We stopped in late on a Tuesday night. Not many choices at 9pm outside a burger joint. I had garlic teriyaki and my husband enjoyed the fresh tuna. We both had miso soup, rice and veggies. I had never tried plum wine, so I gave that a go. It was too sweet for me--think cough syrup--that is probably what it's suppose to be but it was a no go for me. Kiddos to the staff for friendly service at the end of the night. Fresh raw fish was delicious. Garlic on teriyaki was good but not as strong a flavor as I like. Parking in the meridian was easy. read more

The sushi is fresh and presented artistically! I now have a new go to spot in Marin. Nigiri sushi is both fresh and slices are generous and all this at reasonable prices. Atmosphere is more like a small sushi bar in Japan. read more

The food was fantastic and I had some rolls I've never had before which has made Samurai my new favorite local sushi place. My only problem was we went for an early dinner which meant it was family time... which meant it was quite noisy. I'm glad for Saurai, but a little hard to have a conversation at a normal volume. I will definitely be back! read more

After hiking Alamere Falls, my friend and I were craving Japanese food. After a quick Yelp search , we decided to come here. Small parking lot behind the restaurant. We got there right when it opened. Soon after the place began to fill up giving us the impression the place was popular. Inside is very clean and interesting with photos of samurais. Service was good and fairly quick. I went with the crispy California roll, rock and roll , miso soup and edamame . Miso soup was good and tasty. Edamame was warm with a hint of salt on them. California roll and rock and roll was really good and filling! Price was decent. read more

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I live near this place and frequent often. I almost chocked on the spinach salad. It was so bad I had to throw it up. Not happy to say that. Sorry was the response.... Not that I want money back but just not kind read more

I just enjoyed a very enjoyable dinner at Samurai tonight but as I walked back to my car, the Manager approached me in the front seat of my car angry that I had parked in a space he says that should be blocked off but was not. When I parked it was the only space in their back lot open with the cones to the far left side so I assumed it was a good space to park. I'm a long time customer but the way he accused me of parking in a space he says is not a space but should be coned off but wasn't was disrespectful in my opinion. I'm a longtime customer and supported your restaurant regularly through the pandemic. There were two workers sitting outside when I parked and they could have said something to me about the parking space but chose not to say anything. He should be mad at them and not me. I did not move the cones and he accused me that I did move them. He should ask his employees why they didn't help their customer. read more

Great sushi!! And service! They get super crowded so call ahead for a reservation well ahead of coming or be prepared to wait. Ambiance is casual and can be noisy. read more

I love Samurai Sushi. Having lived in New York City for 10 years working on Wall Street, I have experienced great sushi at very high prices. Some of them were Michelin star rated. Samurai has amazing sushi at very reasonable prices. During Covid, they have continued to have top notch customer service, extremely fresh fish, and they have a very efficient pick-up system. Best sushi in Mill Valley. Highly recommend,. read more

I don't want to give them 5 stars because they're getting too busy!! Used to walk in and sit down, now it's a wait. For good reason though. Simply one of the best sushi restaurants, anywhere. Only sushi bar I'll go to in Marin now. read more

We went on a double-date last night at Samurai and it provided delicious, inexpensive sushi in a comfy setting. Our waiter was very attentive and, if anything, over-attentive as he kept trying to get our order before we were ready. We drank a large asahi ($6.50), a large sapporo ($6.50), asahi black ($4.50), and a glass of chardonnay ($7). The combo dinners come with miso soup, cucumber salad (wish it were seaweed!), a weird potato appetizer, and white rice. I ordered the chicken name ($10.50) to share which was similar to a chicken & veggie udon. It was good but not great. The miso was really good though! We also ordered lots of delicious rolls including eel/cucumber, 49ers, Alaskan, spicy tuna, etc. They were pretty fresh and satisfying. For the four of us, the bill was about $100 after tip. Not bad at all! read more

