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

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

Salmon sashimi here is my favorite and is amongst the best that I've had. I've been here several times, and the toro, tuna and saba sashimi was good too. I'm not big on rolls but I've tried several of them-- my favorite is the hawaiian roll (I order it without the lemon included). Vegetable tempura was great too. They've given us grilled salmon and chicken wings to sample, those weren't on the same level as the sushi, but I still enjoyed them. Cooked salmon is dryer than I'd like (unless it's the salmon cheek). The wings had a wonderful taste to it. The only order I didn't like was the unagi nirigi. The eel was overcooked and dry and there wasn't much eel sauce. Service is excellent. Even as busy as they are, the staff was able to accommodate the dinner crowd very quickly and efficiently. read more

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A chill spot if you want something quick and a lot of it. The boyfriend and I were craving Japanese food and headed to Japantown San Jose. However, the restaurant we originally wanted to go to had a super long wait so we decided to go elsewhere. We found Okayama via Yelp and since it was nearby, we decided to give them a shot. We were immediately greeted and seated by the staff upon arrival. I was pleased it was not too busy since I was starving! Okayama offers an extensive menu and even offers a few Korean dishes. I ended up ordering the Unagi Donburi, while my boyfriend got the Katsu Don. Our meal came with miso soup, which was tasty and a salad. The salad was good, but a bit heavy on the dressing. We also received a complimentary appetizer of edamame, which was nice to munch on. Thank you! My food came out quick, but my boyfriend's Katsu Don took a little longer, maybe like 10-15 minutes later. The staff apologized for the delay and was sweet about everything even though it wasn't a big deal to us. Presentation wise, both of our dishes looked nice. Taste wise, we both enjoyed our meal, but honestly it wasn't anything extraordinary. Okayama definitely deserves 4 stars when it comes to service. The staff members were extremely nice and attentive. Location is kind of in the cuts, but there is plenty of parking available. Prices are reasonable and portion sizes are large! We both had leftovers. All in all, a cool spot for some Japanese/Korean eats! read more

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I'm so glad I've found this place! It's truly a hidden gem. I was thoroughly impressed with how FRESH their sushi is. I'm pretty picky when it comes to sushi. I'm glad I gave this place a try. Staff is friendly and attentive. My absolute favorite roll here is the Double Salmon Roll. The Salmon is FRESH AF and thicc! Lmao Queen of Shiba, Hawaiian Roll, 49ers Roll and Pink Lady are good as well. I haven't tried a Roll here I didn't like. Thanks! read more

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Came here on a Saturday around 1pm for lunch. Place was about half full and we were seated immediately. There are two menus, one for sushi rolls and one for the rest of the menu. Theres actually also a paper menu with the cooked rolls marked if anyone is like me and only wants cooked rolls :) We ended up with two cooked rolls and one raw roll. Crabtopia: this was a cooked rolls with real crab on top. Crab isn't super pronounced but the roll was pretty good on flavor and mouthfeel. Rice was loose and ratio was right. Spider Man roll: also cooked, had spider crab cut on top of the roll anddd a whole one on top! Awesome presentation. Lots of flavor. Unagi was pretty small inside. Double roll: salmon and yellow tail, this was a raw roll. Hubby said it was pretty good. Service was great. Overall would pop back in if I'm in the area. read more

Okayama Express - Double roll, crabtopia, Spider Man roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Ordered two rolls to go... 35min later still no food. For the prices they charge the service should be much better. Irregardless the place is a ripoff. read more

Update! Salmon sashimi appetizer has 5 thick slices and is delicious. And I've had the double roll again too, still find the fish salty. Def recommend the salmon sashimi on its own! Ah, if only I could afford to eat sashimi everyday. Ordered the double roll with salmon both inside and on top for a salmon sashimi fix. The fish is definitely fresh, but when I take the sashimi off to eat it alone, it's a bit salty. I wonder if they salt the sashimi? Anyway, aside from the saltiness, it's very creamy, delicious sushi with appealing presentation. read more

I had a great experience here! My friend and I came for lunch. I ordered Cali rolls & a dragon roll. Everything was super tasty. Our server was friendly and was very diligent and constantly refilled our drinks. I like the fact they don't close in the middle of the day around 2 like other sushi spots I looked up. Would definitely return! read more

