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    RamonaEliza D.

    Came across this spot while exploring downtown Menlo Park. And we decided to try and dine in. The place is the cutest with a chill vibe to it. The host/server was quick to accommodate and guided us to our table. She offered us the menu and I was delighted to see many options to choose from and it was nice to see pictures on them. Elected to try a couple of things and didn't wait long to be served. The sashimi and sushi tasted really fresh and delicious. My main entree sea bass was baked to perfection too. Everything tasted so good. Enjoyes our meal and I'd love to return and try other few things on their menu for next time.

    Beef Clay Pot Unagi Donburi

    This was a nice little surprise find. The ambiance was cool and cozy. My family found it by chance and I was really happy with the quality of service and food. I'd love to go back and try the mochi donut!

    Tempura Udon

    The ambiance of Kyosho is cozy and intimate, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal. The service was excellent. We ordered the chirashi bowl, tempura udon, and gyu don--everything was delicious, and the portion sizes were generous. Definitely worth the price.

    very good tasty!
    Ayumi A.

    good tasty,I recommend here. I recomen premium omakase nigiri,kyosho signature sashimi, fish from Japan

    Lunch Kyosho Gold Box
    LaMecia M.

    Visited for lunch on a Friday and it wasn't busy. I ordered the Kyosho Gold Box and had to share my sashimi with my dining mate. The food was great. California roll was fresh and went down smoothly. I loved the unagi and chicken katsu. Servers were nice and food came out quick. This is a place that is quite small on the outside but inside it feels cozy and not squished.

    Nigiri Omakase
    Yuyan Z.

    My fav hidden gems in Bay Area for good-quality nigiri and sashimi! Price is very reasonable, most of sushi places are too overpriced in sf. Highly recommend this place! Some Bay Area celebrities have been here too!

    Toro Bluefin Tuna Trio
    Stacie I.

    Amazing little sushi joint in Menlo Park. Everything I had was delicious! It's a small restaurant with seating for about 24 with a sushi bar that seats 4. The toro trio was phenomenal as was the edamame with truffle salt. Also recommend The hamachi crudo & A5 wagyu tatami.

    Leslie W.

    ***update*** After my partner posted the review, I got so many phone calls from the restaurants and many no caller id calls at 5am in the morning. That's just insane! Stop harassing customers! ----------- I called to place a take out lunch order on Wednesday. Before I called, I saw a "lunch menu" picture on yelp posted long time ago. I asked the lady over phone if they still have the lunch menu. She said we never had lunch menu. I repeated that I saw the picture on yelp. She said we never had it but we can do it now which confused me. But regardless, I ordered sashimi lunch, nigiri lunch and crazy rolls. She told me she would call me when my food is ready. The ordering experience was okay even though she was kinda impatient. When I got to the restaurant, no customer there. I told the lady (I think same lady who took my order) I'm here to pick up. She looked at me a little annoyed and said your food is not ready yet. I know you haven't called me so of course it's not ready yet. But doesn't mean I can come in and let you know I'm here and wait for my food at the restaurant. The vibe was dry. I was kinda awkward. And when my food was ready, I asked me extra ginger, wasabi and soy sauce. She didn't let me finished my request and said with annoyed face:"it's all in the bag already". Alright. Calm down. I took my bag and left. While my partner was driving, I open the bag and want to eat my food. And guess what, no soy sauce! Not a single packet! Oh I was so annoyed! Because of her attitude, it already negatively affected my anticipation to my lunch. And the missing sauce just took it to a different level. The lunch is not cheap, especially with the small portion. At least you can provide a good service. No! We had to u-turn and went back and parked and asked for soy sauce! When I went back, she didn't even apologize and she only wanted to give me two packets. We could have a great lunch and possibly become regulars. But now you just lost two customers forever.

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    Amabel Y.

    Such a hidden gem in Menlo Park! Fresh ingredients and friendly staff! My husband and I ordered the following: 1. Kyosho roll ($22) - lobster salad, fatty tuna, cucumber, avocado, sweet potato, and pickled wasabi. Perfect one bite size that fits in my mouth without being overly stuffed, great flavors! 3. Musketeer Roll ($18) - Spicy tuna, hamachi , salmon, cucumber and tobiko. Perfect amount of spice and fish. Very fresh! Highly recommend! 4. Premium nigiri omakase ($60) - Every single nigiri tasted very fresh! Even the uni didn't taste briney! The seared tuna was my favorite! This came with a bowl of amebi soup. 5. Clay pot unagi donburi ($27) - wow! One of the best unagi donburi I've ever had! The unagi wasn't very boney like others I've had. Perfect amount of sauce on the unagi. Love how the added a bed of salad and ginger as well! This also came with a bowl of miso soup! Must try! Overall, will come again to try the 7 course pre-fixe dinner. I believe it is $109 and for the 6 course, it is $99.

