The agedashi tofu and the yellowtail with soy and daikon are elite. We also enjoy the beef filet and skirt skewers. Unfortunately the scallops were overdone. Service is prompt and consistent. The vibe is an oasis, hole in the wall gem. read more

Mostly positive with a couple pf small negatives. First, as others have mentioned, parking is next to impossible. We had a reservation, so we were seated right away. It's a small, cozy and funky spot. The restaurant was full, and I'm pretty sure we were the only English speakers, so you know you're going to get an authentic experience. Every dish we ordered was great. The fried shrimp were so hot they were hard to peel, but yummy when you got to it. There were four of us so we ordered a fair number of plates. This is where they lost me. The plates came out one or two at a time, and It took FOREVER to get get them. Since there was not a lot on any of the plates, you had to pace yourself, a challenge since everything was so delicious! Lastly, it was a lot more expensive than I'd anticipated. I can't say any of us were overly full when we left, only one of us had a glass of wine, and with a (generous) tip, the bill was $300. A bit high by my thinking. read more

If you're missing Japan or searching for a taste of authentic Japanese food, you found your spot. We did the deluxe tasting menu and Er Mah Gawd did it deliver. And by deliver, I mean we damn near licked the plates clean. 10/10 recommend. We came late after catching a show in the strip and it was just what we wanted. It's a smaller izikaya style Japanese spot tucked into a strip mall. The service was impeccable and the food left nothing to be desired. Everything was decadent and the flavors of the food were all you needed , maybe some matcha salt for a little kick but wasn't needed. Soo soo good. Worth the price everytime read more

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I've always had a good experience at raku. We ordered the cold oyaji tofu, which was perfect with the crunchy chili. We enjoy the hot dishes like the grilled rice balls and the oyako don. From the corner of our eye we noticed some dishes that weren't on the menu like the sweet shrimp that can be turned into fresh sashimi and the heads can either be fried or made into soup. Had a good meal and Raku always ends with a cup of hot tea. read more

Raku - Japanese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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It is so fun to go to Japanese restaurants because of the atmosphere and the unique way they bring people together. Raku does this exceptionally well. Having traveled to Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Kyoto, coming to this restaurant has stirred up fond memories of my travels and the food was delicious. I am a vegetarian but I like the way the meat looks. The meatless noodles and the tea are what I enjoyed, but it is the friendly people that make me want to return to this restaurant. read more

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會給三個星是因為這非常失敗的和牛跟員工的態度， 不然其實別的東西很好吃 看到里長伯去試大家公認Vegas 最好的串燒 Raku, 我就再補po 另一家Raku , 之前我們介紹的那家是以雞肉為主，今天放的這家也有牛肉， 海鮮更多的選擇性，先說，我又試了他們不同的串燒，不管是蘑菇， 針菇，鴨肉，還是入口永生難忘的鵝肝，燒烤方面全部滿分， 廚房做出來的烤魚 蝦子，雞肉也都非常好吃， 日本餐廳、我們還點了海膽跟生魚片沙拉、東西新鮮， 都不錯，唯一非常敗筆就是他家一份120 元的和牛，放在熱熱石頭，淋油上去那種， 因為之前所有的東西都好吃，我們三個人對這盤牛肉都非常期待，唉， 有期待就會受傷害， 這道朋友們嫌到不行，肉非常的油膩，入口即油的感覺，非常不好吃， 完全浪費了這120 元， 至於後來上來的精緻甜點， 又回到了滿分的階段， 不過這家可能因為非常忙錄，我覺得員工的服務不是太好， 雞肉專賣那家比較小間，但服務很棒，總之，來這家，那120 的和牛真的不需要點， 鵝肝千萬別忘了點！ read more

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Came back following a college basketball game and it was just as amazing as we remembered it! This time we were seated in a more secluded area that made for a more intimate experience, and the variety for the omakase was a little different, but still fantastic. read more

