Im so glad that I went here because i keep driving past it and it does look a bit underwhelming…read morefrom 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 !

Nice little neighborhood sushi spot…read more 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

Stopped by with my son who was at college orientation and MJ Sushi looked good. Such a great…read morechoice! The roll was delicious and we got a free drink. Both of the guys (Drew and Shawn) who helped us were super professional and also friendly. Drew made some good recommendations. The place is spotless and bright with lots of variety on the menu. Highly recommend!

Super convenient to get to, there's a parking lot right around the corner, and the food here is…read morereally good. Decor is meh and it feels a little like you're eating in a cafeteria, but I get it - this is a restaurant in a college town, and college kids don't really care. I also don't care, as long as keeping the decor kind of ugly also keeps the prices kind of low. I always get the chirashi bowl here. It can sometimes be a bit inconsistent, but it's still delicious. Case in point, when I've come here with 4 people (which is the norm for me), the quantity of items in the bowl has been larger. I then came with just my dad, and there were noticeably fewer pieces of everything, and the quality was worse. It could've just been an off day, or maybe we came on a day just before their next delivery and they were short on everything, but that was pretty disappointing, since we were celebrating his 85th birthday and it felt very lackluster, especially after I'd told him how amazing this place was. Prices are good, service isn't overly friendly or helpful, but they get the job done and are fairly efficient. Absolutely HATE that they put lemon in the water. MJ, please stop doing this. Invest in a good water filter, and save yourself the expense of buying the lemons to cover up the taste of crappy tap water. There was a study that came out many years back that noted that something like 70% of lemon wedges in restaurants are contaminated with a whole host of microorganisms, many of which are either harmful (like e. coli) or just gross (like candida yeast *shudder*). I straight up will not drink the water here, which is a shame, since I like to stay hydrated while eating a meal. This is my new go-to place for well-priced sushi, so I'm hoping that they continue to stay consistent because I really don't want to have to go searching for another spot to replace them if prices start going up or quality starts going down.

food was a 11/10. and miguel busser NEEDS to be a server. he was so kind, fun, and made the…read moreexperience.

Sushi Roku Palo Alto set the standard for what dining out should be…read more We celebrated my wife's birthday brunch here, and the entire experience was exceptional. Our server, Khoa, was incredibly friendly, personable, and attentive. He made us feel genuinely welcomed and surprised my wife with one of the most unique birthday desserts we have ever received. Victoria, the general manager, personally greeted us and made sure everything was to our liking. That level of care and attention--from our server through management--is rare and deserves recognition. We have visited Sushi Roku in Las Vegas before, but this was our first time at the Palo Alto location. The service exceeded our expectations, and we will definitely be back. Restaurants looking to elevate their hospitality should study this team. Sushi Roku Palo Alto is the standard.

This place definitely deserves a higher rating! We had the 16 course omakase and every dish was…read morephenomenal! My personal favorites were Sakuramasu, Chu Toro, and King Salmon! I'd highly recommend visiting and make sure to make a reservation because there isn't a ton of seating. Can't wait to go back!

Yummy omakase! Service was great, food was great, and the sashimi was fresh…read more The omakase is about 17-18 courses and does not include dessert. No worries - I think dessert was the weakest dish here so just come for the omakase or sashimi! Some highlights - toro, salmon belly, black cod/sea bass? And the best chuwanmushi. Uni was a tad too briny. Hojicha ice cream is homemade but not very creamy. Good amount of sweetness, though. All in all, totally worth it! And not tough to get reservations for. I'd come back.

Found a great sushi spot in downtown PA. I don't know how long they have been opened but I'm glad I…read morelearned about them. On a beautiful spring day I was craving sushi, but didn't want to break the bank. Araki Sushi was just what I was looking for. A buddy and I walked in and were sat immediately. For a Saturday, it was quite fortuitous. I was famished and was glad there wasn't a wait to be sat. We started out with gyoza--not pot stickers, by the way--and I ordered the 3 rolls combination. My buddy ordered the Chirashi. Bonus, he got a salad and bowl of Miso. Nice. Service was good and out server was polite and efficient. I couldn't ask for any more than that. Araki is a great place and it might be my go-to spot for sushi in the downtown. Pic time...

Love the lunch set menu, which includes rolls, bento boxes of sashimi, tempura and other offerings…read moreand portions are very generous. Service, however, wasn't very friendly and there was low to no air conditioning on a very hot day, which wasn't very comfortable. There's a lot on the rest of the menu to come back to try but hopefully, the temperature and service will get better!

