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    Kiroro Sushi

    4.3 (759 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed • 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    KIRORO SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Ezen C.

    Came for the photo worthy dishes and it did not disappointment. Came here for weekday lunch and had no problem getting a table for 2. The place was less than a third full the whole time we were there. Parking outside was ok, we were able to snag a spot without waiting. The ambiance inside is average. They played some upbeat music that wasn't too loud, which I liked. Everything tasted fresh and was delicious. Lots of variety. Some unique flavor combinations I haven't had before. Based on what we ordered it was more like $$$. Worth the experience at least once and/or for celebrations. There are indeed less pricey options that you can get elsewhere.

    Super blue fin toro roll
    Si Si L.

    My husband and I decided to have dinner here after a dragonboat race. I had it bookmarked after my brother came here a while back. We were able to make reservations before we headed there (15 min) away. The place was packed, but we got seated pretty quickly. Based on reviews, toro was the thing to get. With that in mind and getting recommendations from the waiter, we decided on rolls. They were all very good esp the toro ones. There was one that was not as amazing as the others. I think it was Angry Fish. The service was fast, but maybe not the most friendly. Just seems like they were rushing. They were busy, so that was probably why. Overall, I would come again for good sushi.

    Salmon Avo Roll & Shrimp Tempura Roll
    Stephanie V.

    AMAZING amazing amazing experience! Haven't been here before but was in town and needed to try it. 100/10. I'm a Sushi snob and I promise you so delicious! The food was amazing, we inhaled and ate in slow motion at the same time. Prices were also great! (I used to live in LA so I'm used to absurd prices for good sushi). Didn't get to try the boats or sashimi but I can tell you it looked amazing. Service killed it too, staff was crazy busy but still incredibly attentive!!! We sat at the bar and had a great time. The restaurant is fairly small so you will want to come with time to spare for the waitlist. They do accommodate large parties but again, small space so beware of that. WILL COME BACK FOR SURE.

    Their infamous Super Sugoi Box - the best around
    Elizabeth S.

    I have been to Kiroro several times throughout the years since they opened. So this review is long overdue! It's the Super Sugoi Box that always brings me back. Years ago, this chef's choice sashimi box was a new thing, and it has always been my favorite here. No one else does it like Kiroro. They put some creativity into the box with the pairing of ingredients and also the presentation. I like the sprig of rosemary slightly lit with the smoke permeating as the server brings it to the table. They always tell you what each sashimi concoction is. The experience of indulging in these nine little wooden compartments is an exciting journey for the taste buds. It goes well with some of their refreshing sake selections. They also offer things on the menu which are not found at every other sushi joint out there. The Uni Ikura Shot is one I have yet to try. I love their Super Fish Tacos which come in fours. If you want a "riceless" sushi roll, they have the Naruto and Mario Roll. I always go for the Naruto Roll. They also have A5 Wagyu here also which you can get as sushi, or as ramen. The Hamachi Kama is quite tasty also. In fact, their entire menu is quite extensive with everything from Chicken Karaage to Unagi Ramen. It's hard for me to deviate from the box, but everything I've had here has been delicious. Kiroro has more of a casual cafe style atmosphere, but the food is definitely not atypical for an informal restaurant. Service is also friendly and attentive. It's definitely my favorite local sushi restaurant!

    Nancy T.

    First time here, for a party of two on a Tuesday night. We got seated really quickly since there were a lot of open table around 5ish? But it did fill up later on for sure. No cons at all. This place have such great service even my friend said how attentive they were always refilling our water and asking how's everything? They also gave us a dish on the house by the chef. Little things like that makes our dining experience even better. We ordered seaweed salad, monk fish liver? Or something similar to it, double toro roll, rainbow roll, lion king roll(best lion king roll because they did NOT over due it with the sauce) and last min we added on the uni which was served on a fried leaf? Forgot the name lol) everything was great.

    Santa Barbara Uni (1 PC)
    Elena C.

