Expensive but loved every bite. The place was spacious.. plentiful seating and not at all busy on a Sunday during lunchtime. The waiter was attentive and provided suggestions when I asked. And the size of the roll was perfect... not heavy on the amount of rice and you can actually taste the different flavors of the roll. The salmon was fresh and the hamachi hanabi was delicious. read more

Ozumo - Ozumo roll and salmon nigiri - Izakaya Near Me - San Jose, California

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Very mixed experience here. First of all, it's not authentic Japanese. You can tell by the rice. It was awful -- not sticky and flavorless. But the service was very good. Our waiter was very responsive and friendly. The entrees were mixed. The tonkatsu was terrible. Overfried to a dark brown, dry as cardboard and tasteless. I sent it back, and they produced one not so dry but still tasteless The hamachi kama was very good. Cocktails were quite good. $165 for lunch for 2 with entree, 1 appetizer each and 1 drink each. Overall, for the prices they charge, they have to do better. read more

Overall this was a very good sushi & Izakaya spot! We ordered the gyoza, karaage, o-toro nigiri and honcho roll. The gyoza looked and tasted freshly made and the meat had great flavor; the karaage was pretty standard but I personally loved the yuzu in the aioli; and the o-toro was super tender and buttery. The honcho roll was good but a little disappointing, as I thought the spicy tuna and spicy aioli would have more of a kick. The flavor profile was a little flat, and just tasted sweet from the shrimp and unagi sauce. Nothing blew me away but we had a solid meal! We sat at the bar and the service was quick. As for the ambiance, the restaurant had a modern Japanese aesthetic, it was nice but still relatively casual, clean and busy without feeling overly crowded. I thought the price point was on par for what this restaurant offered, and I would definitely come back! read more

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Food was great, very fresh Only thing- When you're spending $150 per person, you naturally expect a place that delivers not only good food, but also a strong sense of atmosphere and luxury. This venue doesn't really convey that level of experience. But it's more authentic. Anyway, I would still recommend it after all. read more

Ozumo - Food - Izakaya Near Me - San Jose, California

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Good food and service No fake crab meat here and all real ingredients The girls are friendly and the foods delicious ! I will be back when I'm in town !!! read more

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The food was so fresh and delicious! Every single dish I had was delicious. I also had some pickled veggies and they were sooooo good. We got great service and the ambiance was super chill. Of course parking is crazy because it's on Santana Row but will definitely be returning. read more

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I have been to this restaurant many times over the last 6 years. I do really like the ambiance with the indoor and outdoor seating, as well as nice bar seating. The service is always excellent and the servers are on top of their knowledge of the menu. The food itself is very good, but I would not necessarily say great, especially given the price. The miso soup is $7 and for me it is more citrusy than I like. I have tried a many miso soups, and some of the best ones I have had have been as low as $2. The quality of the fish is excellent, and the rolls are well made. The udon noodles are also just okay as far as flavor goes. Either way, it is a restaurant in Santana Row I enjoy. read more

Ozumo - Left to right: Dragon Crunch Roll, Rainbow, Negi Toro - Izakaya Near Me - San Jose, California

Visited this place a couple days ago and let me tell you, it gets BUSY around the evening so make sure to have a reservation. Dishes came out fairly quick but the drinks took a little longer to come out since the bar was busy. Ambiance is very tight knit but cozy. Vegetable tempura was lightly battered, yet crispy and complimented well with the sauce. The miso soup looked small in portion but it was flavorful and the perfect appetizer to save room for some more dishes. The rolls were also small but filling and flavorful. The service was friendly and fast. Perfect to go for an occasion yet a bit overpriced. It is in Santana Row so be ready to spend. read more

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The food at Ozumo is quite good--the fish tasted fresh, and the robata grilled items had great flavor. That being said, the service dragged the evening down. The restaurant wasn't incredibly busy, but our server was hard to track down for drink refills, and it took a very long time to get our check at the end of the night. Good food and cool vibes, but don't go if you're expecting snappy service. read more

