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All you can eat! Need I say more? The cuts were good and portions were generous. Really good meats. The service could be better improved. When it's busy it gets hard to flag someone down. The ambience is pretty loud but its typical for a bbq place. Would come back again!
Portions are great here. Small plates let you order more options. It is ayce. You get 75 minutes, order via a QR code, 6 items per round, and service is really fast. We came on a Saturday for lunch and did not wait more than 5 minutes in between rounds for our next dishes. Parking is easy too. Flavor profile was good and meat quality is amazing. For the cheaper $35 menu, the meat was already highly marbled and soft. The amount of appetizers available was also superb. Highly recommend and would come back.
Ushiya grill was actually disappointing. The beverage options (non alcoholic)aren't many, the meats are way too thin that they stick to the grill and are hard to grasp, sauces are okay, there were some tasty sides, but overall less than average on the variety, the service kinda sucked because I had to constantly get the staff's attention, they didn't even sit our full party together and it was a hard time eating and talking that way, kinda slippery floors I almost slipped, ordering system is confusing, bus boys don't speak very good English. Not sure I'll be back. And the ambiance was so dark inside, kinda depressing.
It was a girls dinner. I took my sister and daughters to try Ushiya for the first time. We arrived right when they opened for dinner and it wasn't busy yet. We were seated and given our menus. The girls and I decided on the Signature Course and started ordering. Appetizers: - Agedashi Tofu - Sweet Potato Fries - Takoyaki - Gyoza - Corn Cheese - Seaweed Salad Meats: - Thin Sliced Beef Brisket - Sweet Soy Beef Shoulder - Spicy Chicken Thigh - Spicy Pork Belly, Miso Pork & Garlic Pork - Pork Jowl Everything was really good. I had both my girls cooking for us. Dinner with a view :) Service was great. Decor was cute. We would definitely be back.
Lots of options here, they even have korean stuff too! It's cool to see intentestins, normally don't see that on the menu at places! my only comment is that the sauce bottles were a bit sticky, so just keep thet in mind. i never had fruit soy sauce before and tasted good!
Nice local barbecue spot not far from San Jose. Cuts of meat are good, favorites were the intestines and the chuck rolls. I did get stomach poisoning from undercooking the intestines so please make sure to cut them open or small so that they can cook thoroughly. Squid was really bad. Do not order, it tasted like boiled squid with oil. Fat dub if you have AMEX gold, costs $50 less due to the RESY credit. Service was nice!
We went right when they opened and it didn't seem like they had a line until noon. To be honest, I don't actually remember much about the meat quality because my focus was on their fried food. I don't usually get fried appetizers at AYCE, but they had squid tentacles so of course I was curious. The way they fried this was perfect. Not too doughy and just the perfect amount of crisp. Before of this, I decided to try their takoyaki. It was one of the best I've had in a while. Idk, it must be the oil they used or something, because it had the perfect thin layer of crisp that I really loved. My husband said the meat option tasted a lot better this time because we chose the highest tier. He came before and tried a lower tier that he wasn't too impressed with.
Solid AYCE Japanese BBQ option at $35/person. Good variety of meats. We tried a bunch of the meats. The sweet soy beef shoulder and beef brisket were my favorites, really flavorful and tender. Some cuts were hit or miss though. A few pieces came out chewy, so it depends a bit on what you order. Pork jowl and intestines are on the menu too if that's your thing. The appetizers were a mixed bag. The cheese corn was good, and there's grilled miso eggplant, seaweed salad, and more available. The eggplant came out a bit over-grilled, and the seaweed salad never showed up even though we ordered it. Ordering is through a QR code at the table. You can place a new order every few minutes. The table also has a good variety of sauces plus salt so you can mix things up as you go. The restaurant was completely full but the staff were quick with the meats and dishes, and they stayed on top of clearing plates too. It gets busy, so I'd recommend a reservation. Solid spot overall, and we might try the Wagyu menu ($55) next time.
Wagu AYCE place! My kids have been raving about this place and it did not disappoint. We were first in for early dinner and the place filled up shortly after. Everything we tried was delicious nice fat marble with makes me want to eat more rice. Meat was so flavorful which did not need any sauce. Just sprinkle with little salt and pepper. We tried every cut of wagu they had and some of the cooked item as well. Place is pricey because of the wagu. They really enforced the 90 minute time limit.
