Japanese Grandma's Cafe

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   Steven

   Chicago

   18 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed Miso soup; the Ahi Wonton tacos - really liked the fish + the crunch and the sauce; nigiri set - solid salmon roe and unagi; and finished with the Futamaki roll and a fatty tuna nigiri. Loved the outdoor seating atmosphere with a singer with guitar singing lightly in background (did not overpower conversation). Great dinner!!!!
   

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   Liz

   Chicago

   27 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   27 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service and awesome food - a must visit. The patio garden area is quaint and cozy.
   

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   Coco

   Hawaii

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Japanese Grandmas never fails to impress! We dine there often and have never had a bad meal!
   

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   Bob

   Portland

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 26 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best sushi I have ever had. Nothing comes close. Exceptional quality and experience.
   

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   Susan

   Denver

   4 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The outdoor dining area seemed disorganized and dysfunctional. We waited 10 minutes at the hostess area to let them know we had arrived for our reservation then another 15 minutes before someone noticed that we were seated but not given menus. The table next to us had also been forgotten. Overall, it felt like a pop-up restaurant run by a bunch of college students. Food was decent, but expensive.
   

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   Ashley

   Denver

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 11 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always love eating at Japanese Grandma’s. The food is amazing and service is great. Perfect for families and all ages too.
   

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   jean

   San Diego

   60 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   60 reviews

   Dined on 11 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was very good. The restaurant was very busy. The server (Shannon) was helpful and very pleasant but had little support. The kitchen was running behind so our orders were slow and we had to remind staff that part of our orders were missing. Cocktails were being made by the server. We love this restaurant and will return but it is very evident that they lack staff.
   

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   Elizabeth

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 5 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We live in CA & Kalakeo & we go there every time we r here!!!
   

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   Martin

   San Francisco

   33 reviews

   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on 4 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food quality and service were excellent. While we didn't sample any of the alcohol, the ginger beer filled the bill. The quality of the fish was as good as many high end Japanese restaurants and every dish was expertly prepared. The staff was efficient, available and efficient. The value was very good especially when compared to the restaurants in Koloa and Poipu Beach making the drive well worth the effort. We would not hesitate to recommend Japanese Grandma's Cafe to anyone.
   

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    David

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great find in an intimate setting. Highly recommend if you like sushi. Wanton tacos amazing.
    

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