A casual sushi spot in San Bruno. The food was tasty and service was great!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tom Lang
I visited regularly before COVID but had not been back since. I’m happy to find it’s as excellent as ever. The fish is fresh and delicious. The service is prompt and friendly.
I’ve seen some reviews that complain that you need a phone to see the menu. Apparently they took that criticism to heart as I was offered a paper menu as I sat down.
I started with a hamachi jalapeño appetizer. Just the right amount of heat. I next had a variety of nigiri, all great.
Next time I won’t wait so long before returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy
My sister and her family took my family here to celebrate my birthday because I'm the type of person that can never get enough of sushi. Judging from the esthetic from the parking, it looked like restaurants was a fast food restaurant previously.
The menu is entirely digital and they don't have a paper menu when asked. This isn't the first restaurant where the menu is digitized, but I have never had a restaurant where they don't at least have a few paper copies for the tech peeps.
My sister recommended I get the omakase so brother-in-law and I ordered that dish, it was one of the more expensive item on the menu, but my sister insisted so I ordered it. The dish came with 10 pieces of the chef's choice selection for $42. The price seems reasonable if you calculated by pieces and the slice the fish extra long, which almost give you an extra 1/2 piece os sushi. We were very pleased with the selection and finished it without trying too hard.
My husband ordered the beef teriyaki dinner. He said it was very nicely prepared. By the time I wanted a piece to try, he finished his entree already. It's either that good, or I'm just too slow. Teriyaki Beef Dinner
For the rest, they ordered ordered the Following to be shared:
Tai Carpaccio - it was good on the first bite, but it later became overwhelming sweet. It was left on the table until the very because none of us like it. My husband finally eat it without the sauce and said it was fine. This $18 dish is a total disappointment Tai
The spices and batter on the Chicken Kara-Age is very good. Everyone appears to have enjoyed this dish. Chicken Kara-
We also order the Kanpachi Kama. Most restaurants usually just have the yellow tail version. We never seen this type of fish and the waitress said it was good. It was just ok. the flavor is not bad but it didn't not have much meat so couldn't taste it that much unless you take the whole collar bone and just naw on it. For $22, I don't think I will order this again. Kanpachi
Rich Naraja
This is the place that introduced me to next level sushi. You leave the California roll and Lion King roll phases of sushi and enter the Omakase fine art of sushi. Very delicious and great service.
Fikry Shayeb
Excellent for the price
Caitlin Steinbach
What a gem in the rough. I was recommended here by a local yet didn’t have any expectations. I was blown away!!! I have a favorite restaurant in the area but now have the pleasure of having to debate myself on whether I’ll override for this location.
The prices are more than reasonable. A generous omakase for $42. The hamachi jalapeño was scrumptious. The spicy seafood mix is so flavorful. Tasty rolls (I ordered the Romeo and Juliet, the Double Tuna roll w/ extra spicy my colleagues ordered one with scallop, another romeo and Juliet (do it!), more than I can recall honestly. You can’t go wrong here.
Jeff Cheng
I should preface my review by saying that the best, and the most memorable, memory of this place is the high temperature of the water and soup they serve (which is nice on a rather chilly night), but other than that, there isn’t much to praise about.
This is the very first restaurant I have been where if you don’t own a smartphone, you are not welcome here: the menu is entirely digital and they don’t even have a paper menu when asked. This is utterly unacceptable: this isn’t the first restaurant where the menu is digitized, but I have never had a restaurant where they don’t at least have a few paper copies of the menu for customers who either don’t own a smartphone, or don’t have a good connection that day. To me, this is basically saying, if you aren’t tech-savvy, you aren’t welcome here.
Nonetheless, I was so hungry I decided to order anyways, because I have to meet some people shortly after, and there isn’t much time for me to pick and choose a better restaurant. I ordered a roll of Unagi Lover (broiled eel) and a bowl of Unagi ramen—yes, I really like broiled eel, something which brings memories of the youth. I buy broiled eel from both Korean and Japanese markets (most, if not all, of which are from China anyways :-p), so I am reasonably familiar with the price, so imagine my shock when I see how little eel they serve you in the Unagi ramen. But as I said, at least the broth was hot and good on a cold day.
However, when I was served the Unagi Lover’s roll, my expectation went from low to almost nothing: it was incredibly how little they serve you, from the size of the actual maki (each piece of the sushi roll), to the amount of eel they have on the outside and the inside (Unagi Lover’s roll is where unagi is used on both sides). In fact, the maki is so small that it isn’t much different from a quarter coin (although it’s definitely significantly thicker :-p).
