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YAYOI

Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Downtown North, Palo Alto
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7.9/10
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    Rom C.
    "tablet ordering system worked well and the food"(4 Tips)
    Elisa
    "Get sukiyaki, great portion size for the price."(4 Tips)
    Paul M.
    "Authentic Japanese "teishoku" style (a main + a few traditional sides.)..."(3 Tips)
    Nallely G.
    "Best Katsu meal in town."(2 Tips)
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  • Elynn L.
    Elynn LeeMay 21, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great waitlist system. Yummy food and large portions. The hot tea is really good. Side udon is a good size and the noodles are tasty. Very short waits for tables of 2!
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    m dMay 27, 2016
    They offer TEISHOKU which is typical Japanese combination plate. And it's good. "Nanban" is the must!
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    Paul MederosAugust 13, 2016
    Authentic Japanese "teishoku" style (a main + a few traditional sides.) The katsudon and BBQ unagi were amazing. Drink-wise, try out the Sake flight to find your favorite!
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WongNovember 3, 2019
    Tonkatsu set tastes just like in Japan! Great pork texture and flavor, roasted sesame salad dressing a surprise plus! Also has warabimochi for dessert +++ 👌
  • Nallely G.
    Nallely GomezJuly 16, 2018
    Best Katsu meal in town. Great portions plus you ask for your meal from a tablet. Very efficient.
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    Christie MaMarch 1, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Nice new place with the option to order set meals or a la carte. They have a policy of no tipping! I was looking for a light meal and was not disappointed. Will definitely be back!
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    David XuApril 20, 2016
    the hitsumabushi tasted 10x better because it came with an instructions placard ^o^
  • Rom C.
    Rom ComFebruary 20, 2017
    We were very impressed with this place. The tablet ordering system worked well and the food was delicious and perfectly portioned!
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    m dMay 1, 2016
    Chicken Nanban is the best! inexpensive but good quality "Teishoku"! No tip needed.
  • Mari
    MariMay 4, 2016
    For neba-neba lovers, try the donburi w/ salmon, okra, tororo, natto & ontama!
  • Hao M.heart icon on user image
    Hao MaMay 9, 2016
    Service and quality of the food served here is above average and very delicious!
  • Justin T.heart icon on user image
    Justin TsuiMay 5, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Sukiyaki and katsu's are nomnom YUM!!
  • Cecilia Z.heart icon on user image
    Cecilia ZhangNovember 5, 2017
    Sukiyaki set was great!
  • Elynn L.
    Elynn LeeJuly 17, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Love the omaze don!
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    Christina HungMay 22, 2016
    Sukiyaki and salmon sashimi
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    Kat 🐱May 14, 2016
    Oyako ju was just okay.
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    ElisaMay 10, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    No tip restaurant, great iPad ordering system. Get sukiyaki, great portion size for the price.
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    Douglas GrayJune 5, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Very data driven ordering system. Bet they track employee performance down to the second. Dehumanizing, but so efficient!
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