beautiful decor. excellent staff. I was wanting veggie tempora which was very good I will be going back soon thank you read more

I've been here years ago pre-covid and was craving sushi so thought I'd come back. Came here around 7 on a Friday evening and was immediately seated. Parking is quite small but if you go early, you should be able to snag a spot. Prices here are reasonable in comparison to some other higher end sushi spots I think. I got myself the rockstar roll, hamachi nigiri, and veggie tempura. Everything came out in a timely manner. The veggie tempura was great; super crisp and light batter on the outside, not too greasy. Veggie inside was tender but still had some bite which I enjoyed. Both the nigiri and the sushi roll were fine. Though the cuts of fish are on the thinner side but given the price, perhaps it's justified. Service was nothing outstanding but nothing to complain about either. I think overall it was a decent experience and it did cure my sushi craving. A decent mid-tier sushi spot I'd say. The shop itself is a bit small but I think it's cute and casual in that way. Overall 3.5/5 stars read more

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I love this place very nice and quiet, friendly people fast service sushi was very high-quality and well-made not so much rice on the rolls and quality was top-tier. Would recommend to anybody looking for some real good sushi. read more

This is my favorite sushi place to go because I don't eat fish. I only eat vegetarian sushi and they have a beautiful yam sushi roll as well as a mango sushi roll. I seem to have trouble finding vegetarian rolls and if I do find them at other places, they're never the quality of this one. The ambience is very small. I'd recommend takeout if you have a large group in the service is always very quick. read more

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Had a great time eating here with friends! It's like a hole in the wall since it's tucked in a small plaza with very limited and tight parking. There are other businesses and each one has at least 2 reserved parking spots. It's a small interior that's homey, welcoming, and great decor. We were sat immediately when we walked in on a Saturday around 1:30 pm! Service was quick and we got our rolls after 10 minutes. I got the mango crunch roll, and it was standard in price and portion. Good execution of presentation, the mango was in season and sweet which added so much flavor on the salmon. Good sushi experience! read more

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I loved that it was a bit solitary, lots of orders to go. There is light music playing. I lied that the booths seem intimate and can have nice quiet calm conversation The place is small perfect for 2-4 people at the tables. The food was freshly made. The servers are friendly and quick to take your order and clean empty plates. It's nice to just come in without a hassle of crowding or business. Simple date night. read more

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Lots of options on the menu including bulgogi! I came to a sushi restaurant and ended up trying the bulgogi, it was good but I will try other rolls here thr next time I come. You are bound to have good value for anything on their menu! read more

Happy Sushi - Bulgogi entree - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

My friend and I came here on a Sunday lunch without any wait. There is very limited parking nearby (only 2-3 spots) so I recommend parking somewhere else and walking over. Staff were quite responsive and nice. I got the Karaage appetizer and the Rockstar special roll. Karaage (2/10): This appetizer was a let down. It felt like it was frozen food that was airfryed and didn't have much flavor. I would avoid getting this. Rockstar Roll (8/10): Now this was good! There was a good amount and the fish portions were plentiful. This roll had a perfect balance of freshness and flavor without being too overpowering and sauce. Each bit felt refreshing and fulfilling. Overall, I would come back here just to eat their other special rolls. This is definitely a solid place to eat sushi! read more

Happy Sushi - Rockstar Roll - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Very happy with my sushi. We ordered thru UberEats for lunch and I can't get much happier. My partners favorite was the sushi burrito, a thinly wrapped tortilla with imitation crab and spicy tuna, no rice. We saw no one tried it and we were the first on Yelp at least, and it blew his mind. We also got the Lion King and Amigo, which he also enjoyed as well. I got the hamachi maki and sake maki which I enjoyed, the hamachi did have some parts that were hard to chew but otherwise okay. I hated the wasabi from here though, it was more sour than spicy and umami. Mussels were really nice, didn't overload on the mayonnaise and had enoki on it! The beef teriyaki was standard but delicious. Will be back for sure! read more

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I ordered on DoorDash because it looked good in the pictures. Presentation was great. Too bad it lacked in flavor. I ordered the lion king and spider roll. Took 2 bites of each and that was it. read more

Happy Sushi - Lion king and Spider roll - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I come here all the time (at least once every other week) for a quick reasonably priced to-go bento box. I acknowledge that the quality isn't the greatest but it's decent. The 3-item bento is worth the price for the quantity of food; I can usually stretch it to last two meals. I've only dined in once and the interior is cute and service was fine. Most of their business comes from to-go orders (making it usually pretty empty inside) and they have a very easy online ordering system. read more

