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    Robin Menlo Park

    4.4 (169 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese, Sushi Bars
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    Donna T.

    Been getting more into omakases lately and Robin was a pleasant addition to the repertoire. We opted for the $219 per person for 20 small bites, which was the max. I would personally recommend this if you are able to, as we felt that we could have eaten more. Contemporary local omakase is their specific cuisine and, luckily, that is right up our palettes. We had to literally slow ourselves down so that we weren't finishing everything too quickly, which was challenging to do since everything was delicious. Their modern and creative spins on some of the bites including sashimi mixed with papaya, fried onions, chicharron, as well as their signature potato chip and caviar nigiri were momentous. Additionally, their strawberry highball was delicious. We sat at the chef's counter which is always a delight. It was a bit hard to hear our chef, though, whenever he was announcing the food line-up. It would have been nice if they had provided a written menu as well; I already forgot the specific classifications when looking through my photos. Overall, I'd say Robin was a 4.5/5, but will round up.

    Ruby Z.

    Such a fun unique concept! You tell them what you want to pay (within a range), and they craft a personalized onakase experience. Came here for a nicer dinner with friends. Street parking was easy to find along El Camino on a weeknight. When you walk in, it definitely has a cooler vibe and you're greeted with the classic Japanese welcome. Service was friendly and they explained the menu (or lack thereof) well. We opted for the middle of the range, so about $175pp. We each got 12 nigiri and 5 miscellaneous cold dishes/sashimi, along with a dessert. We were definitely full by the end! A couple standouts were the wagyu with foie gras and the uni tartare on seaweed chip. Definitely worth the splurge, and id love to come back one day and try their top tier!

    Katrina M.

    I came here for my birthday and it did not disappoint! What makes their omakase unique is that you choose the number of courses or price point, and the chef curates the rest of the experience. We opted for the 13-course option and it was the perfect amount for us. There were so many standout bites. Our honorable mentions were the Hokkaido uni, the truffle noodles, the salmon (every preparation was amazing), and the wagyu topped with foie gras shavings. Honestly, everything was incredibly good and thoughtfully prepared. As a sweet surprise, they even brought out ice cream with a candle for my birthday, which was such a nice touch. The food, service, and ambiance were all 10/10. Definitely one of the best omakase experiences I've had!

    Pearl R.

    I was kind of underwhelmed with Robin. I was expecting more from the food and the service here. I had Robin SF a few years back and the flavors were good. But when I tried it here, I felt like the sauces and the marination was too much and I couldn't taste the fish at all. Also, I did not like how there was a range of prices and there was no menu that I can look to see what the different options were. Overall, I would say that this place is more fusion and a lot of flavors but if you like traditional sushi tasting, I would not recommend coming here

    Jannat H.

    If I could give Robin more than 5 stars, I would. I grew up in the South Bay and have had my fair share of good sushi in the area. But Robin is by far the absolute best experience I've ever had. Every single time I've come here, I'm truly shocked at both the quality of the fish and the quality of the customer service. I've been here twice now, like... within the same week. It's that good. I won't go into massive detail over each dish I had because that would be quite the task - just know that they basically ask you how many pieces you want to eat and then tailor the entire experience around that number. It's so much better than the standard omakases you might find elsewhere (where they offer just one or two pre-set numbers). The one thing I absolutely LOVED outside of the fish was the coconut soft serve they gave us at the end - it had the most delicious miso caramel sauce and little chocolate shavings on top. A must-have when you come here. Truly the best experience and I will always be back every time I'm in town.

    Frank L.

    Generally enjoyed my experience at Robin! I had heard good and not so good things so I was prepared for anything. Some things I heard were that they did non traditional dressings... I had also heard the quality of the fish was soso. From my experience I enjoyed the non traditional dressings cause I feel trad gets boring/stale. I got the $219 option for 22 bites total (1 was dessert) avging out to $10/piece which is honestly pretty good value. Is the quality the most premium... No but it's def solid. If you're looking for something more fun and non traditional and with multiple budgetary tier options, def give Robin a shot!

