Been here multiple times, great low key sushi spot, quality fish and good value, not super…read moreexpensive. Service was good every time I've come. Quieter, more low key location as well, not on a busy street, parking is easy. Would recommend.

There was a time when this was my favorite sushi restaurant - amazing quality and outstanding…read moreservice but all of that is in the past. Their quantity has gone down, their quality is not the same and they do not like following instructions (like no topigo) and messed up my order so many times. I need to find a different restaurant.

Im so glad that I went here because i keep driving past it and it does look a bit underwhelming…read morefrom the outside. But they are amazing. Clean and tidy spot with friendly and attentive staff. And high quality fish ! Their rolls are well combined and thoughtful even how they cut the rolls (Cause you know sometimes the end pieces of a roll are big and chunky). Highly recommend and will definitely come back !

Holy Sushi was a pleasant surprise. The outside is pretty unassuming, but I'm glad we gave it a…read moretry. We ordered three rolls, and the Kaisen roll and Hot roll were the clear standouts. Both were flavorful and well put together. I can't remember the name of the third roll (the one topped with rice crispies) but it was just okay compared to the other two. Service was great, and the space had a quiet, cozy atmosphere that made dinner feel relaxed. Definitely an underrated spot and one I'd come back to for the Kaisen and Hot rolls

An honest to good Sushi restaurant with reasonable prices, solid fresh fish offerings with quality…read moreand portions. What this place is: A casual spot for tasty fresh fish, rice, and everything else with excellent service. What is not: A fancy dining di jour for colleagues and clients seeking an A1 dining experience with white table linens and wine service. It's an affordable sushi bar with higher quality ingredients and a consistent staff that has set a local standard of approachable excellence.

First visit to this place, and we were pleasantly surprised:…read more AMBIANCE: comfortable, clean, modern, roomy, but a bit cold & sterile. SERVICE: Quick! (perhaps a bit too fast - they forgot to serve the Miso Soup!). Prices are average ($50 for the two of us, before tip). FOOD: GOOD - and the highlight of our experience. Good portions of fresh raw fish - served in a huge variety of presentations (from nigiri sushi to a whole host of delicious innovative sushi rolls). And my wife, a vegetarian, was both surprised and absolutely ecstatic by their innovative vegetarian offerings. In addition, they offer a large number of beverage options: Tasty teas, many different Sakes (served both hot & cold), native Japanese beers & sodas.

Food is under our expectations. We ordered Brussels sprouts…read morechips, vegetable tempura, traditional dumplings, wagyu beef skewers and sushi deluxe. Brussels sprouts chips and beef wagyu beef was alright. Wagyu beef could be cooked less for tenderness. Brussels sprouts chips were alright for me. My child said it was liked eating "air". Dumplings cooking technique was not good. Or I should say the dumplings usually have one side more crispy while the other sides are soft. The dumplings themselves were soft in general. It felt like it's cooked for a while instead of freshly out of the pan. The sushi deluxe, the sashimi part was fresh enough, but the sushi rice itself was social. The rice texture felt like it's been cooked and set for too long or it cooked with insufficient water. It's a bit hard. In addition, the sushi vinegar maybe not enough as the taste is off a bit. Vegetable tempura was way under expectations. The breading was so thick and it was not soften after dipping the sauce. I couldn't bite thru easily. The asparagus one was so tough and I gave it up. For other vegetables, I was trying to finish without the breading part. Our server asked and helped us to waive the tempura bill which I appreciated it. Generally speaking, if you are looking for "close to" authentic Japanese food, this may not meet your expectation. So far, food was not tasty enough for me to revisit. Environment is nice, good for gathering though.

Food and service was amazing. The team, Jacob, Victoria and server Violet were amazing…read more The dessert and lotus roll were above expectations! Thank you!

The food was great overall, but the plating was pretty slow since they only had one sushi chef. The…read morekaraage was light and crispy, and I really liked the soft-shell crab, but I wish it wasn't soaking in vinegar. The dragon roll was cut nicely into small bites but was skimping on the unagi. The wagyu sushi was very filling with just one piece. I could do without the truffle on it. The miso cod was just meh.

Last minute decision to head here on my birthday, it was getting late and I was craving sushi but…read moreonly a handful of places were going to be open after 9PM and Daigo was one of them and it had good reviews ! I loved the cozy atmosphere, very small and hidden spot (can we gatekeep?!). We obviously didn't have a reservation so we sat outside under the tarp, (which was fine), the inside is very small. Very much on the pricier side, esp the sushi as everything is priced at one piece each for nigiri (not the typical 2 piece). Sushi was phenomenal though! They had a variety of dishes you wouldn't typically find, so I really enjoyed the menu. If you're looking for non-typical Japanese fare and don't mind spending a bit, I highly recommend. Since it was my birthday, they did have a complimentary cake!

