This place absolutely deserves five stars! The garlic noodles were the highlight of the…read moremeal--perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and tasted authentic. They had that rich, garlicky, buttery goodness without being overwhelming. You can really tell they put care into their food. The rest of the meal was just as impressive, and the service was friendly and welcoming. If you're looking for a spot with authentic, flavorful Asian fusion cuisine, this is definitely one to check out. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

This place is a little out of the way and easy to miss if you're driving by, but it's worth seeking…read moreout. The staff were very friendly, and while the music was a bit loud and the decor is fairly minimal, everything was clean and well maintained. The food is made to order and clearly prepared with quality ingredients. The lumpia were excellent. I ordered them without the ranch seasoning because I find it very salty, and I'm not a fan of the accompanying dip for the same reason. Honestly, they're good enough on their own. The Cajun Parmesan wings were cooked perfectly, but I didn't get much Cajun flavor from them. I'd probably try a different wing flavor next time. The fries were great, and the ranch was even better. The Mongolian beef was another standout. The steak was cooked perfectly, tender, and flavorful. There were plenty of onions, which I loved. It was a little heavy on the sauce, but still very enjoyable. Prices are a bit higher than average, but the quality justifies the cost. It's a locally owned business that's definitely worth checking out and, in my opinion, much better than most restaurants in Salinas.

We celebrated our anniversary at Fujiyama and had a wonderful experience…read more The food was excellent, and the portions were very generous. The prices were right in line with what you'd expect for a hibachi restaurant, so we felt we got great value for the money. I also appreciated that they serve drinks in large soda cups--a small touch, but one I really liked. The service was friendly, attentive, and genuinely polite from start to finish. Our hibachi chef was funny, engaging, and did a great job with both the cooking and the entertainment. He made our anniversary dinner even more enjoyable. The only thing that surprised me was how empty the restaurant was. After our experience, I honestly think they deserve more business. If you're looking for good hibachi in Salinas with generous portions, solid prices, and excellent service, I'd definitely recommend giving Fujiyama a try. We'll absolutely be back!

Always fresh! We love the maki rolls, Oshinko is my favorite. The service is friendly and they do…read morewell with understanding dietary restrictions and make an effort to accommodate specific needs. The restaurant is clean and well staffed with kind servers. We like the relaxed and comfortable dining rooms. Both the sushi side and the bbq side are comfortable for intimate dining and for larger families.

I always get spicy teriyaki bowl with fried rice and edemame along with crab Rangoons…read more So yum but very filling

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.

Food is good Service…read morewas great Ambiance good for takeout and dine in great 4 kids and dating

Walked in a few minutes to 3pm not realizing this place ends their lunch specials at 3. The…read morewaitress and cook were excited to see my two boys excited for Chinese and took our order quickly to get my boys fed. Great service, clean restaurant and lots of food. We'll definitely be back!

The jawaiian jerk chicken and the crusted salmon were phenomenal!…read moreThe feel of the restaurant was great! The drink as well as the drink ware were fantastic. Alice has been a great presence! She made my entire trip, always on point with the suggestions.

A must have, the food is so good. So many options! The…read moreservice from the hostess to our waitress Marrissa is spectacular. The table next to us just happened to be the owner here and his brother thebowner of Hulas in Santa Cruz. We sat out in the patio which was so romantic! If you never have eaten here give it a try.

Stopped by Sushi Daruma for dinner --…read more I got the 3-item bento with chicken, beef, and salmon teriyaki. The portions were huge -- I saved about half the meat and made rice at home for another meal. My friend got the Alaskan roll with a generous amount of salmon, fresh avocado, and a good rice-to-filling ratio. We also tried the sushi tacos with poke and rice in a crispy seaweed shell - super big and filling, and delicious We got lucky with street parking. There was a bit of a wait, but we walked around and checked out some nearby shops. There are also benches out front if you want to sit while you wait. Definitely give this place a try!

