Just here to charge the car and realized the battery wasn't the only empty thing among us. I…read morelooked around to see that there is a Ramen restaurant, a Habit Burger, and a Starbucks all in the parking lot. Decisions.... Popped into the thrift store and then on my way to trashy but trusty Starbucks) noticed a Boba shop with a visible menu on the wall that listed Poke Bowls, Viet sandwiches, teriyaki chicken bowls etc. I decide to dip in after a quick peek at their Yelp page. Very friendly and welcoming service, lots to choose from on their menu but I went with one of their newer offerings: a Chicken Yakisoba bowl. Good amount of food, the right amount of sauce, and fresh veggies. Also ordered the Taro Milk tea with slightly less sugar than they normally use and it was great! Clean little restaurant. I sat at the little countertop facing outside and I'm a happy camper.

Had the salmon fresh roll here and it was so flavorful. They give you a big portion too. The rose…read moremilk tea was lovely too.

Excellent food. Excellent and fast service. They build the…read morebowls right in front of you. I love that they have their gluten free options very clearly labeled on the menu and that they had 2 gluten free sauces. I chose both. This was some really good poke!

A regular lunch stop on a busy teaching day, when I make my way to TL High School from College of…read moreMarin. Very Japanese way of ordering - when you walk in, you can try the self-service touch screen ordering system (although it was having software issues when I tried it), or fill out the paper slip with your desired options with a provided pen. Then you hand your order slip to the cashier and pay. A lot like a ramen joint in Shibuya... The poke is wonderful (photo below) - generous portions means a very filling lunch. Service is polite and friendly (for me, at least, I see the other reviews...perhaps it's a "reserved Asian" thing). For me it's a go to if I'm in the mood for a big lunch.

Such friendly staff, and the food is fresh and delicious!! A great selection for toppings with a…read morewide variety. Stopped in while heading home from a bachelorette trip and it was the perfect end to a great weekend!!

Walked into this poke spot hungry enough to fight a parking meter and left spiritually repaired…read more The fish was fresher than my group chat gossip, the toppings bar looked like a tiny edible treasure chest, and whoever made my bowl deserves a tiny parade. The spicy mayo had just enough kick to make me reconsider every bland salad I've ever tolerated. Portions? Generous. Vibes? Immaculate. Music? Somehow made me feel like the cool side character in a beach movie. If happiness could be served in a bowl with crispy onions on top, this would be it.

