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Takumi

4.2 (48 reviews)
Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Lobster Roll and Hamachi Toro (3) pieces, so good!
Tiffany M.

This location used to be Michelin starred sushi restaurant called Sieya. The new sushi restaurant is Takumi, really great sushi. The location is pretty cool as before, little sliver in the downtown area, dimly lit and dark decor. I've been wanting to try them for a while now. Finally, got a to-go order this evening and it did not disappoint! Fresh and clean, excellent quality. Super fresh hamachi (3) pieces, one of the better I've had in the area. So buttery and delicious. I also ordered the Lobster Roll. I loved this roll. The avocado inside was super creamy paired nicely with the lobster meat salad and cucumber slivers with crunchy bonito flakes sprinkled on top. Very satisfying. Everything was prepared perfectly and aesthetically pleasing, packaged nicely. I'm definitely returning to try other rolls and more hamachi!

Beauty Alaska Roll (top) and Spicy Salmon Roll (bottom)
Margaret T.

I thought Sushi Takumi was quite underwhelming, especially compared to its predecessor Seiya. We had reservations and were seated on time. Staff were friendly enough and did their jobs, but nothing was exceptional. The sushi rolls were decent in terms of flavor, but I thought there was a bit too much rice in each bite. We got the beauty alaska roll ($16) which came with salmon and avo, as well as spicy salmon on top. I also requested a spicy scallop roll. However, I initially stated spicy salmon by mistake and quickly corrected myself. Our server repeated back the spicy scallop order...so not sure what happened. It was only $9 and I didn't feel like it was worth correcting them once the dish was served but it was disappointing having salmon upon salmon. We also ordered a few pieces of nigiri. While nothing was fishy, none of the fish stood out to me either. The agedashi tofu was the biggest let down of the night. While it was a HUGE portion, there was absolutely no flavor. There wasn't much dashi broth so that didn't help the dish. The agedashi tofu dish from Seiya on the other hand, had been amazing and came with mushrooms and a lot of broth. The texture of the tofu skin had also been chewy and mochi-esque. This was NOT the case with Takumi. I wouldn't plan on coming back. When they bring the bill, they also hover over you while you select the tip % (which starts at 18%). Although I wasn't the one footing the bill, I always feel like this is awkward because I personally feel rushed and will default to a standard setting - even if I don't think it's warranted.

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Simona C.

I honestly cannot understand your explanation. Saying the tuna roll tasted strange because it "spicy tuna and is topped with jalapeño" makes no sense. If the flavor were truly that strong, it would have covered everything else -- yet I could still clearly taste dish soap. That is not a spice issue. That is a contamination issue. I told your staff from the beginning that I didn't even know which roll had the problem, because all 14 rolls were mixed together in 3 box. So I have no idea how you can now claim with certainty that it was specifically the tuna roll -- especially when the issue was the clear taste of dish soap, not spice. And let me be very clear: what if a child in my home had eaten those rolls? This isn't about "preferences." This is a serious food safety problem. Offering me a $20 credit is insulting, because no credit can fix the fact that something unsafe was served. I am writing this review not to seek compensation, but to provide an honest reference for future customers.

Agedashi Tofu
Jose Jorel B.

Service was good, server and manager frequently checked on us and bussed our table. They accommodated my request to substitute scallops as one of the items in our sashimi combo. In my opinion, food was okay. The sushi rice in our dragon roll was a tad chewy compared to side of sushi rice we ordered that was done well. The chicken Udon broth was lacking flavor and the Agedashi tofu sauce was a little bland. Since they are just getting started and are in soft opening mode there is still more room to improve.

Hon maguro tasting
Brandi T.

Came here for a solo date & enjoyed every piece of nigiri I had! I ordered the hon maguro tasing to start and each piece of tuna was delicious and fatty. As for the nigiri omakase, it had 8 pieces and my fav pieces were the hirame, ocean trout, chu toro, kanpachi & scallop. I also ordered the sake toro, hamachi toro, engawa and Hokkaido uni -- each piece was very high quality and so buttery. The owner also recommended the ji kinmedai nigiri which is definitely worth trying. Service was quick and the host/owner was very attentive. Looking forward to my next visit!

Cristian B.