Happy Sushi - 3 item bento with salmon sashimi (extra $3), cali roll, and salmon teriyaki. Also a salmon roll on the side. - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Came in on Saturday at 6pm and we were the only table. There was only one person serving and we were told to sit anywhere . Menus, water, and food came out quickly but within a few bites, I can see why. At first glance we can appreciate that the nigiri had a very small amount of rice , for those of us who are watching our carb intake. But after a few bites I realized the fish was just as thinly sliced that it looked misleadingly portioned in photos. The quality of the fish was well below average and I had to spit out the Ika (squid) nigiri and the ebi (shrimp) and tako (octopus) nigiri was rubbery and tasteless . For $30 this nigiri set was a waste of money. Don't order it. Maybe the other reviewers had better luck with the cooked or baked items but for us today the sushi was just grocery store level . I could get the same level of freshness from Hmart or better at Mitsuwa. We decided to give this restaurant a chance because it's a small business that looks cozy and family owned, but clearly the food is what keeps hungry customers returning , not the size of the business or the ambiance. Clearly this restaurant has much room for improvement and unfortunately we would not be returning. read more

Happy Sushi - Nigiri Special , Happy Special Roll, Sushi burrito Roll - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Very good food, cozy indoor seating, fast and nice servers and service. Overall really good, definitely a hidden gem of Santa Clara

Hole in the wall, Mom and pop sushi spot. Very affordable prices nice selection of special sushi rolls. Located in a small strip mall with only seating for about 25 everything was great quality. They were really fast and good customer service. I definitely come back. read more

It's pretty warm in the restaurant with some flies around. Server was super nice and always checking up on us. Nigiri was good with the exception of a couple pieces. Baked green mussels had good flavor but some were a bit tough and chewy. My favorite appetizer was the octopus karaage. The batter was n light and crispy and the octopus was tender. Didn't care for the house salad dressing but the miso soup was good. read more

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Happy Sushi is a solid go-to spot for sushi in Santa Clara. We stopped by for dinner and found a simple, no-nonsense sushi restaurant. Despite being run by just one chef and one server, they keep things moving efficiently--even during busy hours. These guys are pros! As you decide on your sushi order, the soft sounds of jazz playing in the background create a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. We ordered several rolls, and they arrived quickly and exactly as requested. The sushi itself was fresh, satisfying, and definitely above average--but not the best I've ever had. One thing that stood out was the steady stream of DoorDash and pickup orders, proving this place is a favorite for takeout. If you're looking for quick, consistent sushi at a great price, this is the spot. Some rolls are only $7, making it one of the more affordable sushi options in the area. TL;DR Service is friendly and operation is efficient Sushi is solid for a great price Prime location in Santa Clara off El Camino Great spot for Door Dash or takeout If you're in Santa Clara and craving a quick sushi fix, Happy Sushi won't disappoint. read more

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Wouldn't come back. Bit into my sushi and the avocado was clearly old/oxygenated as it was mushy and brown. Same thing with the fish. The server/owner was not attentive as well as I was the only one in the restaurant and waited there for a while. read more

I was happy to find this place open till 8:00pm on Thanksgiving day (an hour earlier than their normal business hours, but good enough for me). Ordered for pickup in advance. The restaurant had a cute atmosphere with indoor seating, no one dining in on this holiday evening, not surprisingly, but a handful of takeout orders were neatly bagged and sitting on the table, my order ready when I arrived. The staff grabbed my bag and politely handed it to me, a simple and smooth process. I really enjoyed the baked lobster roll, with shrimp and crab meat and a lobster mix (large flavorful chunks), and a nice kick from the spicy mayo. It was so delicious, and a decent size for a meal. Wow, I sometimes feel like all sushi spots are fairly the same, but this one stood out to me with the quality and taste. It was definitely memorable, and makes me wanna come back for more. read more

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My friend and I looked for a last minute restaurant, and we picked this spot. The inside is very cute and cozy. We ordered an appetizer and 3 rolls. I also ordered a bento box togo. We both enjoyed the takoyaki quite a bit! There was a good amount of octopus inside. The outside had a nice light crisp to it and wasn't soggy. Good balance of texture. The service was prompt. It looks like there is just one gentleman manning the front, but service was never delayed. Overall, this is a good place for a quick fix. It's not bad nor wild good. It's your average sushi place. Prices were also decent and affordable for the sizes. Neither one of us got sick, so cleanliness isn't an issue. Bottom line: decent for a quick fix. read more

