Great place to just grab lunch and relax in a down-to-Earth sort of vibe. Straight-forward, tasty food. Sometimes I ask for half a scoop of teriyaki sauce since in can be taste too sweet and overpowering if I eat here often. Not as budget-friendly as McDonald's, but great value nonetheless if you prefer regularly having Japanese food over McD. Wish there more more cheap, practical places like this to get ethnic foods in general.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
River C.
Amazing service and food! Try their rice bowl. I always come here when I'm in a rush and need quick food.
Travel Lover
Food was
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
GWoo
Generous with the protein in the noodle dishVegetarian options: Order dish without protein
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Anne Louise McFarland
Tempura and chicken teriyaki was awful. No flavor. I added soya and it didn’t help. The tempura was very greasy. Will never be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Stan B
I watched the person who cooks your food hand a patron the bathroom key and not continue cooking the food without washing their hands. That is all you need to know about the cleanliness of this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kevin Ishizaki
Consistent of.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al
I wasn’t going to leave a review because i see a lot of negatives. But you know they take your money, a decent amount at that, and give well under par product. Asked for to go, they give you a bag, and when the food is ready they leave it on the pass through with all the lids off. Food taste like VH teriyaki sauce dumped on. Just blank and expensive
土萠ほたる
Honestly should not have tipped or have gone to this place period. I was massively hungry after physiotherapy and needed a place to eat before shopping. I ordered two entrees; their sashimi Bento box and their shrimp yakisoba.The sashimi is kinda like the low quality cut but I would say that's probably the high point of the Bento with the salad. The teriyaki beef so absolutely disgusting I don't know where to begin. Some slices were hard and overcooked while others were clearly not fully cooked and looks like barely seared ground beef chunks literally disintegrating in my chopsticks ?The shrimps in the yakisoba is gummy in texture upon chewing so while cooked not fresh. The noodles itself is piping hot but the sauce they used tastes rancid.The three staff members were talking ridiculously loud in Mandarin with the one on the register not understanding my order as well. I read my order 4 times slowly and she still got my order wrong; I should have took that as a red flag and said never mind but didn't because I remembered this place when it first opened long ago and the staff then were kind. Must be completely new ownership because this experience is a stark contrast of food quality and service that I had then.Worst of all, at one point when I was almost done eating my food, they were mopping close to me and it felt like two of the 3 staff members were eyeing me wanting me to hurry up eating. I can't because the food was just putrid and having them hovering around me made it a lot worse. Several other customers came in; they didn't turn them away but you can hear the agitation in their vocal tone. By 19:00 sharp, they shut of ⅓ of the store lights. Excuse me? I walked little after 18:30 and they were cleaning the kitchen as if they're done. As I put my food away, there were still customers clearly starting on their meal as they just received their order.I honestly do not understand while I'm wandering at Wal-Mart with slight gastro pain trying to hasten my shopping and go straight home. Don't eat here; it takes a lot for me to dole low ratings. I was better off consuming air and roughing it to make dinner. Less agonizing. ? It took me a lot to not cuss in either Cantonese or Japanese.Parking: It's located inside Uptown. Plenty of parking.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jack W.
Review Template === 1. VERDICT/VALUE 3.5 stars: the price is where it's at: for Victoria, this may be the place to go for cost-effective cooked Japanese food in a bento box, with sushi (only if ordering via a tray). === 2. FOOD Teriyaki Meal ($12.25 and up) The server said the difference between this and the much cheaper ($5 cheaper) rice bowl is that veg was included...and the sizes are supposed to be similar). I'm here to report it's not worth it - the cooked vegetables are fairly minimal and it's best to ask for the sauce on the side, because the cook applies it at the end in overwhelming quantity! Bento Box ($12.45 and up) This is the best value - with salad, gyoza or four pieces of California roll or tempura accompanied by rice and choice of entree. Note: no miso soup comes with it at this price, but it can be ordered for $2 more. The chicken and beef taste fine, though I'm not sure what beef they use - it's a little tihicker and rougher, so I'd probably stick with chicken only next time. Nigiri and Maki Tray ($70) Great for parties, this was a hit with everyone at the party we brought this to with a good selection of each, and so would likely buy it again. === 3. SERVICE It's been decent each time we went; they seem to serve people in English and Mandarin. The party tray needs to be order 1 or 2 days in advance. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's small inside, with bar-style seating around the windows - no tables here. So you're likely going to be getting takeout. I'm not sure I would bring anyone with wheelchairs or baby strollers inside. There is parking underground - look for the Best Buy signs, as it's located nearest Best Buy.
cheap good food, 10/10, small local business, good people good food S
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brody Reinsch
S tier chicken bowls, lots of food for a good price, W location, would recommend. I go here for lunch maybe three times a week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Beef, Teriyaki Beef
Dan M
RUDE, RUDE, RUDE. they left the door unlocked after 7, not knowing I walked in and I hear " get out" I said oh your closed and the 1 male more politly said
Atmosphere: 1
anne L (lerieanne)
Big portion. But Food isn’t great. Little Bland. Teriyaki is not teriyaki.
