Ate here at Ushiya during their soft opening. A few bugs to work out, like the first table we sat they couldn't get the burger to turn on and their soda fountain was not working. But after we moved to a different table everything turned out fantastic! Made more sense to get the $55 all you can eat instead of the $35. Main reason is the Wagyu. The meats were also quite tender and decent portions per plate. Even the appetizers were good. Gyoza, karage, and corn cheese. Recommend the squid tentacles and salt and pepper shrimp, too. We ordered 6 per person at a time but you know what? We learned there's just not enough table space. And they're very fast because you order on your phone after scanning the table QR code. Super efficient. Great service... I don't know if it was a special or regular, but the meal included drinks. Since the fountain was out, we got cans, but that's still cool. Not limited to one. Also, don't know if it was part of the deal but we got glasses of beer too! According to our bill, two of us consumed 23 items. Whoa. So all in all, this was a freaking amazing meal and deal. We went on a Sunday night and it was still packed. They're gonna do real well! read more

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A Must-Try Wagyu JBBQ Gem! I wanted to tried out this new Wagyu JBBQ place in Milpitas! From the moment we walked in, everything felt fresh, modern, and inviting. Let's talk about the star of the show: the Wagyu. Absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Our favorite was the Wagyu knuckle & Brisket curs. The quality of the meat here is top-tier, and you really get what you pay, $55 is not bad at all. We definitely made our money's worth! Nevertheless, what truly made our night memorable was our server, James. He was friendly, super knowledgeable, and just had such a great vibe. He walked us through the different cuts, made excellent recommendations, and even gave us tips on the best ways to enjoy each bite. If you're into KBBQ--or just love incredible beef--Ushiya is a must-visit. We're already planning our next trip back. read more

Ushiya Grill - Spicy miso beef shoulder - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Clean and great service! Good value for ayce! Meat is good quality. Highly recommend the fruit soy sauce. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Got there right when they opened at 11:30 and got seated immediately! The sides reminded me of every other kbbq place. The sauces were pretty good, I like a sweeter sauce so I leaned towards the Fruity sauce. The meat was standard, nothing special about the wagyu menu besides the marinated shoulder which my fiancé and I thought was marinated perfectly. Don't see myself coming since this is far from my place and there are a ton of other jbbq places that are slightly better, I'd probably only come back if my friends suggested it and they wanted it. read more

Ushiya Grill - Got the Premium AYCE - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

If you enjoy meat, this place would be a good option. I was stopping by around 1pm on Saturday, put my name on Yelp waiting in advance so it wasn't too crazy for the wait The meat depends on the cut, some are tender but some are chewy. Not a very clean restaurant... but it's acceptable! Service was okay, they changed the grill but tends to forgot the order Only 75m to order. 6m each round so pay attention and make sure you place orders on time Side dishes was under average. They forgot my wagyu tartare but it's okay since I ordered other dishes read more

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I came here on a Friday night for AYCE, and their beef options were incredible. There were a few orders that were SO good but the servers don't announce what they drop off, I guess we'll have to reorder everything again next time. Their appetizers were also impressive, the Takoyaki was one of my favorites, I'd pass on the popcorn chicken. Anyways, I definitely recommend y'all stopby and try them out when you're in the area read more

We went to Ushiya Grill on a Friday for the 15% discount and waited 90 minutes. I'd highly recommend joining the waitlist early. We joined at 5:30 and didn't get seated until 7:00 PM. The seating area at the front is a bit awkward. It felt like a DMV since there were 2 rows of chairs and everyone stares at you when you walk in We got the $35 menu and ordered the food on our phones. Items came out within 3-5 minutes. I thought the food was alright, nothing special, but the pork jowl and yakishabu were my favorites. I also really liked that the pork and beef belly weren't too thick. The service was good, but I wish our grills had been changed faster. At first, our meats took forever to cook, but toward the end, they were cooking too fast and getting burnt. The sides were not good. The corn cheese and takowasa were probably the best, but the garlic fries didn't have any garlic and just tasted like regular fries. The clam miso soup was really watered down and tasted like basic miso soup. Overall, I'd come back once the wait dies down, but the 90 minute wait wasn't worth it for me. If it weren't for the 15% discount, I don't think it would be worth it. read more

