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My favorite dinner spot - more specific one of my favorite restaurants in San Jose. The owners are so great and friendly. We love that every time we visit, we're welcomed with amazing service. It feels like we're coming to visit our cousins LOL, but seriously down to earth owners and top notch service! I've taken family and friends here and we always leave with positive experiences. The Filipino fusion dishes are amazing as well. I don't even have the words to describe other than MASARAP! 1000000/10 I would HIGHLY recommend whether it's a special occasion or casual dining with friends, Trifecta is the place to be.
We came for the blue fin tuna cutting! Right away, I will say that the service and feel of the people working here is exceptional. They really make you feel welcome and special. I'm not sure if it's different when they are running their normal hours, but the space is a bit tight when it came to seating. Our courses were tasty, unfortunately, it did not blow me away compared to other omakases/tasting menus I've had. The tuna cutting experience was really cool, seeing the chef's break down an entire tuna and then serving it to guests. My section was nearly last to line up for the buffet, and while it was AYCE, there wasn't much selection left. The handroll portion that you'd scrape off the bone was nearly gone on our first turn. Overall, fun experience and great service.
Birthday Fireworks, Family Memories & Elevated Dining at Trifecta My husband and I celebrated our birthdays at Trifecta this year with our children, and it turned into such a memorable evening. Our neighbors first introduced us to this family-owned gem, and one of the things that keeps us coming back is the genuinely warm and personable service. You can truly feel the care they put into both the food and the dining experience. While my son and I aren't huge seafood or sushi eaters, we can absolutely appreciate the artistry behind Trifecta's sushi. Every dish is beautifully presented, thoughtfully crafted, and made with incredibly fresh ingredients and elevated garnishes. We're just admittedly picky eaters who tend to gravitate toward our comfort favorites like chicken or beef teriyaki. The restaurant is usually packed, so reservations are definitely recommended if you don't want a long wait. Surprisingly, this visit was a little quieter than usual, which made for a nice relaxed atmosphere. My husband and daughter were interested in trying the Chef's Tasting Menu, but we learned it's designed as a full-table dining experience where everyone participates -- something we may plan for another visit. The standout dishes of the night were definitely the corn ribs and chicken karaage. The corn ribs disappeared before I could even snap a photo because everyone devoured them immediately! My family also loved the Pork Adobo Ribs special. I'll admit, Trifecta is more of a special occasion restaurant for us. The bill can climb quickly, especially with multiple sushi lovers at the table, but the quality, creativity, service, and overall experience absolutely reflect that higher-end dining experience. This isn't your average weekly sushi spot -- it's a place you go to celebrate. To top off the night, the staff surprised us with dessert decorated with sparkling light-up fireworks, which made our birthday celebration feel extra festive and thoughtful. The only downside of the evening had nothing to do with the restaurant itself -- unfortunately, a couple at a nearby table was quite loud, drunk, and disruptive. Thankfully, the incredible food and attentive staff still made the night feel special overall. Highly recommended for celebrations, date nights, and anyone looking for elevated food paired with exceptional hospitality.
Trifecta sits up in the south hills near Silver Creek, tucked into a pleasant little neighborhood strip mall with a spa, a dojo, and a few eateries. It feels a bit more upscale and artistic than most sushi spots in the area, with a very nice atmosphere and a relaxed, date-night kind of vibe. Probably not a Tuesday dinner visit due to the price. Parking was easy. Service, though, could use some polis. Once seated, everything moved at a crawl, from ordering, to food arrival, to drink refills, and the staff came across a bit cold. We kept it simple with a Japanese curry cutlet meal and a kaisen don. The cutlet had a crisp coating and a mild, comforting curry, a cozy dish even if it didn't knock my socks off. The kaisen don was colorful and fresh, with a good variety of fish and a nice balance of textures. Definitely good, just not the most memorable version I've had. Not a five-star visit this time, but I could see it getting there on a better night.