$35 all you can eat. 90 minute limit and 6 items per order. The grills cook very quickly so you don't have to sit there waiting for it to cook. Salt n pepper Short ribs were so good :) they have a variety of protein and sides even for the regular menu. There were beef, pork, chicken, squid, shrimp, veggies, and sides: tried the tofu agadashi, takoyaki, potato croquet, edamame. Three sauces: miso, ushiya spicy sauce, and fruity sauce, and you could also order brisket sauce. I liked the miso sauce a lot.
We came for a weekday dinner for a large party of about 15. They accommodated us quickly. You order from an iPad and can only order six at a time. However, you can consecutively order over and over again. There is a two hour eating limit. It was about $30 per person for a weekday dinner. Granted, we got the regular menu, but it was enough variety for us. I must say that the meats were premium. Our favorites were their brisket and Toro. Do order their sauce trio and oh, game changer is their "corn tempura" which was really fried corn ribs with a nice salty sweet flavor.
Pretty good for an ayce. Did the wagyu option and it was not bad, can't expect too much for the price. The galbi is the best option. Big plus is the dipping sauce option and kimchi. Must get the Takoyaki. It's actually the best in the Bay Area so far.
Got put on the waitlist prior to our arrival via the yelp app which was very helpful. By the time we got there, we didn't wait too much longer to be seated. They have two options for the ayce, either standard or premium. Both come with many options. The standard menu is 35. The premium menu is 55 and includes wagyu and a drink. The also offer alcoholic beverages which are a separate charge. Once you are seated and the waiter activates your table, you have 90 minutes. Your last order must be placed before 75 minutes. You scam the QR code that is on the table and can place your order. You can add 6 meats at a time. Their menu had the meat, a few rice bowls and a few appetizers. They had 3 sauces at each table, fruity, miso and a soy sauce twist one. All were good. You also have the option to order a spicy sauce and a brisket sauce via the app. The staff was very polite. It didnt take too long for the food and drinks ordered to be brought out. The staff was constantly picking up the empty dishes from our table. No complaints with staff, they were great. Overall the restaurant was a good size with seating for 4-6 people at a time. Not sure how well multiple big groups would be seated. A major disadvantage of this place was I didn't feel they had adequate ventilation. The smoke from the grill went right into our faces, no overhead vents to pull the smoke. Other than that I enjoyed our dinner
29 days ago
Such a great AYCE BBQ spot! The wagyu was fresh and really good quality, and there were plenty of options to choose from. We had a great time and definitely left very full! A special shoutout to Joann -- she was so friendly and attentive throughout our meal and made sure we always had everything we needed. She really made the experience even better. Would definitely come back! read more
22 days ago
Second time in Ushiya .The food are amazing . The server named is Joane so friendly ,take a good care to us .i will introduce to my friend.will come back next time . read more
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All you can eat! Need I say more? The cuts were good and portions were generous. Really good meats. The service could be better improved. When it's busy it gets hard to flag someone down. The ambience is pretty loud but its typical for a bbq place. Would come back again! read more
Portions are great here. Small plates let you order more options. It is ayce. You get 75 minutes, order via a QR code, 6 items per round, and service is really fast. We came on a Saturday for lunch and did not wait more than 5 minutes in between rounds for our next dishes. Parking is easy too. Flavor profile was good and meat quality is amazing. For the cheaper $35 menu, the meat was already highly marbled and soft. The amount of appetizers available was also superb. Highly recommend and would come back. read more
Ushiya grill was actually disappointing. The beverage options (non alcoholic)aren't many, the meats are way too thin that they stick to the grill and are hard to grasp, sauces are okay, there were some tasty sides, but overall less than average on the variety, the service kinda sucked because I had to constantly get the staff's attention, they didn't even sit our full party together and it was a hard time eating and talking that way, kinda slippery floors I almost slipped, ordering system is confusing, bus boys don't speak very good English. Not sure I'll be back. And the ambiance was so dark inside, kinda depressing. read more
It was a girls dinner. I took my sister and daughters to try Ushiya for the first time. We arrived right when they opened for dinner and it wasn't busy yet. We were seated and given our menus. The girls and I decided on the Signature Course and started ordering. Appetizers: - Agedashi Tofu - Sweet Potato Fries - Takoyaki - Gyoza - Corn Cheese - Seaweed Salad Meats: - Thin Sliced Beef Brisket - Sweet Soy Beef Shoulder - Spicy Chicken Thigh - Spicy Pork Belly, Miso Pork & Garlic Pork - Pork Jowl Everything was really good. I had both my girls cooking for us. Dinner with a view :) Service was great. Decor was cute. We would definitely be back. read more
