Okayama Express

2587 N First St, San Jose
(408) 428-9770

Recent Reviews

Chris N.

One of my favorite places to stop and sit at the sushi bar. Staff is always super friendly and has a good sense of humor. Restaurant has a nice lunch vibe and cozy atmosphere. Sushi is pretty darn good. I've been here at least a dozen times and keep coming back - pictures below are from two separate visits. I'll be continuing to stop again and again.

James Washer

A brilliant bento box, with a great selection of choices.I had the tripple bento, with teriyaki beef, chicken katsu and tuna nigiri. All were great and served quickly with a lovely miso soup that really hit the spot!Excellent value for money in this area and a great place to go.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Miso Soup

Jill M.

4.0 stars! This review is particularly for a to-go order. I came on a friday afternoon around 4:30 pm and the place was so dim! I thought they were closed. I was greeted right away and handed a menu. Their menu is extensive but their bento combinations are really affordable. No complaints on the food, but definitely not top tier fish. Overall okay for a mid-level sushi spot!

Eric Derossett

My favorite place to eat when I am in the Bay Area. Great food at a great price. The Bento boxes are a great value.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lion King Roll, Miso Soup

Mary S.

Amazingly fast service and good food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jay Juon

Korean Beef (Bulgogi) Authentic Korean Style?? Really? As someone who has actually tasted it, it would be more appropriate to call it stir-fried onions rather than bulgogi. It was not the traditional Korean bulgogi I had expected, but rather the meat seemed to have merely passed through the onions, giving off only a smell and barely any meat to eat. The smell was completely different from the traditional bulgogi. The skimpflation was so severe that it was even unpleasant.It seems they knew that the bulgogi they serve to the customers was not up to standard. The waitress came and asked three times if the food was okay, but I did not respond positively. She didn't even ask once or at all at other tables. After the pandemic, despite the increase in prices, the quality of food from restaurants has deteriorated. It's very unfortunate.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Igor Mandric

Worst Japanese food in San Jose. Service is bad, too greedy to give enough ginger and wasabi.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Roela Vazquez

I ordered to go two- item bento box and salmon sashimi. The Salmon was cut right, fresh, and super delicious! I love the generous helping of wasabi as well and ginger

Food: 5

James T.

Just ate here and no lie was some ove the best I ever had. I can't say anything else lol.

Haley T.

I came here for a spontaneous lunch for two. The staff are super friendly and efficient here. We were warmly greeted and seated right away.They have a nice selection, and fun Star Wars named rolls. They seemed to have a lot of togo ordered for the lunch rush.What we Ordered:* Lion King Roll - was yummy!* I Love Saba Roll - was fresh, mainly wanted to try because I've never had a role with only saba on top* Yoda Roll - was watery. Wasn't a fan of this one* Agedashi Tofu - would pass on this. Was very bland and the batter was very thickOverall, the food was hit or miss. I would come here for a the efficiency and convenience as it's close to a lot of companies. Probably just need to find the good staples.

Marce Vasquez

Every dish is so tasty everything is made to order so you know youre eating fresh ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Norman C

Decent tasting food, has lunch specials on mon-friday (two or three items bentos). Took very long for our food to come unfortunately, about 25-30 mins, one waitress that was too busy as well.

Jasmine V.

Service was amazing the food & serving sashimi slices were thick and beautifully done!! All around this place was awesome and delicious, when I visit SJ again for work I will definitely be back

Tomás Limón

Great food, good service.Good portions sizes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Valentino Lovato

What an awesome place! This place is tucked away in a strip mall. I happened to run across this restaurant while staying at the nearby Homewood Suites hotel.I ordered the bento box for dinner. At first I thought it was pricey but you definitely get your money's worth! The atmosphere is quiet and the service is fast and friendly.I wish this restaurant would work out a discount program with the nearby hotel. This would draw a lot more customers in.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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