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Ever since I first heard about Ozumo's SF location years and years ago, I had been equal parts skeptical and hopeful about them. The former because it seemed like they might be a bit pricey for what they are; the latter because most of my friends that have tried them have spoken relatively highly about what they've had. As such, while they've been on my list of bookmarks for a quite a while, I never felt very compelled to try them either. And yet, somehow, we've managed to make our way to the one here in San Jose multiple times now! Sitting right in the heart of Santana Row, this particular Ozumo makes for a great spot to grab lunch during a day of shopping, happy hour after a long day at work, or a Friday or Saturday date night. Unlike your neighborhood Japanese restaurant and their array of bento box combos, the menu here is more like an izakaya's, with a much more varied array of options to offer - small bites, ramen/udon, entrees, nigiri, sashimi, and a mix of classic and house sushi rolls. In addition, they also have an interesting cocktail menu, featuring a lot of staple drinks that are infused with Asian flavors/ingredients. -- HAZAKURA - Umami Gin, Sake, Luxardo, Sakura Vermouth, Orgeat Cherry Blossom Elixir, Lemon, and Greek Yogurt Not only did this sound really unique (first time seeing a cocktail with Greek yogurt in it), but it was pretty tasty, too! I liked how the overall profile was light, semi-floral, and super easy to drink. Pretty solid! -- TOKYO VICE - Arette Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit, Ume, Fresno, Lime, and Togarashi This felt pretty true to a spicy paloma, as the Asian elements were subtle, and tasted pretty good. It was hard to separate the ume from the grapefruit, but I liked their combined tartness and the spice from the Fresno chilies and togarashi. -- HANABI - Sliced Hamachi & Avocado, Shredded Daikon, Leeks, and Warm Ginger-Chili Ponzu All in all, this was pretty solid. The hamachi was flavorful and I liked how every piece had ikura on it. The avocado was a little firm, but it still complemented the fish well, as did the ginger-chili ponzu sauce. -- KYUSHU KARAAGE - Japanese Style Fried Chicken with Red Yuzu Kosho Aioli While I certainly wish the portion had been larger, the taste of this was great. Each piece was surprisingly big, the batter was crispy, and the chicken itself was quite juicy. -- BROCCOLINI - Grilled Broccolini with Sweet Onion Sauce and Sesame Seeds Ehh...I wasn't a fan of this one. This was described as grilled, but it didn't taste that way. Rather, it felt like it was sauteed and overcooked at that. By no means terrible, but I wouldn't get this again. -- KINOKO - Roasted Enoki, Hon Shimeji, and Oyster Mushrooms with Garlic Tamari and Chives Aside from how the enoki mushrooms felt a little overcooked and stringy, this dish was pretty good! Loved how the mushrooms has a slightly earthy taste and how the garlic tamari added a nice umami. -- AGEDASHI TOFU - Crispy Silken Tofu with Kabocha Squash and Shiitake Dashi This was great! The tofu was silky and I liked how the batter didn't fall apart nor get gummy. The kabocha was good too, but the highlight for me was the shiitake dashi, which I wish every agedashi tofu dish had. -- SAKE YUAN YAKI - Grilled Salmon with Citrus Soy Glaze & Yuzu Togarashi Maybe it's just because I had a bad one just a few nights before, but I liked this one! The edges had a nice char, the salmon was super moist, and I liked how the glaze had a touch of sweetness and acidity. -- HAMACHI MANGO HAND ROLL with Soy Paper It was a little surprising to see this was left unwrapped, but this was no less delicious! The slices of mango weren't super juicy, but they were fresh, the rice was well cooked, and the hamachi was terrific! Across each of the visits we've made here, the service has been pretty good. Every server we've had has been welcoming and attentive (yet not overbearing). What's more, orders typically seem to come out relatively fast regardless of how busy the place is. As much as I enjoyed the vast majority of what we've tried, though, I do wish that the portion sizes had been larger, particularly the Hanabi, Karaage, and Agedashi Tofu. That being said, it was hardly shocking to see given how Ozumo is nicer than your average Japanese restaurant (and it's Santana Row of all places). In any case, it wouldn't stop me from coming back, despite how there are so many other restaurants nearby that I still want to check out. Or, at the very least, finally visit their original spot in SF to try their sushi offerings! All in all, THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded up.
This place was so disappointing to the point that it should be considered miscategorized. It's more of a lounge for provincial westerner palettes serving average cocktails for Santana Row's evening scene, which is fine; but it is NOT an izakaya and the Japanese food is completely fake, seafood is not fresh, sushi not properly executed, portions are tiny, exorbitantly overpriced. It's a hyped up imitation Asian fusion trend theme w lux entrée-priced dishes that are actually more like blah apps, like a costume culturally appropriated restaurant lol! such a scam, would NOT recommend.