4 days ago
Lots of options here, they even have korean stuff too! It's cool to see intentestins, normally don't see that on the menu at places! my only comment is that the sauce bottles were a bit sticky, so just keep thet in mind. i never had fruit soy sauce before and tasted good! read more
Nice local barbecue spot not far from San Jose. Cuts of meat are good, favorites were the intestines and the chuck rolls. I did get stomach poisoning from undercooking the intestines so please make sure to cut them open or small so that they can cook thoroughly. Squid was really bad. Do not order, it tasted like boiled squid with oil. Fat dub if you have AMEX gold, costs $50 less due to the RESY credit. Service was nice! read more
We went right when they opened and it didn't seem like they had a line until noon. To be honest, I don't actually remember much about the meat quality because my focus was on their fried food. I don't usually get fried appetizers at AYCE, but they had squid tentacles so of course I was curious. The way they fried this was perfect. Not too doughy and just the perfect amount of crisp. Before of this, I decided to try their takoyaki. It was one of the best I've had in a while. Idk, it must be the oil they used or something, because it had the perfect thin layer of crisp that I really loved. My husband said the meat option tasted a lot better this time because we chose the highest tier. He came before and tried a lower tier that he wasn't too impressed with. read more
Solid AYCE Japanese BBQ option at $35/person. Good variety of meats. We tried a bunch of the meats. The sweet soy beef shoulder and beef brisket were my favorites, really flavorful and tender. Some cuts were hit or miss though. A few pieces came out chewy, so it depends a bit on what you order. Pork jowl and intestines are on the menu too if that's your thing. The appetizers were a mixed bag. The cheese corn was good, and there's grilled miso eggplant, seaweed salad, and more available. The eggplant came out a bit over-grilled, and the seaweed salad never showed up even though we ordered it. Ordering is through a QR code at the table. You can place a new order every few minutes. The table also has a good variety of sauces plus salt so you can mix things up as you go. The restaurant was completely full but the staff were quick with the meats and dishes, and they stayed on top of clearing plates too. It gets busy, so I'd recommend a reservation. Solid spot overall, and we might try the Wagyu menu ($55) next time. read more
Wagu AYCE place! My kids have been raving about this place and it did not disappoint. We were first in for early dinner and the place filled up shortly after. Everything we tried was delicious nice fat marble with makes me want to eat more rice. Meat was so flavorful which did not need any sauce. Just sprinkle with little salt and pepper. We tried every cut of wagu they had and some of the cooked item as well. Place is pricey because of the wagu. They really enforced the 90 minute time limit. read more
$35 all you can eat. 90 minute limit and 6 items per order. The grills cook very quickly so you don't have to sit there waiting for it to cook. Salt n pepper Short ribs were so good :) they have a variety of protein and sides even for the regular menu. There were beef, pork, chicken, squid, shrimp, veggies, and sides: tried the tofu agadashi, takoyaki, potato croquet, edamame. Three sauces: miso, ushiya spicy sauce, and fruity sauce, and you could also order brisket sauce. I liked the miso sauce a lot. read more
We came for a weekday dinner for a large party of about 15. They accommodated us quickly. You order from an iPad and can only order six at a time. However, you can consecutively order over and over again. There is a two hour eating limit. It was about $30 per person for a weekday dinner. Granted, we got the regular menu, but it was enough variety for us. I must say that the meats were premium. Our favorites were their brisket and Toro. Do order their sauce trio and oh, game changer is their "corn tempura" which was really fried corn ribs with a nice salty sweet flavor. read more
Pretty good for an ayce. Did the wagyu option and it was not bad, can't expect too much for the price. The galbi is the best option. Big plus is the dipping sauce option and kimchi. Must get the Takoyaki. It's actually the best in the Bay Area so far. read more
3 months ago
