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

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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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Came here for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by how generous the portions were. The dinner set came with 8 pieces of sashimi plus rolls, and it's the real deal -- no fake crab, which I really appreciated. There's a wide selection of items to choose from, so everyone can find something they like. The space is nice and spacious, great for a relaxed meal, and the Castro Street location is super convenient right in the center of everything. Solid quality, good value -- will definitely come back. read more

Sushi Arashi - 8 pcs Sashimi and Salmon Lover Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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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

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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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

cheap and good, truly the goat I've ordered from here easily over 10+ times. Vibes are good but the sushi is even better. Good portion sizes for the price!! read more

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Makes me sad to say but avoid nigiri/sashimi here. Get rolls or the lunch specials because I think those will give you a better experience. I got nigiri combo. The fish was not good to taste alone and I hate wasting food but I couldn't finish it. There was something they served that was a pale orange that had the slimiest texture I've ever had eating nigiri. It was watery and paired with garlic. I think if I didn't eat that one I would have been able to finish the rest, (which were also mid but not insufferable) felt sick after that one. I got agedashi tofu as well, and it was soggy and the dashi provided was also too watered down. They give complementary "crème brûlée" which was also soupy and undercooked. Not sure what they think giving that to customers will do, but it tasted like egg tart. Service was not bad, didn't wait long. Prices were also affordable. If I ordered the lunch special or a roll I probably would have given 3 stars, but that watery nigiri was bad. read more

Sushi Arashi - Complementary "crème brûlée" but was really watery egg tart filling. - 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

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

LUNCH TONKATSU About a month ago I ate here on Sunday for lunch. I had relatives from Stockton. We went to Mountain View. I asked them if they were craving for ramen. Sushi Arashi was the closest eatery to accommodate our party of 10 people. I ordered two items: chicken kaarage and tonkatsu. The tonkatsu entree came with salad and miso soup. The chicken kaarage was a delightful appetizer as the breading was light and meat was moist. The miso soup and salad helped balance the palette. I waited in anticipation for the tonkatsu, which ended up as a disappointment. The breading was crispy, but the meat was dry. One of my pet peeves is if the meat is dry when it is deep fried. Anytime an appetizer is better than an entree I can never give an eatery a 4-star. The overly dry tonkatsu is why I gave Sushi Arashi the rating I did. read more

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Wish I could give more than 5 stars. The staff really went above and beyond for my mom's birthday. They were so kind and gave her a tempura ice cream after singing happy birthday to her. They accommodated changes with ease and gave stellar menu suggestions. The Saba shioyaki dinner combo was very worth it. The sashimi is very fresh and comes in generous cuts. The Lion king roll and tempura and OMG roll are great too. Very central location in a fun area to walk around. I will def be coming back with friends and family! read more

Ehh food to be quite honest. I probably would Not be coming back. First time was really good but recent experience was not as good. It's convenient they are open kinda late but I would rather go to another establishment from now on read more

My go to place for lunch. Price is really reasonable and food is always great. They have a great tempura udon soup with lots of vegetables. When I don't want udon I get the miso soup, kappa maki roll and tiger roll. read more

We really enjoyed all of the different rolls and appetizers that they offer. Our favorites had to be the OMG roll and the monkey brain appetizer. The rolls are very saucy and at a very reasonable price. Your order off of the QR code menu and it comes pretty quick. Definitely recommend coming to give this place a try! read more

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Very good attentive service, pleasant outdoor seating that allows for pets to accompany you. Food prices are about on-par for downtown Mountain View. As far as the food itself, it was pretty good, but not great. The salad dressing wasn't really authentic, more mayonnaisey than authentic Japanese dressings. The sushi rolls were fairly small, fish quality/quantity OK. The chicken katsu (meat portion) was really pressed down to maybe 1/8" or so and then breaded, so the proportion of batter to meat was more 50/50 which isn't ideal. And it was marginally overdone. These are indications, just my opinion, more along the lines of cost cutting, which isn't what I love to see. I'd rather see restaurants focus on serving the best quality of food. So, for example, rightsize the chicken cutlet thickness so the batter to meat proportions are correct. The result may not be as many individual pieces, but each piece will be better. And honestly, chicken is a pretty cheap meat, so I'm not sure that skimping on the meat and leaving a subpar impression is worth what you saved in meat cost. Similar on the other food aspects: Go for better quality salmon, make the rolls 20% bigger, use a more authentic dressing. All of these little things add up and make the difference between a run-of-the-mill Japanese restaurant that you're fine going to but you wouldn't suggest on your own, and a Japanese restaurant that's in your Top 5 in the area and that you propose as a meeting place for your friends. Really, if half stars were allowed, my rating would be 3.5 stars. But the staff was very polite and nice, so they get the benefit of the half star round-up vs round-down. I think the components are there to create a better experience than what's currently being put out there. read more