If you are contemplating coming here, just come. Such a wonderful experience with exceptional service. Starting with the drinks: -lychee martini so fresh and tasty -and their signature lychee drink, tastes like bubble gum and is so amazing Veggie rolls are amazing! The care that they put into making them is so obvious. My partner loved his rolls (non-veg) Matcha tiramisu was very unique, but good. Vibes are fun inside too, very lively. So many vegetarian options and a little patio!
I've been here several times. The food here is always good. Their blistered shishito peppers are a nice appetizer. The beef tartare is good, but I probably wouldn't order again as it's pretty lackluster compared to the rest of the menu. Sushi is the way to go. Enjoyed the California roll made with real crab. Negi toro roll was also yummy. Belly trio is good. I love uni and theirs was good. All of the fish tasted fresh and yummy. Service is usually good but the last time I went I waited for a long time to be helped and get the bill. Granted it was near closing time, so I give some grace. Place is usually busy and has nice decor. Overall it's a great restaurant one of my go-tos on Santana row.
I've only been here for HH but that's also the reason I keep coming back! The vibes are good, and I really enjoy grabbing some cocktails and HH foods when the weather is nice and the window walls are wide open. There are a variety of HH drink and food options available, though they don't make it easy to view. Instead of a separate HH menu, they note it on the main menus up in the right-hand corner of each page. Happy house is every day from 4-6 pm. So far I've enjoyed the foods I've tried (skewers, karaage, ca roll). I especially enjoy their pandan espresso martini, and always appreciate when places make them unique. A must try! Lastly, the bartenders have always been great and are more than willing to let you try a drink and/or make you a new one if you don't love the one you ordered.
My friend got me a gift card for my birthday in 2025 and I finally got around to using it for my birthday in 2026. I avoid Santana Row because of the parking situation so came on a Monday evening, hoping traffic wouldn't be as bad during this time. Luckily was able to find parking pretty easily. I made a reservation on opentable but the restaurant was pretty open given that it was a monday so maybe it wasn't necessary. We decided to split the Negima skewers as an appetizer. I had the chirashi as my entree and my partner had the ozumo roll. Service was very prompt and friendly. The aesthethics of the restaurant was very romantic. Definitely a great place to have a date night. My partner shies away from raw fish and actually really enjoyed my chirashi. His ozumo roll was tasty and so were the negima skewers. Very lovely dinner spot!
Susann Khonam: Here we go! My dine in experience today. I love to get fresh shrimps. Amebi is Aji Ebi Shrimp in the menu. If you want raw, fresh and natural seafood sweet shrimps flavor. Give it a try. Also must have is "Chirashi Bowl" ($29) comes with 12 pcs of raw fish sashimi over Japanese seasoned rice and fish eggs too. My go to are Chirashi Bowl ($29) and Amebi (Aji Ebi) (2 for $15) it's the raw shrimps or waiter called it "bigger shrimps." Just so there is no confusion. It is not the usual cooked shrimps (Ebi). Once you eat this type of shrimps. You will not look for any other kinds of shrimps. I go there often. I live a quart mile from Santana row. I go minimum once a week. Enjoy!
Came here on a Friday evening for a date night. Got a reservation the day before with no trouble. Started with the hitokuchi and the edamame. The hitokuchi was the best thing I had the night. The salmon was melt-in-your-mouth fresh and the rice was perfectly crispy. The crispy rice will get stuck in your teeth. The edamame was a letdown by comparison. Way too salty for my taste. Moved on to the aburi and spider rolls. The aburi was fine, but the flavor was mostly coming from the sauce. The spider roll was the one to get. The crab was tasty and the sauce pulled it all together really well. I'm not usually a cocktail person, but the martini here changed my mind. Really well made. The space feels upscale. Dim lighting, intimate setting. Service was attentive without hovering, which is exactly what you want on a date. That said, I think this place might actually shine more with a group. Lots to share and explore on the menu.
We came on a Sunday late afternoon around 3ish for a super late lunch. It wasn't crowded at all and the restaurant definitely has a nice ambiance. Our food came quick and our server was super nice and attentive. I told him I had a shrimp allergy so he offered to swap out the prawn to salmon. We liked all the food we ordered. My mom got the Honcho, I got the Dragon Crunch and my son got salmon and ikura nigiri. We also got some tempura appetizers and some broccolini. Our food tasted fresh and we really liked it.
