Wow - it's been a while since I enjoyed sushi that much! I ordered the Ichban and the Flaming Dragon rolls. Both were wonderful experiences of their own. Ichban is mildly spicy, with a delicious sauce. Flaming Dragon is milder and incredibly well balanced. Besides, it adds the fun of having a little fire at the table. Even though it's quite a drive for me, I will be back. read more

Harumi Sushi - Flaming Dragon (top) Ichiban (bottom) - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

This is some of the best tasting, freshest sushi I have experienced in the South Bay. I love sushi (my boyfriend does not) so I have my friends and my sushi sister who join me for sushi adventures. In the past year and a half I have been to over 17 unique sushi restaurants in the South Bay. This is my current #1 hands down. I'm a sashimi sushi lover which means it REALLY comes down to the quality of the fish. You can mask alot inside a sushi roll. To find fish this fresh and flavorful is beyond awesome. This restaurants excelled at the salmon test. If you enjoy salmon you know that fresh salmon is a rare treat, it has a buttery texture and it's hard to find truly fresh salmon. Its been over 15 years since I've tasted salmon this fresh. I was honestly stunned. I've already texted my sushi sister and told her that I found another must experience sushi spot. read more

What a find! Absolutely delicious Here for two days and will definitely return. Started with Hawaiian Poke - spicy marinated tuna over seaweed salad with tobiko sprinkled on top. Mouthwatering. Followed by an unagi roll which was good, nothing earth shattering. Lastly, we had the Flaming Dragon roll. This came out wrapped in foil which the server ignited. It burned for a while, cooking the talapia inside perfectly. The roll had deep fried shrimp and imitation crab inside with spicy tuna, salmon and talapia outside and tobiko sprinkled on top. This is one of the best tasting rolls we have ever had, the smokey sauce was a bonus. Cannot wait to go back today! read more

Harumi Sushi - Flaming Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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After visiting Tokyo Central Market we were in the mood for some Japanese food. Well, Harumi is right next door. We've walked many times on our way to eat Korean, but always liked the look of the place. In a nutshell, we're sure glad we gave it a try. Greeted warmly and quickly seated. Nice sized menu, lots of options. My wife had Tonkatsu Ramen and I had a Bento box with salmon teriyaki, tempura and the sashimi option for 4.00 extra. We both loved our choices and will return soon. Value for money was excellent. read more

Harumi Sushi - My bento box. - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Came to this place many years ago once and this is the second time. Ordered Chirashi and it literally came within 5 minutes after I ordered that was fast!!! So, here comes the comment on this dish: I wouldn't say impressive but yet a bit awkward by looking at it. It's nothing about freshness, indeed the fish is very fresh. They did mention sashimi of chef's choice, 18 pcs on the menu. Which they DID give 18 pcs of sashimi. But that's it. I was hoping to see more variety of the sashimi but I only get 3. Tuna, salmon and yellow tail (I believe). I was paused for few seconds, trying to process what was that LOL. If you ask am I disappointed, I would definitely tell you, "Yes, I am disappointed". But can't argue with it because they didn't lie, they did give you what was written on the menu. They just didn't tell you what you would get, that's all. May or may not come back. read more

Harumi Sushi - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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KOREAN OWNED JAPANESE RESTAURANT!!!! My family's go to Japanese spot in cupertino! We love the workers here and their bento boxes but my favorite is their sushi! The fish is always fresh and each roll comes w so much fish on top with sauce and it's all very yummy! Can't wait to go back! read more

Harumi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Ordered the bento box with bulgogi tempura and a California roll. Also ordered a flaming dragon roll. The food came out quick and the flaming dragon roll was lit on fire. That was pretty cool. The food was alright. Nothing special. The service was hardly there. She asked for our drink order and our food order. Didn't get a refill on our water. That's one thing I base if it was a good service or not is if they refill my water without asking. The ambiance was nice. It's a small restaurant and not many tables. If you have a huge group, it wouldn't be suitable or you will be seating at different tables. They have some decorations up. read more

Harumi Sushi - Bento box with bulgogi and the flaming dragon roll. I might have eaten a couple of the California rolls before taking the picture hehe - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

We finally visited Harumi, wait was short, you sign in once you get there. On a Sunday afternoon, the wait was about 15 minutes for us. Once I walked in, I was kind of liking it already cause the decor is cute and open with tons of fresh lighting from the outside windows. The other thing that caught my attention was the fact they were spraying and wiping down the menus which is a plus for me. Our server Mia was great, very pleasant! Food was ok, nothing to really rave about, everything is small in pieces, such as sashimi. I mean very small in size. The best was the hibachi steak and shrimp. Then the carpaccios. Overall, I would come again for the vibe. Best for 4 people, if anymore, split your tables or you'll be waiting for a long time. I do see bigger tables. read more

