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    Robu Coffee

    4.3 (287 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Mel L.

    Robu has been my go to place for banana cream pudding. I've tried many places and they are too sweet. We ordered two and were quite disappointed. This is not really an issue but the banana slices were already brown or we left it out a little too long (~15 minutes after delivery). We opened one, which tasted different (crumbs a bit soggy, banana a little slimy) from the previous. Then we looked at the other one and found the best by date. This is different from expiration date but would prefer a fresh or later best by date.

    Cherry Blossom Latte
    Tiffany T.

    I love cafes with unique drinks, and Robu Coffee is definitely one of them! I'm a huge fan of floral flavors, so I got the cherry blossom latte. The cherry blossom tasted like a more refined version of Gogurt. It was great and complemented well with the latte! There are some tables inside, but the space is small. We found a table outside under the shade. Really nice spot to just sip coffee and enjoy the California sun!

    Nitro Matcha ($7.25) and Egg Sando ($12.95)
    Andrew P.

    Nice little coffee spot under an apartment complex, with extra seating outside - great for parties of 4 or less. They have a variety if drinks and Japanese-style "Sandos," and of course I went with the egg. The bread was a little too firm for my liking but it made sense for it to hold the heaping amount of delicious egg in the center. I loved the whole semi-firm egg yolk in the center too! I absolutely fell in love with the Nitro matcha drink; it had a strong tea flavor and it wasn't too sweet at all. I wish they sold it by the liter! The staff were friendly and promptly served us. The ambiance is pretty quiet despite some loud non-English bickering in the supply closet, which startled everyone. I'll still come back for another nitro matcha drink so they can keep the conflicts going, lol.

    Less ice
    Henry Y.

    Ordered less ice, but was about 95% ice. Drink was good, but there may have only been an ounce of actual drink.

    Coconut Ube Coffee
    Stacey I.

    Robu Coffee is cute, and I love how many different crafted drinks they have, on top of different Japanese sando (sandwich) to pair with them. I found the drink and the sando I ordered to be okay. It was not horrible, but it didn't wow me as well. DRINKS: 7/10 FOOD: 7/10 SERVICE: 10/10 AMBIANCE: 8/10 What I ordered: Ube Coconut Cream Vietnamese Coffee Japanese Egg Sando DRINKS: 7/10 The Vietnamese coffee base was good with the coffee cream. The ube cream did not have a great ube taste and tasted powdery. The ube taste was very underwhelming, and I would just get the coconut cream and Vietnamese coffee next time. Lastly, it was a bit too sweet, and I will lower my sweetness next time, despite choosing a low sweetness level already. FOOD: 7/10 The egg sando was decent! The bread wasn't fluffy and soft, but not hard either. I've just had better sandos elsewhere but wouldn't mind getting it again. SERVICE: 10/10 The staff was nice and friendly, and the service was decently quick. I liked that their was a kiosk to order which helped me take my time to order and customize my preferences. AMBIANCE: 8/10 There was ample seating around, whether you prefer a table or a window seat. It was very clean inside as well.

    Selection of sandos
    Diane N.

    Robu coffee provides a great option for folks who are craving matcha and Japanese sandwiches. I came here on a Saturday with my partner around 12, and it wasn't too busy. There are a couple of tables in the inside and a lot outside for you to sit! The cashier at the counter was very friendly and attentive. We waited around 10 minutes for our drinks, where we were able to take our sandwiches from the refrigerated portion of the case. It seems like there are sandwiches you can order where they will make it for you in the back, which I would like to try next time. Between me and my partner, here is what we got: * Sakura iced coffee: this exceeded my expectations! I thought the Sakura flavor came through without being too sweet and surprisingly the coffee did not overpower it and complemented it very well. * Banana matcha: this might be one of the first banana matchas I have had that did not taste artificial. I really like how they give you a small spoon shovel so you can eat some of the pudding top. So cute! * Egg sando: very yummy and they used the perfect amount of mayo. It was a light, delightful bite. * Strawberry sando: now this is the overall winner that stole my heart! This might be the best strawberry sando I had and I was surprised! Their strawberries were not only fresh and crisp, but the deep sweet vanilla bean flavor you got from the whipped cream was phenomenal! I usually do not care for strawberry sandos but this one got my attention! Overall, awesome place in Mountain View!

