Best ramen in the world 10/10 recommend. I came here with friends it was hands down the best food i…read morehave ever tasted in my life

As always the service is extremely streamline and smooth. This is my 3rd time here and…read moreunfortunately the chef recommendation is not as good as the first 2 times. It could just be me but something has changed in the tasted since the first time I came about 7-8 months ago. I ordered the same thing each time. I miss how it used to taste like.

If you are contemplating coming here, just come. Such a wonderful experience with exceptional…read moreservice. Starting with the drinks: -lychee martini so fresh and tasty -and their signature lychee drink, tastes like bubble gum and is so amazing Veggie rolls are amazing! The care that they put into making them is so obvious. My partner loved his rolls (non-veg) Matcha tiramisu was very unique, but good. Vibes are fun inside too, very lively. So many vegetarian options and a little patio!

Ever since I first heard about Ozumo's SF location years and years ago, I had been equal parts…read moreskeptical and hopeful about them. The former because it seemed like they might be a bit pricey for what they are; the latter because most of my friends that have tried them have spoken relatively highly about what they've had. As such, while they've been on my list of bookmarks for a quite a while, I never felt very compelled to try them either. And yet, somehow, we've managed to make our way to the one here in San Jose multiple times now! Sitting right in the heart of Santana Row, this particular Ozumo makes for a great spot to grab lunch during a day of shopping, happy hour after a long day at work, or a Friday or Saturday date night. Unlike your neighborhood Japanese restaurant and their array of bento box combos, the menu here is more like an izakaya's, with a much more varied array of options to offer - small bites, ramen/udon, entrees, nigiri, sashimi, and a mix of classic and house sushi rolls. In addition, they also have an interesting cocktail menu, featuring a lot of staple drinks that are infused with Asian flavors/ingredients. -- HAZAKURA - Umami Gin, Sake, Luxardo, Sakura Vermouth, Orgeat Cherry Blossom Elixir, Lemon, and Greek Yogurt Not only did this sound really unique (first time seeing a cocktail with Greek yogurt in it), but it was pretty tasty, too! I liked how the overall profile was light, semi-floral, and super easy to drink. Pretty solid! -- TOKYO VICE - Arette Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit, Ume, Fresno, Lime, and Togarashi This felt pretty true to a spicy paloma, as the Asian elements were subtle, and tasted pretty good. It was hard to separate the ume from the grapefruit, but I liked their combined tartness and the spice from the Fresno chilies and togarashi. -- HANABI - Sliced Hamachi & Avocado, Shredded Daikon, Leeks, and Warm Ginger-Chili Ponzu All in all, this was pretty solid. The hamachi was flavorful and I liked how every piece had ikura on it. The avocado was a little firm, but it still complemented the fish well, as did the ginger-chili ponzu sauce. -- KYUSHU KARAAGE - Japanese Style Fried Chicken with Red Yuzu Kosho Aioli While I certainly wish the portion had been larger, the taste of this was great. Each piece was surprisingly big, the batter was crispy, and the chicken itself was quite juicy. -- BROCCOLINI - Grilled Broccolini with Sweet Onion Sauce and Sesame Seeds Ehh...I wasn't a fan of this one. This was described as grilled, but it didn't taste that way. Rather, it felt like it was sauteed and overcooked at that. By no means terrible, but I wouldn't get this again. -- KINOKO - Roasted Enoki, Hon Shimeji, and Oyster Mushrooms with Garlic Tamari and Chives Aside from how the enoki mushrooms felt a little overcooked and stringy, this dish was pretty good! Loved how the mushrooms has a slightly earthy taste and how the garlic tamari added a nice umami. -- AGEDASHI TOFU - Crispy Silken Tofu with Kabocha Squash and Shiitake Dashi This was great! The tofu was silky and I liked how the batter didn't fall apart nor get gummy. The kabocha was good too, but the highlight for me was the shiitake dashi, which I wish every agedashi tofu dish had. -- SAKE YUAN YAKI - Grilled Salmon with Citrus Soy Glaze & Yuzu Togarashi Maybe it's just because I had a bad one just a few nights before, but I liked this one! The edges had a nice char, the salmon was super moist, and I liked how the glaze had a touch of sweetness and acidity. -- HAMACHI MANGO HAND ROLL with Soy Paper It was a little surprising to see this was left unwrapped, but this was no less delicious! The slices of mango weren't super juicy, but they were fresh, the rice was well cooked, and the hamachi was terrific! Across each of the visits we've made here, the service has been pretty good. Every server we've had has been welcoming and attentive (yet not overbearing). What's more, orders typically seem to come out relatively fast regardless of how busy the place is. As much as I enjoyed the vast majority of what we've tried, though, I do wish that the portion sizes had been larger, particularly the Hanabi, Karaage, and Agedashi Tofu. That being said, it was hardly shocking to see given how Ozumo is nicer than your average Japanese restaurant (and it's Santana Row of all places). In any case, it wouldn't stop me from coming back, despite how there are so many other restaurants nearby that I still want to check out. Or, at the very least, finally visit their original spot in SF to try their sushi offerings! All in all, THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded up.

Service was impeccable, and food was beyond amazing. The oyster shooter is always my go to to start…read moremy meals here!

