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    Haru

    4.3 (70 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Christine C.

    Haru means "spring" in Japanese! Truly enjoy the lunch here. Nested on slow-paced downtown Los Altos, the well-designed vibe, the perfect set with fresh ingredients. It's above and beyond my expectations. Will revisit it soon!

    Colleen L.

    Saw this spot on IG and decided to come for lunch. I came here knowing it was opened by the same group behind Hinata and Sasa in SF, so I was curious to see what they would do with this space, and I was not disappointed. The menu has a great range of options and I thought the pricing was quite reasonable for the quality. I would say though, the offerings is similar to Sasa - so if you've been before, you can expect the same quality. We ordered two drinks, gyoza, a roll and the cod and a Wagyu set, and all the items hit the mark for us. I also appreciated the variety on the menu from sushi to sets to a la carte items. There are plenty of options depending on what you're in the mood for, which makes this an easy place to come back to and try something different each time. The service was attentive and friendly, and the restaurant has a polished but comfortable atmosphere that makes it feel appropriate for both a casual dinner and a nicer night out. Really good food and great value for the quality.

    Wagyu gozen set and sashimi
    Jonica K.

    Really enjoyed our meal at Haru! We ordered two dishes and split both between two people. It was the perfect amount and everything felt fresh, clean, and satisfying. // Wagyu Gozen Set Their gozen sets seem to be a popular choice here. It's essentially a full set with your choice of protein, rice, and an assortment of pickled side dishes. The wagyu was so tender and juicy! It had that buttery texture you want from wagyu without feeling overly rich or heavy. I also really enjoyed all the different side dishes. Each one was unique, and the acidity from the pickled vegetables paired especially well with the richness of the meat. // 12-Piece Chef Sashimi Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and there was a great variety of fish. I'm usually not a huge tuna person, but fresh, high-quality tuna makes such a difference. Really enjoyed every piece! Overall, such a clean and satisfying meal for lunch. Service was also fast and friendly. There's sushi bar seating or regular tables although it seems the tables are harder to get without a reservation. Would definitely come back! I'm interested in trying their omakase.

    Interior- view from booth seating
    Annie K.

    Wow! Can't believe i'd never heard of or tried this place. Found it on Resy and decided to give it a try. We walked in from the back and were greeted right away by chefs. Got seated at a booth and service was very prompt and detailed with the menus- let us know all the nigiri specials and pointed out things on the menu we could order. It feels very fancy and elevated inside. The AC felt so good, it being hot outside. They have a decent number of booths as well as small 2 seater tables and then plenty of bar seating. We got the agedashi tofu for appetizer, the cucumber mocktail, and and old fashioned to start and i got the omakase (included uni) along with miso black cod. Wow everything tasted AMAZING and LOOKED amazing! Like my omakase was an art work, and even the miso cod was beautifully presented and the cocktails were vibrant and tasty. We also ended the night with black sesame ice cream and it was nice and hard (how i like it) and had a really great flavor. Overall highly recommend and def want to come back!

    Saba gozen set
    Nancy L.

    We enjoyed our authentic Japanese meal here. I had the saba gozen set with 7 small bites which were exquisite (fried fish tempura, seaweed salad with shrimp, seaweed with pine nuts, two pieces of sashimi, pickled raw squid, raw eggs from some seafood (not sure), zucchini with creamy sauce). My husband had the Omakase sushi tasting of premium fish + a piece of wagyu beef which was his favorite. The pieces were all seasoned and has glimmered on like butter or oil applied on top. We also had the black sesame ice cream. We also liked the pot of tea we shared (sencha sakura tea) which is pretty rare find. Overall the experience was quite nice including the service. I do wish that the servers would explain the food like the gozen set and ice cream was not so plain or have more exquisite deserts like the main meal. The restaurant decor is modern and upscale.

    Kisu chips, uni
    Shia L.

    Minor issue (putting in front hoping the owner notices): at least two of the fried wings were undercooked. We decided to take the rest home so that they could be cooked more while reheating . ---- A Japanese restaurant somewhere between saucy rolls and luxury omakase ... exactly what I need in Los Altos! We enjoyed everything we ordered (including the wings once reheated ). I won't rave about the wagyu or nigiris 'cuz every Yelper already did ... But I can't stop thinking about the takowasa (raw octopus in wasabi sauce)! It's so weird but pleasantly punchy. I haven't had it many times before and am now hooked. Came down to pre-tax $100 per person (we each ordered one drink). Very reasonable for the freshness, techniques, and amount of food. I can see myself either bringing friends (with good taste! ) here or stopping by for a lone fancy lunch, quite frequently!

