Great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a restaurant worth visiting…read moreagain!

I had a great experience trying Sushi Boat! The portion was the perfect amount. Fish was tasty and…read moregood quality. Poke was well seasoned and flavored. I would not expect top tier restaurant quality fish, but still good quality that is good for the price. It is a great show stopping piece! Very convenient and good for anywhere on the go like a picnic, event or party! Pick up was easy - its out of a ghost kitchen. You go to a little counter and ask for your order. I was expecting a store front - so manage your expectations. Overall i would definitely recommend sushi boat to folks in the south bay!

I've been to the Udon Mugizo in San Jose, so I came in to this Mountain View location with…read moreexpectations! The service here is awesome and the restaurant is cute and clean. We had no wait on a Saturday evening around 9 PM. Our udon came out super quick and we didn't feel rushed to eat even though they closed at 10. Overall, a solid option in downtown Mountain View!

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!

This spot was definitely unique, they operate out of a ghost kitchen so it's only pick up and it's…read morea little complicated but once I got the food it was good. This place was a bit far from my house but the first time I got it, the katsu stayed crispy the whole time. I honestly liked it a lot the first time that I came back to get it again the next day, but it tasted less fresh and crispy the next day, so a little inconsistent. Also the cheese got hard really fast...Also, there wasn't any service, literally just order online and pick up. Overall, I would probably get this again but only the pork katsu set instead of the cheese one!

I was initially skeptical about how good katsu can be that you pick up thru a locker... but now I…read morehave been here twice in a week. Their food is amazing! I love the detail of making a vent hole in the take out box so the katsu doesn't get soggy. And the fact that they include Japanese mustard on the side... that is a very authentic touch. (I grew up in Japan, so I can vouch for the quality and taste). Highly recommend!

We got two combo dinners (Dragon Roll, Chicken Katsu), and House combo (Chicken Teriyaki and Pork…read moreKatsu), plus side of Tempura combos. The combos was a tremendous amount of food and great quality. So much food we had good amount to-go afterwards. This place is across the street from the Mountain View Buddhist Temple and it's in the shopping center that has Safeway. We will be back! Johnny was our server and he was super friendly. He is originally from Indonesia and speaks a little Mandarin and Japanese as well.

Stopped at Toki Sushi for dinner with my friend around 8pm. It was decently busy still and there…read moreseemed to be a lot of to-go orders. We ordered the Tropical Mango Roll ($16) and Udon Tempura ($18). The roll was bigger than I expected (9 pieces) and I thought it was tasty (interesting flavors). Definitely worth it for $16. The udon tempura was a little disappointing because I was expecting toppings in the udon (like fish cake, veggies, etc.), but it was literally just broth and noodles. The tempura was very good (the perfect ratio of batter to veggies) and came with a lot of pieces. The staff were friendly, but not very attentive (had to flag them down whenever we needed anything). I'd go back if I was in Mountain View!

4.5 rating from me. I liked how fresh the sashimi was. Their chirashi, at just under $24, was…read morereasonably priced for the selection and quality of fish included. I also liked their bento box item choices. Overall, I thought the prices were acceptable for the amount of food served. Staff are courteous. Food service was slightly slower than what I've come to expect and this is coming from someone who has eaten at countless Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area. In all fairness though, the restaurant was near full capacity. Street parking is available in front of the restaurant or you can find nearby public lots and garages. This is the downtown Castro area with a lot of restaurants so parking can be challenging at times.

Good food, good price and good service!…read more I got the oyako donburi, which came with miso soup and house salad, and the American Dream roll. I thought the chicken was a little bland but the rice was delicious with the combination of egg, cabbage, mushrooms and takuan. It was a little on the sweet side. The American Dream roll was a tasty creative roll featuring bacon.

Food: 5/5 chicken katsu curry $18 is so delicious. The chicken is fried perfectly and is juicy on…read morethe inside. The curry is the right blend of spices and smoothness. Its served with shredded cabbage and potato salad over rice. They also have the pork katsu curry, which is similar. They only have a few dishes on their menu, but they have done a really good job at perfecting these items. Service: the hype is finally better so we waited only 10 minutes before getting a table on a Saturday night for 3. We were able to order immediately and food came out quickly. They are very fast at turning over tables, so if you're looking for a long sit down dinner that isn't rushed, this is not the place for that. Ambience: casual, small inside with plain wooden tables.

i came on a busy sunday with some friends and since the establishment is pretty small inside, the…read morewait took about 30 minutes. there's a market and other stores that are nearby that you can walk around to pass time, so the wait was fine imo. i ordered the pork katsu curry and it was really good! i liked the flavor of the curry a lot and i think the portion size was just right. i normally don't come to this plaza often bc parking is a pain during peak hours, but i would come back just for this :))

