For this review, it will be based off my my recent 2 visits. I always find myself retuning to this place for a meal. First time we got the salmon dance, salmon kama, and 4 rolls. That was enough to fill 4 people. The rolls were good but the salmon dance won all our vote for favorite part of the meal. Second visit: Def had to order the Salmon Dance again. Salmon is fresh and complimented with the radish, fish roe, and ponzu sauce beautifully. The yellowtail appetizer was delicious as well and got a nice kick. All of us liked the omg roll. That one impressed me. Rainbow roll is a good solid roll. Dinner combo means we get to select 2 items off the a set list for the price of ~$26, which is worth it considering the portion they give you. They give you full sized rolls when you order them with your dinner combos. We were all stuffed and even had leftovers. Service was good. The food came out fast and water was refilled when they noticed it running low. Until next time! read more

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We were craving sushi and decided to try Sushi Arashi in Willow Glen for weekday lunch. The space is pretty small, and when we came in it was fairly empty, but that actually made it nice and quiet. I ordered the nigiri combo and my brother got the sashimi combo. The fish was pretty good and the sushi rice was okay--not amazing, but definitely not bad, especially for the price. I also got uni since I love uni. We shared the chicken karaage too, which was crispy, juicy, and tasty, though the sauce was just okay. The staff was super nice and really attentive the whole time. Overall, it was a good experience and I would come back! read more

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A friend introduced me to this place several months ago and since then I have made it my mission to introduce as many of my friends to it as possible. You really can't beat the price for this quality and quantity of sushi. I would say their winners are their handrolls ($5 for a stuffed handroll in this economy??) and the chirashi bowl. But honestly I've liked everything I have tried here. Definitely my go-to sushi spot! read more

the service was amazing the tuna and the cut was spectacular. On my way over there as I type this to have some more tuna and sake bombs. Bless read more

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

Ordered for takeout this past Saturday. Got the hot kiss baked roll minus avocado, dinner combo with spicy tuna & salmon shioyaki, and beef gyoza. Service was excellent, and the interior of the restaurant was clean and bright with ample seating for guests. All of the items tasted fresh and delicious, notably the hot kiss topped off with yummy langoustine. We were happy with our experience here, especially with Aqui a few doors down where we were able to pick up some swirls to go with our dinner from Sushi Arashi. read more

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Looked up sushi places near me and saw this one. Photos looked promising and the reviews were good so we decided to try it. I'm glad we did. The fish was so fresh. That was the best Hamachi yellowtail we've ever had. I didn't expect to like the tempura as much as I did. The squash or whatever it was was my favorite. The crunch of the tempura and the shrimp and veggies were delicious. The rest of the sushi was good. Pretty standard as far as sushi goes. Sushi is either good or it's not and this one is good. Located in Willow Glen. Street parking or there's the parking lot across the street. Interior is nothing special but as long as it's clean and the food and the service is good that's all the matters. I do wish they had spicy edamame besides just the regular edamame that's the only thing missing for me read more

Sushi Arashi - Traditional Tempura Appetizer - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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If you are looking for affordable lunch bento, then look no further! This spot has a great selection of bentos which all include miso soup, salad, rice, and 4 california rolls. The inside is cozy and cute, and we did not have to wait on a weekday lunch. We opted for three different pick-3 options: sashimi, katsu and tempura for one, sashmi, gyoza and tempura for the second, and sashimi, karaage and tempura for the third. It was great to mix and match and get such huge portions for only $20 each bento. If you only choose 2 items it will be $18. All the food is fresh and delicious. We had plenty of leftovers to take home. Great deal for the price! I just wish they could substitute the cali roll for a hand roll or maki of equal price, but they do not allow for substitions. Regardless, I would still come back (: read more

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Tried this place because I was in the area. The shrimp balls the star of the show! Super flavorful and delicious! The lion king roll had good flavor however was mushy and kept falling apart. The rest of the rolls were good just not the best or memorable. The services was good, the food came out quick and the server was attentive. It is very small inside however there is space. read more

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I've eaten here twice via takeout. I must say so far the food has been very consistent. Solid flavor and great size portions. The chicken teriyaki very flavorful California rolls (I know basic) but have a good fresh taste to them. read more

Always an amazing time here! I may be biased since three years ago my now husband and I had our first date here, and every time we have been back it is just as great of an experience Our go to's are the monkey brains and the mango roll. The menu is large enough that we can try something different every time! read more

