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    Sumiya

    3.9 (1.5k reviews)
    PriceyJapanese
    Closed 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Kristine V.

    Came here on a Friday evening after work, came just in time before they got super packed. It is a little cramped, they do have seating that goes all the way in the back. The workers were really friendly, I got this combo meal, and I thought that it was perfect for the price you pay. I was stuffed. The food had good flavor, everything was fresh from what I could tell. We ended up getting dessert and would recommend getting the creme brulee.

    Thanh T.

    We were able to make a res for dinner and our table was ready to go when we got there. They have great combos to choose from and a la carte. The skewers were delicious. Loved the fried potato ball appetizer, forgot what it was called. The other fried appetizers were also nicely fried, crunchy and delicious! The yuzu sake we had was amazing!! I need to find where to buy it. Ordering was easy through qr code. Service was friendly and quick. Definitely a good spot for dinner. It can get busy and is smaller so for sure make a res if you can or get on the wait list on your way there!

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    Christy K.

    This place always has a wait, even on weekdays but honestly, it's for good reason. One of the best izakayas I've been to in the States. Most of the staff are Japanese and it feels really authentic. The meat is smoked perfectly!! so flavorful and tender. Great spot to come with friends, grab drinks, and just hang out. I especially love the heart, tsukune (meatballs), and gobo fries. Bonus points for lots of parking, which is rare and appreciated. Definitely worth the wait.

    Sumiya chefs hard at work during dinner rush
    Eve N.

    Sumiya has great quality Japanese meat skewers (yakitori). The beef tongue (gyutan) is a thicker cut and more chewy but still tasty. You can choose salt or negi sauce to top off most of their meat skewers. I'm a big fan of their cherry tomatoes skewers. It adds extra flavor as you eat it with the skewers. The eringi, or king oyster mushrooms are the definition of umami. They use an online ordering system based on a QR code, or you can ask for a physical menu. The staff do very well with clearing empty plates to avoid a cluttered table. When they get busy, however, there tends to be reduced communication with those waiting for tables. You can see the chefs cook and the restaurant feels intimate with the low lights. Definitely recommend checking in to their waitlist through the Yelp app.

    Bento with katsu
    Han-Nha T.

    Bento skewer is a good combo you will leave full and satisfied with quality food for $20. We also ordered a larger carte beef tongue, chicken gizzard, and chicken heart. I really like beef tongue and gizzard so I am glad we did. Udon isn't anything special. Nice place, doesn't take too long. I have and would come back.

    Combination Skewer Bento  with side order of chicken soft bone . Combination Skewer Bento
    Dianna W.

    Excellent food and relaxing ambiance . Excellent service. We made a reservation and also came early ( before 7 pm ) .This restaurant is always busy . Three of us ordered 3 different combinations with skewers . The skewers we have beef tongue , chicken thigh , chicken soft bone , beef short ribs , etc . Side dishes we got chicken karaage , agedashi tofu. The combination bento has salad with dressing , rice with raw eggs , toasted seaweed and rice . Good place to eat skewers and have a beer .

    Salmon ikura don (part of lunch set)
    Linda M.

    Located in the same plaza as Stan's donuts and Safeway, you won't have issues finding parking. We came for lunch on a weekday so there was no wait. You order with the QR code. We sat near the door, ambiance was fine. We were seated right away and given water. I decided to get the salmon ikura don lunch set and my partner had the soboro don lunch set with tonkatsu. He enjoyed his meal and had no complaints. I think it's nice that you get an appetizer and salad, good value. The karaage was very nice, a little greasy but it's fried food, so that's expected. Flavors were good. Salad was nice, I asked for dressing on the side so I only added a little. I wasn't a fan of the salmon, that's not on the restaurant, I just learned that I don't like seared salmon. I think I prefer raw or fully cooked, not something in the middle. The middle of the salmon was warm and raw and I guess that texture and temperature didn't vibe with me. In the future, I'll try something else! The ikura was good! The portions are generous, I wound up taking half of it home for later. Would come back and try something else in the future! The skewers look interesting!

    Takumi A.