Got put on the waitlist prior to our arrival via the yelp app which was very helpful. By the time we got there, we didn't wait too much longer to be seated. They have two options for the ayce, either standard or premium. Both come with many options. The standard menu is 35. The premium menu is 55 and includes wagyu and a drink. The also offer alcoholic beverages which are a separate charge. Once you are seated and the waiter activates your table, you have 90 minutes. Your last order must be placed before 75 minutes. You scam the QR code that is on the table and can place your order. You can add 6 meats at a time. Their menu had the meat, a few rice bowls and a few appetizers. They had 3 sauces at each table, fruity, miso and a soy sauce twist one. All were good. You also have the option to order a spicy sauce and a brisket sauce via the app. The staff was very polite. It didnt take too long for the food and drinks ordered to be brought out. The staff was constantly picking up the empty dishes from our table. No complaints with staff, they were great. Overall the restaurant was a good size with seating for 4-6 people at a time. Not sure how well multiple big groups would be seated. A major disadvantage of this place was I didn't feel they had adequate ventilation. The smoke from the grill went right into our faces, no overhead vents to pull the smoke. Other than that I enjoyed our dinner read more
4 months ago
Stopped in for dinner tonight after a day full of theme parking. Great selection and customer service. The staff was super nice and our orders came out promptly. We selected the classic menu that was $35/pp and well worth it as the selection was quite impressive. I'm a big fan of the eggplant and their beef bone soup. Hubby loved their finger rib meat. Everything was delicious. We will for sure come back next time ! Highly recommend you make reservations or expect to wait. read more
10 days ago
Fantastic Japanese BBQ spot! The beef cuts were top-notch, fresh, and melted in your mouth. Everything from the side dishes to the friendly service was wonderful. Will definitely be returning soon! read more
What a great value and great food! One thing that is really nice is the ventilation of the grills, you won't come out smelling like smoke! The Wagyu menu is $55 and basically you get a limited amount of Wagyu, but it was way more than we could have eaten. The other standard meats on the menu for $35 only would have been perfectly fine if you don't want Wagyu. What I really like is the sides are so good! My personal favorite is the Agadashi tofu, it's a big piece that is just cooked so perfectly silky with the sauce 9/10! The octopus and chicken Karage were quite good as well. My friend said he thinks they make all the non Wagyu so good you forget to just eat the expensive stuff hahaha. Everything was quite good. Sodas are included too. read more
Came in for a Saturday night and it honestly didn't take too long to get seated if you join the waitlist on your way over. We did the standard AYCE menu for $35 and it was surprisingly really cheap for all that it offered. The meats are flavorful, but I'd say service was average. Everything is ordered through the QR code and they definitely missed many items here and there. Then the other half of the time you think they missed it so you order it again and two show up. Do love that they offer a lot of appetizers and rice bowls though - a LOT more than your standard AYCE place. Also worth noting that ventilation around the grills work really well so you won't leave smelling like BBQ at all. read more
5 months ago
I had made an advanced reservation by phone for my group of 12 people to celebrate a birthday. It was for a Saturday at 6pm. Despite my group was 20 minutes late, the staffs were very accommodating. We were split between 2 tables close to each other. Each table had 1 grill. We opted for the $55/pp AYCE premium menu. The first order was taken by the staff. Each subsequent order was taken on our phones via QR code. It seemed we ordered much more than the 6 item limit allowed per round and it wasn't an issue. Items came out fast. Not only were the Wagyu items good, but so were most of the appetizers and side dishes including: Takoyaki, fried squid tentacles, agedashi tofu, karaage and miso eggplant. Some were just ok. I found the cheese corn to have too much mayo, the garlic fries were mid and the edamame had too much black pepper. If you are thinking of getting plain rice, get a donburi bowl because that way you have rice and meat too. When our 90 minutes up, we were never rushed to leave. We didn't even get a reminder that our time was running out. Each staff was friendly. We would definitely come back again. read more
Came here to celebrate a friends birthday and we ordered the premium menu ($55/person) and I really enjoyed every meat that we ordered. The ordering system is via a website so you can keep ordering without waiting for a server to come to you. The food did come out pretty slow which may be because you are not assigned 1 specific server, but other than that it was a great meal! I definitely recommend upgrading for the wagyu meats. All of the appetizers and sides were great too. It's lively inside with plenty of seating. Def worth a try! read more
1 day ago
Still enjoy coming to this place! Their meat is high quality, the restaurant is very clean, and the service is very quick and generous. read more
Service was good. Meat quality was really good for the price and I liked how you could order off the your personal phone for convenience. They offer a lot of meats on their premium menu and was not disappointed in the quality so far out of the times I have gone. It does tend to get busy on certain occasions. read more
