I had the pleasure of dining at this establishment over the weekend, and it proved to be a charming, 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. read more

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Fuji Restaurant is one of those dependable downtown spots that keeps things simple and satisfying. 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. read more

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Lunched here with a girl friend of mine. For just two people, we ordered a lot of food. * Hamachi Sashimi Slices ($32.95) * Combo B ($85.95) -- 8pcs nigiri, 10pcs sashimi with a choice of any two specialty rolls, 2 miso soups, and 2 side salads. The sushi chefs were quick at customizing our Hamachi sashimi order, and did not mind accommodating. We arrived exactly at 11:30am so we were seated pretty quickly along with two other parties. By the time we were wrapping up, the entire restaurant was almost at capacity which tells me this is a DTSJ sushi fav? Anyway, food was good. Our server was a darling (can't remember her name) and the ambiance is super cute and aesthetically pleasing. Will continue to support to keep this small business in the game! read more

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A bit unassuming from the outside, Fuji is a great hole in the wall Japanese spot serving up authentic Japanese food in the downtown SJ area. Street parking will be your best bet here and luckily we found a spot right out front but we would believe that is not common so prepare for that. The interior feels authentic with bamboo strewn throughout and everything feels very homey and relaxed. Service is good and the place has a very local vibe despite being off one of the main streets downtown. We made reservations, which at first seemed unnecessary but while we were there it started to fill up pretty quickly. We ordered quickly and began with an appetizer of avocado tempura which was light and tasty. The mixture of the tempura crunch and buttery avocado was great and this will become our go to appetizer order when available from now on, delicious. For main courses we ordered their plain ramen and tonkatsu curry. The ramen was pretty average, hitting the spot on a rainy night in SJ with a thick, flavorful broth. The curry was out of this world, easily the best Japanese style curry we've ever had. It was hearty and warm, just an absolute monster of a dish that is the definition of a comfort dish. Fuji is just so unassuming from the outside, but it is a really good spot we think shines amongst the various restaurants and quick bites available downtown. Make sure to stop by when you're around! read more

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The sushi here is amazing Let's talk about this menu. You know that feeling when you open the Cheesecake Factory menu and suddenly need 20 minutes and a strategy? Yeah, it's that deep -- and THEN they hit you with daily specials on a chalkboard like "oh, you thought you were done deciding?" My eyes were absolutely writing checks my stomach could not cash. The fact that it's family-owned comes through the second you walk in. No stiff, corporate "welcome to our establishment" energy -- just genuine warmth that makes you feel like a regular on your very first visit. And the prices? Yes! Bless. Your. Heart. You get so much for what you pay, it almost feels like a mistake. Spoiler alert: I will be back. Frequently. My stomach and I have already had the talk. This is now my favorite sushi spot. read more

Took my son here for his 9th birthday because he requested to have Lion King roll for dinner. It was amazing! We got the bento box (agedashi tofu, beef teriyaki, and pork katsu) plus 3 sushi rolls - Godzilla, I Like Eel, and Lion King. The rolls were pretty standard but tasty/fresh. What stood out to us was the bento box. Pork katsu was fried perfectly with the right crunch. Agedashi tofu and the beef was both really delicious. Came with miso soup, rice, and salad. The staffs were really friendly and nice. I told one of the staffs secretly that it was my son's birthday and they prepared a really nice treat for him along with candle! Fried banana with matcha ice cream. The whole restaurant sang for him and he had a great time. Thank you to all the staffs. Will definitely be back again! read more

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Me and my husband have been on the hunt for a sushi spot and I think we finally found it. I apologize for not having better pictures but phone did not eat first. My husband had the sushi combo plate that came with miso, salad, 5 pieces of nigiri (chefs choice), and a tempura roll. This was the steal of the night, such a good price and so delicious! I tried the spicy crunch roll and max roll. Everything was super fresh and delicious. I was left feeling so satisfied and happy. The service was prompt and good. The sushi chefs were sweet too and said goodbye on our way out. The restaurant is decorated so fun too. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Nice and cozy place downtown. We ordered quickly and the staff were attentive. We had Bento boxes with chicken teriyaki, salmon teriyaki, Korean barbecue and chicken katsu, Max roll, and Spicy Ramen and an Asahi beer. The food was great and freshly cooked. The restrooms were also large and clean. We enjoyed ourselves. read more