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2 stars for the hardworking service people. Paid for the premium experience and got mediocre meats. The grill was terrible .. took over 10 minutes to cook the meats that wasn't even thick thick. And by the time it was cooked it was basically dried like beef jerky.. not burnt.. dry like it's been dehydrating the whole time. I was so excited to come try out this place since I've seen videos on tik tok about it.. but is so disappointed.. waygu meats wasn't even wagyu meats. All the cuts we ordered to try tasted gamey. And it tastes like the smell of an Asian supermarket when you first walk in. The ambience was ok .. nice but doesn't mask the disappointment in the slow cooking grill and the not so great wagyu they advertise. So very disappointed... my 2 hour drive from sac was not worth it. read more

Ushiya Grill - This was our order of Wagyu short ribs they gave us.. gamey and does not look like Wagyu short ribs - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

1. Bad service when you walk in, there were multiple people at the counter that didn't acknowledge us. 2. I made a yelp reservation and got a confirmation but when I got there, they just said it's wrong and told me to sign up for the waitlist. Why would you even have the reservation option available on yelp if it's not being used?! They didn't even explain that it was their fault for having reservations on and didn't acknowledge anything. Didn't end up eating here because the waitlist said 20-30 minutes but I didn't even get off the waitlist until an hour later. Honestly, I think it's fine because they were soft opening and trying to get things in order, but at least admit or acknowledge that they messed up on the system. Attached the yelp reservation confirmation because they finally turned off reservations. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

This review is for James for the exceptional service we had tonight! I came here with my boyfriend and sister to try it out as it's their soft opening and some friends recommended it. We opted for the $55 premium menu as we wanted to try the wagyu meats. Everything was so good- the tartare surprised me with how balanced and flavorful it was! I like that the soft drinks came with the premium menu. (I got the tea which was light and refreshing to pair with the heavy meal.) The fruit soy sauce and ssamjang was really yummy with the meats. Service was great as they checked up on us a perfect amount, and changed our grills for us without us even asking at the right times. Wait wasn't too bad because we got there around 5:15pm and got sat around 6:00pm. We noticed the crowd got super crazy after we got there so I definitely recommend coming earlier. There's also plenty of parking as it's in a shopping plaza. Only small con is that there seems to only be one bathroom stall here so you might have to wait when it's a full house- which it was. Overall we really enjoyed our experience here tonight :) read more

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Hi guys! LeBron James here! Food was good! Go Warriors! Food was amazing, so were the grills. read more

Ushiya Grill - Devoured - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Ushiya Grill has potential, but my experience left a lot to be desired. My party of six opted for the premium AYCE option at $55 per person, which included a dozen different cuts of wagyu in addition to standard meats. While that sounded promising, the execution fell short. The biggest issue was the grilling setup. Despite being a larger group, we were seated in a booth with just one small grill--the size of a medium pizza--which wouldn't have been a dealbreaker if it actually worked properly. Unfortunately, it was weak and took forever to cook the meat. To make things worse, the restaurant limits how many orders of meat you can place at a time, leading to a huge backlog of raw meat piling up while we waited for our slow grill to catch up. That said, some cuts of meat stood out--the wagyu short rib and large intestine were excellent. But there were also quite a few disappointments, like the wagyu brisket, which was inconsistent in marbling and a pain to cook given our weak grill. The sides were a mixed bag too--the karaage was a highlight, while the eggplant and agasashi tofu fell flat. Adding to the frustration, there's a strict 75-minute limit to order, yet our first round didn't even arrive until 20 minutes after we sat down. Growing pains are expected for a soft opening, but they'll need to make some serious adjustments to be worth the price. read more

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On a Wednesday evening, I was really craving yakiniku so, along with a group of friends, I went to Ushiya. I had gone to ushiya closer to when it had first opened and still had a lot of hype and loved my time there. However, this time was not nearly as good. The meat quality wasn't all the same, and the grills didn't even sit flush above the flame as they have been warped significantly over time. This leads to a lot of the meat cooking unevenly as the surface of the grill is completely uneven. One plus is that there was basically no wait time at all for a party of 6, but that doesn't make up for the drop in quality. Overall, I would probably skip this option from now on as there are a lot of newer options that may be better for the price. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Had a great time here, food came out fast! Good meat and the restaurant is very spacious.

