Satomi has been our goto place when we crave Sushi in Fremont. Food and service has been consistently good for the 15+ years we've been going there. Started at the location off Thorton, then the location off Mowery when that opened too. We alternate between the 2 depending on what's easier for us. Parking is way easier at the Mowery location, the Thornton location parking is tight. Went to dinner last night with family from out of town who felt like having Sushi. Got the Chicken Karaage, super crispy, not dry and very tasty. Ankimo was really good, the ponzu sauce really makes this dish. My all time favorite (cooked item) is the Hamachi Kama. The grilled flavor really shines through, and always super flaky buttery. Got the Chirashi, Rainbow roll, Cherry Blossom, Orange Blossom, Veggie Lover which was surprisingly good (had a person that did not eat raw fish) and finding nemo roll (great starter for kids or anybody that doesn't eat raw fish. Super yummy!) Assorted Sashimi and some other Nigiri and rolls. Didn't remember them all, as I forgot to take pictures of everything. Staff is always friendly and efficient. It's not the absolutely best Sushi I've ever had but I must like it a lot if I've been going there for this long. Great solid place to go. I think over the years I've tried pretty much everything on the menu. But If I have to pick my top 3 most favorite dishes from Satomi, it would have to be the Hamachi Kama, Chirashi, Cherry/Orange (same fishes just reversed) Blossom roll. read more

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My wife, our oldest son and I returned to Satomi Sushi 2 for lunch yesterday. We ordered several sushi rolls that we hadn't tried before. They were all delish and filling. We ordered a Japanese Cowboy Roll, Spicy Rainbow Roll, 3655 Roll, Salmon Lover Roll and a Bay Scallop Roll. We also enjoyed their Miso soup that was nice and hot. We were seated quickly upon arriving. We arrived a bit late, around 1:15pm, so the restaurant seemed to be less crowded than usual. I'm guessing most of their lunch customers had finished eating. The staff are always friendly and accommodating. My family and I decided to order only sushi rolls, but we normally order an appetizer. However, with the amount of sushi we ordered, we decided against an appetizer. The restaurant is always clean and presentable. We always feel welcome when we dine here. read more

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It was my First time eating here for my birthday dinner last Thursday. This location has a pop-up called Katsu Factory. A huge restaurant that serve excellent sushi, sashimi, chirashi, bento. They have everything, and use high-quality sushi grade seafood, pork and chicken. Everything is made in- house. Menu is 5/5. Katsu Factory puts different forms of pork on 4 different katsu - thin pork loin, minced pork with mozzarella, pork tomahawk for shock value but its juicy and tender,and shrimp tempura with some minced ground pork. The panko is made from freshly processed breadcrumbs. I had the combination that contain a bowl of rice. Thin housemade worcestershire sauce, a side pickled jalapenos; sea salt; wasabi;and pickled apples. All were excellent, crisp exterior and pork was brined to make it juicy. Customer service is 5! We had a great night. Ambiance and restrooms are all clean 5/5! There's a reason why Satomi Sushi exist for 10 years in Fremont. Great dining area,and customers keep coming during lunch and dinner. I will come back next time. read more

Satomi Sushi 2 - Combination katsu 5/5 delicious! - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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This was my first time visiting this restaurant. We came because there is a new section called Katsu Factory inside and we loved Katsu pork chop ! It was a surprise to us that Satomi has vert good sushi and sashimi. We ordered one hamachi sushi and it was thick cut , very fresh and flavorful. I didn't like my shrimp tempura. They cooked the deep fried way and not the fluffy tempura batter. I was very disappointed and the dipping stage did not taste good, it was too sweet. My family ordered the original Katsu lunch and the combination Katsu ( with Katsu cheese stick , Katsu shrimp and the Katsu pork chop ) . Price was fair and the potion was generous. The Katsu pork chop was delicious , moist and tender inside and crispy outside . Very good restaurant with many options in the menu . read more

