Cozy authentic fabulous!
As good as it gets, got lucky we stumbled on this spot after attending an event nearby.
Do try the chirashi and nigiri choices, particularly Uni. It’s the best way to experience the deftness and skill of the sushi chefs.
Seat at the bar is perfect, feels like warp travel to Japan!!
Sapporo is a great complement, even the green tea!
Must visit when in the area!
Great food and fair pricing. Came across this restaurant by accident and decided to give it a try. After waiting in line for quite some time (this has happened to us various times, it is worth the wait but it won't be quick. If you're super hungry or in a hurry go someplace else).
The food and the atmosphere both feel very fresh and authentic. We were seated at the bar so we got to see the chef prepare our meal. We appreciated the care and craftsmanship that they put into our meal. We will return soon.
This was a great find while on a business trip to San Jose. It is small, crowded, and has a very authentic feel to it. The food was amazing and there was a nice variety of options on the menu in addition to some daily fresh catches. A bento box is a good way to try some of the options and you can also order small piece of sushi and sashimi or larger options to share. Expect to wait if you get there after 7.
Went in with low expectations but the food is super authentic and reminded me of hole-in-the-wall joints in Japan.
Massive menu with plenty of options to hit your Japanese cravings and they did not sacrifice quality for quantity. Our group liked every dish we ordered!
Place is quite small so we had a long wait, but once you sit down service is prompt!
I love this place the service is always good and the food is even better. The oyster shooters with the quail eggs are amazing. The curry is always full of flavor and the sushi is always fresh. The building is a little old and the restaurant is very small. It's not ideal for wheelchairs. They do not take reservations so make sure to come early. The parking lot is very tight but there is plenty of parking. There are signs everywhere to remind you not to leave valuables in the car. It's also next to the light rail if you rather take that option. Definitely a must try.
Sushi is fresh, well-presented, and portions are good. However, a few negatives. This place is small and packed. As we were ushered to our table along the narrow pathways, I rubbed my hips and attire with other customers and chairs. That’s tight! Wait times are 15-30 minutes, depending on the size of your party and day/time. This place is NOT ideal for: large groups (party of 4 people really is max since that’s most of the tables), romantic dates, or even kids with strollers, or god forbid people on wheelchairs. It’s simply too tight. There’s free parking on the back lot or street. It seems safe. If you’re looking for authentic Tokyo style cuisine, this is it. Food is great.
This place exceeds our expectations every single time. After a long week of work, my boyfriend and I love to come here for some damn good sushi and some sake. The fish is so fresh and the service is great. Open late and there's always a seat open for us.
my experience of this restaurant is very good, the service is good, the bar is a bit small with only 5 tables and a small bar. very good staff. the food is good but if you add miso soup it's 3 bucks for a small bowl (usually other restaurants will be free). the food is great
Got the salmon sashimi bento w/ chicken teriyaki and ton katsu. The order was for takeout, and everything was well packaged and accurate. The tempura was 8/10, the chicken teriyaki was 8/10, the ton katsu was 8.5/10, and the sashimi was 7.5/10. The salad had some very tasty cold noodles on it and came with a good dressing, making it the surprise hit of the meal (8.5/10). Their bento boxes might be one of the best deals for a good Japanese dinner around. Will be back soon.
Small but packs a punch. Traditional Japanese style food done well. Might be hard to get a seat but worth the wait. There's also an extensive whiskey list if you're into that.
The entrance is through the bigger restaurant next door and then through the curtains on the left.
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