Ren Omakase

Just tried REN, the new Japanese omakase spot in Menlo Park, and it’s a gem. The warm wood interiors create an inviting atmosphere, and the staff is incredibly friendly. The sushi chef, formerly from Omakase in San Francisco, delivered an exceptional experience—each dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. They offered a generous 15% discount and even gave out a beautiful wood pen as a gift. I’ll definitely be back to explore their seasonal menu. Highly recommended!

Tasty food with a lot of nigiri, in addition to sashimi, uni bomb. Great value Nice bathroom 🤣 (sorry a weird point but matters) Amazing plates (chef loves Edo Kiriko） good sake - if you’re a sake lover, there’s off the menu ones like 十四代 Juyondai

The fish was fresh . The served chef mantis shrimp. 5 hr steamed abalone, hokkaido Uni etc.. The ankimo was like custard..delicious. Miso ice cream and Yuzu sorbet was a refreshing combination. They have 2 seating so if you are on the 5:30pm seating come on time because they have to be done by 7:45pm and set up for the nxt seating. We had lots of sushi.

This week marked the soft opening, and it was a solid start. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented, with consistent quality across the board. While I forgot to capture the red miso asari clam soup, all other courses are included in my photos from a single seating. The ambiance was calm and comfortable, and the service was attentive throughout. The team is easing into their rhythm, and the experience will only become more fluid. Reservations were made through Tock, and the experience lasted around two hours. Course selections may vary depending on availability and guest preferences, which adds a personal touch to the meal. A promising beginning, looking forward to seeing how it evolves.

Ren Omakase stands out among omakase restaurants, offering both exceptional quality and satisfying portions. Each course is thoughtfully crafted, building a memorable progression of flavors that leaves you truly content. The service is warm and anticipatory, with Chef Wen and Tora ensuring a seamless, personalized experience. The elegant, inviting space enhances the meal without overshadowing it. Thoughtful touches, like handwritten cards for special occasions, show their dedication to creating lasting memories. If you want an omakase that delights both palate and spirit, Ren Omakase is a must-visit—you’ll be dreaming of returning!

Overall an excellent experience that I can't really find any fault with. I've tried a few omakase restaurants around the area, and I think this was my favorite. The food was delicious end-to-end. Particular stand-outs for me were the kanpachi sashimi, the tamago, and the miso ice cream with yuzu ice. Mostly simple classics, impeccably executed, and a few twists here and there. I'm no expert, but I think one of the fundamental challenges of this style of "fine dining", as opposed to other modalities, is pacing. Having one chef preparing dishes for 8-ish or more people fundamentally limits what you can serve in a reasonable timeframe, but my experience here was about as good as I think you could make it. There were pauses in between some courses, but I never minded. All in all it was 2 hours and I left having had plenty of food. Service was top-notch. Extremely attentive, friendly, professional without being stuffy. I unwittingly came during the soft opening (I just saw some headline about Ren online, googled, clicked through to Tock and made a reservation, was greeted with "welcome to our soft opening" when I arrived). To be honest, I'm not sure exactly what a soft opening means. I thought it was sometimes a friends-and-family-of-staff-only thing, in which case I apologize if I wasn't supposed to be there! But it's not like I felt the least bit unwelcomed anyway. If it just means a more limited offering, or that there might be some operational bumps as they smooth things out, then they could have fooled me. At the end of the meal, I was growing a little bit unsettled by having not one single negative thing to say about any component. Along with the check, I was given a gift of a pen with the restaurant's name on it, and the waitress (hostess? manager? The lady who was doing everything the chef was not) placed the box on the table upside-down. I opened it to look inside, at which point she noticed and flipped it back right-side-up. A mistake so inconsequential that I'm not sure you can even call it a mistake. But I was relieved to discover that they are indeed human here. Still, about as close to a perfect dining experience as you could ask for.

"Absolutely fantastic! This sushi spot is perfect for business, offering a superb atmosphere and genuinely warm hospitality. The nigiri here is a standout, perfectly balanced with their unique Edomae sushi vinegar. A must-visit!"

I enjoyed a meal here during their soft opening. Every dish was a hit, and it’s clear how much care and consideration went into the menu. Looking forward to visiting again

Amazing Omakase experience. The chef spared no expense in using high quality ingredients like Abalone, 3 kinds of Uni, O-toro, truffle, and snow crab. We also noticed attention to detail in keeping his workspace spotless and attending to some individual needs. Server was also attentive without being overbearing in pouring tea and removing plates. Chef Wen was a sushi perfectionist while also being warm and having a sense of humor. It is definitely an expensive experience so really for special occasions, at least for our budget. My only complaint is that they tack on 20% and explicitly call it out as not a tip. I always prefer if the extra cost was just baked in upfront and it helps me give extra just for the chef and staff.

Loved the omakase and service at Ren Omakase! The service was excellent thanks to our host who helped make my bf's birthday special. As for the omakase itself, it's definitely one of the best I've had in the Bay Area. Everything was so fresh and each bite left me wanting more. I would highly recommend this place to anyone that wants to try a new omakase place in the bay. Thank you!

Lets start with the service Tora-San (khloe) is beyond amaxing. I've relied on her to pick my sake pairings for 3 different occasions and hands down she has gotten 11/10 each time. Atompshere is spot on, simplicity meets elegence in a perfect wabi Sabi way. Finally, food. Chef Wen highlights his ingredients and presents them like art. The classic presentstion with modern technigue combine into a caucaufiny of the senses. 11/10 and highly recommend for Yolo or special occasions.

Ren Omakase is Menlo Park's newest sushi spot, blending modern elegance with a welcoming vibe. The real star? A massive uni roll packed with creamy, briny goodness. The pacing was a little off on day two of the soft opening, but once the team finds their rhythm, things should smooth out. Menlo Park's food scene has leveled up, but with omakase spots multiplying across the Bay Area, is the trend losing its edge? Some worry that too many options might water down the experience, leaving sushi lovers searching for standouts.

My husband and I had the most amazing experience on the opening night of the restaurant. The sushi was so fresh and expertly prepared. The attention to detail for a high end omakase experience exceeded our expectations, especially on opening night. In addition, the chef and hostess were so warm and appreciative of our visit and they made us feel very special. Overall, Ren Omakase is a winner.

I was excited and honored to be among the first guests at Ren Omakase's soft opening last night. The restaurant is beautiful and intimate. The food was spectacular. My favorite courses were the tuna tartare with Uni and roe and all of the special fishes in the sushi course.The sake choices were amazing. Chef Wen and Tora were a delight. Congratulations to the team! It was (almost) worth the 2 year wait.