The staff here are super nice. Its a small hidden away spot that features inventive Japanese cuisine, both sushi and non sushi items. Inside is nice and unpretentious, the food and attentive service are the stars. Could use some good white wine and rosé options on the drinks menu is our only critique here. We love this little gem and its in our regular rotation. Go now before it gets difficult to get into like many SF jot spots. read more

The service was really nice. There was a long line. My party was 4 people and a baby. Sitting inside was a little challenging with the stroller. There was outdoor seating but there wasn't much shade. Just something to consider. The bento box was tasty. I would order it again. Loved how the salad brought a lightness for lunch. Overall a great lunchtime experience. read more

Ozu - Sake Bento - Japanese Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

I had the umeboshi (pickled plum) onegiri and my wife had a yaki imo (roasted Japanese sweet potato topped with miso butter). We each had the sake (slow-roasted salmon) bento. The food was amazing. We will definitely be back. It did feel like stepping into Japan. You order up front and they bring it to your table. read more

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Popped in for a quick snack this morning. Tried the sake (salmon) onigiri. It was BIGGER than what I have gotten other places. And it was delicious. NO "fishy" taste. And it was served in a COMPOSTABLE TRAY! We just moved to Santa Fe (FINALLY!) I'll DEFINITELY be back to try other dishes when I am more hungry. They also have a nice selection of Japanese cooking supplies & ingredients. Well curated & you can tell there is CARE taken with the cooking. read more

Ozu - Great culinary items for sale - Japanese Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Our meal was delicious. The yellowtail tasted fresh and delicate . It had a lovely sauce. The sakes we tried were top notch .

The food is delicious. I went for salmon bento and it was succulent and tasty! Beautiful and clean place!

I ordered Togo but the food maybe better when dining in. The restaurant was packed when I walked in. The hand rolls were soggy/ seaweed was mush/ stuffed with too much rice. The salmon bowl was ok. I would give it another try but dine in instead. read more

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The restaurant obtained a dishwasher and now serves in beautiful ceramic ware. I wish I ate there today... Best hamachi in town, hands down. Everywhere else in town is now ruined for me. read more

Incredible addition to the Santa Fe food scene. The owner's passion shows through the quality of the food. Simple, focused menu. Had the miso soup and salmon bento box. The salmon was SO delicious, accompanied by probably the most delicious rice I've ever had. I actually bought a bag of it! Their wall of Japanese items was a nice perk too! So excited to see the restaurant bloom over the next year. Very clean, simple ingredients that are cooked with incredible care. 10/10 will be back soon! read more

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I've tried to go a several times because it looks really good! However, I have a crab allergy and they always have at least one dish that has crab in it on their menu; not usually a problem right? It's a problem with Ozu apparently, they refuse to make any accommodations, won't even attempt to not poison me -- asking, "well, how bad is your allergy?" it's bad enough, not worth risking my life to try Ozu. Maybe someday... read more

Upon entrance the smell of not so fresh was not pleasant. Service was adequate, the size of the restaurant was a little too small for my comfort. The plus side was the sale of Japanese cookbooks as well as prepackaged treats. This place is in my opinion overpriced for what they are offering. read more

The hand rolls were delicious and the spot is near a lot of art spots. The food was brought to you despite the smaller inside which was nice. Very local small vibe and prices were reasonable for the portions. The open kitchen and small staff (3 people) were a fun experience to watch. read more

Ozu - Menu April 2024 - Japanese Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Super fresh and delicious Ikura and Hamachi Rolls! Crisp Nori and lightly seasoned rice, both served at a perfectly warm temp. Soooo satisfied my sushi craving! Best Sushi and Miso Soup since leaving CA, THANKS! read more

This is my favorite place to eat in Santa fe. It's a quick bite, it's a good spot for a date, and it's a good spot to chill with friends too, or just by yourself. I go here after I go hiking mostly. The chef's are talented and they make the food right in front of you. I love this place . read more

I can't believe nobody has reviewed Ozu yet, but I am happy to be the first! This small restaurant is such a great addition to the Lena Street area and Santa Fe as a whole. The main focus seems to be on Japanese hand rolls, but everything we tried was great. The blue crap sunomono temaki is just amazing -- the crab flavor is great and the mayo mixed in adds some moisture and delicious additional flavor. The sake onigiri was also great -- the king salmon was so flavorful. We also enjoyed the hiyashi salad - the dressing is fantastic (and the lettuce mix was also great). The miso soup was also good, but not as good as the other dishes. So excited to have this business in Santa Fe and we will be going back often. read more

Stopped by today for lunch while I was in Santa Fe. Oh my, after 15 years in Hawaii eating a lot of Japanese food, this rates right up with some of the best I have had. I had the Sake Bento, even though normally I don't care for salmon. The king salmon in this dish was just amazing! So tender and tasty. I highly recommend you stop by if you have not yet and give this place a try! read more

Wow! Super cute place. Stopped by for a super quick light bite and this was delicious. I got the miso soup (nice and warming) and the hamachi hand roll. The fish was fresh, the seaweed wrapper nice and crispy, and the sushi rice was perfect. Great flavor! People were friendly, and the place was really nice and clean. It's small, but they had nice outdoor seating (still limited) that was great on a sunny day. I know I already said this, but I was really impressed by how clean and fresh this place seemed. Definitely recommend ozu! read more

After a few weeks of seeing Ozu pop up in my feed, I was finally able to stop by. I'm so glad I did! What a cool little place with absolutely amazing food. The fish was so fresh and the staff were very friendly. Definitely try this place out if you're in Santa Fe. I had the sake onigiri, blue crab sunomo temaki,and miso soup. LOVED every bite. read more

Delicious, intimate, authentic! I'll be returning again and again. The food was fabulous and the staff was very kind and welcoming. read more

Ozu - two pieces of sushi on a plate - Japanese Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Stopped by this lovely spot during a recent trip to SF. I ordered the two handrolls on the menu and was impressed by the freshness and portion-size, especially for the price. My friend ordered the miso soup, which was also delicious, and the vegan bento box, which was super interesting and satisfying. The employees and chef are so friendly and the vibe was great - clearly a place the locals frequent! I highly recommend it for an healthy and flavorful lunch. read more

Place is awesome. I lived in Japan for 25 years, Ozu is legit delicious Japanese food. And very nice staff.

Fantastic!! I don't know much about Japanese food, but a good friend brought me here and we tried one of everything. While I have my favorites based on personal preference, everything on the menu was amazing! I've been back 4-5 times on my own...it's become a go-to for me after the gym, and the food is super consistent. The location/ambiance is small and simple, no need for anything more when the food is so tasty. The owner is super nice and welcoming. It has a small-scale, local vibe which is super refreshing for Santa Fe. It feels very authentic. I will definitely continue to support this small business, and am looking forward to seeing it thrive! read more