A decent spot to grab sushi! Many of my colleagues actually recommended the Korean food actually. The Champon and K-Chirashi (Hwe Dup Bap) are unique to this spot, and not typical for sushi restaurants in the area! I got the Catherine Roll and Agedashi Tofu to start! Both were great. Fresh fish and not too much rice. The tofu came out piping hot and was breaded lightly. The K-Chirashi was fun! Imagine a sashimi salad, but with rice at the bottom AND THEN mix in a ton of sweet gochujang in there. A good balance, and they didn't skimp on the portion/quality of fish! Loved the tuna! read more

Sushi Kan - K-Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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pros: -Lots of seating options -friendly service -wide selection of food on the menu -food tastes as expected -tip: bring your valuables with you when eating inside the restaurant (lots of signs in the parking lot that warn you of car burglaries) cons: -none read more

My sister and i randomly found this place on google because our other fav spot was closed. we have such high expectations for sushi and it was genuinely some of the best and freshest fish we've ever had! Emily also made us laugh and she was such a kind and attentive server, coming over often to make sure we were all good. We are definitely coming back soon!! Ambience is cute and very homey, love the bar area too read more

Sushi Kan - We already ate some before I took this lol but LOOK HOW FRESH AND PRETTY!!! - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Found Sushi Kan just driving around SJ. Came a little before they opened at 5, so we waited in the parking lot until they opened. We were the first people in but shortly after us, people started to show up..& we see why! Service was great -- our server was very attentive & often refilled waters & asked if everything was okay. Food was soooo good! My partner said the island breeze was easily one of his favorites & mine was the altered Victoria's Secret (not a fan of scallops & asparagus so we asked for it to be made without). They have a parking lot in the back of the restaurant & street parking, so for us, parking wasn't hard to find. read more

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The sushi here does not disappoint with the variety they have. Fresh thick cuts and you can taste the different flavors across the different fish. They easily accommodated our huge group and were always attentive. The ambiance gives you that old school 90s sushi boat vibes. read more

Bummed to do this because most reviews are spawned from negative experiences but this is necessary. The food wait for a restaurant that had 3 small parties was almost 40 mins and I heard a couple tables complaining. The waitress kept saying it's coming, it's coming. Then I received the 2 rolls that she'd recommended because I asked for rolls with tuna because it's my favorite. I've never really examined my rolls before because they all tend to look the same. These did not (see pics). The spicy tuna was very almost painted on sparingly and covered just the tip of the roll. It was hidden under the yellowtail and on the other roll just blatantly insufficient. Like most sushi goers, I've been eating these types of rolls for 20 years and this was mostly just rice, imitation crab and not tasty. Not wanting to create a scene I called Emily over and she said that is how they do the rolls and dismissed me with "if you want extra protein, you should have ordered sashimi". Again, I looked awkwardly at her and said that's not a good explanation for a $20 roll. She said there's nothing she could do but sorry about the long wait. There's a rule in customer service that you tend not to make a bad customer experience worse with straight faced indifference. I said I wouldn't be back and mentioned I would actually Yelp this bad experience for others to be aware. I wasn't sure if it was a cultural misunderstanding, but Emily said she reads all yelp reviews. So this one's for Emily. read more

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Definitely our go-to for local sushi. Everything always fresh and owners are the loveliest. Been coming here since our oldest was a baby.

