Our family of 4 came to celebrate both our kid's birthdays…read more We did not make reservations since there is a hefty penalty for no shows, just in case. Upon entering, we felt relaxed by the soothing ambiance. From the small decors to the dishware, everything projects zen. Since they are known for their grills, we ordered a variety: pork cheek, scallop, chicken cartilage, chicken heart, chicken thigh. We also had their Niku Udon as well as their Kaisen Don (chef's choice of sashimi over rice) For drinks we had Lychee Oolong, Strawberry Matcha, and Suntory Beer. Everything was delicious, price was high but worthwhile for special occasions.

Food was just ok.......with their price tag, their food could be better…read more... It was an invite with family and was expecting some higher quality fish

This place definitely deserves a higher rating! We had the 16 course omakase and every dish was…read morephenomenal! My personal favorites were Sakuramasu, Chu Toro, and King Salmon! I'd highly recommend visiting and make sure to make a reservation because there isn't a ton of seating. Can't wait to go back!

Daigo has been on my list for a while and I was happy to stop by on a Sunday morning for lunch. We…read morearrived right when they opened and was seated in the outside tent area since the shop is pretty tiny and filled up quickly. Prices were definitely higher compared to other sushi places as this restaurant leaned closer to finer, delicate Japanese dining. We ordered 3 different sushi rolls, 3 chawanmushis, miso cod, shishamo kaarage, and the softshell crab (total including tax but before tip was a little over $160). Overall, the food was good. I liked that the rolls had less rice and good quality fish and ingredients. The chawanmushi had a good variety of seafood (scallop and 2 types of shrimp). I would just keep in mind that portions were very small for the price you are paying. There was also only one server so it was a bit slow, but she was attentive.

We ordered takeout from Hirotaka Sushi (Menlo Park, CA) on DoorDash and wasn't expecting it to be…read morethis good. The sushi quality really surprised me, super fresh and flavorful. What I ordered: Stanford roll: it had a nice mix of spicy tuna, crab, avocado, hamachi, with the sauces tying everything together really well Nigiri combo: 9 pieces of chef's choice fish and a lot of them were fish belly cuts which are fattyyyyy and melt in your mouth Hamachi lover: surprisingly my 2nd favorite (I normally don't like hamachi that much). It has hamachi, avocado and then hamachi on top, each bite was a big mouthful piece, so yummy Super salmon roll: this was probably my most favorite, especially the torched salmon and tobiko on top. Salmon wrapped around spicy salmon and cucumber. Overall, everything tasted clean and well balanced, nice rice ratio. Nothing felt off, I had no complaints at all. I kinda regret not going in person, def wanna dine in next time.

We came a little early for dinner. It was empty when we walked in, so we were seated immediately…read more We ordered a rainbow roll, a salmon don, agedashi tofu, and karaage. After we ordered, we received a complimentary edamame. Since we were the only ones seated, we received a lot of attention from the staff. Overall, the fish quality was great! The salmon don was garnished with a bit of shiso, which I had initially set aside. A staff member noticed, and mentioned that it was his favorite, and it pairs great with the salmon. My taste buds unfortunately disagree, but it was kind nonetheless for him to step up. As for appetizers, the agedashi tofu was soft, and the sauce was light and pleasant. The karaage was juicy.

I wish I could give this restaurant 10 stars -- It's one of those places that surely attracts…read morerepeat customers or "regulars." We went to Dashi to celebrate my mother's 89th birthday, and the service was exceptional -- We were served by one of the owners who was humorous and really cared about helping to make the birthday celebration special -- And it surely was! I am somewhat biased, since I appreciate "mom and pop" establishments, due to the personal touches and special care involved :-) Aside from that, the food and drinks were delicious, and the parking and seating were easy when we went. I encourage anyone who enjoys Japanese food to go to Dashi for the food and service!

Solid food. Always top notch everytime I come back without fail…read more Solid service. Great prices. Parking is narrow. Thank you!

Came by on a weeknight with reservations and didnt find the restaurant too busy. The restaurant…read moreitself is super intimate and cozy. Definitely perfect for a date night or even a cute girls night. The ambiance feels upscale without being stuffy and the whole experience felt very relaxed and thoughtful. One thing I really liked is that they let you customize your omakase experience by either choosing a price point (ranging around $119-$219) or selecting the number of courses you want. We opted for the $150 menu and ended up getting 15 courses, which felt like the perfect amount. And let me tell you... every single bite was spectacular. Don't ask me to remember the names of everything because I absolutely cannot haha but every course was fresh, beautifully presented, and genuinely delicious. You can tell they put a lot of care into balancing flavors and textures throughout the meal. Service was also excellent from start to finish , attentive, welcoming, and paced really well without ever feeling rushed. Parking is mainly street parking, but if you drive a little farther down there's also a garage with free parking for the first two hours, which made things easy. Overall, everything about the experience was wonderful and I would absolutely come back again.

