I feel that overall the food is fresh and portion sizes good, but there wasn't a lot of effort put into presenting them. The Chirashi bowl overall was good, but it felt that they just put some sashimi next to a pile of rice and called it a day. The rice wasn't really well seasoned, and so it didn't feel like a cohesive dish. That same feeling persisted with the whole squid, and the sushi roll that we ordered. If you come in expecting to have a some fresh fish and be full after, then this is a good place. But it just lacks that bit of attention to detail to have me wanting to come back all the time. read more

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Didn't have a great experience here with both underwhelming service and food. I wouldn't want to come back. I had two issues with the service. First, I made a reservation on yelp but forgot to mention it to my friends. I was the second to arrive and my friend was already seated so I joined her. Later the server came by asking if we had a reservation which I said I did, then she complained in Chinese to my friend "I asked you earlier and you had said No. I had set up the table for it already". I found it pretty rude since the restaurant was half empty and just because she had the utensils and water out, shouldn't be a big deal. My second issue is that I ordered explicitly with "no wasabi and no green onions". Then, of course my sushi roll came with full of green onions on top. I said "I asked for no green onions" and the server said "but this is already made", expecting me to just accept it as is. My friends all heard me clearly ask when I ordered too. I said firmly that I would like it remade, which then they brought it back and I saw the original server who took the order glare at me and gestured towards me. This was ridiculous treatment. The food was not good either. I tried the Salmon Lover Roll ($17) and Sake Nigiri ($8). The salmon nigiri was a joke because as you can see from the photo it was tearing and falling apart. It was also cut so thick which just felt very unrefined. Thicker fish is good to a degree but it was too extreme and made me think it was due to lack of skill from the sushi chef. The salmon roll was not great either because the salmon skin in the middle was coated so much I just tasted the coating and not the fish anymore. read more

Amami Shima Sushi - Salmon lovers roll & salmon nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Coworker recommended this place for our monthly HH/dinner. Made a reservation for 6pm but it wasn't needed on a Thursday. There was nobody waiting and maybe two other parties inside. Between 3 of us, we shared the following: Jalapeño hamachi appetizer, 10 piece sashimi, hamachi kama, melt roll, and 1 order of nigiri each. Overall food was not bad but nothing spectacular. Service was good, however it wasn't busy, so think they may have been bored as well. For portion size and price, there are other options I'd prefer to dine at. read more

Amami Shima Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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This restaurant is not too far away from my new home so we decided to try it for lunch as part of our exploration of the neighborhood. We were seated right away and was told to scan the QR code for the menu. Unfortunately there was no cell signal for us so we had to ask for the paper menu. The lunch bento box looked like a good deal especially if you wanted to add on some rolls. The portions were quite good. We got the Chicken Teriyaki bento and added a salmon skin roll. Requested for the salmon skin to be crisped - which they did do. Also had the Salmon Teriyaki lunch and added a cucumber roll to that. Had an order of Ebi negiri. The bento lunches came with mushroom, tofu soup, salad, and rice. The soup was ok - a little light in flaovr and the salad dressing tasted like a mayo dressing. The Chicken Teriyaki and Salmon Teriyaki were good. The cucumber roll was ok. The roll was not a good roll so it did fall apart when you pick it up. The salmon skin roll was crisply done as requested but the sauce on the roll didn't go well with the roll. It was just OK - the flavor was a little flat unfortunately. The ebi was fresh. they also brought ginger and wasabi to the table. The wasabi was not "spicy' at all. We used quite a bit of it and there was no burn..:-( We got water at the table but did not get served any tea. This was a separate charge. Don't know that I would make this my goto Sushi spot. While I did take photos of our lunch, for some reason - I lost it so cannot post it this time. :-( read more

