totally disgusted with the reservation process. Made resi through tock. email called the merchant and they charged me 600 bucks. I made very attempt to contact tock and restaurant. no answer or response's have made other reservations through tock and at least get a call back from the vendor.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kathryn Wang
The king salmon belly and the uni was amazing. I also ordered another 6pc nigiri and it was the perfect portion. The have a great selection of sakes too and im happy to see such great quality food and service at such a reasonable price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Jin
Wowww! Cant believe it took us this long to come to Ju-Ni. Amazing fish quality and creative preps. Our chef Brian was really knowledgeable and we loved watching him do his thing
Andy Trattner
for omakase of this quality the front desk lady was not great at customer service or explaining context. super un-japanese.
Janet K
Ju-Ni is a standout. Every component of the experience was flawless. The shari (sushi rice) was seasoned to perfection, providing the ideal foundation for the fish. The chef's application of sauces and glazes was subtle yet enhanced every bite without overpowering the star of the show: the fish.
The quality of the neta (toppings) was exceptional, and for good reason -- I learned that everything, aside from the salmon, is imported directly from Japan just the day before service. You can truly taste the difference that level of freshness makes. From the delicate madai to uni, each piece was a testament to quality and skilled preparation.
It's been a long time since I've had high-end nigiri this satisfying in the Bay Area, especially post-pandemic. Highly recommended for any serious sushi lover.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lea
The service was very disappointing. I had an 8pm reservation yet had to wait 25 minutes to be seated. While normally I do not mind waiting, it is frustrating that they are so strict about customers arriving on time but do not uphold the same standards for themselves. There was also a mandatory service fee, which should have been reflected in far better service.
The food itself was okay but not great compared to the price. You can get better sushi at similar prices elsewhere. Nothing special, and each nigiri was not very cohesive. Also the starting dish was just bad and doesn’t make sense.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Jose Duenas
Amazing dinner and an absolute pleasure getting to know the chef. Once in a lifetime experience and some of the best sushi I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Wagner
Phenomenal experience from start to finish. The experience is very intimate with an amazing chef for every four guests. Our chef was Kevin and he went all out to make this dinner one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Hands down the best sushi I’ve had. Kevin also served us some sushi (he called it “advanced sushi”) I would’ve been hesitant to try on my own; but by this point Kevin had my full trust and he did not disappoint.
The price was concerning to me. I went back and forth on whether to book the reservation. In the end, I’m glad I did.
Fully recommended. Would absolutely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Y
SCAMMERS!!!!!! These people are scammers do not book here!!! They snuck 3 dishes we did not order onto our bill. They do not answer phone calls (goes straight to voicemail with a recording saying they don’t check their voicemail). They don’t answer emails. They just scam you and ghost. What an awful restaurant! Btw we go to a lot of nice restaurants, this is the only one we left still hungry. AVOID at all cost, there are better restaurants out there. They lost their star for a reason. Their ‘previous’ chef was actually fired for stalking a food critic for writing a bad but probably honest review. That should give you an idea what kind of people who own this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Liz Helms
Every bite was incredible! Chef was friendly and had a super cozy atmosphere.
Super fun, tasty, intimate experience. We dined here for my sisters birthday, with chef Brian. He graciously answered all of our questions about the from what they looked like, so where they were from, to questions about how he got into the business. He was very detailed in showing us how he preps each piece and explaining the details of what each ingredient adds. We had so much fun.
My favorites were the ikura with monkfish liver, scallop, and the o-toro, but they were honestly all so unique and good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver
Brent Snider
Outstanding sushi with great service. The menu changes frequently with what is available and the chefs are very engaging and informative.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam G
Dinning at Ju-Ni was an extraordinary experience from the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warm, attentive service that set the tone for an unforgettable evening. Our chef Kevin is truly talented each course was a work of art, showcasing the freshest ingredients and masterful technique. Highly recommended whether your a seasoned sushi lover or trying omakase for the first time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victor Florintsev
Had an amazing, enlightening experience with Kevin. The fish, on average was better quality than anywhere else I have tried and it's treated with exactly the type of snobbish respect I demand deep inside. The first time I actually enjoyed a raw scallop (and I've had many). The first time I actually enjoyed eating uni (and I've had many). The first time I ate mackerel that didn't have that strong fishy note it usually has (and I've had many). All in one experience. Mystical, life-invigorating. This is what food should be.
