I'm not a sushi person, there are a few items on the menu I can eat. What I had was ok, not great. The rest of my party however raved about the food (all sushi) and this review will reflect their experience more than mine. The portions are very generous, there was a lot of food taken home. Based on what this group normally orders elsewhere the take home was a surprisingly nice benefit. Service was just ok, place was packed full And had a line waiting around the building to get in. The place could use some decoration to look more inviting but overall it's good. read more

We were recommended by my sister. We tried it for the first time. Sushi's was just so so, and tasted so bland.

The rolls were a decent size and super filling. The tofu was cooked a little too much but was still very good. Service was great the waiters were very attentive and always refilled water and made sure that we were doing well. The inside is quite compact and the parking lot is SUPER small so you might have to walk a little bit. But other than that it was a great experience. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I haven't dined inside Sen Dai in a looong while. We ate here for lunch on Sunday, got here around 11:40 and already a full house. They open at 11:30. Not much parking left, if there were, you couldn't fit a car there because people park in this lot pretty badly lol and most parking spots that are connected to the stores are reserved. Sometimes there is street parking but those were taken up as well. The plaza nextdoor is a montesorri, didnt see any cars parked there so we parked one more lot down and just walked over. There was a bit of a wait but we were first on the waitlist and waited outside. They have a microphone connected to a speaker outside to call out either delivery orders, to-go orders, or next party to be seated. Sen Dai continues to be one of my favorite sushi restaurants! I got the train roll, my usual roll. The rolls are huge and they don't skimp on the fish. I feel like it used to be slightly bigger but hey, i still cant fit one piece in my mouth lol. If you like scallop and salmon, this one's for you. There's also a thin slice of lemon inside. My cousin always orders the caterpillar roll from here. Lots of avocado! And the last roll we got was the Rockstar roll. It wasn't my favorite but i think it's just down to preference. The roll itself was good. My cousin and I shared 2 pieces of hamachi nigiri and it was so fresh and melted in my mouth. My uncle and my cousin ordered the terriyaki chicken bento and I had a taste, also good. The chicken portion is massive! They came with seaweed salad, house salad, and miso soup. Service is really great here! Waters were refilled on time and food came out pretty fast. They don't use yelp checkins but they are pretty efficient in their waitlist system, even if it's pen and paper. They also have a 20 year anniversary gift card discount, if you come here a lot it's worth checking out! read more

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Great sushi quality and quantity but their service from the past years are long gone. They rudely tell you that people are waiting for your table. Mind you, I just paid and was drinking some water at the table still. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE. They are very generous with their fish in the rolls. Service was quick. Parking was limited so beware. Ample seating indoors. FOOD: --rainbow roll: SO good. Fresh fish. Can't go wrong with this one. --sumo roll: the jalapeño could've been left out. it was too pickled so it kinda threw the overall flavor off. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Sen Dai is now one of my favorite sushi spots. Every item we ordered was great and the sashimi was very fresh. I did not realize how popular this spot was. A line started to form 15min before the restaurant was open for service. This place is very well organized. The staff were able to seat everyone quickly and were very tentative. My party ordered 8 rolls and were served in less than 10min, during a full night. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Pro tip: uber eats offers different bogo sushi rolls each week. This week happened to be Salmon skin roll and Happy blossom roll. The salmon skin had a baked, almost smoky aroma that was quite peculiar, not our favorite. But the happy blossom roll was quite good! Not too heavy on the mayo and a good portion of salmon on top. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Happy Blossom Roll, Salmon Skin Roll - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

This restaurant deserves 5 stars because they are ALWAYS consistently delicious, reasonably priced, and very attentive. They also never make a fuss or big deal about us bringing a stroller and they are ALWAYS full and busy when we go. I wish I could give 6 stars because they also have a changing pad in their restroom for baby which is hard to come by! I will say the one huge negative of this restaurant is the parking situation and DoorDash drivers just parking in the middle of the lot and blocking traffic, but it does not deter us from coming for honestly some of the best sushi in the bay. read more

Chicken Katsu Curry (4.3/5): Exactly what you would expect in a Japanese Chicken Katsu curry. Huge portion and the flavor was great. The chicken was breaded to perfection and there were plenty of veggies in the curry. read more