Came here Saturday evening with a group of 5. You can add your name to the waitlist, but also make…read morea reservation as we did. The restaurant was pretty full so not sure how long it would take if we waited. The restaurant is inside a plaza with some other stores and restaurants but there was plenty of space even in the evening. They have a happy hour menu from 7 to 10 pm on Saturdays, but they differ depending on the day. They have some appetizers and drinks on the happy hour menu, so we tried the gyoza, mochi and side tempura. The mochi had a house made sauce glaze that was sweet and salty, and came with nori as a wrap. The texture of the mochi was really soft and chewy. The gyoza were really crispy with a soft interior. We ended up ordering a second round of them. The tempura was nicely fried with not too much batter. The shrimp was really succulent and I liked that they have mushroom tempura too. From their regular menu, we ordered a bunch of food. I tried the yaki-onigiri ochazuke with salmon, fried chicken skin, the eggplant and various skewers. The fried chicken skin was really nice and crispy, and came with a ponzu sauce and mayo to dip in. The yaki onigiri was nicely grilled and still had crispy bits when submerged in the soup. I was really excited that they have shishamo/smelt. It was nicely roasted and didn't have any overtly fishy flavor. Everyone at my table really enjoyed their food. I'd definitely come back here to try their other dishes!

Enka is a small, warm izakaya serving the kind of Japanese food that goes well beyond sushi and…read moreramen. The menu is built around yakitori, grilled seafood, fried dishes, and other small plates meant to be shared over drinks. We had the kurobuta pork sausages, grilled whole squid, chicken thigh skewer, shishito peppers with bonito flakes, grilled corn, and crispy panko-fried shrimp. Everything was simply prepared, properly cooked, and excellent. The squid was beautifully charred, the sausages were plump and blistered, and the shrimp were exceptionally crisp. We washed it all down with a bottle of chilled junmai sake. A nice touch: they bring over a basket filled with mismatched ceramic and glass sake cups so everyone can choose their own. Excellent food, comfortable atmosphere, and a welcome reminder that Japanese cuisine offers much more than sushi and ramen.

Excellent broths, everything I have ever had there has been amazing…read more My nephew is a Japoniphile and he recommended it to me years ago. Went again recently and it was still spectacular!

I had the special tonkotsu ramen for dinner and went with the medium spice, which was just right…read morefor me. The noodles had a great texture with exactly the right amount of bite. The standout, though, was the egg. It was easily one of the best-cooked ramen eggs I've had outside of Japan--perfect texture and absolutely nailed. My only minor criticism would be the broth. It had some really nice garlic notes, but compared with how well everything else came together, it tasted just a little flat. Maybe a touch more tare, seasoning, or depth would have brought it up to the same level as the rest of the bowl. Overall, a really enjoyable bowl of ramen with excellent noodles and an exceptional egg. I'd definitely come back.

Always a fav with my son. We came here for dinner and as always there's a wait. The servers know my…read moreson pretty well and always happy to see him. We ordered my fav - the sukiyaki dinner bento with spicy tuna. Also ordered chicken teriyaki and a bunch of sashimi. A lively environment with friendly service and delicious food. A tad pricey but the quality of the sushi is great.

I haven't been to Sushi Tomi for awhile now, craving for their hamachi don…read more Sushi Tomi is owned by Japanese (which in the Bay Area is feeer and fewer, most are owned by Korean and Chinese). Strangely, most of the waiters and serves are Chinese (spoke Chinese), and they really are not friendly. If I didn't know better, I thought I was at a Chinese restaurant, and the poor service is as expected. I dined in, as expected . I saw the person next to me (sushi bar) that ordered a sashimi dinner, and it looked so good, fresh, decent size pieces. So the next day, I went and ordered a sashimi dinner to go. I hate ordering to go! Look at the photo, I got a 7-eleven packet of dehydrated miso soup, and the sashimi was skimpy!!!! What a joke! Dehydrated packet of soup at a respected Japanese restaurant .

Came with my group, such a fun tapas spot with so many good dishes. Even though I don't eat sashimi…read moreor any raw meat, everything we ordered was excellent. The clay pot rice was the star ..flavorful, comforting, and perfectly cooked. Their chicken karaage is on another level: crispy, juicy, and seriously addictive. The beef tongue curry surprised me in the best way ..tender, rich, and so delicious. Dessert was okay, but honestly every main dish I tried was so good that I didn't even mind. A great place to come back and keep exploring the menu.

Busy spot with limited seating, so they're usually booked out or full. They were accommodating with…read moreour party since we arrived slightly late and separately, which I appreciated. The tomato appetizer was literally just a sliced tomato with some salt, so that was pretty underwhelming. The scallop appetizer was like one scallop was sliced extremely thin, and the shishito peppers weren't too flavorful either. The crispy rice dishes were definitely the highlight for me. They had a really nice char and good texture, and the unagi on top was really good as well. The other dishes were just okay to me. Overall, I thought the crispy rice dishes were the standout.