I think the price isn’t bad but considering how much they serve you, it’s unreasonably expensive, and, worst of all, they don’t even greet you upon entry or departure, which is typical of Japanese restaurants, and they aren’t even busy and it’s a pretty small restaurant. I get that the place is operated by a Chinese staff, but if you are going to be in this business, I would at least greet people, whether it’s in Japanese (preferable for the authentic experience) or in English (it’s in the U.S. after all). Before you start calling me a racist, I am also Chinese, and I know at least one Chinese who was a former chef in a Japanese restaurant: if he took the time to at least learn some Japanese to give customers a better experience, why isn’t the staff here doing the same thing, I wonder.
Overall, I think if you are on a cold day and you crave a cup of hot water and some ramen with really hot broth, this is the place to go, because both of them were still pretty hot when I was about to leave, but otherwise, I recommend looking around for a place where you either receive better service, or get a larger portion of food for the money paid (it’s really unreasonable how little was served—yes, I have had kaiseki [traditional multi-course Japanese dinner] where each item is really small as well, but at least they were delicately made, which is completely absent in this experience). And, if you don’t own a smartphone, you are definitely not welcome here, because unless you want the stuff from the menu on the whiteboard, you can’t browse the menu at all.
Nonetheless, I still tipped a decent amount, because the hot water and hot broth were really comforting on a cold day, which, to be fair, isn’t typical on a night in San Bruno.
Kristin Cooper
The food, price, and service were great. The atmosphere is family friendly and casual.
Yvette Carrasco
My favorite place to get sushi. Unbeatable price for quality.
Edit: Don't order for pickup. Just get delivery. It's too unorganized and understaffed for pick up. Still order though. It's really good!
really wonderful amakase experience with a no nonsense sensibility
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Boyko
Excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia Li
FOOD tastes great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Evone Elia-Clancy
Was craving sushi when we landed in SF and this was the top choice and I'm so happy that we decided to stop in. Not only did I do my little happy dance for sushi but Eminem Houdini also came on and made it an even better experience ? but no really, 10 minutes from SFO airport and the tiger roll and lion king roll were both SO! GOOD! Had both of these rolls many times in Seattle but....I gotta say, this place beat the ones in Seattle. The one in the foil is the lion king roll and the other was the tiger roll. Both really yummy! I highly recommend this spot if you want a super chill vibe, music, service and everything. Sushi made with love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K L
One of my favorite sushi restaurant in the Bay Area. I ordered the omakasa sushi special and I was not disappointed. The sushi was fresh, good variety and the presentation was above standard.
Amazing sashimi and fish options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A casual sushi spot in San Bruno. The food was tasty and service was great!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I visited regularly before COVID but had not been back since. I’m happy to find it’s as excellent as ever. The fish is fresh and delicious. The service is prompt and friendly.
I’ve seen some reviews that complain that you need a phone to see the menu. Apparently they took that criticism to heart as I was offered a paper menu as I sat down.
I started with a hamachi jalapeño appetizer. Just the right amount of heat. I next had a variety of nigiri, all great.
Next time I won’t wait so long before returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
My sister and her family took my family here to celebrate my birthday because I'm the type of person that can never get enough of sushi. Judging from the esthetic from the parking, it looked like restaurants was a fast food restaurant previously.
The menu is entirely digital and they don't have a paper menu when asked. This isn't the first restaurant where the menu is digitized, but I have never had a restaurant where they don't at least have a few paper copies for the tech peeps.
My sister recommended I get the omakase so brother-in-law and I ordered that dish, it was one of the more expensive item on the menu, but my sister insisted so I ordered it. The dish came with 10 pieces of the chef's choice selection for $42. The price seems reasonable if you calculated by pieces and the slice the fish extra long, which almost give you an extra 1/2 piece os sushi. We were very pleased with the selection and finished it without trying too hard.
My husband ordered the beef teriyaki dinner. He said it was very nicely prepared. By the time I wanted a piece to try, he finished his entree already. It's either that good, or I'm just too slow.
Teriyaki Beef Dinner
For the rest, they ordered ordered the Following to be shared:
Tai Carpaccio - it was good on the first bite, but it later became overwhelming sweet. It was left on the table until the very because none of us like it. My husband finally eat it without the sauce and said it was fine. This $18 dish is a total disappointment
Tai
The spices and batter on the Chicken Kara-Age is very good. Everyone appears to have enjoyed this dish.
Chicken Kara-
We also order the Kanpachi Kama. Most restaurants usually just have the yellow tail version. We never seen this type of fish and the waitress said it was good. It was just ok. the flavor is not bad but it didn't not have much meat so couldn't taste it that much unless you take the whole collar bone and just naw on it. For $22, I don't think I will order this again.
Kanpachi
This is the place that introduced me to next level sushi. You leave the California roll and Lion King roll phases of sushi and enter the Omakase fine art of sushi. Very delicious and great service.
