6/24/2026 Sushi Arashi 240 Castro St Mountain View, CA 94041 I returned on an early Wednesday evening for the Saba Shioyaki entree which I had about a year ago. It was as delicious as before. Two large grilled juicy mackerel fillets with a scoop of rice and an unnecessary citrusy dipping sauce. The meal came with an ok Miso soup and equally ok iceberg lettuce salad with a mayo ginger dressing. Service was good and fast, with about four other tables and take out happening. If you like Saba, this is the place to get your fix and a great value. Will repeat, more often. read more

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A solid sushi option on castro street. My friends usually like the salmon/hamachi kama. Unfortunately, it was sold out so we tried a few rolls and other entrees instead. Taste: - Everything we ordered here was good. Nothing in particular stood out in the bunch, but I will be going back to try the kama! Service: - They were quick and accommodating Parking: - There are a few parking lots near the restaurants so if one is full I'd recommend trying the next one over. read more

Sushi Arashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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We were in the area over the weekend and came to this place for dinner. We did not have much expectation - seeing 4.1 rating from Yelp + my child asking for sushi for dinner, we just decided to give this place a try. I would say their food is 3.5 star but I rounded it up to 4 star because we got some really good service that went beyond our expectation + their dinner combo has really good portion. My husband ordered Shioyaki Saba (grilled Mackerel) + chicken karage (fried chicken, Japanese style). I had the 8 pc sashimi + beef teriyaki. We ordered two orders of tekka maki rolls, 1 kids' chicken teriyaki plate, and agedashi tofu. We thought we might need to add more food but end up we were so stuff by the end of the dinner. At first I thought the dinner combo would come in a bento tray. But no, each item was served in their own plate. The grilled Mackerel is the largest portion we have ever seen in the SF Bay Area. Husband got two filets on the plate. The bigger piece was as long as his lower arm (!). The second piece was like 75% of the bigger piece. He said the portion is like 5x more than neighborhood restaurants up in SF as one of the 2 items in a dinner combo/bento box combo. The chicken karage was like 10 pc in the bowl. He had to share with the kids. My beef teriyaki was like 2 thinly sliced steak. It's a very generous portion - except the rice. The rice is 1 scope of rice (think of Hawaiian BBQ scopes of rice). For those who watch out their rice intake/blood sugar, it's nice to keep it moderate. Oh, and the 8 pc of sashimi - they are on the thicker side - each bite is very satisfying. Oh, and the generous portion extended to the kid's chicken teriyaki plate. Basically it's the same entree plate as the grown up dinner combo, but minus the 2nd item, the soup, the salad, and probably 25% less protein (comparing to my beef teriyaki). But it's still a very generous portion for a child. From our experience, I would say skip their agadashi tofu. We ordered one and honestly it was disappointed. Their fried chicken was pretty good but the fried tofu, frankly, did not deliver. The coating was a bit off. The crunch from crushed almond (?) just did not work for me. Service, I was shocked by the attentive service. Frankly, I don't expect much in a neighborhood casual restaurant. As long as the staffs are polite, get our order right, serve us food, we would be very happy about it. But they went beyond our expectation. The sushi chef gave us the wrong roll (gave us salmon roll instead of tuna roll). The server immediately fixed it for us when I pointed it out. But my biggest surprise was the second incident - my son dropped one of his chopstick on the floor. As he picked up on the floor and before we raised our hand to ask for a new pair of chopstick, another server brought us a pair already (!) This is not a place that you would make a special trip. But I definitely think this is a lovely spot-on neighborhood gem for those who live near MV downtown. I see myself coming to this place on a weekly basis if I were still living in MV. If I ever come back again, I will definitely give their sushi rolls a try for sure! read more

The sushi here is good, medium quality, and affordable. I got a CA roll and 2 hand rolls for around $20 and they were great! The interior is super casual. Staff are polite and attentive. read more

