It's mind boggling to me this place doesn't have a 5.0 rating. This is easily the best sushi place n the entire South Bay. Hands down. We started coming here ~15 years ago (recommendation from Japanese friends) and have been regulars ever since. We've also tried at least several dozen other places but Sushi Masa stands out. The quality of their sushi is top notch. The service is top notch (our favorite is Sunny - her name matches her personality :). The ambience is authentic Japanese. If you are looking for exotic rolls and fried food, etc there are probably better places for you. But for extremely high quality sushi and sashimi, you will not find a better place in the South Bay. read more

Absolutely sublime. Sashimi is fresh and tasty! As a person who lived in Japan, I highly recommend for the authentic tasty dishes and the overwhelming awesome hospitality and service. George is the best! Everyone here exudes kindness and friendship. Check it out. Love this place. read more

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This is amazing people and sushi. We come every single week. We love them. High quality and well made. Also we love the decor and ambiance is unique as it makes you feel you are in Japan. Family owned business and truly nice people. Yes it may get busy at times but what do you prefer? Fast and low quality? read more

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Stopped by on a week day for dinner around 6 pm. Walked in and waited couple minutes. Saw only one staff taking orders, cleaning tables and etc. Many to go orders. DON'T come here if in a rush. Takes time to get food. Once it got little bit more busier, another staff came out to help. Might come back. Food tasted okay. read more

Sushi Masa - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I just added Sushi Masa to my go-to Japanese list! It was our first time here, and everything was great! We got seated quickly. It wasn't a very packed night, but the sushi bar was full. They have a wide variety of offerings, which made it hard to decide what to order. We decided on the edemame, chicken teriyaki & tempura bento subbed with sashimi, and 2 of their special nigiris. Everything was really good. I loved the chicken teriyaki. The teriyaki sauce wasn't too sweet, and the chicken was seasoned. It's been a while since I've had good teriyaki chicken! The sashimi came with 2 pieces of tuna and 2 pieces of salmon, which were fine, decent size and tasted fresh. The shrimp tempura had a unique breading, not the typical panko, and it was so crunchy. The shrimp seemed more like a prawn. It was much larger and had great freshness and sweetness. Really good! The special nigiris we ordered were the aburi sake toro & engawa yuzu. In general, I thought the fish pieces were pretty skinny. Good rice to fish ratio tho. The salmon toro would probably be better with less sauce. It overpowered the fish, and I couldn't enjoy the fattiness of the salmon. The engawa was supposed to be torched, but it wasn't. It was still good tho. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and I'll definitely be back to try more items. read more

Sushi Masa - Chicken and Tempura Combo A - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

My daughter and I tried this place for the first time. The decor, setting and ambiance is very authentic, cozy, and quiet. My daughter ordered the Mango Bridge sushi which was fresh and taste so good. She had also the Udon soup which was a great pick for a cold night. I ordered the Salmon teriyaki combination with California roll, tempura, miso soup, and rice. The quality and presentation of the food is so good. Service wasn't that fast but this place provides a fine dining experience compared to the other Japanese restos in the area. Price is considerably higher too. read more

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Love this place. Favorite sushi in the area. Great food and very friendly service. So glad it was recommended.

Honestly foul that they serve this food. My husband is vomiting off the taste of the lion king roll (no joke). We ordered the lion king roll, the orange blossom, california roll and garlic edamame and spent ~$90. He had to fix the edamame when he got home because there was no taste and they were overcooked. Go somewhere else. read more

This is my favorite Japanese restaurant. They have been in business for many years. Even though there are other newer Japanese restaurants in the area. Sushi Masa is still our first choice given the quality of the food, especially if you are looking for authentic good quality sashmi/sushi. Their cooked dishes are very good also. Just attached pictures of the one we ate today. The omakase chirashi is very good. Big piece, great quality and very fresh and tasty fish. The Sake Sampler is very good too. They have several varieties to choose from. I got the Sushi Masa one. The server, Sunny, is great. She remembers us and always have a great smile and service. Bottomline: there is no gimmick. Just good quality Japanese food with good sake choices. Will be back soon. read more

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This is me and my wifes go to sushi spot. The sushi is fresh, the service is great and Song and Sunny are top notch. We like the Chicken Karaage, tempura and anything with Salmon Sashimi. We also ordered the nigiri dinner and the section of fish was excellent. Highly recommend :) read more