Food, service, atmosphere...perfect. I came in on day off/ treat yo self day and this place made it for me. Quick, personal service from everyone. Amazing drinks that just got better and better. The Giddy Geisha tastes how expensive fruity perfume smells. It is glorious. The Romasu is more delicate and absolutely beautiful. Like a pink tutu come to life. The fruity drinks complement the sushi so well. Excellent cuts of fish. So fresh and clean. I was so happy from the moment I sat down to hours later. Like a runners high, this place boosted my mood and made my day off perfect. Fished to mi husband and we are coming back ASAP! read more

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TLDR: Solid place for sushi, with an awesome outdoor patio in the heart of Santana Row! Service was awesome when we came. He was so attentive and friendly, and made us feel really cared for. We ordered: NEGITORO ROLL: A little on the fishier side, but I did enjoy it with soy sauce! YAKI ROLL: This had Scottish salmon, snow crab, and avocado. Very creamy with the unagi sauce! VEGETABLE TEMPURA: Plentiful, generous portions, and very fresh! AGEDASHI TOFU: Excellent fluffy crisp on the outside, but we wished the tofu was a little more...special? Silky? The inside felt like it was just normal tofu, but still good! I love a sushi restaurant that has outdoor seating! Dog friendly too. This place is on the fancier, pricier side, with the rolls being ~$20 each but I guess it is to be expected given the location! read more

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My husband and I came here for happy hour after a movie at CinéArts and so happy we did! Happy hour goes until 5:00 p.m. on the weekends; it's always fun to find a place that has HH on the weekends because it's not super common. Apps were $8 and cocktails were $9; my husband's beer (Kirin) was $6. Pretty reasonable! We ordered the edamame gyoza and salmon skin hand roll. Both were pretty good! I enjoyed my cocktail (umeboshi plum) and we ended up ordering a California roll ($16) which wasn't on happy hour but sounded yummy. They use real crab and the avocado was fresh! The servers and hosts were all nice and the restaurant is stunning! There are lots of little corners and areas for different number of groups. read more

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Such yummy delicious sushi the ambiance is so nice it's a small restaurant but it's cute for a small group or date night-- service is fast and the menu is pretty big. The drinks are good and I would definitely come back here again--just note that it's a bit on the pricier side read more

Ozumo - Izakaya Near Me - San Jose, California

I was conflicted about writing this review because the food was fine but for some reason I don't know if I would go back? I brought a friend from out of town here to try Ozumo with me, and I was immediately shocked by the prices. We ordered three hand rolls, a full specialty roll and then three pairs of nigiri and sashimi to share along with a drink each. The quality of the fish was fine, but I would say I could get that at my local sushi shop without the plating and ambiance that Ozumo creates. Indoors features dim lighting with black and red "Asian" decor that goes with the theme here. They happened to be doing repair work at the bar during the evening we dined, so that was unexpected but I guess work has to happen somehow. Service was attentive and gave us what we needed. Overall a nice dinner restaurant trying to deliver premium Japanese but without the additional quality or quantity to justify the pricing. read more

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I don't enjoy writing reviews like this, but I want to be honest about our experience at Ozumo in Santana Row. I took a friend for dinner, his first time there, and we both love sushi. While Ozumo in SF has consistently impressed, this location fell short during our recent visit. It takes a really bad dining experience for me to give two stars because I'm extremely generous with my reviews. Our meal was slow to arrive, and our server was often absent, making it clear they were understaffed. We also noticed that the authentic Japanese sushi chefs were no longer working there, and rather than three chefs on a busy Sunday, there were two young men behind the counter, making the wait long. The food quality was another disappointment. The sushi rice lacked proper seasoning, and the fish wasn't as fresh. The tempura, including the shrimp heads on the ebi, was oily and soggy rather than light and crispy, likely due to the oil not being hot enough when they fried it. Even the miso black cod, once one of my favorites comparable to Nobu's, was a letdown. Not seasoned well and overcooked. We were understanding when both our tea pots were missing their lids. Obviously a small sign of mismanagement when simple things aren't rectified in ordering new pots. Sadly, this will be my last visit to this location. I'll stick with Sanraku, my preferred sushi spot in the South Bay, which offers better quality and similar value. The ambience was okay, though nothing special. They've changed the decor and lighting so many times throughout the years. Parking has become a hassle, especially during the holiday season. After two free hours, it's $2 per hour, totaling $6 for an evening. The new parking system, which requires scanning a QR code and entering your license plate and credit card information before leaving, was confusing and inefficient. Even though the system is meant to speed things up by scanning your paid license plate, you end up waiting behind people unfamiliar with the process using their credit card, which slows everything down at the exit gate. There needs to be bigger signage explaining the process because the frequency of new daily tourists will never be familiar like the locals. read more