Sushi Arashi - CA Roll & 2 hand rolls (Spicy Tuna & Spider) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

The best sushi I have ever tasted. It will ruin any other sushi for me after this. Basic but nice ambiance with no background music, so easy ability to converse. Prompt and excellent service. Good prices. Very much recommend! read more

Very good bang for your buck! This place is located in the middle of Castro Street amidst a sea of restaurants and shops. I visited for dinner on a Monday evening, and the store was almost entirely empty. The inside was minimally decorated and had plenty of booths. The employees were friendly and efficient. Sushi Arashi's menu was so expansive, with plentiful options for sushi, sashimi, udon, bentos, and more. The dishes I tried were reasonably priced. This probably won't be the highest quality fish you ever have, but it's a very good deal for the price. I tried the dinner combo, which came with miso soup and a heavily sauced salad. My two selections for the combo were the salmon lover roll and spicy tuna roll. Both rolls were solid for their price. Once again, not the most incredible sushi ever but affordable. I also ordered the salmon kama, which was heavily seasoned and came with a small bowl of rice. For its price, it was a good amount of food. If you're looking for a delicious dinner at a reasonable price, this is the spot! read more

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Amazing quality sushi with generous portion! Never had suzuki fish and this place had it in moriawase sashimi. Udon soup was more like sukiyaki-ish sweet. Tempura was well-deepfried and overall all the food was great. Service was decent and would love to visit again! read more

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tl;dr The first time I came here, I had a good experience with the lunch bento. The second time, not so much. Maybe there's some work to be done on fish freshness and consistency. The first time I came, I enjoyed my sashimi that came with my 2 piece bento. The lunch bento comes with miso soup, a side salad, and 2 or 3 options based on your choice. The second time, I ordered the same lunch bento and got sashimi again but swapped the cooked salmon for a katsu. The second time, the tuna specifically was dry and mushy, almost not fun to eat. My husband's meal also had sashimi and was dissapointing in quality. The price for the lunch bento is decent, which is why I took him here after my first visit, but we were unfortunately left disappointed. read more

Sushi Arashi - Lunch Bento - raw fish was not fresh - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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No frills place right on Castro. Have a separate list for vegetarian sushi and we tried a lot of them over a few times. They were all great - on par with Oh Baby without the high prices. Highly recommended. read more

1. House salad with ginger and peanut sauce with iceberg lettuce - it hit the right spot. I loved it. Asked for a second. 2. Hamachi Saba roll - I didn't like the ones with silver pieces. Too fishy. It was just okay 3. Garlic albacore with fried onion - delicious. Idk if the garlic was the friends we made along the way but the fried onions was delicious. Service was very quick. Menu is very expansive so if come by again, I'd try something different for sure. read more

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If you are craving hot vegetable udon, look no further than Sushi Arashi. For 10.95, I got 2 full meals out of this huge vat of vegetable udon so quite a deal for a place on Castro! Service was also so friendly and very efficient, although the udon took a bit longer than the sushi. That being said, I was so happy to have found a vegetable udon that I didn't double check with the waiter if it was purely vegetarian or if it had fish broth, so if you're particular about that, definitely ask in advance! We also tried the fried ice cream that was one of the specials that week. The matcha ice cream could've used more matcha flavoring, but the tempura ice cream was so delicious that we ate the whole thing. I loved it so much that I went back the following week and got another veggie udon LOL. I'll probably be back soon :) read more

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I had been to Arashi many times with friends and family (for both lunches and dinners) after my last review. Even though they could get busy sometimes, we never had to wait for a table. We had tried their various items on the menu. Bentos, sashimi, sushi rolls were always fresh with consistent quality, and they're very affordable. My husband and I were in the area recently and decided to have a quick lunch there. We seated outside since we had our dog with us. Service was prompt and our water was refilled. I liked my two item bento with saba shioyaki and tempura. Everything was on point. My husband enjoyed his 3 item bento as well. Nothing fancy. Just solid Japanese food in generous portion. Exactly what we need after a long walk along Stevens Creek Trail. Until next time! read more

