We ordered takeout from Hirotaka Sushi (Menlo Park, CA) on DoorDash and wasn't expecting it to be this good. The sushi quality really surprised me, super fresh and flavorful. What I ordered: Stanford roll: it had a nice mix of spicy tuna, crab, avocado, hamachi, with the sauces tying everything together really well Nigiri combo: 9 pieces of chef's choice fish and a lot of them were fish belly cuts which are fattyyyyy and melt in your mouth Hamachi lover: surprisingly my 2nd favorite (I normally don't like hamachi that much). It has hamachi, avocado and then hamachi on top, each bite was a big mouthful piece, so yummy Super salmon roll: this was probably my most favorite, especially the torched salmon and tobiko on top. Salmon wrapped around spicy salmon and cucumber. Overall, everything tasted clean and well balanced, nice rice ratio. Nothing felt off, I had no complaints at all. I kinda regret not going in person, def wanna dine in next time. read more

Hirotaka Sushi - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Menlo Park, California

We came a little early for dinner. It was empty when we walked in, so we were seated immediately. We ordered a rainbow roll, a salmon don, agedashi tofu, and karaage. After we ordered, we received a complimentary edamame. Since we were the only ones seated, we received a lot of attention from the staff. Overall, the fish quality was great! The salmon don was garnished with a bit of shiso, which I had initially set aside. A staff member noticed, and mentioned that it was his favorite, and it pairs great with the salmon. My taste buds unfortunately disagree, but it was kind nonetheless for him to step up. As for appetizers, the agedashi tofu was soft, and the sauce was light and pleasant. The karaage was juicy. read more

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Solid sushi place for lunch! Staff is friendly and efficient. I love that they have different options for bentos and rolls. read more

Hirotaka Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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Pretty solid spot. 4 of us had lunch here and didn't have trouble getting a table. There's a parking lot designated for the restaurant so it was pretty clutch too. Service: 4/5 Although our server was efficient and friendly, he didn't check in during our meal or pick up empty plates. Food: 4/5 Their menu is extensive and offers a variety from sushi and dons to bento boxes and udon. They also have lunch and dinner deals. Seafood yaki udon - Tasty with a decent amount of small sized scallops and pieces of shrimps (not whole shrimps, just cut into smaller pieces). I would've preferred not to have bean sprouts in it. Bento box with salmon teriyaki and chicken katsu - Chicken katsu were thin pieces but the breading to chicken ratio was perfect. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Salmon teriyaki was pretty small but it tasted good. Baked scallop roll - This is a must get! Hamachi roll - Thought there was a bit too much rice in this roll and the quality of hamachi was ok. Would recommend and would come back to try other dishes. read more

Hirotaka Sushi - Baked scallop roll - Japanese Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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A newish restaurant at the same location as the long-tenured Naomi Sushi. QR code is available for ordering but we ordered through the waiter. We tried some nigiri. The size of cuts was unstingy and fulfilling. Most of what we had tasted above-average fresh. Rice stayed firm in chopsticks. We especially enjoyed Kampachi, Hamachi and Tai (all with melt in mouth smoothness). The only exception being Hokigai which was rubbery and tasted old. Vegetables tempura were just about average. However, the shrimp tempura had very thick un-tempura like batter that almost seemed they are store-bought. Good service (green tea refilled a few times). read more

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Hirokata Sushi offers reasonably priced sushi for the Bay Area, but the quality was hit or miss. We ordered the 9-piece nigiri mix ($30), Hot Night roll ($19), and 2-piece spring salmon belly special ($10). Out of the 9-piece nigiri mix, we only really enjoyed about three pieces, along with the spring salmon belly, which was a highlight. The rolls were good, but overall, the quality of the sushi felt mediocre. One perk they offer is 5% cash back if you sign up for their membership program. read more

