This review is long overdue--I've been coming to Eighty-Eight Sushi & Ramen occasionally for over 5 years. I love this place because it serves two of my favorite comfort foods--sushi and ramen! They hit perfectly every time. I always leave happy. The sushi and ramen are consistently great, and the sushi is beautifully crafted and exceptionally delicious. What really stands out is the owner, Alex. He creates a welcoming experience and takes the time to engage with every customer, building a genuine connection--that's always been my takeaway. The atmosphere is inviting and the decor is thoughtfully curated. Highly recommend for both the food and overall experience read more

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I went here because I happened to be in the area and saw raving reviews. Decent vibe. Food was decent but I don't think it was worth the price. Wait was pretty long also, although maybe it was due to a large party but still it took like 15 minutes for salmon and I was tempted to just pay for the salad and soup and leave but the food came out. I was just whelmed. read more

Eighty-Eight Sushi & Ramen - Salmon Teriyaki Entree with Chicken Karaage - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

We went around 6pm on a Wednesday and got seated right away. We ordered some sushi, ramen and appetizers. The sushi was really good but the ramen(spicy miso) was okay. It felt lacking in terms of flavor/ broth was somewhat plain. We also got the chicken karaage, it was crispy and flavorful. The signature 88 roll was our favorite. Definitely would come back for the rolls. read more

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Great sushi for the price and convenient location near the hotel I was staying at. Super easy to pick up to go and it was packed well. I couldn't help but try their mochi donuts which were okay and the edamame was overly spicy, but the sushi was fresh which is the most important. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town for business. read more

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TL;DR: Great sushi and decent ramen, but major service issues once the restaurant gets busy. Long waits and forgotten orders due to online order overload, make it hard to justify dining in, despite the food quality and potential. This place is a bit of a love-hate relationship for me, and it's hard to explain. Things started off pretty smoothly. Based on reviews, I was excited to see that they offer both good sushi and ramen--and that part is true. The sushi is really good and solid overall: fresh fish, flavorful roll combinations, and well-balanced rice/ingredient ratios. The ramen is decent. The broth is flavorful, though the chashu doesn't quite compare to what you'd get at a dedicated ramen shop. Still, it's nice to have ramen as an option, especially when dining with a group. That said, service took longer than expected, especially considering ramen is usually quick to prepare. To their credit, they noticed the delay and offered us complimentary edamame, which we appreciated. About 45 minutes in, the restaurant started filling up fast. We were almost finished but decided to order sweet shrimp nigiri, something we always try when it's available. Unfortunately, that's where things went downhill. Once the crowd came in, it became very difficult to get the staff's attention due to the influx of both dine-in and online orders. At least three other tables around us were also missing items or had orders forgotten--just like us. We placed our nigiri order at 5:34 p.m. and didn't receive the two pieces until nearly 7:00 p.m. We didn't even realize how long we had waited until we were leaving. Ironically, once we mentioned it to an employee, the order came out in less than five minutes. The explanation given to multiple tables was that there were too many online orders and they couldn't stop them (??) To me, this felt more like a communication and prioritization issue. Dine-in customers shouldn't be waiting 45 minutes for two pieces of nigiri or a single maki roll. They did offer us 10% off the bill, but it didn't fully make up for the frustrating experience. The food itself is undeniably good, and this place has a lot of potential. However, I wouldn't gamble my time here again unless the service issues are addressed. I really hope they find a better system, because the quality of the food deserves it. read more

Eighty-Eight Sushi & Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Celebrated graduating from grad school with sushi, and it was a great choice! The rolls were super fresh, the poke chips were so flavorful & unique, & every dish was plated so beautifully. The service was also incredible too. read more

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Wowww what an amazing experience!! Our server Billy particularly was such an attentive host! The highlight was definitely the milk buns and the tiger don.. woww the fish really melts in the mouth! We also had the 88 sushi which was massive and super tasty, highly recommend and can't wait to come back! Thanks for having us!! :) read more

