Chicken karaage was juicy and crispy. Sashimi was fresh. Eel hand rolls were tasty. Yaki onigiri…read more(grilled rice ball) which I forgot to take a photo was crispy and great This is a busy restaurant. Reservation in advance is recommended. The staff were friendly and helpful. Service was quick. The noise level was a bit high but still fine if sitting in cubicles.

It was my birthday so I wanted to go somewhere different for dinner with my best friend. I hadn't…read morebeen to Tanto in YEARS, so I suggested we go here! I lined up a few minutes before opening and there was already a line of a couple people on a Tuesday evening. I'd also made a reservation, but since I got there early it wasn't necessary. The food here is good! We ordered sashimi, beef tongue, fried squid, and braised pork. The only issue we had was that the pork was a bit dry. The fish and everything else was delicious though! Overall, I'd be happy to come back again.

Sushi Boat family offers the freshest sushi, generous portions, creative and refreshing flavors in…read morea package that makes the experience unforgettable, that you'll be looking for the next excuse to order from them. It's a must try and a great affordable way to host a friends to pig out with or to impress without any mess or cleanup. Not to mention pick up options are so creative. Owner is a true pioneer, reshaping the way we think of sushi and making it so accessible. Keep it coming, Sushi Boat!!!!

This place completely surprised me! I'd seen it pop up on social media a few times and finally got…read morethe chance to try it--and I'm so glad I did. It's takeout only, which made ordering super easy. We ordered online and even scored a discount through a special on their website. We got the Salmon Lover for two and the two-person combo sushi boat. We split everything between four people and still had leftovers! The fish was incredibly fresh, with generous portions. My favorite poke was the spicy mango tuna--so flavorful. They even include a mini bottle of soy sauce, which was such a cute touch. There are plenty of sides to choose from, and you get a really good amount of rice. The sushi boat is definitely on the pricier side, and I was a bit skeptical at first because of the packaging. I wasn't sure if the quality would live up to the presentation, but it absolutely did. The packaging is not only fun but also super functional--perfect for taking to the beach, a park, or a party.

Though the plaza it sits in isn't particularly eye-catching, Gochi is an aesthetically lovely…read morerestaurant with a Japanese-style interior. The parking lot isn't massive, but finding a spot isn't difficult, if my experience is anything to go by. Solo and duo diners are usually seated at normal tables, but large parties have the option of sitting in shoes-off washitsu rooms with tatami mats. The menu is very large, with specific sections condensing their vegetarian & gluten-free offerings. You get a paper menu detailing their specials, and the rest of the menu is accessed through a QR code (which I am personally not a fan of). True to its self-identification as a Japanese fusion tapas spot, the menu ranges from sashimi to soba to risotto korokke to pizza and so on. I recommend eating family-style with a group, as portion sizes are definitely tapas-sized, and trying a little bit of a lot is the best way to experience what Gochi has to offer. Though the atmosphere is great for a date night, the two-seater tables are set up very close to each other, so there won't be much privacy. Most of the dishes I found to be good, but perhaps not exceedingly impressive. The yuzu ceviche was stellar, with fresh fish and a strong citrus flavor, but the accompanying potato chips were a little thick and lacking salt. The sashimi was beautifully presented and fresh, but the pieces were a little smaller than I had expected. The risotto korokke was alright as well; the sauce was great, but the risotto inside was a little bland. Overall, I thought this to be a decently enjoyable experience. The atmosphere is great, the service is good, and the food is varied and interesting. The dishes range from being pretty affordable small dishes to a little too pricey to be worth what you get, so I'd definitely spend a little extra time perusing the menu. I will likely return to try some of the other items in the future.