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HIDDEN GEM ALERT!! For those who grew up in Fremont and the nearby cities, we know about the OG Satomi Sushi off Thornton. What some don't know is that there is a second location off Mowry! This one is a little bigger, brighter, and has a secret KATSU FACTORY inside! At this location only, you can order freshly made to order Japanese Katsu!  I usually don't care for Katsu, but this place has perfected it. The meat is juicy and tender, light breading, and not overly greasy. Each Katsu order comes with rice, salad, and sides of sauce and seasoning. The size of the Katsu is also HUGE and that's not even counting the KING Katsu they have on the menu lol.  Katsu Menu (Available at Mowry Location Only!) * King Katsu * Tomahawk Tonkatsu * Cheese Tonkatsu * Tonkatsu * Seafood Tonkatsu Other items we got from their sushi menu: * Assorted Sashimi * Salmon Lover Roll * Unagi Lover Roll * Seaweed Salad read more

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Such a great experience! The food was amazing, the staff was welcoming, and everything came out fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I really enjoyed my visit and would definitely come back! read more

Satomi on Thornton used to be my favorite and then anikis came but then this place takes the cake!!! Fastest service, polite & friendly waitresses and host, nice atmosphere, better parking, clean, but most importantly the FRESHEST sushi in town. Typically very busy after 7pm on Friday nights and the weekend. Can't forget to mention the spicy garlic edamame with a squeeze of lemon juice, oh man they're life changing. I can't go anymore without ordering them!!! A+++ from Me and I will continue to make a trip here AT LEAST once every two weeks. read more

Satomi Sushi 2 - Spicy garlic edamame ‍ - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

I called last minute looking for a tray of sushi and told them it's for someone who had a baby. The person who answered was SO sweet and when she wasn't sure if they offered this, went and asked the chef and then helped me select the rolls. It was ready by the time I arrived an hour later, looked amazing, and they even wrote the kindest note to her without me even asking. She was shocked and so excited to dig in, and everything was fresh and tasted great. Thank you Satomi for helping me celebrate such a special day and going above and beyond! read more

Satomi Sushi 2 - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

Favorite sushi spot in Fremont. Friendly and attentive staff and the bento is excellent. Some great vegetarian options as well.

I'm Korean, and I was so happy to be able to eat authentic Korean-style pork cutlet here--it tasted just like the kind you get in Korea. The meat was very tender, and the sauce was exactly like traditional Korean tonkatsu sauce. My child absolutely loved the cheese tonkatsu. We also had the seafood udon, which was not salty at all and had plenty of seafood. Everything was delicious. Thank you so much for a wonderful meal! read more

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Service was okay, it was a bit difficult to get the servers' attention. The food came out pretty quick as well which was great. The hotate nigiri was really good and super fresh, I would honestly come back just for this. The other rolls we got were also pretty good, but the rice to fish ratio was a little off. We gotta come back to try the katsu! read more

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Nice vibe, quick service, friendly staffs. Sushi is decent. Rainbow rolls - various type of raw fish sushi golden gate - salmon and yellow tail, both were awesomely fresh. vege lover: delicious and refreshing rolls with the japanese pickles. green salad: nice. read more

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We have been to Satomi several times and finally writing a review. This time we came for an early dinner to celebrate a special occasion. We were greeted at the door and seated right away. Once seated we were provided menus and miso soup. Service is always outstanding. This location has easy access and ample parking. We ordered: Chicken teriyaki bento, Cherry Blossom roll, Dragon roll, Crazy roll, and Crunchy roll. The sushi came out fresh and delicious. This is one of the best sushi restaurants in Fremont and we feel the prices are reasonable. It's a good place for dinner with family and friends. read more