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Solid little sushi spot. The dinner combo with 13pc tempura and 8pc sashimi for $27 is a great deal. It's not the fanciest inside but the fish quality is surprisingly great. Lots of seating and service is quick. read more

Sushi Arashi - Dinner Combo 2 Item and 21. Rainbow Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Walked past every week but never have chance to try it till today. Food is fantastic. We ordered a spicy eggplant roll which comes with tempura eggplant inside, bell pepper that gives it a it a nice crunchy balance and top with that delicious sweet sauce. Also really nice decorated plating! My colleague ordered lunch bento box that comes with salmon and tuna sashimi which he felt was soo fresh and delicious. He said the tuna sashimi was the best he had in the year. I will be back for sure as they have a wide and creative selection of vegetarian rolls I would love to try out - shishito roll, mushroom roll, mango sweet potato, tofu roll etc. read more

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If you're craving sushi, and you're in the downtown Mt. View area I recommend checking this place out. The service was great, and the fish was fresh. It's not crazy expensive too. read more

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The lunch special here is awesome!! The bento box and the sushi roll lunch special is a lot of food for a great price and great quality. Their sashimi is delicious as well. Spot can fit around 75 people; whenever I've come here, I've been able to get seated fairly quickly and service was always timely. Will be back for more lunches for sure! read more

Wanted a sushi date and wanted to go back to Mountain View and tried out Sushi Arashi. Place is small so it was expected there'll be a wait but once we were seated, the service and the food were pretty good. Loved our food. Definitely will be back. read more

Sushi Arashi - The food - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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How have I never noticed this Sushi spot in Downtown Mountain View! If you're hunting for casual and creative sushi rolls, you got to check out this spot. Their menu is a treasure trove of affordable rolls, sashimi and bentos, that are perfect for any sushi lover. - Omakase Box ($55): A chef's selection of nine types of seafood, including sashimi favorites like salmon, tuna, yellowtail and hamachi, plus decadant treats like sweet shrimp, oyster, uni, and ikura. - Sashimi Combo Deluxe ($39): Dive into an array of 18 fresh sashimi slices, so fresh and beautifully presented. - Treasure Roll: This sushi is a real show. Pick from cherry or apple smoked and watch the sushi get smoked in a wooden box. Packed with flavors from crispy salmon skin, real crab, and toro, topped with a spicy kick from garlic and tobiko. Every bite is a burst of smoky flavors! Although this spot may be pricey due to the location and presentation, it is worth a visit, plus service is attentive. read more

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Mountain View's Downtown area is so cute and I love that it's blocked off from cars so the center is a walking street. There are tons of restaurants and shops in the area, but if you're craving sushi or Japanese food, you have to bookmark Sushi Arashi! The prices are very affordable and the portions are generous. If you're looking for an Instagram worthy dish that's both delicious and worth paying for, get the Omakase Box! It's $55, but worth it. Each chef's choice was well selected and super fresh. This place also has a huge selection of special rolls if that's more your style. The fish portions are big and they don't use too much rice like some other places. There are also Udon and Teriyaki dishes to choose from for those who aren't big on seafood. * Omakase Box (highly recommend!) * Hamachi Kama * Hot Kiss (Baked Roll) * Dragon Roll Parking can be a little tough in the area depending what time you go, so plan ahead Dog-friendly patio! read more

This place is a great sushi spot at the best location in Mountain View on Castro St. Their menu has a good selection, service was fast and polite, food is a very good quality. I've tried their beef, chicken and salmon teriyakis - all fire. All baked and deep fried rolls are amazing as well. You should try this place out! But know it may be packed during dinner or lunch hours. read more

