Kazoo Japanese Sushi Boat Restaurant

Sushi restaurant · Japantown

Kazoo Japanese Sushi Boat Restaurant

Sushi restaurant · Japantown

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250 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112

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Sushi rolls, bento boxes, and conveyor belt specials  

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250 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112 Get directions

kazoorestaurant.com
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250 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112 Get directions

+1 408 288 9611
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$20–30 · Menu

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A Japantown standby highlighted by Visit San Jose, Kazoo offers sushi boat fun alongside a deep menu of rolls, sashimi, and izakaya-style bites. Expect families, celebrations, and a lively neighborhood crowd.

https://www.sanjose.org/restaurant/kazoo
Best Sushi in San Jose (2025)
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Walter McTeam

Google
I ordered takeout from this place after finding it on Google Maps, and unfortunately it was pretty disappointing. The sushi rice was soggy and lacked the usual sushi rice flavor, which really threw off the taste. The fish was okay — edible, but not particularly fresh. Overall, it was below average sushi. The karaage chicken was so salty for some reason… Honestly, even Costco sushi tasted better than what I had here. I wasn’t expecting anything fancy, but this definitely fell short.

Sydney Ruan

Google
Located in Japan town, the restaurant has a cozy vibe and cute conveyor belt style. They deliver some of the smaller rolls through a “train”. However, vegans and vegetarians must be aware that the “vegetarian” bento on their menu is not vegetarian after all. The agedashi tofu comes with a dashi-based (fish) sauce, as well as the miso soup and spinach. I double checked when I ordered and the server was nice/knowledgeable enough to let me know there was dashi in the tofu and soup so I didn’t get the sauce or soup, but I didn’t know even the spinach was cooked in dashi. Pretty disappointing/traumatizing to find that out after my first bite. Service was very nice however, and the rating is solely based on the food and menu labeling.

Jeff B (Jeffery)

Google
Want fast friendly service with sushi that is fresh and tasty, then this is your place. It is a bit pricey, but you can expect that for high quality sushi. We have been here several times and always happy.

Serra

Google
The food here used to be pretty good but recently it was very disappointing. All hot food came cold, even the tempura and gyozas. Like the gyozas were made for lunch a d reused for dinner but not fully reheated. Sushi was mid. California roll had too much mayo. I got the bento box with teriyaki salmon and spicy chicken. Salmon was luke warm and on dry side and lacked flavor. Spicy chicken, as seen in photo, was grilled chicken bathed in a mayo. The presentation was bad and the taste was worse. Staff were very pleasant and attentive. We spent $150 for food we didnt enjoy. Wouldn't recommend and won't be back.

Katharine King

Google
Food: I ordered Tempura and Udon, Tempura was fair, but dipping sauce was tasteless. Udon noodles was ok, but the broth was over salted. Service: fair, took the order and served food, But not even bother to add hot tea . Restaurant: very clean and neat, but over used cleaner, very strong cleaner detergent smell., took over the sense of food.

k s

Google
We loved the food and uniqueness of this place. We loved the fact that they had samples of sushi plates on a conveyor belt- like thing going around. The cool thing is when you order their rolls from the specials they send the order of the sushi to our table on the belt. I recommend their bento box- it's good value for money. Service was good and we shall definitely be back to try some more of their rolls.

Jane Tamano

Google
Service was great - very friendly and efficient. Two big screen TVs on sports. Small boats with sushi covered with plastic domes going on the water in the middle and then additional seatings along both walls. Dragon roll was good; grilled salmon skin had a bit more burnt taste than I like. The ginger was good. The tea complimented all of the flavors and there was no charge for the tea. I would like to go again and try their bento boxes next.

Ella Fer

Google
The staff is super kind, the food is amazing. A must for sure while in San Jose!
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Ma L. C.

Yelp
It was a visit from a long long time, I always come hungry as usual and full when I leave. Food was on point as always, no complaints and they serve with happiness. Lin was my server, he was kind, patient and attentive, and the service was great, no complaints. The ambiance of the place, very updated, clean and the bathrooms are nice and new. It's a treat to come to this place, you'd never go wrong with any order.
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Alex V.

