Holy Sushi was a pleasant surprise. The outside is pretty unassuming, but I'm glad we gave it a try. We ordered three rolls, and the Kaisen roll and Hot roll were the clear standouts. Both were flavorful and well put together. I can't remember the name of the third roll (the one topped with rice crispies) but it was just okay compared to the other two. Service was great, and the space had a quiet, cozy atmosphere that made dinner feel relaxed. Definitely an underrated spot and one I'd come back to for the Kaisen and Hot rolls read more

Holy Sushi - Kosher Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Im so glad that I went here because i keep driving past it and it does look a bit underwhelming from the outside. But they are amazing. Clean and tidy spot with friendly and attentive staff. And high quality fish ! Their rolls are well combined and thoughtful even how they cut the rolls (Cause you know sometimes the end pieces of a roll are big and chunky). Highly recommend and will definitely come back ! read more

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Nice little neighborhood sushi spot. This has been on our radar but we have never been able to make the times work till recently. Its small but has ample space between tables. The staff is friendly and on point. The Sushi: maguro nigiri: Look much like a margarita pizza the simplicity of nigiri (or sashimi) makes it impossible to hide bad ingredients. Fresh tuna and well prepared rice made these the perfect bite. We always order this to gauge quality and we were not let down here . hot roll: Just the right kind of spicy with hamachi inside and out. The avocado and rice helped to balance the heat Red Dragon Roll: Spicy tuna in and out but the heat was actually on the lower end for us. Another good roll Nice place and we look forward to going there again read more

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Stumbled on this place as driving through ECR Sunday afternoon and the yelpers were spot on. Caterpillar Roll- different version as they used salmon instead on unagi so it gave it a new spin on salmon/avocado pairing. Hot Roll- this was spicy and woke you up as it was hamachi inside with spicy hamachi outside and topped with jalepeno and siracha so definitely lived up to the name. Tuna hand roll- fresh, crunchy and wish I ordered 6 more. Overall the rolls were well prepared as the fish to rice ratio was good and the rolls were tight and well presented. Service was fine so looking forward to another visit. read more

Holy Sushi - Half eaten caterpillar roll & 2 hand rolls (salmon + tuna) - Kosher Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Chef is so nice and food is always hit the spot. My go to is the Kaisen roll. I don't see any sushi resto have it. And Chawanmushi only available in dine in. And it takes 15 mins made to order. I first saw made at a Korean cooking show and after trying it. It's always a treat to when treating yourself. read more

Holy Sushi - Aburi Salmon Toro (Flame-Torched) Rich and fatty. Very yummy for the tummy. - Kosher Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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We have taken it to go from here and the sushi was just okay, nothing special and not worth the price :( I was disappointed as we were super excited to try this spot. We tried the hamachi roll (some sushi smelled fishy) ; California roll, their salmon lovers roll, and one with lemon on top of salmon (forgot the name). Overall it was 3 stars. read more

We ordered a few trays of sushi for a team dinner and enjoyed the variety , size and the taste was ok. It might not be the best sushi you had , but if you're looking for a kosher option than that is a fine option . read more

Holy Sushi - Sushi tray - Kosher Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Not sure what the heck is going on with this place but ordered several items including some of these "creative" rolls. Nothing was fresh... tuna should be nice and firm not soft and slimy. Hamachi was also very off. Salmon. Fishy! Something seems to be off with this place serving old not fresh fish. Now I'm stuck with the consequences of the three bites I had with food poisoning. read more

I took my college-age son and his girlfriend for dinner and we were pleasantly surprised by the freshness of the fish, the sophisticated and delicate seasonings and the perfect sushi rice. I especially enjoyed the Hamachi Shot, hand rolls, Himi roll and must try Kaisen roll. We will be back and bring more family members! read more