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I came here to eat on my birthday and was greeted and seated immediately, although it took me some time to find parking due to the area being quite busy. The restaurant itself is charming, with Japanese style decorations and photos of previous guests hanging on the walls. I ordered the Omakase special, Uni nigiri, and Ikura nigiri, probably my 3 favorite sushi items. The Omakase came with a salad and some miso soup. While I enjoyed my dinner I do feel like the quality of the fish could have been better. Overall, I did feel like it was worth what I paid. Would consider returning here again! read more

Fuji Sushi - Sushi Omakase Special - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I was craving sushi the other week, and while this place "scratched the itch," nothing particularly stood out to me! We ordered the spicy edamame and I ordered the combo A (with the dragon roll) while my boyfriend ordered the chef's choice nigiri. First, the edamame was delicious! It was arguably more garlicky than spicy, but I thought these were some of the better flavored edamame I've had. The dragon roll was a pretty standard specialty roll. It was a decent serving and I liked both the shrimp tempura and sauces. I thought my nigiri and shashimi was only OK - even the toro and salmon didn't stand out, and those are normally my favorite. The whole selection didn't seem overly fresh, especially considering the general area and access to fresh fish; to be clear, the fish certainly wasn't stale, but it just didn't have a crisp, rich flavor. My boyfriend also felt that his chef's choice nigiri was just OK, which was disappointing given that we paid a little more for supposedly better options. As for service, the staff was nice, but my gripe is that our edamame, miso soup and salad all came out at the same time, followed very shortly after by our entrees. Not only did we run out of space on our table, but I felt like the staff kept coming back to clear items when we weren't done, and it was a little disruptive. Given that we picked this spot for date night, it would've been nice to spend a little more time at dinner with a more spaced out meal. Given the number of sushi places around, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back. However, this is probably a good neighborhood spot! read more

Fuji Sushi - Edamame, dragon roll, combo A - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Jalapeno bomb (their version of jalapeno poppers) isn't too spicy but still has a bit of a kick. Tonkatsu curry is just okay imo - seems like they purposely added wayyy too much water so it watered down the taste of Japanese curry a bit, which already isn't heavily spiced. It wasn't too bland though. I could still taste the salt and a bit of curry spice. The dish came with plenty of carrots, onions, and either cucumber or zucchini (both of which also release a lot of water when cooked). The tonkatsu is tender but lost most of its crisp after being doused in the curry. Miso soup (tasted pretty standard) comes with this dish. We also ordered the I Like Eel roll (8 piece roll with unagi and cucumber and covered with unagi pieces and unagi sauce) which was delicious and soft! read more

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Definitely solid for your bento fix go-to. Haven't been here for awhile but was back for our coworkers' birthdays last week. Not too many sushi restaurants do Bento boxes anymore and if they do it's only for lunch. (Hard for me to wrap my head around this. Listen up BUSINESSES, if you need to raise the price do it, but bring them back!!) So typical, but I always love California Rolls. I feel rooted to my years working at Sushi Lovers in Milpitas. And the salmon teriyaki was good. This place is always cozy and like a friend that never let's you down, is always there when you need a foodie hug. Xoxo read more

Fuji Sushi - Bento box with 2 items: Salmon Teri and Cali Roll. - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Curb Parking by the restaurant was limited so it was quite a walk from the parking lot which cost $20 prepaid! Made a reservation for 4 and arrived at the specific time , so got seated pretty quick!! A bar seating by the sushi counter and few dine in tables for 2-4 made place cozy ! An outdoor patio group seating is available too! Ordered my favorite appetizer " Soft Shell Crab" ... good size crunchy battered and delicious crab! Hubby and I shared a tempura meal including a salad! Service was great with servers filling up our hot tea cups ! Will come visit again but gotta find a better parking space! read more

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Not sure why I haven't been here before, since it's right down the street but I decided to give this place a shot today and I'm so glad I did! I just ordered a poke bowl today (delicious 5/5) but I see they have sushi boats so I'll definitely be back. The service was so great too, the two ladies helping us out were so attentive. read more

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As a longtime sushi lover and Yelp Elite who's eaten my way through more rolls than I can count, I really wanted to love Fuji Sushi... but this visit landed right in the middle for me. I ordered two rolls: the Spider Roll and the Hawaiian Rainbow Roll. Spider Roll: The presentation was clean and the portion size was solid, but the flavor was just okay. The soft-shell crab was a bit on the soggy side instead of that crispy, crunchy bite you hope for. Hawaiian Rainbow Roll: This one had great potential. The fish was fresh and the colors were beautiful, but the roll itself felt slightly loose and fell apart quicker than it should've. The toppings were good, but the flavor didn't quite pop the way I expected for a specialty roll. Service was friendly and quick, and the restaurant itself is comfortable , but easy for a casual sushi night. Prices were fair for the area. Overall, Fuji Sushi is a decent spot if you're nearby, but nothing really stood out enough to make it a must-return for me. I'd give it another shot if I'm in the neighborhood, but I'll probably explore other sushi options first. read more