    Vibe: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Drink: N/A Food: 5/5 Value: 4.5/5 Downing sake flights on a Sunday at noon with your young teenagers present... Not us. But the table next to us was sure having a fun lunch. We came here after looking for a lunch spot post-shopping and were pleasantly surprised. From the complimentary (!) edamame and the delicious El Camino Roll to the phenomenal, super fresh omakase and the uni served on a deep-fried shiso leaf, the quality of the food blew us away. Definitely worth every penny. It was so good, we're already talking about going back for the upgraded omakase and super Sugoi box.

    Deluxe Chirashi Bowl
    Mikey S.

    The best sushi I've had in the bay area. So fresh and felt like I was transported to Japan. The quality of the fish was just superb and just the presentation alone was sensational.

    Deluxe Chirashi Bowl
    Philicia S.

    KIRORO! i need you in san diego. if you're looking for a go-to sushi spot, this is it. this is always on my list to hit up when i'm back home. the quality is insaneee and the prices are incredibly reasonable. for some reason, i've only ever gotten take out here but it always hit nonetheless. the deluxe chirashi is a non-negotiable. easily feeds two people. the quality of every slice of fish is comparable to japan. they also pair some of the fish with different sauces like ponzu. the presentation is top notch and they add kizami wasabi on top of the fish. their rice is so good and they provide so much of it. my favorite pieces from the chirashi are the toro and uni of course. (tbh i love them all). you'd think this bowl would be $80, but it's only $55. a steallllll! my favorite roll to order is the double toro roll. the toro on top, salmon belly and mango in the middle.. they just compliment each other so well the mango cuts into the fattiness of both fish to create a great balance. two excellent cuts of fish for $18 is such a great deal too.

    Pauline W.

    6/20/25 Zach and I were in the mood for sushi for dinner and we decided to try out a new spot. Kiroro Sushi is located in Belmont. For parking, there is a small parking lot in a plaza that is near the Safeway. We got there at 5:15pm and since we were one of the first customers that day we didn't have to wait. It's a small restaurant but during the dinner hour the space filled up quick . Here's what we ordered: - california roll - spider roll - mulan roll - spicy rainbow roll - firecracker roll Everything came out quickly. All of the rolls tasted delicious. The staff there are very friendly. They were also very on top of keeping our water cups filled. Even though it's a small restaurant, the menu is pretty expansive with a variety of rolls to choose from. Would definitely come back.

    Spider crab ramen - big portion!
    MJ M.

    Don't know how this wasn't on my radar before but this will probably be my go to sushi restaurant in San Mateo going forward. Spider ramen - Big portion, can be shared between 2 ppl. A lot of times I find ramen broths too salty/fatty. This one was actually really nice and the fried crab was AMAZING. I also also liked the variety of veggies the soup came with. This one is a winner - solid 5 We also ordered the rainbow, dragon, hamachi avo and spicy tuna roll. All were really good (also 5s) except for the spicy tuna which was pretty spicy - maybe a medium - and wasnt as good as the others - maybe like a 3.5. But overall great food here and look forward to coming back!

    Salmon Avo Roll, Sake Toro (1 PC), Blue Fin Tuna Otoro (1 PC), Hirame(1 pc)
    Neha N.

    Kiroro is one of my favorite sushi spots in the bay, and conveniently walking distance from my partner's apartment! When I want decent sushi, this is my go-to. Ingredients always taste fresh, and the restaurant is bright and comfortable. I like the platters they serve the sushi on. All staff I've interacted with have been kind. Not a ton to say, just a solid sushi spot you should check out sometime!

    Super Sugoi Box
    Anthony N.

