The Backhouse

$$ • Sushi Bars, Japanese, Food Court

Hours:
66 21st Ave, San Mateo
(650) 260-3961

Take-Out/Delivery Options

The Backhouse Reviews

4.3 (26)
My fiancé surprised me with this for Valentine's day and I couldn't be happier! He ordered the omakase box & the tuna box and both were impeccable. The flavors were so unique, the fish was so fresh, and the presentation!! Literally gorgeous. Pick Up: They have pickup locations in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Hayward. The SF location is in the Sunset district! They were on time & super easy to find. Pickup was seamless :) Tuna Box: There were so many new flavor combinations in...read full review
Cute packaging, very good quality fish, beautiful presentation. Omakase box comes with 10 nigiris for $75, which is a pretty solid deal. Pick up from a ghost kitchen - parking might be challenging, but they had it ready during the pick up window. One feedback I would give is the rice separated a lot from the fish, couldn't tell if it was supposed to be sushi rice or brown rice or some other rice with some sauce - it was grainier and harder than the typical omakase nigiri rice,...read full review

Absolutely love more! It is mild but each powerful has its own unique mention. There is no need to add soy sauce and the fish itself is enough. The ratio of rice to fish is well balanced and the raw fish melts in the mouth. I couldn't find a place to meet but still really enjoyed it! 100% experienceable.

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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