Vibe: Cozy and modern spot with dim lighting. A few tables and a sushi bar in a long narrow arrangement. Not too loud so you can actually hear the person in front of you. Food: Ordered a hot sake, hotate yaki (baked Hokkaido scallop) and the omakase box. Sake came out fast and hot with cute little sake cups. Hotate Yaki tasted fresh and had a solid bounce to the bite. The scallop wasn't slimey or stringy. The uni and tobiko on top paired well with the scallop and the sauce. Omakase Box came with Ankimo, Fresh Scallops and Oysters, Amaebi (with fried head), along with large yellowtail and salmon belly sashimi and a selection of Nigiri. Overall, all of the fish were fresh and had a good bite to them, flavorful and melt in your mouth. The Ankimo (monkfish liver) was prepared well with the sauce so that it had a clean smooth flavor that isnt overly fishy or had an overwhelming liver taste. Service: Great service. Quick and attentive without overdoing the check ins or cleanup. We actually got Edamame on the house for waiting for our order (which came out hot). When we got the omakase box, the waitress went over all of the contents thoroughly without rushing through it. At the end of the meal, we did not wait long to pay either. Value: Pricing is relatively standard, with the omakase box being on the slightly more expensive side though the contents justify the price. Saw there was a happy hour sign in front though we missed it. Overall: Hidden gem of a sushi spot in San Carlos. Great spot for casual date night or catching up with friends. Would definitely return.

Lee N.

I've been enjoying this spot recently and it's become my go-to for very good sushi. The fish is consistently fresh, and you can tell Chef Alex knows his craft, everything I've tried was clean, well-prepared, and satisfying. Our waitress Allie made the evening even better. She was attentive, kind, and kept the experience relaxed and easy from start to finish. I didn't get any photos this time (too busy enjoying the food), but everything I had was solid and left me looking forward to coming back again soon. Thank you Chef Alex !!

Gyoza
Carlie B.

Fun sushi place with some rolls I've never had before. Very yummy and service was nice. We ate on the patio though inside is dark and aesthetic.

Gyoza
Olivia S.

We made a reservation for a Friday night. The restaurant is small inside so I would recommend making a reservation, they also have patio seating. We started off with the house saki which we enjoyed. The gyoza came with 6 pieces & were flavorful. We tried a variety of rolls which were all good, but my favorite was the golden scallop roll. I was disappointed in the lion king roll (which is usually one of my favorites) because the salmon was a bit dry. The unagi nigiri was delicious, melt in your mouth good & not full of bones. The service was great, they were attentive and quick. I definitely would come back & maybe do the omakase tasting!

Sashimi omakase

Got the 15-piece sashimi omakase and it was really good. The fish was super fresh and everything tasted clean. Service was nice and friendly, and the place has a chill, comfortable vibe. Solid spot for sashimi -- I'd definitely come back.

Stephanie L.

Good fresh sushi and friendly service. Price point skews a bit high but I suppose everything is nowadays. Age dash tofu is prepared well, just wish there were more of the sauce. Premium chirashi was satisfying and friends' salmon don and Takumi combo also looked good. Dinner on a Friday night was busy inside so best to make a reservation.

Hamachi Maki 49'Er Roll
Marcella T.

Sushi was top tier! Freshness and quality is prioritized! Nigiri pieces were thick, buttery, and elegantly crafted. Ambiance was calm and felt authentic. Every bite was perfect! I recommend the hotate (scallop) nigiri-something I don't see a lot at other sushi places. I have a very pleasant experience! Compliments to the chef and staff!

The chef showing us his fresh cuts
Anna P.

I'm so happy this place is here! Amazing dishes and really fresh sushi. The servers were incredibly knowledgeable about the origin of the seafood and good sake pairings. The space is romantic and classy without being pretentious. We also got lucky enough to order their bluefin kama which was absolutely delicious and a bucket list item for us. A must try!!

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I really enjoy the appetizers and two specialty rolls. Jay and his co-workerss provided excellent service.

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Good service, tasty fresh fish. Service was friendly and prompt. Note: sushi cut size can be variable, some large, some medium, some thin.

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Food was fine but SLOW service. waited forever for the cooked items while we already had our rolls and sashimi

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Sushi Kazoku

Sushi Kazoku

4.5(275 reviews)
0.3 mi
Outdoor seating
Casual dining

I tried to come here Friday night but there were people already waiting out the door so we didn't…read morewant to wait and went elsewhere. Today I was able to meet my friend here for lunch and since it was a weekday we got a table right away at noon. To our pleasant surprise there was a lunch special offered at the back of the menu. For $17 you can a item from column A then B. I went with teriyaki beef (+1) and gyoza. The lunch special came with rice, tea and miso soup. I order the yuzu drink too. Everything was so yummy! The decor is cute with many lucky cats near the entrance and around the sushi bar. Near the back there is a huge display kawaii, anime and robotech figures. I can see kids enjoying looking at them. Looks like they have a private room option that is narrow and long with many 2 seater table side by side, maybe they open it up when they get busy. They have a parking lot that can exit through the back is what my friend told me but I found street which has a 2 hour limit. I saw a car with a parking ticket so I'm guessing they do enforce it. I had got there early so I checked out the super cute Bird Garden store next door if you have time to kill