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We've gone here many times and it used to be our go to sushi spot, but unfortunately that is no longer the case. This last visit was a total disappointment from start to finish. The fish was terrible on many levels. It wasn't fresh like it used to be and the presentation was shockingly bad. There were multiple pieces piled on top of each other and inconsistent sizes throughout the order. To top it off, the toro was so dark and unappealing that the person bringing out kept insisting it was beef! There service has declined significantly; when we brought these glaring issues to their attention the response was a dismissive "uh, I don't know what to do" Inside it was calm and quiet as usual, not too crowded and we were sat on the back. Also we heard the staff confront another guest arguing about reservations and if they were valid. Again disappointing and upsetting not what we've come to expect. read more

This spot has great reviews, but for me it was more on the average side. We tried the Sushi Pizza Roll, Stanford Roll, Napa Roll, and beef gyoza. The food was fine, but nothing really stood out. Service could have been better--it took a while to be seated despite the restaurant not being busy, and attention at the table was a bit slow. I did like that they offer beef gyoza instead of pork, which is a nice option you don't always see. Overall, an okay experience, but not sure I'd go out of my way to return. read more

Hirotaka Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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The food is excellent, the overall dining environment is great, and the service is very courteous. They also have an impressive selection of sake. The prices are reasonable for Japanese cuisine. I highly recommend their Cherry Bombs, Stanford Roll, and eel sushi. 料理の質が非常に高く、全体的な食事の雰囲気も素晴らしいです。サービスはとても丁寧で、清酒の品揃えも充実しています。日本料理としては価格も妥当な範囲に収まっています。特におすすめなのは、Cherry Bombs、Stanford Roll、そしてうなぎ寿司です。 非常不錯的食物，整體用餐環境也很棒，服務非常客氣，酒品項也很棒，價格在日本料理裡面也是可以接受的範圍。推薦他們的Cherry Bombs, Stanford roll和鰻魚壽司。 La comida es de excelente calidad, y el ambiente general del restaurante es excepcional. El servicio destaca por su amabilidad y atención, y la selección de sake es igualmente impresionante. Los precios son razonables dentro del estándar de la cocina japonesa. Recomiendo especialmente los Cherry Bombs, el Stanford Roll y el sushi de anguila. read more

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Got the Nigiri Mix rather good fish, and a reasonable price. Free tea as well which is very nice. The service is also good we were seated quickly, and had refills. The place itself is also nicely decorated, it looks good. Overall a good place to go for reasonably priced Japanese food! read more

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Excellent food for the price! The sushi was incredible fresh and beautifully presented. Service was quick, friendly, and informative. read more

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I remembered having a nice dine-in experience here about a year ago and decided to order takeout from them for dinner. I've seen my fair share of understaffed, inefficient sushi restaurants around the Bay Area, but this one was the worst by far. One staff member was handling all the tables, phone calls, and pickups alone. Online orders were running so behind that there were more people waiting for takeout than for seats. There was no online status update or verbal update when my order was ready, leaving it to sit on the counter getting to room temperature. I wish I could say the food was amazing and worth the wait, but it was just average. read more

Absolute favorite spot for us and our two little kids. They eat a ton of edamame served right away and then the beef udon is the best. We then get to enjoy a sushi dinner while the kids eat their food (and we help). Amazing friendly staff, chill environment. Go here once a week. read more

The ingredients are fresh, especially the sea urchin and scallops, which are naturally sweet and delicious! I will definitely come back read more

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Finally, a standout sushi spot in the area! The fish was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. Each piece practically melted in my mouth. (We went to Japan earlier this year, so it's hard to find places that are tasty enough to be frequent visitors to -- we'll be coming back here!) The service was just as impressive. Our server, Justin, was attentive and made the entire dining experience even better. Can't wait to come back! The ambiance was also great. Quiet and cozy. read more

Hirotaka Sushi - Tuna, eel, miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Menlo Park, California

We got the ribeye entree, spider and spicy tuna roll. All delicious, fair food portions. Service was excellent, coz we're the only customers lol (came during off peak hours) Ambiance is great, clean and not too loud. Parking available on site read more

First time that my family went there we loved the food and the service is superb! Definitely we'll come back.