    Leave 1 star review and you'll be bombarded with their calls.
    Eileen X.

    My original review was reported, so here it is again. Why am I bothering to rewrite it? Because after leaving a 1-star review, I received three calls from the restaurant and over ten "No Caller ID" calls--some as early as 5 a.m. This behavior is completely unprofessional and unacceptable. I'm currently traveling, but if this harassment continues, I may consider legal action when I return. I stand by my review. I wasn't initially planning to post on Google, but after the restaurant's hostile response--most likely from someone named Tina--I will be sharing my experience there as well. Here's what happened: I went for a quick lunch and placed a phone order with Tina, the woman with yellow hair. She was rude, answering the phone with a simple "Hello" and then hanging up abruptly without any proper etiquette. When we picked up our order, everything seemed fine until Tina started providing terrible service. We asked for soy sauce, and she insisted it was already in the bag--it wasn't. This forced us to turn around and return to the restaurant. There was no apology for the inconvenience--just poor customer service all around. No one wants to deal with your miserable behavior!

    Omakase sashimi and omakase Nigiri Omakase
    Jane D.

    Restaurant was on the smaller side! We did not have a reservation and were fine on a Sunday night at around 7pm. Service was prompt and friendly, but not overly in your face. We got the omakase nigiri, omakase sashimi, and the crazy roll. Omakase was a good value - 10 pieces for $45. Everything was super fresh and tasty. Fish was good quality too from what I could tell (not an expert, but I've eaten a decent amount of good and / or Michelin starred nigiri). We also got a miso soup, which was extremely salty (but I loved it anyway because it had a shrimp head in there). Would definitely come back.

    The Bomb Roll
    Vanessa L.

    Amazing food, very fresh sashimi, it a must have! My kids and I loved the A5 Wagyu Beef Udon! It's the best Udon that we ever had! Great service ! And comfortable seats!

    I have not eaten there, but two different people from my company went there with groups of 6 and 7 people and were not told that a 20% "Service Fee" was included. They were given the payment machine and prompted for gratuity as usual, resulting in a the staff getting more than 40% tip. I would point this out to the waiter/waitress if you go there and ask them not to double charge you on tip.

    Maguro sashimi and sushi ordered To Go--delivered in this great little box

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    Ask the Community - Kyosho

    Is this a Japanese owned restaurant?

    While I don't know if the owners are Japanese, the staff and sushi chef are Chinese.

    How long is a soft opening last? Seems that the fish is being seated to help with fish that - maybe isn't as fresh as it needs to be for sashimi.…

    All fishes are preped and serced by the same day. I believe all Japanese restaurants do it the same way. As I know they get the fish in every morning and prep them before business hour.

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    Soko Soko Japanese Cuisine - Salmon Avocado Handroll

    Soko Soko Japanese Cuisine

    4.4(242 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Constantly was hearing good things about this place, so we decided to make a reservation for a…read moreThursday night. I am so happy we did, as it was surprisingly so packed! The restaurant itself is beautiful, and I loved their choice of dishware. It truly is in the little details that make this restaurant feel that much more special. There were so many food options that we ended up going all out, and it was all so delicious. Because it was busy, the food specifically the sushi took longer. We didn't mind the wait as we ordered food that was made in the kitchen so that held us over while we waited for our rolls, but I did overhear the table next to me was getting very frustrated as they said they waited over an hour for their sushi. Wow everything was delicious. We loved the soko Soko special with all 6 different dons as it allowed us to try a little bit of everything. The rice made everything so filling. Their fish tasted so fresh. I definitely recommend the Halami Beef Tataki, cut and cooked so nicely, it was such a savory and flavorful bite. With that, I really enjoyed their skewers, cooked to perfection with the perfect char. We cannot wait to come back!

    Service is rude. Fish is not fresh, even with items missing…read more The server was a bit cold at the beginning, then became rude when he accused my friend of recording with the assumption rooted in his head. No "excuse me" just a direct "are you recording?" And without giving my friend a chance to explain that he wasn't (he is just a heavy Pokémon Goer), the server went on "no recording is allowed. You can't do that" Blah blah. There are clearly better and more professional ways to handle this. And assuming customers at fault is not. We ordered two hot plates and two Kaisen don at $60 each. Hot plates are good. Kaisen don is very sad. That's the least fresh toro and uni I have ever had. My friend is not used to complaining, but I decided not to swallow it. After some back and forth, they offered to replace the toro and uni. Although it's an okay gesture, my friend was not offered the replacement-- not even asking, while we ordered the same set. The replacement didn't come with the average freshness I have experienced, but better than the original. Then we started to look at google reviews, only to find out that the ikura included in the don was completely missing. It was offered after we complained. But again, no apologies. For an expensive item with clear description of the content in the menu, I don't know if it's a mistake or not. Btw, our Kaisen don doesn't look like their official picture at all.

