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| - So... I usually only eat in the Sushi bar/bar area because I am not into the whole hibachi thing. This place is usually very busy for Happy Hour, so if you just want to eat and not worry about a crowd, try a different place or come at a different time. Otherwise, it can be amusing to people watch here.
Personally, I come for the Sushi. Ever since my friend introduced me to the Hanalei roll, I can't resist it. Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, some other stuff, then tempura batter fried. Tastes so much better than it sounds, worth the $14 price tag (if done right) as it is double the standard sized roll. The other rolls are all decent and the sashimi servings are huge. If you are on a first date, beware - the pieces of sushi are so gigantic that you'll either 1) look like a pig stuffing it all into your mouth or 2) risk having the entire piece fall apart all over you as you try to daintily take normal bite sizes out of the sushi-piece. You decide whether you will go for option 1 or 2! Oh, and just say NO to the tempura appetizer. It's not tempura, that would actually be Japanese style. No, what you will get if you order the tempura is American-style beer-battered shrimp and 3 pieces of vegetables, all for 11 bucks. Blech.
Service is always a bit shoddy in the bar area, but to be fair, that place gets crazy busy. So... Food, 4; Service 2-3 depending on the night and business; atmosphere, 3. But hey, if you just want that busy happy hour scene, this is a place to go to! P.S. Parking can be a pain. It's Carson in the Southside, what do you expect?
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