Let me start off by saying that I've never been to other Todai's, so I don't know if I can speak for this location living up to it's namesake. But I have been to Minado (PA & NJ), which are similar to this location. \r
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Sushi is such a varied experience depending on the diner's expectations and perceptions. (ie authentic, trendy, neo-sushi, yuppie, supermarket etc)\r
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- The location wasn't quite the hell hole the previous reviewers make it out to be\r
- That being said this IS a sushi place for people who want sushi in bulk. Take that statement for what it is. All the good, bad, and indifferent implications that come with it.\r
- The hot food bar was nothing spectacular\r
- I found the sushi rice in the maki(rolls) a bit mushy. Seems like either they used too much water to cook the rice, worked with it while it was hot, or used way too much pressure when rolling.\r
- Fish seemed fresh enough\r
- Knife skills of the chefs could be better. \r
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If it seems like I'm bashing this place in this review, please remember my previous statement. ""This IS a sushi place for people who want sushi in bulk.""\r
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- On the plus side there were alot of asians at the restaurant. This may sound weird, but a good way to gauge whether a restaurant is decent is to assess whether the indigenous people of the associated cuisine actually eat at the restaurant.
Pros: Lots of seating, good for large groups who want sushi in bulk
Cons: Bulk sushi trades off with quality (obviously)
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