Delicious! Might be my new favorite Sacramento sushi spot. Lunch set with kaisendon was a bit redundant because I also got the chef selection 18 piece sashimi which was much better. My partner and I each got a lunch set. Salad was great and so were the croquette and corn chawanmushi. Galbi was a little fatty but still good. Soft shell crab was too much crunch. Miso soup was nice and had mini scallops except the first scallop was still cold inside (I guess it was freshly put in and not overcooked). Service was good and only two other tables present. Did not try bathroom Plenty of parking Will return for another lunch set read more

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I always have a great time in Azayaka. Staff are friendly and provide prompt service. The sushi chefs look a little stoic, but I think that adds to their unique atmosphere. I tried their sukiyaki set, both wagyu and seafood. I wish they had given some instructions on the approach or order I should eat the sets of food. It was a little chaotic trying to figure out how I could submerge all the ingredients in the broth so they would cook evenly. The tempura is perfectly crispy, but the rice was a little brittle and got dried really fast. The texture was more like Vietnamese broken rice, and it caught me off guard because when I tried their sushi a while ago, they used very high-quality rice. As is typical with sukiyaki, the broth becomes very flavorful at the end, absorbing all the flavors from high-quality ingredients, but my udon got a little dry while waiting. Since I tried both set, the wagyu sukiyaki broth became a little too sweet at the end. My favorite is definitely the seafood sukiyaki broth. Would I try these pricy sukiyaki again? Probably not. Would I go back to Azayaka again? 100%. This would not discourage me from going back there any amount. read more

Azayaka Japanese Fusion - Wagyu Sukiyaki - Japanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Recently renovated, Azayaka describes themselves as a Japanese fusion restaurant. Located in a strip mall, the interior belies the exterior with its subdued ambiance. Came here for dinner a couple of times, the first time I ordered the rainbow roll ($15) which is my barometer for sushi at restaurants. Decently sized, the fish was fresh and the roll was filling. Daughter ordered the ramen ($18) with the red option, which she enjoyed with the plethora of toppings. Dinner the second time, I got the teishoku set with salmon ($21). Two decently filets of salmon came with rice, miso soup, salad, deep fried egg roll and salad. You also get a choice of either croquette or chawanmushi. The chawanmushi was a highlight for me! I missed eating this savory custard when I used to live in Japan. Their version did not disappoint! This has spot has become a rotating staple for me and am looking forward to trying out more of their sushi rolls. read more

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We went here as a pre holiday celebration. The food was really good. All four of us enjoyed everything we shared . The service was great I'd recommend going again! read more

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Decided to dine in again as I was craving the wagyu sukiyaki. The service was very slow and our server did not check on our table as often as I needed. It was difficult to make eye contact to notify the servers that we needed assistance. For our appetizers, I loved the Geso and the Wagyu nigiri. The octopus was really tough and chewy. I will not order this in the future. Of course, I ordered the Wagyu sukiyaki with double the Wagyu. It tasted just as amazing as the other 2 prior visits. I also ordered the seafood sukiyaki and it was terrible. The broth needs a lot of improvement. It lacked flavor and had a really fishy taste to it. The shrimp did not taste fresh. I will omit this from my future visits. I still had a somewhat pleasant dinning experience as I enjoyed the majority of the food. I will surely dine in again for the wagyu sukiyaki. read more

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Came in here for dinner and the liked the typical sushi restaurant vibe it has going on. The service was good and we enjoyed our paper hot pot meals . It was a good experience but you get such small amount of food for what you pay for in regard to the special paper hot pot meals read more

