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    Yuyake Dan Dan Japanese Tapas

    4.1 (453 reviews)
    ModerateIzakaya
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Waiyi C.

    Came here for lunch on a weekday. A friend recommended the beef ribs ramen, but unfortunately it wasn't available. We ended up trying other ramen options, which felt pretty average. The sashimi, however, was a pleasant surprise. The thick cuts had a great texture. The only downside was that the 25-piece platter only included four types of fish, which limited the variety. The service was attentive, and staff regularly came by to refill our tea.

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    Jane C.

    Came here 6pm on Friday night. It was still happy hour until 6:30pm. It was pretty packed almost all of the tables were full. Got lots of stuff from the happy hour menu. The waitress also came around again for last call happy hour which was super nice! Calamari and chicken karaage were crispy and light. Negi hamachi maki, salmon maki and tekka maki were small but delicious and fresh. The yuzu shishito was surprisingly spicy at the end/bottom!! Edamame and wakame salad were fine. We also ordered some beers from happy hour but it was so packed and busy they forgot to bring one out but thankfully were able to take it off. We were full from the happy hour tapas but def want to try other things from dinner menu.

    Skewers: scallop, chicken thigh, pork belly
    Jessica D.

    It's refreshing to see an izakaya spot open at Stoneridge Mall. Aside from P.F. Chang's and The Cheesecake Factory, dining options here are pretty limited, so Yuyake Dan Dan is a welcome addition! The menu is fairly extensive but for our first visit we tried two orders of the 7-piece Omakase nigiri set and three skewers: scallop, pork belly, and chicken thigh. The skewers were a mixed bag. The chicken thigh was really good--juicy and flavorful--and we also enjoyed the pork belly. The scallops, however, were on the smaller side and the edges were a bit chewy, which took away from the experience. All of the skewers are glazed in a sweet soy-style marinade, which worked well overall. The 7-piece Omakase was reasonably priced at $30 per set, but unfortunately we only really enjoyed about three of the seven pieces: the salmon, bluefin tuna, and one seared piece on the right side of the plate (possibly sea bream?). The rest had flavors and textures that felt off--some were overly chewy, others slimy, and a few were just difficult to eat. I also wish the sushi rice were stickier, as it fell apart more than expected. It didn't help that the waitress didn't explain which piece was which, so we were left guessing our way through the set. Overall, I'd still come back since we're at Stoneridge Mall often and the concept has a lot of potential. Next time, though, I'd skip the omakase set and order à la carte sashimi instead, focusing more on the skewers, ramen, or other tapas-style dishes.

    Sue F.

    Stopped by for a quick lunch while shopping. They were not busy, so we were greeted and seated right away. We ordered hot tea and ordered after checking the QR code on our table. Tempura bento box- cute presentation and good portion Hamachi kama- fresh and flavorful! Hot soul roll- enjoyed the spicy tuna & serrano pepper Hamachi hamachi roll- You can never have too much fresh hamachi!! Restaurant was clean and decor was cute.

    Spicy Tuna Roll happy hour
    Cynthia S.

    Finally had a chance to try out this restaurant during happy hour. When I walked in they weren't so busy but by the time we left the place was packed. I tried 4 items from the happy hour menu Karaage chicken Fried calamari 4/5 Spicy tuna 5/5 Godzilla roll 3.5/5 I really enjoyed the spicy tuna, it's 6pc per order. The tuna tasted fresh, and the ratio of tuna to rice is perfect. I didn't realize Godzilla roll is a fried sushi roll. I don't normally order fried sushi but I'm glad I did. They sliced the sushi thinly and it wasn't overwhelmingly oily. Fried calamari is very good. The breading is not heavy and the calamari was cooked perfectly (not chewy). I don't try the karaage, it was ordered for my dinner companion and he didn't have any complaints about it. So I don't want to rate it. Overall I really enjoyed the place. They refilled my tea very promptly and the food came quite fast. This place is quite hidden. It is in the same aisle as Quickly, across from iSee Cream.

    My plate of assorted nigiri

    The food here is very high quality and delicious. It may be a bit pricy compared to other places though. The service is very fast and some of the workers here speak Cantonese, which is great. The environment is also very clean every time I come here. The must tries are the saba nigiri and the ankimo in my opinion (every one has their preference), and if you prefer cooked meals, then the hamachi set (only available during lunch hours) is a great option.

    Traditional Paitan Ramen 10/10
    Amy K.

    I was craving some Japanese food after a long day of shopping in Livermore, and this place came up as a top option. It definitely did not disappoint. I loved every dish we ordered. The ramen was especially unique - you can add bone marrow, which was such a cool and flavorful twist. The broth wasn't too oily, and the marrow added a rich, satisfying depth. It was a great combo overall. We also had the 7-piece omakase. Everything was super fresh, and the sashimi slices were larger than I expected, which made it even more satisfying. The tapas options were also really good. I especially enjoyed the wasabi - it had just the right amount of spice. We tried the takoyaki too. It was tasty, but I was expecting more than four pieces. Honestly, six pieces would feel more reasonable for the price. The only downside was that we felt a bit rushed. I understand it can get busy, but the staff seemed overwhelmed and eager to move people along quickly. That said, the food was amazing, and I would definitely come back just for the quality alone.