Had dinner here last night as a solo diner. Ate at the counter. Service was terrific and fast, got my tea refilled multiple times and was checked on a few times (it was early so not very busy). I ordered the nigiri and sashimi combo and the fish was fresh and generous in portion size. Will definitely come again! read more

Hirotaka Sushi - Nigiri and sashimi combo - Japanese Near Me - Menlo Park, California

the different rolls tasted similar and breading was thick. Bay Area sashimi roll was ok. extensive variety but nothing signature.

Very cute, well appointed sushi spot. We were in the area and found it on yelp so we're paying it forward! Very attentive staff, our waitress was super sweet and refilled tea frequently. The sushi was well portioned and generous. Small detail but the cups had finger holds which was a lovely detail. Will definitely return! read more

Hirotaka Sushi - Nigiri & Sashimi plate - Japanese Near Me - Menlo Park, California

The sushi here is outstanding--exceptionally fresh, skillfully prepared, and presented with care. Every dish reflects a high level of craftsmanship, making this spot a standout for serious sushi lovers. That said, the beverage program leaves much to be desired. The wine selection is nearly nonexistent, and the sake list--while curated--is priced so high that it feels out of step with an otherwise inviting dining experience. Unfortunately, there are no accessible or affordable options, which creates a noticeable gap for guests looking to enjoy a balanced evening without overspending on drinks. In short: We love your sushi but your beverage program should be more in line with your food offerings, with more affordable sake and a greater wine selection for the wine lovers because not everyone enjoys Sake and you are also missing a great up sales opportunity. Chardonnay was completely void from the menu and according to Google, it is the most popular white wine, Cabernet Sauvignon is the most popular red wine. Bottomline, we like to drink while we eat and I enjoy certain Sake's and my wife only drinks Chardonnay, but for $50-100 per bottle for Sake or $25-50 per glass, I didn't want to spend that much on an alcoholic beverage. We want to keep coming back for more great sushi, so it would be fantastic if you could upgrade your beverage program. Thank you for taking the time to read this... read more

I'm delighted to see this fairy new sushi restaurant doing so well! The service is honestly amazing! I wish all restaurants would offer such care and attention! Generous portions and quality of each dish makes me go back again and again ! Well, at this point, I am a regular visitor. When I bring my relatives with me, they are also very impressed. I'm so glad it's here!! Thank you, Hirotaka team for servicing this community, making delicious sushi and other dishes! Rimma read more

The rolls were excellent (we ordered the Spider-Man, pizza roll, the titanic roll) and the service was great (our waters and tea never went empty. read more

The food was amazing, I ordered Beef Udon soup and my friends got the bento boxes + extra rolls and sashimi. The service was beyond excellent. Hao was amazing, courteous and caring the whole time. The interior is very cozy and warm. read more

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What lovely indoor vibes. I tried their chicken karaage, agedashi tofu and gyoza. Everything was crispy and hot, karaage was so good. The chicken katsu was so crispy, delicious, large portions, I was very surprised to see my plate when I received it! I highly recommend the Bay Area Sashimi roll, the tuna was so fatty and melted in your mouth. I also ordered the mango tango, super crunchy roll, but the bay area sashimi roll was the all star behind the omakase! There's a big selection of sake and wine. The server was attentive. I would definitely come again to try all the rolls. read more

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The food was amazing, and the service was excellent. We got recommendations to try the Hirotaka Sashimi Deluxe and it was so good with the Otoro and Salmon Belly Overall a very casual place to be with friends. We had a group of 15, and we had a blast! A very cozy place to eat and hang out! read more

