| ambiance |
92.30999946594238% positive |
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The atmosphere is quite good. ”
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Big on ambience and if you want some straight up terrific sushi or teriyaki this is the place. ”
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Sharaku is a dinner place with great atmosphere and a staff of servers second to none. ”
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The atmosphere is nice, try to get a table upstairs, it is much more quiet and cozy. ”
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Beyond the fact that I felt that him forcing the waiters, upon threat of umemployment, to do somebody else's job is unfair, the fact that the manager felt it was acceptable to yell at his staff in full view of the diners was unacceptable. ”
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They have a comfortable environment, very casual. ”
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There are two stories and nice view from second floor dinning room. ”
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You can definitely enjoy a cozy dinner for two as well as an outing with co-workers. ”
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It always has really good sushi for CHEAP and a fun ”
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Good prices, good service, good location ”
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The decor is very nice; windows provide an excellent view towards 3rd Avenue and the surronding neighborhood (Law & Order is shot around this area). ”
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I'm not sure if I will feel comfortable eating dinner there again if he is there. ”
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Also great East Village location for lunch. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Really, if you love sushi and you love fresh sushi, and you love great service and fantastic desserts, go toSharaku ! ”
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The dinner combos including sushi, half portion entree, soup salad and desert is a great value. ”
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It was the best green tea ice cream i've had so far. ”
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With the lunch special ($8.75) you get delicious salad with ginger dressing, a spicy tuna or california roll AND miso soup alongside your entree of [(Chicken of Sharaku is my choice) ] and white or brown rice and a complimentary desert! I'm always full a ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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The sushi was good, hot dishes were good, and green tea was excellent. ”
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Wonderful Japanese sushi bar! ”
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It was the best green tea ice cream i've had so far. ”
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| food quality |
88.69000434875488% positive |
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If you want good sushi on a budget, this is the place to go. ”
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All of my friends enjoyed these cheap but fresh sushi this day. ”
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we will definitely come back for these great sushi. ”
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The sushi was fresh and my friend's dinner set tasted really good as well. ”
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Really, if you love sushi and you love fresh sushi, and you love great service and fantastic desserts, go toSharaku ! ”
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Portions are generous, prices are good and food quality rivals any other sushi place in neighborhood ”
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like how you get a nice cut of sushi and a delicious rice that is where you are getting your money's worth. ”
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Great sushi ! ”
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With the lunch special ($8.75) you get delicious salad with ginger dressing, a spicy tuna or california roll AND miso soup alongside your entree of [(Chicken of Sharaku is my choice) ] and white or brown rice and a complimentary desert! I'm always full a ”
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It was a nice and hot meal to keep us warm in a cold windy day. ”
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The service superb and the freshness of the sashimi and sushi was just the start of this sushi adventure. ”
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realize that the food not being ready isn't the waiter's fault, but it contributed to a bad dining experience. ”
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Great prices, nice portions, and very fresh sushi and sashimi. ”
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They have the best spicy tuna ever! ”
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Great food, great place and always friendly service. ”
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This is also a great place for Sushi for most occasions, The food is not pricey. ”
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Great service, reasonable price and delicious foods. ”
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Now, I go there regularly with a few friends to enjoy delicious sushi for a small price. ”
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Not sure if this place lives up to it's reputation of fabulous sushi but it is good. ”
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The spicy tuna tartare was delicious. ”
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Nonetheless, I highly recommend this place for people looking for cheap tasty sushi. ”
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Enjoyable, fast japanese food ”
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The sushi is very good, especially salmon and yellowtail. ”
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They also have Shabu shabu and large bowls of savory noodle dishes are available as well from their hot dish menu, I always get the house salad and they have the best spicy tuna rolls ever! ”
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Good sushi, good price ”
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If you want an authentic Japanese experience (i.e., no rolls and a lot of pub-grub style food), head over to St. Marks Place. ”
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This rude, ignorant man said that since this wasn't a nice restaurant, we shouldn't expect to get our food in the proper order, and that we shouldn't expect good service. ”