Azayaka Japanese Fusion - Paper hot pot - Japanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is one of my favorite neighborhood sushi spots. I frequent this place as much as I can because I love the food here, especially the chawanmushi~ This restaurant is not huge but it's clean, vibey and cozy. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable and service is always pretty good~ A few things we always get: Chawanmushi: it's a savory egg pudding with mushrooms and snow crabs, it's a nostalgic dish to me and eating it here bring me comfort Melona float: it's a fun cocktail with melona ice cream and sake Sashimi: I usually go for akami, hamachi, albacore or kampachi. The fish is fresh and cut nicely. They also decorate the dish with flowers. The presentation is on point. Chicken Katsu set: it's a decent portion size of dinner. You get Katsu, rice, miso soup, salad and three aide dishes Fire dragon roll: it's spicy but not too spicy, my go to roll Things we've tried and liked even tho we don't get to order them all the time: Wagu beef paper hotpot: it has very marbled wagu beef and hotpot accoutrement in there. It is a sukiyaki base so a sweet and savory taste. It is really rich perfect for cold weather. Fired oysters: if you like oysters you really can't go wrong with ordering fried oysters Tempura: a good selection of shrimp and vegetables. I especially love the Kabocha squash in there Miso cod: very buttery soft fish with sweet and savory taste. A pretty big portion best to share with others. Matcha crepe cake: tried it last time and loved it might add this to my always order list haha. The crepe layer is soooo thin and cream is super light. This dessert doesn't feel heavy at all which I really like~ Definitely also look at their special menu. Some of the things are seasonal and very tasty! Good food good vibes. I look forward to going there a lot haha~ read more

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My friend and I came here for lunch. I heard great things about their boxes. I ordered the Jubako box and my friend had the Wagyu Sukiyaki paper hot pot. Both items are pretty pricey, but I definitely feel like you get quality protein for the price. I don't typically order boxes so truthfully I don't have much experience to compare. The food was very good, and I'm glad I tried it. read more

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Very impressed! The exterior definitely defies the quality within. First time there and the food quality, service quality and ambience as well as searing comfort was all very good! I ordered the black cod in seasame and over asparagus with some rice on the side and a Lychee cocktail and it was all so deliciously a delightfully flavorful, fresh and presented beautifully! I was there for lunch to get my weekly twice a week minimum seafood intake and it was suprisingly slow with few patrons. They have an eclectic menu of Asian fusion that is clever and creative , and I am beyond tempted to go back as it is a for sure repeat restaurant for Sacramento, especially during the work day. The sushi looked really good and had some Kamachi tuna belly was som of the best I've had so hard off to the Sushi chef. read more

Azayaka Japanese Fusion - Black Cod on asparagus with sesame sauce - Japanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Irasshaimase! The staff at Azayaka is welcoming, and they want their customers to feel at home. The food has been consistently good and delicious. My go to is the Teishoku. You can choose from several different choices of proteins; with my favorite being the teriyaki chicken. The set comes with a vegetarian eggroll, miso soup, salad, rice, and clam chawanmushi. It's the perfect meal. Everything is tasty, and the portions are so incredibly generous. You will not leave hungry. The only item that I don't like is the clam chawanmushi ( savory egg custard). I've enjoyed this dish another restaurants that hasn't had clam in it, and there's just something about the clam flavor that just ruins it for me. Plenty of free parking, and they definitely will accept reservations for larger parties. It's a great place for date night, family dinner, or enjoying a nice meal with good friends. read more

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Worth the try: nankatsu karaage, rolls, nigiri Tip: No reservations unless you do omakase! Chawanmushi: Japanese steamed egg custard with clams, corn, snow crab meat. Very silken, full of flavor and texture. One of the best chawanmushi I've had. Yuzu Nankatsu Karaage: deep fried chicken cartilage served with house made yuzu honey dipping sauce. Chewy and fried without feeling too oily. PARKING: Located in a plaza so lots of parking outside! SERVICE: They're a busy restaurant with limited staff, but the food came out incredibly fast and the servers are kind and attentive. ATMOSPHERE: No frills restaurant with a lowkey, authentic Japanese vibe. I've had this place bookmarked for a while and glad we made our way out to East Sac to try out this hidden gem. The menu has a wide variety of things, and everything we tried was amazing. You can tell they care about providing an authentic Japanese experience with the chicken cartilage (vs. chicken breast or thigh), the lack of ginger or wasabi served on the side, and the kinds of fish they serve. I'd recommend this spot for those looking for a solid hole in the wall Japanese restaurant. Will be back to try more of the menu and eventually the omakase! read more