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I arrived at the restaurant at the specified pickup time and had to wait 40 more minutes for them to finish preparing my order. I ordered via their website and they gave me a pickup time of one hour. I arrived one hour later, showed the waitress my order number, and was not given an estimate of when the food would be done, just that it was not ready yet. Two people came in after me, waited for ten or so minutes, received their orders and left. Ten more minutes later the waitress asked me if they could substitute the hot dish I had ordered for another one because the other one would take too long to cook. After another 20 minutes my order is finally ready, and the waitress optimistically says "see you next time." Quality of the raw fish was good, miso salmon was overcooked, sushi roll was not good. read more

Overall it was ok but would try somewhere else next time. Server was nice but the food took over 30 mins after order. Came shortly after they opened, I don't think they were prepared to have customers so early. Fried tofu was bland, poke bowl was ok, bluefin sashimi not good, and salmon/avocado roll was good. read more

place needs a deep clean and to be decluttered. A lot going on. Sushi was below average. probably wouldn't come back. Didn't have a clean environment read more

When i want sushi that is blessed i go here! The sushi is kosher here. We arrived Tuesday evening around 7:30pm. U can make a reservation which is probably recommended. But we walked in for 2 and seated right away. This place is pretty new and we would pass it all the time on the way to downtown Palo Alto. The interior is small and cozy, their AC was down but fans on and a pretty good ambiance. Ordered the seaweed and cucumber salad to start. And i got the Kaisen roll- chef's choice fish, egg yolk, etc and bf got hamachi kama. I enjoyed the seaweed salad and the really thin cucumbers in a marinade. The kaisen roll was phenomenal, i didnt even get a pic!! Had the freshest butteriest fish, toro? Tuna? Hamachi, and some cooked egg yolk but it's texture is play doh-y in the best way. It was unique and delicious. My bf couldnt help eating more when he usually leaves what i order to eat. The hamachi kama was the best i've had. Sooo crispy yet juicy and the sauce was amazing with fresh dashi in it. Goes well with some rice. Their miso has mushrooms and tofu and it very good too. Overall sooo good and has to be my new fav sushi place read more

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I have a food allergy to avocado... Pondered over the menu and carefully selected two rolls that didn't have avocado listed in their description. Not a lot of avocado free roll options as the majority of the rolls had it in the description. Both rolls I received had avocado contrary to their description. Ended up walking to grocery outlet for random dinner after my family finished eating sushi. The service was slow, as the servers time was consumed by some very intense customers, including one who took a banana from the beverage cooler and proceeded to argue with the chef that he wanted to buy the banana, and was upset when the chef didn't want to sell the banana he uses as a dessert ingredient. The other patrons were so intense and consuming of the servers time that I didn't raise the issue or ask to have the rolls remade. This was a one and done for me. read more

I've seen this all the time, everytime I'm in Palo Alto. I've been meaning to do this for a very long time. Today is the day, I check-it-out. Today, I'm in the South Bay Area. I'm here at Holy Sushi this Monday evening. I like the name, Holy Sushi, it seems kinda Holy. I'm taking a Hamachi shot, and I got a Red Dragon Roll made out of Tuna, and Salmon Skin Roll again. The Hamachi shot is very creative, it was heavenly. And I can tell the Tuna in the Red Dragon Roll is high quality, it's very marbled and fresh. Although the Salmon Skin Roll is in a different style this time, it's just as good as the last time I had it. It was executed very well. I was thinking this was going to be a 4.0-4.4 stars, but I give this 4.3/4.4 stars out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed my meal. read more

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Went there again, and the sushi remains utterly outstanding!!! Very fresh and with innovative rolls and some uncommon delicious sashimi. I think it is the best in the area! read more

Super yummmyyyyyy thank you for providing kosher sushi!!! gotta be honest the roll I had is prob a blasphemy to sushi hut it was delicious lol. You get a pretty good amount of food for the price. Love the seaweed salad will be returning read more

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pretty solid sushi, if a bit pricey. ordered takeout a few times and dined in once. quality is consistent and the fish is fresh and satisfying. not the most amazing sushi i've had for the price, but it satisfies the craving and ill be coming back favorite item: hot roll read more

Holy Sushi - hot roll, sashimi - Kosher Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Very comfortable neighborhood restaurant. And as for Palo Alto restaurants there is never a long line. The food quality is good and better than most mid-tier sushi locations. read more