    We came to Kiroro Sushi for our anniversary because we were craving fresh sushi, and this ended up being a great choice. Everything we ordered tasted super fresh, which is exactly what I'm looking for when it comes to sushi. The Deluxe Chirashi Bowl was a 9/10 for me. The fish tasted fresh, the variety was solid, and the presentation made it feel like a nice treat for a special occasion. Just be warned that this bowl is definitely filling, so come hungry if you plan on ordering it. The Sugoi Box was a 10/10 and probably the highlight of the meal. Everything tasted clean, fresh, and carefully put together. It's the kind of order that makes you appreciate the quality of the fish without needing too much extra going on. Overall, Kiroro Sushi was a really solid anniversary dinner spot. The food felt fresh from start to finish, and both dishes made the meal feel worth it. I would definitely come back again whenever I'm craving good sushi in the Belmont area.

    Super Sugoi Box
    Daniel H.

    Came here recently and had a really solid experience. Made a reservation via Yelp and they had an active Yelp waitlist tablet inside as well. Was seated pretty promptly. Ordered the Super Sugoi Box and fresh oysters and both were great. The Super Sugoi Box definitely stood out, especially the uni + ikura cup. The scallops cup was also super tasty and probably my favorite bite. Service was quick and efficient, and even though it was busy and packed, they kept our water topped up the whole time which I really appreciated. Restrooms were clean too. Overall, really enjoyable spot and I'd come back.

    Kiroro combo ($109): Dragon roll, Rainbow roll, 49ers roll, Lion King Roll and 15 pc Sashimi (salmon, tuna, hamachi, white tuna, walu)

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    Ask the Community - Kiroro Sushi

    Do you have another restaurant by the same owner in San Carlos?

    No, we don’t have.

    Does the owners of this sushi restaurant also own sushi restaurant in las vegas?

    Yes

    Is the cream cheese and sauces used in the veggie roles vegan and dairy free?

    Yes, we use vegan cream cheese on all veggie rolls.

    Hi, do you serve lunch or dinner plates with rice, like a bento box type meal?

    Sorry, we don't have any bento box options.

    Is there outdoor dining available?

    Yes, we do have a few outdoor tables.

    How I make a reservation for dinner on 10/30/21?

    I had called to make a reservation.

    Is it Japanese owned?

    No this owned and run by Chinese

    Hi, I was wondering when you will start serving sake and beer? Thanks

    Hi Karen, we are serving sake and beer now. Welcome to check it out!

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    Sushi Kazoku

    Sushi Kazoku

    4.5(291 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    Casual dining
    Vegetarian friendly

    Good quality food! Peaceful Ghibli music, friendly service, and cute and clean ambiance…read more From the chirashi, the salmon, shrimp, and Hamachi was super good. Thick generous slices! Rice had good flavor and texture. The salmon was so good (buttery and nutty) we ordered more in sashimi form and got ocean trout which had really good flavor too.

    Based on a recommendation, we decided to try Sushi Kazoku in San Carlos on Sunday around 7 PM, and…read morewhen it comes to the food, this place absolutely delivered. The fish was very fresh, and the sashimi was cut into surprisingly thick, generous pieces. We ordered several rolls and all of them were excellent. The curry was good as well, although fairly standard in flavor. The pricing was on point and completely fair. The standout for me thou was - the Romeo & Juliet roll. I absolutely loved it! I don't remember ever having this particular combination of hamachi and snow crab wrapped in soy paper, and it had an amazingly smooth balance of flavors. Nothing overpowered anything else -- the hamachi, snow crab and soy wrap just worked beautifully together. Easily my favorite dish of the night and may be for years to come! We also got Papillon & Kazoku Rolls which were also very fresh and tasty. New tastes for sure! Portions were generous, the freshness quality of the fish was excellent, and overall the food is absolutely worth coming back for. Unfortunately thou - the service was the complete opposite. We came in behind a couple of Uber Eats drivers, and our party of five was essentially ignored our big-family party completely for about 10 minutes while the staff ran around serving customers and handling orders. Sadly that pretty much set the tone for the rest of dinner. We asked for napkins and they never came. Our hot sake was forgotten until we asked about it. When we asked for kids' chopsticks, they had nothing to offer, so it was basically forks for the kids. The restaurant felt very fast-paced, and that speed didn't translate into attentive service. Maybe they're simply much more concentrated on getting the food right -- and, to their credit, they definitely do! We'll absolutely be back for the food, especially that Romeo & Juliet roll. We'll just return knowing that the great food comes with very little customer service.