I am usually wary of Japanese restaurants run by Chinese staff, as they decrease the authenticity…read moreof the restaurant. I still would not consider this restaurant authentic, but I did enjoy the semi-Americanized Japanese food. My family shared: * Lion King roll: snow crab and avocado topped with baked salmon, spicy aioli, tobiko, scallion, and unagi sauce * Papillon roll: hamachi and avocado topped with seared hamachi, jalapeno, spicy aioli, and ponzu sauce * Salmon teriyaki * Tonkatsu cutlet * Chirashi bowl 1 star off: The only item I did not like was the Butterfly roll because the spicy tuna was way too spicy. The best deal is their lunch special bento boxes. A protein entree comes with a small maki sushi, salad, and miso soup for $17.

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Soko Soko Japanese Cuisine - Salmon Avocado Handroll

Soko Soko Japanese Cuisine

4.4(242 reviews)
0.9 mi

Constantly was hearing good things about this place, so we decided to make a reservation for a…read moreThursday night. I am so happy we did, as it was surprisingly so packed! The restaurant itself is beautiful, and I loved their choice of dishware. It truly is in the little details that make this restaurant feel that much more special. There were so many food options that we ended up going all out, and it was all so delicious. Because it was busy, the food specifically the sushi took longer. We didn't mind the wait as we ordered food that was made in the kitchen so that held us over while we waited for our rolls, but I did overhear the table next to me was getting very frustrated as they said they waited over an hour for their sushi. Wow everything was delicious. We loved the soko Soko special with all 6 different dons as it allowed us to try a little bit of everything. The rice made everything so filling. Their fish tasted so fresh. I definitely recommend the Halami Beef Tataki, cut and cooked so nicely, it was such a savory and flavorful bite. With that, I really enjoyed their skewers, cooked to perfection with the perfect char. We cannot wait to come back!

Service is rude. Fish is not fresh, even with items missing…read more The server was a bit cold at the beginning, then became rude when he accused my friend of recording with the assumption rooted in his head. No "excuse me" just a direct "are you recording?" And without giving my friend a chance to explain that he wasn't (he is just a heavy Pokémon Goer), the server went on "no recording is allowed. You can't do that" Blah blah. There are clearly better and more professional ways to handle this. And assuming customers at fault is not. We ordered two hot plates and two Kaisen don at $60 each. Hot plates are good. Kaisen don is very sad. That's the least fresh toro and uni I have ever had. My friend is not used to complaining, but I decided not to swallow it. After some back and forth, they offered to replace the toro and uni. Although it's an okay gesture, my friend was not offered the replacement-- not even asking, while we ordered the same set. The replacement didn't come with the average freshness I have experienced, but better than the original. Then we started to look at google reviews, only to find out that the ikura included in the don was completely missing. It was offered after we complained. But again, no apologies. For an expensive item with clear description of the content in the menu, I don't know if it's a mistake or not. Btw, our Kaisen don doesn't look like their official picture at all.

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Noma Sushi - Best Seasonal Daily Specials

Noma Sushi

4.3(344 reviews)
4.5 mi
$$
Free parking
Sports on TV

We visited Noma Sushi on a Thursday evening and got seated right away with no reservation. This…read morespot was tricky to find, since it was tucked away and quite small. The vibe was very casual with no frills. I started with a Miso Soup, which was expectedly good. We also got the Spicy Tuna Tartare Tacos to share between the 3 of us, which was perfect because it came in 3 pieces. My friend and I then ordered the Bluefin Lover's roll and Double Hamachi roll to share. Both of these were awesome! The fish was so tasty and fresh and the flavors went together really well. It was hard to pick a favorite between the two! I also tried a bit of my other friend's Geisha roll, which was nice but less memorable. Service was friendly and quick, and pricing was pretty standard.

No wait for my party of 4 on a Sunday lunch. Pretty small restaurant but cozy. Service is good,…read morefood came out fairly quickly. We shared the salmon sampler appetizer and 4 rolls: spicy crunch, mango spider, noma roll, and bluefin lovers. Salmon sampler was pretty good. I wasn't a huge fan of the smoked salmon but I loved the regular salmon and salmon belly sashimi. My favorite roll was hands down the mango spider. I usually love rolls with mango, and this one was so fresh with a LOT of crab on top. I also liked the spicy crunch roll and noma roll as well. The bluefin lovers roll was surprisingly my least favorite - I had the highest expectations for this roll due to the seared bluefin tuna and the black truffle, but we felt like it ended up being too heavy and too much. I think it would've been better if it were just the bluefin tuna with truffle on top as sashimi, without the rice/roll part, but just my opinion. Portions were very generous with thick cuts of fish and prices were reasonable. Overall I'd recommend this restaurant for solid sushi!

