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    Wagyu Grill AYCE

    4.1 (378 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Christine N.

    This was a pretty standard set up for AYCE bbq. We came on a Friday for lunch time to try the $26 per person menu. We didn't have any issues with waiting as we were seated right away. The servers explained that we'd scan the QR code and then can order 10 dishes every 3 mins. The ordering system was pretty easy to use and I liked that it was more efficient to input your order. There is a salad bar in the corner with salad and different dressings, edamame, spicy pickled cucumbers, pickled radish, bean sprouts, and kimchi. The spicy pickled cucumbers and kimchi were mild and not very spicy. Some of the tasted like they were a bit old and possibly not the freshest. The bbq food was alright. I liked the thinly sliced wagyu. I feel like the bulgogi style chicken was pretty delicious. There were other veggies like onion, mushroom, zucchini. They forgot to bring out the steam rice to us and we eventually didn't want it bc we had so much food already. There was the wagyu fried rice and that was very buttery and delicious. I think the rolls are actually what's the best here. We enjoyed the California rolls, and fried California roll, and the ocean roll. The chicken karage, miso soup, and thicker wagyu meat are okay, I would probably skip those. The dessert was limited in that there was like mango and berry jellos, mini cakes, and fruit like oranges and melon. Overall it was a good amount of food for an affordable price. Our server was friendly and attentive.

    Australian wagyu hanger steak
    Vanni T.

    This was my, and my friend's, first time here. Our server was extremely attentive and walked us through everything. The dishes came out quickly and the sushi was fresh and tasty. We got the lowest tier, which came out to about $80 for 2 people, which I feel is more than fair for what you get. One disappointment was that online, the site says lunch ends at 4pm. We arrived at 3:30pm and were informed that you need to be seated by 3pm in order to qualify for the lunch special. Definitely something to keep in mind if you're trying to go for the lunch special.

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    Ter L.

    Thank you to our female server of and night. Name listed on the receipt was Jingchao C.- if this was our server, know that she is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I am 100% convinced that the entire staffing and management of Wagyu Grill AYCE is top tier!! Staff is kind, helpful, prompt, friendly, + most importantly, CONSISTENT! My toddler isn't much of a meat eater but she loves a good fire-y show as well as sushi. This makes Wagyu Grill AYCE to be a good and entertaining night for us all. Extra kudos to Jingchao for being so attentive in turning our grill flames up and down accordingly. The safety of my daughter was a primary concern of hers so I didn't bat an eye at her lowering the temp. Babygirl was a little disappointed due to the smaller show of the "dancing flames" but she survived. Another 5/5 star visit from the staff and the food is impeccable as usual. This place comes highly recommended to avid meat eaters and those who like things extra saucy [our fam literally drowns everything in their 3 sauces]. Gold and Premium is typically how we roll but I honestly wouldn't mind giving Silver a try, the options look good and you save yourself some coinZ!! Great for all patrons at all price points.

    Fiona T.

    Don't bother with their premium tier. It's not worth it. The meat quality wasn't good. For how much you're paying. I usually love eating meat at AYCE places but I found myself liking the sushi rolls more. The kitchen was quick for meats but slow for things like rice, miso soup. We got duplicates of some orders, sometimes 20 minutes after the original order came. The staff are incredibly hard working a dirty plate would get picked up pretty quickly. The staff do a great job helping out and making sure you're taken care of.

    Jonathan B.

    It took a while to get set up because I came in a big party but the service was very good. I got the lunch menu (~$32 with 18% gratuity fee and tax) and the meat quality was good for the price. My favorite cuts were the bulgogi and the top round or something like that. Their appetizers are also great, with my favorites being the takoyaki, miso soup, and the karaage. All in all, everything went very well and this is an affordable ayce for the quality you get.

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    Trish S.

    Perfect! I had a wonderful experience, with awesome service, and a great selection of tasty food. Came here on a Sunday for a late lunch with a party of 8. The restaurant is clean and i absolutely love how the grills have the ventilation system underneath the grill instead of above. It makes a huge difference with enjoying and grilling your food. Employees were friendly and attentive. An absolute must try. Parking is a little difficult, but this restaurant is worth it.

