Food: Ume Bowl with Ochazuke Set Price: $26 + $4.5…read moreOverall: I came here with my boyfriend to celebrate our anniversary back in April! It is in the general area with Cere Tea and Koi Palace. We arrived around 6PM and were seated immediately. We came for the seafood don and both got the UME with an addition of the ochazuke set. For $26 + 4.5 for the set, I think it's really worth the price and you get a good amount of fresh fish. Each bite felt like I was transported to Japan and eating a Kaisendon. Although we had to wait for a bit for the dashi soup to arrive , it was a delicious end to our meal. So comforting and hearty.

Cute little space in a very Asian-centric strip near that McCarthy Ranch area, right below Koi…read morePalace iykyk. Loved the quaint atmo, dark colors with zen vibes and the small space made me feel like I found a gem in an alley in Japan. Unique menu where they'll do a few fried apps, udon soups where they told me the noodles are homemade. And this rice seafood bowl where minced up tuna and other sushi ingredients are all in one bowl. I've had chirashi hundreds of times but I've never had a bowl quite like this...so I had to give it a whirl. Take Bowl ($33/4*) So this gets presented in a very Japanese fashion. On a tray with a decorative ceramic bowl containing the seafood and rice, a matching ceramic bottle of homemade soy sauce, a pickled cabbage side and a nice big wooden spoon. In that bowl is a base of warm plain short grain rice, topped with a generous mound of minced raw tuna, a little snow crab, a few chunks of raw scallop and this particular version has a ton of salmon roe. It is garnished with a small nori sheet, some scallions, pickled ginger and wasabi. So very familiar ingredients if you're a fan of sushi, but the experience is one I can say I've never done. Menu says to first make your own hand roll with that nori sheet, stuff it to your hearts content. Once that's done you can eat the bowl as you wish. Hopefully with a dousing of the soy/wasabi combo as the minced fish is completely plain, no seasoning. I kinda mixed the seafood mixture into the rice a bit, not sure if that's the move. Now here's my take on this new way to eat sushi ingredients. I liked it but I didn't love it. I think I would much rather just eat a chirashi or a tartare prep from a sushi chef, as those have texture and flavor added by a chef. Here you have to do everything yourself and often there can be a learning curve to the new experience. Like I had to add the soy/wasabi mix several times, as I just couldn't figure out the right amount as their soy sauce is much less salty than commercial versions. And I was too concerned on not going overboard and ruining my bowl, so I was doing it in a very cautious but cumbersome manner. Also since everything was so minced up, the overall texture is very one note, soft and mushy. At least with a chirashi you can sense each fish's firmness and unique texture. Here the chopped tuna, chopped scallop and shredded crab are all soft, and with the soft rice, was just a mush fest for me. There were small hunks of cucumber and pickled lotus root that gave little hits of crunch, but still not enough for me. I will say the seafood is very fresh and in good portioning. Fried Squid Legs ($4.50/4*) Very small skewer of trimmed up calamari tentacles fried tempura style. The fry is very light. The tentacles remain quite tender yet with a slight chew. But the crispness was minimized by the light fry. Still decent with the cold seafood bowl, to go back and forth on the bites. I'd still come back to try those homemade udon noodles, now that I've knocked out their seafood bowl. Give me an adventure and I'll delve right in. Thanks Yaichi for providing such an adventure.

first time here and lemme tell yall, it lw might be better than ramen nagi in my opinion LOL but…read morethe service was rlly good! shoutout to samantha our server :3 it was also v pretty and clean when we entered! definitely will come back, the broth, tenderness of the meat, yolk of the egg, and soft noodles ugh!! so yummy on this cold fall night

YOU HAVE TO COME! That's it. That's the review!…read more I'm not even huge on ramen, but came by because my girlfriend likes dipping ramen. I got the Niku Spicy Ramen and it honestly blew me away. Very rich broth, just the right amount of spice that comes with 2 thicc pieces of pork and a beautiful egg. This bowl honestly had me texting my friends to come while I was still eating it. We also got the cucumber and karaage appetizer, because these are always a must at any ramen spot. Very delicious. The servers were super attentive and nice which is always appreciated. Genuine politeness goes a long way for me. Beautiful store in a massive plaza right in McCarthy ranch plaza. Luckily I'm only 2 exits away because I'll be a returning customer 100%.