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Stopped by here Christmas Eve 2025 with my daughter. I can't remember the last time I felt this welcomed. Everyone was so kind, attentive and outgoing. The food, wonderful and their cocktails were modern and extremely well thought out. Our table was visited often to make sure that we were doing ok. Their vegetable tempura was a highlight, as were a few pieces of nigiri sushi. Cannot wait to return. read more

This place's sushi is so good! The wagyu & otoro nigiri are definitely expensive but I highly recommend trying it if you come to this restaurant. As someone who didn't enjoy raw fish much before and only ate california rolls, this restaurant changed my mind. read more

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Right when we walked in we felt welcomed. They greeted and sat us right away. Our server David was awesome and attentive. He gave us great suggestions for drinks and food. The prices were great because we went during happy hour, we went on a Friday around 5pm and it was perfect out... not busy at all. Just starting to get busy towards the end of our dinner and we were there for a while. I would recommend this place for a night out for drinks our just to grab a bite with friend ands family! Thank you David for a great experience, we will definitely be back. read more

Ozumo - Izakaya Near Me - San Jose, California

We went after a lunch rush on a Saturday. Place was pretty empty and we were seated right away. Food also came without a wait. Tofu dish was pretty good but don't know how it was presented in a bowl with minimum soup. We liked it though cuz the taste was good. Rolls were ok as well. Need to come in a group so that we can try more of their rolls. read more

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Everything is amazing. The food. The atmosphere and best of all world class service. Run dont walk to Ozumo. John Del Rosario and crew represent excellence in Japanese cuisinie. read more

Ozumo - John the Executive and Ron Castro representing Filipino pride! - Izakaya Near Me - San Jose, California

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Loved the service Food is great and tasty The tea was not that impressive The ambiance is quite and relaxing read more

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*3.5* My friend and I came around 3pm on a Saturday and it wasn't super busy. Our order was taken at a timely manner and our food arrived promptly. The staff had let us know of happy hour and we happily ordered a few items off of it. The vibes were nice, not too loud, and nicely dim. Food: - Umeboshi cocktail: Did not taste any salted plum. The Sakura vermouth made it super floral and the after taste wasn't pleasant. - Chicken skin skewers: Umami, crunchy, and slightly sweet. 10/10 - Takoyaki: Inside was way too mushy and exterior was a bit soft. Didn't give off authentic takoyaki. 5.5/10 - Wagyu Tarutaru: Quite bland and too creamy? Since the wagyu is already fatty, the added avocado didn't do much, but take the fatty and creaminess over the edge. We got tired of it after a couple of bites. 4/10 - Juryo Sushi Platter: We chose to do nigiri for the platter and the amount of rice to fish ratio was perfect. The fish was fresh and delicious. Our personal favorites were the salmon, hamachi, scallops, and fluke. One small thing - wasabi was lackluster and did not pack a punch. 9/10 - Hotate (scallop) and Salmon Belly Nigiri: They were delicious. Still thinking about it. The salmon was just slightly seared and had all the right fattiness. The scallops were large, sweet, and bouncy. 10/10 Prices were pretty high, but it is located in Santana Row so it is expected. read more

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Delicious Sushi ... but the customer service stole the show. Nick the manager and John the exec chef both stopped by our table to chat for a while and took good care of my son on his birthday! Ramsey our server was super gracious and attentive to all our needs! Loved the 49er roll and all the good vibes! read more

Ozumo - 49er roll - Izakaya Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place is the real deal sushi wise, but also does a great job with fusion entrees. Service is terrific! Recommend the Chu (fatty) combo, and the starters are amazing. read more

