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    4.1 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Dragon Crunch with swapped out salmon instead of prawns and no snow crab
    Trisha L.

    We came on a Sunday late afternoon around 3ish for a super late lunch. It wasn't crowded at all and the restaurant definitely has a nice ambiance. Our food came quick and our server was super nice and attentive. I told him I had a shrimp allergy so he offered to swap out the prawn to salmon. We liked all the food we ordered. My mom got the Honcho, I got the Dragon Crunch and my son got salmon and ikura nigiri. We also got some tempura appetizers and some broccolini. Our food tasted fresh and we really liked it.

    Patrick T.

    I've been here several times. The food here is always good. Their blistered shishito peppers are a nice appetizer. The beef tartare is good, but I probably wouldn't order again as it's pretty lackluster compared to the rest of the menu. Sushi is the way to go. Enjoyed the California roll made with real crab. Negi toro roll was also yummy. Belly trio is good. I love uni and theirs was good. All of the fish tasted fresh and yummy. Service is usually good but the last time I went I waited for a long time to be helped and get the bill. Granted it was near closing time, so I give some grace. Place is usually busy and has nice decor. Overall it's a great restaurant one of my go-tos on Santana row.

    Espresso martini
    Ariel M.

    I've only been here for HH but that's also the reason I keep coming back! The vibes are good, and I really enjoy grabbing some cocktails and HH foods when the weather is nice and the window walls are wide open. There are a variety of HH drink and food options available, though they don't make it easy to view. Instead of a separate HH menu, they note it on the main menus up in the right-hand corner of each page. Happy house is every day from 4-6 pm. So far I've enjoyed the foods I've tried (skewers, karaage, ca roll). I especially enjoy their pandan espresso martini, and always appreciate when places make them unique. A must try! Lastly, the bartenders have always been great and are more than willing to let you try a drink and/or make you a new one if you don't love the one you ordered.

    King salmon nigiri
    Katie L.

    For a sushi place, surprisingly I enjoyed their yakitori grilled skewers more than the nigiri. The pork belly was my favorite which also surprised me because I tend to like beef or leaner cut skewers typically. The pork belly yakitori is a must try, immediately melts in your mouth, chicken would be my second fave then salmon and sadly the Wagyu last as it was too overcooked and tough for my liking. We also got the dragon roll which was good with lots of crispy tempura bits. Hamachi tataki, like a carpaccio dish which included some seaweed and cucumber salad had a nice sauce and was refreshing. The king salmon nigiri was disappointing as it came with the salmon skin which was strange texture to eat and did not enjoy that one at all. The otoro was fatty but also had a different texture that I am used to. The restaurant itself is very chill, not crowded and very mood vibe lighting. The server was also attentive and checked up on us often.

    Negima skewers
    Linda M.

    My friend got me a gift card for my birthday in 2025 and I finally got around to using it for my birthday in 2026. I avoid Santana Row because of the parking situation so came on a Monday evening, hoping traffic wouldn't be as bad during this time. Luckily was able to find parking pretty easily. I made a reservation on opentable but the restaurant was pretty open given that it was a monday so maybe it wasn't necessary. We decided to split the Negima skewers as an appetizer. I had the chirashi as my entree and my partner had the ozumo roll. Service was very prompt and friendly. The aesthethics of the restaurant was very romantic. Definitely a great place to have a date night. My partner shies away from raw fish and actually really enjoyed my chirashi. His ozumo roll was tasty and so were the negima skewers. Very lovely dinner spot!

    Sushi bar
    Jennifer D.

    The staff was incredible- polite, knowledgeable, and efficient. I ordered the hamachi collar and it was delicious. Great menu selection which included drink specials and sushi rolls. My only complaint was it was very loud and hard to hear conversations from your group.

    Martini
    Sriharsha A.

