I saw their review and one said a hidden gem. So we decided to try it out. I'm glad we did because…read morethis is now our favorite spot for sushi. The restaurant is cute and the owners are so very kind and friendly. Food was amazing. Even though we were there an hour before closing the food was exceptionally delicious and fresh. We were so happy with our first experience we soon came back to try more items. Just as amazing as the first time. Can't wait to go back already.

Kai is located in a smaller strip plaza facing Stevens Creek Blvd, right next to the main plaza,…read morewhich includes World Market, Safeway, and Pet Express. I honestly have seen Kai a few times driving by, but never thought to try it out. My friend was visiting, and it was such nice and warm weather -- we had sushi for dinner! After looking up a few places in Santa Clara and Sunnyvale, we decided on Kai for positive reviews and higher ratings. We dined in on a Monday afternoon and were the only table inside for the hour we were there. They had quite a few pickup and delivery service orders. The one employee working greeted us, seated us, and took our order. She was very friendly and attentive. I wish it were busier! FOOD We ordered a few items to share. - Yaki Ika: This is under the light and grilled section. The whole squid came out, and it was okay. It was a little tough and not grilled enough for my taste. The garlic butter sauce was interesting -- not bad. Creamy. My only feedback was the lack of citrus. A lemon wedge might have helped. - Spicy Tuna Roll: this was the best roll imo. Delicious. - Una Hamachi Roll: the flavors were there, and it was tasty; however, it lacked a crunch factor. Perhaps cucumber slices would've helped. - Crispy Salmon Skin Roll: I like my salmon skin crispy. The skin here was grilled and charred, which added depth of flavor; however, some of the rolls had pieces that were on the softer side. Other than that, it was flavorful and yummy. Overall, this is a reliable sushi spot offering quick bites. We didn't wait long, but we were the only customers inside. If I were nearby, I'd visit often, but it's not a place I'd travel out of my way to see.

Had a great time eating here with friends! It's like a hole in the wall since it's tucked in a…read moresmall plaza with very limited and tight parking. There are other businesses and each one has at least 2 reserved parking spots. It's a small interior that's homey, welcoming, and great decor. We were sat immediately when we walked in on a Saturday around 1:30 pm! Service was quick and we got our rolls after 10 minutes. I got the mango crunch roll, and it was standard in price and portion. Good execution of presentation, the mango was in season and sweet which added so much flavor on the salmon. Good sushi experience!

I've been here years ago pre-covid and was craving sushi so thought I'd come back. Came here around…read more7 on a Friday evening and was immediately seated. Parking is quite small but if you go early, you should be able to snag a spot. Prices here are reasonable in comparison to some other higher end sushi spots I think. I got myself the rockstar roll, hamachi nigiri, and veggie tempura. Everything came out in a timely manner. The veggie tempura was great; super crisp and light batter on the outside, not too greasy. Veggie inside was tender but still had some bite which I enjoyed. Both the nigiri and the sushi roll were fine. Though the cuts of fish are on the thinner side but given the price, perhaps it's justified. Service was nothing outstanding but nothing to complain about either. I think overall it was a decent experience and it did cure my sushi craving. A decent mid-tier sushi spot I'd say. The shop itself is a bit small but I think it's cute and casual in that way. Overall 3.5/5 stars

Ask any sushi chef worth his salt... he will tell you that sushi is more about the rice NOT the…read morefish. Omee.J is not a super traditional Japanese sushi restaurant. In fact, the chefs are korean. Take that how you will... but one thing I can say for sure is this... This place is by far the most consistent sushi restaurant i've been to in the Bay. The sushi rice is the same EVERY time. That's not easy to do... Why? Because the same rice from the same vendor will be drier/more wet depending on which time of year you get it. That said, you have to accurately adjust the amount of water when cooking the rice. It's not easy. The food here is VERY consistent. Sounds weird to say but I wouldn't be surprised if the Head Chef here has OCD.