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good sushi! ”
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The dinner specials at this place truly offer a complete meal for a very reasonable price. ”
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Overall excellant food, well presented alwalys fresh. ”
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The reason for this was not poor service or poor food. ”
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Most Asian kitchens deliver the food as fresh as possible and are not about delivering courses in a certain order. ”
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The sushi is subpar and the soups were so laden with salt that both my mother and I (we've both been to Tokyo and have relatives there) asked for cups of hot water to dilute the sodium mess. ”
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The sushi plate called Village jumbo sushi was HUGE, Had a Roll combo that came with three vegetable rolls. ”
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Wonderful Japanese sushi bar! ”
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Good food for cheap prices! ”
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the fish is always fresh, tasty, and well prepared, and the staff is friendly and efficient. ”
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the sashimi is really fresh. ”
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The dinner combos including sushi, half portion entree, soup salad and desert is a great value. ”
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Every visitor I've brought here (all regular sushi eaters) has been impressed. ”
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This is one of her favorite places for roll sushi. ”
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It always has really good sushi for CHEAP and a fun ”
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Jumbo sushi just a skosh too big for my palate, but a definite satisfyier. ”
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Great sushi and wonderful service. ”
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The sushi rolls are all very good. ”
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But once seated, the food was delicious, and for the price, the meal was well worth it. ”
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The fish tasted fresh, and my, the ginger was delicious! ”
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So, I eat at this place pretty regularly, and the food is good. ”
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But, the sushi, and our waiter especially, was awesome. ”
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For anyone looking for good sushi at reasonable prices! ”
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love their fresh sushi and don't miss out on their cold sake selection. ”
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Fresh and tasty food, attentive wait staff. Easy on the wallet. ”
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Great food quality with genuinely friendly service. ”
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Big on ambience and if you want some straight up terrific sushi or teriyaki this is the place. ”
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After hearing this exchange, we felt very uncomfortable eating here, and wanted to hurry up and eat our sushi. ”
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Sharaku offers affordable Japanese food for the poor students in New York. ”
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Yes, I'm Asian, and yes, I've been to Japan, and yes, I do know what "real" Japanese food tastes like, and it really is unfair to compare "real" Japanese food with "Americanized" Japanese food. ”
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With great sushi and combos, you can eat well for $15~. ”
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The salad that came with the meals were good, especially the dressing! ”
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Their sushi is always fresh and their regular menu isn't pricey at all. ”
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They cater to a more American crowd, which serves them well, their food is good! ”
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The place is spacious and the food is so superb as well as the chefs and waitresses. ”
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I've been dining at Sharaku for over a decade, just straight up fresh sushi. ”
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Bottom line: Great food, great place and always friendly service. ”
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Sushi for the poor students of NYU and the low income East Village residents -- as the discounts here make this place a cheap eats candidate for sushi restaurants. ”
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Their spicy tuna sushi is the Best! ”
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They have some of the best lunch specials around -- you can actually fill yourself up on sushi for less than $15 (shocking, I know). ”
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These are fresh seawead with a soba salad. ”
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The sushi is fresh and well cut and the rest of the fares are pretty solid. ”
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The Japanese speaking waiter was extremely attentative and food is fresh. ”
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The jumbo sushi is just way too big for a normal eater. ”
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The Japanese staff are extremely attentative and food is fresh. ”
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went to this restaurant the other night with a few friends and had some sushi -- it was probably the worst sushi I've had in the city (not "ineddible" but definitely sub par). ”
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the donburi and udon they serve are tasty and very filling. ”
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This sushi restaurant was amazing. ”
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The ingredients are so fresh and well-prepared that I was in heaven with every bite and kept wishing I had tried Sharaku sooner. ”
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Sharaku may not be the most authentic Japanese restaurant, but they have great hours (for when you have sushi craving at any time) and quick, prompt service. ”
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As a bonus the non-sushi dishes are also very, very good. ”
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My chicken was cold and dry. ”