Excellent for the price
What a gem in the rough. I was recommended here by a local yet didn’t have any expectations. I was blown away!!! I have a favorite restaurant in the area but now have the pleasure of having to debate myself on whether I’ll override for this location.
The prices are more than reasonable. A generous omakase for $42. The hamachi jalapeño was scrumptious. The spicy seafood mix is so flavorful. Tasty rolls (I ordered the Romeo and Juliet, the Double Tuna roll w/ extra spicy my colleagues ordered one with scallop, another romeo and Juliet (do it!), more than I can recall honestly. You can’t go wrong here.
I should preface my review by saying that the best, and the most memorable, memory of this place is the high temperature of the water and soup they serve (which is nice on a rather chilly night), but other than that, there isn’t much to praise about.
This is the very first restaurant I have been where if you don’t own a smartphone, you are not welcome here: the menu is entirely digital and they don’t even have a paper menu when asked. This is utterly unacceptable: this isn’t the first restaurant where the menu is digitized, but I have never had a restaurant where they don’t at least have a few paper copies of the menu for customers who either don’t own a smartphone, or don’t have a good connection that day. To me, this is basically saying, if you aren’t tech-savvy, you aren’t welcome here.
Nonetheless, I was so hungry I decided to order anyways, because I have to meet some people shortly after, and there isn’t much time for me to pick and choose a better restaurant. I ordered a roll of Unagi Lover (broiled eel) and a bowl of Unagi ramen—yes, I really like broiled eel, something which brings memories of the youth. I buy broiled eel from both Korean and Japanese markets (most, if not all, of which are from China anyways :-p), so I am reasonably familiar with the price, so imagine my shock when I see how little eel they serve you in the Unagi ramen. But as I said, at least the broth was hot and good on a cold day.
However, when I was served the Unagi Lover’s roll, my expectation went from low to almost nothing: it was incredibly how little they serve you, from the size of the actual maki (each piece of the sushi roll), to the amount of eel they have on the outside and the inside (Unagi Lover’s roll is where unagi is used on both sides). In fact, the maki is so small that it isn’t much different from a quarter coin (although it’s definitely significantly thicker :-p).
I think the price isn’t bad but considering how much they serve you, it’s unreasonably expensive, and, worst of all, they don’t even greet you upon entry or departure, which is typical of Japanese restaurants, and they aren’t even busy and it’s a pretty small restaurant.
I get that the place is operated by a Chinese staff, but if you are going to be in this business, I would at least greet people, whether it’s in Japanese (preferable for the authentic experience) or in English (it’s in the U.S. after all). Before you start calling me a racist, I am also Chinese, and I know at least one Chinese who was a former chef in a Japanese restaurant: if he took the time to at least learn some Japanese to give customers a better experience, why isn’t the staff here doing the same thing, I wonder.
Overall, I think if you are on a cold day and you crave a cup of hot water and some ramen with really hot broth, this is the place to go, because both of them were still pretty hot when I was about to leave, but otherwise, I recommend looking around for a place where you either receive better service, or get a larger portion of food for the money paid (it’s really unreasonable how little was served—yes, I have had kaiseki [traditional multi-course Japanese dinner] where each item is really small as well, but at least they were delicately made, which is completely absent in this experience). And, if you don’t own a smartphone, you are definitely not welcome here, because unless you want the stuff from the menu on the whiteboard, you can’t browse the menu at all.
Nonetheless, I still tipped a decent amount, because the hot water and hot broth were really comforting on a cold day, which, to be fair, isn’t typical on a night in San Bruno.
The food, price, and service were great. The atmosphere is family friendly and casual.
My favorite place to get sushi. Unbeatable price for quality.
Edit: Don't order for pickup. Just get delivery. It's too unorganized and understaffed for pick up. Still order though. It's really good!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Omakase Nigiri
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really wonderful amakase experience with a no nonsense sensibility
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
FOOD tastes great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Was craving sushi when we landed in SF and this was the top choice and I'm so happy that we decided to stop in. Not only did I do my little happy dance for sushi but Eminem Houdini also came on and made it an even better experience ? but no really, 10 minutes from SFO airport and the tiger roll and lion king roll were both SO! GOOD! Had both of these rolls many times in Seattle but....I gotta say, this place beat the ones in Seattle. The one in the foil is the lion king roll and the other was the tiger roll. Both really yummy! I highly recommend this spot if you want a super chill vibe, music, service and everything. Sushi made with love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite sushi restaurant in the Bay Area. I ordered the omakasa sushi special and I was not disappointed. The sushi was fresh, good variety and the presentation was above standard.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Omakase Nigiri
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