Coming into this place on a friday lunch break to enjoy some fish sounded like a great idea. I…read morearrived and there were two doordashers and just me ready to dine in. I was sat down and served pretty quickly by the nice waitress who also delivered water, a salad, and Miso soup. They were delicious and I enjoyed them! The sushi combo itself was not my favorite. The fish cuts were not great, they were huge which should be a plus for some people but it took away from the enjoyment of eating nigiri. The tekka was good though. As for ambiance, it looked japanese but it was kinda funny enjoying Miso soup while classic rock bangers were playing. Never imagined Red Hot Chili Peppers and Salmon nigiri together. The plus side, the chef and waitress were extremely nice though!

Very unassuming, quiet little place on El Camino Real near Stanford. I intentionally picked it for…read moredinner because it was not flashy or trendy. I had the 10 piece chef's chioice sashimi plate, and I was knocked out at the care taken to prepare it. Very generous portions of a great variety of very fresh fish, subtly flavored and accompanied by fresh grated wasabi. I knew better than to use soy sauce. The chef is a master. I'll remember this place.

We got the Iki bento a few weeks ago and loved it, so we came back for their lunch omakase on a…read moreFriday, and it did not disappoint. The space is intimate, with only 8 counter seats, so you're served directly by chef Li. To my surprise, all of the seats were full on a Friday at lunch. I didn't want to drink too much at lunch, but they had a $29 sake flight of three 1.5 oz pours, which was just the right amount to pair with the sushi but still be able to go back to work after lunch! Pre sushi: 1. Pickled baby ginger: I love this stuff, and he was good about refilling it 2. Crab with Japanese citrus jelly and shiso: a generous amount of sweet, fresh crab 3. Ankimo: two pieces, served with wasabi 4. Signature octopus: massaged 1 hour and stewed 1 hour - very flavorful and tender 5. Steamed abalone: served over soba with abalone liver sauce 6. Seaweed shot 7. Chawanmushi with scallops and caviar Sushi: 1. Hokkaido scallop with yuzu and sea salt 2. Spanish mackerel 3. Akami: lean bluefin tuna 4. Kinmedai: golden eye snapper, torched 5. Isaki: 3 line grunt fish 6. Kelp cured black snapper, shiso leaf, yuzu 7. Chutoro 8. Saba: mackerel with kelp 9. Otoro: torched, topped with uni The scallop and kinmedai were the highlights for me. We also got one of the à la carte add ons: the hand chopped fatty tuna and uni hand roll. To finish: red miso soup At the end, you can watch the chef preparing the bento boxes, which was a good reminder for me to keep my eye out for the next available pickup. The fish was high quality, and the pieces were cut to the right size (I've been to way too many places with unappealingly large cuts). Each course was thoughtfully prepared, and pacing was consistent. For the quality and quantity of food, as well as the service and dining experience, this was a hot deal for $125 a person. We will definitely be coming back!

Came for lunch and had a very nice experience…read more My favorites were the monkfish liver and the chawanmushi with uni. The chef explained all the dishes and where they are sourced. The presentation is also lovely. I also loved the pickled ginger (that they keep refilling for you). Overall would highly recommend!

We had a very great experience at Eighty-Eight Sushi & Ramen. The sushi was soooooo fresh, and…read moreevery roll we ordered tasted literally divined. Our favorites: Eighty-Eight Roll and Kevin's Roll (premium rolls). Each roll has 10 pieces, bigger than usual. - Eighty-Eight Roll: loaded with crab, unagi, avocado, salmon, tuna, cucumber and topped with salmon, avocado, spicy tuna, tobiko, and pine nuts. This is their signature, a very light roll with minimal sauce so that you can focus on the natural flavors of fresh seafood. - Kevin's Roll: equally impressive, wonton crisps make it very unique. Roll was loaded with albacore, hamachi, shrimp, and radish, then top with salmon, avocado, pickled wasabi. We also enjoyed the Hamachi Shot, which had fresh hamachi, avocado, and a quail egg yolk served in a shot glass. Each bite has a rich and creamy taste. For special roll (8-piece), we got: - Ching Ching Roll: salmon, tuna, avocado, topped with crispy powder - Daruma Roll: inside (unagi, hamachi, crab, cucumber), topped with hamachi, avocado, jalapeno, tobiko Both were delicious and fresh as well! Service was quick, our food arrived super fast. We left completely satisfied and will definitely be back to try more items from the menu. Highly recommend if you're looking for fresh sushi in Mountain View!

This review is long overdue--I've been coming to Eighty-Eight Sushi & Ramen occasionally for over…read more5 years. I love this place because it serves two of my favorite comfort foods--sushi and ramen! They hit perfectly every time. I always leave happy. The sushi and ramen are consistently great, and the sushi is beautifully crafted and exceptionally delicious. What really stands out is the owner, Alex. He creates a welcoming experience and takes the time to engage with every customer, building a genuine connection--that's always been my takeaway. The atmosphere is inviting and the decor is thoughtfully curated. Highly recommend for both the food and overall experience