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Overall a pretty decent sushi spot that's solid but could use a few tweaks to improve. Came here on a Friday around 7pm without a reservation and was able to get a table for 2 right away. The restaurant was pretty full but it wasn't too loud. I love the fish tank at the front, the water is impressively clear! Service was friendly and the food came out quite quickly. The salmon sashimi was fabulous, very fresh and thickly sliced. The spiderman roll was pretty good too, the soft shell crab was crunchy and it had a good amount of unagi and avocado. The goldeneye roll was the only one I found disappointing. The scallops were overcooked and it was drowning in sauce, so soggy it fell apart when trying to pick it up with chopsticks. I would come back and order more sashimi and special rolls, but avoid the baked rolls. read more

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Reasonably priced sushi place in downtown Mountain View. Went in between lunch and dinner time so we were seated immediately. Ordered rock roll (makimono), hot kiss roll, and chirashi. Service was friendly but not above and beyond. Rock roll was simple - good for having on the side. It was doused with some kind of eel sauce. Hot kiss roll was great; I do love my baked rolls. There was a good amount of flavor, sauce, and fillings on top. Chirashi was more of simply sashimi slices with rice on the side; the rice didn't really taste much like sushi rice and was more on the plain side. Sashimi slices were generous given the price, although the tuna did have a very strong fishy aftertaste. read more

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Great sushi spot! Ordered the dinner combo with the spicy tuna and rainbow roll. The rainbow roll really stood out; not only was it huge! But also very very tasty. My spicy tuna roll did not stand out. Miso and salad were also very delicious. Casual ambiance, reasonably priced, great service, tasty food! read more

Sushi Arashi - Spicy tuna and rainbow roll. The rainbow roll was incredible! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Found this little gem for a Friday night date with the hubby. In the heart of Downtown Mountain View, convenient with lots of foot traffic. Got seated right away and noticed the aquarium in the front. Such vibrant fish and the water was so clean! Impressive. The restaurant was very spacious so it gave a sense of privacy between other diners. Ordered the baked mussels, tempura, salmon teriyaki and a roll. Forgot to take pics of the roll and the tempura on my phone but the hubby has it lol. The food came out so quick! It was delicious and they gave plenty of food. Price was decent also. The servers were all very nice and catered to our needs. Would definitely come back again. read more

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A great addition to Castro Street. We had come on Christmas because our house guests were craving something different. The sashimi is smooth like butter and the portions are generous. Tempera dinner is a bargain for the amount of food you get. The best item (in our opinion) is the salmon karma. Best deal for $10 - soup, salad, rice and the best grilled salmon you will find anywhere. Whatever they use to season the salmon is so good. It comes with a sauce, but we rarely use it because the salmon alone is so tasty. And the right portion because you don't feel overly stuffed when you're done. If you are with others, order some sushi to share. You won't regret it. Service is helpful, quick and efficient. Atmosphere is perfect for friends and families. We've been back several time since and haven't been disappointed. read more

Went here during a lunch break on a Saturday and there was no wait! We were seated right away and the area was clean and spacious. The portions were great, fish tasted fresh and they are very quick with bringing out the food. I ordered the classic rainbow roll but my favorite was the #7 Sexy Lady Roll ($14.95 with shrimp tempura, crab topped with tuna, eel, avocado, tobiko & sauce and tempura crumble)- super delicious! Also got the agedashi tofu appetizer but I thought it was okay. I'm used to it being crispy but it was more on the chewy side My foodie companion ordered the bento box chicken kara-age, they finished it all so I'm going to assume that they enjoyed it! Overall it's a good spot for lunch/ dessert for any size party! I would definitely come back and recommend this location. There is no direct parking in the front but there is street parking and a nearby parking lot a block away. It is located in downtown Mountain View so it can get busy but we were lucky that it was not too crowded and to find parking right away. read more

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A cute local place with fresh seafood and great baked rolls on Castro street! FOOD [4/5] ========= + Sashimi Combo Deluxe [5/5] Yummy! Also a great portion of fish. I thought this was pretty fresh sashimi for a local restaurant. The cuts of toro were SOOO good. Honestly a steal for the price! + Lion King Roll [4/5] Pretty good lion king roll. I wish it had more crunchy elements. The portion size is incredibly impressive. :) SERVICE [3/5] =========== Service was okay. They kept rushing us to order and to finish eating. I don't remember getting checked in on and our server wasn't particularly friendly. read more

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Sushi was good, prices are good, atmosphere was decent. Service was a bit slow because there was only one server. Will return though.

