's highly rated on yelp and a few of my friends and husband wanted to dine here. Maybe it was just an off Monday morning for them. read more

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First visit here. Nice ambiance, great service (thank you Isabella) and delicious food. We had the Coconut Soup, Kani Rangoon, Curry Udon and Tsunami Roll. The only thing that wasn't great was the Rangoon. The ratio to filling and dumpling was way off. Also, the filling was not thick and every bite it would pour out on to the plate. I will absolutely return and try other items on the menu. read more

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I've been to Otoro off University Drive many times, and the food is always a 10! I love the Lychee Martini and the Shogun noodles, and their Alaskan roll is amazing--they actually use real crab. My husband's favorite is the Salmon Aburi roll. We like sitting at the bar because the bartender always gives us fast, attentive service. Always a great experience! read more

I dined in with my daughter for lunch and it was not too busy but there were a few other couples dining so the food did not take too long to come out. This was by far the freshest and best tasting sushi that I have ever had. I thought the prices were reasonable for the quality. I think that I like this place for special occasions and not for my weekly sushi fix. read more

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A few people have told me about this sushi place, and I am so glad I finally tried it!! The food is divine--some of the freshest sushi (especially if you are a nigiri lover), at a great price point for its quality. The nigiri was so yummy, I ordered a second order. I had the salmon belly, the hamachi (yellowtail), ikura, and the kampachi. All of the fish is incredibly fresh and the presentation is beautiful. I love sitting at the sushi counter where you are able to watch the sushi chefs work their magic. If you are a toro lover, they have a whole toro nigiri section. The restaurant is clean, and gives a warm vibe, while remaining sleek. They also have great sakes. read more

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After doing way too much searching for good sushi in South Florida, I was visiting my daughter at college and decided to give this place a try. I'm so glad I did, it did not disappoint! The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. The sushi was incredibly fresh, with amazing flavors and top-quality fish. The service was a little on the slower side, but the food made it well worth the wait. If you're looking for authentic sushi in South Florida, this spot is definitely worth checking out! read more

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So glad we made the drive to try this place! Amazing food! Everything was packed with flavor. Walking into to the smiling face of Ha was perfect! Beautifully designed and filled with happy people. You can see the staff enjoy where they work and are more family than co-workers. Would absolutely return! read more

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Bottom line - eat here. It's not perfect but its VERY close. Koby, our server was personable, eager to help and authentically happy that we enjoyed the dishes of food. The grilled miso salmon, while the glaze was a bit sweet, was freaken delicious. The asparagus tasted great as well, but the bottom inches were too tough to chew and should have been cut off before service. The Pad Thai (when was the last year I ate Pad Thai?) was so good that my little bit to eat turned out to be 4 turns at the bowl! So glad my Mom wanted it! The chef and restaurant vibe were better than we expected - we ordered 2 items off menu and they accommodated! The dishes were really good and one of them was so good my Mom could only close her eyes and recall all the meals past where that dish was the star. We loved it too and I ordered a second one to go! The restaurant is attractive and in our neighborhood - pinch me! We'll definitely return and look forward to their focus on service and great recipes. This was a Part II of my birthday celebration and I am so glad we chose to go to Otoro. read more

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Weekday dinner Kind of crowded parking lot Plenty of tables but also surprisingly many people working and also a bunch of people eating for a Wednesday night Service was amazing by the manager-Ha Food was great Atmosphere was energetic and bright and enjoyable Would definitely come back if in the area! read more

Decent little spot in strip mall Pros 1. Nicely designed location, cute; nice lighting 2. Good service 3. Decent food, nothing amazing but on par with most lical sushi spots 4. Pad Thai was good, peanut sauce asked for on side was underwhelming 6. Partner had roll, saidwaas basic, nothing special Cons 1. House sake was bitter, so screams cheap We may not return, but its a good time for locals. Basic, decent sushi. Its not on par with Sushui Sake, which is always fresh, tasty, but can get crowded. So stio by, enjoy this cute spot!/ read more

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The service was quick! The sushi was delicious the staff was very attentive and offered many suggestions. read more

