Best Japanese food on the peninsula! Fresh and delicious & amazing selection of sake.read more

Casual but clean and tidy, this sushi spot is tucked away in a strip mall with a nice parking lot…read more It was not too busy on a Saturday at 5, but my friend told me that was unusual. You can make a reservation ahead just in case! We enjoyed: - green tea: hot and refilled constantly (complimentary too!) - miso soup: comforting - blue fin toro app: tender, melting in my mouth and flavorful! - regular omakase: stunning presentation, each one flavorful and unique. - winter wonderland: crunchy and tasty tempura roll - lion king: melt in your mouth deliciousness Don't be fooled by the casual interior, this place is tasty and some of the freshest tasting fish. Service was quick and polite. They quietly refilled our drinks without us needing to ask. Would definitely return for more.

Food was very good! I would say the only thing for me was the portion size for the katsu was small…read morefor the price. Besides that i would recommend all the food here

Omakase price is very reasonable for what you get. Sushi chef's skill is outstanding! Great…read moreJapanese interior for eating atmosphere.

Soko Soko is definitely one of the best Japanese restaurants in San Carlos…read more The Ambience is bright, clean, cozy, and service was attentive. Food was excellent! Everything was fresh and delicious. We had the Omakase Sashimi as our main and it did not disappoint. The fish were fresh and tasty. The roe was not fishy and loved the crispy shrimp head. The surprise of the day was the Mentaiko Udon; noodles were al dente and sauce was creamy and savory. Also loved the Nasu with its garlicky topping. We will be back!

Great spot if you're looking for variety! I wasn't really sure what I was in the mood for other…read morethan Asian food so when I came across Soko Soko and saw that they had sushi and robata skewers, I was sold. The menu was huge, it must've had over 100 things on it, hand rolls, nigiri, sukiyaki, cold and hot tapas/sides, udon, and more. Narrowing down what to get wasn't easy. Since it was the nigiri and robata skewers that sold me, that's what I went with. Prices on the menu didn't seem all that high, but it definitely adds up as you start to get a few things. Between the 3 types of nigiri and 2 skewers I got and the Sukiyaki and hand roll my friend got, we were close to $100 after tax and tip, which felt high for the fact that I was still fairly hungry when we left. The interior felt trendy, sleek, and upscale, but not stuffy at all. It's not a huge space, but there's a decent amount of seating. Service was attentive and parking was easy later in the evening on a weekday.

The sushi here was soooo good and fresh. Everything was cooked to perfection and melt in my mouth…read more The waitress was also super nice and was so friendly. She even gave me a free mango pudding that's just top tier service. The whole restaurant just gave Japanese vibes. Me walking in felt like walking into a restaurant in Japan! The food overall 10/10. The service 10/10. The Ambiance 10/10. Would highly HIGHLY recommend.

Sometimes restaurants get better after I've been there years earlier and Sometimes, well, they…read moredon't. This is a don't case. I haven't been here in over 5 years, so I feel a lot has changed. Let's get to it. Just wasn't as fresh as the sushi I had before. The cucumber salad was awful, the baked mussels were lukewarm, the sushi was just okay, not the best. The roll choices I felt were limited. The complimentary dessert was also awful. The shrimp tempura tasted and looked like it was from a Trader Joe's package at a 100% market up. Just disappointed, count me out.

Found this cozy Japanese spot after work and really enjoyed it! The Unagi Clay Pot Rice was my…read morefavorite--freshly grilled eel with crispy rice, and you can add tea for ochazuke. Also loved the refreshing Shishito Salad, Yakitori Combo, tender Sizzling Ribeye, and salmon ochazuke with bonito flakes. Great food even if you're not into sashimi or sushi! Around $120 before drinks for everything, plus easy parking. Definitely worth a try!

Such a great sushi experience! Everything we ordered was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of…read moreflavor. The quality of the fish was excellent, especially the nigiri, and you could really taste how fresh everything was. We also tried several dishes besides the sushi, and everything was delicious. I really liked the variety on the menu and the attention to detail in every dish. Great atmosphere, great food, and an overall excellent experience. Definitely a place I would come back to and recommend to anyone who loves good sushi!

I tried to come here Friday night but there were people already waiting out the door so we didn't…read morewant to wait and went elsewhere. Today I was able to meet my friend here for lunch and since it was a weekday we got a table right away at noon. To our pleasant surprise there was a lunch special offered at the back of the menu. For $17 you can a item from column A then B. I went with teriyaki beef (+1) and gyoza. The lunch special came with rice, tea and miso soup. I order the yuzu drink too. Everything was so yummy! The decor is cute with many lucky cats near the entrance and around the sushi bar. Near the back there is a huge display kawaii, anime and robotech figures. I can see kids enjoying looking at them. Looks like they have a private room option that is narrow and long with many 2 seater table side by side, maybe they open it up when they get busy. They have a parking lot that can exit through the back is what my friend told me but I found street which has a 2 hour limit. I saw a car with a parking ticket so I'm guessing they do enforce it. I had got there early so I checked out the super cute Bird Garden store next door if you have time to kill