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This place is a little out of the way of my usual dining spots but I had to stop in because I started seeing ads on instagram for a place that started doing paper-sukiyaki, so I had to get it. It was an early Saturday afternoon so I was promptly seated by the staff. They don't skimp on the meal. It comes with an onsen egg, cucumbers, a bowl of udon and a side of assorted fried tempura. I enjoyed the broth because it wasn't too sweet. It had the right amount of savory to sweet ratio, and the meat was tenderly cooked in the broth. read more

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Great time here. A nice Japanese themed restaurant that had TVs and played the TNF game. This is really high quality a5 wagyu in a sukiyaki that felt just like Japan! Wish I took more photos but went on a Thursday and they had discounts on Same and Blue fin, chutoro, and another fatty tuna that were bomb! Ordered two of these specials came with 5 sashimi slices for about &9 Got the nigiri special- it was decent probably wouldn't order that again I believe it was 9 pieces for $39 Had great service and they even treated us to a mini lava cake for a birthday celebration! read more

Azayaka Japanese Fusion - A5 wagyu sukiyaki! - Japanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Honestly really liked this place! You could tell the seafood was high quality and the menu is well thought out. They were out of Wagyu by the time we arrived at 7pm so that's something to consider. Drink menu felt limited and atmosphere was cute but maybe a little quiet? I think they had music playing but it was super muted. I could hear everyone's conversations lol Service was pretty fast and servers were kind. I def would give this place another go!(: read more

Azayaka Japanese Fusion - Japanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Just went here for the first time on a first date and have had this place on my saved list for forever. The food here was absolutely delicious. We ordered: Appetizers: Mixed Tempura 8/10 - wish it was a smidge flakier Grilled Squid 1000/10 - might just come back alone for this. Absolute perfection, no notes Mains: 18 piece Sashimi 10/10 - large slices, scallops were definitely the start- tho no higher rating due to no description on what was being served and slightly inconvenient design even though the presentation was pretty. Double Toro roll 8/10 - my date loved it, I'm just not a big roll fan Spicy scallop hand roll 9/10 - super delicious, scallops were fresh Unagi hand roll - 10/10 - I didn't even get to try it, my date loved it Tuna maki roll - 10/10 - simple, delicious We will definitely be coming back. I will say my only note is that we ordered the appetizers first and actually waited to order our mains in hopes that the appetizers would come out first. Instead my mains came out before the appetizers and then my dates came after the appetizers came out. Everything was delicious but I hope that isn't a common habit as it made the meal feel a bit rushed and the waitresses were commenting about how much we ordered and if we could eat it all... everyone was very nice though. A little cold in the actual restaurant but makes sense to keep the fish cold. read more

Azayaka Japanese Fusion - Azayaka Sashimi Box 18 Pieces, scallop hand roll, tuna maki roll, Mixed Tempura (8 Pieces), Grilled Whole Squid, Double Toro roll. - Japanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

We had an excellent experience at this spot! The fish was incredibly fresh--noticeably high-quality sashimi and nigiri that tasted clean, bright, and straight-from-the-ocean good. everything felt premium. The rolls were creative yet balanced, with perfect rice texture. Service was attentive, friendly, and quick. read more

Did their omakase and thorougly enjoyed the experience ! Place was easy to Find lots of parking and vibe reminded me of eating at a place in Japan. Very hospitable staff and just walking in you had high hopes it was gonna be a Good Time. Food was very fresh and beautiful to look at the omakase had so many wonderful flavors to savor. Ill let the pictures i post do the talking of How Good everything was! read more

