Updating my previous review because I've now been going back every single week -- and it just keeps getting better. I still love my go-to favorites, but I've been jumping around the menu each week to try something new. Everything is consistently fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of delicious flavor. It's rare to find a place where you can branch out and still feel confident you'll love what you ordered. The quality, creativity, and freshness really stand out. Safe to say this has become a weekly ritual -- and I'm still excited every time I sit down to see what I'll try next. read more

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Pretty decent spot, wouldn't be my first choice but we celebrated a family birthday here. Ran it over around $500 for eight people. I think my Korean barbecue short rib was around $35 and I must say that the portion size was pretty small. I was able to eat it in one sitting with no leftovers not really worth it at that price point. It tasted good and cooked well though. The service was good but not outstanding. You almost felt guilty asking for things sometimes having to just get it ourselves. They are busy so I understand, I noticed that they wouldn't put the tea kettle down for some reason so we had to keep asking for refills. The fried ice cream tempura was pretty cool and I kind of liked the concept. Overall good place to try out, but there are many other restaurants that I would go to before choosing this one. read more

Shima Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

This was my first time here and my friend had been here many times. It started to rain so hard when I parked, I had to use my umbrella. As I walked inside, they were putting out a bucket to put your wet umbrella. Good thinking ahead. We each got a miso soup. Delicious! I wasn't very hungry so I ordered one roll, the Royal. It's deep-fried soft shell crab, unagi, and avocado inside and salmon, tobiko, and crushed macadamia nuts on top. It had unagi and wasabi sauce on it. It was so good! The only challenge I had was that there was a little too much sauce that each piece fell apart when I picked it up. Of course, it is perfectly fine to use your hand when you eat sushi aside from using chopsticks. The service was great. The place is small, that's why we got there shortly after they opened because it can get crowded. Very clean and bright. I want to go back and try their other rolls! read more

Shima Sushi - Royal roll - A little soggy with the unagi saiuce but delicious. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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The sushi rolls are consistently fresh and flavorful. My personal favorites are the First Date, Super California, and Jackpot rolls. What really sets this spot apart is the quality of the fish; it's always incredibly fresh, and even the hot dishes are just as impressive. If you're looking for reliable, delicious sushi, this is definitely a go-to. read more

Great sushi spot tucked in the large shopping center on Camden and Union. There's lots of parking and a decent amount of seating for a small restaurant. The staff were all very nice and attentive. I dined in on a Friday night and the ambiance was busy and lively. I noticed there was a lot of regulars dining in, always a good sign :-). For a sushi restaurant, I was impressed with their vegetarian options! They have vegetarian udon and 5 vegetarian rolls. Along with the traditional apps. -Edamame: salty and savory -Miso soup: delicious and actually hot! Perfect for a cold night -Seaweed salad: a good portion and nicely seasoned -Vege roll: the only difference between this roll and the caterpillar roll is the mango and portion size. The vege roll was perfect for me portion wise. The pickled veggies were delicious! Definitely recommend Shima Sushi! read more

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First time trying this place. Seen it when I pass by, always wanted to try and finally I did. I ordered their tempura shrimp lunch special for $15 and it was good. 5 pcs of shrimp, the batter is just a bit too thick, it came with miso soup and white rice. Soup was not too salty, so it's good. Food came out fast! Maybe it's because there were only two tables that were occupied. Love the simple and clean ambiance. They also have Coke Zero which is a plus for me. read more

Shima Sushi - Miso soup and salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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I've been coming to Shima a few times a month for lunch over the course of 3 years! Can't believe I haven't reviewed Shima yet, oops. They open at 11:30am for lunch and have a nice menu of something for everyone. My mom doesn't like raw fish but is totally fine for the chicken katsu. My friend I come here with only eats sashimi and it's super good she says! I like baked rolls and get the lion king 10/10! It's a California roll with baked salmon on top. I came here today with a friend and got the lion king roll, a salad and she got the mackerel. I had a bite to taste it and it's awesome! read more

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Tonight is the last time we will visit Shima Sushi. Not because of the food (which has always been pretty good) but because of how we were treated. Upon arrival, an employee asked us how many were in our party. When told 3, she walked off without comment. It was weird. When she returned a few minutes later, she told us that we'd need to wait for a table to become available to be seated. When we gestured to the vacant table nearby (set for 5), she told us we couldn't have the "big" table. Ironically, multiple 4-seat tables were occupied by solo diners; meanwhile there were two 2-seat tables empty. I explained that we were short on time and would appreciate being seated at the available table, she unapologetically said no. We left, and won't return or order takeout from there again. I hope filling that "big" table to capacity was worth losing our business. read more

We absolutely love this place as our go-to sushi date night. We like to share a ton of nigiri and a roll, and we've enjoyed every roll we tried! Fish on nigiri is always fresh, and when we did try the toro, it was so clean and tender, but fatty; it was perfect! Everyone is so kind and friendly. Love to support such a delicious local spot! read more

Everything went well. The food is absolutely fresh and wonderful. Delicious the people that worked there. Awesome. It's so convenient. It's in our neighborhood. You won't be disappointed it's a great place for Sushi. read more

