From Roger’s notebook

Japanese

An average-but-fine lunch special

Latest recorded visit2007-09-27
“I give Osaka a 3 due to its pricing and average taste.”
Roger, Google Maps review (2007-09-27)

Japanese

Osaka Japanese Food & Sushi

Mission Valley, San DiegoMixed

Roger gave this sushi spot a middling rating for its pricing and average taste, saying the lunch specials weren't bad though not the best either, and noting -- despite some other reviewers' comments -- that the restaurant's Vietnamese ownership shouldn't dissuade anyone from eating there.

The call

The documented visit included lunch special. This record does not turn that order into a recommendation.

What to order

  • Lunch special

Best for

  • An average-but-fine lunch special

Source-backed notes

Visit history

2007-09-27day precision · source explicit
★★★☆☆
“I give Osaka a 3 due to its pricing and average taste.”

Said the lunch specials weren't bad, though not the best. Noted the restaurant is Vietnamese-owned and said that shouldn't stop anyone from eating there.

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From the order notes
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