I came here with high hopes. Came by and ordered the nigiri set for $25.95, which included 9 pieces of nigiri, miso soup, and salad. For the price, it seemed like a solid value and the service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Unfortunately, the food didn't meet expectations. As someone who eats sushi regularly, the fish did not taste as fresh as I'd hoped, and the cuts were inconsistent in both size and quality. The rice was the biggest letdown -- some pieces had too much, others too little, and the texture was hard and lacking seasoning or flavor. It's a pretty casual ambiance in downtown Mountain View. Very prime location and parking wasn't too difficult. I wanted to like this place because the pricing and service were good, but the sushi itself needs improvement. read more

Checked out this sushi spot in Mountain View. They have a pretty extensive menu to choose from. We ordered a baked sushi roll, a specialty roll, a sashimi platter, and a few sides. The shrimp tempura was nicely fried, and the sashimi pieces were big and thick. The baked sushi roll was flavorful and delicious. Overall, the prices were reasonable for the amount of food we got. read more

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Coming into the restaurant, it smelled like sewage or something gone bad and the air felt stale. We sat at our table and debated on whether or not we should leave. We ultimately decided to give the benefit of the doubt and try the food. Most of the group ordered the 2 item dinner combo. The miso soup and salad were typical. Uni was inconsistent in pieces served. One was sweet and creamy. The other broken pieces were a little bitter. Baked mussels were overcooked, hard to remove from shell, too chewy, and sauce was overly burnt on some pieces. Chicken karaage was okay, not super crispy. For the sashimi, the salmon was pretty bland and texture was a little rubbery. The tuna was stringy. Dragon roll was solid. Spider roll was not the best. The texture of the soft shell crab was like liver. The flavor of the soft shell crab was unpalatable. Omakase was okay, not a lot of great hits. The staff were friendly and checked on us for water and asked how we were doing. Overall would not have to come back again. read more

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Sushi Arashin is a great local spot for a casual dinner. We stuck to the classics and weren't disappointed: * Miso Soup: Hot, flavorful & a perfect starter. * Deep Fried Rolls: Super crispy and satisfying without being too heavy. * California Rolls: Fresh ingredients read more

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This is such an underrated sushi spot. The fish is fresh, and the portions are nice. The presentation is also on point. They have a secret menu and the sushi roll is smoked in a wooden box. It's only $25 but they used so many ingredients in that roll plus the presentation. It's worth it. I'll name a few ingredients crispy salmon skin, raw fish, good amount of avocado, and crispy garlic (I love it). That all I remember but there's more and the they tasted sooo good together plus the smoke gives it some smokiness. One of my favorite sushi roll. For $55 you can get the omakase box. Imma name the ones I remembered and also my favorite. 2 sweet shrimps plus the fried heads (yummy), 2 toro (melts in your mouth, uni & ikura rice, hamachi, and 5 other ones. It was nice and big too. I also order Hamachi carpaccio and their green tea tempura ice cream. I can't wait to eat here again since I moved away from California so this place will be a nice treat. The staff here was super nice too! Please follow me if you like my vibe on yelp : ) @eatwithjennime read more

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Dinner combo is super worth it! The sashimi is very high quality and 8 pieces is very generous. Portions are great for the teriyaki dishes as well. You can probably share a dinner combo and both be full! read more

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I love going here for affordable, fresh sushi when I'm in Downtown Castro area! I was here the other day, catching up with a friend and we both ordered a roll and miso soup each. The servers here are nice, they're more on the quiet side but very sweet haha. What we got: Miso Soup - 8/10 - Standard miso soup, very good when it's cold! Super California Roll - 9/10 - Basically the 49ers roll anywhere else, their actual 49ers here is with tuna and sauce I think! But I really love the basic salmon, lemon, and California base roll so I had to go with this one. Very fresh and yummy! Dragon Roll - 8/10 - Not bad! This was my friend's roll but I had a bite and it was pretty good! The super California roll is still the best IMO! Overall, definitely recommend. :) come pay this place a visit. read more