This has become one of my favorite spots solely due to the fact that they have spicy tuna crispy…read morerice. It's delicious and I get it every time I come here. It's crispy on the outside, soft rice on the inside, with flavorful spicy tuna and sauce drizzled on top. I highly recommend trying this! They have a great selection of rolls as well as apps. Rolls are well constructed and the fish to rice ratio is just right. The staff are attentive and overall pretty solid sushi spot.

This is the best bar and has fantastic food. LOVE IT! So many nice people working here, Bianca and…read moreJulia K are the best! Definitely a 10 on the list.

Everything was Amazing . The food, the drinks , the dessert, the ambiance. Greatest time of…read moremy life.

The mentai cream udon was phenomenal! Not too heavy at all as you might expect. I found that all…read morethe other toppings (black pepper, sprouts, seaweed flakes, parmesan) complemented the mentai roe super nicely. It had a super umami creamy broth. Corn tempura was ok for me but glad I tried it because I was curious. I've had the warm niku udon at the Udon Mugizo in Mountain View which was great, and I'm sure it's great at this location too. My total was about $30. Lots of parking available! Service is very kind.

The food was amazing, and our server, Ruby, was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and provided…read moreexcellent service. The only downside was the restroom. It could use some improvement, as it had an unpleasant odor. Overall, we had a great dining experience, and with better restroom maintenance, it would be even better.

Had a great experience here! The ramen was delicious--rich, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked…read morenoodles, and fresh toppings. What really made the visit stand out was our server, Nick. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. His great attitude and excellent service made the meal even more enjoyable. I'll definitely be coming back, and I hope to have Nick as my server again. Highly recommend!

I came here very often and I saw today, that they have a new ramen and I tried and it turned…read morereally good, taste, juice. Everything was great!!! So you guys should come and try the new ramen they have

Extremely tasty ramen! Loved the marinated egg cooked just perfectly for a runny yolk. Loved the…read morewhole garlic pieces and sliced/fried garlic pieces! The chashu was thick and tender and seasoned perfectly. The onions, mushroom and seaweed all melded together nicely! The noodles had the right texture and mouthfeel. This bowl had so much savory umami flavor! Loved everything about it, including the texture and crunch! The service was also top notch! Dropped my chopsticks and they were instantly reppaced without asking. Could not have asked for a better experience! I also liked the small details like their refreshing lemon water served in metal cups. It was delicious! Overal 10/10! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!

On the ramen itself, I got a Classic Tonkotsu. Aesthetically and taste its a standard bowl of ramen…read moreand I can see nothing wrong. The broth is where I took 2 stars off. I expected a salty profile but instead I was hit with a very sweet flavor. Initially it tasted good but the sweetness compounded to the point where I didn't taste the salt profile anymore. If you're looking for authentic tonkotsu then this isn't the place. Did not experience the slow or bad customer service reported on other reviews which I assume was fixed from when they first opened. The signal here is terrible for AT&T and Verizon, so ask for the physical menu instead of trying to use the QR code. They don't do ordering off of the QR code so no loss there.

We were originally going to come here for the "all you can eat" lunch, which I guess has some…read morerestrictions and isn't a truly unrestricted all you can eat, but that's fine - we're not really gluttons at our age. But after weighing the price of the all-you-can-eat vs ordering exactly what we were craving a la carte, we decided to just order off the menu, which was the smart move since it was much less expensive and we ended up full. The place is casual and a little not-fancy decor or ambiance wise. You wouldn't bring anyone here you wanted to impress. . .but the food is what's important, right? The sushi was good! The rolls were large, the options were creative, and everything was tasty and met expectations. I wouldn't say it's elevated sushi, where there are layers to the flavors and you go "wow". But you get your sushi and see the portions are a good size and are happy that you get to dig in and eat satisfying sushi. I'd come back here again, especially for casual sushi where you want good value. Service was good as well - again, nothing fancy or overly attentive, but perfectly adequate for the level of restaurant. Also, it came pretty quickly, which was a plus as well (it wasn't that crowded when we went).

3 of us came here for lunch on Saturday around noon. There're plenty of tables available inside and…read morewe got seated right away. Both decor and service were minimal. We grabbed the menus ourselves from a nearby table. We originally wanted to try their AYCE, but since the whole table had to participate, and one of us wasn't that hungry, we decided to order a la carte. We're glad we did. The 3 of us were already stuffed after sharing an appetizer and 4 signature rolls. The sweet potato tempura came out piping hot; the batter wasn't too thick. While the dipping sauce lacked flavor, the dish was still ok, and not too oily. We're impressed by the number of signature rolls they offered, and tried to pick something we hadn't seen at other sushi restaurants. My favorite was the lobster tail tempura that came with the Boujee rolls. It was tasty with a light batter. The plating was beautiful. The torched salmon, shrimp tempura and spicy tuna were good as well, but I didn't really see any real crab inside. The Skittles roll was pretty delicious, too. I liked that it had unagi, crab, tobiko, and avocado among other things. The Umami roll also had unagi and carb, but the salmon skin and bonito flakes were what made the roll special. My daughter didn't care for the salmon skin, though. The Black Mamba was interesting if you liked softshell crab. I didn't care for the macadamia nuts, though. Portion size was huge. However, their rolls weren't rolled very tightly nor cut evenly, and their rice was on the sweeter side as other Yelpers had mentioned. Since most of the rolls had similar sauces, they kind of tasted very similar, despite the different ingredients. I wouldn't mind coming back again to try other items on their menu when I'm in the area.