We are spoiled for sushi in the South Bay. This place is my family's favorite, with a huge menu and a great selection of rolls and fish. The traditional Japanese decor really makes each meal feel special and I appreciate that the restaurant is quiet, in contrast to many others. I especially love the way they bring out unique sake cups for each person to choose from. read more

Sushi Masa - I think this was the original flaming - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Oh my god. I LOVE this sushi spot! The service, the decor, the food. The sashimi combo platter was incredible - all of the fish melts in your mouth. It is such high quality and great quantity for the price. The miso soup is also excellent. We also enjoyed the tempura appetizer. The manager/owner (?) was so sweet and attentive, and had a bubbly energy and connected with everyone in the restaurant. I will definitely be coming again. read more

Sushi Masa - Sashimi Combination Sashimi Appetizer - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Still the best in the business! Addicted to the seafood pancake- remember to order it when you first arrive! read more

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Food is very tasty, good portions, nice place, good ambience and good service! Recommend it

The service is great, but the food not so much. We ordered two rolls and a nigiri deluxe. The fish was tasty, but the chefs need to work on the rice. Not sure its an off day, but the rice was dry and hard. It was not good at all. Felt like its old rice or something. read more

Went here on a Friday night. Staff was super friendly, the order came out promptly. I ordered the chef's choice omakase which was fresh and beautifully presented. They added a piece of bluefin chotoro compliments of the chef to make it extra special. We also split a few rolls which were delicious as well. I don't drink but they had a large sake and cocktail menu, and everything was priced reasonably. It's always a pleasure to be pleasantly surprised on your first visit to a new sushi restaurant, as we all know sushi can be it or miss. Thankfully we will be coming back again for sure! read more

Stopped by on a Wednesday evening craving nigiri. The restaurant was not busy at all and we were seated immediately. Decided to splurge on a bottle of sake and the Trust Chef nigiri. The fish was fresh and I especially enjoyed the uni and otoro. We also ordered the Tonkatsu. My husband enjoyed the marinated bean sprouts that came on the side. Overall we had an enjoyable experience and we will add this place to our list of go-to sushi restaurants! read more

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My party of 3 came to Sushi Masa around 12:30pm on a Thursday since it was close by. There were three other tables at the time, and we were quickly seated and given menus. The atmosphere is super nice, dimly lit with an area with floor seating and a separate area with tables and chairs, with nice decorations throughout. The menu is pretty extensive, so we took a while to look through it before deciding on what to order. The service was excellent and we were frequently checked on and dishes came out quickly. -deluxe chirashi sushi ($35.99): this was just what I wanted, and came with a good selection of sashimi over rice, along with some seaweed salad, shredded radish, a shiso leaf, lemon slice, and miso soup on the side. The fish was super fresh and filling. -cherry blossom ($17.95): this was pretty good but nothing amazing, and the fish had a slightly sticky texture, but the sauce paired really nicely with the roll. -mango bridge ($18.95): this was nice and had sweetness from the mango that was really nice with the salmon. -2 item lunch combo ($17.99): we got shrimp tempura and tonkatsu, and it comes with rice, salad and miso soup. This was a gerat deal and super filling. I was surprised that the salad came with thousand island dressing instead of a soy or sesame salad dressing that I'm more used to. The shrimp tempura was perfectly flight and crispy without being oily. Overall, Sushi Masa had great quality fish in the chirashi, pretty solid rolls and a great value lunch combo. If you're craving sushi, I'd say this is likely the best option in the area! read more

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The best neighborhood Japanese restaurant experience. They are so nice and friendly. The food quality is really amazing, Maguro Sashimi is always so perfectly rich and fresh. Spicy Edamame is also a favorite. Keep this neighborhood favorite going and bring your family. read more

This places is one of the few hidden gems in Almaden Valley. Great ambiance, great service and great food. One of the few sushi restaurants that I go to where I will go out of my way to order sashimi. read more