Otoro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Plantation, Florida

We did the omakase; and it was delicious. So many dishes, and every bite was amazing. The pacing was fast, and the service was so responsive. The chef-owner is engaging and welcoming. We have been to the main dining room one time before, and had the toro spoons, which were what convinced us we needed to go for omakase. Highly recommends. We can't wait to go back! read more

My husband and I sat at the bar and had a great experience. The bartender was super nice and made us feel welcomed right away. The vibe inside was really cool--stylish but laid back. We started with the potstickers and shrimp tempura sushi, both delicious. For our main entrees, we had the teriyaki chicken and the chicken & shrimp pad Thai--everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. I also ordered the lychee martini, which was refreshing and just the right amount of sweet. Definitely a spot we'd return to! read more

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All I can say after having sushi from Otoro is WOW! For my first visit I stopped by for lunch and was immediately greeted and seated. At my waitress's recommendation, I tried the Ahi Tuna Crispy Rice and the Tsunami Roll, both of which were excellent! The tuna was fresh and flavorful, the roll was very well-wrapped, and the crispy rice was perfect. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time! read more

Otoro - Ahi Tuna Crispy Rice (back), Tsunami Roll (front) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Plantation, Florida

Otoro's sushi sampler was my favorite sushi I have found in the area, but unfortunately I haven't found the other sushi and appetizers to live up to the first sushi dish I ordered. Service has always been kind and prompt. read more

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So wonderful!! Perfect first stop in Florida. The seaweed salad and tempura prawns were out of the world.

High quality at an affordable price. We decided to try out this spot instead of going out to Miami for good quality fish and were super satisfied. Such a quaint space with a pleasant atmosphere. Our server Richard was knowledgeable about the menu, was helpful, and attentive. One of my favorite spots from now. read more

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I was in the area and found this on Yelp. The restaurant decor is cute and it was early enough where it was not busy at all. I started with the edamame with sea salt but it was a little light on the salt. I had a piece of unagi which was spectacular. Finally, I had the tuna tataki which was slightly over seared. I was surprised to hear Latin music playing in this local spot, but the overall vibe was good. Although I wasn't impressed with my options, if I'm in the area again I would give this place another try. read more

Otoro - Tuna Tataki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Plantation, Florida

I've been here several times and have yet to write a review. The sushi experience is by far above and beyond any other sushi in the area, and there are quite a few. You can tell the chefs have been educated and skilled in the fine art of sushi making. The combinations of food for the sushi rolls will leave your mouth wanting more. The ambience is great. It's a bit small for the demand that they have however, they have expanded to a couple tables outside and they do have a bar with sake drink options, wine, beer available as well. There's a great sushi bar as you walk directly into the restaurant, which makes it pleasing to the eye upon arrival. read more

Came back again to this amazing restaurant it did not disappoint. The food was excellent and we even saved room for dessert. We had a crème brûlée that was to die for. read more

Otoro - Green tea crème brûlée if you like crème brûlée all you've got to try this , It is a perfect dessert to share for two after a full dinner. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Plantation, Florida

Dining room is modernizing decorated, which provides relaxing ambiance. Sushi chef specially made us fresh oysters with Uni, tuna tartar, and Cavier on top, finished with some refreshing tasty sauce. Sushi is fresh and is of good quality. I got complimentary birthday cheesecake and servers singing 'Happy Birthday' to me with a gong. definitely is a place visit again read more

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this sushi restaurant is the best I've found in Broward county. It's reasonably priced, with friendly efficient staff, fresh sushi, sashimi, and nigiri, as well as hot Asian quality food and a wide selection of sake. Don't forget to try the tempura cheesecake read more