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    Ranzan - Gohan (Rice) - hagama rice with snow crab meat

    Ranzan

    4.4(159 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$$$

    Ranzan Redwood City is one of the best omakase experiences I've had in a while. I went with the…read moreHana Kaiseki set ($98) and it felt very worth it for the quality and variety. The pacing was just right, nothing felt rushed, and each course was thoughtfully decorated! I enjoyed every moment during the experience. We started with warm house sake to warm up, and luckily it paired really nicely with the meal and made everything feel extra cozy. Then for the courses, I had: - Starter: Kumiage Yuba with light house sauce and wasabi, I'm so impressed!!! At first I thought I was eating some fish liver because the texture was similar, but turn out it's tofu and they makes it excellent! A very nice starter - Appetizer: Squid tempura, pickled radish, mushroom & veggies, and tamago. I really like the tempura, crispy but not greasy, nice mix of textures - Sashimi plate: 3 pieces of bluefin tuna otoro, very fresh and buttery, just melts in my mouth! Love it - Oden bowl: I'm so in love with the broth, sweet, umami and comforting. It had braised pork belly, radish and konjac jelly, and all taste amazing, could not find any words to complain - Grilled fish: a very simple dish with not much seasoning. Fish was paired with some salty pickled plum and sweet potato. - Steamed tofu with abalone: I really like abalone texture, they made it very tender and easy to chew. Also not much seasoning so that you can feel the natural taste of the seafood, love that! - Hotate scallop with persimmon sauce: I don't like persimmon that much, but the scallops taste fresh and sweet - Rice bowl with pickles and miso soup: this is the 2nd final course, they have 2 options to upgrade from the white rice, uni ikura (+$16) & A5 wagyu (+$26) - we have 2 people so we order both to try a little bit of everything. Both worth the upgrade, but I prefer a5 wagyu - Matcha yokan with red beans and hot tea: the dessert was a bit too sweet for me, even though they served with hot tea to balance. But still, a great dish! Overall, really solid omakase spot on the Peninsula. I'd definitely come back if I had the chance!

    Came here for a Mother's Day lunch with my family. It was very quiet, which my parents appreciated,…read moreand the overall atmosphere was minimalist, grounded, peaceful, and distinctly Japanese. The decor felt understated and calming, and both the host and server were very kind and welcoming. Service was definitely on the slower side -- we started the first course around 1pm and dessert wasn't served until about 2:40pm -- but I suppose that's part of the intentional, course-by-course dining experience. We ordered one of the lunch set menus. A few thoughts on the dishes: * House made tofu - Delicious. Light, delicate, and creamy, topped with wasabi and soy sauce. 9/10 * Appetizer assortment - A box with four small dishes (Nanohana steeped in dashi, simmered daikon radish, Tai marinated in vinaigrette, tamago). The tamago was less sweet than what you'd usually get at sushi restaurants (just okay for me, 6/10). The daikon was tasty (7.5/10), the fish had good flavor but a firmer texture than I prefer (7/10), and the vegetables were well-prepared (7.5/10). Everything was served room temperature. Overall, the flavors and sauces were very mild and subtle, in line with more traditional Japanese cooking. * The sashimi dish was fresh and delicious. 9/10 * Pork belly with vegetables - The pork belly was extremely tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked nicely. The sauce was delicious. I almost wished it came with rice, but it was lightly seasoned and balanced as-is. 8/10 * Gindara marinated in miso - Lovely buttery, flaky texture. I've had similar miso black cod dishes elsewhere that were a bit more flavorful, but still very enjoyable. 8/10 * Chawanmushi - Very smooth, custardy texture with hints of citrus/yuzu, crab, and shiso. The crab texture was nice, though I didn't get a ton of crab flavor. * Octopus - A bit too chewy for my taste, though it paired nicely with the sweetness of the plum. I especially liked the nagaimo (yam) for both flavor and texture. 7.5/10 * Rice with kelp, wasabi cucumber, and simmered baby sardines - The kelp had a great texture and slightly tangy flavor. The wasabi cucumber was a bit too salty for me, even with the rice, but the baby sardines were delicious with just a hint of salt. 8/10 * Miso soup - Nice and light. 8/10 * Dessert (matcha yo-kan) - Green tea jelly with raspberries. Nice texture, though I personally prefer more pudding-like desserts. Not overly sweet, but I'm generally not a fan of beans in desserts. 7.5/10 One especially thoughtful touch: they served dessert to my mom on a special plate with additional Japanese candies and little origami pieces made by the staff. It felt very warm and personal. Overall, a good experience. They also offer à la carte options in addition to the set menus. The space feels intimate and would probably be best for smaller groups or quieter meals.