Had their tasting menu $125/person and it was delicious! Really filling too you will not leave starving We did reservations (very easy) and was seated right away. The atmosphere was very warm and inviting. Loved the vibes and twinkling lights. Although you could definitely come for a more casual experience this place would be perfect for a special occasion such as birthday dinners or date nights. The tasting menu was 100% WORTH IT!' It. Came with so many delicious appetizers and entrees. It is chefs choice so you won't know what you'll get but here are some pictures attached of what we got By far my friend and I enjoyed the cod and Kare Kare! Service was amazing. Staff kept checking in to see if we were done or if we needed anything. Super attentive. Would definitely come again
Trifecta is one of my top sushi places in the Bay Area. This place exceeds my standards for quality sushi, premium cuts of fish, delicious one of a kind drinks and it has a laid back atmosphere especially on a Thursday or Friday nights when I've gone there. I've been there at least 5 times within the last 6 months and it doesn't disappoint. The attentive waiters like Michael who come and greet you and check on you multiple times and always makes sure after every order to check on you again. I feel very spoiled when I'm there because you're catered to in a fine dining restaurant like you're supposed to. You can't go wrong with anything. I went a little overboard for my birthday and had a special menu it had one of the most flavorful selections of fish with the pairing of the umami sauce that was mind blowing *chef's kiss* . What I really enjoyed about this place is a mom and pops and it is family owned. I love that I was able to meet the mom and her two sons. They work so hard and work so well together. I totally appreciate that vibe and how intimate you can get with a chefs.
I had really high expectations and unfortunately, we had a really tough experience. However, I'm hoping we came on an off night and look forward to going back and giving it another try. We came on a Friday evening and had a reservation. They were medium busy, but service was really rough. We waited 20+ to wave down a waitress to order. After our food came, we didn't see a waitress again until we got up to finally ask for a check. I'm patient, but this was not the experience you pay for here. The couple next to us had to get up 3-4 times to flag someone down. Now the food was good - we had a sashimi plate and a few rolls. Their side salad was also soooo good. The fish all tasted fresh and had good flavor combos. Pricey, but worth it for good quality sushi.
Came in on a Saturday night and was greeted right away. Once we were seated, we noticed how homely and relaxed the atmosphere and decor was inside. They had pretty lights that were dim but not too dim that we couldn't see our food or read our menus. Once we were seated, our waiter graciously offered to go through the menu with us and gave recommendations on their popular items. We went with the uni mentaiko carbonara and 2 rolls. Starting with the uni mentaiko carbonara, the sauce was thick, creamy, and has great flavor. Neither the uni or the mentaiko was too overpowering. The noodle dish itself does not contain uni and you would have to add an extra $15 if you would like fresh uni on top. The 2 rolls we had were the faithful roll and the body roll. We loved how they had their own unique rolls which definitely made them stand out from other sushi restaurants. The faithful roll is a little lighter and creamier than the body roll but still good. Our personal favorite was the body roll which had chimichurri sauce on it?! What is this, a steak restaurant?! Never seen that before and it worked out! The sauce was a nice touch and great addition to the fresh sushi. The best thing about this place and you can clearly tell they use high quality fish for their rolls that literally melts in your mouth. Hopefully this place stays open for a while because the area it's in is a pretty quiet neighborhood and restaurants are known to close down in that area.