Amami Shima Sushi - mushroom, tofu soup; Ginger slices and wasabi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Fantastic sushi spot offering value omakase. Cozy restaurant with great service. Currently have a Valentine's Day promo for an Hokkaido unagi heart shaped. Restaurant also decorated with Valentine's Day theme. Started with agedashi tofu and chicken karrage. Both fried with a hard crisp. Tofu has a slightly sweet sauce. The chicken was with dry spices and has a strong cumin flavor. Baked scallop roll was also solid. The omakase was $46 for 10 pieces. Comes all at once beautifully plated with fresh wasabi. Huge fish to rice ratio. The fish is big enough to where you can take 2 bites. My favorite was the otoro tuna which was buttery. The white fishes were also tasty with good texture. Unfortunately they don't tell you which fish was given since it's chef choice daily. Would definitely come back for the omakase. Tight parking spots but has parking behind and the sides of this plaza. read more

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I love it here! Staff is always so friendly and quick. The parking can be tough but you can check the residential area and walk. I love getting the oysters to start and the melt in my mouth roll. There is sometimes a wait on the weekends, but it's so good here! Everything tastes fresh and delicious. read more

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Very good, light, no fluff, solid sushi restaurant. We ordered the lunch special sashimi, a roll, and the omakase. Food came out very quickly and the service was nice and friendly. It's ideal for a quick lunch with a big menu and some solid choices. The only caveat here is that it's incredibly hard to find parking, but there's always people coming and going so if you're lucky, you should be OK! read more

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No complaints about the food but the service was bad. Some grumpy guy sat us and took our order and was just altogether not friendly. The table was also next to a cart full of dirty dishes that they kept piling into, it was off putting. The table was also closest to the bathroom. They should just remove that table, customers deserve a better dining experience. read more

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Amami sushi definitely has good value omakase! At its price point it is definitely worth trying. Just to note: the omakase is served all at once. But the variety and portions are amazing! Aside from the omakase, we got the hibachi and the oyster shooters. The hibachi is a little misleading - the menu pictures show caviar as the garnish but it is actually served with tobiko (the fine print says tobiko). The oyster shooters had a lot of different fish roe served with it. Despite how cool it looked, it was incredibly fishy. My guess is the oyster was overpowering the other flavors. I wouldn't order the hibachi or oyster shooters again, but I would come back just for the omakase! Parking is plentiful, parking lot and street parking available. Staff are not Japanese. The interior is cute, they have a whiteboard with the deals of the day read more

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Quality sushi presented in a beautiful way! I joined a large party of friends and we came a bit close to last call. The service was great and they were very understanding and accommodating of our party. Definitely try coming before last call though... We got the Chef's choice omakase and each piece was generous and fresh. Would recommend getting this! The fish collar was also very tasty! Coming back with my partner soon. read more

Amami Shima Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

We've been to Amami a few times and typically enjoy our meal. This time around our food fell a bit flat. The tempura was heavily battered and not our favorite. The omakase was good but not great. My partner wanted extra protein and got the chicken teriyaki, wouldn't order again. The seafood udon had a generous amount of toppings paired with a light but tasty broth. I did enjoy this dish. All in all, our meal was OK. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 for me, for freshness. read more

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Got the omakase, salmon lover roll, and squid. Truly was unimpressed by the omakase nigiri. I liked the cut and portion of the fish but the flavors were just not there. I wouldn't say getting omakase here was worth it. I had to dunk it in sauce for more flavor. The salmon lover's salmon skin was too overpowering. It was unexpected that the skin was in there but it didn't work as a whole. As a fellow salmon lover, I was not in love. The squid was slightly burnt. Waiters were attentive and provided great service. It's a small restaurant and good for casual dinner. read more

Amami Shima Sushi - Whole Squid - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Was recommended to try this place with a group of friends who raved about this restaurant. Compared to the other high end sushi restaurants I've tried, the experience at Amami was okay. The deluxe is priced decently for omakase (chefs choice) which is what we ordered. Also tried the Uni on top of seared toro. The presentation is beautiful with slender cuts of fish, but the quality of the fish is not as fresh as I would've liked. Restaurant does get busy so even with reservations we've had to wait longer as it during their peak time on the weekend. read more