Our family loves Holy Sushi! It's become our go-to sushi spot in Palo Alto, and every time we go, we leave happy. The sushi is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, and the menu has so many great options. We started with the Tempura Mushrooms, which were crispy and packed with flavor. For rolls, the Kaisen Roll was a standout--perfectly balanced flavors, with that extra touch of marinated raw egg yolk that made it special. We also tried the Rainbow Roll, which was as fresh and colorful as it gets. My husband is a huge fan of sashimi, and he said the Hamachi and Salmon Carpaccio were some of the best he's had in the Bay Area. Beyond the amazing food, the service is friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. It's easy to find street parking, which makes dining here stress-free. They also offer takeout, but honestly, we love sitting down and enjoying the experience. One thing that makes Holy Sushi extra special is their kosher menu, which can be hard to find in the area. Even if you're not specifically looking for kosher sushi, the quality and freshness stand on their own. If you're in Palo Alto and craving sushi, this is the spot. Great food, great service, and an overall fantastic experience. Highly recommend! -- Naomi read more

I come here at least once a month, more when I introduce new people to the restaurant. Everything is super fresh, high quality, always tastes great with fun and interesting combinations. Highly recommend. read more

Sushi is delicious and good ambiance. Service was pretty fast. I even order to go. It is in a small plaza. Easy to park read more

Holy sushi was just okay. For me it started the moment I walked in, I came within 30 minutes of opening and there were two or three tables with customers. Not busy by any means. I was looking for a quick bite as it was just me. Someone from behind the sushi bar gave a lukewarm hello and then another woman came by and asked how many, and I said one. She asked table or sushi bar and I said table, then she said anywhere and gestured for the tables along the window. There were two closer ones--- one was straight in the sun, the other had more shade. So I gravitated towards the one with the shade and then she pointed to the one in the sun. Great. Like I said I was here for a quick bite, I knew what I wanted pretty quickly and did all the normal signs of being ready to order. She most likely forgot I was there as she passed by me a couple of times without acknowledgment. The food came and it was just okay, nothing memorable and honestly, pretty on par with what I thought it was going to be. Please don't expect the best sushi you're ever going to get like other posts have been saying. When she brings my food, she had the side dish of wasabi and ginger ready to go. But didn't bring it out right, instead she asked if I wanted any and when I said yes, then she acted like I was asking for the moon. Would I come back? Only if I was in the area and had no other options. read more

What can I say about this place? Everything. Incredible food. Great service. Friendly and wonderful. Wilson is the chef and wow he's good. Super nice guy who works very hard to offer quality sushi. A total gem in Palo Alto. Love it. read more

Yeah good is good happy there is a restaurant in my own neighborhood I will be going there again! read more

Holy Sushi - Kosher Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I visited this cute little sushi spot and had a great experience. The food was fresh and delicious and every dish was beautifully made. The service was excellent ! The staff were friendly! I definitely recommend it! read more

My friend and I went on a weeknight during their soft opening. Service: very attentive and welcoming. They also split the o torro sashimi into 4 pieces for us since there were 2 of us and only 3 pieces . Ambiance: it's fine. Pros: Nice dishes and a sushi bar to sit at. Cons: I could see the tables being crowded on the weekends. Food: overall decent quality at a decent price point. See notes below. Miso and salad were good and pretty comparable to nearby restaurants. O toro sashimi was not the best quality, I would not recommend. It lacked the buttery melt in your mouth I expect from quality o toro. Cherry blossom roll was incredible! Melt in your mouth fish and the combination really worked. Spicy/hot roll needs some tweaking. I loved the concept but the jalapeño overpowered the dish and the spicy sauce on top didn't add much. I would skip unless they edit this combo to remove the jalapeño or make it less spicy so you can taste the different ingredients. Even my friend who loves spice found it too much. I recommend the cherry blossom roll, skipping the hot roll, and trying out some of the other rolls that people here recommend. read more