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Stumbled upon this establishment on a whim, looking to see what sushi spot was around after a day at the mall. The sushi gods guided me to the most perfect sushi place I could have chosen. The place is quaint and cozy. The servers are nice and very attentive. One of my favorite parts of the place is they give you a water jug--and they are very proactive in making sure it's replaced--so you never run out of water. I've only had their sushi and warm starters. so I can't speak on the bigger warm plates, but you can honestly pick any sushi roll or appetizer and not go wrong. The fish is always so fresh and delicious. Their hand rolls are a great portion (my favorite is the salmon skin) and are pretty filling. One of the best sushi spots and a no-brainer whenever I want to settle a sushi craving. You won't be disappointed! read more

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I love this place. I don't live in the area anymore but when I am on that side of town, I try to stop by. The fish is always so fresh and the presentation on point. I've never had bad service here--in fact I usually have the same waitresses which give a homey vibe. Just all around good stuff. We usually get the Una-ten, Double toro and Sassy rolls. Highly recommend! read more

One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Sacramento. I highly recommend their kaisendon box sets (and add the corn chawanmushi). Presentation is beautiful, the sashimi quality is fresh, and the overall set price for quantity is so worth it. Not to mention, the service is bright and enthusiastic! read more

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The food was super fresh and delicious, the spider roll was fresh and delicious, I used soy sauce to kick up the flavor, the salmon plate was my favorite part, I only ate the salmon and rice but both were fresh and delicious read more

Azayaka Japanese Fusion - Salmon plate - Japanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We love this place so much! We discovered it just a few months ago, and have been 4 times. The customer service is always amazing, everyone there is so kind. The food is consistent and top notch. Hands down the best sushi at a pretty affordable price. We always do a dinner set and a couple of rolls. read more

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I really enjoyed the food. I think the quality is good! It wasn't super busy when I came so we got seated immediately as a group of 4. There was plenty of parking as well. My favorite was probably an appetizer/small dish, I can't remember the name exactly but something related to truffle. Super yummy! My second favorite was the double toro roll. Next time I want to try the Wagyu appetizer and nigiri!! read more

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For both entrees mentioned below, presentation was clean and organized. A5 Wagyu Sukiyaki - At first glance, it can be visually overwhelming from the different items that are included along with the full entree. Overall, this was a great meal and experience to try out especially if this is your first time eating Wagyu. Reminder that this is a meal for you to personally explore in how you want to approach it. Sukiyaki has a light sweetness to itself with good balance of fatty wagyu meat and produce. You can enjoy the Wagyu by itself or dip it in the onsen egg accompanied by a scoop of rice. Cleanse your palate with the Sunomono then do a cycle of the crisp assortment of tempura, udon, or sukiyaki. Eat how you like it and try doing combinations of each food together. Azayaka Sashimi Box 18 Pieces - Starting off with presentation, it was clean and organized. It's as if I was looking at a jewelry box with different treasures to try. In this case, it was an assortment of beautiful slices of fish selected and prepared by the chef(s). Each fish has a great quality in (1.) freshness (temperature, feel, taste, and appearance), (2.) texture (from the fish itself and/or the small cuts the chef does), and (3.) simple ingredients to enhance the flavor. read more

Azayaka Japanese Fusion - A5 Wagyu Sukiyaki and Azayaka Sashimi Box 18 Pieces. - Japanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Fish was so fresh!! literally melted in my mouth. You're paying for quality rolls. The double toro was fatty and delish. The rice is preseasoned with soy and wasabi. Looking to come back and try the omakase and other rolls. Rolls came out quick and service was nice. read more