Yelp
Came here on a random weekend for a quick lunch and had a very meh experience. To be fair I've come a few times before and sometimes, it's ok, and sometimes it's not, though it's a small place that recently underwent a remodel so wanted to come back now that the sushi-go-round was working and try it out. That said, the experience was (well the last 2-3) was not great. I ordered miso soup, grabbed some sushi from the sushi-go-round, onigiri and chicken yakitori. The miso soup was pretty good and everything was just ok or worse. When I ordered the onigiri, I asked for broiled (which I've ordered before) and for some reason the server wouldn't let me order it. Even when I pointed it out on the menu, even when I said I've had it before, so I went with the salmon, which was not cooked well and basically fell apart. The yakitori was just chicken teriyaki. It literally was just teriyaki on skewers, not yakitori at all and the sushi was just ok. The service was just bad. It was never amazing, but this time was really bad. I had to get the server's attention several times and ended up getting a different server's attention to check out. It's really a shame because the sushi itself is pretty good, though there's pretty good sushi all over the neighborhood and MUCH better service.
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Ruby A.

Yelp
I couldn't believe the rude service! We came in with 4 seniors who don't eat much and 2 small children who also don't eat much, and 2 adults. For that reason, we only ordered 3 bento boxes to begin with. The waiter (older lady) actually told us: "why are you only ordering 3 meals when we're using up 2 tables?" First of all, there were only 2 other parties in there, so there was plenty of room! Second, we did end up ordering more food, but it wasn't even good so we regretted it. I felt so awful that I wanted to leave, but we didn't due to the logistics of traveling with seniors and small children. But I would not return. The food was ok. We ordered bento boxes, then a bowl with veggies and meat. The salad dressing was too much.
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Brenda D.

Yelp
This my first time here with my monthly lunch group. The place is very bright and very clean. My friend had been here a long time ago and believes they had remodeled. I ordered the Bento Box C where you can choose one item from Bento Box A and one item from Bento Box B. I chose the mackerel and sashimi, which comes with miso soup, a salad, three pieces of gyoza, a wedge of tomato and lemon. It seemed like a lot of food but a managed to finish all of it. The mackerel was a little on the small side, IMO, but it was all delicious. Next time, I'll try their sushi boat that goes around in a moat. TLDR regarding parking: It was a challenge finding a parking spot. There are metered parking spots all along Jackson St. but were all filled. I found a spot off of Jackson St., so I parked. You log onto the website that's on the meter to search for the meter number but for some reason, it wasn't found. So, I decided to find another spot. I did go down Fifth St. which is a residential street, and there were no parking restrictions. One of my friends said she parked in a metered spot and saw our other friend, so they started chatting. After 10 minutes, the friend who parked received a parking ticket and she told the "meter maid" she just parked. The "meter maid" couldn't withdraw the ticket and that my friend had to contest it. The "meter maid" told her that there are certain times that parking is free, but my friend didn't see any signage regarding the restricted times.
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Jenavieve Z.

Yelp
I happened to stop by this area and wanted to pick up dinner for the drive. The display at the front drew me in. I was greeted and service is amazing. For take out, I ordered a chirashi zushi (which is assorted fish over sushi rice) and hotate nigiri (scallop sushi). Food came out fast and fresh. However, there is too much rice to fish ratio. The fish are very thinly sliced with a merely one slice each. The bottom is a hefty chunk of rice. For $24 I'm not expecting premium cuts at all but this is just barely any protein at all.. Same goes for the nigiri, for $6.95 this is just two buttons of mini scallop.. I didn't do research before coming in cuz I was in a rush so that is totally my fault. But I thought a sushi restaurant in Japan town of San Jose can't be sub par. My experience was not unpleasant at all but definitely didn't live up to expectations. I think if you don't mind hella rice in your sushi, this place is really clean and the interior is nice.
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Heather W.

Yelp
Food: Food BIG PORTION! You pay for what you get!! And yummy!! Service/Ambiance: I feel like they did not check up on us as much, but I think the server was new that's why.

Jessica C.

Yelp
Had a great experience at Kazoo Japanese Restaurant. The service was fast and friendly, and the sushi was fresh and good quality. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!
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Normandean C.