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**BRAND NEW PLACE - EXCELLENT** Random night, craved sushi. Drove right by it and decided to try. Turns out they're 1 month old! Excellent service, quality food. Sushi was fresh & high quality. Give it a shot. We will be back! read more

Hirotaka Sushi - Menlo Park Roll + added my requested mango - Japanese Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This is a relatively nice place in terms of interior and location. It's quiet and has a traditional Japanese flair, but that is really where it ends. The food is not great. Everything is done just ok, but not good, and hence three stars. I want to comment especially on sashimi and sushi. I personally like the traditional Japanese thin cut sashimi and the thick cut makes me nauseous. 3cm pieces as in the picture is like eating a raw meat stake - not appetizing, especially if fish has fiber in it. We didn't touch the sashimi. I really love sushi but this cut makes me averse to it. The roll was not well done either - it was oddly shaped and barely hanging together. Amino ok but shouldn't be served on a cucumber that robbs it of its delicate taste, and Uni - not sure of the quality, but it's not premium. Either way - I wouldn't bother with this place, not for the price. read more

Hirotaka Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Great food and service for the area. Would definitely recommend the rolls (especially the Bay Area Sashimi Roll). Entree portions are generally on the larger size (yay!), and prices are pretty reasonable. **I would also highly recommend the Tako Karaage (fried whole baby octopus) and ask for katsu sauce on the side to dip! read more

The food was exquisite. My father got tempura roll and said it was the best one he ever had. I had a 49er roll and it was unlike anything I ever had. They added lemon to the top which gave it amazing flavor. The service was quick and efficient. read more

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This newly opened Japanese place in Menlo Park is really good! It's refreshing to have a good Japanese restaurant in this area. Prices were very reasonable. Our family ordered the lunch special bentos and all the items were very fresh and tasty. They have an extensive menu with a lot of selections. We will definitely be recommending this to our family and friends. read more

3.5 Under new ownership. Had a bento @18 was OK ,but not great. Tempura was inconsistent some under cooked ,some over. Saba yaki was a large fillet and tasted fine. Edamame was served cold,but i like mine hot. All in all average. read more

We had our team gathering dinner at Hirotake, and it was a wonderful dining experience. It's a cozy and well laid out place with sushi bar and has easy access to car parking. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. I enjoyed the Sashimi, Hirotake platter, and my favorite dish was the warm Alaska Roll. The service was great with attentiveness to each and every member of the team, which will be remembered for a long time and a reason to visit again. Keep up the good quality food, presentation, and your warm service. We will be visiting again soon. read more

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Had the spring salmon belly special and the honeymoon special-- both were some of the best sushi ive ever had. California roll was very fresh and tasty! read more

I'm not usually a sushi person, but I really enjoyed the sushi here. Highly recommend giving it a try!

This was a worse MJ sushi but honestly still not terrible compared to what I expected.

Hirotaka uses peanuts in their house salad dressing, which, first of all, is inauthentic to Japanese cuisine, and second of all, dangerous to use as an ingredient in all of their side salads without an allergen warning. My partner and I, both of whom have severe peanut allergies, ate at this restaurant to-go, and didn't ask if there were peanuts in a Japanese salad dressing because... why would there be peanuts in a Japanese salad? We both had severe allergic reactions and needed to seek emergency medical care. I am Japanese and did not think in 1 million years I would be served peanuts in a Japanese house salad. This is beyond negligent. read more

We came here for a weeknight dinner. There is off street parking behind the restaurant. The sashimi was excellent. The service was excellent. Hirotaka is a great addition to our local scene. read more

Great food with great service! Must try the Wagyu roll!! Setting is very clean as well :) read more

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Stumbled upon this place via yelp while staying in Palo Alto and was highly impressed. Sat at the very clean bar top. Had a spider roll and tekka make. Both were delicious and flavorful. Staff was highly attentive, quick, polite and professional. Vibe of the place is very good. Quaint and clean. Steady flow of diners tells me it's popular with locals. I will return when next in the area. read more