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We chose appetizers off the specials board since they intrigued us! Lovely calamari! Friendly staff, and they were prompt on taking our order. Plenty of seating, for small of larger groups. We just had 2 people and shared most of our orders so the table filled up a bit since we had sharing plates. But once a plate was empty, staff was there to remove it. read more

Amami Shima Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

first time to Amami sushi in Stevens Creek Their sushi was probably the best I've had in the south bay. The service was really good. They kept checking on us to see if we were doing fine. The ambience is a sit down Japanese restaurant and we were the first ones to be sat read more

Amami Shima Sushi - lobster roll on the right - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Great local frequented sushi spot. They have a really affordable omakase option that has very well portioned pieces of wide variety of different fish. Would come back here for sure. read more

My friend took me here for my birthday dinner. Food was delicious but service was not up to par, especially on such a slow night. A few of our items arrived lukewarm, even the soup. Definitely worth a revisit however, especially for the sake. read more

Amami Shima Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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If you're looking for a place with quality sushi at good prices, Amami Shima Sushi is the place to be! Ordered their 10 pcs omakase set as well as their tiger roll for takeout. Their omakase set was only $46 for the high quality of fish you'd find at any other omakase restaurant. Each of their omakase pieces were big, very well-seasoned, and not to mention super fresh--especially for takeout! Their normal rolls are good too, and I'd love to come this spot's other menu items in person. read more

Amami Shima Sushi - Omakase + Tiger - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

The parking lot for this strip mall can be pretty crowded at times. Luckily, I usually just walk here so don't have an issue. It is one-way, and sometimes people get confused and drive the wrong way. We were seated quickly, though the restaurant was getting close to full. I ordered the dragon roll and didn't take a photo of what my dining companion had. Your standard dragon roll, eel was good, tempura was good, avocado was good. Service was good, overheard the staff speaking Cantonese to one another so I wound up asking for the check in Cantonese and the waitress was slightly taken aback. Overall a good experience and I would definitely come back. read more

Amami Shima Sushi - Dragon roll - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Didn't get a chance to try the omakase here but we did order a few rolls, appetizers, and ton katsu dish. Everything was very tasty. The fish was fresh and high quality, reasonably priced too. We ended up ordering a second round of rolls! The tempura was crunchy but not too heavy. We tried the chicken karage as well but this was not as much of a fan favorite. The to katsu was delicious, although I think the rolls are where they shine the most. Waiters were very kind and even gave us each a complimentary green tea dessert at the end! read more

Amami Shima Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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excellent quality sashimi and sushi over the years. the restaurant seems to be owned by cantonese folk, but the food remains authentic! and always photogenic :) i love the $48 omakase set (10 pcs) for its value--so fresh and delicious! i consistently return to amami just for this. other stuff that we tried and felt okay about: - the hamachi is a little misleading, as it came with orange roe instead of the caviar as pictured on the menu. - oyster shooters contained variety of roe, but it didn't quite cover the fishy taste of the oyster. read more

Amami Shima Sushi - omakase, oyster shooters, hamachi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Must have: Omakase Gyoza Sake + Beer Small plaza with tight parking out front but there are more parking behind/side of the building. Bad drivers please park there as you'll have more space to not hit others, hihi. Always busy but never a long wait. Great for dinner! read more

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Had a chance to try Amami Shima Sushi for lunch last week and was a decent experience. Service was okay as I felt sometimes it felt a little rushed and sushi rolls came before the appetizer, but the food was good. The ambiance is also nice for a lunch or dinner with friends. Now this spot specializes in getting omakase but we ending up opting for rolls so we could share and a few other items: * Tea - we got this as it was a cold day and it was very refreshing * Chicken Karaage - this was very crispy and juicy. I wish it came with a sauce, but the chicken itself was flavorful *lion king roll - I always enjoy this roll it was well baked, sauce was delicious and every bite was solid *Wild Boy roll - this was a nice choice if you are more into no frills - the spicy tuna was on point! *SNow white (i think) - there was tuna on the inside and unagi on the outside - delicious and fresh Overall it was a nice experience and is a solid sushi spot! read more

