Recently re-visited this established and well regarded spot in Fairfax. For those not "in the…read moreknow" -- this a true go-to spot for a fantastic sushi experience. It is very true that it is difficult to get in this spot during peak hours. A waitlist will have you on point, but you will still have to wait a little bit to get in. Trust me - it's all worth it. The team of hosts and wait staff treats you kindly, even though there's the "stress" of a wait. Once seated in the dimly lit space, everything happens more quickly. Your order is taken and it's not long before you get some plates coming your way. The food. Amazing. Simply delicious. Well thought out, fresh and well presented. I had the black sesame asparagus - the sauce so incredible. Then the sake sashimi was melt in your mouth quality. And a couple well equipped rolls satisfied every desire. Wine by the glass on the list, besides beers and sake. A must-go sushi place for the Bay Area. Along with Sake 107 in Petaluma, Kirala in Berkeley and Ebisu in SF -- this is a place you need to visit.

What a great little gem of a Sushi restaurant. The food is wonderful and the service is great. But…read morebeware, if you are trying to go there when they open, you'll be standing in a line that usually wraps around the block. Yes, they are that popular! Unfortunately, they don't take reservations, but if you try eating a little later in the evening to miss the 5-6 pm surge, you'll likely to encounter a shorter wait time for a table. One night we arrived at about 7:30 and were seated right away. A different night we arrived about the same time and had a 20 minute wait which was just enough time to walk around the corner and have a glass of wine at Fradelizio's. We ordered the wagyu beef tataki and the hanger steak skewers and they were both delicious! We followed that up with some Hamachi and Hon Maguro nigiri which melted in our mouths. We finished the evening with a Village roll which burst with flavor! We asked if they could add a shiso leaf to the roll and they happily complied. Ying, one of the owners who fills in when they are shorthand, was our server and she was fabulous! Obviously she is very knowledgeable, but is also very engaging and funny! I can't think of a better place in Marin to grab sushi, and judging by the lines at 5pm when they open, I'm not alone...

It was a wonderful dining experience! We came in for 11 courses and wine pairing…read more I love how each courses are so different from each other. The courses offer Japanese tempura style appetizer, sashimi, steak, grilled fish and duck. The dessert at the end also provides different flavor profile that each bites were surprises. The wine pairing is the best ones I've been to. It has white, sake and red. Each wine pairs with the food perfectly. The service is outstanding and the lighting is great. Highly recommended!

I had the pleasure of dining at Madcap last year for my birthday. I'd been eyeing the restaurant…read morefor a while, intrigued by their fusion of French and Japanese cuisines--because honestly, who doesn't love that combination? What I didn't realize at the time was the sheer pedigree behind it. It turns out Madcap is Michelin-rated, and Chef Ron Siegel is a celebrity chef. A Top Chef alum who headlined at legendary spots like The French Laundry and Michael Mina. Ironically, I didn't learn any of this from a food blog or Yelp. I heard it from my dentist in Vallejo. Talk about a random convo! As for the food, Chef Siegel's creations are pure joy--a celebration of culinary genius that feels genuinely divine. It's the kind of meal that evokes deep emotion; it really is magical. I can honestly say it's the best restaurant in Marin, Point Reyes included. We paired our meal with a beautiful bottle of sake by Pharrell Williams (yes, you read that right), and to top off an already incredible evening, we got to meet Chef Siegel and take a group photo with him. What a cool dude! Inside the restaurant, the decor was refined and classy, featuring rich dark wood accents and curated artwork. My only minor complaint was the seating - the wooden chair, while stylish, could have been a bit more comfortable. Overall, it was a truly lovely experience.

Easily the best fish (nigiri/sashimi/rolls) in Marin. The quality just stands out even against…read morestalwarts like VS and Masa. Price reflects this of course. I particularly enjoy the shari - feels like a mix of sweetness from red vinegar and zing of white vinegar. They also had local California King Salmon - I never see this at a sushi spots even in SF (even when it's in season). The rest of the menu is quite diverse with dishes you'll never see in Marin. Some were hits, some were okay. I'm looking forward to trying more. Pretty easy to get a walk-in at the bar. If reservations are full, just call ahead and walk-in.