We have been here multiple times and really enjoy their food and their excellent service. I've…read morenever seen OKONOMIYAKI on a menu in a Japanese restaurant. Maybe I missed it but I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've seen it. They don't always have it so ask your waitress if they do before ordering. It is such a delicious rich and savory dish. It's filled with eggs, green onions, sometimes bacon, flour, cornstarch, corn, Dashie powder, reconstituted, and cabbage all mixed together into a thick batter that becomes a thick pancake. Browned on both sides. It's served with two or three different sauces- cutie mayonnaise, OKONOMIYAKI sauce, a sweet teriyaki thick sauce and topped with Bonita flakes. One pan cake is enough to serve two or three people as an appetizer. It's a treat. $8 Their Agedashi is excellent! I order this at every Japanese restaurant that I go to that has it on the menu. It is one of my very favorites. Here they have nice bite-size squares of firm tofu dipped in cornstarch and deep fried quickly just enough to make them piping hot and super crispy on the outside then served in a Dashie sauce topped with green onions and Bonita flakes. Because the tofu is so hot the Bonita flakes start to wave around and it's always been fascinating to watch this as we enjoy the dish itself. It's also a good dish to take to go because it's easy to reheat at home. $8.25. The crispy and crunchy combo tempura as an appetizer for $10 is also delicious in its simplicity and perfection. The Avo Mango Roll $ 9.95 has avocado, mango, nuts. It's light fruity and savory at the same time and the nuts are macadamia nuts, which add a really nice crunch to it. They have pages and pages of different sushi, sashimi and rolls. Some are simple some are very complex. It really depends on what your taste and what flavors you're looking for. Everything we've tried on several visits there have been fresh and outstanding. Their bento boxes $17-25 ($10 for kids bento) are huge. With miso soup salad rice your protein of choice ( the Katsu pork is outstanding and really holds up well to reheating at home). You also get tempura and a couple of pieces of roll with your bento box. My favorite however for just how beautiful it looks, and how light and delicious it is, is the Futo Maki $11.25 tamago, avocado, cucumber, gobo, shiitake, kampyo, oshinko. When you look at the roll itself, it's beautifully organized inside, very artistically arranged, and appealing to the eye. The first bite into it gives you a little bit of each ingredient and together they make for a very good imaginary trip to Japan. My only complaint about this restaurant is that it is so consistently good whether we eat in or have it delivered by DoorDash that we totally over order and end up with so much food! Lol. We always get a side serving of a large hot saki and a large Sapporo beer to wash it all down with. Add a wakame salad and we are good $5.50. Service is excellent and attentive. The place is very busy, but usually you're able to get a table fairly easily. Our tab is usually about $100 plus tip because we order so much!

We came here today for lunch My one friend got a teriyaki…read morebowl and both my other friend and I got the salmon teriyaki bowl with white rice and vegetables.I also got a diet Pepsi Service was wonderful.Plenty of parking

The pictures looked great but the actual taste was ok. I tried the ora get chicken that was too…read moresaturated in sauce. I also had the salmon teriyaki bowl. The salmon was too seasoned and seemed undercooked. The crab Rangoon was delicious and the edamame was good as well. A few changes and this place would be tip top!