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I've been here 12 times it's great birthdays n get together. Omakase Is the best for the price. I love their specials they have Santa Barbara uni n otoro . Various rolls such red n white n softshell crab melt in mouth n lion king classic. Service is quik. We go on weekends n the vibes is chill. read more

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This place has always been my go to sushi spot back when I was still in community college. Haven't had the chance to try it again ever since the pandemic but decided to stop by with a couple of friends on Sunday. We came after an hour after opening and were surprised that we got seated right away. What we ordered- Appetizers: we ordered the soft shell crab and the giant grilled squid. Both of these dishes came with some lemon and a side of ponzu. Simply delicious and a must get! Sushi Deluxe: this came with 9 pieces of fresh nigiri and each of these were super fresh! No complaints here! Romeo and Juliet roll: this was probably one of my favorite rolls that we would get here. This came with salmon and scallop with some tobiko on top. Overall, this place is a great place to get sushi. The prices of seafood have gotten up significantly since before Covid and the prices were a bit steep. One constructive feedback is that we asked to replace the avocado with cucumbers and we were charged an extra dollar for it. This caught us off guard since this was an allergy concern and you would expect avocados to be a more expensive lol. read more

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Great food and great spot that has been around for years. Price and quality is really solid and the cuts are juicy and generous. Limited parking so plan ahead and use the main street lot across the street if you cant find anything read more

Amami Shima Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Amami is known for their super affordable omakase (just $46 for 10 pieces!). It's honestly a steal. Great variety, fresh fish, and an overall solid omakase experience without the usual price tag. Buuut my absolute favorite thing on the menu is their oyster special appetizer. It's served on a soup spoon with a fresh oyster, tobiko, uni, and a quail egg -- the combination is *chef's kiss*. It's one of those bites that just feels luxurious. I've also had the ama ebi, which comes with the shrimp head fried! So delicious every time. I haven't explored much beyond the omakase and the oyster special because they're just that good. If you're looking for quality sushi at a great price, this spot is 100% worth checking out. read more

Amami Shima Sushi - 10 piece omakase! - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Omakase under $50 is such a good deal! They give you big slices of fish so it was perfect to two people so we eat less rice. We started with the oysters and hamachi carpaccio. The oysters were phenomenal, I would've gotten more if it wasn't $4 each. It was salty and sweet, not briny at all. The carpaccio was average, although I appreciate how fresh it was and the black tobiko adds flavor. The negi toro was so good we ended up with 5 orders total. Easily the best roll after the omakase experience. At $8 a roll, you definitely need to try. The 49er roll is a roll I try anywhere I go. I would've liked the lemon slice to be thinner. The otoro was really good as well. The service was great, they made sure we had water. Although you need to ask for more fresh wasabi and ginger. read more

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Budget Sushi restaurant that is family oriented and kid friendly. Sushi plates and chirashi runs for approximately $30, whereas 10pc Omakase is $46. I can't really complain when I am getting sushi for this pricing. It fills you up, but don't be expecting top tier sushi. read more

What a great Yelp find. We were at Kaiser and it was later than normal for dinner. Craving sushi, we found Amami Shima Sushi on Yelp and headed over. We had no problems getting a table for the 4 of us. The restaurant had plenty of people but still had available tables. Seems like many patrons know the workers/owners as so many people were greeting them, shaking their hands, or giving them high fives. That was a good sign. Ordered a lot of sushi, including two omakase dishes. Everything was fresh however I wish the rice were a little softer/fluffier. The omakase was made well and the slices of fish were large on a small bed of rice. One person in our group said they normally see it the other way with a small piece of fish and a lot of rice. I asked for extra ginger and wasabi and was surprised with a huge bowl of it. The ginger was sweet and wasabi soft. Will certainly come back! read more

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My first omakase & it never disappoints. I love how affordable it is and how the chef slices the fish long, like I'm getting my monies worth! The nigiri is great portion & love how the rice is small so you really get the flavor & appreciation of the fish. Def a chill place I'll come back too. The plaza itself is small so parking may be a challenge, but this place is always a good spot to eat at:) read more

