Dozo EURL - Mérignac

It has been a while since I was actually surprised by a resto quality. This one was a wonderfull surprise. As such, do not hesitate.I chose one of the suggestions of the day (inspired by a previous reader review). The resto is sympa, one friendly waiter, and one chef who knows what he is doing and is creative.The interior is contemporary and agreeable. The dish they served to me was magnificent. A wow reflex.If you are ever stuck in Bordeaux airport area and you can appreciate extraordinary cuisine (and affordable) just go there. You can reach it using bus nmbr 1.One previous reader review was negative, what is wrong with you?

Genuine Japanese is not only subtle on the palette but also beautiful for the eyes to behold. It is delicate and refined dining. This restaurant's food is neither of those things. It is like a blodge of food on your plate, enormous and with no attention to detail. The taste is the same - like a bad suburban Chinese restaurant! Stodgy and oversalted

Frankly, the decor here is nothing to write home about. It's very expensive too.But you know what?It's worth it.The portions are HUGE.The food is carefully prepared, and delicious.The sashimi is excellent quality, as is the 'miso' soup... which is actually like a shrimp flavored Chinese soup.Startling, but DELICIOUS (although rather salty).The portions are so big that it's almost a turn-off, ironically.The waitress made the whole experience. She smiles and laughs constantly, and is obviously SINCERE. If she was a waitress in the US she would get 25% tips. She's charm personified.Warning: they only take two 'tickets restos' per person, if you choose to go that route.Also: 5€ per beer is too much, but they are forgiven, because it's impossible to leave this place without a full stomach and a smile on your face.A winner.

Unassuming little cafe on the corner with onstreet parking only, Satsuki was a pleasant surprise on a cold wintery night when we needed take-away. Nasu

Excellent okonomyaki and delicious yaki niku. It's small and you should try to book but it's so worth it. A little Japanese secret in the middle of suburbia.