We had the $125 tasting menu, so this rating is more focused on that particular menu option. It's stated to be 8 courses including dessert. The first two courses were edamame and these deep fried seasoned split corn cobs. The edamame was fine, though because they were seasoned in a spicy oil, your choices were to eat them with chopsticks if you had a dexterous mouth, or fully commit and get your hands oily. I opted for the chopsticks, but as a result maybe got 3/4 of the beans and some bean skin - not easy for me to eat. The corn cobs were a little weird. It was like halfway between eating conventional corn on the cob and eating a BBQ seasoned corn nut. Okay, but honestly the first two courses were barely courses and not elevated in any way. Third and fourth were a tuna crudo and a raw fish mini taco. The crudo was really good - tuna was fresh and seasoned well. The taco was small - like two bites worth (or one big bite), but good also. These were legit courses. Five was a king salmon filet in a ginger soy sauce. It was good, but it was strange in that there were three of us and this came on only two plates. The one plate to be shared wasn't twice the size of the single and a salmon filet isn't an intuitive thing to split and share. The way we were situated wasn't such that I was even sharing with my wife. It would have been much better to ask - "we usually put a double sized portion on a single plate for two people to share - is that okay or would everyone like to have their own plate?" Simple question and would have made everything less awkward, because once it's out there and served, you feel like the difficult customer if you say "excuse me, can you plate this separately?" Next (six) was the nigiri course, which was awesome. Very tasty. Course was small though: 4 smaller nigiri, one uni spoon, and one thin piece of tamago cake. No complaints on quality/taste though. Seven was a uni carbonara udon dish, which tasted pretty good, but I again found it a little strange. And no visible uni, so it was must have been subtly in the sauce. At least a bit of uni on the top would have been a nice touch. Again, two people sharing one plate of noodles - awkward. When you have discrete pieces of ahi crudo where you can neatly pick your pieces, great. But salmon filet and udon noodles - no. Eight was a kind of ice dessert - it was fine and really none of the tasting menus really get dessert right. So was it worth $125, no, unfortunately it wasn't. Four of the courses were good and on par, we can forgive the dessert, but three of them didn't really meet expectations. However, if you ordered $125 worth of stuff you liked off the main menu, I can see how this would be a nicer meal. We were hoping for a course with the wagyu, but maybe that's too much to ask at this price point. The seasoning overall was more overt and forward. Not overseasoned, but you tasted the seasoning more than the main component of the dish. Kind of the opposite approach of another more expensive omakase we tried where everything was very subtle and you could focus on appreciating the quality of the ingredients. The place is casual, not fancy, and decorated like a fairly casual walk in place. The service was excellent and very polite. So giving this 3 stars due to some of the questionable courses, rather strange communal plating choices, and it not really being worth the price. But I do believe this is actually very likely a four star restaurant that we just misaligned on for some things - that makes it hard to just assign 4 stars when your specific experience wasn't that level. But all that being said, I'd come back and order off the main menu and I expect that I'd probably enjoy everything I ordered myself.
Came here for date night and absolutely loved it. From the outside, we were unsure of our choice as trifecta is located in a strip mall and the sign is falling off. Don't let the looks fool you - this place is fantastic! We were originally going to get the tasting menu but ultimately decided to order several dishes instead. The wagyu gyoza was like nothing I've ever had before - so yummy. The yellow tail app was delicious and had a salsa verde on it mixing both Japanese and Mexican flavors. The sashimi platter and chirashi platter both had wide selections. The fish is SO FRESH. There wasn't one thing we had that was bad. The skin on the dry aged salmon was crisped to perfection. Service was fantastic. We had multiple servers but they all took care of us really well. The head chef came by our table and introduced himself which was such a treat. They told us all about their tuna cutting night they have once a month - we can't wait to come back to experience!
I emailed the team to place and order and got a reply within the hour. They did a good job providing the info. This was order for pick up so I can't say anything about the ambiance. The tray was $450 as listed on their site, but for the number of items listed, I expected a larger tray. For 6 adults and 3 kids, it wasn't enough to fill up. We ended up ordering more sushi from somewhere else. The tray had sashimi, nigiri, and rolls, all pretty small bite size pieces. It was hard to tell what was what, but based on descriptions I believe everyone really liked the Trifecta roll. The sashimi didn't seem the freshest, but it was a 40 min drive from pick up so benefit of the doubt it was partially from sitting in the car. It was worth a try and I think there are other options in San Jose for sushi platters at a better price or quantity.