    Sumiya - Direct Fire, Discipline, and a Taste of Old Tokyo Sumiya isn't a binchotan temple. It's something rarer in the Bay Area: a shop that actually understands direct-fire grilling, salt seasoning, and timing. The world doesn't need more "cute" yakitori places. It needs places where cooks watch the fire, listen to the fat, and pull a skewer at the exact second before the flavor collapses. Sumiya is one of those places. THE GRILL - WHERE DIRECT FIRE BECOMES A LANGUAGE People romanticize binchotan because it's forgiving. It heats evenly, bathes meat in infrared, keeps moisture, and gives a fragrant edge. Direct flame is much harder: * heat spikes * mistakes multiply * bitterness appears instantly * dryness comes fast * surface color lies to you Which is why what Sumiya does is so rare. The meat tells the truth: * Pork belly came off the grill exactly when the fat turned glassy - not burnt, not rubbery, just aromatic and clean. * Chicken (tori-kushi) avoided the one fatal flaw: bitterness. With chicken, overcook it by 10 seconds and a thin oxidized "bitter line" appears. Here, it never showed up. Surface amber, inside juicy. * Beef tongue was the real test. GYUTAN - THE JAPANESE BENCHMARK In Japan, regardless of method - direct fire or binchotan - beef tongue is the exam. Gyutan is expensive. You overcook it you lose money. You serve it badly the customer disappears. Every yakitori shop in Sendai, Osaka, and Tokyo knows this. Sumiya's tongue passes the test: * edge char for aroma * center snap intact * heat stop precise * no dryness, no powdery protein breakdown This is not luck. This is direct-fire mastery. THE SALT WORK - PART OF THE ARCHITECTURE Sumiya is a salt shop, not a sauce shop. Salt-forward grilling only works when the cook controls fire at the micro level. That small ring of char you see on the skewers? It's intentional - the third note after: 1. meat flavor 2. salt bloom 3. char aroma Any more than that and it becomes bitterness. Any less and it becomes flat. Here, it's calibrated. THE RICE - A SURPRISING DISPLAY OF DISCIPLINE Most yakitori places treat rice like background noise. Sumiya doesn't. * grains stay separate * surface gloss intact * portioning is intentional * rice + fat + tare + topping ratio is considered, not random When a yakitori shop respects rice, it tells you the chef isn't just grilling meat. He's building bowls. SQUID LEGS - A FLAW THAT STILL WORKED The only technical miss of the night was the fried squid legs. Thin batter, lightly coated - good. Uneven in spots, part of it broken off - less good. But the ingredient quality was undeniable: Thick-cut. Shockingly sweet. Zero frozen odor. Seafood has one unforgivable flaw: freezer smell. Once that odor appears, the dish is dead on arrival. Here, the squid was so fresh, the imperfect batter barely mattered. A flawed exterior with a great ingredient inside. Honest food beats polished food every time. IKURA DON - MOTHER & CHILD DONE RIGHT The ikura here was impressive: * large pearls * translucent * clean pop * minimal curing * no salt-burn * no oxidation Paired with thick-cut salmon, it becomes the seafood version of a 親子丼 (oyako-don): mother (salmon) + child (ikura) A level of ingredient harmony rare in yakitori shops. And the rice beneath stayed perfectly separate - the sign of a kitchen that cares. THE SAKE WALL - MORE SERIOUS THAN EXPECTED Most yakitori places in the U.S. push sweet, entry-level sake. Sumiya didn't take the easy route. From the bottle wall: * Hakkaisan (including higher polishing ratios) * Kubota * Dassai * Kokuryu * real shochu, not novelty drinks In Japan, strong binchotan aroma limits sake pairing. But in the U.S., with Sumiya's clean direct-fire profile, their sake selection actually makes sense - a rare advantage over traditional shops. THE ROOM - NOT CURATED, BUT REAL The place is loud. A little cramped. A little chaotic. A lot alive. Smoke, salt, laughter, skewers moving down the line - It feels more like a Tokyo side-alley than a Silicon Valley concept restaurant. No theatrics. No neon. Just cooks working. Sumiya isn't perfect. The squid batter proved that. But if you want: * real direct-fire grilling * proper salt technique * gyutan cooked with respect * chicken pulled at the exact second before bitterness forms * rice that matters * ikura that's actually fresh * a sake list someone clearly drinks * and an atmosphere that feels earned, not staged Then Sumiya is absolutely worth coming for. 4 stars -- earned through fire, timing, and an honest understanding of the craft. - Dr. C Only writing for what truly earns the stars.

    Cameron B.