As a self-proclaimed sushi fan, I can confidently say this is some of the best sushi I've had in San Jose in a LONG time. Looking online, the rolls were priced averagely for sushi, at least here in San Jose. As my mom and I walked in, we were greeted immediately by the chef in the sushi bar. The restaurant was absolutely adorable. Traditional decor, and looked akin to like what you would see in Japan. Once we ordered, the wait was pretty short, and once the rolls came out, I was in awe. They were all spectacular with high quality fish. They were plated elegantly and just overall incredible. 10/10 would recommend. Absolutely some of the best sushi I've had in YEARS. read more

Stopped by last minute to enjoy for late sushi . Ambiance makes me feel like I'm in Japan . It is like a mini ryokan . We ordered the trust chef sashimi and okonmiyaki . It was indeed pretty good toro and amaebi . Japan was of course better. Okonmiyaki was definitely up there . Service was great read more

Sushi Masa - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Tucked away in the shopping center, you'll find sushi masa. While I've driven past many times this was my first time in. I had the masa rainbow roll. It was not only delicious but visually pleasing. I hope to go back and try more interesting items on the menu. read more

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Sushi Masa is personally my top favorite sushi restaurant in town. We have come here many times since 2020 until present, and were always happy with the service. Our favorite order is always the Trust Chef Sashimi Dinner. All the fresh sashimi is top quality, vibrant colors, and beautifully displayed. Another one that absolutely makes my day is the uni sashimi. 100% satisfaction, of course in my opinion The restaurant is very beautiful, cozy with a warm ambience. The wooden decor, lightings, tables and chairs together help make it look authentic to the Japanese culture. All the plates are very beautiful as well. In addition, I also enjoy that they have various seating areas including bars, and tables. The noice level in the restaurant whenever I get to notice is from low to average, so that is very nice! They also have sake bombs and Japanese beer on tap. I don't really drink alcohol so I had their iced matcha latte. It was also fantastic! The servers are friendly and chefs are super professional! Bathroom is a bit small but lovely and clean! All in all, it's a bit on the pricey end but it is definitely worth my money. I come here once every 2 months or so and always have a pleasant time! Will definitely recommend for going on a date, or small groups gathering! read more

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Fishy Business Sushi Masa (no relation to Masa Sushi Japan in Mountain View) is a high-end Korean-owned** sushi restaurant that's been in operation in the Avanti Shopping Center for many years (at least 15 that I know of). Six of us arrived for a belated mid-week Mother's Day dinner and had a delicious meal. The Good: *I love the ambiance and décor of this place that's fitted to look like an authentic Japanese sushi joint with wooden walls and accents. The exterior also has a Japanese-themed facade. *Our server was very impressive. She memorized all six of our orders--including substitutions--and they all came out perfectly. *Spicy garlic edamame app was superb! So much great flavor and spice in the chili oil concoction they bathed the edamame in. *Miso soup was also delicious. There is so much flavor and the right balance of salt and that distinctive miso umami flavor. *Some of the freshest and tastiest sashimi I've ever had. It all was sliced neatly and had such great buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and flavor. The Meh: *Even though the sushi was delicious, you definitely pay good money for it. I'd reckon to say their prices are probably 50% higher than my regular spot in DT Willow Glen (rhymes w/ Yuki Sushi). But, I guess in this case, one gets the quality one pays for. *While tasty, Carissa's Hibachi Chicken meal was like 70% grilled onions and just a few strips of chicken breast. Normally, Carissa wouldn't complain, but for nearly $30, one expects the ratios to be reversed. *As stated earlier, the server was great; however, the organization of their kitchen is a bit disorganized. All the cold food came out first, while the warm dishes had to wait an additional 5-10min to get their food. The Ugly: *18% "service fee" for parties of six or more is one of my pet peeves--I mean, I totally understand why they do it, but I feel like the servers end up getting screwed on the baksheesh. Personally, in this post-Covid world, even mediocre service prompts a 20% minimum--unless service is particularly terrible ofc. TLDR: Fantastic sushi with a great ambiance that comes at a price. Maybe better reserved for special occasions or if one is really trying to impress a date. **I personally don't care that it's Korean-owned, but I know some high falutin' pinkies-out kinda Yelpers won't eat at any Sushi restaurant that isn't Japanese-owned. read more