Came here for lunch on a Friday - I really liked the dishes I liked, and very much did not like the ones I didn't. There was not a lot of middle ground here. Let's start with the positives, because there were definitely some highlights. The Dragon Crunch roll was a favorite - great texture, full-bodied flavor, and just overall well executed. The hamachi appetizer was also excellent. Fresh, clean flavors, and exactly what I want when I order hamachi, and there was a lot too it that made it really interesting The broccolini surprised me in a good way too - simple, but flavorful and cooked well. Atmosphere-wise, it was a really nice spot for a weekday lunch. Very uncrowded and chill. We even got to watch the Winter Olympics on TV while we ate. Service was kind and attentive. Now for the negatives. I would not recommend the tartare. I couldn't finish it because I just didn't like the flavor at all. It came with a fried rice paper to scoop it with, but it didn't add any flavor and just made the meat taste even more oily. So overall, some dishes I would absolutely reorder, and others I would skip entirely.
The staff was incredible- polite, knowledgeable, and efficient. I ordered the hamachi collar and it was delicious. Great menu selection which included drink specials and sushi rolls. My only complaint was it was very loud and hard to hear conversations from your group.
Overall: B-/C+ Had a few rolls (rainbow, spider, and a specialty roll), tofu, karaage chicken, and tempura udon. Food quality was mid and the rolls were on the smaller side. Great ambiance for happy hour, so could see myself going back there with colleagues for a drink.
Delicious food and friendly staff. Lots of seating, nice and upscale decor. The food service was a bit slow, but otherwise a great experience! Favorites: pork belly skewers and the honcho roll.
2 months ago
We absolutely love this place! The sashimi is top-notch, fresh and sweet; and the chefs are exceptional at what they do. We usually do omakase here instead of ordering off the regular menu, and we let the chefs decide what we're having. It's always such a fun experience and they never disappoint. The restaurant is clean, the ambience is beautiful and relaxing, and the service is always fast and attentive. Everything just feels really well done from start to finish. Definitely one of our favorite sushi spots and somewhere I'll keep coming back to! read more
Great food, great service, love the moody vibes inside. Server was very friendly and made us feel comfortable, shared recommendations. When they brought the rolls out it was all scattered on the table and the server came over to rearrange the table and make it look nice so I could take a pic. It was a thoughtful touch. Food was incredible and pretty consistent with the last time I came here over a year ago. Salmon crispy rice was flavorful, lightly zesty, and fresh. I did enjoy it but the rice was a little too crispy and hard for me. The rolls were all so delicious and it was hard to pick a favorite because each one was so fresh, delicious, and melted in my mouth. Each had its own flavors and textures which were so good! Love coming here for a nicer sushi date. read more
2 months ago
Ozumo is one of my favorite sushi restaurants at Santana Row. The quality of the fish is consistently fresh, beautifully presented, and melts in your mouth. We ordered a variety of sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls, and gyoza, and every dish was flavorful and expertly prepared. The salmon sashimi was buttery and incredibly fresh, the specialty rolls were creative without overpowering the fish, and the gyoza were perfectly crispy with a delicious dipping sauce. Everything was plated beautifully, making the meal feel like a special experience. The atmosphere is stylish and upscale, making it a great spot for date nights, celebrations, or dinner with friends. The service was attentive, and the overall dining experience was excellent. Ozumo is definitely one of the best places in San Jose for high-quality Japanese cuisine, and I'll gladly be back. read more
Ever since I first heard about Ozumo's SF location years and years ago, I had been equal parts skeptical and hopeful about them. The former because it seemed like they might be a bit pricey for what they are; the latter because most of my friends that have tried them have spoken relatively highly about what they've had. As such, while they've been on my list of bookmarks for a quite a while, I never felt very compelled to try them either. And yet, somehow, we've managed to make our way to the one here in San Jose multiple times now! Sitting right in the heart of Santana Row, this particular Ozumo makes for a great spot to grab lunch during a day of shopping, happy hour after a long day at work, or a Friday or Saturday date night. Unlike your neighborhood Japanese restaurant and their array of bento box combos, the menu here is more like an izakaya's, with a much more varied array of options to offer - small bites, ramen/udon, entrees, nigiri, sashimi, and a mix of classic and house sushi rolls. In addition, they also have an interesting cocktail menu, featuring a lot of staple drinks that are infused with Asian flavors/ingredients. -- HAZAKURA - Umami Gin, Sake, Luxardo, Sakura Vermouth, Orgeat Cherry Blossom Elixir, Lemon, and Greek Yogurt Not only did this sound really unique (first time seeing a cocktail with Greek yogurt in it), but it was pretty tasty, too! I liked how the overall profile was