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Santa Monica - Miyako restaurant
5.0

Miyako

  • Santa Monica
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Disappointing taste & freshness

Spotlight on the ghastly issue of lack of taste and freshness at Miyako. The Bento Box, while boasting a range of options, evidently suffered from a severe lack of flavour. Sashimi from the Sashimi Salad, described in reviews as stale and not fresh, combined with inconsistent portions, gives a disheartening culinary experience despite their value pricing.

  • Great Value

    Affordable pricing aligned with quality, creating a valuable dining experience.

  • Taste

    Awful, bland, and disappointing taste experiences noted in multiple reviews.

Top 3 dishes at Miyako

  1. 1

    Bento Box 🏆

    Offers variety, generous portions, good price, and beautifully presented food.

    Bento Box dish
  2. 2

    Sashimi Salad

    Sashimi fresh, delicious, melts in your mouth; superbly complements the salad.

    Sashimi Salad dish
  3. 3

    Beef Udon Soup

    Soulful and delicious, deeply flavorful broth, well-packaged toppings.

    Beef Udon Soup dish

Vibe: Cramped and dreary ambiance

Even though the setting might be suitable for dates, Miyako's ambiance is negatively impacted by its space. This compact and slightly shabby atmosphere adds a sour note to the dining experience and diminishes any prospect of a pleasant night out.

  • Great for Dates

    Quiet, intimate setting ideal for dates; praised for calm ambiance.

  • Aesthetic

    Small and a bit dingy, which detracts from the dining experience.

Perks: Parking woes & shoddy service

Insights into Miyako's service reveal a disappointingly slow and at times unprofessional experience. To top the misery list, parking is a nightmare around the area. Despite a positive stance towards their younger guests, these disadvantaged aspects certainly lead to an overall diminished dining experience.

  • Great for Kids

    Staff happily accommodates boisterous kids, creating a welcoming atmosphere.

  • Bad Service

    Reviews highlight long waits, inattentive service, and some unprofessional staff experiences.