p good, seating doesn't really accommodate big groups but that hasn't been applicable to me so far…read more I feel like part of the fun is doing the labour to put your own food together but I wouldn't be surprised if some people aren't into that potato salad w ham - 8/10 wish there was more but at least it was fun shishito peppers - 7/10 yuzu dressing was nice but sometimes can be a little sauce heavy ume bowl - 9/10 I usually get this bc I can tolerate the tiny roe but not the big ones ; perhaps a teeny bit rice heavy but I think that's the point ; I always get w ochazuke bc I feel it really does add to the experience/taste

We don't have many great quality sushi type of stores in the South Bay and I feel like Yaichi…read morechanged that narrative. The fish quality was good and I think overall a pretty good bang for your buck! Service was good! Cute ambiance inside! On a different note, I got the Dashi topping for my dogs and they love it! Will definitely be back.

Dog friendly. Food comes almost instantly, grill change is…read moreinstant. Decently staffed and all kind people Fair prices for AYCE.

The meat quality is good, especially for the price. Good ventilation, and wonderful service from…read moreElliot!

My friends and I stopped by Taishoken on a Saturday around 12:30 p.m. for lunch and the restaurant…read morewas surprisingly empty. Our party of four was able to get seated right away. Although Taishoken is known for their tsukemen, I'll always opt for mazesoba if I see it on a menu. The mazesoba here is easily some of the best I've had in the Bay Area. The included piece of chashu is well-seasoned, fall apart tender and had a good balance of lean to fatty meat. The noodles are cooked to perfection and have a really nice chew to them. There is just the right amount of sauce in the dish, and the raw egg yolk adds a wonderful richness that coats each strand of noodle when mixed. Included with your mazesoba is a small side of vinegar. I would definitely recommend trying out the mixed mazesoba on its own -- without the vinegar, and adding in the vinegar about half-way in in order to try out a completely different flavor profile of the noodles. The acidity of the vinegar cuts through the richness and keeps you coming back for bite after bite. If you've never tried mazesoba before, I can't recommend it enough at Taishoken. I can't wait to stop by again for another bowl.

I'd say skip it overall. The noodles were too al dente, and the dipping broth wasn't anything…read moreparticularly memorable. Honestly, I feel like I could recreate something similar pretty easily using kits from a Japanese market. The karaage, though, was super crispy and really good. If you go, I'd recommend just getting one dipping noodle dish to share and ordering a bunch of appetizers instead -- otherwise it ends up being way too much noodle. Or go to Tsujita

Katsu Gin in Milpitas is legit…read more My Japanese girlfriend thinks this is better than spots in Torrance, CA, which says a lot. That alone should be enough reason to check it out. They serve Asahi on draft (IYKYK), which already puts them ahead of a lot of places. Perfect pairing with katsu. Food-wise, go for the hire katsu curry or hire katsu curry udon--both are excellent. The fish katsu is also solid. Everything is crispy, well-executed, and satisfying without feeling too heavy. Service is great, ambiance is clean and comfortable. Simple: if you like katsu, this is one of the best spots in the area. Thank me later.

Experience (5/5 stars): *Food: i'd recommend getting the…read morehirekatsu over the tonkatsu as it was juicier and had better flavor! enjoyed the shredded cabbage salad, miso soup, and pickled sides. *Price: ~$20 katsu sets Overall, it's a yes for me!

Good price, good quality, good service, comfy inside dinning...clean, clean bathroom, good sizeread more

Yellowtail jalapeno avocado, crunchy mango, and the Kakuna roll during happy hour is my go to when…read moreI'm craving sushi in Milpitas.

I dream about their cod roe pasta, it's literally the best I have ever had. Like next level pasta!…read moreWe went as a big group for my sister's birthday, and they were pretty accommodating and nice. We had them keep our cake in the back fridge which they charged us for, but it wasn't too much. The pastas are the way to go! The pizzas were alright and the drinks were also okay, but get the pasta!!!

To celebrate a friend's birthday, we decided to try Japanese-Italian fusion and landed on La Casa…read moreMia, drawn by its solid reviews. We ordered the cheese mochi pizza, salmon shimeji mushroom spaghetti, and risotto. The mochi cheese pizza was the clear highlight. You can taste the mochi texture throughout. We were debating whether mochi was blended into the dough or the cheese. Definitely worth trying if you're a mochi lover. The Salmon Shimeji Mushroom Spaghetti is listed as one of the more popular pasta dishes, and it earned that reputation. The cream and seafood flavors blended nicely. The risotto, however, was a bit of a letdown as it was way too salty for our taste. Since I mentioned we were celebrating a birthday, our waitress brought a sweet touch: two scoops of ice cream with a candle. We also ordered the matcha tiramisu, which was pleasant but not particularly memorable -- not overly sweet, but nothing that lingered either. Overall, La Casa Mia is a solid spot for Japanese-Italian fusion. I'd come back to explore more of the menu.

This was my friend and i's first time here. Our server was extremely attentive and walked us…read morethrough everything. The dishes came out quickly and the sushi was fresh and tasty. We got the lowest tier, which came out to about $80 for 2 people, which I feel is more than fair for what you get. One disappointment was that online, the site says lunch ends at 4pm. We arrived at 3:30pm and were informed that you need to be seated by 3pm in order to qualify for the lunch special. Definitely something to keep in mind if you're trying to go for the lunch special.