We visited Marujun for the first time at 6:30 pm last Thursday night. We made reservations for the…read moretwo of us via phone (couldn't do it online for the same night) after reading reviews that said they could be crowded. The restaurant is in a nondescript pocket sized strip mall. I had my doubts, but felt we were transported somewhere else as soon as we stepped through the door. We were welcomed and seated immediately. The menu is extensive, mostly sushi and sashimi dishes. We ordered exactly the right amount for the two of us, including a special appetizer of a shrimp custard (yum), tempura shrimp (two shrimp, crispy, dipping bowl with a side of spicy daikon we could add). I ordered the Hakata Mizutaki hot pot with chicken and cabbage. My wife went for the Queen sushi roll with unagi, hamachi and sweet sauce and a small 2-piece sashimi plate. For dessert we ordered another special, a sweet potato custard that came with a generous scoop of the creamiest vanilla ice cream I've ever had. The presentation for the dessert was so special... it came in a lidded lacquer box (see photos). After recently eating in a terribly noisy restaurant, we appreciated that the sound level here was very low, making conversation easy. Our server was gracious and attentive (filling our pot of tea with hot water, and then pouring the tea for us). All of the food was fantastic. The total with tax and tip came out to $135 for two people. That's probably on par for the quality of the food, but steep for us, so this will become more of a "special treat" dinner place for us. But we do want to return to sample more dishes.

We celebrated my daughters college graduation here. They were very accommodating and the service…read morewas top notch. Great place to eat. Our guest of about 30 was well taken care. Delicious food, great ambiance and first class service. Can't ask for anything more.

First of all - the ambience is so unique! It's whimsical yet tasteful and the vibe changes…read moredepending on the season. If you value elegant but not pretentious wit and atmosphere - this is the place for you! Second - the service is fantastic. Once you enter the place, we were greeted with a welcoming energy and our server was absolutely lovely - super attentive but not "on you all the time". Just right. And lastly - of course - the food is just outstanding! All the Thai classics you wish for but presented in a modern way. Everything we had (we shared an appetizer player and a couple more dishes) was so flavorful, the dips were to die for (I asked for extra to take home with me!). Will I be back! Yes!

We love this place!!!! Great food, excellent customer…read moreservice, so far one of our favorite places.

A great place if you're looking for a more authentic sushi experience. I noticed on the website…read morethat the owner/chef is Japanese and that sold me. The photos pretty much say it all...let the ingredients to the talking and just accent the flavors.

I can't believe I didn't know about this place until last night. We ordered online and walked down…read moreto pick up. There was a little wait but here's why that really wasn't a problem at all. Arigatou had a man and woman behind the counter who were both lovely and smiled to welcome us in. The place smelled AMAZING and has lots of nice Japanese decor from traditional-looking arrows, beautiful prints on the walls, cute cat and goose illustrations, books about japan to cute hand drawn cats on the whiteboard. Their rice maker looked like it was worth my mortgage and has a plague on it that reads "R. Icemaker". They were listening to some kind of amazing easy listening music that made me think I was in a Murakami novel. Because we had to wait a little longer than the DoorDash estimate, they happily and kindly threw in some mini ice creams for us, with a nice note on the paper bag, too! The food was really, REALLY good. We got the teriyaki salmon bento, katsu bento and a box of assorted sushi. All of the food was GREAT and we could have easily stopped with the bento boxes because they are extremely good value. Rice, your topping choice (salmon, katsu as mentioned for us) 2-3 gyoza that were delicious, and a little salad for $16. The sushi box was also packed full. I can't recommend this place more, I'll be going back a LOT!

The service is very friendly and nice. I had a great experience when I first walked in and asked…read moreabout the menu and options. We wanted sashimi and that is not an option. Rolls aren't either. Seems that sushi is not available. The few things that were available were not on my husband's diet. I thanked the very kind man and left. Parking is fairly easy. It's take out only. To me, nothing looked too appealing, but I am a picky eater.

We're local and love Ikoi. Always fresh. Always good service. Consistent with the quality one…read moreexpects. Hidden gem in San Rafael tucked away. Sushi is grey too!

Pretty decent casual Japanese spot…read more Lunch bento and the lunch sets with miso soup and rice are really good value, but don't expect Michelin sashimi If you're deciding between the Chirashi lunch (L) vs the Chirashi and Udon lunch, I recommend getting the chirashi and udon lunch, fish is basically the same just less rice and you get a soup udon noodle! Decor and furniture could use an upgrade.

A gem! Delicious and authentic Japanese food…read more Great customer service and ambiance. My family loves going there & enjoy their ramen!

The egg was hard boiled not soft boiled and the noodles were thin and all stuck together like they…read morecame from a package and weren't stirred right while cooking. The pork and broth was delicious but this place cuts corners and it shows in food quality. Very disappointed, I won't be coming back. They also tried to sell me 1 pc of chicken karage in the form of a side which I had to send back. If someone was actually taking my order they could warn me of the portions but this place makes you order through your phone and not once did they check on me to see how my food was. I didn't leave a tip because I received the minimal amount of service possible (I was one of 3 people total at the restaurant)