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    Omee J 2

    4.7 (365 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Japanese
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Andrew N.

    I really enjoyed my last experience here and thought it was way more worth than chipotle. I like how they have poke option but with more other options than most poke shops. This this I thought the portion sizes were smaller and did not hit the same.

    Tuna & Yellow Tail with crab meat, mangoes, cucumbers, edamame, scallions 4.898999 stars
    Jen C.

    After an excruciating Bikram Yoga session--the ultimate torture chamber--I spotted a new place across the building that immediately piqued my curiosity. I walked in, relieved to discover it was a poke spot, and decided to have lunch there. I ordered a bowl with white rice as my base and two proteins: tuna and yellowtail. To my surprise, I could add five toppings, so I went with crab meat, mango, cucumber, edamame, and scallions. I don't recall the exact sauces or sprinkles they put on, but the bowl was enormous--which explained the nearly $30 price tag! I grabbed a seat by the window overlooking the parking lot. The chair was a bit snug, but I didn't mind as I dug into my fresh, flavorful poke bowl. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. The staff member helping me was new, shadowed by the manager as he assembled my order, but he did a great job! After another grueling 90-minute Bikram Yoga session, I debated between returning here or grabbing Taco Bell, which was much cheaper and in the same shopping center. Despite the price difference, I chose the healthier option. Since the restaurant was packed and I was eager to get home, I decided to order to go. This time, a young woman helped me build a bowl with half purple rice and half white rice. Purple rice is a highly nutritious whole grain, so I was eager to try it. It had a ougher texture to chew than white or brown rice, but I still enjoyed my lunch. For protein, I chose tuna and spicy tuna. I rattled off a long list of toppings before realizing I'd already hit the five-topping limit. I wished I could swap one of the mangoes out, but instead, I paid the extra $1.25 for an additional topping. The young woman was efficient, and I was out of there in no time. Overall, I'm a fan of this restaurant. I can definitely see myself coming back after future Bikram Yoga sessions in the 'torture chamber.'

    Vegan Bowl: Purple Rice, Grilled Vegetables, Grilled Corn, Grilled Tofu, Beets, Chunk Tofu, Edamame, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Jalapeno Ponzu
    Serina N.

    I like that you can build your own bowl. I think it would be nice if they labeled items on their online menu to show which are vegan-friendly. Luckily, I'm pretty familiar with Asian foods and flavors, so I was able to figure it out on my own. I also added a vegan note in the comments of my order for good measure. Most restaurants with a build-your-bowl model have different pricing for the vegetarian and vegan options because tofu is much less expensive than items like steak or salmon. However, here, it's one price for every bowl. I placed a pickup order; it was ready right away, and the woman at the front was very nice. Here's what I got: Purple Rice, Grilled Vegetables, Grilled Corn, Grilled Tofu, Beets, Chunk Tofu, Edamame, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Jalapeño Ponzu (Spicy), Classic Unagi, Sauce on Top, Onion Flakes, Garlic Flakes. Everything was really flavorful, and I loved the contrasting textures. Although it was a bit on the pricey side, the bowl was super filling, and the portions are very large; they definitely don't skimp on the toppings or tofu. I wasn't able to finish it all. I will say I didn't see unagi sauce, but I could taste the ponzu. I was under the impression that most commercial unagi sauce is vegan, but maybe they use something non-vegan in theirs? I checked with Gemini, it said: when unagi sauce is prepared using traditional methods, fish-based flavor enhancers, or hidden animal byproducts might be used. Either way, if theirs is non-vegan, I appreciate them following my note and not putting it in my bowl. Overall, I think the food was really good and I could see myself ordering again.

    Very big portions, super good quality and fresh protein choices loved the spicy ahi tuna
    Jennifer N.

    Very good portions, fresh and delicious protein choices, loved the spicy ahi tuna would definitely come here again

    Jocelyn C.

    Delish! All the ingredients feel really fresh. The bowl's great value as well. Lots of toppings and sides! It's great because their proteins choices mix land and sea, so something for everyone! Service is friendly and nice clean casual sitting.

    Andrew L.

    Think of Chipotle but a Korean Chipotle but with Asian ingredients. Lots of great protein including Kalbi steak or grilled chicken, grilled tofu for the vegetarians. Also lots of raw fish to choose from. My favorite is the "surf and turf" grilled steak and spicy tuna combo. They also have purple rice and salad options as your base. 2 protein and 5 toppings I found the food to be super fresh and it's really healthy

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    Brian T.

