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    Tadashi

    3.7 (70 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Salad, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    TADASHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Dogs allowed

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    Spicy Tuna Bowl
    Madison P.

    SOOO good. This was my first poke bowl and now I think I have an obsession. The tuna was SO fresh and the pineapple paired so well with it, I never thought I would've liked that combination as much as I do now. The spicy mayo and jalapeños added the perfect flavor on top of everything. Just wow. It was a lot of food but it was so good I couldn't leave anything to waste. I will definitely be coming back here when i'm back in state college.

    Lunch specials
    Lin K.

    This location is the "newer" one located on Atherton. It primarily serves sushi and udon dishes and is slightly larger than the original location on College Ave. That being said it still maintains that charming wooden interior resembling a Japanese sushi bar. Interior is bright and staff are pleasant and friendly. Make sure you have your entire party together, they wont seat incomplete parties due to space. Best for parties of 2-4 but you could get away with 6. Any more and they'll need to seat you at different tables. I've had mostly sushi at this location and its on par with most sushi I've had. Prices are a little steep but its State College and everything is a bit more expensive up here and the portions are slightly larger to make up the difference. Your best deal with the lunch special Mon-Fri 11AM-3PM with 2 rolls for $12.95 or 3 rolls for $14.95. Its a nice selection of basic rolls served with soup and salad. The pork bun appetizers are amazing as well. On the down side again it is pricier than other places I've been and they're always out of the takoyaki I like so I wish they would pull it off the menu. Other than that a solid 4 and we'll be back to hopefully enjoy the lunch menu again.

    Katsudon curry
    Mark Q.

    There's a great menu, and the vibe is nice, and the flavors were good, but there were two flaws for me: I ordered the katsudon curry, which is supposed to be a tonkatsu on rice with curry on the side (same bowl usually) that you dip the tonkatsu into. But they put the tonkatsu down in the side of the bowl and cover it with the curry. The result was that the tonkatus was soggy and had no crunch left. Also, there was a huge amount of rice but not enough curry. (in the attached photo, it looks like there's a lot of curry, but most of that volume was the tonkatsu filling up the space.) My suggestion then, for the restaurant, if they're reading this-- put the meat on top of the rice so it stays dry, increase the curry volume by at least 25%, and reduce the rice volume somewhat.

    Chicken Katsu Curry Don

    I could write poems about their chicken katsu curry, it's that good! Their sushi is fresh and flavorful as well. The restaurant has limited seating and is usually quite busy, so you might feel a bit rushed to finish your meal. Seating is also quite close together, which can make it feel a little cramped. However, the food makes up for it!

    Beef Udon

    A nicer setting than the 1st Tadashi. This place gets crowded so expect a little wait time. We enjoyed the noodle soup and rice bowls. The sushi rolls were not bad as well. We'll be back to try the other items on the menu.

    Pepper tuna roll..my fave.
    Dave F.

    Had the tuna avocado and the pepper tuna rolls, fantastic. Had a few starters and they were delish. A little slow on the Poke Roll for our guest, but it was delicious. Great service, Thank You.

    Soft Shell Crab Roll and California Roll
    Kari H.

    There were three places I wanted to make sure I got to eat at when I made the trip back to State College - Tadashi was the second on the list. So, this is the newer of the two locations. The last time I was there, the older location was the sushi place while the newer location (this one) was the ramen and udon (I think). I just learned that the older location now serves only ramen/udon (I think). And the newer location (this one) serves sushi. SO if you want sushi, come to this one (corner of College and N. Atherton). Now that that's out of the way, I was super hungry, borderline hangry, and suuuuuper excited to eat some of Tadashi's decadent sushi. Keep in mind, I know that State College isn't notorious for having the best customer service in most of the restaurants, so I never have high expectations. We entered, there was one girl behind the counter who was talking to another customer. Another customer was standing to our right but back, like he was waiting for someone or something. A group of like 8 comes in and completely bombards the front, showing no regard for our group or the entire process of waiting patiently. They start heading to seat themselves forcing the girl behind the counter to stop dealing with the customer she was dealing with to tell them they had to wait. Needless to say, that entire unpleasant encounter was not really handled appropriately as it resulted in us almost deciding it might not be worth it. They were packed, it was move-in weekend. Parking was available in the garages but forget about street parking and even driving downtown in a timely fashion. That part was a mess, as expected for that weekend. BUT, we made it, got seats right at the counter, service was quick and the sushi made it all worth it. They will likely always be in my top 5 there.

    Tempura Udon
    Liz B.

    The food here is always great, sometimes the service is a little slow especially the sushi but the udon and other hot dishes come out really fast. The curry udon is my personal favorite

    Anger Dragon
    Elizabeth P.

    This place is amazing! The atmosphere feels like an actual dining hall and the food is legit. I went in for the first time with my boyfriend who loves sushi this weekend and I was so skeptical at first. I've never been someone who liked sushi, raw fish always irked me. But I wanted to try something new! The anger dragon roll was so delicious. I chose it because it has steak on top so I figured it was like cheating since I was nervous about raw fish. I would order it again and again! It does come out on fire but that's a fun novelty. He had the Miami roll and it was also delicious, I ended up eating about half of his. Overall, this place converted me to a sushi lover! Can't wait to come back and try more!

    Salmon Avocado or Cucumber Roll
    Rachel S.

    Honestly really don't get what the hype is except that it's one of the only sushi places right at the edge of campus. I have had way better sushi elsewhere that is not only tastier but cheaper and includes sides/larger portions. Have had multiple items on their menu... Spent $14 on a bowl and was still hungry after. And the specialty rolls are $15.. which if it was delicious I have no issue paying but I think was mediocre. (I must say that their standard roll prices are fine in the $5-7 range) Not only was the food average but the service was really not great either. Do not know if I would return

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    Great food! I love the sushi and the Kimche pork udon soup. Their lunch special in the bomb!!

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    5 years ago

    I eat at Tadashi with my family every time I visit Penn state. I recommend the restaurant for their great food and reasonable service.

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    7 years ago

    Food was ok but overpriced given the small portion. Service was a joke... please get some more professional waitresses

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    5 years ago

    favorite sushi place in the area! such a cute atmosphere inside and recommend the passion roll!!

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    Ask the Community - Tadashi

    Is it good for large groups?

    Its a larger location than their College Ave one but still on the smaller side. I'd keep groups to 4-6 just for comfort.

    Is this location allowing dine-in customers?

    Yes, dine in is now available as of last I was there in December 2023

    Can you order ahead and pick up?

    Yes you can call ahead and they'll quote you a time to come in and pick it up. Usually between 10-20 min but varies on how busy they are

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    I only leave reviews when it's really good or really bad. Sorry guys, don't waste your money…read more Definitely the worst ramen (they really shouldn't call it ramen) I've ever had. The bbq pork tasted like it was microwaved from a cheap tub in the grocery store. The broth was bland. The egg was not marinated (like a real ramen egg). The noodles tasted old. The dumplings were chewy and had a weird after taste. The food was generally sketchy, and i stopped eating halfway through. The service was confusing, but nice at least. The inside was basically the bones of the previous restaurant, whatever that was (the hut pot- maybe? Judging from the old podium hidden in the back. The good reviews have to be fake. Nuff said. Don't do it. Go anywhere else.

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