Brother-in-law looking to take us out for dinner...looking at these two places...I've never been to either one...preference, anyone?

Okada is better. Ashahi will give you the ####s

Okada is better. Ashahi will give you the ####s

:yikes:

Okada the Sushi, Sashimi is definitely better.

But I think the Teppenyaki is better at ASAHI.

I like both. I think Okadas Fried Rice is better

I prefer Asahi.

I only do the sushi/sashimi and Okada is awesome...asahi is just okay for the raw stuff.

Okada is better. Ashahi will give you the ####s

I barely make it home after eating there, but the food is great :lol:

I've only been to Okada once and the table and dishes were so greasy we asked to have it cleaned and the bus person came out to clean our table again and used the same greasy dirty rag. It didn't do any good, the rag looked like it had ben used for weeks with out washing it. :barf:

I prefer Asahi, I've never noticed a problem with cleanliness there

I've only been to Okada once and the table and dishes were so greasy we asked to have it cleaned and the bus person came out to clean our table again and used the same greasy dirty rag. It didn't do any good, the rag looked like it had ben used for weeks with out washing it. :barf:

I prefer Asahi, I've never noticed a problem with cleanliness there



:yikes:

They're pretty much the same. I prefer Okada, even though the last two times I went Kris was there.

They are both good. Like Bob said, we like Asahi's teppanyaki better, but like Okada for their sushi/shashimi.

:drool:

Thanks for the input, everyone! We went to Okada, and really enjoyed it. Wow, the cook puts on quite a show! We ordered chicken and shrimp (me), filet and lobster, and filet...YUMMY!!! (and I couldn't catch the piece of shrimp!)

I like Okada because of the specials.....but service at Asahi blows Okada out of the water....

I'm surprised by some of the comments. Everytime lately I have gone to Asahi the tables have been dirty, the grill's look nasty, the food has just been okay and the table cooks never put on a show anymore. They won't give you chopsticks without asking for them and more little issues that weren't there when they first opened. The last time I was in there was leak of some kind near our table and the grill had a filthy rag tied up around something at the top. :barf:

When I go to Okada, there is always a show, the place is very clean and the servers go out of their way to be accomodating and the food has been excellent.

Asahi isn't on my list of places to eat anymore when I have a choice.

I'm surprised by some of the comments. Everytime lately I have gone to Asahi the tables have been dirty, the grill's look nasty, the food has just been okay and the table cooks never put on a show anymore. They won't give you chopsticks without asking for them and more little issues that weren't there when they first opened. The last time I was in there was leak of some kind near our table and the grill had a filthy rag tied up around something at the top. :barf:

When I go to Okada, there is always a show, the place is very clean and the servers go out of their way to be accomodating and the food has been excellent.

Asahi isn't on my list of places to eat anymore when I have a choice.

that's weird....i eat there at least once, more so twice a week and have never had any experience like that...

Brother-in-law looking to take us out for dinner...looking at these two places...I've never been to either one...preference, anyone?
Okada gives the better show and has the better soup/salad.

Asahi has the better yum yum sauce.

Where is this phantom Okada?

Where is this phantom Okada?
Hollywood.. same shopping center as outback...

Hollywood.. same shopping center as outback...
Thanks kind stranga'.:howdy:

They're pretty much the same. I prefer Okada, even though the last two times I went Kris was there.
:lmao: Stalker!

Why is it every time I go to Okada or Ashai I run in to a forumite?

Did we share a table too? You should say hello next time, even if I am scrounging up coins because my baby likes to throw them in the waterfall.

Hollywood.. same shopping center as outback...

Actually, it is in California. :yay:

:lmao: Stalker!

Why is it every time I go to Okada or Ashai I run in to a forumite?

Did we share a table too? You should say hello next time, even if I am scrounging up coins because my baby likes to throw them in the waterfall.

You sat next to me two weeks ago. I wasn't sure it was you until I got home and looked at a pic.

You sat next to me two weeks ago. I wasn't sure it was you until I got home and looked at a pic.
Considering the last week I had, I don't remember. Wait... were you the one who only ordered sushi while the rest of your family ate the meal?

:lmao: Stalker!

Why is it every time I go to Okada or Ashai I run in to a forumite?

Did we share a table too? You should say hello next time, even if I am scrounging up coins because my baby likes to throw them in the waterfall.

:lmao: It looks like us Lusbians like to stalk you at the Japanese Restaurants.. Once MMDAD stalked me at school and then another time at a baseball game....