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I was waiting in line at the restaurant. My phone was in the car and I asked for the menu. Yana told that she only had a few menus (when she clearly had atleast 5) and that I should not take home with me. Really you think I will take your menu back home? read more

When I'm in the mood for some takeout sushi, Sen Dai Sushi comes to mind. Their rolls are quite delicious and satisfies the sushi roll cravings. We ordered the Cherry Blossom Roll, Mizuno Roll, Dragon Roll, and Alaska Roll. All the rolls were tasty and were a good size. read more

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me and m family have been going here for the past 8 years?? consistent quality and exceptional service. great recommendations from waiters that always HIT THE SPOT. giving us extra ginger/wasabi + constant water refills without question. our go to order is a katsu chicken curry w rice, a baked salmon roll, a roll with raw fish (rainbow, storm bringer, cherry blossom) regardless ALL THE ROLLE are phenomenal!! i haven't had a SINGLE BAD DISH HERE. the appetizer okonomiyaki is also crispy and sauced up perfectly! ordered a drink of hot tea always ties the experience id argue that it's the BEST SUSHI in all of the bay. i'm going for as long as it stays open. u can also sit counter top and watch the chefs prepare fresh rolls read more

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Another quick take out order last night. Fast, efficient food prep and accurate pickup times. Best to have 2 people in the car re: pickup/takeout because the tiny, narrow parking space lot is tough to even find a space! Driver double parks in the tiny lot and the passenger runs in for the pickup. Prices continue to rise but its modern times... everything is going up in price these days! Ugh! Huge beautiful presentation and quantity as usual. They changed up the Kaatsu re: flavor, presentation and added a huge fried egg and furikake Bonita flake bed of rice. It wasn't what we expected and didn't care for it too much since we had been ordering this for years and now it's different! Ugh! Also had some nigiri sushi and delightful, simple and clean futomaki. We love Sen Dai but likely won't be ordering Kaatsu again. Bummer! :0( read more

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I'm sooo happy to be back here again sooo delish, sushi is fresh and tasty, service is quick and the servers are attentive, the ambiance is subtle and minimalist. read more

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As a loyal customer for the past three years, this experience was deeply disappointing and has ultimately led me to decide not to return. During my visit, I had accidentally left my phone in the car. While waiting, I politely asked if I could have a physical menu. Yanna informed me that customers needed to scan a QR code. I explained that I did not have my phone with me and kindly asked whether a hard-copy menu would be available. She responded that the restaurant had only a limited number of physical menus and was concerned that they might be taken by customers. While I can understand the policy, what I could not understand was her reaction afterward. She suddenly raised her voice and loudly told me to wait outside. The issue was never the menu itself. It was the unnecessary rudeness and lack of respect shown to a customer who was simply asking for assistance. The interaction felt humiliating and completely uncalled for. After supporting this restaurant for three years, I never expected to be treated this way. What leaves me heartbroken is not that I couldn't get a menu, but that a simple and reasonable request was met with hostility rather than basic courtesy. Food brings customers in, but hospitality is what keeps them coming back. Unfortunately, this experience has convinced me not to return. read more

I have been going to Sen Dai for years and I'm never disappointed. It has always been consistently good. I had the toro, rainbow roll, baked salmon roll. The toro here is super tender and it melts your mouth. The rainbow and salmon rolls were super fresh and is very good size. Service is always good, everyone is very nice. Ambiance is ok, place is pretty cramped. This place is the best sushi place in the South Bay. If you want big size sushi and at a affordable price, you have to come here! read more

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Came here for a quick dinner on a Saturday night. Wait for a party of 6 was around 2 I highly recommend Storm bringer with their fried soft shell crab. The train with no spicy sauce was also pretty good. I really disliked the booty call roll, only get this if you really like the flavor of spicy mayo as it overpowers the rest of the ingredients. Service is quick and they come check up on you multiple times! They also clear empty plates diligently. Great place to visit with family and friends. read more