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A cute little sushi restaurant! We decided to have lunch. We had a really tasty hot tea served in metal cups. We ordered Bento and it did not disappoint. The miso soup was served very hot and the tofu and miso seemed very fresh. The tempura was cooked perfectly, all the veggies were soft with crunchy tempura skins. The sashimi had good color and texture and tasted wonderful. I would definitely return. read more

Harumi Sushi - #13 bento - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Harumi sushi is a good one :) we had their takeout at the peak of 2020-2021 and it introduced us to this low key spot in a busy bustling plaza. When I came for the first time in person this low key and not crowded spot actually was pretty good for the food they served. This seems family owned and beloved by the locals here. Service was prompt and it was very small hole in the wall feeling. We ordered the 49ers roll, futomaki and the grilled saba plate. Was a fan of all these items, no frills basic taste but it seems they are consistent and that's important! Wondering why the mixed reviews here but my experiences have been good and consistent read more

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This place is your average sushi joint. It's located in the same plaza as the Marukai and Daiso so there is plenty of parking. However, parking can get a little crazy during meal times. Service is usually pretty good, never had any trouble being seated and getting our orders. Nothing really makes them stand out too much, but the food is good. On this day, I ordered the crazy roll and agedashi tofu to share. My boyfriend ordered the harumi roll. This was enough for the two of us. Food was good. I would come back as it is quite close to my apartment. Update: Bumping them from 3 to 4 stars for their excellent service. My friend ordered a chicken donburi and when they brought it out, there were dried bonito flakes on it. He is allergic to seafood and when he brought it up to the staff, they were extremely accomodating. They told him what options they could replace it with and were able to get him a chicken teriyaki meal instead. That customer service is on-point. read more

Harumi Sushi - Harumi roll - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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The food was good and we got the food right away but the service can be improved. The restaurant is really nice. read more

Harumi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Went here for lunch recently and found that the bento lunches were really good quality and portion size. Plenty of options to chose from if you want any other kinda of sushi, grilled plates, or bowls as well. Service was super quick and efficient and I thought that it was very thought that they didn't rush us to finish our lunch by pushing the bill on us. Instead they waited until both of us finished our food, even though we eat slow hahah. Overall the indoor and outdoor seating makes this a great spot to grab lunch for barely any wait despite the vibe of the place being in the smaller side. Overall, would love to come another time to try out more! read more

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I like the sushi and sashimi platter. Lots of tasty fish. Very filling. I go here whenever I'm in town for work.

I've been a frequent customer to Harumi sushi for 6+ years now, and it has become my go-to Japanese restaurant for good eats, parties, and events. Not only is the food exceptional, from the bentos to specialty rolls, the staff are very kind. Since I come here so often, they sometimes give me a complimentary edamame. Harumi has been reliable since day 1, making it (in my opinion) the best Japanese restaurant in Cupertino. Definitely worth a try. read more

I came here on a Saturday around noon and we were seated right away. We ordered some gyoza and 3 rolls to share. The fish was fresh and did have any fishy taste to it. The texture was good too. The pieces were a good size to pop into your mouth without having to try and bite them in half. The roll had a good rice to fish ratio. Overall a great experience and I left feeling really satisfied. read more

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Solid spot for Japanese food and bento. My group of 4 came for dinner around 6:30 on a Sunday after getting some groceries at Tokyo Central next door. The menu here is pretty standard for a Japanese restaurant. They have noodles and rice bowls, various teriyaki and tempura options, bento, and a lot of sushi in the form of rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. I was starving, so I opted for a bento since I know those are generally pretty hearty. I got the #11 bulgogi, tempura, and California Roll bento for $19.95. Everything was pretty good and I was stuffed by the end. I only wish there was more rice, as there wasn't enough to eat with all the bulgogi. My friends were also happy with their food. Two got sushi and one person got the chicken teriyaki bento. read more

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whatever u do, GET THE KARAAGE. I was unsure when it came out, but it was SO JUICY, beautiful flavour. idk maybe i just eat too much bad karaage but this was rly good. Sashimi was pretty filling for someone who can't eats rice Salmon roll was just ok! ( *w*)b read more

Harumi Sushi - Sashimi Sampler, Double Spicy Salmon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Service was good! The food was ok. I'll definitely try this place a second time. We ordered a few appetizers and rolls. read more

