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    Robu Coffee

    4.3 (269 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Sohrob H.

    The experience was dissapointing overall. I tried the Vietnamese coffee and found it to be way too sweet, which masked any actual coffee flavor. The espresso isn't great either... I had to dilute it with oat milk. The service is a bit awkward. It has a self service kiosk but I had to ask someone to order.

    Mixed Fruit Sando
    Amy K.

    Stopped by Robu Coffee and tried the Vienna matcha latte. It was a bit too sweet for my taste (I personally don't love overly sweet drinks), but my friends actually liked it, so I think it just depends on your preference. The cafe itself is pretty small but cute, with some outdoor seating which is nice on a good day. I'd come back to try their fruit sando next time!

    Traditional Vietnamese Coffee & Egg Coffee
    Rolly J.

    First time here... Service 3.5/5 The workers (2 of them) were busy making orders so we really were not greeted. You can order via the kiosk there so we did. Ambiance 3/5 Very small location with a few tables inside. They do have tables outside Decor for shop was ok. Nothing popping out at you. Coffee 4/5 Very decent Vietnamese coffee. We orders just Traditional Vietnamese Coffee and a Egg Coffee. Both were orders with 50% sweetness which is their default but I would probably ask for 25% because the 50% was a little too sweet for me. Overall the place is 3.5/5. I would go back but would not go out of my way if I was not in the area (I live in San Mateo)

    Strawberry Calamansi Fizz & Strawberry Matcha (both 7/10)
    Roxy M.

    I'm sorry, but this place is a no for me. They have amazing reviews, so it's possible I went on an off day, but my sister and I really did not enjoy the drinks we got. We ordered the strawberry calamansi fizz and a strawberry matcha, and neither was a winner for us. I can see how people would like the calamansi fizz, but we just didn't. The strawberry matcha, on the other hand, tasted a bit oxidized and bitter/grassy. I wish we had a better experience, as it's a very cute spot with a lot of variety. Hopefully it was just an off day & maybe I'll try it again one day but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go back.

    Kiosk
    Ashley V.

    Another day, another banana matcha latte. This wasn't my favorite latte, I think it has something to do with the matcha smell/flavor. Maybe too earthy for me? BUT the banana pudding was so good. I love that they use fresh banana and Nilla wafers. Points for presentation too. I got oat milk and less sweet. Less sweet is the way to go. It's a little on the pricey side for a matcha, $7.95, plus $.80 for oat milk. They have lots of options for drinks and to eat. The sandos looked delicious. They also have their banana pudding canned and I'm sad I didn't get one. I ordered on a kiosk and it was made very quickly. Workers were polite. The parking is tricky if you've never been here. It's a small drive way next to the convenience store so don't miss it (like I did). Parking was easy, but the garage is very dark. Lots of indoor and outside seating so bring your furry friends.

    Chicken Salad Sando, Tuna Salad Sando
    Alaine M.

    Came here around 2:15 pm with my girlfriend on a Tuesday. Was not really packed at all, few people. Some bakery & sandwiches were already sold out but there was plentiful left, I imagine everything would be empty on the weekend. You can grab the sandwiches in the open fridge, the rest will be brought out when they call your name for your order. You order on the kiosk and the menu is pretty straightforward, lots of option. Chicken salad sandwich: pretty good, I love sliced almonds so this was good. Tuna salad sandwich: average tuna salad sandwich, nothing too fancy but pretty okay. Garlic bread bun: we got this heated and I'm not too fond of heated cream cheese but it was good overall. Banana cream in a can: super flavorful and delicious, I actually really liked it! Coconut Ube Vietnamese coffee: super strong and I would say it is more strong than flavored if you want something sweet you should get the regular coffees they have, not phin coffee. Matcha nitro: super good, not bitter at all and honestly tastes really well for nitro. I used to go to the pop up in Sunnyvale and this place was really good, I wish they had black sesame again, I used to get that all the time and it really balanced out the phin coffee. Overall, it was really good, I recommend for a good nice coffee shop!

    Japanese Egg Salad Sando, Brown sugar banana latte
    Neha N.

