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Blue Pagoda

4.5 (221 reviews)
Ultra High-EndSushi Bars
Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Inside of the cherry blossom mousse dessert
Maria L.

Came here for the first time to celebrate my husband and my birthdays, together with our daughter. Blue Pagoda was recommended to me by Yelp's algorithm. After looking at the reviews online, I made a reservation for 6:30pm last Saturday, even though it was at the corner of a strip mall kind of out of the way for us. The restaurant was pretty full when we arrived and we're seated at the bar promptly. The place was decorated beautifully with large bonsai trees, hanging Japanese umbrellas, and bamboo lamp shades. The tables and bar seatings were kind of tightly packed, though. It's more of a busy and fun restaurant vibe vs the usual relaxing higher-end omakase vibe. Service was friendly and we're given a QR code to scan for the menu. Out of the 4 appetizers, I liked the snow crab chawanmushi the best. It was warm and mild with a nice consistency, and not fishy at all. The 9 nigiri selections were not bad. Fish was fresh and flavorful. Just nothing too fancy. I liked that they use brown rice, and each piece had a different sauce. Besides spraying edible gold dust on the wagyu nigiri, Chef also sprayed some gold dust at us and on the back of our hands. It seemed that he was having as much fun as we did. The only disappointing dish was the firefly squid rice in the warm course. The whole dish was pretty bland and the firefly squid internals bursting in your mouth was an acquired taste we didn't really care for. The complimentary soufflé cheesecake slices for our birthdays were a nice touch, and the cherry blossom mousse dessert with multiple layers inside was done really well, too. Overall, this was a very affordable omakase served in a fast pace. It's still very enjoyable if you set your expectations right. My daughter actually preferred this vs a more refined, slower pace omakase. I think it's worthwhile to pay a little extra for the chef-led experience at the bar vs getting the courses in waves at the table. Unfortunately, their bar seating was really uncomfortable for me with short legs. I never had that problem at other omakase restaurants nor bars, though.

Annie T.

Omakase in the North San Jose! I couldn't believe the price point for the offerings and great service. I'm already planning a trip back soon! Long overdue review as I dined in during the soft opening. I was excited to find reservations on short notice during the dinner rush. Food / Drinks Dined in for dinner and as a part of the omakase meal, this is what was served: Snow Crab Chawannmushi Toro Tartare Topped with Caviar and Flaked Gold Soft Boiled Octopus Smoked Kanpanchi with Nam Jin Sauce Hokkaido Scallops with Karasumi Japan Tai with Yuzu Sauce Shima Aji with Ume Sauce Salmon with Mentaiko Mayonnaise Bluefin Otoro with Kimchi Radish Sauce Zuke Bluefin Chutoro with Kazami Wasabi Okinawa Mosukuzu Miso Soup Unagi Rice Bowl Yuzu Cheesecake (complimentary for special occasion) All of the omakase items were fresh, aesthetic with the plating, and a great deal for a 13-course meal around $100 per person in the bay area! Would highly recommend visiting! Drinks Lychee Noah-Rita Matcha Sake The drinks were light and refreshing. Both were garnished with drink toppers such as lychee, mint leaves, and strawberry slices. Location / Parking Formerly a dental office turned omakase fine dining for a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere! Same plaza as Dai Thanh Market and a couple of doors from Tram Coffee 4. Parking can be limited during the dinner rush if you're looking to park near the storefront. Customer Service Excellent customer service was provided throughout the dining experience as many of the staff were attentive. The owner, Noah, even stopped by to check in and was a small world that we have a shared network of people we know. Ambiance Dimly light ambiance with zen-like aesthetic and neutral decor. There's bonsai trees, a custom bamboo bar, and wine cellar.

Michelle T.