2.5 STARS kuma cafe…read moreis a small cafe serving quick bites and boba, conveniently located in downtown san rafael. even though it's in downtown san rafael, i've never had trouble finding street parking nearby. since you order on a tablet, there's not usually anyone behind the counter until the food comes out. it seems like there's only one person working, so it can sometimes take a bit for things to come out. i usually order online for a quicker pickup, although it's slightly more expensive. there are a few tables inside, but it's really a to-go place. - egg sandwich w/ salad (2.5/5): i love japanese egg sandwiches, so i really wanted to try this! the sandwich had a good kewpie mayo flavor, and it was slightly sweet. i enjoyed the flavor, but the sandwich was too wet and messy to eat. some of the mayo was dripping out of the sides. there were also small bits of tobiko and cabbage. it wasn't a big sandwich for the price, but it did come with a salad that was topped with a good sweet and creamy dressing - spicy tuna sandwich w/ chips (1/5): literally like canned tuna with some spicy seasoning, although it wasn't super spicy. it also had some thick slices of cucumber and red onion. the chips were kind of stale, and they tasted like they were supposed to be ruffles or lays salted chips. this was pretty disappointing, and i'm not sure why it cost that much - poke (2.5/5): pretty standard, and an okay portion for price. they offered all of the basic ingredients and different kinds of fish. my bowl didn't have a lot of fish in it, but they did give me a lot of tamago (sweet egg), which made up for the lack of protein. i ordered the soy house sauce, but it reminded me more of a bright ponzu. honestly, the ingredients didn't really taste the freshest, but i thought it was fine and the best food i tried here - jasmine rose milk tea (1.5/5): strong rose flavor! it was still pretty sweet at 50% sugar, and it got overwhelmingly sweet by the end. i usually finish drinks, even if i don't like them, but it was hard to finish - sando brown sugar milk tea (4/5): my favorite milky drink i tried! it had a pretty good black tea and chocolate malt flavor. i really liked the crunchy texture of the malt topping, although i think it could've used a little less malt and more drink. i thought this was very unique! - lychee dragon fruit (4/5): like a light lemonade! i didn't really taste the lychee. the dragon fruit flavor was subtle, but it was definitely there, especially at the end with all the dragon fruit bits. it came with lychee jelly, which made the drink pretty sweet - fizzy yuzu (4/5): literally a yuzu soda, which was tart and citrusy. it was a little too sour for me at first, but the yuzu flavor was great. i actually really liked the kiwi popping boba, which added some sweetness to the drink and curbed the tartness. the kiwi popping boba did taste like kiwi, and it was so unique! - momo peach iced matcha [seasonal] (1/5): the worst drink i tried... there was so much peach jam that it tasted super sweet, and the jam didn't even have a strong peach flavor. the amount of jam also made the drink extremely goopy, even after mixing, and i couldn't taste the matcha at all. i didn't finish this drink the boba here was inconsistent - sometimes it was soft and chewy, and other times, it was on the hard end. for the drinks that came with a topping, they didn't let me sub out the topping with something else. i would've had to pay for an additional topping in order to change it. overall, i'm not really a big fan of kuma cafe, but there aren't that many options in san rafael. compared to oddcha, i think kuma cafe offers more unique asian flavors, like dragon fruit or yuzu. when i'm working near downtown, i'll still stop by to get my boba fix but will head somewhere else for lunch.

Such a cute little shop! When you walk in, there's a self order touchscreen right by the entrance,…read morewhich makes things super easy. The lady working there (an older woman) was just the sweetest. She greeted us with a big smile, welcomed us in, and even thanked us for stopping by. It really made the visit feel extra personal. We tried a few drinks: the Mango Fresh Milk with boba was light, refreshing, and not overly sweet which is perfect for a hot day. The Iced Matcha with boba was smooth and flavorful; I loved that it actually tasted like real matcha. I did ask for less ice, which oddly came with an extra 85 cent charge, but honestly, it was still worth it. My daughter got the Kuma Blue Cloud Raspberry, which was creamy, fun looking, and caffeine free! It's definitely a nice spot to grab a good drink and relax for a bit. The only downside is that they don't have a public restroom, which was a little inconvenient. Still, we'll definitely be back for more drinks and that friendly service!

Went here recently with friends who highly recommended this sushi place. It did not disappoint! So…read more Good. The Aizu Homare Junmai Daiginjo Black Label sake was amazing. Best I've ever had. We had the spicy tuna roll, California roll with real crab, Salmon citrus roll, red dragon roll, McFarland trout sushi, sake salmon sushi, baby snapper sushi, hon maguro sushi and uni for dessert. Best uni I've ever had by far. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the pleasant weather. Wish we lived closer and we will certainly return whenever we are back in the area. Service was exceptional. Shout out to Marvin!

We stopped at Masa Sushi with family after a day of wine tasting in Sonoma, and it was the perfect…read moredinner on the way home. We've actually been here before, which is why we made a reservation this time, we already knew it would be worth it. We ordered several appetizers to share, including the shrimp and scallop dumplings, asparagus gyoza, and a few other small plates. Everything was delicious. For entrees, I ordered the seafood nigiri, while others at the table had the ramen, beef teriyaki, and salmon teriyaki. Every dish came out fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It's one of those places where everyone at the table is happy with what they ordered, and the quality has been consistent every time we've visited. Definitely a great stop after a day in wine country.

