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    Little Madfish

    3.1 (1.2k reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Tempura
    David T.

    Not so hidden gem! Was craving sushi and wanted to try this place since we always pass it on our way to Costco and Target. Their Crunchy Asparagus Roll is a winner - love that crispy asparagus. The White Lion roll is also fantastic - fresh fish and avocado with a tasty sauce.And the Tempura Udon? So comforting, especially on a cold day. The vibe is nice and cozy, perfect for a casual meal. Prices are fair and they have tv's so if you want to watch some sports you can! Overall give them a try if you're in the area!

    Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box
    Danielle L.

    I've visited this location a handful of times throughout the years but my last experience left a bad taste in my mouth. I ordered the teriyaki beef bento box and about half of the beef was raw, the other half was reddish pink which seemed okay to eat. (Was not able to take a photo before sending the food back) I showed the waitress the beef and she agreed it looked raw. They made another portion of beef as a replacement which wasn't as red as the first one. I ended up just boxing everything up to go. My boyfriend ordered a chicken katsu bento box and he enjoyed his meal. Everything was cooked well and had great flavor. I've been to this place before and have had great service, it was just this last time that wasn't too great. The beef didn't look cooked all the way in my opinion, but that may be how other people like to eat it. I may go back to try this place again in the future and my rating may change next time.

    Special Bento (3-piece nigiri not shown) and lion king roll
    Janice B.

    Dropped by for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The four of us shared the special bento box which includes beef teriyaki, chicken teriyaki, chicken katsu, tempura, gyoza, nigiri, soup, and salad. We also ordered a lion king roll and a California roll. All the dishes were well-prepared - flavorful and tender. Service was friendly and on point, and the dining room was clean and tidy as well, with the college football final conveniently on TV for us to glance at. From the 3-star review I was not expecting to like it so much, so wanted to add my 2 cents and tell y'all to give it a try!

    Hoa G.

    When Hubby and I was in the area the weekend prior we were so conflicted on where we wanted to eat. So we decided that since we were there we would eat at a different restaurant and than the next weekend (since we forgot our item that needed to be return to the stores) that we would come back and eat at Little Madfish. We were craving sushi and again it's so hard to find a good sushi place for us that we both enjoy. Once we got in we were seated. Our waiter saw how small our table was and he offered a bigger table that just opened up. We liked that there are soo many different varieties to choose from for the sushi rolls. We got the chicken teriyaki bento box, Blazing Lion King, Lion King, Mango Lobster Roll, and a few other rolls that I cannot remember (since I'm writing this review about a few weeks later lol). Everything was so delicious! I believe our least favorite is the Blazing Lion King, only because we could sort of taste the liquid that was used to make the Blazing Lion King flame up. We really enjoyed it here and will definitely add this to our favorite sushi spots.

    Tempura Bento Box
    Dave S.

    Everyone was really nice. Food came out in good time. Everything tasted great. My youngest (7) who wanted to try sushi and this location was very happy with it all. That is very rare! We will return to Little Mad Fish. Thanks to staff for making our family dinning out night great.

    Itzel F.

    Good sushi! The staff here is really friendly. The portions are really good for the price, I love getting the bento boxes! They offer a ton of different rolls so there's definitely something for everyone!

    Pork Tonkotsu Ramen
    Rachel L.

    Couldn't decide whether to give a 3 or 4 because, although the food is average, the price for the proportions was great. All the food included in the images PLUS a salmon teriyaki bento box added up to about $70, which is cheap compared to many other sushi and ramen spots. Taste wise, I really wasn't the biggest fan of their Pork tonkotsu ramen. Meat was super dry and noodles were quite bland. The broth was very average. Sushi rolls were decent. I actually like their spicy tuna as it has a nice kick. However, the orange blossom and golden gate roll were very very similar which we didn't expect. I think the reasonable prices can be attributed to the 20% off deals offered during their happy hour. So, if you want to have decent food that's good for the price, come here during their happy hour (see menu image below). Otherwise, there are much better sushi and ramen places to try. Service is great! Waiters and waitresses care to check up on customers and are friendly. Parking shouldn't be a problem as there's quite a large parking lot in the plaza.

    Siyi T.

    Sushi was good for a quick dinner. Service was quick. The environment and ambiance can be improved.

    Baked Scallop Roll
    Andrea A.

    Great sushi but service could be better. My party of 3 decided to go to the boba shop next door since we had four parties ahead of us and didn't want to wait in the cold. When you add yourself to the waitlist they ask for your phone number, so we thought they would text us when our table was ready. Wrong. They did not text us, and then after waiting what we felt was too long we went to check and our name had already been crossed off the list. So make sure you sit around and listen for your name. Food: the rolls were delicious. My favorite was the baked scallop roll which was more of a bake than a roll. The sweet potato roll was surprisingly delicious and didn't expect sweet potatoes to go to well on sushi.

    hamachi handroll + salmon maki
    Irena S.

