I heard a lot of good things about this sushi spot. It is a small restaurant in a small plaza with limited parking and a fairly good amount of seating within the restaurant. My friend and I came here for lunch and it was crowded. We ordered sushi and each individual sushi pieces within the roll were BIG! Loved it but at the same time it was hard to eat it. We had to put the whole piece in our mouth or it would fall apart and become messy. So the size of the sushi was a good and bad thing.. Overall, the food was pretty decent but I wasn't super impressed. I might try something else when I'm in the area. read more

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A favorite spot for us to visit, though we somehow managed to forget to write a review for it until now. It's usually quite busy, the parking lot is small and usually full, and there's almost always a huge queue of take-out orders lined up at the entrance. We ordered our staples - the rainbow roll, crunch roll, and the baked salmon roll. We also tried out the Alaska roll. The fish quality, as always, is amazing, fresh, and consistent from all the times (probably 20+ times, since 2015!) we've been here, and the price has always been pretty low. The rolls are also pretty big - some may find an issue fitting the piece wholly in their mouths. Our folly always has us ordering two rolls a person, which is way too much food for us. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Baked salmon roll. - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Love Sen Dai. Huge variety of sushi, fresh fish, FAT slices, cheap prices. My favorite roll is the happy blossom roll as someone who loves california rolls, spicy salmon, and tobiko. Dined in on Labor Day 2025 and the amount of tobiko on my roll was insane and almost moved me to tears. Each piece of sushi is almost too big to eat in one bite cleanly. The bento boxes are all good quality and give a lot of meat as well, and very flavorful vegetables to cut through the sauce on the meats. Miso soup is good. Obviously their sashimi is excellent. Their speciality is their raw fish though, 100%. Service is always quick and gracious, the workers here are never slacking and will provide everything that they can. The ambiance here is dark and people often celebrate birthdays here, lots of families and dates but not many kids. read more

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Staple sushi place in the bay area! It can get packed if you are dining in, I would recommend coming right when they open if you don't want to be on the waitlist. We got takeout, My family always gets sushi here! I got the salmon katsu bento, and it is so good! I love salmon and dipping it with the sauce on the side is amazing! It comes with a miso soup and I can drink that all day! read more

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Still the absolute best sushi spot in the Bay Area, I love you Sendai. Freshest fish I've had in a sushi restaurant, generous portions, rice is always on point. My FAVORITE is the very simple SJ roll - hamachi, avocado, and jalapeño We also love the salmon don, spring roll, and occasionally get sashimi. However, there have been quite a lot of misses with the sashimi, i.e., receiving albacore when we ordered escolar, or toro pieces being very sinewy/chewy. They package everything very well for take out, never had any spills or uh-oh's from here. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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We got here and put our names down on the waitlist and when it was our turn we were short one person (they got lost and made a wrong turn) but per their policy they didn't seat us as our whole party (of 6) wasn't here. Our last person got here later and they had already given away our table (which I understand is fair, but we had most of our party there and also the order for the late friend). We waited a little bit longer to get seated. To their credit their rolls were HUGE and came out super fast. The fish tasted fresh and the rolls were definitely tasty. I was surprised at the portion size for the price, so it definitely didn't disappoint in that area. I would definitely try to come here again (maybe with a smaller party). Just be aware the parking is super limited so try to get here early and be patient to get a spot. read more

