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| - I went here tonight with my fiance and her friend. We arrived late - they closed just after we got our orders in - but they were nice enough to accommodate us. The service was passable considering how late it was - normally, I'd like to be checked up on a bit more for drink refills / food quality / etc. but I'm willing to give a mulligan on this one given the late hour. I ordered the spicy scallops, the Arizona roll, and a nigiri variety plate. The spicy scallops were bland and didn't really have any flavor - I have definitely had better, and I was disappointed that they seemed to lack any real spice or heat. The Arizona roll was probably the best of the three, and it was passable enough that I wouldn't mind eating it again (though I wouldn't go out of my way). The nigiri variety plate (I believe it was called the Hana Special or something like that) was not good at all. The fish was room temperature to warm, and there was too much wasabi under it. The crab sticks were especially bad tasting, and as warm as they were I actually gagged on them. I was worried I might throw up, but I managed to gulp them down, only to repeat the experience when my fiance shared some giant clam nigiri with me. I didn't speak up because I didn't want to ruin the dinner, but I wish I had because apparently I wasn't the only one having trouble. My fiance felt sick afterward, and also pointed out what looked like small hairs that weren't at all her hair color on the plate.
I gave two stars because they were willing to put up with us showing up so close to closing time and because the Arizona roll was passable. That said, I have no desire to come back. I have had plenty of better sushi experiences in the valley. While the price wasn't bad either, you get what you pay for. If nothing else, I suggest you avoid the nigiri at all costs, at least in summer anyway...
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