Yao-Kiku
| Address: | 2700 Yulupa Ave #23, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, USA |
| Phone: | +1 707-578-8180 |
| Site: | yao-kiku.com |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 5–9:30PM Closed |
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A Private User
Have you ever had the California Roll from 7-11? Thats basically what our first Maki roll tasted like when I visited this establishment in mid-April of 2009. The Spicy Tuna roll (which for some reason wasnt featured on the menu) tasted like it had been drenched with Tabasco sauce and produced a type of hot that was completely unappealing. Our other two rolls, which cost over $15.00 each, had been doused in a strange mayo sauce. Good Japanese food lives and dies on the quality of the fish, which is what brings flavor to the dish. At Yao-Kiku, this nauseating sauce attempted to bring an American zest(?) to the rolls, instead disturbing our stomachs and appetites. Overall, the food and establishment reeked of cheapness, and I would highly discourage any patronage.
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A Private User
This is my neighborhood Japanese restaurant, and I eat here about once a month. Its a little on the expensive side (which is why I dont eat here more often), and the service is hit or miss even though there are only ~10 tables. But the foods great, the people are friendly, and they have a veggie dragon roll thats spectacular! When I feel like splurging a bit I enjoy a good meal here.
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A Private User
to the comment on "strange mayo sauce" americanized yes! hello...where are we? Nobody would eat sushi if they didnt have all these rolls....In Japan they dont have rolls lol just raw fish or tempura houses or noodle houses....so any japanese restaurant you go to is "americanized" silly....were in america go to japan. go eat a live red clam which is still moving in ur mouth.
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Aron Nopanen
Ive been very happy with the sushi at Yao-Kiku. The fish has always tasted fresh, as have other ingredients in the rolls. The service has always been friendly and quite adequate (though we have tended to visit at less-busy times). The decor is unassuming, but thats just fine by me; the food as why I go!
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Hans Pragt
I knew we were off too a good start when the spicy roll I ordered was actually spicy! They put a lot of high quality fish in the rolls, delicious.
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liam fanucchi
One of the best places i went to the food is amazing but the prices are very HIGH! if you just got your paycheck that is where to go.
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James Michael Reid
The food is simple &superb. The staff are very helpful & friendly. It is a regular go-to place for my husband & me.
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Chris Lamela
The Dragon Roll is to kill for! Maguro is fresh. Portions are generous and the service is friendly. Great place!
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Bryan Donaldson
The fish was super fresh and the service really great. A little pricey, but good for the occasional treat.
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Jnanna David
Love Yao Kiku! Its our favorite local sushi place!!
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Sue J
Very good, nice staff
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Bill Finkelstein
Closed. Now Blue Fish
