Decent sushi for an airport restaurant! Tried SV roll, salmon skin roll, edamame, miso soup and seaweed salad and I liked them all. It's expensive but expected when you get food at an airport. read more

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This Sushi Boat location is in terminal b in the San Jose airport. My husband and I walked from terminal A and it wasn't too long of a walk. They have a grab and go section of sushi. We got a roll, and it was really good! We were really happy that we ordered the chicken katsu because it was delicious. I don't think katsu sauce, so the nice worker got me some teriyaki sauce. The seating area was a little disheveled and we did have to wipe down our own table. It is a little bit more on the expensive side, but we expect that at the airport. We were happy to be able to have a place to sit and a yummy meal! I would go back for sure. They had Diet Coke available in a bottle. read more

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This sushi spot is located in Terminal B at SJ International Airport, between gates 22 and 23, Smash Burger on the left, Trader Vic's Outpost to the right, shared seating with these eateries on both sides of the Sushi Boat storefront. I got a side order of the chicken & pork gyoza which comes with 6 pieces (the full order comes with 8 pieces plus rice and soup, according to the worker). Service was sufficient, and my food was ready in less than 10 minutes. The taste exceeded my expectations, some of the best fried gyoza I've had anywhere, let alone an airport. It was freshly made and cooked just right, with a flavorful filling and a light crisp exterior (a bit of a tempura batter), served with soy sauce for dipping. I was very satisfied with my snack while waiting for my flight to board. I have no complaints. read more

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Grabbed a sushi roll to go before the flight. I ended up getting a dragon roll. It cost $19.95. The sushi roll tasted good but it was expensive. read more

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Stopped here for a quick bite before my flight took off. I got 2 rolls, of which were not very large in portion, and a coke. My total was $50. I'm sorry but that's just absurd to me. The sushi was surprisingly great and tasted fresh but the price made me choke. Definitely not going to be a regular airport stop. read more

Surprisingly fresh airport terminal sushi. The premade Hamachi roll with avocado, cucumber and green onion hit the spot. Price is only a few dollars more than what you'll find in San Jose. Less than 5 minutes in line for the grab and go. read more

Best airport food ever-chicken udon. Really delicious and healthy. A great alternative to the expected airport fare. read more

Sushi Boat - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

It's not your gourmet Sushi store, but it's a decent option to grab a California Roll on the go, or sit down for an udon if there's some time before your flight. The place is relatively spacious and clean, the service was prompt. I got my udon right about the time I finished my sushi. read more

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I was looking for something quick to grab before boarding my flight and nabbed one of the hamachi rolls from the case of already prepared sushi. I was so surprised at how good the sushi was. The rice was the ideal sushi rice texture, the hamachi was tender and fresh, and the thinly sliced green onions on top were perfection. Would totally choose to eat there again in the future! read more

Sushi Boat - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I was fairly impressed by this food counter at SJC. I had an unagi bowl that came out hot and freshly prepared with nice sized portions. Yeah, it was overpriced but it definitely fed my craving for something other than the typical fried foods or blandly prepared meals you get at an airport. Not sure why "sushi" is in the name as they only had a handful of prepared sushi trays that you can find at the supermarket. read more

Pretty solid option for airport food. Located right next to smashburger which always seems to have a line out the door, yet this spot only had a handful of people. Food is expensive, but you do get an extremely generous portion. The teriyaki bowl could easily have been two meals. It took about 15 minutes to get our food and they did have to-go containers available so we were able to eat on the plane. Would I order this again outside of an airport? Probably not. But it sounded way better than overpriced burgers and fried chicken. read more

Sushi Boat - Chicken teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Food is extremely salty and most of the seafood wasn't even cooked though. Avoid ordering any of the udon read more