Great place to get a table anytime. Sushi is great and price is right. Haven't tried the ramen but soon. read more

Service was poor on a Saturday night, they might be understaffed since it took us forever to place our order and even longer to get the check. They also did not check back on us, it seems like the other comments also remark on the service quality. It's a handheld machine, so there was no need to even print out our receipt. I missed my Caltrain station because of this. My friend was looking and signaling for 20 minutes, give or take. We got the tonkatsu ramen and one order of salmon nigiri. It was okay! Fish to rice ratio was solid, and the ramen order was authentic and hearty. read more

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I came here about 2 years ago, and I have to say the quality of the fish has definitely improved. My first visit, I was a little disappointed because the fish was a bit tough and poor quality, but this time it was much better. I ordered the Get In My Belly Set, which comes with negitoro, sake, toro, maguro, and salmon belly ($32). So good! The negitoro could've been better tho. The Hokkaido scallop carpaccio was delicious and I loved the buttery texture with the yuzu koshu and truffle oil ($20). Definitely a must order. My bf got the unagi don, which was pretty filling, and we also ordered kurodai nigiri and amaebi (not shown in the pic), and both were really good. There's plenty of parking in the lot, it's not too busy, and the interior is nice and clean. Our server was friendly too. read more

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I walked in and was quickly seated. It's nicely air conditioned. I was given a menu and water quickly. I ordered lion king roll and garlic edamame. The garlic edamame was too salty. Id come back again for the rolls! Parking is fairly easy to find as it is a huge plaza. read more

Still very delicious for the UberEats deal of the garlic tonkotsu and free chicken karaage. Not for the get in my belly set. All the items costed about $78 total after TT. The get in my belly set was $36 for 4 pieces of nigiri and salmon maki. The rolls were wrapped poorly, somewhat fell apart in transit which was fine. read more

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The food was amazing!! We got the eighty eight roll, and caterpillar roll and the dragon roll. Everything was fresh and seasoned well! The service was fast and very friendly staff. The restaurant is clean and cozy I will definitely be back!! read more

The food here is great and so is the service! I particularly enjoyed the Furikake fries and the miso salmon kama. The restaurant and clean and modern. read more

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Hidden gem for sure. Drive by this place all the time when I'm headed to Whole Foods and finally tried it out. It's in the plaza next to the Walmart and across the street from the Target on Showers. Couple of coworkers recommended the place and it didn't disappoint. The place is surprisingly small but very busy. Went on a Sunday evening and they were packed, but the wait wasn't too long. You have the option to reserve a table( highly recommend) . What I Ordered Bento Box: Short ribs & carrage comes with side of rice, macaroni salad and whole peeps orange which looks really cool. Ribs were amazing and seasoned well. Carrage is always delicious. Carne asada rolls: That's right carne asada didn't seem like it would pair well as a sushi roll, but it was my favorite dish. Overall really great food and the atmosphere is great. Only reason it wasn't 5 stars because we had to ask several times for refills of water, but this place is a must try if you're in the Mountain View area. read more

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Excellent! I have had the sushi and the ramen and I love both!! I love (so much) that there are plenty of delicious options for vegetarians and meat eaters! if I could change one thing, it would be the offering of brown rice, sushi as a substitution for white rice, but that doesn't warrant a lower rating. The food is exceptional! I will take photos next time and update nt review with details about specific items. read more

As always, excellent service by Candy and Fili. We come to this restaurant every Friday, and they already know what we like to order. The food, is delicious. I can't wait until I come back next week. read more

