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Okawa Sushi

3.5 (183 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Michele R.

Super delicious! I didn't want AYCE and thankfully was able to order off the menu. I went during lunch and the staff was very attentive. I sat near a window and was able to look at the landscaping. I had a good experience.

Sonia W.

Went again with co-worker few days ago. Food is still great, fish are still very fresh, but service not so much. I don't mean the servers are rude, but we ordered salmon kama, being waited after few rounds of ordering, asked the same server we are still waiting for this item, and was told they will follow up. Waited long enough for us to go back so we called out another person and ask to cancel that order, promptly the server told us there is no salmon Kama today! Both my co-worker and I was surprised then a bit upset after, if you don't have that today, why don't you let us know at the moment of ordering or when we ask about it? We were not quite happy about how the first server how they handle this situation, did they even check with the kitchen or just respond to us they are making it?????

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Jill M.

Okawa has become a regular spot for us at this point. Still such a good value imo. Even if you get their premium menu, we most certainly always pay less than if we were to go toan a la carte sushi spot. Service is great and the place is clean and spacious. Faves: spicy tuna handroll, hamachi kama and salmon kama.

Most appetizing dishes! HORRIBLE QUALITY!
Susann M.

The staffs are not happy! The quality of sushi is so horrible. My dad wants to try this sushi buffets. It's not good at all! $39.99 each and if you go as group of 6. It's 18% tips charge. It's about $240 but I rather eat half of the amount of foods and pay $240. PLEASE DON'T GO HERE!

Amanda N.

Was craving AYCE sushi and found this place online. My brother and I decided to try this place on weekday lunch ($28/person). We got the regular course and ordered a bunch of rolls. This tier does not include nigiri unfortunately :( My favorite was the double salmon roll. I really enjoyed all the rolls and found that the quality of the fish was pretty good, especially for the price. Parking was easy and service was very fast. Also, inside was clean, which I appreciated. Honestly, I had a good experience and can see myself coming back if I'm craving ayce. Better than Kenzo. Check it out!

Kalani S.

Here is my scoring card for this restaurant: 1) Location: ( 5 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Great parking for street parking and back side with parking lot parking. 2) Decoration : (2 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Clean. 3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is competitive but still a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve 4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are below average . ( must be inflation ) 5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of Japanese food they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in Japan. Not bad! But some dishes did have slightly modify to cater the customer's need Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies Total max is 25 Score 18 Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars

Amy P.

Been here twice now. I think the first time, it was decent since it had just opened up and the fish seemed a bit fresher. Came here again recently and the quality is what you would think of a typical buffet. I think if you care more about quantity over quality, then you can definitely enjoy a meal here. We've only been here on a weeknight and the staff have been attentive in taking the orders, food coming out fairly quick and making sure your water glasses are refilled. There's plenty of tables and booths inside. We haven't had to wait when we walked in during a weeknight so I'm not quite sure how it would be during the weekends. Overall, if you're just looking for ayce sushi place to check out, it'll fill you up and worth checking out if you want quantity.

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Annabelle R.

This place used to be "Ocean 9 Crab" not too long ago, and the restaurant space has changed businesses quite a few times prior. Now it's a sushi spot. My bf and I had dinner here on Sunday evening. We were seated right away just before 8:00pm, the place not too busy. We ordered a number of menu items a la carte including chicken gyoza, lion king roll, sashimi salad, spicy tuna handroll, hamachi kama, and several nigiri -- ebi (cooked prawn) unagi (eel), tai (red snapper), saba (mackerel). All of the dishes were tasty and fresh, but very small in size (so maybe the AYCE option is a better deal). Worth noting, the lion king roll was creamier than I'm used to, and the grilled yellowtail collar was on the salty side though I really enjoyed the flavor of this. Staff was friendly and helpful during our entire visit, and altogether we had a positive experience.

Alissa P.