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The most delicious omakase with Chef Jimmy. Highly recommend! Every single dish was amazing but I think my top 3 were the wagyu, salmon belly, and otoro (tuna belly) of course. I NEED to know how that wagyu was seasoned, we said it may be top 5 dishes we've ever had, period. Chef Jimmy was friendly & introduced to all the sushi bar staff, explained each dish, we had no allergies & asked for the full spread but he even accounted for my preference for minimal spicy and my husband's maximum spicy. The service was great - Deandre helped us with drinks, dessert, and kept an eye out clearing away each course, when we finished, quickly. We had about 15 courses for $150. The value for the quality and variety of the food is outstanding, uni & fish was so fresh, some of these courses felt like mini entrees, we left stuffed. I seriously recommend not eating any heavy meals the day of. Called in advance to reserve with a deposit of $50/person that goes towards the final bill. The sushi bar you sit at has a more elevated vibe with the lighting & setup, but the restaurant itself is modern casual with families with small children eating and pop music playing. We had a great view watching the chef at work putting together the dishes. It was peak crowded between 8-9, getting pretty loud, but didn't stop us from enjoying ourselves, since you're facing away you stay somewhat removed from it. We can't wait to go back, Chef Jimmy had several regulars come through and say hello and we would love to be one of them! read more

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We stopped here for an early dinner before catching the Panthers game. Service was great & the food was spectacular. We LOVED the Mt Fuji roll & the O Tartar, def recommend trying both. The location is super cute & vibey for a date night. Ample parking & we were able to just walk in without a reservation & no wait time. read more

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My fiancé and I came here to celebrate our six year dating anniversary and I am so glad that we did because it was honestly an amazing experience! First of all, I'll start with thanking Jimmy for making it a fun time. We sat at the sushi bar and he was very friendly and entertaining! We had such a great time that my fiancé went again the following day!!! We started out with drinks and refreshing cool appetizers (we plan to come again together to try the hot side of the menu). I forgot what drink he got, but I got the Ube margarita and it was really good! It was refreshing and I did not expect to get a random photo of Naruto along with it LOL. The Sake Carpaccio (thinly sliced salmon sashimi with truffle ponzu) and the Otoro Spoons (raw otoro and uni) were so fresh and flavorful! Oh, wait! I just remembered we also got a warm appetizer -- crispy brussels sprouts! It was a very delicious side dish! Moving on to the entrees, we shared two sushi rolls -- the Zuwakani Roll and the Katana Roll. Both were hefty and filling. Lastly, the desserts stole the show! The pandan flavor in the Pandan Crème Brûlée was strong and had a good crunchy topping. And the Ube Cheesecake was very creamy and dense, the perfect amount of sweetness and loved the nutty topping to add to the texture! It's a very pretty spot for a date night! It does get busy, even on a weekday. We only opted to sit at the sushi bar just because we didn't want to wait for a table and it was the best move! Will definitely come again! read more

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When you find yourself with a Desire to have a Foodie Experience such as Sushi you are looking for Supreme Freshness, Quality Fish, and something you may not be able to Create At-Home. Every aspect of our Visit here was a Complete Letdown.. Before Entering the Restaurant we were Surprised it was in a Strip Mall. Not that a Strip Mall is bad by any means but we thought the Establishment was going to be a bit more Upscale. Upon stepping inside we found the Atmosphere to be Loud, Stale, and Cold. The Dining Room is Open with Tables stacked on top of each other. To the point of if the Table Next Door Sushi Roll looks good then just pluck a piece with your Chopsticks. We both Ordered Sapporo On-Draft neither of us could Finish the Pint due to Taste. We were Excited for the Real Crab Meat Rangoon as they are in a Star Shape like Traditional and made with Snow Crab but the Flavor Lacked and the Interior was "Wet"; weird. I had 2 Different Rolls picked out from the Menu that I was deciding on. We chose the G14 Roll with Spicy Tuna and Spicy Yellowtail. The Spicy Tuna was Nonexistent and the Yellowtail was Ground(?) the Use of Sauces was Far Too Much and as a Fried Roll it was Delivered Soggy. We barely ate any of this Roll. Lastly an Order of Tuna Sashimi and Salmon Skin Hand Roll; both beyond Foul. Otoro was a Huge Waste and Such a Disappointment. read more

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Food * Best Sushi I have had in the entire 954, unfreakingbelievable Service * Personal, attentive & fast Ambience * Modern Casual The King Crab sushi and sushi with truffle is off the hinges!! read more

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