MILPITAS STAPLE!! Parking lot is horrendous (very limited) but you could get lucky since people leave often. There's almost always a wait so go early to put your name down!! Your full party needs to be present to be seated. The inside is no frills, good amount of tables. Don't expect a super traditional sushi experience but their rolls are yummy, massive, and at a great price!! Very good value!!!! Came here for a birthday dinner and they're nice about putting your cake in the fridge and providing extra plates/forks too (: read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Storm Bringer Roll - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Sushi with high-quality ingredients and above average portions. The Train roll was unique and delicious, a nice acidic punch. The Dragon roll had classic flavors. The Baked Salmon roll was oddly saltier (we tasted excessive soy sauce) and had less mayo than the Lion King rolls we're used to. The one thing they excelled in is their efficient operation and attentive servers, which resulted in a very quick turnaround time. But, even with that said, the volume of people waiting made it so that we had to wait 30-40 min for a table read more

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the sushi here is amazing, great quality, and cozy and comfortable atmosphere! the servers are so kind and accommodating, rly on top of their stuff!! we tried 8 rolls i completely forgot all the names of it,, but it was sooo good and yompz, will definitely be coming back here to try a lot more :-)) *lion king/baked salmon rolls NEVER disappoints *calamari appetizer was transcending read more

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Fresh rolls, good service and very reasonable prices! Small place, but their service is quick and efficient. read more

Food: very big portion, especially the amount of rice. The rolls are very nice and you can ask for deep fry with $3. They have more special house rolls on the last page of the menu. It took us some time to figure what to order as they offer tons of options and they all seem very delicious just like what we ordered. Service: the staff is a bit busy and asks for extra fee for a warm water...not sure if this is for real. Ambiance: dimmed light and pretty crowded. Wouldn't recommend for a big group to dine in. read more

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Have been here several times over the years but have never written a review. Parking is really limited, so I always go right before they open at 11:30. There were a few people waiting already. Food has always been excellent, and it did not disappoint at my recent visit. The two of us shared a Hawaiian Poke Salad appetizer, had an Alaska roll and a Philadelphia roll, also had Sake and O-Toro sashimi, and Unagi Nigiri. The fish was really fresh and delicious. The seasoning on the poke was really nice and tasty. Service was average but sufficient. Food came out rather quickly. The ambience is kind of basic and pretty dark. The good food and reasonable prices make up for it. read more

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This has become my favorite sushi spot after trying so many different places over the years. The fish is always fresh, the flavors are amazing, and there is a huge variety of rolls and dishes to choose from. Every bite tastes high quality, and the combinations of ingredients are always delicious. If you're looking for great sushi, this is definitely a place worth visiting. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Online payment options are so inconsistent. Sometimes you can pay with Google pay and sometimes you can't. Definitely not a good place to order online. read more

Pleasantly surprised how AMAZING their curry is!!! Even better than the places that "specialize" in this dish! Large generous portions, very fair prices! Overall still the best Japanese restaurant in the area read more

I always get a roll or bento box but this time I got a tonkatsu curry. It did not disappoint. It was flavorful with a hint of mild spice. The rice was cooked perfectly and the tonkotsu had a nice crisp and wasn't dry. It would be nice if they had provided fukujinzuke, add another texture to the dish. The serving was huge, enough for two people. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Take out tonkotsu curry - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I loved most of the cuts of sashimi. The quality isn't that great but it still tasted good. We don't normally eat rolls but we got a few and it was very enjoyable. I liked the salmon avalanche and the eel one (not raw). The sushi rice tasted like regular white rice but it was still soft so I didn't mind. The service was great, our servers were very attentive with the water, ginger/wasabi, and everything else. The restaurant is small in my opinion, but we sat in the corner by the wall though so no one was pushing around us. I had a great experience. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Chefs choice 20pc Sashimi Combo - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Honestly I think it's just not that good. The Takoyaki was fried too much, and eel tastes not as good as gochi/ tanto read more