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My experience was awesome! Very clean restaurant. Service is excellent. Food is fabulous! Everything was delicious and I really enjoyed myself as a table of one. Everything has that special buttery umami flavor that is spectacular. I highly recommend this fine establishment that is hidden in the Camden Plaza near the Lucky grocery market. You will not be disappointed! read more

Found this place by accident. I was looking for the Armadillo Willy's that was in this strip mall. Its gone! Saw this place and decided I was in the mood for a bento box ( I do not eat sushi!). The food was flavorful & I appreciated they have regular & lower sodium soy sauce on the tables. I got the teriyaki chicken with mixed tempura vegetables. I ate most of my lunch (Bento Box A comes with 2 entrees). Good amount of food for the price of $17.99. Also got a large Sapporo beer to wash it down. read more

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I'm always coming to eat in this shopping center but never really noticed Ishi Shima Sushi until recently. It's pretty dark from the outside so I always assumed it was closed, but it's not! Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Called in and ordered for pickup. Sushi was ready pretty quick - about 10 minutes. I ordered the flying dragon roll, edamame, and a hamachi hand roll. It was pretty averagely priced for all of that, just over $30. Sushi was fresh, I liked both the hand roll and the dragon roll, would order both of them again, as well as try others. Edamame was a little bland without any seasoning, but still nice and fresh. Excited to come back and dine in next time! read more

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When I'm back in the South Bay and craving sushi, I've really been enjoying going to Shima Sushi. The sushi is fresh and flavorful, with a wide variety of options to choose from. The service is friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. I enjoyed the chicken karage-- so crispy and delicious. I have also ordered the Camden and Jackpot roll which were both delicious. Tempura is crispy and perfect. If you're looking for a great sushi spot in San Jose, I highly recommend giving Shima Sushi a try! read more

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The service was amazing the staff makes you feel at home. The food tasted amazing all the food was super fresh from the miso to the salad and the sushi rolls! Loved everything! The ambience was very welcoming I saw an everyone here was family groups. read more

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Sashimi and Sushi, AWESOME! Take out order 2days ago , must have a new chef our rolls fell apart ended up using a stinkin spoon to enjoy our dinner. Been enjoying their goodness for two years now first time experiencing this mess. Still looking forward to my next visit read more

The food is spectacular and the waiters are like a second family. Even the chef is very nice. If you are looking for some sushi or somewhere to have fun. This is the place. The entire environment is also very beautiful. read more

Had dinner there and ordered a 2 item bento box. The food came in individual plates, where's the bento box?. The tempura was good but not for the sushi which was dry. The smaller portion and poor quality of the sushi, the price is much higher than the one I used to go to on Almaden Expressway. I wanted to try another place as a way of exploring other places but was very disappointed with this one. read more

Finally got to try Shima Sushi. Food was delicious and fresh, beers ice cold. Owner/chef was super friendly, service was great and restroom super clean. Would definitely come back and will recommend to friend. read more

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BEST SUSHI IVE EVER HAD! I don't know how this place has been here and I didn't know about it! The decorations are perfect. All of the staff are extremely friendly. Other sushi places I have to put a lot of spicy mayo or soy sauce for taste, but here the rolls are good just the way that they are! read more

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Solid Japanese restaurant. We stopped in for a quick dinner and ordered a few rolls and appetizers. Waitress was attentive and food came out hot and tasty. It's a little out of the way for us, but would def go back if I'm in the area. Plenty of parking. read more

I've come here for so many years every Lunch. Then, the food started to taste either old or not fresh. Last night was the last time I will order online. I've ordered around 7pm. Dragon roll, rainbow roll, chicken katsu and Bento box. My husband ordered bento box tempura shrimp. The shrimp tasted like was put in the microwave. I've ordered another bento box for myself. Chicken katsu, the chicken tasted old like almost rotten chicken. my salmon roll, that came with my bento box tasted spoil, I've almost threw up. The worst was I've ordered rainbow roll., it looked like the roll was sitting all day, maybe someone ordered and didn't show up, so we end up getting it. I've spent $103 for a bad dinner. I was really disappointed. I used to love this place, now I don't think so, I'll rather drive a little farther from my house to get a better food and sushi. read more

Ish Shima sushi is a local Japanese restaurant in a plaza next to Union. The quality and taste of the sushi and sashimi are average to above average. I like its location near where I live and they provide food that I can depends on. Staff and ambiance just like every other japanese restaurant. read more

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Awesome hole in the wall. Not sure why this place has low reviews because the service was great, food was delicious, and fish was fresh! I would definitely recommend the Shima Deluxe Sashimi For Two if you're trying to taste a little bit of everything. read more

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We spontaneously stopped by for dinner and really enjoyed it. I got a roll and sashimi and the sashimi I chose (salmon) was delicious - I enjoyed it plain and with some soy sauce. The roll was tasty too, but they often have so much going on that the intricacies of flavors are lost. Four stars only because it's my first time here, I'll save five stars for after I return and dine again! read more