    Shrimp cake thing. Very good mostly because of the wasabi sauce.
    Eric L.

    This place has a great variety of food for those who want cooked and raw. We came here on a whim because us parents didn't want Cheesecake Factory. What we found was a pretty darn great authentic japanese place in a mall.... Seems odd. The typical Mall Japanese places are all just Teriyaki chicken bowls and california rolls. This palce had great selection of true Japanese cuisine The service was on point. Empty dishes didn't sit for more than 10 seconds, they kept asking if we needed anything, but attentively, not annoyingly. Unfortunately, it is small so it may get packed. We went on a Sunday during lunch and (thankfully) didn't have to wait. Overall, we will definitely be going back.

    Godzilla Roll
    Dylan B.

    Noticed this spot while roaming around the mall and saw that they had a happy hour opening and decided to try it. The restaurant is pretty open with lots of legroom to move around. The menu for the happy hour has around 15-20 options so a good amount to fill you up. It took a little while to get all of our tapas but most ended up being pretty worht the wait. Fried Calamri: 5/5 incredibly crispy and meaty with a good amount of seasoning on the outside. paired with lemon and *chef's kiss* Karage: 3.5/5 crispy and filling but we've had better or just as good at most japanese establishments Yuzu Shishito: 2/5 controversial because my partner actually enjoyed it, but I have generally not liked shishitos as much and this one wasn't any different. Flavor wise it was ok but the bonito flakes were really fishy to me and so many of the Shishitos were incredibly spicy and usually I am pretty spice tolerant. Wasn't that pleasant for me but it may just be an acquired taste. Godzilla Roll: 3.5/5 Ok crunch but the sauces weren't too great in my opinion. Have had better crunch rolls at other joints. Salmon + Tekka Maki: 3/5 decent fish rolls that cleansed our palette to the other heavier greasier options. Overall a good place to chill and grab a few bites to eat at a decent price point.

    Traditional paitan ramen with bone marrow. And another bone marrow on the side!
    Andy G.

    My wife and I came across this hidden gem while we were shopping at Stoneridge Mall. And now it's probably my favorite ramen spot in the Bay! And I've been to A LOT. The main reason: their traditional paitan ramen! It's already a pretty substantial ramen with the shaved bonito, garlic, mushrooms, medium rare beef filet, oyster mushroom, and onsen egg. But what really caught my eye (and stomach) was the giant beef bone sitting in the bowl filled with mouthwatering marrow! And this wasn't a skinny bone where you really had to scrape to get any marrow out. No, this was a huge bone with A LOT of buttery flavorful marrow!! I've been here twice already. This latest visit we ordered the soft shell crab appetizer (delicious!) and I of course had to get the paitan ramen again, this time with an extra bone marrow. Totally worth it!!

    Angela T.

    I can't believe we just now finally ate here. Great Japanese tapas restaurant inside the mall. They had some interesting dishes that closely resembled and comparable to food we've had when we were in Japan. You'll need to look up what the dishes are though. The dishes are written in what they're called in Japanese, so if you're not familiar with the dishes-- highly recommend googling it as you look at the menu. They don't have descriptions of what the dishes are. At least none that I remembered, but I was only looking at their menu from my phone when I scanned the QR code at the table. Great dishes overall, but I don't recall what the names of the dishes I ordered.

    Jeany L.

    I have been here for years since I moved to this area, and this place is legit in term of quality and overall taste. Speaking of price especially for Japanese food, and if you value the quality, you get what you paid for. They have the best ramen in the Tri Valley by far that I experienced, and I'm an Asian who love noodle so i guess my bar is high enough lol. Service is always nice, quick and attentive to the customers. The place is fam friendly with a minimal Jap interior design.

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    You accept reservation? Online or phone

    What exactly are the happy hour timings?

    5:00 pm - 6:30 pm daily

    Will you offer the treasure box for to go order? Do you do party trays as well? Thanks

    1.We can‘t find the osenchi togo box in the market,all we can do is put every thing together in one to go box,or we can go buy a wood box for you. but it will be extra change 。im so sorry about the that.… Read more

    Where the heck is this located in the mall?

    It is opposite to Men's warehouse

    Trying to call to make a reservation.. the phone number listed does not work?

    sorry.att got some problem..ATT are working on it..

    Do you allowed dogs on your patio?

    I don't know about dogs but last time I tried to dine outdoors and they said the patio wasn't open for outdoor dining :/

    Is reservation through Yelp supposed to work? Tried checking since last week and appears that it doesn't work at all.

    It doesn't work.

    How do I make reservation? The Yelp reservation is off. The restaurant doesn't answer the phone.

    Are you open on Sundays? Is there a menu with prices?

    They are open on Sundays from 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

    Online menu available?

