I could truly write a novel about how much I enjoy this restaurant. As someone who regularly comes…read morehere for sushi, I've had the opportunity to try different items on the menu throughout the years. I fully trust everything coming out of here will be high quality and delicious. When I say I have legitimately been begging Chef Tim for YEARS to offer an omakase experience, I truly mean YEARS. Well, it was a random Wednesday and I found myself wandering in for dinner. Because it was a little early (5:30pm), there were no other customers seated (toward 6:15pm it started getting busy though!) . I gladly took the opportunity to once again beg Chef Tim to do a makeshift omakase experience for my partner and I. I was overjoyed when he agreed since it was on the slower side. He knows our order, and is familiar with our taste preferences, so I completely trusted him. I was super excited to watch Chef Tim be in his element, allowing him to be creative and make something he wouldn't necessarily have time for on a busy day. His passion truly shines in his craft and I knew this was going to be quite an exciting experience. Chef Tim's makeshift omakase experience included: halibut with truffle oil, cripsy rice with toro and caviar, miso chilean sea bass, a trio of seared items including scallop, aburi toro and peppered salmon, Blue fin akami, salmon belly and yellowtail belly, a pickled radish roll with Bluefin tuna, salmon yellowtail, and avocado and the A5 wagyu with uni. He also made secret menu items such as deep fried scallops, maguro yamakake, and my newest favorite which was the "fish taco." The "Fish Taco" was a deep fried garlic red snapper over creamy spicy tuna. I really did enjoy each and every dish he selected for us. I couldn't even begin to rank them because they were all fresh, delicious, served at the perfect temperature and paired well with one another. He did a great job at spreading out raw with deep fried, for a great balance of flavors and textures. (I'm still wishing that he would offer an omakase experience one day - he absolutely killed it!). I was pleasantly surprised by the A5 Wagyu with uni, "Fish Taco" and the the seared trio. It's funny because if you were to ask me I'd say I LOVE raw fish, so the fact that these three stood out to me really surprised me. Another thing is, I would never gravitate toward beef at a sushi spot, but I was thoroughly impressed with how well the flavors infused together. I knew they offered it on their menu, and like I said before, I thoroughly trust them, so if I was going to go out of my element it would be here. Another thing that I wanted to mention was that you can special order a whole sushi cake! While we didn't pre order one today, we had it in the past and it's also one of my favorite items. It consists of salmon and ikura on top with rice, masago, and imitation crab inside. I'd much prefer this over a real cake any day! Overall if you've stayed with me for this long, then you can probably already tell that I'm the self proclaimed President of the Ananto fan club. I'm just really sorry to my partner's wallet because I keep adding more and more new foods we just HAVE to order every time we go ;).

I visited this place with my family for dinner over the weekend. When we parked in front, we…read morenoticed the restaurant was completely empty, which honestly made us hesitate to go in. However, since we were already there, we decided to give it a try. ​After getting seated, we ordered drinks and wrote down our sushi order on the paper provided. We also added a few appetizers and rolls. Even though there were no other customers, the food took quite a long time to come out. ​The most disappointing part was the service. Instead of placing the dishes on the table, the server just handed everything to me directly. I had to take every single plate and set it down on the table myself. I'm not sure if the server was untrained or just lazy, but my wife and I could only laugh at how absurd it was. ​To top it all off, the sushi we ordered at the very beginning never arrived, even after we had finished all our other food. It was clear they completely forgot about it, so we just asked for the check, paid, and left. This was our first time here, and we definitely won't be coming back.

In short: For the price this is a great resteraunt. The banana tempura desert was the stand out…read moredish for me. I think they may want to consider raising their prices to afford some upkeep on their premises, as it is aging. I ran across this place because it happened to be in the same parking lot as my primary destination, and I was pleasantly surprised. I have visited Benihanas before and this place had the same general vibe, but I had a better experience here than any Benihana I've been to. I had the NY steak entree which comes which a choice of soup (I had miso), a small salad, grilled shrimp appetizer, and I upgrade my steamed rice to fried rice for a few bucks. I also had the tempura banana with ice cream desert. I arrived alone. Having never been here I was impressed by the little pond and waterfall with stream and koi fish. The whole building had an air of what was once a premium setting but had succumbed to age and poor maintenence. I see potential here, but it would require a heavy financial investment at this time to repair and clean. I was sat with a group of a couple family's that had just returned from a beach trip. They were all very polite and nice, but the smell of coconut sunscreen became a feature of my dining experience. The cook put on a bit of a spectacle, lighting onions on fire and flipping food around. All of the food tasted good, not amazing, but I have no complaints. It was well worth the very reasonable price. The stand out part of my meal was the simple tempuraed banana with ice cream desert - I may return just for this!