Fuji Sushi - Hawaiian Rainbow Roll Spider Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Warm and relaxing environment with kind staff! I came with my sibling and we got the tuna and hamachi sashimi which had a fresh flavor. We also ordered the Hawaiian rainbow roll and something else (unfortunately I don't remember). The rolls were equally as good and we finished everything super quickly. I usually have a hard time finding good sushi spots so I was very happy with my overall experience and hope to come back soon! read more

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Cozy intimate sushi spot with soft lighting and bamboo furnishings offering a variety of food options from sushi and bento boxes, to curry dishes and ramen. We ordered seafood ramen, dynamite rolls, and bento boxes with 3 items. Very generous portions and reasonably priced. Exceptional service. Now this is my sushi spot on downtown San Jose. read more

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Sushi is super fresh. Service is always quick, thorough and respectful. Ambiance is intimate. We've been coming here for years and consider ourselves to be very picky when it comes to sushi given we've had access to freshly caught Alaskan fish from relatives. Everything on the menu is great but one of the best deals is the assorted sashimi plate that comes with soup and salad. read more

Fuji Sushi - Assorted sashimi plate (regular - 12 piece) - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Stumbled upon Fuji sushi while looking for new sushi places to try out. Didn't realize it was in downtown! We were a party of 2, a table of 4 (2 tables) was open but they said only sushi bar available. Actually I preferred the sushi bar more because the table space is way bigger than a 2 person table. We ordered the chicken karaage for appetizer and it was alright. It was kind of cold so it seems like it had been sitting for a while. For the rolls, we ordered Happy Together, Godzilla, and Leo's Choice. Leo's choice was my least favorite, it was quite messy because it had a lot of toppings and sauce on top. If you like eating onions you should get this. Godzilla was my favorite, it has hamachi, salmon, tempura and spicy crab. Happy together was also really good, basically like a crunchy mango roll but it could have used more crunchy flakes. Overall a pretty decent sushi place in downtown san jose, we were surprised that it was in downtown. read more

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This is a cozy, no-frills sushi spot with a calm, inviting atmosphere. I stopped by for a Monday night dinner and enjoyed the quiet vibe. I had the Tuna Lover Roll, Tonkotsu Ramen, and a hot sake. Everything was nicely done. The sushi tasted fresh, the ramen was comforting, and the service was prompt without being overbearing. Nothing flashy here, but it delivers a solid, relaxed experience. Would return. read more

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Fuji sushi is a popular lunch spot for anyone working in DTSJ. Service is always quick and bento is decent value. I feel like the bento is way more worth it than the rolls. Nothing special and I probably wouldn't go so often if there were better sushi options in the area. They do get crowded if you come during the lunch rush with a big group. read more

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My favorite sushi spot!! The food is soooo good and the staff is always so sweet! The service is also very fast and it's overall one of my favorite spots downtown read more

Came here on a Wednesday night after story time at the local library. Had a craving for sushi so I was happy to find a spot close by. We had our toddler in the stroller so it was easier for us to sit outside. I'm sure high chairs were an option but our little guy does better seated in his stroller. The waitresses were so sweet about us sitting outside; preferring us to sit inside but we insisted. They checked in with us frequently to make sure we were ok. WHAT WE ORDERED - sashimi appetizer: great quality, came with 2 salmon and 2 tuna. It was a great option to the roll since I did not want a full plate of sashimi. - teriyaki beef appetizer: great serving side for our toddler and the teriyaki sauce was not too sweet. Our little guy loved it. - spicy edamame: great spice level but too spicy for my personal preference. My husband loved it though. - Alaskan roll: very filling, could do without the mayo sauce on the top - dinner bento w/ short rib, bugolgi, and katsu (miso soup, rice, and salad included): my husband thought the short ribs and bugolgi had good flavor; saved his katsu for lunch the next day. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and would be happy to come back again. read more

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Great sushi spot downtown! I often come here for lunch when I'm craving sushi. The restaurant is small and cozy, giving you a real feel of Japan. Service is quick and the food comes out fast. I especially enjoy the fresh salmon rolls. Prices are reasonable, so definitely give it a try if you're in the area. read more

