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I was visiting my nephew and he asked for sushi. I looked around to find a reasonable Omakase, but still had great flavors. This place was recommended. It's hidden off the side of the road, so people must know about it because it was busy. I was able to make a reservation by texting them. We got the Omakase and everything we had was delicious. It was fresh and the flavors for very good. It was a lot of food as well. It was the 18 items I believe. I opted in for the extra dessert which was Yuzu lemon cheesecake. $13 for the dessert for the size you get I thought it was a little pricey. Everything else was delicious. Service was great as well. We always had water in our glass. Glad I got to check out this little gem. SYOY!
This place is an easy 5/5 sushi spot. It is kind of tucked away and unassuming but it's worth the search for street parking. There is interior seating and a covered outdoor patio, which is where my boyfriend and I ended up for our reservation. We had to actually push our reservation back by 30 minutes so we were too late for omakase but honestly we had a great time just continuously ordering from the main menu. We ordered a variety of maki rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, and enjoyed the gindara and agedashi tofu as well. All of the fish tasted incredibly fresh and super high quality. I definitely need to make the effort to arrive hungry next time because I wish I had eaten more. The items were so simple yet so delicious and flavorful. I can't wait to come back!
What a great find! Cozy little spot that is tucked away behind a bistro in old downtown Palo Alto. I like how small and intimate this place is. Very Japanese in style! The indoor was very inviting and I love the bar decor! They do have outdoor seating with heaters which is great as lines fill up so quick! Ordered the omakase as well as starting off with their popular hamachi spots and the tofu. Both starters are delicious! The hamachi shot was a punch in your mouth, it was amazing! You can either take it as it is or mix and then drink it. The tofu was delicate, soft, and flavorful! Be careful once you bite in because it was very hot! Almost burnt my tongue but totally worth it! Love the broth in it as well. The omakase from start to end was amazing. Each dish stood on its own with their own flavors and it was just delicious. I will say out of them , my favorite was chawanmushi which had snow crab, truffles, and all the other good stuff! Truly remarkable! The eight piece nigiri were very good! The favorite is the toro. You just can't go wrong with toro. Also the Suzuki nigiri which has this sea bass and wow that was very good! Did not expect that! Wonderful service who gave us good recommendations!
Daigo is just like one of those exclusive tiny Japanese restaurants you would walk into in Japan where you would need an invitation to get into. I've eaten both inside and outside and like the ambiance of both for my date nights. They have a wide variety of fish flown in from Japan and from all over the world and it reflects in both quality and taste. Try everything if you're up for it. I haven't had a miss from them yet and it brings me memories from when I lived in Japan. Slightly pricy as they price per nigiri instead of by pairs but worth it. Make reservations as they do fill up and turn away customers. It's right off of University Avenue so it's conveniently located
As part of this year's pledge to go to restaurants that I have not been to, we chose Daigo as it was on the way back home. Arriving around 8:15 this minimalist restaurant tucked away in an alley has patio seating along with inside seating consisting of 6 seats at the sushi counter along directly behind 3 deuce tables and one 4 top where we sat. The sashimi platter that we ordered was extremely fresh and every piece was at the perfect temperature. The Negitoro and Negihama maki rolls which did not make the picture were nicely done along with Dragon roll pictured. Because they close at 9:30 the Omakase menu was not available.We knew before we arrived that they did not have a wide variety of hot entrees as they are known for their sashimi and rolls. Overall prices are higher than other sushi restaurants but are similar to Ebisu in San Francisco which also has high quality raw fish items. Would come back here again if wanting similar items that we had along with trying some of the appetizers such as agadashi tofu. Food and service was 5 stars.
Cozy space with indoor and outdoor seating with heaters. A bit tucked away from the main road so can be tricky to locate. Found street parking nearby. Services was professional, efficient and friendly. Food is expensive for very small portions. Maybe their rent is too expensive but I probably wouldn't eat here much because of the cost. Excellent quality and taste though if you are looking to splurge on a fancy dining experience. I love the special dish and plating for each food item. Would be a cute date spot or if you don't mind splurging on an evening out. I left hungry and a hole in my wallet though.