It's worth every penny and then some.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bradley Teague
Simply everything you should expect from an amazing omakse experience. Thank you, Brian.
totally disgusted with the reservation process. Made resi through tock. email called the merchant and they charged me 600 bucks. I made very attempt to contact tock and restaurant. no answer or response's have made other reservations through tock and at least get a call back from the vendor.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The king salmon belly and the uni was amazing. I also ordered another 6pc nigiri and it was the perfect portion. The have a great selection of sakes too and im happy to see such great quality food and service at such a reasonable price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wowww! Cant believe it took us this long to come to Ju-Ni. Amazing fish quality and creative preps. Our chef Brian was really knowledgeable and we loved watching him do his thing
for omakase of this quality the front desk lady was not great at customer service or explaining context. super un-japanese.
Ju-Ni is a standout. Every component of the experience was flawless. The shari (sushi rice) was seasoned to perfection, providing the ideal foundation for the fish. The chef's application of sauces and glazes was subtle yet enhanced every bite without overpowering the star of the show: the fish.
The quality of the neta (toppings) was exceptional, and for good reason -- I learned that everything, aside from the salmon, is imported directly from Japan just the day before service. You can truly taste the difference that level of freshness makes. From the delicate madai to uni, each piece was a testament to quality and skilled preparation.
It's been a long time since I've had high-end nigiri this satisfying in the Bay Area, especially post-pandemic. Highly recommended for any serious sushi lover.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was very disappointing. I had an 8pm reservation yet had to wait 25 minutes to be seated. While normally I do not mind waiting, it is frustrating that they are so strict about customers arriving on time but do not uphold the same standards for themselves. There was also a mandatory service fee, which should have been reflected in far better service.
The food itself was okay but not great compared to the price. You can get better sushi at similar prices elsewhere. Nothing special, and each nigiri was not very cohesive. Also the starting dish was just bad and doesn’t make sense.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Amazing dinner and an absolute pleasure getting to know the chef. Once in a lifetime experience and some of the best sushi I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal experience from start to finish. The experience is very intimate with an amazing chef for every four guests. Our chef was Kevin and he went all out to make this dinner one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Hands down the best sushi I’ve had. Kevin also served us some sushi (he called it “advanced sushi”) I would’ve been hesitant to try on my own; but by this point Kevin had my full trust and he did not disappoint.
The price was concerning to me. I went back and forth on whether to book the reservation. In the end, I’m glad I did.
Fully recommended. Would absolutely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SCAMMERS!!!!!! These people are scammers do not book here!!! They snuck 3 dishes we did not order onto our bill. They do not answer phone calls (goes straight to voicemail with a recording saying they don’t check their voicemail). They don’t answer emails. They just scam you and ghost. What an awful restaurant! Btw we go to a lot of nice restaurants, this is the only one we left still hungry. AVOID at all cost, there are better restaurants out there. They lost their star for a reason. Their ‘previous’ chef was actually fired for stalking a food critic for writing a bad but probably honest review. That should give you an idea what kind of people who own this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Every bite was incredible! Chef was friendly and had a super cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Super fun, tasty, intimate experience. We dined here for my sisters birthday, with chef Brian. He graciously answered all of our questions about the from what they looked like, so where they were from, to questions about how he got into the business. He was very detailed in showing us how he preps each piece and explaining the details of what each ingredient adds. We had so much fun.
My favorites were the ikura with monkfish liver, scallop, and the o-toro, but they were honestly all so unique and good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ikura with Shaved Monk Fish Liver
Outstanding sushi with great service. The menu changes frequently with what is available and the chefs are very engaging and informative.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dinning at Ju-Ni was an extraordinary experience from the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warm, attentive service that set the tone for an unforgettable evening. Our chef Kevin is truly talented each course was a work of art, showcasing the freshest ingredients and masterful technique. Highly recommended whether your a seasoned sushi lover or trying omakase for the first time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an amazing, enlightening experience with Kevin. The fish, on average was better quality than anywhere else I have tried and it's treated with exactly the type of snobbish respect I demand deep inside. The first time I actually enjoyed a raw scallop (and I've had many). The first time I actually enjoyed eating uni (and I've had many). The first time I ate mackerel that didn't have that strong fishy note it usually has (and I've had many). All in one experience. Mystical, life-invigorating. This is what food should be.
It's worth every penny and then some.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simply everything you should expect from an amazing omakse experience. Thank you, Brian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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