I've been here three times. Had good experiences, but always walked away feeling like it's too expensive for what it is. There are several other sushi spots nearby that we prefer more for the ambiance, price, and specific rolls. This place works in a pinch if others are closed or a friend suggests it, but not my top choice. read more

We were strolling Castro in search of some a place for our family to have dinner. We were pleasantly surprised by their vegetarian food choices we had as vegetarians. They had a whole separate menu for vegetarian food. The rolls were amazing. Our waitress helped us make some good choices. Every thing was amazing! read more

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Before I get into the review, I want to point out that this restaurant uses peanuts/nuts as a garnish for some of their dishes so be warned!! If you have a nut allergy, let the server know!!! Came on a Sunday at 1pm and the place was crowded! Once we ordered, I swear our food arrived in less than 5 minutes. The entrees came out before the appetizers. Even though it was the weekend, you could still order from the lunch menu which was nice. In terms of the ambiance, the space felt a little cramp and it's not super big. -Soft shell crab (4/5 stars): Hot and crispy but I wish the breading wasn't so thick. There were diced peanuts or some type of nuts that were used as a garnish which I wasn't a fan of. -Agedashi tofu (4/5 stars): The tofu was delicious but not as crispy as I would like. Again, there was a peanut/nuts garnish on the dish. -Lunch roll combo (5/5): This is a great lunch deal because you can pick two rolls or a 1 roll with sashimi for your combo. Generous amount of food and they definitely don't skimp out on the portions. -Sashimi combo 12 pieces (5/5 stars): Super thick cuts of fish that were fresh and tasty. read more

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Great sushi place! Tried the unagi as well -- it was good! :) Would go there hands down anytime I'm craving sushi! Popular spot

Quantity is 5 stars but the food quality is at a 2 stars. The warm welcome to the neighborhood was quickly soured by the food. I will admit, if you want a LOT to take home, this is your place. I ordered a bento box with the server recommendation of a Dragon Roll and Salmon Teriyaki. You could taste that the roll was not as fresh as other places. Also the salmon teriyaki was ok, but was a bit over cooked. Service is good but if the food is not good. Lots of seating either at the bar or the table. I'd suggest going to other Japanese restaurants in Downtown MV. The quality is much better and fresher than this place. read more

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This is a sushi restaurant, but this review is for the chicken teriyaki. My family loves sushi- but me not so much. I'm always looking for a place with both great sushi and fabulous chicken teriyaki- AND THIS IS THAT PLACE! It's modestly decorated, with the exception of the large fish tank with color exotics at the entrance. The chicken is served on a bed of lettuce vs the traditional cabbage, and is very tender. The portion size is generous with a good amount of teriyaki sauce. You all are served white rice, soup and salad. I always have leftovers and get a scoop of rice and side of teriyaki sauce to go when boxing my leftovers. Tasty lunch for the next day! read more

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Nice spot for sushi in downtown Mountain View, and I especially like that they have lunch specials! My boyfriend and I visited for lunch on a Sunday; it wasn't very busy at all so we were seated immediately and service was pretty fast throughout the meal. Both of us opted for a lunch special -- I did a 2 roll lunch combo (comes with salad and soup), and my boyfriend went for the 2 item bento (comes with salad, soup, rice, and 4pc California roll). For my sushi rolls, I tried the shrimp tempura roll and salmon avocado roll. Both were tasty and satisfied my sushi craving, except the shrimp tempura roll was covered in a literal mountain of tempura flakes. My boyfriend chose the tonkatsu and chicken karaage for his bento, which were both great though we thought the karaage was maybe a tad better than the tonkatsu. Overall portion sizes were perfect for lunchtime at a decent price point! read more

Sushi Arashi - Lunch bento with tonkatsu and chicken karaage - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I've passed by this spot a lot while walking along Castro St but never came in till now. I got the lunch bento with chicken teriyaki and chicken katsu, and it was A LOT of food. It came with miso soup, 4 pieces of california roll, rice, salad, and the 2 bento choices. They really loaded up on the 2 proteins which was great and not typical of many bento spots! As for taste, everything was good. I really liked the salad dressing, and the chicken was fried well and not dry. California roll tasted a bit off to me because there was no cucumber in it, only imitation crab and avocado. Service was meh, staff wasn't rude but they definitely weren't that friendly either. They spilled a bit of miso soup on my friend's napkin while bringing it to us and didn't really seem to care or notice. Restaurant space is pretty spacious. Overall the bento cost around ~$20, which was totally worth it considering how much food you get. Would definitely be back! read more