Fuji Sushi - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

My introduction to Fuji was with my late friend, Drea. This place will always have a special place in my heart! And what a lifesaver!! My flight got in late, and by the time I checked in, I needed to eat! Looking around on Yelp, Fuji came up and I was like, oh man, YES!!! It's been way too long! Parking can be a challenge. They close at 10, I arrived at 9:20. Cheerful welcome when I walked in. She: Can I get you something to drink? Me: Small hot sake She: The small is like this so maybe the large... And she was right! A young man came to take my order. I got the I Like Eel Roll, which was sooooooo good! And I asked which one should I get, udon or ramen, and he said ramen. Then said the spicy seafood was his favorite so I ordered that. I didn't know a small half crab was going to be in it, and a large mussel...soooooo damn good on a chilly night! Really loved the broth! This is one of the best OG places in San Jose to come to! Definitely worth checking out! read more

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We never really go to downtown San Jose but we had friends in town and they picked this restaurant. We were happy to oblige and try something new. Ambiance: The place is small and cozy. Service: The staff was extremely pleasant and attentive. Food: I usually take better pictures but we were with a big group so I did my best. Also no picture of the bill. - Beef Curry: I ordered the beef curry and it was DELICIOUS! This is something not all Japanese places carry but now that I know they do we'll be going there again. - South San Jose Roll: My wife got this and she said it was delicious. - Tonkatsu Ramen: My younger son got this dish and he enjoyed it. Please be aware it is a HUGE portion so you'll leave with left overs. - Bento Box: My older son got the Chicken Katsu bento and he finished it. I have never seen him absolutely destroy a bento box like this. - Mochi: We got Strawberry and Mango mochi for the adults and the kids and it was a hit!! Price: for 8 people the bill was close to $400 (including tip; we had sake). I'd say the food was on the expensive side but worth it read more

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Downtown San Jose spot run by a kind Korean family. Their rolls stand out for the price. The tri- color roll was delicious and the chirashi was fresh as well. read more

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Warmly greeted. Pleasant ambiance and background music. It's a surprisingly large restaurant considering the store front. Very clean throughout, as well. The Regular Assorted Sashimi was fresh and decent size. The Sunomono was good, but typical. (I opted for no tako or ebi.) The Dragon Balls were a pleasant surprise. I was expecting something like takoyaki, but it was more like a lightly deep fried stuffed mushroom x 4. This is a must whenever I come here! I am not used to a separate charge for plain, white rice. My usual spots do not charge for a bowl of rice (or hot tea, either.) Service was attractive, yet not intrusive. If you're in DTSJ, check them out. It's also only a 15 minute walk to the SJ Center for the Performing Arts. read more

Fuji Sushi - Dragon Ball and Sunomono - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here on a Thursday evening as a party of three and we were seated immediately, though the shop itself isn't very large it feels super cozy and the decor is quite cute. There are plenty of options on their menu including nigiris, curry, bentos and more but my friends and I really just came here for the rolls. We ended up ordering 9 rolls and all of them were amazing. The rolls that were either fried or had a fried element (eg. fried soft shell crab) had a great light and crisp texture which was pleasant. Every roll that had fish tasted fresh with no distinct fishy flavor which was great. The hamachi was soft and buttery in texture and I particularly liked it in the Ninja roll with the smoked salmon. They have some very unique rolls here and my favorite of the night was definitely the ninja roll because I've never had smoked salmon in a roll before and the light smoked flavor was distinguishable but not overpowering, and it really gave the roll a nice deep savory flavor which is quite enjoyable. The atmosphere is casual and the service was attentive and kind so I would recommend coming here if you're in the area and enjoy sushi! read more

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Very fresh and flavorful fish. If you like sashimi this is an epic treat! We ordered five different rolls and every single one was delicious! The colorful array of fish and the absolutely unique combinations were fantastic. The Godzilla roll lives up to its name! If you are into sushi and are downtown it's worth finding parking and making the pilgrimage to this spot! My daughter had the sparkling sake and raved about it as well. We were all hungry and didn't think about snapping a photo when the rolls came out but trust me they were delicious and beautiful. read more

Cute sushi spot in downtown san jose! All the sushi was very fresh and they have a large selection of different sushi options for lovers of different tastes and flavors. The food came out very fast and was truly melting on my tongue. read more

