So good! Would definitely come here again. The sushi was unexpectedly good, for a starting place. read more

Zuko Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Food is fantastic! A must try! Crews are super nice too.. Service superb! Will definitely come back! read more

The food here is delicious! The poke nachos especially are loaded and fresh. The atmosphere here is really calming and vibrant, I would definitely come again!! read more

Zuko Sushi Bar - Poke Nacho - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Amazing fresh seafood, a wonderful atmosphere, and outstanding hospitality! You absolutely HAVE to try their salmon, bluefin tuna, and uni shooter! They also offer a great selection of cooked dishes, so there's something for everyone. This place is truly a hidden gem in the area and definitely a go-to spot! Owner Dustin, his sister Destiny, and the entire staff are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and make you feel right at home. Their menu offers a lovely combination of modern creativity and authentic flavors. If you're looking for delicious food, fresh ingredients, and genuine hospitality, this place is a MUST-TRY! Highly recommend! read more

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Sushi was spectacular. I've been around several sushi spots close to home but I've never had one as high quality and well-made as Zuko. I think it is easily my number 1 right now! The restaurant was clean and well-decorated, and the service was also pretty good. We didn't wait too long for our food and the workers are nice. However, I will say that the chicken teriyaki was definitely lacking. It was too salty and I couldn't finish it, but I do not let that deter me as this place is a sushi bar. Overall, fantastic for sushi. Highly recommend! read more

I stopped by to try this new shop after hearing about it! We ordered 6 items: the Seared Salmonster, regular Salmonster, Lion King, World Series, 49ers Roll, and Chicken Karaage. There's an online menu you can scan, which was pretty convenient! I'm not sure if they offer a physical menu, but the online one worked just fine and was efficient. I really wanted to try the Salmon Crunch, but unfortunately, it was sold out when we visited. My favorites were definitely both Salmonster rolls! The salmon was so soft, buttery, and not fishy at all. The Lion King was also really good! My partner thought it was a little too saucy, but I personally enjoyed it. The World Series and 49ers Roll were okay to me. The salmon tasted fresh, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the sriracha sauce on top of the 49ers Roll and both those rolls just didn't quite stand out to me. The shop itself was another highlight! I loved the interior design. It felt roomy, cute, and cozy. Overall, we had a decent experience and would come back to try the hand rolls, especially the scallop one. Hopefully, I can finally get my hands on the Salmon Crunch, too. read more

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Discovered Zuki Sushi on yelp and they currently have a special discount for their soft opening! This place is brand new, with ample seating plus bar seating. My friend and I came here to catch up and decided to order the salmonster special (seared version) and the sushi boat! The sushi boat was huge and you could pick 2 special rolls. It included sashimi and nigiri. All the pieces were huge/have huge cuts! Amazing value. Everything was delicious and our servers were amazing. I will be coming back for the salmonsters in the future! I think this is the only place in San Jose that offers this which is nice! read more

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Zuko is a newly opened gem in the Evergreen area! Awesome food, clean and light interior, and great service Parking was easy in a big strip mall. Seared Salmonster 9/10: These giant appetizers are fatty, sauced up, and full of flavor. It's like a huge piece of salmon over rice with a pleasant umami flavor. Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice 9/10: I've seen so many iterations of crispy rice and raw fish go wrong. This was the epitome of it done right; the rice was actually crispy, the temperature was perfect and the flavor hit nicely. Uni Shooter 8.8/10: I would totally rate this higher as it's a perfect bite. Just wish it came with a tiny bit more uni. The Ikura, Uni, and the flavor base on the broth/sauce match refreshingly. It's high quality Uni as well. Still really happy with it as a small app. The hamachi, tuna, and shrimp nigiri with fried shrimp heads. 9/10 really good slices and shrimp heads were perfectly fried too. Poke Nachos 6.5/10: The only miss for me; ok but the tortilla chips would be perfect if fried at a slightly lower temp as they came out a bit dark. Sauce was too sweet but still solid overall. Izakaya Cabbage 8.5/10: Simple but yummy dish. The bits of seaweed elevate this dish and it really punches above its weight. Thank you to Chef Dustin for an amazing experience! read more

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First time trying Zuko Sushi Bar. This is a decent Japanese flavor restaurant. It's not authentic, but the food is neighborhood friendly and perfectly fine for a casual meal! The miso soup was overly salty, and the seaweed wasn't soft, it seemed like they just dropped it in rather than properly preparing it. In the sushi bento, the shrimp tempura tasted premade (like from Costco). The fish was fairly fresh and the sushi rolls were decent; the rainbow roll was good. The kama was grilled well but again too salty. One odd thing is that the menu doesn't have udon, which is pretty basic for a Japanese restaurant. Agin, overall it's a decent Japanese flavor spot. The interior was clean and the staff were friendly. It's not really special, but it's still nice to have a Japanese option in the area. read more

