Tokie's Downtown
$$ • Japanese, Sushi Bars, VeganAbout Tokie's Downtown
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Tokie's Downtown Reviews
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San Mateos best kept secret. Best sushi I've had in years. Wonderful atmosphere, great service and at a reasonable price. My comment after dinner was , I guess I have had so much grocery store sushi, I forgot what real sushi should taste like.. Best Japanese food like this is rare these days until you try Tokies
My favorite restaurant downtown! Victor, the owner, is extremely kind and has fostered an extremely welcoming and memorable dining experience. Our sushi chef, Takuya, makes the best nigiri and sushi rolls in the Bay Area and throughout our time there radiated positivity. We are definitely coming back!
Tokie’s in Downtown San Mateo was a nice restaurant with solid food, delicious cocktails, and quick service. We honestly just went here by chance but ended up enjoying it more than we thought.
What we ordered:
Cocktails: We tried Nori Noir and Cloud 9. Cloud 9 was especially memorable and is my favorite, served with a little bubble on top that looked like a cloud. Both cocktails tasted as good as how they looked.
Tokie’s Special Roll: a tempura shrimp...read full review
What we ordered:
Cocktails: We tried Nori Noir and Cloud 9. Cloud 9 was especially memorable and is my favorite, served with a little bubble on top that looked like a cloud. Both cocktails tasted as good as how they looked.
Tokie’s Special Roll: a tempura shrimp...read full review
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 4 - 8:30PM |
Tokie's Downtown is a highly-rated Japanese restaurant in the Bay Area, popular among locals for its authentic cuisine and family-friendly atmosphere. Guests are greeted by the owner upon entering, adding a personal touch to the experience. The restaurant has modern decor, a nice bar, and attentive service. Customers often recommend trying the Hamachi Nigiri, which melts in the mouth, along with other fresh options like the Fire cracker sushi, Chicken Katsu dinner plate, and Tempura appetizer plate. The miso cod is also praised as amazing, especially with its slightly burnt side and vinaigrette salad. The cocktail selection impresses diners, with drinks that are highly rated, such as the Ikebana cocktail. The lively atmosphere is complemented by the bar and packed dining space, which can be noisy but energetic. Many guests appreciate the variety of dishes, including udon, tempura, tonkatsu, curry, and sukiyaki, which remind them of traditional Japanese comfort food. While some experienced longer waits, the quality of dishes like Tempura udon, Teka maki, and Negihama maki made it worthwhile. The restaurant has seating for about 30 people, making it cozy but not suited for large parties. Overall, Tokie's Downtown is a must-visit for Japanese cuisine lovers seeking a memorable dining experience.