    Susan Z.

    Came on a Friday for lunch with some friends;, AYCE for $25 with a 90 minute limit. Service was fast and friendly. Food was delicious. They were happy and ready to change our grill anytime, and even came by to adjust the fire for us when the flames got out of hand with oil dripping from the meats. 10 item limit per order and 3 minutes cooldown on ordering. They progressively seemed to give less after each round; for example, we got 4 slices of salmon jalapeño in our first order and future orders came with 3. Meat was similar. However, my party was happy and very satisfied with our meal since we'd just order more. My favorite cut was the australian meat plate out of all the options, but they're all pretty decent. Surprisingly, the ramen is really good. The udon tasted a bit funky, we didn't like that at all. We got a salmon sushi roll and we felt the quality of salmon in that was lesser than the salmon jalapeño. There's a bar in the back with banchan like kimchi, cucumbers, bean sprouts, seaweed salad, edamame, and greens; and also desserts like cake, orange, cantaloupe, and jelly. For $25, this was a great deal and we had a great time!

    Part of the AYCE $25 weekday lunch special
    Liz N.

    3.5 stars We came to check out the Wagyu AYCE and was surprised that the sushi was also included in the $25 lunch. While the Wagyu is not the melt in your mouth cuts of beef it did satisfy the kids yaki niku craving. Had the price point been higher I don't think the Wagyu here would've sufficed. Service was typical for a AYCE spot. Plates were cleaned as they were piled up but our waiter was very busy since we didn't see him much. The restaurant is large and tables were not crowded.

    It's considered as Japanese Wagyu but I don't think so
    Denisse T.

    If you want to experience Japanese Wagyu, especially A5 graded, this is not the place! We chose the Premium menu because we expected the Japanese Wagyu to be similar quality to places like Mikiya. Huge disappointment. The meat was chewy and honestly did not taste or look like real Wagyu at all. We felt cheated. I even asked the server which meat was the Japanese Wagyu we ordered, and she told me the one on our table was Australian Wagyu, even though we specifically ordered Japanese Wagyu. Later, another server (we believe she is manager) brought us 4 slices of what they considered Japanese Wagyu, but by then our dinner experience was already ruined. The sushi was also disappointing. It tasted like supermarket sushi, not fresh sushi from a restaurant. They don't even list the sushi ingredients on the menu, so you don't really know what you're getting. The oysters were not fresh either. I don't mind paying money for good food, but the quality here was nowhere near worth the price. Very disappointing experience and I won't come back. Only good thing was the server. She was nice and deserves 5 stars.

    Breanna N.

    Experience (4/5 stars): *Food: meats were good, especially the australian m9 and house wagyu steak *Price: ~$68 pp for premium (worth!) *Service: fast Overall, I'd recommend coming here while they still have the $12 all you can drink deal!

    Leeza D.

    Excited to try this spot but the meat quality was not great and the grill didn't help improve the meat after cooking. Busy shopping center but there is parking if you are patient. Please come and create your own adventure.

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    Wendy C.

    Came here on a Friday night around 7PM for a group of 5 and we were quoted about an hour. We ended up waiting around 45 mins. It's where the old Milpitas GEN bbq, used to be, and after Gen it was a seafood steam spot. It looks basically the same as before throughout. It's in a big plaza so there's a big parking lot, but it was unusually busy that weekend, so parking was actually a nightmare. We opted for the gold option which ran us about $45ish each. It was also cool bc they offered AYCD beer for like $13 a person (and interestingly, they do not require the entire table to take the deal). The beer options were all the drafts so it was a really good deal actually. We also got some drinks at the bar while waiting and the bartender was really great. He made drinks for us, that weren't on the menu as long as they had the ingredients. You order your items through. QR code, you can order up to 10 items each time, and everything counts, even sides like garlic, or rice. You will have to wait 3 mins until you can order again. Our server was good, came around often. The hostesses were young girls, typical unbothered gen z. Now for the nitty gritty. None of us thought the meat was really wagyu, it just didn't really win us over. I think we ordered the boneless short rib the most. It's nice that most of the appetizers or other items like ramen or claypot comes out in small portions so you don't fill up too much on it. We basically tried everything and it was all mediocre TBH. We also tried almost all the sushi sashimi and rolls, the fish just didn't really taste that fresh, all mediocre as well. The funny thing is, the peanuts they offered at the sides bar was super delish, but probably bc of the msg, haha. We all collectively agreed none of us will be coming back. There's just so many better options out there for just a little more.