I am quite glad my family and I found this cute little Japanese restaurant embedded within Mill Valley. Located in a rather lively street of restaurants, it can be a bit harder to find parking at times. I would recommend making a reservation before coming (even calling earlier in the day to make the reservation), as every time I've gone there was a rather substantial line. Dinner combination: Tempura and Beef Sukiyaki I love these combos! Their tempura is quite delicious, deep fried well (and you can tell the oil is clean as the tempura is all light-colored). Their beef sukiyaki is on the salty side, so you can't drink (or perhaps you just shouldn't) drink the broth here. It is also a tad strange that they use both udon and cellophane noodles (traditionally it's just cellophane noodles). Yosenabe: This is also a bit straying from tradition in terms of the seafood they put in their yosenabe. However, as a big fan of fish, this dish was great for me. Their broth is lighter so it is suitable to drinking as well. Unfortunately, the fish pieces, along with the udon, was all rather overcooked, to the extent that what should be tender pieces of salmon end up being chewy and occasionally tough. Their udon also tends to be too soft. (I think it was cooked better the first time I visited) Sushi rolls: I've tried a few, and the ones I've had are all quite good! My favorite is the Dynamite roll, I believe. The portion sizes definitely vary though, so it may be good to double check before you order in case you need to figure out portion sizes beforehand. Their staff is rather disorganized, as we were asked what we wanted to order twice (the second guy finally realized after asking us that we didn't even have menus on our table anymore) and were also asked if we were ready for the check after we had already paid. Given the choice, I would likely rate this 3.5 stars, with a little adjustment as it's located in Marin. Overall, the food is decent, flavorful, and it's always nice to have more Asian food options in Marin. read more

Good sushi. Very busy place in this more rural area. Pricing was great at an average of $7-9 per roll of sushi. We ordered 3 rolls that came to $26 with tax. Very filling for the prices I may add. We probably would have just ordered 2 if we didn't expect them to be big! Service was a bit on the slower side, but not bad! I would definitely come back. Menu items were also plentiful. read more

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Really good sushi in one of the most beautiful areas of the Bay Area. I'm starting to try to understand and appreciate sushi more and one part of that involves getting real authentic wasabi. Not all sushi restaurants offer it, but Samurai had it for an additional $3. Went really well with their nigiri and sashimi's which were absolutely delicious. Most sushi joints I go to offer one type of each fish, but the choices were more varied at Samurai. For example, usually I can order a tuna sashimi or nigiri. But at Samurai they had three different types of tuna, each with different prices so I'm guessing each was came from a different quality of tuna. I came here with a group of friends so we took a table, which had nice seat cushions that made the experience just that much more enjoyable. If I come back again though and am alone or just with a friend or two I think I will go for the sushi bar. The chef definitely knew what he was doing, and the people at the bar looked like they were having a good time and enjoying their dinner. read more

This little gem was delicious. My husband and I visited for date night and the seafood was amazingly fresh.. you could taste the ocean. I ordered the Aji(horse mackerel) ocean trout and octopus sashimi and it was worth every dollar. The prices are reasonable compared to my home state for a sashimi platter. I actually consider it a fantastic deal. My husband ordered several rolls. We both ordered soup(enoki and shiitake). 3 rolls, 19 pieces of sashimi and two drinks for $84. The staff, server and host/ busser were both friendly and super duper helpful. I highly recommend this place. read more

Samurai - They serve the skeleton of the horse mackerel, request it to be fried and the crunchy taste is amazing. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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Synopsis: FRESH sushi for a fair price, attentive staff and the itamae as well. Great customer service, casual and traditional Japanese decor. My phone died the moment we sat down @ our booth. So so lame!!!! I wish I could snapped a couple pictures of all the glorious sushi we had this evening. I have been meaning to come to Mill Valley to try out this Samurai sushi joint. Samurai was a literal last minute dinner decision tonight. So glad we came to try some sushi! Wait time was fairly short and were seated within 10 minutes. We wanted a table instead of being @ the bar. Samurai was busy for a Thursday evening / night and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and the food. The restaurant in itself is on the "casual" side and it's relatively small in size. It is on the louder side but nothing compared to SF sushi places for sure! Appetizers / sushi: - Edamame - Randy Maki (MY FAVE!!!) - Spider - Crispy California with Snow Crab - Dragon Roll I'll definitely be coming back to Samurai, this time I'll try some other new rolls and the randy maki lol. It was too darn good! Four rolls, 1 appetizer and 4 waters for $50.72! Not too shabby for South Marin!!! read more

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Best sushi in Mill Valley. Stinson roll, albacore, salmon, et al. Great service, great fish, great people, soup to nuts. I wish the space was bigger (but only when I'm waiting outside........) read more

This is my go-to sushi joint in Marin. Reasonably priced and always fresh. I usually take out since there is almost always a line. Their sashimi and rolls are all great!!! My favs are the rock and roll and salmon sashimi. Someone told me that the hamachi crunch but is great I haven't tried it yet. Highly recommended!! read more