I've been coming to Yamato for over 20 years, and the food has always kept me coming back. The…read moresushi is consistently fresh and delicious, and, honestly, the sushi chefs are usually friendlier and more attentive than the servers. This visit started off on the wrong foot. Mark took our drink order with a bad attitude and then disappeared. About 30 minutes later, he came back without saying a word--just looked at us and walked away. It was disappointing and, unfortunately, not unusual based on many of my past visits. Thankfully, Sophie completely turned the experience around. She took care of us for the rest of the meal, and she was absolutely outstanding. Friendly, professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. She checked on us, made sure we had everything we needed, and reminded us what great service should feel like. In more than two decades of eating here, I can honestly say I've only had truly great service once before. Sophie is definitely one of the best servers I've ever had at Yamato. She deserves recognition for her hard work and positive attitude. The food is still excellent, but I hope the restaurant invests more in consistent customer service. Employees like Sophie are the reason customers keep coming back. for Sophie. for the food. The management should make sure every guest receives the same level of service she provides.

Stopped here by chance for dinner while driving home to Santa Barbara from Mammoth Lakes. It can be…read moretricky to find a decent place on the road, but Gold Coast was a fortunate surprise. The space is cozy and clearly a family-run restaurant, thoughtfully decorated with a calming ambiance. The staff was friendly, attentive, and communicative. The kitchen was a bit backed up due to a recent rush of tables, but we were in no hurry and didn't mind at all. What stood out was that our waitress proactively let us know before we ordered, and later brought out a delicious complimentary gyoza dish, unprompted. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented, but the Mango Roll and Black Snapper were standouts for me. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely stop by again next time we're passing through.

You know me, I do not like fake crab for real crab prices…read more Fake shredded crab with sushi rice that's falling apart. Our group of 4 didn't even fight over the sushi or order more. The ramen waa meh, service waa scattered when there were only 3 tables here. Not understanding the high reviews for this place. The katsu meal was awful. Lukewarm with tasteless breading, and awful salad, and like packet tasting sauce. This was an all around nope for me.

My boyfriend and I have been here soo many times for their lunch special which is honestly a steal…read more It's order two speciality rolls for 21.99! The service is quick and friendly. You do have to put your order through the tablet on the table but everything comes out perfectly! Usually we finish 3/4 of the rolls and then take the last one home for a later snack. They aren't stingy with their ginger and wasabi either. As a traveler from OC to/from Valencia, I love coming here. The sushi quality is fresh.

If I could give Tokai 10 stars, I would. My fiancé and I…read morehave eaten a lot of sushi over the years, and Tokai is easily one of the best sushi restaurants we've ever been to. We started with the garlic edamame, and WOW. Whatever magic is in that garlic sauce needs to stay exactly the way it is because it was absolutely addictive. We were scraping every last bit of it from the bowl. For our rolls, we ordered the California Roll, Baked Scallop Roll, and the Baked Salmon Roll with cream cheese. Every single one was outstanding. The fish tasted incredibly fresh, the ingredients were high quality, and somehow each bite was even better than the one before. It's rare to find a place where every roll is a hit, but Tokai nailed it. The service was just as impressive as the food. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Without question, this is some of the best sushi my fiancé and I have ever had. We'll absolutely be coming back, and I can't wait to try more of the menu. If you're looking for phenomenal sushi, Tokai is a must-visit!

This is our go to place for Ramen & sushi ~it never disappoints. Always fresh & good! We went on a…read moreFriday night & place was lively but not too crowded. Their sushi is always fresh with perfect rice. The ramen flavor is always delicious but this time, the noodles were not chewy enough for my taste. The ambience is clean & cozy. The servers were friendly & nice. We love the order from the tablet feature~ we can take our time to choose what we want as we scroll through photos of options.