    Ohana C.

    I have been wanting to try this place for many years now and finally I have! Our server Jackie N. Was absolutely outstanding. She provided amazing service. Always on top of everything. She was able to get me extra boiled eggs for my ramen (which I absolutely loveeee how the eggs are cooked!!). Anything and everything we asked for Jackie provided for us. She was very informative about how their services work and where we could find the sauce bar. Restroom and what not. Jackie came to check on multiple times which was really nice and at one point I was talking about changing the grill and Jackie happened to overhear us and looked over and asked us if we needed a grill change which was really nice that she knows how to multitask and work quickly on her feet to grab that as soon as possible. Thank you, Jackie for your hard work and dedication. The service that we received tonight by you was absolutely outstanding and I would definitely come back and recommend anyone to come back here. Definitely going to request for Jackie the next time I come back here. The establishment is very clean, the restrooms are well kept, the decor on top of the ceiling and the walkway leading to the restroom is absolutely wonderful. I love the blue color and how dark it looks, but still enough like to see where the restrooms are very creative. The sinks in the restroom are also beautiful. The portions are amazing here and the food was very delicious. The men were absolutely amazing as well. They brought all of our meats out very quickly, and the portions are huge, which is awesome. What sets this place apart from other Korean barbecue places is the fact that they have Wagyu meat and they only have I believe maybe one or two meets on the menu that are marinated. Thank you again, Wagyu grill staff, and of course our wonderful server, Jackie!!

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    Awesome food, price was great at lunch time ! Check it out, it was worth the drive to try AYCE.

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    Do they offer any sushi dynamite bakes or baked sushi?

    Is the lunch special only KBBQ? Does it include apps/sushi/sides?

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    Yaichi Japanese Restaurant

    4.2(158 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    First off, the location of this place is super great because there are so many sweet treats in the…read morearea to have for dessert afterwards! I like how the service here is very efficient and the atmosphere is very cozy. I got the take bowl and the ume bowl. The take one was a 9/10 and the ume was a 10/10 for me. I did prefer the one with the salmon roe more because my favorite is ikura! They do not skimp out on the fish either which I really appreciate. No wonder this place is viral!

    I came here with some friends in February, and went to Japan shortly after. Right after my trip I…read moretold those same friends that Yaichi's food was just as good as some of the best food I had in Japan. I had ordered the Take bowl and yam fries, and both items were delicious. I came back again a few weeks ago and was disappointed by the changes that were made. I saw that they removed the yam fries and instead had fried burdock root. They also made changes to the minced seafood in the bowls, mixing in a lot of cucumbers and lotus root, which for me really took away from the seafood and overall taste. Service has always been attentive so just really hoping they consider bringing back yam fries as well as going back to the original style of the bowls!

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    Taishoken

    4.2(358 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    My friends and I stopped by Taishoken on a Saturday around 12:30 p.m. for lunch and the restaurant…read morewas surprisingly empty. Our party of four was able to get seated right away. Although Taishoken is known for their tsukemen, I'll always opt for mazesoba if I see it on a menu. The mazesoba here is easily some of the best I've had in the Bay Area. The included piece of chashu is well-seasoned, fall apart tender and had a good balance of lean to fatty meat. The noodles are cooked to perfection and have a really nice chew to them. There is just the right amount of sauce in the dish, and the raw egg yolk adds a wonderful richness that coats each strand of noodle when mixed. Included with your mazesoba is a small side of vinegar. I would definitely recommend trying out the mixed mazesoba on its own -- without the vinegar, and adding in the vinegar about half-way in in order to try out a completely different flavor profile of the noodles. The acidity of the vinegar cuts through the richness and keeps you coming back for bite after bite. If you've never tried mazesoba before, I can't recommend it enough at Taishoken. I can't wait to stop by again for another bowl.

