I have a soft spot for authentic Japanese mom-and-pop restaurants and I really hope this place stays around. It's discreetly tucked away in a strip mall, in a clean and quiet location and not too crowded. The food is okay and it's reasonable for what you're getting but I'm giving it 4/5 stars in terms of food quality. Other than that this is a very cozy spot if you want some Japanese comfort food. read more

Sushi Kuni - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Unassuming spots make the best hidden gems! We ordered a lot of different items, all which were freshly made and high quality. The items I tried were the chirashi deluxe, which came with a good variety of fish, approximately 12 pieces, as well as the combination dinner with beef teriyaki and tempura. The sushi is outstanding here - very fresh, melts in your mouth. Sushi rice could use a little more vinegar. The beef teriyaki was a little tough and overcooked but the tempura was fresh, large and had a good variety of shrimp and veggies. One downside though, as mentioned in a few other reviews, is they include the gratuity for you, however the gratuity is on the total bill (including the tax). While they attempt to disclose the included gratuity upfront, it felt deceitful to tip on the post tax amount. read more

Sushi Kuni - Chirashi Deluxe - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Sushi Kuni is a small traditional Japanese restaurant that has been in Cupertino for years. My parents and I stopped by for lunch and enjoyed our meal. The fish was very fresh. My lunch deluxe chirashi was really good and came with a variety of fish over sushi rice. read more

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Amazing! They had some unique menu items I had never heard of. I tried the chikuwa asobeage which is a fried fish cake with seaweed and I loved it. So fun to try something new :) I also got a matcha cream brûlée which was delicious. Our waitress was so kind and it's a cute & cozy spot read more

Sushi Kuni - Chikuwa isobeage - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Came here with my dad and we got seated really quickly! Good: - I got a udon and I thought it was a good portion size - The tempura was really nice add - I liked how it was super crispy and added a good amount of flavor - The food came out pretty quickly! - Cute place to go for a catch up Bad: - The udon wasn't super unique, a bit bland and I wouldn't have it again - A bit on the pricier side for just 2 dishes Overall this was a nice place to stop by and try since I pass by it a lot. read more

Sushi Kuni - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Ridiculously overpriced, very disappointing experience. I ordered the uni, and the menu clearly stated 2 pieces per order, but the bill charged me for 2 separate orders. Why would I be charged twice when I ordered one item that already included two pieces? Even worse, the scallop sushi was listed as $9 on the menu, but somehow the bill charged $15. That is a significant price difference that was not clearly disclosed. When I asked the server about these charges, the server had very limited English communication skills and could not explain the pricing or charges clearly. Instead of resolving the issue, the whole situation became even more frustrating. Definitely not worth the price. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

A good friend recommended we stop by when visiting, it's easy to miss and it's the best tiny hole in the wall sushi place in Cupertino! Don't let the size or outside fool you, it's a beautiful small family owned place and they take great pride in their dishes and customer service. I will definitely be returning here when I am in town. I was really impressed by the cold udon noodles and salmon roll! I think they can improve their selection of fish but they do great with what they have read more

This was the best quality fish I've had in the Bay Area and the pricing is very reasonable. I'm allergic to shellfish and they were very accommodating to make a chirashi I could eat. I absolutely loved this lunch with my mom and we got the gyoza as well. The staff were sweet and service was great. read more

Sushi Kuni - Chirashi Special Lunch - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Food and service was excellent! The obasans and ojisan were very welcoming. The ambience was quiet but peaceful in such a busy area of cupertino. The food was very fresh and yummy. Ten Zaru is perfect for a hot day! This will now be one of my go to spots! ごちそうさまでした!! read more

Sushi Kuni - Ten Zaru Soba - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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I ate here today for lunch and had the Deluxe Chirashi. It's sooo good. The fish is very fresh tasting with a nice variety of items. The presentation is pretty and appealing. Service is attentive and polite. My hot tea was refilled maybe twice including toward the end of the meal. This is the 2nd time I have eaten here. The 1st time was a few months ago and I had the nigiri special, also very good. It is a small restaurant that feels family owned. We sat indoors as it was windy today, but they also have some outdoor tables on an enclosed patio that I believe had sun umbrellas. I forgot to ask for future reference if doggies are allowed on the patio. read more