Final Thoughts: 4.49/5 One of our go-to sushi places is here. Their items typically never fail us. We've been here a few times now and we're tried quite a few different items now. It'll just vary depending on the day and we'll get what sounds good that day. An average of all my experiences will give this place a solid 4 star. Food: Chicken-Katsu Salad Appetizer: 4.2/5 We have definitely had this salad before and it's really good with the dressing that they provide. They serve it with their house dressing that I believe might be a mayo sesame dressing of sorts. It's the typical one that you might find at other Japanese restaurants. That combined with the crispy veggies is amazing. The katsu was also nice. It didn't seem piping hot when we came out, but maybe that's kind of a nice thing here because all of the veggies would've wilted. That does mean that the meat is on the drier side versus being a nice juicy piece of chicken katsu. Otherwise, I love this salad when it's mixed together and eaten. Very refreshing and adds a little something to the meal overall. Storm bringer: 4.5/5 100% the favorite today. The combination of the different items was so good and I really like the variety. This roll has soft shell crab and crab roll that's topped with yellowtail, salmon, eel, avocado, unagi sauce, and ikura. Personal favorite component is the eel and side pieces with the soft shell crab. Kind of sucks that they only provided one piece of eel here though. Appearance wise, I also think that this one is the most appetizing due to all of the colors. Perhaps that's because there are too many other components. Also, that would be one way to cut costs, you know, but I digress. Quite the mouthful, but the texture is really nice. That combined with the garnish and sauce is just chefs kiss. Blondie Bombshell: 4.2/5 Second favorite of the bunch which is a "fresh water eel, avocado roll" topped with yellowtail. Eel in anything usually doesn't do me wrong. This one has a nice texture component to it from the macadamia nuts. Love that there are some larger pieces and some smaller pieces. Very interesting that these are the nuts of choice, but I'm not complaining. Definitely nice with the common nut allergy being peanuts. Again, very nice flavor and can't go wrong with the eel. Super umami and nice balance of flavors through and through. Avocado seemed fresh too and not completely oxidized in there, which is nice. Secret: 3.8/5 This one was my least favorite of the three today. It's one of their baked rolls. The salmon felt a little dry for me. Definitely a flakey salmon, but I feel like it could've used just a lightly bit less torching. With this fish, it also can be rich and oily, and that's what happened. That combined with the sauce on top left the bottom and top feeling really oily. I'm not too fond of that mouthfeel. There is some rice to counter and absorb some of that, but it does coat my mouth. Flavor wise, it was also really good. This place does a good job with balancing flavors and garnishes overall. --------- Quality: Seems good Can't really tell the difference between sushi fish qualities, but it's good enough for me from what I've observed. Their fish usually has a nice color to it, which I really like. They don't seem to skimp on the tops and garnishes, which I really appreciate. Price: Fair to expensive For me, these prices are quite average for a roll these days. The price range will be within $15 to $18 for a roll. Looking at the rolls themselves though, they really don't seem that big, so these prices could lean on the more expensive side. Their quality seems appropriate though, so I will pay for that quality. Service: Very nice and fast The service here is actually quite good. They checked on us about 3 times throughout our dinner. Water refills are very common and quite fast. Once they see that our cup is empty, they're pretty quick to come back and refill it. Ambiance: Not big, not small Interior is not big but not small. For the volume of customers that they get, they could probably expand a bit. I respect that they don't try to shove more tables inside because then we would be too close to each other and I really like having that space in between people and parties. Quite dim lit inside, but it's not bad. Their interior is also quite dark. Very warm and cozy if anything. Location/Parking: Terrible, but we get lucky Their parking lot is really small. There's perhaps 30 spaces more or less. My friends and I usually get there at opening time and we haven't had to park on the side or streets yet. As the later dinner times approach though, getting a spot becomes more difficult. read more

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The food here is reasonably priced and incredibly delicious. The service was absolutely awful though. My friends and I had finished our meals and had paid the bill. We were finishing our beverages and conversation when one of the staff came over and told us they were closing in 40 minutes and we needed to leave. They had several other open tables and only a few people waiting to be seated. I am frankly appalled by how we were treated. As a service professional, it is absolutely disgusting to treat your patrons this way. read more

Came on a Thursday night with the fam, had to wait 10 minutes before being seated, which was not bad considering it can be longer. The interior is a little dim but the energy is there with all the hungry people haha. 237 Roll (4.5/5)--A lot of different fish in this one, was a good combination of flavors. Rockstar Roll (5/5)--My favorite of the meal, had a nice acidic and spicy touch to it, was savory and refreshing! Baked Salmon Roll (3.8/5)--A little smokey from the salmon, but it was a little heavy for me with all the sauce. Spider Roll (4/5) -- Each roll was huge! There was a good chunk of soft shell crab in each roll. It was really busy and the wait staff were running around attending to everyone, but it was nice and an enjoying dining experience. Overall a great bang for your buck and quality sushi! read more

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Sen Dai shares a small lot with other businesses so parking can be hit or miss. We arrived a little before they opened and there was already a line! People really like this place! We were seated pretty quickly and placed our orders. The place filled up immediately upon opening. My partner got the tonkatsu and egg bowl. It was nice and crispy. Huge portion sizes, pork was juicy. Food came out quick. I got the happy blossom roll, which was a generous size and the fish was fresh. We also split an unagi roll. The eel was yummy. However, be careful eating here. I got an eel bone stuck in my tonsil. So just be more careful than I was! I would come back but would take more care to be sure that there aren't any bones. They have good service, great prices, and great portions sizes. read more

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Sen Dai is one of my favorite sushi spots. If you want great quality fish at reasonable prices, I recommend Sen Dai. Our go to is the California Roll, Happy Blossom, and Sake Wasabi Don. I also have tried the Train roll and like it as well, it has an interesting lemon taste. The tempura appetizer is good too. If you plan to dine in, just note that this place gets really busy and the parking lot can get super full. read more