    I've had my eye on Robu for months and finally made my way there! The colorful photos of their coffees and yummy treat selection was enticing. Echoing others, parking was a bit awkward to find. I think I ended up parking in a smaller lot I wasn't supposed to, didn't find the garage others have mentioned. The shop is very clean and bright inside with lots of lighting. Not a lot of tables inside but there are some outside, and the outdoor are looks nice. Ordering was easy via a kiosk and staff brought items out quickly. I got their seasonal brown sugar banana latte and an egg salad sando. Both were delicious and I left no crumbs/drops! I loved the caramalized banana on too given with a little spoon, but I stirred it in to get yummy banana bits while drinking. I'll definitely be back to try others!

    Emily W.

    Pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon. Free parking in the retail parking spots in the garage next to the store. Indoor and outdoor seating both available. Pretty small inside. I ordered the Vienna einspanner matcha latte, Korean garlic bun, and egg salad sando. The Vienna einspanner matcha latte was pretty good, not the best matcha I've had but good level of creaminess. I got whole milk but I was tasting a vanilla flavor similar to soy milk. Not my drinks but tried some of the banana pudding matcha latte which was solid, and the matcha latte (preferred the einspanner personally because I love cream). Korean garlic bun was unique, creamy, and flavorful and reminded me of stuffed bagels. Egg salad sando was good too, no complaints. Overall I think worth checking out!

    Mixed Fruit Sando, Japanese Egg Salad Sando, Lychee Matcha Fizz, pandan cold brew
    Ninah P.

    Such a cute little drink spot in Mountain View! My friends and I came here after a workout session and it was the perfect pick me up. We were so surprised to see that they sold sandos here and had to get some. The drinks were all delicious and there's a good amount of choices. The staff were friendly and helped some of us with our drink choices. The only downside is that the interior is small so it has limited seating but if you're just looking to grab and go, then it's not an issue!

    Tuna Salad Sando Japanese Egg Salad Sando
    Carissa H.

    My boyfriend and I went here to try Japanese sandos, we wanted to try the egg salad and the strawberry sando. We got to try the tuna salad sando and egg salad, unfortunately the strawberry sandos sell out very early due to the popular demand. Good and filling! Especially on a weekend! The employee was nice and attentive. The sandwiches are packaged and put in the little fridge next to the registers. Seating available inside and outdoors. We sat outdoors for the calm city scenery. Parking is tight in a small garage on the side of the building.

    Banana matcha
    Damika W.

    Stopped by Robu to pick up drinks for some friends who are big fans of this matcha spot near our church, and it definitely lived up to the hype. Parking was a bit tough. The shop is located inside the Verve apartment building so I just parked nearby and walked. We ordered ahead online, which was super convenient for a larger order. The service was great! Everyone was really kind, and they even gave me boxes to help carry everything out. We tried the Vienna Einspanner Matcha Latte and you can really taste the quality. The matcha had a smooth, rich flavor that reminded us of the matcha we had in Uji, Japan. We also grabbed the egg sando, which was good and made for a quick, easy bite, but probably not a must-try compared to the drinks. The egg coffee, on the other hand, was surprisingly really good and came in a generous portion. Overall, a great spot for high-quality matcha and drinks. We'll definitely be back!

    Matcha Latte  Banana Latte
    Jo P.

    Cute place, gets pretty packed but they are pretty fast with the drinks. I would come back again.

    Inside
    Kaitlyn L.

    When we walked in, we were greeted by the worker. Their menu is really big and I love the options. It was so hard to choose between their phin drip coffees or their einspanner. I do love vietnamese coffee so I went with their salted coffee. It was perfect, the strong caffeine taste with the salted foam was delicious. I would definitely return! Lots of seating inside and outside.

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    Hi, I am a huge fan of black sesame latte. Can I substitute Vietnamese coffee base with traditional espresso?

    Hi Cathy! We are more than happy to customize your coffee experience. Instead of a Vietnamese phin-dripped coffee base, you can request an espresso base. Thank you so much, and we hope to see you soon.

