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Our restaurant uses Akazu (red vinegar) when making sushi rice and we make our soy sauce in the house. Combined together, we offer very unique sushi dining experience.
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- Tim A.Friday Harbor, WA01Jul 22, 2024
Everything was great. The staff was very nice and helpful but did seem a bit overwhelmed at times.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Whitney Y.Dallas, TX0268Aug 19, 2024
Food was great! Two of us ordered the popcorn and Toy Story rolls. Service was not bad, but also not the greatest. Took a few minutes to be acknowledged and then one of our dishes was forgotten so we requested to cancel it. Giving 5 stars because I am feeling a little generous.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jul 25, 2024
Their playing was very aesthetic and the quantities were generous! The takoyaki, cherry blossom roll, and salmon Oyako Gozen were amazing.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jul 12, 2023
A local suggested we check this place out if we liked sushi and boy was I glad we did! You know how you can tell a good Japanese restaurant from a great one? The shoyu! THEY MAKE THEIR OWN SHOYU HERE! This ain't no Kikkoman or Yamasa and I could immediately tell from the first taste. Like a good wine, this had an aroma and aftertaste that you don't get with mass produced shoyu. It was so good by the end of the meal, we were all taking shots out of the shoyu dish. If the owners of Gozen read this: PLEASE SELL YOUR SHOYU BOTTLED FOR YOUR PATRONS! They also use akazu (red vinegar made from sake) instead of rice wine vinegar that adds a level of umami to their sushi rice that is clearly noticeable in a good way (the rice has a reddish pink hue to it). These two ingredients alone easily puts their food on a different level than any other Japanese restaurant.
During this visit, I just wanted to savor the shoyu and ordered Zuke Tuna Don (no ponzu!) which was served on their sushi rice - clean, simple and delicious! My daughter is addicted to their Mango Paradise Roll which surprisingly, contains no fish! Kind of a weird combination of cream cheese, egg and other ingredients topped with mango that is refreshingly sweet yet sour! Rock n' Roll, R & B, and Popcorn Roll were the table favorite. As well as the Toy Story Roll, Magic Tuna Roll and assorted tempura - it was all delicious! The Unagi Flame Roll came en fuego - watch your eyebrows!
We've been to Victoria twice now and both were 3 day adventures. Both trips the family chose to eat here 2 out of the 3 days! This place is my absolute favorite in Victoria. I'm sure there are other great restaurants in the area but we have yet to try them! If I lived here this easily would be my weekly go-to restaurant.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jul 2, 2023
First meal in Victoria and it did not disappoint. The side dishes are really great! I didnt finish the fish balls since I had too much to eat, so the serving size is quite generous. The tempura is also cooked nicely although it's soaked when it's served. I think it's better if there's like something that separates the tempura with the sauce at the bottom so it does not soak.
The servers were friendly and attentive to your needs. So we're satisfied with it.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Timothy B.Elk Grove, CA0510Jul 18, 2024
If you're in Victoria, recommend stopping here if you have craving for Japanese food.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Feb 18, 2023
Overall, interesting and fresh sushi - service v slow not due to the server but obviously short of staff. Some people waiting 20 min for bill.
To the menu. Great sake list w reasonable prices. We had two rolls and sashimi. V generous portions and too much for 2. Toy Story and flaming eel were great. V dramatic presentation.
Parking a pain. Either walk, Uber or use public parking. V popular so reservations a must.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 1 - Cee T.North Vancouver, Canada311023Apr 7, 2024
Prompt, polite and professional greeting and service. This is possibly the best Japanese restaurant I've been to, honestly. The sake list was long and reasonably priced. I had a miso soup, wakame salad and zuke tuna don. Everything was excellent, including the rice in the don which had a lovely umami flavour. The food was a tad pricey but well worth it. I will definitely return.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Sugar L.Long Beach, CA11674Apr 3, 2024
All three stars are for the service, which was wonderful. Our server was energetic, super kind, kid friendly, and just all around lovely to have. The food though -- the best I can say is that it was bland and flavorless. Even the kids thought so. We wouldn't come back here, which is really a shame because it's a great location and again, great staff.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Julia T.Urban Honolulu, HI014Jan 28, 2024
The food was tasty and the proper temperature. The service was excellent although getting the machine took longer than expected, but then we were in a hurry to get to a concert, and we should've stated at the beginning that we wanted the bill promptly at the end of eating. The shrimp dumplings were wonderful, and the spicy seafood noodle dish was just spicy enough. The Hakutsuku saki was excellent, but only served cold, but in beautiful little clear cups adorned with tiny Japanese flowers. It was easy to carry on a conversation as the music in the background was very low-key. Everyone around us seemed happy to be there as were the four of us eating together. I would definitely go back.
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