Been coming here for a while now. Tonight service was slow and apparently you only get 4 rolls instead of 6 for the same price. And food was just okay. read more

first time to sushi kuni and upon walking in there is no sense of direction! only two waitresses here and there is no direction as to walk ins or to go orders the waitresses sat those that walked in first and avoided us who wanted to place an order to go so here we are ordering on the app at the bar which totally could have been avoided had anyone decided to assist us after sitting two more parties the deciding factor is to see if the food is even good , so far the service is lacking ambiance is a sushi bar with seats inside there is no first come first served here! read more

Sushi Kuni - waiting at the bar - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

My family and I have been coming here for a while. It is one of the better quality Japanese restaurants out there. Very small shop but the servers are so sweet and they serve great quality seafood. I particularly like their oysters, they put some sort of topping and sauce on them that makes it unique and taste so good. Their toro is also very yummy. Nice and fatty and melts in your mouth. We also love getting their appetizers and cold udon as part of our meal. Would recommend even for take out to eat at home! We picked up food around 6:30pm and we had to wait a little for the food to be ready but we also ordered a lot of food. read more

Sushi Kuni - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Fresh Nigiri Sake(Salmon) is always fresh and sweet. Ebi always fresh crisp and large Amaebi with crispy head freshly fried. Paired well with sweet cold Sake drink or cold draft beer. It is a peace outdoor setting. read more

Sushi Kuni - Chef preparing my Nigiri Special Lunch togo plus Kani and Amaebi. With cold Draft Sapporo hits the spot every time when I dine in. - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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I came here with my mom & a few of her friends for lunch. It's a cute hole in the wall that's clean and has very traditional Japanese decor, which I loved!! There's a good variety of dishes here, my group opted to order salmon teriyaki and beef teriyaki lunch specials (with salad and miso soup), a chirashi deluxe bowl, salmon sashimi, salmon nigiri (two pieces), and a salmon deluxe roll to split amongst four people. For dessert, we got the specialty matcha creme brulee, which I was very excited about! The food here is decent. The beef in the beef teriyaki is a bit tough, salmon teriyaki had a good texture to it. The chirashi bowl came with a good variety of fish & some tamagoyaki! I had no complaints about my salmon sashimi, it was very delicious and not too "fishy". The salmon nigiri comes with a bit of wasabi on top of the rice and below the salmon, so if you're not a fan of wasabi (I'm not) make sure to tell them you can go without it. The salmon deluxe rolls were good! Unfortunately, the matcha creme brulee was a little more hyped up in my mind. The matcha flavor wasn't too strong and the brulee wasn't as custardy as I would've hoped! It was a bit cakey/thick. Overall, pretty good meal and the service was nice. The waitress was sweet, and they pass by pretty often just since it's a small establishment so it's easy to get their attention. Overall, I'd come here again. Convenient location on De Anza & good Japanese food makes for a great combination! read more

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Last time I went I had severe diarrhea after eating the special dinner. Never happened to me before with similar food.

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. Parking is available in the private lot or on the nearby residential streets. Dining is available indoors in the air conditioned dining room or on the patio with umbrellas. Their whiteboard have a ton of specials which are worth checking out. Started off with the eggplant agedashi and this was lightly fried fresh eggplant in a bed of light soy sauce dopped with some grated radish and green onions. Moved on to the grilled chicken wings from the whiteboard and they were fantastic. Super fresh chicken wings and grilled to perfection while being juicy! The dragon roll was pretty decent with shrimp tempura on the inside, avocado and eel on the outside. The gyoza and tempura bento box was huge and came with a side of miso soup, salad, and rice. The tempura was decently fried and the highlight was the homemade gyoza which was freshly pan-fried. ~$33/head after tax and gratuity for lunch with plenty of leftovers. read more

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I had a wonderful meal here -- they're quick, the fish is fresh and delicious, and the service is great. What more could you ask for? I came in late, sat at the chef's counter and ordered the Special Dinner. It was huge. The miso and salad were the perfect starters -- both delicious. Then came the large fish plate with both sashimi and nigiri. All of it was incredible! This is how sushi is supposed to taste. The tempura was also good, but I don't usually eat fried food, so I couldn't finish it all. It's a quaint space, but the decor makes you feel like you're exactly where you're supposed to be. Do yourself a favor and give them a try if you haven't already, or go here again. Get the sushi - you won't be disappointed. read more