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    Hiroshi - Hiroshi Holiday Bento 2024

    Hiroshi

    4.2(106 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$$

    My husband and I dined here for an early Friday dinner and we both agreed it's one of the best…read moreomakase spots in the peninsula. It's on the smaller side for a restaurant (maybe seats 30?), making it a super cute spot for date night. We opted for the 17 course omakase and it did not disappoint. The timing of each course was perfect. Even though the chef was also making nigiri for a table of 4, my husband and I never had to wait very long between each piece. One of our most memorable bites was the A5 wagyu. It's grilled on a Japanese charcoal which added a nice smokey flavor to the juicy pieces of wagyu. The kisu tempura was also very delicious and as always, the nigiri's were *chefs kiss*. Each piece of nigiri was perfectly seasoned and incredibly well balanced. If you haven't tried Hiroshi yet, you're definitely missing out. Highly recommend trying Hiroshi at least once if you like omakase. My husband and I are already looking forward to our next visit.

    We were excited to try out Hiroshi for an omakase experience while we were in the area…read more It is a 17-course meal, offering a crab chawanmushi to start, various apps (such as tamago, taro, ama ebi, etc.), wagyu stake, tempura, nigiris (our favorites being the o-toro, the chu-toro, and the hotate), an akadashi miso soup, and a dessert (panna cotta). Note that their menu changes based on availability, so it won't be the same each time you go. Service was welcoming and pleasant, and each items were fresh and well-prepared. Their sushi counter, made out of the keyaki wood, is gorgeous! A good spot for a date night. +17-course omakase +pleasant service

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    Yoshi Sushi

    Yoshi Sushi

    4.0(159 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Vegetarian friendly

    Tried Yoshi Sushi for the first time and... yeah, we went a little crazy…read more We ordered the Love Tray, and it came out on a whole sushi boat loaded with soooo much food. It included 10 pieces of assorted nigiri, 15 pieces of sashimi, tekka maki, a California roll, shrimp tempura roll, plus 2 chef's special rolls. Everything tasted super fresh, like you can tell the quality is there. My absolute favorites were the salmon rolls (I could've eaten those all day). We definitely overestimated ourselves and couldn't finish, so... to-go box it is Overall, such a great experience. The service was amazing (they kept our tea and water full the entire time), and the ambiance inside was sooo cute and cozy.

    I have been to Yoshi Sushi before and since I was in the area and had a hankering for sushi, I…read moredecided to go to this place again. I ordered the Shrimp Tempura Roll and Miso soup, both to go. The order was ready within 15 minutes and before I got there. I went there on a Sunday evening around 5pm and the place was not full. It is a bit confusign to find, it is on a small street behind Co-America Bank and situated in a strip mall, there is plenty of parking. They had a 2 for 1 specials and so I got 2 orders of the Shrimp Tempura Roll for the price fo one and I was shocked at how small the quantity was, you get 6 pieces with an order for $12.95, see attached photo. I was greeted when I walked in and was attended to immediately. The interior is welcoming and you walk into restaurant with the chefs preparing the sushi to the left and seating in front of them and several tables. There is no outside seating. Not only was the portion small but the shrimp part was tiny, it was mostly rice and not very tasty. The Miso Soup was hot and satisfying. It cost $2.99 You have to ask for utensils, they do not provide automatically and I appreciate that. I might give this another try if I am in the area but I would prefer to check out other sushi places and see how the quantity and prices compare.

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    Gochi - Mountain View - Hamachi Carpaccio

    Gochi - Mountain View

    4.1(671 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    So delicious I'm still thinking about this meal. The service was amazing. There's a huge menu with…read morelots of great options. This has been one of my favorite bites in South Bay. We ordered the sake oyako mesh with dashi to have the option for ochazuke, kurobuta katsu, tori karaage, and hojicha creme brulee. The rice clay pot dish had so much flavor and dimension. The katsu and karaage were both very crispy and fried to perfection. And the hojicha creme brûlée was the perfect sweetness. I would love to come back to try more of their dishes.