Considering the last week I had, I don't remember. Wait... were you the one who only ordered sushi while the rest of your family ate the meal?

:yay:

:lmao: It looks like us Lusbians like to stalk you at the Japanese Restaurants.. Once MMDAD stalked me at school and then another time at a baseball game....
:lmao: Damn you Lusbians and your Japanese Restaurant stalking ways!

:lmao: Damn you Lusbians and your Japanese Restaurant stalking ways!

Just tell us next time before you go and then it won't be considered stalking and we can actually talk :lol:

Just tell us next time before you go and then it won't be considered stalking and we can actually talk :lol:
:lmao: I went tonight....

Usually we go once every one or two weeks.

:lmao: I went tonight....

Usually we go once every one or two weeks.

:smack: Thanks for the invite.... instead I had chicken & bisquit

:smack: Thanks for the invite.... instead I had chicken & bisquit
:lmao: Next time... usually it's a snap decision made when we pick up the baby from daycare.

:lmao: Next time... usually it's a snap decision made when we pick up the baby from daycare.

I saw you with no baby... my kiddos will be back in school soon and I am looking forward to lunches with my friends again!

I saw you with no baby... my kiddos will be back in school soon and I am looking forward to lunches with my friends again!
MMdad saw me with my mother and my son... and he was there with his family... I actually had a mini conversation with his wife, and I believe I made small talk with him too.

My hours are until at least 12:30 every day, so I'm not sure we'll be doing lunches anymore.

Asahi is better quality and performance

I've only been to Okada once and the table and dishes were so greasy we asked to have it cleaned and the bus person came out to clean our table again and used the same greasy dirty rag. It didn't do any good, the rag looked like it had ben used for weeks with out washing it. :barf:

I prefer Asahi, I've never noticed a problem with cleanliness there

THIS. I know this is a fairly old thread, but I'd just like to add that I worked there for a while. Sucks if you work there, but that's beside the point. Generally good service, and I've seen the place front-to-back, inside-and-out. Very clean. Well, except back by the dumpster, but what can you expect there?

... like to add that I worked there for a while. ?
Which THERE are you talking about, Asahi, or Okada?

Which THERE are you talking about, Asahi, or Okada?

Oh wow, I went and did all that and never said where it was :doh:

I was a hostess at Asahi.

Tangent: Okada's yum yum sauce is watery.

Unfortunately I couldn't get the recipe for Asahi's sauce while I was working there. They act like you need a security clearance for it, I don't even know who made it.

I think the salad dressing at okada is better but overall I like asahis...I've never puked after eating asahis I have after eating okada so that might have something to do with it

Unfortunately I couldn't get the recipe for Asahi's sauce while I was working there. They act like you need a security clearance for it, I don't even know who made it.
Mayonnaise, butter and sugar are a few ingredients I believe. Not sure what else. :ohwell:

Mayonnaise, butter and sugar are a few ingredients I believe. Not sure what else. :ohwell:

Yeah, I always figured the base was something like that, but I can't figure out for the life of me what they spice it with.

Mayonnaise, butter and sugar are a few ingredients I believe. Not sure what else. :ohwell:

Here you go:

1-1/4 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise *
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
dash cayenne pepper

Using a fork or a whisk, blend all ingredients together thoroughly until well mixed and the sauce is smooth. Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend. Bring to room temperature before serving.

The sauce will NOT taste right if you don't let it sit overnight. And please don't try to substitute ketchup for the tomato paste! The water is needed to bring this to the right consistency.

* Hellmann's is called "Best Foods" west of the Rockie Mountains. Use other mayos at your peril - many cheap brands make the sauce taste too much like mayo.


Also says NOT to use any low fat/fat free mayo as the results will not be the same.

Here you go:

1-1/4 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise *
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
dash cayenne pepper

Using a fork or a whisk, blend all ingredients together thoroughly until well mixed and the sauce is smooth. Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend. Bring to room temperature before serving.

The sauce will NOT taste right if you don't let it sit overnight. And please don't try to substitute ketchup for the tomato paste! The water is needed to bring this to the right consistency.

* Hellmann's is called "Best Foods" west of the Rockie Mountains. Use other mayos at your peril - many cheap brands make the sauce taste too much like mayo.


Also says NOT to use any low fat/fat free mayo as the results will not be the same.

You're amazing, thank you so much!