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Last night, my friend from Seattle and I went out for dinner. We ordered chicken and salmon teriyaki. When the food arrived, the waiter placed the dishes on the table and left without confirming whether we had received the correct orders or who each dish belonged to. We assumed they were busy, but it still felt inattentive. To be fair, there were two servers attending to us, and one of them (the man) was very polite. The meals came with a generous amount of teriyaki sauce, which we initially appreciated since we both like it. However, after tasting the food, we realized the sauce was overly sweet and difficult to eat. We ordered extra rice to try to balance the flavor, but it didn't help. We called the waiter over and explained the issue. He thanked us for the feedback and said he would inform the chef, but nothing further was done. Expecting some kind of follow-up, we were disappointed when there wasn't any. In the end, we packed the food to go, paid the bill, and left--likely for the last time. At home, we re-cooked the food with vegetables to tone down the sweetness and were finally able to enjoy our dinner. read more

Tried Sushi Arashi takeout for the first time tonight. Had the mixed tempura appetizer and pan fried gyoza. It was excellent. The tempura serving was huge and included all sorts of veggies and two shrimp. Tempura broccoli is my favorite and there were three pieces! They even included extra dipping sauce, as I requested. There was so much I could barely finish it. The gyoza was very good, too. I like the pan fried style rather than deep fried. Yummy dipping sauce. Prices are reasonable. I will definitely be back. read more

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One of my favorite Japanese restaurant finds in San Jose! We love stopping by for a weekend lunch or dinner during the weekday. It's usually always crowded and the atmosphere is nice. The staff are always welcoming and attentive. I usually like the variety of the bento boxes with the marinated meat option with fried tempura and California rolls. The fried tempura is crispy and tastes delicious with the sauce. The California roll is creamy and smooth. The salad and rice is a really nice touch to the meal. I'll definitely be by soon for my next Japanese food fix, highly recommend checking it out! read more

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Sushi 3/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Overall 4.3/5 experience Went here for a quick lunch during work. Served was really attentive. I think the sushi was alright but definitely filled the craving. The miso soup was really good as well as the spicy scallop roll read more

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Sushi Arashi is hands down my favorite sushi place in the South Bay. Overall, just great sushi at a great price point. Their sushi lunch combo is an amazing deal and the best way to enjoy their high-quality fish, imo. I highly recommend their sashimi, which includes two pieces each of salmon, tuna, and hamachi. The quality is outstanding none of the fish tastes fishy, the pieces are super fresh and firm, and the cuts are super thick .The sashimi here is easily my favorite and definitely stole the show. If you were to get anything here, it would be the sashimi. For sushi, we got the salmon avocado and hamachi rolls. I loved how firm and fresh the fish was, especially the salmon. The simplicity of the rolls really lets you enjoy the sizable pieces of fish. Even the fish in these rolls are generous. We also tried some of their special rolls, including the Sexy Lady, Hamachi, and Spider rolls. My favorite was the Lady roll. I loved the crispness of the flakes, and the unagi sauce was just the right amount, not too overpowering. The service here is excellent. The staff checked in frequently to refill water and take additional orders, and the atmosphere was perfect--not too loud, so you can easily have a conversation. There's plenty of parking behind the store if street parking is full. While it seems like a popular spot for DoorDash, it's just as wonderful a place to sit down, relax, and enjoy some great sushi. I definitely will be back another time and get more items and try their bento combo as well. read more

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Really good! It was my very first time trying this place. I ordered the grilled chicken teriyaki entree and a glass of water. My only complaint was that my dish was drenched in soy sauce. read more

The atmosphere is casual and enjoyable. They have lamb chops, I love these. The menu is good with good choices. I am a sashimi guy, however, the roll selection is good. It has been always a good experience for me. The service is good and I do recommend this place. read more

Sushi Arashi - Sashimi combo 12 pieces chef's choice with miso, salad. I also have the hot sake and Asahi. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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I've been meaning to go to this place for an exceptionally long time, but had continued to put it off before remembering as my friend mentioned wanting sushi. The parking area is a bit questionable (we entered through an area that had spikes that would prevent us from leaving the same way, but there is an exit) and somewhat crowded, but it didn't take too long to find parking in the area behind the restaurant. It was somewhat crowded inside of the restaurant, with a relatively dark and sleek ambiance. We had decided to get the sashimi special, alongside the rainbow roll and something else that I can't recall off of the top of my head but do have a photo for. Service took a while, but the portions were rather large. The sashimi was legendary. Normally I'm the type of person who prefers sushi rolls to sashimi, but the sashimi provided is thick and tasted good. The rolls also came in a decently large portion, which did leave a feeling of uncomfortable fullness once I was done, but it was satisfying enough. Although I would not try the rolls again, I would definitely come back for the sashimi. This is probably the thickest cut that I've experienced, with both an amazing texture and a wonderful taste. They also provided us with a salad (which apparently has nuts according to my friend) and miso soup (which I did not try since my friend could not eat the salad). Overall it was a pleasant experience, despite the way it ended. read more