    I came here with my brother and we ordered a variety of different items ranging from pizza to clay…read morepot rice, to carpaccio. The things we ordered included: Yuzu ceviche- This was delicious. The house made chips resembled ruffles and the ceviche was actually very refreshing. I couldn't stop taking bites out of it. Hints of citrus plus tomato, cucumbers, this was the perfect appetizer for clearing the palate before a meal. Ankimo - Monkfish liver, this dish was decent. The ponzu really shined and it wasn't fishy at all. Also oddly refreshing. The liver tasted like a paste almost. Sake carpaccio- Smooth, sweet, and light. The salon was nicely seared and tasted wonderful. Yakiniku Kochijan- The pizza crust was light and flaky and the cheese had an amazing cheese pull. The kimchi was subtle but it was definitely present in flavor. Jako Mentaiko Meshi- Dried fish and cod roe clay pot rice. The rice was super crispy and the dried fish had a ton of flavor. When mixed in thoroughly with the rice it just brings out the essence of the fish and the flavor. Overall, a solid spot!

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    Yakiniku Kimchee Meshi Clay Pot Rice

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    Udon Mugizo - Mountain View - ENJOY OUR FRESH HOMEMADE UDON NOODLES AND CAREFULLY PREPARED DASHI BROTH!!

    Udon Mugizo - Mountain View

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Kid friendly

    My perfect comfort meal! This Mountain View location on Castro Street is cozy and warm, an overall…read moregood vibe for a meal and conversation with friends and family. The server was super patient and nice, and the food comes out very quickly. There's a large variety of items on the menu, from udons (brothy, creamy, cold) to bento boxes to rice bowls. Everything looked and sounded delicious, making it hard to pick! I ended up ordering the mentai cream sauce udon, and boy was I happy with my choice! The bowl comes with cod roe, parmesan cheese, tempura bits, and seaweed flakes. The cream sauce was super savory and umami, subtle seafood flavor without tasting fishy. If you can't picture it, it's alfredo-adjacent but seafood style and much better. The udon was chewy and al dente, perfectly coated by the sauce in each bite. Super comforting meal, and I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!

    Great experience overall, no complaints from me. The food is tasty and high quality. Service was…read moregreat as well - just the right amount of attention, including keeping our drinks and water filled. The restaurant wasn't too busy when we went for lunch, and I appreciate that they let us stay quite a bit longer to hang out even though we were too full to order more food. If you like larger portions, definitely go for the large. They mentioned it's 50% larger than their regular size, and generally only a few more dollars for each dish. The two of us who had the Nebeyaki Udon really enjoyed it. My only wish is that they would put the tempura shrimp on the side so that it doesn't get too soggy. One of us had the Niku Bukkake Udon and really enjoyed that as well, especially since it was a warm day outside. The restaurant itself is nice and clean, and the seating is spacious, allowing for a feeling of some privacy. I appreciate they don't pack everyone in together.

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 & SPICY NIKU BUKKAKE UDON !!

    NIKU BUKKAKE UDON !! & SPICY NIKU BUKKAKE UDON !!

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    Sushi Tomi

    Sushi Tomi

    3.9(2.6k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$$

    Great Japanese operated sushi restaurant serving traditional high quality food. Don't expect to…read morefind "crazy rolls" here with cream cheese and stuff that doesn't belong inside sushi. They have great nigiri and sashimi, the original selections. I really like their chirashi here (sashimi over a bed of sushi rice). Inside is small but the service is fast and good.

    Our family of 4 arrived on a very wet and rainy Saturday around 6 PM. This specific location in…read moreMountain View normally has a long line and waitlist since they do not take reservations. We were pleasantly surprised that the wait was not very long at all. Probably due to the weather. The normally packed parking lot across the street was almost empty. We waited about 15-20 minutes before being sat at my favorite table near the window. We always order the extra special nigiri and a few additional pieces à la cart. We were lucky enough to try the 4 piece Japan fish combo special this time as well. My youngest orders the galbi and a side of rice. The galbi was extremely thick! I was so surprised. She really enjoyed it. Every table was packed per usual, including the sushi bar. I especially appreciate this family friendly spot for it's consistent service and value. You can't beat the nigiri special price! Just be prepared to wait if you arrive during prime dining hours. Service has always been consistently good here which you wouldn't expect for such a busy restaurant. Nothing fancy or stuffy.

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    Lunch sashimi with 4 types of sashimi, salad , soup and rice .

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