When I tell you, this is the spot for elevated & delicious sushi (and Asian fusion!) It's always a good time sitting at the bar for a meal here, you will be entertained. But come with a group and share omakase style dining and it will be a great time! Service is always friendly and on point,
We reserved for Sunday and were seated right away. I won't bury the lede: the food is mediocre for the price point AND they only have a beer and wine license. For me, the limited liquor license alone means I knock off one star. Our server was kind but didn't seem to have much experience with subtlety. She immediately suggested the tasting menu for $125 a person. That turned me off. Minus another star. We shared the kaisen don, uni carbonara, 2 x chawamushi, edamame, and two drinks. Total came out to $170. - Kaisen don was excellent. The Filipino flare on the rice was delicious. - Uni carbonara was ok. The pasta was undercooked and uni smelled a little. Minus half a point. - Chawanmushi was weird. Deconstructed longansina was too sweet and the scallop was over cooked and hard. Minus half a point. - The menu did not list the chardonnay house or year. It tasted like box wine.
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Alberto G.
Hi Millinh,…
3 years ago
SO good! And so fun! I have been wanting to try a more casual, non traditional omakase place and Trifecta cooks checks all the boxes! Love how experimental they are with the flavors. And they're so open to feedback! My favorite dish was the second one: Santeen mori (sashimi trio). The scallop was served with a Japanese fruit I tried for the first time and it was SOOO good! Slightly sweet with a bit of a crunch paired well with the sweet scallop. The owners and workers are so sweet and really treat you like family. Part sushi chefs, part entertainers! So excited for them to open up in their new spot in San Jose! read more
This was my first time at Trifecta, we made a reservation ahead of time and would recommend doing so as it gets fairly busy during dinner time. I had the body roll and would highly recommend, the scallops and tuna melts in your mouth. All the staff were very kind and accommodating, two of the owners went around and talked to each table too! read more
1 year ago
I came for happy hour and I loved their variety of offerings. We ordered mostly appetizers and some nigiri. Everything tasted fresh, vibrant, and balanced. I would like to come back and try some of their cooked entrees read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Decided to eat here on a Saturday around 5pm for dinner service. If you plan on visiting anytime later than 5:30p, I would recommend snagging a reservation. Atmosphere is nice and hip. Food was definitely mixed... extremely unfortunate as it seems like many yelpers are raving about it! Our shareable platters were great: the wasabi miso caesar salad and smoked hamachi hama were delicious. The chicken karrage was also great but felt as thought the portion was skimped... 8pcs of chicken in total. On the other hand, I would recommend skipping on the pork bao buns - was extremely one dimensional, and could only really taste the banana ketchup. We also had the strawberry yuzu mint mocktail, was delicious but was giving $7 boba lol. We ordered the longanisa smash burger, to our surprise was DRENCHED in a cheese sauce? I was genuinely confused. Was extremely blind-sighted by this menu item, and maybe should have consulted yelp sooner... visually the platter was just way too much and the cheese sauce overcompensated for lack of flavor. 25 minutes after we received these items, we finally received our order of hamachi sashimi, and two sushi rolls: salmon delight and the trifecta. I was really hoping for these items to be stellar in contrast to the first few items, not to mention the long wait, but I was not impressed whatsoever. The hamachi sashimi was not properly scaled, thus had a bit of a fishy taste. Our two rolls looked great visually, but were extremely disappointing: the rice being mushy, the shrimp tempura in the trifecta roll was soggy, the shredded snow crab having a grey-ish color, and the salmon on our salmon delight looked as if it was microwave defrosted. Seriously, what an upset. Service was alright but fell short as soon as dinner picked up. Also, it seems as though the chefs were giving out complimentary dishes to tables near us, but who they give it to is pick and choose... not a great impression. Glad we were able to show some support knowing that the restaurant is Filipino owned, but will most likely be my only visit. read more
7 months ago
Food and service were amazing! Anna and Jason are simply the best; they were so friendly and attentive and made our dinner unforgettable. read more
New sushi restaurant up in evergreen neighborhood. I came up in here randomly on a Sunday night sat at the bar next to the sushi chef. Got 2 sushi rolls and hot sake. The sushi had all the flavors and texture you needed in every bite. The hot sake also did the job before I left. The interior looks modern and everything looks brand new. The sushi chef is really a friendly guy too. Hopefully they can add more items on the menu because I came in during the soft opening. Definitely will be my go to spot for sushi from now on read more
1 year ago
We had Trifecta cater for our wedding and it was one of the biggest highlights of the day. They did a fantastic job setting up a beautiful spread of sushi rolls, nigiris, and appetizers for all the guests. The food was amazing and all of our guest and vendors praised how it all tasted. Service was great and very friendly. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an amazing dinner with amazing food and service. read more
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Alberto G.
