Absolutely enjoyed this restaurant! It is located in a small plaza with limited parking. We came…read morearound 9 and waited about 20 mins before we were able to get a table. We ordered drinks first. Their green tea was soooo delicious! I also enjoyed their alcohol options. Each dish is sooo delicious and definitely worth the money! A must get here is definitely the tuna carpaccio!! it's soooooo good! We ended ordering it twice. There were still a good amount of people when we finished. A lot of people catching up. Vibes were great!

I appreciate that it was opened late because we were looking for something to eat at 9:30pm!…read more The food itself wasn't anything special, but since we were craving Japanese food, it hit the spot. I got the lobster roll, but tbh it just tasted like an elevated california roll. The menu also said there was caviar but it was just masago...

Been here server times and always go with our friends who go there all the time…read more Waiters are nice and service is great. I wonder sometimes if they're nicer cause they know our friends lol. The food is yummy, executed well. We like so many of their sushi rolls! It may be small but they put out good food! Smaller, to me, is very often better.

Came here for dinner Friday night. It was my daughter's turn to choose a restaurant and she chose…read morethis for us three. We were immediately seated, but as soon as my husband and I saw the menu, we wanted to get up and leave. Their menu was very limited, very pricey for the the place & location. But since my daughter was excited to try it, we decided to stay. No bento boxes here, and everything you request is an additional charge, even a tiny amount of teriyaki sauce! My daughter got the Naruto bowl, and my husband, the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, each one costing $17 EACH. I went with the soy sauce ramen which was $16, and to add an egg additional $1.50. The bowls were only filled with rice, the ramen was filled with scallions, and not much else. The Cali Roll were also mostly rice, no avocado, they were so cheap and did not even add wasabi & ginger! Plus the place was not very clean. In front of where we were seated were dirty bins collecting dirty dishes, and a trash can where servers just dumped everything from trash, to soups, to drinks! It was so nasty, why not place the trash cans inside, where it is hidden, not where customers were dining?!? We won't be coming back. Pls save your money for another Japanese restaurant... the price, portion or taste weren't worth it for us.

After a few years, we returned for a dinner experience that surpassed my previous attempt to dine…read morehere. My wife wanted to celebrate her birthday with tonkatsu to the level of our Tokyo dining experience. Our overall dining experience was exceptional. We had not been able to make reservations so we attempted to walk in upon opening. We arrived before opening and were surprised to see a line of about 5 parties ahead of us. By the time the doors opened there was another 5 parties in line behind us. Nevertheless, we were able to get a large table on their patio. We received service promptly. Everything we ordered was phenomenal. The baby octopus kaarage and chicken kaarage were on point down to the dipping sauce, Japanese mayo and lemon wedges. The fillet katsu was cooked to perfection and the shredded cabbage was dressed with gingery flavor. This meal just hit every aspect that tonkatsu in Japan has to offer. I was very impressed with the quality, presentation and foremost the taste of all the food. Oishi des!

Hands down the best tonkatsu I've ever had. And I don't even like to tonkatsu. The breading is…read morePERFECT. Eat it while it's hot! I ordered the Deluxe Combo (+rice and miso) which included 3 large scallops, 1 shrimp, and 1 pork cutlet. The quality is sooo good, it was worth paying $34. I usually really don't like tonkatsu because people make it in a way that the breading/fried part is also soggy and separated from the meat by the time it's served to you. Or it's just a thin layer of breading it might as well not be there! But EE NAMI chefs do it so well, the large, flaky breading actually complements the meat inside. Also ordered the octopus wasabi appetizer. My palette preference is there would be even more of that wasabi kick to it. Still good tho! We came with a party of 7 as a walk-in on a Thursday evening. We had to all be present in order to be seated. The only con is the size of the restaurant/availability of seating, which can't really be helped.. but we just had to wait an hour outside before a table opened up. I was impressed though that they fixed us one table so we didn't have to separate from our party! We had originally looked into reserving a table a few days prior, but the time slot we wanted was already fully booked. So reserve at least a week ahead for popular dinner times! Plenty of parking. 2 bathrooms in the back. Indoor and outdoor seating.

My absolute favorite place in Tijuana for Omakasa! Seafood is fresh and even more often imported…read morefrom Japan. Absolutely outstanding service, never need to look for service, they anticipate your needs. Wonderful ambience and it can be fun and outgoing or you can have a quiet intimate time. Seriously best restaurant group in Tijuana.

Great sushi. Some of the best that I have had in a long time. Never thought I would be finding it…read moreTijuana. Great vibe and music. Service is also great.

Cindy and Yuka made this whole place worth it. Excellent service, quaint atmosphere. Love the…read morecitrus flavor of the Yuzu sake, we ended up buying a bottle, $58! The sake was the best sake we've ever had. 4 out of 4 of of us thought it was the best out of all the sakes we tried. Yes - it was really THAT good and they use real crab for their sushi rolls. 10/10 Would recommend!

