Service was fast/and kind ! I think this food would have…read morebeen bomb with some alcohol paired with it. I didn't feel like drinking, would come back just to try out their drinks! Food was alright!

The venue from the street view can easily be overlooked. The parking is in the back and shows the…read moreentrance and decorations of the restaurant. Upon the entrance into the restaurant you can see the setting marble on the walls black cushion seating a bar at the front if you prefer to sit at the bar. The menu was huge. So many options to consider. From sushi, dinner dishes, aqua Chile, taco, burritos, ceviche, cocktails, enchiladas. The flavor of the food was delicious the place was clean and seating with room. However the service was lacking. We ordered drinks and oysters shooters 5pm before the dinner rush came in and it took us 20 mins to get served. When they brought the appetizers they didn't bring any dishes or utensils. We had to ask for that plus more drinks. They did however play a birthday song for the birthday girl whom we took here for dinner. If the service was a little bit better I would give 4 stars. But they do need help in that area.

We came here on a Sunday afternoon/early evening and it was the BEST decision ever! The place was…read morepretty empty since we got there right before the dinner rush. The place was very welcoming and kid-friendly--at least to ours. Lol The prices were great and portions were large for a kids menu bento box and our sushi was great. I wasn't a fan of the salmon roll my husband ordered, but I'm not the best judge for that since salmon rolls are not my jam. He enjoyed it and thought it was tasty. We will definitely be back here!

I've been to joy a few times and have always enjoyed their options. I came again recently for…read moredinner with family and we got there on a Thursday night right at opening. The place was pretty quiet and the staff was friendly and got us sat right away We ordered a few rolls and apps and one thing we noticed is the fish didn't taste as fresh as usual. Most dishes had an overly fishy taste that we weren't used to tasting from here before. It was disappointing because we've always seen their sushi as pretty solid and at a decent price point too. The place was pretty quiet though we were in an awkward area by the door so we were constantly surrounded by door dashers. None of the food was offensively bad but it did feel like a clear step down from before. Maybe it was an off day and I'd be willing to try again in the future

Sushi was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. 49er roll was my favorite.read more

I've been to this restaurant many times and tried a lot of their menu. Everything is consistently…read moredelicious, and the prentation is always beautiful. The sashimi and sushi are always fresh and generously sized. My personal favorites are blue fin tuna, O-toro, salmon belly, and Rainbow Roll, the 101 Roll. The Japanese Kumamoto oysters are great too! If you're looking for variety, their combo meals offer lots of great choices! I bring friends and colleagues frequently, and there is always something for everyone on their extensive menu. I highly recommend this spot for a great lunch or dinner with friends or family.

We had a great time eating here. We went towards the end of the night, but were still treated to…read moreexcellent food, wonderful & friendly service, and good drinks, we never felt rushed, neglected, or resented for being one of the final diners & drinkers. This restaurant/bar is among one of the best, fun, and hospitable family-owned Japanese restaurants in San Mateo (along with Sushi Edomata, Izakaya Mai, and Fuji Sukiyaki) serving tasty food, delicious cocktails, and attentive service in a spacious, clean, and dynamic atmosphere. Plus, staying until close & afterwards, meant that I could catch up with Victor (the owner) & his son Bryan (the bartender) who I haven't seen since Tokie's Foster City days, I can't believe they've been here going on 8 years! We came to drink & snack & socialize after a movie, Izakaya-style. No disappointments here as far as drinks go: we tried the Cloud 9, Shiso Beautiful, White Lotus, and the Paloma. Each cocktail was presented in its own unique glass and the complex tastes really came out with every sip. The alcohol was not overpowering, and the many ingredients in each cocktail really came out delightfully & subtly. Of course, the bartenders preparing & serving them were really on top of their drink game and were very friendly, engaging, personable, and like-able. Since we were sitting st the bar itself, it was quite easy to keep the drinks coming, though much to the damage of our overall final tab, yikes! Food-wise, we needed some snacks to soak up this boozy escapade, so we ordered mostly appetizers & small plates. The Chili-garlic edamame was terrific & delightfully spicy. The tofu steak was pretty meaty tasting & filling for just being tofu, with a wonderfully sweet glaze & firm texture. The grilled eggplant was a big portion, also very tasty and a good compliment to the tofu steak. We also tried some mushroom miso soup & sesame spinach to round out the healthy eating intended to balance out the booze session. All the food was served quickly, well-presented, generously-portioned, warm, fresh, and with great flavors, good seasoning, and perfectly prepared. Then came closing time, and once the doors were locked, money counted, bills settled, and counters cleaned, Victor & Bryan treated us like family as they unwinded & relaxed from a busy Saturday night dinner crowd. We shared shots of sake, whiskey, vodka, and beer, and had a wonderful friendly time catching up on things past. I had not seen Victor & Bryan wasn't even born yet when I used to hang out at Tokie's in the original Foster City location. I actually prefer the San Mateo one now, it's spacious, warm, inviting, it uses a lot of wood accents to make it calm, comfortable, and fun to hang out. Lighting is dim, music is low, so it encourages conversation, socializing, and intimate interactions. I'd consider this to be one of the better Japanese restaurants in San Mateo- good food, interesting drinks, amazing service & hospitality, all in a warm, comfortable, and appealing space. It gets super busy here, and parking around here is really difficult, so either come early or come late, and maybe take an Uber/Lyft or walk through Central Park to get here. But you'll be glad that you did, because Tokie's is a solid culinary, alcohol, and social experience. Will be back for more, and I don't want to wait a few years to do it again, maybe just a few days this time, I've been missing out on the party here!