We went here on a Saturday night as we were able to get last minute reservations at 8 pm. The table was available a little bit before 8 pm, and we were seated inside (very thankful for that as it was a cold night). We ordered the omakase for $110 a person - I thought it was a good value. If you are a nigiri person that emphasizes the sushi rice, I don't think this will be your place, but you are able to focus more on the fish, which is good. To be honest, the nigiri is not very memorable, but man, this is pretty Texas priced in Palo Alto! The best of the menu in my opinion was the chawanmushi (egg custard) and yuzu cheesecake dessert. I enjoyed it so much, I asked for the source. Unfortunately, straight from Japan :( Had a good night here - thank you!
The food is spectacular This was a super light dinner since we did pay a lot and was still hungry after, so just mind your wallet. The soft shell crab was really good, love the dashi vinegar and the veggies with it was a great balance. Shishamo was also really delightful with the numbing sansho salt. How do I get this salt ? It's so interesting and a fun surprise. Aburi saba was also really delish, and their ginger taste super fresh. The hand rolls themselves was ok, not as exciting as the rest of the meal. The service was quick and attentive. There's indoor and outdoor sitting that give a nice cozy environment.
Bad service. Server order us to order quick 2-3 times, when we are just looking at the menu. We arrived on time and not wasted any time. Next table did not get any pressure and the order less than us and stay longer. We order omakase. Sushi quality, presentation and selection are underwhelming. We are seated outside and there is no table inside. Seating area are not nice and it was super hot with no wind. Just look the picture with raw shrimp, it is not red like amaebi. It is grey. Look and tasted disgusting. I hope it is not from ranch 99 fridge. Big mistake to celebrate birthday there!
Since working in the Peninsula I've been looking for good food to try. It's been tough to find a solid sushi spot but I think the search can end because Daigo was delish! Service was great and well informed us about the menu. Pretty sure you need a reservation but my friend and I walked in for early dinner and they let us have a table that we had to give up in 1.5 hours for a reservation which was fine! The fish is super fresh and they even ask if you prefer wasabi for the nigiri or not, most places don't ask this which I love because I am not a fan of wasabi. The nigiri is by the single piece and not for 2 pieces each order-which I also liked because then you can create your own omakase plate. Restaurant is nice and quaint with some outdoor seating but cute little spot to NOT bring a large party. Must try in Palo Alto!
3 years ago
2 years ago
You must make a reservation! This place is incredibly popular! You can get turned away or wait an hour even a weeknight! Seating is very limited! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ AMBIANCE +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Three tables indoors, no bar seating, and 6-8 tables outdoors with one or two heaters. 4-5 tables are covered and 2-3 tables are uncovered. The single bathroom has a sliding door and is clean and spacious! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FOOD +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Edamame - we didn't explicitly order edamame but they gave it to us. I'm assuming it's because we ordered two Omakase. Simple classic. Idako Karaage - This fried baby octopus dish is hard to find! It came with lemon and it was a little on the salty but still delicious, I wish they gave us more than one lemon wedge! Next time I will ask for more lemon, fatty fried dishes especially seafood need the acid! Hamachi Kama, Large $20 - This was amazing! And filling and delicious! But only get it if you like sucking delicious flesh off bones! It came with a lemon wedge and an acidic soy based sauce! This was one of the best dishes of the night! The fish tasted very fresh! Omakase - Each piece of fish wrapped around a bundle of BROWN rice! THATS RIGHT FRIENDS, BROWN RICE! And it was delicious!!!!! It tastes just white rice! The last 3 pieces were the best! Salmon Belly! Mmmm so good! California Rolls - Again made with brown rice! And it tasted great! Made with real crab none of this imitation krab business!! Black Sesame Ice Cream - They didn't have Hojicha ice cream, but they had black sesame. I was disappointed because hojicha flavored ice cream is harder to find that black sesame. It was a little on the icy side. I wouldn't get it again. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SERVICE +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THIS PLACE IS BUMPING! They hardly take walk ins! We have been turned away before! If you tell them you don't have a reservation and sometimes even give a very exasperated and tired sigh. The staff is worked to the bone, very attentive but it seems there are only two staffers that play all roles: hosts, servers, and bussers! That sounds exhausting! Please get more servers! We were disappointed on a few aspects... -we asked for an indoor reservation over the phone and they said they could accommodate but then when we got there they put us outdoors and told us they had no more indoor seating -we wanted hojicha ice cream but they were sold out so sadddddd read more