Sushi Boat - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

People often ask me what's the most delicious food for me. Any protein over rice will do. This is why I chose Sushi Boat SV (Silicone Valley) at SJC airport. We're in the middle of Covid-19 pandemic. Lots of airport restaurants were closed. I was attracted by a Polynesian couple in front of the tropical looking sign. So, I checked out Trader Vic's and walked to Sushi Boat. Not because they serve cold food only but they were not attentive. Granted. They're airport employees, not part of Trader Vic's. I won't write a review about them. So, I took my money to get hot food. It's been a busy day. This is my first solid food if the day at 4 pm. I gobble down a teriyaki chicken donburi and miso soup. Ahhh... So comfy. The rice is one of the quality ingredients that I could taste. It's a little in the sweet size. If they add a little vinegar, it could be sushi rice. Chicken was grilled perfectly. All I need is some warm sake. Of course, not here Because I was starving, I sat by the wall in a stool. So, no one would see me woofing down my food in 5 minutes. Ahhh... I just need a nap and I'll be ready. read more

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My flight at SJC got delayed, so I thought I'd take a look around the airport for some good food before going to my gate. I was looking for something healthy to eat since I was suffering from food poisoning before. I never knew this place existed since my gate is often on the other end of SJC, but it's a great option if you want any Japanese food! It is quite pricy, however. I got the vegetable udon soup, which cost $15.95 + tax. It was so nice and refreshing to eat. There weren't many people at this place when I came around 5:30pm on a Friday, so you can place your order quickly. I think it was worth the price, because the bowl was huge. I actually didn't get to finish it since the delay got cut back by 10 minutes. Service is ok, they call your order and you have to get it yourself, instead of them bringing it to you, which was a bit of a hassle since they set it a little high on the countertop which could easily cause spills if you're not careful. There is plenty of seating around but I did get a little confused as to whether they'd bring it out to me or call my order, so I decided to sit right in front of the counter. I might come back and get a sushi roll next time I'm waiting for my flight here! read more

Sushi Boat - udon vegetable soup - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Excellent airport option at SJC. Their prices are reasonable for being an airport and the food was actually pretty good. Their front counter setup is quite a mess. Their food claim area is right in the middle of where people are in line to order. Make sure you grab a receipt for your number. They did not do a good job of getting food to customers unless you knew your number. read more

Sushi Boat - Chicken donburi - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

So you have heard from others... the word expensive...that is true...BUT... you have also heard that this is good sushi. This is the best airport sushi I have ever had. This is some of the best quality sushi I have had. The flavors were what was to be expected,but the texture and freshness rivals any sushi restaurant I've been to.... Hey... I am hard to please.... I bought a second meal because I was so surprised read more

I was really craving something homey and saw on the airport map that this restaurant was at the other end of the airport, and it was well worth the trek! They have ready-made sushi that looked really good but I wanted to try their udon. I got the Chicken Udon and the noodles were cooked perfectly, and it had lots of fresh yummy vegetables and grilled chicken. They even had togarashi! It definitely hit the spot. Super impressed for an airport restaurant! read more

The front desk lady with black hair was really rude. didn't look at guests. seems like she doesn't enjoy her job. ruined my good mood.

Please tip Andy the cashier more! He was very accommodating and friendly. He made sure my experience was first class and helped me with recommendations on the menu. Awesome guy and service provided. Sorry your Nuggets lost! read more

For a place called Sushi Boat, this review has nothing to do with sushi. Instead, there is a uniquely awesome experience here worth sharing that I think most people might miss. My son and I have been coming here for the past 8 years with a brief break during the pandemic; I am grateful they survived! We've ordered a variety of things in the past, but we've always enjoyed their chicken udon. It's just fantastic. Now, some people will hear udon and immediately set in their minds the idea of the thick udon noodles and the traditional ingredients and flavoring you will find in most Japanese restaurants. While the noodles are the traditional style, the vegetables here instead are what you might find in an American chicken soup - carrots, lettuce, etc. Even the broth doesn't appear to use the standard flavoring (as far as I can tell). But DO NOT be mistaken - this chicken udon needs to be appreciated for what it is and not what it isn't. To me, this chicken udon is the version you would get if you asked a Japanese chef to make the perfect chicken noodle soup. It hits all of those comforting notes that you get from grandma's chicken noodle soup, but in perfect balance. You get to appreciate the flavors of all the fresh ingredients - nothing is drowned out. The chicken is grilled and tender. The broth is clean and flavorful, but not too salty and retains the smokey aftertaste of the grilled chicken. It is always a debate for me whether or not to drink the remaining broth. But I usually drink the broth. And jiggle my way down to my gate. This is not just chicken soup with udon noodles in it though - it has a unique flavor that still retains the subtle, yet comforting character of a good bowl of udon. So, this is the experience worth having - get a bowl of chicken udon and a bottle of Kirin. Sit and enjoy both (assuming you have more than 45 minutes before boarding). Finish the udon. Finish the beer. If you're really lucky, you'll belch the best tasting belch you've ever had and instantaneously feel like someone loves you. You're welcome. read more