Wow amazing sashimi with thick cut and very fresh. Got the sashimi deluxe which was worth it - really enjoyed what I think was the snapper. The baby octopus karaage was more on the crunchy side - not particularly my favorite as I got some rubbery pieces. Hama Saba roll was delicious because I love both hamachi and Saba. The sexy lady roll with the fresh tuna was delicious as well. They do note that the salad that comes with the sashimi combo has dressing with peanut butter. I didn't get to drink the miso soup that was also included. Service was solid with good refill of water. All in, was very happy with food and may be my new go to sushi place in the area. read more

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3.5 Stars Nothing outstanding but good service. The best dish was the OMG... unique and delicious. Miso soup was meh... lacking flavor. Bento was decent sized but nothing to write home about. read more

Love this place. We discovered this place because our usual spot closed as the owners retired. We're from the San Mateo area but often in this area too. We've been here twice now. There was no wait when we arrived and staff greeted us right away and very friendly. Restaurant was clean and the ambience was cozy. They have booths along one side of the restaurant which was very comfortable. The food was terrific. We had the spicy tuna which was fresh, tasty and had the right amount of spice. 1st time we came here, we had the bentos and everything tasted great. The salmon, tempura and chicken katsu were cooked perfectly and the jalapeño bomb was the bomb! 2nd time we had the spicy tuna rolls again, the jalapeño bomb again, tempura alacarte, and chicken katsu plate. Consistent flavors and cook - so we were very pleased! Wait staff were attentive but not overbearing. They were friendly and efficient. Definitely coming back and you should too! read more

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Toro Hand Roll 5 multiple large toro pieces, not minced, fresh, juicy, flavorful Hamachi Hand Roll 4 slightly fishy Takoyaki 3 octopus too tough and chewy, flavorful Baked Green Mussel 3 some area slightly tough, hard to chew, other area juicy, flavorful Chicken Karaage 2 not crispy, soy flavor coating, sweet soy sauce Soft Shell Crab 3 not meaty, too deep fried, crispy, roasted seaweed, macadamia nuts, soy flavor sauce Goldeneye Baked Roll 4 shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, topped w/ scallops, flavorful Hot Kiss Baked Roll 4 shrimp tempura, spicy crab, no avocado, topped w/ crawfish, flavorful Omakase 4 hamachi & salmon belly fatty melty, otoro hard to chew, uni color not super fresh, red snapper medium juicy, shrimp medium fresh, oyster tiny slightly fishy, two kinds of white fish Uni Nigiri 4 more fresh than Omakase uni Tamago Egg Nigiri 4 cold, sweet, large thick pc Octopus Sashimi 3 firm, chewy Scallop Sashimi 4 fresh, too much lemon, sour Hamachi Sashimi 2 super thick cuts, slightly frozen inside, chewy Nigiri Combo 4 9pc common fish, large pieces, fresh, salad, miso soup Sushi Sashimi Combo 43 kinds of sashimi x 3pc each, 6 nigiri, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, large pieces, fresh, salad, miso soup Miso Soup 3 normal read more

Sushi Arashi - Toro Hand Roll 5 multiple large toro pieces, not minced, fresh, juicy, flavorful Hamachi Hand Roll 4 slightly fishy Hotate 4 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Ordered a take out. The California rolls were dry. lacked flavor. The Avacado inside was brown. They charge $5 for a hand roll (if u don't want it sliced ) and $8 if u want the roll sliced (so ridiculous). Won't be going back . We threw out one order of the California s. Just not edible. read more

Intimate and cozy sushi restaurant with an amazing dinner deal of two rolls (the options include both basic and special rolls) with a side of soup and salad all for ~$27! In my opinion, this was such a steal, especially for sushi in the Bay Area. My friend got the Salmon Lover & Spicy Tuna Rolls and I got the Rainbow & Salmon Avocado Rolls for our combos. The service was great as the sushi came out quickly and was super yummy! read more

