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Okazu Ya is a four star restaurant in San Francisco. Here's a place to get good food.
Despite its generic Japanese restaurant decor, the Taraval location feels more like an old neighborhood favorite than a chain. The sushi and sashimi are ultra-fresh even if rolls aren't terribly inventive, and...
citysearch.com - expert review - 04/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here twice and i've had nothing but good service and food. Definitely go with the sizzling plate sea bass. udon was ridiculously cheap at about 5 bucks, and the rolls were very good. the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I sat down to review this place tonight asking myself if I was giving only two stars because I wasn't hungry at the time. What am I thinking? I'm ALWAYS hungry. I was actually starved when I ate at…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be good but I don't know what happened. I came here for lunch the other day and I spent most of my time swatting away bugs. The food wasn't that great and the waitress wasn't very…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a quick meal, this is not the place to go. I had to wait 30 minutes for a table of five, and when they called us in, it turned out to be another party. Service was not bad, the food was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is TERRIBLE the service is HORRIBLE the only good thing about this place is that they clean up decently... meaning its very fancy. It is VERY VERY pricy and for what? SNACKS THATS WHAT. I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
service was horrible (having to wait over an hour and being ignored), food was alright, and price was a little expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I started going here with my mom when it was just a little hole in the wall place...and as the years have gone by they have expanded....I can't say anything about their sushi because everytime I have…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Late night dinner in the Sunset and I was HUNGRY. They are speedy and have great service here. I ordered the Chilean sea bass on a bed of bean sprouts, carrots and peas served on a sizzling platter.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
they werent kidding about no room!! ha we were packed in waiting to be eaed and i swear there was about 15 people at the door . They seated us fairly quickly. The menu well if you dont eat sushi often…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice little neighborhood Japanese restaurant that serves very good food at very reasonable prices. The sushi is fresh, creative and well presented. Spider roll is usually very good. Combination…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We happened to be in the neighborhood and looking for something to warm my soul on a cold summer's day (only in SF!). I had a good feeling upon walking in when it was almost packed on a Thursday early…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a regular at this place! It's my favorite Japanese restaurant. The sashimi is always fresh and this is one of the only places I know that serves big portions of salmon only sashimi at a decent…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They should just rename it tobiko and sriracha because it's in nearly every dish. Cajun roll? Tobiko and sriracha. Agedashi tofu? Tobiko and sriracha. Ankimo? Tobiko and sriracha. Which leads…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After trying Sushi Zen the last two previous times for lunch... It was time for me to move on and to try another Japanese Restaurant that has really really good sushi!!! This time, I went and tried…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I want to give this 0 star.... no bueno
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place! Prices are decent and the food is pretty good. I love getting the bento boxes with beef teriyaki (it's like steak teriyaki!)( you can substitute the beef for chicken). My other…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was fantastic. We ordered 3 orders of seabass and one butter fish, with some sushi rolls (volcano, snake, and something else) and appetizers. All of it was delicious. The workers were helpful…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time I went here with my friend after class. She told me there was this really good sushi place that has cheap bento boxes and you get ice cream too! Well...of course hearing that I wanted to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place for sushi lovers, they have great variety of sushi and rolls. The only downside is small place - it's get too crowded after 6pm
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It would be great if the waiters actually spoke Japanese ... or understood things when they were pronounced correctly. I would not go here. Ever. I went here once before, had vomit on a plate, but…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Service and delicous food.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had a fine meal here today - had never tried this place before. Their prices were reasonable, the staff was attentive, (mind you, it was at an off time when we were there - mid afternoon on a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can finally breath! Wow! They really try and pack you in there. My family and I, basically was sitting right next to this couple, so close I could have taken food from her plate w/out leaning. Most…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK. Now if i go to a restaurant, unless its a chinese restaurant, i uuusually don't expect to have servers who only speak chinese and not a lick of english! but hey it's san francisco and i…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Taraval Okazu-Ya location has, hands down, the best sushi I've ever had in the bay area. A friend of mine who had been living in Japan for a few years had never come across better. In particular,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband's cousin took us to the one on Noriega St. 12 years ago and somehow we found one on Taraval St. We enjoy going there all the time. Service is only the best when Ben is there and when my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is another great sushi place!