Sushi Kuni - Fish portion of the Special Dinner - delicious! - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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We came here on a Friday night and the place was pretty empty at 6pm but filled up to 7pm. It is a really small space (the restaurant looks like a tiny house from the outside) I haven't been here in I think over a decade, so it's been here forever! We ordered the combo dinner where you get to pick two items and it comes with a salad and soup. I was very shocked that the two items were both humongous. We received a large plate of salmon terriyaki and chicken terriyaki- I almost wondered if the size was a mistake since the 2 item combo was $27 which was the same as if you only ordered one item.... Either way, it was some of the best salmon terriyaki we'd had recently. Normally I order it for my kiddos, but I find salmon terriyaki tends to be over-cooked, but this one was very tender and we all fought over it. Chicken wasn't bad, but we didn't feel the need to finish it. The Chirashi deluxe bowl was very good- I enjoyed every cut of fish we were given. The deluxe comes has the addition of unagi and salmon roe and maybe another fish. The unagi was totally worth it! Not too many sushi rolls to choose from, but they have all the basic ones you see everywhere, ie rainbow roll. We didn't like either of the rolls we chose. I always get california rolls, and this one barely had any filling at all. My husband always gets spicy tuna and didn't like that the flavoring- tasted too siracha to him. The waitress was super busy but was friendly and the orders came out quick enough. read more

The place is cute but understated. The decor is sort of classic for a sushi restaurant which isn't a bad thing. There was almost nobody else there on a Thursday evening. The service was friendly and fast, maybe too fast. The food was mediocre at best. The tempura was hot but somewhat tasteless. The shrimp in the tempura had a weird chewy consistency and some of the vegetables were total mush. The sushi and sashimi that came with the special dinner was just not special. Cheap rice mixed with low-grade seafood does not pair well. All of the fish had a weird metallic "I was frozen for a loooong time" flavor. The sushi rice seemed to be missing any ingredients besides water. The volcano roll was actually decent, probably the best thing we ordered. It was today's special roll but I probably won't go back to find out if they keep it on the menu. read more

Sushi Kuni - Special Dinner and Volcano roll - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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I was told this was one of the best Japanese restaurants in the area. It's definitely good but not that different from of the others. Sushi and sashimi were both excellent. Our bill for Two for dinner (typical combo orders) and some tempura with one beer was $102. That's pretty reasonable. It's a small place with friendly staff. It wasn't hard getting a table for two. Servers were good although it took a while. That's ok. Sometimes it's worth it to just chill and enjoy read more

I liked how Sushi Kuni had a cute, traditional vibe. I enjoyed the service and ambiance. The outdoor seating was great, with umbrellas and a cute little patio area. I like that there are a lot of affordable options on the menu. Some of the rolls do go up to $20 prices, but there were also $9 rolls. We were looking for a little snack, and ordering two of the cheaper rolls was perfect for us. The fish was fresh and soft. I'd love to try more of the fancy rolls and dishes in the future! read more

Sushi Kuni - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Sushi in the bento was top notch, good tempura, thousand island salad, miso soup and rice $19. I am full and everything was good. It's a little weird where the entrance is but quite a lot of seating for a small place. read more

Came here on two separate occasions. The first time, came alone for a solo dinner and ordered their special dinner combo. I sat at the bar and it was such a great deal AND I was so full!! I even had some leftover tempura that I took home. The sashimi was the star for me and I would recommend that combo all day. The second time, I came with a friend for a chill dinner date and we ordered a few items off of their special "new items" kind of menu. They were delicious and perfect for sharing of course. The inside can be very quiet when empty but even when full it seems that most people are respectfully not too loud as the space is on the smaller side. So the time I went with my friends, we sat outside as to not be too loud. Service is so kind, friendly, welcoming, and responsive.. I'm sure I'll be back again soon !! read more