Nhaw
Overpriced sushi, dirty tables/restaurant and rude staff. I took a friend here and was embarrassed. Horrible experience!
Great place to just grab lunch and relax in a down-to-Earth sort of vibe. Straight-forward, tasty food. Sometimes I ask for half a scoop of teriyaki sauce since in can be taste too sweet and overpowering if I eat here often. Not as budget-friendly as McDonald's, but great value nonetheless if you prefer regularly having Japanese food over McD. Wish there more more cheap, practical places like this to get ethnic foods in general.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing service and food! Try their rice bowl. I always come here when I'm in a rush and need quick food.
Food was
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Generous with the protein in the noodle dishVegetarian options: Order dish without protein
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Tempura and chicken teriyaki was awful. No flavor. I added soya and it didn’t help. The tempura was very greasy. Will never be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
I watched the person who cooks your food hand a patron the bathroom key and not continue cooking the food without washing their hands. That is all you need to know about the cleanliness of this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Consistent of.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wasn’t going to leave a review because i see a lot of negatives. But you know they take your money, a decent amount at that, and give well under par product. Asked for to go, they give you a bag, and when the food is ready they leave it on the pass through with all the lids off. Food taste like VH teriyaki sauce dumped on. Just blank and expensive
Honestly should not have tipped or have gone to this place period. I was massively hungry after physiotherapy and needed a place to eat before shopping. I ordered two entrees; their sashimi Bento box and their shrimp yakisoba.The sashimi is kinda like the low quality cut but I would say that's probably the high point of the Bento with the salad. The teriyaki beef so absolutely disgusting I don't know where to begin. Some slices were hard and overcooked while others were clearly not fully cooked and looks like barely seared ground beef chunks literally disintegrating in my chopsticks ?The shrimps in the yakisoba is gummy in texture upon chewing so while cooked not fresh. The noodles itself is piping hot but the sauce they used tastes rancid.The three staff members were talking ridiculously loud in Mandarin with the one on the register not understanding my order as well. I read my order 4 times slowly and she still got my order wrong; I should have took that as a red flag and said never mind but didn't because I remembered this place when it first opened long ago and the staff then were kind. Must be completely new ownership because this experience is a stark contrast of food quality and service that I had then.Worst of all, at one point when I was almost done eating my food, they were mopping close to me and it felt like two of the 3 staff members were eyeing me wanting me to hurry up eating. I can't because the food was just putrid and having them hovering around me made it a lot worse. Several other customers came in; they didn't turn them away but you can hear the agitation in their vocal tone. By 19:00 sharp, they shut of ⅓ of the store lights. Excuse me? I walked little after 18:30 and they were cleaning the kitchen as if they're done. As I put my food away, there were still customers clearly starting on their meal as they just received their order.I honestly do not understand while I'm wandering at Wal-Mart with slight gastro pain trying to hasten my shopping and go straight home. Don't eat here; it takes a lot for me to dole low ratings. I was better off consuming air and roughing it to make dinner. Less agonizing. ? It took me a lot to not cuss in either Cantonese or Japanese.Parking: It's located inside Uptown. Plenty of parking.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Review Template === 1. VERDICT/VALUE 3.5 stars: the price is where it's at: for Victoria, this may be the place to go for cost-effective cooked Japanese food in a bento box, with sushi (only if ordering via a tray). === 2. FOOD Teriyaki Meal ($12.25 and up) The server said the difference between this and the much cheaper ($5 cheaper) rice bowl is that veg was included...and the sizes are supposed to be similar). I'm here to report it's not worth it - the cooked vegetables are fairly minimal and it's best to ask for the sauce on the side, because the cook applies it at the end in overwhelming quantity! Bento Box ($12.45 and up) This is the best value - with salad, gyoza or four pieces of California roll or tempura accompanied by rice and choice of entree. Note: no miso soup comes with it at this price, but it can be ordered for $2 more. The chicken and beef taste fine, though I'm not sure what beef they use - it's a little tihicker and rougher, so I'd probably stick with chicken only next time. Nigiri and Maki Tray ($70) Great for parties, this was a hit with everyone at the party we brought this to with a good selection of each, and so would likely buy it again. === 3. SERVICE It's been decent each time we went; they seem to serve people in English and Mandarin. The party tray needs to be order 1 or 2 days in advance. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's small inside, with bar-style seating around the windows - no tables here. So you're likely going to be getting takeout. I'm not sure I would bring anyone with wheelchairs or baby strollers inside. There is parking underground - look for the Best Buy signs, as it's located nearest Best Buy.
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cheap good food, 10/10, small local business, good people good food S
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S tier chicken bowls, lots of food for a good price, W location, would recommend. I go here for lunch maybe three times a week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Beef, Teriyaki Beef
RUDE, RUDE, RUDE. they left the door unlocked after 7, not knowing I walked in and I hear " get out" I said oh your closed and the 1 male more politly said
Atmosphere: 1
Big portion. But Food isn’t great. Little Bland. Teriyaki is not teriyaki.
Overpriced sushi, dirty tables/restaurant and rude staff. I took a friend here and was embarrassed. Horrible experience!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1