    We initially planned on grabbing malatang, but the line was far too long. Wifey was craving ramen,…read moreand Taishoken saved the day. While the kids still got a classic ramen, we adults went adventurous with soup-less ramen. Food (4 stars) + Mazesoba soup-less ramen was good but not as impressive as their other soup-less option. The egg that you mix in upon arrival gave it a carbonara vibe, and the chashu was tasty. There were lots of bamboo shoots that I originally thought were mushrooms. The sauce/seasoning of the ramen has a bit fishy flavor, which my wife didn't love, but still pretty good. I actually prefer the other soup-less ramen. - Chicken karaage (small order, $7) had a light batter and was freshly cooked. Standard, but enjoyable. Service/Ambiance (same as before) + Service remained excellent, with the waitress explaining dishes in detail. + The food came out incredibly fast--kid's ramen was like instantly, appetizer in about 3 minutes, and entrées in less than 10 minutes. + The ambiance still evokes a warm, Japanese feel.

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    Sen Dai Sushi - Hopyard Roll

    Sen Dai Sushi

    4.0(3.9k reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    My go-to sushi spot in the Bay area! Service is always really good, but I do want to say that the…read moreparking lot is pretty small so during peak hours, it is somewhat difficult to park. I think that I've come here about 10 times already and I've narrowed my favorites down to 3 items: Mark's Special ($16.50) for the scallops, Storm Bringer ($18) for the crab, and Pork Belly Bento ($21.50) a good bang for your buck, leaving us with leftovers to pack for lunch the next day! I've been to a good number of sushi spots but I always find myself coming back to Sen Dai because they just never miss. Must try!

    Returned to Sen Dai Sushi after almost over 10 years and was very impressed with the fish to value…read moreratio. The sister and I ordered takeout to eat at our parents house for an early Mother's day celebration. Our total came to about $220 before tax and tip. This order included: Combo roll U - this had 3 pre-set rolls at a slight discount Rockstar roll - yum, loved the lemon slice and mac nuts Toro sashimi combo - 9 slices of maguro, o-toro and chu-toro Individual fatty tuna sashimis Sake wasabi don - thicc slices of salmon. The wasabi sauce was aight 10 pc sashimi combo - nice variety Beef bulgogi rice plate - kind basic but we ordered this for the SO (non seafood liker) Our order fed 5 people total and everyone definitely came out so full. I can't say anything about the interior since my sister picked up the order. She did say that after placing the order online, she received a call to confirm the order. I thought that was nice. Overall, Sen Dai would be my go-to for quality fish at a decent price.

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    Sumiya Bento - Deluxe Bento

    Sumiya Bento

    4.0(88 reviews)
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    This is my go to place for Japanese skewers bento. I have visited numerous times but often forget…read moreto give them a 5 stars for their food. Their prices is at the right price point and cheaper than dining out at a Japanese restaurant because its self served. The only thing I dislike are the stools in the dining area. I think it's on purpose as they don't want you to dine in for a long time and it's a bit easier to clean. They lack hot drinks which I think would complement bento very well w hot green tea. I have visited their other dine in Sumiya in Sunnyvale and the bento quality is comparable. Overall I would recommend coming here if you want to get quality Japanese skewers bento. I have also gotten their take outs many times as well. Still good for take outs. This is my first time having their ramen and overall quality was better than expected. Very rich soup base. Love it!

    TLDR: Food was tasty, generous with portions of the sides,…read morebut meat portion very small. More peaceful/quiet compared to the very busy shops in the plaza. ------- 1. Atmosphere - located in a busy plaza, but is relatively slow business-wise compared to the other establishments so a nice peaceful place to eat, interior darker and a bit bare 2. Amenities - has medium amount of seating, space for parties 2-6, no booths, has a bathroom. 3. Food / Drinks - got a Skewer B box, the sides were large but the meat portion was small. Altogether was filling and tasty.

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