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2 years ago
Such a great restaurant which is owned and operated by Filipino owners! The quality of the food definitely is understood by the pricing. The dish creations and fish freshness never disappoints! The staff is very friendly. Overall would definitely recommend this restaurant to others. Perfect for date night or catching up with friends or family! read more
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The food was flavorful and phenomenal. Definitely give their happy menu a try, we ordered 1 of everything off the HH menu and it did not disappoint. Ask for the charamishu' Service was great! Very cute decor with sushi bar and tables! read more
9 months ago
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Alberto G.
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Been wanting to come here for a while and, finally, our first time here and loved it!!! This place has a great vibe and the staff was awesome! We had the lychee martini and Faithful Roll, soooo good!!! The quality of their service and food, EXCELLENT!! We will now and always be faithful to the Faithful Roll :) read more
4 months ago
So excited to see an amazing Japanese restaurant in evergreen ! The ambience was very cool and the staff super friendly with amazing recommendations. We went there to celebrate my husband's birthday and they didn't disappoint. The food was fresh, delicious and well marinated. Fish was really good and sushi tasty! Definitely making this our go to Japanese restaurant! read more
1 year ago
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Alberto G.
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2 years ago
I've gone to Trifecta several times since they've been opened, the delicious food never disappoints. It's a great place to have a good Japanese meal, and the restaurant is conveniently near the Postal Annex if you have business there. Today, I tried their Faithful Roll, their ramen which I requested with extra pork bellies, and tekka maki. You can come here with your friends, with your loved one, or for a quiet business meal. If you're on the East side of San Jose, you should check this restaurant out. Dinners are the best time to catch your meals here! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
We discovered Trifecta when they were doing omakase pop ups in Sunnyvale. Since then, we've followed their journey to opening their own storefront in San Jose. We try to go, at least, once a month and sit at the bar every chance we can. Ryan, Bradley, and Jason are super chill and friendly. I'm not typically a fan of Asian fusion, but this place gets the flavors right! Make sure to ask for chef's toppings on their nigiri. You won't regret it. It's hard when we already have our faves (scallop carpaccio and Trifecta oysters, to name a couple), but we can't wait to branch out and try other items on their menu! read more
1 year ago
Trifecta is truly a hidden gem in the Evergreen area, with excellent service and fantastic food! We ordered the joyful chicken omurice and longanisa smash hamburger. Both entrees were absolutely delicious and tasted even better than the omurice we've had in Japan! I highly recommend this place for those looking for high quality, delicious food and great customer service! read more
1 year ago
Amazing food with the best service! My partner and I come here for special occasions and it always makes the drive from union city worth it! Love the atmosphere and my partner loves their sushi and the music playlist! read more
1 year ago
The garlic edamame and wagyu was the best part of the meal. We ordered the sashimi platter and some other sushi nigiri, but couldn't finish it because of the taste. We were expecting fresh tasting sashimis. Maybe their omakase would be better. The presentation for the grill wagyu meat was nice tho! Service was ok. read more
2 years ago
Great fresh cut fish and lots of other tasty snacks and dinner. Happy hour 5-7 pm with a little discount. read more
1 year ago
My wife and I ate here for our 5 year anniversary. Great service and amazing staff. Every dish we ate was a hit! We had their omakase and a couple of appetizers. With each bite you can tell that they put a lot of thought into each dish. Our favorite was the ocean trout toro, chu toro maguro chili garlic, chawanmushi, and uni mentaiko udon carbonara! Will come back to try their longanisa smash burger and more of their carbonara! read more
2 years ago