I appreciate traditional sushi and sashimi, but sometimes I crave some Americanized, fusion sushi rolls and Okayama Express is my go-to! It's a very humble little sushi restaurant likely owned by non-Japanese people, so it might fall short of its authenticity. However, they undoubtedly have some creative and decent rolls with funny names. My personal favorite roll is the Pink Lady, and others that contain salmon or unagi (like the cute Orange Blossom!). The sashimi isn't the best and freshest I've tasted, but I never have problems with my stomach afterwards, so you should be fine. I made my first attempt at trying a baked roll (Yoda Roll), and it was actually pretty good! Unfortunately the taste of salmon was a little bit light because the it wasn't particularly marinated with anything, but the grilled chillis added a good flavor. The funniest thing is Okayama's Star Wars homage at every turn. My dad's favorite is the Skywalker Roll and occasionally orders the Darth Vader Roll (which fits its name, as it is large and intimidating, like the man). My sister was going to order R2-D2 but opted for the salad. Speaking of the salad and everything else besides the sushi rolls: they're pretty bad. For the salad, the vegetables tasted a little old, and the quality of the entire dish was reminiscent of what most restaurants give away for free. My parents have ordered the bento boxes on multiple occasions, and the meats are usually dry and lacking flavor. It relies heavily on the sauce and not from marinating the meat. Not to mention the katsu was fried to oblivion and was hard and dry. Therefore, you'll probably be decently satisfied if you come here for some simple sushi rolls. Try the other things at your own risk! read more

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Excellent meal here. Sushi and soup was delicious. Service was excellent. Full variety of sake available. Great spot for your sushi fix.

Sashimi tastes frozen, small pieces Hand roll was flavorless Roll we ordered was small read more

Set your expectations and you'll be ok. This is a strip mall sushi spot that caters to the lunch crowd of the surrounding tech businesses. The rolls are massive, packed with rice or imitation crab with a sprinkling of fresh fish here and there. I don't typically mind spending $16 a roll when I feel I'm getting my money's worth, but if it is more than half rice, I am going to feel some type of way about it. The service is subpar. They rotate their servers around all the tables, so you aren't getting any consistency. You have to ask for something three times, between three different waitresses before someone takes care of it. Final thought, this will meet the needs of a quick lunch. But if you really are looking to curb a sushi craving, take the time to drive 5-10 minutes further and get decent sushi somewhere else. read more

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This place is a hidden gem and I'm glad I found it. Many positives about it. FOOD: sushi is FRESH! Ordered the salmon sashimi. Very fresh, nice thick slices. Ordered the triple X and Hawaiian roll, both very delicious. Variety, variety, variety. This place has a large menu from sashimis, sushi rolls, donburis, udon soup, bento boxes, sobs noodles, beer & saki.. oh! And dessert, the list goes on. I find this a plus because most sushi places do not have all these options in one spot. They also give complimentary edamame. SERVICE: excellent, they weren't that busy when we came in but we were greeted with friendly smiles and checked on during the meal. CLEANLINESS: I didn't use the restroom, but restaurant itself was clean. I sat at the bar and watched the worker wash his hands well before making the sushi. I witnessed good hand hygiene between sushi preps. CONVENIENCE: I found a place close to where I live, so I don't have to travel far for good sushi anymore. They're in a good location, downfall for them is hat there are so many other restaurants more appealing looking from the outside that may allure people more. I just so happened to be really craving sushi. Also, most sushi places close down after lunch and reopen during dinner... this place is open 7 days a week and straight through. Another reason that brought me here. In Summary; found my sushi spot. I will be coming back to try the rest on the menu. Yummy! read more

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Stopped by this restaurant to sit down and have a quick bite to eat before a meeting, and boy, I was pleased! I was promptly seated and ordered the lunch special bento with calamari tempura and a California roll. It came out quick for a Japanese restaurant. I just wish the calamari didn't fall out of the tempura. Other than that, I enjoyed my meal and would stop by the next time I'm in the area! read more

Okayama Express - Lunch special bento with calamari tempura and California roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a great location for this restaurant! In the same plaza, there's Indian food, Mediterranean Food, and even Thai food! The workers here are very nice and the food comes out pretty quick! I like that I can order from Yelp and it's ready exactly when it says it's going to be ready. Sometimes it's even ready sooner! I've had the sushi here and the quality is pretty good too! The only thing that I didn't really like was when I ordered the Unagi Donburi. I know that most unagi have bones in it, but for some reason, their unagi has a lot of bones and I was constantly pulling them out of my mouth. The size of the unagi was slightly small as well. Other than the unagi and the bones, I don't have any other major complaints about the food. Sometimes it gets a little chilly in there, but I would just suggest bringing a sweater with you :) read more