Such a cute hole‑in‑the‑wall spot on the tail end of Kensington! I had no idea this place existed…read morefor years, but I'm so glad I finally found it. Located in a small shopping center with a few parking spaces, Tanuki is a great tapas and standard sushi spot. It leans more toward Asian‑fusion tapas with some sushi rolls and a limited selection of nigiri and sashimi. If you're looking for specialty fish, a huge roll list, or omakase, this isn't that kind of sushi place. But if you want a wide selection of sake, fun fusion tapas, and some classic sushi options, this is your spot. I love that they have a small bar and that cozy, true hole‑in‑the‑wall feel. The staff is friendly, the vibe is relaxed, and it's the perfect place to come alone, with a friend, or for a casual date night. The quality is solid, and the service is fast and welcoming. They also have some great sake and green‑tea‑based drinks. I love it here -- definitely a go‑to spot for us.

Nice place for Mother's Day…read more The yellow tail sushi nigiri was the best. The wings are excellent but the size of them has really shrunk. So probably won't order again as there was not a lot of meat on them. The Gogo roll was good but it was a lot of rice. More than I remember. Love the ambiance here and will still Come back

I have a hard time reviewing this place because I expected more service from a place one spends…read more$600 at. There were only a few of us in the restaurant because it was raining. We booked a 1:30pm reservation for 7 (4 kids). Nobody told us that they were closing at 2pm so when they told us it was last call for food and drinks, I was shocked and to be truly honest, angry. This place is not cheap. It seemed they were more interested in closing their books than giving my family (serious sushi lovers) the respect and patience we deserved. Frankly, they lost out as we would have purchased more sushi, but were pressured to order before last call, when we got our first order at 1:45. I won't be returning because as good as the sushi was, I prefer better service and not being rushed out the door.

New appreciation for yakitori! Grilled meats at a restaurant reminds me of a street night market…read more Amazing skewers of beef tongue, chicken hearts, gizzard, tomatoes, chicken thighs with green scallion's, and shishito peppers. Least favorite was chicken skin. Our party also ordered rice bowls and cucumbers. Too much food for a party of 3 but we tried many items and they were very good and came out in a timely manner! Downside for me was their yakishoba noodles were too sweet!

I was very shocked when I walked into this restaurant. It's very unassuming from the outside, but…read moreinside it was literally an exact replica of a izakaya you'd find in Japan! This place specializes in chicken Yakitori! We all got the omakase - 6 skewers chefs choice! It's actually really filling! The alcohol here is really good too! The calamansi highball was so refreshing and cuts through the oils from the meat. Also the happy hour is quite generous, definitely going to run it back! As everything is made to order, expect a wait for the food! It certainly guarantees freshness! A great causal hangout place! Saw lots of dates too tbh!

This was one of the great yakitori places I've been. The ingredients are fresh, and each skewer was…read moregrilled well without relying on an overly heavy or sweet sauce. The seasoning complemented the food instead of masking the natural flavors. Surprisingly, one of the highlights was the simple grilled tofu. It's an easy dish but they executed it perfectly. Crispy on the outside while inside is warm, silky, and tender. Sometimes the simplest dishes say the most about a kitchen's attention to detail, and this was one of them. Overall, the quality of the food and well preparation really stood out. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

Yakitori Taisho spealises in grilled chicken of many parts on a skewer over a charcoal fire. Some…read moreare seasoned with salt and tare sauce depends on what you order. They also have some beef, pork, seafood, and vegetable skewers with other appetizers. They are very attentive to grill each skewer and they taste great and tender. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It is a cozy restaurant with small indoor seatings and couple outdoor tables. You must make a reservation few days ahead as they are busy. Try this Yakitori restaurant if you are craving for delicious Yakitori.

Stopped in for dinner as one of our friends wanted to get yakitori/visit an izakaya like place. The…read morerestaurant is cozy and very homey. We were seated immediately and were in awe with the offerings the restaurant had for entrees, light bites and drinks. Staff is extremely friendly and polite and gave some great recommendations. We ordered their seasonal yuzu cocktail which was refreshing. I did order it sweeter, but it was not as sweet as one would think. It was still well balanced and perfect for my taste buds! If you order any of their entrees, be prepared for a feast! There was so much food that came with each entree ordered, like salad, miso soup, potato salad, and pickled veggies! All balanced so well with each dish. The yakitori ordered was cooked to perfection, and the pork belly appetizer came out fresh off the grill! Highly recommend coming here for an appetite of any size! They will definitely have what you're looking for!

The chicken karaage had a lot of fat. I've had karaage at other Japanese restaurants that wasn't as…read morefatty. The omurice was much better, and I enjoyed the main dish much more. I've been on a search for the omurice that is cut over rice and prepared in a way where the yolk spreads over the rice after the egg is cut. The service itself is okay. I was checked on one time but wasn't asked if I wanted a refill on water. Overall, an okay experience, I'd like to try other dishes since a friend said this is as authentic as it can get for some dishes.

Todo super delicioso, incluyendo el sushi! Buen servicio y…read morePorciones grandes! Lo recomendaria y regresamos para disfrutar de nuevo.

Food is horrible. Mushy rice. No taste. All the meat was tasteless. Don't waste your moneyread more