    Esther C.

    Came back for our anniversary dinner. It was still a nice experience overall, but didn't hit as good as the first time. The courses felt a bit repetitive, especially with the types of fish and meat we were getting. Still solid quality, just not as memorable as our first visit.

    Clarisse T.

    back again so sooon bc it was jus so good. sliiiighttttt change to and i ate last time and more sake consumption this time too - i think i need to cut it out next time lol. the price is also jus so worth it! it's def become my go to omakase for now. def wanna try the bento to go if they still have it!

    Mark N.

    Don't get me wrong, the quality here is good and service is nice. I just don't know if it's worth the starting price. I'm no sushi expert, and I only lived in Japan for a combined two years, but my experience at Robin was just ok. You choose your own price point, and so I went with $200 (I think they start at $130), while my family members did something in between to test out how different the experience would be. My price point had around three extra bites, which were just different displays of uni (sea urchin) and wagyu to justify the extra I paid. Drinks were fine (we tried a few cocktails, liquor and draft beer). Environment gives fancy dinner vibes with the dark tones and lighting, but also casual since it's Menlo Park, and it was a nice birthday dinner we had a gift card for. But I wouldn't come back unless my company or some rich friend paid for it since I can get full on good sushi elsewhere.

    Constance L.

    What a stunning omakase experience!! The service was fantastic -- waters constantly refilled, empty plates taken away quickly, and regular check ins. Ambiance of the restaurant is lovely and I enjoyed sitting at the bar looking into the kitchen. I've had a number of omakase experiences that have all blended into each other, but Robin easily stands out at the top. There were so many unique flavor combinations that I'd never tasted before! Although pricey, it felt worth it to try new flavors and textures for the first time. They also liberally use premium ingredients that elevate the whole experience (foie gras, caviar, truffle, wagyu, uni). I noticed California influence in the first half of the dinner (stone fruit, edible flowers, fresh produce), and super interesting "fusion" flavors in the second half (Korean kimchi crudo, Chinese sesame noodles, and a Thai-inspired salad)!

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    PJ D.

    My friend and I made a reservation for dinner and noticing how many empty seats there were, requested a counter seat with our host and inquired if all of them were booked. Unfortunately our host stated that the "counter was closed for the night" and no longer taking seatings which we were sad about but agreeable to. Shockingly, a party of 2 checked in about 10 minutes into our meal and they were sat the counter, which left us feeling very confused. I think clear communication or equal standards would be appreciated in the future. The space is very modern, dark, and intimate. The concept was very interesting, we got to pick our price range between $119-$219 and that would customize our omakase experience, we decided to go in the midrange and do $169/per person. There were some interesting dishes with unique flavor combos and some forgettable ones as well. Overall we had 17 courses which got us just full enough but not completely satisfied. The salmon nigiri with truffle, dessert ice cream, and wagyu nigiri were stand-outs for me.

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    Cindy L.

    This is a sushi restaurant that serves omakase only. You can name any price point you want between $119-$219. Then the chef will curate a multi-course meal based on the price point of your choice. In our case, we chose $170 as our price point and received a 19-course meal. It was the perfect amount of food for me. Each course was exquisitely presented. The most memorable dish for me was the Hokkaido Uni. Make sure you ask for this item to be included in your omakase when you go!

    Elizabeth D.

    had a lovely time here for a pre-valentines dinner. there is no menu for the sushi - instead the waiter provides a range (118-218) and you name your price. we wanted to get something in the mid range, but misheard and thought our waitress said 280 instead of 218, so we went with 200. after the 2nd uni, we realized we may have gotten the high end. the sushi comes out super fast here. some people might not like the rushed pace, but i personally don't mind. i enjoyed all the items and found great value with around 20 / 21 bites total. there was more sashimi and plated dishes than i expected but i honestly really enjoyed, and still had a ton of nigiri. it was a very rich meal, one set of 3 nigiri all features types of butter. and wagyu nigiri with foie gras "snow" was the cherry on top

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