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I've been coming here for over 10 years, and the raw liver is still the standout dish. They no longer serve the ground chicken rice, which is a shame. We ordered two servings of the homemade tofu--definitely a highlight. The kinmedai kama, however, was disappointing--small, a bit stiff, and overly salty, especially around the fins. On the bright side, our server Alice was fantastic--super friendly and funny, which made the experience even better. read more

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Amazing as always!!!! Chef Endo is a genius. This is a very traditional Japanese establishment ... for all of those people not satisfied with the food you have no idea what true japanese cuisine is. This place is amazing a true hidden gem ... BRAVO. read more

Raku - Japanese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

After missing agedashi tofu for months since leaving the Seattle area, I finally posed the question online about where I'd find the best here in Las Vegas! Several people pointed me in the right direction, even though I had actually attempted to go there after googling where I might find it! Such rave reviews were not unjustified! It was truly an experience not just for the palette but also for the senses! Such an exotic elegant setting and the presentation was exquisite! I felt like I've flown to Japan for an hour as I savoured my beloved tofu dish, ( theirs is made jnjouse daily) as well as a single large grilled scallop on a buttery soy garlic sauce that was magnificent! Light lunch but will definitely return! Service was beyond good just like the food! read more

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Still our favorite spot in Vegas. We always come here when we visit Vegas and it still does not disappoint. Service was delightful and spot on. It's easy enough to get to via Lyft/Uber. We loved everything we had this time. The Raku tofu is still very good; it's their home-made tofu. The oyaji tofu is a half portion of the same tofu with different fix-ns; chili crunch, preserves vegetables, etc. The blue fin tuna sashimi, juicy fried chicken, and fried ice fish were stand outs in addition to the tofu this time. I also love the condiments they have at the table - for use with the dishes. We were in Vegas for five nights this time and Raku easily beat other on-strip restaurants we went to as the best restaurant we dined at on this trip. Until next time! read more

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Went there for the mapo tofu and they didn't offer it the night we went. So we ended up doing their omakase. Pleasantly surprised at their offerings. The duck meat with foie Gras was butter baby, so good. Their tofu soup was crispy yet so tender at the same time and the broth fuggedabout it. The service was outstanding, which is par for the course in a Japanese restaurant. I will have to go back for the mapo tofu, but it was so delectable I would have returned anyways. read more

Had a double date at Raku. We booked reservations a week in advance just in case. I thought the food was good but a bit pricey for what it was. Our server was tentative and gave some good recommendations. We ordered the raw liver, salad, mushrooms, fish head, sashimi, fried chicken, tofu and donburi with egg, uni, mushroom and okra. The uni bowl was probably my favorite bite. If given other options I'd probably check out other restaurants before coming back here given the price point. Unfortunately I was still hungry after our $400+ meal for 4 people. read more

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Celebrated a special occasion here over the weekend and needless to say it did not disappoint! We made a reservation ahead of time since they are packed and it's definitely recommended. We arrived and got seated immediately after checking in. Lights were dimmed to provide a more intimate, romantic ambiance. They don't have a huge menu and it was mostly robata grilled items with some sashimi/sushi specials. We decided to do the deluxe chef's menu and added some skewers on the side. That was quite the experience! The price tag was hefty, but the amount of food that we got, coupled with the presentation and the freshness of the ingredients made for one special dinner. Every course from tofu, appetizers, sashimi, to stone grilled wagyu and dessert were thoroughly explained to us by our server, and the order of presentation was very well thought of. We were very pleased with the chef's menu. Service was excellent for the most part. The check in served was rude, but the server more than made up for it with her wittiness and caring demeanor. We left very impressed and would be open to coming back in the future! read more

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I have been wanting to come here for years and finally got the opportunity with my family. Amazing experience! Pros - phenomenal food and presentation. The waiters were super nice and gave excellent recommendations. Our favorites includes the grilled mushrooms, wagyu skewers, agedashi tofu, green tea soba, scallops, yellowtail, uni, Cons - parking can be tough in the small plaza Overall a great dinner experience. One of the freshest Japanese style grill places in town and definitely worth the wait read more