My family and I came to Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas for Father's Day, and it ended up being such a…read moregreat choice. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and it was one of those meals where everyone at the table found something they loved. One dish I was surprisingly impressed by was the Ankimo (steamed monkfish liver in ponzu). I'll admit, the word liver immediately made me hesitant, and if they hadn't told me what it was, I probably would've been less nervous trying it. But I'm really glad I did because it was incredibly buttery, smooth, and rich. It almost melts in your mouth, and I honestly think it would pair perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice. We also ordered the Hiyayakko (cold tofu with ginger & scallions), which was a really refreshing starter. The tofu was silky smooth and delicate, and the ginger, scallions, and soy-based seasoning added just enough flavor without taking away from the freshness of the tofu. It was simple, but really well done. We also ordered the Salmon Mayo Yaki Onigiri. While it was good, I think this is the one dish I'd probably skip next time. The crispy grilled rice ball itself was delicious, but there just wasn't enough salmon mayo on top. It felt like I only got a tiny spoonful, so once that was gone, it was mostly just rice. Since my family couldn't decide, we ended up ordering all three clay pots: the Sake Oyako Meshi (grilled salmon & salmon roe), Unagi Meshi (BBQ freshwater eel), and Tori Soboro Meshi (braised ground chicken). Out of all of them, the Unagi Meshi was easily my favorite. The eel was tender, slightly smoky, and coated in a sweet-savory glaze that soaked into the rice underneath, making every bite incredibly satisfying. The clay pots also gave the rice a nice crispy layer on the bottom, which added even more texture. We also shared two of their signature pizzas: the Mentai Kinoko and the Nasu Curry. I wasn't expecting much since it's pizza at a Japanese restaurant, but they were honestly so good. The crust was paper-thin, crispy, and light, so it didn't leave you feeling heavy afterward. The Mentai Kinoko had a great balance of spicy cod roe, snow crab, mushrooms, bacon, and cheese, while the Nasu Curry had a rich curry flavor that paired surprisingly well with the eggplant and cheese. Both were huge hits with my family. The restaurant itself has a warm, traditional Japanese atmosphere that makes it feel cozy and inviting. The server was incredibly friendly and helpful, taking the time to explain the menu and recommend dishes when we couldn't decide what to order. Their recommendations definitely did not disappoint. My whole family left happy, and it's one of those restaurants where I already know I'll be coming back to try even more of the menu.

We had an amazing dining experience! The seafood donburi was incredibly fresh and flavorful--it…read morehonestly felt like we were dining in Asia. The quality of the ingredients was outstanding, especially the uni, scallops, ikura, and toro. Every bite was delicious and beautifully presented. The seafood bowl was the perfect size for two people to share, making it a great value while still feeling indulgent. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic, high-quality Japanese seafood.

Crews are very friendly and respectful, of course the food is really good and well served. I will…read moredefinitely come back here and bring friends.

Want whisky? This is your spot! Whisky flights available with four different tiers ranging from $25…read moreto $225. Lots of whisky based drink options as well as several beers on draft and select wines. Lots of specialty drinks too to tickle your fancy as yours truly isn't a big whisky drinker. Give me vodka or gin please. Anyway, ambiance is cool with several lounge tables to communal tables and bar seating. Bar bites from chicken karaage to agadashi tofu to burger! Can also order from the full menu of Adrestia, official restaurant of hotel. Service is friendly and efficient. Prices for drinks range from $14-20- going rate nowadays. Cheers to 2026! Let's go and make it epic and elite, friends!

Went to Nokori to check it out end of last year, was impressed, but somehow keep forgetting to post…read morethe review. It was featured on KQED local station as an elegant late night hotel bar with izakaya style bites. Nokori is an elegant modern Japanese whisky bar nested inside the modern chic Sunnyvale TETRA Hotel (a stylish boutique hotel, right next to Marriott's AC). It opens late into midnight at times. A signature drink is the Japanese whisky highball. It offers well selected whiskey, and cocktails with shoju with Japanese / Asian inspired flavors. This place has great Japanese-style impeccable attention to details: crystal clear Japanese style ice , extra sparkling fizz for the high balls. Even the non-alcoholic highball is dozed with extra sparkling fizz. We enjoyed it. This location is in the heart of Silicon Valley among Google Cloud buildings and famous tech companies. The customers range from hotel goers, tech workers, Googlers, Bay Area startup people discussing IPOs (overheard during our visit) and apparently food writers (from KQED). It way exceeds the standard of a Marriott hotel bar, and is worth a dedicated visit. Park at the parking garage opposite side of the hotel, shares the same parking structure. It offers izakaya style menu, serves small bites, tapas / dishes in the style of Japanese drinking bars. There is a limit number of intimate counter spaces at the bar, but plenty of tables further away from the bar, a spanning view of the lobby and its modern designs. There's also a glass window view of the garden pathway (the winter Christmas decoration was visible from the window was quite pretty). The bar specializes in fancy Japanese whiskeys and highball cocktails, flavored with modern craft cocktail choices and some Japanese inspired choices - shiso, cucumber. We tried Torched Hokkaido Scallops,  Nokori Chicken Karaage, Chowa Highball, Far East Side, Marsuret Brut. All pretty good. The cocktails are strong.  A highball cocktail is basically whisky / shoju, soda water and ice. It is notable they have a soda pump (dispenser) so the bubbles (extra fizzy) are strong (great) and the ice is crystal clear - Japanese cocktail style beautiful, clear ice, melts slowly, tastes good. KQED explains that a highball is made of Japanese whisky soda water and ice. I have noticed the soda was extra extra fizzy and indeed KQED explains that it installed special Japanese soda dispensers. Even when I didn't know, I thought the drinks were excellently fizzy - for someone who likes sparkling water and fizzy drinks, it was immediately notable! And the ice is crystal clear Japanese style cocktail ice. This highball experience is impressive. We ordered the scallops, delicious, the sauce was miso but a bit too salty. The famous chicken karaage fried chicken is golden, light, crispy, needed a bit more seasoning, but it's hard to find good chicken kaarage that's not oily these days so I can definitely see why the food writers liked it. Overall the menu is worth a try. Love the design, ambience, the modern interiors, beautiful selection of whiskeys, reminds me a lot of Tokyo. They carry a good, high end selection of Japanese whiskeys, though I don't know much about it, I can see there are various vintages present, and some of them with a good age / vintage. There are also wines available, and sparkling by the glass. The non alcoholic options are also sophisticated