I came here on a Friday night with a party of 4 and was able to make a reservation which made everything super easy! There's plenty of street parking, parking lots, and parking garage which is also great. The food was 5/5 and I love that this place had a lot more fish selections that are less common at other sushi restaurants. Some of the highlights for me was the saba, hotate, engawa (my favorite!), kohada, and sujiko (normally not a fan of ikura but the marinated version is good!). For their tamago, they also offer a castella version that is almost cake-like. In terms of ordering, if you know what you want or what you like, I would recommend ordering earlier rather than later. For our group, we had wanted to order more of some of the fishes we liked, but they actually ran out throughout our meal. On the service side, the staffs were really friendly and nice. I'm not sure if its because they were busy, but one of the waiter did miss some of our orders and we had to ask them to check and re-order. But overall still really great service all around! I really enjoyed this place and will definitely be back! read more
2 years ago
Visited Daigo to celebrate a special occasion. They do accept reservations but only by phone. The restaurant is nestled just off the main road but close enough to accessible parking. The ambiance was very intimate and bright. Especially being seated at the counters, it was enjoyable experience being able observe the chefs create the dishes we were to be eating. We ordered the miso cod as an appetizer and ghe omakase that included the uni. The cod miso was deliciously caramelized and filled with so much flavor. If i was not so full at the end of my meal, i would have ordered another order. For the omakase: Each nigiri piece was beautifully put together, having no need for any soy sauce. My favorite pieces were the (madai, otoro, sawara, aji, umimasu, tachiou, blue crab handroll). The blue crab handroll especially was my favorite with the seaweed being so crunchy! The pacing of our meal was also perfect. Especially as someone who considers herself a slower eater, I did not feel like I was being rushed nor was my partner waiting too long for the next piece. I loved my experience at Daigo and I look forward to my next visit! read more
3 years ago
This is my current favorite sushi place. The food is really good. I've had omakase as well as a la carte and think you can't go wrong either way. My friends and I usually sit at the bar to watch the magic happen. Service is wonderful - the staff is nice and the chefs are friendly. Highly recommend this place! My current favorites: hamachi shots, chu toro, ensui uni, wagyu, salmon citrus maki, and omg I'm hungry now!! read more
I came here on a Sunday night, and it was extremely busy! I was seated at the bar and loved watching the chefs create magic. Everyone is extremely attentive, and for every nigiri serving, the chef reloaded me on ginger! This place is perfect for date night. I recommend making reservations as the line went out the door even at 8pm. read more
2 years ago
Our regular Japanese restaurant closed their doors during the pandemic and in 2023, we needed to find another place and on a whim decided to go here after some googling and reviews, the place is smaller and in a side street so unless you know it is there, you won't know it is there. We now go there mainly on Sunday when it is not as busy but they still pack in the guests. My wife has a gluten allergy and first thing we ask was whether they use wheat in their wasabi and they said no. A big plus to start! And they even offered her GF soy sauce. We ordered their Omakase 12 pieces with handroll and wagyu and I have to say their nigiri was really good and their subtle use of wasabi and soy that they put with each piece had it so I didn't have to put extra wasabi/soy mix. If you want more, you can mix more to go with each piece. I thought their fish selection was super fresh. None of it tasted frozen so another plus. There are 3 servers (Lana, Kris, Serena) and 2 sushi chefs (Isaac and Kenny) and a kitchen staff for the hot items and they sure bang out the orders including all the take-aways in a timely manner. The servers are attentive and great, our tea/water are always full so we don't have to ask. When we're done, the bill is brought to us and they now run our credit card while standing next to us. If you plan to go there with more than 2 and/or later than 6pm, make a reservation to ensure you get try out this little gem of a sushi restaurant. We have been going here for a while and this is our weekly sushi fix, Sundays are our regular but will venture on another day once in a while. Also, if you're expecting to see old Japanese guys, you will be disappointed. Kenny and Isaac are younger but they know presentation. read more