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I LOVE sushi and I love that I now have a place I can go to with my kosher eating friends where we can actually eat together and it's GOOD! Usually kosher options are a bit "meh", but this place is awesome. I was so surprised. The quality was amazing, the presentation was good, there was a surprisingly large selection, and the staff were kind and solicitous! Our water and tea was refilled often and the atmosphere was friendly and chill. I had some of the sashimi special options and my friend had 2 types of different rolls, and it was all fresh and delicious. They have an all-gender restroom, convenient location with parking, it's clean, and they do catering! Brilliant little place. read more

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My partner and I each enjoyed the lunch special of one roll, one sashimi, with our choice of miso soup or salad. I chose a California roll and bluefin sashimi; my date chose a salmon avocado "Alaska" roll and yellowtail sashimi. We shared an appetizer of tempura lion's mane mushroom. The fish all tasted nice and fresh. One waitress had the whole room, but it's a small restaurant, and she worked efficiently. She confidently translated unfamiliar Japanese words on the menu. The restaurant is brand new, and it was beautifully remodeled before it opened, in a clean, bright, modern style. Holy Sushi is strictly kosher. Dishes traditionally prepared with shrimp or crab are made instead with kosher species. Closed on Saturdays and on Jewish holidays. read more

Holy Sushi - California roll, bluefin sashimi, lion's mane mushroom miso - Kosher Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Can't believe I haven't left a rave review of this place. The quality of the sashimi and fish is solid here. I have been eating here almost on a weekly basis and each meal is consistently yummy. My favorite dishes include the grilled hamachi Kama (which sometimes takes a little bit longer but worth the wait)! The rolls are also packed with goodies and the specialty dishes rival the ones traditional Japanese restaurants serve up. The only downside is that the hours are a bit different than standard so I have arrived, baffled that they are closed. Overall my grade is A+!!! read more

Holy Sushi - Kosher Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Best sushi I've ever had! Everything is so so fresh with style And the chef is super nice ! read more

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Great vegetarian options! They can also make the rolls vegetarian. We loved the mango roll (that we made vegetarian). The salmon (I think 49er) was decent. The fish quality is decent not he best nor the worst read more

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We came for lunch and loved it. Everything was fresh and tasty. We took the lunch offer with seaweed salad, miso soup, salmon avocado roll and salmon sashimi. read more

This is a great place delicious food and very good service. I recommend this place. I always enjoy and the price it's very comfortable.

Pricier than the usual restaurant for the amount of food but fish is fresh. Clean inside. Friendly wait staff. They specialize in sushi. Their rolls are tasty. There are specialty rolls, hand rolls, carpaccio, tataki, chirashi and appetizers available, but the menu at this time does not offer bento boxes, udon, or ramen. It's in a complex surrounded by newer apartments and there is a parking lot on site. read more

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I like the food but unfortunately I've experienced difficulty with ordering online multiple times. It often times takes over an hour. The most recent experience took 1.5 hours, and we sat and waited in the restaurant for 40 minutes. Staff kept telling us to wait but at this'll point it's kind of ridiculous. We ended up leaving to find dinner elsewhere. Unfortunately will not be returning. There was another customer who was waiting for their online order as well, she was still waiting by the time we decided to leave. read more

The salmon was amazing and the sushi fresh. Service was quick and personable. Highly recommend!

Yummy sushi and great service. Everything was delicious and served beautifully. Fish and food were fresh, location is great. We will definitely come again read more

I am not a kosher person at all and have had many different sushis at many different places. Including some high end quite well known ones. I went because of my kosher brother. I will say this place is fantastic. All rolls we ordered I ate and I'm usually very picky. The raw sushi melts in your mouth and the cooked sushi has a lot of good flavor that is perfect with the ginger. The people there were very kind as well and the place was clean and very nice looking. I unfortunately could not take pictures as it was so yummy we devoured it rather quickly. Truly a great place. read more

The food was amazing -- great service, nice staff, and decent prices. The ambiance was also amazing. Everything was great, especially the Aburi Salmon Toro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more