The ambiance was nice. Good decor and comfortable seating. It got pretty busy and they only had one…read morewaitress for a majority of the time and she was getting overwhelmed. You have to order from the kiosk at your table. Added extra meat spicy on the side and it didn't come. I had to wave down the waitress to bring it. That aside... the ramen was super good. I got the the spicy tonkotsu with extra kotsu and spicy on the side. Spicy tuna roll with gobo. was good and spicy. The gyozas had good flavor but could have been fried a little more. I would come back.

We go to Gyu-Kaku a lot. It is our favorite restaurant. The staff is always so wonderful…read more Today I coordinated a surprise birthday party for my husband with Gyu-kaka. The hostess was absolutely amazing at keeping the surprise a secret and accommodating what I wanted to have happen. There were 8 people in our party and our favorite waitress just happened to be working and she got our table. She made the experience a time to remember. We will always recommend this restaurant and continue to dine there. 10 out of 10 service, food, environment and hospitality. Please give them a try. ​

Dear Mr. T, I am…read morewriting to express my disappointment regarding an incident that occurred at your restaurant yesterday evening. First, I would like to say that my family and I have dined at your restaurant on several occasions and have always had positive experiences. We have enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service, which is why the experience we had last night was particularly disappointing. My family and I visited your establishment again and ordered from the à la carte menu. After we had finished most of our meal and paid our bill, some members of our party, including my brothers, were still enjoying their sake and finishing their drinks. To our surprise, a staff member approached us and asked us to leave the restaurant. While I understand that it was a busy evening and that there may have been other customers waiting for tables, I found it inappropriate and unprofessional to be asked to leave when we were still consuming items we had legitimately purchased. We did not order from an all-you-can-eat menu, which typically has a clearly stated time limit. As paying customers dining from the regular menu, we reasonably expected to be allowed to finish our food and beverages without feeling rushed or pressured to leave. What was most disappointing was the manner in which the situation was handled. Hospitality should include treating guests with courtesy and respect, regardless of how busy the restaurant may be. Being asked to leave while still finishing our drinks and foods left us feeling unwelcome and diminished what would otherwise have been an enjoyable dining experience. I hope you will address this matter with your staff and reinforce the importance of professional customer service and respectful communication. Thank you for taking the time to review my concerns. I would appreciate your acknowledgment of this complaint and any information regarding how this matter will be addressed. Sincerely, Carla

My wife and I had not been to Kisho in over ten years, and for some reason it popped into her head…read moreto go. We invited another couple and headed out for an early dinner on a Friday night. First of all, they accepted a reservation. Doesn't sound like a big deal, except most of the restaurants where we live do not. It just makes it more convenient. We arrived a bit early and were asked to wait until the table was ready. They don't seat in this restaurant unless they have full chairs at the griddle, but they manage people well. We were seated right on time. Our server found us right away for drinks, and our chef soon showed up and began cooking. Like all Teppan restaurants, he did a show while he cooked our food. He was very personable and all of the food was cooked perfectly. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The only weird thing was no chopsticks! Forks were at the table, and while I didn't ask, I think they will provide them if you do. Because teppan is often sliced in pieces, it's always easier to eat with chopsticks. At any rate, service was good, food was good and all had a good time.

He loves burger and fries. I crave sushi, so Kishos has those and more! A match made in heaven!…read moreThis has become our cheap lunch date, especially when "someone" gives us a gift card! Love my Beautiful Salmon Roll with added masago and Brown Rice, also brought me some fantastic fresh wasabi and chili oil. Hubby ate all of his bunless Wagyu Burger, so we ordered a double scoop of fabulous Green Tea Ice Cream!

My wife, daughter and I love this restaurant, and we go weekly ! New management is rock solid…read more Serving sizes are larger than I expected for the price , fish has always been fresh. Best poke in the SCV

I used to come here all the time, but eventually stopped because the portion sizes just didn't…read morematch the price. It felt like I was paying a premium for pretty skimpy servings, which was disappointing because I always loved the flavors. Fast forward almost a year later... I was really craving poke and decided to check Yelp to see if anything had changed. I noticed there was new ownership per the most recent reviews and so many recent customers were raving about the place again, so I figured I'd give it another shot. I'm so glad I did. The difference is night and day. The portion sizes are finally what they should be for the price, and you actually feel like you're getting your money's worth. On top of that, the flavors are still just as fresh and delicious as I remembered. I can confidently say I'm genuinely excited to have my favorite local poke spot back again. I'll definitely be coming back regularly!!!