Favorite sushi place in the bay!! The parking lot is very small though so it was difficult to get a spot. I was lucky that someone happened to be leaving when I arrived. I went on a work day at lunch and 90% of tables were occupied. They offer many sushi roll options. The portion sizes to the price points are really good! I chose the spring roll which had deep-fried shrimp, smoked salmon, wasabi sauce, unagi sauce, and tobiko. It was delicious and very filling for me so one roll was enough. I also thought it was cool that you could request for your roll to be made into a 1pc handroll free of charge or a deep-fried roll for extra $3. Very satisfied with the portion and quality! I will be returning! read more

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Omg I was obsessed with how fresh the fish was. The nigiri's were a really good size, definitely worth the price. The server was really nice and helped me pick what roll I like based on my preferences. They have so many options to choose from. Definitely can't wait to come back and try more rolls and maybe even their ramen! read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Nigiri Sashimi Appetizer B (hamachi, sake, chutoro) - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Catch me here once a month Sen Dai never disappoints! They're efficient, friendly, and the quality + portions are always great. I love rolls and hot dishes here (katsu curry is my favorite). I also love the treasure box (see pictures). read more

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A favorite amongst San Jose folks and Milpitas folks alike. I really like the portion sizes and price comparisons alongside the online roll combo orders. I usually always get to go because seating is a bit tight and the staff are so busy juggling 10 things at once, thus save them and I a bit of anxiety. Favorites: Baked Mussels, Chirashi Bowls (see pic). read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

We dine in here all the time for their sushi rolls (toppings) and bentos, we absolutely love them. They are always consistent and the rice proportions are always perfect!!! We decided to order a party tray, only one photo on Yelp (which was skimpy - lol) and we were worry how it would turnout. And OMG, it was perfect and beautiful. It was such a nice touch when we brought it as a dish! I wanted to make sure I add my photos here :) Initially we were going to order from the Japanese grocery stores and thank god we didn't. Thank you Sen Dai! read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Party tray!! - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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The rolls are huge, the service is quick, and the prices are comparable! The only gripe is the cramped parking so I'd recommend going right when the restaurant opens to avoid lines and parking troubles. Other than that, this some of the best affordable sushi around. It's super cheap but the quality is good and you'll never leave dissatisfied or disappointed. read more

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This was the best place for sushi back then. It's still pretty decent but so many good or even better options have opened up nearby. But it's a good choice for a group. We came for dinner and were seated right away without having to wait which was nice since we were starving. The restaurant was maybe half full which was surprising because this place was usually packed. The entrance still needs work. They expanded the restaurant but didn't improve the entrance. It's narrow already and they have these racks for to go orders and pick ups, which really cramps the area especially in the winter when everyone is walking in and out with big jackets. Immediately our server took our drink orders after we got seated. They offered water or hot green tea, and hot tea was good on a cold night. Our server gave us a bit of time before she came back to take the rest of our order. We ordered tempura appetizer, salmon nigiri, a booty call and sexy-tem rolls, and a chicken katsu beef curry udon. The nigiri came out first and disappeared because we were starving. Then came the rolls followed by the appetizer. It was strange order to bring out the food. Last was the curry udon. read more

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If you're looking for a sushi place with quality food + top tier customer service to match it, this is your place. It has hands down become one of my favorite sushi spots. Most sushi places sacrifice quality for bigger portions, but Sen Dai is one of the few places that does not. Not only are the portions generous, the fish quality is amazing and delicious. The desert is also very big! I was expecting just a small scoop of ice cream but it was so big me and my partner couldn't even finish it. The service is also some of the best! I noticed that they have a lot of regulars and even know them by name (hoping to be one next ). The inside is small but cozy. Come early because it gets busy fast! read more

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I was waiting in line at the restaurant. My phone was in the car and I asked for the menu. Yana told that she only had a few menus (when she clearly had atleast 5) and that I should not take home with me. Really you think I will take your menu back home? read more

Sen Dai is a favorite among my friends. Their sushi is always fresh. Whether you want nigiri or sushi rolls, they got you covered. All styles of sushi are good at Sen Dai. read more