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We ordered omakase sashimi special, omakase sushi special, unagi nigiri, dragon roll, spider roll, rainbow row, and cold soba. It's not an actual omakase sushi dinner which involves being served each dish individually and in succession. It was more like an omakase dinner platter with lots of yummy sushi. Sushi was good and service too. It wasn't amazing so my search for mouth watering sushi continues. read more

Sushi Kuni - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Went for Lunch Food - 4/5. Nigiri was very uniform with good flavor on the rice. Fish was alright being on the leaner side. Spicy tuna roll had a decent kick to it and the scallions added a nice bite. Miso soup was light and mellow. Service - 4/5. Fast and courteous service. Value - 3/5. Their lunch menu pricing only applies to their bento combination which doesn't offer sushi as the main. Despite the name, the nigiri special is priced the same as during dinner. Their nigiri combo pricing isn't outrageous, but it is on the higher side for what amounts to run-of-the-mill sushi. Parking - Mall Lot (Free) read more

Sushi Kuni - Miso Soup - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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I have a big lunch party and was pleased to learn they will take orders the previous day and get them ready practically when they open for lunch. It was a $300+ order and they got everything right. Separated the cold and hot. Packed the Udon carefully. And offered utensils (I declined) instead of just put them in. All the foods were as good as I expect from this restaurant (I am a regular). I was particularly pleased with Futomaki and Spider rolls (we order 3!). They did not separate the soup from noodles for the Udon, as such, they don't keep long. But that was not a problem for us eaters. There's a separate menu for fancier dishes. Don't miss them. I am also glad to see the board now use English instead of Japanese. read more

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The restaurant is dishonest. They didn't tell us how much tip they would charge before we start ordering. Instead, the owner/waitress simply put down the tip amount, which is 20% on top of tax?!, directly on the signature receipt afterwards. Those hand-written numbers are not mine. I wonder if this is even legal. Super bad experience, we felt that we were totally ripped off. Will never go there again. Folks, be careful they would dictate how much you need to tip for you! read more

Sushi Kuni - Bill - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

I was in the area by myself so I eat what I always eat when I'm alone (hubby doesn't eat sushi). Sushi Kuni looked good so I came in for a quick lunch. I was pretty hungry do I ordered the chirashi deluxe and the uni nigiri. Uni was one of the specials on the board so I was hoping it was extra fresh. Service was quick but the food took a little while to come out. There were a couple of tables already and the sushi chef looked busy. NBD. Chirashi comes with miso soup. All the fish was incredibly fresh, but the portion size was on the small side and the fish sliced very thinly. For $29, the Chirashi deluxe was reasonably priced. However, the uni was $20 for two pieces! No prices on the board so I only found out when I got the check. Had I known, I probably wouldn't have ordered it. It also wasn't that spectacular. Anyway, Sushi Kuni certainly seems like a neighborhood favorite. If you know what to order, then I think it's a good place to go. But it did feel a little overpriced, all in all. read more

Sushi Kuni - Uni Sushi-Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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I enjoyed my lunch on the shady patio of Sushi Kuni. The food was good, but not great. My shrimp tempura roll was a bit scrawny. The bentos a the table were good but my companions thought they were bland. The miso soup is excellent... tasty and not too salty. Prices are similar to other Japanese restaurants in the area. The place is quite unadorned, but clean and comfortable. The service is excellent. Parking is a breeze in the lot in front of the store. Th store front is a little hard to spot from the road, It's in the strip mall with Vardy's Jeweler. read more

First time coming here, and I was expecting a large building, as my mom and I wasn't sure where the entrance was lol but this was super cute & i would intimate location. I honestly liked it the feeling. It was clean and i liked how they have a patio seating for the warmer weather, and it was just lovely. Food was good and service was excellent. The ladies were super nice, attentive and the food came out beautifully. My mom ordered the lunch combo special, with the teriyaki beef & salmon. She said the beef was super tender, and the salmon was delicious. She normally doesn't finish her food if she doesn't like it, but she did this time. I ordered 2 rolls: Dragon & Tempura. Both were delicious that i finished them both. I wasn't feeling hungry, but i guess I was. I will definitely come back when I'm in the cupertino area! read more

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Consistently good food and Service. A small restaurant but good quality and fresh sushi and sashimi as well as other meals. Good services.

