Ok, I was blown away by how authentic this restaurant was! Incredibly delicious Japanese food and I’ve been to Japan several times. Every dish was cooked to perfection.
The stand outs were the 3 kind sashimi set, hamachi Kama, negitoro maki, and gyoza. Very reasonable pricing for the quality as well. Come during happy hour for exceptional prices for appetizers and the sashimi set!!
The service and interior made me feel like I was in Japan again-I will be coming back.
Louise
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March 07, 2026
I’d give this place a 3/5. The food was decent but nothing really stood out. My beef udon was a bit dry, and the chicken karaage had a powdery texture. The dessert was a definite miss, and overall, the ramen was pretty mediocre. I’d go back if it was convenient, but not necessarily for the food itself.
Temepst
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June 20, 2026
The sashimi and eel roll were fresh and were the best parts of the meal. The quality of the raw fish was good, and the sashimi combo was enjoyable.
Unfortunately, most of the cooked dishes were underwhelming. Several dishes were overly salty, and some of the sauces just didn’t have a very pleasant flavor. The overall food quality was inconsistent.
The biggest disappointment was the value. Google Maps lists this restaurant as $20–30 per person, but our meal ended up costing about $80 per person after the mandatory kitchen service fee, tax, and tip. At that price, I expected a much better dining experience.
Paul
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January 14, 2026
Ordered sukiyaki and it was amazing..took me back to my childhood and my mom’s world class sukiyaki. Added some amazing sake and Curry Udon. Finished the dinner with 2 deserts - Mochi with Azuki beans and Matcha Cheesecake. My favorite restaurant on this amazing foodie experience. Highly recommend Izakaya Gembe. We will be back..maybe tomorrow!
Justin Goodman
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November 05, 2025
Loved the visit we had here. We shared a Genbe Roll and both a Tonkatsu and Black Tonkatsu ramen with added marinated egg. SO full of delicious flavors! I only wish there was more to eat because it was that good! Also loved the small shop vibe, the friendly staff (we were laughing about shows that were playing on their TV), and the little anime touches.
Ok, I was blown away by how authentic this restaurant was! Incredibly delicious Japanese food and I’ve been to Japan several times. Every dish was cooked to perfection. The stand outs were the 3 kind sashimi set, hamachi Kama, negitoro maki, and gyoza. Very reasonable pricing for the quality as well. Come during happy hour for exceptional prices for appetizers and the sashimi set!! The service and interior made me feel like I was in Japan again-I will be coming back.
I’d give this place a 3/5. The food was decent but nothing really stood out. My beef udon was a bit dry, and the chicken karaage had a powdery texture. The dessert was a definite miss, and overall, the ramen was pretty mediocre. I’d go back if it was convenient, but not necessarily for the food itself.
The sashimi and eel roll were fresh and were the best parts of the meal. The quality of the raw fish was good, and the sashimi combo was enjoyable. Unfortunately, most of the cooked dishes were underwhelming. Several dishes were overly salty, and some of the sauces just didn’t have a very pleasant flavor. The overall food quality was inconsistent. The biggest disappointment was the value. Google Maps lists this restaurant as $20–30 per person, but our meal ended up costing about $80 per person after the mandatory kitchen service fee, tax, and tip. At that price, I expected a much better dining experience.
Ordered sukiyaki and it was amazing..took me back to my childhood and my mom’s world class sukiyaki. Added some amazing sake and Curry Udon. Finished the dinner with 2 deserts - Mochi with Azuki beans and Matcha Cheesecake. My favorite restaurant on this amazing foodie experience. Highly recommend Izakaya Gembe. We will be back..maybe tomorrow!
Loved the visit we had here. We shared a Genbe Roll and both a Tonkatsu and Black Tonkatsu ramen with added marinated egg. SO full of delicious flavors! I only wish there was more to eat because it was that good! Also loved the small shop vibe, the friendly staff (we were laughing about shows that were playing on their TV), and the little anime touches.