The sushi and the ramen were delicious!…read more The service was very attentive and the ambiance of the restaurant felt very inviting. I'm very particular with my sushi places and we tried this one since it is nearby. The ingredients tasted very fresh and the rolls were very well put together and didn't fall apart. Prices were on par with sushi in the area but felt affordable for the sizes of the rolls

The restaurant is a decent size, and they were playing the Giants game at the bar. Came here for…read morelunch on a Tuesday. We were seated immediately, given water, and ordered. However, it took soooo long for us to get our food, and the waters were never refilled, even when my cup was empty, and tables nearby were being refilled. We ordered the chirashi bowl and the lunch special with the sake (salmon) sashimi, tonkatsu, and saba. The chirashi bowl was decent, and the sashimi was of pretty good quality. However, I wish they had cut the fish a little thinner; it was too thick for my liking and what I am used to at other Japanese restaurants that serve chirashi bowls. The saba was also good, and the tonkatsu was decent.

1st time experiencing ukai japanese bistro! their portions here are very generous! loved the…read moreinside! it felt upscale but a hidden gem in the world of sushi the service was great and the ambiance was a casual sit down sushi place

So Disappointed…read more Man, this place used to be the spot for me. I've been coming to Ukai Japanese Bistro for a while and it was always one of my go-to places for lunch, which is why the recent changes are honestly pretty disappointing. The lunch/dinner menu has gone up by well over 25-30%?, and unfortunately, I just don't feel like the food matches the new prices. The food seemed noticeably less fresh than I remembered, and overall the experience just didn't have the same quality it used to. I've also heard they recently switched owners, so maybe that explains some of the changes, but either way, the huge jump in price feels hard to justify when the quality seems to have gone in the opposite direction. It's a shame because I genuinely used to love this place and would recommend it without hesitation. At the current prices, though, I'm not sure I can say the same anymore. Hopefully they can bring back some of what made this place special.

I love how fast and simple Marugame is! Came here for a quick solo lunch and got the kake ramen…read morewhich was about a lunch size portion for a small. But don't underestimate it because it's still really filling. I picked the shrimp tempura and potato croquette which I put directly in my soup because I like when it absorbs the flavor of the soup but there's a container that you can get it on the side. I love the light, yet rich taste of the broth and the dipping sauce and spices you can get on the side to complement it. Overall my dish was under $12 which is a steal these days and I left full and happy!

I absolutely loved marugame but went couple months ago to find that the tonkatsu flavored was…read moreremoved from the menu! I tried the creamy "most loved" udon dish and I was disappointed. I could not even finish it. Therefore, I will not be returning. Service is always quick and the udon is always made fresh everyday. Line moves quick too. Parking is plenty, as there's a parking structure-- free. The restaurant is always usually well kept and clean. I hope the tonkatsu returns!

Let me just start by saying we moved to san ramon a little over a year ago and have been looking…read morefor our next favorite sushi spot. I think we may have found it! First off, the quality and the size of the roles were fantastic! The sushi was delicious and super fresh. My wife's salmon Kama was so tender and melted in your mouth. Secondly, the prices were very reasonable and affordable. Especially for sushi! The service was super attentive. Even as they got busier while we were there. All the servers were helpful and super kind. The place is large and has a sushi bar to sit at if you are flying solo. Give this place a try! 11/10!

