Came with boss and coworkers The service was very fast, the lady taking the order was very nice and kept talking to us about sports, she really likes sports. She says a lot of people come for lunch time, a local favorite The ambiance is very simple and the usual vibe of a Japanese restaurant, there's a bar side seating too. There's a lunch bento where you can choose 2 or 3 items and comes with salad, rice, and soup. I got tonkatsu, 6pc roll(of your choice from the menu), and beef teriyaki(I prefer the chicken teriyaki instead) Others got the cooked salmon, hamachi sashimi(+ $2 extra charge), and tempura(shrimp) read more

Wow! Amazing rolls! This place is so underrated but it's so good! I only got 2 rolls since I didn't have a big appetite and I didn't feel like eating anything raw today. The rice on these rolls were perfection! I was surprise how big they were too! Just these 2- my husband shared and it was perfect! The golden California roll was bomb!! They fried a California roll and it was delish! Crunchy on outside, soft and filling in the inside. I like the spicy mayo on top which softened it! Order from their site! It a bit cheaper for pick up price than DoorDash pickup. Service was quick. Ambiance- casual read more

Okayama Express - California roll and golden California - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Love coming here for lunch! The food is always fresh and consistently delicious, and the service is great every time. It's a perfect spot for a relaxed lunch with quality sushi and friendly staff. Definitely one of my go to places I keep coming back and it never disappoints. A great spot to sit, relax, and enjoy lunch. read more

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Food: Yummmyy!!! I love a good bento box! Service/Ambiance: THE WAITRESS IS SO NICEE!! She always checked up on the guest and even helped little with packing up the to go neatly!! read more

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The Chirashi Bowl I had was excellent, with three thick pieces each of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and amberjack. There was also one shrimp, masago (fish eggs), and two pieces of tamago egg. There was seaweed and some sushi rice underneath. The fish was super fresh and with the portion, it really filled me up. The only reason for the missing star is the ambiance... it's really quiet in the restaurant, which can be nice at times, but also creepy if you're the only patron. There was no music or a tv playing and when other customers did come in to sit down, no one wanted to talk at a normal volume, because it was like a library in there. Don't get me wrong, the server was very nice and thankful, and she refilled my green tea right when I needed it. I would eat from here again, but maybe take it to go next time. read more

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The name is correct they are definitely going at express speed here to get you that tasty food. Seafood udon on point 100%. Got it to go and they even put the noodles in a separate container so it allowed me to enjoy non soggy noodles. Hand rolls highly recommend. Lots of rolls to choose from. You will not be disappointed. Your going to get full here read more

I really loved this cozy sushi spot! There was a wide variety of plates from sushi rolls to bento boxes - food for everyone to enjoy. The servers were also quick and polite. I ordered two rolls - the california roll and the Hawaiian roll. It came with a miso soup, which was rich in flavor. The California roll was delicious with creamy imitation crab and avocado, and the Hawaiian roll had a sweet and sour flavor from the unagi sauce and lemons on top. I was satisfied after eating these two rolls and the soup. Keep in mind that if you have a large appetite like I do, order a regular roll and at least another small roll. The Hawaiian roll got a little too sweet for me towards the end, so I would have preferred a little less sauce, but overall it was still very good. The only thing I want to add about this place is that there is not much parking! This plaza gets crazy busy during lunch hour, so plan accordingly to carpool or arrive early to reduce the parking anxiety. read more

Okayama Express - California roll and Hawaiian roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Decided to stop in since yelpers were positive about the food but maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Selected the 3 item box lunch express of Agadashi Tofu, Tempura Calamari, Hamachi Nigiri and the bento included soup, rice & salad: Miso Soup- no tofu or seaweed, just the broth; so very plain. Agadashi Tofu: not seasoned and the batter was on the thicker side but the tofu was very hot. Calamari Tempura: the same batter was used as the tofu but the portion size was decent however the batter did not really adhere to the pieces of calamari so after the first bite the tentacle would come right out of the batter leaving you with a batter straw. The rings held on a little better but as mentioned a little thick and lacking in seasoning. Hamachi Nigiri- Presented well, however the hamachi was lacking in flavor and the rices fell flat on seasoning and texture. 4 stars for the service as the servers were nice, attentive and fast so I just wish my order was equal to the service. read more