I came into this place with pretty high expectations because of all the great reviews, so I was…read morekind of expecting my mind to be blown, but it didn't quite hit that level for me. The food was decent overall, and the aroma when everything came out was really nice. The restaurant itself is very clean and has a good atmosphere, but it is a bit on the pricier side. We ordered the Caterpillar, Alaska, Erika 54, and Big Daddy rolls. Out of everything, I liked the Alaska roll the most, it tasted fresh and the crab was really good. The other rolls were okay, nothing bad, just not super memorable. Overall, it was an okay experience, just not as amazing as I expected based on the ratings. Overall, I'd give it a 3.5/5.

This restaurant produces complete Japanese meals with an entree, a soup, a salad and a bowl of rice…read morefor most of its menu items. They do include ramen and udon dishes too. We arrived around 7 pm and discovered the restaurant closed at 8 pm on weekdays. They stop accepting customers on the wait list by about 7 pm. The interior was not large for such a popular restaurant for families. I ordered a chicken namban which I enjoyed thoroughly. My friend ordered the salmon teriyaki which also got a thumbs up. Interestingly enough both dishes were delivered under 5 minutes of having our orders taken by the wait staff. The problem is it can get very noisy inside as there is little in the way of insulation. Parking is also readily available.

Let's start off with a positive. I love one dish in particular, it is the Miso Katsu! The katsu is…read morecrispy and the miso sauce is packed with flavor. The tenderness of the pork is really nice too, especially paired with the onsen egg and rice. My only gripe is the service and cleanliness is really lacking and disappointing. The staff are NOT attentive, no one asks how your meal is, and just asking for a refill of water takes what seems like forever. When they still had the tablets at the table, I remember ringing for a waiter/waitress to bring my mother a takeout container and I could hear the bell ringing in the kitchen. It was very quickly shut off, a sign that maybe someone would come shortly, but nope. I waited for 5-7 minutes and rang a second time and AGAIN they quickly turned it off with no one coming. I was tempted to grab the to-go box myself, but didn't want to risk being told not to do that and just wait for an employee... Finally, after what felt like at least 10-12 minutes, someone gave us a box! As for the cleanliness, when I was served my meal once, there was old food still stuck to my tray. While it was only the tray the dishes were served on, it made me question how clean the other dinnerware was. So, while I love the Miso Katsu, the past few experiences do not make this dish worth revisiting Yayoi. Honestly, the service has been so sub-par that I really don't know why I bothered coming back. Every time I go, I wonder how disappointing the service is going to be. So, try it if you must, but be proactive in making sure your server is attentive!

Wish we came here sooner! We loved everything we ordered, but the Gaku Udon is a MUST. The broth…read morewas sooo good and comforting, definitely something I'd come back for. Can't believe this place is so close to home too! Definitely adding it to our rotation and bringing more family and friends next time. IG: @imajaaay YouTube: @misszaide08

A lot of places in the Bay Area claim to be authentic Japanese - and sure, a few really are. But as…read moresomeone who spent over a decade in Japan, I'll say it's a little harder to find that exact vibe in this area than I would've thought. It's also hard to impress Japanese friends & family who visit with places that claim to be authentic but then turn out to be... well, let's just say they give it a good try but sometimes it's hard to nail. This place nails it! Aside from the food just being good no matter what vibe you're looking for, the place has a solid Japanese vibe. It feels great, and the selection is very good. Staff was also very friendly. This is now a favorite and has made it into our regular rotation! Definitely recommend!

We and another family ordered the family meal to-go. There was plenty of food. We got…read more - Vegitable Fried Rice (GREAT) - Orange Chicken (good). - kung pao chicken (ok-ingrediants were SWIMMING in grease and oil). - ShangHai Pork Ribs (Good!) - Mushu Pork (good flavor, but presentation was no appealing. looked stringy. - Walnut shrimp (Good; I didn't personally try bc of allergy) - White Rice included! we didn't know that was included. The place was super busy. and the parking was crazy. No place to park in from, but plenty of spots in the bigger lot. The food was good enough that we will try again. we will avoid the ones we didn't like but try other items.