Yelp
The menu is extensive and offers tons of different Japanese dishes. The fresh sake roll pieces were cute and bite size. Was the right ratio but I do wish they were slightly larger. If you're hungry, please pair it with another dish. I paired it with their ochazuke. It's similar to some ochazukes I've had. I do wish there was a bit more fish in the dish. Flavor is what you would expect. After finishing both dishes, I felt satisfied but I definitely could've ordered more. I wish I ordered one of the bentos or the kama. They looked delicious and my companions seem to be enjoying it thoroughly. I can only rate based on my experience and the dishes I ordered.
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Lloyd C.

Yelp
We used to go to Kazoo Restaurant but that was awhile ago. So it was nice to visit again. They have upgraded and remodeled. It is modern with simple decor. The noodles longer have booth seating as the tables replaced them. The service is friendly and nice. It's a good place for sushi/sashimi combinations, bentos, or Entrees. I remember we ordered a family boat filled with sashimi and sushi rolls which were fresh & delicious. Today, i only ordered takeout of California Roll: mayocrab, avocado, cucumber (3.5/5). I didn't sense any vinegar seasoning in the rice. Overall, 3.5 stars. Come check them out.
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Randy G.

Yelp
Can't here for lunch....food is good here simple but good... Pretty standard Japanese restaurant... I think they mentioned on weekends they have a conveyor belt for revolving sushi as well. Employee was nice and helpful. I would eat here again
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Ellen B.

Yelp
loved the restaurant! had a party of 14 people on a Sunday night and did not reserve in advance because it was a last minute choice for us. nevertheless, everything went smoothly! our orders were taken fast, the food came out quickly, and everyone enjoyed their meals a lot. the atmosphere was very nice and the total price was also reasonable. definitely will be back and highly reccomend!
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Syd R.

Yelp
Located in Japan town, the restaurant has a cozy vibe and cute conveyor belt style. They deliver some of the smaller rolls through a "train". However, vegans and vegetarians must be aware that the "vegetarian" bento on their menu is not vegetarian after all. The agedashi tofu comes with a dashi-based (fish) sauce, as well as the miso soup and spinach. I double checked when I ordered and the server was nice/knowledgeable enough to let me know there was dashi in the tofu and soup so I didn't get the sauce or soup, but I didn't know even the spinach was cooked in dashi. Pretty disappointing/traumatizing to find that out after my first bite. Service was very nice however, and the rating is solely based on the food and menu labeling.
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Liz M.

Yelp
This restaurant has changed quite a bit in the last year. This used to be my absolute favorite, with delicious rolls at decent prices in a more personal and small environment. They recently remodeled and installed white tables with bigger hallways and a rotating conveyer belt. Your food now comes to your table on a fast moving tray, with a robot saying "Enjoy your food". This has taken a bit away from what I used to love about the restaurant, but the food remains excellent. Make sure to try the Hawaiian roll, the spicy hamachi roll, and the Paradise roll. Will likely be back, but not as frequently as I used to go before the remodel.
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Jane E.

Yelp
Food is consistently good and fresh at Kazoo! Everything! I've been going here since high school. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. The restaurant has remodeled since our last visit. They upgraded their sushi bar boats to the electronic modern style that delivers to your table. We'll be back! Street parking is available but not free. Meters do take cards!
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Jason H.

Yelp
Kazoo continues to impress, although its rolls and sashimi pieces are not a large as others, it seems. The value proposition here is the Party Boat for one. Service is attentive, almost hurried. Parking is always a challenge in Japantown.

Susan E.

Yelp
Although I'm allergic to MSG, I wanted my daughter and grandson to try the Kazoo food. The lady at the front desk was completely honest that pretty much everything had MSG. I appreciated that!! After the others ordered, the sweet lady came to me with some avocado/rice/seaweed wrap bites and a bowl of white rice. THANK YOU! I RECOMMEND EATING HERE! DELICIOUS!
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Ashish K.