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So I am kind of a reg at their original location (closer to home) and even updated my reviews for that location to a fiver. Finally tried this second location (twice) within the past 3 months and think a review can be whipped up. Now this spot had been a sushi spot before that I had tried, but first time trying this location as a Satomi. I think I like the interior of the older one better, more neighborly. This one has super high industrial ceilings so it has a colder feel. And for the space it seems they could jam in a few more tables, but they probably don't want to bring on more staff to accommodate higher volume. I've pretty much seen the same staff on both outings and both times have been friendly and fast. Negihama Roll ($8/4*) Very tightly rolled and a little on the petite side. Solid flavors and textures tho from the fresh hamachi to the rice to the crisp nori and hits of green onion. This is probably my favorite simple roll right up there with a Tekka Maki. Saba Shioyaki ($19/4*) I love the one at the other location, and I think they do a slightly better job there. This one was just okay. This one also has more bones, which I don't get at the other one. Hamachi Kama ($17/4*) Properly char grilled and piping hot as it arrives. Nice big collar too and the meat pulls off easily off the bones. Just think it could have been seasoned a bit more as it was kinda bland. They give like a ponzu sauce but I'm not a huge sauce person, just like nice salty bites with charred meats...then a sip of beer. Juno Roll ($15/4*) I usually don't order big ass rolls but I will try a few pieces if someone else orders it. This actually wasn't bad but definitely a tad too busy for me. Tempura shrimp in the middle, then covered with sushi rice, cucumbers and spicy tuna. That would have been enough for me, but then the remainder of roll is topped with raw fishes like salmon and tuna and topped with a chili sauce and slice jalapeno. Actually since this is a Korean owned sushi spot, they actually rock an above average selection of spicy type of sushi rolls. If you are into that sort of thing, you now know where to head to. This roll wasn't hot by any means, but it definitely has a kick. Now I wouldn't want to eat a whole roll to myself but to a eat a few pieces, I would not resist. Still have to try a chirashi bowl here but now knowing that I can trust them, will make it much easier for me to give them that whirl. read more

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The waitress gave a kind greeting upon entering and gentleman behind the bar suggested sitting in further to keep cool. The tempura was perfectly cooked, the sauce was decent, the Katsu came with a TON of chicken ( we could have shared it). The price point for the bbq ribs was a little high (picture reflects all the pieces- see orange for scale). They had a good variety of sake, wines, and beers. TV screens over the bar were sports without sound. Pop music was playing low. Ample parking so you can just pull up and walk in. Cindy is a great waitress and assest to this establishment. read more

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I came back to Satomi Sushi after a few years and left really disappointed. This used to be one of my go-to spots, but both the food and service have declined dramatically. I always order the Lucky 7 and the Melting Albacore, and this time the flavors were off, the texture was inconsistent, and the presentation lacked the freshness and balance I used to expect. I had dinner with my brother, and he did not appreciate the vibe or the attitude of the servers--it felt indifferent at best. I don't know what changed over the years--maybe new management--but the difference is hard to ignore. Between the lackluster service and the drop in quality, I highly doubt I'll be back or recommend it. Satomi used to be a solid sushi spot, which makes this all the more disappointing. read more

The food was not fresh, several dishes featured fish that was old and dry or mushy with a smell. The staff is unenthusiastic and borderline rude. I would skip this place and try a different Japanese restaurant, the flies buzzing around the sushi bar when you walk in will tell you so too. read more

A must go to spot if you're craving a bento box for dinner... teriyaki chicken and salmon are my favorites. Healthy portions, soup tastes great and salad had good dressing. They give you a lot of crispy tempura also. Quick service and is never busy on weekdays!! read more

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This place has changed ever since COVID happened. I came back and love the food here! The service can be slow due to the preparation of the food, but the staff are friendly. Definitely coming back here again! read more

Satomi Sushi 2 - Bento 2: Chicken Teriyaki, Tempura, & CA Roll - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

Came here for my friend's graduation dinner. The staff are super friendly. Food was good. I wish there were more of an upgraded menu. By far, their chicken teriyaki was so good compared to other places I've been to. The rolls were flavorful. Restaurant was clean and organized. Parking was easy! read more

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I've been to Satomi over 15 times now and that quality has always been great! Good portions and good rolls. I would focus on ordering rolls here, especially the gansta roll. I think this is one of the best weekday sushi restaurants you could get in Fremont. It is dependable and consistent. This branch is better than the Thornton one as parking is much easier too. read more

Hands-down, the best sushi in Fremont. I think the prices are very affordable compared to the rest of the bay area. The sushi is fresh, the place is really clean and inviting and I love the large sushi bar. You can sit at. Great place for a date night or a family sushi dinner. read more

Satomi Sushi 2 - Selection of amazing sushi - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

Sushi rice is terrible. Pretty much blend with no flavor how sushi rice should be. As well as Beef teriyaki tasting like ground beef quality. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT to anyone and would never visit again myself. read more

One of my absolute favorite sushi spots. Their bento boxes are always fresh and satisfying, and I can never resist the Lion King rolls or the perfectly crispy crunch rolls. Whether I'm grabbing takeout or relaxing there after work, the service is always warm and welcoming. read more

