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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 510 reviews

What Nathan Li doesn't like about Japanese Grandma's Cafe:
This is unfortunately some of the most uninspiring food I've had in a while. Everything was way overpriced (average $25 for rolls), and fish tasted like cardboard and not fresh. We got the daily special which was the steamed ono, but it was hard like a well-done steak. The rolls were also unpleasantly mushy and sticky. The service was almost nonexistent: despite being charged a 22% tip (being a large group), we waite... View all feedback. What KAT SLKJLK likes about Japanese Grandma's Cafe:
We came here for lunch and loved it! We ordered the house poke and a bento bowl with the mixed tempura. The poke was the best we ate on our entire trip. The tempura was super light and tasty. We appreciated the fresh veggies in both. Would come here again! We sat in the back outdoor area which was super cute. Staff were friendly and helpful. View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 510 reviews
TJ
24.07.2024 - 17:51

We ordered house poke bowl. The bowl itself was good fresh ingredients and good mixture of sauce, but definitely overpriced.

Ekaterina
24.07.2024 - 17:51

Sushi were not fresh or yummy, plates looked dirty; we waited on menu, plates, etc… hopefully we won’t get food poisoning.

Spencer
24.07.2024 - 17:51

We came here a few years ago and just could say enough good things. We centered our whole day our our reservation and loved the outdoor garden seating and good...

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Jessica
24.07.2024 - 17:51

Yummy food but a bit overpriced in my opinion. Cute patio area

KAT
24.07.2024 - 17:51

We came here for lunch and loved it! We ordered the house poke and a bento bowl with the mixed tempura. The poke was the best we ate on our entire trip. The tem...

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