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In comparison to more expensive sushi places, that skimp on the size of the fish, at Sharaku, you get all that you pay for, and it is great quality. ”
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The sushi was good, hot dishes were good, and green tea was excellent. ”
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One of the best sushi places around. ”
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While the sushi here is great, the service isn't ”
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You will feel you are getting fresh Sushi at a reasonable price. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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will definitely come back for the great menu and high-quality cooking. ”
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They also have Shabu shabu and large bowls of savory noodle dishes are available as well from their hot dish menu, I always get the house salad and they have the best spicy tuna rolls ever! ”
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love their fresh sushi and don't miss out on their cold sake selection. ”
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With the lunch special ($8.75) you get delicious salad with ginger dressing, a spicy tuna or california roll AND miso soup alongside your entree of [(Chicken of Sharaku is my choice) ] and white or brown rice and a complimentary desert! I'm always full a ”
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Their sushi is always fresh and their regular menu isn't pricey at all. ”
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| overall |
88.88999938964844% positive |
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It's a great place that I would recommend to everyone ! ”
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Bottom line: Great food, great place and always friendly service. ”
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This a great place for Sushi for most occasions, and the service is terrific! ”
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If you want good sushi on a budget, this is the place to go. ”
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Great food, great place and always friendly service. ”
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With the lunch special ($8.75) you get delicious salad with ginger dressing, a spicy tuna or california roll AND miso soup alongside your entree of [(Chicken of Sharaku is my choice) ] and white or brown rice and a complimentary desert! I'm always full a ”
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Portions are generous, prices are good and food quality rivals any other sushi place in neighborhood ”
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This rude, ignorant man said that since this wasn't a nice restaurant, we shouldn't expect to get our food in the proper order, and that we shouldn't expect good service. ”
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This is also a great place for Sushi for most occasions, The food is not pricey. ”
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| return potential |
75.0% positive |
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Won't go back here ever again, and would not recommend the place to my worst enemy. ”
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frequently return to this East Village spot because it is such a good value. ”
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we will definitely come back for these great sushi. ”
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will definitely come back for the great menu and high-quality cooking. ”
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| service |
78.21000099182129% positive |
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The waiters were ( not Japanese ) were friendly and gave us such a great service. ”
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Really, if you love sushi and you love fresh sushi, and you love great service and fantastic desserts, go toSharaku ! ”
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the service is great. ”
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Nonetheless, I highly recommend this place for people looking for cheap tasty sushi. ”
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the fish is always fresh, tasty, and well prepared, and the staff is friendly and efficient. ”
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Sharaku is a dinner place with great atmosphere and a staff of servers second to none. ”
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The place is spacious and the food is so superb as well as the chefs and waitresses. ”
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Food was excellent, service was great. ”
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Great service, reasonable price and delicious foods. ”
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Sharaku may not be the most authentic Japanese restaurant, but they have great hours (for when you have sushi craving at any time) and quick, prompt service. ”
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The service is excellent. ”
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If even the manager thinks that his restaurant isn't very nice, and that his customers don't deserve good service, what does that say about the restaurant and the way you can expect to be treated. ”
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Fresh and tasty food, attentive wait staff. Easy on the wallet. ”
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Good prices, good service, good location ”
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Great sushi and wonderful service. ”
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The service is terrific! ”
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Great food, great place and always friendly service. ”
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With the lunch special ($8.75) you get delicious salad with ginger dressing, a spicy tuna or california roll AND miso soup alongside your entree of [(Chicken of Sharaku is my choice) ] and white or brown rice and a complimentary desert! I'm always full a ”
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This a great place for Sushi for most occasions, and the service is terrific! ”
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The Japanese staff are extremely attentative and food is fresh. ”
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Great food quality with genuinely friendly service. ”
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Friendly service, Monday night specials a big plus. ”
