Chef's Omakase - $216 o def not an everyday typa meal but v good w quality wagyu cuts! the meat def melts in ur mouth but if u don't pace it right it might honestly be a bit much bc especially the yazawa yaki is v fatty HAHA for me at least! the fillet is good, but the signature omakase for $40 less is already enough tbh. the main reason 1 point is docked off is bc i thought the garlic rice couldve had more flavor, even tho its supposed to complement the meat but everything else was already good! 3 kinds of wagyu appetizer - rly good start, portion size good tongue & harami - i like! ask if its better w the sukiyaki or clear ponzu sauce yazawa-yaki - a lot of ppl like this one best! i thought it was a bit on the bitter side when dipped in the sauce but its still rly good garlic rice - im ngl idk what yall are on ini b bgt like i wouldve added soy sauce but if u eat it tgr with the meat its good i guess 4 kinds of yazawa wagyu - from shoulder (my fav cut of the night i think), round, etc it was rly good overall! fillet - rly good, but idk if its worth the extra $40 - good to try tho! tea at the end to cleanse palette - knp mrk cmn ngasih teh setengah cangkir oml its p good tho read more

YAZAWA - a plate of raw beef on a grill - Japanese Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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Delicious! Love the omakase for dine-in and bentos to go. Yummy a la carte goodness: Tar tar on crispy rice - tastes like spicy tuna on crispy rice but it's better because it's beef Wagyu sushi Kimchi assortment Green salad - might be too plain for some people but I really like it! Mushrooms Garlic rice - very rich read more

YAZAWA - Appetizers from omakase - Japanese Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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Superb Quality Wagyu Yakiniku ! Since Couldn't Make It 9:45 Pm Last Seating To Ima ; Last Minutes Call To Make Reservations , Arriving 'Just In Time' (Late By 2 Mins @ 10:02 Pm) ; The Staff Kindly Still Wanba Received Welcomed Us As The Last Guest & Serve Us Properly , Really Appreciated Much ! Order Signature Omakase + A La Carte Yazawa Cut Kalbi + Kurobuta Pork ; Deliciooouuusss ! Top Notch Yakiniku Quality Class ! read more

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Everything from the food to the service and parking gets a five stars in my book! FOOD: we ordered the Yazawa Omakase ($180 per person) which includes: - wagyu appetizers (tartar w/ uni, braised beef tongue, wagyu toast) - 2 Kind of YAZAWA Beef - YAZAWA YAKI - 4 Kinds of YAZAWA Beef - Filet Mignon (Keep in mind the cuts changes depending on what they have) We also ordered assorted kimchi and some nigori to sip on SERVICE: our server name was Justin. He was very attentive. He made our first time experience so easy. He was very knowledgeable in all the cuts of meats, the sauces to use and the cook time of each meats. AMBIANCE: very nice Japanese decor, parking is limited. There's a parking garage across the street. Or if you prefer closer parking there's meter available. read more

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This has to be one of my top restaurants now. We enjoyed our meal so much and loved everything we got. We did the omakase and the quality of the meats is something you will taste. Great service as well. The servers were very attentive and will cook your meats as recommended. Nice intimate setting but still has the ambiance for a fun group dinner. I look forward to coming back. read more

My absolute favorite spot in LA. The decor and interior is very classy. I've been here numerous times and they've never failed to impress. From the presentation of the various cuts of meats, to the the explanation of where they came from, there is never a dull moment when seated. I've gotten the Omakase multiple times and they've changed the cuts of meats and providing me with a fresh experience every time. It's an utter delight. The Omakase while rich in experience can sometimes lack a fulfilling property so I tend to accompany it with Wagyu Garlic Fried Rice and it adds the perfect touch. read more

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My most recent was extra special thanks to JUSTIN! Awesome service and one of my more memorable visits. Thank you!! I appreciate good service, especially for $1700/5 ppl. Really welcoming and made it worth it. On the other hand my party is not fond of the Asian lady. She always seats us at a super small table, and when we request to be moved to a bigger table, she doesn't seem very happy about it. She's very non-responsive to questions & "thank yous".. read more

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Came here to celebrate a friend's bday. Hands down the best Japanese bbq I've had in LA! They have 3 sets of Omakase pricing starts form $120, $180 and $200. We got the $180 omakase as it was so good! The meat quality is insane, every piece just melts in your mouth. We also ordered some appetizers, veggies and garlic fried rice. Their 5 kinds mushroom and garlic fried rice are bomb as well! Service is very good and they cook for you. I can't wait to come back again for more wagyu! read more

