Owada

894 Laurel St, San Carlos
(650) 637-9793

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Domadilla

Had the chirashi bowl it was delicious one of the nicest I’ve ever had. Fish was very fresh and there were many varieties. Rice was cooked perfectly and the egg omelette and cucumber complemented the flavors excellently. Compliments to the chef.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Qilin Gu

The portions are huge, the prices are super affordable, and everything tastes great. Whether it’s Gyu Don, or a Chirashi deluxe bowl, you’ll leave full and happy. Perfect for a chill meal that’s easy on the wallet!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marcello Miranda

Pretty good, though a bit pricey for the quality. Service was next to nonexistent.

Jian Lu

+ For casual dining it is hard to beat the quality. Very fresh ingredients. Huge portion.
+ Great variety in Chirash bowl. Specifically recommend the Uni, sweet and refreshing.
+ Tempuras. Exactly right level of crispness and not oily at all compared to tempura dishes in other Japanese restaurants in Bay Area.
+ Bento boxes: good variety again, perfect amount of sauces.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ivana Ro

Owada has been our go-to for sushi and a bento meal in San Carlos for years now. We’re always greeted with a smile and appreciate the hard working staff here! The chirashi bowl is also incredible bang for your buck.

Pavel Vodenski

Vibes are off at Owada. Lighting is painfully bright like at a hospital. Tables are not cleared of food waste even on a slow Tuesday. Pickup order ETA: 35 mins. Actually ready in: 60 mins. Kazoku is much better quality with better prices and service and only two blocks down Laurel St. Kazoku has two chefs working, Owada tries to save money with just one chef. Save your time, save your money, life is too short to eat mid-quality food served with no consideration.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Patti Nanney

Traveling for business, picked another restaurant based on reviews but this one looked so appealing and sweet! Best decision. My food was delicious, gyoza and a specialty roll. Tall Asahi cold beer. Sweet waitress. Def recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Don Gibson

Delicious, everything was delicious. Service was great. Felt like I was in a hospital though. No atmosphere. So it is a great place for sushi and service, zero on atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salmon Lover Roll, Tempura Roll

Paula Kempe

Food was delicious! Very clean and the fish is fresh. I highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Aloha Crunch Roll, Sunomono

Trevor Hrubecky

Honestly the most fresh and well prepared sushi I have ever had and I eat sushi like it's my job. Get one of the special sushi dinners, you will not be disappointed! 10/10 would

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ken Stratton

My family loved Ozuma, too, but Owada consistently serves some of the most flavorful sushi anywhere on the SF Peninsula. A little pricy, but absolutely worth it!! Owada’s Chirashi Combo bowl is one of the better dishes I’ve had, with lots of variety in bite-sized pieces.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katie Stratton

My family goes here all the time. Food is delicious and we love it’s family owned and operated.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ashlee Huff

Ordered takeout. I think the food was ready well before our pickup time because it was cold after the 5 minute drive home. Once we warmed it up it was pretty good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

R R

When Ozuma left, they said they gave the new owners all their recipes and that everything would be the same; no way, the quality of food here has gone way way down. Also the service is very poor, even if you are the only customers there. I used to eat at Ozuma once a week but I wont' be going back to Owada ever again - too bad they didn't save the original recipes and follow them! Time to find a new sushi place. I still grieve the loss of Ozuma, and yet another excellent San Carlos restaurant replaced by a mediocre imposter. NOT GOOD SUSHI AT ALL.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

sophie liu

Went here with my partner the other day. Service was a tad slow but the chirashi bowl was fresh and a very large portion. The chicken teriyaki was also delicious, not overly salted like some other places and very tender! We even had dessert on the house which was a sweet gesture. I am hoping to come back very soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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