Located in the same shopping center as Safeway, and an abundance of other drink and food places…read more(several right next to it in this corner alone), you will find Senro Sushi. Just to note, there's at least two other sushi places around here, with one across the street and one just down the street in the shopping center next to this one, there' no shortages of sushi spots here. However, with Senro Sushi, if you want affordability it's probably one of the more affordable ones out of all 3 in this area. The place itself is pretty big, with lots of seating inside and very spacious all around with a pretty massive sushi bar area. They are staffed well overall, as even when you go in the morning there's usually a couple of servers at least, and several sushi chefs behind the sushi bar counter area, prepping fish, cutting, making sushi and etc. The service here is pretty good overall. Haven't had any issues. The menu here is, pretty big. They have a bit of everything that's not just sushi options of course. I've tried several things here already, so let me just go through each thing. The lunch bento is probably the best bang for your buck here. Compared to the other sushi spots, you won't be able to find one as cheap as them, and the amount of stuff you get here with it is pretty good too. This bento box does come with miso soup and also a tasty salad (dressing is yummers). You will also get a California Roll with it, which is amazing because their California here is actually quite tasty. One of the better ones hands down. You have the option to choose two other things from the menu (if you choose to go with 2 items), and decide what you want. I've tried the chicken teriyaki, the chicken katsu, and the tempura. All have been good. Hands down what you should get if you're here at that time on a weekday. The Agadashi tofu was just okay. Wasn't terrible, but felt their dashi was really bland, and the tofu itself wasn't fried that well. It needs to be more crisp to avoid it just falling apart when moist. Also, the batter they used just didn't have any flavor to it at all. It was okay. The sushi roll we got was yum. I don't really have much else to say about it other than that it was good. The fish was fresh, the spicy fish was good, and the sauces blended well. Good. The chicken egg don was not great. We had actually mistakenly ordered this instead of the katsudon, and this was just awful. The chicken didn't feel well cooked, the broccoli was just straight steamed with no sauce on it. The egg was overcooked, and not even remotely fluffy for what this is supposed to be. Just overall not at all what I had expected. Overall, Senro is a great spot for affordable sushi options in this area in San Ramon. While it's not going to offer anything super flashy, which the sushi spot in the shopping center across the street may offer, it's also going to be much less of a bill here when all said and done. The bento boxes are hands down the best option here for those here on a weekday lunch. The sushi rolls here are also great. Some of the other stuff we had were just, okay, but overall, was a nice experience here right near the Crow Canyon freeway exit.

Tried out this spot for the first time. They have some unique options on the menu and the…read morepresentation is fresh and modern. We got the calamari as a starter. I liked it but wasn't a fan of the sauce. It's definitely different with a citrus twist and I admire them trying something new, but it just wasn't to my taste. Pieces of fried orange were included in the order, which I've never seen. The sushi itself was fresh and I enjoyed it. Service is really good! Everyone was friendly. We came on a weekday and there was lots of seating available for dinner. There were families and couples around us; it felt fairly casual since it was a weekday. It's located on the second floor of bishop ranch so there's plenty of parking.

How funny, I didn't realize I'd reviewed Bamboo once before... but I've finally come back a couple…read moreof times for lunch. The music has not been an issue again! My server has been the same person each time, and she is lovely. She offers helpful suggestions, when requested, and is just the right amount of attentive. My lunches are pretty simple, I enjoy the miso soup (wish it had a little more tofu). The Genmaicha hot tea is delicious; I didn't love the veggie tempura, too heavy on onions and sweet potatoes; I wish they incorporated some asparagus, carrot and or squash. I enjoyed the Sunset Roll, but will probably order the Bamboo Dragon next time. It is no Amakara, but it's pretty yummy.

We regularly order takeout from this place, but recently had a sit down meal at the newly opened…read moreexpansion. Food and service were excellent and a good value.

It was ok. Our rolls were majority rice and the ratio was very off. Wasn't able to take photos…read more I know this can either be a quick take out place or dine in - but the waiter never checked on us after food was brought to the table.

Really great sashimi & sushi!! Amazing service as well--so friendly & quick. We had a 10/10…read moreexperience here on a Saturday evening. The runners are SO quick to bring out the orders--I was so impressed. Super worth AYCE sushi (: Sashimi quality was great. The hand rolls, baked rolls, tempura, and grilled BBQ were solid as well. Highly recommend the salmon carpaccio & truffle yellow nigiri--sooooooo delish. We'll defo be back! Also plenty of parking in the connected lots, even with the outlets across the street.