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Sushi Arashi is still my favorite sushi spot. Their dinner combo is hard to beat. Best rainbow roll anywhere and excellent veggie tempura! Service is fast and quality is fantastic. Small but comfortable dining area. read more

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There was no wait when we go there. Small space but my lunch was great. Plump salmon sashimi and tasty unagi roll. My friend enjoyed his specialty roll. They gave us a discount card for Mother's day that expires by 5/31. I look forward to returning to try out other dishes when I'm hungry. read more

Sushi Arashi - Unagi roll and sake sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

(Tom Cruise voiceover sounding like luigi from Spotify's "you ME & luigi") The vibe is great place to lunch on Lincoln! Genevie warmly greeted us! The Bento Boxes are fab! Had the Teriyaki Beef and Saba and Karaage combo! Kapow! Dragon Roll! Yum! Love Miso and Tea too! Would order everything again! Mission Lunch was a complete success! Over and out. Thanks, Genevie! Woohoo! read more

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

Honestly, it's just solid and affordable sushi. Everything was pretty good, and we ordered the specialty mango roll that everyone talks about, which turned out to be a nice surprise! Clearly, don't expect authentic Japanese sushi with these kinds of rolls, but man it was good. I ordered online and quick service for easy pick up, but I did notice that there are two small tables for outdoor dining! I would definitely come here again! read more

The sushi was very good, as always. I usually order from here for delivery, but this time I decided to dine in and try the full experience. The service was great friendly and attentive. However, I was disappointed with the cleanliness of the space near the restrooms. The hallway was dirty, and I could see behind-the-scenes areas that made me feel a bit uncomfortable. Because of that, I think I'll stick to ordering delivery in the future. :( That said, the sushi remains delicious, and the staff was excellent throughout my visit. read more

Sushi Arashi - 15. Mango Crunch Roll 10/10 2. Dragon Roll (2 Shrimp) 10/10 21. Rainbow Roll 8/10 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

First of all, I might have done a mistake of ordering such an amazing food as DoorDash. As soon as reached home, it was a little cold, but I can tell you that the sushi tasted so delicious and I am going back with my friends next week. This place has an amazing food great choices. The fish was amazing. It didn't spell at all we really want to go back and try their food. We were passing this place in the ambience look super cool , the benefits of staying in the area where you have an amazing sushi restaurant and there are so many to pick from so the quest of trying different sushi will continue however, this was one of the good ones that I would like to visit again read more

Sushi Arashi - Baked salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Only ate once here and nerve again!!!! I order the lion king and got food poisoning, I lost two days of work. I had a bad feeling from the start when I saw extreme rust in lower areas where their bathrooms are and lack of cleanliness. I should have left when I noticed this rust in the back and uncleanliness and save my self the only time in my life I ever got food poisoning. I passed by and noticed they finally removed the rust but still show signs of uncleanliness. read more

I grew up exclusively experiencing sushi at casual, strip mall joints so this kind of place is nostalgic for me. The cuts/portions of fish are big and our server said that everything was freshly brought out that morning. I thoroughly enjoyed my chirashi. I really like this atmosphere for sushi, it makes it more approachable for a weeknight. It's not the kind of place you go to for omakase, but then again omakase isn't an everyday meal for most people. They stay open unlike a lot of other sushi restaurants that close after lunch (~2:30pm) and before dinner. Service was great too! read more

Sushi Arashi - Chirashi, shrimp tempura appetizer, baby octopus karaage, and sushi sashimi combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Been here a couple times... Sushi is not bad The value is good Good luck parking in downtown willow glen... there is parking space behind the Knowledge barber Shop across the street. My 2 star review isbecause of the service..... one night we came in to sit for dinner and we hevily noticed thatmany of the 'non asian' patrins around us got more attentive service than we did. Other tables who ordered after usgot tgeir meals sooner, water filled more times, checked on other tables a couple times before checking if our table needed anything, we were given smaller takeout boxes for our bigger leftovers, wrong sake order brought out even though we oredered clearly AND POLITELY...shoot even when we paid and started to leavethe doorway they didnt even acknowledge us with a goodbye(but every 'non asian' customers got a shoutout. I mean, im not surprised being that it IS williw glen BUT that iah was very noticeable ...and pretty rude. read more

I love The variety and selection of veggie sushi options. It's amazing - you can select so many different veggie options, which is quite rare for sushi places. That's why I keep coming back. The location is right on Lincoln in willow glen and quite centrally located. They tend to get busy during lunch time but generally you can always find a spot. If you have a furry friend, you can ask to be seated outside, which is also a nice ambiance where you can people watch. The restrooms are slightly less well maintained, I wish they could be upgraded a bit. Other than that this place is fantastic and I absolutely love it. If you're interested in trying vegetarian sushi, this is the place for you. read more