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

This place has the most underrated bentos and prices!! It's pretty easy to miss, especially with so much going on next door and in the street, but don't miss it! My favorite is their bento special. 2 item bento is ~$17.99, comes with a hearty salad (iceberg lettuce, cucumber, radish slices, peanut dressing that's NOT watery!), miso soup, California rolls, and rice. They offer so much variety, too, not just the classic teriyakis and katsus. They also offer a 3 piece bento for ~20, too! Bento 1 with saba shioyaki and sashimi: saba shioyaki is usually extremely salty or really oily, but this place cooked it well, and I felt like I was eating clean with this bento box! I got 3 salmon 2 tuna sashimi pieces, and no complaints here! California rolls weren't too rice heavy, had a decent amount of crab, and the avocado wasn't hard or overly soft. Bento 1 with chicken katsu and tempura stream: yesss, this chicken katsu was so juicy, and the breading wasn't too oily! The pieces were thinly sliced, so it was easier to eat. Tempura was breaded well, and I didn't feel regrets with ordering a tempura entree over anything else. Negihama roll: my absolute favorite roll. I've seen prices go all the way up to almost $10 for this dang roll, but this place has the best bang for your buck for negihama rolls! The rice to fish ratio was good, I didn't feel like I was eating a ball of rice or a piece of sashimi. I'm sure their other maki rolls are also just as good! Overall, if I were trying to get a hearty lunch with the best bang for my buck, I'd come here and bring my friends and family with me. So much variety on their menu, high quality food, and good service. Next time I come, I'd like to try their omakase ($55). Saw the table next to me get it, and I thought it looked good! read more

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I highly recommend visiting this place if you are visiting Mountain View and don't know where to eat on Castro. The fish here is pretty fresh and the lunch bento are pretty worth as you can try a variety of options in one meal. I also tried their grilled fish and tempuras and really liked all of them. Service was great and the ambience is pretty casual. I think this place is great for a casual lunch out or a first date! Plenty of parking as well in parking structures nearby. Lots of dessert options next door as well for post meal snack. read more

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Came for lunch and the service was fast. Waitress were attention. Casual place. Food is good and fresh. The sashimi are thick pieces & fresh. Rolls are pretty good, nothing special. We opt out of the lunch special for 2 or 3 rolls since the price diff is not much diff. Would come back though since location is prime. read more

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I came here for a quick takeout order and was so pleased with the efficiency! I placed my order online and went to pick it up in the evening. Parking wasn't too bad (there's a parking lot) and there was basically no wait to pick up my order. Though I wasn't inside the restaurant for long, it looked quite spacious and clean. We ordered a sashimi set, salmon lover roll, and lion king as part of their dinner combo. The price was extremely reasonable and portions were perfect! Sushi was still really fresh when we got home and everything was tasty. Would just love a little more fish on the lion king roll! Overall a great sushi spot on Castro for a great price. Will be coming back to try in person! read more

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I really had a splendid experience eating at this restaurant! (: Firstly, the staff members were cordial, allowing my friend and I to choose any booths available to sit, along with providing a significant amount of food options (the menu is quite expansive!) And, speaking of the food, gosh it was delectable! I personally got the lunch combo, which comes with two sushi rolls of your choosing and a salad and soup (specifically miso) along with it! A plentiful lunch for under $25! Highly implore you to dine in (or takeout) at this establishment if you are in the area and fancy some Japanese cuisine! (: read more

Came here on a Tuesday night at around 7:30 and got seated within 5 minutes for a party of 2. Value is pretty good for the amount of food you get at the price point. I think there is opportunity for improvement since it was soft opening when I visited. The service was very kind but with the shape of the restaurant it seemed it was hard for 3 servers to cover all tables. We understood they just opened so we didn't mind if it took awhile to get a server's attention & the food did come out quickly after we ordered. The cherry blossom roll was tasty and I enjoyed the quality of the fish. However the roll was not built as tight so it had some loose gaps. Dinner combo was a very fair price for the value if you get sashimi. I'd come here again in the future and would definitely order take out. read more

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Great place, plenty of comfortable seating with great menu and very reasonable prices, especially for this area. I live nearby and this is my go to sushi restaurant. read more