Sushi Boat family offers the freshest sushi, generous portions, creative and refreshing flavors in…read morea package that makes the experience unforgettable, that you'll be looking for the next excuse to order from them. It's a must try and a great affordable way to host a friends to pig out with or to impress without any mess or cleanup. Not to mention pick up options are so creative. Owner is a true pioneer, reshaping the way we think of sushi and making it so accessible. Keep it coming, Sushi Boat!!!!

This place completely surprised me! I'd seen it pop up on social media a few times and finally got…read morethe chance to try it--and I'm so glad I did. It's takeout only, which made ordering super easy. We ordered online and even scored a discount through a special on their website. We got the Salmon Lover for two and the two-person combo sushi boat. We split everything between four people and still had leftovers! The fish was incredibly fresh, with generous portions. My favorite poke was the spicy mango tuna--so flavorful. They even include a mini bottle of soy sauce, which was such a cute touch. There are plenty of sides to choose from, and you get a really good amount of rice. The sushi boat is definitely on the pricier side, and I was a bit skeptical at first because of the packaging. I wasn't sure if the quality would live up to the presentation, but it absolutely did. The packaging is not only fun but also super functional--perfect for taking to the beach, a park, or a party.

The lunch special here is awesome!! The bento box and the sushi roll lunch special is a lot of food…read morefor a great price and great quality. Their sashimi is delicious as well. Spot can fit around 75 people; whenever I've come here, I've been able to get seated fairly quickly and service was always timely. Will be back for more lunches for sure!

A solid sushi option on castro street. My friends usually like the salmon/hamachi kama…read more Unfortunately, it was sold out so we tried a few rolls and other entrees instead. Taste: - Everything we ordered here was good. Nothing in particular stood out in the bunch, but I will be going back to try the kama! Service: - They were quick and accommodating Parking: - There are a few parking lots near the restaurants so if one is full I'd recommend trying the next one over.

My perfect comfort meal! This Mountain View location on Castro Street is cozy and warm, an overall…read moregood vibe for a meal and conversation with friends and family. The server was super patient and nice, and the food comes out very quickly. There's a large variety of items on the menu, from udons (brothy, creamy, cold) to bento boxes to rice bowls. Everything looked and sounded delicious, making it hard to pick! I ended up ordering the mentai cream sauce udon, and boy was I happy with my choice! The bowl comes with cod roe, parmesan cheese, tempura bits, and seaweed flakes. The cream sauce was super savory and umami, subtle seafood flavor without tasting fishy. If you can't picture it, it's alfredo-adjacent but seafood style and much better. The udon was chewy and al dente, perfectly coated by the sauce in each bite. Super comforting meal, and I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!

Great experience overall, no complaints from me. The food is tasty and high quality. Service was…read moregreat as well - just the right amount of attention, including keeping our drinks and water filled. The restaurant wasn't too busy when we went for lunch, and I appreciate that they let us stay quite a bit longer to hang out even though we were too full to order more food. If you like larger portions, definitely go for the large. They mentioned it's 50% larger than their regular size, and generally only a few more dollars for each dish. The two of us who had the Nebeyaki Udon really enjoyed it. My only wish is that they would put the tempura shrimp on the side so that it doesn't get too soggy. One of us had the Niku Bukkake Udon and really enjoyed that as well, especially since it was a warm day outside. The restaurant itself is nice and clean, and the seating is spacious, allowing for a feeling of some privacy. I appreciate they don't pack everyone in together.

Amazing Katsu really shines where it counts: the katsu itself…read more Both the chicken and pork katsu are consistently excellent--crispy, perfectly fried, and still juicy inside. No heaviness, no grease. Just very solid comfort food done right. The double meat katsu does not come with curry sauce, even though the name and the photo make it seem like it does. What actually comes out is a lot of cabbage, a small amount of rice, and no curry. You can order curry sauce on the side, but it's a very small portion for the price--more like a dipping sauce than something you can really pour over your katsu and rice. Because of that, we usually end up making our own curry and rice at home to pair with their katsu. I personally skip the premium tonkatsu since it's a bit too fatty for me, but the regular pork and the chicken are both excellent and dependable. Bottom line: the katsu is genuinely delicious--just don't rely on the photos when ordering if curry is what you're craving.

Waiting over an hour for 1 single item. Asking front staff to get help. Front staff said my order…read morewas lost due to system error and can't help. No appologize, no assistant, no explaination. Calling restaurant number, autamatic respond and hung up. Front staff bring up my receipt to check with the kitchen, promise to prioritize my order and should be ready around 10 min. After 90 min waiting total, still not receive my order. I have to cancel my order and leave.

Yum! This is my new go to place for sashimi and rolls! Great service, ultra fresh sashimi, that's…read morein nice, thick cuts. The saucy rolls aren't too saucy and their bento portions are awesome. Service is prompt and they're really friendly.