I recently visited Trifecta for my anniversary and opted to sit at the bar. Every dish I tried was great however, the portions were quite small considering the prices. Trifecta Oyster ($28): Includes six oysters with assorted toppings: two with sweet shiso, two with wasabi salsa ponzu, and two with yuzu chili garlic. I enjoyed all of the assorted toppings, and the oysters tasted fresh. Toro Toast ($12): The toasts are small but full of flavor. The mini toast provided a satisfying crunch, the toro was delectably melt-in-your-mouth, the truffle notes were subtle yet delightful, and the yuzu kosho added a perfect touch of enhancement to all the flavors without overwhelming them. Faithful Roll ($24): Loved the taste of the honey yuzu truffle, it was subtle but delicious! Kaizen Don ($60): The highlight of the evening for me! I loved being able to taste different types of fish and create my own customized hand roll. Plus, the presentation of this dish was spot on! Overall, the food is of good quality and shows promise, though there is room for improvement in portion sizes. I'm looking forward to return and experience their Omakase, especially after hearing excellent reviews about it. read more
2 years ago
[Food] Grand Opening Day - Trifecta Oyster ($28): Comes with 6 oysters with different toppings including 2x sweet shisho, 2x wasabi salsa ponzu, 2x yuzu chili garlic. My fav is definitely the sweet shisho followed by the yuzu chili garlic. - Toro Toast ($12): The pictures make them look small but it's filled with a blast of flavors! The mini toast was crunchy, toro delicious and melts in your mouth, the truffle was subtle, but the yuzu kosho really enhances all the flavors without being overpowering. - Faithful Roll ($24): Originally when I ordered this, I thought it would be on the sweeter side because of the mango salsa but was pleasantly surprised at how well balanced all the flavors are. The honey yuzu truffle was subtle but delicious! The only con was that the roll was pretty small. Would love if they made the roll just slightly bigger for more of a bite per piece. - Zuke Nigiri 2pcs ($12): Marinaded ocean trout belly was fatty and flavorful. - Sawara Nigiri 2pcs ($16): Spanish mackerel was surprisingly fresh and light! - Chu Toro Nigiri 2pcs ($15): Medium fatty tuna was so delectable! Flavorful and melts in your mouth making you crave for another one! - Miso Black Cod ($20): Wow amazingly tender and flavorful! I also really appreciate the good amount of sautéed spinach beneath the cod. The sauce definitely left me speechless. Would order again! - Chicken Wing Yakitori ($10): Comes with 2 wings. I got this outside of the restaurant as there were two gentlemen cooking yakitori which I thought would be offered on the menu in the restaurant but wasn't. I was told this was a test run they do from time to time and I really hope they keep yakitori on their permanent menu! Chicken wing was tender and juicy! I definitely wanted another one! [Service] - Friendly, helpful, attentive - The first batch of food we ordered came out pretty fast but the last order we made for a few nigiris took a bit longer than expected, but I can definitely overlook that since it's their grand opening and I'm sure they have a lot to do and on their minds. Confident they can better over time as I would definitely come back for their delicious food and warm customer service (: [Ambiance] - Has table and bar seating - Clean, fun & modern atmosphere [Overall] - Would 100% come back! - My favorites so far are the Trifecta oysters, Miso black cod, nigiris, and the chicken yakitori. - Next time I definitely want to make reservations to try out their omakase read more
2 years ago
This family-owned gem stands out for its exceptional service and warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff went above and beyond, offering friendly, helpful recommendations when we asked for suggestions. I brought a friend here for her first visit, and we started with the oyster shooters and smoked hamachi tacos--both were incredibly fresh and bursting with flavor. Next, we tried the Faithful Roll, which was by far my favorite of the night--perfectly balanced with sweet and tangy notes. To finish, we enjoyed the beautifully presented sashimi set, featuring large, fresh slices that were almost too pretty to eat! The quality of the food is definitely worth the price, and the restaurant itself is thoughtfully designed. The staff's friendliness and attention to detail made our experience even better. Be sure to make reservations in advance--can't wait to come back and try their brunch menu next! read more
5 months ago
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5665 Silver Creek Valley Rd
San Jose, CA 95138
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