Good sushi and very kind proprietors. I was at Kaiser waiting for a family member's surgery to be…read moredone. I came here for a take-out. I was offered a mug of hot green tea while they put together my order. When it was ready, they offered me a cup of hot tea to go. I mean...that's a nice gesture. The food is always good and plenty. My soft shell crab was flavorful and crispy, and their Lion King rolls are always good.

We had a great lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. The place was pretty quiet so we could choose…read moreour own table. We ordered some drinks and the shrimp tempura and seaweed salad as appetizer. They have a selection of Japanese beers on draft so I ordered an asahi. The tempura and the salad were both good, nice and crispy outside and cooked perfectly inside. The rolls were a good portion size and definitely fill you up. Good combination of flavors and great ingredients, nice fresh avocado, unagi sauce and tobiko. I really enjoyed my caterpillar role. The cherry blossom one was also tasty. Staff were friendly and attentive and place feels cozy inside. Will definitely come back and try some more dishes.

The beef tongue was absolutely delicious! We ordered two servings, but the second one wasn't as…read moregood as the first--it was a bit tougher. The ramen and the beef rice bowl were both very tasty as well. However, the beef was a little too rare and had a strong bloody taste. We hope it can be cooked a bit more next time. Overall, we had a great dining experience and would definitely come back!

The food and the service was solid. The environment, that atmosphere, it was fine except there fact…read morethat there was no airflow when I went. The fans were off and the AC was not on. So... it was a bit too warm for my liking during my visit. The food was good. Very well made. Tasty and enjoyable. The service was good, nice and friendly, although a bit understaffed? The dishes were unique not of just Japanese, which some dishes were, but there were elements of fusion with Spanish influence--the paella. Kemuri will definitely give you a taste experience that's unique and enjoyable. Parking is street.

Diner Japonica on Woodside Rd is a takeout only, super budget friendly Japanese restaurant in…read moreRedwood City. I wasn't expecting much but the portion was actually huge... like really huge. Each dish can easily feed 2 people no joke. I got the bento combo with 3 items (teriyaki beef, teriyaki salmon, pork katsu) and a beef curry, both were $17.95 each. Everything tasted really good. The beef was super tender and well seasoned. I think I like beef teriyaki more since its thin sliced and easier to eat. Pork katsu is prob my most favorite, crispy outside but still juicy inside. They also keep some fat on the pork which I actually like lol, more flavor. Salmon and beef curry was just okay, like any other Japanese restaurant. They gave sooo much rice, I could only finish like 1/3 of mine before giving up (appreciate the generosity). There's also 2 free salads on the side but honestly I was too full to even touch it. Overall a really solid place, cheap and filling. Def recommend if you want affordable Japanese food around the Bay.

Good food specially the teriyaki chicken, the only downside they don't do DoorDash or other apps…read moreonly yelp

Amazing and attentive servers! Always checked with us if we needed anything! The food I had ordered…read morewas great; Spicy Tan Tan men was extremely good, and the chicken karague was amazing! The only criticism I have was on the gyoza, it didn't have much flavor and wasn't as good as I hoped it'd be. The Kakuni bowl was really good as well! The ambiance was extremely pretty as well! I'll be returning again soon!

The Hakata Tonkotsu was absolutely incredible. The ramen tasted savory. The pork was sooo soft and…read moreyummy. All the other ingredients were perfectly balanced. The broth was very tasty, it was a rich flavor but It also was very creamy. The Karaage Chicken was so tender and juicy when you dipped it in the sauce, it tasted so flavorful. Last but not least for my drink I had a peach soda it was sooo bubbly,cool and refreshing. It came in a pouch with a bendy straw it also came with a little glow up cube to give it some glam (it activates in liquid). I will always think of this place as an option it was delicious!!!