I went to Ushiya Grill on a Friday around 6:30 pm. The restaurant was almost full and had a ~15 minute waitlist but I think because my party was only 2 people, we were seated in a couple of minutes. The service was great, you can order 6 items at a time and it comes out very fast. The servers were friendly and working hard. Inside the restaurant, it has a lot of seating and is kept clean. The one thing I noticed is they didn't have hoods over the grill, yet the smoke in the restaurant was well kept. They must have great ventilation. We got the $55 wagyu AYCE and I was really glad we did. We got to choose from both menus. We tried maybe 80% of the items on the wagyu menu and there were definitely some that stood out more than others. If you opt for this menu, I would recommend doing the same. We also ordered from the standard menu and I really enjoyed the thick beef belly. Their thick cut pork belly wasn't very thick as I expected. Overall, I'd rate it 4/5 because there was a lot of variety and the quality was good but not necessarily excellent. I would come back again though as this is a great option. read more

Food quality is decent for the price for ayce kbbq! Got the premium menu $55/person, and food comes out quick. The cheaper option is $35/person, but the beef quality is not as good. The service is great since they check up on you and you can easily flag a server down. The place is clean and well organized and ambiance is perfect for a gathering of 4. The only complaint I have is the water! It is so tappy and metallic that my party had to order soda, but even their ice is bad. Please change water filter so people can drink water freely, and adding lemon can't mask the taste. Maybe they did it intentional so people can order drinks. Either way, don't drink the water! read more

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Opted for the premium tier menu because I was excited for Wagyu. And I really wanted to like this place. But something about it just fell flat. I felt like almost none of the meats we ordered were marbled or tender enough to be considered wagyu. It almost looked like we had the bottom of the barrel pieces of meats, and some of which had an unexpected amount of gristle. Definitely not what I would expect from something labeled as Wagyu. I did however like that they provided a side of salt and pepper for you to flavor to your liking. But I didn't like how some dishes already came with a heavy hand of black pepper. I tried to order a side of lettuce several times, even told 2 different wait staff that I was still waiting on it because I didn't want to keep trying to order it through the app. Finally after a 3rd time we were told that they were out of lettuce. I didn't eat as much as I expected to and the price tag for two ran around $140 (including tax/tip) a little steep for the quality we received in my opinion. To be fair my friend did mention that she had a better experience before this. I'm hoping they were just having an off day. I liked the convenience of being able to order at my own table. They have a QR code you scan and I feel like it's more convenient than having to flag down the wait staff. I think I'm going to have to wait a little while before I come back to try it again. read more

Amazing service as always, top quality meat , very fast and attentive. Super great vibes and the food is amazing! The host there is always super quick and very friendly and always super helpful. This is my go to spot from now on! read more

What initially caught my eye about this Japanese (Korean-leaning) AYCE bbq spot was that they offer wagyu on their premium menu. I didn't read the fine print until I was already eating, that the wagyu they offer is actually American & Australian wagyu. So while the quality is better than the average beef, it is no were near comparable to Japanese wagyu. Just something to keep in mind as there's like a $20 price different between their regular and premium menu. I personally don't feel like the price difference is worth it, but overall its a solid spot. You do the majority of your ordering through a QR code located at the table, and there are actually more options offered than what is written on the physical paper menu they hand you initially. They have quite extensive menu, so lots of options for appetizers, meat, and sides to choose from. Fountain drinks are also included. Once you order, they deliver the food pretty quickly, but one thing I didn't love is that they just drop the plates on the table without a word. So we basically had no idea what we were eating most of the time, and didn't know how to re-order meats we really liked. If they could at least include pictures in the online menu, it would be super helpful. Another thing to note is that the grills here aren't the best. They're gas powered with a stainless steel grate on top, so unless the meat was directly in the middle it took a while to cook. The holes in the grate are kind of large, so the grill doesn't conduct heat well. And one of the meats we got was cut into little strips and we had a bunch fall through. The only plus side is that we didn't have to do a grill change as there was less surface area to get stuck on. They also don't have overhead ventilation (maybe it gets sucked downward?), so it can be a bit smokey inside. I'm glad I tried this spot, but there are other ayce bbq spots I would rather go to. read more