The best! I think its family owned. The husband and wife are super nice and get the food done right on time. The sushi is fresh and worth the price! Been going here for several years now. read more

UFO special roll is not worth it. I decided to be a little healthier today so I ordered a roll with cucumber on the outside instead of rice. & boy... I guess it was a "healthier" meal because I received only 5 pieces. LOL! The roll was $15 (not including tax). That's $3 for one piece. The fish was not fresh & it gave off a sour smell and taste in the mouth. I don't mean to be more prissy, but the rolls were not cut equally either; one piece was a good one inch & the other was two inches. A little awkward to eat, especially with a cucumber wrap. Out of their control, but the plaza they are in is super busy & hectic during lunch & they take longer than they say they will to prepare food for take out. read more

Bad Service I try this place out today just from looking on yelp, thinking this is a nice place to have some craving sushi. I Walk into the store, the waitress sat us in a very dirty table and did not notice to clean it. When it come to order, we have to wait so long for a person to come out to get the order, the woman seem like she đidn't understand english. Then later food come out, waited so long, but still missing 2 orders... I Ordered lion king roll: not that good, i dont see any salmon , only a small thin piece 2nd is Hamachi belly: fresh 4.5/5 I'll not coming back to this place in the future, nothing special and i dont like the service her read more

Okayama Express - Hamachi belly 4/5 fresh - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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My office is 2 minutes away from here but not once have I dined here. On a random day I decided to go to Mission College to register and pay for my winter session, I was turned away due to their system being down so I took advantage of the time and went and grabbed lunch. I just discovered sushi / ahi tuna not too long ago so I wanted to cave into my cravings. Be prepared to wait if you go between 11:50AM-12:30PM. If you are eating solo, there's a great chance you can sit at the bar w/ literally no wait however, the wait to order and to get your food can be long. I would not recommend coming here if you are on a time constraint. The bento box won me. I ordered the chicken teriyaki bento box w/ ahi tuna (I think $2 extra for it) however, the next time I will not opt for it because the color looked off to me but I judge the food based on looks - I'm shallow when it comes to food. + miso soup was warm and comforting + the chicken teriyaki was tender + the rice was fluffy + the salad was crisp and fresh - the rolls were subpar - ahi tuna was tender but the color looks weird, doesn't it? - speed was a minor issue Overall.. 3-3.5 stars. I'd come back if I have a craving during the work hours. read more

Okayama Express - Miso. Tea. Water. - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Boyfriend and I were on our way home from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and decided to stop for dinner to get Japanese food. We don't have many curry places where we live so we looked for one specifically that had curry. We both ordered tonkatsu curry which came with miso soup and rice. The miso soup was INCREDIBLE. It was served piping hot and filled with so much flavor. Our tonkatsu curry consisted of fried pork cutlets with the curry sauce, rice, potatoes, and carrots. This was hands-down the best curry I have ever had. It had to be a house recipe because I've never tasted anything like it. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly as well. I wish this were closer to where we live because I would eat there so much more often if it was. read more

Okayama Express - Tonkatsu - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Came across Okayama Express during lunch. I've tried many sushi spots and this place were tasteful. I have tried this place twice and both times did not disappoint. I will definitely go back for more. I experienced great service. Quick with providing me a menu and hot tea. Place ambiance is cozy and like any sushi spots. Pretty small so be ready to wait if it's busy. read more

OBSESSED. So glad this place is right down the street from me. They have the best baked and deep fried sushi rolls. They even did chicken katsu for my boyfriend who was craving it (it wasn't on the menu!)!! They are fast, nice, affordable, and always delicious! My go to rolls are the baked NORTH ROLL and the deep fried CALIFORNIA ROLL. Always good. Give them a try! read more

Decided to have lunch with a girlfriend and we were craving sushi. Since it was around 3pm this was one of the few places that doesn't close in the middle of the day so we decided to give it a shot. I really wanted to give this place 3 stars because the food was decent, but there were some things that just bothered me about this place. First of all, we ordered a large hot sake. We noticed the side was dirty but didn't really care to be picky. When we were finishing it we noticed that when we lifted it up to pour our last shot, there was old food on the bottom on it. (It wasn't from us because we had it on a separate table). When we asked for our check, we were taking our time because we still had beers to finish but it felt like the lady was rushing us. We were confused because they weren't going to close nor were they busy. We put our cards down finally and once she gave us the receipt she basically stood at our table waiting for us to do the tip. I said we weren't ready and another lady came by literally a minute later asking if she can take the signed Receipts. We were planning on signing it before we left but they kept hovering and made us uncomfortable. I wouldn't return to this place. read more

