Came here with a buddy and made out for about $50 or less. We ordered 3 rolls and split them, which was enough food for the two of us. The portions were fairly well sized and reasonably priced(for current bay area sushi prices). The fish tasted fresh, and they had plenty of options. They were not very busy and the waitress was friendly. I enjoyed the mostly wooden decor, reminded me of the more old school sushi places i grew up with. Mini bonus for me is that they are in the same spot my childhood chinese restaurant was at!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Aaron Hixson
Can’t go wrong with the Simpsons. Sushi and Simpsons on the TV, can it get any better than that? Asked for a recommendation and loved what I had. Something new and delicious. Place is low key and tucked away. Hard to stumble across it except online. Will be coming back next time I’m in the area.
Parking: Only have about 6 spots in their restaurant- the rest is street parking. I came at about 8pm on Sunday. So it wasn’t a problem. But other days maybe more challenging.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll
Munsia Ahmed
Good neighborhood sushi place but nothing to come back to. Way too much tempura flakes on top of sushi that ruins the taste of some of the sushi. Generous amount of fish though. Chicken katsu was good and had a decent portion size. Beef udon was also good. Our order was given to another table and another table's order came to us twice. Waited a while to get the to-go box and the bill.
Wheelchair accessibility: Very difficult to find parking but the lot next door had a wheelchair accessible parking spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
A Z
The hamachi kama is burned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Niki H
I live in the neighborhood, always passed by and wanted to try it out. Hence I had high hopes for this place, but unfortunately, it fell short on almost every level. First, the service was extraordinarily unfriendly, not to say rude. First we waited minutes just to be welcomed for a seat. Note, this is a small place and there were barely any guests. We asked questions about the menu but were met with arrogant and short answers. Water was never filled up.
When the sushi finally did come out, it was a huge disappointment. The fish didn’t taste fresh (even the salmon hat a fishy taste), and the rice was mushy and completely soaked in vinegar. We ordered the family menu and it didn’t taste as it would have been made fresh at the counter. The presentation was sloppy, and the portion sizes were way too small for the price (72$). Furthermore, the soy sauce was stretched with water!
On top of that, the atmosphere was chaotic. The restaurant was noisy and the TV was on loudly, distracting everyone in our party. Not exactly the relaxed sushi experience I was hoping for.
To make things worse, the staff seemed completely uninterested in fixing the situation. I politely mentioned that my sushi wasn’t fresh, and all I got was a shrug and a weak apology. No offer to replace it or even a discount.
Oh, and by the way, they ID’d my aged dad (!) for having a small house sake. Not an issue itself, but just adds to the bad taste.
Honestly, I’m not sure how this place has any good reviews. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but I won’t be giving them a second chance. There are way better sushi spots in town that actually care about quality and customer service. I’m just sad it’s not the place which is on my neighborhood and I had so high hopes for.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Rosie Rivera
Love the quality of the fish and yummy rolls at this quaint establishment. The garlic edamame is also fire!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Ramirez
It is the best spicy garlic edemame I have tried. The OMG sushi roll did not disappoint at all. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marina Rave
The sushi was great, the portions were generous, and the service was excellent. I found there was a bit too much mayonnaise in the sushi for my liking, but you can request it without if you prefer or choose a different roll.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karina Thayer
Tucked away in an unassuming corner, this hole-in-the-wall gem impresses with its spotless interior and beautiful wood decor. The service is excellent, and the sake menu is diverse. The easy-to-understand menu itself featured standout dishes like tender, juicy short ribs, fresh sashimi, and spicy, thick sushi with a perfect kick. The tataki was also tender and juicy. The cool, comfortable ambiance made for a great dining experience. Definitely left feeling full and satisfied. Highly recommend!
It was a great surprise finding that place in San Mateo. The sushi was fresh and delicious. It is a family business, so be patient with the service because the food is worth it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
S SS
Ok, the food tastes good but I got food poisoning.
Could be a fluke so I'm not going to damn the place as eating raw fish is technically playing Russian roulette. I'll give it another go as the menu seemed interesting and the food was good; the aftermath was not so good...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ellen Chaboya
Very yummy take out. Looking forward to eating in soon, it’s so cute inside and smelled delicious. Staff was very accommodating with my order and made it quickly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mel Baldwin
Delicious sushi!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spider Roll, Mango Spider
Jose alberto vazquez gomez
I was served by Lucy on a fine Sunday afternoon, this was the best sushi I’ve ever had. Amazing, I ordered three of the signature specials, and was the furthest from disappointed. This is my go to for sushi for the rest of my life! A ten ten. Commendable runs in their character!