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If you admire carefully selected ingredients and well-executed cooking techniques, this is a good spot. (5/5) * foie gras bowl - fatty, smokey soy sauce, amazing short grain rice * raku tofu * skirt steak skewer * soy sauce (4/5) * daily special grilled branzino * green tea soba * tuna sashimi - REALLY enjoyed the wasabi and seaweed paste(?) on the side (3/5) * okra * duck skewer The decor and ambiance make it a nice spot for a nicer-casual meal. Random but I love the aquatic themed bathroom w the fish tank! Personally I'd come back next time alone just to savor the food and techniques. read more

Raku - Japanese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Raku was exceptional, from the food to the service. We're visiting from Boston, and out of all the restaurants we tried during our stay in Las Vegas, Raku was by far one of our favorite dining experiences. We loved it so much that we came back for a second visit! The chef even remembered us and personally thanked us for returning, which made the experience feel so special. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming. The tofu was absolutely delicious, especially paired with the matcha salt and soy sauce. The foie gras was phenomenal, and honestly, everything we ordered was incredible. We loved every bite! If you're in Las Vegas, Raku is definitely a place worth visiting. We can't wait to come back! read more

Came here from cousin's suggestion. Parking is very difficult. Aside from that the interior was nice and fancy. We got seated in a corner room by ourselves Food was definitely out of this world. Raku tofu was very rich and fresh. Highly recommend. Beef skewers also very tender and flavorful. Wonder condiments especially the ume soy sauce. Very good when eating with most of the food items. Service was also nice Would recommend this place for high end izakaya experience. read more

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They converted me to being a tofu lover!! Everything we tried - and we pretty much tried everything - was amazing. They were very helpful with the sake selection as well The meats and fishes were very fresh! It's not much of a drive from the strip and amazing place to spend your money read more

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This is the second place we have been here and its been great. The decor, the greet, and the service is what you can ask for in a Japanese restaurant. The food is really good, quality, and tasteful, the delicate taste of each dish, the minute yet flavorful taste of the miso soup, the fluffy yet subtle saltiness of the salmon eggs and soy based soup was complimentary. Each dish was very unique and carefully prepared. I recommend this place for anyone who wants to enjoy a proper Eloquent but yet quaint dinner with their loved one or someone whom they have been dating for a while. read more

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With every trip to Las Vegas, this is my "must go" restaurant. Always delicious and always with excellent service. I introduce everyone who visits Vegas to Raku. It's SO worth the trip to go outside the strip to visit this quaint little unassuming restaurant in a strip mall! Best to make a reservation as they have limited seating. And don't forget to visit the restroom to see their fishtank :) read more

Raku - Japanese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

One of the best experiences we're ever had! The food was AMAZING, our server - Alice was so friendly. The ambience was really nice, it feels like you're at a local home bar and casually having fun. Definitely recommend. read more

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Took hubby here for dinner. Very authentic, so savory, full of flavors, quality ingredients, & overall enjoyable! Generous portions. Friendly service. read more

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Gizzard. Cartilage. Heart. Tail. Popcorn cartilage. Foie gras don. Pair it with a bottle of sake. Staff - attentive. Bathroom - clean. Thank you & have a good night. read more