We had the omakase and it was one of the best food experiences ever! The set was full of flavors, each different enough from the other. Our favorite nigiri was of course the wagyu. Definitely a little pricey (about 90 per person) but not a lot of omakases you can find in the area. Will be back after the next paycheck lol read more
This is my kids' favorite sushi place. We came here for special occasion (graduation). It's pricey but the sushi quality is worth it. I don't eat much raw fish myself but rest of my family says they can taste the difference. They compare with Tanto for example. Once you have Daigo's fish, you will taste the difference. Of course, price is very different too. My son got the 12 piece omakase dinner with wagyu beef ($85). He says it was so good. Each piece is different and have special flavors. We also got the following: - nigiri dinner - sashimi dinner - sake kama - agdashi tofu - fried octopus They were all excellent. Only thing is that they don't provide salads with the dinner to me is not the norm here in US. Maybe they are trying to be authentic. Service was great too. We just felt that we were a little rush because of another reservation 1:20 hr away. Wish they told us before we arrived for our reservation. We got out in 1 hr to get dessert somewhere else. Bill was hefty at $250 for 4 of us including tip for above. read more
Daigo is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. I've been to the SF location about 5 times, so I was really excited when they opened up a location in Palo Alto closer to me. Now I don't have to drive as far when I'm craving omakase! I've dined at the Palo Alto location twice now, once pre-COVID, and once during. We were seated outside and the spacing between tables was more than 6 feet for sure, so I appreciate how seriously they are following protocol to keep us safe. You get 9 pieces for $45.It's a really good price point for the quality of the fish. I liked almost all of the pieces they served us. My favorite by far was the blue crab roll. My mouth is watering just reminiscing about it! There's plenty of free street parking nearby, and there are a few parking lots within walking distance as well. I can't wait to go back. read more
5 years ago
Small and delectable sushi place in Palo Alto near Cal Ave. The fish is very fresh and the nigiri was well seasoned. Call to make reservations. Next time I would sit outside since inside was very tight. Otoro nigiri- amazing! we ordered more. Agedashi tofu-- very subtle flavoring. The crust of the tofu was crispy and the inside soft and warm. It was so comforting. Spicy tuna--perfect amount of spicyness that it doesn't hide the fresh tuna. Dragon roll-- shrimp tempura was perfectly cooked Also got a couple other things that I didn't get pictures of. I will definitely be back! read more
We went to shop around Palo Alto area and was craving sushi. Found this spot on Yelp so wanted to try it out. The place is super small feel like a hole in the wall. most people reserve before heading over but the server were able to seat us although we did not have reservation. The ambiance is super nice and the quality of the fish is great. I would highly recommend since this place is a great spot for a cute date or small gathering with friends or family. read more
4 years ago
Got in before they got busy. Perfect place to celebrate my son's bday... a sushi loving boy. The sushi and sashimi were fresh. Fish was the perfect temperature. Fried octopus and fried oysters were crispy but not oily. My favorite was the Agedashi tofu. (Tender in a nice light broth). Service was perfect. The wait staff were attentive and very sweet. Even brought my son a yummy slice of green tea cheese as a treat for his bday. Thank you! read more
3 years ago
One of the hidden Richmond omokase spots. This is an unsuspecting spot hidden in the residential area. I think it's well worth it to get the chef sets since each piece of fish is super high quality. Price: $$ Overall rating: 9.5/10 Must get: wagyu nigiri read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