Okayama Express - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place is exemplary in terms of how they treat customers. Obviously I can only speak for myself, but the times that I've been there they have taken good care of me. The quality of their fish is also up there. I usually sit at the bar and enjoy sashimi plates with a bottle of cold soju. The photos I've shared here may do justice. read more

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I came here for lunch a few days ago off the recommendation of my coworker. I was seated rather quickly, considering how busy it was, but the server took a while to hand me a menu. I ended up standing to grab my own menu after waiting for quite a while. I ordered a tempura + salmon sashimi bento box. The miso soup came fast enough to satisfy my hunger until the rest of the food arrived, but right before my food arrived, the waitresses began removing all the soy sauce from the tables. I was a little bit confused, considering each was full and the restaurant doesn't appear to close between lunch and dinner. Regarding the food, the fish tasted relatively fresh and good, and the tempura was crispy without being too oily. However, I was given two slices of squash(?) tempura, both that were very undercooked and hard to eat. I enjoyed it, especially for the price, but I do wish I could have eaten all the tempura. read more

Okayama Express - Bento box - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Very very good. Went for the first time tonight. Not super busy, but waitress was very nice. We had some questions and were deciding between the regular California roll or the Golden California roll (fried). She said the Golden one was popular so we tried it. It was fantastic and we were glad she did. We also shared a 3 item bento with tempura, teriyaki and sashimi. More than enough food for 2 people, maybe a bit too much. Next time we will likely get the 2 item bento. read more

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

This place is a great little sushi spot! My boyfriend and I came on a Sunday and it was very quiet and not too busy. We were seated immediately. The menu had a lot of different rolls and plates, we opted for gyoza, the fantasy roll, double roll, and the soba set. The waitress gave us edamame to snack on while we waited! The gyoza was crispy and warm, perfect in my opinion! The rest came out super quick too. The rolls were fresh and were huge, and the soba set came with a side of tempura and California rolls too. Super worth the price! Overall this place has fresh, huge rolls! Great service as well, we will definitely be back. read more

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This is my first time eating sushi here. The restaurant was smaller than I anticipated, but do not judge a book by its cover! The sushi that we enjoyed here may have been some of the yummiest I have had. The presentation was spectacular and the fish was fresh and flavorful! They do not offer fried rice, so if you're looking for that, this isn't your place. But sushi- they've got you covered!The rolls were a little larger than other places I have been, and I appreciated that because I left fuller than I normally do. They do certain rolls a little differently than I have experienced on the east coast (I am an east coast native) but I enjoyed the change and the uniqueness/twist the sushi chefs put on the items. The staff were friendly but our waitress could have been a bit more attentive and that's why I am giving 4 stars. However, whenever we brought something to her attention, she was sure to quickly tend to whatever was brought up. She kitchen staff were also friendly and the restaurant was comfortable and quiet. There is parking right out front and this place is located in a shopping center. read more

Okayama Express - Dynamite roll! Looks delicious! - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Amazing. The portions are huge for the price you pay! I got a bento box. Chicken Katsu, Salmon, and 6pc Spicy Tuna. I eat a lot and would have been satisfied with just that. But not realizing how big the portions are here, I also got a Spiderman Roll to share with my partner (who also got a bento). Suffice it to say, there was a to-go box involved! The service was incredible. It was very easy to flag down the waitress and she was so friendly! Smiling and kind. Refilled my water 4 times (I drink a lot of water. This is a big deal to me! And emphasizes the attentive nature or the staff). Food was served quickly. Hot food was hot. The miso salad was fresh and crisp. Honestly, couldn't ask for more. Steep competition for Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area. Okayama is up there! read more

Okayama Express - Bento Box. Salmon, Chicken Katsu, 6pc Spicy Tuna. Comes with rice, pickled veggies. Miso soup, edamame, and miso salad (not pictured) - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm impressed by the quality of the food and amazing service! Definitely one of my go-to sushi places in the area. They gave us a complementary small bowl of edamame and grilled salmon while we waited for our food. Both were very tasty. Servers are extremely friendly and treat you with smiles and laughs. Good vibes all around! I have never seen such huge rolls before (and I have been around many sushi restaurants)!! I was already feeling full after eating only a few pieces of Spider roll and Sharks roll. Even a simple California roll was bigger than expected! You definitely get the bang for your buck here. Everything tasted very fresh and delish! I've also tried their Nabeyaki udon, and the amount of chicken in the soup was a bit overpowering for me personally (but may be great for others). I'll probably stick to their sushi! read more