The service what fantastic and very relaxing and respectful. I had a great simple dish that was not over sweet which was very nice. Sushi rolls were large and made with quality ingredients. Dove into those before got pictures. read more

Okayama Express - Beef teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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They weren't joking with the "express" in the title. I got my food within 5 minutes of ordering. The ladies were awesome and attentive throughout. I would definitely come back read more

Okayama Express - Lunch bento (chicken teriyaki and chicken katsu) - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

4.0 stars! This review is particularly for a to-go order. I came on a friday afternoon around 4:30 pm and the place was so dim! I thought they were closed. I was greeted right away and handed a menu. Their menu is extensive but their bento combinations are really affordable. No complaints on the food, but definitely not top tier fish. Overall okay for a mid-level sushi spot! read more

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Food is good. California roll and the lion king are my favorites. I'd like to go back to try other rolls.

Ordered food for takeout. I got the 3 item bento and shrimp tempura roll. It was a little pricy for the 3 item bento, came out to about $24 dollars and they forgot to add my miso soup and salad. The tempura sauce also had a funny taste, so I didn't really get to enjoy the food as much as I wanted to. They however give decent amount of portion for the bento, but the beef teriyaki was a little over cooked and too chewy to eat. The shrimp tempura roll was not bad, but the roll did easily fall apart. I may try it out again and eat in the restaurant, as I know getting take out could be a hit or miss. read more

Okayama Express - Shrimp Tempura Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Honestly mediocre. This place certainly gets busy during lunch hours! I usually just come by for pick up, but I will occasionally dine-in here too. My go-to is the futomaki (vegetarian friendly)! It has shitake mushrooms, cucumber, tamago, pickled radish, and carrot. Very filling and healthy for a small lunch. I also recommend their lunch bento specials! Pretty good prices for the portions. I like the 2 Item Bento. This is personally a good portion for me. I love the quality of their salmon here, so I like to order the salmon nigiri. I have also tried the Chicken Katsu and the Saba (Grilled Mackeral) and they're both decent, but nothing crazy. I'm not a big fan of the miso soup here especially. read more

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This review is for to-go order. Convenient online order interface makes it easier to place order and make payment. Food was ready by promised time. The food was great and good value for these days. Everything was good and I like the scallop carpaccio dish the best. This is a solid sushi takeout place. Will come back again. read more

Ordered the 3 item bento $25 which i don't think is cheap. Ordered this on uber eats. Came timely for lunch with miso soup still warm. I ordered the teri grilled salmon, salmon sashimi, and maki tekka sushi. The sushis were reallyyy good. So fresh and well cut and rolled. The salmon i was expecting the teriyaki salmon but it was just plain. It was well cooked tho just plain. I enjoyed the salad, rice, and miso soup it came with. Overall enjoyed my meal and would order from here again. read more

Okayama Express - 3 Item Benton (uber eats) - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been looking for a decent sushi place in north San Jose for a while now and I have finally found it. We got the Double Roll with hamachi on the inside and salmon on the outside, the Pink Lady Roll, and the Crunch Roll and they were all delicious. The fish tasted fresh and the rolls with sauces were well balanced. My only wish was that the Crunch Roll tempura flakes we're warmed up, it would have took the roll to the next place. I got take out so I can't speak to the service or the ambiance besides the fact my order was ready on time. All in all solid sushi place. read more

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I came here for a spontaneous lunch for two. The staff are super friendly and efficient here. We were warmly greeted and seated right away. They have a nice selection, and fun Star Wars named rolls. They seemed to have a lot of togo ordered for the lunch rush. What we Ordered: * Lion King Roll - was yummy! * I Love Saba Roll - was fresh, mainly wanted to try because I've never had a role with only saba on top * Yoda Roll - was watery. Wasn't a fan of this one * Agedashi Tofu - would pass on this. Was very bland and the batter was very thick Overall, the food was hit or miss. I would come here for a the efficiency and convenience as it's close to a lot of companies. Probably just need to find the good staples. read more

Friendly service. Pretty good rolls. The one with asparagus inside and real crab on top was hecka good.