Good quality fish and service. Prices are great. There is a lot of great variety on the menu…read more Definitely recommend!

I wasn't sure at first but still wanted to give this place a try anyway, because why not?! It's…read moreconveniently close by, and I was craving for sushi but didn't care for anything super fancy and wanted something from a nearby neighborhood space... and thankfully, this place turned out better than I expected. It's a casual sushi spot - can't really be mad at it if you're getting pretty good casual sushi with very reasonable prices that most other places (that are also casual around the area) would likely charge a bit more for. And for that, I definitely would order from here again. Polite service. Reasonably priced compared to other local and casual sushi spots. Good sushi; not the best I've ever had but again, can't be mad at the quality for a small casual mom and pop type of spot that isn't as modern or elevated and focuses more on serving what they have regardless. I LIKE it lol period! I think it's lowkey an underrated sushi spot in the Milpitas area for a casual sit down. Yeah some of their rolls can use a little more work depending on what you order, but don't expect too much for a place that still gives you quality for what it is, you know. *If you prefer more modern or elevated or Michelin-like style, then this place is 100% not for you. But if you're looking for something that doesn't break your wallet but still gives you good quality sushi in a casual, convenient spot, then give this place an honest try. I don't see why not.

Sushi for mid week pick me up slash Family dinner night. We…read morewere seated at the bar since tables were all full. It was lively inside with lots of talking. Since we were sitting at the bar, we got to see sushi being made and orders pushed out. The chefs were very efficient. Our group ordered the storm bringer roll, tiger roll, salmon kama, and nigiri mix. Storm bringer is our usual go to roll and it was good as always. The tiger roll was new and I'm so glad we tried it. The chili pepper with spicy garlic chili on top of the salmon was so good. Most likely will rotate this roll in from now on. The salmon Kama was a good size to share and charred well. The nigiri mix had really fresh slices of fish. I'm glad we can always depend on the quality of the sushi here.

Will start off with the positive:…read more For the garlic edamame and spicy tuna hand roll alone would give the place 3 stars, but too many variables that downgrade my review: Strike 1 place closes at 8pm on a Friday night so was rushed to order fast coming in at 7:30 so environment was not very welcoming being given the check as soon as my food arrived. Strike 2 only restaurant I have been to in my life when I asked for a hot water they charge. Hot tea is understandable, but charging for hot water is wild. Strike 3 was we ordered the treasure box and 3 out of the 4 sushi items were not fresh and ended up only eating the salmon and left the rest. Didn't bother taking pictures of it, but the teriyaki chicken was also burnt and not seasoned good at all and barely edible. If you want garlic edamame or hand rolls or basic rolls those options are actually better than average for the most part. I advise to stay away from sashimi options as it is below standards.

First time trying this spot and I was not disappointed at all. They have generous portions, their…read moremeat is cooked perfectly and comes out nice and crispy. The Japanese curry udon was delicious, warm and filling. I went on a weekday and it was busy, but got seated right away. Our waitress was sweet and friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Prices aren't pricey too which was nice, I'll be back again!

Second time here, and I have increased my rating to 4 stars…read more Instead of ordering curry or udon, I instead ordered the Tonkatsu Sando ("Sando" is Japanese for sandwich). It was delicious! (5 stars for the sando!). The sando came with two large chunks of pork cutlet (I assume that it is the same thick cutlet used in their curry and udon plates), slaw and sauce.it was as tasty as the sando one can get at a convenience store ("kombini") in Japan, say at 7-Eleven or Lawsons, but this one was steaming hot - very nice! I really appreciate the detail and care when preparing the plate. The hefty sando, though it came on a small brioche bun, was sitting on a raised metal grate to keep the bun from getting soaked from the sauce. Nice! The fries were super thin, but were crunchy, and they were lightly seasoned with furikake (seaweed seasoning). The tsukemono (pickled cucumber) were delightfully crunchy and slightly sweet. The rest of us in our party ordered Tonkatsu Curry over rice or Tonkatsu Udon. Very strange. A couple of us found the pork cutlet to be moist and juicy, while the other two found the cutlet to be dry. There must be a reason why this should be. But until the reason is found, this inconsistency prevents me from giving a fifth star. I am happy to see that since we first came to eat here three months ago, this restaurant has found its footing. But there are some improvements that need to be made to make this truly a five-star experience.