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First time trying this sushi restaurant recommended by a friend. The room we were seated in was nice and semi private which was fun for our group. The fish within our rolls was fresh and satisfying! I was with a big group that also ordered udon, a variety of apps and nigiri. I didn't get a chance to take photos of everything as we were all starving. Will definitely be back to try the sushi boat and some of the other items I haven't seen at other restaurants. Give it a try if you're in the are! Parking is easy as there's a big parking lot shared by the other businesses in the strip mall. read more

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Since the sushi place by our house closed, I've been searching for another sushi place. Never thought to return to Sushi Masa that I used to go to on a weekly basis. We went back there several times recently and it was just as good as i remembered The service and the quality of their sushi is excellent, the freshness of the fish & the ambience. The sushi master is wonderful he made us laugh. We always sit at the sushi bar. We order sushi and drink sake and WE always have a wonderful time @ Sushi Masa . We highly recommend this place for sushi and they have excellent dinners. Also everything is so fresh.... If you like sushi, you try this place soon you will not be disappointed. read more

Sushi Masa - Sushi Masa has the best squid teriyaki dinner I've ever tasted in my life. Try it. - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

My son and I came here for a late lunch (~2pm) on Mother's Day and it was pretty wide open. My son isn't into sushi--yet--so he had the Chicken Karaage and Sweet Potato Fries that's served with ketchup. The chicken was made with thigh meat which made it juicy. The fries were lightly salted and freshly fried. I had the Saba Shioyaki lunch special that comes with salad, miso soup, and rice; and also got two hamachi nigiri. The saba was a good full-size fillet. Some other places you may get half. The rice was shaped like a heart. The hamachi was melt-in-your-mouth delicious! read more

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Terrible service, you could see the kitchen walking past and how dirty it is. One of the dirtiest places I've ever been to. We were helped by an older lady named Julie and she was extremely rude. Her attitude and tone did not seem like she wanted to help us with our order at all. Made a mistake dining in instead of ordering online like before, but this business will no longer be receiving my money. Upon my visit, I took it upon myself to view their health inspection report. If this isn't enough to prevent you from eating here, I don't know what will: https://stgencep.sccgov.org/sccdineout/INSPECTIONREPORT_DANKBCXDM.pdf read more

Must try the tako wasabi! Our server was very welcoming and provided great service. We got sake bombs for the table and she happily provided a tutorial for us. The interior was nicely decorated. read more

Sushi Masa - Oyster shooters - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

First time in, and we loved it. Got a table for 6 plus a small child. The ambiance and service was fantastic. Graham took great care of us and was so attentive. The food was delicious. I personally loved the Rainbow Roll and the Masa Roll. The edammame was *YUM* and I enjoyed the hot green tea. I also feel like the clear soup was some of the best I've had. Finished up with some green tea ice cream that was absolutely on point. I'll certainly be back. read more

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My first visit here and I fell in love! Look at the quality of fish in my photo: thick juicy pieces of fish are beautifully presented, so flavorful, buttery and melt in your mouth tender. Spider rolls tend to be very thick but the chef suggested he can roll them smaller so they are easier to eat. What a brilliant idea! Unagi sauce on top was not sticky or too sweet. Just The spicy sauces on side were delicious too. Miso soup and salad that come with the dinner were also high quality. Cold sake was kept cool in an whimsical bucket and our beer was so refreshing, served in cooled glasses. The staff was very attentive, sushi chefs were friendly and delightful, the ambiance was very traditional. I'll be bringing my friends, family and coworkers. read more

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This is my favorite place for takeout sushi in San Jose! We have been ordering here for five years and have no plans to stop, soon.

I haven't been here in about a year and it was for lunch. It was great. Last night we went for dinner. Everything was fine, no wait, we ordered and waited. Well, when the sushi came out the lady said, "do you want wasabi and ginger?" I immediately looked at the two sushi plates and saw that there was none. She repeated her question again but with some annoyance. I just had Sushi last week and the rolls came with wasabi and ginger. In fact, I have never had a sushi roll delivered to me without it. Furthermore, she never checked on us, never asked how the food was and she never thanked us. I know that if Sunny was there the experience would have been exceptional. Nonetheless, no more Sushi Masa for dinner. read more

My food here was delicious! They let my walk in and do my to go order with my puppy which was so sweet. I ordered 4 piece sashimi, rice, and miso soup and it was 25$ such a great meal! The inside is so cute, I definitely want to go back and sit inside. read more