This place is located in a strip mall of 1st Street and Trimble in San Jose, conveniently located near the Homewood Suites San Jose Airport where I stay frequently. The food here is fresh, filling, and moderately priced. They have a wide selection on their menu. I usually get a Spider Roll and Crunchy Roll. Two rolls is plenty to fill most appetites and am pretty stuffed afterward. I have yet to try most of their other dishes. But it's hard to get away from my favorites when they do it so well. Very friendly service. It doesn't get very busy here but it's usually a decent wait if 12-15 minutes minimum. You know I'll be back. read more

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I had lunch here on Friday, August 23, 2024. I had a two-piece Bento box with tempura and California rolls. It was good. This location used to be Honba Sushi. read more

One of my favorite places to stop and sit at the sushi bar. Staff is always super friendly and has a good sense of humor. Restaurant has a nice lunch vibe and cozy atmosphere. Sushi is pretty darn good. I've been here at least a dozen times and keep coming back - pictures below are from two separate visits. I'll be continuing to stop again and again. read more

Okayama Express - Sushi and Sashimi Combo - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Service was amazing the food & serving sashimi slices were thick and beautifully done!! All around this place was awesome and delicious, when I visit SJ again for work I will definitely be back read more

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Okayama has an extensive menu and is pretty quick to get your order done (10ish minutes). The food tastes good, but they really skimp on the fish. These rolls are on the pricier end for sushi, but had the least amount of fish I've ever seen in a roll. I ordered the double double and Hawaiian roll. They both tasted fine, but each only had a tiny sliver of fish which was shocking. Even the lemon slices they had on top of the Hawaiian roll were thicker than the fish slices so that's saying something. For the price, I'd personally would go to a different sushi restaurant if you're looking for a place with more fish per roll. However, if you don't mind and you're in the area, give it a try! Their bento boxes will probably be a better option to get here. read more

Overdue review from March 21 - this was my first to-go order after the Shelter-in-Place order went into effect for the Bay Area. Eerie was the best description for the whole experience - I'm glad to see the restaurant owners took it seriously - they blocked entrance into the main restaurant floor and had one server take orders (she had a mask on) and bring the to go bags. Food really hit the spot as we were craving Japanese. We also admittedly intentionally over-ordered because who knows what would happen next with the pandemic. Hamachi Roll - Solid - tender, buttery yellowtail Korean Short Ribs - not sure why I ordered this from a Japanese restaurant, but it was decent. Spider Crab Roll - I liked it, but honestly I'm not a huge fan of rolls - again, not sure why I ordered this. It was good - big and chunky pieces. Salmon Bento - Pretty regular here, your garden variety dried out thin slice of (insert fish name). Overall, by no means an elite experience, but for the circumstances and in light of the fact that this looks and feels like the beginning of Armageddon, I give three healthy stars. Mo read more

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Okayama Express!! This spot became one of my favorites - food, service, and location! I hate that I never remember which rolls I get after because I just get lost in the menu and order whatever sounds good I've been here twice and left very satisfied each time. It has never been busy the times I went so getting seated was very easy. The one roll that stood out out of the the six that I've tried was the Hawaiian Roll. That one is my favorite one so far. The vibe here is mellow, got a few rolls with some hot sake and beer. Can't wait to try their other rolls!! ~would recommend~ read more

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Great service. Straight to the point and super fast. Authentic and pricing is very honest as well. The sukiyaki is also very delicious if you're feeling soup. read more

Okayama Express - 3 item bento - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Was walking around looking for some good eating to get into. After looking at all the restaurants I decided on sushi. It's an intimate setting. I ate by myself comfortably. I ordered everything pictured and it was all very tasty. The sushi didn't need soy sauce. The cheese cake didn't have crust but it was still good. The chocolate was a good touch and I liked the presentation. The waitress was nice. I did have to ask for a straw for my cup and spoon for my soup but I didn't have to ask for a fork for my cake. It was an overall pleasant experience. read more