I gotta keep it real:…read more Finding good AZN food in Monterey County is like unicorn hunting. You'll have an easier time finding a sugar daddy (or mama) at Pebble Beach or Carmel by the Sea. Judging by the name and playful monkey mascot, Cong N Go may not look like a spot serving up seriously delicious and flavorful SE AZN cuisine BUT they are! Owned by two Cambodian sisters, one holds it down in the FOH while the other is cheffing it up in the kitchen. Indoor seating but they have dog-friendly outdoor seating upon request (two tables). F O O D * Sach Ko Jakak: Cambodian Beef Satay (3 pc-$14) The marinated, tender beef skewers were sweet-savory with aromatic lemongrass flavor and nicely charred, slightly crisp edges. I forgot to ask if they offer sticky rice but it would've been the ideal accompaniment. * Fried Chicken Wings w/ jeow som dipping sauce, rice ($18) Perfectly done, the massive whole chicken wings were shatteringly crunchy on the outside and juicy inside. The "crack sauce" (jeow som) was bright and punchy, hitting all the right notes...salty, tangy, sweet, garlicky, and slightly spicy. Served with steamed rice and fresh veggies. * Kuy Teav Cha: Cambodian Stir-Fried Noodles w/ pork, shrimp ($18) Savory, slightly sweet, and umami, the soft, chewy rice noodles came with tender pork, shrimp, and a boiled egg. Raw bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts brought welcome freshness and crunch for a well-balanced dish. S E R V I C E Friendly, attentive, and prompt. Even tho we were the only ones outside, I appreciate that Thea checked on us and kindly offered water to my dogs. A M B I A N C E Casual, modern with about 8-10 tables inside. Overall, Cong N Go is such a gem in Monterey County for deliciously satisfying and flavorful SE AZN food. Def recommend if you're coming from the SF Bay Area and craving AZN comfort food during your staycation. As I was leaving, I was eyeing their housemade pandan coconut chiffon cake in the cold case...which gives me an excuse to return!

Never come across Cambodian food in California, I found one finally, an authentic tasty one…read more I ordered lemon basil soup, stuffed angel wing, Cambodian salad with soft shell crabs. We went there around 6 pm and some food sold out already, so better go there earlier to get their food.

We visited Carmel CA this afternoon and were lucky to find this amazing restaurant! It specializes…read morein Mediterranean, Italian and Thai food! Our 3 appetizers of gyro, Caesar salad and roasted garlic were perfect for our party of 5 adults 2 kiddos. Our food came out and were so plentiful. Each dish was delicious! The 2 desserts of chocolate cake ( was like the best chocolate fudge with a little cake) and the key lime pie was perfect! So glad we found this gem of a restaurant on our trip out to the west coast..

We went here for lunch - we had a large party - so they gave us a private room with the wine…read morebottles. My fav dish was Thai red curry. We also had gnocchi, seafood pasta, chicken Alfredo - all yummy! The servers were polite and were having fun while working. Next time I hope to sit on the patio - to get the treehouse effect :)

10/10 must sit on the patio during sunset!…read more It was absolutely beautiful and an irreplaceable once in a lifetime experience. There's a nice outdoor bar area where you can get drinks and appetizers while waiting for your seat. Slow cooked pork belly : 20/10 must try! The crispy outside texture was perfect and the charcoal taste complemented the pork belly fat really well. Szechuan pork ribs: 7/10 Not bad, but the Szechuan flavor lacked and it tasted more like Sriracha. Half butterfish and half ahi tuna dish: 8/10 the sauces were PHENOMENAL!! I'm going to need to get their recipe for their fragrant herbaceous green sauce and the coconutty umami white sauce. The butterfish had a bit of lingering fishiness but the texture was nice with a carmelized crust and soft insides. The ahi tuna was to be expected. Watch out for the spicy wasabi brown sauce! Dark chocolate raspberry molten lava cake: 8/10 I love lava cakes and they gave us an extra cup of dark chocolate to pour on top. I wish the raspberry flavor tasted more natural though. Service: 100/10 everyone was fantastic and our server was incredibly hospitable and nice.

Roy's at Pebble Beach was such a great experience. The atmosphere is beautiful--upscale without…read morefeeling stuffy--and there's plenty of space for larger parties. Everyone we interacted with was genuinely friendly, and the service was excellent. We stopped in for appetizers and drinks rather than a full meal, and everything we tried was impressive. The deep-fried soft-shell crab was definitely a standout--the presentation was gorgeous and it tasted even better. The octopus was delicious as well, and we also tried a tiger-striped roll that was almost too pretty to eat. Almost. The cocktails were great too. Beautiful setting, creative food, great presentation, and wonderful service. Even just stopping in for a few bites and drinks felt like an experience. Definitely a place I'd come back to.