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Maki Maki

Maki Maki

71 Fortune Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, United States

Meat • Sushi • Casual • Chicken


"To make matters worse, our entrees arrived before our appetizer. When we mentioned this, we were told that our appetizer order had never been put in. Additionally, the entrees came without plates or bowls for the soy sauce. After we complained to a manager, they quickly brought us our water and plates. Then, the service took a turn for the worse. A woman named Kim took over for our original server, who had to leave due to a “family emergency.” When we received our bill, we were shocked to find it was much higher than expected. We noticed five items on the invoice that we had never ordered, including the incorrectly served beers. When we mentioned this to Kim, she insisted the bill was accurate and claimed we had ordered a chicken teriyaki dish, which we hadn’t. It was incredibly frustrating as she seemed to call my girlfriend a liar, leading us to speak with the manager, who turned out to be Kim as well. In the end, we had a bill of $50 instead of the $71 that was initially presented. There were no discounts, no free desserts, no vouchers—nothing offered as compensation. The so-called manager returned to ask if we were still upset, as if we were obligated to sit down and have dinner in their establishment. Overall, this was the worst dining experience I’ve ever had. My family and I will definitely not be returning, and I've already informed my company, which is located nearby, to boycott the restaurant. If you’re looking for sushi, I highly recommend staying away from this place. To top it off, the food wasn’t great either; the sushi rolls were poorly made with hardly any fish in them."

Sakana Sushi Lounge Dtla

Sakana Sushi Lounge Dtla

321 W 9th St, Los Angeles, United States

Sushi • Casual • Asiatic • Japanese


"The service and atmosphere are very good, I must focus my review on the food alone. Here's a breakdown of the dishes my party and I ordered:1. Salmon Nigiri: The salmon nigiri was satisfactory, a little bit dry but it was a solid choice.2. Salmon Belly Nigiri: better than regular salmon nigiri, the salmon belly nigiri provided a decent taste experience. The fish was fresh, and the flavors were enjoyable.3. Tuna Toro Nigiri: The tuna toro nigiri was a step above the other dishes in terms of taste and quality. The tuna was tender and had a pleasant melt-in-your-mouth texture, making it one of the highlights of the meal.4. Poke Salad: The poke salad was average. While it didn't disappoint, it didn't particularly impress either. It could have benefited from a more vibrant blend of flavors.5. Fried Calamari: Unfortunately, the fried calamari left something to be desired. It was dry and lacked freshness, which was disappointing considering the overall positive experience of the restaurant.6. Uni Nigiri: The uni nigiri had a bitter taste and seemed to have some foreign flavors, which detracted from the dish. It didn't meet the expectations for this delicacy.In summary, while Sakana Sushi Lounge's service and atmosphere were excellent, the overall food experience was mixed. The salmon and tuna toro nigiri stood out as the better choices, but the fried calamari and uni nigiri were disappointing. I hope the restaurant can address these inconsistencies to elevate the dining experience as a whole."