Good place. I tried:…read more 1. Edamame. This was good, as it usually is, since it's a pretty simple dish. 2. Bento box with sushi (5 nigiri of chef's choice) and avocado maki. The bento box comes with rice, salad, and miso soup. Everything was good. The sushi was fresh and tender, and they gave me cooked shrimp, salmon, and 3 that I couldn't identify. The salad was good, too, with a creamy dressing that maybe had some sesame paste in it. The amount of dressing was about right, maybe just a touch more than ideal for me, but they were pretty light-handed with it overall. The miso soup and avocado maki were good. The avocado maki had more avocado in proportion to rice than other places, so that was nice. 3. Mochi ice cream, strawberry. This was pretty good. About average, I guess. 4. Yuzu cheesecake. Nice citrus flavor. I know Japanese cheesecakes are airier/lighter than American cheesecakes, but I thought they are usually a bit more creamy than this one. This one was more like a regular cake. It was good, though. Overall a good, casual place I'd be glad to return to for Japanese food. Service was good, although there were only two servers while we were there, and so sometimes it could be a bit slow. There were two TV screen showing sports. There is a small parking lot, or you can park on a nearby street.

One of our favorite sushi spots in the Bay Area. Super fresh fish, and their omakase options are a…read moregood deal compared to other comparable places. Great service (almost too good, asking frequently if we like the food). A+ would again.

We sat outside at Sushi Takumi for my husband's birthday and it was a wonderful experience. We…read morearrived for Happy Hour and enjoyed the sashimi (my husband's favorite), oysters, and two types of handrolls. Everything was excellent! The oyster on the half shell was a notable star-my daughter voted the oysters as the best she has ever had with the unique toppings and beautiful presentation. We then ordered two rolls that were equally delicious. Another highlight was a surprise dessert of fried bananas and ice cream. It was a lovely touch for my husband's birthday and a major hit with my 7-year-old grandson. The server was gracious and real time accomodating as our party grew a bit without warning. The inside looked very inviting but hard to miss an oppotunity to enjoy sitting outside.

3.75 stars We had lunch here for the first time today, it's…read morea bit far to drive but we wanted to use our Resy credit and also meet with some family members. It's a small restaurant, nothing fancy; seat maybe 50 people max. For a mid week lunch, it does pretty good business. We ordered the following to be shared by 4 of us: Appetizer: kamachi kama (4.5) ,excellent, one of the best. Ebi Tempura (3) fresh and crispy but the shrimps were pretty skinny. Rolls: Spider roll, cherry blossom, victoria secret (no bake), all rolls were fresh and tasty however smaller compare to other places (3.5) 16 pieces sashimi combo served with a bowl of miso soup and rice. We liked the salmon, tuna, hamachi but not the white tuna. Most of the slices were decent but not particularly generous. The Miso soup was quite tasty though. (3.5) There were two sushi chefs behind the counter and one young lady waitress/cashier. They appeared to be short staffed, so service was on the slower side. Perhaps due to the high percentage of Resy customers, prices tend to be on the higher side for the amount of food received, other than that we thought the quality of food was pretty good, service although slower but in general friendly and attentive.

TL;DR: Such friendly staff, fun vibes, and good food! Pro-tip: avoid the end-of-quarter rush for…read morethe Resy credit vibes at all costs Came on a random weekday night and there was no crowd. Got some advice on crowd-favorite rolls and off-the-beaten-path choices. Happy we got to try everything we did and the staff let us shut down the restaurant just hanging out while they bussed down and we all watched the end of the Galaxy game on TV. Such a good relaxed vibe - ready to come back! Cheers, Sushi Monster!

The beef tongue was absolutely delicious! We ordered two servings, but the second one wasn't as…read moregood as the first--it was a bit tougher. The ramen and the beef rice bowl were both very tasty as well. However, the beef was a little too rare and had a strong bloody taste. We hope it can be cooked a bit more next time. Overall, we had a great dining experience and would definitely come back!

The food and the service was solid. The environment, that atmosphere, it was fine except there fact…read morethat there was no airflow when I went. The fans were off and the AC was not on. So... it was a bit too warm for my liking during my visit. The food was good. Very well made. Tasty and enjoyable. The service was good, nice and friendly, although a bit understaffed? The dishes were unique not of just Japanese, which some dishes were, but there were elements of fusion with Spanish influence--the paella. Kemuri will definitely give you a taste experience that's unique and enjoyable. Parking is street.

I ordered a custom tray for a large group celebration and we were pleased with the quality and…read morenovelty. The fish were fresh, the rice was seasoned, and the garnishes were interesting. The owner was communicative via text and E-mail. Pick up was from a ghost kitchen. Menu was difficult to find online, but here is the link: https://twodotsco.typeform.com/to/eUm9sISf?typeform-source=linktr.ee The tray was beautifully decorated. At $6.25 per piece of sushi, the price was similar to nice sushi restaurants. I probably would not order from here frequently, but only as a special treat.

The food was delicious, the service was great, and the atmosphere was very nice The staff was…read morefriendly and attentive. I'd definitely come back!