As a Redwood City local, I've always walked past this place but never ventured in until recently…read more My partner and I were curious, especially since he was craving sushi, and it was our first time seeing a hibachi. The ambience was relaxed, so there's no need to dress fancy, especially if you're heading there straight after work. We decided to split a calamari steak hibachi for $32, which included rice and vegetables (you can add chicken for an extra dollar, but we didn't order the chicken). My partner also ordered three sushi rolls for us to share. The service was excellent! Our server was friendly and attentive, and the hibachi chef put on an amazing show, making the meal a truly entertaining experience. It was a first for both of us! However, there was one significant issue. During the hibachi, everyone at our shared table received a bowl of rice except for me. When some leftover rice was offered, a group of teenage boys quickly claimed it, even though they saw I hadn't received any. My boyfriend offered to share his, but it was frustrating to feel like I had to "fight" for food that should have been included. The food was good and the hibachi was enjoyable. The sushi was decent, though I've had better, this incident left a sour taste. Despite the great service and entertainment, the feeling of having to compete for my portion really detracted from the experience. I'm tempted to give a lower rating, but the good aspects balance it out. It was an okay experience, but I don't see myself returning, as I'd prefer not to contend for my meal.

We brought the kids for a Teppanyaki Lunch, since they both love sushi and steak. It was a really…read morefun lunch, my 4 year old was so excited when the cook started performing tricks with fire. We had an entire table to ourselves and ordered different combos like steak and shrimp or steak and chicken, with sushi rolls for appetizers. Everyone had a great time. Later that night when putting my daughter to bed, she recalled that the place with the fire (Sakura) was the best and she wanted to go again tomorrow.

We recently checked out Akami Sushi in Redwood City, and it was a solid place to dine in (place was…read moretoo local and hidden that we didn't expect it to be that good). We really recommend checking out their off menu items (they will hand you a hand-written note when you get there) because the chef is just clearly so talented. Here are the highlights: * Ankimo Nigiri (off menu): Have to be honest, I was actually pretty scared to try ankimo (Google said it's monkfish liver - like who even dare to eat liver ), but I'm so glad I did. It wasn't fishy or difficult to eat at all, but incredibly rich and creamy. I'm obsessed!!! * Otoro (off menu): This was the star. The tuna belly was pure umami, super fatty, buttery, and literally melted the second it hit my tongue - really recommend ordering this one * Lobster Roll (off menu): As a girl who's on calories deficit, my body screams for help when I found out it had shrimp tempura (I tried to avoid fried food), but this roll was so damnnnnn savory! It's made of lobster, shrimp tempura and a combo of eel sauce, spicy mayo, and tobiko - no need anymore dipping sauce cause they were just phenomenal * Kaisen: This was a refreshing roll - made of tuna, salmon, hamachi (yellowtail), and white tuna. Shiso (perilla) really enhanced the flavor of the fish and brought fresh taste that I think is the best pairing for any sushi/sashimi dish * Woodside Roll: This was the only miss for us. It uses minced spicy tuna, which honestly ruined the texture and flavor of the fish. We prefer tasting the real meat rather than a mash :( Overall, we like everything that we order, and our bill came out at around $100 for all that we had (budget friendlyyyyy) and we were really satisfied with the sushi quality. Will we go back? Definitely! Do we recommend it to our friends? Heck yeah!

I'm definitely conflicted about this place!…read more First off, the food is impeccable. The best sushi Redwood City has to offer. No notes. The deluxe chirashi was a great bang for our buck. Real wasabi! The roll was a miss for us, especially when the nigiri are so tender. HOWEVER...the wait time is insane. We waited for 45 minutes after ordering to see any food at all, when there were only 4 parties in the restaurant. For that reason, I'm not sure I would come back.

Ranzan Redwood City is one of the best omakase experiences I've had in a while. I went with the…read moreHana Kaiseki set ($98) and it felt very worth it for the quality and variety. The pacing was just right, nothing felt rushed, and each course was thoughtfully decorated! I enjoyed every moment during the experience. We started with warm house sake to warm up, and luckily it paired really nicely with the meal and made everything feel extra cozy. Then for the courses, I had: - Starter: Kumiage Yuba with light house sauce and wasabi, I'm so impressed!!! At first I thought I was eating some fish liver because the texture was similar, but turn out it's tofu and they makes it excellent! A very nice starter - Appetizer: Squid tempura, pickled radish, mushroom & veggies, and tamago. I really like the tempura, crispy but not greasy, nice mix of textures - Sashimi plate: 3 pieces of bluefin tuna otoro, very fresh and buttery, just melts in my mouth! Love it - Oden bowl: I'm so in love with the broth, sweet, umami and comforting. It had braised pork belly, radish and konjac jelly, and all taste amazing, could not find any words to complain - Grilled fish: a very simple dish with not much seasoning. Fish was paired with some salty pickled plum and sweet potato. - Steamed tofu with abalone: I really like abalone texture, they made it very tender and easy to chew. Also not much seasoning so that you can feel the natural taste of the seafood, love that! - Hotate scallop with persimmon sauce: I don't like persimmon that much, but the scallops taste fresh and sweet - Rice bowl with pickles and miso soup: this is the 2nd final course, they have 2 options to upgrade from the white rice, uni ikura (+$16) & A5 wagyu (+$26) - we have 2 people so we order both to try a little bit of everything. Both worth the upgrade, but I prefer a5 wagyu - Matcha yokan with red beans and hot tea: the dessert was a bit too sweet for me, even though they served with hot tea to balance. But still, a great dish! Overall, really solid omakase spot on the Peninsula. I'd definitely come back if I had the chance!

