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    Yatai Japanese Restaurant

    4.8 (13 reviews)

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    The best hibachi I have experienced in Geneva. Worth to stop! My favorite is truffle mushroom and hibachi scallop!

    Everything was good, sat outside was nice and quiet. Different than the usual downtown Geneva restaurants that serve bar food. You should give it a try. Food was made fresh and was really good.

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    All the food was delicious, service was fast and friendly, nice outdoor seating! Highly recommend giving them a chance!

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    A cute hole in the wall in Geneva but once you find it, you won't forget it. Wonderful staff. Outstanding food! A big five stars.

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    Sorry for middle score. Inside really nice. Waitstaff good. Service quick…read more No fatty tuna, ugh. Everything seemed good. Not great. Had a little of everything, but not blown away. The bigger was when I got the bill a 20% gratuity was already added. I could change it but that makes me shake my head. The 20% was the whole bill with tax. $4 is $4. But anyway a lot better places to explore and go to.

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    Dining area. Nice.

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