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    2.8 (189 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Virginia T.

    Tried Little Buddha this past wknd. We only had the restaurant food NOT hibachi. Pros, they seated us right away, food was served quickly and the staff was very attentive. Large with ample seating. Nice decor Cons, tasted like regular chinese food which we don't eat often. Food had crazy coloring causing suspicion in my end. Although it was not busy, we felt rushed as if they were anxious to clean off our plates and table. Not my kind of place truthfully and would not return.

    Here you can see the white fibers in the tuna from the Sashimi Deluxe. I couldn't tell if it was bone or tendon.

    Ordered the sashimi combo and the fish was horrible quality. It tasted fishy and was full of tendons. I am not one to send food back ever, but I had to have them rectify this as it was half the fish in my meal that was not suitable quality. They did fix it quickly and were quick to get us the check, but I am severely disappointed in the food overall.

    Rainbow roll, scorpion roll and hot and sour soup! So delicious!
    Galina P.

    Such a nice atmosphere, and the food is so delicious! What a gem! Highly recommend great place for family, date night or business lunch!

    The cook tossing a piece of food into the moth. Lots of fun. While the food was cooking.

    We went to celebrate my daughter bday and she loved it. They made her feel so happy to be there. The food was delicious they even surprised her with ice cream candle cake, that she loved. It was a bit late so we got a table once we walked in that was a big plus cause we were all starving. The place is well decorated, with a big Buddha to represent.

    Crispy Duck Roll
    Andrew L.

    Was shopping at the Palisades Center and stopped in Little Buddha and had a good lunch. Very broad menu and efficient, friendly service. We had the Crispy Duck Roll and Twin Tartar to start - both excellent. For our entrees, we had the Shrimp and Scallop Hibachi combination and a couple of special rolls and a couple of regular rolls. All were solid. Overall a great place for a sit down meal while at the Palisades Center.

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    Steve S.

    Been here few times now. Mostly have done the hibachi but this time decided to try out the seafood broil. Overall it's pretty good/average. Not something I would crave to come back or anything like that, but it's an option because the mall doesn't have any seafood option since Joe's Crab Shack shut down. We had 2lbs of snow crab legs and order of clams and another order of fried seafood combo. You have to pick a sauce and we did the garlic butter. They still asked how spicy so told them not spicy. When the food came out we can see there was spice which I wasn't expecting for garlic butter blend but it was ok. The crab legs were a little on the skinny side but meat was good. Clams were so tiny but still tasted good. The fried seafood was super salty with barely any meat so I would not order it again. FYI, the hibachi is just any ordinary hibachi with bare minimal showmanship. The usual volcano, throwing of food in mouth, and some slaps of the cooking utensils. Whole process is very quick and if you just want to eat and skip all that, this is the place to go. Overall solid 3 star. If they improve some stuff here and there, I would give it 4.

    Tuna Lover Roll on top Angry Dragon Roll under
    Noelle S.

    Not too bad. I've had better, I've had worse. This was just ok. The rest of the family had hibachi and seemed to enjoy it. Service was quick and the chef who did the hibachi put on a great show that was engaging for the kids

    Steve B.

    A very spacious and inviting atmosphere. The menu is large, almost too large. The hibachi chef was a master and did a great show for my grandsons. Food was delicious but the fried rice is an extra. They do offer a lunch special menu I am going to try.

    And this is with the pile of onions back in the bowl after I ate the 5 pieces of beef.
    Kim K.

    This was our second time here...the first was last mother's day and it was an okay experience. The service is just okay but food was fine. We went this past weekend and I ordered the Mongolian beef and I think the picture says it all. There's at least 3 onions in here and probably 6 small pieces of beef. It was inedible and the waitress could obviously see that and said nothing. With tons of restaurants in that shopping center. We won't be back.

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    Good food, good service, good presentation. Its habachi and the normal Chinese food menu items, I will return, the food is good!

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    Got the seafood boil here. I've never had prawns before, but I know if I'm ever craving it to come back here!

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    Great food, great service, great everything. It is so nice here and the food. Loved it. Definitely should go here.

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    Nice ambiance. We stopped in for a quick bite and were pleased with our decision. Great food and service!

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    That's strange we're they the only (2) at the Hibachi station I don't remember a fee but we were a large party

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    Kumo Sushi, Hibachi, and Lounge

    3.8
    (208 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    I am well aware dining at Hibachi is a fun, lively, interactive environment but our experience here…read morewas a little absurd. We were sat near a table of Moms who were accompanied by almost a dozen elementary school aged children. Their children were completely out of control... running sprints back and forth in the room, running laps around the tables bumping into other customers chairs, wrestling and laying on the floor and that goes without mentioning the noise. This party was finished eating before we were even sat at our table but the Moms continued to sit and drink for the duration of our entire meal while their children ran wild. At this point the dining room was turned playground and other patrons requested to not be sat for Hibachi. Others had to get up from the room and take a break from the chaos. The reason for this review which has very little to do with the actual restaurant, yet it does is.... This situation definitely danced the line below calling the police for a disorderly group but above the line of the management should've stepped in to inform these mothers they are causing a major disturbance to the entire restaurant, their meal is over and it's time for them to leave.