Amami Shima Sushi - Chef Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Still 5 star every time I've dined here. For the price of the omakase set, it was well worth it. The fish is fresh and has no fishy taste. It's very clean and big pieces of fish. I also love the service here. Everyone is so friendly and super helpful and attentive. Also highly recommend trying their specials of the day. We also got hamachi Kama and it's so soft with a nice grilled taste. My only dislike is the parking in this plaza but we went on a Sunday night and surprisingly lots of parking and no wait too. You can utilize the Yelp waitlist here! read more

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We came on a Saturday night for a birthday. The restaurant is small and intimate, it was full. They pushed together two tables for our party of 6. The fish was fresh and delicious. Those of the party that got rolls enjoyed their food too. read more

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The roll was mediocre, but the quality of fish is pretty good! The chirashi would be better served in a bowl (in my opinion). I almost choked on the potency of the fresh wasabi, but it's good stuff. The service was very friendly. The restrooms were pretty clean. read more

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Great restaurant for sushi, sashimi, and sushi rolls. I really enjoy the tai carpaccio with the truffle sauce and salmon lover roll. The kampachi kama is also really delicious. I've tried many of the rolls here and the sashimi is always fresh. The omakase looks pretty although I didn't care much for the taste. The server was friendly and the shop is clean and well lit. read more

Amami Shima Sushi - 8 Piece Salmon Lover Roll - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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High quality sushi at a reasonable price! Came here from the recommendation of a friend who said they have a great deal on their omakase, which was $46 at the time of our visit. I opted to order the sushi deluxe which came with 9 pieces of nigiri and and a rock n' roll, all for the great price of $34. Fish was fresh and pieces were a good standard size. We joined the waitlist on Yelp on our way over and only had to wait a couple minutes before a table was ready. It seems like they get pretty crowded, so definitely worth joining the waitlist to save some time! Front parking lot was super crowded, but there's additional parking on the side of the shopping center which was plentiful when I was there. read more

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Came here to celebrate a friend's new job, and they were nice enough to keep the congrats cake in the fridge for us and bring it out at the end of our dinner! There's usually a wait for this place on weekends, so we joined the waitlist about 15-20 mins before our expected arrival time. Our group ordered 3 sushi rolls to split and a Lover's Boat combo. My favorite was the Romeo and Juliet roll, which had a ton of scallop on top! Overall, prices are reasonable for sushi here (there was a $46 omakase set for 10 pieces of sushi that I was eyeing) and although the fish quality wasn't the absolute best, it's definitely more affordable than some other sushi spots in South Bay! read more

Amami Shima Sushi - 8 Piece Romeo and Juliet 8 Piece Amami Special Roll - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Food: 3.8/5 Nigiri fish is fresh. However, the portion of rolls is really small. Service: 0/5 Service style is like Chinese restaurant. Lots of yelling between staff. They tried to get your order really quick. And the moment you paid, they want you to leave right away. Ambiance: 2/5 Tables are really close to each other. Can clearly hear the convo in the nearby party. Parking is limited outside as it's shared with other popular restaurants. Would not come back mainly because of the service. If you're charging like this, please provide a service that matches the price. read more

Amami Shima Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Upon walking in, the restaurant smelled fishy, and not in a good way. I got the sashimi set, and was confused when the sashimi came out in big chunks like poke instead of slices. The fish did not taste fresh and the salmon was still frozen in the middle. The staff were speaking loudly with each other and didn't refill waters until we broke up their conversation to ask. I also experienced stomach upset after the meal. Will not be returning. read more

Came here after seeing some posts about this sushi restaurant online and decided to give it a try. I got the lunch sushi special and the Romeo and Juliet roll. The lunch special comes with miso soup, but the miso soup was just okay, a little watered down for my taste tbh. The rolls and the nigiri was just okay. I like that they include fresh wasabi with the nigiri and that the fish portion sizes were pretty good. However, the fish was just okay, wasn't amazing but for the price it was pretty decent. Maybe next time I'll try one of the specials on the board. read more

Amami Shima Sushi - 8 Piece Romeo and Juliet - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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