Robata on the Peninsula?
Leslie Johnston
Are there any Japanese robata restaurants on the peninsula? Robata
restaurants have a bar that is similar to a sushi bar, but where small
servings of grilled food are prepared. I know of one in San Francisco
(Limelight at Japan Center) and one in Carmel (Robata at the Barnyard
complex), but none in our area.
Thanks,
Leslie Johnston
Stanford University
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In article <353259...@leland.stanford.edu>, Leslie Johnston <les...@leland.stanford.edu> writes:
> Are there any Japanese robata restaurants on the peninsula? Robata
> restaurants have a bar that is similar to a sushi bar, but where small
> servings of grilled food are prepared. I know of one in San Francisco
> (Limelight at Japan Center) and one in Carmel (Robata at the Barnyard
> complex), but none in our area.
>
Marin, just off 101 at (I think) the Seminary Way exit -- is this Mill Valley?
The name of the place escapes me just now; about 4 letters, beginning with G.
And even better is Kirala in Berkeley, already mentioned in the recent Sushi
thread.
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John Eisenman
It's not exactly what you are looking for, but perhaps close enough. Have
you visited Izakaya on N. 1st in San Jose? If you find Izakaya suitable,
you might also try Inakaya in Sunnyvale on El Camino (by the Good Guys). The
menu is in Japanese only, so you would want to make sure at least one memeber
in the group can read.
-j
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Leslie Johnston
I received these suggestions via email:
> We like Kaimuki in San Mateo for ippin-ryori, robata and sushi.
>
> Higuma does yakitori, ippin and sushi. Excellent value. Redwood City.
>
> Rakuni in San Mateo is pretty good and open late.
>
> Suzu-you in San Mateo for excellent, cheap family-style dinners.
Leslie
Hali Lindbloom
Leslie Johnston wrote:
> Are there any Japanese robata restaurants on the peninsula? Robata
> restaurants have a bar that is similar to a sushi bar, but where small
>
> servings of grilled food are prepared. I know of one in San Francisco
>
> (Limelight at Japan Center) and one in Carmel (Robata at the Barnyard
> complex), but none in our area.
>
Kamei, on Castro Street in Mountain View. Has both sushi and robata.
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Leslie Johnston wrote in message <353259...@leland.stanford.edu>...
>Are there any Japanese robata restaurants on the peninsula? Robata
>restaurants have a bar that is similar to a sushi bar, but where small
>servings of grilled food are prepared. I know of one in San Francisco
>(Limelight at Japan Center) and one in Carmel (Robata at the Barnyard
>complex), but none in our area.
>
People
On Mon, 13 Apr 1998, Hali Lindbloom wrote:
> Kamei, on Castro Street in Mountain View. Has both sushi and robata.
And IMNSHO I've never had worse food at a restaurant masquerading as a
Japanese place. Truly dreadful.
Jonathan Biggar
Leslie Johnston wrote:
>
> Are there any Japanese robata restaurants on the peninsula? Robata
> restaurants have a bar that is similar to a sushi bar, but where small
> servings of grilled food are prepared. I know of one in San Francisco
> (Limelight at Japan Center) and one in Carmel (Robata at the Barnyard
> complex), but none in our area.
There's also one in Mountain View, on the north side of Castro Street
near Central Expressway, but I don't remember the name.
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John Eisenman
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|> It's not exactly what you are looking for, but perhaps close
|> enough. Have
|> you visited Izakaya on N. 1st in San Jose? If you find Izakaya
|> suitable,
|> you might also try Inakaya in Sunnyvale on El Camino (by the Good
|> Guys). The
|> menu is in Japanese only, so you would want to make sure at least
|> one memeber
|> in the group can read.
|>
|> -j
I should mention that there is also a place in SF that might be suitable:
Nanbantei at 115 Cyril Magnin. They had a recent name change, and I can't
recall whether this is the old or new name, but the menu is about the same.
Again, not strictly Robata (they serve yakitori, sushi and other small
dishes), but according to my limited understanding some of the items are
consistent with what is served at a true Robata.
http://www.citysearch7.com/E/V/SFOCA/0001/63/25/1.html
BTW, I agree that one should keep away from the place on Mtn. View's Castro
street mentioned by a couple of posters.
Jim Hunt
|> > Are there any Japanese robata restaurants on the peninsula? Robata
|> > restaurants have a bar that is similar to a sushi bar, but where small
|>
|> near Central Expressway, but I don't remember the name.
It's called Yakko, and I refuse to tell anybody how good it is.
975 W Dana St, Mountain View, CA 94041-1220 650-960-0626
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Hali Lindbloom (ha...@elan.com) wrote:
>> >
>> Kamei, on Castro Street in Mountain View. Has both sushi and robata.
... and a loud TV set on all the time.
Peter
I have no idea what the "Robata" aspect of it is, but Yakko has some
of the best sushi in the Bay Area IMO....
John Eisenman
There have been a few posts over the last few days regarding Robata in the
area. I have to admit that I have never been to a true robata -- I've
seen pictures of informal looking places with long bars, lots of food layed
out in front of customers and a big fire in the background. It looks like
the cooks pick up the food that you ask for and put them in the fire while
you watch and then deliver the results to you. Are there really places like
this in the US? In Japan?
I have been to a number of Yakitori places and Izakaya where in addition to
drink and lots of grilled food on skewers, there seem to be robata type foods
on the menu. These seem a lot easier to find. Again, my knowledge in the
area is rather limited. On my visit to Japan, I have fond memories of these
types of places -- the atmosphere of eating and drinking and socializing.
With the recent tapa trend in the bay area, it would seem like we should be
seeing even more of these places. There are already some good ones (mentioned
in a previous post).
If someone has a robata faq, I would like to see it.
-j
Don Charles Lundell
John Eisenman wrote:
>
> There have been a few posts over the last few days regarding Robata in the
> area. I have to admit that I have never been to a true robata -- I've
> seen pictures of informal looking places with long bars, lots of food layed
> out in front of customers and a big fire in the background. It looks like
> the cooks pick up the food that you ask for and put them in the fire while
> you watch and then deliver the results to you. Are there really places like
> this in the US? In Japan?
There are many places in Japan.
In Tokyo there's one (actually 2 locations, in Akasaka and
Roppongi), called Inakaya. Great place.
- dc