    Yes

    Are you open today?

    yes we do..we close tomorrow

    How many pieces come in an omakase order?

    We have 7,10,or 13 pic you can pick Price is 27,36,45

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    Ari Sushi

    4.3
    (390 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    My party made a reservation for a larger party, which they gladly accommodated (even with a late…read moreaddition the day before the reservation date)! Ari Sushi has a large menu ranging from sushi, yubu/inari sushi, udon, and tendons. Our meals came with a miso soup, salad, and japchae! I got their ari tendon which was good! My whole party thoroughly enjoyed their food as well. The staff was very kind and was super helpful. And the interior is clean and aesthetic! I'd love to stop by again!

    The soft shell crab tendon was unique and a good portion and combination of flavors over rice. Nice…read morethat they give you tongs and scissors to cut and serve. Kids meal of ca roll (4 pcs) and chicken teriyaki was the best deal but kind of incredible that it's for kids ages 5 and under only because kids 5-13 are still kids! Sashimi took a really long time to come out and was too cold in the center as if just defrosted and tasted a bit rubbery. The inari nigiri was unique and flavorful. Half plate nigiri was also good. Liked the jap chae noodles, corn salad, and miso soup - just wished they had brought 4 out since we were 2 adults and 2 kids. They got really busy and we had to flag someone down to ask for water refills. Very clean and bright space interior.

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    Table with Hot Tea Pit, Cold Water, Soy Sauce, Wasabi & Ginger
    Veggie mango roll Veggie Roll Combo (not pictured sorry gobbled it up) fuji roll  veggie tempura roll
    Veggie mango roll Veggie Roll Combo (not pictured sorry gobbled it up) fuji roll veggie tempura roll
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    Demiya

    4.2
    (280 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    This place is quite literally hidden LOL. It actually took me a second to find it because of its…read morelocation, however once I found it, the interior was so nice and modern. When you enter, someone will seat you and then you order everything through a QR code that's on the table. Once you're ready to check out at the end, you can pay through your phone. It's super easy and convenient to be honest. I was really craving Japanese curry and my favorite place is Coco Ichibanya in southern california and although this place is not as good as my favorite place, it was still pretty good and hit the spot for my craving. I got the chicken karaage curry and added vegetables and an egg to it. I was sad they didn't have a Japanese omelette style egg but this fried egg still hit the spot. I believe I got spicy level 2, but it was not spicy at all for me. I do love spice though so I may not be a reliable source for spice levels... I will be getting a spicier level the next time I go though. If you're craving Japanese curry, check this spot out!!! It won't disappoint :)

    Love this place hidden spot in Dublin Love that you have to…read morelook to find the name of the spot Kinda like in the movie blade The food is great you scan to get the menu And your on the way I got the Japanese curry spicy udon with karaage chicken crunchy with a juice inside The soup based curry with veggies and a sunny side egg on top the flavor is always a hit The portions are good to share It has an open kitchen to see them hard at work The service is always polite and consistent Small place you are quite cozy in there Give this place

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    Order at counter
    Curry Udon Noodle Soup (Chicken Katsu)
    Curry Udon Noodle Soup (Chicken Katsu)
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    Chicken Katsu with brown sauce
    Amakara

    Amakara

    3.9
    (3.7k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$$

    We decided to visit Amakara for our late Father's Day since we didn't have time to go anywhere…read moreyesterday. I am quite surprised that the place isn't that big for a modern environment. I went around and thought that there's going to be more room but it's not what I expected. Also am surprised that it's that many people on Monday but I guess they're celebrating late Father's Day too? Anyways, the food is really delicious and quality is tremendous. Very upscale honestly especially with how big the portion sizes are. I individually got Chicken Katsudon and it's not really hard. Very chewy and I couldn't finish it since I ate a lot of sushi before it arrived. My sister didn't even finish her individual plate too and so we ended up taking them to go. What shocked me is that they serve us a huge portion of desserts especially the green tea ice cream. I thought that it's only going to be one scoop but they gave us 3! I think the one scoop is for someone's birthday? I don't know. And the vanilla ice cream with grilled pineapple is so yummy and it had a lot of cinnamon flavor I believe. It's one of the best vanilla ice creams I'd ever had. I probably never tasted vanilla ice cream that good before! I also appreciate the staff for helping with us with our orders! They were so helpful and kind to us. If I ever bring my friends over, it'd be this place. I highly recommend for others to try this place because the food here is really amazing!

    LOVE THE FOOD /AMBIANCE/CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Thank you Julie for being such a Beautiful person…read moreinside and out!!!! Our friends Troy & Jen introduced us to this place and it's Amazing!!!! Hope I can remember everything we ordered!!! Oysters on half shell Hamachi Carpaccio Octopus Balls Assorted Sashimi Beef tomato curry with Chicken Katsu- FIVE+ stars on ALL FOODS!!!!!!

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    Sesame chicken
    Hotaru ika nigiri- aka firefly or baby squid
    Hotaru ika nigiri- aka firefly or baby squid
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