Came here for a Mother's Day lunch with my family. It was very quiet, which my parents appreciated,…read moreand the overall atmosphere was minimalist, grounded, peaceful, and distinctly Japanese. The decor felt understated and calming, and both the host and server were very kind and welcoming. Service was definitely on the slower side -- we started the first course around 1pm and dessert wasn't served until about 2:40pm -- but I suppose that's part of the intentional, course-by-course dining experience. We ordered one of the lunch set menus. A few thoughts on the dishes: * House made tofu - Delicious. Light, delicate, and creamy, topped with wasabi and soy sauce. 9/10 * Appetizer assortment - A box with four small dishes (Nanohana steeped in dashi, simmered daikon radish, Tai marinated in vinaigrette, tamago). The tamago was less sweet than what you'd usually get at sushi restaurants (just okay for me, 6/10). The daikon was tasty (7.5/10), the fish had good flavor but a firmer texture than I prefer (7/10), and the vegetables were well-prepared (7.5/10). Everything was served room temperature. Overall, the flavors and sauces were very mild and subtle, in line with more traditional Japanese cooking. * The sashimi dish was fresh and delicious. 9/10 * Pork belly with vegetables - The pork belly was extremely tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked nicely. The sauce was delicious. I almost wished it came with rice, but it was lightly seasoned and balanced as-is. 8/10 * Gindara marinated in miso - Lovely buttery, flaky texture. I've had similar miso black cod dishes elsewhere that were a bit more flavorful, but still very enjoyable. 8/10 * Chawanmushi - Very smooth, custardy texture with hints of citrus/yuzu, crab, and shiso. The crab texture was nice, though I didn't get a ton of crab flavor. * Octopus - A bit too chewy for my taste, though it paired nicely with the sweetness of the plum. I especially liked the nagaimo (yam) for both flavor and texture. 7.5/10 * Rice with kelp, wasabi cucumber, and simmered baby sardines - The kelp had a great texture and slightly tangy flavor. The wasabi cucumber was a bit too salty for me, even with the rice, but the baby sardines were delicious with just a hint of salt. 8/10 * Miso soup - Nice and light. 8/10 * Dessert (matcha yo-kan) - Green tea jelly with raspberries. Nice texture, though I personally prefer more pudding-like desserts. Not overly sweet, but I'm generally not a fan of beans in desserts. 7.5/10 One especially thoughtful touch: they served dessert to my mom on a special plate with additional Japanese candies and little origami pieces made by the staff. It felt very warm and personal. Overall, a good experience. They also offer à la carte options in addition to the set menus. The space feels intimate and would probably be best for smaller groups or quieter meals.

Service was fast/and kind ! I think this food would have…read morebeen bomb with some alcohol paired with it. I didn't feel like drinking, would come back just to try out their drinks! Food was alright!

The coworkers and I drove here during our lunch hour on a Thursday to catch the US play in a World…read moreCup game. There were plenty of large tv screens for everyone in the restaurant to enjoy. I was quite delighted to find they had a pretty large parking lot in the back. This part of Middlefield can be quite difficult to find parking. We got sat immediately and ordered fish chicharone, fish ceviche, and shrimp aguachile. You get a whole bag of tostada tortilla shells with your order. Do not sleep on the fish chicharone. The inside was clean and had sooo many lovely and fresh houseplants! We were able to get in and out in less than an hour! It was a great a first experience and the US soccer team advanced! Woot woot!!!