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Summary: Rolls are well balanced and the large buttery cuts of fish make the rolls very satisfying to eat. Tempura is also fried well, just wish there were more bite sized pieces Food: Lemon drop roll with no wasabi sauce 5/5 Thick salmon slices, crunchy tempura inside. Great portion sizes. Tempura bento 5/5 Comes with miso soup, salad, cucumber seaweed salad, seasoned bean sprouts and a small mountain of perfectly crunchy tempura. I do wish some of the vegetables were cut thinner or smaller..bitesized preferable. For example, it was hard to eat the broccoli because it happened to be an incredibly large piece of broccoli. While it was perfectly fried, the size detracted from the eating experience but that's just personal preference. Storm Bringer Roll 5/5 The soft shell crab was fried perfectly and the roll was LOADED WITH TOPPINGS. The roll didn't feel greasy which lots of fried rolls tend to be and the sashimi on top were also thick cuts. Service: EXTREMELY FAST. They have the service down to a science. Ambiance: The ambiance feels like you're trapped in a pocket of time. You don't see any glimpse of the outside, only the Japanese decorated environment. Every server is moving at a quick past so you may feel pressure to eat faster and faster. This place is a good spot for a quick lunch or dinner but not necessarily place to sit and chat for a while. There's also a $1 charge for hot water. read more

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Not very good. Spicy tuna is tasteless. Shrimp tempura is ok but nothing special. Won't be returning

Sen Dai Sushi has been a solid sushi spot in Milpitas for a long time. I still remember when the restaurant was only half the size it is now. I recently came here again with friends and the place is still pretty good- fresh fish, good service, and the place is fairly clean. I can't say this is my favorite sushi spot, but it's definitely one that's better than most. I'm giving them 4/5 stars because I'm not sure when the rolls got so huge, but they were a little hard to eat and fell apart a lot. Also, the servers we had were incredibly fast; orders were taken and food was served quick but they all lacked any real warmth or personality. I appreciated the efficiency, but it felt a little too rushed. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - 237, Sendai, Storm Bringer, Cherry Blossom - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Perfect spot to pick up lunch. I got so much sushi for under $15. I love getting the combo of cali rolls and spicy tuna rolls. They're always fresh! I also like their rainbow roll with the yummy sashimi on top. read more

Service was top notch & super efficient. The food was quality to value 5/5 The squid was great. Chill low key ambiance, not a fancy shmancy but good for the average joe. This is a staple been here since 2005!!! read more

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Wow! The quality of the sashimi is unmatched. Plus the portions were HUGE, so the prices were definitely reasonable. We had a party of three and the 20 pc sashimi roll + 3 rolls really filled us up. We honestly could've been satisfied with two instead of three rolls. Service was quick and the place is not the most fancy, but their food is definitely delicious. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Spider Roll, Caterpillar Roll, Snow White Roll - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I was visiting the bay and heavily craving sushi. A close friend of my recommended this local sushi spot in Milpitas different from my usual sushi spots in the bay and this place is definitely a bang for your buck My friend and I got a Mixed Chirashi bowl($35) and Mizuno roll($15.50) to go on DoorDash and almost could not finish it all. Their rolls come with 8 thick cut pieces. The Mizuno contains deep fried shrimp, avocado roll topped with tuna, salmon and spicy sauce with tobiko. I loved how the tempura shrimp was perfectly fried and still crispy in the role paired with the creamy avocado. The chirashi came with thick inch cuts of salmon, tuna, albacore, avocado, and yellowtail. They also pack on the rice so you definitely won't be hungry. The fish cuts were super fresh and the quality was great for the price and quantity. I would definitely come back and try other menu items! read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Always our go to place for over 15years if we were in the area and wanted sushi. Maintained great taste and fresh sushi all these years. Service is very good and quick; promptly seated, ordered and food came out fairly quick considering its full house. I also saw non stop pick up and door dashers. Chefs were all busy non stop from 5:30 pm on. Tables are a little tight where you often catch eye contact with the table next to you and you know exactly what each other are having for dinner. Love the size, value and quality of their sushi. Dinner set was good if you are looking for cook items, we also had fried oysters and bake scallops roll mixing them in with raw stuff. Two adults 2 teens walking out satisfied. read more

Sen Dai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

food was AMAZING! certainly a new go to spot in milpitas. will say, quite large portions... don't get discouraged with the small quantity. i couldn't even finish a full roll of sushi on my own! :D i recommend sharing if you have a small appetite. friend of mine got a salmon bento box and WOW what amazing cooking it was. the sushi rolls and entrees are truly great. read more

Always had a great time here! The prices are reasonable for the high quality sushi and great portions. The service is always friendly and quick. It's a good casual spot for a yummy meal whether you're with friends or just grabbing dinner solo. Definitely recommend! read more

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