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Tl;dr: I would highly recommend this place for it's quality and value. In fact, I believe the bowl I had was under undervalued. The atmosphere here is interesting. It has a small and playful cafe vibe with colorful decorations throughout. It's not somewhere you would expect an omakase experience or even their premium bowls, but I personally enjoyed it. The service was great. It seems like the place is family-run, and the waiter was asking me and the other customers how's their food and making small talk to ensure we were having a good time. He also was taking notes on any constructive criticism mentioned. As for my meal, I got the premium salmon and sea urchin bowl. I was skeptical about the quality of my food due to how seemingly affordable my meal was ($24.99 for high quality uni and salmon seems underpriced). When I got my food, I got complementary miso soup and salad (dine-in only), and I was surprised by the masago and black caviar on top. Salad, 3/5: Nothing special. Store bought ranch dressing. But the salad is appreciated for balancing out the richness of the bowl. Soup, 2.5/5: Very light flavor for miso soup. Some seaweed inside as well. Nothing special. Bowl, 4.5/5: The bowl comes with seasoned rice, avocado, masago, uni, fresh salmon, black caviar, and tartar sauce. Asides from the large amount of tartar sauce, the bowl looks beautiful. In terms of value, this bowl was topped with generous amount of avocado and beautiful pieces of uni. The seafood quality was higher than what the price would suggest. The salmon was flavorful and fatty and without leaving a fishy aftertaste. The uni was the star of the show; it was rich, creamy, and sweet. I would order this bowl again for just the uni. In combination of all the toppings, the bowl was rich and delicious. The bowl isn't a perfect score since I do think the tartar sauce is overkill and made the bowl too rich and heavy. I look forward to coming back and trying the turf side of their menu or bringing a friend and trying the omakases.
Picnic Time Cafe had been on my bookmarks for sometime now. I had some time to grab a quick bite during a weekday while on a work break. The location has a handful of tables for seating and the customer service was fine. You can probably have about 12-15 guests max inside the restaurant. Nonetheless, the location is pretty cool with casual decor and a wall for some photo ops. However, the menu is where the $$ is at. They offer a wide selection of sushi rolls, Musubis, Yubus, nigiri and bento boxes I believe. The menu is pretty affordable overall. The Yubu are $5 each. The sushi/nigiri range from $1-2 each for 1 pc. THAT IS A GREAT DEAL! I ended up trying two Yubu and 2 pcs of sushi since I was limited on time. I got the Bulgogi and seared salmon Yubu and 2 salmon avocado sushi. The food tasted good overall. I enjoyed the Yubu the most and enjoyed not having to break the bank for some sushi. A solid spot for lunch in my book. I'd totally come by again and recommend others to give it a try. Be sure to check the hours I believe they close early at the moment. Thanks, Picnic Time Cafe!
The portion for the premium salmon chirashi bowl with uni is really small with two tiny uni and even tinier shrimps that is the size of pinky of small children. For $ 35+ that is pretty outrageous.
What a fun restaurant. I love the inari sushi options. I got the 4 inari which comes with a drink. Perfect for lunch. I asked which ones are popular and I went with the recommended but seriously they are all amazing so you can't go wrong. If you're in the neighborhood make sure you stop by and check them out.
I honestly don't understand where all the high ratings are coming from. The $17.99 beef and unagi bowl was excessively greasy. The bottom half of the bowl was literally swimming in oil, to the point where the rice was completely inedible. The bowl itself was also very small, with only a few thin slices of beef. The spam musubi was a joke. Never have I seen a musubi with spam sliced this thin... practically paper-thin. The portion was so disproportionate it was funny-looking. The most concerning item was the California roll. It had a strong fishy odor, which makes no sense given that it uses imitation crab. This raises serious questions about ingredient handling. I've never had a California roll taste unpleasantly fishy before, it was shocking. 【It made me question whether it was spoiled or not.】 The salad was fine. The miso soup was not. The salmon nigiri was mediocre, with very small portions, though that part is at least understandable given the low price. Overall this was bad value for the money... and the experience left me concerned.
Wasn't sure what to expect walking into this empty restaurant but I'm glad I checked it out. They have really cool choices/variants for inari. Like at least 12 I think. It's a lil pricey but they are so good. Id def recommend a combo so you save a few bux and you get a free drink. I wasn't expecting too much from the drink but honestly it was really good. The Aurora has a nice touch of honey dew and at 50% sweetness I could taste the tea. I think next time I'd still opt to go lower to 25% sweet maybe. They have other things on the menu like beef bowls, curry, and katsu etc. as well as even sushi rolls. Overall, really enjoyed my experience and will def be back to try the rest of the inaris!
