Ikebana Japanese Restaurant

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Top: United States: CA: Salinas

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Probably the freshest sushi in the Salinas area (according to my wife). I'm not into fish at all, but there's a large number of beef and vegetarian sushi dishes - enough to keep me interested. The Texas Holdem Roll is outstanding!

The rolls are not skimpy, either. You will "fill up" with fewer dishes than many sushi restaurants.

Not interested in sushi? You can get the standard Japanese dishes (teriyaki, tonkatsu, etc). All very well done.

They also have a number of Korean dishes - probably the best Dol Sot Be Bim Bab on the central cost - beating out even Marina!

It's changed owners, so the "all you can eat sushi" Mondays are a thing of the past. The new owners have invested considerably in the decor - the place is now very pleasing to the eye.

The staff is attentive and seems to be very experienced.

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Overall* pick one ***** Incredible. The best restaurant of this kind I have eaten at. **** Outstanding. *** Quite enjoyable. ** Decent. * Poor. Food pick one ***** Incredible. The best food of this kind I have tasted. **** Outstanding. A few details were not exactly to my liking. *** Quite enjoyable. One or two dishes lacked a bit in preparation or flavor. ** Decent. Some of the food was not to my liking, or average. * Poor. All of the food was poorly prepared. I did not enjoy any of it. Service pick one ***** Absolutely seamless. Every last detail was looked after. **** Courteous, prompt and friendly. Minor details could be improved. *** Pleasant. A few problems with service, but still a fine meal. ** Needs help. Inattentive / unhelpful staff made the meal unpleasant. * What service? Rude or ignored me altogether. Complaints were ignored. Ambiance pick one ***** Perfect. Unexpected extra touches delighted me. **** Atmosphere, setting, decor and cleanliness were exceptional; minor flaws. *** A pleasant atmosphere, but nothing unexpected; or there were some problems. ** Poorly done / not to my taste. * Where's the taste police / health inspector when you really need them?

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