We're not regular sushi eaters, mainly because we're a little hesitant about raw fish, even though…read morewe love the taste. So whenever we decide to have sushi, food safety and hygiene are our top priorities. We checked the health inspection scores of several sushi restaurants before choosing this place, and it had one of the best ratings, especially for food handling and storage. The restaurant was also packed, which we took as a good sign of high turnover and fresh ingredients. We definitely made the right choice! Everything tasted incredibly fresh and delicious. We ordered nigiri, a few sushi rolls, tempura, and salad. Everything was great, but the Rainbow Roll was easily our favorite! The only letdown was the pickled cucumber. We were expecting the flavorful, marinated cucumber you often get at Asian restaurants, with soy sauce and seasonings. Instead, it tasted like freshly sliced cucumber with vinegar poured over it. It wasn't really pickled, and honestly, it was pretty disappointing. That being said, the rest of the food more than made up for it. The service was excellent, the ingredients tasted fresh, and we really enjoyed our meal. We'll definitely be coming back to try more rolls! Highly recommend this spot, especially if freshness and food safety are important to you.

* Disclaimer: I only ordered take out but if I can give it 5 stars, it didn't matter either way…read morebecause the food was so good. But no review on the actual place or service ... not yet. I was craving sushi, and it was kind of late but found Araki and after looking over the menu offerings, I made the quick call to order. All of you know how risky it can be to try a new place, especially sushi, with no prior knowledge or recommendations. I wanted sushi that desperately! I was so thrilled with my order and it hit my craving perfectly. I had the Araki combo which came with salad and miso soup and I also ordered a side of gyoza. (If you know me, I LOVE my dumplings) The sushi was so fresh and just melted as I ate it. Highly recommend just on food alone. The menu has other non-sushi offerings as well. I can't wait to try it again, in person!

Very unassuming, quiet little place on El Camino Real near Stanford. I intentionally picked it for…read moredinner because it was not flashy or trendy. I had the 10 piece chef's chioice sashimi plate, and I was knocked out at the care taken to prepare it. Very generous portions of a great variety of very fresh fish, subtly flavored and accompanied by fresh grated wasabi. I knew better than to use soy sauce. The chef is a master. I'll remember this place.

last minute friday dinner find in palo alto...located along busy el camino real, so parking is…read morelimited to the smaller side streets...finding almost completely empty on a friday evening...wasn't a good sign...service was really slow...ordered a tempura udon $14.95 for the child...self taking a 2 roll bento $19.95...selection from the basic rolls...requesting spicy scallop and spider roll...other taking a chef's choice sushi and spicy tuna roll set dinner...only issue was that she only received the spicy tuna roll...the rice was a bit dry and the rolls were just pressed too tight...didn't have any issues with the spicy scallop or tuna filling...the rice and texture of the rolls just ruined it...the udon broth was also really heavy and bit salty...it should be light and savory...not sure if it was simmering too long...maybe just reduced down too much and became concentrated...flavors were right, so it wasn't terrible...the tempura was actually pretty good...batter was fried light and airy...the dinner sets come with salad and miso soup...very basic and standard...suspected the staff might have entered the order incorrectly because only received 1 soup and salad...asked if that was everything and staff confirmed it was...looks like the chef choice sushi order wasn't entered...asked for the bill and was only charged for the spicy tuna roll $6.99...the prices are low in comparison to other japanese restaurants, but the low quality matches...if you are looking for a cheaper meals, might be worth a visit...

The entrance is pretty discreet, and once you step inside, the restaurant is small, intimate, and…read morecozy, which makes the whole experience feel really special. The $125 lunch omakase is an incredible value for the quality you get. For the price, both the food and service were excellent. The fish tasted super fresh, and you could tell each piece was handled with a lot of care. Everything was flavorful, and even the little details stood out... the wasabi was really good, and the complimentary pickled ginger they served was fresh and delicious. The service was also top notch. It happened to be my birthday, and they gave me a cute little pop-up birthday card, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the experience feel extra special. Overall, I was really impressed with this place. Excellent quality, fresh fish, attentive service, and a $125 lunch price point that's hard to beat. Definitely adding this to my list of favorite omakase spots in the Bay Area!

I had the opportunity to dine here to celebrate an anniversary and Iki was an enjoyable time…read more I really enjoyed the execution of the courses and the one of the things that really stuck out to me reflecting back was the tempura course believe it or not. It was fried exceptionally well and the batter was light and went well before the nigiri portion of the menu. My only criticism was the amount of up charging on additions when an omakase should already encompass the items. I would definitely recommend at least trying once! Service was exceptional as expected and the chef was a pleasure to watch. I really liked the ambiance here that set the mood for the meal!

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

Quality of fish: Okay…read more Sushi rolls: Since the fish quality isn't spectacular, I would expect the rolls to be interesting, fun, and tastefully crafted. However, the rolls at Eighty-Eight fall short. My group ordered three different rolls (salmon deluxe, eighty-eight signature, red dragon roll), and each was topped with the same unagi sauce and spicy mayo combo. It was the type of roll where everything meshes together, and no roll is really any different from another. Especially with the elevated prices, I expected quality fish and/or nuance in a roll. The only part I enjoyed was the tuna cube and pine nut topping on the Eighty-Eight roll. The two words to describe my experience would be: bland and boring.

Service very good ! Food delivered fast and authentic with reasonable price and gives good portion…read more! Will come back again. More like family running style!

This Is, One of The Most, unique sushi. Everything is really good. Everything is delicious. I Love…read moreit. I'll give him five Stars Everyday