Tamara Thompson
My friends took me to their fav spot. They’ve been coming here for years.
It was a lot more casual than I realized but still very cozy. The service was friendly.
My food was excellent. My friends recommended the dish and I wasn’t disappointed. The salmon was prefect and the rice and miso soup were great. Definately recommend.
… moreNathan Froehlich (AarekMG)
I have been coming to Temari for years. It is easily my favorite Japanese restaurant. I will happily drive the 2 hours to get the authentic offerings I can’t seem to get back home, like proper donburi and curry rice. Staff is always nice, food is always excellent.
… moreVanellope
First visit here with local friends and I’m impressed! I had the Unagi don (eel rice bowl) and it was so delicious. Don’t miss their shaved ice! The green tea milk with sweet red bean is so refreshing! The steak is just fine.
… moreRosa Perez
I enjoyed my meal very much! The food was delicious and comforting, and it was very filling as well. I highly recommend this restaurant. The portions are reasonable and all the food was fresh!! The dishes were well-paired, and I can’t wait to try more of their menu. 100% recommend trying the Hokke
… moreClaire Tseng
It’s a classic Japanese family restaurant. Their food was ok it was slightly crowded and busy so the service was a little slow, the vibe is a typical small Japanese restaurant with some cute decorations so the atmosphere is good to relax and hangout with friends. I think their cooked food is great the grilled fish was just the right amount of salt and taste. The chirashi was ok, not the best quality of fish I had
… moreM Nunez-Oliver
Such a cute little place for lunch! My husband and I stopped in by chance and everything was wonderful. Seeing the staff greet regulars with such warmth made it apparent that this is a great place with hospitality that goes above and beyond. The ramen had delicious broth, and my husband loved his chicken teriyaki. The Japanese market upstairs was so cute too! It made for a great little afternoon outing.
… moreCultured Wanderer
We recently dined at The Temari Cafe. Although we observed limited vegetarian options and the staff’s reluctance to modify menu items, everything else was excellent. The service was warm and welcoming, and the genuine Japanese ambiance set it apart. Unlike many eateries that mix Japanese elements with other culinary traditions, this cafe exuded an authentically Japanese aura. From the attentive service to the curated menu, it was markedly more Japanese than many venues we’ve frequented outside of Japan. The dishes, rich in traditional Japanese nuances, were imaginatively prepared, flavorful, and visually captivating, culminating in a delightful dessert. We eagerly anticipate our return to explore more of their offerings and hope to see an expanded vegetarian selection.
… moreAnthony Stone
I’ve been coming to Temari Cafe for nearly a decade now & it continues to be one of my favorite restaurants of all time. The food is fantastic; everything on the menu. The service & staff are always friendly & incredibly fast & attentive. The location & atmosphere is so warm & cozy. It ticks all the boxes & I will continue to visit Temari as long as I can.
… morerockie cornett cruz
We visited for the first time this evening, on the recommendation of a friend who’s been dining at Temari for years. Just as she told us it would be, the atmosphere was warm and cozy. Business was steady. When we left, there were two parties waiting to be seated, which for a small establishment speaks volumes. Despite being busy, the servers were engaging and attentive (always offering to clear debris and empty dishes from the table, too). The food presentation was timely and appealing. When seated, we ordered tea, which was lovely, and served in the most beautiful – possibly handmade? – mugs. I look forward to returning.
… moreH T
Having just come back from Japan i was craving some good comfort japanese food. I’ve been here many times but on this occasion the vibe was different. It was lunch time rush so it was very crowded. Servers were nice but very busy so service was a bit slow.
I got the kaki furai but one of them still had pieces of shell inside. The appetizer that is included was more like an afterthought. Kitchen must have been slammed but so i can see how the quality control wasn’t up to par.
Prices just seem to be always increasing. The kaki furai + sashimi combo was $29.95 for lunch. Quite pricey. Although they do give a lot of food and the sashimi was pretty tasty.
Skip the shaved ice because it’s more like crushed ice. It’s very hard to eat.
After tax and tip my lunch came out to $45.70 which is pretty crazy considering you can get this in Japan for like $20.
Anyways i still give them 4 stars because we need places like this to stay in business. Everything is either a chain or fine dining these days.
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