Yelp
The inside is newly renovated and it's a major upgrade, service is great too! Food however is mid. I like they have small portions so you can try different rolls. Each roll is around $7-8 with 4 sushi. We got the dragon roll, paradise and spicy San Diego. Paradise was unique and my favorite out of the all. Rest two were very salty without the soy sauce dipping. Vegetables croquette (deep fried potato with no seasoning) was also okay so were the Tofus (cold and fried). Miso soup was good. They were out of the tempura banana dessert that we really wanted to try so we got mango mochi and matcha cheesecake and they were delicious, highly recommend!
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Katherine C.

Yelp
Stopped in on a whim. The service was excellent but the food was below average. I had the yellow tail sushi and the fish was fresh but the rice portion underneath was too large and the consistency a bit off. I also had the katsu don, which is a fried and breaded pork cutlet over rice with onions and topped with egg. The katsu was very soggy as if it had been cooked earlier in the day and reheated, and the egg on top had areas that were severely undercooked. It came out in less than 5-10 minutes of my ordering, which there's no way it could have if it was cooked fresh. The two stars are for the fish being okay and the service being extremely kind and friendly.
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Juanita L.

Yelp
My review is for my experience dining in and ordering sushi rolls. - I guess this place is sometimes a conveyer belt sushi place if and when they run it. It wasn't running when I dined here for lunch. If you sit on one of the tables by the belt, your sushi will be delivered on a "train" and you just pick it up. - Sushi rolls are smaller and vary in size but start at 4 pieces. It's pretty pricey for the portion and quality. - Rolls come with A LOT of rice...mushy rice. - Rolls are not tasty at all and they skimp on important ingredients. Ordered a spider roll that came with large pieces of cucumber, lettuce (first time seeing this), and not much soft shell crab. It looked like a sandwich wrap cause it was huge but it tasted horrible. - Miso soup was fishy. - Service was fine. Overall, I would not recommend the sushi rolls here. I doubt the sushi or sashimi would be any better either.
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Julie S.

Yelp
I was hoping that Kazoo actually had boats/conveyor belt type sushi but it wasn't running as such when I was there for dinner on a Wednesday night. The rolls we did order came on the conveyor belt that runs through the restaurant and it's kind of a cute robotic thing how it stops right where you are sitting. But not the same as having a conveyor belt where you can pick up what you want! I'd love to find a place that does that. Overall the food was decent, as usual I prefer either sushi should be exceptional or AYCE, and this place was neither. It was decent quality and reasonably priced, but nothing amazing. The service was friendly and efficient and I appreciated their new decor. I will say the bathroom is very unusual, it says that it's not gender specific but basically an open area with a couple of closed stalls and a sink and no door to that area from the main restaurant. As I was coming out, a guy was coming in and he had that look of "oh no did I go into the women's room."

Nia K.

Yelp
We sat at the sushi bar at Kazoo. The items on the conveyor belt didn't look very fresh, so we ordered a la carte instead. Unfortunately, the hamachi maki had seaweed that tasted a bit off. A lot of the menu items also had mayo, which limited our options. The service was polite and fairly quick, but our tea was poured too full and spilled over. It was a small mistake, but it did affect the overall experience. The atmosphere was nice, but the taste and variety didn't quite meet our expectations. Maybe others would enjoy it more, but we don't plan to return.
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Rachel S.

Yelp
Absolutely favorite place in Japantown. My favorite is the paradise roll. I've been ordering it for 15 years. Tuna with mango and jalepeno. Perfectly sweet and spicy. The restaurant was recently remodeled and lost some of its authentic charm but the staff is friendly and food arrives quick. It's our family's favorite spot
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Carrie T.

Yelp
The 2 stars is particularly for the food. The food is not really bad, but it is lacking a little bit and is a bit bland at times. You get a fabulous amount of volume for the price, but overall, I wouldn't go back for the food unless I were just super hungry and wanted cost efficiency. The service is relatively quick. The restaurant feels slightly sterile and not very homey.
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Becky H.

Yelp
Service is great. Food is great. Very clean dining area and the food is traditional, flavorful while the presentation is great.
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Leslie N.