Sweet Home is a (relatively) new family run, Chinese restaurant that specializes in Nanjing food,…read morebut has a fairly expansive menu. All the customers were from the motherland, so definitely authentic! Went for dinner around 6PM on a Saturday and was seated immediately, but the restaurant is quite small, so plan ahead if you absolutely cannot wait. Nanjing Roast Duck (4.25/5): Definitely the best dish we tried! Duck is super fatty, savory, and slightly sweet on the skin. Note that the skin here isn't crispy Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup (4/5): Figured I'd try it after seeing so many other reviews with it and it was surprisingly delicious. The duck blood cubes aren't irony at all, just perfectly smooth, luxurious mouthfeel. The organs also weren't gamey, just very savory. A-choy with Garlic (3.75/5): Just a bit too greasy, but always good to get some greens on the table! Xian Sour Spicy Pork Noodle Soup (2/5): This one wasn't my favorite. Way too much white pepper, but also oddly bland? The noodles were a bit too soft for me and th amount of protein amount was meh.

The food was great and the price was excellent as well. What a hidden gem! We'll be back again for…read moresure!

created a yelp account just for this review…read more super fresh fish, loved the firmness on the salmon nigiri especially. portions are near double what i'm used to at other sushi spots, without any sacrifice in quality. the Fireworks roll was great as well drinks (passionfruit tea, taro milk tea) were on the house for their opening which was a nice touch would 100% come back & definitely recommend to friendly staff, pretty big parking lot with generally nice surrounding area

my fav! i get the beef udon and it's always so filling. so so great with the sauce & chili powder…read more came here after corepower and felt recharged because they're so generous with the protein our server nerressa was so sweet and took such good care of us, 10/10 all around

**EDIT: The business owner reached out via text to others in my party who had the same issue, but…read moremistyped my number, so I never received anything. I'm posting this publicly because the owner, Zi, has been dishonest throughout this entire situation. So no I will not change my review and everyone should know you're dishonest. In his response, Zi claimed the refund had already been submitted. I checked directly with my credit card company and the refund was not processed until Saturday, 8/29. That is two days after I left this negative review on Thursday, 8/27. I had also already filed a dispute with my credit card company for the $7.74. If a refund was truly "pending" as he claimed, the credit card company would have seen it. They did not, because it wasn't there yet. The timeline speaks for itself: incident occurred Sunday, 8/23. Negative review posted Thursday, 8/27. Refund finally submitted and texts sent Saturday, 8/29. The refund only happened after the review went up -- not before. Additionally, we left our phone numbers. I understand calling may not be standard practice, but when a customer leaves their contact information after an issue like this, the decent thing to do is use it. A simple call letting us know the refund was processed and to expect it within 3-14 days would have gone a long way. Instead, nothing -- until a bad review forced action. Zi, please don't misrepresent the timeline of events and call it good customer service. If you can provide proof the refund was submitted BEFORE Thursday 8/27, I will update my review. Until then people should be aware how dishonest you are as a business owner. The food and service were both fine, no complaints there. But check your receipt carefully before you leave, especially if you're dining with a large party. We were charged an 18% gratuity as a line item (their stated policy for parties of 8+, which we understood and accepted). The problem is that when the tip screen came up, it defaulted to 18% again making you think that was the mandatory one not an "extra" one. We did not see 18% added as a line item until after. We were essentially double-charged for the tip, once added into the bill and again at the payment screen. When we raised the issue to the server, she went to check with her manager. The manager refused to come out and address the issue at the time. The server was apologetic and helpless. She took down our order numbers (shown on my receipt attached) and phone numbers and said we'd be refunded for the double tip and receive a call back. That was four days ago. No refund. No call. I don't know if this is a system error or an intentional practice, but the complete lack of follow-through from management is what moved me to leave this review. Mistakes happen. Not making it right is a CHOICE.