Kyosho

I don’t really like spending time writing about restaurants I won’t return to. But to hopefully save other ppl from wasting their time and money, here’s a quick rundown: When you first walk in it’s dimly lit and has the atmosphere of a small but respectable cocktail bar. It feels fancy but it was also strange why a sushi place would have dim lighting. By the time we left, it was easy to know why this works best for this restaurant. - Had flies on the table behind ours - Ran out of ingredients for an appetiser on a Saturday morning (we visited in the evening) - Soy sauce cruets were suspiciously dirty and ours was not filled. Tried one from another table and it only had a few drops left. - Asking us to order main course whilst we were still eating appetisers (we opted to order several appetisers first) - Not selling liquor as they were renewing their license - Some cuts like the toro were good, but all the fish was improperly kept. The toro was partially frozen when served, the other fish we had all had an abnormal fishy taste. The tuna was discoloured enough that I could see it clearly even in that dark restaurant. - Portions are tiny like a fancy restaurant, incredibly overpriced, but the taste is horrifyingly bad. Every appetiser we got was lathered with cheap tasting sauces to try and mask the fact none of their fish is fresh. We left after the appetisers and went to another restaurant. I was so mortified that I refused to let the person who had taken us there pay for the meal and I paid for it because it was painfully bad and I just couldn’t bear for anyone else to have to pay for something so awful. We all had a bad time with the food. Looking back at the reviews, there are negative reviews that I should’ve paid attention to. Sometimes when I see them I just think it is an exaggeration. It is not. This restaurant was recently sold to someone new and it hasn’t been that many months. So it’s unsurprising that the older reviews are much better. It would be tragic if people who come here genuinely thought they were getting decent fish because they don’t know their sushi. Please go elsewhere. All the other restaurants were packed this day (Saturday evening, the busiest of times), but this place only had a few tables filled.

Very nice and cosy interior for a Japanese restaurant. Had the salmon roll with avocado which had yuzu sauce. This was nice and light and is recommended. The tempura udon was a sizeable dish. However, the udon soup was too salty. Overall a nice place for dinner.

I made a reservation here for a team dinner and the service was very good. The food itself was pretty good (not mind blowing), the vibes were good, and the servers were very nice and accommodating. Always proactive in refilling tea and water. Very nicely offered an extra scallop in our appetizer since we had 7 people and there would it be 6 pieces in 2 orders. Omakase was not super expensive but was good. She explained each of the fish to us and it was placed in a recommended eating order from light to rich. Also ordered a few rolls and my favorites were the dragon and crazy rolls. Toro sashimi was good too. Overall definitely a good place for team dinners since the company is paying anyway.

A bit heavy on sauce/ seasoning with A5 wayu dinner plate. The nigiri premium is pretty good. Good place for casual dining. The decor in house is absolutely charming. However, one thing I'd like to mention is that I love the artwork carving out "Kyosho" on the wall with the light shining through it. However, I would recommend considering laser cutting for a cleaner finish, it is hard to unsee those rough edges when paying close attention to decor details.

Loved the whole dining experience. The Omakase Nigiri started with a Prawn Miso Soup, followed by fresh and well-prepared sushi. We had two rolls together with a bottle of warm Sake as well.

Chefs inside really understand what is a good Japanese food. The mustard is freshly ground, and the soy sauce is also specially added with sake and whiskey. But in fact, the sushi and sashimi produced by the chef have been seasoned and slightly added with mustard, so they can be eaten directly, and they are super delicious. Unlike other popular Japanese restaurants, many of its dishes are exclusively created. What you think is eel rice is actually eel clay pot rice, juicy, and there is also burnt rice! Can you believe that ordinary edamame is actually scooped with truffles? Even sea urchins, I ate three different ways in one meal. Every taste is top-notch. Simple wagyu udon, in fact, every grain of wagyu is the essence, crispy on the outside and has the delicate and juicy taste of wagyu itself. According to the chef, each piece of wagyu has Japanese birth certificate to ensure the authenticity of the source, and I am too lazy to count how many A's there are. The soup base is also homemade pork bone soup, and no pre-made soup bags are used.