My partner and I came here for Valentine's Day and we left really disappointed. They've charged premium prices for an incredibly mediocre experience. There were a lot of little details that took the experience from "nice omakase restaurant" to "chaotic sushi roll factory". The restaurant has a bar for omakase and then a bunch of tables on the side, which is an interesting setup. They've packed the tables to seat maximum capacity and so the layout of the restaurant feels a little odd, like a large room with a sushi bar in the middle. No separation. Your eye is drawn to watching the people eat at the bar or at the very bright restaurant logo hanging on the oddly green leafy wall. The omakase courses were okay. I did like the fish quality and the treatment of each piece. But it was hard to focus on the meal because servers kept rushing around all the tables. Like I said, the restaurant is essentially an open layout so for Valentine's Day weekend, so you could see like 10 servers LITERALLY RUNNING around. There is absolutely no reason a server should be RUNNING in a restaurant, much less a restaurant at this price tag. The entire meal just felt super chaotic and there were so many small details that were completely overlooked for a "nice" restaurant. We purchased a $160 bottle of sake and it came lukewarm. The sake cups were not even chilled. The bottle was put into an ice container and we had to wait 15min before we could even drink it (it was still not very cold) Servers were sprinting yet hard to flag down. The soaps and candles in the bathroom all had very obvious price tag stickers still attached to it. Some of these details are very small but they come together to show how little care has been put into the ambiance of this place. I know it was Valentine's Day weekend but it does not excuse a subpar experience. If anything. The experience should've been enhanced. All the diners were kicked out of their spot 90min on the dot to make room for the next wave of diners. It was a chaotic sushi roll factory.

Squid egg soup
Alyx J.

This was my first omakase experience and I had a wonderful time! We had a party of 4 for a birthday. It was easy to make a reservation ahead of time. All of the food was DELICIOUS! I was very happy with the menu. Our server explained each dish perfectly. I added a bunch of photos, i would say my favorites were the nigiris! All of the nigiris were VERY fresh. I would definitely reccomend this spot if you are looking to splurge. From what i have heard, this was a good price for omakase... I am generally pretty frugal with my money - so thats why I gave them 4 stars instead of 5. Overall, a great spot if you have the funds!

Sonya E.

Had lunch here and agree with my fellow Yelpers that the price point for this Traditional Japanese omakase style restaurant is worth the vibe. Let's talk ambiance first. The restaurant from the outside is unassuming in that there are no flashy bells and whistles. In fact, the windows are blacked out from the outside so you can't even look inside if you're walking by. On that note, while it's a bit dark inside -- they did a good job with the decor. With touches of Japanese culture influence, it is certainly an inviting space to set the tone. Next, about the service. I think these guys prefer reservations (which we did not have one) as they were a bit ruffled to sit us down as a walk-in. We were told the kitchen needed to be informed that there were additional diners which makes sense but I just thought the awkwardness of the sushi chefs staring at us by the door shouldn't have been necessary. Finally, let's talk food. The artistry behind the premium and seasonal ingredients were impressive. Every small bite described on the preset menu translated well via the chef's vision and execution. Some flavors were bold and exciting while others were elegant and intentional. All fish were exceptionally fresh -- almost to par with my omakase dining experiences in Osaka and Kyoto. We were told the menu changes monthly so I look forward to a future visit.

Li F.

I'll start with, this is a great place with awesome food and service. The only odd thing is its location. You wouldn't be able to tell from the outside that it's an omakase restaurant. The interior is small but just right for this kind of dining experience. As for our meal the omakase had 16 courses and each were excellent. The fish and all the ingredients were fresh and unbelievably tasty. I thought about listing out all the things we ate but figured a picture of the menu would be better, so go look at the picture! :-) We had a nice conversation with the Chef at the end of our meal. We found out they change 40% of the menu on the 8th of each month. That should keep things interesting and new. We also had a few cocktails but we couldn't post pictures of them. Yelp stopped me at 20 pictures! :-) but if you like flavorful but not too strong drinks you will like the ones here. We had a lychee like margarita, blueberry tequila drink, and a yuzu lemon cocktail. All really good. We will definitely be coming back. We heard that they had a Cherry Blossom special recently where it was 26 courses! We definitely want to come back to try one of their specials.

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Lina C.

Food: good flavors. Fish quality just meets the bar , didn't wow us for omakase grade standards. Disappointed the Wagyu was only two pieces of hotpot style and not tender at all. The highlight was the cherry blossom dessert. Service: disappointing as the servers would only select who they tell the background stories of each dish to. Like they'd only be super friendly to specific people or tables... Ambiance: super loud when we were there, definitely not your typical Japanese calm tranquil peaceful vibe. Like full of loud laughter and chatter. More like an American pub style. For the price of $300 per person and then added tax of $50+ and then a tip on top of all that. Not worth it. Way too over priced, poor service, and noisy. No thanks.

Michelle C.