    Came here on a Friday evening for a date night. Got a reservation the day before with no trouble. Started with the hitokuchi and the edamame. The hitokuchi was the best thing I had the night. The salmon was melt-in-your-mouth fresh and the rice was perfectly crispy. The crispy rice will get stuck in your teeth. The edamame was a letdown by comparison. Way too salty for my taste. Moved on to the aburi and spider rolls. The aburi was fine, but the flavor was mostly coming from the sauce. The spider roll was the one to get. The crab was tasty and the sauce pulled it all together really well. I'm not usually a cocktail person, but the martini here changed my mind. Really well made. The space feels upscale. Dim lighting, intimate setting. Service was attentive without hovering, which is exactly what you want on a date. That said, I think this place might actually shine more with a group. Lots to share and explore on the menu.

    The "happy hour" gyozas for $12. Whereas normally it's $16 for 5. $4 per gyoza  $3.20... super deceptive
    Rachel A.

    This review is because they're deceptive with their pricing. We went for happy hour and their gyozas were $12 but actually 2 less gyozas than normal (3 instead of 5) so the price per gyoza is actually higher than regular price $16 for 5 gyozas. That's super shady. Added menu as proof. Our server (who was lovely) came to apologize cause he was also surprised happy hour only gave 3 gyozas cause he'd told us it came with 5. Food has also gone down in quality over the years which has been disappointing.

    Broccolini, Hamachi
    Kristen B.

    Came here for lunch on a Friday - I really liked the dishes I liked, and very much did not like the ones I didn't. There was not a lot of middle ground here. Let's start with the positives, because there were definitely some highlights. The Dragon Crunch roll was a favorite - great texture, full-bodied flavor, and just overall well executed. The hamachi appetizer was also excellent. Fresh, clean flavors, and exactly what I want when I order hamachi, and there was a lot too it that made it really interesting The broccolini surprised me in a good way too - simple, but flavorful and cooked well. Atmosphere-wise, it was a really nice spot for a weekday lunch. Very uncrowded and chill. We even got to watch the Winter Olympics on TV while we ate. Service was kind and attentive. Now for the negatives. I would not recommend the tartare. I couldn't finish it because I just didn't like the flavor at all. It came with a fried rice paper to scoop it with, but it didn't add any flavor and just made the meat taste even more oily. So overall, some dishes I would absolutely reorder, and others I would skip entirely.

    Liza T.

    Soooo delicious! Service was amazing, they were so attentive through start to finish. Some of the most fresh sashimi in the Bay Area! The ambiance is so nice, perfect place for some photos! Nice dimly lit place, just overall gorgeous. So much bang for your buck, everything was amazingly priced! Especially for Santana Row!! If you're in the area, I'd absolutely recommend!

    Sandy Y.

    Overall: B-/C+ Had a few rolls (rainbow, spider, and a specialty roll), tofu, karaage chicken, and tempura udon. Food quality was mid and the rolls were on the smaller side. Great ambiance for happy hour, so could see myself going back there with colleagues for a drink.

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    Crystal G.

    Delicious food and friendly staff. Lots of seating, nice and upscale decor. The food service was a bit slow, but otherwise a great experience! Favorites: pork belly skewers and the honcho roll.

    Black cod
    Shauna Z.

    I went solo on a Friday night. The hostess sat me at the sushi bar. There was another solo diner sitting next to me. The waiter took his order then disappeared for over 10 minutes before taking mine. I ordered the black cod and it was fall apart delicious. No sides came with it. Small piece of fish and 1 old fashioned to a total of $72 and I left the restaurant hungry. The server did not check on me and I had to ask 3 times for a fork. Overall the food was good but I can't recommend this restaurant.

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    Manager Marcus delivers and provided excellent customer service:-- the Sushi is amazing. Will be back soon!

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    Ask the Community - Ozumo

    Do they ever answer the phone ? I've been calling for 2 days and keep getting a recording saying I'm contacting them during non business hours

    Do offer omakase for dinner, daily?

    Call the restaurant directly to plan it!

    Is it required to show proof of vaccination now?