This place was always in our favorites for Japanese restaurants. We always dined at the Thornton location and occasionally at the Mowry one. A group of us landed on the Mowry location this time and it was an okay experience. The uni had a bitter taste to us and wasn't super fresh or creamy. And one of the appetizers I ordered specifically stated snow crab on the menu, but it was imitation crab. I understated the rising costs of ingredients these days, but advertising it as something else is not acceptable. Perhaps we will stick to the Thornton location as we've never had a bad experience there. read more

Satomi is a solid sushi place. I haven't had any bad experiences. I usually visit during my lunch break and order sashimi and/or saba. The sashimi is the best that I can get during my lunch break that's in the area. The service has always been friendly, even when calling in for pick up. The tempura is exactly what it's supposed to be. It comes out hot and crispy. The shell itself tastes good and they don't over batter the food. I tried the udon this time around and it was hot like soup should be. The broth was light yet flavorful. Noodles were perfect and it was a big portion with lots of chicken and veggies. I'd say it was a good ratio between all ingredients. Tip: The Greg roll is huge- topped with sashimi and seaweed salad. read more

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Our favorite sushi restaurant closed recently so we were on the hunt for a new place and we are glad we can across Satomi. When we got there, we were greeted right away and seated. Ambiance was nice, staff/servers friendly. Food order was taken right away and food came out fast. read more

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Satomi Sushi is one of my favorite sushi spots that's close to home and also very good quality food! My family and I arrived at around 7 PM and were seated immediately. The ambiance is pretty quiet and peaceful, so it was definitely a great spot to relax and catch up. To preface, we ordered the Bay Scallop roll, Flaming Dragon roll, and Cherry Blossom Roll to split and I ordered a Tempura Udon for myself. Bay Scallop: It's really hard for me to dislike any scallop roll because I love scallops and I always like the sauce on top of the roll. This roll was absolutely a hit in my books! The sauce was so warm but didn't take away from the flavor of the fish. If we were a roll-only family, I'd order two of these if I could. If you like baked scallops, you HAVE to try! Flaming Dragon: I thought this roll was pretty good, but nothing can beat my Bay Scallop. It was also very saucy and came in a tin foil that was lit on fire. It took around five minutes for the fire to die down, which I thought was a bit longer than usual, but it was worth the wait! It had a little tiny kick of spice to it that only amplified the taste of the sauce. Cherry Blossom: I honestly liked the other two rolls more. I have a bit more bias towards saucy rolls because I love reaching for that extra ginger to mellow out the sauce taste, but this roll was okay. If you like that fresh, simple taste of a sushi roll, this one is definitely something you should try! Tempura Udon: I think the rolls outshined this a bit. It's pretty much your average udon-- it was savory, hot, and delicious! I could have gone with a little less veggies than what was in here, but it definitely helped my body warm up after a cold day! It's definitely a big size for just one person- I recommend splitting it with another person if you are also ordering rolls. The portion of the tempura was a lot more than I expected and I only ended up eating a few pieces. Definitely worth your money if you are looking for some soup! Overall, Satomi has never missed their mark for me. The wait staff was very attentive to making sure that we had everything we need and that our water cups stayed full throughout the dinner. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Satomi Sushi 2 - Tempura Udon (tempura on the side) - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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The food is consistently good. I enjoy going in for a meal and beer. It hits the spot!

Cheese tonkatsu was insane. Super crispy on the outside, and the cheese was melting inside. Every bite was crazy good. Definitely the best in town. read more

Shoulda gone to the further location. I picked this location since it was closer to the place we were planning on hanging out after lunch. We arrived and it was pretty quiet in there on a Sunday at noon. It's really dark inside too. We ordered: Spicy tune roll: 3/5 very messy presentation (see photo). Taste ok. Orange blossom: I didn't taste this one but it looked a lot better than mine. Tempura udon: 3/5 wow so much going on in that big bowl. Udon texture was a bit too mushy for my taste. Gangsta and dragon roll: the men said it these were ok Unagi kabayaki: 4/5 my kid liked this. The unagi is smothered in sauce. They do give a big piece of unagi. Cali roll and gyoza: this was for the kids, I didn't try it. I was not impressed but maybe it was an off day. I was disappointed in the one item that I ordered... read more