16 days ago
Now that they've been open for a while, I just want to revisit this review to say that I am a happy regular here and have almost no complaints to speak of. Their food is excellent, price point is great and the service is good. Wait times can be rough on busy weekend nights but that's what happens when you have a great restaurant that people want to visit. This is my top AYCE BBQ spot at the moment. read more
17 days ago
Weekday visit for lunch. First time here. We did the signature. Decent size restaurant with good amount of tables. Service was efficient. The person helping was also nice. Easy ordering thru your phone. We liked the Brisket. My husband loved the Intestine and Pork Shoulder. Get the Vegetables too! We will be back if in the area to try the other premium menu. Private lot in front read more
I go to Ushiya quite often because it's a short distance from me, and I always enjoy the variety on their menu. I especially like their sides, such as the soups and fried appetizers. They offer a wide selection, and the ability to order from your phone makes everything easy. However, the quality of the meat isn't the best. That said, given that the price is relatively affordable, I would still go back. read more
6 months ago
Was visiting the area and we found this place as a recommended spot. They have two options for AYCE, and we chose the cheaper option. There was thankfully no line when we came for dinner around 7:30PM on a Saturday and were seated immediately. Place was bustling and staff were quickly moving around delivering orders. There was music playing and it was a bit loud. Staff checked in with us around 2 or 3 times to verify last call for our 90 minute seat time. The grill was hot the entire time and the grill was changed once. Bussers were also going around quickly picking up empty plates. Tables had a foldable portion where all the delivered food could be placed while the majority of the table is used for cooking and eating. We had to flag down a waiter to refill our water, but they were quick to help. There was a variety of sauce options available (the house spicy sauce was pretty good) and salt/pepper was in a smaller dish. To order, there's a laminated menu, and a QR code menu you can use to directly order into the kitchen. It's 6 orders at a time, but there was no limit to how many 6 order submissions you can make in a certain time frame. My favorite items were: marinated pork shoulder, takoyaki, cheese corn, and lettuce. The lettuce was crisp and fresh, and paired well with the corn cheese, meat, onion, salt/pepper, and sauce, for a delicious bite. There is an additional charge for soda, but it was refillable. They also have an empty plate which can be used as the "cooked food" plate to avoid cross contamination. There were plenty of options, and would love to come back and one day try the more expensive option. read more
13 days ago
Back again with another Ushiya Review! Our handsome server Nathan kept the meat and drinks coming all night! Totally had us filled up by the end. It was great eating in such an interactive environment where people like our server tonight keep the vibe warm and friendly with great food. I'm definitely coming back for you Nathan! read more
4 days ago
Solid AYCE spot. The plate portion sizes are on the smaller size so its good if you want to try everything. Place can fill up fast so try to get here at opening or call ahead. read more
4 days ago
I like how each portion size is small so we tried almost everything on the menu. All the meat tasted fresh. read more
2 months ago
6 months ago
Not a bad choice for Ayce. Food assortment is alright. We did enjoy most of the first rounds of meat, but once we got to the second round of the same meats, two of the meats were super tough to chew for some reason and it wasn't appetizing anymore. Inconsistent cuts methinks. The ones I'd get again would be short rib, finger rib, brisket. The raw yukke was like freshly frozen cut of meat. I wasn't super mad at it but if it could've been just a little less frozen (but it's not my first time I've had it prepared this cold). The sauce choices however were pretty good. We also didn't smell too terrible after our meal. We did notice that some people were dining on the other side with dogs leashed to a pole, and that was kind of a turn off. Service - 3 / Ambiance - 3 / Food - 3 / Price - 3 read more
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Are there allergen free menu items? Anything that does not have soy, dairy, or egg?
Their feature says dogs allowed, really?
They do not allow dogs. There’s no outdoor seating. In California dogs can not be inside restaurants.
Is beer & wine available?
The drinks they have is Japanese and Korean Beer, Sake and Soju.
How much for the ayce for a 8 years old?
Last time I was there, I read on the menu. Children under 47" receives 50% off Children under 39" eat free.…
Do they accept single customer? Just one person?
No, minimum is a two person party for AYCE
Do you take reservations? Is there an online wait-list?
They take reservations Monday through Thursday!
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