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    Sushi Maruyama - Omakase +extra orders. Great food!

    Sushi Maruyama

    4.5(670 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    •$$$

    Sushi Maruyama is a hidden gem with excellent quality fish and ingredients throughout their menu…read more Their omakase is one of the best I've had in the area, especially at this price point. The sushi chefs really know what they're doing and are incredibly kind and welcoming. I also really appreciate how attentive they are without being intrusive. They seem to know when to give you privacy and space and when to interact and engage with you. They're always friendly and working with a smile, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. This is definitely a place I'll be coming back to, and I'll happily use any special occasion as an excuse to return. I've already recommended Sushi Maruyama to several coworkers and friends, and I can easily see it becoming a go-to spot for me.

    Solid local spot with fresh fish and great service! We…read morestumbled upon this place without a reservation and ended up waiting about 20 minutes since it was packed, but the table turnover was quick. Seeing an all-Japanese kitchen staff and sushi chefs immediately gave us good expectations--unlike a lot of Instagram-viral sushi spots run by non-Japanese owners where we've been disappointed before. It's not a flashy, high-end fine dining restaurant, but rather a clean, welcoming neighborhood sushi joint. The overall quality is very solid: sticking to the basics, well-executed, and super fresh with zero fishiness. We ordered the 8-piece Chef's Omakase (which came with a complimentary Tamago for $63--prices seem to vary depending on the daily fresh catches listed on their daily specials board). Most people seem to order the omakase and then add extra dishes. We also ordered: * Hamachi Kama * Deep-Fried Baby Octopus (wonderfully tender and delicious!) * Salmon Tacos * Miso Soup We paired everything with a dry, clean sake that complemented the sushi perfectly. The service was exceptionally friendly throughout our meal. While it's not a "mind-blowing" fine-dining experience, finding a reliable, fresh, and well-priced sushi spot like this in the area is a huge win. We'll definitely be coming back whenever we're nearby!

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    Soko Soko Japanese Cuisine - Salmon Avocado Handroll

    Soko Soko Japanese Cuisine

    4.4(267 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    A great hidden gem located in San Carlos, Soko Soko is not to be missed. The restaurant has a…read morebeautiful interior and very delicious food. We ordered 2 rolls and a Chirachi Don, and each dish was so so good! The fish was fresh and melted in my mouth, and the rolls were exceptionally tasty! I'm not sure where the fish is sourced from, but it tasted like it was just caught! At an affordable price, the Chirachi Don included so many types of fish and had generous portions. I was so full afterwards! In addition, the service was great! Our server was attentive and friendly and helped us choose between the so many different options. Highly recommend!!

    Another Yelper's photo of the Kaisen Don at Soko Soko really got my attention. So, it was just the…read moreHusband and I heading there for lunch on a Sunday. We walked in without reservations, but were easily able to get a table still. The tableware was gorgeous, and the accompanying dishes also used the same dishwater. We went with: * Spicy Scallop Hand Roll $7 - It was pretty good, although a bit smaller than what I'm used to. * Maitake Tempura $13 - This was really a shining star of the meal. It was perfection with such a nice fry and flavoring on it. We loved it and ordered a second order. (After we ordered, we saw the neighboring table receive theirs, and was pleasantly excited to know we were getting an order too as it looked great!) We really would have loved another veggie tempura option to choose from beyond getting a whole order of mixed tempura. * Negi Toro Don $23 - This small rice bowl had toro, quail egg, and ikura. I really enjoyed the sushi rice in this dish more so than mine. * Kaisen Don $59 - This rice box includes blue fin toro, uni, rotate, homemade ikura, and real crab. It was gorgeous in the photo and gorgeous when I received it. I honestly thought I would be able to finish this on my own, but it's worth sharing especially when you're getting other items. My only complaint was that the sushi rice wasn't vinegary enough. The sushi rice in the Negi Toro Don had more flavoring than mine. Service was fine. We are still thinking about that maitake tempura when we were in town a couple of weeks later.