light, semi-floral, and super easy to drink. Pretty solid! -- TOKYO VICE - Arette Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit, Ume, Fresno, Lime, and Togarashi This felt pretty true to a spicy paloma, as the Asian elements were subtle, and tasted pretty good. It was hard to separate the ume from the grapefruit, but I liked their combined tartness and the spice from the Fresno chilies and togarashi. -- HANABI - Sliced Hamachi & Avocado, Shredded Daikon, Leeks, and Warm Ginger-Chili Ponzu All in all, this was pretty solid. The hamachi was flavorful and I liked how every piece had ikura on it. The avocado was a little firm, but it still complemented the fish well, as did the ginger-chili ponzu sauce. -- KYUSHU KARAAGE - Japanese Style Fried Chicken with Red Yuzu Kosho Aioli While I certainly wish the portion had been larger, the taste of this was great. Each piece was surprisingly big, the batter was crispy, and the chicken itself was quite juicy. -- BROCCOLINI - Grilled Broccolini with Sweet Onion Sauce and Sesame Seeds Ehh...I wasn't a fan of this one. This was described as grilled, but it didn't taste that way. Rather, it felt like it was sauteed and overcooked at that. By no means terrible, but I wouldn't get this again. -- KINOKO - Roasted Enoki, Hon Shimeji, and Oyster Mushrooms with Garlic Tamari and Chives Aside from how the enoki mushrooms felt a little overcooked and stringy, this dish was pretty good! Loved how the mushrooms has a slightly earthy taste and how the garlic tamari added a nice umami. -- AGEDASHI TOFU - Crispy Silken Tofu with Kabocha Squash and Shiitake Dashi This was great! The tofu was silky and I liked how the batter didn't fall apart nor get gummy. The kabocha was good too, but the highlight for me was the shiitake dashi, which I wish every agedashi tofu dish had. -- SAKE YUAN YAKI - Grilled Salmon with Citrus Soy Glaze & Yuzu Togarashi Maybe it's just because I had a bad one just a few nights before, but I liked this one! The edges had a nice char, the salmon was super moist, and I liked how the glaze had a touch of sweetness and acidity. -- HAMACHI MANGO HAND ROLL with Soy Paper It was a little surprising to see this was left unwrapped, but this was no less delicious! The slices of mango weren't super juicy, but they were fresh, the rice was well cooked, and the hamachi was terrific! Across each of the visits we've made here, the service has been pretty good. Every server we've had has been welcoming and attentive (yet not overbearing). What's more, orders typically seem to come out relatively fast regardless of how busy the place is. As much as I enjoyed the vast majority of what we've tried, though, I do wish that the portion sizes had been larger, particularly the Hanabi, Karaage, and Agedashi Tofu. That being said, it was hardly shocking to see given how Ozumo is nicer than your average Japanese restaurant (and it's Santana Row of all places). In any case, it wouldn't stop me from coming back, despite how there are so many other restaurants nearby that I still want to check out. Or, at the very least, finally visit their original spot in SF to try their sushi offerings! All in all, THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded up. read more
This place was so disappointing to the point that it should be considered miscategorized. It's more of a lounge for provincial westerner palettes serving average cocktails for Santana Row's evening scene, which is fine; but it is NOT an izakaya and the Japanese food is completely fake, seafood is not fresh, sushi not properly executed, portions are tiny, exorbitantly overpriced. It's a hyped up imitation Asian fusion trend theme w lux entrée-priced dishes that are actually more like blah apps, like a costume culturally appropriated restaurant lol! such a scam, would NOT recommend. read more
If you are contemplating coming here, just come. Such a wonderful experience with exceptional service. Starting with the drinks: -lychee martini so fresh and tasty -and their signature lychee drink, tastes like bubble gum and is so amazing Veggie rolls are amazing! The care that they put into making them is so obvious. My partner loved his rolls (non-veg) Matcha tiramisu was very unique, but good. Vibes are fun inside too, very lively. So many vegetarian options and a little patio! read more
5 months ago
I've been here several times. The food here is always good. Their blistered shishito peppers are a nice appetizer. The beef tartare is good, but I probably wouldn't order again as it's pretty lackluster compared to the rest of the menu. Sushi is the way to go. Enjoyed the California roll made with real crab. Negi toro roll was also yummy. Belly trio is good. I love uni and theirs was good. All of the fish tasted fresh and yummy. Service is usually good but the last time I went I waited for a long time to be helped and get the bill. Granted it was near closing time, so I give some grace. Place is usually busy and has nice decor. Overall it's a great restaurant one of my go-tos on Santana row. read more
I've only been here for HH but that's also the reason I keep coming back! The vibes are good, and I really enjoy grabbing some cocktails and HH foods when the weather is nice and the window walls are wide open. There are a variety of HH drink and food options available, though they don't make it easy to view. Instead of a separate HH menu, they note it on the main menus up in the right-hand corner of each page. Happy house is every day from 4-6 pm. So far I've enjoyed the foods I've tried (skewers, karaage, ca roll). I especially enjoy their pandan espresso martini, and always appreciate when places make them unique. A must try! Lastly, the bartenders have always been great and are more than willing to let you try a drink and/or make you a new one if you don't love the one you ordered. read more
