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    Tsunami Japanese Steak House

    4.1 (37 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    TSUNAMI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Nate J.

    We live in the Dallas are and go ski in New Mexico. When we pass through Amarillo, this is our MUST STOP place to eat. We have gone every year since we got lucky and found this place. It looks odd from the outside but the food is THE BEST. We have never been disappointed, no matter what we order. We love this place.

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    Say Grace H.

    Hole in wall w/ great food. Work did take out order from this restaurant. Tried to go back over to get some shrimp spring rolls, but they were closed for holiday weekend. You must try for yourself. I've since tried their ginger chicken & chicken fried rice. All very good. My peer had beef fried rice.

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    Preston T.

    Kabuki's hibachi-style steakhouse without the Kabuki price. Most everyone has been to Kabuki. You sit at a big table with strangers and watch a chef cook your choice of meat and fry it up with mixed vegetables and fried rice. Tsunami takes out the chef, the pizazz, and the price. This restaurant used to be a Toot-n-Totum gas station and it hasn't really spruced it up much since. They don't even have an actual sign. It's just a burgundy banner that's tacked up over the front windows. I missed it the first time because it looked nothing like a restaurant. The interior is as basic as could be. Tables and chairs - that's it. I ordered the Shrimp dinner ($10), which is fried rice, shrimp and vegetables. There's plenty of rice and shrimp but the vegetables are CRAP. At most teppan grill restaurants, you get stir-fried zucchini and mushrooms. Not here. Grilled broccoli and carrots - ew. They might as well have been just for decor. Still, at ten dollars, this meal is a decent value. Let's get down to the bottom line: Is the food better than Kabuki? No. It's about the same. Are the portions bigger or smaller than Kabuki? Smaller, but only because they don't have the mixed stir-fried vegetables. Is the price cheaper than Kabuki? Yes, it's at least 35% cheaper. Is it as much fun? Sadly, no. If you don't mind missing out on the chef, the show, the onion volcano, the fancy decor and the vegetables - then Tsunami is a good alternative to more expensive teppan restaurants like Kabuki. Pros: good food, good portions, good prices Cons: it's in an unmarked, old gas station; vegetables are a joke; no onion volcanos.

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    Chas M.

    We think this place is really good. So much better than Kabuki and Sakura Teppan meals and half the price. You get miso or egg drop soup with your meal. The egg rolls are home made and wonderful. Portions are large and filling. The place is clean. It is located inside an old Toot'n Totum.

    Chicken Penang.
    Ryan B.

    Best Chicken panang in Amarillo. Red and yellow bell pepper, carrots, onions, sweet basil in coconut milk. Fried rice is amazing. And make sure to try summer rolls. We will definitely be back!!

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    Very nice people. Very fast service. The food came out very hot. A reasonable price. generous portions.

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    Absolute wonderful food and even better service. They went over and above to accommodate me and my elderly parents.

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    Everything is great you done in. The lady that answers the phone for call in orders is so rude.

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    This is a must try if you enjoy Japanese food. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food taste great

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    Great grab And go for quick hibachi! The sauces are king of strange. But overall high marks!!!!

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    Love this place!!! Sea Food soup is amazing and they have beef egg rolls, which is huge because I don't eat pork

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    Saltgrass Steak House
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