Yelp
*first bento, salmon teriyaki and sashimi- second bento grilled mackerel and sashimi: they had three different types of bento to mix and match entrees which is good to have variety. The bento comes with California rolls, gyozas, salad, and miso soup. The teriyaki sauce was very light and watery. It wasn't overpowering the salmon and it didn't taste overwhelming sweet. The sashimi however was a 50/50. The tuna pieces were fresh and tasted good. The other fish was a white fish that we did not know what it was. It felt like it was fresh out the freezer due to how watery the texture was. The gyoza was fine the first bite, however, it got salty the rest. This was because of the gyoza sauce they have already drizzled on top and it marinated into the gyozas. Making it very salty and mushy afterwards. The salad and miso soup, you can't go wrong. The classic salad and miso soup does not disappoint. The California rolls did not have a lot of mayo (up to preference) but was not bad. Can't go wrong with a classic California roll. Inside they have a conveyer belt that is only available during weekends which we will definitely come back for. The staff was also very friendly, attentive, and accommodating.
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Tom L.

Yelp
Been here a couple of times for lunch and dinner. Close to my work and always decent. I usually get the bento boxes for lunch. Order a couple of different rolls that have always been good. The food usually comes out pretty fast and the service is always friendly. This time I ended up just ordering takeout and it came out on time. Would definitely recommend two people if they were in the area.
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Karen H.

Yelp
Good sushi right off of the carousel. I loved the macarons and the cream puffs as well. My only criticism would be to dilute the Fabuloso or use a different cleaner for the restaurant. It was way too strong and made me feel like I was eating in a bathroom. I may have stayed longer but the smell was killing the vibe.
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John L.

Yelp
Came here for dinner last night and the service was horrible, well worst than horrible cause we didn't get much service at all. The batter on the katsu was too crispy/hard. I had to remove the batter so the kids can at least eat the chicken inside. The combination katsu and chicken teriyaki came out cold. Never hard a teriyaki chicken so dry, tough and hard. The sushi didn't seem fresh and the rice seems old as well. The only positive thing is the presentation of the boat. You would think a sushi restaurant being in Japantown would be better than that.

Cynthia G.

Yelp
After picking up my brother from the airport, my family (a group of five) stopped by Kazoo for a small bite and ordered three bento boxes to share. The food was fine, and as someone who works in the service industry myself, I always make sure to be courteous and clean up after our table. Overall, we were a low-maintenance group. Unfortunately, the experience took a turn when it came time to pay. The server began instructing my mother--who is older and unfamiliar with using digital tipping screens--in a tone that felt unnecessarily harsh and impatient. The preset tip options started high (around $18), and when my mother selected "Other" to choose a different amount, the server's demeanor noticeably shifted. What upset me most was witnessing the server in the back, pointing toward our table and talking to a coworker about us, then audibly sighing and saying "No tip? No tip?" directly to my father as we were walking out. That moment was uncomfortable and deeply disappointing, especially considering how respectful and polite my parents were throughout the meal. Tips should be earned, not demanded--and certainly never expected in a way that publicly shames customers. This experience left us feeling embarrassed and disrespected. I hope the management will take this as an opportunity to remind their staff about treating all guests with patience and dignity
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Ally W.

Yelp
Japantown for me is nostalgic as I remember coming here when I was a kid. In March Kazoo closed for a while to do renovations. I found out the restaurant is under new management. When I went there last week for dinner, it was all renovated. A sushi conveyer belt is now in the center of the room with plates of sushi that you can get. They also make your sushi and send it to via the conveyer belt if you are sitting by the conveyer. Modern look-- I miss the more traditional look but that's because I am used to it. The food tastes the same and they offer sushi boats and bento boxes. I also like the location. It's fun to go before dinner and look around Japantown.
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Danster L.

Yelp
After walking around Japantown on Halloween night, my friend and I wanted to find something to cap off the festive evening. I haven't been to Kazoo restaurant in a while and we decided to eat here. The prices have gone up substantially over the past few years but the bento box is still a good bargain. My friend and I shared the squid legs and he ordered the udon while I ordered the bento box. For my bento box, I opted for the chicken katsu and broiled mackerel. The bento comes with extra goodies like a salad, California roll, miso soup, gyoza, orange and tomato, and steamed rice. The broiled mackerel was tender and flaky, and with a squeeze of the lemon, it was really good. The chicken katsu was super crispy and was a really good portion. You can never go wrong with chicken katsu here. I absolutely loved the gyoza. It was crispy and lots of flavor on the inside and no need for any dipping sauces. I would pass on the squid legs next time, as I thought they were okay. Overall, the staff was really friendly and Kazoo is a great Japan Town San Jose institution.
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Bryceida V.