    3.8 stars. I LOVE skewers and was so excited to see this trend increasing in the Bay. Fast and friendly you can use Yelp to get on the wait list. A good sake collection I'll have to come back and try. And they have both hearts and cartilage skewers so it was a must try. We came in for lunch and when I say this place is fast, we were seated, fed and paid in 50 min. I have to say this raised a bit of an eyebrow because to get the slow roasted and charcoal infused meaty flavor of a skewer you kinda need time. For them to pump it out this fast means there's some pre-cooking being done. Skewer come hot very warm but not that nuclear hot that comes from spending several minutes rotating over the grill. The meatball was good, the right texture but could have been more crispy on the outside (sauce dunk followed by more grilling would have got it there). The thigh needed more pre salting, the hearts were good but also needed more salt. All of the elements are there and I'll be back for dinner service and sake to see if the night vibe changes the technique and time/attention.

    Vanny K.

    It's been awhile since our last visit. Glad I remember this place. Everything was still as I remember - good food and service, except no long line which prolly our reason not to return. We were in and out pretty quickly - with satisfying feeling and tummy. So, we'll be back!

    Danielle Y.

    40 offerings of yakatori, small intimate place with a nice energy. Ramen, chicken skin were the standouts

    Negi-Tan Skewers Bento (Lunch)
    Tahir N.

    This is a little Santa Clara gem that is probably going to get very crowded during the Super Bowl weekend and the World Cup games. It's not your usual sushi restaurant, nor even a Ramen restaurant. Instead, it's focus is grilled food on skewers. So that's what we focused on. These dishes would be good with a beer or cold sake, but it's dry January for me so I just had tapwater :-) We had the grilled chicken thigh meat, much better than breast meat for this purpose. The burdock fries, which personally are more firm than I like so next time I will get the french fries. For the first time I ordered the king mushrooms, which were nice and juicy. We also had the grilled Shishito peppers which I would skip next time in favor of steamed edamame. The grilled oysters appeared to be only slightly grilled and are served on the shell. It's three oysters so not a good share for two people unless you get two orders. That might be too much oysters for some people. The grilled spareribs were boneless and tasty morsels. We also had the grilled salmon which again had good flavor and some green onion. I ordered the octopus sashimi (takowasa) bowl. It was good, but given what we know about the intelligence of octopus, I think this was my last time ordering it. It's also good at sushi and as a grilled tap this item at a Spanish restaurant, but it's time to let it go. We were seated at a table in the front of the room, where there is a built-in bench at the wall, the table and then a chair. The bench is not cushioned, so I was fortunate that my daughter took that seat and I got the chair which did have a cushion. Old bones, don't you know? You use a QR code to look at the menu and place your order. So you'll have to flag someone down to answer your questions if you have any before you place your order. I don't know that it helps them save on staffing, but maybe it does. It would kill me to pay an additional fee on top of the credit card processing fee for this "convenience" unless it was clearly saving me money on labor. I was able to read the menu on my phone, but primarily I left it to my daughter to read me the menu items and make the order. I am glad it is still here and apparently going strong. Hopefully the new restaurants next-door to it will bring in more foot traffic. It's a different type of Japanese restaurant and I'm glad it's here.

    Karrie L.

    It's been awhile since my last visit. I like that the Yelp waitlist system works so I was able to put myself on waitlist before heading over. We ordered the e bento B. I think the on app system payment has been there for awhile but I find it convenient this time when dining in with a friend and we split the bill. When you put in the order with your own phone, you only pay what you order so that's the ease of checking out if you have a big group. Food quality is back to what I expected. Tender meat. The waiter did refill our tea without us asking so service was good.

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    First time going to an izakaya. Great experience getting to try a bunch of different items. Great food and fun ambiance. Would come back.

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    Sumiya Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Sumiya

    What is the corkage fee?

    $25 for regular bottles (720ml or 750ml) and $50 for large bottles (1800ml)

    Tried to make a reservation by calling but no one picks up, don't see an option to reserve thru Yelp or website either, how can I make a reservation?

    There is waitlist option which you can use in Yelp. Only available when restaurant is open though.

    Do you offer seating for party of 14?

    I believe so

    Do you only offer take out option after 8?