Great restaurant with great customer service Definitely comeback. The food is outstanding. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

We came around dinner time, so it was pretty busy. Thankfully, there was a spare table available, so we were seated quickly. When you're seated, you choose between which menu you'd like, and then they'll activate the QR code for you to use. You'll be ordering your selections through the QR code (up to 6 meat orders per every 6 minutes), and the food is brought out pretty quickly. They'll also very quickly whisk away any empty plates, bring out a replacement water pitcher, and change grills! Astoundingly good service, though it'd be nice if they pointed which meats were which, since it became a mystery game of "I wonder what this tasty meat nugget is so I can over-order it." We ordered a lot of different things - the wagyu brisket, shoulder cut, tongue center, short rib, harami skirt, zabuton, sirloin, garlic beef belly, gyoza, cheese corn, and veggie croquettes. We really enjoyed the short rib, and ended up re-ordering it the most. We didn't particularly like the brisket, nor the harami skirt, but the others were absolutely delectable. The cheese corn was pretty decent! It's a relatively large serving, so it'll command a fair amount of grill space. The gyoza comes with mayo on top, but was fairly good as well. Probably wouldn't order it again, though, since it's a little heavy. The veggie croquettes are the true kings of the non-meat appetizers: with a drizzle of mayo and possibly okonomiyaki sauce, this deep fried treat will fill you up, but they're so tasty, it'd be hard to regret picking some up. read more

If you're a meat eater this is the spot to satisfy your meat cravings! They offer two menus the standard menu for $35 and the premium menu for $55. We chose the $55 premium menu which includes everything from the standard menu plus a variety of different Wagyu cuts of meat. It is all you can eat which is a plus and I enjoyed all of the quality of meats here. We tried all of the Wagyu cuts, the pork jowl, and pork belly and had no complaints. Service was very attentive, the place is clean and spacious, the ordering process is by phone which was very easy and convenient and items came out promptly. This is a great date night spot or spot for meat lovers especially if you're into Wagyu cuts. You'll definitely get your money's worth since it's all you can eat. I'd definitely come back to try other menu items that I wasn't able to try since I was stuffed lol read more

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Ushiya gets an extra star from me today for having AC in this 90 degree weather. We got to bbq in blissful comfort. We chose the premium menu at $55 pp. Meats were great - our favorites were the brisket and tongue. Everything cooked quickly. Good selection of appetizers and accompaniments - recommend getting the lettuce and radish wraps to cut down on the greasiness of the meat. Loved ordering via QR code - aside from the lettuce wrap, everything else arrived speedily. Didn't take too long for grill changes either. Can definitely get your money's worth eating here. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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The Wagyu was absolutely delicious! Great service and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

Ushiya Grill - The Wagyu was absolutely delicious! Great service and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend! - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

The food is delicious and the service is excellent. And there has a lot table for service

Nice food & service! Great place for the family events! This is definitely the restaurant I would pay a visit next time

It was great!! The meat quality was excellent and the grills here great too. I only needed one replacement and the fire's temperature management was amazing. read more

Me and my friends got the signature option and honestly it was worth it. They have a variety of meat options and each one definitely is worth a try. I highly recommend trying the side appetizers like corn cheese and chicken karaage! Service was not the fastest but also it was a Friday night so I can't blame them. The place has a high wait time because it's so good so make sure to put your time on waitlist ahead of time on Yelp! read more

Ushiya Grill - Corn cheese, brisket, edamame, etc - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Amazing experience! The food was delicious and came out quickly, and the service was outstanding from start to finish. Everything felt smooth and well taken care of. I'd definitely recommend this spot to friends and will be coming back again! read more