It's rare for my wife and I to dine out during dinner time due to having a young toddler but…read moreluckily my MIL gave us a chance to go out for our 4-year wedding anniversary. I haven't had Omakase in a while and was excited to try out this spot. [[ Notes ]]: 1.) Give yourself time to get to the restaurant. It's so close to the Cal-Train Menlo Park station that we got delayed twice by the gates closing. 2.) Free 2-hour parking at the underground parking lot next to the restaurant. It is super well-lit and clean. One of the best garage parking lots I've been to in a while. 3.) It's a "pick your price" omakase ranging from $119 - $219. We opted for something close-ish to the middle and settled at $180 per person. This came with 18 small bites + 1 dessert. [[ Things I liked ]] 1.) Service - Absolutely amazing as the whole wait staff was very attentive. Every dish was described in detail, waters refilled all the time without asking, and constant checking in to make sure things are good. At one point we really liked the unique plates the food was being served on and the waiter immediately came over and told us who the artist was. Good attention to detail. 2.) Overall the fusion omakase was really good and I thought the 18 small bites + 1 dessert was a good mix. [[ Things I disliked ]] 1.) I think it would be nice if they actually had a large sign that has "Robin Menlo Park" so its easier to find. Instead they have a contemporary "robin" picture that is harder to find if you don't know what you are looking for. 2.) They play club/hip-hop music which is an interesting choice. I'm an older millennial so I didn't mind it much but I can see how it can be distracting since the volume is relatively loud. 3.) We arrived at 5pm and no one was there. As such, when we sat down, every single person was staring at us including the 6-7 chefs behind the counter. My wife thought it was so weird and was embarassed that so many people were staring at her the whole time. It got better as more guests arrived. 4.) Since there were so many dishes being served, I was hoping they could give me a set list at the end so I can remember what I ate but they don't do that which made me kind of sad. Next time I'll bring a pen and notebook so I can write it down. [[ Conclusion ]] Robin Menlo Park is quite a good restaurant. It can be pricey for the amount of food you get but we had a good time. I posted the small bites I loved the most as well as the full selection so you can take a glance. P.S. - the ending dessert was FRICKEN GOOD! Some coconut, macademia, frozen banana custard thing.

First time trying this, I got the hitsumabushi with unagi, the food came out a lot bigger then I…read morethought it would be. The dashi with wasabi mixed in made the experience very interesting and the food was very favorable. The service was overall very good and they checked up on us often for refills. People saying the food tasting mediocre I don't see it but maybe it's what they are ordering but this experience with the hitsumbushi made the whole dining experience and felt like I was in Japan, thanks for the great experience I really enjoyed the dining experience and food!

My sisters and I tried this place hoping for the best. Despite an extensive menu the food was…read moremediocre to meh I had several small plates including natto, the clam miso, edamame and white rice and my sisters ordered gyoza, natto, rice and the pork tonkatsu meal. I am guessing the 'health' part of their menu meant little to no salt or any flavorings. The pictures on the menu looked amazingly delicious but IRL the meals and plates were very disappointing. Still the service was great with only three tables to attend to. I highly doubt any person with experience in Japan and Japanese food prepared these foods. I think if this spot were to succeed they should consider having a total taste makeover, reduce their novella menu and concentrate on developing authentic umami and food presentations. Wonderful location so rent must be sky high. I think I know why the cheap but extremely limited noodle place across from them had a line.

Last time, I was here I LOVED it! So I brought some new friends and it was even better than I…read moreremembered. We had such a great time, the vibes were def there! The food and drinks were great and we had amazing service! Chanelle was our server and she made sure we were well taken care of all night! Will def be back again!!!

Had to come back here again, and funnily enough I had the same server from the first time! The…read moreservice was just as amazing as last time. Chanelle did an amazing job being attentive, and she knew exactly what to recommend for our table. The Hamachi Serrano was our favorite this time, and I'd strongly recommend it to anyone who is interested in going!

I will be back here for my bday!! Loved the cozy space the…read morefish tasted fresh. Everyone here was kind and welcoming.

Kyosho changed hands with different owners -- I experienced the quality of food and service both…read moreincreased. The ambiance is still high-end! New promotion "Wednesday lunch kids eat free" offers little kids (under 6 y/o) kids combo, very fulfilling and worthwhile. Highly recommended.

Fantastic ramen, full of rich flavor. Everything here is custom ordered - the type of noodle, how…read morewell cooked, garlic levels, spice levels, everything! The black pepper bean sprouts side dish are a great touch. The chicken karage was crispy and delicious. Be prepared for a long line, but it moves fast. Service is busy but efficient.

Just disappointed in the service at this location. Been to Santa Anita mall location in Arcadia,…read morebeen to valley fair mall, all awesome service but Employees here at Palo Alto just seemed like they didn't want to be there but one person was actually rude AF to our face when we asked for a bowl and fork. Just looked at me and gave me the dirtiest look. You don't have to be happy and small all the time but dammm Nobody smiles at this location so not a great vibe for being a Ramen Nagi. The pic of him is attached to my review. Food was excellent as always just like all the other locations. Those bean sprouts on the table are the best tasting bean sprouts in the world. Ramen was perfect, meat was so tender. Food is A+++ Most definitely won't be returning to the Palo Alto location, sad I need to eat somewhere else around here. And that was completely avoidable. And yes I was a server and physical restaurant & food truck owner.

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!