This restaurant had a full sushi bar and a bunch of cocktail tables to fill the restaurant. For some reason I expected it to be more traditional sushi bar style restaurant but it definitely had a more modern feel with tables coming in and out, not the traditional time seating with the entire guests eating the same course at the same time (ex: 5pm seating, 7pm seating, etc.) Right away we were greeted with so much love from the host, to our server, and the sushi chefs. Everyone was very friendly and made us feel welcomed. The host, maybe he was also the owner, gave us a little bit of history on the chefs which I felt like was a nice touch in making us understand the hard work and mastery from their experiences. Overall the entire omakase course was amazing and surprisingly cheaper compared to other omakase places I've been to! We had soooo much fun with our chef who sprayed us with a crazy amount of gold dust which I feel like draws a lot of attention to this restaurant. Every piece was very flavorful and the perfect amount of fish to rice ratio. My group and I ordered the strawberry matcha cocktail with no alcohol ;) and it was the BEST strawberry matcha I have ever had. I promised my friend I will come back with her when she's in town so I cannot wait to come back to this place.

Yuzu cheesecake (actually super bomb)
Andrew K.

Parking: terrible. Honestly one of the most congested and poorly organized parking lots I've ever had the misfortune of having to park in. Tbh this alone doesn't make any of these places worth visiting.. Ambiance: I think the sushi bar is well designed but everywhere else gives a somewhat forced faux fancy vibe Service: my wife checked in for us ahead of time (bc of the terrible parking) and the management had the audacity to argue with her for the fact that she had a shellfish allergy...some solutions were to either have her box and take home the omakase (which she can't eat regardless of the setting) or to give those dishes to me... I made sure to note her allergies when booking the reservation and yet they tried to blame my wife for not giving them a notice ahead of time to make other arrangements. thankfully they adjusted and made substitutes and our waitress was nice and the management tried to be attentive afterwards Food: some of the high end tuna pieces were very delicious but some of the garnishments and the appetizers had a "fusion" style taste to it that made it feel inauthentic. Ultimately, if you're looking for a large course omakase within this price point and don't mind having inauthentic flavors and ambiance then this is a decent choice. However, if you want solid sushi and are willing to pay a little more for better quality, I would say go to a different spot. 2 stars because the chefs seem solid and the wait staff tried their best

Cubed ginger and a wet towel if you use your fingers for the nigiri's
Stephy L.

Love that there is an omakase place closer to home. For $108pp (if you sit at the bar), otherwise $98 at a table, it's a decent price for 5 appetizers, 9 nigiris, a warm dish, and a dessert to finish. I enjoyed each piece, but was not overly full. I even ordered an extra piece of chutoro. Each of the nigiris were good, but none of them really stood out to me. Of course, my favorite piece was the otoro, which literally melts in your mouth. I did enjoy the chashu ramen after the nigiris. This is different from other omakases and it was a nice way to end the course before the dessert. Cocktails were really good too. I got the Blackberry pineapple tequila sour, and it was nice and refreshing. My friends got the Aimee-Tini (which is like a martini and came with olives stuffed with truffle and caviar). It was interesting. The lychee Noah Rita and Ane-San, both were good too. Service was great. They were very attentive and took our dishes away quickly, refilled our waters, and our sake cups. We did the 5:30pm reservation, and it was pretty empty. We did hear it gets crowded later, so recommend coming early and making reservations. We do like the interior, very modern looking and simple. The wall of liquor is impressive. Definitely will come back in the future when they change their menu. Parking is easy, as there is a open lot.

Kenny N.

I just got home from Blue Pagoda 15 minutes ago and OH. MY. GOD. I've had omakase maybe 6 times now but this was absolutely the best experience I've ever had, and it's at such an affordable price. I've spent much more for far less or just ok omakase. But this place blew my socks off in just the first few dishes. I was wowed more than once and was texting all my friends by the 4th dish that "holy shit, Blue Pagoda is hella good". Not a single mediocre dish, every thing was delicious. My favorites of the night: --Ocean trout with Black truffle sauce - delicious cold piece of fish with a flavorful truffle sauce that had a nice thicker consistency to it and a kick of yuzu? Only the second dish of the night and at this point I was already like DAMN. I'm still full but if I was hungry and if they had it à la carte I would order it 15 times. --Japanese style fried oyster - came with tartar sauce and matcha salt --Aonori and Snow Crab Chawanmushi - delicious, warm, hearty, with real pieces of crab. --Smoked Amberjack with Thai Nam Jim sauce - I guess this is a Thai sauce but honestly when I ate it it reminded me of some mexican salsa. Still very good, unique, and tasty --Marinated Bluefin Tuna Chutoro with pickled wasabi - melted in my mouth --A5 Japanese Wagyu Beef with Yuzu Pepper - also melted in my mouth, citrusy and even a little spicy. I plan to come back for every special occasion! Anniversary, wife's bday, my bday! It looks like they constantly update the menu too so it's not just the same stuff every time. Service was stellar as well. Everyone was so kind and the interior was very clean. They have great decorations, almost feels like the inside of Maestros with the whole drink room, and a huge bonsai(?) tree inside. Even the bathrooms were very clean and well decorated. The price was just right but and there was a lot of food. I was so full I honestly almost yacked in the bathroom lol. Also drank too much. I like the preset menu because you know what youre getting or you can reference the menu when you get home and are looking at pictures. Because they were telling me what the dish was and half the time I could barely hear them since it was lively inside. I do tend to have that issue at other omakase places though. They'll tell me what the dish is but I can't hear or understand so I just eat. But then it makes it harder to remember for next time what I liked.