Such a great AYCE BBQ spot! The wagyu was fresh and really good quality, and there were plenty of…read moreoptions to choose from. We had a great time and definitely left very full! A special shoutout to Joann -- she was so friendly and attentive throughout our meal and made sure we always had everything we needed. She really made the experience even better. Would definitely come back!

Second time in Ushiya .The food are amazing . The server named is Joane so friendly ,take a good…read morecare to us .i will introduce to my friend.will come back next time .

Came here on Tuesday for lunch. The parking for this area can get full pretty quickly and spaces…read morecan be a bit tight. The inside is cozy but still has some nice space. Service is very quick and they are extremely nice! They offer a lunch special menu with various ramen options as well. I had the tonkotsu ramen. The size is not too big and the broth was good with nice flavor. The chashu was tender and there was a nice balance between noodles and toppings.

My wife, coworkers, and I used to come here for lunch when we worked closer by. So, it was nice to…read morerevisit Juban Raman & Tapas. Yes, the parking is as bad as I remember. The interior has been remodeled and simple decor of anime posters on the walls. Smooth easy instrumental house music. One unisex restroom. *Tonkotsu Ramen: traditional rich pork flavored, pork broth, beansprouts, green onions, bamboo shoots, Woodear mushrooms, half egg, 2 pc chashu (4/5). The broth was creamy and flavorful. The thin ramen was cooked well and had a nice chewiness to it. The yolk in the half egg was still a bit runny, which was good. The service was nice and friendly. Come support your local business.

My coworkers and I had lunch at Sumiya Bento. A small and casual restaurant that serves really good…read moreyakitori bento. The interior is simply designed. Several tables for you to dine at. Only one large table to accommodate a party of 6, assuming you can get that table. Only one unisex restroom. The menu is simple by just following the numbered steps. My coworker highly recommends their Paitan Ramen: ramen noodles with house made paitan soup (thick chicken soup), topped with pork chashu, marinated half boiled egg, corn, woodear mushroom, bamboo shoots, green onion, & seaweed. I chose the Deluxe Bento which comes with 4 Combination skewers of beef short rib (sauce), tsukune (sauce), pork belly (salt), and chicken wings (garlic). The short rib is so tender! The chicken karaage was battered thigh meat pieces deep fried to a golden brown. I really enjoyed my bento lunch and can't wait to go back. Support your local business.

$16.95 for Set A (chicken skewer) +$1 for the grilled saba (mackerel)…read moreParking was a little tough, needed to go far during peak lunch hours Ambience was not loud, perfect for conversations without it being too loud Food was very delicious, some part of the garlic chicken skewer was a little salty, but if I eat with rice is not bad. Highly rec for a quick lunch

the food is pretty good! i prefer the plate, & hanger and my partner prefers the pork belly. it's…read morealso nice for parties that are in between sushi and ayce bbq. my main gripes are they their QR ordering system works only 30-50% of the time, and even then sometimes they get the orders wrong. they're also not super consistent but the service is pretty good despite it all. i like coming here it just gets frustrating sometimes. tldr: good but not amazing! solid choice if you have patience.

went for dinner today with my mom. it's a saturday so it's quite busy but we got seated pretty…read morequickly. i like the slightly dark ambiance in there, pretty chill and relaxing. our server jonathan was very attentive despite how busy it was. appreciate him for checking up on me and my mom many times and giving us extra napkins. what a sweet guy! the beef tongue was def my favorite, chewy and bouncy, got like 6 plates lol. and their shrimps are very fresh and has a slightly sweet taste to it even without any seasoning. overall a very pleasant experience :D

I got the katsu (pork) curry don ($15 / $17 with a small tip + tax) which was quite affordable. You…read moreorder at a counter and they bring it out to you with a wait time of around 15 minutes. While the pork was kind of dry, it was a lot of food and the curry tasted like curry so it was whatever. The reason I gave this 4 stars because it was a whole lot of pork for a reasonable price and I was still pretty full after an intense workout. :)

The gyudon and chicken katsu were okay. The gyudon had a mild taste and didn't have the savory…read morerichness I was expecting. The chicken katsu was thin and didn't have a lot of meat. For the portion size and quality, the pricing is on the higher side and didn't justify the cost.