Fuji Sushi - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Small little sushi spot hidden in downtown right next to hot Worx. It's all street parking. Went on Friday night waiting about 15 minutes for table for 2. They have a big selection of specialty rolls. We got the miso soup, spicy edamame, taro nigiri, avatar, super dynamite, and Sakura roll. The rolls were ok, fish didn't taste as fresh as I'd like it to be. Miso soup and spicy edamame were good. read more

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Smack dab in downtown San Jose where Capitol Hall is just a block away, Fuji Sushi offers solid Japanese meal options. With a decent lunch menu featuring sushi, curry over right, and the ubiquitous bento box, you'll find something for everyone. And that's what my wife and I did! We visited on a normal Monday lunch time. Street parking at the meter was only for 1hr. Fuji was not crowded and we were seated quickly. Nice decor inside the restaurant with a sushi bar and old school seating areas, you feel like you're transported away. Food was good. I think actually better than I had expected. Service was pretty quick as well. Good times. Great place for lunch if you're in the area. Parking can be difficult. read more

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I was super impressed with this place!! The food was really good. We got the salmon sashimi and it was tasty and the portion size was MASSIVE. It was amazing value for the price and the pictures really don't do it justice. The sashimi also came with soup and salad, so I really think the price was a steal! We also got the carpaccio (would pass on this one) and the lion king roll which was really good! There was a lot of flavor and it was a good size. My bf and I shared, and one roll, one sashimi, and one app was more than enough for both of us! The ambiance is a bit more cozy. There's a lot of people and the space is a bit small. We made a reservation beforehand and had no problem getting seated, but definitely saw a line after we left! Unrelated to the restaurant itself, but parking was a nightmare. You'll have to fight for street parking since they don't have their own lot. read more

Fuji Sushi - Salmon Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Found a really good Japanese restaurant in downtown San Jose super close to our hotel, definitely could have walked but we were tired from early flight & long day of exploring so we drove. Easily found street parking at a meter which ends at 6 PM. Cute, quirky little restaurant with nice sized sushi bar & big menu filled with classic Japanese dishes like katsu curry, udon or soba topped with all the traditional choices like tempura or thin slices of beef. They have 2 full pages of sushi rolls so tons of variety, both cooked & raw. I decided to have a bento with choice of 3 items, grilled mackerel, agedashi tofu & yellowtail sashimi for a $3 upgrade. My daughter ordered tempura udon, which came with one shrimp and veggie tempura like broccoli, green beans, sweet potato & eggplant. The noodles were also topped with sliced cabbage, carrots, broccoli & spinach leaves which I really appreciated. My bento had a whole filet of grilled mackerel, which most restaurants will only give you half of a filet. My slices of yellowtail sashimi were a nice thickness...not at all on the skimpy side & well worth the extra $3 up charge. My 3rd selection was agedashi tofu, also a nice portion size with 4 slices of fried tofu served in a savory broth & topped with dried bonito flakes & grated daikon radish. This was a great meal choice with good size portions for just $28.95! Service was good, actually 3 servers helped us throughout the night, all friendly & experienced. I would definitely recommend this restaurant, lots of variety, fresh fish, and good sized portions. read more

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Came here for Valentines, very good experience ! Showed up a little late to my reservation and was still attended on a busy night ! Upon setting we were attended quickly and happily Ordered the South SJ Roll which was delightful with Salmon ! The house sake was great as well especially on cold day ! I love the look of the inside reminds me of those Asian joints you see in movies definitely would recommend and go again ! 9/10 read more

Fuji Sushi - South San Jose Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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We ordered 2 of their bento boxes and a roll for lunch. Everything was fresh and delicious. They also have a wide variety of daily specials. Will visit again. read more

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I can walk to this warm, comfortable restaurant from home now, should go there more often! Reservations available for us controlling sorts, food comes out fast, fresh and delicious - from piping hot edamame and entrees to a great assortment of sushi and sashimi options. Generous portions too. read more

Good food at a reasonable price. The owner was nice enough to let my group wait inside 5 minutes before they opened when it was a cold night. It was nice and quiet for a weekday evening. Our food came quickly and our tea was refilled quickly. The Dragon Ball is a unique appetizer that I've never seen before and I recommend it. read more

Fuji Sushi - Dragon Ball and Super Dynamite Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Nice and cozy little spot. Fresh fish and our whole group of 10 enjoyed everything. From ramen to bento boxes to sushi and sashimi. Service was fast despite it being packed. Servers were friendly as well. We would definitely come back. read more

Fuji Sushi - Hamachi hand roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California