I’ve been here a few times. This place is a bit small but I’ve been fortunate to get seating relatively quickly. The staff is friendly and quick. The food is pretty solid. The sashimi has always been good. I haven’t tried any specials. It’s on the higher end (price wise) for sushi in the area but it’s good quality. My favorite spot and best bang for the buck is Omee J Fusion in Santa Clara but this is a good spot. I would recommend checking this spot out if you’re in downtown Menlo Park.

This restaurant is worthy of a Michelin star. I always get the omakase here, which is a great value for the quality and craftsmanship of the food. On weekends it's only $60 for 10 pieces, but for the ultimate dining experience you'll want to make a reservation for the 10 course omakase chef's special for $200. It requires a minimum of two weeks notice and is well worth the wait. They also have a really incredible sake selection, which is also worth the splurge. It's a tiny restaurant, and incredibly popular so plan your visit accordingly!

good tasty，I recommend here. I recomen premium omakase nigiri,kyosho signature sashimi, fish from Japan

Came to celebrate a birthday here two weeks ago and they were closed during posted open hours. Very odd. Website said nothing about a closure. Others arrived and tried the locked door. My wife called the number and someone answered in a gruff voice and said they would be open July 8. It's July 18 and nothing. At least the website has been taken down. I don't know why businesses can't do simple communication.

Kyosho changed hands with different owners -- I experienced the quality of food and service both increased. The ambiance is still high-end! New promotion "Wednesday lunch kids eat free" offers little kids (under 6 y/o) kids combo, very fulfilling and worthwhile. Highly recommended.

Grabbed sushi here for lunch and it was really delicious. I was able to find parking across the street and walk over. The prices were reasonable and everything tasted fresh. I ordered the chef's nigiri and it came with a small hand roll. The presentation of the fish was very clean, delicate, and overall well done. The miso soup that I had was perfect for the weather that day. My server was attentive and took phone orders at the same time. I never felt neglected. I was surprised to find such a great restaurant all to myself. Overall, I will be returning for dinner as well.

Came across this spot while exploring downtown Menlo Park. And we decided to try and dine in. The place is the cutest with a chill vibe to it. The host/server was quick to accommodate and guided us to our table. She offered us the menu and I was delighted to see many options to choose from and it was nice to see pictures on them. Elected to try a couple of things and didn't wait long to be served. The sashimi and sushi tasted really fresh and delicious. My main entree sea bass was baked to perfection too. Everything tasted so good. Enjoyes our meal and I'd love to return and try other few things on their menu for next time.

Blue Fin Tuna Trio 4 first one lean / red, chu-toro medium fatty, o-toro melt in mouth Scallop Crunch 4 seared, small 3 pc, caviar, uni lobster sauce, flavorful Uni Tempura 5 deep fried green leaf, lots of uni on top, refreshing uni balance out deep fried grease A5 Wagyu Beef w/ Cavier 3 too chewy, not melty Amaebi w/ Caviar 4 fresh, chewy Oolong Sea Bass 4 baked, tender, juicy, medium firm, flavorful Lobster Risotto 3 small crawfish, medium quantity, not flavorful Uni Pasta 5 super creamy, rich uni flavor Japan Toyosu Market Omakase 5 fresh from Japan, lean fish refreshing & slightly chewy, others fatty, salty, sweet Regular Omakase 3 not as fresh or juicy as premium, rice hard & cold Mango Cheesecake 3 firm, not too sweet

Visited for lunch on a Friday and it wasn't busy. I ordered the Kyosho Gold Box and had to share my sashimi with my dining mate. The food was great. California roll was fresh and went down smoothly. I loved the unagi and chicken katsu. Servers were nice and food came out quick. This is a place that is quite small on the outside but inside it feels cozy and not squished.

My fav hidden gems in Bay Area for good-quality nigiri and sashimi! Price is very reasonable, most of sushi places are too overpriced in sf. Highly recommend this place! Some Bay Area celebrities have been here too!

This is Japanese restaurant but is not authentic at all. *Sashimi was cut the way too thick. *tonkatsu was totally wrong, they don't use bread crumble but tempura butter. This is definitely disappointing. *A waitress is very rude. When we walked in, she showed our seats with her chin. And It's very pricy, no reason to go back.