Hidden gem in the area. I heard it get busy for dinner so we came right when they opened on a Saturday, we got seated right away. The staff and the owners were very delightful and generous! We got the Omakase and the clam dish for starters with two bottles of sake. All the sashimi was fresh and high quality. Yuzu cheesecake and green tea ice cream were good. I enjoyed the intimate vibe here. We had such a great time with our friends. read more
There is plenty of garage parking near the establishment. The location is hidden away in the alley so it is very iykyk. There is not much space inside but there is outdoor seating and bar seating to accommodate. Not pet friendly so you will have to acquire a pet-sitter. I have to say the presentation is very well done. The omakase menu was satisfactory but i do wish there was dessert included to tidy up the meal nicely. Their supplemental menu is huge and contains so many varieties of fish imaginable. Definitely worth a try! read more
Good sushi but comes with high price tag. I recommend making a reservation if you can as the place is quite small. The outdoor seating is not to bad but not as nice as indoors. All the fish was fresh but the flavor and size of the entrees was not there for us. Service was typical for a sushi place with a small wait inbetween orders. Our favorite item was the hanabi! We don't recommend the wagyu croquette as it only comes with one and there is very little wagyu. read more
4 years ago
We were in the area and in the mood for fresh high quality sashimi. Called at about 5.15pm on a Friday to inquire if they have any seatings available and they were able to accommodate us as long as we finish up by 6.30pm. The restaurant was much smaller than we expected and being down an alleyway next to a car park made it a bit tricky to locate. Also, like another reviewer commented, when we were offered indoor counter or outside, we did not realize the indoor counter faces a wall and not the chef like other Japanese restaurants. But starting from the greetings through to the check, we thoroughly enjoyed every single minute. Every dish we ordered was delicious but the stand out were definitely the hamachi shots and the clams. Cannot wait to come back!!! read more
4 years ago
Wow this place is amazing. We ordered some hand rolls which were all to die for. The citrus roll was delicious and the hamachi Kama was perfection. Small place with limited seating. Reservations are required. Seems like a total locals spot and we cannot wait to come back. Delicious and such a gem! read more
3 years ago
Absolutely incredible food, service, and atmosphere. The quality of fish was so good that we ended up trying everything on the Daily Special menu. read more
Truly a hidden gem (literally, I walked past it twice and had to ask where it was hiding to find it!) I went at the recommendation of a friend who is pretty in sync with the South Bay Sushi Scene (try saying that three times fast) and was not at all disappointed! We made reservations for 8:00 pm on a Tuesday and were seated immediately - though the restaurant itself was busy! We ordered: - O-Toro ($11) - Uni ($12) - Hamachi Shot ($6.50) - Salmon Citrus roll ($16) - Naruto roll ($12) I won't pretend to know everything about sashimi/nigiri/sushi in general but I do know that this meal was fresh, the cuts were delicious, and the price wasn't out of the norm. I've been telling everyone about this place, and now I'm telling y'all! I'll be back :) read more
2 years ago
Loved every bite of our $89 omakase! My top three favorite nigiris were probably the barracuda--perfectly torched to perfection, sake toro--lightly brushed with garlic which left my taste buds screaming for joy, and the wagyu--topped with caviar and added my own uni for a triple threat combo! Yum! The blue crab tamaki was also a great end to our meal as the nori was oh so crunchy! Excellent service all around! Can't wait to come back here! read more
We were craving sushi on a random Tuesday night and decided to try this place. Called them up and ordered the Moriawase Nigiri. It came with 2 pcs each of Akami (bluefin tuna), yellowtail, salmon, and albacore for $32 and some change. It was...fine! Lol. Not extremely impressed, but definitely felt like it was kind of overpriced. Service was great and felt the employees were taking necessary precautions! Maybe we will try something else from there if we ever get a random hankering for sushi again! read more
3 years ago