Tokies in San Mateo is hands down one of my favorite spots! The staff and bartenders are always…read morewelcoming and genuinely make every visit special, one of the main reasons I keep coming back. The decor and ambiance here give off such a comfortable and inviting vibe. When it comes to food, you can't go wrong with the Tokies Special, Ronnie Roll, or Firecracker sushi rolls, they're all fantastic! Don't miss out on the chicken kara-age either, it's definitely a must-try. As for drinks, the lychee pear martini from the specials menu is a personal favorite, I get it every single time and it's honestly reason enough to return on its own. If you haven't been to Tokies yet, give it a try you won't regret it!

This is an overdue recognition. My grandson and I decided to try this restaurant a few months ago…read moreand he loves it. If he could, he would eat here every day. The food is great and the service is amazing, Tabo gives great customer service. When my grandson and I walk in he remembers our order every time. Tabo even recommended a new item to try, a Seaweed salad, I believe that was the name. Thank you Tabo for giving us great service every time!!! I highly recommend this restaurant! Another great night, great service by Tabo.

Ambiance was fine if you like smelling the bleach cleaner scent. And if you like Chinese music…read moreplaying overhead at a Japanese restaurant. Service was good. Anything fried in a roll was soggy. They must fry it in the morning and have it sit out until someone orders a roll. Yuck! No thank you. I'd rather wait an extra 2 minutes and pay more for freshly fried tempura. Anything with mango in a roll was 2 tiny slivers on top of 2 pieces of sushi. Miso soup lacked flavor. I would pick the supermarket sushi over this any day.

3.75 stars We had lunch here for the first time today, it's…read morea bit far to drive but we wanted to use our Resy credit and also meet with some family members. It's a small restaurant, nothing fancy; seat maybe 50 people max. For a mid week lunch, it does pretty good business. We ordered the following to be shared by 4 of us: Appetizer: kamachi kama (4.5) ,excellent, one of the best. Ebi Tempura (3) fresh and crispy but the shrimps were pretty skinny. Rolls: Spider roll, cherry blossom, victoria secret (no bake), all rolls were fresh and tasty however smaller compare to other places (3.5) 16 pieces sashimi combo served with a bowl of miso soup and rice. We liked the salmon, tuna, hamachi but not the white tuna. Most of the slices were decent but not particularly generous. The Miso soup was quite tasty though. (3.5) There were two sushi chefs behind the counter and one young lady waitress/cashier. They appeared to be short staffed, so service was on the slower side. Perhaps due to the high percentage of Resy customers, prices tend to be on the higher side for the amount of food received, other than that we thought the quality of food was pretty good, service although slower but in general friendly and attentive.

With my Q3 Resy credit about to expire and zero desire to drive into the city, I found this place…read morenearby and figured, why not? We got the Arizona Roll, Bom Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, chirashi, and veggie tempura. I almost skipped the tempura as fried food for takeout probably doesn't end well. Surprisingly, it was the BEST thing we ordered. Still crispy and piping hot after the 10-minute drive! The three rolls were packed together, and I was worried I wouldn't know which was which. Turns out they were all pretty meh, so problem solved. And the sushi rice? Honestly, probably the worst sushi rice I've ever had. The chirashi was also disappointing. Salmon and salmon belly were the only standout cuts. Two stars: one for the genuinely friendly staff, and one for the tempura + salmon belly. Total was $114. After my $100 Resy credit, I'm not mad about this $14 meal. But for $114, it's a hard pass.

Glad I found this little gem! It's a family owned shop and all the servers are extremely nice and…read moreactually very attentive! I loved that they checked in often and made sure we were okay. The portions are very generous as well and all the rolls we tried were delicious. As a non avocado lover, the avocado slices were pretty large (but to some that can be pro). The fish in the chirashi was good, I did wish they dialed down on the sauce in the chirashi and some of the rolls. I am a sauce lover but some things either don't need sauce or may have too many combinations of sauces on it. I will definitely come back. Their miso soup is also very delicious, we got seconds!

Furagu Sushi on 25th Avenue was such a pleasant surprise! The restaurant is unassuming from the…read moreoutside, but dont be fooled, because the sushi was excellent. The fish was incredibly fresh, and the tempura was light, crispy, and full of flavor. It's also a great backup if the wait at Rock & Roll Sushi is too long. Definitely a neighborhood spot I'll be coming back to.

Came here on a Wednesday night for dinner, and wished we came here before! It was quite empty but…read moredon't let that stop you from coming. It was a little quiet but felt very cozy. The server was super kind and would answer any questions we had. We ordered the happy hour shrimp tempura (6 pieces) and 2 orders of the Chef's choice sushi (nigiri). We bumped up the 2 orders to a super option for $10 more! The shrimp tempura was so tender and light, definitely delicious and fresh. Would get it again. The Chef's choice sushi fish choices were sooo good. The quality of fish were really good and the cut of the fish is also thick! For 11 pieces and the super option for $59, is a great bang for your buck. I will definitely be coming back to try out different menu items.

I have been here four times and the everything was mediocre three out of the four…read more The biggest regret is I brought my out-of-town guests here, hoping their lunch specials would impress. My guests ended up footing the killer bill for mediocrity. For the price they charge, you kinda expect most things to be way better. But their Chicken Katsu is way worse than Kobeya Restaurant's. Their tempura is way worse than Joy Sushi's. And their Sashimi is thinly sliced with only 5 pieces, some of which is no better than supermarket bentos'. We paid $100+ for a $60 lunch. I had a bad feeling after drinking their subpar miso soup and tried to cancel one bento, but they said no. I would not mind paying more for good ingredients and exceptional cooking, but after these meals, I realize that the owners just like to take your money.