My husband and I stopped by Raku on Saturday night after a day of basketball action at NBA Summer League and had a delicious dinner! We were able to secure an 8PM reservation for 2 about an hour beforehand, and it was still a full house as we ate, so definitely recommend booking a table whenever you can. We decided to split a bunch of skewers and appetizers; everything was delicious. The 1/2 Raku tofu and 1/2 agedashi tofu were perfect portions for the two of us to share, and it was probably the best tofu I've ever had. The Raku tofu was so soft and fresh and went really well with the in-house soy sauce and accoutrements. The agedashi tofu came in a perfectly flavored broth and had the thinnest crust while still remaining a bit crispy after floating in the dashi. Highly recommend both dishes! Our favorites of the skewers were the eggplant (amazing char flavor), the kobe beef outside skirt (so tender!), and the kurobuta pork cheek (super juicy), but everything we tried was great. We also ordered the fresh fish of the day; the kitchen accidentally brought it out to us grilled instead of fried like we'd asked for, and in apology they gave us each a complimentary portion of fried fish in broth with okra. Also super delicious! We ended with the cold green tea soba and it was a perfect cap to our meal on such a hot July evening. Hojicha was super reasonably priced and we left super stuffed. Can't wait to visit again on our next trip to Vegas! read more

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I love the way they cook fish, the fish has basically no bones on it, and it is easy to eat. The fish is freshly made ! Another dish I would recommend is beef tender! It is so yummy! read more

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Over priced (e.g., $14 for one medium sized clam that was over cooked and average at best in flavor) and the service was exceptionally slow. It took them 45 minutes to bring out the first dish (the single clam) and then another 10 minutes for the next dish. We noticed other tables getting 3-4 dishes brought out between each of our dishes. read more

Had dinner with daughter and grandchild in tow. Called to make reservations but those went to voicemail. Much to our surprise, we got a call back and snagged an 830 dinner slot. This definitely ranks as one of the best meals in my life! Started with a sake sampler, picked by our server - three types. Each was smooth, cold and enjoyable. I wanted to try as many items as possible so we opted for the tasting menu course. They had $150 or a premium $180. The $150 option had more than enough food as we struggled to finish the last of our dinner! House tofu with bonito flakes and spring onion with freshly grated wasabi and ginger - delicious topped with a bit of green salt and their special soy sauce. Four piece appetizer bites : Japanese asparagus panko crusted, fried whitefish wrapped around Japanese mint, fried salmon white soy sauce and white onion plus a small bite of roast duck sliced. Raw items: hamachi crudo, fresh scallop, tuna with caviar and raw quail egg - each bite progressively fresh, sweet then indulgent. Grilled skewer items : - bacon wrapped enoki, - Wagyu beef with wasabi dressing- tender moist and perfect- if this option is an entree I would get it! - Kurobata pork cheek topped with shaved truffle Fried fish of the day : black cod The final dish on the tasting course was lightly seared foie gras topped by black garlic over rice followed by palate cleanse with cucumbers. On top of all these delectable bites, we got whole fried shrimp (wild caught Gulf of Mexico) and cold soba matcha noodle topped with poached egg. For the toddler I requested the install bowl , with chicken, onion and egg to be cooked through. She also enjoyed this dish! Hardly any leftover. Dessert was a burnt sugar Panna cotta topped with cream and a fresh goji berry. Minimalist modern Japanese interior, toilets with warmed seats and multiple options for wash and dry while you remain seated! Attentive and friendly service by our gentleman server and everyone else. Quiet vibe, which is another indication that everything is served with all senses satisfied. read more

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This is hands-down one of the best is a Kia Japanese restaurants in Las Vegas and there are a lot. They use the special black hole that's imported from Japan and it's a deep smoky flavor and cook everything perfectly. The menu is incredibly large and diverse has hot cold salads, sashimi rice, dishes, and so much more. You can also get some wonderful wines to accompany your meal what's really nice is you can eat socialize with your friends and then order more food and get to try some of the most delicious skewers in the city. This is a great place to have a party a get together and just enjoy some really great and unique food! read more

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Parking is super hard to find during peak hours. Modern Japanese restaurant with friendly staff. Loved that they have their own seasonings; pepper with sake, soy sauce with plum, green tea salt and shichimi. I got a half order fresh tofu and the onsen uni ikura. They claimed their tofu if different and they were right. It reminded me of fresh soy milk I use to make growing up, so delicate and flavorful. The onsen uni ikura was a good mixture of different flavors and textures. I can't wait to try other items on the menu and the omakase. Super excited to know that they close at 1am so I have a healthy alternative. read more