Sushi Arashi - Salmon Lover/Spicy Tuna (top) and Rainbow/Salmon Avocado (bottom) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Good food, great price for the portions and quality. Good service. Solid sushi spot. There's better sushi places out there if you're looking for an upscale dining experience or better quality food but for the price it can't be beat. Solid 4.5 star place. read more

Came here for a team lunch and was seated immediately. Actually pretty nice because it was 7 of us and we were on a time crunch plus it is conveniently located in downtown Mountain View. There's plenty of street parking and parking structures around too. They have lunch specials so make sure to check that out. I opted for the lunch bento box with salmon and teriyaki chicken with a side of salad, rice, and a roll. This is definitely a great deal for what you get but the quality was just okay. The teriyaki chicken was doused in teriyaki sauce (maybe try asking for sauce on side). The salmon was a bit overcooked for my liking, on the drier end and had a stronger fishy taste. We had appetizers for the group and I found those items more enjoyable than my lunch entree. read more

Sushi Arashi - 2 piece sushi roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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This place is incredible! It's got great sashimi and sushi. Would definitely recommend coming here if you're in the area. Food: The sushi and sashimi were absolutely amazing. I would definitely recommend the lion king roll as it was delicious. Service: The service was great and the food came at quick with great quality. The waiters were friendly and helpful. Ambiance: I love the atmosphere in this restaurant. It's has a very chill vibe. Overall, this is a great restaurant I would definitely recommend to try! It has incredible food and it was a great experience for me. read more

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I ordered from this spot on DoorDash and I really wanted to love it but just couldn't get past the general lack of flavor or odd flavors from most items. I'll say the sashimi combo was good and the sashimi tasted pretty fresh so we were off to a strong start! I moved to the Alaska Roll and salmon avocado roll and they were both just extremely bland. The Alaska roll really didn't taste like anything but cream cheese and rice which was pretty disappointing because it seems like people really enjoy it. The salmon avocado roll just tasted like nothing and some of the rice on it was undercooked and hard. The tobiko had an odd overly sweet flavor to it, I'm not sure if it got mixed up with something else or if it had gone bad but it was an almost chemical taste I've never had happen to me before and I threw it away as a precaution. Finally, the uni was okay, it wasn't bad but it was another item that was lacking flavor to me. I will say this place is very cheap so if you want some budget sashimi this is your spot, outside of that I don't think I'll be back sadly. read more

The dinner combo looked like a good deal, but I felt like choosing off the roll menu. I had a hard time deciding but eventually landed on the Spiderman and Autumn rolls. The Spiderman roll has panko breaded soft shell crab, eel, and a good amount of sauce. The flavor of the softshell crab was a bit obscured by everything else going on, but the roll was still pretty nice. If you like Philly rolls, I would recommend the Autumn roll. There was a bit of cream cheese and a generous amount of salmon. I liked the sauce that came with it, might have been something with sesame oil. read more

Been here multiple times, food is great. Last time we went we waited over 20 minutes to get our check. Service is usually good, will probably be back. read more

Sushi Arashi - House Salad, Yellowtail Jalapeno(7pcs), Dinner/veg Tempura Platter(10), 20. Samurai Roll, Tofu Lover Roll (8 pieces ), Vegetable Udon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

I've been here to Sushi Arashi a few times, but I mostly go to their other location in Willow Glen. Decent sized restaurant. Available table seating indoors and outdoors. Not sure if they have sushi bar seating. I quickly looked as I picked up my takeout order. Salmon Avocado Roll (8 Pieces): Salmon with avocado (4/5). Creamy avocado and the salmon seemed fresh. A simple good roll. Shrimp Tempura Roll: Shrimp tempura with crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko (3.5/5). Crunchy, freshly fried. Though, I did not see any tobiko, as this mentioned. :( read more

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