I was in the mood for good quality sushi and found Daigo on Yelp. I remember visiting the SF location and remembered it was delicious so I wanted to give this newer location a try. We both had the Omakase with a couple of a la carte items. The 6 fishes that were served to us in the beginning of the Omakase weren't the best. They were mostly bland colored fishes that all tasted the same-rubbery and tasteless. But then it got better. The other items were fresh, buttery and amazing. The Toro and Uni were my favorites of the night. We also had the crispy tempura mushroom with truffled salt, hamachi shooters and monk fish. All were delicious! We also shared a black sesame cheesecake which wasn't the best. It had a pretty dense filling and nonexistent crust. Overall, I'll be back, but I would skip the dessert. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
this place caught my eye when i saw they serve nodoguro. i had this fish in japan and it was amazing. since then, whenever i am eating sushi, i always look for this fish and i haven't seen it since this place!! so i made reservations right away. we went during the week at like 530pm. they have both indoors and outdoor seating. a lot of people were seating outdoor, maybe bc indoor is a bit small and cramp. but when we got there, it was just the two of us indoor. i was disappointed the staff decided to sit us by the counter looking at the wall, instead of the bar counter with the chefs. this was surprising to me since when i eat omakase, we usually get seated at the bar counter. i was surprise so i had to ask why were getting seated by the counter facing the wall when the only ones indoor was just two. the staff said oh the bar counter is for late comers. ok..... we got the omakase: one with uni (mine of course) and wagyu. the fish was fresh, the rice was only ok. not sure what was missing, but i thought their omakase was only ok. of course we got nodoguro, and yep! still amazing. ill probably come back here for nodoguro. i probably won't get their omakase again but will just choose the nigiris i want to eat that day. i am always looking for new sushi places and i am glad i got to try this place. read more
3 years ago
I've always loved this little hidden gem in Palo Alto called Daigo. It offers high-quality Japanese cuisine, and its sushi is comparable to the level of Omakase restaurants. The best part is that you can customize your own selection! You have the freedom to create your own Omakase experience. One thing you must try is their famous wagyu beef sushi! The shop is not easy to find and you have to enter a small alley to find it. It might be a bit tricky to locate it on your first visit, so I advise my fellow foodies to pay attention! To secure a spot, it's best to make a reservation by calling ahead. The place isn't very large, and seating is limited. Otherwise, you might end up sitting outside! Here's what my friends and I ordered: Appetizer: Fried oysters (Kaki Fry) - $16: I suddenly had a craving for this dish, and it turned out to be incredibly fresh and delicious! Steamed clams with butter and sake (Asari Butter Sakamushi) - $24: The clams were quite large, and the combination of butter and sake gave them a flavorful kick. Highly recommended! Nigiri Sushi: Only choose the ones you really enjoy! Salmon belly - $7: The fish belly came with a small piece of crispy skin and a hint of scallion. It was a mouthwatering bite! Yellowfin tuna - $11: This one was just average. Sea urchin - $16: It was fresh and generously portioned. However, I personally prefer eating it with a hint of seaweed. Sweet shrimp - $11: Nicely prepared, without the tail and with a lightly fried head that you can enjoy. Salmon roe - $7: I always order this when having sushi! The roe is treated with sake, so it has no fishy taste at all. It's amazing when combined with seaweed! Wagyu beef - $16: This is what I've been looking forward to the most. Sometimes they don't have it, but when they do, it just melts in your mouth! A must-order every time! Grilled salmon roll - $20: This is a sushi roll that's grilled to perfection with excellent seasoning! It's just that at this point, I couldn't eat anymore. Dessert: Yuzu cheesecake: It had a subtle yuzu fragrance. Though it was a small piece, it was perfectly satisfying. The average cost per person is around $100, and we didn't order any alcohol. read more
4 years ago
By the time we got in around 8:20pm, they had run out some of their best fish options, such as the high-end toro, which was too bad. However, I found the rest of their offering quite fresh. I was not impressed that they do not carry any plum wine, which should be very basic and expected at any upscale Japanese restaurant. I would have expected at least sparkling wine, which traditionally goes great with seafood, but they only have Sauvignon Blanc. My friend liked it a lot and wanted to come back, describing the quality on par with places in SF but way cheaper. I grew up in Vancouver, spoiled by the best sushi in the world for decades, so I admit I might be a bit biased. 4 star by The Bay Area standard and definitely cheaper than most other similar places in the city. read more
4 years ago