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the parking lot is on the smaller side, limited spaces the sushi was underwhelming tbh and the service was okay. the place was empty yet the service felt rushed and the server barely checked up on us. at least we got our sushi order right away after we ordered. also noticed there's multiple cameras around. the interior decor is cute tho read more

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First, parking was absolutely scarce. I believe they only have 1 designated customer parking spot. Interior is quite quaint and cute with "hut-like" bamboo booths. Service was underwhelming but friendly. The food was average. Nothing special. House salad dressing was overly sweet. Water was room temperature and was only filled once. Teriyaki beef was so tough. Fish wasnt the best quality, but it'll do if youre really craving for sushi. Their cali roll and spicy tuna roll were really good. They also had lots of doordashers coming in (which is good for business), but since they crowded in the middle area of the dining area, it was super distracting for people dining in. read more

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The price and quality were very good. The lady at the front was very friendly and advised me on what to order.

Still serving sour avocado and egg!!! Terrible sushi. Not fresh at all. I would avoid this place as their food is not of quality and tastes old. I had to throw out half my meal and so did my partner. Wasted money and time. read more

Happy Sushi - Inedible - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Ordered over the phone for takeout and it was ready in 20 min on a Sunday afternoon! Good fish to rice ratio and tasted fresh enough. Very affordable pricing. I got the Alaska and lion king for $25! What a bargain! Cute Japanese decor and little booths for seating. read more

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We came by for a weeknight dinner because we were craving a bento box and found this spot on Yelp! Nice little hole in the wall in a somewhat hidden strip mall. The place is small, cute and the host was very nice. The food overall tasted fresh and was served in appropriate portions. I'd like to come back to try sushi to see if I can give them a full 5 stars! read more

Happy Sushi - 2 Items Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I got the avocado and tuna rolls, and I thought they were okay. The salmon teriyaki was better than those two. I went here on a Wednesday night and I didn't have to wait long. read more

My son loves this place portions are great and service is outstanding. Excellent service from Jin and the chefs. Thank vi will visit soon

Sushi menu very heavy on salmon items. Flavor was bland. Service was good. Just not impressed when I can get way better in Colorado

Received order via DoorDash and was pleasantly surprised. My bento of salmon sushi, salmon teriyaki and CA roll was perfectly sized. Sashimi was pretty fresh and the teriyaki salmon was very tasty. Their rolls are huge, hard to fit in one bite, but very full with lots of ingredients. read more

Happy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I picked this spot cause it was 10 minutes away from my friend's place and it had pretty good reviews overall so I had high hopes for it, but was left disappointed. Definitely will never order takeout here again or come back to this place. I placed an order online for the Japanese nachos and 4 rolls that were marked as popular: Lion King, mango crunch, dragon and Hawaiian. I scheduled the order to be picked up between 12:15-12:30 PM yesterday and arrived a little after 12:35. Walked in and saw maybe 4 parties seated and a lady behind the counter that acknowledged me while she was helping a couple place a takeout order. I had my phone out with my order receipt so I was just waiting for them to be done, but then a man who looked like the owner, walked out from the back to take a look around the restaurant. We made eye contact so I told him I was here for an online order. Showed him my phone and he didn't say a single word throughout the interaction and just pointed to the furthest table by the front of the restaurant and then just walks away to the back of the restaurant. I walked over to that table that he pointed at and looked at the packaged order and saw a receipt attached to it with my info so I just grabbed it and left. This interaction alone rubbed me the wrong way. It's my first time here so I didn't know what the process was for online pick ups and even if it wasn't my first time, he could've been more inviting and not be so rude and unfriendly to a paying customer. Anyways, I brought the food back to my friend's place and we unpacked everything and started to chow down. The rolls looked pretty, but not one single item stood out to me. It was all very very bland. :/ Out of all the rolls, I think the Lion King roll had the most flavor but the salmon on top of the roll was so tough and dry, even with the sauce on top. Not sure if this was an off day for them or not but like I said, I'll definitely not be coming back because there's plenty of other better sushi spots around here. I'd rather take the further drive than to come back here to have mediocre food and waste my money. Also, side note: parking is very limited here and you may have to find street parking if the lot is full. read more

Happy Sushi - Lion King Roll Mango Crunch Roll Dragon Roll Hawaiian Roll Japanese nachos - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We ordered take-out, so can't say much about the location itself. The rolls were cut a little unevenly. Butterfly roll (4/5): this was the best of the 3 rolls we got, probably since the filling was mainly fish. there were some fattier cuts so it was creamy! Baked salmon roll (3.5/5): the salmon was a little overcooked so it was a little dry. would've been better if they put more mayo on top too. also not spicy at all. Hawaiian roll (2.5/5): pretty mid/bland and not spicy whatsoever. tasted alright with soy sauce, but i feel like good american-style rolls shouldn't need any :/ the tuna on top was also a little fishy when i ate it by itself since it fell off the roll Overall, affordable sushi that I would get again if I was feeling lazy and didn't want to find somewhere else to go to read more