Ridiculous. Some reviews must be fake.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Came here with a buddy and made out for about $50 or less. We ordered 3 rolls and split them, which was enough food for the two of us. The portions were fairly well sized and reasonably priced(for current bay area sushi prices). The fish tasted fresh, and they had plenty of options. They were not very busy and the waitress was friendly. I enjoyed the mostly wooden decor, reminded me of the more old school sushi places i grew up with. Mini bonus for me is that they are in the same spot my childhood chinese restaurant was at!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Can’t go wrong with the Simpsons. Sushi and Simpsons on the TV, can it get any better than that? Asked for a recommendation and loved what I had. Something new and delicious. Place is low key and tucked away. Hard to stumble across it except online. Will be coming back next time I’m in the area.
Parking: Only have about 6 spots in their restaurant- the rest is street parking. I came at about 8pm on Sunday. So it wasn’t a problem. But other days maybe more challenging.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll
Good neighborhood sushi place but nothing to come back to. Way too much tempura flakes on top of sushi that ruins the taste of some of the sushi. Generous amount of fish though. Chicken katsu was good and had a decent portion size. Beef udon was also good. Our order was given to another table and another table's order came to us twice. Waited a while to get the to-go box and the bill.
Wheelchair accessibility: Very difficult to find parking but the lot next door had a wheelchair accessible parking spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
The hamachi kama is burned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I live in the neighborhood, always passed by and wanted to try it out. Hence I had high hopes for this place, but unfortunately, it fell short on almost every level. First, the service was extraordinarily unfriendly, not to say rude. First we waited minutes just to be welcomed for a seat. Note, this is a small place and there were barely any guests. We asked questions about the menu but were met with arrogant and short answers. Water was never filled up.
When the sushi finally did come out, it was a huge disappointment. The fish didn’t taste fresh (even the salmon hat a fishy taste), and the rice was mushy and completely soaked in vinegar. We ordered the family menu and it didn’t taste as it would have been made fresh at the counter. The presentation was sloppy, and the portion sizes were way too small for the price (72$). Furthermore, the soy sauce was stretched with water!
On top of that, the atmosphere was chaotic. The restaurant was noisy and the TV was on loudly, distracting everyone in our party. Not exactly the relaxed sushi experience I was hoping for.
To make things worse, the staff seemed completely uninterested in fixing the situation. I politely mentioned that my sushi wasn’t fresh, and all I got was a shrug and a weak apology. No offer to replace it or even a discount.
Oh, and by the way, they ID’d my aged dad (!) for having a small house sake. Not an issue itself, but just adds to the bad taste.
Honestly, I’m not sure how this place has any good reviews. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but I won’t be giving them a second chance. There are way better sushi spots in town that actually care about quality and customer service. I’m just sad it’s not the place which is on my neighborhood and I had so high hopes for.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Love the quality of the fish and yummy rolls at this quaint establishment. The garlic edamame is also fire!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is the best spicy garlic edemame I have tried. The OMG sushi roll did not disappoint at all. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sushi was great, the portions were generous, and the service was excellent. I found there was a bit too much mayonnaise in the sushi for my liking, but you can request it without if you prefer or choose a different roll.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tucked away in an unassuming corner, this hole-in-the-wall gem impresses with its spotless interior and beautiful wood decor. The service is excellent, and the sake menu is diverse. The easy-to-understand menu itself featured standout dishes like tender, juicy short ribs, fresh sashimi, and spicy, thick sushi with a perfect kick. The tataki was also tender and juicy. The cool, comfortable ambiance made for a great dining experience. Definitely left feeling full and satisfied. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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It was a great surprise finding that place in San Mateo. The sushi was fresh and delicious. It is a family business, so be patient with the service because the food is worth it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Ok, the food tastes good but I got food poisoning.
Could be a fluke so I'm not going to damn the place as eating raw fish is technically playing Russian roulette. I'll give it another go as the menu seemed interesting and the food was good; the aftermath was not so good...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very yummy take out. Looking forward to eating in soon, it’s so cute inside and smelled delicious. Staff was very accommodating with my order and made it quickly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious sushi!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spider Roll, Mango Spider
I was served by Lucy on a fine Sunday afternoon, this was the best sushi I’ve ever had. Amazing, I ordered three of the signature specials, and was the furthest from disappointed. This is my go to for sushi for the rest of my life! A ten ten. Commendable runs in their character!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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