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This rude, ignorant man said that since this wasn't a nice restaurant, we shouldn't expect to get our food in the proper order, and that we shouldn't expect good service. ”
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Bottom line: Great food, great place and always friendly service. ”
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Food is great and staff are so friendly ”
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realize that the food not being ready isn't the waiter's fault, but it contributed to a bad dining experience. ”
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While the sushi here is great, the service isn't ”
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The problem was that the rude manager completely ruined our dinner. ”
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This is probably the worst customer service I have ever received. ”
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The Japanese speaking waiter was extremely attentative and food is fresh. ”
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In particular, there is one server who is awful! ”
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Our waiter was so friendly and gave us a great service. ”
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But, the sushi, and our waiter especially, was awesome. ”
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Beyond the fact that I felt that him forcing the waiters, upon threat of umemployment, to do somebody else's job is unfair, the fact that the manager felt it was acceptable to yell at his staff in full view of the diners was unacceptable. ”
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Great, inexpensive joint for people on a budget ”
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The service superb and the freshness of the sashimi and sushi was just the start of this sushi adventure. ”
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And the service was quite nice, too. ”
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The reason for this was not poor service or poor food. ”
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The service is impeccable, we were greeted by a nice waitress. ”
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| value |
90.0% positive |
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You will feel you are getting fresh Sushi at a reasonable price. ”
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Good sushi, good price ”
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For anyone looking for good sushi at reasonable prices! ”
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It has the dinner special for $13.75 to $15.75 from 5 pm to 7 pm, best value in town. ”
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Sushi for the poor students of NYU and the low income East Village residents -- as the discounts here make this place a cheap eats candidate for sushi restaurants. ”
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With the lunch special ($8.75) you get delicious salad with ginger dressing, a spicy tuna or california roll AND miso soup alongside your entree of [(Chicken of Sharaku is my choice) ] and white or brown rice and a complimentary desert! I'm always full a ”
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This is also a great place for Sushi for most occasions, The food is not pricey. ”
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Reliable and affordable; great lunch/dinner specials ”
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In comparison to more expensive sushi places, that skimp on the size of the fish, at Sharaku, you get all that you pay for, and it is great quality. ”
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The dinner specials at this place truly offer a complete meal for a very reasonable price. ”
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But once seated, the food was delicious, and for the price, the meal was well worth it. ”
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Great prices, nice portions, and very fresh sushi and sashimi. ”
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Good prices, good service, good location ”
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It blows Yama and Iso away and in my opinion is better than many of the very expensive midtown establishments that i've attended. ”
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All of my friends enjoyed these cheap but fresh sushi this day. ”
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Their sushi is always fresh and their regular menu isn't pricey at all. ”
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like how you get a nice cut of sushi and a delicious rice that is where you are getting your money's worth. ”
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Sharaku offers affordable Japanese food for the poor students in New York. ”
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The dinner combos including sushi, half portion entree, soup salad and desert is a great value. ”
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Great service, reasonable price and delicious foods. ”
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frequently return to this East Village spot because it is such a good value. ”
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Great, inexpensive joint for people on a budget ”
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Nonetheless, I highly recommend this place for people looking for cheap tasty sushi. ”
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I'd recommend it for the quality and the good pricing. ”
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Mix crowd and prices are reasonable. ”
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Portions are generous, prices are good and food quality rivals any other sushi place in neighborhood ”
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This place was very good and the price was just right. ”
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Now, I go there regularly with a few friends to enjoy delicious sushi for a small price. ”
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Good food for cheap prices! ”
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And if you take that quality into account, the prices are affordable and cheaper than many others in Manhattan. ”
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| wait time |
0.0% positive |
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Their services are a little slow. ”
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Sharaku may not be the most authentic Japanese restaurant, but they have great hours (for when you have sushi craving at any time) and quick, prompt service. ”
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