My friend got me a gift card for my birthday in 2025 and I finally got around to using it for my birthday in 2026. I avoid Santana Row because of the parking situation so came on a Monday evening, hoping traffic wouldn't be as bad during this time. Luckily was able to find parking pretty easily. I made a reservation on opentable but the restaurant was pretty open given that it was a monday so maybe it wasn't necessary. We decided to split the Negima skewers as an appetizer. I had the chirashi as my entree and my partner had the ozumo roll. Service was very prompt and friendly. The aesthethics of the restaurant was very romantic. Definitely a great place to have a date night. My partner shies away from raw fish and actually really enjoyed my chirashi. His ozumo roll was tasty and so were the negima skewers. Very lovely dinner spot! read more
Susann Khonam: Here we go! My dine in experience today. I love to get fresh shrimps. Amebi is Aji Ebi Shrimp in the menu. If you want raw, fresh and natural seafood sweet shrimps flavor. Give it a try. Also must have is "Chirashi Bowl" ($29) comes with 12 pcs of raw fish sashimi over Japanese seasoned rice and fish eggs too. My go to are Chirashi Bowl ($29) and Amebi (Aji Ebi) (2 for $15) it's the raw shrimps or waiter called it "bigger shrimps." Just so there is no confusion. It is not the usual cooked shrimps (Ebi). Once you eat this type of shrimps. You will not look for any other kinds of shrimps. I go there often. I live a quart mile from Santana row. I go minimum once a week. Enjoy! read more
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6 months ago
Came here on a Friday evening for a date night. Got a reservation the day before with no trouble. Started with the hitokuchi and the edamame. The hitokuchi was the best thing I had the night. The salmon was melt-in-your-mouth fresh and the rice was perfectly crispy. The crispy rice will get stuck in your teeth. The edamame was a letdown by comparison. Way too salty for my taste. Moved on to the aburi and spider rolls. The aburi was fine, but the flavor was mostly coming from the sauce. The spider roll was the one to get. The crab was tasty and the sauce pulled it all together really well. I'm not usually a cocktail person, but the martini here changed my mind. Really well made. The space feels upscale. Dim lighting, intimate setting. Service was attentive without hovering, which is exactly what you want on a date. That said, I think this place might actually shine more with a group. Lots to share and explore on the menu. read more
We came on a Sunday late afternoon around 3ish for a super late lunch. It wasn't crowded at all and the restaurant definitely has a nice ambiance. Our food came quick and our server was super nice and attentive. I told him I had a shrimp allergy so he offered to swap out the prawn to salmon. We liked all the food we ordered. My mom got the Honcho, I got the Dragon Crunch and my son got salmon and ikura nigiri. We also got some tempura appetizers and some broccolini. Our food tasted fresh and we really liked it. read more
8 months ago
Came here for lunch on a Friday - I really liked the dishes I liked, and very much did not like the ones I didn't. There was not a lot of middle ground here. Let's start with the positives, because there were definitely some highlights. The Dragon Crunch roll was a favorite - great texture, full-bodied flavor, and just overall well executed. The hamachi appetizer was also excellent. Fresh, clean flavors, and exactly what I want when I order hamachi, and there was a lot too it that made it really interesting The broccolini surprised me in a good way too - simple, but flavorful and cooked well. Atmosphere-wise, it was a really nice spot for a weekday lunch. Very uncrowded and chill. We even got to watch the Winter Olympics on TV while we ate. Service was kind and attentive. Now for the negatives. I would not recommend the tartare. I couldn't finish it because I just didn't like the flavor at all. It came with a fried rice paper to scoop it with, but it didn't add any flavor and just made the meat taste even more oily. So overall, some dishes I would absolutely reorder, and others I would skip entirely. read more
4 months ago
The staff was incredible- polite, knowledgeable, and efficient. I ordered the hamachi collar and it was delicious. Great menu selection which included drink specials and sushi rolls. My only complaint was it was very loud and hard to hear conversations from your group. read more
Overall: B-/C+ Had a few rolls (rainbow, spider, and a specialty roll), tofu, karaage chicken, and tempura udon. Food quality was mid and the rolls were on the smaller side. Great ambiance for happy hour, so could see myself going back there with colleagues for a drink. read more
5 months ago
10 months ago
Delicious food and friendly staff. Lots of seating, nice and upscale decor. The food service was a bit slow, but otherwise a great experience! Favorites: pork belly skewers and the honcho roll. read more
20 days ago
