Their robata is the best around. They have a really good selection of robata items to try. Shizo chicken, Asparagus beef, eggplant… try it and you’ll love it. Their sushi is ok, not spectacular. I’ve had better fish in pleasanton. Rolls are standard. Be prepared for the long wait too, there’s no reservations.

Really an adventure. From getting reservations to anticipation of a good meal this is an experience you don’t really forget. The service here is good, almost as good as Danko. Our server was by far the best I’ve experienced from Alan Wong’s to Morimoto’s. The food was good, very good. Would i go again? probably not for a few years, but it’s definitely something you have to try. A couple dishes missed, but every some of the dishes were exquisite. Something like the Oysters and Pearls where the pearl of the oyster is placed in a rich stock and topped with caviar. The dish was awesome. Don’t get me started on the seared foie gras… Extremely expensive so save up and give it a go. Carve out 3 hours for your dinner too cuz that’s how long it usually takes.

Ok, I usually eat korean food in berkeley, but this is closer to home in San Leandro. I got there in a pinch or when I wanna eat something decent. They have the do-it-yourself grilling here, but it’s gas range and not wood charcoal. They have good food, i think a bit better than the ones on mission st. in Hayward. It’s a clean setup and the staff is pretty nice. I’ve had the Neng Myun (cold noodles), Kalbi (short ribs), Bulgogi, teji bulgogi( spicy pork) and some other stuff here. All good. Not cheap for those with a big appetite, but most dishes will run about $10 for meat plates and a bit less for bibimpab bowls.

Ginza’s a really good deal in the almost deserted food fareway of Jack London Square. Yoshi’s is waay overpriced for sushi. If you want jazz go to Yoshi’s if you want sushi go to Ginza. The rolls like the Crunch and Power roll are really good here. Their specialties are their variety of rolls. They also have the regular bento boxes, terriyakis and udon dishes. They also have some korean dishes/soups. The tempura I had there was awesome. I can compare it to Sato’s in Pleasanton or even better. Kirala, Tomodachi and many others aren’t as good. The bill for a gut busting meal wasn’t more than $25/person after eating the tempura, the rolls and a donkatsu plate. Definitely going back.