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Great new addition to evergreen and they have 15% off until 11/30/26 for their soft opening. The fish was fresh. Staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant was clean and modern. Everything we had was pretty tasty. We especially liked their poke nachos. The only thing I didn't care for was the spicy salmon in the seared Salmonster. Will be back again! read more

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Zuko Sushi just had their soft opening on South White Road. This location used to be another sushi restaurant, so we decided to give the new place a try. It's a small and cozy restaurant and everything looks nice and clean. Overall, the food is decent, but at around $17-$19 per roll, my expectations are going to be higher. They also don't really have a kids menu, so it's probably not the most kid-friendly sushi spot if you have younger kids. Here is my take. Food (3.5 stars) * Chicken karaage was probably the winner for us. You get a surprisingly generous amount for an appetizer. Nice large pieces of chicken with a good amount of breading and a dipping sauce on the side. We ordered some rice and basically turned this into another entree. I even ate the cabbage underneath! (4 stars) * World Series roll was good. I believe this had salmon and tobiko on top. Nothing wrong with it and we enjoyed it, but at almost $19, I was expecting something to stand out a little more. It's standard to good sushi at a premium price. (3.5-4 stars) * Orange Blossom came with 8 pieces arranged like a flower. At first I thought the portion looked really small, but I think the presentation makes it look smaller than it actually is. Again, it's good, but at $17.60, it's a little pricey for what you're getting. (3.5 stars) ~ Chirashi bowl looks like a pretty good portion when it first arrives...until you stick your chopsticks in and hit the bottom of the bowl! It's quite shallow. The fish is also cut into very small, almost pea-sized pieces instead of the larger sashimi pieces I'm used to in chirashi. The sushi rice tasted a little heavy on the vinegar and had an interesting herby flavor. Not necessarily bad, just different and not really what I expect from chirashi. A little shallow in both bowl depth and flavor depth for me. (3 stars) - Tako Wasa is apparently octopus marinated with wasabi, so maybe this is exactly how it's supposed to taste and it's simply not my thing. You get tiny pieces of octopus in a salty, sour, wasabi-flavored mixture. I also picked up a slightly fishy taste. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt since this may be exactly what Tako Wasa fans are looking for, but I wouldn't order it again. (2 stars) Service/Ambiance (3.5 stars) * It's a small, cozy restaurant with maybe 8-9 tables plus a sushi bar. Everything looks new and clean. * Food came out quickly enough, especially considering they're still in their soft opening. ~ You scan a QR code and order yourself, so there isn't much interaction with the staff. Our server eventually came by to check on us, and I asked for more water, but I was almost finished eating by then. I could've used that refill a little earlier. ~ They are currently offering 10% off during their soft opening. They were also offering 15% for writing a review. I decided I'd rather write mine later, on my own time. Probably less awkward that way when it's a 3-star review! Overall, I think Zuko Sushi is decent, but the pricing is what holds it back for me. When sushi rolls are pushing $18-$19 each, I expect either larger portions or something memorable enough to justify the price. The food wasn't bad at all, and the chicken karaage was actually quite good, but most of what we tried landed somewhere between standard and good. They're brand new and still in soft opening, so hopefully they'll continue working out the details. For now, 3 stars overall. read more

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New sushi spot! We stumbled upon Zuko Sushi while looking for a dinner place and wanted to check it out. It's located in a large plaza with lots of parking and other shops/restaurants. There was a waitlist when we got there around 8pm, but the actual wait wasn't crazy (~15 min). The restaurant itself is small with a few tables and bar seating. The service was a bit slow, which I understand due to it being their soft opening. I wouldn't recommend coming later in the evening since they tend to sell out of their popular items pretty quickly. Unfortunately, while I was picking out our food through their online QR ordering system, almost every item I selected would go out of stock, which was pretty frustrating. We couldn't order any of their rolls or most of their popular salmon dishes. The items we were able to get were still tasty, though! Honorable mentions: - seared salmon belly: slightly seared. Smokey taste paired well with the fattiness - poke nachos - sashimi premium They're currently doing promotions for their soft opening - 10% off your entire bill. I'd definitely come back to try their other dishes! read more