    Thank you for the inquiry. You can order through our website, www.sumiyakitori.com, using ChowNow. You can order for pick up usually from 5:30 or so. Once the restaurant gets too busy, however, we close the takeout portal to concentrate on in-house… Read more

    Do you serve sushi?

    No sushi but they serve white tuna tataki, yellowtail carpaccio, and salmon carpaccio. Highly recommend white tuna tataki or yellowtail carpaccio!

    Is there currently outdoor seating?

    Yes

    Does Sumiya still offer happy hour?

    Does Sumiya have lunch special?

    At this moment, we don’t offer lunch specials. Thanks!

    Is yakitori served during lunch time?

    Yes

    Are dogs allowed for outdoor seating?

    No unless it's changed since I was there July 5

    Are you guys back open for dining on weekdays?

    Yes, but with a smaller menu. You can put your name down online through Yelp Waitlist from 5:30 pm. Sometimes the Waitlist closes before 6:30 pm when there are too many groups waiting already. Thanks!

    Do they offer outdoor dinning yet? It's 2/22/2021 everywhere is doing outdoor dinning again, but Yelp page says no.

    We’re starting Outdoor dining tomorrow on 2/26 (Fri). Outdoor dining hours will be Fri, Sat and Sun only lunch (11:30-1:30pm) and dinner (5:00-8:30pm). Thank you!

    Are you currently offering outdoor dining?

    Not yet. Most likely from 2/26 (Fri). Only for Fri, Sat and Sun lunch & dinner. Thank you for your patience.

    Do you serve still beef tongue and raw octopus in outdoor dining?

    Yes we do!

    Is there outdoor seating now? or only takeout/delivery

    SUMIYA only has take out and delivery. However, Gaku is open Tue - Sat 4:30 - 9:00 pm for outdoor dining. www.gakurestaurant.com

    Can I make a reservation for three adults at 6pm tomorrow?

    We made a reservation for a party of 7 when we visited.

    Edit: Got my reservation:))) Are they open during lunch on friday? Currently it is Friday 12:57 PM and no one answered the phone. I wanted to make a reservation for saturday night :(

    Sorry about not being able to answer the phone. Can you call now and I can answer the phone. Or you can leave your number for me to call you back. Thanks!

    Do they still serve lunch bento with selection skewers like it used to be?

    We serve Bento A with chicken skewers (Mi, Sasami, Teba & Tsukune) and Bento B with combination skewers (Mi, Butabara, Kalbi & Tsukune).

    Is reservation an option there?

    You must call to make a reservation and you only get 90 minutes per seating.

    Do they still serve chicken skin skewers? Don't see it in their menu on their website.

    Yes they do. Just order it with the server.

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    Tsujita Artisan Noodle - Spicy Negi Ramen

    Tsujita Artisan Noodle

    4.1(309 reviews)
    1.6 miWest San Jose
    $$

    Service: I was greeted and seated very quickly. My order came out within 5 minutes and I was…read moreastounded by the speed. Ambiance: Well decorated and clean space. My favorite bar is the bar seating has a foot placement which other places do not. Bathroom was also clean and there were instructions on how to eat dry ramen. Food: The soup was delicious! I got the spicy tonkatsu and it was definitely spicy. The chashu was so flavorful. I was shocked because this definitely might be one of the best chashus I've ever had comparably to Japan. The egg? Phenomenal, the texture, marinade was tiers above other ramen places and you get an entire egg not just a half! If I were to improve one thing, I think it'd be nice to have some more variety in vegetable toppings as I was looking for more throughout my bowl.

    I went in on a Saturday evening and there was no wait. The restaurant was mostly filled but it is…read moreon the smaller side. I ordered the deluxe tsukemen and seasonal salmon bowl. To preface, I'm comparing my experience with the Tsujita in LA that I have been to before. The tsukemen is not as flavorful as I quite remembered. It wasn't until near the end of the meal that I noticed the broth was concentrated at the bottom. I highly suggest mixing the broth first before eating. This was not an issue when I ate at the LA location. The salmon bowl is a new dish I did not try previously. There's a unique smell to the dish, which either comes from the sauce or fish, that can be off-putting to some people. I suggest to go with the tsukemen the restaurant is known for.

