Sushi Dake — Restaurant in Burbank

I have been going to Dake for about 5 years now (they've been open for about 9 years). We went there on the recommendation of a trusted friend (otherwise, I would have never tried it because of the location - in a strip mall next to an exotic fish store). I am so glad that we did. IT WAS AMAZING, and it is our GO TO spot for sushi. They have a great variety, high quality sushi and the service is wonderful. We've recomended it to som many of our firends and they are never disappointed.

The restaurant is owned by Michael and Diana. Diana is one of the sweetest women I know. She is always so welcoming, and how she remembers everyone's names, I willl never know. Michael is great. He is a little more aloof until he gets to know you, but just as wonderful. I love how he is always trying to create new rolls. His latest is a with Mango, Salmon, Avocado and, I think, Tuna. It was really good, and I'm not a fan of Mango.

I think the Oishi roll is one of the best ever. Cool crip and oh, so yummy! The Diana Roll is a good one if you are not sure what you want. It is 6 or 8 different types of individual sushi rolls. There is one with Smelt Eggs, Salmon Roe, Spicy Tuna, Yellow Tail, Tuna, and a few others. If you are in the mood for a salad, they also make a great sashimi salad. It is really good. They also have a great selection of Beer and Sake.

Tony is the 'new' (he's been there about a year now) head chef, and he is completely open to trying new things. Just don't do that to him when the restaurant is full. I watched someone go in there when there was a wait, and then sit at the sushi bar and tell Tony they wanted several different types of rolls. And they weren't simple ones. "I want this type of fish,mixed with hot oil, then wrappend with Soy and Seaweed paper then, on top I want ......." You get my drift. Then that individiual had the odasity to complain about how long it took ... REALLY ... do you not see that there are only 2 sushi chefs behind the counter and about 30 people with orders in front of you? SIt back, relax and enjoy some Sake.

If you like Sushi, and like a fun, non-assuming place with genuine people had high quality food, then this is your place! My husband...

It's been 1 year since I've given a review. The establishment is nice and cozy . The main waitress seemed very nice. The cooks are very serious looking . We were a party of 4 . We each got 1 entree plate of sushi rolls ..and in total 2 appetizers . 4 cups of ice water and 1 perrier water bottle .. the perrier water bottle was delivered towards the end. In two occasions we were asked if we needed anything else ..we all said no thank you ...no extra water...no extra items ..we were content . We all felt satisfied..as the bill came ..we paid it .. leaving the establishment we all said thank you to the cooks and establishment..cooks looked very serious, and as we walked out ..I over heard one of the cooks say something in the foreign language to the waitress as we were walking out..we were outside the parking lot when the waitress came running out side ..we thought something was left behind .. to my surprise my son opened his wallet and handed the waitress 15 dollars...my son looked very uncomfortable 😐...I then told him ..she asked you for a tip right ? Both of my sons said yes for gratuity...I told my sons I knew it ..you see as I went in to the establishment it clearly said in a white typed paper that with a party of 5 gratuity would be appreciated..I think it said something about 20% would be charged from the bill ...we were a party of 4 and customer service was nothing extraordinary. Food was decent ....customer service was decent until it felt forced to give a gratuity tip..I assumed that whatever gratuity tip asked for it would of been included in the bill..I felt like a crime was committed 😕 😳 😢 first and last time..and if your curious to know we spent $100 on...

I am unsure what I have done to offend this establishment, as I have tried to bring them regular business,but everytime I have come in here the woman and sushi chef treat me horribly and ignore me and chose to argue with me about my order. I dont ask for complicated dishes, just gluten free soy sauce, and greet them with a smile. I have tried to shower them with kindness this last time because maybe they just had a bad experience with someone that looks like me. It did not work.They seem to only cater kindly to families and elderly. Which is nice, but are very judgmental of alternative or different looking people. Great for families but not great for anyone else. I have worked as a server and bartender most of my life, I always try to be understanding of their occupations difficulties. I really am in shock as to why I get borderline abuse when I go in. They were very hurtful. I will not be returning and will be sure to tell others...