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After all these years and Japanese restaurants we have tried, Okazu Ya on Taravel is still one of our favorite Japanese restaurants in SF. Food: Spicy scallop roll- spicy tuna and scallop fried in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance: It is easy to point out the obvious distress signals. The sizzling iron grills and the chiming bell at the sushi counter reminds me of a Japanese diner. Waiters dressed in casual street…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I went to Okazu Ya with four other friends, and despite it always being crowded, we got a seat in like five minutes. Of course, it takes forever to get someone to take our order, but whatever. It…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here often, and recently I took my folks here cus they are on a healthy diet and i don't want them to eat more greasy chinese like everytime we go out to eat. I finally tried their famous…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I want sushi, I think of this place first. It's really bad because then I don't find new places to go, but I really really love their sushi and can't seem to go elsewhere unless a friend…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Someone once told me I actually pronounced the name of this place correctly which I took as a compliment. This place has great food. I'm not much of a sushi eater but each piece of tried has been…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So update: 6/19/08 Came here with the GF. I think we've been spoiled by good sushi, because this place has rapidly gone downhill since I last came here. I ordered some rolls, while the gf had a dinner…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be my favorite Japanese Restaurant when I first came upon it more than 10 years ago. Now I doubt I will ever go back. Ever since the move to the bigger location it has really gone down…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay place if you're craving Japanese food. Some of the stuff tasted pretty good, like the sushi -- HUGE selection/list. But I kind of didn't know how to..read it? Like...where were the special…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ok prices, decent food, and the service here is crap. they have servers that shouldnt be servers. the ice cream also taste like crap. i made better ice cream in my chemistry class! wayyy better…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing that most of the yelpers haven't said. I have been eating here for 18 years, since he was up the street. The sizzling fish plates are yummy as is his sushi. The creamy roll, spider…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
5 minute wait, 6pm on fathers day, party of 5. apparently though, we beat the rush. however, we were seated in the back, in a room with a tiny window, and a door leading to the outside (very…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Chilean bass I've ever had... The creamy roll is really really good, too!
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, apparently I am not as crazy about this place as other Yelpers are. It's borderline 2 stars for me. My sea bass was greasy and only had the flavor of the sauce it was sitting in. The bean…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Sunday night with a large group. We had made a reservation but they were so unprepared to serve us. We were never asked our drink orders, most never got any, I only received mine…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sizzling fish on a scalding metal plate.. Be careful of the fish when it comes out because it does come out sizzling and with full steam--literally. Everyone raves about the seabass, but I think the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is great. If you dont have a lot of money their udon is good and filling. The waiters and waitresses have always been kind to me no matter what. Their sea bass platter is great but not so good…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best sushi I have ever tasted. The fish is always the right temperature and the sushi rice is light and not too chewy. The staff is incredibly friendly and the sake is free flowing…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Order the Sea Bass!!! I've been a regular at this friendly neighborhood restaurant for years and have yet to have a bad meal here. The owners (Michael and Joanna) are extremely nice people who treat…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The last time we were there was the only time we were there. I don't remember what made it so bad. Maybe it was the sake sashimi that tasted like the ones Safeway uses for their sushi bar that you got…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unpretentious decor, friendly service and... REALLY good fish! I usually don't like rolls, but I make exceptions at this place :-) Seeing the other reviews makes me realize I have to try the seabass.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good variety of food and I would say they taste authentic Japanese. Very friendly staff, especially to children, but not a good idea to go Friday / Saturday night. Long wait...Some of the staff can…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here for over a decade. I watched as they moved from the dinky little shop up the street to this current expanded version. I have to say, the quality of food they served have not…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taraval ahhhhhhhhh, once we're here we're here for hours (Meaning we're the ones hogging the back room piggin' out). Mike & Joanne are the best, they always treat us like fam. They offer great…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okazu Ya's Taraval location is one of my favorite restaurants. I've been going here for so many years that I can't remember when I first started. The Chilean Sea Bass melts in your mouth and