This was my mom's favorite place and she's a picky eater. It feels like there is new management or I just came on an off day.The interior has been painted and the old decorations are gone. There are new faces, which make again feel like ownership has changed hands.The sushi seems smaller than before. It's still fresh but the portions seem smaller. I was a bit disappointed. Service wise they brought us a dish from another table and one appetizer didn't arrive until we were almost done.The agedashi tofu tasted more like something wed expect from a Chinese restaurant vs a Japanese restaurant. That said the portion was big and generally ok.Will probably give it one more shot before writing it off.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
S Tan
My latest visit was disappointing. The sushi wasn't very fresh and the teriyaki chicken was dry. It used to be pretty amazing but it seems like the years haven't been kind to this place. I'd go elsewhere for memorable food. For the price, I expected much better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Michelle Fong
Yummy udon. Also, the sushi is really fresh.
Jason Chou
Solid family-style Japanese restaurant opened all year
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Nigiri Sushi Set
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Curbside pickup: No
차마고도
It is good value for money and has a lot of quantity.It's a good place to stop by for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hit List
Very generous nigiri portions. Good inexpensive dinner combos. Love the amaebi with the deep-fried shrimp head.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Nigiri Sushi Set
Carl Bredl
Our family's favorite spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emely Clarck
My visit to this sushi bar was a memorable one. The service was friendly and prompt, making me feel like a valued guest. The food was a revelation – the quality and presentation of the sushi were exceptional. The ambiance transported me to Japan, with its soothing music and minimalist design. It's the perfect place to unwind and savor some of the best sushi in town.
Been eating there for so long since previous lady owner who was really nice. last a few times eating there, not too happy with the service that provided by the guy owner and his wife, lady boss; they are very cheap and do not provide a good service. They mostly ignore the request of something that they cannot add on the tap; usually eat there for early birth and not too busy and give 20% tips. one of the examples, asking for tea; forgot the tea and brought the another order, came right away- not the tea. later brought the tap, not the tea again. Asking the same boss guy- no responses. happy with sushi bar helpers and they make good sushi and always welcome and thank to the customers; the cook in the back is consistent .If you get a service by the young guy who works there for quite sometime or another new tall a little older asian guy, then will receive the good customer service.Dietary restrictions: can be healthyParking: sometime get lucky.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Bento Box, Avocado Roll, Spider Roll
joyce chen-cohlmeyer
Lovely neighborhood Japanese restaurant, reasonable pricing, bustling
Consistently amazing sushi. Big menu. Hot food and sake options. Always has delicious uni and toro. Real amazing wasabi! A must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nigiri Sushi Set
Christine Morgan
Pretty good. Delicious and most customers were JapaneseAlways a good recommendation.
Daphne Eng
This is my favorite Japanese restaurant. The service is great; and there is free tea and edamame. The atmosphere is calm and cozy with the bustling sounds of customers and cooking. Every time I come here I get shrimp udon and the bento box, which I have been getting with my family since I was a kid. That has become one of my comfort foods, and this restaurant is one of my cherished childhood memories. I love this place and recommend you come here soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bento
Wei-Ai Tai
This is our go-to sushi restaurant in San Mateo. The quality is always solid, and we have known Hiroshi for almost 20 years now. Large menu with many non-sushi items as well. Local tip: plenty of parking in the garage behind the restaurant, so don’t need to try to find parking on 3rd Avenue!!Parking: Plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant. Free after 6:00pm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll
naa1
I really don't know how this restaurant got an average of four and a half stars. I am sorry, but I give it two stars because the food hands down is mediocre. The place is too small. Three stars for the service and above average servings. Better Japanese restaurants out there.
This was my mom's favorite place and she's a picky eater. It feels like there is new management or I just came on an off day.The interior has been painted and the old decorations are gone. There are new faces, which make again feel like ownership has changed hands.The sushi seems smaller than before. It's still fresh but the portions seem smaller. I was a bit disappointed. Service wise they brought us a dish from another table and one appetizer didn't arrive until we were almost done.The agedashi tofu tasted more like something wed expect from a Chinese restaurant vs a Japanese restaurant. That said the portion was big and generally ok.Will probably give it one more shot before writing it off.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
My latest visit was disappointing. The sushi wasn't very fresh and the teriyaki chicken was dry. It used to be pretty amazing but it seems like the years haven't been kind to this place. I'd go elsewhere for memorable food. For the price, I expected much better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Yummy udon. Also, the sushi is really fresh.
Solid family-style Japanese restaurant opened all year
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Nigiri Sushi Set Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes Curbside pickup: No
It is good value for money and has a lot of quantity.It's a good place to stop by for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very generous nigiri portions. Good inexpensive dinner combos. Love the amaebi with the deep-fried shrimp head.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Nigiri Sushi Set
Our family's favorite spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My visit to this sushi bar was a memorable one. The service was friendly and prompt, making me feel like a valued guest. The food was a revelation – the quality and presentation of the sushi were exceptional. The ambiance transported me to Japan, with its soothing music and minimalist design. It's the perfect place to unwind and savor some of the best sushi in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hotaru, Dragon Roll, Miso Soup
Been eating there for so long since previous lady owner who was really nice. last a few times eating there, not too happy with the service that provided by the guy owner and his wife, lady boss; they are very cheap and do not provide a good service. They mostly ignore the request of something that they cannot add on the tap; usually eat there for early birth and not too busy and give 20% tips. one of the examples, asking for tea; forgot the tea and brought the another order, came right away- not the tea. later brought the tap, not the tea again. Asking the same boss guy- no responses. happy with sushi bar helpers and they make good sushi and always welcome and thank to the customers; the cook in the back is consistent .If you get a service by the young guy who works there for quite sometime or another new tall a little older asian guy, then will receive the good customer service.Dietary restrictions: can be healthyParking: sometime get lucky.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Bento Box, Avocado Roll, Spider Roll
Lovely neighborhood Japanese restaurant, reasonable pricing, bustling
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Nigiri Sushi Set, Dragon Roll, Seaweed Salad, Beef Sukiyaki
Restaurantji Recommends
Consistently amazing sushi. Big menu. Hot food and sake options. Always has delicious uni and toro. Real amazing wasabi! A must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nigiri Sushi Set
Pretty good. Delicious and most customers were JapaneseAlways a good recommendation.
This is my favorite Japanese restaurant. The service is great; and there is free tea and edamame. The atmosphere is calm and cozy with the bustling sounds of customers and cooking. Every time I come here I get shrimp udon and the bento box, which I have been getting with my family since I was a kid. That has become one of my comfort foods, and this restaurant is one of my cherished childhood memories. I love this place and recommend you come here soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bento
This is our go-to sushi restaurant in San Mateo. The quality is always solid, and we have known Hiroshi for almost 20 years now. Large menu with many non-sushi items as well. Local tip: plenty of parking in the garage behind the restaurant, so don’t need to try to find parking on 3rd Avenue!!Parking: Plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant. Free after 6:00pm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll
I really don't know how this restaurant got an average of four and a half stars. I am sorry, but I give it two stars because the food hands down is mediocre. The place is too small. Three stars for the service and above average servings. Better Japanese restaurants out there.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3