Came here for dinner on a Monday evening with a couple of friends. There are so many tables available here, but probably only 4 tables with guests. Service here was good and the food came out pretty quickly. My friends and I ordered a lot of nigiri and a few appetizers. They have a good selection of rolls, but we didn't have a chance to try them this time. Quality of the food was probably comparable to sushi at an Asian buffet. I would have liked to see more nigiri or sashimi options. I think they also had some rice bowl options but we didn't get those either. I'd say 4 stars for the price. We will probably come back another time to try the rolls.

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Vivian L.

Located in an unassuming plaza by the highway in Milpitas, my family stopped by here on a weekday for a dinner. The staff are Chinese, which helped my parents in their communication . Overall, the fish quality was subpar and didn't taste very fresh. We also mentioned to the staff that the soy sauce is extremely salty. The service was good for there only being about 2 waiters, but I'm not sure I'd come back.

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Peter L.

Another refresh at this spot. Now its ayce sushi. This is exactly like the vegas ayce sushi spots. Literally same menu and price as well. Did the 39.95 premium 1st round. Fried apps. Had the calamari, spider crab and hamachi kama. I like the spider crab. The calamari was ok, it doesn't stick to the breading as one bite pulls out the whole calamari. The hamachi kama is good but too much work. Had to dig for the meat. Next time. I would just go with the spider crab. Skip the other two. Remember this is ayce. There is fix amount of space in your tummv... 2nd round salmon maguro and tai nigiri. Very good. The fish was thicker than your ayce. Not as thick as regular sushi spots. And fried oysters. Which was ok 3rd round salmon carpaccio tuna pepper and albacore pepper. I would just go for the salmon and avocado carpaccio. Skip the other 2. 4th round. Salmon maguro and hamachi nigiri. I really like the nigiri. If I skip those others would have gone another round of nigiri. Ring ring. Tko. Got some green tea ice cream and sesame balls. Total with large Sapporo was 50 + tax + 10cash tip. Around 64 I really hope this spot survives. I see alot more peeps here on weekends. Definitely worth a try and go wild on nigiri I think I ate about $120 worth of food. Now I won't even bother with vegas ayce, I can just do this spot

Emily W.

No wait for my party of 4 on a Tuesday evening. Only a few other parties were dining there throughout our meal. Pretty spacious inside with good amount of seating. We all opted for the premium course which was $39.95 each, excluding tax and tip. For appetizers, we got soft shell crab, baked mussels, hamachi kama, agedashi tofu, and tempura (shrimp and mixed). Favorites were the baked mussels and hamachi kama. We were excited for the items under "signature dish" but the albacore, seared tuna, and salmon carpaccio were all just average and super tiny pieces. Miso soup and mochi ice cream were not great. Overall I think sticking with the nigiri was the move for us. We had salmon, tuna, white tuna, yellowtail, and butter fish nigiri. My favorites were the salmon, tuna, and yellowtail nigiri. The fish on the nigiri varied each round though, which I feel like isn't uncommon for AYCE spots. But the inconsistency was definitely noticed. Hand rolls were pretty good. I liked the Okawa handroll more than the island handroll. Personally wasn't the biggest fan of the smoky salmon in the island handroll. For rolls, we got the Okawa, double salmon, bay bridge, and vacation. Vacation roll was my favorite of the 4. Again, I'd probably stick with just the nigiri personally since none of the rolls particularly stood out. Service was good and food came out quicker than expected. We came in with low expectations but we left pretty impressed! It got the job done for our AYCE sushi craving so I would come back.

Jocelyn S.

I was soooo pleasantly surprised by how good Okawa was. I went in expecting typical ayce sushi quality (icy fish, dry rice, too much rice, etc.) but the quality was incredible that I could've thought it was some budget omakase. Highlights were the nigiri: hamachi, salmon, and tuna. The escolar is usually a favorite at ayce sushi but it was just a tad fishy. Curious to try their ika and mackerel next time. Hamachi kama was delicious. Everything else - rolls, sides, etc. were solid, except miso soup was a little salty and my friends said the mochi ice cream wasn't good. I'd pass on the carpaccio dishes. Waitstaff was excellent! Quick at taking our orders and delivering. Bathrooms were a little smelly though I can't lie. My table paid about $50 per person for the premium dinner after tax and tip. Lots of parking. Really hope this restaurant does well and beats the curse of this location!