the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okazu Ya is one of those very neighborhood joints. I must say, for an Asian restaurant, this restaurant has some serious customer service. Despite the fact that some of the servers look like they…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love their sushi. the volcano roll is one of the best and tastiest inventions ever. LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for amazing service! The tuna sashimi here is very fresh, the sushi is good quality for a good price, and the chicken teriyaki is yum! My boyfriend and I come here regularly, and the delicious…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. It's near my house and the food is off the hook. Really good, fresh sushi and nice variety of sushi rolls. Its a great value too and isn't that what the Sunset is all about? Hit…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a favorite for years for me. I've been going here for almost 16 years back when they used to be next door at the Thai restaurant spot.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Take One...clap! "Hold the pickles
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Clam Ramen! Yummy. If you like soup, this hits the spot, and they hook it up with a large serving. Can't go wrong with their nigiri, pretty fresh- my picks are the toro and yellowtail. Good…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went here for lunch with an old friend... they give you a piece of paper with all the sushi and you check the ones you want.. their fatty tuna is tasty.. but their salmon is not fresh or at least…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had takeout once, and never been inside, but OMG the miso, followed a bit later by tempura and sashimi, totally brought me back from a rough hangover. After reading these other reviews, will…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a customer since WAY back in the day when they used to up the block where Kingdom of Dumpling is now. The owner, Michael, is the sushi chef and always tries to remember everyones name. I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and I went for sushi one night to see how it was. It wasn't bad. I couldn't put my finger on it, but it felt like something was missing. I love sushi, so maybe I'm picky. It's the closest…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the sushi is great.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! This place is the best sushi rest. in Sunset district i ever tasted. Their fishes is alway fresh every times i ordered dragon rolls or tiger rolls. The parking if pretty tight, however their food…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Often a long wait, but the sizzling fish here is great and fills up the restaurant with smoke. Usually busy and lively which creates a festive atmosphere. I don't particularly like the sushi here,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in San Francisco. Period. I trek 40 minutes across town to go to Okazu-Ya and it's worth it! the 49er roll comes perfectly made with thin slices of lemon, scallop, salmon and avocado! The…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
hmmm... so desu nee. very disappointing.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a Japanese restaurant that feels like a Mexican Taqueria with great sushi
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Sushi in the city. Hands down. Been going here literally since I was an infant living with my folks off Taraval back in '84-'87. Certainly try their volcano and dragon roll (with tempura.) This…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ErMaGah- If u luv sushi, u'll luv okazu ya!!! Their sushi is hellza gewd!! The other stuff on the menu is..erm... okay,.(eatable), but I really recommend that you have sushi here MmM!!M! :| Mediocre…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
decent neighborhood Japanese place that won't break the bank. been here about half a dozen times and it's pretty consistent. also tried Okazu Ya Clement and Noriega which is not as good as the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is the only sushi place in the neighborhood. come here alot whenever im in the area. probably the best sushi place in sunset, not counting irving area. always just order rolls. there is tons…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!. They're fast and friendly. I go in there maybe every other week and buy about $15 worth of sushi and they greet me as if I buy $100 worth of sushi. The sushi is so good and really…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
two words: SEA BASS
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good place. It is a bit noise and hectic but has own charm. Food is really great!
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's no Ebisu but this place rocks. I've been frequenting this place for the longest time and I can't ever really find anything wrong with it. They're pretty consistent with their food and although…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for lunch with a group. By a miracle, found parking within a block and walked up. We had a group of four and found a table in the back right away. A little noisy, but not bad. I ordered…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They use real crab in their california rolls! Love ordering their lunch specials togo for work... i normally get their chicken teriyaki and tonkatsu its so much foo dhey put the rice on the side.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Taraval Okazu Ya has really fresh sashimi, but my favorite items on the menu are the grilled sea bass rice, raw oysters, and geoduck sashimi. All three are TO DIE FOR. The geoduck sashimi doesn't come…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always go to this restaurant for the sizzling fish plates. Very affordable especially if you're bringing the whole clan.My favorite is the butter fish ( or monkfish) i think they named it butter…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really good place. A lot of choices for sushi and its always fresh. The staff is very friendly as well. Go Here!