***update*** After my partner posted the review, I got so many phone calls from the restaurants and many no caller id calls at 5am in the morning. That's just insane! Stop harassing customers! ----------- I called to place a take out lunch order on Wednesday. Before I called, I saw a "lunch menu" picture on yelp posted long time ago. I asked the lady over phone if they still have the lunch menu. She said we never had lunch menu. I repeated that I saw the picture on yelp. She said we never had it but we can do it now which confused me. But regardless, I ordered sashimi lunch, nigiri lunch and crazy rolls. She told me she would call me when my food is ready. The ordering experience was okay even though she was kinda impatient. When I got to the restaurant, no customer there. I told the lady (I think same lady who took my order) I'm here to pick up. She looked at me a little annoyed and said your food is not ready yet. I know you haven't called me so of course it's not ready yet. But doesn't mean I can come in and let you know I'm here and wait for my food at the restaurant. The vibe was dry. I was kinda awkward. And when my food was ready, I asked me extra ginger, wasabi and soy sauce. She didn't let me finished my request and said with annoyed face:"it's all in the bag already". Alright. Calm down. I took my bag and left. While my partner was driving, I open the bag and want to eat my food. And guess what, no soy sauce! Not a single packet! Oh I was so annoyed! Because of her attitude, it already negatively affected my anticipation to my lunch. And the missing sauce just took it to a different level. The lunch is not cheap, especially with the small portion. At least you can provide a good service. No! We had to u-turn and went back and parked and asked for soy sauce! When I went back, she didn't even apologize and she only wanted to give me two packets. We could have a great lunch and possibly become regulars. But now you just lost two customers forever.

Amazing little sushi joint in Menlo Park. Everything I had was delicious! It's a small restaurant with seating for about 24 with a sushi bar that seats 4. The toro trio was phenomenal as was the edamame with truffle salt. Also recommend The hamachi crudo & A5 wagyu tatami.

My original review was reported, so here it is again. Why am I bothering to rewrite it? Because after leaving a 1-star review, I received three calls from the restaurant and over ten "No Caller ID" calls--some as early as 5 a.m. This behavior is completely unprofessional and unacceptable. I'm currently traveling, but if this harassment continues, I may consider legal action when I return. I stand by my review. I wasn't initially planning to post on Google, but after the restaurant's hostile response--most likely from someone named Tina--I will be sharing my experience there as well. Here's what happened: I went for a quick lunch and placed a phone order with Tina, the woman with yellow hair. She was rude, answering the phone with a simple "Hello" and then hanging up abruptly without any proper etiquette. When we picked up our order, everything seemed fine until Tina started providing terrible service. We asked for soy sauce, and she insisted it was already in the bag--it wasn't. This forced us to turn around and return to the restaurant. There was no apology for the inconvenience--just poor customer service all around. No one wants to deal with your miserable behavior!

Astonishingly good sushi in a very intimate and architectural interesting environment. The sashimi was melt in your mouth. Beautifully cut, just the right size, and elegantly served. I absolutely will come back here, worth the trip from North of 92. Great spot!

Such a hidden gem in Menlo Park! Fresh ingredients and friendly staff! My husband and I ordered the following: 1. Kyosho roll ($22) - lobster salad, fatty tuna, cucumber, avocado, sweet potato, and pickled wasabi. Perfect one bite size that fits in my mouth without being overly stuffed, great flavors! 3. Musketeer Roll ($18) - Spicy tuna, hamachi , salmon, cucumber and tobiko. Perfect amount of spice and fish. Very fresh! Highly recommend! 4. Premium nigiri omakase ($60) - Every single nigiri tasted very fresh! Even the uni didn't taste briney! The seared tuna was my favorite! This came with a bowl of amebi soup. 5. Clay pot unagi donburi ($27) - wow! One of the best unagi donburi I've ever had! The unagi wasn't very boney like others I've had. Perfect amount of sauce on the unagi. Love how the added a bed of salad and ginger as well! This also came with a bowl of miso soup! Must try! Overall, will come again to try the 7 course pre-fixe dinner. I believe it is $109 and for the 6 course, it is $99.

All the dishes are just rice, rice, and rice w/a couple pieces of meat. Dishes were good, but good enough to match the price of each dish. I wouldn't recommend if you're eating because you're hungry. You will spend $150 for 2 people and still walk out hungry.

Amazing food, very fresh sashimi, it a must have! My kids and I loved the A5 Wagyu Beef Udon! It's the best Udon that we ever had! Great service ! And comfortable seats!