Denise L.

I almost wanted to not share a review to gatekeep this restaurant, but I also found it on Yelp, so...I was not expecting a lot because the prices seemed too good for omakase in the Bay Area. In a very unassuming plaza, it's bright and warm and superb service from beginning to end. I made reservations for 4 on Yelp on a Saturday at 5 PM. I accidentally cancelled it and had to call to make sure my reservations were still valid. Thankfully it was as I saw their reservations were lined up all throughout the holiday weekend. Jason the server took great care of us and very knowledgeable of the dishes and drinks. I had the sake flight and they were all so crisp and paired with the omakase dinner perfectly. The 4 appetizers they start you with are okay, minimal, and I was really excited for the chawanmushi, but the yuzu flavor was way too prominent for me. If it didn't have the extra citrus, it would've been perfect. The nigiris were all very good. As a salmon lover I was bummed not to see it on the menu, but the ocean trout was very similar and a favorite of the night. All of the tuna nigiri was exceptional as well, and really loved the gold dust they played around with. The A5 waygu was pretty good as well. I was also impressed with the personal sized ramen they provided, the chashu was tender and flavorful and a perfect portion size at the end of the meal. Our sushi chef was also very courteous and explained each dish well. It was hard to hear him at times as it gets quite loud in this restaurant, which may be a drawback from the true omakase experience. The matcha ice cream was more icy than creamy but still a nice touch to the end of the meal. As they have been open since August, I imagine more and more people will be dining here and I for sure will definitely be back. For the current price point, I left happy and full!

Kelly L.

Good value omakase! For ~$118 at the bar, you get 4 apps, 9 nigiri, shokuji, and dessert. From the apps, the kisu tempura with matcha salt from the apps was my favorite. All the nigiri were delicious, though the fish selection were pretty common - 4 white fish, a tuna progression (akami, chutoro, toro), sea eel, and A5 wagyu to close. I did like that the flavors were on the more experimental side. The ume sauce on grunt and thai nam jim on amberjack were the most interesting ones. Although tbh i think some fish would've worked better with the classic soy sauce and wasabi. Also I personally would've liked uni, scallop, or sweet shrimp on the roster, but we added a Hokkaido uni and it was insanely sweet. what i didn't like: tea bags for the hojicha and genmaicha, lots of gold flakes were used which felt tacky, the squid rice/miso soup was underwhelming, and the dessert was just ok Ambiance is very casual for omakase. Parties are staggered so everyone eats at their own pace. Also the chefs were downing beers the entire time haha

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Is there a difference between sushi bar and dinner table beside the price?

I had dinner table side. It was lovely. We got our food in waves. All of the appetizers as a round. Nigiri as two rounds. Then dessert.… Read more

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Sushi Koya

4.3(882 reviews)
7.3 miWillow Glen
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tl;dr Already thinking about the next time I can go! Great variety on the menu, with sashimi,…read morerolls, udon, tempura, and more! The 3 person sashimi & role plate was definitely the star and something I'd come back for. I took my parents here for my father's birthday, and he loved it! We ordered a variety of things, udon, tempura, sashimi, chicken karaage, and a chirashi bowl, and everything was delicious. All the fish was high quality, smooth, no random stringy bits, and not fishy smelling. The portion sizes were great - it never felt that they were skimping out. Sushi Koya is our go to in this area now! We can't wait to go back.