This review is because they're deceptive with their pricing. We went for happy hour and their gyozas were $12 but actually 2 less gyozas than normal (3 instead of 5) so the price per gyoza is actually higher than regular price $16 for 5 gyozas. That's super shady. Added menu as proof. Our server (who was lovely) came to apologize cause he was also surprised happy hour only gave 3 gyozas cause he'd told us it came with 5. Food has also gone down in quality over the years which has been disappointing. read more
While staying in San Jose for a work trip, I visited Ozumo with a friend on a weekday. The food and service was solid, though there was a billing issue that we managed to get resolved the following day! We started the meal with the kakuni and the hanabi as our small plates, and both were delicious. The kakuni (braised pork belly) was so tender, and the hanabi dish was fresh and flavorful. For our mains, we decided to share the dragon crunch roll, ozumo roll, and yaki udon with beef. Both of the rolls were very good and not too overly saucy as these types of specialty rolls can sometimes be. The yaki udon was also good but not as much of a highlight as the rest of the meal was. Once my friend and I had paid our bill, I realized later that night on my receipt that they charged us for an entire bottle of alcohol when all we consumed was water. I ended up going back to the restaurant in person the next day and they kindly refunded us which was nice. read more
1 year ago
I went on a Saturday, had reservations for 6 pm. It wasn't crowded at all. We were seating right away outside, which is a quaint little area with heat lamps above you. Service was a tad slow in the beginning, but friendly. I've been here a couple years ago and always loved the food. I ordered an espresso martini and like 20 min later the waitress comes back with the other drinks saying they were out of the espresso martini then left the table. I didn't want to go through the long wait again so I just got a Diet Coke which they serve in cute little glass bottles. I ended up getting the Midori salad with the sesame dressing on the side, and an order of chicken yakatori. I would get this meal again it was super good, I loved the chicken!! Putting the chicken in my salad was also incredible. Garlic edamame was soooo good too! read more
What's up: Dinner with the coworkers. Sushi was suggested and we ended up here! Parking: We took an Uber. Parking was limited. Environment: We had a large party so reservations were made in advance. We were placed in one of the rooms and had more privacy. Restrooms are located towards the back of the restaurant, and clearly marked. The staff were pretty awesome as well with their service and recommendations. What was ordered: - Edamame (good) - Gyoza (good) - Nigiri/Sashimi (yummy) - Rolls (yummy) - Kokuryu Ginjo "Black Dragon" Sake (good) - Wakatake Daiginjo "Demon Slayer" Sake (a bit dry for me but still good) - Dessert (mochi, chocolate lava cake was yummy and it came with ice cream) Yay/Nay/Meh: Overall, the food and drinks were delicious. Staff members were friendly and came by often to check up on us. They also gave us tons of recommendations that we went with and they did not disappoint. Credit cards are accepted. read more
3 months ago
Sat at the bar. Place is beautiful. If possible ask for Diego. He is the best! Let me pick what I wanted to watch on the tv. Let me use his personal phone charger. Sushi was amazing. Had conversation the whole time. What a guy! Absolutely world class service. I am coming back just for him read more
Sat in patio area. I got the Taste the Row prix fixe -- it's a shot of sake, then karaage, then 3 pieces of nigiri, then a honcho roll. 5/5. I'm no sake expert and don't much care for alcohol, but that was a super smooth shot -- refreshing and light. Karaage -- haven't encountered karaage like this before. Undeniably crunchy, yet without the jab-the-cheek mouthfeel. Nigiri was perfect temp, rice prepared well, fresh, delicious. Honcho roll -- good, huge roll, my only complaint is that it felt over-sauced. Overall, the prix fixe's a STEAL for $50. It's really a little too much food for 1 person, too. Waiter was personable and on top of things in general, tho it would've been nice if they'd cleared dishes as we progressed. Table became cluttered with empty dishes. Would definitely return! read more
For a sushi place, surprisingly I enjoyed their yakitori grilled skewers more than the nigiri. The pork belly was my favorite which also surprised me because I tend to like beef or leaner cut skewers typically. The pork belly yakitori is a must try, immediately melts in your mouth, chicken would be my second fave then salmon and sadly the Wagyu last as it was too overcooked and tough for my liking. We also got the dragon roll which was good with lots of crispy tempura bits. Hamachi tataki, like a carpaccio dish which included some seaweed and cucumber salad had a nice sauce and was refreshing. The king salmon nigiri was disappointing as it came with the salmon skin which was strange texture to eat and did not enjoy that one at all. The otoro was fatty but also had a different texture that I am used to. The restaurant itself is very chill, not crowded and very mood vibe lighting. The server was also attentive and checked up on us often. read more
I went solo on a Friday night. The hostess sat me at the sushi bar. There was another solo diner sitting next to me. The waiter took his order then disappeared for over 10 minutes before taking mine. I ordered the black cod and it was fall apart delicious. No sides came with it. Small piece of fish and 1 old fashioned to a total of $72 and I left the restaurant hungry. The server did not check on me and I had to ask 3 times for a fork. Overall the food was good but I can't recommend this restaurant. read more