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A solid choice for sushi in the plaza. Despite the restaurant being overshadowed by newer, flashier restaurants nearby, the fish is fresh and the rolls are good. There was no wait when I went in for lunch and you get a free miso soup with your meal, which is nice. I was very impressed with the bulgogi bento set with sashimi, as the portion size was quite generous. The salmon sashimi was incredibly fresh and very thick, and the bulgogi was rich and plentiful (albeit slightly too sesame-y, both seed and oil). The double spicy salmon roll was also quite good and had a surprisingly spicy kick, which was nice to see. The softshell crab was a bit of a letdown in comparison to the rest of the dishes, as it was just your standard fried fare. read more

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I was craving sushi, so I ordered from here since they were open. Unfortunately, the rice wasn't seasoned, and the sushi felt very old-school and outdated in style. There was nothing special about it. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to order from here again. read more

Our visit was pleasant and the bento for dinner was plentiful. We visited the mall for the Tokyo market only to discover the mall is mostly all Asian eateries which was a pleasant surprise. The bento box(bulgogi,tempora and California roll) was tasty and more than enough. That was the extent of my sampling. Parking is tight despite the size of the lot and might require a little waiting. Once you're parked, there is plenty to keep you busy for a while. Might be four stars but have to try more dishes and price is very reasonable read more

Harumi Sushi - First visit with my love - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

What a cute spot to grab some sushi or bentos! I thought the food came out quickly, great portion sizes, and great flavors. I took away 1 star because I would have liked if for the bentos, you have the choice to pick your 3 items. Rather, all the options had a set 3 items. I'll definitely be coming back though! Located in the plaza with Izumi Matcha so great to be able to get some matcha right after! read more

Harumi Sushi - Bento box #1 - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

This is my go to sushi spot near my work. They are always friendly. I have eaten there in person and for takeout. Easy to order online, in person or even to call the restaurant directly. My family likes their bento boxes, rolls, and even their udon. Small place, but great food & service! read more

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Service, food and ambience were unimpressive. The only thing that was decent were the sushi rolls. The chicken Karaagi, vegetable tempura, and agadashi tofu were just terrible. I definitely won't be returning. read more

Comfort & Love! One of my favorite sushi spots in the Bay Area. Pure comfort and truly crafted with love! The Customer Sevice is impeccable, they never miss a beat. Super fast, amazing quality. Located in the Cupertino shopping center on Stevens Creek and Blaney. Easy parking, never overly crowded but always steady. - Crunchy Roll is a must! read more

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Every time I'm back in the Bay Area, Harumi Sushi is a must-visit with my mom! It's one of my favorite sushi spots, and it never disappoints. The Incredible Roll and Sunset Roll are my go-tos--both are packed with flavor and always so fresh. I also love the poke salad. read more

Harumi Sushi - Sunset roll and incredible roll - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Huge portion for price, high quality food, no wait, excellent fast pleasant waitress, cooks always say hello and goodbye, there is a TV and good music. Can't ask for more! read more

Harumi Sushi - Huge Salmon plate portion - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

We came to Harumi Sushi mainly because Marufuku Ramen had a long waitlist. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen. The price is cheaper than at other restaurants. However, the broth was thin and weak and didn't have much tonkotsu flavor. The noodles were soft and seemed like instant noodles. There was lot of seaweed and bamboo and seafood cake, plus three small pieces of pork. My wife told me that I shouldn't order ramen from a restaurant that doesn't specialize in ramen. Probably good advice. My wife had a bento with salmon teriyaki, sashimi, and tempera. The salmon was a good size but shaped in a very symmetrical oval shape, which I found to be unusual. The salmon was not dry but curiously didn't have a lot of salmon taste. The sashimi was decent but was $4 extra. The tempura was good and crispy but there wasn't a lot. My son had the chirashi bowl. The fish looked and tasted good. The pieces were good sized and there was plenty of fish. However, the bowl was $31. Overall, an okay experience but likely won't be back. read more

We wanted to get a sushi platter to take to go, so we decided to come here. We got the Roll Combo Set to go and also sat down for dinner before getting the set to go. We had the Harumi signature set, which the menu said serves 3-4 people. I expected it to be small, but it was actually a lot of food for 2 people! We had some leftovers. The service was really nice and attentive! The food was decent so no complaints xD read more