YAZAWA - Japanese Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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This is definitely the spot to go for any type of celebration (but I don't think it's meant for big parties). Yazawa is more for an intimate birthday dinner, work celebration, or maybe even an anniversary for a party of 2-4. We decided to come here for my birthday. I wanted to compare it to Yakiya in Rowland Heights, which we had gone to for my husband's birthday. They both have the same concept of wagyu omakase, but with some different elements. FOOD: We decided to order the assorted kimchi (as a palate cleanser) and oxtail soup as a starter. We decided to opt out of ordering rice since we wanted to enjoy and revel in every bite. The Chef's Omakase for $180 pp is what we decided to go with for our omakase selection. We started with a wagyu tartare, Out of all the selections, we would have to say our favorite cuts are the ribshin (ribeye), misuji (brisket), zabuton (chuck), and chateaubriand - or maybe it was the filet. EVERY COURSE DID NOT DISAPPOINT AT ALL! It is definitely worth the experience and every penny. Probably one of the most memorable dinners for our tastes buds, for sure! Both Yakiya and Yazawa are all stars. They're both amazing in their own ways. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone! AMBIANCE: Very dim lit and inimate. You have the option of your server to cook for you or to cook for yourself. My husband decided to have our server cook for us in fear he'd overcook the thin slices of delicate goodness. Jonathan was such a sweetheart. He was great! Definitely went the extra mile in making my cocktail for me. Super sweet and made us laugh. Jonathan and the other server (didn't catch his name) even sang me "Happy Birthday." Loved the energy here! LOCATION: Located on a busy street in Beverly Hills next to a lot of shopping areas, salons, and such. We found parking in the parking structure across the street. Parking was free for 2 hours. read more

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Great customer service, nice ambiance!! Food quality is great!! The server have a very great presentation during our dinner! We order a lot of food for party of 2 . 1 alacarte order maybe around 2-4 oz / plates/3-4 slices if you are a big eater this might not the right place for you! but if you are looking for quality then you should try it out! read more

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Yazawa Japanese BBQ is definitely my favorite Japanese BBQ that I've ever been to. A reservation is 100% recommended as this place is always crowded during peak times. The parking is relatively easy since they have street and a park lot right across the street. The customer service was outstanding as they seat you very quickly, are very outgoing, and help you cook to make sure the meat is properly prepared before consumption. We decided to go with the one of their Omakase's which was amazing! The variety of high quality meats you get to try can't be beat. The ambiance inside of the restaurant is very high class but at the same time makes you feel in a homey environment. Can be very pricey but I highly recommend this place for a nice dinner celebration and also knowing you will get your money worth. We will definitely be back here soon! read more

YAZAWA - Japanese Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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FOOD POISONING Went for dinner last night and started experiencing food poisoning symptoms. Saw someone posting the same a day ago. This is not ok. If anyone experiences the same please message me. read more

YAZAWA - Japanese Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Food: - Very delicious! We got the omakase, and it was so good. Even the grilled vegetables were sweet and juicy! Service: - Excellent service! Our server was funny and very knowledgeable about the food items on the menu. Ambiance: - The restaurant had excellent, warm-colored lighting. Very clean restaurant. Only con was that the omakase does not come with desserts or side dishes such as rice, vegetables, or kimchi. read more

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First of all, the entrance is the hole in the wall looking wooden door, not the glass door next door where their shabu shabu/sukiyaki restaurant is. I want to try that one next though. The difference between the 3 omakase menu is the more expensive 2 are all A5 wagyu with the most expensive one having better cuts. It's more or less the same amount of meat. The cheapest one at $120 has a few cuts replaced by American wagyu. We went with the cheapest option since a5 is really fatty and I didn't think I could finish like 5 courses of a5 wagyu. I was right, I couldn't even finish the $120 option, it was so fatty but so delicious. The omakase comes with appetizers and meats only. We opted to share a garlic fried rice and it was so delicious and flavorful! The star was the very think but big piece of a5 with the egg dipping sauce. So so so so good. I had to finish that dish. Our server grilled everything for us and was super nice. Although I did see some people grill on their own when I went to the restroom at the end of our meal. I didn't know you could and felt bad the server grilled everything for us. We would definitely come back if we want wagyu. I think it's pretty reasonably priced considering the meal we experienced. Street parking or there's a garage right across that's 2 hrs free if you enter before 6pm. Then they charge by each 30mins. read more

The Japanese wagyu beef is very good, very special and the sauce is very good. I like it very much read more