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Food: 0/5 Utterly disappointing. Starting with the raku tofu, taste is meh, texture is wack. The kanpachi sashimi $29 ?! Wasn't lean, on the fatty end. Thankfully this was the ONLY dish that wasn't fishy or nasty tasting The liver sashimi was pure disgust. So much blood iron taste. Ick. The flame eggplant was so disappointing. Like idk how to express disappointment more. It was limpy and not flavorful at all. Like they try to mask it with the flakes on top. The mushroom skewer was ok. The pacific oyster AVOID. It was on the black board special. It was not cleaned properly like I had part of shell in mine and it tasted fishy af. Having stomach pains when writing this. Foie don is pure oily greasy and icky tasty like foie grae gone bad. And why so much oil??? Felt immediately regretful and bloated to the max from just one spoon of it. The beef tendon skewer super oily too. And lots of fat. The wagyu skewers omg ROTTON MEAT GONE BAD. Like already from the smell they were definitely giving us meat that was sitting for days in the fridge/freezer. So unpleasant. And as a previous review mentioned they are super sly about the specials on the blackboard as the first thing they advertise is a $120 Wagyu for 5oz. But they purposefully don't put the prices on the board. Wack wack wack. Avoid this place at all cost. Service: 2/5 took our order. Did the bare minimum. No water refills. Unfriendly check in lady too. Ambiance: Super small place and super noisy here. Like you can hear the neighboring table conversations. Everything is questionable, poor quality, and so off putting here. read more

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Overall, it was a good meal with some definite highlights. The homemade tofu was a standout, so simple, yet so flavorful. If all tofu tasted like that, I might actually consider going vegetarian... okay, maybe not, but you get the idea. The poached abalone was nicely done, and the fried asparagus with matcha sea salt was a fun touch. The kobe beef skewers with truffle, as expected, were rich and satisfying. The deluxe omakase set was $180 per person and more than enough food. We ended the meal with a creamy, delicious brown sugar pudding. That said, not every dish wowed me, so I'd give it a 3.5/5. Still, I'd definitely come back to try more from the menu. read more

We had high hopes for Raku from all the reviews here on Yelp. We didn't make reservation and got a bar seating after a few minutes wait. A cozy restaurant and they were very crowded so I guess we were lucky to get a table without reservation. Perhaps we should have done a la cart, instead we opted in for the Omakase options and it fell short for me I guess after the experience at Shanga, for the price this was nowhere near what we had at Shanga by a long shot, that's probably our problems for having the opportunity to eat at many of the best places which in turn made it harder for me. Service was friendly, good enough for the bar seat. I had a hard time understanding our waitress but that's also due to noise level. She was sweet. Overall, I didn't care for anything we had, not bad but nothing to remember or return to. They sold out of eggplant, as we were late. So if we were to come back I guess must try the eggplant! The Alaskan King crab leg was the only thing that I enjoyed out of the entire meal, except you can't order it a la cart, reason why we went with the top tier Omakase to get that. Well not enough to justify the entire ok meal so I wouldn't do that again. It's a hit and miss Vegas experience especially down in Chinatown area. So this was a missed for us and for sure you are not missing out if you skipped it, but they are open late so in desperation for late night eatery I guess it will do. Overall 3.5 star for me read more

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Must visit in Vegas! Nice ambiance with creative upscale izakaya. All the skewers were carefully marinated and grilled on charcoal that gives amazing flavors and texture - definitely not your ordinary food. I liked bacon wrapped enoki mushroom skewers out of all because of the texture and refreshing marinate. We also tried that stone grilled wagyu and foie grass on rice menus - both of them bring out the beauty of those rare ingredients flavors - worth trying. read more