Stopped by here for the first time a month ago, and got a ramen and scallop nigiri. The ramen was vegetable heavy. The broth was delicious. Unfortunately they don't have any vegetarian options for ramen. It was hands down such good scallop nigiri because it was sweet and yummy. I would love to try more of their sushi. They were also friendly and I look forward to having sushi here again! The ambiance is nice if you're looking for a casual sushi restaurant. Parking lot is in the back which is nice. read more

Sushi Kan - ramen - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

We finally found time to dine in at Sushi Kan, which did not disappoint. The customer service and food were amazing. The restaurant itself was a good size; the sushi bar was to the right, and regular dining was to the left. They have a tendency to get busy, and sometimes, they only have one server. Their food is good for the price point. Also, being off 1st Street, I am glad that they have their parking lot with surveillance. We ordered the shrimp tempura, Teriyaki Bento Box with the Tekka maki, and the nigiri deluxe. Our meal came with miso soup, which was good and not salty, just the right amount. Overall, this dine-in experience was great, and we've been back multiple times since. read more

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After an 8 hour drive from Los Angeles, my fiancé and I were desperate for a meal and checked out Sushi Kan. Oh man, the sushi here did NOT disappoint! Food: We ordered the sashimi platter and the nigiri deluxe. Whooo! It was great quality. The portion was perfect for 2 people. High-quality grade sushi. The cuts were nicely sliced, it felt generous. Good ratio of rice and fish. Service: So nice. The host was also our server. She was kind - took our order, refilled our waters, and gave us our check in a timely manner. No complaints. Location: We found parking right in front of their restaurant. Plenty of street parking and they also have a parking lot, so you shouldn't have a problem. Definitely will be back to eat their nigiri and sashimi again! Might try a roll too. The fish quality did not disappoint. read more

Sushi Kan - Sashimi Platter - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Thank you Emily and Tina for your great food and service! We had a big order but they were kind to let me pick up at a later time! We ordered -Rainbow roll, Cherry Blossom, Orange Blossom, Sex in the City (my favorite! The sauce was really yummy!) California roll, and Warriors roll-- with a side of gyoza and takoyaki! The rolls were great quality and we can taste how fresh the fish is. We eat sushi often and everyone gives it 10/10! We finished it all too and ate it well. Hope to stop by again read more

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Very fresh, tasty sushi in an unassuming and quasi traditional Japanese looking dining room. We ordered the Hot Night (shrimp tempura, crab, tuna, crunchies, avocado?) and the Supremely Spicy (spicy tuna, tuna, jalapeño, tobiko...). Both were very, very good. Service was super friendly and helpful in deciding what to order. The food came out quickly. The neighborhood is a bit sketchy nearby... It was good enough that we would return if in the area. read more

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It was pretty packed when I went, so the wait for seating and food was a bit long, but the flavor definitely made up for it. Everything tasted great, and the service was really friendly. The vibes were fun and had a nice Japanese feel to them. Overall, worth the visit. I'll be coming back. read more

Sushi Kan - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Was craving sushi with a couple of friends and decided to stop by Sushi-Kan to check this place out. When we walked in, right away we were sat almost immediately! What we ordered: Appetizers (3/5): we got the soft shell crab and squid legs tempura and I have to say we were a bit disappointed by the portion control they brought us. For 12-15 bucks each we would get a little bit more than expected. Flavor and taste was good though! Angry bird roll (5/5): so delicious! Comes with shrimp tempura and cucumbers on the inside and a variety of fish like salmon, tuna and yellowtail on the outside. Each bite tasted so fresh too! My friends got the Gail roll and the Island Breeze, they absolutely loved it. I had a chance to try each of them and I would recommend getting these next time I come here! We each ordered a miso soup, it was super refreshing and delicious! My only complaints would be that the soup came scorching hot like it felt like straight out of the broiler type of hot! Overall, this is not a bad place to come by if you are craving sushi. Just a heads up that it seems like they are currently understaff so service might take a little longer than usual here. read more

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Sushi Kan is by far the best Sushi in the Bay Area. We drive an hour each way just to eat there. The service is great and we were in and out in 30 minutes! read more

Sushi Kan - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

First time here from out of town, couldn't make a decision on a place to eat that was close to our hotel. Staff was very friendly, sushi was fresh and taste great. Highly recommend sushi restaurant close to the Residence Inn read more