7 months ago
You can't disappoint in Santana row. Such a wonderful place to go out on a date night. This area is so lively and can spend hours here just people watching. Went here to this sushi joint and had some sake; sushi; and rollls and beer. The food options were amazing and went for chefs choice along with Sake tasting. Service was great and friendly. read more
Something changed within the last 4 years or so. Ozumo's been consistently inconsistent for me. I've had stellar nights and lackluster nights; none better than the time I wrote my first review 4ish years ago. Somewhere in the middle is where I hope they end up eventually but for now, I gotta bump this down. Came here for chirashi bowls, beer, and karaage tonight. Chicken batter was average, a lot of small pieces, red yuzu kosho sauce tastes more like just a flat mayonnaise. After eating the chirashi bowl, I couldn't help but feel that I would've had a better meal at any poke place instead. Apart from the salmon, the fish didn't taste of the high quality I remembered. I had to dip each piece in soy sauce. The wasabi had zero kick whatsoever - I ate several bits straight up and no flavor so it must be old. Rice wasn't seasoned very well. My friend's was sugary and mine was more plain. Vinegar ratios are off. Felt like some lazy bowls. While it wasn't a bad meal, it's just far off from even my last decent Ozumo experience. Prices do appear cheaper now though so maybe it's an intentional change in quality to draw in more people. Either way, I'll reflect fondly on my best nights here, but I probably won't be back for a while. 3/5 read more
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8 months ago
AMAZING! We came to Ozumo for the meet and greet experience with Frank Gore, and we absolutely had the best time and we're very well taken care of! Huge shout out to Nic, who constantly came around and made sure that we were having a great time, and that our VIP experience to meet Frank Gore was met! The food was incredible, as always, 49ers sushi roll and Frank the tank for the win. The restaurant was pretty busy, which is always a great sign, and we sat outside, which ended up being a beautiful February evening. If you are on The Row shopping or just looking for a night out I definitely recommend Ozumo. Thank you Nic for an unforgettable evening! read more
Service is great and the interior is nice and roomy. Good space between tables, so you can have private conversations. gyoza (3/5): the green veggies at the bottom for decor weirdly over-powered the dumpling. wish it was crispy at the bottom, it was cooked like soup dumplings. midori salad (5/5): the sauce was really good, compliments the salad well and the pear and was super nice. would recommend! large portions too and nice side for the tempura and chicken. teriyaki tori (chicken) (5/5): very tender and the sauce wasn't too tangy or tart. the side of rice and squash was nice, and the cucumber was super refreshing! took a second to realize the squash wasn't a mango. tempura udon (3/5): tempura is on the side so it doesn't get soggy, big plus, and the noodles are perfectly soft. soup base was nearly bland, but I would say simple. aburi (3.5/5): good, but wouldn't get again. as a sauce hater, the sauce was pretty mild and the texture didn't throw me off. i would rather get a spicy tuna roll next time since this wasn't special and is more expensive. dragon crunch (10/5): so delicious! extra tempura crumbs on the side to "dip" into. The tempura is so delicious and wasn't oily. Nice ratio of rice. Perfection, 10/10, get it! rainbow roll (3.9/5): good, but the fishes didn't stand out? Couldn't taste the difference california (2/5): not a fan... should've been the easiest to execute. i can't even explain what wasn't good, just so lackluster. tekka maki (1/5): small portion, which was nice since it wasn't good. so bland; at least the other bad rolls has condiments and assistance with avocado etc. read more
3 months ago
Soooo delicious! Service was amazing, they were so attentive through start to finish. Some of the most fresh sashimi in the Bay Area! The ambiance is so nice, perfect place for some photos! Nice dimly lit place, just overall gorgeous. So much bang for your buck, everything was amazingly priced! Especially for Santana Row!! If you're in the area, I'd absolutely recommend! read more
Everything about this place is amazing. The ambiance. The staff. The food quality and flavor. All top notch. This was our first time dining here and the wait staff offered some recommendations. We ended up getting a few rolls and some edamame. This was a great date spot and we'll definitely be back! read more
1 year ago
