Reviews

The Olympian Newspaper Friday, September 24, 1999 Review Guide Five forks: Excellent Four forks: Very good Three forks: Good Two forks: Average One fork: Fair Osaka Location: 7265 Martin Way E, Lacey Tel: (360) 413-3911 Food: Very good. Tender sushi and spicy soups; numerous teriyaki and tempura options. A tasty tahini-tinged dressing tops off the salads. Value: Good. Lunch entrees average between $6 and $9; dinner options range from $9 to $15 (or more, if you order sushi or sashimi). Beverages: Beer, wine, sake, soft drinks, orange juice, and tea. Service: Very good. Our waitress was jovial and welcoming. Atmosphere: Good. Plenty of paper lanterns and standing plants. Nice touches include the gentle lighting and the wood lattice that frames the windows. Hours: 11am to 10pm, Monday through Saturday. Reservations: Yes. Credit Cards: Visa, Master and Discover Card. Personal checks accepted. Smoking: No. Children: High chairs and a special children's plate (chicken teriyaki, tempura, and pot stickers) available. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Olympian Newspaper Friday, March 20, 1998 Review Guide Review Guide Five forks: Excellent Four forks: Very good Three forks: Good Two forks: Average One fork: Fair Osaka Location: 7265 Martin Way E, Lacey Tel: (303) 413-3911 Hours: 11am to 10pm daily. Sunday closed. Food: Very good. An excellent variety of Japanese food, including Bento, a traditional Japanese picnic box, and a small but high-quality sushi bar. Value: Very good. Dinners range from $8.95 to $16.95 and are filling. Beverages: Soft drinks, beer, Sake (Rice Wine), and tea. Service: Good. The waitress was patient and answered all of our "what's that?" questions. Atmosphere: Tranquil and informal. Reservations: Not needed. Credit Cards: Visa, Master and Discover card. Personal checks accepted. Smoking: No. For children: High chairs available.