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WOW... Incredible experience. Splurge and go all the way with the Yazawa omakase for $180/person for the ultra premium A5 cuts of Japanese Wagyu.. which includes 5th & Final Course of Yazawa Omakase - A5 Wagyu Chateaubriand! AHHH MA ZING.. You can add separate items to your omakase, & pay an additional up charge for uni accoutrement, but I personally don't like uni that much.. I want to try their toro sashimi & wagyu fried rice next time. Excellent wine list. We enjoyed the bottle of Grand Bordeaux - Clementin de Pape Clement with its currant dark chocolate notes, silky smooth finish. Service was incredible with our comfortable booth inside the restaurant. They also offer exterior sidewalk dining from pandemic. Keep in mind there is the 90+ min limit with the next rsvp. We were there for probably 2 hours, yikes!! Next LEVEL A5 Wagyu dining! read more

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Probably the highest quality meat you can find in LA. Good wine selection too! The best thing there is this sukiyaki kinda style grilled thing layer of Wagyu and it's called yazawa-yaki. You dip in the egg when you eat it. So good! read more

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All the beef served are wagyu and has an excellent quality. We had the Chef's special Omakase and it was worth it. We upgraded to some Stuff with truffles. It is good for special occasions or if you fell Like a Japanese Bbq type of food. They bring the meats and you Bbq yourself on the grill on your table. Customer service is great. They also have a great wine list. I definitely recommend this place. They also follow good disinfection/cleaning protocols during this time. All the servers and other workers are wearing a mask and face shield. read more

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I was really excited to come here for my friend's birthday and it didn't disappoint! We all got the middle tier $160 omakase and everything was soooo good, even the appetizers. The only thing that didn't wow me was the skirt cut. My favorite had to be the Yazawa yaki!! We also ordered the spicy wagyu on crispy rice (it was amazing) & garlic fried rice (I thought this was just ok, but my friends really loved it) & you must order the green tea creme brûlée for dessert!! Service was spectacular; they were so nice and attentive. The only downside to this place is the meat is kind of fatty, so it ended up being a little too much for me. Because of this, I don't think I can come here all the time but it's definitely worth the splurge once in a while! read more

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If you want to save a trip to Kobe in Japan, but want similar quality, march your merry way to YAZAWA. Quite comparable since they import meat from Japan on Dry Ice. S/O to our server Ace who was amazing at his job. .:: MEATS ::. My whole table did the Omakase (so if one person does it EVERYONE has to do it) -Signature Omakase- + Wagyu Appetizer Wagyu on avocado toast: an amazing combo, avo anything is good Wagyu tartar: I got the cooked one, super good still Yazawa tataki: very unique mix of flavors + Beef tongue (I subbed for Kalbi): Kalbi was SO good. Tender! + Harami Skirt: marbling was on point for this meat + Yazawa Yaki: you dip this into a pasteurized egg wash, a whole new experience for your taste bud. The meat is thin and not as much marble. + Chef's choice of Yazawa Beef Kamenoko (round) Jyu-Kaburi (chuck-eye) Rib Shin (rib eye) Zabutan (chuck eye): One of their most marbleized meat they carry Misuji Brisket TBH all their meats were good from chef's choice. The ones that stood out was definitely Zabutan and Misuji. -Yogurt Panna Cotta with berry compote- DO not regret getting this at all. Very well made and right amount of sweetness with the kick of tart flavor from the berry. .:: Service/ Ambiance /Parking ::. Everyone from host to server was immensely nice. They even opened the door for us on our way out. Ace, our server, was very knowledgeable about the menu. He gave a a very thorough explanation of the menu and meats as they came out. They were very attentive and changed our grill frequently. They let us cook the meat or they can cook for us if we ask. Ambiance was of course very elegant and modern since it is located in Beverley Hills. Parking is free after 9pm and we found a spot right outside the restaurant on a Monday night. read more

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One of my favorite Japanese BBQ places in LA. We got the base set meal, which comes with a trio of appetizers and meats. We ordered a side of the garlic rice (highly recommend). The waiter was busy so we grilled the meats ourselves, which meant some of the meat ended up over cooked or undercooked. However, service has always been great here in my experience. The meat is always fresh and well seasoned. However, I always recommend getting additional sides/salad/rice as the food is very heavily and oily. Parking is easy with street parking and public parking lots. read more