Thank you to our female server of and night. Name listed on the receipt was Jingchao C.- if this…read morewas our server, know that she is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I am 100% convinced that the entire staffing and management of Wagyu Grill AYCE is top tier!! Staff is kind, helpful, prompt, friendly, + most importantly, CONSISTENT! My toddler isn't much of a meat eater but she loves a good fire-y show as well as sushi. This makes Wagyu Grill AYCE to be a good and entertaining night for us all. Extra kudos to Jingchao for being so attentive in turning our grill flames up and down accordingly. The safety of my daughter was a primary concern of hers so I didn't bat an eye at her lowering the temp. Babygirl was a little disappointed due to the smaller show of the "dancing flames" but she survived. Another 5/5 star visit from the staff and the food is impeccable as usual. This place comes highly recommended to avid meat eaters and those who like things extra saucy [our fam literally drowns everything in their 3 sauces]. Gold and Premium is typically how we roll but I honestly wouldn't mind giving Silver a try, the options look good and you save yourself some coinZ!! Great for all patrons at all price points.

Returned to Sen Dai Sushi after almost over 10 years and was very impressed with the fish to value…read moreratio. The sister and I ordered takeout to eat at our parents house for an early Mother's day celebration. Our total came to about $220 before tax and tip. This order included: Combo roll U - this had 3 pre-set rolls at a slight discount Rockstar roll - yum, loved the lemon slice and mac nuts Toro sashimi combo - 9 slices of maguro, o-toro and chu-toro Individual fatty tuna sashimis Sake wasabi don - thicc slices of salmon. The wasabi sauce was aight 10 pc sashimi combo - nice variety Beef bulgogi rice plate - kind basic but we ordered this for the SO (non seafood liker) Our order fed 5 people total and everyone definitely came out so full. I can't say anything about the interior since my sister picked up the order. She did say that after placing the order online, she received a call to confirm the order. I thought that was nice. Overall, Sen Dai would be my go-to for quality fish at a decent price.

My family and I love trying new sushi spots whenever we're celebrating a special occasion, and…read morethat's how we stumbled across Sen Dai Sushi. We arrived right before they closed for their dinner prep at 1:40 PM, so we were worried they might not be able to seat us or that we'd feel rushed, but our server was amazing. She was attentive, polite, and made us feel completely welcome. We're huge fans of raw fish, especially when it comes to sushi, and the hamachi and toro were incredibly fresh--melt-in-your-mouth good. I barely even needed to use any ginger, which says a lot about the quality and freshness. We ordered a ton of appetizers, but the real stars of the meal were the baked scallop roll and the baked mussels. The sauce that came with the baked mussels was so good that we found ourselves dipping our other dishes into it. Overall, such a great experience with fresh fish, delicious food, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back.

Went here twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. The premium menu offers a lot of variety…read morebetween hot appetizers and raw items. Their menu has items less frequently seen at other AYCE like fried oysters, hamachi kama, and soft shell crab. What stands out about this place the most was the service. The food arrives fresh and quickly all while staff is frequently checking in, taking empty plates, and refilling water drinks. Our party ended up staying over the allotted time but we were never pressured to leave or rushed out. The quality and friendliness of the staff can't be understated.

The food that I was able to order was delicious. But the service was terrible. We placed our order…read morewith the waitstaff initially, and it took us an hour (no exageration) to receive the majority of our food. I even got up to walk to the kitchen at the 45-minute mark and was told that the kitchen was "very busy". The restaurant wasn't even full, and we had had reservations, so they should have been prepared. Also, when we ordered directly via the app, the food came out quickly. I have a feeling that our initial orders never got put in. We were a large party, 10 people per table (2 tables), and the waitstaff kept bringing the food to the wrong tables. We would get food we didn't order and vice versa with the other table. Not sure where the disconnect was, because each table had their own QR code. If I decide to give them another chance (again, everything I ate was well-prepared and delicious), I would probably order my food directly from the app to ensure it actually makes it to the kitchen, and not have to wait an hour.

exceptional service. very unique take on sushi…read more The place is too crowded, small room, which is perfect for you to focus on culinary experience. I do not post any photo here or comment on the food. You should go and experience for yourself.

I feel like I'm being gaslit reading everyone else's reviews.. I was so excited to try Ichika but…read moreit's ended up being the worst omakase experience I've had by far. And I've tried a fair share of omakase places. The prix fixe 9 course meal was $150 per person, and I personally feel the quality of the ingredients and overall seasoning of the dishes did not meet that price point. It was already a rough start with the appetizers. I'm also a texture person so maybe someone else would like these but I was not a fan of the vegetable jelly nor the goopy seaweed salad. Had I known this prior to dining I don't think I would have wanted to go with the omakase menu. The chawanmushi was very underseasoned and missing salt completely. On the menu it says it has crab in it but the only crab meat you get with it comes in a tiny claw that you have no way of digging out The nigiri, which I was most excited for, fell VERY flat. The fish wasn't particularly fresh and I found a bone in my nigiri. (??) The rice was also really dry and mushy. I was genuinely so disappointed at this. Miso sea bass was overly sweet which didn't really work with how fatty the fish was. It was too much. Also found more bones in the miso sea bass but that's less gobsmacking than finding it in your nigiri. The dessert, matcha tiramisu, just tasted like straight up cream and not sweet at all. I don't have a sweet tooth by any means but this could've used sugar. I didn't feel very good eating this, the fattiness of the cream plus not having any flavor ruined it for me :( Overall, the main theme is just the lack of seasoning in any of the dishes plus ingredients not being fresh. I know it's Kaiseki style, but the dishes also seemed very uninspired and plating was kinda messy. When I looked closely, the plates weren't clean and there were marks.. Maybe I'm being nitpicky but at a price point like this, the details matter. Word of advice, if you live in South Bay and want omakase, just take your $ and drive an hour up to SF. My bf took me here to celebrate our anniversary and I feel awful about how bad it was.. +1 star for the friendly service.