This small cafe is a great place to go if you're interested in small bites and/or a moderate meal. On first impression, this hub feels relaxing with the decor and multiple plants around you. It was quiet when I went and the staff were very friendly. I tried their Tropical fruit tea, chicken cutlet with Japanese curry, and eel yubu. The tropical fruit tea was pleasantly refreshing with real fruit and chia seeds in the drink. It was a little sweet, so I definitely recommend decreasing the sugar if you prefer your drinks less sweet The chicken curry cutlet was great as well! The katsu was perfectly fried with a nice crunchy texture on the outside. The only complaint I have with this dish is that there was too little curry. I was disappointed that there was only a small amount which was not enough to cover the rice and cutlet. Finally, I had the unagi yubu, which tasted pretty standard. The eel was nicely cooked and the presentation was cute! Overall, I think this hub is a nice place to try, and I may return again to try their other dishes!
Great mom and pop shop, there's only a few inari places in Southern California. Great takeout place, inside their shop is actually pretty small so limited seating to dine in. Tip: If you make a $20+ purchase, you can get one stamp on their card. Once you receive 10 stamps in total, you are able to redeem $20 off the next time you visit. Parking: Plenty of parking spaces. Easy to find a space available. 3 Inari + 1 drink: You can order any of their boba drinks/ sparkling drinks. Matcha Mountain foam: Not a big fan of their matcha. The matcha color was more on the duller side. Lemon Tea: So good, I would highly recommend if you wanted a bubbly fruit juice with fruit jelly toppings. Masago: Loved this. I'm a big fan of popping tiny fish eggs and texture in my food. One of my favorites along with the salmon inari. Bulgogi: So soft, tender and juicy. I loved that the inari was packed with beef. Crab (imitation crab): Very fillingly, they pack it up in that soybean wrapper. Salmon: So good! Salmon was really buttery. I wish that the rice pops were a bit more crispy. Eel: A little bit sweeter compared to the others because the eel has Terayaki sauce so that made it sweeter.
We've visited Picnic Time Cafe three times so far--twice through their online ordering system, and once dining in. Each time, the food was fresh and tasted just as good as the last, which says a lot about how consistent they are. The concept of the place is unique and fun. It's like a picnic or bento-style setup, but the taste and presentation feel elevated, like something you'd get at a fancy Korean or Japanese restaurant. Our favorite is the Picnic Special Yubu/Inari Combo Set. It's packed with so many options--unagi, avocado crab bomb, lemon pepper salmon, spicy tuna, massago, bulgogi, kimchi, seaweed/vegan mate, sweet corn--you honestly can't go wrong with any of them. We tried the 9-item set, which comes with two drinks for $40.99 if you order online. For the amount and quality of the food, it's totally worth it. I'm also obsessed with their cheese avocado smoothie. The first two times I had it, it was perfect, but the third time it tasted more like it had a green tea base. I'm not sure if they accidentally made something else for us, or tweaked the recipe, but it tasted great regardless, so I'm not complaining! When it comes to service, dining in feels a little more casual--kind of like a fast-food vibe--but they're still super thoughtful. On our third visit, we were waiting to pick up our order, and one of the staff gave my 3-year-old a bag of gummy bears. It was such a sweet gesture, and it worked like magic! My kid ended up eating way more of his unagi bowl because of the gummy bear reward system we came up with. It's these thoughtful gestures that make a place memorable. The restaurant itself has a lot of personality. There's a cool popcorn machine, cute decor all around, and walls that are perfect for TikTok videos or photos. I also found out they have a stamp card: for every $20 you spend, you get a stamp, and after 10 stamps, you get $20 back. That's a nice little bonus for regulars. We really love this place and will definitely keep coming back. The food is great, the atmosphere is fun, and they've been nothing but kind every time we've visited.