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Took my stepdad to this place on his birthday and it was the best choice I made! This was back in February so I'm not sure if they have in door dining now. Outdoor dining experience was okay as we were literally seated in front of some post office which was right next to the restaurant. No complaints though as they were quite booked. I got us the Chef's Omakse which included wagyu appetizer (also tartare with uni and caviar, seriously so good especially with the uni on top of tartare and the wagyu with potato roast beef was cooked perfectly), beef tongue, harami skirt (US cuts), yazawa yaki (omg the beef into the egg sauce was just phenomenal) 4 kinds of Yazawa beef (I asked the waitress to cook us the meats in the kitchen as we weren't sure the best way to cook the meats and we didn't want to over cook them on the grill. They came out perfect every time), and filet. I also ordered the garlic wagyu rice, which was super good with the garlic chips and the quality of beef tartare was amazing, can definitely hear the cow moo with every bite LOL. We also got a bottle of Japanese plum wine to share, it was really good. Overall great experience and would come back again. read more

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I also tried the leanest version of wagyu that they have. Tasted fine but when it's cut into thin slices it's hard to eat and enjoy. I think the skirt steak is my favorite here read more

YAZAWA - Garlic Japanese Wagyu Rice - Japanese Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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This place is worth every penny. My fiancé and I came here for our anniversary and we each got the Yazawa Omakase. The meat is amazing and literally melts in your mouth!! Would recommend to everyone. Also would highly recommend that you order sake. They let you pick out your sake glasses from a really cool collection! read more

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Omakase menu with the meat is great The wagyu was so buttery and as the course went on just got more and more buttery. The sole focus is meat so great for meat lovers. read more

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They are famous for the A5 Japanese Wagyu Beef. Their A5 is not frozen, really good, very fresh. The sad thing is that due to US Customs and regulation reasons, they don't have A5 beef tongue and harami. But the US ones are also good enough. The oxtail soup and the special rice are really good too, great compliments with the A5 course. Here is my advice for someone who thinks A5 is too fatty, try their shabu shabu store called IMA, which is right next to yazawa. read more

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Yazawa is soooo good! My boyfriend loves it as well. I only wish it was closer to us then we would come by more often. Service is usually good too but they can get busy sometimes. read more

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Always wanted to try Yazawa wagyu since forever... Finally decided to get it for our 12th anniversary and birthdays dinner. We got the A5 Wagyu Assorted Bento (added Tongue & Harami), Kalbi Bento, Garlic rice, Udon, OX Tail soup and salad, total come up to be $197. It is quite expensive, especially when the portions are not that big. The wagyu are superb, grilled to perfection. It doesn't really melt in your mouth, however, the taste is really delicious. The only regret I have would be the ox tail soup and salad. The soup is bland and hardly any meat, it is definitely a rip off. The salad is great, but for $13, i think it is a little too much. Will I dine there again? Probably for special occasions only. read more

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Going in to the restaurant, I highly anticipated for it to be on the same level as Kobe beef, or even better. It turns out to be not true. It has less flavour and the experience was not the same. If you have tasted Kobe before ( I'm comparing to the premium Kobe beef I tried in Kobe, Japan), just note that it doesn't have that buttery next level melts in your mouth experience. The taste of the beef is also not as prominent. Now having said that, this place is obviously still very good. It does have a very nice ambiance, excellent service and the beef is still better than regular beef. I deducted 1 star because pricing is off. The restaurant charges $180 for the premium Omakase, while online states $160. They must have updated their menu at the restaurant but not online. I deducted another star because, my opinion the beef is still pretty pricey compared to what you're getting. To sum it up, it was a good experience to try once. If you've never known what the hype is about on Japanese beef, then try this one. But if you've already tried premium Kobe beef in Japan, then I would say just skip this one. It's not the same experience. read more

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I don't think I have the words to describe how amazing this experience was for us. We had a reservation for 4 at 8pm on a Saturday night. It was still fairly occupied at the hour. It's pretty dim in the restaurant which gives it intimate date night vibes. We originally planned on two of us ordering omakase and the other two ordering other food items to share; however, their policy is if one person orders omakase, everyone at the table has to as well. Given it was my sister's birthday, we all opted for the standard omakase and honestly have no regrets. We started off with the 3 plated appetizer. I really enjoyed the wagyu on the crostini. It was so fresh and the buttery softness of the wagyu on top of the crispy crostini ahhh perfection. Another highlight of the set was the whipped egg yolk complimented by a sweet yaki wagyu. The flavors were exploding in my mouth!! For the price of the omakase, I think it is well worth it because you get to try a good amount of quality meat. I would choose this over AYCE KBBQ any day. You're paying for the experience, service, and amazing quality meat. We also paired our omakase with two different types of sake which complimented the meal well. This was my first omakase of any sort as I didn't know there was for Japanese Wagyu and I don't really eat raw fish but now after trying Yazawa I find myself craving Japanese wagyu omakase. Bad for my wallet but good for my tastebuds :) read more