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    Noma Sushi - Best Seasonal Daily Specials

    Noma Sushi

    4.3(361 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    •$$
    Free parking
    Sports on TV

    Amazing! This was our first time here, and we'll definitely be back for more. We came on a Friday…read morenight right when they opened. It's a little hole-in-the-wall spot, so it can be easy to miss, but they're serving fresh, high-quality fish. It's pretty small inside, but we were able to get seated right away. People started trickling in shortly after, though, so I can definitely see this place getting busy, especially during prime time. FOOD Salmon Sampler - 5/5 Very fresh! O-Toro - 5/5 Fresh and good! Japanese Uni Nigiri - 5/5 This was really good and creamy. Noma Roll - 3/5 This was okay. There were too many tempura flakes, which overpowered the entire roll. Dragon Roll - 5/5 Lion King Roll - 4/5 Karaage - 5/5 The kids really enjoyed this. Overall, we had a great experience for our first visit. Next time, I'd like to try more of their specialty rolls and some of their other special items as well.

    Fish was fresh but that's about it…read more Sushi rice had absolutely no taste Salmon skin salad had no dressing and was just fried salmon with a little bit of salmon still attached to the skin. Meh The $39 10-piece signature Nigiri was disappointing. All it was maguro, salmon and some weird white fish. Tasteless. I did have some bluefin tuna roll that's supposed to have truffle with it, but had absolutely no hint of truffle but was the most decent dish of the night I wouldn't go back.

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    Smoked Salmon Crush

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    Sushi Ai

    Sushi Ai

    4.9(47 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Def exceeded my expectations. Every piece was tasty and well thought out with some small but unique…read moretwists/dressing/prep that really amplified the flavors of each piece. Even the dessert and the miso soup had a little twist that made it unique. The chef was also very pleasant and easy to talk to. The style isn't as wild as Robins non traditional style but it truly is edomae with some elevated modern twists. One thing I noticed was almost every piece or maybe even every piece was dry aged for a few days instead of serving straight fresh. They also don't dress it up so much to take away from the fish but to compliment the fish and give it that subtle but noticeable specialness instead of just the nikiri glaze. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was and I'd def recommend if you're an omakase enthusiast!

    Came here for a dinner for 3, worth every penny for an authentic experience that satisfied my…read moreclients retiring in Japan. We all ate things we've never had before in our lives. We start out strong with ankimo, my favorite, on a chip. Smooth buttery goodness paired with crunchy nori. Fried tilefish - soft and crispy at the same time Komochi yari Ika - baby squid that pops in your mouth with side of sashimi, then even more squid stuffed with mochi rice. Not 100% sure which this menu item referred to, but both excellent Chawanmushi with abalone - so. much. abalone. They aren't skimping! The sushi: Mikandai (mandarin orange snapper) Kasugodai (young snapper) Sakuramasu (cherry trout) Hirasuzuki (sea bass) Ebi (Toyama shrimp) Maguro (minced bluefin tuna) Ebodai (Japanese butterfish) Zuke toro (soy cured bluefin fatty tuna) Bafun uni (Hokkaido sea urchin) Shirayaki (fresh water eel) No notes on any of the sushi, everything perfectly seasoned and served. My client and I were talking a bit too much and they kept having to remind us so they can serve everyone doing the course experience. The ambiance of the restaurant was perfect to chat as we are on the quieter side. At this point we got pretty full but we kept going: Chi ayu handroll - so cute, a baby fish with its mouth open...but so good too. Miso soup - unique white miso, a flavor I have yet to experience until this meal Dessert - so good I didn't get a picture and can't remember what it was anymore. One thing I would do differently is serve the soup first. The flavor was so good and I guess I'm a stickler for preparing my stomach with a hot soup, but also because it was so good I wouldn't mind having it twice haha. Overall a really good experience and I'll definitely be back! Excited to see how the menu progresses with time.