    Nope!

    Is this Ozumo the same as the one in San Francisco?

    Yes but their menu is completely different. Unfortunately, the quality of food here is not as good or as fresh as in SF location.

    Are you open for lunch on Saturday?

    Yes they are open

    Are gift cards still available during the pandemic? If so, is it a set limit or customizable?

    They are available and also customizable. Thank you for asking:))

    Are there vegan options?

    We do have a few vegan options. In the next month as we get closer to serving guests inside the restaurant as well as outdoors we will be serving a larger variety of gluten/free options.

    How's the parking during Sunday noon?

    I normally park in the parking lot ( closest to Left Bank)by 11:30 and there is normally not an issue. After noon time you will still be able to find parking but you will probably wait for a space.

    Do you have gluten free source sauce/tamari available upon request?

    Yes we do :))

    Can we make reservations for a large party?

    Yes please, please call me at 510.206.9458 and I will help with your reservation personally, Andrew;))

    What's counter seating like?

    Great! Very modern!

    I see the brunch specials menu, but can you also order the full sushi menu at brunch? And do they take reservations?

    Yes and Yes!

    Do you guys do gift cards?

    Hi Francis, thanks, yes we do, sold in house in Ozumo Santana Row. Please note that Gift Cards for Ozumo San Francisco are not valid of Santana Row location.

    Do they have Happy Hour? What time?

    Monday through Friday 2:00pm till 6:00pm

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    The small plates are great for sharing, especially the yakitori and appetizers, which are flavorful…read moreand well-prepared. Food comes out fresh and pairs well with their drink selection. Service is generally friendly, though it can slow down a bit when it's busy. Overall, a nice spot for a laid-back meal with good comfort-style Japanese food.

    My friend and I decided to venture out of favorite sushi places and decided to try something new…read more We decided on Izakaya and while it was hard to get a reservation beforehand you literally call a few minutes when they open (which is pointless), but, I still got it because this place gets packed for dinner. The restaurant is small and somehow they are able to pack a few tables in for guests. Luckily, I did make that reservation and we both got there before opening (5:30pm) so we beat the rush hour dinner time. We were promptly seated and they took our drink and asked if we were ready. We were busy catching up and weren't ready and they came twice and so we just decided the bento box because we were both hungry. While the bento looked smaller than others I've been to. The quality was there and the food was just perfect. I really enjoyed the food at Izakaya. The sashimi cuts of ahi tuna is amazing, while not as big as others that are non-traditional Japanese restaurants. I love the quality and the food they offer. My friend and I both got a bento box and everything was delicious. The servers do come in and check on you regularly which I appreciated and they are really quick to get the food to you. Overall, I enjoyed the food and service and I would definitely come here and make sure I'm first in line!

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    Food: 8.8/10 on Beli Will come again!! Their sashimi salad…read moreis SO GOOD they give u sm high quality sashimi (sake, toro, and hamachi) and a lot of salad for $23.99!!!! It was the favorite dish for all four of us at the table. The crispy rice onigiri was also delicious but imo there wasn't enough filling. Service 10/10 We came in around 8pm and the waitress let us know that the kitchen is closing soon right when we were seated, we had enough time to order and they asked one more time before truly closing. We requested to move to the tatami after another party left and they were super nice about it!!! Ambiance: 7/10 It's a bit dark and slightly cramped, but i dont think it can be helped. Tatami experience 10/10!!One more thing - my friend said their prices haven't changed since she was little, she used to come w her family.