    Had a lot of fun at a hibachi dinner here. The chef put on an interactive show that I enjoyed. The…read morefood was good, the seafood was slightly overdone. Would come back to try the sushi here.

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    Sakura Sushi

    4.7
    (22 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Usually I head to the same AYCE sushi spot at Asahi sushi so I wanted to try a new one. Come to…read morefind out this place is under new management. The new owner is the same as Asahi sushi. Sooo the food was just as tasty and fresh but had some different items which was nice. Inside is roomy and cozy. They had a small bar area and they do serve alcohol here so it's not BYOB like at Asahi. It was a tad slow on service but considering that only the owner and another waiter working that night so that's understandable. Overall it's a solid place for AYCE with a bar.

    We had such a great experience at Sakura Sushi in Pearl River. From the moment we sat down,…read moreeverything felt welcoming--the staff were genuinely friendly and super attentive without being overbearing. We ordered the sushi and sashimi combo for two along with the pepper tuna, and everything that came out looked beautiful and tasted even better. The fish was incredibly fresh, with clean, delicate flavors that really stood out. The presentation was also a nice touch, especially the decorative details that made the whole plate feel special. The pepper tuna was a highlight--perfectly seasoned with just the right balance of spice, and sliced thick enough to really enjoy the texture. On top of that, the restaurant itself was spotless and had a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, which made the whole meal even more enjoyable. Definitely a place we'd come back to when we're craving fresh, high-quality sushi with great service.

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    Cho Cho San Sushi & Hibachi

    Cho Cho San Sushi & Hibachi

    3.5
    (328 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Not super authentic asian food but if you don't mind that, it's a fine experience overall…read more We came here for lunch on a weekday and it at pretty empty. We ordered a 2 roll lunch special but the sushi was pretty small with not much rice. The Fried rice tasted okay but was a bit plain without many ingredients. The actual space tries to be a little more classy than it actually is. Service was okay when they did come around but it wasn't super attentive either. Go to the noodle house for more authentic food experience but check their hours.

    Three words: HIBACHI BIRTHDAY PARTY! The hibachi tables are always very festive on the weekends,…read morewith families and friends celebrating special occasions. We had tableside hibachi when my toddler turned 2, and recently took my nephew here as he's never had it. You pick your choice of protein(s), and noodles, fried rice, and veggies are included, along with a small appetizer and broth soup and salad. The chef then puts on an interactive show, involving some pyrotechnics (who doesn't love fire!) and other razzmatazz. The adults even get saki shots! Now the food: the noodles and rice are great, but to be honest the chicken and steak are somewhat bland and would taste better if they were pre-marinated rather than just cooked in the sauce. So I'm here for the fun not the food. But it's plentiful and you definitely won't go home hungry. The sushi is quite good and fresh. I was so pleasantly surprised at the quality when I ate here 3-4 years ago after returning for the first time in over a decade, as once upon a long long time, the sushi was pretty subpar. But that's clearly changed! This is one of my local go-to's now for sushi. Tempura ice cream is a good way to finish the meal!

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    Gyuzo Japanese BBQ

    Gyuzo Japanese BBQ

    4.3
    (182 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$
    Large group friendly
    Hipster vibe

    Gyuzo Japanese BBQ really is a fun experience. We ate plenty, enjoyed it all, and... my son learned…read morehow to grill. We opted for the Essentials package this time. While I do love the duck breast and lamb chops included with the Classic package, we all felt Essentials was enough for this visit. Celia was our waitress. While things were a little slow getting started, once our first order went in, the food started flying out. Everything we ordered throughout the evening arrived much faster than it did on my previous visit. The menu makes it sound like they'll throttle you to only a couple of items at a time, but that really wasn't our experience. We were consistently able to order several items per person, so there was always something on the grill, more food on the way, and plenty to keep us chomping away. Our favorites this time? The top blade, brisket, hanger steak, pork belly, and even the salmon ceviche, which was surprisingly refreshing between rounds of grilled meat. We did have a couple of hiccups, but Celia was eager to make things right. After we received the wrong shrimp twice, she took it upon herself to get the manager involved. They tracked down the correct shrimp and brought it out. Thanks! Speaking of the manager, Andy was terrific. After another unpleasantry at our table, he came over and sincerely apologized several times. It was obvious he genuinely wanted to make things right. After we took a quick selfie together, he got us with a few complimentary cocktails. I have to say, anything here with cucumber in it is delicious here. Super refreshing. By the end of the meal, my son was a fluent griller and even said he liked Gyuzo more than the other all-you-can-eat BBQ places we've visited. That's about as good an endorsement as I can give. We'll certainly be back.