All meats - beef, pork, chicken, and salmon, are all super dry and hard, really difficult just to chew them. Obviously they are not fresh at all (probably cooked a few days ago) and just re-heat and pour some sauce on top. The rice portion is unbelievable too, just like a baby happy meal on rice. Terrible food, no next time. read more

Shima Sushi - Lunch bento - teriyaki salmon and beef - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place was great! On the outside, the store seems really dark but once you open the door, you find yourself in this clean and well lit restaurant. The food here is amazing! The sushi is nicely cut, fresh, and tasty! Aside from the great tasting food, our server was the sweetest lady with excellent service! Definitely would revisit this place :) Minus one star because the paper menu wasn't descriptive at all so ordering any roll was kinda difficult without the help of yelp pictures. read more

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A gem in this Cambrian/willow glen area. Owner Mr Kim is also the chief sushi chef. He makes you feel you are dining in Tokyo. Excellent sushi/ sashimi and other entrees dishes. Staff/ servers , excellent services. read more

A 4/5 with it closer to a 5 than a 3. The staff was awesome. The lemonade was really, really good. The sushi was very good. I'd say I'm not going to give it a 5 because it wasn't the greatest sushi I've ever had BUT it was very very good. Their menus at the restaurant do not provide pictures but their website menu does. read more

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Quick update: the price of dinner bento box raised about 20% in 3 months. Wooo. how come my salary does not follow the same rate? read more

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Very few places have a bento box for dinner. I was happy that Ishi Shima did and I ordered one with a salmon roll and veggie tempura. The food was on point. The tempura especially was very crunchy and yum. The service was ok, they had the food ready on time and it was a quick entrance and exit. It might be a cultural thing but they need to watch out for being overly familiar which can make it a little uncomfortable. I wish them the very best. read more

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Went in on a Sunday evening. Showed up exactly at 5pm. They actually open for dinner at that time. Host sat us immediately, scanned the QR code for the menu, and went straight to it. Snow White 3/5 Shima roll 4/5 Paul roll 4/5 First date 5/5 will get this every time Salmon shashimi and nigiri 5/5 (super fresh and buttery) Chicken karage 3/5 Toro nigiri 4/5 wish it was more fattier Service was great and attentive, all the fish was fresh and tasted great. Rolls had amazing loads of flavors. Will be back! read more

Shima Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Ordered the 3-item combo dinner to go with tuna sashimi, shrimp tempura and beef teriyaki. Not bad for to go but the beef was over cooked and very chewy. read more

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I ordered the lunch size Chicken Teriyaki and Vegetable Tempura Bento Box. Delicious! Chicken was great, tempura was fantastic, and the salad dressing was a hit. Friendly and quick service and a lovely lunch during work. Thank you! read more

I love this place for sushi. They have a new management and they have expanded their menu. The quality of food and service is always on point! Highly recommend this place! read more

Just writing an update to let everyone know we had a GREAT dinner at Shima. So many restaurants are struggling to reset. Owners are facing staffing shortage, kitchens are out-of-practice, supply disruptions for ingredients are all over the place -- you name it. It's so hard to know what you'll get these days when you go out for a meal. I'm super-glad to report that (at least for our meal) Shima was as good as it ever was -- maybe even better! The Hostess (owner lady, I think) was really nice and sat us in a booth just as we'd requested. Service was lightning-quick. Food was fantastic! The Hamachi nigiri was fresh, tasty, and the pieces were extremely generous. (And yes, in my prior review I swore I'd only eat it as sashimi...) All of the food, including the usual accoutrements (rice, miso, gyoza, etc.) was just as delicious as we remember from pre-pandemic times. While other local restaurants have struggled (including a couple we've given up on...) I'm thrilled to report that Shima is back! read more

Shima Sushi - Inari, tamago, kani, and hamachi were all fresh and tasty! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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Always enjoy coming here for lunch when I'm in the neighborhood. The sushi and bento boxes are good, they're fast and a great lunch spot! Servers are always prompt. read more

Few things make me want to leave first visit views better than an understated hole in the wall. Very clean quaint spot with a nice sushi bar. Walked in for lunch and was very happy with my meal. Talk about starting with lower expectations based on the other reviews... No one mentioned perfectly cooked Tonkatsu or dare I say large portions and perfect sized rolls! Maybe I am used to NYC lunch special sushi where the pieces always seem smaller... spicy tuna was delish, unagi was epic and had all the texture and crisp you'd want but delicate. I don't know if I just had good luck but I will certainly be back to see the consistency! read more

Shima Sushi - Perfectly crispy yet moist! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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Our favorite neighborhood sushi spot closed down when the owner retired after like 30 years so we have been on the hunt for a new spot ever since. We have been going to the Thai restaurant next door so decided to give Shima Sushi a try and glad we did. We did a take out order of a few different rolls and tempura app and it all was very tasty and the price was right. The order was ready right on time and the food was fresh. We will come back to eat it and get the full effect. It seems nice inside and the server was friendly. We found the prices to be reasonable to boot. We'll be back. read more

This place has a new owner. The food was great. Can't wait to go back. I ordered some sashimi togo as well. read more

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