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From the fattest wagyu to the leanest...it was all mouth watering! The service was excellent, well paced, and the vibe was chill. Must try the wagyu fried rice! Let's not forget the whiskey variety. read more

Yazawa offers outdoor seating during covid. Each table allows 4 people max. Came on a Saturday night for dinner with some friends, it was pretty empty. I believe they allow walk-ins, but call in to make a reservation just in case. There is a parking lot just around the corner! It was free when we arrived at 8:00pm!! I was really excited to try Yazawa because I hear from so many people that it is the BEST yakiniku (Japanese grilled bbq). However, that was not the case... I took off 1 star based off of the service we received. Food and service TOGETHER is what brings the whole experience to another level. What we ordered: Yazawa omakase- 5/5 $160 Only difference between this tier and the other 2 are 2 kind "yazawa beef" which is the A5 wagyu rump and naka. Everything on this omakase menu was heavenly. My absolute favorite was the "yazawa yaki" which we dip in egg! Green salad- 2/5 $10 The waitress told us that the omakase was just all meat. So, we decided to get a salad as a pallet cleanser for each course. The green salad was very mediocre. Literally just spring mixed lettuce topped with a few slices of cucumber and dressed with sesame oil. Garlic wagyu rice 5/5 This was also a crowd favorite! It's cooked in a stone pot so the outsider layer of rice is nice and crispy. The little bits and pieces of wagyu combined with the rice and sauce was amazing. The waitress dropped the first pot she brought over. Glad no glass were broken because I was in heels. She also charged us for 2 garlic rice when we got the bill... maybe she was new? Willing to give this place another shot! Definitely want to try their other cuts of meat like the beef tongue and hamari! read more

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Fantastic! Had many opportunities to eat at the best BBQ restaurants ( American, Korean & Japanese) but this blew me away. Quality of the meat and the service from Ryan was impeccable! Will be back for sure. read more

I never got to try the actual dine in restaurant because of covid. However, these bento boxes are really good. It takes about half an hour for them to prepare the bentos. We called and placed our order and did curbside pickup. The wagyu meat was pretty tasty but I felt it was not the regular A5 quality that I'm used to. We also got the tongue and hamari supplement. I definitely liked the tongue but thought the raw garlic/onion on top really overpowered it. However, it was a decent for a bento box since that's been my diet staple since March. However, the star was definitely the garlic rice with bits of meat scrambled in. I felt like I could eat that all the time. read more

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Phenomenal, the quality of product is spectacular and the service is top of the line, I love when I order sake they let you choose your special sake cup for the night. The small touches like this make this place irreplaceable in my date night rotation. read more

pre-Covid review I have been to Yazawa around four times and they are just the epitome of a Japanese bbq experience. The quality cannot get any better and really is as good as famous bbq restaurants in Japan. I have been to Gifu to have hida beef and it is basically the same as Yazawa. My friend made me go with her all the way to Gifu which is really far from Tokyo, when we already have beef of the same level in LA. My favorite cut of meat will always be the beef tongue and their thick cut beef tongue is melt in your mouth delicious. A little goes a long way for rich pieces of meat like this, so I wouldn't suggest ordering too much. read more

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I bookmarked this place after hearing about it from a friend. I really want to like it since me and the hubby are all about bbq and beef...but I'll have to say the food did not tickle my taste buds. For the same price there's tons of other places like Yakiya and Anjin that tastes better imo. You're basically paying for the service. Our waiter was really great and attentive. However the meat was average. It's one of those places I go to say been there, tried it. Don't think I'll be going back. read more

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While it is fairly pricey, the quality of the meat is excellent. We enjoyed our meal today.

The wagyu Tartare is wonderful! The garlic wagyu rice is also recommended. Beef tongue is a little bit thick. read more

YAZAWA - Japanese Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Did the Covid pick up of two A5Wagyu bento boxes. Was massively disappointed. Was not a good value and the meat did not appear to be (nor taste like) A5 wagyu. We got some gray, overcooked meat that didn't look like anything pictured and certainly didn't taste like A5 Wagyu. We also got a couple of salads and they were highly mediocre and expensive. One was just lettuce and nothing else and it was $10. The second was $12 and was lettuce, a couple pieces of bell pepper and a few cut up snap peas. Not a good value. We also got a bottle of sake that was pricey and pretty lousy, frankly. This was $65 for this crappy meat, a tiny salad and a bunch of rice. A huge rip off. I would give 2 stars but they were very nice, so they get 3 stars. Hard pass. read more

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