A strong 4. Food was delish but the wait time was too long. I know you can't help it if it's too busy- and I found out that night they take reservations which I will be making from now on- but the wait staff took about 10 minutes to clean off and re- set and we were hearing that this is an reoccurring issue with the he establishment. It opened at 5- we were there at 5:15 and had to wait over an hour. I guess in being a little too picky - but just FYI. The food was great. We ordered the tempura dinners, Unagi and salmon rolls and the salmon spicy tuna crunch. All delicious and left you wanting more. Fresh ingredients and plenty on the potion size. The shrimp were HUGE! Give this place a try- it is a 'no brainer'. read more

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We called the number for 30mins and it never went through. When it finally went through, no one picked up. You guys really need to add more lines to accommodate the busy times during covid. I like their makis. read more

I've been going here for 2 years. I've eaten here more than any other restaurant I frequent. My 2 favorite dishes are The Poke Salad and the Hamachi Crunch. The Poke Salad is simply fantastic and lately, it's all I order as I've been on a diet since January. I can't say enough about the freshness of the fish and the great staff. They have an extensive selection of Sushi, Sushi Rolls and they offer a large selection of traditional Japanese dishes. Great Sake selection as well. I STRONGLY recommend Samurai. Best, Ron read more

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I had the most wonderfully bizarre experiences here. I am in town for four days due to a conference, and I made it my mission to find a solid Japanese place where I could consume all the sushi, rolls, and green tea of my heart's desire. Samurai fit the bill indeed. I much preferred sitting up at the counter and watching the art take place. The fish was very fresh and the presentation was stunning. The first night I was there I wanted to try a dessert in addition to my meal. Hell, it's almost mother's day and I'm a mother, so why not I figured. Little did I know that the tempura covered green tea ice cream could feed around 4. I did engulf around 68% of it; not too shabby but stomach ache definitely followed (my own doing). But the second night....ohh the second night! Ha! I became slightly "trapped" in the corner seat I took at the sushi bar and met some wonderfully over-the-top individuals who talked about all subjects under the sun while gesticulating largely in the air. I won't name names....in fact, I don't truly even know one of the individual's names since I think he was using an "alias", but man, what a strange and "therapeutic" evening. I even saw the "secret wasabi stash". But shhhhhhh, I guess this is top secret stuff. Thank you Samurai staff for finally giving me the check! It was fun, but dude, I was there for almost 3 hours!!! read more

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Great fish. Rice on the nigiri was dry and uninspired. Miso soup was devoid of tofu and full of salt. Attentive service. Nice sushi presentation. Go if you're in the area... read more

Our go-to sushi spot. Have only ordered takeout and it has been exceptional each time. We've tried everything from the sashimi to the vegetarian rolls - well priced, quality fish, unique rolls, friendly staff and just overall consistent which I appreciate. read more

the only good spot for sushi in marin hands down!! better than robata and sushi ran!! they also beat sushi to dai for!! affordable prices with top quality fish!! i stopped going to robata when i found out that they don't wash their utensils properly! (i had a friend work there) crazy horse is my favorite roll here!! Only downside is you can never reach them... you have to call like 16 times before you can get to them!! read more

The food is good and the price is right but you cannot order online or pay ahead so you still have to wait in line to pick up your food. No separate line for pre orders. Hoping this improves in the future. They also don't take Amex so don't forget your Visa/MC read more

Can you tell i LOVE this place? It's getting to be a little like Cheers for me! :) Have the melt in your mouth tuna enoki appetizer, it's fabulous. Or ask Jun, the owner to make you a shrimp tempura hand roll with avocado and crab, drizzled with unagi sauce on top. Killer! The prices are amazingly inexpensive for the quality you receive. What a gem! It may not have the ambience as that snooty other place, but it's the real deal, authentic Japanese food run by Japanese. It may not be on trend or chic, but it feels like you are in someone's house in Japan, how cool is that?!? Parking is a breeze as well. read more

Always experience the freshest sashimi here. Although I live in SF now, this is our family's go-to sushi spot when I come home to visit my parents in Mill Valley and my mom doesn't feel like cooking. We like to sit at the sushi-bar because instead of trying to make a decision from the menu, we just let the master behind the bar decide for us! It makes it way more fun and everything is always delicious and so on point. Last night my mom and I even named the roll we ate "Dae Bak Roll" - it was that good...made up of salmon on the outside, avocado, sriracha aoli, some sweet sauce, spicy tuna on the inside, and some crunchy tempura flakes on the outside....BOMB. My dad is all about the sashimi so he asked for a platter of just that for all of us to share. My mom and love the Kaisen Chirashi, so she got that. read more

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First time here. Amazing sushi. So incredibly delicious, and reasonably priced. Very friendly waitstaff and kind and engaging sushi chefs :-) I will definitely be coming back often! read more

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Fresh, delicious sushi. Excellent quality and very reasonably priced. Friendly staff.