5/5 stars for being one of the best Japanese Sushi and Hibachi grill dining restaurants that I have…read moreever enjoyed. This restaurant is the best all-u-can-eat Japanese cuisine BUFFET in town. The waiters and waitresses are all very good at providing the best customer service support by standing by the customer's dining table the entire dining experience with the customer. I spent 2 hours eating here, and the waiter was standing by my table the entire 2 hour time. The waiter spent that much time talking and got to know me and got me familiar with the restaurant and the menu item top choices. The food is super good. Every sushi roll was made correctly and all of the variety of food tasted very satisfying. Besides Sashimi, for the best hot foods here, they have hot clay pot ramen, udon, and hot clay pot rice bowls with their delicious Japanese curry sauce and their delicious hot buttery infused garlic toppings. Unagi, Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Chicken, Pork, or Beef. They also have unlimited all u can eat buffet grilled Galbi rib steaks for dinner. I highly recommend this place; and I have returned to eat at this place more than seven times. The dinner experience is the most enjoyable. I really liked this place a lot. The interior space is clean and comfortable and beautifully decorated with Japanese Cherry Blossom Flowers, Oriental Lanterns, Asia Umbrellas, and Wooden Bamboo Soju screen room dividers.

Not bad for a store to sell packaged sushi you can take home. Beats me going to other stores and…read moresit down restaurants. Parking can be hard to find especially since it is located in a busy area but once you find a spot it takes less than 15mins to pick and choose your food. I came here a bit late so the many options were already sold out but was able to buy whatever that was left. Good selection from onigiri, musubi, to sashimi platters. I got a couple of rolls but the California roll is a bit pricy compared to other stores. Usually Cali rolls are about half the cost of the regular sushi rolls like cherry blossoms. Overall quality is great, price is reasonable. I loved the mango salmon. Def will be back!

I'm surprised this place doesn't have more reviews because it deserves some credit! I'm so glad I…read morefound this hidden gem. There aren't many Japanese markets in the East Bay, so finding one compared to the markets in San Jose was a blessing. The workers were friendly as well. The shop was small but well maintained. The onigiri tasted even fresher than the ones I've had from Mitsuwa and Nijiya. They were generous with the fillings. The sushi and sashimi were fresh and quite affordable too. I had a nice drink to go with my snack and it was refreshing! I'm quite impressed with this grocery and will be back when I am visiting Castro Valley.

The ambiance is beautiful and clean. The restrooms are also nice and comfortable…read more If you want variety of dishes, please spend a little more for the premium menu. You will not regret it. The staff are very hospitable and friendly. Don't be afraid to ask questions about the menu. Lots of free parking. Do make reservations for 5 or more people so that you can get a nice location and a long table. You will need a lot of room for the food and drinks. Enjoy your experience! My family and I have been here more than 3x last year. I plan to come back this year to celebrate anything that comes to my mind.

If I had to describe this restaurant in one sentence, I honestly couldn't name a single thing that…read morewas worth recommending. First of all, Yelp should do something about restaurants begging customers for reviews. People come here based on those ratings, spend a lot of money, and end up with an experience like this. I genuinely don't understand how this place has such high reviews. Normally, even at a bad restaurant, there's at least one dish that's decent. Here, there wasn't a single item I would order again. The nigiri was served at room temperature, which immediately raised concerns. The sushi rolls had an unpleasantly sticky rice texture that completely ruined the bite. Almost every appetizer tasted like frozen, pre-packaged food, and even those weren't prepared well. The shrimp tempura was overcooked and the shrimp was tough. The takoyaki had no flavor at all. The fried dumplings were soggy instead of crispy. The kappa roll and avocado roll looked nothing like the photos. They were ridiculously oversized, almost as if they were trying to fill people up with rice instead of making good ingredients. They honestly looked unappetizing before I even took a bite. The udon was simply bad. The soba was even worse--it had a sour, spoiled taste. I took one sip of the broth and immediately spat it out. The service issue wasn't the server's fault. The restaurant had only one server handling an all-you-can-eat operation, so every dish took forever to arrive, and even getting the check took an incredibly long time. Finally, the restroom smelled so terrible that it completely killed what little appetite I had left. It was difficult to even walk inside because of the odor. Overall, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. It wasn't just disappointing--it was a complete waste of money.

Amazing food. Excellent service. Dylon our server was so quick. Would recommend for special…read moreoccasions. Will be back when I am back in town.

We came here for the lunch special. Great ambiance and delicious food for the price point of $25.95…read moreper person. Rose was a fantastic server, super attentive & kind. I can't wait to come again!