    Korean and Japanese fusion bowls that you make your self! At $22 a bowl they are huge and come with fresh high quality ingredients! Lots of options to choose from and get drenched in sauce. My favorite takeout place! I usually get the purple rice and spring mix as my base. The ribeye is tender and flavorful. Poke salmon was also solid! Get the garlic butter for even more flavor. Lots of toppings but are limited to a generous amount. Have a pretty big seating area but bowl is also ready for to go. Usually eat half the bowl or I'd get a food coma eating the entire bowl in one sitting. Servers are generous with their scoop. Similar to chipotle where you pick and choose your items

    Trent P.

    Wonderful experience at Omee J. 2, best poke bowl in town. The staff was great, atmosphere was inviting and food was very fresh. Keep it up.

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    Peter N.

    Was in the mood for poke and figured I would try this place out. At 5:30 on a friday evening, it wasn't too crowded, with plenty of seating. Seating was self serve, kind of like chipotle, after you order in the assembly-line style line. At first, I was kind of surprised to see that each bento-tray was ~$22, with no sizing options. However, the portion was massive, enough for one to be super full or to have lunch the next day! I liked how the bento was quite customizable. The restaurant is korean-fusion with poke, so there were many toppings, base rice that are more commonly linked with korean food. It was pretty good! The salmon was fresh and fatty. One of the fresher poke spots I have had in the bay. The toppings were fresh, and visually vibrant! I think my only critique would be the pricing and maybe having more options for sizing. Otherwise, you are getting what you are paying for!

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    Kathy T.

    the box is customizable with a bunch of different options to choose from. i usually get the spicy salmon and steak. the raw fish options look sooo fresh, and i can safely say that the salmon is delicious af. i also highly recommend their cilantro sauce. the box is a bit on the pricey side ~$22/box, but the portion size is generous. i usually eat half and save the other half for lunch the next day. the service is pretty standard for places where you build your own. the interior is spacious and clean, and there's also outside seating if you prefer that.

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    Jessica L.

    super healthy and portion size is massive, i have to split it up into 2 meals! Always the best service here and raw foods are fresh

    Bryan C.

    Recently OMEE J 2 pops up in my social media feeds multiple times, I was intrigued by the great looking bento box of colorful ingredients so we picked a day to go get lunch. When we got there, looking at the menu, I quickly realized it's basically a fancy k-style poke bowl restaurant. Because the photos on Yelp are not up-to-date, their price per meal has gone up quite a bit: price went from $17.95 to almost $22 for a bento box. The portions are big I have to say, and the poke are fresh, but I want to say if you order there, try not to get too much sauce on the poke or it will quickly become very salty. I had to drink 2 cups of water after the meal because it's just way too much salt in the sauces.

    Purple rice, chicken, spicy tuna, spicy crab salad, edamame, cucumbers, daikon and carrot
    Jennifer L.

    Came across this by accident when trying to find a dinner place before watching movies across the way at the movie theater nearby. My boyfriend and I have loved it ever since!! We love how fresh the ingredients are and the quality. The chicken is a must try so tender and flavorful and the spicy tuna is one of usuals to order. So far everything I have tried has been delicious and super fresh and portions are really good! It's like Chipotle where you can pick your protein, toppings but WAY better! Lots of variety and you can choose two proteins. Ever since my boyfriend and I tried this place we can't stop coming back and the workers are also very friendly and attentive! It's one of our favorites to go eat when we don't feel like cooking :)

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    Hashiri Bettei Kaiseki Aoki

    Hashiri Bettei Kaiseki Aoki

    4.6(28 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Not sure what the story surrounding this place is. Apparently, if you're not a member of some…read more"charmed circle", they won't even TALK to you. We knew that this was an upper-end restaurant and like most restaurants of that caliber, the establishment had some traditions that they liked to adhere to regarding dress and comportment. Not wanting to cause any embarrassments, we hoped to get a couple of questions answered before we walked in. They don't answer their phone. They don't reply to emails. Their website says to contact them via phone messaging, but they don't even reply to THAT. Fortunately, there is another Japanese restaurant just one block down (Hachi ju Hachi) which serves superb, authentic Japanese food and which warmly WELCOMES its customers. We went there instead and are of the opinion we didn't miss out on anything by giving this kaiseki joint a pass.