I haven't been to this restaurant for a few years and I'm so disappointed with the quality of food here. I order the dinner combo, chicken and salmon teriyaki, and the amount of Teriyaki source they poured on top of my food was too much, ridiculous amount! And it was too sweet and tasted like burnt caramel. I won't come back! read more

Sushi Arashi - The teriyaki source left after i ate the meat! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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I believe the quality of Sushi Arashi has declined considerably.We've been here to eat and door dash many times in the past and it has always been fairly good. Tonight we came in for take-out and ordered several things. Rainbow roll was okay, but light on the fish. California roll, although we were told it was real crab it was not, and the flavor of the fish was overly "fishy" , warm and mushy. Vegetable tempura's batter was very thick and tough to the bite. The Yakitori appetizer good but overly sauced. The staff is always efficient and kind, but the food needs much imporvement to complete with the new Sushi Confidential across the street. read more

Let me tell you about my experience with Sushi Arashi--it was straight fire! I had been craving sushi for a while and moved a few months ago so I had been searching for my next go to sushi spot. I ordered sushi for delivery, and damn, was I impressed. The presentation was on point, with each roll looking like a work of art. When it comes to sushi, freshness is so important. I'm talking melt-in-your-mouth sushi, combined with perfectly seasoned rice that hit the spot. The reason I chose sushi arashi was the price point. Each roll was a few dollars cheaper than your average San Jose sushi joint, which meant I could get an extra roll to mix it up. Definitely recommend, and I can't wait to try more from the menu! read more

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the food was soooo good the quality of the fish was amazinggg especially for the price i was shocked!! the size of the edmamae blows my mind everytime i see it they really set the standard for future sushi places i go to high!! we got the chirashi bowl and every cut was sooo good! we were trying to figure out what each piece was but they were unsure but other than that 11/10 the rolls were generous and the handrolls were yummy i'm already planning the next time i'm going read more

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Sushi and portion are pretty solid for what you pay for. The sushi rolls were good and the katsu were pretty decent! Overall great restaurant to bring your family. We came on a Saturday night and the restaurant was 85% full. It was very interesting to see how decently packed it was and how quiet it was. You truly felt like you were in Japan with everyone's demeanor! Will be back if I am in the area. read more

Sushi Arashi falls into the "it's ok" category of sushi places in the South Bay. Nothing stands out but nothing horrible to drive you away. The servers work fast but aren't super friendly. Food comes out quick and portions are big. All the sauces are on the sweet side-I'd recommend ordering everything with sauce on the side and manage that yourself. On the plus side-they are open later than other places in the area. read more

Sushi Arashi - Chicken karaage. Come out hot and fresh but some pieces were super dry - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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Me and my bf used to like this spot for lunch...... but recently quality has been off.. ie the toro was lacking freshness and texture was very gummy tendon like... the rolls were sloppy when rolled and it has disappointed twice in a row... so now on the hunt for a good sushi restaurant in SJ read more

Sushi Arashi is one of the places that I'll order sushi from for take out. They recently introduced Sushi Arashi on doordash and it has been a game changer for my sushi cravings. The sushi is so good and comes pretty quickly. I usually order the following: -Mango Crunch Roll -Hamachi Lover Roll -Sexy Lady Roll They have a lot of options to choose from! If you're in the Willow Glen area, or are looking on DoorDash, check out Sushi Arashi! read more

Sushi Arashi used to be my favorite spot, but the quality really went downhill! :( Fish doesn't taste fresh at all. It's been fishy and mushy taste, so disappointed. Not really sure what's changed in the past year but won't be returning unfortunately as there are better options. Parking situation here is also tough since it's Willow Glen, so I'm happy to avoid dealing with it. read more

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My 5 year old is obsessed with their Chicken Katsu. We go here at least once a week if not dining in, we order takeout home. The quality of the food is great, the prices are excellent. This is our neighborhood gem. read more

I order from this location on door dash a lot since they're open later than most places. I finally had time to come by and dine in. Service was fantastic! They were very fast and made sure to check on us even though there was only one server and most tables were filled. Despite the good prices, they don't skimp on quality. The sushi tasted fresh and oh my gosh the cuts of sashimi were HUGE at least 1.5 inches in thickness and definitely bigger than my finger. I love the salad dressing that they use. My boyfriend and I both ordered the dinner combos which 2 choices of entrees with soup and salad, that's a pretty good deal. The restaurant itself isn't anything crazy fancy, I think it's the perfect spot for a casual meal even by yourself. I'll be coming back regularly for my sushi cravings! read more

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They don't have a massive menu, but they have something for everyone! The restaurant itself is pretty small but quaint for a quick dinner. The rolls are a hit or miss but overall, still enjoyable. This is going to be an easy go-to sushi joint, nothing fancy but will get the cravings satisfied. Service is always nice and quick. read more