I have not eaten there, but two different people from my company went there with groups of 6 and 7 people and were not told that a 20% "Service Fee" was included. They were given the payment machine and prompted for gratuity as usual, resulting in a the staff getting more than 40% tip. I would point this out to the waiter/waitress if you go there and ask them not to double charge you on tip.

Restaurant was on the smaller side! We did not have a reservation and were fine on a Sunday night at around 7pm. Service was prompt and friendly, but not overly in your face. We got the omakase nigiri, omakase sashimi, and the crazy roll. Omakase was a good value - 10 pieces for $45. Everything was super fresh and tasty. Fish was good quality too from what I could tell (not an expert, but I've eaten a decent amount of good and / or Michelin starred nigiri). We also got a miso soup, which was extremely salty (but I loved it anyway because it had a shrimp head in there). Would definitely come back.

Omakase is amazing, fish is fresh and the fish to rice ratio is perfect. Black sesame cheesecake is stale

just ordered several sushi omakase for take out. The quantity is so little and all nigiri mixed together. It looks very very bad. The restaurant should packed better. They use a big box with very very tiny nigiri.....I just can not believer it. My order is over $200 and it probably only feed one person.

Great Japanese restaurant serving both traditional and fusion style dishes, but mostly focusing on sushi. We recently ordered a large maguro sashimi order To Go from Kyosho, and it was delivered in the coolest little box (see pic). Udon tempura was also perfectly done with ideally seasoned broth and perfect temp udon noodles. Tempura shrimp were correctly made to be perfectly straight--this was a great dish that reminded me of my childhood.

We have been going to Kyosho since it opened several years ago. And we have been enjoying it. But not tonight. Pretty much everything we ordered was disappointing. The agidoshi tofu was served cold. The charamouchi had almost nothing in it except custard. The service stunk. I asked for more wasabi (which, by the way, was pretty tasteless) and ended up having to go to the counter to get it. And the total cost of the alchohol we had was $6. And guess what the bill was? For two of us, with tip, over $225. The waitress told us that the restaurant has a new chef. He is a disaster. We are never going back.

Food is 4 stars, but bumping down to 3 for really slow service. Our party of 4 was seated immediately around 1pm on a Saturday. However, it took 20 minutes for the waiter to give us water and take our order. Lobster risotto - great flavor and quality. I wish the lobster weren't so cooked down though, it has minimal flavor and falls apart. Fuji Mountain - good preparation, nice and crispy fry. It's a little too sour for me (I like sour things) --they put a lot of ponzu sauce. Unagi don is great.

My very first omakase! It was such a great experience! Location: They have limited street parking available around the area. Not too sure if there is a parking lot nearby. The restaurant itself is super small but very nice. Food: I did the Omakase which was a great experience. They have different price levels of omakase, but I did the cheapest one. It's well worth the price. Each round is the perfect amount of food. I did the 8-course omakase and I was not overly full or hungry after. The omakase also comes with a sake tasting for one of the rounds. Service: The workers are super nice. Our server did a great job telling us what we were eating and how we should eat it. Overall, this was a very memorable experience, and would definitely come back again. It's a great place to do your first omakase if you are looking to spend under $100.

was able to walk-in on a Friday evening with only the bar table left. Service was attentive from one of the staff. Busy night and felt understaffed. The chawanmushi with uni was done very well. It does take a while but is worth the wait. The interior space is small but usable space is well designed. For those who live in this general area: if we put Sushi Plus of Redwood City on one end of the spectrum, and Hiroshi of Los Altos on the other; https://www.hiroshi328.com/ ...Kyosho is right in the middle. Re: quality of food and dining experience.

Wait time was relatively long for To-Go order. When I called, I was told that the wait is 60 minutes but when I arrived post the hour, we still have to wait 10 more mins before we can get our order. Overall, food quality was okay, we ordered 2 Omakase sets, 1 nigiri set, 1 unagi donburi and 1 tempura udon. The tempura were soggy by the time we were eating (expected, they meant to be eaten immediately so not restaurant's fault), but the udon noodles are surprisingly good, holding its texture and the level of chewiness to them. However the Omakase sets and the rest were just mediocre. I might go again to dine-in in the future to see if the experience change, nice decor inside though relatively small.

Small quaint location. The portion size was very small on both the bento box as well as the roll I ordered. Service was fast but at the time there were only 4 diners for lunch on Friday.