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Akami Sushi

Akami Sushi

4.4(220 reviews)
3.9 mi
Free parking
Casual dining

We recently checked out Akami Sushi in Redwood City, and it was a solid place to dine in (place was…read moretoo local and hidden that we didn't expect it to be that good). We really recommend checking out their off menu items (they will hand you a hand-written note when you get there) because the chef is just clearly so talented. Here are the highlights: * Ankimo Nigiri (off menu): Have to be honest, I was actually pretty scared to try ankimo (Google said it's monkfish liver - like who even dare to eat liver ), but I'm so glad I did. It wasn't fishy or difficult to eat at all, but incredibly rich and creamy. I'm obsessed!!! * Otoro (off menu): This was the star. The tuna belly was pure umami, super fatty, buttery, and literally melted the second it hit my tongue - really recommend ordering this one * Lobster Roll (off menu): As a girl who's on calories deficit, my body screams for help when I found out it had shrimp tempura (I tried to avoid fried food), but this roll was so damnnnnn savory! It's made of lobster, shrimp tempura and a combo of eel sauce, spicy mayo, and tobiko - no need anymore dipping sauce cause they were just phenomenal * Kaisen: This was a refreshing roll - made of tuna, salmon, hamachi (yellowtail), and white tuna. Shiso (perilla) really enhanced the flavor of the fish and brought fresh taste that I think is the best pairing for any sushi/sashimi dish * Woodside Roll: This was the only miss for us. It uses minced spicy tuna, which honestly ruined the texture and flavor of the fish. We prefer tasting the real meat rather than a mash :( Overall, we like everything that we order, and our bill came out at around $100 for all that we had (budget friendlyyyyy) and we were really satisfied with the sushi quality. Will we go back? Definitely! Do we recommend it to our friends? Heck yeah!

I absolutely love this place and visit all the time! The rolls, miso soup, and handrolls are…read moreconsistently excellent -- fresh, flavorful, and always satisfying. The service is friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Make sure to call ahead and make a reservation, as it can get busy and there's often a wait if you don't. The space itself is very small and cozy, giving it a true hole-in-the-wall charm, but they also have a to-go option if you prefer. This is definitely a hidden gem and one of my favorite spots for sushi -- I can't recommend it enough!

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Oh Baby Sushi

Oh Baby Sushi

4.0(891 reviews)
2.9 mi
$$$
Free parking
Family-owned & operated

I heard about Oh Baby Sushi before. It's some kind of pricier - but good quality sushi on the…read morehigher tier of South Bay. My first impression on Redwood City location was that it really lived up to the hype. We ordered deluxe chirashi, oh baby roll and house warm sake, more than enough to feed for 2 (and both stuffed). Deluxe chirasi was just insane. The fish quality definitely top notch, and you can taste that. It had sea urchins, hokkaido scallops, shrimp, salmon roe and 5 types of fish belly (my most favorite part of the fish). Every bite just literally melted in my mouth, and they were incredible fatty and delicious. You get what you pay for. Oh baby roll was also delicious, but luckily we tried it before the chirashi (or else it would turn into a disappointment - since the chirashi was phenomenal). It's just a basic roll, stuffed with ahi tuna and avocado topped with seared salmon, you can skip it if you want. House warm sake was a surprise. I like it more than I thought. It paired so well with the sushi. Service was fast even though they were busy. If you want high quality sushi and dont mind spending a bit more, this is the spot!

Vegetarian reviewer: I've been to this place and a few times and it's been a delight every time!…read more They have plenty of veggie options, along with sake and tempura. All the dishes are interesting and very flavorful, service is pretty quick as well. I've tried the Veggie Tempura and Agedashi Tofu from the bites section. Both are delicious even though these are fairly simple dishes, as expected. Tempura is oily as expected and is something which I skipped the next time to try some of the many nicer items they have to offer. It's crispy and delicious- and simple, what you'd expect from a tempura. All the vegan sushis are awesome and I especially liked their Veggie Tiger Roll and spicy veggie roll. None of the ingredients, like cream cheese overpower the flavors - everything is well balanced and each ingredient stands out uniquely on its own. Yum! It's a cute and small restaurant and they do not take reservations- only walk-ins. So I'd suggest going with some time in hand or going at an odd time. It wasn't too busy around 1:30 pm and we got a table for us pretty quickly. There's a big parking lot - so it isn't an issue there.

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