Food is good, service maybe could be slow. It's not the same since covid. They have different workers. They overall environment at that place has changed. read more

In a rare confluence of events I found myself without my typical dining companions. I took this as a sign that I should either order something insanely spicy, or stuffed myself with sushi. Given my review you can see which I chose. I didn't have much rationale for picking this particular sushi restaurant, there are actually quite a few that deliver to where I live, so this was just based solely on Yelp's rankings. I wasn't really sure what to order here, their menu is quite extensive and includes a variety of non-sushi items. I decided to just order things that I really like, including the omakase, some rolls, and some nigiri that I like. The food arrived quicker than I expected, which was nice. They also included plenty of chopsticks, napkins, and soy sauce packets. For some reason they allow you to purchase extra wasabi, but I don't think this is really necessary. The amount of wasabi and gari that was included as standard is plenty sufficient. I also really appreciated the extremely well thought out way in which they packed all the sushi. The hand rolls were wrapped in paper to avoid getting stuck to anything. The nigiri was all packed nicely in one container so that it wouldn't flop around and fall over, with the Uni even being individually wrapped. They also packaged the free miso soup and the deep-fried heads from the amaebi separate. I had a good time inhaling all this food, strictly speaking I don't think I needed to order the spicy tuna roll which was a bit flavorless, and the rainbow roll was also not really anything special. Everything else was good, of course it's not like some crazy omakase place charging hundreds of dollars but it was good for a more casual sushi spot. Overall I definitely enjoyed my massive meal, I haven't had sushi in so long and this really hit the spot. If you're looking for a more casual type of sushi experience, for instance with kids or without the formality of the high end restaurants I think this would be a great spot. read more

Sushi Masa - SLIGHTLY more than 1 person needs but I was really hungry - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Yassss!! I finally found a winner for my sushi dinner! This was a hit for us. The ambiance and feel was just calm, our waitress was attentive and quick to serve, and the food was oh so delicious. We ordered poke nachos as our appetizer, four rolls to share, Tokyo mule each, and a green tea for me. I'm definitely coming back to this. It was nice to finally be able to dine indoors again. Back to some "normalcy" and being able to socialize again, in-person is way better than togo and in-home dining. Thanks Yelpers for the rec. it was highly recommended by both of us and I cannot believe I didn't find this gem sooner. read more

Sushi Masa - Hamachi, spider, and mango over shrimp tempura rolls. - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Again loved the sushi here! They had alot of orders so took awhile.. an hour for our order but worth it! They gave us hot tea while we were waiting since it was delayed. My fav is the orange blossom and i enjoyed the sushi boat B. The masa rainbow roll was interesting! Can't wait to be back. read more

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Sushi Masa is a childhood favorite restaurant of mine. I've been coming since 2008! I love how quaint it is and it even has tatami style tables where you sit on mats with your shoes off. You can ask to sit at the bar if you want to be up front and personal with the sushi chef. *They are closed on Mondays so keep that in mind! I enjoy coming here because there's never a wait for quality Japanese food. The menu is EXTENSIVE with options for fresh nigiri, omakase, etc. My go-to order is the 3-item bento. There is A LOT OF FOOD. You start with a crisp salad and a hot miso soup. Then you can choose a combination of items. Combination A includes chicken teriyaki, shrimp and vegetable tempura, and a choice between California rolls, avacado rolls, or cucumber rolls for $28.99! Other combinations are a variation between beef teriyaki, lobster and vegetable tempuras, shrimp and vegetable tempuras, all around $28 - $40. You can also substitute tonkatsu, gyoza, sashimi, salmon teriyaki, etc. for additional cost. I also love the sushi "love boat" combo or the Masa Special combo for 2 people for ~$65 depending on the combo choices (chef's choice nigiri, sashimi, classic rolls, vegetable and shrimp tempura, chicken or beef teriyaki, etc). The only thing I would not recommend are the udon/sukiyaki dishes because they are pricey and quite plain. The servers are always kind and accommodating, making it a nice space to enjoy late-night dining. read more

Sushi Masa - Love Boat B - Shrimp Tempura Roll, Tuna Roll, California Roll, and 12 PCs Chef's Choice Nigiri ($65.99) - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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