Tried this place out for the first time. First of all the place is small probably accommodate less than 20 people but it's cozy. The service was good. For appetizers tried the blue fin tuna trio and scallop crunch Also tried musketeer rolls and firecracker roll. Everything was good. The bluefin tuna included fatty toro, it was buttery . Other menu items are bit pricey for me but I still recommend this place.

Despite the recommendation and hype, I thought the food here was so-so. Maybe it's the new management? Maybe it's the later hour on a Sunday night? But service was a little awkward and the food, although nothing horrible about it, didn't spark any joy. I think I may have liked their free hot green tea the best lol. The ingredients in the roll were fresh. They have a range of fun roll combination. Out of what we got, I liked the Musketeer the best. Never had hamachi in a roll before so that was interesting. Their tempura was also very mediocre. I supposed you win some, you lose some.

Always great sushi, great service, and a cozy dining area reminiscent of the best restaurants I've been to in Japan. The most authentic sushi experience you'll find on the peninsula.

I was very skeptical amidst the hot or not reviews, but I think I can give a solid three star review for the food. The quality of ingredients, including fish was pleasantly fresh and clean IMO. The plating was nicely done too, and they serve a slightly chunky wasabi which is what I prefer over overly smooth tube paste. However, the menu needs to be updated. Badly. Not a fan of crossing out the number of pieces to write in lower ones, and white-out over old prices for higher ones in handwritten ballpoint pen with pen poop. I showed up for lunch and was given a dinner menu that said "all day" in pencil above "dinner menu". There was also only one server. She was fantastic, but I could tell service was a tad slower than the hall was anticipating. Mark Z has a picture here, I'm sure they can turn it on and be awesome on demand, but please make the experience for every diner as pleasant as it must have been for Mr. Meta.

Would really give it 3.5 stars. I was here with friends during our 10-year college reunion weekend. We were definitely craving sushi and drinks, so this was a great place nearby Stanford in downtown Menlo Park. The place itself does not seat the most people, and you should definitely try to make a reservation ahead of time. We ordered omakase alongside a sake sampler with a couple of appetizers. Echoing what a number of reviewers said, the service here can be very slow. However, the food was good. The sake sampler was also good. Pricewise, it was reasonable, nothing too crazy.

Decided to try this place for lunch since it's not far from where I live. We ordered the kyosho box and the regular chirashi. The box came with chicken teri, sashimi, shrimp tempura and a small hand roll. Everything was fine but nothing really stood out (good or bad). The chirashi was good. It was average size. There were about 9 pieces of fish and 2 pieces of tamago. The fish was fresh and tasted as expected. The sushi rice was really good. The tamago was also very good. There's a lot of optons on the menu so if you want to try different fish, this might be a good place.

A real gem in Menlo Park! It's so rare to find great food on this part of the peninsula - and Kyosho delivers. Fresh fish, creative omakase and a warm and friendly environment make for a real winner. We originally found Kyosho looking for Sunday brunch (ever had a sushi brunch? It's great!) and have since become loyal Friday night customers. Our kids love sushi now and look forward to these visits with enthusiasm. Ting is an amazing hostess and makes the place feel like family. Definitely check them out!

Food tastes ok. They let the grubhub driver delivered me a single to go box. No utensils, no soy sauce and worst of all, not even a bag. It was ONE to go box sitting on the porch. I onow we are trying to be green and all, but there needs to be minimum decorum. What's next? Sushi wrapped in a biodegradable napkin?

The quality of the food has somehow taken a nose dive and the service can be so iffy We have been loyal customers for years but this last visit was our final visit We called wondering if a reservation was possible for either 3 or 4 people and were told no only for 6 or more Imagine our surprise to be seated next to a table for 4 with a reserved sign prominently displayed. When we mentioned that we were told that if you purchased the tasting menu then you were able to have a reservation...so we watched as a family of 4 came in...two small kids and the family ordered off the menu. Not the tasting menu. So we felt very much put off by being lied to and the food was so off we couldn't finish our meals. Everyone went home feeling a bit queasy and the entire experience left us disappointed

Cute unassuming sushi restaurant from the outside, but very nice ambiance on the inside. Came here for date night on a Friday evening with no reservation at 5pm and were immediately seated. We shared an order of the edamame, which tasted very fresh compared to other edamame I've had in the past. I ordered their Musketeer roll, which had spicy tuna, hamachi, and salmon. All the ingredients were very fresh and the roll was delicious. Overall, would recommend coming here for a nice dinner!