Small little local eatery, take out joint, located in a small mall. It really is a hole in the wall type of place that is easy to miss. The key is to not miss it, because you would definitely be missing out. On the surface this place looks like those 1990s early 2000s take out sushi, teriyaki places, that really is instead an epic high quality eatery. Every type of Inari here has a very complex taste and the sum of all parts equals into an amazing flavor bomb. Overall please come so you don't miss out. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
Picnic Time Cafe is located in Walnut Hills Village Inc, which is a great location.It is across from Mt.Sac College. The yubu shop is located on the back of the Plaza near Starbucks. I was so excited to try their fresh yubu because it is one of my favorite food. The restaurant owner / the chef prepared the order, then I believe his son joined him later. He gave me their menu. He told me about the offer they had, which was $22..99 for four yubu and a drink. It was a good deal for sure. The decor was cozy and relaxing. There were indoor seating. After I read the menu, I decided to order the following; -2 seared Salmon -2 lemon pepper salmon -2 eel -2 spicy tuna For the drinks, I got; -Cheese Mango Smoothie -Cheese Strawberry Smoothie I placed my order to go. They put my order in two boxes.They also add two pairs of gloves with the order, which was very thoughtful. I was also impressed by the way they decorate each type of yubu. Honestly, I felt they are just pieces of art. The taste was indescribable! The Best yubu I have ever tried. The Tofu pouch was thin, fresh and so tasty. The filling of sushi rice and the different types of protein were very flavorful and fresh. I enjoyed every bite. I loved all the yubu I got equally. The Cheese mango smoothie and the Cheese Strawberry Smoothie were light and refreshing. The staff were very sweet and friendly. For sure, I will be back very soon.
Very cute cafe with specialty in inari of various different flavors. We tried various flavors, avocado crab bomb, masago ship, grilled bulgogi, and spicy tuna. The masago ship was a little on the salty side, but everything else was spot one. We also tried the tea and drinks, but I would just stick with the inari. They're not very big so I think 2 to 3 will do for a meal. They're also very cute to give you a plastic glove to eat it so you won't make a mess.
2 years ago
Amazingly good. 超好吃，好軟好好吃，還有花朵兒在上面，超可愛～大家多多去捧場吧～祝老闆生意興隆，我點combo 配水果茶，水果茶也好喝，不確定能不能調甜度，如果可以，下次可能點更不甜一點點 read more
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Yichu C.
Let me know next time, I can adjust for you! Thank you for your…
2 years ago
Finally an inari spot close to home! Not only is the food amazing, but the service goes above and beyond as well. I came in with my 2 toddlers and the owner was kind enough to offer them complimentary fruit drinks to keep them busy while I ordered. Got the eel, grilled salmon, and bulgogi inaris and they were all so tasty and packed with flavor. Everyone here is so nice and accommodating here. I ordered some to-go and they were packed so beautifully and still tasted fresh when I got home. Will definitely be coming back! read more
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Yichu C.
Thank you Adge! We would love to see you again! And also we are doing…
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Yichu C.
Thank you Queenie! It was our pleasure to serve you! We will do our…
2 years ago
The unagi, grilled salmon, and bulgolgi inari were all delicious. And the staff are nice. Will go back to try the other flavors! read more
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Yichu C.
Thank you for sharing! We do our best to serve all the customers! We…
2 years ago
New local gem with quality definitely under control! JJ, the owner definitely cares about the food he produces and the service he provides. Love supporting businesses who put customer experience first. Praying abundance and prosperity over the new local biz. Congrats on grand opening. read more
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Yichu C.
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2 years ago
This shop is small, but their food and flavors are definitely not. The inari here is absolutely delicious!! I ate two and immediately bought two more to go (spicy tuna was my favorite). The tofu packets are STUFFED TO THE BRIM with fresh, flavorful ingredients. I've never come across such generous servings-- they don't just fill the top layer, they genuinely fill the whole thing. The pricing is affordable too. The staff (owners?) were super kind and friendly, going above and beyond in their service even though this is just a casual "fast food/drinks and snacks" type place. I had a wonderful experience and look forward to visiting again whenever I'm in the area. read more
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This was my first time trying the large sushi here. They are huge! I was full after just two pieces. The prices are very reasonable. I bought two boxes to take home for my kids. The drinks taste pretty good too read more
2 years ago
The store is very small but they do have seating inside as well as outside. The cashier was helpful in explaining the menu and any questions we had. We got one of each of the inari except the vegetarian ones. It was delicious and I will definitely be coming back. read more
2 years ago
Employee was super helpful and greeted us warmly. It's very clean and tidy. The food looks amazing, will definitely return! read more
3 years ago
Got to meet the owner on this first time trip to picnic time cafe. He was super friendly and explained all the different types of options for food sushi. I ordered the jasmine milk tea with cheese foam and it was delicious. Also, I got to try steam buns and sushi. This is such a nice concept with milk tea. They even have free popcorn for the kids today. Also, they have some pork for ramen on sale along with eel for if you want to make your own dishes at home. The restaurant was very cute. Would highly recommend. read more
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Yichu C.