    Mixed Fruit Sando
    Amy K.

    Stopped by Robu Coffee and tried the Vienna matcha latte. It was a bit too sweet for my taste (I personally don't love overly sweet drinks), but my friends actually liked it, so I think it just depends on your preference. The cafe itself is pretty small but cute, with some outdoor seating which is nice on a good day. I'd come back to try their fruit sando next time!

    Jomar A.

    Came here for the sandwiches and i will continue coming back for the sandwiches. I've been missing some Japanese style sandwiches so this place I found on Yelp will be my fix for now. The sandwiches were yummy and the drinks were pretty strong which I love. It's a good place to grab some snacks and work remotely or even just to catch up with a friend. The cashier was extremely helpful when the tablet you can order from isn't working. The service is a bit slower but was probably due to them training someone that day. There's a small lobby area or you can sit outside!

    Traditional Vietnamese Coffee
    Saya H.

    Pretty good, couldn't tase the coffee that much, nothing super special. Order on tablet, drinks came out super fast. It did the job.

    Lynne N.

    Robu Coffee is a cozy cafe that specializes in Asian-inspired drinks and sandos. I tried their Nitro Matcha and I really liked how it has a bold matcha taste, but I think I prefer a regular matcha latte because it's creamier. I also got some of their sandos and I really enjoyed how delicious and filling there were. The Chicken Salad and Tuna Salad sandos were savory and yummy while the Strawberry sando was creamy and has the perfect amount of sweetness. Be sure to get their sandos early since they run out quickly every day!!

    Best Japanese Egg Salad Sando ever
    Michael S.

    Robu Coffee is amazing. We live in Los Gatos and drive 25 min past maybe 100 other fancy coffee shops to get to Robu. Not all the time, but when we deserve it. The kids who work there are nice, and the place is cute and all, and the parking in the garage is annoying but fine... but the magic is what's on the menu. Both my wife and my daughter found their favorite Matcha drinks here - my wife loves the Nitro Matcha, which as she explained it to me uses a nitrogen extrusion to create a frothy velvety texture without milk. Not sure about the details but she craves it. My daughter loves the Vienna Matcha Einspanner. I love their Japanese Egg Sando, and last time I grabbed a "Banana Cream Can", which is a banana pudding in a plastic can with an aluminum pop top. So good!

    Sohrob H.

    The experience was dissapointing overall. I tried the Vietnamese coffee and found it to be way too sweet, which masked any actual coffee flavor. The espresso isn't great either... I had to dilute it with oat milk. The service is a bit awkward. It has a self service kiosk but I had to ask someone to order.

    Kiosk
    Ashley V.

    Another day, another banana matcha latte. This wasn't my favorite latte, I think it has something to do with the matcha smell/flavor. Maybe too earthy for me? BUT the banana pudding was so good. I love that they use fresh banana and Nilla wafers. Points for presentation too. I got oat milk and less sweet. Less sweet is the way to go. It's a little on the pricey side for a matcha, $7.95, plus $.80 for oat milk. They have lots of options for drinks and to eat. The sandos looked delicious. They also have their banana pudding canned and I'm sad I didn't get one. I ordered on a kiosk and it was made very quickly. Workers were polite. The parking is tricky if you've never been here. It's a small drive way next to the convenience store so don't miss it (like I did). Parking was easy, but the garage is very dark. Lots of indoor and outside seating so bring your furry friends.

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    Hi, I am a huge fan of black sesame latte. Can I substitute Vietnamese coffee base with traditional espresso?