Sushi Kan - Sishimi Platter - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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So good! Met a friend from out of state here for dinner on 7/11/25. We all got something different. My son got the Dracula Killer and the Island Volcano both spicy options. Our friend got the Spider roll and the Dragon roll, not spicy but excellent. I really wish I could remember the name of the dish I ordered maybe the photo will help. It was gorgeous! The sashimi was beautiful and so fresh! We also got the Goyza and mixed tempura, not at all greasy , light flavor, very nicely done. Atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. Service was great! We were given plenty of time to look over the menu-someone had a LOT of fun making up names for some of these rolls!-when I could not choose(it ALL looks so good!) Our server (Emma?) was so helpful. You can see the wonderful recommendation she gave, it was both beautiful and filling. Would definitely stop by again next time we are in the area. read more

Sushi Kan - Sushi Kan - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Super accommodating staff! Seated our party of 7 almost immediately, and the waitress gave great special roll recommendations. The pink panda roll was especially delicious! read more

I have been visiting San Jose for work this month, and this sushi spot has been so amazing... I have come a few times already! Emily is exceptional with her service, food taste great, and fast service. read more

They have parking in the back of the building or you can park by House of Genji/Cathay... Im a bit on the fence with providing either a 3 or 4 stars, but decided that the prices and affordability deserve 4 stars. The place is clean and quaint. Usually come for lunch and love their bentos. Tempura is so good and crunchy! Servers checked on us often and food always comes out on time. read more

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The rolls were great! They have a very large menu so it's hard to decide what to get. The two we ordered ended up being pretty similar but delicious. The salmon on top was perfectly done, it was soft and buttery! Loved the spicier sauce as well. The venue itself was not that great, the place had an off smell to it, but the food was good so can't argue! Takes a little bit of time for the rolls to come fyi read more

Sushi Kan - Bikini Special Roll and Victoria's Secret Special Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I was in the mood to try a new sushi spot and was impressed by the variety of roll offerings on the menu here. For a place with so many Yelp reviews I was surprised to see that the dining room was almost empty at prime lunch hour. The servers were on standby and greeted and seated us quickly when we walked in. I had the Catherine roll and got to try some of the vegetable tempura. The portion sizes here are definitely on the smaller side, and prices on the higher side. When the vegetable tempura came to the table my first thought was wow this portion size is tiny. If I remember correctly, broken down by price it was slightly more than a dollar per piece of vegetable tempura. Value aside, the assortment of vegetables was to my liking and the fry was obviously high quality and fresh. I would recommend ordering it if the price point is not an aspect you take into consideration when enjoying your food. The Catherine roll was tasty and presented well on the plate but it was definitely not value for money either. The roll was tight, held together nicely, and the ingredients were in balanced proportion. Usually if I eat one full sushi roll by myself I'm well satisfied, but after consuming the equivalent here I didn't quite feel full. I would recommend the food here but not to anyone who has a desire for good value like me. read more

It was my first time visiting this restaurant by myself. As soon as I walked in, the two hostesses immediately asked if I was planning to order sushi. When I said I might, they told me the wait would be "super long," emphasizing it several times.I felt confused and a bit put off by how pushy the interaction was. They kept repeating that they were "just the messenger" and that it was what the chef said, which came across as passive-aggressive rather than helpful. It didn't feel like they were interested in assisting me or making me feel welcome.What made the situation more confusing was that there were other solo diners already seated in the restaurant. As a first-time customer, the experience felt unnecessarily dismissive and unfriendly. Unfortunately, it left me with a poor impression of the service. read more

Taste good to average. Ordered the salmon teriyaki and unagi hand roll. Both lots of rice barely any fish . Spend $33 and was disappointed. Service was rude. Roller her eyes when I asked for sriracha, then never ended up giving me any. read more