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was frustrating enough that I felt it was…read morewarranted. Unfortunately, we never even got to eat at the restaurant because of how disorganized the front desk was. We were quoted a 35-45 minute wait and were told to join the Yelp waitlist. We stood nearby the entire time waiting to be called. We never received any notification on our phones, and when we checked the app, our status had somehow changed from "waiting" to "cancelled." When we spoke with the hostess, she apologized and told us to wait because she would seat us next. Instead, we watched four other parties get seated before us. After waiting even longer, we went back to ask what was happening, only to be told it would be another 15-20 minutes. From what we observed, it also seemed like the restaurant was prioritizing seating larger parties over smaller ones. I can't say for certain whether that was their policy, but that's certainly how it appeared from our experience as multiple larger groups were seated while we continued to wait despite being told we were next. I completely understand that popular restaurants get busy, and I have no issue waiting my turn. What I do have an issue with is poor communication and disorganization from the hostess team. Mistakes happen, but telling customers they'll be seated next and then repeatedly seating other parties first is unacceptable. To make matters worse, this was our second night this weekend trying to eat here, and once again we left without ever getting a table. Despite the inconvenience and poor experience, no one offered an apology beyond a brief acknowledgment, nor was there any attempt to make things right or show goodwill for the time we had wasted. The food may be excellent, but we'll never know because the front-of-house experience was so poorly managed. A great restaurant starts with good customer service, and unfortunately, the hostess team left a very poor first impression. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this restaurant.

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    Osaka Sushi

    4.4
    (59 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    A extensive menu. A clean and comfortable restaurant seats maybe 25 people. This is the 3rd time…read moreI've been there. The food is tasty without excessive spices or seasoning. Delicious. Service is quick and attentive. I'll always go back. Oh. The prices are reasonable and servings nice size portions

    I've been coming here for lunch whenever I'm working in the area. The first time I tried it was…read moreactually thanks to some leftover rolls a coworker gave me--after one bite, I had to try it fresh. Since that first bite I've been back many times. I brought my wife here for our post-birth sushi date after hyping it up to her for months, and it did not disappoint. It's always great to be warmly greeted when you walk in and invited to grab a seat. Our server took our orders and gave us some excellent recommendations. My personal favorite is the Angry Dragon Roll, but we also had the Honey Roll, and the sleeper hit of the day: the Jersey Devil. That last one wasn't our first choice, but the server suggested it--and we're so glad we listened. We started with crispy noodles served with duck sauce and hot mustard while we waited. We also ordered two sodas to accompany the meal. When the sushi arrived, it absolutely lived up to the hype. From the first bite, the Angry Dragon was packed with flavor. The shrimp tempura and fresh mango combo is a win every time. The Honey Roll was just as fresh, with beautifully prepared shrimp. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and was plated immaculately. But the real surprise was the Jersey Devil. It was deep-fried, still warm, but somehow not mushy at all. The inside stayed intact, giving each bite a perfect texture. By the end of the meal, we were stuffed and had no room left for dessert. Bonus: Don't forget the daily buy 2, get 1 free deal on specialty rolls--makes for an affordable, high-quality date. 5/5 stars--definitely coming back for more.

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    Raku Sushi

    Raku Sushi

    4.7
    (66 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    After several stellar sushi takeout meals from Raku, we recently decided to change up our order a…read morebit. We still kept the Sushi Sandwich, Eel Avocado Roll, Mango Hawaii Roll, and the Pink Lady Roll, all of which have been consistently unbelievable. However, we also swapped in some substitutes for the other rolls. First, we included a Yellowtail Scallion Roll, which was a bit small, but delicious. Then, we also incorporated the Shrimp Hibachi, which came with white rice and a clear soup. The broth had a lot of flavor and contained fragrant mushrooms. The hibachi dish had a load of fresh vegetables (carrots, broccoli, zucchini, onions, and mushrooms) and a generous portion of grilled shrimp that were cooked through to the perfect plumb bites. The sauce was lighter than a teriyaki would have been, which was what we were hoping for. Yet again, it was another excellent curation of menu items. Raku has provided some of the best of Japanese food we have ever tasted! The place is a gem!

    Service was quick, ambiance was pleasant and quiet, the fish was absolutely delicious. We had the…read moresalmon, tuna, eel, yellowtail, and teriyaki tofu. All the fish was fresh and melt-in-your-mouth which is incredible at the very fair price point. The tofu was flavorful and very well cooked. I will definitely be coming back.

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    Summer roll, magical roll & passion roll  Allllll so damn good
    Summer roll, magical roll & passion roll Allllll so damn good
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