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I highly recommend getting their premium rolls! The execution was amazing, each roll was we thought out. Skip the happy hour menu. Pay attention to the monthly rolls, I only noticed it at the end, but the description looked fire. Premium rolls: - Eighty-Eight Roll was packed and topped with so much fish! I loved the wasbi tobiko on top. The tuna was extremely fresh. Texture was soft. The roll was amazing. Sauce was really good very light and not over powering was savory and a hint of citrus. Highly recommend. - The Phoenix Roll was also amazing. The tobiko flavor was very interesting. It had a smoky taste to it similar to hondashi from their sauce, which was similar to a soy reduction with bonito. I the tobiko may have absorbed some of the sauce flavor (?). The avocado was nice and buttery. The unagi top was really savory. Love the portion size of the fish. Sauce seems like a soy reduction with some hondashi or bonito, very delicious.Hamachi had a nice firmer texture. Love the combination of ingredients. Happy hour: - Takoyaki batter is nice and crispy and a big chunk of tender octopus inside. Lightly dressed which doesn't over power everything. - California roll crab salad was a bit saucy, a bit heavy on the mayo side. - Spicy tuna was good. Minced nicely that there is still texture to the bite rather than all mush. Not too spicy, tasted very fresh. I like that all the rolls were packed. And light on the rice. The speciality rolls were well thought out with amazing execution. All the individual flavors fit perfectly and complimented each other. I would skip the happy hour rolls and re place it with the monthly roll. Didn't get a chance to try it but the description looked really good. Service was good very attentive, they paid attention to the water level and asked if we need more. Our rolls came out pretty fast too. read more

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We came for lunch at 1:30 on Friday. It wasn't very busy. It was clean. Parking was easy to find. Ambience just perfect. Great place to enjoy a fresh can of Diet Coke over ice. We started with the Tiger Don for the three of us as an appetizer. It was awesome! The unagi & seared salmon was so fresh and it had a splat of seaweed salad with bits of pickled relish. After the toppings and some rice was eaten, the remaining rice with seasoning wasn't as exciting. My son's going to fry an egg over easy and throw it on top for a snack later. The premium 88 roll was interesting. It had crab, unagi, salmon, avocado, tuna, spicy tuna, cucumber, tobiko, and pine nuts. It was good not great. The dragon roll & California roll were also good. Kids would not order the baked roll only because it was kind of boring compared to the others. Oil was turned off so we didn't order dessert. Overall food was good. I don't think the unagi was consistently good on each roll. We will come back again to try the other rolls. read more

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I picked this place to eat at because they had sushi AND ramen, then I ended up not even getting ramen. The sushi was good. Pretty typical selection of rolls. Also had gyōza. It was pretty ordinary. Nothing spectacular overall, but nothing to complain about either. Quiet place. Mostly empty on a weekend. No problem getting a seat. Service was good enough. Not very friendly, but not outright rude either. They were quite a bit slow on bringing out one of our orders of sushi, so I'm going to knock off a star for service. We got in on time for the end of happy hour, so the price was great. Very good happy hour deals. Almost gave back the docked star for that. Ultimately 4 stars. read more

We used Eighty Eight Sushi's "personal chef at home" service. Alex and his team turned up at the right time, set up everything smoothly and were ready quickly. They created the right ambience and provided a very high quality curated menu with the right wine pairing. I would recommend them if you are looking to do an event or just for a special experience. read more

They have gluten free soy sauce you can ask for! Got the sashimi combo which I found to be a good value. 9 pieces of fish and a side of rice for $31. Love how big the cuts are, my favorite from the sashimi combo is the salmon. They also make this dish gluten free by omitting the ponzu sauce added to one of the sashimi pieces read more

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Best Ramen for sushi restaurant and Chicken teriyaki sashimi combination bento! Owner Alex and his team are very friendly, welcoming and provided the freshest fish quality and kitchen food! Ambience is cozy and modern, family and friends oriented. Very clean place! read more