Been wanting to try this place. This place is definitely lively. Recommend to do online waiting list before coming. I came on Friday evening and the wait was 50 min long. We got the 35$pp menu to try the standard meat quality. Perhaps because it's late evening, we got the bottom of the pot, the clam miso soup was salty. Brisket was a little too thing. Some other cuts were too small of slices it's hard to cook and eat. The gyoza was better than many other AYCE places. Service was definitely fast and it's a plus. Men's bathroom only has 1 stall and 1 urinal which is abit too little for an AYCE place lol. Price is for sure good. And parking is great. read more

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The service was amazing and the food was very delicious. Definitely recommend coming here! read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Great service, food good, and i wanted the free ice cream. xD Need more words so I loved the striploin, short rib, and brisket. Beef bone soup was the best, had 7 bowls. read more

Not bad! Came here on a Sunday evening, there was no wait at all. Food came out fast, service was pretty good. There was quite a large variety of meats/appetizers to choose from. My boyfriend and I only opted for the standard menu but it was still impressive. I will say the food was more oily than I would have liked. Most meat slices were also cut super thin/small so it was hard to take off the grill or burned easily. Ventilation system was great though, did not leave smelling like smoke or meat. read more

Good service, good meats, really recommend trying it! A bit busy so be ready to wait!!

The food option here is really good. I enjoyed that the wait time isn't horrible and you can register on their waitlist thru Yelp. I have been to this location 4 times know and the food still makes me happy. The atmosphere here is loud sometimes and hard to hear my friends or family. You can order either on your cell or with the server. Price is very reasonable. I came here to give my co-worker her very first grilling experience and she was very excited. She also said that the food options were great. My favorite food are the beef intestines. Flavors are amazing. read more

Between my siblings and I, we came to celebrate one of my brother's birthday. It's one of the newest spot in the area with the AYCE Wagyu as part of the allure, we came in for dinner and ordered their platinum package at $55 per person. The food is good, fast, and efficient. The waiter and waitress were friendly and we got some alcohol along the way with our meat. Between three hungry guys, we talked and chowed down with divided responsibilities as we grilled, poured, and ordered our meat continuously. Out of all of the meat we liked the wagyu short rib the best with beef tongue coming shortly second. I do wonder though whether the meat were real wagyu meat. I know they advertise themselves as Australian or American wagyu meat but we just didn't observe as much marbling as you would expect on their wagyu styled beef. While we enjoyed our food, what soured the experience for us was that they booted us out immediately at closing. Couldn't they just give us a little bit more time? Jeez, I mean it's a Japanese bbq place that serves alcohol. Did they seriously think three dudes eating here would continue to slum here a lot longer when all of us got work the following day? One of the guys that worked here told me that they weren't leaving right away anyway, what's the problem? Don't be a party pooper. read more

Really enjoyed dinner! Meat quality was good and service was quick whenever we needed any refills. The bone broth was will definitely be back! If it helps my 2 year old was enjoying all the meat and hes pickyyyy read more

Good value all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ. Tasty and filling. The Wagyu premium course is highly recommended. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Meat is good and good quality. Service is quick and friendly staff. Their appetizer alone is amazing.

We came for a weekend dinner as a party of 6 using the Yelp waitlist- pretty convenient as they were out of reservations! Opted for the premium wagyu AYCE menu at $55pp (more like $75 with tax and tip) and tried one of everything- and then doubled down on our favorites. Honestly, everything was good- which is not something I usually say at these ayce bbq places. The meat quality is very good and most items were extremely tender. Our favorites were the brisket, rib finger, and short rib- there were a couple others that were great, but it was hard to tell. Which leads to our main complaint- no servers told us which meat plate was which, and no plates came with labels. Clearly labeled meats would be a huge improvement. There were a couple that were chewy and tough, but hard to identify what they were. Their miso sauce was my favorite to dip all the meats in and went great with the unmarinated options. I would definitely come again if looking to splurge on a meat-focused meal with friends. Order quickly and continuously because they strictly cut us off right as we all got full. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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