It was my pleasure to meet you and your family. I promise to my best…
2 years ago
I got the Coffee Jelly Milk with 50% sweetness. For Inari, I got: Grilled Salmon, Grilled Bulgogi, Grilled Crab, Unagi, Kimchi, and Masago. Cashier gave us a sample of the drink to see if we liked the sweetness. He provided gloves for us to eat the Inari. Drink was great, but I think it could have a stronger coffee flavor. Inari was delicious and satisfying. Favorites were Unagi, Grilled Salmon, and Grilled Bulgogi. It's fairly filling for one person and probably enough for two people if you wanted a light snack. Definitely give it a try :) read more
2 years ago
Nice new spot that we stumbled upon! Grilled salmon was my favorite and all was worth the prices! We also got the Sunrise Galaxy Tea and it was pretty refreshing! Would definitely come back! read more
2 years ago
Ordered for my friend's bridal shower, it was very good!! And delicious!! Definitely recommended!!! read more
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Yichu C.
Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your friend’s bridal shower!…
2 years ago
Came back again after a while. They did a lot of changes since then, new presentation and more choices on the menu! Everything was delicious and beautiful! The staffs were very friendly and helpful to explain the new menu! Really nice place for lunch, dinner or small bites! Highly recommended! read more
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Yichu C.
Thank you for being our first customer!! We glad that you like our…
2 years ago
The service is SOO GOOD, and the portions are crazy good for the price you are paying. Plus the presentation is really pretty. I really recommend supporting this small business! Would come again 100% read more
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Yichu C.
Thank you for supporting our small business! We will continue to…
1 year ago
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Yichu C.
Credit card service will be back online after frontier service !…
2 years ago
The new restaurant near my home, the high-quality sushi, the taste is very good，Children like it very much, and they can take out food when they are not cooking read more
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Fantastic drinks! I got the brown sugar ice tea. It's a small but cute place, amazing and kind workers! They also have wifi for longer visists read more
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Yichu C.
Thank you for the business. We are very happy to see you again!
2 years ago
Service staff was nice. The place is small but it was clean.Food was yummy. I liked the Inari . I would love to come back and try their other food . read more
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food was good and made very fast so i didn't have to wait. the inside of the store is decorated very cutely too!! lots of places to sit but u can order online to avoid the wait! read more
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Amazing rolls to begin with. love coming here very tasty!!! Fast service and friendly workers who doesn't love great food if you do come here read more
2 years ago
Great place to grab a snack or order about 3 or so yubu/inari per person for more of a meal-sized serving. We went here for a late lunch. My husband and I got the Buy 6 Inari + drink special. Great deal! Our favorite is the Grilled Bulgogi. My husband likes the Grilled Unagi too. For the drink, we got the Passion Fruit Sparkling. Refreshing! Maybe too sweet for me, better for my younger self's palette. The place is small. There are some few tables for groups of 2-4. Very nice and clean inside. We had a big group, so we ordered food to go. What I appreciate most is including food prep gloves with our order! I definitely used it since we ended up eating outdoors. Will come back again! read more
2 years ago
Stumbled upon this place today and it just so happens that they're having their Grand Opening! Food was great, service was great, only thing was there weren't many places to sit but overall I loved it and definitely will be coming back! We order 4 Korean Inaris: the grilled salmon, spicy tuna, grilled crab, and grilled bulgogi. They were all amazing but the highlight definitely had to be the grilled salmon! read more
2 years ago
Food was delicious! Would definitely come back in the future, great service and friendly staff. Food came out quick and everything tasted fresh. Some of the best food I've had in a long time! read more
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Yichu C.
Thank you for coming and sharing your experience with us! I hope to…
2 years ago
Delicious! I was excited to have inari sushi near me as I first tried this in Buena Park OC which is quite a drive from me! My favorite is probably the avocado crab but would like to try more options next time! drinks were okay... even though I don't like drinks too sweet, I felt like it was more of a tea based taste for regular sweetness esp if you like a more creamier milk tea consistency! Overall, I will definitely come back! read more
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Thank you for choosing us as your restaurant rotation! We would love…
2 years ago
Support your local business! The owner is very kind and the food is delicious! These unique items are just what I needed to break up the days. Yum! read more
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Thank you so much for your support!!! You guys are the reasons to…
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20747 Amar Rd
Unit 8C
Walnut, CA 91789
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