Yelp
If you're looking for sushi in San Jose, this is the spot. There is ample sitting and they have a large selection to choose from. Parking isn't bad, there's parking in Japan town and on the side streets. I ordered a rainbow roll and it was delicious. It comes out in a conveyer belt, which is cool. It definitely elevates the experience. Overall good service!
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Kirsten M.

Yelp
Took a short 3 mile bike ride from our home to Japantown to try out this restaurant. We had an amazing experience! It is newly renovated and pristine and clean. The service wonderful- friendly and fast. We have been getting sushi from some different places in the area for a long time, but this was some of the freshest we had tasted. Also, their sushi rice is perfectly prepared. Your rolls come on the conveyor belts in a really cute talking boat. My kids who are older now even giggled and enjoyed. They don't have the regular conveyor belt going just yet but they plan to. I would highly recommend this restaurant as a really solid option in Japantown.
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j m.

Yelp
Second time we tried to go here and their hours are not posted on the door and are not correct on yelp. We give up.

Steven I.

Yelp
Took my family there for an enjoyable Japanese dinner. They said that it was difficult to find a good restaurant south of Seattle.

Y N.

Yelp
This one star review is actually to remind myself to never come back again. This restaurant is not an authentic Japanese restaurant in the middle of Japantown. I guess if you are fine with that, or have that in mind, then you are fine. The reasons why I gave this rating: 1) The fried squid legs came out soggy and the "tempura" skin was too thick. 2) ordered the boat with Sashimi only. It still included a spicy tuna roll (that's fine though I thought more sashimi should be given) 3) the salad that was included was under everything, to line the boat (that's fine too, but I wondered if they are clean to eat) 4) all food (chicken kaarage, grilled chicken, grilled salmon) was lukewarm, nothing is hot or even tasted like it's reheated. Felt like it had be left out a while. 5) no water service, cups were empty and no refills. If you look clearly, the food is like any benton box that you can purchase at a Japanese supermarket at half of the price and then just put it here. For $90 (just the boat) I might as well just go get the rice boxes from the supermarket and reheat at home. At least I will have a hot meal. Therefore, I do not recommend and will never go back again.
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Ausra S.

Yelp
I have been going to Kazoo for the past 30 years and always considered it one of the best sushi places in the area. It was a cozy, authentic restaurant that I truly looked forward to visiting -- sushi boat and all. I often saw the same staff working there for years, which added to its charm. It was great. Unfortunately, during the pandemic, the sushi boat stopped operating, which was very sad to see -- it had been such a wonderful part of the experience. I'm not sure if ownership changed or if the owner decided to "modernize" the space, but now the restaurant is filled with bright, iridescent lights and multiple TV screens showing sports games. What once felt like a cozy, neighborhood social spot now feels more like a sports bar -- and the lights are far too harsh. Sadly, the quality of the food no longer feels the same either. It's disappointing to see the change. I haven't been back for almost a year, and sadly, I don't think we will be returning.
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Athena N.

Yelp
Service is quick and very accommodating. I ordered a bento box and I appreciated the opportunity to choose so many different items. Everyone seemed friendly and the food was delicious. It was also fun to see my friend's sushi come out on the belt!
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Lilly G.

Yelp
Visited here with my group of 4 on a Saturday 12:30PM and were seated immediately. The restaurant wasn't too busy at this time, so most likely would be a great time to visit! Our hostess was very kind and gave us a very appreicated recommendation to downgrade from a Family boat (4 ppl) to a Love Boat (2-3) for the 4 of us, and we obliged. She was absolutely right! The Love Boat filled the 4 of us up just right and we all ended up full with no leftovers. For our Love Boat we chose the tempura and fried oysters with sashimi. The portions are huuge! Between the 4 of us splitting the Love Boat the value is astronomical. My group and I had a wonderful time, it was so great catching up with everyone while enjoying some delicious food at Kazoo. I would definitely recommend this place for bringing your friends and family to catch up and have a good time!
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Jonarose V.