Nirigi Sunday Couldn't choose which photo to post. ‍ Price: Omakase Sushi Chef's Special $60 and Soft shell Crab $12. Tina's Tip: Limited seating, come early. Call in to check if they have an opening. read more

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I have been coming here for a few years. The restaurant is small, service is good and the sushi is very fresh. My latest trip, I ordered the teriyaki salmon and white albacore sashimi bento box. The salmon was a bit overcooked for me, but the sashimi was very good. I also ordered a pair of Sake nigiris. Those were so good, I forgot to take a picture of it. It can get loud inside when the restaurant is near capacity. If you do make it here, I highly recommend you stick with the sushi. read more

Sushi Kuni - Salmon teriyaki and albacore tuna sashimi bento box - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

A hidden gem! I have no idea how Sushi Kuni only has 3.5 stars?! Stopped by last night and ordered several cut rolls and the soft shell crab salad. The fish was incredibly fresh and service was also excellent. I enjoyed the hot tea and ambience. We will be back soon! read more

Sushi Kuni - delicious! - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

This is my second time here. I remembered liking this place the first time I went a long time ago. I just happened to be in the area, so I decided to give them another visit. We ordered a lot of food. Hamachi sashimi, seared sashimi special, volcano roll, and the sushi combo which included soup, salad, assorted tempura, an assortment of nigiri and sashimi, and tuna roll. All of the sushi were fresh and delicious. I especially enjoyed one of the seared items. It was either clam or scallop. Definitely will want that again! I highly recommend trying this place if you're ever in the area. read more

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The place is pricey. I am not sure if it's me, but it started to bother me to pay $40 for a dinner for one. Nothing special, in fact that Salmon Teriyaki on the soybean bed was tasting like a shoe. Service - No one bothered - which is ok. Spent $40 and left hungry. read more

Sushi Kuni - Bento dinner with Salmon Teriyaki Entree Dinner with Sashimi, and Sake - maki roll. - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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*Open for takeout and delivery* While not on a regular basis, I've been coming to Sushi Kuni for the last 12 or so years. I've done takeout, indoor dining, and outdoor dining. Food: We got quite a few rolls (as pictured) to try a variety. The amount we ordered was for 5 people. We could have ordered a little more, but we were all satisfied without being full. Service: Every time I've been here, the staff has been super nice. With my most recent trip for takeout, they were friendly, quick, and accommodating. Miscellaneous: I looked at the reviews recently before placing my takeout order and laughed a bit. I saw something about a language barrier when talking on the phone. This restaurant has Japanese and Korean workers. That's typically what you want at a Japanese restaurant, so language barrier shouldn't be a complaint. I've also never had an issue understanding the staff here. I saw complaints about the service. As a small business, this restaurant is quite small and quaint. Pre-covid, there were about 7 tables inside and the sushi bar. With a restaurant that small, that means that there aren't a huge number of waiters, waitresses, and sushi chefs. That means the food will come out a little slower. Sushi is not a rushed meal. It takes training to become a sushi chef as it is an art as well. If super fast service is what you're looking for, then fast food is probably your best bet over sushi. read more

Sushi Kuni - Caterpillar Roll, Umekyu - maki, Spider Roll, Rainbow Roll - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Usually this place is really good but I feel like I was given old fish and tamago during my recent visit. I ordered a chirashi bowl and the fish wasn't that bad but you can tell fresh vs the ones sitting in refrigeration. I didn't complain or say anything about the fish but I did mention the tamago and instead of giving me a new one they said it's made fresh and there's nothing wrong with it. I just said ok but didn't eat it. Very surprised they just didn't give me another piece. I'll post a picture of it, maybe I'm just trippin but the tamago didn't look appealing. Does it to you? read more

Sushi Kuni - Tamago doesn't look appetizing - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

I've been going to Sushi Kuni for a long time and I love this restaurant. The restaurant is relatively small but there's still a good amount of seating both indoors and outdoors. The waitresses are so kind and patient. On top of this all of the food is so good, my personal favorites are the spicy tuna, salmon delight, and rainbow roll. Their small dishes are very good and their udon is delicious as well. read more

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