    Hi Cathy! We are more than happy to customize your coffee experience. Instead of a Vietnamese phin-dripped coffee base, you can request an espresso base. Thank you so much, and we hope to see you soon.

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    4.2(108 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$$

    My husband and I dined here for an early Friday dinner and we both agreed it's one of the best…read moreomakase spots in the peninsula. It's on the smaller side for a restaurant (maybe seats 30?), making it a super cute spot for date night. We opted for the 17 course omakase and it did not disappoint. The timing of each course was perfect. Even though the chef was also making nigiri for a table of 4, my husband and I never had to wait very long between each piece. One of our most memorable bites was the A5 wagyu. It's grilled on a Japanese charcoal which added a nice smokey flavor to the juicy pieces of wagyu. The kisu tempura was also very delicious and as always, the nigiri's were *chefs kiss*. Each piece of nigiri was perfectly seasoned and incredibly well balanced. If you haven't tried Hiroshi yet, you're definitely missing out. Highly recommend trying Hiroshi at least once if you like omakase. My husband and I are already looking forward to our next visit.

    We were excited to try out Hiroshi for an omakase experience while we were in the area…read more It is a 17-course meal, offering a crab chawanmushi to start, various apps (such as tamago, taro, ama ebi, etc.), wagyu stake, tempura, nigiris (our favorites being the o-toro, the chu-toro, and the hotate), an akadashi miso soup, and a dessert (panna cotta). Note that their menu changes based on availability, so it won't be the same each time you go. Service was welcoming and pleasant, and each items were fresh and well-prepared. Their sushi counter, made out of the keyaki wood, is gorgeous! A good spot for a date night. +17-course omakase +pleasant service

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    Udon Mugizo - Mountain View

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Kid friendly

    I got the regular curry udon. solid portion for a quick sit-down lunch. waitstaff was super…read morefriendly and establishment was clean

    We have always walked past this restaurant and watched it stay busy, especially since it arrived on…read moreCastro Street quite a while back. This time, I used the online Yelp waitlist option and was able to get in much quicker. We were offered bar seats right away, but since we wanted a regular table, we waited just another five to six minutes, which was not bad at all. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, and every time someone enters, the servers warmly greet them. Since it was our first time, the server took the time to explain the menu, which made ordering a breeze. Plus, the presentation of the food deserves a solid five out of five! Here is what we ordered: Tonkotsu Udon Deluxe (Large, Medium Spicy): The portion size is huge, and a regular size should easily suffice since I could not even finish the large. The pork kakuni (braised pork belly) was incredibly soft, tender, and packed with flavor, and the broth was really good. This deluxe version comes with everything in the regular Tonkotsu Udon plus pork belly: a rich pork and fish broth, three pieces of premium chashu, shrimp tempura (which I asked for on the side), a seasoned boiled egg, garlic, green onions, boiled spinach, fish powder, and tempura bits. Beef Sukiyaki Nabeyaki Udon (Regular, Mild): This includes sweet and tender beef, a poached egg, maitake mushrooms, onions, green onions, fish cake, and tempura bits. We actually felt the broth on this one was even better than the Tonkotsu. The beef was flavorful and an absolute delight to eat. Vegetable Tempura (A La Carte): Comes with sweet potato, eggplant, pumpkin, corn, maitake mushrooms, and broccoli. The absolute standout was the pumpkin because it was so sweet and tender. It comes with a lower-sodium, light soy sauce that makes dipping the tempura effortless and light. Hot Ginger Orange Sake: A lovely drink made with dried ginger, dried orange, and rosemary. The aroma of orange and rosemary was very calming, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Extras: They also provide a side of spice powder if you want to dial up the heat on your soup. Practical Details: Parking & Waitlist: Visiting on a Saturday means it gets very busy, and you will need to find parking before turning onto Castro Street. Joining the online waitlist ahead of time is definitely the way to go to make getting in smoother. Overall, it is a fantastic spot with wonderful service and incredible udon. We will gladly return!

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