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we placed a huge $900 order of Bento boxes for our department lunch yesterday and i went to pick it up today and everything was perfect. They were so organized, timely and friendly. The food was great, not one order was messed up. We will definitely be ordering from them again!! Thank you for a great lunch! read more

Yeaaaaa I like this spot. The staff is cool, the food is decent, hits the spot if we want some bentos and rolls without venturing out too far from home. We've been doing take out/delivery here throughout covid, and they always hook it up. read more

Meh. Would best to describe this place. I went here for a quick lunch stop and I wasn't impressed. The sushi roll seemed to be over sauced. Like way too gooey and too much sauce to put a piece in my mouth. Do they do this to appear like bigger rolls? The ribs... avoid at all cost. The first ones they brought out were cold. Asked them to take them back, the second ones they brought back were gross. Didn't even finish one. I've had ribs at another sushi place before and they were good. These ones seemed to be cooked it a crockpot or something. She took them off my bill. So it's all good. Maybe worth another shot but I doubt I'll be back in the area to try. read more

My buddy and I wanted to meet for sushi dinner. Yelped to get recommendations and found this. Although I've been to the area, I never noticed this restaurant. I'm glad I did. Their entrance is quite confusing I think. I ended up going in thru the back door but I guess it doesnt matter. (entrance is on the right side of Starbucks). The place is pretty small, very casual, clean. It was busy for Thurs night dinner but there's no line for waiting. We were offered water, free little plate of edamame for apps and 2 pieces of complimentary gyoza. Gyoze and edamame were good. We ordered 2 types of sushi. We both like em. portion was really good for the price. Wait wasn't bad at all..or maybe because my buddy and I were busy talking? Either way, I cant wait to bring someone else here. read more

Had a pretty good experience on Monday (11/8/21). I was in the area and decided to pick up dinner here. I called around 8pm, placed my order over the phone and was able to pickup my food in about 20 minutes. The waitress that took my order was friendly and the food was good. Nothing stood out, but everything again was good and reasonably priced. I ordered a three item bento box along with a Mango Tango Roll. I would definitely return if I was in the area looking for Japanese food again. read more

UPDATE: Came here in the evening for a late dinner and was greeted by the friendly employees inside. We ordered the Spider roll, California roll, and a Shark roll. Prices were very fair and the rolls themselves were enormous. Honestly some of the most delicious + generous portions of sushi I've had in a long time. The servers there were all friendly and attentive to all the tables. We even received complementary edamame before our meal! Had a great time and left absolutely filled with yummy sushi. Would recommend!!! ---------------------------- Went here with some co-workers for lunch and was able to be seated immediately. The parking lot seems like it gets packed during lunch hours though so you might have to find parking around the building. The lunch bento deals came with miso soup + salad along with a choice of 2 or 3 entrees. Some the options were your standard chicken (katsu, teriyaki), rolls, tempura, and gyozo (fried dumplings). Service was very friendly and attentive even during busy hours. read more

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I was trying to grab some quick Togo Charashi on the way to the airport and yes they were express service. I did call in to pick up but came at 10:50, they open at 11:00 but the chef cut away at the fish for me. Very delicious fish with a large variety and good portion size for $22 happy it even came with miso soup, I just had to quickly down that before TSA :) read more

I liked the thick cut of the sashimi and nigiri sushi, however this is the first time I've seen Amaebi (sweet shrimp) cooked instead of raw... I wouldn't of spent $18 for 2 pieces of cooked shrimp when I could've just gotten the normal ebi. If Amaebi is normally the cooked style, please indicate on the menu. Amaebi nigiri is usually raw shrimp, thus confusing... 4 stars for the other dishes were good, -1 star for the cooked Amaebi Edit: -2 stars more. looked through the photos, Amaebi has been raw shrimp here... How does the sushi chef mistakenly cook the Amaebi? Also fried heads were missing. This is a huge mistake for such an expensive item, I love Amaebi and am very dissapointed read more

Cash and card accepted. This restaurant is located in a busy plaza so it can be hard to find parking during regular lunch and dinner hours. Okayama has ok food and the main reason I come here is because sometimes I crave sushi in between lunch and dinner hours and this place doesn't close between the two meals. I usually call for pick up and the food is ready when the staff says it will be ready. I would recommend this place if you want Japanese food in between lunch and dinner meals. read more