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dependable! This is the first place I want to go to whenever I get a ramen craving. Definitely try the shoyu ramen. Your stummy will thank you for it. Oh yeah... the rolls are pretty awesome too.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know not everyone likes this place but I think it's worth the trek to the Outer Sunset and parking is typically not that difficult. This restaurant is always bustling and full, but it's pretty large…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place and the fact That I live pretty close to it doesn't hurt. On my second trip there, I decided to order a fish because I heard that it was one of their specialties. I decided on…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has probably be my favorite sushi spot to go to when I'm craving sushi and on a budget! Great food, friendly service, and atmosphere. I only order rolls usually when I eat Japanese food so I can't…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The quality here is not good. I'm sorry. Your unagi was not good. I got some California rolls on a whim just to try. I couldn't finish those. I tried my bf's nabeyaki udon, your only somewhat saving…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly my experience with the food here has been a downward spiral, the taste and quality ever degrading from the first happy visit. I kept returning though, in spite of the progressively worsening…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is AMAZING!!! After reading a few bad reviews, I have no idea what those people are talking about. The only complaint that I can think of over the past TEN years of enjoying the food here…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best Japanese restaurants in SF! This restaurant is closed on Wednesday though, I believe so don't go there cuz you'll be so sad when you get to the door and it's all dark inside.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my family and I know we want Japanese food and it's not too much of a hassle to get to the city, this is the place we go to. We know the head waiter (or owner? I'm not sure, but he's there all…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's a ...... Cookie Cutter Sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come to this place really for two reasons: 1. its walking distance from my house.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here since the 90s, but a few things seemed to have stayed constant. 1) stick with the cooked food specials, such as the iron plate (teppan) grilled fish set dinners.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the sushi here and I like the free ice cream that comes with some of the meals. I don't like the sushi roll menu because there are no prices on it.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Judah Okazuya and Noriega Okazuya also. Of the three, I'd say this is the best, although its not saying too much.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here only once with 2 of my male friends. This location is THE best compared to the other locations like the one on Noriega. I had the chicken teriyaki which was definitely fresh & not…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come here fairly often, for either take out or to eat in, since it's in my hood and the food is always good. I think it's definitely a place to stick with mostly the cooked foods; their various…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was told by a few friends that the Okazu Ya on Taravel was WAYYYY better than the one on Noreiga but I'm going to have to disagree with them all the way on this one. This includes ambiance,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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I've found the food on a decline over the years. Been here 2x this year and the tempura batter is hard, bland and dry. A real disappointment. The combo dinners are reasonable for under $11 with good portion....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Todd, that is why you don't eat sushi for lunch. That's when all restaurants get rid of their leftovers. GO FOR DINNER. food is delish. has been fresh all the times i've been there. wait can be long,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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This is my favorite japanese restaruant! (its not explanatory) The sushi is cheap, but not the best quality. This chubby server alway brings me a smile because he work so hard... and have to walk back and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I should have known better after reading a review of this place advising people *not* to eat the sashimi with the expectation of it being fresh and delicious ... but I was hungry for a sushi lunch one…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i ate here today and left pretty satisfied. my boyfriend left still hungry, but content! the raw oysters can be a little small at times, but i love the sauce that comes with it. i love the hamachi…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's tiny, crowded and the waitresses are full of energy -- I LOVE THIS PLACE! its in the middle of nowhere but has the freshest sushi at amazing prices. you'll find the local crowd...who could want…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a hidden gem for fresh sashimi with an assortment of raw fish that you usually don't encounter at most restaurants. Sit closer to the bar for the chef's recommendations or order what you…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place to eat. Seafood is fresh and the service is fast and friendly. I even heard the sushi chef will drive you over to their other location on Noriega if you happen to arrive when they are…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the place is small in packed most of the weekend. if you can gget in a early dinner, this is a nice place with good deals. mike is always curtious and comes to the table to chat with you if you've…
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends described the toro (fatty tuna) at okazu ya as "it's so good, it tastes like butter". I don't understand why you would pay $10 to eat something that tastes like butter. I'd rather go to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live in SOMA and I will still drive all the way to the outer sunset for some sashimi and chilean sea bass from this place. Their fish is really fresh and very tasty. The portions are very generous…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here quite a few times, but on my last visit, there was this really drunk surfer sitting behind me who KEPT ON SCREAMING IN MY EAR SO I COULD BARELY HOLD A CONVERSATION WITH MY FRIEND…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss the Okazu-ya that use to be on 10th and Clement. It was truly a hole in the wall. The one on Taraval is a decent size; dinning area goes into the back, past the kitchen. I really don't know…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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I love this place. Its so family-oriented, the sushi is always fresh, Ben the manager is very friendly. The 49er roll is the BOMB!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food is fresh, delicious and consistent, and there are so many choices to choose from! i almost always get the hamachi/toro sashimi set. i also come here for the age dashi tofu, beef carpaccio,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a true sushi fan, as I am, this is the restaurant for you. They have an extensive list of different types of sushi. I think I may have tried them all over the years since a friend…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my family's favorite sushi restaurant. Whomever's birthday it was, we'd be celebrating here. Its super cheap considering the above average quality and freshness of the food and ingredients…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is the first restaurant in SF where I started my sushi addiction. {The second is Judah Okazuya because overall their food and service are better even though it's another mile further…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
