Wen here for Valentine's Day. The chicken karage and pork yakisoba were our favorites but we loved everything! They have a great sake selection. Service was fantastic. Our server checked in on us frequently and we appreciated the food was brought out in courses
Nita
We had a great experience at Gaijin! We tried the Valentine's Day dinner and we loved every second. We definitely want to try more of the menu now.
Jamie
Sharing a meal at Gaijin is always an experience. The open kitchen makes it possible to follow along as each meal is prepared. We try to sit at the Chef's Counter, bringing us even closer. The precision and skill brought to the preparations is admirable, making the food taste even better.
Keshawn
Expected sushi and almost walked out, I decided to give it a try and 10/10 food. And service... definitely will be back again
Marcelle
This place was quite an experience!! We really liked dining in an intimate space. Orlando, our waiter, helped us very much by offering suggestions based on our favorite meats. The small plates were definitely a good choice as we were able to try different menu items. The steak and ribs were our favorite. The Panda dessert was also delicious.
Bethany
Great spot for a group dinner with out of town guests, loved the cocktails, food, and dessert, the kids especially loved the shaved ice.
Ken
Great distinctive dining experience. There was a nice energy and vibrancy at Gaijin without being loud, which was great for communicating comfortably with those you are eating with. That is a big plus for me because many restaurants are too loud with music blasting and customers trying to talk above it. While we found the Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) personally not to our liking, there are other stir fry options that we will get next time. If you never had it before order one to share with others to see what you think. They are large and definitely shareable. Great service, and a good value for the money compared to many places today.
Alissa
This was our first experience here and we were not disappointed. We did the restaurant Week tasting menu and everything was unique and delicious. Standouts for me were the mushrooms and everything we had that was pickled. Service was very good and management was great they came over to check on us once or twice. Overall is a good vibe. Oh, and I can't not mention the happy hour which had a really big selection and great prices. We will definitely be back for that again.
Megan
Was just in Japan and the flavor was authentic Japanese but the salt level on everything was extreme.
John and Jen
We visited Gaijin recently and really loved the atmosphere and cool vibe of the space. It's a great spot to hang out, and the staff is clearly dedicated to providing excellent service. Regarding the food, I ordered the Osaka-style okonomiyaki with added udon. Unfortunately, the dish didn't quite hit the mark for me; the noodles were stuck to the pancake in a way that made the texture feel very deeply fried and heavy. I did attempt to make a few adjustments to the dish while ordering, but the kitchen seemed not very flexible with modifications. That being said, the service was top-notch. Our server, Adrian, was incredibly attentive and did everything possible to make things right once they realized I wasn't enjoying the meal. They offered me a different dish, comped the noodles from the bill, and even offered their shaved ice cream to finish the meal on a better note. While the dish itself wasn't for me, I truly appreciated the hospitality and the effort the team made to ensure we had a good experience.
Just wow! Everything was immaculate. Service by Anna was fantastic. Very knowledgeable. 10/10 would go again.
alice
Wide variety of selections on the menu. Great drink selections, including teas which was perfect for Sunday brunch. I loved the kakigori.
Thalia
Amazing service and high quality food and drinks! Didn't get my hopes up but feels just like Japan!
Nosen Rubato
It’s our first time trying okonomiyaki. It’s pretty good especially the Osaka style. We enjoy the shaved ice and mochi donut too. We were hoping that the shaved ice is in the shape of bear as saw in other review, but it’s not. A little disappointed but still yummy! There is black sesame ice cream with strawberry syrup and some black sesame sweat cracker. Our 5 year old daughter was shocked by the fact that they just served the okonomiyaki on the heated surface on the table. And we had twice cooked garlic with crackers for appetizer. Overall, it’s a nice new experience that we probably won’t get much in other restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Robert
Always an amazing time at Gaijin. The food is fun and delicious, the cocktails are creative and satisfying and the service is so genuine and warm. Can't wait to get back!
Wen here for Valentine's Day. The chicken karage and pork yakisoba were our favorites but we loved everything! They have a great sake selection. Service was fantastic. Our server checked in on us frequently and we appreciated the food was brought out in courses
We had a great experience at Gaijin! We tried the Valentine's Day dinner and we loved every second. We definitely want to try more of the menu now.
Sharing a meal at Gaijin is always an experience. The open kitchen makes it possible to follow along as each meal is prepared. We try to sit at the Chef's Counter, bringing us even closer. The precision and skill brought to the preparations is admirable, making the food taste even better.
Expected sushi and almost walked out, I decided to give it a try and 10/10 food. And service... definitely will be back again
This place was quite an experience!! We really liked dining in an intimate space. Orlando, our waiter, helped us very much by offering suggestions based on our favorite meats. The small plates were definitely a good choice as we were able to try different menu items. The steak and ribs were our favorite. The Panda dessert was also delicious.
Great spot for a group dinner with out of town guests, loved the cocktails, food, and dessert, the kids especially loved the shaved ice.
Great distinctive dining experience. There was a nice energy and vibrancy at Gaijin without being loud, which was great for communicating comfortably with those you are eating with. That is a big plus for me because many restaurants are too loud with music blasting and customers trying to talk above it. While we found the Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) personally not to our liking, there are other stir fry options that we will get next time. If you never had it before order one to share with others to see what you think. They are large and definitely shareable. Great service, and a good value for the money compared to many places today.
This was our first experience here and we were not disappointed. We did the restaurant Week tasting menu and everything was unique and delicious. Standouts for me were the mushrooms and everything we had that was pickled. Service was very good and management was great they came over to check on us once or twice. Overall is a good vibe. Oh, and I can't not mention the happy hour which had a really big selection and great prices. We will definitely be back for that again.
Was just in Japan and the flavor was authentic Japanese but the salt level on everything was extreme.
We visited Gaijin recently and really loved the atmosphere and cool vibe of the space. It's a great spot to hang out, and the staff is clearly dedicated to providing excellent service. Regarding the food, I ordered the Osaka-style okonomiyaki with added udon. Unfortunately, the dish didn't quite hit the mark for me; the noodles were stuck to the pancake in a way that made the texture feel very deeply fried and heavy. I did attempt to make a few adjustments to the dish while ordering, but the kitchen seemed not very flexible with modifications. That being said, the service was top-notch. Our server, Adrian, was incredibly attentive and did everything possible to make things right once they realized I wasn't enjoying the meal. They offered me a different dish, comped the noodles from the bill, and even offered their shaved ice cream to finish the meal on a better note. While the dish itself wasn't for me, I truly appreciated the hospitality and the effort the team made to ensure we had a good experience.
Restaurantji Recommends
Just wow! Everything was immaculate. Service by Anna was fantastic. Very knowledgeable. 10/10 would go again.
Wide variety of selections on the menu. Great drink selections, including teas which was perfect for Sunday brunch. I loved the kakigori.
Amazing service and high quality food and drinks! Didn't get my hopes up but feels just like Japan!
It’s our first time trying okonomiyaki. It’s pretty good especially the Osaka style. We enjoy the shaved ice and mochi donut too. We were hoping that the shaved ice is in the shape of bear as saw in other review, but it’s not. A little disappointed but still yummy! There is black sesame ice cream with strawberry syrup and some black sesame sweat cracker.
Our 5 year old daughter was shocked by the fact that they just served the okonomiyaki on the heated surface on the table. And we had twice cooked garlic with crackers for appetizer. Overall, it’s a nice new experience that we probably won’t get much in other restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Always an amazing time at Gaijin. The food is fun and delicious, the cocktails are creative and satisfying and the service is so genuine and warm. Can't wait to get back!
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