One of the best places to get food at SJC! I got the chicken donburi and also tried some unagi don and both were pretty good when it comes to airport food. It comes with a good amount of rice, veggies, and a bowl of miso soup! read more

Sushi Boat - chicken donburi and unagi don - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Excelente Service en Foot quality the best I'm great full recommend it to anyone who has not been able have the opportunity to enjoy. read more

Not bad for airport food let alone sushi. They have alot of prepackaged sushi. I usually am afraid to get these but saw that they were replenishing what they had out so knew that they were fresh or at least fresher. They also have teriyaki bowls and tempura which was made to order and looked pretty good. Lots of seating so you don't have eat sushi on your lap while at the gate. Hours on Yelp are wrong not sure why it says 10am-11am but I ate at 4pm and obviously they were open. read more

Very expensive even for airport prices: 23 for unagi don with not much unagi (though it did come with a miso soup on the side). Food tastes good though so if you're willing to pay extra then check it out read more

Sushi Boat - Veggie udon: good quantity for decent price with zucchini, broccoli, carrot, cabbage but nothing extra - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Had lunch at Sushi Boat while waiting for my next flight today, and I will have to say the food is better than expected from a premade tray order. I got a rainbow row from the cooler at the counter and felt like I was rolling the dice with food poisoning, but it ended up quite decent. Obviously, you do pay the airport mark up, but that's kind of expected here. Nothing special, but passable. read more

San Jose airport is not an airport with many food options. Luckily, we found this place with a decent variety of choices and available seating. Chicken Donburi. Pretty hearty meal, comes with a side of miso soup. Chicken was good and the vegetables were fresh. Could have used a little more sauce, or available sriracha sitting around. Temperua Udon, good broth. Decent noodles. Not much to be said about it. It's good if you're really craving it, but I would probably try a different meat option next time. Very surprised there aren't ramen options. So, when you're desperate for asian food or even decent food at this airport, I would come here. Its pretty good for an airport so hence the 4 stars. If you have 20 min or less, I would not visit here if there's a line. read more

Sushi Boat - Chicken Donburi, comes with miso soup. Not bad! - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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The Sushi Boat at the airport is good and my go-to spot for food at the airport. Even if I'm heading to a bar, I still get Sushi here. It's fresh, and for airport food, priced ok. The to-go cabinet is usually filled but pickings can be a little scarce right before closing. read more

Sushi Boat is an A-OK option if you're feeling Japanese food at the San Jose Airport... The cashier was friendly when I brought my pre-made roll to the register. I had the Giant Roll and it was pretty good. It definitely exceeded my expectations for airport sushi. Overpriced at the same price you'd pay for a roll at a real sushi restaurant but overpriced airport food shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. I appreciate that they had Japanese beverages available. The Red Bean Mochi along with the white peach Calpico soft drink definitely hit the spot after a long weekend of heavy American comfort food. My friends had the Udon and they too were happy with their meal. In the dining area to the right of Sushi Boat, many of the tables were dirty and haven't been wipe down. Two garbage areas were so full, that people were justs placing their trash on the counter housing the trash cans. We sat for 45 minutes and no one came around to wipe tables or clear the garbage area. Overall, if in the San Jose Airport again I would have no trouble with swinging by Sushi Boat for a roll and some Japanese snacks. Arigato! read more

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First things first... you are at an airport so don't be looking for a Michelin star experience. This is an alternative to Chik fila which is just gross... and smash burger which is boring as they come. Tried the katsu chicken which comes with this sauces that's pretty good and rice. Overall it was a nice change from the other two places in the airport. With a tip it's $20 so just be ready... You could easily share it so really 10 bucks per person. read more

