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not good
I was surprised at the food at this place after all of the great reviews that I read. Overall I thought the food was not good: The sashimi was medium,...
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FRESH
Came here for the first time with a friend before a show at the Beacon. The atmosphere was cute and quaint, especially the upstairs, even if it was a ...
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11/9/2007 Report as offensive
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really great sushi
the food at tenzen is great. the restaurant gets a little crowded, but has a nice feel to it. good fast service. watch out for the delivery men. they ...
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10/28/2007 Report as offensive
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got hooked!
i moved to my new place and someone slipped a tenzan menu at my door 1 day. i ordered food and i was surprised the bag was heavy. the serving size is ...
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10/12/2007 Report as offensive
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Fresh and delicious
I luv this restaurant. The sushi is fresh and the teryaki is always prepared perfectly. My favorite it the Chilean Seabass which just melts in your mo...
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9/27/2007 Report as offensive
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Wait Staff not nice at all
I like the sushi at this place and have not been disappointed with the food at all. My only complaint is that whenever I make a reservation at this pl...
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8/24/2007 Report as offensive
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Tempura a la Corn Flakes
We ate here twice last week, ordering the Shrimp Tempura both times and both times, the shrimp batter tasted more like Corn Flakes than the usual ligh...
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8/23/2007 Report as offensive
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18/20
We have been to Tenzan more times than we can count. For the first year they were open their portions were larger and we never had anything but perfec...
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8/15/2007 Report as offensive
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Did not enjoy my Tenzan experience
I ordered from Tenzan tonight and was really disapponted with it. The age tofu, which is my favorite dish, had the "off" taste and crumbly texture of ...
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8/6/2007 Report as offensive
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FRESH... FRESH... FRESH... FRESH... FRESH... FRESH...
I used to work here. After years of experience waiting tables in several New York's Japanese Restaurants, Tenzan has the freshest fishes of them all. ...
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7/30/2007 Report as offensive
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best takeout on the uws
the crowd should tell you that this spot is great. i'm not crazy about the atmosphere and service is a function of the crowds. the secret value here i...
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7/30/2007 Report as offensive
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great meal ~!
we got 5 different rolls and they were all exceptional . will defintly return first chance I get...
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7/16/2007 Report as offensive
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Basic Sushi
OK so I'm no sushi connoisseur, but I found this restaurant quite basic with an atmosphere comparable to that of a cafeteria due to its very bright li...
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7/14/2007 Report as offensive
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Good UWS option for delivery
We order from here about once per week - they have a good, cheaper, alternative to ordering rolls - maki A, B, C and Tenzan Maki for 2 (starting at $1...
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7/14/2007 Report as offensive
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i luv sushi, but...
not from here. Not so good, but considering the options in the neighborhood, seems to be about the norm in the UWS. Not recommended for those who know...
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7/2/2007 Report as offensive
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10 Stars for Tenzan
My husband and I find every excuse to eat here because it never disappoints. The rolls are plump, fresh, and oh so good. Even sitting at the bar to wa...
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6/5/2007 Report as offensive
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Tenzan - now that's what's up!
Ok, so after going to a Broadway diner in the area which refused to seat us away from the door, my sister and I ventured over to Columbus Ave. We spot...
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6/1/2007 Report as offensive
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Green River Roll not recommended
What I liked about Tenzan is that its not expensive, I enjoyed our seats by the windows, it made the experience better and for a reasonable price you ...
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5/24/2007 Report as offensive
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great place to eat
ever since my friends introduced me to Tenzan, i've been going very frequently even though i lived at upper east side. The foods are awesome and fresh...
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5/23/2007 Report as offensive
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The Best!
I have no idea why their sushi is so much better than everyone else's, but on the UWS this place can't be beat. I cannot get enough of it. I swear the...
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4/29/2007 Report as offensive
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Excellent
This is the best sushi joint I've had on the UWS. Expecially good service, excellent food, modern decor....
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4/29/2007 Report as offensive
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Great sushi
Lived on the UWS for a long time and finally a great sushi place....
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4/2/2007 Report as offensive
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Best UWS sushi, great for NY in general
Fresh fish, wonderful rolls - plump, tasty, best ratio of fish to rice - one roll can fill you up, though you're going to want more! Spicy crunch tuna...
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2/19/2007 Report as offensive
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Secret's out, but Tenzan (not "Ten Zan") still earns its laurels
My honey and I stumbled across this pretty but nondescript Columbus Avenue sushi haven about 2 years ago, when it was still a sleeper. While this ain'...
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2/15/2007 Report as offensive
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LOVE Tenzan!
The best sushi on the UWS (although I haven't tried Gari yet)! Amazing food. Excellent service. Good prices. We love Tenzan and their staff!...
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1/5/2007 Report as offensive
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Consistently Excellent
I've dined here many times and every experience has been excellent. Tasty, high quality food and fast, friendly service. When I dine here, I am guaran...
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12/30/2006 Report as offensive
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The perfect sushi place!
Tenzan has quickly become our favorite casual dining place. The sushi is always fresh and delicious, with creative twists on ordinary rolls. The servi...