    My husband and I came back here to celebrate our 12 year anniversary dinner. It is a 8 seater…read morekaiseki dinner. We were 10 minutes late (saying goodbye to children) and the restaurant was pleasant. Thankfully, they were still taking in orders for drinks and had not started. Drink menu is heavily concentrated on sake. Not being a heavy sake drinker, we naturally headed over to wine and beer menu. It is much slimmer pickings than the sake, but enjoyed our sparkling wine paired with the kaiseki very much. The dishes were all excellent. The thing that lingered in my mind even till this day, a week after I am writing this review, is that umami flavor bomb chawanmushi with mosel mushroom and uni (never can go wrong with uni). The other thing that I thought took more skill, attention, and was unique to the chef's background was their dashi/broth. It was a complex of flavors from the sea that all paired well together. I thoroughly enjoyed every sip, and the flavors waking up all parts of my tongue. One more part - the meat dishes were not my favorite. They just do the seafood so well. Oh! And dessert, of course, the Japanese melons were as if it was dipped in fructose lol Ambiance is dressy and date-worthy :) the elderly ladies beside me were sporting their Birkens and taking pics of their food next to it

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    Some mochi fruit dessert with a crispy rice shell

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    GOGA Restaurant - Black Truffle Crusted Salmon ( Weekly updated Set Menu on July 15)

    GOGA Restaurant

    4.6(106 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally sourced ingredients

    GOGA is one of those restaurants that reminds you why independent, chef-driven dining is so…read morespecial. We had a 5:30 reservation on a Friday. First tip: it's a little tricky to find! It's tucked behind the buildings just off Saratoga's main strip. Trust Google Maps, head to the rear parking lot, and follow the sign through the alley to the restaurant. Dinner is prix fixe only -- $93 as of August 2026. We mentioned that we had plans afterward and just wanted a lighter dinner and some wine, and they were incredibly gracious about letting us split one prix fixe. Honestly, the portions still felt very generous, and we ended up spending about the same amount on wine anyway. The wine list is small but really thoughtfully curated, and they also allow you to bring your own bottle for a corkage fee. The standout for me was the Hokkaido scallop with crab and caramelized carrot. Genuinely one of the best dishes I've had in a long time. A couple of dishes were liberal with the finishing salt, but the flavors, seasoning, creativity, and technique were top tier. Everything is cooked to order by the chef, and it showed -- every course came out beautifully prepared and cooked to perfection. The whole place feels like a passion project. The chef has spent decades in the industry, including time in Shanghai and Hawaii, and it feels like he and his wife basically said, "This is what we do, this is the food we love -- let's make a place for it." And I love that. There are some rough edges that come with making the space work for them, but the things that actually matter -- food, service, organization, and cleanliness -- were excellent. Even the single restroom was very clean and well kept. It's a small, intimate space, so I definitely recommend making a reservation. That said, they seemed genuinely accommodating to everyone who came through and clearly care about making people feel welcome. More than anything, the restaurant just felt happy. Everyone around us was having a great time, people were ordering liberally from the wine list, and by the time we left around 7, it felt like a room full of people who understood exactly what this place is about. GOGA isn't trying to win you over with a bunch of empty promises and trendy decor. It's about really good food, wine, and hospitality from people who clearly care about what they're doing. I'd love to see the space evolve over time, but never at the expense of the food or the wonderfully unique experience they've created. We'll absolutely be back -- brunch is next.

    This small restaurant is located on Big Basin Way hidden off the street and has been there for…read morealmost 4 years (it's 2026 now.) You can say it's a hidden Gem. Rent must be up there as it's not a bargain restaurant but the quality is very good. Let's start with pricing, $95 plus tax and a 3% charge for credit cards, with wine you're going to be at $125 pp. Dinner is a Prix Fixe thing and they don't have alternate choices on every entree. They had crab covered scallop for the appetizer and my wife is allergic shellfish so the chef made a wonderful rare Ahi Tuna appetizer with a miso flare, but this was a special request. The interior isn't anything special and we went when the air conditioning wasn't working very well so it was hot and humid in the restaurant. There was only one server that night and the main chef, but only four tables were being served. Wondering how it would be when they have 8-10 tables going at the same time. Here's how the food rates: Ahi Tuna Appetizer: A Crab covered Scallops: A+ This was a standout dish Fish Taco: C+ nothing special here but fried fish in a tortilla Wagyu Flank Steak: B Nice Flavor, but not a premium cut Tiramisu w/rasberries: B+ I know this would be difficult given the rent in downtown Saratoga, but a prix fixe at $75 would be more appropriate for this level of food. I am looking forward to trying their weekend brunch as that venue allows you to choose from a brunch and lunch menu.

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    GOGA Restaurant - Waygu Steak with fresh arugula ( Set menu on July 23)

    Waygu Steak with fresh arugula ( Set menu on July 23)

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    Crab Cake with lemon chili butter

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    Gochi - Cupertino - Instagram @aintgotnothingbutbodyfat

    Gochi - Cupertino

    4.0(2.4k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Gochi is a really nice spot for a date night, but it's also a great place to go with friends or…read morefamily. The atmosphere feels very traditionally Japanese, and taking off your shoes before entering the dining area adds to the experience. The servers were all friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was also really good. My highlights were the ceviche with their homemade potato chips, along with both the braised and grilled beef tongue. Everything was flavorful and well prepared. I noticed a lot of tables ordering the claypot rice dishes, so those seem to be popular. I'll definitely be coming back to try them next time.