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Low key vibes is what to expect from this spot. A bit of a hole in the wall and definitely more of a go-to lunch spot (assuming as such) since it's in a random shopper center in the middle of business parks. I found this place because of sushi cravings and it was less than 2 miles from home. I REALLLLLY wanted to love this place but realistically I only like this place. The prices are a bit high - almost all the rolls are around $15 each- which seem to be more rice and sauce ratio instead of fish and filling. The miso soup is literally just broth- which is fine if it was quality miso but it's more like cloudy broth. Salad- iceberg (not fully drained from washing) covered in super sweet dressing. What I DO love about this place is the sake and beer offering. All the glasses are served freezing cold which makes ever gulp of beer taste as good as the first. Their overall menu offering has a little bit of something for everyone. Not my go-to spot but it will do. read more

Okayama Express - Small Japanese Beer $4 - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is my favorite place to eat lunch, the food is delicious and the staff are friendly and welcoming!

Was seated immediately upon entering. They just opened up indoor seating recently. I always ordered out for sushi while their indoor seating was closed. Never disappointed. It's my go to. They're fast, affordable, and delicious. Today I opted to do a bento instead of sushi and in a little sad they the tempura calamari was over cooked and hard to chew. Everything else was on point and delicious. read more

Okayama Express - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I just ordered food Togo and I am pretty disappointed. This was my first time ordering from here. They have decent prices so I was excited to order some dinner. When I got my food, everything was tipped over in the box and wasabi got all over my avocado rolls and inari. I am not a fun of wasabi so I was really disappointed that I had to eat all of my food with wasabi on it. Now this is where I get more disappointed. My avocado rolls barely had any avocado in them. It tasted like I was only eating rice. Mind you, the rice was just ok. I felt like the rice was undercooked. Overall, I am highly disappointed and I will probably not be returning. read more

Okayama Express - My Togo order - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Love their sushi, we only ordered take outs, so I don't know about their place. But now it is one of our favorite sushi places. read more

Okayama Express - Crunch Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Service and food are both excellent. I often order the sushi items and lunch plates. Quick service as well.

This spot is nice but there is nothing super fancy about their food. The rolls are good, the pink lady is my favorite. The sashimi is pretty expensive for the quality of fish so I would stick to rolls if you are looking to get the most bang for your buck. If you like baked or deep fried rolls this is the place for you! For now, with the pandemic, they are still operating but only for orders to go. Their website is a little wonky but easy enough to use. read more

Came here for Lunch with my sister. Everything was delicious. The service was fast and friendly. Definitely coming back to try more items. read more

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Covid/ Delivery review: Pickup sushi is one thing but delivery is a while other ball game. Yet however many times I've gotten it from Okayama Express it doesn't disappoint. The golden California roll is always a must. Not a big California roll person in general but the golden is perfectly balanced. Across the board I appreciate the consistency of good quality food. Also am super judgmental about wasabi and there's has nice kick. read more

I ordered ahead for lunch and stated to be pick up at 1:30pm. The food was ready by the time I got there. I ordered 2 hand rolls: one was sashimi and the other was unagi. Both of them were so delicious!!! The fishes were so fresh along with the avocado. I was surprised of how good it was because it's "express" and it has 3.5 stars review so I didn't expect much. I would come back during lunch to check out more sushi options!! read more

Okayama Express - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Mediocre is a good description, as another reviewer noted. The food seemed to be prepared without care and presented rather haphazzardly. We ordered take-out of sushi rolls and udon. The rolls were okay, but it's probably one of the worst I have had. The fish was fresh enough, but again, not the best I've had. I was also disappointed in the udon noodle soup, which was edible but just not great. I probably wouldn't order from here again. read more

Love love love. This is our favorite sushi spot to eat near work. We love the small staff here, who are always willing to take our phone orders (usually 8-10 bento boxes plus an assortment of sushi rolls) and who understand that time is of the essence. When we get there, we're able to grab and get out of there within minutes. When we have the chance to actually stay and eat there, it's even better. The servers are attentive and always offer suggestions for the specialties of the day. We love that they recognize us from our brief interactions and always check in on us. Best part is the food is always amazing and reasonably priced. My favorite thing to order is the 3 item lunch bento-- salmon teriyaki, hamachi sashimi, and CA roll for about $20ish. Yum! read more