Eighty-Eight Sushi & Ramen - Tonkotsu ramen! Not too dark, not too light. Perfected soup base! Ingredients are tasty as well. Gotta try! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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We came around opening time. It was pretty empty, save for another party. We were seated pretty quickly, and the service was pleasant. We ordered the chicken karaage, rainbow roll, and agedashi tofu. The appetizers came out first, which is always pleasant. I thought the karaage's texture and taste wasn't that great, but my partner thought it was fine. The tofu was okay, nothing quite spectacular, either. The fish quality was okay. Maybe we came on an "off" day, based on all the other reviews? read more

Went here for lunch with a friend and it was not busy at all. The vibe is very clean and trendy. I ordered the sashimi lunch for $22 and a spider roll for $12. All the food came out super quick. The spider roll was crispy and yummy! And the sashimi lunch was great portions and super fresh! We also ordered hot tea, and it was also really good quality green tea. Will come again when I am in the area! read more

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Food was very good. Enjoyed the crunchy roll. Nice staff very clean establishment. Definitely a go to restaurant.

The garlic edamame is the best I ever had! Plus, the 49'er roll and spider roll were sublime. We tried the refreshing sake flight too and that's the only thing I don't recommend. read more

Eighty-Eight Sushi & Ramen - Refreshing Sake Flight - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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A hidden gem in Mountain View! Fresh, high-quality sashimi and an amazing Hamachi Kama Bento. Beautiful presentation, wonderful friendly staff, and a great lunch spot. Will definitely be back! read more

A Must-Visit Japanese Gem! The sashimi is incredibly fresh, with each slice melting in your mouth. Their sushi rolls are equally impressive--rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and very satisfying. Another standout dish is the grilled fish collar (Hamachi Kama); it is perfectly charred on the outside while remaining tender and juicy on the inside. What makes this restaurant even more special is the warm and welcoming service from the owners. Sue and Alex's passion and hospitality make you feel right at home. I highly recommend everyone to come and give this Japanese restaurant a try! read more

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Their signature rolls are great and enormous. I made the mistake of getting two because I wanted to be a bit indulgent and it was way too much food. Staff is super friendly too! I'll be back for a chirashi bowl or something like that. read more

We tried this place based on the reviews and location close to our hotel. It is a small quaint restaurant with lots of options. We ended up getting a cherry blossom roll, Get in my belly combo, philly roll, and a strawberry mochi for dessert. The rolls were pretty good. The star was the strawberry mochi! It had just the right amount of red bean covered in chewy mochi with a strawberry and it hit. I was tempted to get another one but our server never came back. Food is a 4, service 3 since they never checked back so overall 3.5. Would definitely come back again of not just for the mochi. So good! read more

Eighty-Eight Sushi & Ramen - Cherry Blossom Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Sushi 88 is the best sushi place around! The owner and staff are super friendly, and the sushi is high quality. They even have a reward system where you earn points for every meal! I now have a free ramen! It's so nice I come whenever I can and definitely recommend! read more

Best sushi ever!!! Everything is always so fresh and delicious. Kevin and the whole staff are so welcoming and remember our favorites. Dinner here is always a highlight of my visits to the Bay Area. read more

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Sushi was more expensive than other places and had a disinfectant taste. I left half my dish on the plate. Miso soup was cold.

My favorite go to sushi restaurant. Favorite top items I've tried are the California Salad and Baked Lion King Roll. Friends tried these and the love it (e.g., Tempura Roll, Miso Ramen, and the Bentos). read more