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Just had the privilege of dining here and it was such a great experience. First, the restaurant has such cute, classy vibes- definitely perfect for a date night. We came for the soft opening and our server was super informative, timely, and welcoming. They recommended the crispy rice and kama which we loved. I love spicy food and they were super accommodating and even gave me some chilis on the side to kick it up a notch. Everything we've tried on the menu has been great and I'm looking forward to trying more! read more

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Zuko took over a different sushi restaurant. I had never been to the previous one before, but this was a pleasant surprise to see how modern and beautiful the space was. The food was just as wonderful as the spot. Everything tasted super fresh and loved the attention to detail and the homemade sauces. Our favorites of the night included the karaage, sushi rolls, sashimi, poke, and the crispy rice. The main thing about what we had here tasted top notch and of the highest quality one can find which is nice for the area. Service was also phenomenal. We went during soft opening and I'm sure there are kinks that need to be ironed out but we didn't take notice of it at all since food, company, and service were wonderful. Can't wait to return! read more

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Inviting atmosphere, great service, fresh sushi and lots of delicious flavors! We had a table for 12 so we got to try a little bit of everything. My favorites were the uni shooters and chawanmushi. Everything was so fresh and the flavors were really well balanced. I especially loved the loaded fresh real crab in the chawanmushi! The spicy salmon crispy rice is also a must try. I loved the combination of the flavors and textures. My kids devoured the World Series roll so fast that I didn't even get to try one or take a picture They also really enjoyed the tonkatsu set. The tonkatsu was huge and perfectly crispy. I also liked that the chef makes his own tempura sauce. It was lighter and more refreshing than the typical sauce. We also tried the 12 PC sashimi, tuna tartar with shrimp chips, crispy riblets, chicken karaage, grilled calamari, poke nachos, izakaya cabbage salad and takowasa. Everything was really good! I honestly didn't think I'd like the takowasa but ended up wanting more. Definitely recommend! We're already planning to come back for hand rolls, nigiri and more of our favorites. They also have a good sake selection! read more

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This place is such a great addition to the area. The food quality, service, and dishes are all amazing! They are still in their soft opening phase, so your orders are automatically 10% off. Their tempura and fried items are also worth trying. It's light, crispy, and airy, which is hard to perfect. They have Takowasabi, which most places do not normally serve. It has great flavor and balance of wasabi. Definitely have to try it if you are a squid and wasabi lover like me. Service is very good. Ashley and Andy were super friendly and attentive! read more

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All the sushi was excellent. Chuwan mushi was a bit salty. But the service made up for it. A must try if you live in the area. read more

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Came back for the 2nd time. Service was excellent! Food was consistent and fresh. Love the ambiance. We're definitely coming back again. read more

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This is the new sushi bar that replaced Truya. Decided to stop by and give it a shot. We got here around 7 and the wait was on the longer side. To be fair the space is a bit small so a wait is understandable. The staff were very attentive and on it. They felt bad the wait was long and treated us to a free dessert (the strawberry panna cotta). They checked in on us regularly and service was relatively quick. The food was decent. The Seared Salmonster was a standout at the table. Everything else was average. We got the Poke Nachos, Hamachi Carpaccio, World Series, Sake Toro, Hotate, Winter Blosson, Cherry Blossom, and the Karaage. The sushi tasted fine, it was fresh as it could be for a sushi bar in San Jose. It's on the same level as other local spots. It's slightly more expensive, but the portions are good. Overall, I would come back. read more

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My new favorite spot.. great customer service and amazing food! The poke nachos and seared salmonster was my favorite. Will definitely come back. read more

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Pretty good tasting sushi. Presentation is nice. Got to try the squid next time, that one looks good.

Everything I ordered was so good, but definitely the poke nachos stood out for me! I loved that they don't skimp on the sauce or toppings! Super intimate and cute sushi bar. The servers were attentive. Can't wait to come back to try some more items :) read more