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Disappointing First Visit - Won't Be Returning This was my first visit to Harumi, dining with two friends who have eaten here several times before. Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. The Pros: We each ordered the bento boxes, which were reasonably priced at $19.95 and offered a nice variety -- protein, salad, tempura, rice, and a California roll. The food came out fairly quickly, which we appreciated. The Cons: The service was the biggest issue. While our teas and waters were served promptly, refills were slow even though our glasses sat empty for quite a while. Our waitress disappeared during the meal, and we had to ask other staff members for water refills and takeout boxes. There's also an automatic 18% service fee added to every bill, regardless of party size. This was not mentioned by our server, and if we hadn't looked closely at the check, we might have added an extra tip on top of that. The worst part came at the end. After collecting our payment, our waitress returned and gave us dirty looks for several minutes -- clearly upset that we didn't leave an additional tip beyond the automatic service fee. It made for an uncomfortable and unpleasant ending to the meal. Sadly, despite the decent food, the poor service and unprofessional behavior from our server have ensured that we won't be coming back. read more

As it has been a while since stopping at Harumi Sushi decided to do a solo lunch here. This time the number 1 bento box with avocado roll added. The place is always clean with food served quickly without sacrifice to quality which is much appreciated. On this visit going to give 3 stars not for the food or ambiance which I'd give a solid 4 , but the service. Quick to seat , have me order , no refill on the water or check if needed anything and the bill. I think they may have noticed I started this review before paying as I did receive about 4 thank you before leaving but the lack of service at the dinning point gives this review a 3 plus solid. Let's see if better next visit read more

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We stopped by for a late lunch and ordered: sake (salmon) nigiri, smoked sake nigiri, spicy salmon hand roll, king's roll, and a chicken teriyaki rice plate. I think by our order, you can tell I'm a big salmon fan. My favorite was the sake nigiri since it just melted away in my mouth. The rest of our orders were also delicious and the food came out pretty quickly. The place is small but it wasn't too busy when we came in the late afternoon on a Sunday. I'd recommend this casual spot for a lunch or quick dinner if you're looking for a sushi spot in the area and don't have the time to wait for Kura the revolving sushi place. read more

Harumi Sushi - Sake nigiri, smoked sake nigiri, and spicy salmon hand roll - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Used to come here all the time when I studied at de anza more than 8 years ago. Everything became so expensive!!! Flavor was nice. They could have put more salmon on top of king's roll. Everything tasted freshly made. Service was FAST! They tried to take our food order within 5 min of sitting down. Need to chill a bit. The place wasn't even busy or having a long line outside waiting. read more

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We have been going here for years. Food is consistently great, delicious and fresh. The tempura is not greasy. It's so light and and flavorful. The bento boxes are fresh, so yummy! The appetizers namely agedashi, monkey brain are excellent too. The miso pork ramen on cold days is so delicious and filling. Everything is cooked perfectly. Comfy food. Sushi is fresh, flavorful as well as sashimi. Staff is so friendly, helpful and beyond perfect. A definate place you must try. read more

i dined here for the first time and want to share the good and bad of harumi. the good: the harumi roll wasnt too bad, it was tempura fried and had a nice sauce on it too. the service was alright. and the food came out very quick which was nice. the "bad": i put quotations around bad because i didnt have a bad experience, it just wasnt the best. for one the golden gate roll is very bland as u can see. usually my favorite thing about getting sushi is the presentation of it, the time and effort into all of the toppings and mixes of sauces. but it was just incredibly bland with just the mayo topping on it. no masago, green onions, etc. leaving it looking very boring. unfortunately the worst thing was the monkey brain. everything about it tasted wrong. the mushrooms were extremely dry, the spicy tuna tasted sort of funny, and there was an uneven distribution of the spicy sauce leaving some bites to be mild and the others way to spicy. i wish i liked this place because im in this shopping center a lot. its a cute looking spot from the inside and outside. but their quality of food just didnt meet my expectations, i will sadly not be back. read more

