11 Best Japanese Restaurants near Boulder Creek

“This place is fantastic. Great food. Staff. It is located in boulder creek. I order the dragon roll. So yummm“

“My favorite restaurant in the world, and by a big margin. If you’re on the fence, thinking about booking here, just do it. I promise you will not regret it. Chef Aoki is one of the most talented chefs in the bay, if not the world — utilizing years of skill acquired across the world from Kyoto Kaiseki with bits of French influence. Over the many years I’ve repeatedly come back, I’ve never had a bad experience. The quality of ingredients from their suppliers are top tier, and absolutely some of the best I’ve ever tasted — whether it be their house made dashi, their wagyu, uni, ikura, matsutake mushroom, their produce, their fruits, the list goes on and on and on. Yuko and shin truly are masters of their craft, and I’m grateful to experience it every time I visit.“

“Sashimi lunch was super fresh, properly cut into same-sized pieces not too small, only minus was it didn't come with shiso leaf/leaves. Service was good. Depicted is sashimi lunch special, which also had rice on the side, March 2025 price about $27.“

“We were in town for a wedding. Late afternoon we needed a reservation for a large group for dinner. Kamakura was recommended to me by a local barista.\nThey had no problem accommodating us even on short notice. The food was excellent, the service was fast and the staff was very friendly! Great sushi, bento boxes too. They were also accommodating about my food allergies. I highly recommend them!“

“I LOVE this place. The BEST ever!!!!“

“Love Sushi San! Always great food and great atmosphere 🙏❤️🙏❤️“

“We had the Kaiseki experience at Hachi Ju Hachi, and it was exceptional. Our table was in a small room next to the kitchen, connected by an open pass-through where Chef Suzuki prepared parts of our meal and engaged with us throughout the evening.

Every course was beautifully presented and delicious. The smoked cod was a standout, even for someone who doesn’t usually enjoy cod. The aged gari, miso soup, and a snapper soup with matsutake mushrooms were all excellent.

Service pacing was perfect, and the whole evening felt calm, thoughtful, and memorable. Highly recommended.“

“I have known the Korean waitress since the E 3rd Avenue, San Mateo location days. Extremely friendly waitress. Food portion is always generous and decent quality. I have been to both locations but sadly, the San Mateo location doesn't exist anymore.“

“All the offerings are tasty. Sashimi is my favorite but I have enjoyed all the rolls as well. Friendly family service.“

“The hamachi I had to night was incredible!!!!! Thank you!!!“

“Best experience and I highly recommend“