    It's been years since we've been here, but my cousin and his wife were visiting from an area of…read moreSoCal where they have little authentic Japanese food, and we remembered that this wasn't your typical Japanese place that has simplified bento boxes. We're glad we picked here to show them what the Bay Area can do in terms of more authentic Japanese food. The decor is traditional and not fancy, but comfortable and clean. The shishito peppers were really tasty, not too hot, pleasantly hot. Edamame was typical, nothing really special, but it's a bit difficult to really elevate edamame. The braised pork was good and the lean parts were easy to selectively eat. Nothing here is aggressively seasoned, but also not at all bland, so it's a good balance of flavorful but not overbearing. The grilled chicken wings were okay, but nothing outstanding or memorable - but simple and fine. Our "main" dishes, the deluxe meshi, nike tofu, and okonomiyaki were all great! Really enjoyed all of them and they were again flavorful, authentic tasting, and generous portions to share. Wish this were a little closer to where we live, but we enjoy coming here whenever we do and I recommend this for trying more traditional dishes when you want something different than simple teriyaki and sushi rolls.

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    High quality food! Took my parents here to celebrate Mother's Day and we got to try a little bit of…read moreeverything! Food: - agedashi tofu: 5/5 my fave app and it was really flavorful! Love the bonito flakes on it as well - 3 kinds of sashimi: no rating because I don't like sashimi but everyone else enjoyed it! - carpaccio: 5/5 ok I said I don't like sashimi but this is different ok, it's delicious prob cuz it's thinly sliced AND the sauce is soo good - chicken thigh: 5/5 liked the smoky flavor - chicken wing: 5/5 I love wings so can't hate this one - squid: 5/5 the flavor was so good - hotate: 4/5 it tasted good but didn't wow me - kaisen don: no rating because im not a huge seafood fan so i could only nibble a little of it - unagi don: 4/5 i know unagi has those little bones but they really bother me when i eat it, flavor wise it was good tho! - kamo: 5/5 wow didnt expect to eat duck that night but it was so tender and delicious

    We had 4 dishes and a pot of oolong tea. Tea was not strong which was good for night time . Sashimi…read more3 kinds was fresh, but thin slices. Crispy chicken skin was pretty good. Dipping it with the sauce gave different flavor but made it less crispy. I preferred having the crispy chicken skin without sauce. Squid was a bit salty. The pork belly skewer was quite special flavor - tasty! I highly recommended its lychee sorbet. It got a bit touch of yuzu flavor. It was so good to refresh the mouth. Staff were very friendly and nice. Service was quick. The restaurants was pretty clean and not crowded with the table setting. It was busy but the level of noise was acceptable until a group of people came in. I recommend this restaurant for people are not looking for sushi rolls

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    Sumiya Yakitori specializes in yakitori and they do a nice combo yakitori bento with chicken thigh,…read morepork belly, and beef short rib. There's a poached egg on the rice and you can order your choice of appetizer - I got the agedashi tofu. The dressing on the salad (Ume miso) was very good and tasty, and the agedashi tofu seemed authentic and delicately prepared and subtly flavored. The yakitori itself was pretty good. The chicken was pretty standard and the beef and pork good without being exceptional. Flavor was good, just a little bit more chew on the beef and pork than ideal. Overall, satisfying meal, though not as filling as I would have liked. Service was fine and I'd come here again to try other options.

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    Second time after 5+ years and im glad to see it doing so well…read more Still an amazing menu and offering. The prices have gone much higher and cooking quality slightly lower. Quality of ingredients are still high! Stand outs - gyutan and kalbi with garlic. Chicken skin with tare/sauce. Things that werent as good before are chicken hearts. Underseasoned and a tad under. The tsukune was also just a bit dry, despite all of the sauce drenching it. Its still flavored well but im just being nitpicky since i know theyve done better before! Service was good and attentive.

    Definitely one of the top yakitori places you have to visit in the South Bay!…read more It's been some time since my last review here and have dined here many times since. You really can't go wrong with skewers and still really enjoy their offerings. Especially the Gyutan with Green Onion, Kalbi, Chicken Skin, Chicken Thigh and Mushrooms. Depending on the mood I'll opt for either salt or sauce. They have a full menu as well as a specials menu. Tried the Gindara (Black Cod) marinated in miso and a sesame salad. Everything tasted great and flavorful, though felt that this time around the temp of the food was a little less than desired. Other than that the service was super attentive! We also had a time limit, but ended up overstaying without any issue. Would recommend reservations on the weekends because the place is on the small side, but didn't have any issues coming here on the weekdays around dinner time.