Eighty-Eight has become a staple for me. I work nearby and whenever I'm feeling a Japanese food craving, my mind immediately goes to this place. They have a little bit of everything here from appetizers like Poke Chips and Edamame, to solid ramen dishes, to bentos and sushi! I've been here several times and I think their prices are pretty reasonable, the fish is good quality, and the variety is amazing. The staff are all very attentive and friendly and the vibe in the space is super clean and cozy! I don't get sushi rolls often, but this is one place that does them right. I'll talk about some of my favorite dishes here: Garlic Edamame - Definitely has a kick to it, but some of the best edamame I've ever had! Eighty-Eight Roll - I'm shocked by the sheer size of this roll plus the fish on top. This alone is a whole meal. There's unagi, crab, salmon, tuna inside, and it's topped with more salmon and tuna! Such a stuffed roll. Scallop Carpaccio - I LOVE scallop so this was *chef's kiss* The yuzu koshu sauce goes so perfectly with the scallop Get In My Belly Set - I always look for some kind of nigiri set when I get sushi, and this was exactly what I was looking for and for a reasonable price! 4 pieces of nigiri plus negitoro roll! Omakase Sashimi Experience - Presentation, perfect. Fish quality, amazing. This is what I'd get if I'm looking to treat myself. Carne Asada Roll (honorable mention) - Odd at first because it tastes like a deconstructed taco bowl, but honestly not bad! It's stuffed with meat too, they definitely don't skimp out. Overall, Eighty-Eight is such a well-rounded Japanese place that has dishes for those looking to celebrate, and dishes for a casual meal. They also have lunch specials if you're looking for deals! I love the variety and I take my family and friends here often (: read more

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I had an otherwise good experience here, which is why this interaction stood out. While waiting for the payment terminal to become available, I casually asked how the rewards program identifies customers operationally, such as whether it uses a phone number, app, or card. Someone who appeared to be the owner began explaining the rewards program, but never actually answered the question I was asking. The explanation focused on points and rewards menus rather than how customers are identified. I clarified that I only wanted to understand how the system knows who I am, but the explanation restarted instead. What made this difficult was that I was effectively stuck in the interaction while waiting to pay, so there was no natural way to leave the conversation. I later inferred from subsequent interactions that the actual process is simply verbally providing a phone number for staff to enter manually. The interaction ended up overshadowing what had otherwise been a positive visit for me. read more

I've passed by this restaurant many times but yesterday was the first I dine in. And I'm happy I did. The prices are good, the atmosphere is amazing, the food is beyond delicious! The menu is pretty extensive for a sushi place and I'll definitely be back to try some more food. The only thing would be keep in mind that the restaurant is pretty busy so make sure you are okay with some wait. read more

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I've come here a couple of times for lunch and was always happy with their prompt and friendly service. It was quick to get seated and the staff is attentive throughout your meal to ensure you have everything you need. They have some lunch specials - I always get the sashimi combo which comes with a bowl of miso soup. The sashimi is 2 pieces of 3 different kinds of fish and is always fresh, although I wish the actual amount of fish provided was a little bigger. I also got their uni spoon the last time I came and it was so delicious. It's a cold app but has a great combo of sweet and savory flavors incorporated. You can also get a cup of tea on the side for only $2 - it's hot and comforting and you don't have to get a whole teapot like at some places, which ends up being too much for one person. And the teas come with free refills. read more

Eighty-Eight Sushi & Ramen - Uni spoon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Had a great time here! We came in during happy hour & ordered three items: - the nigiri experience set was amazing, 10 pieces that were beautifully plated & with each nigiri piece helpfully labeled on a card. It also came with miso & salad, plus a mystery side dish which for us was a teriyaki grilled salmon that was so tenderly cooked & perfectly fatty. For the Nigiri set the salmon belly, kampachi, and toro especially were so tender, fresh, and delicious. Overall great value for price & and quality of the fish. 4.5/5 - Tonkatsu ramen: tonkatsu pork was soft and fatty, but the broth had a smoky almost burnt flavor which detracted from the experience. 3/5 - spicy tuna roll: was $8 for happy hour, tuna not too fresh & they used Tajin mexican spice mix on the rolls which clashed with the tuna roll. not really worth especially contrasted with quality of the nigiri set. 2/5 Service was great, and the ambiance is lovely! the decor is very Japanese inspired with a modern twist, and this October they had lots of Halloween themed decor which was fun. Overall loved the presentation of the nigiri set & would come back for it again! read more

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