    Jeff J.

    Lunch for 2. - Ambiance (4*) Neatly decorated. Cozy. - Service (3*) Pacing slightly off. Shrimp head arrived after dessert. - House of Jin Cocktail, $18 (5*) Just the slightest hint of green tea, yet the whole drink maintained a clear color. Pretty cool. And very tasty. Japanese minimalism personified. - Wagyu Gozen w/ Uni Ikura Don, $78 (4*) Meat was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Uni Ikura Don was good. The tempura whitefish side was super delicate and tasty. Everything else felt kind of like an afterthought. - Ocean Trout Belly Nigiri, $8 (5*) Slightly seared. Dressed perfectly. Good rice. - King Salmon Belly Nigiri, $9 (5*) Same as above. - Black Sesame Ice Cream, $5 (3*) Clearly pre-portioned and frozen in the cup itself. Flavor was amazing, but it was off putting to see it frozen to the bottom of the cup, losing ice cream texture. - Value (3*) Probably would have been 4* if I had only ordered the Wagyu Gozen on its own rather than with the upgraded Uni Ikura Don, which ruined the value. - Final Word Pretty good experience overall. Will be back to try the Omakase. With cleaned up service and maybe smarter ordering on my part, this could be close to a 5*.

    Gozen Set with black cod miso and wagyu with ikura uni don
    Francis D.

    Amazing service with amazing food! We got the gozen set with the wagyu and the ikura uni don and the black miso cod with the ikura uni don and both sets were so filling and so delicious. It's a beautiful restaurant with a clean and minimalistic aesthetic. Definitely planning my next visit.

    Haru gozen set. Wagyu and the uni ikura bowl
    Patty O.

    Came here for lunch. It was very busy so it's better to make a reservation for lunch but we were able to snag some seats at the sushi bar. Ordered the gyozen set and got some nigiri and rolls. The fish and rice are very high quality. Would definitely come back again. We really enjoyed our food

    Hama-Toro Roll
    PJ D.

    Was really excited to try the famous wagyu sandwich and ikura uni don, unfortunately was disappointed to find out that both were sold out. Hama-Toro roll is the only item on menu listed as "limited" and we were able to try that and were pleased by taste and presentation. They have some other unique dishes, the kisu chip was new to me and interesting. We weren't told of a specific last call time either until we asked and almost missed it. Would recommend calling in advance to check stock of menu items so you can avoid disappointment. Some areas of growth but otherwise a nice ambience and friendly staff. Ample parking on the back or try street parking.

    Michelle H.

    Date of Visit: 8/1/2026 We visited the Haru Los Altos for lunch on a Saturday early afternoon for lunch. Four adults and two babies can fit in a four person dining table space. The server was nice and attentive, and bought us two highchairs to fit the table. Kani Chawanmushi $16 We got the chawanmushi with snow crab. The steamed egg was very soft and tender, with snow crab mushrooms and dashi sauce inside. Highly recommended. Wagyu Gozen Set $38 Husband got the wagyu gozen set, which includes seven small bites with miso soup and rice. The wagyu was cooked medium rare, seasoned with black pepper and salt and a piece of lemon. The seven bites includes tempura, sashimi, grilled eggplant, seaweed, asparagus and seafood. Toro Ikura Uni Don $68 I got the toro ikura uni over rice with sweet and fresh uni on the middle, and salmon roe and fatty tuna on both sides next to the uni. There were also mushroom, menma next to the rice. Wagyu Sando $42 Our friend got the wagyu sandwich with miso katsu sauce.

    Schelly Y.

    Happy to see a new Japanese spot in downtown Los Altos and happier it is not another omakase spot. Haru took over the former Bevri and specializes in gozen. They have two dry-aging fridges which the sushi chefs use to add a more unique flavor to their fish. They also have a variety of non seafood options including burgers. We had a decent experience as we enjoyed the food but service was choppy which they apologized and made up for. Hopefully things smooth out as we look forward to coming again soon.

    Citrusy Salmon
    Zenny D.