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    Some of the tastiest Yakitori in the Bay for sure!…read more Really enjoyed the standard chicken thigh skewers, but the squid was also very tasty. Highly recommend coming on weekdays due to the limited seating inside!

    Came here last night (Tuesday), party of 2, no reservations, around 6pm ish. After reading some of…read morethe reviews, I would highly recommend coming on a weeknight to avoid crowds. We didn't have to wait and were immediately sat at the bar. Total was about $60 a person but we ordered ALOT, including 2 sake drinks, 2 shitake mushroom skewers, knee cartilage, short rib, ikura grilled rice ball, 2 chicken hearts, 2 shishito peppers, two tofus, oyster chicken, and probably more. I'm honestly a sucker for tapas-sized items because I love trying a variety of things when I eat, so I think I naturally would rate this place higher. Also not a ton of yakitori places in the East Bay so very little competition. Pros: - Honestly, pretty good meat skewers. My standout favorites were the chicken hearts, the kalbi short ribs, the mushrooms. I liked the crunch of the chicken hearts and the tenderness of the kalbi cubes, and I like that there's some non-meat options like the tofu and peppers to cleanse yourself a little bit. - Really easy ordering system, with paper and pencil. - Great for parties of 1-2, my friend and I were right at the bar and we got to watch the skewers cook and have them handed right to us. I think because we were seated here, I felt like the service was really fast. - Because it wasn't too busy on a Tuesday night, even though it says there's a 90 min seated wait time, we were there well over 2 hours (but also maybe because we kept ordering lol) - Plenty of easy parking spots in this plaza - All the staff were nice - Nice dark Japanese street food bar like ambiance, great for a casual night out Cons: - not great for parties of more than 2, there's a few booths in the restaurant that could fit 4 people maybe but I could see a long wait if it's a busy night. - The chicken items (other than the chicken hearts) were subpar in my opinion (which I guess shouldn't be surprising) so I won't be ordering them again Overall, I would definitely come back, but maybe order 1-2 dishes fewer and avoid the fried rice ball (I loved the ikura on this but felt like I could do without it).

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    Came in alone for dinner on a Monday night and was seated immediately. You can also check into the…read morewaitlist ahead of time here on Yelp to let the team know that you're coming. Cute little spot, with some of their booths covered by curtains for privacy. The staff call out a friendly welcome as you are being seated. A handful of different staff members came by to help me; whether that was to take my order, deliver my food, or pour me some extra water. I wasn't exactly sure who my server was, but each of them were friendly and helpful. I ordered the mini beef don (beef rice bowl) and the tonkatsu deluxe, which included both the kakuni and the chashu. The chashu is sliced thin and flavorful, without tasting gamey. The Kakuni is very tender and rich, with more meat than fat. I also really enjoyed the broth and seeing the pork fat cooked in & well integrated into the overall dish. Noodles were the perfect texture too! I will definitely be back for another ramen soon!

    Not sure why this place has such a long wait. The ramen was decent, but with so many excellent…read moreramen restaurants in the Bay Area, it didn't really stand out. We ordered the special tonkotsu ramen and chose the spicy version. As someone who loves spicy food, be aware that it was very spicy. The broth, however, was quite bland and lacked the rich, creamy texture I expect from tonkotsu ramen. On the positive side, the chashu was tender and flavorful, and the soft-boiled egg was perfectly cooked. The chicken karaage was crispy and delicious, the mini curry rice wasn't impressive. Arrived at Friday 9pm, the restaurant was still packed, we had to wait for 30 minutes. The service didn't match the crowd. We had to remind the staff to bring us water and extra bowls Overall, the food was okay, but I don't think it worth the long wait. There are plenty ramen restaurants in the Bay Area that I would choose before coming back here.

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