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Still a Vegas staple and must visit! I've been coming to this place for over a decade now and it never disappoints. The food is always top quality, and once again the star is the house made tofu. All the food was 5/5 on the omakase menu during our visit! Where I believe this place gets some knock down to 4 stars from reviewers is the price, which I totally understand. Definitely on the higher end, higher price, with a low value return. My retort would be yes, you could definitely find way cheaper food that is equally as delicious elsewhere in vegas; but also, you could spend way more money on lower quality food on the strip as well. Overall, it feels like a great middle spot where you aren't paying an arm and a leg for high quality food, but maybe just an arm. read more

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Food: izakaya/ yakitori food. We had the following: - agedashi tofu 1/2 - blue fin tuna sashimi - kanpachi carpaccio - ohitashi - uni (special) - duck with balsamic soy sauce - grilled yellowtail with soy glaze - asparagus - mushroom - grilled rice balls (off menu) - comes with 2. One is miso and one is soy sauce. There is nothing inside. Everything was just ok to me. Standout was the duck and grilled yellowtail. Rice balls weren't crispy enough and the sashimi wasn't the best cuts. I was disappointed that they did not have any grilled chicken items on the menu anymore. They were also out of eggplant. Service: fast and friendly. They forgot our agedashi tofu but rectified the inconvenience with free hot barley tea which was a nice ending to the meal. Ambiance: the main room when you walk in is small and very packed. The table next to us was very loud so it was hard to hold a conversation. They also have three other rooms. One room with two tables with two rooms off it that are private with one table each. Then a back room that has a two rooms (one on the left and one to the right) that seats large groups. We were there to celebrate our anniversary and I noted that in the reservation, however they never acknowledged it. Given the limited menu, we likely won't be back. read more

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Raku is such a cute hidden gem tucked away in a little shopping plaza. You honestly wouldn't expect it from the outside, but once you walk in, the decor is charming and the space feels surprisingly open and inviting. Parking is a little tricky, so just be prepared. We went with the omakase experience--sometimes it's nice to just sit back, not overthink the menu, and enjoy whatever the chef brings out. We chose the higher-tier option with 10 courses (photos attached!), and while everything was tasty, I kind of wish we had ordered from the regular menu, especially considering the price. The tofu starter was light and refreshing, the wagyu was a fun little moment, but honestly... the dessert totally stole the show for me. Service started off strong--super attentive and friendly--but halfway through, our server disappeared, and we ended up needing help from someone else to wrap things up. Overall, still a lovely experience with some great bites! read more

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I'm a big eater, so one tasting course wasn't enough, and I like trying a variety of dishes and drinks. The food was okay, nothing really stood out or gave me a reason to return. Overall, it felt overpriced especially for the skewers and the small dishes, compared to the more convenient dining options at the casino resorts. read more

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This was great experience!! I've been wanted to come again... Finally as it's my 8th anniversary, I made a reservation!! and when we visited, nicely welcomed! And the server was friendly and knowledgeble!! ＊Drink I ordered my favorite IKEZO peach. It's a Jelly Sake! but not just that, Raku serve with cut tiney fruits on top!! That made the presentation exceptional!! And they have Asahi Super Dry Beer(Imported from JAPAN) on the menu!! I'm not that beer guy. and no offense. But the Taste different the one in U.S and from JAPAN... ＊Food We choose to order individually. not Tasting course. Every order was good My top 3 today... I loved Kobe Style Beef Fillet the best! Usually comes with Wasabi. but I ask without. cuz I'm not good at it...lol Ishiyaki Wagyu was great presentation and great quality!! the Scallop seasoned very good. I wanted to drink all the sause... Can't wait to come back again soon!! read more

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We came here last night. It's a small but busy restaurant. We sat in the bar area where you can see the chef make the food. It was pretty cool. Everything we tried was so flavorful and aesthetically pretty! We will def come back. read more

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