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Totally get why the reviews for Harumi are SO mixed. First visit (pre-covid): Meh sushi. And, our server was kinda rude and acted like he didn't want to be there. He spilled beer on our table and walked away. And, he seemed annoyed when I asked for napkins to wipe the beer off. He's loooong gone though. Hopefully, he's doing what he loves now...like joined a K-pop band because his BTS vibe was 100% on-point. Anyways, I'm glad I gave Harumi a second chance (out of convenience) because they've become my go-to for bento boxes when I'm in Cupertino. Harumi is open for takeout, delivery, indoor dining, and outdoor dining (dog-friendly). With the mandate listed, staff still wears masks. M E N U Japanese staples: Apps, salads, sashimi, maki rolls, nigiri, teriyaki, ramen, udon, donburi, bento boxes, etc. Beer and sake available. F O O D Not a fan of the sushi here; the fish quality is not great and the sushi rice is not proper both in seasoning and texture. BUT, what I do recommend are their hot foods - it always hits the spot! * Complimentary Edamame It's ok. Some pieces are usually overcooked but hey, it's free. * BBQ Ribs aka Galbi (App, 6 pc - $13.95): https://bit.ly/3Bhb2Zd The Galbi is BOMB! You get two LA cut Galbi that's rich, tender and savory sweet with a great charred flavor. On par, and IMO...even better than some KBBQ places in the area (Harumi is Korean-owned). * Sake Kama: Grilled Salmon Collar ($9.95) ***Allow 15-20 minutes to prepare. Sorry no pic but you get a huge grilled salmon fish collar with crispy skin, and moist+flaky flesh. Served with a side of tangy soy for dipping. * Hamachi Kama: Grilled Yellowtail Collar ($14.95) ***Allow 15-20 minutes to prepare. Sorry no pic but you also get a huge grilled yellowtail fish collar with crispy skin, and moist+flaky flesh. Served with a side of tangy soy for dipping. I like the hamachi more than the sake. * Bento Box: Beef Teriyaki, Tempura, Choice of Sashimi w/ rice, salad, and miso soup ($20.95): https://bit.ly/3Bhb2Zd The price has slightly increased over the years but still a good value with shrinkflation going on. This is my go-to order and it never disappoints. -- Miso Soup: Poured from a dispenser. It's too salty for me so I usually give it to my hypertension-loving dining companion. -- Salad: Fresh, crisp garden salad with a deliciously zesty ginger-carrot dressing. -- Beef Teriyaki: When I started ordering this, the beef teriyaki used to be a fattier cut and tasted like galbi. They now use a leaner cut and a more teriyaki tasting sauce. Since they now use a lean cut, it's not as tender but still pretty good with a charred flavor. -- Tempura (shrimp, onion, broccoli, sweet potato, zucchini and green bean): Hot and crunchy, batter is not too heavy. -- Sashimi (choice of maguro, hamachi, or sake): I always get the sake sashimi. Not the best quality but you get three thick cuts and it hits the raw craving. -- Rice: Properly cooked and slightly sticky. -- Orange: Two sweet+juicy slices for dessert. S E R V I C E Most of the ladies here are really nice with the same staff since pre-covid times (except dude who's no longer there). They get busy and have a high volume of takeout orders so don't expect attentive service or check-ins. Food service is prompt unless you do during peak times. A M B I A N C E Old-skool, hole-in-the-wall with a small dining room and sushi bar. There's three large wooden tables outside (covered+shaded and each table sits ~6 people) where we always sit at...rain or shine. P A R K I N G Easy parking in the plaza. Overall, solid Japanese cooked foods that hits the spot! Also, conveniently located so you can hit up La Patisserie, Yogurtland, Hui Lau Shan, or Beard Papa's afterwards for dessert. Or, go broque next door shopping the snack aisles at Marukai. =T read more

Harumi Sushi - BBQ Ribs aka Galbi (App-$13.95) + Bento Box w/ beef teriyaki, tempura, salmon sashimi, salad, rice, miso soup not shown ($20.95) - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Have dinner here with mini me. Mini me wanted a ramen bowl but the place we wanted to go had a long wait. Luckily this place has ramen. She ordered the tonkatsu ramen and I got the bento: beef teriyaki, tempura, and gyoza. The ramen was ok after she added soy sauce. We tasted better one. My bento came without the miso soup which made me feel that it's incomplete bento. Miso soup should be included in a bento in my opinion. The beef teriyaki was tender but the sauce was too sweet. The rice portion was quite small and the tempura weren't as crunchy as I hope with a skinny shrimp. The bento plate also stretched out as you can see in the picture. I'm surprised with this. I went here a few years ago and had a good experience but this time I felt unsatisfied. The place is small and the ambiance is casual. We won't be back since there are better restaurants nearby read more

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Came back the second time for more sushi rolls. Their sushi rolls has always been very diverse and more fish than rice . Me and my friend got 4 rolls and we shared after tip is around $80. Not rlly complaining cuz I was so full til the end of the day. Will come back to try more rolls! read more

Harumi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Do not order tap water! Anywho Sushi was fresh and deliciously presentable, I ordered the Pink lady yummy and the Lion King. Host/waiter was super sweet And was attentive. Ambiance was chill and clean. Will definitely be returning. New favorite sushi spot. read more