My wife & I went here for our anniversary dinner. I have never felt so ripped-off in my entire life. We ordered the pre-set kaiseki dinner. Not only was the food completely underwhelming, but it was $179 per person! All of the sashimi tasted the same, & the other dishes were just not up to par. Our total bill w/ just one glass of sake & one added chawamushi, with tip came to a total of $480! To be honest, I do not mind paying this amount for a nice kaiseki dinner, but this was anything but nice. The total bill & sub par food left me feeling completely ripped off. If I could, I would give this place zero stars. Avoid this place at all costs.

Have walked-in here to dined-in a couple of times without wait time as have been unable to do so when there is a long wait. Tip: Go there earlier than later will get you a table @ this small upscale restaurant. The restaurant offers "Daily Specials" with fishes imported from Japan! Expect higher prices naturally than regular menu items that are local products. The nigiri pieces taste fresh though are smaller than other restaurants with comparable prices average $2.5 - $3 a piece (2 pieces in 1 order). Unagi Donburi in a clay pot for $27 hikes up the overall bill. It only comes with a small bowl of miso soup. It also arrives at the table faster than nigiri. Would recommend the sauce to be placed on the side as an option since flavored unagi (eel) is enough salty. Wish there was more rice because of the sauce.

Looking for quality Japanese Food and a great experience? I recommend checking this place out! You're in for a surprise The eight-course omakase at Kyosho was phenomenal! It was worth the wait and experience. The below are the dishes we had in accordance to the photos: 1. 85 Wagyu Beef (raw) 2. Charmushu- Traditional Japanese soup with truffle oil and egg custard. 3. Sashimi Sampler (4) including Chu Toro 4. Shitake-Bass Hot Pot 5. Lobster Bisque 6. Nigiri Sampler (4) 7. Chopped Toro with Cream Cheese on a toasted Bread 8. Matcha Pudding The ambience, service, and food was GREAT. Thanks Kyosho!!!

I have been going to Kyosho since they opened several years ago. I now make a fortnightly pilgrimage their to indulge in a Chirashu deluxe. The variety and quality of the chef's selections always makes the trip worthwhile. If its good sushi that you crave, look no further than Kyosho!

5/21/2023 this is a review only about bad service which turned us away. This is not a review about food. We were a party of 3 and we sat down around 1:20pm on a Sunday afternoon. There were only 3 other tables. After waiting for 15 minutes the only server still didn't give us menu or water. We ended up taking a menu from an empty table nearby. We gestured to order but were totally ignored by the only server, who was busy with other tables and passed by our table several times. We decided it's not gonna be a pleasant experience and we left. Giving it 2 stars because it's close to the worst service I've seen.

This place is pretty good for the food and cool ambiance! My friend invited me to try this place since he knows I like good Japanese food. It's located in business district of Menlo Park, with street parking and a large lot across the street from it. The restaurant as you walk in is very clean and trendy looking. As we ordered food, it came out within a good time frame. The wait was minimal for our food to start coming to the table. I did go during non peak hours, so it wasn't busy inside to begin with. The food presentation was very pretty as it was brought out. I ordered the sake flight, which was a great refreshing drink to compliment my dinner. I then ordered the albacore carpaccio which was delicious with the tempura and the sushi taco. My friend ordered the duck udon meat ( I don't remember if it's the wagyu beef or the duck breast, pictured). All the food tasted very fresh and flavourful! The fish was fresh and not "fishy", the tempura perfectly cooked and not too oily or over done. This is a good place to have good Japanese food/drinks and a nice ambiance in Menlo Park.

I made a reservation here for a team dinner and the service was very good. The food itself was pretty good (not mind blowing), the vibes were good, and the servers were very nice and accommodating. Always proactive in refilling tea and water. Very nicely offered an extra scallop in our appetizer since we had 7 people and there would it be 6 pieces in 2 orders. Omakase was not super expensive but was good. She explained each of the fish to us and it was placed in a recommended eating order from light to rich. Also ordered a few rolls and my favorites were the dragon and crazy rolls. Toro sashimi was good too. Overall definitely a good place for team dinners since the company is paying anyway.