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Senior or veteran discount? Can we bring a cake for a birthday?

Does Okawa sushi have a website where obe can sign up for an e-newsletter for promos or announcements ? I don’t see a website link on Yelp. Thanks !

Thank you for reminding me. We offer a 10% discount on takeout orders now,and our website is . www.okawasushi.com

Is the AYCE for lunch only and not dinner?

For both lunch and dinner. Lunch ls cheaper during weekdays

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Anton - Seasonal Fruits Mille Crpes - 8 Inch

Anton

4.6(1.3k reviews)
3.7 mi•North San Jose
•$$$

I just want to share how satisfied and happy we are with the crepe cake I purchased for my husband…read more It was absolutely perfect! The design was so classy, elegant, and truly above my expectations. You can really see the care and creativity that went into making it. My husband was so happy when he saw it, and it made the celebration even more special for us. I also want to give a special thanks to the manager at the San Jose location. When I mentioned that we would be traveling in the car for about 7 hours, they were so kind and helpful in giving us options to make sure the cake would stay perfect during the trip. Their suggestion worked so well! Overall, I am beyond satisfied with both the cake and the wonderful customer service. Highly recommend! Thank you for making our celebration extra special.

I was craving crepe cake so I found this place. It's kind of at a weird location. It's pickup only…read moreso I ordered the tiramisu crepe cake, and they got it to me really quick when I arrived. There's no where to dine in so you take it and leave. I didn't enjoy the tiramisu crepe cake. I think it was a little too mushy for me. It didn't have the mascarpone flavor of tiramisu. It was also very very expensive. I'd recommend going to Lady M in Valley Fair for better crepe cakes.

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Co Ba Dessert Tea & Coffee

Co Ba Dessert Tea & Coffee

4.5(439 reviews)
3.7 mi•North San Jose
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Kitchen open late
Happy hour specials

Delicious Vietnamese desserts. This visit was a flight of 3 different chè. Delicious. Our favorite…read morewas the Ha Long Sunset: pandan jelly, red pearl, young coconut, lychee, palm seed, longan, jackfruit, and coconut milk. Yum! Also, the interior is lovely. The large mural of a stunning Vietnamese lady just makes you smile.

Yum yum yum! I got the Ha Noi Mist and pandan waffle. The waffle was great - the coconut pieces…read moreinside and coconut sauce were such a nice touch. For me the che was the star though. Each ingredient tasted fresh and added a different texture. I would definitely get the Ha Noi Mist again. I ordered online and I was grateful to see the pricing was the same. Pick up was super easy. I opted for ice on the side because I wasn't having my che until later, but unfortunately the ice froze into one big chunk in my freezer so I might just have them put the ice in the drink next time. I think price might be the only sticking point. The che is about 50% more expensive than Bambu or other Vietnamese dessert spots. I can absolutely see why their products are more expensive and totally think the quality of their dessert drinks surpass Bambu or similar dessert cafes. At the same time I have to acknowledge that I can order a che ba mau at another dessert spot and have my craving satisfied for less money. For me, this makes Co Ba a special treat that I wouldn't be able to have all the time.

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iTaiwan Foods - Inside (8/11/23)

iTaiwan Foods

4.6(27 reviews)
3.6 mi•North Valley

This is such a cute and cozy Taiwanese convenience store filled with many different Taiwanese…read moresnacks and drinks. My husband and I visited while waiting for a table at Flaming Ox, the restaurant next door. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the cashier and we browsed around leisurely looking at all the different food items. This establishment is small, but there are so many different offerings: pineapple cakes (a Taiwanese staple), chili oil, tea, coffee, ice cream, and so much more. I'd really love to come back here and try out the more unique foods like their rice cakes and mung bean ice cream, but my husband and I got a notification that our table was ready so we went to eat our lunch. We returned after our meal and were greeted again. We looked at all the pineapple cakes again because my family enjoys them so much and my husband wanted to gift them a box for a Christmas present. All of the boxes are so beautifully designed and we finally settled on one. The cashier was very kind and talked to us about the iTaiwan membership and how to get the most benefits out of it. She also packaged the pineapple cakes in a cute bag for us for free! A very cozy story run by cute people. I will most definitely visit again.

