Upscale looking modern Japanese restaurant with both traditional and fusion dishes. Upon entering Seiya, the restaurant decor gives off a high end Japanese restaurant. The food was delicious and it was nice to have experienced fusion Japanese tapas dishes. Location was right in the middle of Belmont, so street parking is difficult during peak times.
Lisa
Seiya is grotesquely expensive, but we always thought of it as one of those "special occasion" places, because the food was extraordinary. Not anymore. Still unbelievably expensive [5 piece sashimi for $62 is just one example] but everything we had was just average. Had hamachi crudo, poke, fish tacos, ebi, and spicy tuna roll. The fish tacos are still a treat, but everything else was a disappointment. The ebi was the worst of the bunch.............chewy, tasteless. It was the only ngiri ordered, and the rice just fell apart. Won't be returning.
Scot
Seiya is one of the local gems in San Carlos; tucked in the middle of the pedestrian area (where cars are blocked). It's consistently impressive offerings from the Tacos (fried nori loaded with fish and house pico) to the excellent miso soup, to the exceptionally fresh Hon imported sushi, to the consistent robata grill makes this a regular in the rotation. Always a tasty way for a quick lunch, dinner out, or even to impress out of towners with casual yet scrumptious excellence.
Marissa Shumaker
Initial impression is that it’s a higher end spot. Fish was decent quality, service was pretty lackluster (forgot utensils, single use chopsticks, asking for check, etc). Environment could use some TLC, it was probably really nice at one point but is coasting now.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Scott
Great little Japanese restaurant in downtown San Carlos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
catherinea
It was a wonderful dinner. We were given a private room so we were delighted. service was great but slightly slow. Nevertheless the foods were very nice. Price is a little high but the quality made up for it. Will definitely return,
Caroline Kim Robinson
This place is a hidden gem in downtown San Carlos. We've come a few times for date night, and last night we brought our teenage son. As the website says, it's the perfect blend of traditional and creative, modern Japanese dishes. Great sake and beer selection too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leticia SooHoo
My absolute fav sushi place in the peninsula! I am surprised it is not as packed as it should be. Everything is delicious here, especially the fusion dishes - fish tacos and seafood risotto.
Allegra Terry
This is a restaurant that does not cut corners. Everything is intentional, from the interior design to the house-made soy sauce. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is very welcoming and chic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claudia Love
Tiny spot with very good sushi and attentive service. The hamachi carpaccio, the omakase nigiri and the Mac Daddy roll were delicious.
Went on a Saturday night and had a reservation. Not too crowded. There are two high top tables and three regular tables inside along with seats at the sushi bar. We took our time ordering so not rushed, but our servers were not very attentive as we had to ask to get more tea (those cups are small) once and they never came back again. We ordered sushi primarily and it was just okay. Had to ask for wasabi and ginger and it took at least 20 mins to arrive at the table. Perhaps we caught them on an off night but I can't recommend a visit unfortunately.
JonS
Top notch quality food at a fair price...service was excellent...staff was cordial, polite and attentive...facility was spotless and the ambiance was intimate... I've already recommended to my colleagues... Will definitely return.
AnnM
Seiya is our "go-to" Japanese restaurant. We always start with the house salad and beef tataki. My husband loves the fish tacos, spider roll and crunchy spicy tuna roll. I love the California roll and shrimp tempura. Last night, for the first time, my husband had the poke, and it was delicious. We have been eating here for more than ten years and have always left very satisfied. Service is exceptional, and the food is high quality and fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant!
PKP1234
We booked. the reservation at the counter and there were 4 seats avaialable in front of the chef which we asked to be seated at. Our request was declined stating that "chef's friends" made the reservation to sit there. When you book online there is no way to statethat you want to seat at the "chef's table" instead the only option is standard, counter or outside. We are regular customers here and everyone knows our fmaily visits this place atleast once a month if not more. We do not appreciate such poor service for regualr customers. During our time there no one showed up until we were done with our dinner and then only one of the so called "chef's friends" showed up. We heard them say that they canceled their previous reservation and 3out of the four bailed. It was also clear that they were not Chef's friends. We loved this place but being treated like that after being repeat customers felt like an insult.
Erika Lugo
Really a great and cozy place for delicious sushi and dinner. Very romantic and I would recommend it as a sensual dinner experience for that 3rd or 4th date! ?Food is priced around $10-20 a plate. I went with 3 others and we all got whatever we wanted and paid around $45-60 each with tip.
