Nagame Japanese Restaurant
| Address: | 2650 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95348, USA |
| Phone: | +1 209-384-1677 |
| Rating: | 3.9 |
| Working: | 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 5–8:30PM Closed |
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Paul Sherrill
Nagame is a delicious local institution, and just about the only thing I like in this wasteland. Ive seen reviews complaining that Nagame is not a sushi restaurant. This disappointment is somewhat understandable, as the current restaurant description on Google Maps is "Sushi, chicken teriyaki & other Japanese classics offered in an unpretentious setting." I would edit this description if I could. While Nagame does have some such options, it is generally NOT a sushi place. If you want primo sushi, look elsewhere, like, a different part of the nation. But if you want many other forms of Japanese cuisine prepared with baller execution, I recommend Nagame as much as humanly possible. It is a phenomenal *Japanese restaurant.* Ive seen other reviews complaining that diners were turned away because the restaurant was booked solid and these diners didnt have a reservation. Isnt that how every restaurant in the universe works?! I myself was turned away once because I showed up on Valentines Day at dinnertime without a reservation. So I thought "oh duh" and pursued some other dining option. Nagame *generally* doesnt require a reservation, but if you want to be sure, pick up the dang phone. Anyway, Nagame rules.
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Paula Charla
Four stars for weirdness? It was an experience. Ive never had Japanese food like this. I had the vegetable Sokiyaki with tofu & my bf had chicken Sokiyaki. The only vegetables I found in there were some pieces of lettuce & bamboo shoots, although glancing at other tables, it looked like they were well supplied with broccoli & other veggies. The broth was unusually sweet and just plain weird. My bf agreed it was nothing like wed tasted before. When I asked the chef/owner why it was so sweet she said just sugar & sweet wine (weird!) Im a big fan of glass noodles but even those couldnt save the day. The rice was done well though, so I should have just had that with soy sauce. Also, green tea was listed on the list of items dinner came with, but didnt arrive until I asked for it. On a brighter note, the cucumber salad served as an appetizer was delicious and so was the kimchi. The edamame was served cold :( Needless to say, we ate everything because we were hungry... Conclusion: when else do you get to go to a Japanese place in the middle of nowhere next to a factory??? Maybe try the tempura next time?
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Lauren Johnson
We were turned away at the door of a virtually half empty restaurant. We were driving home from Yosemite and the kids say how about sushi for dinner. So we googled and saw this place had four stars. So it must be decent right? Wrong!!! We walk in the door and the waitress says Im sorry you shouldve called and made a reservation we cant take care of big parties we have a group of eight and a group of nine coming in who made a reservation they are a priority, and we cant handle a LARGE group of five people. We only have a booth available that seats 4 people. (actually they had seven booths open). I said wed be happy to sit at the sushi bar which had 5 chairs and no one was there. The waitresses response, NOPE. Next time you should call ahead and make a reservation. Making a reservation would be like making a reservation at Taco Bell. Are you kidding me?
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Amy Humphries
Friend and I stopped here because we wanted something light during a road trip through Merced... big mistake. Ordered sashimi - it was a large serving of pre-frozen tuna, and the first time I ever sent anything back. Soup was a broth with bean sprouts and egg. Pot stickers were premade but cooked well. I had sesame chicken; the only two good things were that the rice was cooked perfectly, and the tempura batter was well done. The chicken tasted freezer burned, and there was a black sauce scattered with sesame seeds over it. The sauce tasted like reduced soy sauce and super salty, and it tasted badly burned. The veggies were over cooked carrots, celery, onion, and squash - over peppered as well. Never again. Next time through Merced, Ill find a sandwich shop.
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Joel Choquette
Weve been dining here for years, the owners being friends of mine from my college years. My wife loves the tempura and teriyaki chicken and Im always delighted by the food. The waitress, Stacy, made some excellent suggestions for entrees that I hadnt tried and they really were great. This restaurant doesnt have fancy decor or haute cuisine, but if youre looking for something different thats reasonably priced and tasty, then this may be your place!
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Carolyn Chandler
We love going there. The food is great and so are the people that work there. They are very friendly. The Teriyaki Chicken is my husbands favorite and I usually get the Sesame Chicken with a little wasabi on the side. Carolyn from Atwater, CA
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Sid Anderson
Best restaurant in Merced. Food is always delicious and consistent, since the chef never changes, and the staff is friendly and fast. No better place to eat, just make sure to make a reservation on the weekends!
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Bob Crowe
This place was a good surprise for us while staying in Merced. Not easy to find especially during sunset but the food was very good and service was great. Prices were reasonable.
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Christopher Dupre
They dont have sushi. Need I say more? The lady was really nice when we politely excused ourselves from the restaurant and went out of the way to a sushi cuisine restaurant.
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Michelle Andalon
Worst place ever! Walked in on a Saturday at 6pm and they wouldnt seat us without a reservation. Extremely rude. Do not waste your time stopping here
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Krysta Lockard
Absolutely love this place and the girls that work there! The Staff is always so friendly & the food is always amazing!
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Forest
Happened to walk-by while checking out a highway 99 construction site - stepped in to see what they had, it was good.
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Sarah Shankel
I love this place. Give you super good picked cucumber with your meal and the vegetarian sukiyaki is amazing!
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Ryan Dudley
Great Japanese Food! Never disappointed always satisfied with food and genuinely great staff!!!
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Richard Downey
My wifes favorite place to eat. Mine to. Food and service are both Incredible
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Doug Fleming
Authentic food, excellent service, excellent dining experience.
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Christine Sutter
Food is amazing Prices are reasonable.....Great place to eat!
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Vincent Hatton
Great food at a good price. Portions are worth it.
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Simon Small
Simple but delicious. Do it.
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Katrina Barreto
Best Japanese in Merced!
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Roxanna Moser
I love this place.
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Bo Shang
Theres no sushi.
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john robbins
Always great.
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Yessica Delacruz V
Delicious