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    Demiya  - Curry Udon with Chicken Katsu

    Demiya

    4.0(806 reviews)
    1.2 miWest San Jose
    $$

    Came in around noon on a Friday and surprisingly not packed! Plenty of seating but tables mainly…read morefit 2 people, and can move them around for bigger parties. We had a group of 3. You order at the front, then grab a table and wait for your name to be called. We got the chicken katsu with curry, karaage with curry, and tonkatsu. We also ordered menchi katsu a la carte (side) which came with two pieces. All of the curry came with rice or cabbage and you can choose the spice level (1-3). Level 1 is a mild with a kick. Pickled radish is additional dollar, kinda wish the meal came with it. Honestly would recommend just getting the choice of protein with the curry because it's a couple dollars more than getting a la carte... Curry was very good! Nice flavors and the rice helped enhance it. I liked the menchi katsu the most. It is basically a deep fried beef hamburger with crumb coating, flavors were really good and was juicy; came with 2 pieces for a la carte. Can't go wrong with chicken or tonkatsu too. The chicken karaage came with a mayo sauce on the side! I liked it, but I think this would be better on its own. Overall would come back and try other options.

    Got the pork cutlet over rice with curry and it was really good. The cutlet was nicely fried,…read moretender, and the batter held up well. The curry itself was flavorful and well spiced, not mind blowing but definitely solid. Portion is generous. Maybe a bit too much rice for me, and I kind of wished there was a veggie side, but no real complaints. Food came out fast and hot. Staff was friendly. Seating is on the smaller side but it wasn't too packed when I went.

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    Leichi

    Leichi

    4.1(947 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$

    This restaurant holds a special place in my heart, as it's the first higher-end meal I treated my…read moreparents to from my first corporate job. I cannot rave enough about how EVERY. SINGLE. DISH. IS. DELICIOUS! The first time I had Leichi, I wanted to go back the week after because it was that good. Service (with reservation) is always on point and food comes out quick. The waiters are welcoming and open to answering any questions. My favorites are the tempura octopus, homemade tofu, cold duck soba, black cod, hojicha panna cotta, and assorted sushi. They ship their fish from Japan, so it's always high quality and fresh. The sashimi is literally melt in your mouth. The housemade tofu is fresh and has the rich soy flavor. My boyfriend isn't a big tofu guy, but even he loved it. The black cod is cooked with sake and a must try! Their ginger ale is housemade with their ginger syrup. I'm always grabbing two cups whenever I go! The hojicha panna cotta is rich, creamy, and always a great end to any meal.

    Tried Leichi right when they opened, so the space was calm with plenty of seating, which made for a…read morerelaxed start to the meal. The food was decent overall. Nothing was off, but nothing really stood out either. The sashimi was fresh and the grilled fish was cooked well, though the flavors and presentation didn't quite leave a lasting impression. It felt like everything played it a bit safe. Service was the highlight. Our server was attentive, checked in at the right moments, and made sure everything was taken care of without being intrusive. Overall, a solid spot if you're looking for a quiet, easy meal, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way for just yet.

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    Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

    Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

    4.0(3.4k reviews)
    1.7 miWest San Jose
    $$

    this place is super delicious and i can see why a lot of people love to come here, especially if…read moreyou're craving some good ramen after doing a bunch of grocery shopping. it's located inside the mitsuwa marketplace! the lady in the front that takes the orders is so sweet and kind. i've come here a few times already and she's super accommodating and helped me out when i had questions about the food. the ramen itself is super yummy! fyi, the broth is pork based incase that might be significant to you. the broth is also a bit more saltier than my liking, but overall i think the entire bowl complements each other so it's really not a bother to me & i end up finishing all of it hehe. my favorite part of the entire bowl is definitely the slices of meat, i'm not sure how they cook it but it's really really good!! also, once you're done with your meal, please put your dishes on the black push cart next to the garbage can!

    I've been going here for 10+ years already, since my colleges days and it still hits the same every…read moretime. I ordered the 109, which includes a medium spicy miso soup and a side order or meat, rice and green onions, as well as an egg. The soup itself has bamboo, seaweed, chashu, and a delicious mild spicy broth. The price was about $23 to $24, which is reasonable for the amount of food you get. The workers are friendly, and they offer free water if you ask. Since it's located inside a Mitsuwa, the parking can be challenging, especially during the weekends, so just be mindful of when you go. The plaza has other shops as well, in case you want to visit Paris Baguette, Daiso, etc. I recommend trying this place whenever you're near the area.

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    Sumiya - japanese - Updated May 2026

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