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I've been wanting to try a special omakase dinner for the longest time, and when I saw that Azayaka was serving it at a reasonable price, I was all over it. You can make a reservation through their webpage and save some dough since it is cheaper than a walk-in. Also, the walk-in is not guaranteed seating, so if you are set on omakase at a certain time, make sure to do the reservation. You have to make a 50% deposit to secure the reservation. It's a nice simple restaurant without a lot of fancy decor, which shows me they are all about the food. Once you tell them you have your reservation they will guide you to place settings at the bar. I posted a picture of their winter omakase menu. It had some amazing exotic dishes that I never thought I'd be trying. The first and foremost was the grilled shirako (google it). I've heard of it before, and I admit it didn't sound like something I wanted to eat, but I was gonna try everything and get the full experience. Lo and behold it was actually quite tasty and the texture was rich and creamy. It was mild and a little smokey flavored. A very unique experience indeed. The second exotic item I had was the monkfish liver. It also had a smokey flavor and a rich texture. I was glad I had a chance to experience it. The omakase included 8 pieces of nigiri, and they were all excellent and super fresh and of the highest quality. My favorites being the torched A5 wagyu with truffle on top and the torched otoro (fatty tuna) of course. Other highlights included a grilled lamb chop with kiwi jam. That was super fantastic and I can remember all the flavors distinctly. OMG the hand roll! It was just incredible, so fresh and tasty, it was the best hand roll I've ever had "hands down". I've never tried chazuki before and it was a really nice end to the meal. It had abalone that was not tough but chewy enough like abalone should be. The rice had some sear to it with smokey goodness. Dessert was a multi layer cake that was really light and delectable. The chef was really cool, friendly, and pleasant. He explained things and answered questions and it was a treat to see him create every tasty morsel. I had high expectations going in and boy was I satisfied and more. I'm looking forward to coming back for the spring menu and even coming to dine here for their regular menu. I was impressed and highly recommend it to everyone. read more

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Amazing quality sashimi and rolls loved the little chili crisps on the squid. Need to try their omakase one of these days. read more

Azayaka Japanese Fusion - Agedashi Tofu (6 Pieces) - Japanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

I had the Omakase menu. Very unique experience, majority of dishes are delicious. Honestly, majority of dishes, I didn't understand what I ate. I didn't care as everything tasted great and it was a fun experience. I just remembered the A5 Waygu, Abalone, Lamb, and there was caviar. You definitely are getting what you paid. Service was wonderful and very great. FYI - only half the Omakase price has a service fee. So remember to tip properly. read more

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Asayaka is nondescript on the outside, surprisingly warm and cheery on the inside. This large, striking, contemporary Japanese fusion restaurant is obsessively neat and clean, tastefully decorated, and surprisingly serene, when you first enter. Their menu is large and varied. Delicious food, cooked to perfection, is attractively presented. The servers are friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable. In a tired strip mall with a few sad embers contrasting newer sparks of life, seek out Azayaka, burning brightly. It will not disappoint you. read more

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This sushi spot is a gem. My family is a family of foodies and everyone was impressed. Great service too! read more

Azayaka Japanese Fusion - Grilled squid!! - Japanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Our family (incl two young children) were craving Japanese food and stopped here on the way back from a ski weekend in south Tahoe. The food was delicious and service was friendly and fast! We ordered salon avocado rolls, two bento sushi sets, ramen and yaki udon. Will definitely be adding this our list of places to stop! We dove in fast and only snapped a few pics. read more

Azayaka Japanese Fusion - Donburi chirashi set - Japanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Came here with the family of four for dinner and got seated right away, it was around 6pm too. Surprised how much food was served we also ordered the paper hotpot wagyu and California roll for my toddler. Everything was delicious, as well as the presentation. The raw Fish that I had was fresh and big sizes. read more

Azayaka Japanese Fusion - Kaisendon (12 Pieces) +bento and House Ramen (White) - Japanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

This was my first visit, and I'd recommend the tempura and pepper fins! the flavors were great, and the presentation for the pepper fins were nice. I also tried the California roll; it was okay, the rice had a strange color that was a little off-putting. That said, the service was friendly and made for a positive overall experience. read more

