Spacious restaurant with plenty of seating. Service was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner!read more

A really solid sushi experience! I visited on a Thursday evening, and there were plenty of tables…read moreopen. The interior was decorated nicely and simply. The service was super speedy, and the employees were really attentive. The general ambiance was relaxed and inviting. I was a huge fan of the dinner bento box. You can choose three sides for $28, and it comes with miso soup and salad. The chicken katsu was perfectly crispy and seasoned well. The chicken teriyaki featured a lovely sweet and savory glaze. And the grilled mackerel had a delicious smoky flavor and tender texture. We tried a few specialty rolls as well, which were all excellent. I highly recommend the salmon roll, mexicali roll, and toro heaven roll. All were quite delicious, with plenty of flavor. I will note I have definitely tasted better quality fish, but the price point made sense for the fish we tried. I would definitely visit again - all the dishes we had were good!

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 !

Holy Sushi was a pleasant surprise. The outside is pretty unassuming, but I'm glad we gave it a…read moretry. 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

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!

I'm so sorry for this review, MJ sushi. Our waitress was very sweet. The food... we feel the fish…read morewas fresh but rolls need help, salmons skin was dry and not crispy, bone in the salmon, rice was sticky (anyone who knows sushi knows you can't f up the rice), rice to filling ratio way off, so much rice, and size of pieces also massive. We requested cooked salmon maki for our kids and their excuse was that they're premade???? Everything should be fresh!!!!!! We appreciate the 15% discount but let's do better. Ambiance ok but small.

Tasty sushi spot!…read more For appetizer, I would recommend the Brussels sprouts chips. I also enjoyed the signature rolls - we had the katana and the toro / jalapeño one. The restaurant had very elegant vibes overall and the staff was friendly. We celebrated a friend's birthday and they provided a complimentary cotton candy / ice cream dessert.

Lamb chop skewer: 6/10 Sea bass skewer: 6/10…read moreMiso eggplant dengaku: 5/10 Fluke sushi: 1/10 Kenpach sushi: 5/10 Hotate sushi: 5/10

The food was great overall, but the plating was pretty slow since they only had one sushi chef. The…read morekaraage was light and crispy, and I really liked the soft-shell crab, but I wish it wasn't soaking in vinegar. The dragon roll was cut nicely into small bites but was skimping on the unagi. The wagyu sushi was very filling with just one piece. I could do without the truffle on it. The miso cod was just meh.

Last minute decision to head here on my birthday, it was getting late and I was craving sushi but…read moreonly a handful of places were going to be open after 9PM and Daigo was one of them and it had good reviews ! I loved the cozy atmosphere, very small and hidden spot (can we gatekeep?!). We obviously didn't have a reservation so we sat outside under the tarp, (which was fine), the inside is very small. Very much on the pricier side, esp the sushi as everything is priced at one piece each for nigiri (not the typical 2 piece). Sushi was phenomenal though! They had a variety of dishes you wouldn't typically find, so I really enjoyed the menu. If you're looking for non-typical Japanese fare and don't mind spending a bit, I highly recommend. Since it was my birthday, they did have a complimentary cake!

* Disclaimer: I only ordered take out but if I can give it 5 stars, it didn't matter either way…read morebecause the food was so good. But no review on the actual place or service ... not yet. I was craving sushi, and it was kind of late but found Araki and after looking over the menu offerings, I made the quick call to order. All of you know how risky it can be to try a new place, especially sushi, with no prior knowledge or recommendations. I wanted sushi that desperately! I was so thrilled with my order and it hit my craving perfectly. I had the Araki combo which came with salad and miso soup and I also ordered a side of gyoza. (If you know me, I LOVE my dumplings) The sushi was so fresh and just melted as I ate it. Highly recommend just on food alone. The menu has other non-sushi offerings as well. I can't wait to try it again, in person!

I have passed by this place many times. While at the Palo…read moreAlto street fair today I finally went inside. There were many tables open but all were taken when I left. I got the lunch Bento with two choices for $17*95 I got the salmon shioyaki and tempura. The salmon was a good size and moist on the inside with a good char on the outside. The tempura was very good and crunchy. It also came with miso soup, salad with a great dressing and 4 pieces of California Roll.,it was a lot of food. I could not finish it all and this fatty can eat! The food was delicious and the service was very friendly. I will definitely eat there again the next time I'm in downtown Palo Alto. I hope you will try it too:)

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.

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!

The entrance is pretty discreet, and once you step inside, the restaurant is small, intimate, and…read morecozy, which makes the whole experience feel really special. The $125 lunch omakase is an incredible value for the quality you get. For the price, both the food and service were excellent. The fish tasted super fresh, and you could tell each piece was handled with a lot of care. Everything was flavorful, and even the little details stood out... the wasabi was really good, and the complimentary pickled ginger they served was fresh and delicious. The service was also top notch. It happened to be my birthday, and they gave me a cute little pop-up birthday card, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the experience feel extra special. Overall, I was really impressed with this place. Excellent quality, fresh fish, attentive service, and a $125 lunch price point that's hard to beat. Definitely adding this to my list of favorite omakase spots in the Bay Area!

I had the opportunity to dine here to celebrate an anniversary and Iki was an enjoyable time…read more I really enjoyed the execution of the courses and the one of the things that really stuck out to me reflecting back was the tempura course believe it or not. It was fried exceptionally well and the batter was light and went well before the nigiri portion of the menu. My only criticism was the amount of up charging on additions when an omakase should already encompass the items. I would definitely recommend at least trying once! Service was exceptional as expected and the chef was a pleasure to watch. I really liked the ambiance here that set the mood for the meal!

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

We went around 6pm on a Wednesday and got seated right away. We ordered some sushi, ramen and…read moreappetizers. The sushi was really good but the ramen(spicy miso) was okay. It felt lacking in terms of flavor/ broth was somewhat plain. We also got the chicken karaage, it was crispy and flavorful. The signature 88 roll was our favorite. Definitely would come back for the rolls.

Ambiance - Clean and welcoming…read more Food - Overall good! The Teriyaki Chicken, Hamachi Lover Roll, Pompeii Roll, Spicy Edamame, and House Salad were all tasty. The jalapeños on top of the Hamachi Lover Roll had a good kick to it (coming from a habanero eater). The Pompeii Roll was the coolest and most saucy -- it is cooked with a small torch at your table. Service - It was timely and warm. I had spice go down the wrong pipe and started coughing. The staff heard me and came over to check on me and bring water right away -- thank you!

Got takeout from here and ordered spicy tuna roll 8 piece and sake sashimi. Based on the picture on…read moredoordash, it's a blend of nigiri sushi but the actual dish came as 4 piece of salmon sashimi... this does not look like its worth $20. I feel like i got scammed.