    Came here for lunch with my mom today at around 1:30pm, had an overall really positive experience! I'm actually pretty surprised that its overall rating is a 3 star. Our order: - hot tea for both of us (25 cents each) - for me, a salmon maki roll + a hamachi handroll - for mom (and to share with me): the bento box with CA roll, 3 pc sashimi, 3 pc nigiri, tempura. Comes with miso soup and salad. Total price $35.16 prior to tip Pros: - Pretty fast service, didn't take too long to get seated (granted it's a weekday late lunch) - Pretty decent service, kept our teas refilled - Decent vibes - music wasn't too loud but enough to cover the next table over's conversation, loved the early 2000's music - Pretty decent food!! Loved my hamachi handroll, and my mom's nigiri was pretty delicious. I felt like the portions were pretty decent for her $15 meal - Easy parking in the lot with multiple businesses nearby (Starbs, iTea, etc.) - Pretty extensive menu, something for everyone if you don't like raw fish, a very wide variety of rolls. I used to not really be a maki/nigiri person and would only get sashimi and rolls, and honestly all of them are a pretty good deal. - Very fresh salmon in the maki - Very tasty tea - Bathroom was fairly clean Cons: - None really, overall I felt like it was good bang for your buck if you order the right stuff. I would say the only con is from observing today, it would probably be a little harder to accommodate a larger party - probably the best size would be 1-4 people max.

    Baked Lion King Roll

    I'm giving this 5 star for excellent service and reasonable pricing. The establishment is open and clean. They have specials. Today I tried the fish on chips. I didn't know what to expect but it was so good. A great fusion. Flavorful and creative. I really enjoyed the combination of salty and spicy. This is a great dish for a diverse area like Fremont. I highly recommend this place. I think it's underrated.

    Salmon Bento Box.
    Joselyn M.

    What a great place to come to. My mom actually suggested this place, seeing as she is a regular there. The salmon bento box was lovely. The size of that salmon was a surprise. I was not expecting that. So A+ for that. Great authentic flavors too. Sooo good. I'll def be back. Service was great as well. Gina was so nice, and very attentive. The owner Clay was so nice and welcoming as well!! Keep up the great food and service Madfish. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. :)

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    Jannine S.

    I love this place, they have a happy hour menu with rolls and appetizers for 15% off! Great quality, quantity and good service.

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    Good price and quality's food. Hope to visit again soon. Thanks for the great food and ambiance. Service was good too

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    3.9
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    Came here during a family gathering and left super happy and full! Their menu for the AYCE had so…read moremany options. They had a lot of different rolls, appetizers, fried items, nigiri, hand rolls, etc.. My family's favorites for the appetizers for the poke salad, takoyaki, seaweed salad, and even the udon (loved their broth). However, I usually come here for the fresh fish such as the carpaccios and the nigiris. Their quality is super fresh! My personal favorites for the nigiris were the saba, hamachi, and yuzu salmon. Their fish to rice ratio was perfect since it was on the smaller side. The food also comes out pretty fast! Service was excellent. Since I came with a bigger party, my family needed help several times and the servers were really friendly, nice, and fast. They also kept refilling our drinks and bringing us napkins without us asking. Overall, the price was definitely reasonable (and super worth). Fish quality was fresh and tasty. I would definitely be coming back again and I highly recommend this place for people who like AYCE sushi.

    Decent spot for ayce sushi, it's quantity over quality, but for $39.99 that's a relatively fair…read moreprice. They have an extensive menu of nigiris, sushi rolls, appetizers, and signature rolls. The premium course for $39.99 includes the nigiri and it's what we go for because we love our nigiri's. There are three rounds to order, but we usually tap out after the second round. The fish to rice ratio is decent, and the fish quality was okay. Salmon and Tuna is always my go-to, but I'll also give a couple of other fishes a try. Overall, it's a solid 3.5 stars.

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    Sushi Ken

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    4.2
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    This place definitely deserves 5 stars!…read more As soon as we arrived, we were seated right away. We didn't have to wait long to place our order, and they even gave us complimentary edamame to start. Our server provided amazing service--her smile was contagious and really added to the overall experience. When the service is great, the food somehow tastes even better! And without a doubt, the food was delicious. Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful, and I definitely left satisfied. One of my favorite things about this place is their hours. They close a little later than most sushi restaurants, which is a huge plus for me. A lot of the sushi spots I go to close around 8 PM, but this one stays open until 10 PM, making it a great option for a later dinner. There's also plenty of parking since it's located in a shopping center with lots of great restaurants and stores nearby. Overall, great food, amazing service, convenient hours, and plenty of parking. I'll definitely be coming back!

    I have not been in this building for years and it used to be Miki Bistro, but I believe that…read morerebranded as Sushi Ken. My parents and I used to come here for dinner when I was a teenager, but stopped going there because food quality diminished overtime. Based on my experience here, they are doing well. When I went inside, it was really dark. I like how they had huge fans since it's really hot today. I also like how they decorated the restaurant. If only they're able to do something with the lights, but that doesn't really affect my experience much. Let's talk about the food. I like how I'm given edamame even before I started ordering. Really tasty though and I think it gives a lot of protein. I decided to order Saba Shioyaki and Mix Tempura in a lunch bento since I've been getting chicken teriyaki and California roll whenever I come to Japanese restaurants. Honestly, the portion is really big for a lunch bento, but I guess it's because tempura tends to be bigger in size. Really delicious and I miss having Saba. It reminded me of the old days that I have it. The orange doesn't seem to be quite ready since it's a bit ripe. Just like some Japanese restaurants, they usually serve green tea ice cream after meals are done. However, mines is vanilla ice cream, which is alright with me. Looking forward to come back here to try more foods!

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