I've been trying for so long to find a new go-to sushi spot in SJ lol. We stumbled across Sushi…read moreKoya on a whim while scrolling a bit on Yelp and decided to take a chance. Luckily for us, it was absolutely worth it! We called in for takeout about 15-20 minutes out from the restaurant and everything was ready by the time we arrived. Initial impressions: I was glad that we got takeout lol. There were essentially little to no parking spots and the restaurant was PACKED. Line out the door and an even larger queue inside! It did feel a bit cramped but fortunately I was just in and out. Service was great too! We got the Lion King and a sashimi platter. The lion king was SOOO good. I always get worried ordering this at new sushi spots because I feel like it can be a hit or miss (especially when they load waaay too much spicy mayo on it lol) - this roll had the perfect amount where it wasn't too overpowering. The ingredients tasted fresh too! As for the sashimi platter - every piece was thick and fresh. I'd definitely come back for takeout! Make sure you call ahead of time.

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Sushi Pro

4.2(467 reviews)
1.6 miNorth Valley
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We were craving for nigiri and found out that this restaurant had nigiri omakase and decided to try…read moreit out. We got the Omakase nigiri, Kaisen don and Takoyaki. The Omakase nigiri was fresh and better than expected at its price. It had 9 pieces of nigiri, a bowl of miso soup and chawanmushi. The kaisen don had an assortment of sashimi including salmon, scallops, and Uni. Takoyaki was freshly made and served hot. I wish there were more pieces though! Overall the restaurant provided pretty high quality sushi at its price point (Omakase nigiri was $50 pretax). It was a convenient place if you are craving for sushi. They also had a wide selection of sushi rolls that we didn't order this time. Would love to try some sushi rolls next time!

Ordered takeout so cannot speak to how their service in restaurant is…read more Ordered three cooked rolls as one of our group had to eat fully cooked sushi. The takoyaki was good and tasted like traditional takoyaki. We ordered the sushi pro roll, the unagi pro roll and BB roll. They aren't very accommodating for change as we asked to substitute unagi for salmon (as the salmon was raw, as mentioned earlier, needed fully cooked) and they delivered the roll without the salmon and nothing as a substitute for the missing salmon. If I knew that I would've just ordered a different roll as the price didn't change. Rolls were okay but overpriced at $18 per roll. And even more so with my missing topping. I'm happy that they didn't put sesame on the rolls as we have an allergy.

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Goku Sushi - Spicy dragon roll

Goku Sushi

4.5(174 reviews)
10.1 miBlossom Valley
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Went to this place on a week day night with my girlfriend and had a great time. The owner is so…read moresweet and treats every customer with care. The food is super good and super affordable! I really enjoyed having the rolls and I would definitely recommend the Philadelphia roll it was my favorite. The owner and her daughter was so sweet and gave us gyoza for free. Overall really enjoyable experience and will defiantly become my go to spot to eat sushi whole in the area. Go here if you want an amazing friendly atmosphere with even more amazing food.

We were in the area and wanted to try a new restaurant. Found this place less than a mile from…read morewhere we were at. So glad we found it! Goku Sushi opened up in our hometown of Morgan Hill and just opened up this new location in South San Jose. Ambiance was inviting and friendly with good decor. Servers were all friendly and refilled our waters without being asked. The rolls were reasonably priced considering we frequent a lot of sushi restaurants not just in the Bay Area but also out of state. The Baked Rolls were $13.95, which is way less expensive than other sushi restaurants and the flavors were very delicious. Our son ordered the Lion King with baked salmon and I ordered Bay Island with baked scallops. We all agreed that the Bay Island was the bomb! The Unagi Avocado roll & Warrior Roll was also tasty. Especially the garlic chips on top of unagi sauce and seared salmon. delicious ! Nice combo. Kinda disappointed that they didn't serve wine but was able to order a hot sake to share and it was still satisfying and complimented the meal. Will be definitely coming back to try the lunch specials and other specialty rolls!

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Suro Sushi Bar & Grill - Cherry blossom (L) and Route 35 (R)

Suro Sushi Bar & Grill

3.9(284 reviews)
8.5 miWest San Jose
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Came to Suro with my boyfriend and his younger sister since we were in the mood for sushi…read more We ordered the raw octopus, California roll, and another roll I don't remember the name of, but it was both good. I wanted to come to Suro originally because of their raw octopus, which is a delicacy since it is still moving when you eat it. If I could I would've ordered more rolls because I wasn't full after my meal. Suro is a decent place to go if you want some sushi or are just craving it!