I went for lunch the other day and really enjoyed the experience and food. The restaurant is…read morelow-key which is nice, and offers a variety of sushi rolls, lunch items/meals, and more. Edamame is given once you are seated along with water. Service is quick and kind. Food tastes fresh. Lots of parking nearby. I will be back! I got the nuclear roll - yummm

I'm a sushi lover and I tried this place years ago and found it overpriced for the quality and…read moreserving size. I tried it again yesterday because the spot I prefer was closed and... The service was capable, the atmosphere not bad, and the food was truly just ok. We had: -dumplings - small and pretty bland. -grilled squid - very overcooked and chewy -And two rolls and a soup which were all just ok. On the plus side, the multigrain rice option is nice to have. Would I go here again? Probably not. :-/

Very fresh like everyone says. Huge! Crabs in containers!…read more(Largest I have ever seen!) There were 2 people available to help. I was trying to take it yet decide what sushi to get for a quick lunch! They have great rolls but the bowl looked good too! A nice clean & cool cement building with all kinds fish/ seafood to consider. Halibut was the special that day. They offer ice- but I had a long hot day in front of me. Will return for scallops!

Honestly, wouldn't have even noticed this place had it not been for Yelp...and that would have been…read morea shame. This innocuous little storefront houses an amazing selection of incredibly fresh fish. (As well as various preparations like ceviche, poke and tuna salad) We purchased a variety of items, just to get an idea of what we liked the most. While the salmon spread was a little smokier than I prefer, just about everything else was amazing (high points were the dungeness crab and the ceviche). The staff were incredibly helpful, and if parking is difficult in their small lot, just park in the strip mall 1/2 a block away and walk over.

Food was not great but the ambiance was good. The service was fine. Maybe next time will try other…read moredishes.

I recently had a birthday lunch here and it was an incredible experience! I am especially thankful…read morefor Daniella's service. She was super attentive, gave recommendations, answered any questions we had and was so kind! The whole team at Ayawaska was incredible and made it a super enjoyable experience. Food and drinks we all delicious. My party and I ordered a large variety from the menu and everyone was so pleased with their food. I've been coming to Ayawaska for a while and it's always a pleasure to eat here every time. It is a truly a gem in Marin!

I really like the staff here, they are all so gracious and friendly. When in the mood we like to…read morecome here for dinner and share a few sushi rolls together which are delicious. We always come away full and sometimes with leftovers. Meal is always complete with their hot tea or an ice cold beer.

We usually love coming here and I was craving something more hearty. While hubby ordered his usual…read moresushi I opted for their grilled beef short ribs dinner. Although the flavor was delicious the meat was super super tough. Really tough and wasn't enjoyable to eat at all. Hubby told me to send it back, but I decided to deal with eating it. I'll never order that again unfortunately. We'll definitely stick to our other usual favorites on their menu. Service still is always friendly and gracious.

A solid 3.5-4 stars. Good menu, reliable, some nights a bit inconsistent. Like the pot roast, flank…read moresteak, Blue Cheese Donahoe burger, side vegetables, mashed potatoes, fish & chips, Corned Beef. Good drinks--alcoholic & non. Had the sticky toffee pudding once. Was yummy, but too hot in the middle, like it had been nuked too long.

I like to visit every few weeks, but I had never dined in on a Sunday before. We had a 12pm patio…read morereservation on Mother's Day, and they were definitely busy. Since it was noon, I expected the regular lunch menu, but brunch was still being served and some lunch items weren't available until 2:30pm. My son really wanted the mac and cheese, but ended up ordering scrambled eggs with bacon, fries, and toast instead. The toast came quite a bit after the eggs and only after we followed up with our server. I ordered my usual Manny's Taco Salad, but forgot to ask for the dressing on the side, so it ended up heavily dressed and a little soggy. The eggs Benedict, though, was very good. Even with this experience, I won't let it stop me from returning. Finnegan's gets it right more often than not.