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    Sarku Japan

    2.1 (48 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Sarku Salinas is so stingy! Other Sarku gives a lot!
    Eric R.

    This is another visit to give another chance. This branch does not serve equally to their customers.I have noticed ever since that if you're not a non-hispanic looking customer, you will get less than the amount of meat. I ordered chicken and add extra chicken to see if they have changed, but the person ahead of me with no add extra chicken got so much piled up and even unable to close the lid. Even the customer behind me asked them "Thats it? with extra chicken?!". I love Sarku and the food is great, but this will be my last yo visit the Salinas branch! While eating my sarku, I finally had time to report this branch to their corporate office in Canada. I'm hoping that they will do something about this franchise.

    Chicken Teriyaki
    Deborah M.

    I usually get a teriyaki chicken plate here. I like it, it's decent. Only thing that drives me nuts is their online deliveries. Three times I've asked for No Sauce, Yes on the veggies. I've gotten sauce but no veggies. Come on man, read!

    Alberto M.

    Food was extremely delicious as always but the customer service was not. My wife and I have ate at this location more than a dozen times and we have never experienced this type of unprofessional attitude at this food establishment. Megan, the young lady who took my wife's order was extremely rude and full of attitude. She slammed our cups on the counter and ignored my wife multiple times.

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    The food was good, clean and tasty. We will visit again definitely, my husband like it so much....

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    Food is too high in fat and not healthy. On the plus side, they ARE open 24/7. If you HAVE to eat here, do so sparingly.

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    The customer service is TERRIBLE, very rude! Stingy on the shrimp too. They're all on their phones while cooking and register

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    They are not consistent with their serving portions and they have horrible customer service. Save your money.

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    I came here from King City hoping to get some sushi and was told they don't have sushi........ I am so confused.

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    4.0(208 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    It was very busy when we went but the person serving us was nice. It's a cute place, a little on…read morethe small side, but the decorations are cute. The food was good. I don't see okonomiyaki on many menus so it's great to see that. If only they had onigiri it would be perfect.

    I stood in line at the food court in the mall. I started conversing with a couple of nurses who…read morerecommended this establishment as the best in town. Therefore, of course, I had to try it. ***DO NOT USE APPLE MAPS. USE GOOGLE MAPS!! Using Apple Maps resulted in me circling the area TWICE until I used Google Maps.*** FOOD: omg their meals are so reasonably priced especially their omakase. I don't think I've ever met a $30 omakase. The sushi rice was nicely blended. Strange how there wasn't wasabi instantly included in the nigiri. Fake wasabi provided on the side. Yellow ginger. Nice cuts of fish. Tonkatsu very dry. Completely disliked how the sauce was automatically included on top... I wished it was given on the side. Wished there was a lemon slice provided as well. Miso soup was not good at all. Salad dressing was very appetizing. SERVICE: Simple and straightforward. No trouble given. VIBEZ: Typical modern Japanese decor with the added touch of figures. Casual. Great for large groups. Located in downtown Salinas. Parking scattered but free 90 minutes parking (8am to 4pm). Would I come back? Yes! I'm excited to try their other offerings, particularly their rolls.

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    Kokoro Sushi - Salinas Roll

    Kokoro Sushi

    3.4(384 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    This place is amazing and the staff is incredibly sweet and nice and the food is delicious…read more. The atmosphere is very calm not to loud ( sometimes music is so loud in some restaurants) but it was perfect in here.. Definitely I'm going to be a returning customer.. Everyone one who works there knows exactly what they're doing to make this place run so smoothly. Thank you for a great experience

    It's been a few years since I've been to Kokoro but today I had a craving. I called my order in…read morebecause I get a very short window to run out and grab food. When I spoke to the person who took my order she was having a hard time hearing me and she said their phone is like that sometimes. I eventually got to a point where she said she could hear me. I ordered Some sunomono with crab and I asked for a "Kokoro Sashimi" with the "Salmon Sashimi" which I included what that is in the photos with this review. The young lady immediately asked me which type of Ca roll I'd like with it. I said it doesn't come with a Ca roll it comes with rice,salad and soup. Very insistently the young lady said we don't have a "Kokoro Sashimi" only a "combo" I said I'm looking at it right now on your website and it says you do have what I'm asking for. After a few minutes of back and forth and being put on hold she comes back with yes they do have that. I said Great!! With salmon please. She the. Said literally right after I said that "What kind of Sashimi did you want? I said SAlMON" please. She the repeated my order as "Tuna" sashimi and Again I corrected her and said SALMON please not Tuna I do not like Tuna. She said oh okay. She asked if wanted anything else I said no thank you and she again... says That was "Tuna?? Right??" ‍‍ I said no I would like Salmon!! I ran down to the restaurant from SVMH and grabbed my bag and paid for my meal I even tipped better than usual because it was ready fast. I stupidly didn't look in the tied off bag I was in a hurry. I get back the hospital to sit down and eat and..wait for it... it's TUNA!! I was upset but I politely called the restaurant and they told me that the clerk had double verified that I ordered "Tuna" I said well I should have checked my bad while I was there because I know I ordered Salmon and said it more than 3 times. I NEVER order tuna. She said well it wouldn't have mattered because you ordered Tuna so we wouldn't have given you a free Sashimi anyway. I told them I just spent $42 bucks for 9 pieces of tuna salad and cucumber salad on the side. I didn't even get my soup and I'm not asking for free food just what I ordered. Bottom line I won't be back they said next time remind them what happened they'll ad some soup or an extra salad. This was not a good experience especially since I don't normally treat myself to such an expensive lunch. Too bad Kokoro I have brought you tons of business over the years between friends, family gatherings etc.. I won't be back! FYI I didn't order online because I wanted double salad no rice and they option wasn't there online.

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    Teriyaki Madness

    Teriyaki Madness

    3.2(61 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Needed something super quick before my next work session! I wasn't feeling anything "fast foodie"…read morerelated and have been wanting to increase my protein intake sooo.. ofc I naturally went for Teriyaki Madness! Did I need or want the extra veggies with the rice? Nahh.. i'm particular in how my veggies are cooked. But, just the teriyaki chicken with rice in a junior bowl was enough to fulfill my lunch slump hunger! I didn't even need the extra sauce it comes with! Ooh! a tip on adding veggies though that I think would be amazing IF they had shredded lettuce as a veggie side since it would soak up that yummy teriyaki sauce! Teriyaki madness, ya feel me on that? Lol not sure if that's already a thing here~ Definitely go here for that quick, eatery vibe! they have some other proteins like salmon, tofu, steak.. yup definitely coming here for that protein fix- and if i'm feeling wild.. maaaybe adding veggies next time hehe.

    Outstanding experience from start to finish. We were automatically greeted upon entry, which…read moreimmediately set a welcoming tone. The ambience of the restaurant was clean, fresh, and well-maintained, making it a comfortable place to dine. The staff were courteous, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit, providing excellent service without feeling overbearing. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and prepared perfectly. Between the great service, cleanliness, and quality of food, this place truly delivers. Highly recommend and will definitely be return!

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