Came here with my boyfriend since I was gifted a generous Ozumo gift certificate. We almost walked past it because the entrance is somewhat hidden at night and I did a double take to make sure it was the right place. The place was pretty empty when we entered. What we got: kyushu karaage (3/5) -- solid crunch and aioli but I thought the chicken could have been juicier..also the way they cut the chunks made each bite kind of stringy but my boyfriend thought it was good rainbow roll (4/5) -- snow crab is nice, but I think too delicate. It felt very fancy, but I don't think it is as good as a normal california roll with each of the fish dragon crunch roll (4/5) -- standard roll with exception to the snow crab, which I still found to be drowned out by the unagi sauce, eel, and avocado negitoro roll (4/5) -- unique to me, the quality of the bluefin tuna was good and was my first time having shiso...something about the ingredients combined made for a very pleasant bite and the ratio of rice to filling was good, but you get only 5 pieces of this?! aburi roll (3/5) -- very heavy on the sauce, kind of masked the rest of the flavors in the sushi roll. also just hot, less spicy and lacked flavor expensive overall, and tab was covered by mostly the gift card, but I believe with tax, the full meal was ~$115. Based on other sushi experiences, I would consider this overpriced considering you could get comparable quality and more enjoyable rolls elsewhere in the Bay. I doubt I will be returning though it was nice to try. read more
8 months ago
3 star only because of good ambience and their highball drink. If you are going there, you must try this. Service was good. Now the main comment on Sushi... just average, even below than expectations given the price range. You will get far more better sushi at other places. It was not fresh, the rice felt a little old. We had California, Spicy tuna, dragon crunch and something of mango (can't remember the name) Dragon roll was just okay... nothing in comparison to what you can get in Tomi Sushi. Miso soup was also okay okay. Since we neither liked any of the 4 sushi's we did not order anything else. Will I go next time ? May be only for the highball else no read more
1 year ago
I haven't eaten at this place since it was formerly Blowfish, so it's about time that I gave Ozumo a try. I made reservations for 2 on a Saturday at noon. Since I arrived when the restaurant opened, I had free range to sit wherever I want. I opted for a high table by the front window so that I could take in the sunshine and fresh air and people watch. Our server was friendly but not particularly attentive. I felt like he wasn't observant either. My friend, for example, was running very late due to a family situation. I asked him for a 2nd table setting, which he grabbed from the nearby table, but he didn't bring out a water glass for her nor a tea glass. I offered her my own drinking glasses until we could finally flag him down for assistance. Food was fine. There wasn't anything really special about the dishes I ordered. I liked the big and firm pieces of Agedashi tofu, but the dashi broth tasted bland to me. The mushroom dish was flavorful, and the mushrooms were meaty and filling. We both got the matsu sushi platters, which was what I expected. I love kurodai, so it was a treat seeing it as part of the dish. read more
We didn't have a reservation but were seated pretty quickly on a Friday night! We ordered a tuna flight and some rolls which were tasty but I'm not sure if the prices justify the taste. It's an elevated dining experience and a great spot for a dinner date. read more
My partner, friends, and I dined here to conclude a fun weekend on a Friday evening. We made reservations through OpenTable, which I highly recommend to guarantee a table, especially since Santana Row tends to get busy during the weekend. INTERIOR/ SERVICE The design is tranquil and simple, creating a pleasant atmosphere. The service was attentive and friendly. FOOD * Yaki Roll * Futomaki Roll * Ozumo Roll * Shishito Peppers * Ozumo Fries (forgot what the exact name was) We enjoyed a selection of sushi and small plates, and I appreciated the effort put into the presentation. The dishes were not only visually appealing but also fresh and flavorful. I had such a great time here! It was my first visit, and I really loved every moment of it. I'll definitely be back to try more from what menu has to offer. read more
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355 Santana Row
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San Jose, CA 95128
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Do they ever answer the phone ? I've been calling for 2 days and keep getting a recording saying I'm contacting them during non business hours
Is this Ozumo the same as the one in San Francisco?
Yes but their menu is completely different. Unfortunately, the quality of food here is not as good or as fresh as in SF location.
Are gift cards still available during the pandemic? If so, is it a set limit or customizable?
They are available and also customizable. Thank you for asking:))
Are there vegan options?
We do have a few vegan options. In the next month as we get closer to serving guests inside the restaurant as well as outdoors we will be serving a larger variety of gluten/free options.
How's the parking during Sunday noon?
I normally park in the parking lot ( closest to Left Bank)by 11:30 and there is normally not an issue. After noon time you will still be able to find parking but you will probably wait for a space.
Do you have gluten free source sauce/tamari available upon request?
Yes we do :))
Can we make reservations for a large party?
Yes please, please call me at 510.206.9458 and I will help with your reservation personally, Andrew;))
I see the brunch specials menu, but can you also order the full sushi menu at brunch? And do they take reservations?
Yes and Yes!
Do you guys do gift cards?
Hi Francis, thanks, yes we do, sold in house in Ozumo Santana Row. Please note that Gift Cards for Ozumo San Francisco are not valid of Santana Row location.
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