Parking: Parking located behind the sushi restaurant! Area is blocked off and labeled "For customers only"
Upscale looking modern Japanese restaurant with both traditional and fusion dishes.
Upon entering Seiya, the restaurant decor gives off a high end Japanese restaurant. The food was delicious and it was nice to have experienced fusion Japanese tapas dishes.
Location was right in the middle of Belmont, so street parking is difficult during peak times.
Seiya is grotesquely expensive, but we always thought of it as one of those "special occasion" places, because the food was extraordinary. Not anymore. Still unbelievably expensive [5 piece sashimi for $62 is just one example] but everything we had was just average. Had hamachi crudo, poke, fish tacos, ebi, and spicy tuna roll. The fish tacos are still a treat, but everything else was a disappointment. The ebi was the worst of the bunch.............chewy, tasteless. It was the only ngiri ordered, and the rice just fell apart. Won't be returning.
Seiya is one of the local gems in San Carlos; tucked in the middle of the pedestrian area (where cars are blocked). It's consistently impressive offerings from the Tacos (fried nori loaded with fish and house pico) to the excellent miso soup, to the exceptionally fresh Hon imported sushi, to the consistent robata grill makes this a regular in the rotation. Always a tasty way for a quick lunch, dinner out, or even to impress out of towners with casual yet scrumptious excellence.
Initial impression is that it’s a higher end spot. Fish was decent quality, service was pretty lackluster (forgot utensils, single use chopsticks, asking for check, etc). Environment could use some TLC, it was probably really nice at one point but is coasting now.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great little Japanese restaurant in downtown San Carlos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a wonderful dinner. We were given a private room so we were delighted. service was great but slightly slow. Nevertheless the foods were very nice. Price is a little high but the quality made up for it. Will definitely return,
This place is a hidden gem in downtown San Carlos. We've come a few times for date night, and last night we brought our teenage son. As the website says, it's the perfect blend of traditional and creative, modern Japanese dishes. Great sake and beer selection too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My absolute fav sushi place in the peninsula! I am surprised it is not as packed as it should be. Everything is delicious here, especially the fusion dishes - fish tacos and seafood risotto.
This is a restaurant that does not cut corners. Everything is intentional, from the interior design to the house-made soy sauce. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is very welcoming and chic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiny spot with very good sushi and attentive service. The hamachi carpaccio, the omakase nigiri and the Mac Daddy roll were delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Went on a Saturday night and had a reservation. Not too crowded. There are two high top tables and three regular tables inside along with seats at the sushi bar. We took our time ordering so not rushed, but our servers were not very attentive as we had to ask to get more tea (those cups are small) once and they never came back again. We ordered sushi primarily and it was just okay. Had to ask for wasabi and ginger and it took at least 20 mins to arrive at the table. Perhaps we caught them on an off night but I can't recommend a visit unfortunately.
Top notch quality food at a fair price...service was excellent...staff was cordial, polite and attentive...facility was spotless and the ambiance was intimate... I've already recommended to my colleagues... Will definitely return.
Seiya is our "go-to" Japanese restaurant. We always start with the house salad and beef tataki. My husband loves the fish tacos, spider roll and crunchy spicy tuna roll. I love the California roll and shrimp tempura. Last night, for the first time, my husband had the poke, and it was delicious. We have been eating here for more than ten years and have always left very satisfied. Service is exceptional, and the food is high quality and fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant!
We booked. the reservation at the counter and there were 4 seats avaialable in front of the chef which we asked to be seated at. Our request was declined stating that "chef's friends" made the reservation to sit there. When you book online there is no way to statethat you want to seat at the "chef's table" instead the only option is standard, counter or outside. We are regular customers here and everyone knows our fmaily visits this place atleast once a month if not more. We do not appreciate such poor service for regualr customers. During our time there no one showed up until we were done with our dinner and then only one of the so called "chef's friends" showed up. We heard them say that they canceled their previous reservation and 3out of the four bailed. It was also clear that they were not Chef's friends. We loved this place but being treated like that after being repeat customers felt like an insult.
Really a great and cozy place for delicious sushi and dinner. Very romantic and I would recommend it as a sensual dinner experience for that 3rd or 4th date! ?Food is priced around $10-20 a plate. I went with 3 others and we all got whatever we wanted and paid around $45-60 each with tip.
Parking: Parking located behind the sushi restaurant! Area is blocked off and labeled "For customers only"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crunchy Spicy Tuna, Sashimi Salad
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