I ordered the $60 10 piece omakase nigiri, and here are my thoughts: Overall: 3.4/5 (average of individual ratings) 1. Amaebi: 4/5 i liked this! good amaebi, great texture, tasted fresh 2. Sea bream: 3/5 not as impressive, overpowered by what's on top 3. Houbou: 2/5: this had v little flavor, but pleasant to chew 4. Sea bass: 3/5, chewy 5. Chikodai: 2/5 VERY chewy, tastes like nothing 6. Ainame: 3.5/5 light flavor, good texture 7. Ebodai: 2/5, similar to 5 but just normal chewy 8. Kinmedai: 3.75/5 9. Sockeye salmon: 5/5 i like this salmon! 10. Blue fin o toro: 5/5 amazing toro! melts in your mouth, perfectly fatty Good fish quality, i just didn't like most of the fish options ‍‍ I also ordered the kyojin roll ($30), and for what it cost it probably gets a 3/5 - the sauce that they use overpowered the actual fish. In theory, this roll contained most of my favorite fish items but I felt like I couldn't really taste them :( Overall, I was kind of disappointed given the ratings lol

I hate to write this kind of review but I got sick after eating here for lunch. Thankfully it was not serious - I was sick for several hours but recovered by nighttime. I suspect it was the roe (fish eggs) in the chirashi, but one can never be certain. I eat sushi and sashimi all the time so I don't have any sort of sensitivity to seafood. What a shame, because the deluxe chirashi at lunch seemed very good for the price, a great value. I also got the Kyosho roll, but this was mostly forgettable and I would skip it next time.

I've been a regular here for 2 years now (I'm a college student who goes to school nearby), and I have to say this is hands down the best sushi place near the Palo Alto / Stanford area you can get for the price. They get their fish every week fresh from the Japanese Toyosu fish market, and they coordinate well with the fishermen there, so you are getting the best when you come here. Go in person if you can, the vibe is very cozy and is really nice to get some good sushi. The fish to rice ratio is just right, they don't stuff you with rice at all. Even the to-go is really nice, as they give the sushi to you in these high quality bamboo wooden boxes and the fish stays super fresh and intact, versus other sushi restaurants. As a student I doordash a lot, and getting food delivered from here has never disappointed me, and it has somehow managed to stay almost perfectly as good as if I were to taste the fish in person--which is surprising considering how hard it is for a lot of restaurants to do this. Not to mention, service is very professional especially with the kind lady named Ting, who offers me a tea or a miso soup every time I wait to get my food to-go. I've genuinely never had a bad experience here, and this is definitely the place to go. Edit: Just wanted to add that their premium omakase is 1000% worth it (weekends only) and it's super nice because they get different fish every week depending on what is the best at the time. Their Wagyu beef also never fails to impress me, as it is probably the best Wagyu beef I've tasted outside of a 3-star Michelin restaurant.

Good size of eel nigiri , good customer service. Small and pleasant place to eat in downtown of Menlo Park .

Very small, tight space, every time someone opens the door a draft comes in! So cold! BRRRR! This place does have counter/bar seats. Service was decent, we made a reservation and were seated right away. The server let us try the Omakase Sushi that's only offered on weekends even though it was Tuesday. Which was nice, or was it?? The Omakase Sushi was....TERRIBLE. It was very disappointing. The fish was not fresh and the texture was squishy and not firm. They claim they get their fish from the new Tsukiji Fish Market but it did not taste like it. The Blue fin tuna nigiri was STRINGY! Photo evidence below. I literally pulled out a fibrous bit from my mouth that I could not chew. Toro is supposed to melt in your mouth, it is not this stringy knock-off. I felt SWINDLED. The hotate nigiri was good, but the chef was so HEAVY HANDED with the wasabi between the rice and the scallops that it made my eyes water and totally overwhelmed the flavor. My husband SNEEZED the wasabi portions were that RIDICULOUS. None of the fish in the Omakase were fatty or melt in your mouth. The Kyosho roll was TINY. It also had stringy fish! The rice was falling apart and lacked flavor. The worst part was that my husband and I spent $200 there. Afterwards we went to McDs across the street to eat comfort food to assuage our stomachs of the hunger pains. Don't go here. South Bay has much better sushi places, this place brings shame to the South Bay