This is one of my favorite eateries at SJC. It is surprisingly good sushi for an airport spot. They also have a clean dining area so you can enjoy your meal. I had the salmon donburi today and it came with miso soup, rice, and veggies and was a good meal. The staff were very nice as well. read more

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Airport sushi?!? Who would have thought! This place is a great addition to SJC if you're looking for something other than fast food. They have a selection of hot dishes and pre-made sushi rolls for grab and go at check out. I ordered the chicken donburi bowl and a California roll. The donburi bowl had a large portion of teriyaki chicken, steamed broccoli and cabbage, and sticky rice. It also came with miso soup. Between that and the California roll I had way more food than I needed. I saved half the donburi for after my flight and it was still yummy! Service was friendly and my food was prepared very quickly. It was also not as expensive as I expected. The chicken bowl was around $12 and the California roll was $8. Considering it's an airport I was expecting much worse. It's not the best Japanese food you'll ever eat but hey, it's at an airport and if you'd like something other than a burger or chicken nuggets, it's a great, fast option. read more

Sushi Boat - Chicken donburi w/ miso soup, California roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Nice to find a sushi spot inside the SJC airport, too bad it's not that good. Turning away customers left and right quoting 20-25 minutes, it would probably pay in spades to add another sushi chef or two, or someone on the fryer to speed up the process. I got a terribly presented, 2 rolls jam-packed into a plastic container with lid...I'm eating here damn it! I got not-so Crunchy Roll [$12.75, 3.0 stars] and a Dragon Roll [$13.50, 3.5 stars]. The overpriced Suyari Sake [$15, 3.0 stars], terrible because it's good sake served with a paper Dixie cup. Poor service and average rolls made the experience just okay. BTW, if you're interested, it's in Terminal B near gate 23. read more

Sushi Boat - Crunchy Roll [$12.75, 3.0 stars] & a Dragon Roll [$13.50, 3.5 stars]. The overpriced Suyari Sake [$15, 3.0 stars] - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Have to agree with the reviews that say this is pretty ok sushi for an airport. Not great, not terrible. The hot dishes looked better - tempura, bowls, etc. I had the dragon roll; might get the rainbow roll next time. They have some nice looking chilled sakes for $17-22, but just went with an $8 Sapporo today. read more

Sushi Boat - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

3.5/5 Pretty good for airplane sushi and it was made pretty quickly too. Plus, there are outlets at the tables for you to charge your phone/laptop. Spider roll 3/5 The soft shell crab was no longer crispy and there was a bit too much eel sauce drizzled on top. Hamachi roll 4/5 Great roll and tasted refreshing compared to the spider roll. read more

Sushi Boat - Left: spider roll Right: hamachi roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Best place to grab a quick meal before getting on your flight at the San Jose airport. It's in terminal B and so if you're nearby get the sushi order udon it's good. read more

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Had to grab something from the airport and glad I chose this place! The food came out pretty quickly, and the chicken is actually very tender in the dish! Definitely exceeded my expectation from an airport restaurant! read more

Sushi Boat - Chicken donburi - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Rolls are premade and pre-packaged. Only teriyaki plates and some sushi are served fresh.

Quality and speedy food! I got the chicken donburi and it was a good portion of rice and chicken, and came with a side of miso soup and vegetables. The teriyaki sauce was good too with a nice portion to coat all the chicken. The line for chick-fil-a was 15 people deep so this was a quick and tasty alternative. Food came out in 5 minutes and everything was hot! No pic since I ate it so fast because it was so tasty... No seating in the establishment due to COVID-19 restrictions. Staff all have masks and gloves. read more

We came back because my wife loved the tempura. It had been a while and things have changed. This is not the story of the cocoon and the butterfly. What's the version where is tempura turns into a flabby batter finger filled with shrimp from the most frozen cemetery of freezers. Titanic Sushi? Service was a cold hand on public transport and the ambiance is a bus stop with huge gaps in the bathroom stall doors. read more

Their sushi and entrees are pretty good for airport food. They're also consistent in terms of food quality. I recommend if you're looking for healthier, more eccentric airport fare. read more

Sushi Boat - California roll and assorted nigiri - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California