A little taste of Taiwan without the long flight!…read more Such a cute little store with popular Taiwanese grocery items, even the Starbucks egg rolls! Service is friendly and while the store is fairly cozy, they packed in alot of variety! Loved how they had a sampling station upon entering to try new items and cute displays including the Taiwan bear! We picked up a bunch of snacks and new items from sampling stations. They have dry goods and decent frozen section also! Free parking in strip mall.

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Smoove Ice Cream

Smoove Ice Cream

4.3(347 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Gluten-free friendly
Grab-and-go

Went to this place with my friends to hang out after taking grad photos. It's real nice inside…read moregiven the small space, but it's neatly kept. The service was nice as well. As for the ice cream, one of my favorite places. The peach oolong ice cream had bits of peaches inside, and I could really taste the rose in the lychee rose flavor as well! A lot of times ice cream of those flavors taste artificial, but this ice cream tasted so fresh and creamy! Definitely coming back here when I can.

Smoove Ice Cream was a solid stop. The Cookie Monster flavor was really good, and one thing I liked…read moreright away was that everything wasn't overly sweet. You can actually enjoy the flavors without it feeling heavy. Portions are big, so you definitely get your money's worth. They also have some cool Asian inspired flavors that make the menu a little more interesting than your typical ice cream shop. Inside, the decorations are fun and inviting, and the service was great. Everything felt welcoming and easy. We ended up taking our ice cream to go. The only downside was the smell outside the shop. It wasn't the best, kind of like being near a barn or stable, which took away from the experience a bit. But overall, the ice cream itself was really enjoyable, and I'd still go back for the flavors and portion size.

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Somisomi - Cookies n Cream

Somisomi

4.5(458 reviews)
4.6 mi•North Valley
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This location has plenty of parking and the inside is more of a grab and go spot. There is a bar…read morearea where people are able to stand and eat. There is a park across the street so it would be a great option to eat there as well. There's three kiosk to order from which makes things more efficient when it's busy. I've been living Somisomi over the years and I love the taiyaki here the most. It's so crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside. I haven't been here in a while and saw that they have a dubai chocolate taiyaki flavor so I had to try it!! My absolute favorite is the nutella one you can't go wrong with it. I got 2 taiyaki, 1 nutella and 1 dubai chocolate to try. I wish that there was more nutella filling inside there wasn't that much this time :/ The dubai chocolate one was so disappointing. It was hard to eat and it was a lot to chew. The inside was a bit dry, I think there could be more of the pistachio creme inside. Wouldn't get the dubai chocolate taiyaki again since the other flavors are so much better.

Food: 4/5 Somi Somi is a solid spot for a quick, casual…read morenot-too-sweet treat! I always get the upside down and have never been let down by the flavor combinations or quality over the years. I tried the ube and strawberry swirl, as well as the milk and limited edition sakura berry soft serve flavors this weekend. Their Asian flavors are usually well balanced, not too overdone or too subtle; the sakura berry was a slightly floral strawberry flavor that I really enjoyed. The taiyakis are made fresh, so they're warm and crispy to pair with the smooth and creamy soft serve. Knocked one star only for the Dubai chocolate taiyaki. It was an uncharge of $1.95 per piece and both the flavor and amount of filling were disappointing. The kataifi was still crispy and fresh, but there was hardly any pistachio flavor, my guess is it was mixed in and overpowered by the chocolate. I'd say don't fall into the hype trap of this one! Service and ambiance: 5/5 Self-ordering kiosks made ordering really easy, service was quick, staff was friendly as usual. Came on a Saturday night and it was surprisingly not busy at all.

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