Excellent service! Our our waiter Luis was amazing. Excellent quality sushi Good desserts Outside seating has ambience & vibe Would recommend to others and will be coming back! read more

Came here on a random Monday and it happened to be happy hour. I think HH is from 5-7. We had come around 630pm. I got myself a specialty cocktail of some kind of green margarita - the entire cup was filled with ice but the drink was good and refreshing and in the HH menu We got a specialty roll of spicy tuna and salmon and avocado and they were good. Didn't like the bluefin tuna, don't think I would recommend it Service was decent. Would come back for drinks and food again read more

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Located right in the heart of Santana Row below Hotel Valencia - location and ambiance is amazing here. Very trendy and usually music during peak times / weekends. The food is good and fresh - presentation is there. portions are smaller. Wait staff changes like all restaurants, but I haven't had a bad experience here yet. read more

Roll with the Punches Located at the bottom floor of the Hotel Valencia, this Santana Row Ozumo is their second location, with the original being in SF. This Japanese izikaya** spot is known for their vast selection of sake, Kobe beef, and robata grilled items, as well as the usual sushi/sashimi options one finds at the typical sushi restaurant. The Good: *Reservations via their website & OpenTable *Certified official Kobe Beef® *Dog-friendly outdoor dining *Not a particularly large menu, but big enough that everyone should find something. We arrived with a party of seven and had no issues with even the pickiest folks. *coughcough*Mysister*coughcough* *Carissa's grilled salmon dish was cooked perfectly. *I really enjoyed the Honcho roll, as it was well-put together and had a great balance of flavors. *Nothing to complain about with the Chirashi bowl, as all the fish was fresh and tasty. The Meh: *My brother ordered the ramen, and I took a few sips of the broth, and I wasn't too impressed, but he didn't know better, so yeah. *Not a fan of their miso soup, as it was too kombu forward and lacked that sweetness that miso lends to a dish. Normally, I'd never complain about the miso soup, but they actually charge ($6) so it's fair game in my book. *Prices are, well, this is Santana Row, right? So, yeah. *Parking can be a bit of a bear, but only if you try and park in the closer garages. My advice is to park in the farther garage by the movie theater. Yeah, it's a bit of a schlep, but people watching is part of the fun here at The Row™. The Ugly: *Service was pretty good at first until all the main courses arrived. Which was the problem, as not all the mains arrived as *someone* was still missing theirs. So we waited... and waited... finally, I had to get up to look for the waiter, only to find him yucking it up with the hostesses. The food finally arrived and he gave some cockameme excuse about "... they were just cutting up the fish fresh, and that's why it was late." Right... Just say, "Sorry, we fucked up." And we can move on. I'm not a fan of being bullshitted. Conclusion: Maybe one of the better sushi spots we've eaten at in the South Bay, but the prices, location, and sus service give it a big downgrade in my book. **Izikaya is basically a Japanese version of a pub read more

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The ambiance is nice, the service is questionable, and the food is hit or miss. The biggest reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because of the service. We were sitting in the middle of the room, by the bar, and we could overhear the staff talking badly about the other customers. They didn't say anything bad about us per se, but hearing the way they talked about other diners totally ruined the mood and is very unprofessional. He also did this for our WHOLE meal and it wasn't just a one off about one customer. To be fair, it was mostly one server doing this, but the fact that none of the other servers stopped it kind of seems like that behavior is condoned. I'm just shocked that they would behave this way when they are literally in the middle of the restaurant where everyone can see them. In terms of food, the Brussels sprouts blew my mind! They are really good and one of the best I've had in the Bay, highly recommend!! In terms of sushi, it was okay. We got 2 rolls and it did not taste very fresh or interesting. The drinks were really good though, the flavor combination was great! The restaurant is also very well decorated and in a great location. We were seated quickly without a reservation so that was nice. I think without the issue with the staff, I would have rated this place higher. read more