Yelp
Decent. It was just decent. Decor is simple. I think I'm being courteous for providing 4 stars, but I do want to say it's because our server was very sweet. However, service was indeed slow. Refills of water, and waiting for trying to place additional orders. Got a lot of food items. There is definitely room for improvement. The tempura was soggy, and the chicken karaage could've used some sauce on the side. Their chicken curry and chicken Katsu looked amazing. My main favorite dish was the ebi nigiri and fried shrimp head.
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Torri M.

Yelp
The absolute worst sushi I have ever had in my entire life. And... I've had gas station and grocery store sushi! I'm not even sure what they served could even be classified as sushi! Everything else was terrible ... the noodles were flavorless and plain. One of my dining companions had beef that was too tough to eat and the other's was nothing but a plate of gristle and fat. Everyone's tempura was dripping in oil ... and the one piece of tempura broccoli was spoiled... they literally tempura fried spoiled produce and served it. The service was slow and neglectful. My hubby remembers coming here when he was in college and wanted to bring a group of us here for nostalgic reasons. He was so disappointed. I was horrified!
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Dean Y.

Yelp
Got the boat, and was expecting more raw fish versus fried foods but everything was fine. For the price, it was probably not worth it but everything in the Bay Area raised the menu items. Still sticker shock for what you get.

David L.

Yelp
Food is so so. I wish food could be a bit fresher. They probably changed owners. This restaurant used to be very good.
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Michael A.

Yelp
After my birthday we went to this other sushi place in downtown San jose California. The place is specifically located in the Japanese area and plenty of Japanese outlets and mochi places are nearby. We ordered a giant boat with fried tempura, katsu, assorted sashimi and sushi with miso soup and rice. The total filled us 6 people completely. The boat was about 140$ and although expensive, it was filling. The sushi were really good california rolls, tuna sashimi, salmon sashimi and shrimp sushi. I would have liked ot have more but the agreement from the other members was against mine. There was grilled chicken breast with teriyaki sauce, tonkatsu(fried pork cutlet), orange slices, chicken karaage, vegetable tempura, gyoza and some fried imitation crab. Although I felt fatter after consuming the food, it was a huge dopamine boost. The service was great as well. The waitress asked to fill our drinks and she was really happy and sincere. It was busy and it was cool to get seated fast. The interior was small and very clean. The employees were wearing masks. The food was too filling for me and the other members were also full. All the food in the boat was consumed excluding the lettuce underneath the food. Omakase sashimi is as expensive and it does fill you the same but be careful of tapeworm.
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Amber B.

Yelp
Authentic Japanese food at surprisingly decent prices and a wide variety of choices My husband and I always like to come here when we're craving some good sushi and sashimi. I have never had a bad experience here and I can safely say I don't think I ever will!
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Brittany B.

Yelp
Really not sure what happened to the quality of sushi here. We ordered a couple rolls and some of them seemed like they were made not by a qualified sushi chef. We ordered a rainbow roll, masago nigiri, and super spicy superman roll. The rainbow roll was just randomly cut pieces of fish on top of a CA roll falling apart. We had to send back the superman roll since it was a pile of mush. Everything else tasted okay.. They need to retrain their chefs because how do you approve serving rolls like this?
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Laura K.

Yelp
Cute resturaunt in an easy access location! The food is spectacular! Nice variety to choose from with fresh ingredients! The pricing is very reasonable with a friendly wait staff! You won't be disappointed here!
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Melissa S.

Yelp
My favorite roll is the San Jose roll! It is super spicy!! Even when I doordash it still amazing! Today I came in and had an early dinner. We had Salmon Terriyaki bowl, San Jose Roll, and Mr. Nobu roll. Service was quick and it wasnt too busy for a Saturday afternoon!
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Juan Z.

Yelp
First time here, the food is a bit over price for the small portions. The service is just ok. The food tastes ok, nothing spectacular about it. The plates were not very clean, I think next time I will look to dine at other sushi places in Japanese Town.