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    Sushi Ai - Grilled mehikari

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    Oh Baby Sushi

    Oh Baby Sushi

    4.0(892 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    •$$$
    Free parking
    Family-owned & operated

    Oh Baby is right…read more One evening I was staying at my gf's place close by and looked for sushi in the area. Oh Baby was 5 mins away. We tried the Oh Baby roll and the rest was history. We get: oh baby roll, rainbow roll, edamame, and spicy tonkatsu ramen (medium spice). The service is always great. Super nice atmosphere in the restaurant too.

    Vegetarian reviewer: I've been to this place and a few times and it's been a delight every time!…read more They have plenty of veggie options, along with sake and tempura. All the dishes are interesting and very flavorful, service is pretty quick as well. I've tried the Veggie Tempura and Agedashi Tofu from the bites section. Both are delicious even though these are fairly simple dishes, as expected. Tempura is oily as expected and is something which I skipped the next time to try some of the many nicer items they have to offer. It's crispy and delicious- and simple, what you'd expect from a tempura. All the vegan sushis are awesome and I especially liked their Veggie Tiger Roll and spicy veggie roll. None of the ingredients, like cream cheese overpower the flavors - everything is well balanced and each ingredient stands out uniquely on its own. Yum! It's a cute and small restaurant and they do not take reservations- only walk-ins. So I'd suggest going with some time in hand or going at an odd time. It wasn't too busy around 1:30 pm and we got a table for us pretty quickly. There's a big parking lot - so it isn't an issue there.

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    The Backhouse

    The Backhouse

    4.3(69 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I ordered a custom tray for a large group celebration and we were pleased with the quality and…read morenovelty. The fish were fresh, the rice was seasoned, and the garnishes were interesting. The owner was communicative via text and E-mail. Pick up was from a ghost kitchen. Menu was difficult to find online, but here is the link: https://twodotsco.typeform.com/to/eUm9sISf?typeform-source=linktr.ee The tray was beautifully decorated. At $6.25 per piece of sushi, the price was similar to nice sushi restaurants. I probably would not order from here frequently, but only as a special treat.

    I've had the backhouse on my list for a while and finally had an occasion to give it a try for a…read morecelebration. I preordered a deluxe platter ($450) which comes with 60 assorted nigiri for pickup on a holiday Monday around 1:30pm. Ordering via their form online was simple and easy and I received plenty of communication leading up to the pickup on where/when to pickup and who to contact for any changes or concerns. The pickup spot in San Mateo is a ghost kitchen setup, and parking was a little difficult (I got dropped off while my ride circled around). Once inside, there are a few tablets as well as doorbells labeled with different businesses. I pressed the one labeled for the backhouse and got our order at the door after waiting for a few minutes - there do also seem to be a lot of people picking up delivery service orders and generally seems to be confusing for the other businesses in the same space but I was able to get in and out pretty quickly. Onto the sushi - everything was delicious and they were kind enough to give us 3 of everything as I had requested to make it easier to split between our party of 3 which I really appreciate. The rice was nicely seasoned and not over or undercooked, and the standout has to be the uni. I really liked the asortment of fish/topping combinations and felt like there was a good mix of unique offerings and classics but the one thing I wished we had was some kind of guide or lost of what the fish we had were so I could better appreciate what I was eating. Overall, I'm glad I finally got to try the Backhouse and it was definitely tasty and a convenient way to enjoy some really high quality fish, but I think personally I prefer having the fish in a way where I can know more about what I'm eating to really enjoy the meal :)

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