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    Kemuri Japanese Barú - Hamachi Carpaccio

    Kemuri Japanese Barú

    4.1(827 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$$

    Craving a Wagyu bowl since my trip to Osaka, and not wanting to deal with an hour of traffic coming…read morethough rush hour from redwood shores to San Jose I thought why not I'll check it out. The restaurant was packed on a Thursday night but I was able to walk in at the bar. I got the ankimo pate from the seasonal menu and the wagyu steak and garlic rice. While waiting for my food I observed a sign of authenticity: a table of 8 Japanese businessmen, so I was pretty excited to get my food. I usually looooove ankimo and I didn't really think too much about how the mascarpone would be. I think it's too heavy/creamy and lost the liver-ness of ankimo which I really like. I understand a lot of people don't though so, different strokes for different people. Not a big fan of the mixture, and there was also water or something on the bread that made it soggy. However, the pickled onions and grapes were really good especially with the wagyu steak and garlic rice. At first glance the image of the wagyu steak is not that impressive, as it was in real life as well...BUT as I took my first bite I was taken back to the underground Kobe beef bowl hole in the wall restaurant. The beef is cut into really big pieces so in this picture it doesn't look like a lot but it was a good ratio. The rice is soft and fluffy and flavorful. Worth getting the dashi. I will definitely be back!!

    Lunch at Kemuri was a total win!…read more My mom and I came in for lunch because we were in the mood to try a new restaurant, and I was immediately sold when I saw oxtail udon on the menu. Say less. O R D E R E D - Oxtail Udon - Octopus Salad - Hamachi Carpaccio - Beef Tongue V E R D I C T The oxtail udon was everything I hoped for and more. The broth was incredibly flavorful -- rich and savory with just a hint of sweetness. You'd think a soup this deep would lean salty, but it was perfectly balanced. And the oxtail? Fall-off-the-bone goodness. As an oxtail lover, this absolutely hit the spot. We also ordered a few dishes to share and honestly... every single one delivered. The beef tongue was super tender and cooked perfectly. The octopus salad was fresh and well-balanced, and the hamachi carpaccio was clean, buttery, and full of flavor. Truly flavortown worthy across the board. If you're looking for a spot that does bold flavors right without being heavy, Kemuri is it. I'd 100% come back again -- and next time, I'm already eyeing that oxtail udon.

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    Iki Omakase

    Iki Omakase

    4.6(89 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    We got the Iki bento a few weeks ago and loved it, so we came back for their lunch omakase on a…read moreFriday, and it did not disappoint. The space is intimate, with only 8 counter seats, so you're served directly by chef Li. To my surprise, all of the seats were full on a Friday at lunch. I didn't want to drink too much at lunch, but they had a $29 sake flight of three 1.5 oz pours, which was just the right amount to pair with the sushi but still be able to go back to work after lunch! Pre sushi: 1. Pickled baby ginger: I love this stuff, and he was good about refilling it 2. Crab with Japanese citrus jelly and shiso: a generous amount of sweet, fresh crab 3. Ankimo: two pieces, served with wasabi 4. Signature octopus: massaged 1 hour and stewed 1 hour - very flavorful and tender 5. Steamed abalone: served over soba with abalone liver sauce 6. Seaweed shot 7. Chawanmushi with scallops and caviar Sushi: 1. Hokkaido scallop with yuzu and sea salt 2. Spanish mackerel 3. Akami: lean bluefin tuna 4. Kinmedai: golden eye snapper, torched 5. Isaki: 3 line grunt fish 6. Kelp cured black snapper, shiso leaf, yuzu 7. Chutoro 8. Saba: mackerel with kelp 9. Otoro: torched, topped with uni The scallop and kinmedai were the highlights for me. We also got one of the à la carte add ons: the hand chopped fatty tuna and uni hand roll. To finish: red miso soup At the end, you can watch the chef preparing the bento boxes, which was a good reminder for me to keep my eye out for the next available pickup. The fish was high quality, and the pieces were cut to the right size (I've been to way too many places with unappealingly large cuts). Each course was thoughtfully prepared, and pacing was consistent. For the quality and quantity of food, as well as the service and dining experience, this was a hot deal for $125 a person. We will definitely be coming back!

    Came for lunch and had a very nice experience…read more My favorites were the monkfish liver and the chawanmushi with uni. The chef explained all the dishes and where they are sourced. The presentation is also lovely. I also loved the pickled ginger (that they keep refilling for you). Overall would highly recommend!

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