Prawn Tempura
Nijo Castle Japanese

Nijo Castle Japanese

Balentine Drive, Newark, 94560, United States Of America

Sushi • American • Catering • Japanese


"The restaurant features its own sushi area as well. I ordered the filet mignon and shrimp with fried rice. The salad that started the meal was surprisingly good, topped with Thousand Island dressing—just your typical Japanese restaurant salad. The fried rice was outstanding; even if you order steamed rice, you still get a little sample of the fried rice, which was absolutely delicious with butter and egg, along with the chef's special techniques. The filet mignon was incredibly tender, and the shrimp was expertly cut into a specific shape that made it both easy to cook and enjoyable to eat. Two delectable sauces were provided—one for seafood and another for meat—each enhancing the flavors beautifully. The chef also prepared some bean sprouts, which was a lovely addition. I particularly enjoyed the chef's entertaining tricks, such as the volcano formation and the classic teppanyaki fire display, all while he passed on his skills to the newer chefs. I visited for my birthday, so I benefited from a $30 discount and complimentary ice cream in matcha and vanilla flavors, which was a delightful touch! That said, there were a few drawbacks; our wait time after placing the order was nearly an hour, largely because the chefs were busy serving and cooking at multiple tables. Some reviews mention issues with billing and the mandatory 18% tip, so just keep that in mind. Overall, this is an amazing experience that definitely justifies its price. It's hard to believe that a classic establishment like this is set to be demolished for a hotel—possibly a Marriott, though I'm not entirely certain. Many employees and locals are quite saddened by this news, but they’re committed to making the most of their final days until they close next Wednesday. The chef who served us tonight will retire with full benefits. I'm grateful I had the chance to visit this restaurant that sparked my curiosity when I drove past it often as a child. As for parking, finding a spot can be tricky on busy nights."

Bistro Sakana

Bistro Sakana

1123 Mainland St Vancouver, BC V6B 5P2, V6B2T9, United States

Fish • Sushi • Asian • Japanese


"We decided to sit at the bar to watch the sushi chef's at work right in front of us. It added to our overall dining experience I highly recommend it. We ordered the Beef Sukiyaki $16 , which is tender sliced beef and veggies cooked at your table in a slightly sweet soya sauce broth, and Sockeye Jalapeno Aburi $14 for 7 pieces to share. I personally got albacore tuna sashimi $7.50 for 5 pieces and 1 hamachi nigiri $3.75 , while my friend also got herself 1 baby hamachi nigiri $4.00 and a negitoro nigiri $3.50 .<br/ <br/ I would pass on the Beef Sukiyaki because it was a little too sweet for my taste buds and barely had any beef. The sashimi was incredibly soft just as you'd expect it to be. However, the pieces were small for the price.<br/ <br/ My favorite part of the meal was the Sockeye Jalapeno Nigiri. Instead of the need to dip into soy sauce, they froze the soy sauce in jello like cube shapes and rested them on top of each piece of nigiri. Gastronomy! I had never seen this done before and loved the tiny explosion of soy sauce in my mouth as I chewed. For the cool experience, amazing flavour, and price, I recommend trying the aburi!<br/ <br/ I would recommend trying menu items that you haven't seen before at other Japanese restaurants. Although the portions may be small in general, I think getting to experience unique dishes is worth a visit to Bistro Sakana!<br/ <br/ For an extended review, please visit my blog at dinevancouverbc.wordpress.com or Instagram @dinevancouver :"

Kong Tofu And Bbq Korean Cuisine

Kong Tofu And Bbq Korean Cuisine

19626 Stevens Creek Blvd, 95014, Cupertino, United States

Bbq • Cafés • Asian • Ramen


"Not sure why this restaurant is described as having sizeable portions on Google. Maybe they used to serve more? Compared to some other Korean restaurants, they offer a paltry amount of meat for the price. Other than that, nothing tasted bad just unremarkable.Side dishes were delicious and a little too spicy for me not on the tongue, but I was sweating after a few minutes). We received kimchi, spicy cucumbers, tofu skins, spicy potato, and japchae.1) Eel in hot stone bowl bibimbap) For $23.99, I 'd expect more than a 3 by 2 inch piece of eel sliced into four slivers. It was one of the most expensive options in that section but based on the Yelp pictures other people have posted, I should have ordered one of the other meat options. 95% of the dish was rice and vegetables. Based on the pictures, I 'd expected around 40% rice, 45% vegetables, and 15% meat. We don 't usually order vegetables at restaurants because I cook pounds of it at home so ordering this was my mistake as well. I also ordered purple rice for $0.49 extra. Maybe its composition differs from white rice, but rather than being nicely browned and crispy on the bottom, it had become completely burnt and black. Egg drop soup it came with was tasteless couldn 't tell if it came in vegetable broth or just plain water.2) Ribeye beef $20.99)Just average meat but below average amount for the price. I 'd say the portion of meat here is indeed just right but when eating out, I 've come to expect a decent amount more for the same quality especially since we often take home leftovers). Came on a ~7 8 inch long stone plate. I distinctly recall some other places having lunch portions on a 10 11 inch long plate.Service was fast and friendly though no issues there."