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New sushi spot opened up nearby so my friends and I decided to check out their menu during the soft opening. Overall, pretty solid menu, nice interior and ambiance, and the staff was friendly. Didn't take pictures of all our dishes but these were my favorites: - Poke nachos (9/10): These were so good that we ordered a second round. I love the smaller-sized thin crispy chips and marinade for the poke. The sauce that comes on top is very wasabi forward so if you are sensitive to that, you can ask for it on the side (which we did for the second order). - Chawanmushi (10/10): Soooo delicious and comforting, wish I ordered one for myself instead of sharing with one other person. Got a nice chunk of real crab in there which was a pleasant surprise and the dashi sauce was balanced in flavor. - Izakaya cabbage (8.5/10): Simple side but tasty. I love the crispy crunch from the cabbage and the umami the salted kelp brings to the dish. Wish there was more kelp or a little more seasoning though. - Crispy salmon rice (9/10): The crispy rice base was the perfect thickness and had good proportions to the amount of salmon on top. I like how the salmon marinade wasn't too salty, but I do wish the sauce that came on the bottom of the dish was drizzled on top of the salmon instead. - Tonkatsu set (10/10): Very generous portion for the price. The pork was so crispy and cooked perfectly. Tempura shrimp also done really well and the batter wasn't too thick. I would come back to buy this for lunch and still have another leftover portion for dinner. I'm impressed by the quality of the dishes and pricing and am curious to see how this place does after it's been opened for a while longer. Would recommend checking it out for a quick lunch bite or for dinner with friends (they serve pretty good sake options). read more

Zuko Sushi Bar - salmon crispy rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Had a great experience at Zuko Sushi! The spicy salmon crispy rice was really good, but the poke nachos were definitely my favorite! Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was great, and both the staff and chefs were super friendly and attentive. Overall, a great experience and would definitely come back. read more

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Ordered the deluxe sashimi. 4 kinds of fish and it was delish. Unagi good. Sake nigiri amazing. Sake piping hot. Service, the best. Will come back. Take advantage of 10-15% off! read more

Zuko Sushi Bar - Portion is solid and fresh! Definitely coming back! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Must get the Crispy Rice! Yummy rolls, sashimi and house hot sake made for the perfect dinner read more

Zuko Sushi Bar - House hot sake - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Zuko sushi has some really good raw stuff. Their cooked food could use some work though. The salmonster was like it sounds, 2 huge pieces of salmon nigiri. Service could have been better though though we will cut some slack for soft opening. They should give you plates and wasabi before you eat as we had to request for that. read more

Awesome flavor and super fresh! The restaurant is beautifully decorated and very clean. I would certainly come back! read more

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I had an appointment in this shopping center and I hadn't eaten all day so was looking for something to treat myself. I order the maple-miso salmon. It came with shrimp tempura, soup, salad, and rice for $20. The salmon was very tender and flaky, but I wish they had cooked it with the glaze instead of giving me the glaze on the side. I missed the caramelization. read more

Zuko Sushi Bar - Maple Miso Salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Overall a solid sushi experience! Stopped by their soft-opening period, so some items weren't available. The grilled squid was tender and lightly charred, with good seasoning. The nigiri and roll featured fresh fish over well-prepared rice. The staff was attentive throughout the meal, checking in at the right moments and keeping drinks filled. Service was well paced. A good choice for quality sushi. I would return! read more

Such a good sushi spot! Everything was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and SO delicious. The service was great, the atmosphere was perfect, and every roll we ordered was a hit. Definitely one of those places you immediately want to come back to. 10/10 recommend! read more

Zuko Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

This place was sooooo good! CHEFS KISS!! my favorite were the nachos and the tacos (I know, sounds weird when talking about a sushi place). There's also this steamed egg thing with crab and shrimp that was amazing. My friend got it and I tried it and took hers and she ordered another one. Def try this place out! read more

First time here the food was amazing. I love the Salmon Bao was hella good! The workers were friendly, and came back often to check up on us! read more

Love the changes and the food is very fresh. Great options if needed the changed after so many years of the same GREAT JOB GREAT SERVICE read more

Great bentos! Had the galbi, maple miso salmon, and tonkatsu boxes which had generous portions. I'd recommend getting the riblets. Service was attentive, and the food came out quickly. read more

It was my son's birthday and we all had a wonderful time! The food was good and the services were great! All the servers were friendly and thoughtful. We brought a cake and they sang for my son. I was also surprised! read more

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Fish quality was so good! Wish there was a nigiri set though. Definitely coming back here. Right now it's 10% off for their soft opening read more

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We tried this place for lunch and got the tonkatsu set and sashimi. The ambience is somewhat of a casual sushi place but everything was clean and service was fast. The food was up to my expectations and I left satisfied. Large pieces of sushi and crispy and juicy tonkatsu. No complaints and I'd likely go back if I'm in the area. Solid place to scratch the sushi itch. Thank you! read more

Overall good experience, we ordered chicken karaage, orange blossom roll, world series roll, chirashi and takowasa.

Food was delicious! Highly recommend the lion king and poke nachos! Way better than yard house's version of poke nachos! Interior was very clean and modern. And the service was excellent! Consistently refilling our waters and cleaning each finished plate!!! Would recommend! read more