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Sushi made so consistently delicious! I've been coming here for at least 10 years now. Affordable, clean, very friendly and excellent sushi. Thank you. Keep up the good work. read more

This place had ample parking and we were seated immediately. There was tons of seating and the place was hip and warm. The restroom was clean and smelled good. We ordered sushi, tempura, cucumber salad and Sapporo drinks. The food came out quickly and was fresh. The dishes were very tasty and we almost forgot to take pics as you can see, the images of the pics were almost all eaten. The service was friendly and I could tell the sushi chef took pride in his work as the food presentation was great! I'll be back here for sure, when I'm back up North again. read more

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3.5 stars but rounding up to 4. I haven't been here in years, but every time I drive by I make a mental note to come back. Well I finally had the chance to grab lunch here last weekend. Decided to come for an early lunch as I remember the place filling up fast. Arrived around 11:45am and was able to secure a table right away. The complimentary miso soup came out immediately and our order was taken quickly thereafter. We ordered several rolls and everything was delivered within 5-10 minutes. I have seen better in terms of presentation and amount of fish per roll, but overall the taste was good and satisfied my craving for sushi. FYI - The inside of the restaurant isn't fully functional in terms of seating, so I imagine there might often be a wait due to the limited tables. Price came out to about $60 for 4 rolls. A tad expensive but nothing abnormal compared to other sushi joints. read more

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Tried a few more of their bento box options: + Teriyaki Salmon, gyozas, California rolls (4/5) - The salmon steak was cut pretty thin (less than 1/2 inch). I was afraid it would be dry, but it wasn't. It was actually cooked well, but I thought the teriyaki sauce was too sweet and sticky. + Teriyaki beef, gyozas, California rolls (5/5) - slices of beef was tender with just a little bit of fat. Really enjoyed this. + Karaage chicken (2/5) - these were little pieces of chicken cubes. Each piece was like the size of a sugar cube, and they actually resemble square cubes. It was dry. The sauce tasted like Worcestershire sauce. Do not recommend. We've had a few misses here, but the good outweighed the bad. Still lots of delicious options to choose from. read more

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Their spicy juno is the best! Packed with flavor and spiciness. I always order it and it has consistently tasted great!

You order online. It takes around 30mins for your food to be ready if you order at 5pm. You paid online using credit card and they email me the time food when good will be ready. No soup. Most place gives you free soup, not this place. We like the beef teriyaki because sushi is just ok. Chirashi rice does not have enough rice vinegar. All dishes come with. Quite easy to get the food. read more

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We both love Japanese food so the food was great. Plus the tea was served at the correct temperature. Not too hot the way some restaurants serve tea read more

There are 2 Satomi's in Fremont, so just be sure you're ordering at the correct one you want. They can be pretty pricey, but we really like the food here, so we keep going back. Before COVID, they were very sweet with our boys, making sure they got what they needed, made sure the soup was safe for them. Now with COVID, they seem to be taking a lot of great precautions. Food is still great. My only thing is to be mindful when you're bringing your food home or ordering via a delivery service. They pack their food a little differently, not sure why they put the smaller packages in the bottom. It's fine when it's on the table, because it sits up fine. BUT if you have to drive it home alone, you have to find a way to make sure it doesn't tip over. =/ As for the food, the salmon teriyaki is great. So far, I've enjoyed all the sushi we've tried. The tempura is still nice and crunchy when we get home. This is still our go-to Japanese place. read more

Satomi Sushi 2 - Smaller boxes in the bottom. Sits up fine, but be careful when you're driving in the car. - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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This has been a local go-to for Japanese food for me for years. I sense a lack of energy though in this establishment to keep up. The sushi chefs never greet me as they did happily at Thornton many years ago. Their second door was propped open with a high chair, opening and banging close in the breeze - it was tacky and a bit disrupting. Recently their Flaming Dragon roll came out with half the flame, resulting in a barely warm roll inside, not seared as it should be. Overall, the quality of their fish is mid-level - sometimes the raw cuts can be fishy. I haven't seen this large place full in years. Competition is high in the restaurant world. I wonder how long they will be able to maintain two locations in Fremont. That all said, I think this place still has potential. With more attention to detail and some small changes they could be worthy of more stars to me. read more