This sushi spot on a busy north first street in San Jose has great food. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated, with the sushi bar close to the entrance. The waitresses are very attentive and give excellent service. I started off with ebi nigiri, which I order in every sushi restaurant to see how fresh their cooked shrimp is, which this was. I then ordered the special roll, "Gypsy", which included shrimp tempura, salmon, cream cheese and avocado. It was perfectly prepared, and sprinkled with a tempura crunch. Definitely worth a pit stop on the way to downtown. read more

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Quaint spot, offering a great selection of rolls and traditional sushi selection. Tasty and fresh sushi; overall an enjoyable experience. read more

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Hate to say it but this is probably the worst sushi I've had in recent memory. The saba they serve is actually saba kazunoko (which I really hate). Toro was tasteless. Nigiri fish overall were too chilled. Island Breeze roll was definitely the best part of the meal. Service was nice, they came around to check on us twice but forgot a nigiri we ordered (not a loss imo). Restaurant was about half full. read more

Sushi Kan - Island Breeze Special Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Extensive menu. I like that they don't just serve sushi and sashimi, but they also have Korean dishes such as tofu soup. I ordered the seafood tofu soup and split a Chef's Special, which consisted of 20 pieces of sashimi. They were decent size pieces of raw fish and nicely displayed with a good amount of radish. Casual interior. The wait staff were friendly and efficient. The food came out quickly and I was pretty full when I left. read more

Sushi Kan - Chef's Special - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Easily the best sushi in the Bay Area! We've been here probably about 100 times and will continue coming many times more; can't get enough of Sushi Kan! Our favorite roll is the Crispy Tuna, but honestly you can't go wrong with any of the rolls. We also enjoy the chicken karaage. The prices are reasonable and the restaurant is cozy + inviting. Great casual place to just pop in. The staff is also absolutely wonderful. We look forward to seeing them every time and they really make the whole experience special. If you're reading this, just go to Sushi Kan already!!! read more

Came here for Valentine's Day because Izakaya quoted us an hour wait, but this ended up being a great spot I never tried, nor heard of before! The service was really quick, and the sushi rolls were a decent size with a decent amount of fish on top. I was skeptical to get the toro, but figured I'd try and why not? It's a holiday. It ended up being soooo good! Melt in your mouth. I was a bit intimidated by their special roll menu, since it's quite gargantuan... but I enjoyed the ones we ordered. Y'all better "roll" over here for a great little sushi spot, with a convenient parking lot! read more

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We went to Sushi Kan for dinner the other night and it was a really nice time. We were greeted by our server Emily, and seated right away. We ordered several sushi dishes and rolls. The food came in a timely manner and was really fresh. Emily was a delight and provided excellent service to us the whole time. Since this restaurant is close to our house? We will be coming back again. read more

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1st Look from outside, i was afraid it wouldn't tase good. It was packed maybe cuz it was the only thing open at 8:30pm. The server was super nice and sweet. she was the only one serving so it was crazy for her that night. Their sushi was so delicious and tasted fresh. I had to order another order. Yummy!! Also their barbecue short ribs were today very delicious. Next time I'm in town I will definitely be becoming back again. Thank you for your delicious food!! read more

Sushi Kan - Chicken Teriyaki Roll & California Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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My boyfriend and I ordered takeout from Sushi Kan and ordered online for pick-up. We ordered the Wizard Pee, Pink Panda, Crazy and Salmon Skin roll. When we arrived to the restaurant, we were told that our order was not ready yet. So, we waited in our car in front of the restaurant as there is street parking and a private lot. Don't remember how much longer we waited, but it was some time before our order was ready. When we got home, we noticed that we received 4 rolls, but one of the rolls was not what we ordered. We were already home and was a bit upset because we waited for some time for our food just to come home and find out that our order was incorrect. It was whatever at this point, but we were just too hungry. My boyfriend received a call and it was the lady that brought out the food to him. She called him to let him know that they messed up on our order and that we can come back and pick up the roll. We appreciated that the staff noticed their mistake and tried to fix it. But, we live about 20 minutes away and we were hungry, so we said it's okay. The sushi was really good. We enjoyed all of the rolls! read more