    We were seated at 8:35pm. and told we needed to order immediately because it was last call. Our…read morefood arrived at 8:50, but at 9:05, just 15 minutes later, we were told to box everything up and leave. We were never informed before ordering that we would have only 15 minutes to eat. Had we known, we would not have stayed. I understand that the restaurant closes at 9:00 and that the staff wanted to go home, especially on a Saturday night. However, if customers are seated and allowed to order shortly before closing, they should be given a reasonable amount of time to finish their meal. Many restaurants allow customers at least 30 minutes after closing to finish eating when their orders are accepted that late. At the very least, the required departure time should have been clearly communicated before we ordered. I raised the issue with the manager, she was dismissive and showed little empathy. I hope the owner reads this and changes the closing protocol so future customers are treated with better communication and consideration.

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    Dan Izakaya - Unagi bento box... 4/5

    Dan Izakaya

    3.8(1.5k reviews)
    1.1 miWest San Jose
    $$$

    Very popular place! We came for lunch on Sunday and there was a wait. They don't seat you until…read moreyour whole party is there, even if it's just one person finding parking. The main room has a lot of 4- and 2- person tables, but we somehow lucked out and got a tatami room to ourselves. Unluckily, the AC was broken and it was a 90 degree day, but they did their best with box fans. We had the pork and salmon donburis and they arrived quickly and were amazing! No complaints.

    I came here one weekend afternoon for lunch right when they opened. It definitely gets busy and…read morethere's a wait if you come later. This restaurant has lots of variety and items to try. Anywho, we ordered a variety of items to try: new stamina don, clam chowder croquette, kani chirashi bento, and a salmon kama bento. Regarding the food: New stamina don came with slice beef, sliced beef tongue, braised pork, poached egg, and kimchi over rice. The sliced beef was cooked to rare, and the braised pork was very tender. The rice also came with the poached egg, kewpie mayo and a lemon, mixing it all together with the rice made it have a nice creamy flavor. Clam chowder croquette was something I have never heard of before, so I definitely wanted to try it. This was delicious, would definitely get it again. A fried crispy croquette with clam chowder in it but also some mashed potatoes and tonkotsu sauce on top. Kani chirashi bento had snow crab, fish roe over rice, rolled egg omelette, sashimi, fried boneless chicken, and edamame, blistered tomatoes and shisito peppers with pickles. The sashimi came with 4 pieces, 2 tuna and 2 salmon. the tuna was a little fishy but the soy sauce helped. The salmon was actually pretty good - good fattiness. The fried chicken was fine, a few pieces were dry. Overall this bento was good. Salmon Kama bento is salmon collar over rice, fried boneless chicken, takoyaki and edamame, blistered tomatoes and shisito peppers with pickles. The salmon collar needed some salt in my opinion. For the food overall, it was a little bit under seasoned for me but for portion, price and quality are good.

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    Gyu Tongue

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    Uzumakiya - Spicy Uzumakiya Udon

    Uzumakiya

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Thank you so much for bringing back your amazing udon!! My friends and I were all so excited to see…read morethat they had udon on the menu again. We went back as one of my final meals before I got my wisdom teeth removed, and it was the best decision that I could've made. - Aburi Shime Saba: must get, fire - chicken karaage: crunchy and yom - uzumakiya udon: YAAAAAAAAA - hojicha panna cotta: creamy rich deliciousness I'm so happy and relieved that they chose to listen to customers' input and that the quality is just as good as it was prior to the menu changes. UDON JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED

    Tried the Uzumakiya Udon, Tonkotsu Ramen and Hojicha Panna Cotta…read more The big difference between the Uzumakiya Udon and Tonkotsu Ramen is the broth. Uzumakiya had beef broth, supposedly oxtail broth. It's lighter in consistency than the ramen broth. Tasted more meaty without being heavy or fatty. The noodles were thicker but not chewy. The chashu (pork) slices that came with it was tender with just enough fat to give it the umami flavor. The Tonkotsu Ramen had the thinner noodles. The broth was creamier and richer than the beef broth but not bold or complex compared to other ramen broths I've had but still has a nice balance of flavor between the pork and dashi. Had the same chashu slices. Had more umami flavor than the Udon. Love the Hojicha Panna Cotta. Very smooth consistency. I felt like I'm eating something fancy but not heavy. Combination of light roasted tea and milk flavor. Just the right amount of sweetness. Enjoyed this the most. They had a $3 discount on their Udon. Food came out quickly. Staff were welcoming.

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    Uzumakiya - Karaage - @rayz

    Karaage - @rayz

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