As a loyal customer for the past three years, this experience was deeply disappointing and has ultimately led me to decide not to return. During my visit, I had accidentally left my phone in the car. While waiting, I politely asked if I could have a physical menu. Yanna informed me that customers needed to scan a QR code. I explained that I did not have my phone with me and kindly asked whether a hard-copy menu would be available. She responded that the restaurant had only a limited number of physical menus and was concerned that they might be taken by customers. While I can understand the policy, what I could not understand was her reaction afterward. She suddenly raised her voice and loudly told me to wait outside. The issue was never the menu itself. It was the unnecessary rudeness and lack of respect shown to a customer who was simply asking for assistance. The interaction felt humiliating and completely uncalled for. After supporting this restaurant for three years, I never expected to be treated this way. What leaves me heartbroken is not that I couldn't get a menu, but that a simple and reasonable request was met with hostility rather than basic courtesy. Food brings customers in, but hospitality is what keeps them coming back. Unfortunately, this experience has convinced me not to return. read more

I've heard many people talk about Sen Dai and I was ready to finally try it myself! It is located in a random plaza. There's not that many parking spots but it didn't seem too busy. We went at 1:30pm, 30 mins before they closed on Sunday and they still welcomed us in. The food came out super quickly! We got the Sendai roll, rainbow roll and the chicken katsu bento. The rolls were very fresh with very good fish quality. They were decently sized and price as well. The bento was okay. Overall, I did enjoy this place and the service was also very good. Definitely would come back and try this place again. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Sendai Roll - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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One of my favorite sushi spots in the area. This place always has a line for dinner but it's worth it. Once you add yourself to the waitlist, you can wait outside the restaurant or in your car. I ordered the Sashimi Combo Plate. The fish is fresh and satisfying if you're craving sashimi. Each piece was cut into nice, thick slices. They don't skimp on portion size or quality here. You definitely get your money's worth here. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Family dinner after a long week! Sushi is our all time favorite and we were seated in 10 minutes. Our server was very friendly and took good care of us. Our table was next to the wall which was not that great as you are kind of stuck in one place. We ordered a lot food starting with Miso coup, nigiri platter We had 3 sushi rolls Sumo, Pheonix and Spring roll. Sumo was my favorite!! But all the rolls were 10/10 We also ordered Ton-Katsu Curry special to try the Japanese curry and it was delicious!! This one is definitely a keeper!! read more

Dragon roll very disappointed highly recommend this place as my husband and I are regulars got to go and this rotten avocado was on most of my drag on roll. Ordered 10/4 @ 7:30pm whoever made this shame on you presentation for sushi is everything for us we threw this out would you be excited to grub on this do better Sen Sai. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Dinner with the family! What a great takeout spread. Combo Roll 1 (Dragon Roll, Happy Blossom Roll, & Stormbringer Roll) 2x Chirashi Sushi: An assortment of sashimi over sushi rice. Comes with soup. Combo Roll A (california roll, unagi roll, & tempura roll) Sake Don Wasabi: 10 pcs salmon sashimi over sushi rice with sliced yellow onion, radish sprouts and wasabi sauce. Inari-Futomaki Roll: 8 pc roll, seaweed outside - cucumber, kani stick, carrot, kanpyo, tamago, oshinko, inari. Rainbow Roll: California roll, topped with variety of fish (no close-up pic). Happy Blossom Roll: California roll topped with salmon, spicy sauce and tobiko. (no close-up pic). 2x Teriyaki Salmon Bento w/box Tempura added. Vegetable Udon: Noodle cooked in a seafood broth. (No pic). read more

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10/10 would recommend! This place is my new favorite sushi spot. The proportions are amazing for what you pay for and the quality of the fish and seafood is great. You can tell the shrimps are fresh and fish too. The service was good, quick and easy. My favorite dish would be the Marks Roll and 237. The shrimp in the Marks roll was very juicy and savory, the crab salad compliments it so well. The 237 roll was so flavorful and it may look like too much is going on but the flavors blend well together. The tempura appetizer was honestly one of the best ones I've had so far! The slices of potato were huge, and sweet. I plan on coming back again very soon! The ambiance of the restaurant was really nice. Tables are nicely spread and there is space to move around if yo need to go to the bathroom. Felt very cozy. Parking was the only thing that I want to point out in case anyone wants to know, it's not the restaurants fault of course, parking is a bit small. but if you plan on bringing a lot of people, you may have to park on the street when it's full. It's still super close to the restaurant though so it's not a huge hassle! Worth it. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Chicken Chicken-Katsu Curry Special - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Came in for lunch on a weekend. Service was friendly. Food came out pretty fast. I got the Salmon Teriyaki Bento. I found the salmon decent but not the best Ive had, it was a bit dry imo. Prices are a little bit on the higher side. Restaurant was clean. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Salmon Teriyaki Bento - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I've been here a couple of times and have no complaints. The food is always great, the prices are reasonable, and the fish is fresh. The rolls are delicious! I like how they have combination deals when you order online. Service is great! The only downside is the parking, especially during peak hours. read more