Sushi Kan - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Delicious authentic Japanese food. Service was great. I ordered the chefs choice but wanted to switch out the yellow tail for the herring, and they did it for me. Quite nice of them for dealing with a grouchy, picky customer. read more

This place is alright. Pretty pricey for its value. We got: * 49-ers special roll, $20: the fried langoustine on top was good and probably the reason why this roll was the priciest roll on the menu. The sushi roll itself was small and tasted standard. * Caterpillar, $17: usually my go-to because I like eel in my rolls. Also standard, although the amount of eel we got was pretty sad. Would recommend 49-er over this if you like crunch in your roll. * Lion king, $17: can use a bit more sauce and flavor. Most other places I've been to do it better. Again, the roll was smaller than what I would have liked. Would not recommend here. * Shrimp tempura, $9: enjoyable - the crunch was there, the tempura sauce was good. The batter was flakey (looks like they used bread crumbs). Not what I'm used to since it's different at several other Japanese restaurants I've been to. Taste was good though. Service was fast - food came out soon after we ordered. I didn't appreciate that they collected our check and cleared everything out right after we finished. Gave me the impression they wanted us out. There's a parking lot in the back, street parking out front, and another lot in the same block so didn't have much trouble parking. Restaurant vibe was casual and not very date worthy. Overall, 3.5 stars - average, but we enjoyed most dishes we got. Decent taste wise but not value wise. I probably won't go out of my way to come back. read more

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If food was a love language, sushi would be my number 1!! A friend of mine suggested sushi in Japantown in San Jose, however we found this gem instead. Don't let the location and outside fool you, it's super clean and big inside. Emily was our server and she was incredibly sweet and had no intentions of rushing us to order and leave. We ordered 3 delicious sushi rolls between us 2 and it was some of the freshest rolls I've ever had. I've found my new spot and will be back! read more

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Very friendly employees. Service was excellent and the main reason was the food. Highly recommended.

Sushi Kan had some of the best sushi I've had in South Bay! I know I know, we expect to have the best here but I've been pretty let down with the places I've visited. I ordered the Kuro Shio and my partner ordered the ramen. 5/5 stars for the sushi - keep in mind I'm more of a baked roll, fun sushi gal (not a sashimi gal). I love spicy food and I was so happy with my order. 3/5 stars for the ramen. I would not recommend it if you're looking for a traditional ramen. We didn't end up finishing it. It wasn't...bad, it just wasn't your typical ramen and it had a bunch of extra items in it we didn't expect. Highly recommend this place for sushi! read more

I have my set and confident sushi restaurants i frequent in san jose, but Sushi kan has climbed that ladder with consistency in freshness, warm customer service, and incredibly tasty uni. I recommend any true sushi lover to visit here. Its cozy inside and they offer a full bar. Located conveniently in the downtown area, closing at 10:30pm. They offer what most upper scale sushi restaurants have on the menu with equal or better quality. It's my 5th time visiting and i am certain this is my new sushi go to location. Thank you sushi kan and keep it up please read more

This spot is a bit of a hole in the wall, but the fish was fresh. Now, don't get me wrong, I definitely love a good hole in the wall spot. But, this sushi had absolutely no presentation whatsoever! I've had a lot of sushi in a lot of different places and I love it when they go a little bit out of their way to make it look beautiful. I even asked if I could have some Unagi sauce and they wanted to charge me for it...WHAT?? My sushi had very little sauce on it so it was kind of dry. We ordered the pork belly appetizer and it was not very tasty. We had the white dragon and the sex in the city rolls. Nothing fancy, but like I said before, the fish was very fresh. They only have beer and wine so we ordered both. That was fine, but I normally like to have a yummy drink while I'm having sushi. Next time we visit San Jose, I think we will try a different spot. read more

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