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Robata of Tokyo

39 S 9th St, Allentown, PA 18102-4852
610-821-6900
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Ranked #6 of 264 restaurants in Allentown
Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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PITTSBURGH,PA
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40 reviews 40 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Ranked 3rd currently on Trip Advisor for Allentown, but as to my visit, would NOT return ! 5-10 minute wait before waitress came to our table . She apologized for the delay. I told her we were there based on Trip Advisor reviews Overall service was VERY SLOW. i think they only had 2 servers working for the entire restaurant.... More

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Seattle/DC
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36 reviews 36 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We ate here one night when spending a long weekend at Bear Creek Mountain. They cook dinner on the grill at your table, and the chefs are entertaining. Surprisingly good sushi, as well. We had a very large group, and noisy children, and the restaurant was incredibly accommodating. I would eat here again if I came through Allentown!

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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

This is a diamond in the rough. We almost turned away based on the outside, but we were lured in by the good reviews from Tripadvisor. We sat on the sushi side of the restaurant as opposed to the hibachi side, which seemed lively/rowdy. We were so awed by the selection of 'home style' dishes and sushi and ordered way... More

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Emmaus, Pennsylvania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

Our party tried the chicken, scallops, & sirloin. Everything was wonderful and the dinner show by our chef was great! I like the ice cream for dessert, it was included with the meal. Try the Green Tea ice cream. Only negative is the parking. Find a place on the street or very narrow parking spaces in the lot next to... More

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Topton, Pennsylvania
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35 reviews 35 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

Great show by the chefs and excellent fresh food. Menu has great variety and good for special occasions--birthdays, bridal shower, holidays.

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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

We sat at the sushi bar for several hours and had an amazing array of fish! the quality is very good and the sushi master is the best! we spent some money but it was worth it! this is the real deal I stay away from bento box stuff in the states unless Im in LA or New york or... More

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Staten Island, New York
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55 reviews 55 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

They brought in authentic cultural experience into the environment and I'd appreciated that. I had tasted the authentic appetizer, entree, and dessert importing from Japan. I loved how fresh the food were and I asked for their speciality in Sake. It was delicious and you have to try it. This is a great place if you want to taste authentic... More

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127 reviews 127 reviews
65 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012

I learned on my visit that this was the first Japanese restaurant in the Lehigh Valley. Robata of Toyko has been cooking for almost 30 years and do they have their recipes down to a science! The hibachi is not salty at all - everything is fresh, well prepared, cooked to order, AND this is hands down the best hibachi... More

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Allentown, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012

This is a great place for sushi and sashimi lovers. Their seafood always tastes fresh, succulent, and healthy. The coupons at Yelp also helps :p

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Phillipsburg, New Jersey
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

I went here with my boyfriend to celebrate our Anniversary, about a year ago. I'm a huge researcher and was researching sushi places in my area. After reading all the great reviews about Robata there was no way we weren't going to try it out. Lemme tell you it did not disappoint. Once you first arrive, it is in the... More

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