This place is going downhill. The portions kept getting smaller, now their sushi is not fresh and smelly. We threw out every item we ordered after waiting to get it for an hour. It's particularly sad cause for the entire 2020 this place was our go to spot read more

Samurai - Ahi poke, negihama, rainbow, spicey tuna. Instead of seaweed wrap for the sushi, I ask for rice wrap. takes away the fishy after taste. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mill Valley, California

There are not too many choices for Japanese/sushi in southern Marin. Sushi Ran of Sausalito is in first by a wide margin. However, Samurai takes a solid second spot in my view. The nigiris are not rice heavy. The fish portions are good. There are a few improvement areas in the food however: - the wasabi is awful. It is the weakest item in the place. It behooves them to spend pennies more and make it edible. - my kids noticed the fish is not as fresh as what we buy from the market in Japan Town. Notably, the hamachi and ikura. Service can be rushed at times. For its environment this is a four star restaurant, but it would be a three in a more competitive market. read more

SO DELICIOUS! HIGHLY RECOMMEND COMING HERE. Sat at the bar.. Staff is So friendly, fish is amazingly fresh and we'll presented, flavor is off the charts. Will be back! read more

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My families go to sushi place, very affordable considering the quality of the fish. Many good rolls for respectable prices. Service has always been pretty good, most of the time nothing exceptional but never anything bad. Would definitely recommend. Lion king roll is my favorite here. read more

We come here regularly and it's our favorite sushi spot in Southern Marin. Delicious spicy tuna roll, spicy tofu crunch roll, nigiri mirawase, uni don (to die for, always fresh and fun to eat), we also love the Stinson roll. Service is excellent and everyone is friendly and nice. This place is a total gem. I recommend it to everyone. read more

super fresh sushi, awesome atmosphere, and wonderful waitstaff! couldn't recommend this place more. great prices, too.

I've put off leaving my stellar review of Samurai for 2 years now... mostly out of selfishness. My thinking has been: if more people find out how absolutely great this place is, the more crowded and, in turn, the more inconvenient it will become for me and my wife. Oh, for shame! Shame on us! lol We've been to every sushi place in Marin, multiple times. Brian and his team have created something special here. Nowhere else have we ever experienced sushi remotely close to the high levels of quality AND value that my wife and I experience in this restaurant. Is it because we're regulars? Maybe that's part of it... but I recall fondly that the first time we ever came here, we knew we hit the jackpot. Things you absolutely must try here: Appetizers - Spicy shiso sake crunch* - Hamachi crunch - Baked green mussels Nigiri/Sashimi - Hon maguro (bluefin)* - Hamachi (yellowtail) - Kani (real crab chunk) Rolls - Randy maki* - Samurai maki - Una-mega three * o m g And if it strikes you to have something hot, their teppan-style steak is phenomenal. Nothing beats their amazing food while enjoying one (or two) of the many great bottles of cold sake they offer. The place is small and for sure has its crowded/noisy moments... nonetheless, it's our favorite go-to spot by leaps and bounds. read more

We love Japanese food and have come to samurai for many years specially foe celebration. However, our most experience was not good one. We ordered combo and sashimi 15 piece dinner and spider roll sushi. The rice made sushi was good. But the rice came with our combo and sashimi dinner was under cooked, like 1/2 cooked. When we brought issue to the manager, he said "so you don't want it"? How could you have sashimi dinner/combo dinner without rice? The question it self showed the manager has no knowledge of Japanese custom at all! We said "yes of course we want rice. But we would like cooked rice". The manager then said "they all like this (half cooked)" and walked away. So we ended up spent over $70 for two with 1/2 cooked rice! To my opinion. This is not how you treat your customers. How could a Japanese restaurant has no fully cooked rice? Not only we wasted $70, but ruin our celebration! read more

I placed an online order and came in to pick it up. I was told it was going to be 20 min so I decided to have a beer in the bar while I waited. I had paid for the food already so when the food was ready I gave the waiter my credit card to pay for the beer. I was told they don't take credit cards for any transaction less than $10 even though I just paid $70, twenty minutes earlier for my food with the same card.....what kind of business practice is this? If this is how they treat customers you should stay away read more

Better than most people realize. Freshest flavorful sushi, Teppan, soups and stews. A special treat, fresh wasabi available. Worth asking for. Huge variety. read more

Got a large spread of Samurai's dishes to go and it was fantastic! It was hard to call the order in but after trying a few times I got through. The fish was all very fresh, and the tempura even stayed crisp on the way home. The mushroom miso soup was a very nice add as a starter. Highly recommend Samurai! read more