    Haru is a modern Japanese restaurant that recently opened in downtown Los Altos, which is slowly trying to grow its food scene. The service is slow (30 minutes for rolls!) but I can taste the careful preparation and effort that went into each dish and presentation was excellent. The waiters and bartenders are friendly. There was an older Japanese man (head chef?) who was very knowledgeable and explained the contents of the dish. Thank you for that :) FOOD: Miso Black Cod (5/5) - Loved how buttery the cod was, it melted in my mouth. It was served with edamame and a soy milk based puree. Spider Roll (4/5) - I don't love soft shell crab but this tasted delicious. I enjoyed the texture. the soft shell crab was cooked to order so it came out nice and warm. Citrusy Salmon Roll (5/5) - So bright and enjoyable. I really dislike when rolls are too big to eat in a single bite, so I felt that the roll here is manageable. Wagyu Gozen Set (5/5) - Yum! This feels like I'm in business class lol. So many fun sides. I felt like this was worth the money with all the side dishes and wagyu as the star of the show. I generally avoid wagyu but I enjoyed this set. Overall this was a great addition to downtown Los Altos and I'll come back just for Haru.

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    3.8(1.3k reviews)
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    I've been coming to Sumika for many years. Since I live in the area, it's one of my go-to places…read morefor lunch, and I usually get the bento box. I've come with friends as well as with my mom, and the food is always fresh and consistently good. One of my favorite things about coming here with my mom is that she speaks Japanese and sometimes likes to ask the waitstaff if they speak Japanese. Surprisingly, we've had at least two servers who do! She'll happily chat with them in Japanese and tell them about how she lived in Japan when she was young. It's always fun to watch her make that connection. Sumika is very popular, so I usually recommend making a reservation, even for lunch. On weekends, there can be quite a line. A longtime Los Altos favorite that I'm always happy to return to!

    We came back this time and we had a great experience as well. We got sat quickly and there was no…read moreline. Space is on the tighter side but there's enough room. Service was prompt and food came out one at a time, ending with the skewers which all came out together. I thought they were all very good except for the skin (kawa) which I thought lacked flavor compared to the others. My favorite item from them isn't even one of the skewers, but the oyako don which is my favorite Item here. It's so good. The chicken meat is soft snd juicy with the egg and the rice has a bit of an egg chicken broth taste.

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    4.2(108 reviews)
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    My husband and I dined here for an early Friday dinner and we both agreed it's one of the best…read moreomakase spots in the peninsula. It's on the smaller side for a restaurant (maybe seats 30?), making it a super cute spot for date night. We opted for the 17 course omakase and it did not disappoint. The timing of each course was perfect. Even though the chef was also making nigiri for a table of 4, my husband and I never had to wait very long between each piece. One of our most memorable bites was the A5 wagyu. It's grilled on a Japanese charcoal which added a nice smokey flavor to the juicy pieces of wagyu. The kisu tempura was also very delicious and as always, the nigiri's were *chefs kiss*. Each piece of nigiri was perfectly seasoned and incredibly well balanced. If you haven't tried Hiroshi yet, you're definitely missing out. Highly recommend trying Hiroshi at least once if you like omakase. My husband and I are already looking forward to our next visit.

    We were excited to try out Hiroshi for an omakase experience while we were in the area…read more It is a 17-course meal, offering a crab chawanmushi to start, various apps (such as tamago, taro, ama ebi, etc.), wagyu stake, tempura, nigiris (our favorites being the o-toro, the chu-toro, and the hotate), an akadashi miso soup, and a dessert (panna cotta). Note that their menu changes based on availability, so it won't be the same each time you go. Service was welcoming and pleasant, and each items were fresh and well-prepared. Their sushi counter, made out of the keyaki wood, is gorgeous! A good spot for a date night. +17-course omakase +pleasant service

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    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    I've been to the Udon Mugizo in San Jose, so I came in to this Mountain View location with…read moreexpectations! The service here is awesome and the restaurant is cute and clean. We had no wait on a Saturday evening around 9 PM. Our udon came out super quick and we didn't feel rushed to eat even though they closed at 10. Overall, a solid option in downtown Mountain View!

    I usually go to the Udon Mugizo location in San Francisco, so I was excited to try the San Mateo…read morelocation and it definitely did not disappoint! I already love Mugizo, especially because when I want a rice dish AND udon, they have a combo for this. You definitely leave full and satisfied. I went with my girlfriends before a concert and they didn't take a long time serving or seating us, the service was great and they took time to check up on us. The seating didn't seem like there were too many options but I love that it seemed more spacious than the San Francisco location! We got the tempura don with udon, and just look at that portion! The tempura was piled high over the rice and came out crispy, flavorful, and filling. I love getting udon on the side because their noodles are always so comforting, especially with the warm broth and all the toppings. One of the reasons I keep coming back to Udon Mugizo is that the food feels hearty without being overly complicated. You get a LOT for your meal, and everything is so satisfying. The San Mateo location gave me the same experience I've come to love from the SF location.

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