Definitely one of the best sushi spots in South Bay when you're looking for quality nigiri. Do expect to pay for good sushi. We ordered the omakase and some add ons. Nigiri comes pre-seasoned and they use brown rice which surprisingly works. Highlights: -Hamachi shot -Toro hand Roll -Chutoro nigiri -A very smoky nigiri - I think it was the barracuda? Was the best part of the meal -Nodoguru nigiri Definitely get a reservation or come early! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
The food was legit. The restaurant is a bit tight for a large group. Wish they had more wine varieties. The chef was kind, the ikura tasted fresh. The toilet is very clean! Service was slow but was manageable. 4.5/5 overall read more
6 years ago
Is sushi in the Bay Area always this cheap (but of decent quality???). Thoroughly enjoyed Daigo and still can't believe how cheap it was. My brother and I put our name on the waitlist and drove over. We were about 15 minutes away, but when we were next in line it took about another 10 minutes of waiting. It was pretty quick, and there are heaters outside that kept us warm. We both ordered the 9 piece omakase, which was only $45??????? I'm not going to say the sushi was of a super high quality, but it definitely passed in my book. And for $45, I thought it was amazing. A meal like this in New York would have easily cost $100, so I was very pleasantly surprised! We tried a variety of chefs choice sushi, which were all great. Nothing really stood out to me as absolutely amazing, but every piece was quality. I was sad there were no uni pieces, but that's life. I think we got to try a medium fatty tuna at most, which was quite good. Overall I'd definitely come here for a visit. It's a small spot that's a bit tucked away, but definitely decent quality for a REALLY good price. read more
Good quality sushi in this tiny joint by California ave. They don't have an extensive menu like most Japanese restaurants, no bento boxes! They have a few unique appetizers, I tried the octopus karagee which wasn't bad, very crunchy! Decided to choose several of their daily special nigiris to try different things. Everything tasted very fresh and seasoned well. Presentation looks very pretty too. Most nigiri cost $5 per piece and I also tried their A5 wagyu that was very smokey and flavorful, this was $12 per piece. We also got couple hand rolls to get us full and the eel handroll was very saucy if you don't mind that but packed with good amount of eel. Overall everything tasted good and felt almost like an omakase intimate dining experience. But I had planned to go eat in n out after because I was not full at all! read more
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2363 Birch St
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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(650) 384-6880
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How can i make a reservation? i tried called multiple times during business hours but nobody picked up.
Please call between 1pm-5pm.
Are they the same as the Daigo in the outer richmond in san Francisco?
Yes, it's same. But the location in SF is permanently closed.
What are the new business hours? They seem to have been removed from Yelp
Hi Lucia, I just updated the business hours. Thank you for letting us know about this.
Is their sushi rice vinegar gluten free? Is their miso soup gluten free?
Rice is not gluten free
Hi, I can't eat 12 piece omakase by myself (I'd also like to try kitchen dishes also). Is it two pair of each fish so two people can share it? Thanks
You can order individually from the daily special menu
Hello I've tried to call to make a reservation but was not able to. Can you let me know what may be the best time to call?
Tuesday to Sunday 3pm-9pm
Hello Is reservation required? If so how can we make reservations?
Make a reservation is highly recommended, please call the restaurant at 6503846880. Thank you
Is Daigo temporarily closed? On Google Maps it shows closed for entire week
On vacation. Resume business 1/7
I've tried calling like 10 times to place an order for pickup but the phone rings and then asks me to enter a "remote access code." 😳 Is there a specific code I need? I'm not sure how else to call the restaurant.
We're close until Friday, sorry for any inconvenience.
How do you make a reservation?
Yelp says "no reservation" but a server told us we need to make a reservation by phone. Hope Yelp can change that
Do we make reservations?
Don't be fooled by the "no reservation" description on Yelp. A server told us we need to make a reservation by phone
Are you open for dining in yet?
Not for indoor dining, but we do have patio seating.
Do you serve omakase at lunch time?
Sorry we don't serve onakase at lunch time.
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