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Absolutely 5 stars! What a great Japanese Restaurant. Loved the smiling and friendly greeting from several of the staff, immediately seated although they were getting ready to close. My Spider Roll was fantastic, big and crunchy. Hubby loved his salmon bento box. The beer selection is fantastic and even the few wines they had on the menu were OK too. I can't wait to go back here again. Hint... they are opening a new place in Roseville, very close to my house. Yippee! read more

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Best Japanese food that I've had in ages! And I eat Japanese restaurant food frequently, more than 2X / month. This brightly lighted, clean, welcoming place looks like any other small strip mall mom & pop humble eatery. Looks can occasionally be deceiving. Okay I was primed by the excellent Yelp aggregate score and the many, many enthusiastic reviews. I actually drove 15 miles outt'a my planned route towards home to eat here. And I'm so glad that I did! Ordered the $20 salmon teriyaki bento box combo meal. Astounding was the variety, portions sizes and deliciousness of the other 5 items on the platter. Two BIG slabs of salmon. The salad was fresh picked from the garden delicious. Even the requisite bowl of white rice was perfectly cooked. At the end of the meal I told the server that I live in Roseville. She beams a beautiful smile and says "We are opening restaurant in Roseville close to the Costco by the end of the year". I nearly exploded with joy. Guess who is going to be their favorite customer? read more

Don't sleep on Azayaka Japanese Fusion! Had lunch here with the husband and we were both extremely satisfied with our meals. We ordered the chu toro carpaccio, house ramen, chicken katsu, fire dragon roll and double toro roll. The fish was fresh, the katsu was banging and the ramen hit the spot. I wished the toro was a little more fatty and my husband was hoping the ramen would be spicer, but both were still good. Come for lunch, which was when we came, to get their lunch special. A specialized lunch menu that includes 2 appetizers (smaller portion than regular), a main dish or roll, and a drink. The service was great so we will definitely be back. They do offer omakase that requires advanced reservations, so hopefully we'll get to try this out soon. read more

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Their fish and all the other ingredients were super fresh. I was also impressed that their miso soup had real clam in it! They do offer an omakase menu that you can make reservation ahead of time. This time we were just ordering off their regular dinner menu, but would love to go back for the omakase sometime! We tried their Double Toro roll, the Fire Dragon and the Jungle party roll. They were all delicious! Would definitely recommend the Double Toro and the Fire Dragon. read more

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My friend and I have been wanting to try Azayaka for a while and decided to go for lunch...did not disappoint. Everything was super fresh and the plates were presented beautifully. I ordered from the lunch special, the rainbow roll was great and portions were pretty good. My friend ordered the Bara Chirashi Don and loved it. Other dishes to consider: Mixed tempura and agedashi tofu- both perfectly fried and not greasy at all. Chawanmushi- warm and silky, very satisfying to eat. Can't wait to return :) read more

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The food was really amazing and came in big portions, they were very generous with their toro and truffle for every dish, so applauding the chefs of the restaurant. The only problem is the service is very lackluster by our waitress. We ordered chawamushi to come with our unagi don, and the waitress told us it would take a bit which we were okay with waiting. And after 15 mins she came back and said the machine wasn't ready in the kitchen, and left. We were confused but thought we're still waiting for it. After the entire meal, the dish never came, but we were still charged for the 3 dollar add-on. When we asked about it, it turns out that she had decided to replace it with a potato croquette for us, without ever consulting us, while still planning to charge us the third dollar add on. I immediately told her to take the charge off and left the potato croquette untouched. But even aside from this incident, she never responded when we asked her questions about the meal. For example we said: "what's a sake bomb?" To which she replies "it's a sake bomb." The attitude we received made us not likely to come back again. read more

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Outstanding fresh food. Every dish was delicious. Very nice presentation also. The service was very prompt and courteous as well. read more

Azayaka Japanese Fusion - Katsu Chicken plate. - Japanese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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