Happy Sushi - from left to right, baked salmon roll, butterfly roll, hawaiian roll - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Ordered online. First order for the day as we were order #1. Our caterpillar roll was replaced by a California roll which is not quite the same. Called to report and was told they can edit any online orders for any comps. States we can drive back to pick up a caterpillar roll but that is such a hassle. They took down my husband's name so we can call next time and get a caterpillar roll on the house. Would do that except the rest of our rolls were a bit disappointing. The Lion Roll (baked salmon) was overcooked so it was dry and gross. I only had one piece and had to pass on the rest. read more

tl;dr Lunch pricing for the amount of food you get is great, but the food itself is very average and not high-quality sushi This is probably a 3.5 for me, too low to score a solid 4 and overall recommendation. My fiance and I came for lunch on a Sunday around noon, and it wasn't too busy. The restaurant inside is not too large, I'd estimate fewer than 10 tables. I didn't spend too long looking at the menu since I was feeling a bento box more than a roll. For lunch pricing of around $13 for a 2 item bento with a side salad and miso soup, it was a lot of food for the price, especially nowadays! The waitstaff visited us a couple of times during our visit so service was good. Overall, nothing to write home about but if you're in for a filling and cheaper meal during lunch time, this place checks that box. read more

Happy Sushi - Lunch bento with 2 items. Salmon teriyaki and spicy tuna roll, included rice and miso soup (already started eating) - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I ordered takeout from Happy and enjoyed it! The food was well packaged and the flavors were fresh. I ordered the miso soup, spicy dragon, and the California roll. I'd order the spicy dragon again. Great for a quick bite! read more

Happy Sushi - Spicy Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

My review reflects a take-out order. Ordered two rolls over the phone and was ready for pickup in 15 minutes. Easy and quick pickup. Also easy to miss the building since they're in a super small plaza with limited parking. The sushi was terrible though. One of the rolls I ordered was a baked Philadelphia roll and it was so salty. I'm an avid sushi eater and never in my life have I had sushi that was over-salted. The other sushi didn't seem fresh too. There was no foul odor but just the quality seems below average. Disappointed with the taste and the search for the best sushi spot in the Bay Area continues. read more

Happy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Tried Happy Sushi for the first time today! Pros: The waitress was very sweet, and rapidly refilled my tea before it ever got empty! My Tempura mix was absolutely delicious, came out hot from the fryer, and a generous serving for the price! Everything tasted fresh. Cons: My Unagi roll was so sadly small and skimpy, it barely had any rice wrapped around it...only 6 teeny little pieces. My sashimi I ordered, although delicious, was also quite a small portion. For over $25 just for my lunch, I at least expect to walk out full and not still hungry! Cute little place, but it's middle of the road for me. Portions need to be more generous. read more

Happy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We've been 3 times in the last 6 months. Up until our last experience, I would have rated it a solid 4. The service is reasonable, the parking is limited (avoid the end spots that overlap as you may end up getting stuck), and the pricing is OK. Our last food experience was not good. The wakame was flaccid and off. The salmon sashimi was ok. The jalepno poppers were tasty. The baked scallop roll was off as was the dragon roll. The kids teriyaki chicken bento box was spicy but my 7yo son liked the rice. The adults in the party decided that this last experience has knocked this off the rotation. Your mileage may vary as it may have just been a bad day as consistency in the past has generally been acceptable. read more

Really average food. We came here despite knowing it'd be mediocre by just seeing the pictures because it was near somewhere we needed to go, and it was what I expected except the total turned out to be more expensive than I thought at almost $80 xD The tonkatsu was dry and super thin. The torched salmon belly was a really small portion. All the fish in the sushi was not good quality and just okay. I literally don't have any other words to describe it but I'd rather eat somewhere else. Maybe people who like it only get rolls here? read more

Happy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Love Sushi Heaven! servers are friendly and kind to children. Fresh fish and yummy katsu. Try it!

Beautifully tucked away place with simple and peaceful interior decor. Food was good and it was the perfect thing on this misty afternoon. Parking is a bit of an issue (limited spots) and inside the AC was blasting even though it was chilly outside. Service was basic, nothing bad nothing great. read more

Happy Sushi - Main seating - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California