Really unique sushi rolls here, as well as Korean style sashimi & other Korean dishes. For apps we…read morehad the calamari rings. These were super thick and served with a barbecue marinara sauce combination. We also tried three signature rolls here, all of which tasted decently fresh. The smoky tempura roll was indeed smoky, and very saucy + slightly sweet. Definitely a unique roll! The Suro Titanic roll was HUGE. Jaw breaking even. The name was very fitting. We also had the Sushi + Sashimi + Roll Combo. I really liked the spicy tuna roll, but I thought the rest of the fish quality on the nigiri and sashimi wasn't anything crazy. Lastly we had the spicy kimchi ramen! Yum! Service was inconsistent. Some workers were nice and others not. We finished with complimentary mochi ice cream which was awesome! Casual ambience.

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Sushi Town

4.4(312 reviews)
3.3 miAlum Rock/East Foothills
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A good Yelp Elite friend of mine introduced me to this spot, and honestly, it's one of the best…read morerecommendations he's ever made! I've been here a handful of times now to make sure this review is as accurate as possible, and here's my verdict: Service: 5/5 Nothing overly flashy or mind-blowing, just solid, friendly, and attentive service every time. Really not much more you can ask for. Food: 5/5 Fresh-tasting fish, generous portions that will definitely fill you up, and impressive consistency every time my family and I have visited. Price: 5/5 This is where Sushi Town truly separates itself from other sushi spots. Everything on the menu is priced incredibly well. Usually when you see prices this affordable, the quality suffers and the fish tastes old, but not here. You can genuinely taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients. We usually order the Double Salmon Roll for under $12, and for around $15, you can get a premium bento box loaded with chicken, veggies, tempura, rice, and two thick cuts of sashimi. In this day and age, it's hard to beat the value, taste, and service that Sushi Town provides. As a community, we should continue to support this restaurant because it truly is a hidden gem!

Sushi Town has that neighborhood standby feeling, even though it's fairly new to the area…read more Sometimes a place just gets the formula right from the start. The space is medium-sized, casual, and family-friendly. What gives it that established vibe? The regulars. You can tell this place has become part of the neighborhood routine. People clearly come here often and the staff knows them. Service is attentive and friendly without being overbearing. Traditional dine-in setup. Nothing fancy, just focused on good sushi at reasonable prices. What we ordered on this visit - Hamachi Kama - cooked perfectly, tender and moist with a solid dipping sauce - Corn baked roll - savory and comforting, topped with corn and a creamy sauce (exactly what it sounds like and better than expected) - Super Dragon Roll - generous potions like everything else here - Otoro and salmon nigiri - large cuts, good quality for the price FYI on Parking: Street parking can be tough, but there's a hidden lot behind the building. The place is refreshingly budget-friendly for decent quality sushi, and portions are generous. Not trying to be the fanciest spot on the bluck, just consistent and reliable. This is the kind of place where you can bring friends and family without breaking the bank or stressing about atmosphere. Good sushi, fair pries, friendly service...sometimes that's exactly what you need. I've been here a few times now and it's been worth adding to my regular rotation.

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Fuji Sushi - 10 Piece Omakase Special

Fuji Sushi

4.1(1.2k reviews)
4.3 miDowntown
$$
Family-owned & operated
Free parking

I had the pleasure of dining at this establishment over the weekend, and it proved to be a…read morecharming, intimate gem in the heart of San Jose. The calamari was impeccably prepared, and the 10-piece omakase showcased an exceptional level of freshness and craftsmanship. Each course was beautifully executed, highlighting both quality ingredients and thoughtful presentation. The uni, in particular, was remarkably sweet and pristine -- easily one of the standout selections of the evening. Combined with the attentive service and the restaurant's evident attention to cleanliness, including its well-maintained facilities, the experience felt polished from start to finish. This has quickly become one of my favorite dining destinations whenever I'm in the area.

Fuji Restaurant is one of those dependable downtown spots that keeps things simple and satisfying…read more The fried avocado tempura is easily the highlight. It is one of those dishes you end up thinking about later and ordering again without hesitation. The bento boxes are a strong option. Good portions, a nice variety, and priced reasonably, which is not always easy to find downtown. It feels like you get a full meal without having to piece things together. They also offer Japanese curry, which is not something you see everywhere, and it is done well here. A nice change of pace from the usual menu items. Parking can be a bit of a challenge since it is in downtown, so plan a little extra time. It is a steady, reliable place that delivers on the basics and then gives you a few reasons to come back. The service is always a culminating and top notch. An inside has a nice bamboo ambiance feel.

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