A solid sushi spot! I visited on a Thursday evening, and it wasn't super busy, so we were seated…read moreimmediately. The atmosphere of the store was welcoming and casual. It was decorated adorably and had plenty of seating. The service was efficient and speedy. They have a combo deal that's a good price. You can get two separate entrees for around $25, with each entree being a smaller size. It also comes with miso soup and salad. I highly recommend the katsu chicken: it had a lovely crispy exterior and paired well with the zesty dipping sauce. The teriyaki chicken was unremarkable and a bit tough to chew - it was unfortunately a skip. I really enjoyed the double salmon roll - the salmon was fatty and delicious. The spicy tuna roll was another skip. I'm usually not bothered by an extremely fishy taste, but the spicy tuna roll was noticeably fishy and unenjoyable. Some dishes were phenomenal, and other dishes were just okay. This was a good spot for a quick and easy dinner!

Delicious food, great and friendly service! Recommend the combo meal. The tempura in particular is…read moreexcellent!

The subtle reference to Dragon Ball got me in the door, but the food will keep me coming back for…read moremore. My new go-to spot for sushi! Quality food at a fair price. I had the bento box with: * Salmon teriyaki - Sweet and cooked perfectly, no fishiness. * Tonkatsu - Great crisp. * Sashimi & nigiri - Fresh.

Wait time: Notoriously has a long wait time to get a table…read morewith a place to put your name and number when walking in. There are other shops in the strip mall that you can peruse around while waiting. Ambiance: A fairly small restaurant with tables stacked very close to one another and easy to hear other peoples conversations going on while being quite loud inside. Service: Service is very efficient and the servers a very detailed about the menu. There are also buttons on the table to press in case you need a server more quickly as well. Food: Very tasty omurice and flavorful sauce. The rice is cooked well without feeling like it is overcooked or too hard. Potato salad is really good as well and they have extra chile powders in case you want to make it spicier.

Food came out quick, enough seating with no wait!…read more Got the pork katsu curry - the curry itself was a bit sweet. The spice options on the table helped balance it out. The katsu was juicy and crispy, wished it was a little thicker.

Good food and service! Excellent wagyu beef skewers, very soft and melt-in-your-mouth.read more

This place was really good! Tried to find a place to eat around the area and this place stood out…read morethe most. The food didn't disappoint at all and the restaurant felt cool compared to the heat outside. The servers were also kind and took our orders with no problems.

Went there for the first time the other day and I loved it! The inside is not too big or small…read moremaking it easy to still have enjoyable conversations with your friends and family. The food was great allowing you to modify add ins and spice levels. Our host was friendly, our server was super attentive and continuously checked in, and there was also another worker who was on top of refilling our water every time we got low. I will be back

Such a weird experience from start to finish. Even before we were seated, the host kept saying,…read more"I'll seat your party, but they all need to be here," and then added, "This is the only time I'll do this for you." It already felt oddly hostile for no reason. Funny enough, this will probably also be the only time we come back. We ordered fried squid, but they brought the wrong dish. Our waiter who was genuinely lovely the entire time told us not to worry and said we could just keep it. Our kids started eating it, and then a few minutes later he came back looking embarrassed because the manager told him he had to take it back. After the kids had already eaten some of it. Super awkward and honestly not the waiter's fault at all. Then later the same manager came over to tell us we couldn't drink an outside beverage at the table. Totally understand restaurants having policies, but the way everything was handled just felt cold and uncomfortable. The food itself was decent, and the waiter did his best, but overall the experience was bizarre because of the management. With so many other great spots around with better hospitality, I don't think we'd come back.

Great Japanese operated sushi restaurant serving traditional high quality food. Don't expect to…read morefind "crazy rolls" here with cream cheese and stuff that doesn't belong inside sushi. They have great nigiri and sashimi, the original selections. I really like their chirashi here (sashimi over a bed of sushi rice). Inside is small but the service is fast and good.

Our family of 4 arrived on a very wet and rainy Saturday around 6 PM. This specific location in…read moreMountain View normally has a long line and waitlist since they do not take reservations. We were pleasantly surprised that the wait was not very long at all. Probably due to the weather. The normally packed parking lot across the street was almost empty. We waited about 15-20 minutes before being sat at my favorite table near the window. We always order the extra special nigiri and a few additional pieces à la cart. We were lucky enough to try the 4 piece Japan fish combo special this time as well. My youngest orders the galbi and a side of rice. The galbi was extremely thick! I was so surprised. She really enjoyed it. Every table was packed per usual, including the sushi bar. I especially appreciate this family friendly spot for it's consistent service and value. You can't beat the nigiri special price! Just be prepared to wait if you arrive during prime dining hours. Service has always been consistently good here which you wouldn't expect for such a busy restaurant. Nothing fancy or stuffy.