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Westside - California Roll Factory restaurant
5.0

California Roll Factory

  • Westside
  • $$
  • Sushi
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    awful
  • Perks
    good

Food: Serious creativity, less taste

Despite its imaginative sushi rolls such as a Soft Shell Crab Tempura roll, Picasso roll and Aburi Toro roll, this joint falls short in execution and satisfaction. The unpleasant, bland taste is reinforced by multiple patron's experiences. To make matters worse, there is a recurring issue of fish lacking in freshness, leaving a lasting, negative memory of the menu.

  • Large Portions

    Generous portion sizes across almost all reviews, satisfying customers greatly.

  • Okay Taste

    Food quality varies from mediocre to tasty; service impacts enjoyment.

  • Bad Variety

    Menu's overwhelming size confuses, making choices difficult for patrons.

Top 3 dishes at California Roll Factory

  1. 1

    Soft Shell Crab Tempura Roll 🏆

    Huge roll with the whole crab, considered a generous and tasty option.

    Soft Shell Crab Tempura Roll dish
  2. 2

    Picasso Roll

    Topped with avocado, drizzled in eel sauce; described as amazing.

    Picasso Roll dish
  3. 3

    Aburi Toro Roll

    Light, tasty and a local favorite; melts in the mouth.

    Aburi Toro Roll dish

Vibe: Tragic ambiance, poor drinks

The overall dining experience leaves much to be desired. The ambiance is woefully dreary, with a messy interior degrading the entire setting. A lively meal needs good drinks, but here, the restricted list of beers, wines and sakes makes the selection disappointing. Not the ideal setting for a romantic date either, thanks to a loud and crowded environment.

  • Great To Entertain

    Awesome music selection creates a lively and enjoyable dining experience.

  • Bad Drinks

    Limited beer, wine, and sake list was a disappointing aspect.

Perks: Abysmal parking, ghastly service

The restaurant's drawbacks do not end with food or ambiance. Claiming a parking spot is a monumental task. Cramped outdoor seating coupled with peak-hour population explosion takes the restaurant's noise levels to a deafening high. Avoid planning a group dinner – it's just too congested. And, brace for disappointment due to their infamously slow and discourteous service.

  • Great For Diets

    Vegetarian and gluten-free options are plentiful and tasty.

  • Bad Service

    Complaints about slow service, neglect, and rude staff negatively impacted experiences.