I've been back to North several times since my last review... one 3 star experience and one 5 star experience which brings me back to my original rating: 4 stars! My favorite items on the menu are their zucca chips, organic roasted veggies, and seafood. At a business lunch recently, I enjoyed the ahi tuna salad while my companion enjoyed a caesar salad with shrimp. Service was just right this last time (at lunch) but wasn't as fantastic as usual when I went for dinner with a group of 4 on a Tuesday night the last time I visited for dinner. Conclusion: North is pretty consistently a safe bet for a great meal, service, atmosphere, etc... and it's a great place to take a guest as they will get to enjoy the beautiful Kierland Commons before/after the meal!
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The staff is well trained to trickle the meats out slowly when you're eating, then parade them by when you're full. The salad bar was a mass of confusion with no distinctive place to begin and swamped with people. Their specialty of the house (ribeye) was too gristle- to eat both times we saw it. Very disappointing for what it cost. Heck, it would still be disappointing for $15 per person.
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The Husband and I have been anxious awaiting our turn to check out this newly popular AYCE sushi joint in the southwest part of town and we finally got a chance last week! (After all, this location once housed Sushi Hana and SHIN Yakitori.) Open only for dinner from 5:00 pm to 3:00 am, we made it our mission to be waiting when the doors open. We weren't the only ones on a Sunday night to think of this, but were definitely glad we did. Beyond the standard sushi rolls and sushi, what makes Sushi House Goyemon a star higher than others? These were noteworthy in my book: * Specials board: Oh my goodness! This is what got me! They had off the standard menu fish like bonito, kampachi, sardines, and yuzu tobiko that were included in AYCE. That was definitely a highlight in my book! Loving the yuzu tobiko! * Pork Belly - Yes, everyone talks about it and it's good stuff. We love pork belly - we have marinated cooked pork belly sitting in our freezer ready to throw into the rice cooker at a moment's notice. We love pork belly. Sure, the portion is a meager two pieces at a time, but it's AYCE, so order up more! * Shoyu Ramen is included in AYCE after 11 pm. Sure, we missed this, but it got the Husband all excited with the possibility of it. (Why someone would want to fill their belly with ramen and soup during an AYCE sushi fest is beyond me.) * Dessert included, as in ALL the desserts are included! I've been to other AYCE sushi joints that may or may not included AYCE ice cream, but they not only have a few ice cream flavors, but four different desserts to choose from. Uh, score a point there! We tried them all - Green Tea Cake, Chocolate Mousse, Plum Wine Jelly, and Green Tea Creme Brulee. * Hot or Iced Green Tea is included. So, what's with all the mixed reviews? The major problem here is service. I read over the recent reviews and took note of the declining service and definitely can attest to what the other yelpers are complaining about. We were lucky that Chizuru was our primary waitress because she is stellar. And the rest of the staff, that's the problem. From the moment we walked in and said party of four and one highchair, the hostess/waitress totally forgot to bring a highchair. Other staff people were just not attentive, as I was often seen waving my arms around to get their attention. Waiters who refill your beverages should really put your glass back in front of you, not at the other end of the table and watch you struggle to reach across to get it. There are just some people who are just really good at restaurant service and others that could use some improvement Nonetheless, we've been gone so long from the AYCE world that we are happy to go back. Yeah, we'll be back this week! 4.5 stars. They offer a frequent eater card, which is always nice. Looks like they are related to Sushi Mon and Monta Ramen as well. Good to know! They also take reservations for their party room from 10-20 people. Last seating for AYCE is 2:00 am!
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I ordered some food. I wanted some oil but they said they didn't have none. I saw them put 10 small containers front of me and said no. They are CHEAP. Also they are super rude and don't even talk nicely to you.
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