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I'm not a sushi person, there are a few items on the menu I can eat. What I had was ok, not great. The rest of my party however raved about the food (all sushi) and this review will reflect their experience more than mine. The portions are very generous, there was a lot of food taken home. Based on what this group normally orders elsewhere the take home was a surprisingly nice benefit. Service was just ok, place was packed full And had a line waiting around the building to get in. The place could use some decoration to look more inviting but overall it's good. read more

The rolls were a decent size and super filling. The tofu was cooked a little too much but was still very good. Service was great the waiters were very attentive and always refilled water and made sure that we were doing well. The inside is quite compact and the parking lot is SUPER small so you might have to walk a little bit. But other than that it was a great experience. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Honestly I think it's just not that good. The Takoyaki was fried too much, and eel tastes not as good as gochi/ tanto read more

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I haven't dined inside Sen Dai in a looong while. We ate here for lunch on Sunday, got here around 11:40 and already a full house. They open at 11:30. Not much parking left, if there were, you couldn't fit a car there because people park in this lot pretty badly lol and most parking spots that are connected to the stores are reserved. Sometimes there is street parking but those were taken up as well. The plaza nextdoor is a montesorri, didnt see any cars parked there so we parked one more lot down and just walked over. There was a bit of a wait but we were first on the waitlist and waited outside. They have a microphone connected to a speaker outside to call out either delivery orders, to-go orders, or next party to be seated. Sen Dai continues to be one of my favorite sushi restaurants! I got the train roll, my usual roll. The rolls are huge and they don't skimp on the fish. I feel like it used to be slightly bigger but hey, i still cant fit one piece in my mouth lol. If you like scallop and salmon, this one's for you. There's also a thin slice of lemon inside. My cousin always orders the caterpillar roll from here. Lots of avocado! And the last roll we got was the Rockstar roll. It wasn't my favorite but i think it's just down to preference. The roll itself was good. My cousin and I shared 2 pieces of hamachi nigiri and it was so fresh and melted in my mouth. My uncle and my cousin ordered the terriyaki chicken bento and I had a taste, also good. The chicken portion is massive! They came with seaweed salad, house salad, and miso soup. Service is really great here! Waters were refilled on time and food came out pretty fast. They don't use yelp checkins but they are pretty efficient in their waitlist system, even if it's pen and paper. They also have a 20 year anniversary gift card discount, if you come here a lot it's worth checking out! read more

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Came here for a quick dinner on a Saturday night. Wait for a party of 6 was around 2 I highly recommend Storm bringer with their fried soft shell crab. The train with no spicy sauce was also pretty good. I really disliked the booty call roll, only get this if you really like the flavor of spicy mayo as it overpowers the rest of the ingredients. Service is quick and they come check up on you multiple times! They also clear empty plates diligently. Great place to visit with family and friends. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE. They are very generous with their fish in the rolls. Service was quick. Parking was limited so beware. Ample seating indoors. FOOD: --rainbow roll: SO good. Fresh fish. Can't go wrong with this one. --sumo roll: the jalapeño could've been left out. it was too pickled so it kinda threw the overall flavor off. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

This restaurant deserves 5 stars because they are ALWAYS consistently delicious, reasonably priced, and very attentive. They also never make a fuss or big deal about us bringing a stroller and they are ALWAYS full and busy when we go. I wish I could give 6 stars because they also have a changing pad in their restroom for baby which is hard to come by! I will say the one huge negative of this restaurant is the parking situation and DoorDash drivers just parking in the middle of the lot and blocking traffic, but it does not deter us from coming for honestly some of the best sushi in the bay. read more

Sen Dai is now one of my favorite sushi spots. Every item we ordered was great and the sashimi was very fresh. I did not realize how popular this spot was. A line started to form 15min before the restaurant was open for service. This place is very well organized. The staff were able to seat everyone quickly and were very tentative. My party ordered 8 rolls and were served in less than 10min, during a full night. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Pro tip: uber eats offers different bogo sushi rolls each week. This week happened to be Salmon skin roll and Happy blossom roll. The salmon skin had a baked, almost smoky aroma that was quite peculiar, not our favorite. But the happy blossom roll was quite good! Not too heavy on the mayo and a good portion of salmon on top. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Happy Blossom Roll, Salmon Skin Roll - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Chicken Katsu Curry (4.3/5): Exactly what you would expect in a Japanese Chicken Katsu curry. Huge portion and the flavor was great. The chicken was breaded to perfection and there were plenty of veggies in the curry. read more

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