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Sapporo Japanese Sushi

Sapporo Japanese Sushi

801 Congress St, 77002, Houston, United States

Soup • Lunch • Sushi • Casual


"Sashimi and sushi should be simple. At their core, they're not much more than seafood and rice (and nori plus a little extra, in the case of sushi). It seems like nowadays, lots of resturaunts like to put their own spin on something that has been mastered for years. I can appreciate it, but i often miss the originality of sushi without the... extra originality... I suppose. I'm sure most people reading this are familiar with the sushi available at your local HEB topped with Hot Cheeto dust, but I'm happy to report that here at Sapporo, the sushi is artfully (and simply) constructed. Rice and fish, yes (or shrimp, or calamari, or otherwise), but at its core, they have remained true to what good food should be: a good, simple recipe, made with heart and soul. The meal I ordered was the Sushi Combo B, and it was exactly what I hoped it would be, perhaps a little more: elegantly presented on creatively molded ceramic with an orchid garnish to add some otherwise absent violet coloring, a delectable side salad and miso soup with soft tofu. Even the environment left very little to be desired, with the Christmas music playing in the background, and the cowboys game quietly on the TV, Sapporo's offers an Asian-American fusion environment without compromising on the food. It might even lend itself well to a first date spot. I'm only here on business, but I still highly reccomend this place to both visitors and locals alike. 10/10, would go again."

Octopus Japanese

Octopus Japanese

905 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, 94025, United States Of America, 94025-4809

Asian • Sushi • Casual • Mexican


"Now, here are the specifics: The sushi rolls are passable, but that's the only positive aspect I can mention about this restaurant. The service is alarmingly slow. It took 15 minutes for us to receive water at our table, and I had to ask for it twice. One of the water cups was sticky on the outside, which made me question its cleanliness. To my surprise, the rolls arrived before our cold appetizer, and it took 40 minutes for a bento box to be served even though the restaurant wasn't busy. Everything aside from the rolls lacked flavor and, quite frankly, tasted a bit off. The servers appeared disengaged, with expressions that suggested they were either overworked or, perhaps, under the thumb of a demanding owner. UPDATE: The owner has made several assertions about my visit that don't seem to align with my experience. It appears they don't even remember me days after my visit when I wrote the review. They claimed I raised my voice at the servers, which is simply untrue. They also insisted the restaurant was packed during my visit, which was not the case. Additionally, the owner mentioned Covid as a reason for the sluggish service, but it has been three years, and it’s difficult to believe that adapting to a post-Covid reality is still an issue. Given the level of gaslighting the owner seems to be exhibiting towards me, I can only speculate that they might be doing the same to their employees, passing the blame onto others and contributing to the lifeless expressions I witnessed. I initially rated this restaurant two stars, but I am now lowering it to one star. I will also take further action to shed light on the owner's mismanagement moving forward."