Ozumo - Brussel sprouts 10000/10 - Izakaya Near Me - San Jose, California

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We have been coming to Santana Row for a decade but our first time at Ozumo. We came for lunch on a Friday to celebrate our anniversary and there was no wait and plenty of seating. The service was great but took a while because of limited staffing. We ordered the fried chicken appetizer which was spectacular. We ordered three rolls which all were delicious. I also ordered tempura udon to go for a friend I was visiting afterwards. The restaurant has a moody ambiance with natural light and dark walls. I didn't think it was kid friendly which is why we chose it for our date lunch but I did see a baby across from us (no sign of high chairs but I didn't ask). It is pricier than most sushi places but you are paying for the location. read more

Ozumo - Izakaya Near Me - San Jose, California

The food here is amazing! I got the honcho roll, and it tasted so fresh and delicious. We got a wagyu taru taru and we also enjoyed how soft and flavorful it was. Goes amazing with the rice paper chips. The Burikama was so yummy. It's hamachi that is cooked on a coal grill. It had such a delicious smoky flavor and melted in your mouth. This place has me drooling! read more

Ozumo - Wagyu tarutaru - Izakaya Near Me - San Jose, California

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I noticed rice for sushi here is definitely not authentic Japanese rice. It was longer looking grains and not sticky. It's like basmati rice use as sushi rice. Pretty sad cause I was very looking forwards for cravings. 2 sushi rolls (futomaki roll & spider roll) later! read more

Ozumo - Futomaki+Spider Roll= $50 with taxes. - Izakaya Near Me - San Jose, California

My go-to sushi spot in downtown San Jose fresh sushi rolls, relaxing atmosphere, yummy appetizers read more

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Good service Good sushi rolls Good ambiance But Stinky bathroom, which was also out out of paper towels read more

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Everything is always so perfect & delicious. Everyone is so sweet & helpful from the minute I walk in. Every time I come inn treated like a vip. The host, bar tender, servers, busier. Chefs are amazing. Management keep doing what you're doing. 10 starts. four thumbs up . Ambiance always on point. LOVE Thank you read more

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Nick, thanks for your time this evening on menu recommendations. Please bring back the purple humus my date wish you still had, I'm a hummus connoisseur! And thank you Aleta, Uli, and Diego for the killer Irish Mules! All the food was amazing and thanks to the Chef for making the Yaki not baked!!! And thanks for having my Giants on!!! read more

Ozumo - SF Giants - Izakaya Near Me - San Jose, California

Yeah nooo... Pretty lackluster experience, but the customer service was nice. We came here for a couple sushi rolls on Lunar New Year and it was quite busy. Our food came out pretty quick though! Very dark lighting inside. Here's what we got: + Dragon Crunch Roll (3/5): Nothing much to say. This is a solid option for friends who dislike raw fish. Snow crab, shrimp, etc. I wish the roll had more unagi though. + Honcho Roll (4/5): My favorite of the meal! Lots of fresh salmon and the avocado was good. A pretty classic roll with a lot of sauce. + Sekitori Roll (2/5): Yikes! Don't know what went wrong here... They gave us very little fish in this roll. All you really taste is avocado and rice. The rice was a little hard too. The sprouts were cute for presentation, but didn't contribute much to flavor. read more

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Ozumo keeps hitting the bull's eye when it comes to innovative, delicious and beautifully presented food. The chef and sous-chef are obviously seasoned professionals and know how to please the palate and the eye. The ambiance is relaxed yet sophisticated, and all the staff we've ever encountered has been extremely friendly and pleasant. Ozumo is our go-to when we want to guarantee a great culinary experience for our night out. read more

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Overall this place is average. We started off with a seaweed salad and some crispy rice, both were just bland. We then moved onto some rolls which were ok, but they don't hold together well. I put descriptions of what the rolls were, but its not worth the time to type out my opinion as they are just average, but keep in mind this location is in Santana Row and super overpriced for what you get. On the plus side, service was great and the full bar is a nice touch. The whiskey flight was very enjoyable. Very modern and upscale location, but it also has to be given the location. This is the old Blowfish location. read more

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ozumo is the best! It is my go to restaurant when I am traveling for work. The sushi rolls are delicious and the service is quick and seamless. read more