Came in after a long day on the road, and a couple hours at home to gather our senses…read more Wife wanted Ramen, had been asking for Ramen for the last few days, but we hadn't figured out a place to go and the weekend didn't allow for it till now. Saw this on yelp, figured why not? It's near the house for us. Seems to be well reviewed and a new establishment. Came in, not very many people... In fact, one other family. So got seated pretty quickly and dug into the menu. It's not expecting to be greeted with some unorthodox Ramen options in comparison to many of the other places that we've been to. Of course they have your standard offerings, but then they have a lot of other different takes on Ramen that seemed pretty good. Of course, my wife had to go and try the most eye catching one: the Saturn, with it's crag of fried softshell crab on top! I wasn't really feeling soup and elected to try the Gemini (exes be damned!). I didn't try my wife's just because I can't handle spice unfortunately, for the gym and I was really good! Really hit the spot, and not too much. A lot of places to go to the 10 to overdo it on servings and always end up leaving a lot behind. This was just enough for me for one night. Noodles were very chewy and I love the texture! I don't think I've tried that before. Also, the noodles were hot instead of cold like so often in tends to be. Wagyu was cooked and seasoned nicely, a hood shade of pink, any crispy toppings, added both the flavor and the texture. All in all, I loved it and was very pleasantly surprised! Looking forward to coming back to try some other dishes! PS: Pisces, Capricorn, and a few others are out of this menu. On one hand, I can understand it (sorry Cancer, not ordering that deliberately lol) but hopefully some more of the zodiac can make it on the menu at some point!

I would not recommend this restaurant based on how they handle gratuity…read more When it's time to pay, the server brings a handheld payment device and you don't receive an itemized receipt until after the transaction is complete. They never informed us that an 18% gratuity had already been added to the bill. After paying, the machine still prompted us to leave an additional tip, which is very misleading if you don't notice the automatic gratuity. Whether you're a large party or not, they automatically charge 18% without clearly disclosing it before payment. I have no issue tipping for good service, but I do have an issue with hidden charges and a payment process that isn't transparent. I would not have even known had I not had a receipt texted to me after and I took a closer look after going home. The lack of honesty and transparency left a bad impression. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

A go to spot for vegan sushi!! Glad they opened a spot in Sunnyvale!! Highly recommend call me nuts…read moreand spicy veggie sushi!

such a satisfying meal. I don't remember eating this much fish in one sitting since japan…read more got the deluxe chirashi ($60) and the oh baby box ($60). Both were beautifully presented, and honestly felt well worth the price bc there was actually so much fish. oh baby box - this came with seared salmon toro, scallops, uni, ikura, and crab. The natural sweetness of the scallops, uni, and crab really stood out to me. The salmon belly was also incredibly fatty and perfectly lightly seared. deluxe chirashi - this came w/ hamachi, seared salmon toro, chu toro, sweet shrimp, walu, ikura, uni, scallops, tamagoyaki (and some white fish that i didn't recognize). I liked that the chef added his own twist to flavor of the fish (the truffle hamachi and yuzu scallops were 10/10)

The food and service was spectacular! Our waitress Faith brought out a birthday surprise for our…read morebirthday girl. She was very attentive to us and made sure everything came out perfectly. Would come back again just for her!

Service was amazing!!! Our server was Faith and she genuinely was so kind and helpful! The food was…read moregreat and my experience was perfect!