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12/25/2006 Report as offensive
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Excellent Sushi for the UWS
Tenzan is clearly a "classic" quality sushi place. Ambiance is basic, and they have wisely chosen to focus their effort and money on food quality and ...
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12/24/2006 Report as offensive
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Unexpected surprise
A few months ago I gave up on my search for an affordable sushi restaurant on the UWS. I came upon Tenzan by accident and was pleasantly surprised. I ...
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12/8/2006 Report as offensive
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2nd best UWS
If Gari is #1 in the uws, this is probably #2...unless you like Neo (and are half bent)...sushi ranges from average to exceptional...tenzan is near th...
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11/16/2006 Report as offensive
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Best Sushi in the Upper West Side
Sushi served here is delicious. The service is excellant and I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to find a good, relatively inexpensive res...
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11/11/2006 Report as offensive
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Well worth it
Thought the food was excellent, very good to see a wide array of choices as well as some non-standard sushi options (some roll combinations work very ...
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11/3/2006 Report as offensive
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Yummy
The fish is terrific. Particularly excellent sashimi; rolls aren't as good. Huge portions. Terrific value....
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10/14/2006 Report as offensive
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Thank goodness!
Finally a delicious and reasonably priced sushi restaurant on the upper westside. Consistently good, fresh sushi and well presented. A home run!...
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10/10/2006 Report as offensive
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Very fresh sushi
Went there last week and the yellowtail was very fresh. This place is either very good, or I was very lucky. I've had sushi all around NYC and this pl...
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9/15/2006 Report as offensive
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Neighbor
I watched this place get built, and I knew if it was good food and good service, that it would be a home run... I am in the restaurant industry. I thi...
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I like it i like it a lot
I keep coming back to this place. It is GOOD... lots of yummy fish and not too much rice on the rolls. very filling and definitely a good value! My fa...
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9/13/2006 Report as offensive
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Vegetarian happiness
We love the selection of options for vegetarian options. Great every time....
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9/11/2006 Report as offensive
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I hope they get back on track.
They used to be such a fantastic restaurant,. Good quality, prices, and service. Even home delivery dishes received the same care and attention to det...
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8/9/2006 Report as offensive
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The best rolls in NYC
Awesome, creative, delicious rolls. Super fresh sashimi and great appetizers too. Can get really busy for dinner, but is worth the wait. They have 3 s...
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8/6/2006 Report as offensive
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Vegetarian friendly!
Super fast delivery and they always meet my picky menu altering needs! Most definitely vegetarian frendly, cant speak for the fish. Everything I've ev...
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Great food but small restaurant
The sushi here is very good. It's definitely your best bet I'd say for quality sushi on UWS. It's not too pricey, definitely average. You're always go...
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7/25/2006 Report as offensive
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Was good ... slacking
Once I moved to UWS, we tried this place and liked it. It was not too expensive and had decent sushi. However, the last two times we went there, the f...
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Excellent sushi and service!
I lived in Japan for four years. So I think I know a thing or two about sushi. The menu items here are wonderful, great variety and fresh, fresh, fres...
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4/29/2006 Report as offensive
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Amazing!!
Tenzan is my new favorite sushi restaurant. The fish is incredibly fresh and melts in your mouth. I have been to many sushi restaurants and nothing co...
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4/18/2006 Report as offensive
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Nice Work
Super nice service on the phone. Great fresh rolls and pieces. Prompt delivery time. Our new go-to for sushi at home....
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4/4/2006 Report as offensive
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Best sushi on the uws
This newcomer sushi restaurant has by far the best sushi on the uws. They have over 30 rolls which are all out of this world. I have been there at lea...
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3/27/2006 Report as offensive
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Yum!
Wonderfully fresh and creative rolls at Tenzan. Best sushi on the upperwest side. Even appetizers, such at the gyoza, that we ordered were simply deli...
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2/27/2006 Report as offensive
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Sooo good!
Was craving some sushi and have tried a few other "good" neighborhood places before; this blew them away! Had a lunch special and was surprised by the...
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2/25/2006 Report as offensive
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Amazing sushi!
Seriously, the food is addicting. Try the Sake roll...I have dreams about it! I order from here at least twice a week, and have never been disappointe...
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2/21/2006 Report as offensive
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Great food, creative rolls
Location, location, location. Great sushi for the value. Reliable for lunch or dinner....
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2/10/2006 Report as offensive
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Succulent sushi
As good as sushi on the Upper west gets. Far better value than Sushi Gari their closest neighbor although not as varied....
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11/23/2005 Report as offensive
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5 stars all around- best value for sushi
Thank god for Tenzan! It is by far the best value-priced sushi on the Upper West side. The fish is fresh, the menu has tons of variety and the staff i...
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11/15/2005 Report as offensive
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Great sushi, okay noodles, A service
Came here with a friend late on a Saturday night. We had a roll combination and bowls of udon. Nothing spectacular about the noodles, but the sushi wa...
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10/10/2005 Report as offensive
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Great surprise
What a great place to get some terrific sushi. Everything they offer is fresh and tasty. The wait staff is nice and they constantly keep your water fi...
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9/2/2005 Report as offensive
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Overrated
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