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Sushi Kei

3.6 (242 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
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Casual
Quiet
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Lunch Bento with tonkatsu and sake sashimi
Kathleen P.

The $16 lunch bento price was hard not to pass up on. It definitely filled me up, but my tonkatsu was on the dryer side. I ended up still eating everything though, so it was good enough lol! The salmon sashimi was fresh and my favorite part was the salad. It came with a light vinaigrette dressing. This spot is cute and cozy. I'd come back to try other sushi dishes.

Miso soup, salad
Emily C.

Located in downtown Millbrae and unassuming from the outside, but fish freshness inside! Came here for a weekday dinner so it wasn't crowded and the servers were very polite. Miso soup was good but no tofu, and salad could've used more dressing. The Negitoro (fatty tuna, green onion) roll and there was wasabi inside, I enjoyed this. The Deluxe Sushi which included 8 pieces total - 2 pc tuna, yellowtail, halibut, salmon, shrimp, salmon roe, egg/tamago. The egg had a hint of sweetness. The yellowtail sashimi entree came with 10 pieces and soup & salad. Each piece of fish was fresh and delicious! I left feeling satisfied with, would come again to try their other dishes and specials.

Too Much Coleste Roll
Alex Raven M.

The sushi here definitely emphasized quality over quantity. The freshness and flavor of the fish was so good, even the soft shell crab was a burst of flavor. We enjoyed the simplicity of the rolls. Other sushi places have over packed rolls where you can't really taste the individual flavors. This place seemed to value the ingredients. The servers were very polite and checked in frequently. The outside is very unassuming, we've passed by it many times but only tried it just now. Once you enter it has a very authentic Japanese aesthetic. We found it very cute and pleasant. (For 21+ the plum wine is a must try)

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Ranjan P.

Whoa, this place is pretty much in my back yard and though I've been here for decades, never set foot in it, that's just how inconspicuous and hole in the wall tucked away it is. But step inside and it's the farthest cry from "dive" or hole in a wall type of place. This is a beautiful, refined, little restaurant with a sushi counter and little tables when though it was early on Friday evening, it was jam packed and bustling, we barely snagged a seat, without a reservation. This is hands down the place sushi place here in Millbrae, especially now that Zen is gone. We got their salmon toro nigiri, rainbow roll, gyoza, salmon/avocado roll, another salmon roll (needed to get in my Omega 3's lol :-) Super fresh and pristine fish, little embellishment needed, and man oh man their wasabi packs a punch, the strongest I've ever had. The gyoza not deep fried, but lightly sautéed with crispy shell and tender meat with a lively tangy dipping sauce, that's not soy-heavy. Their toro buttery and excellent quality rice. The seaweed salad needs more acid, not as citrusy or vinegary as I'd like. The service is amazing: super friendly and caring, attentive and even though they were busy, didn't miss a beat, very hard-working on top of oall the tables. It's a charming and quaint little place, authentic to the hilt. It's cute that instead of a consolidated paper menu or additional specials on a single board, they have papers clipped to the all, disparate and separate, detailing various chef's specials, daily specials, etc. It's like getting a prize every time you turn your head and bam: there's yet another special, and another ... the prices are very reasonable. But beyond the food, it's the service and warmth of the staff that's remarkable. Every single person went out of their way to make us feel cared for. It's extraordinary.

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Judy C.

Love this local hole in the wall. Fair prices for fresh sushi. I've only ordered to go so I can't say how service is inside. I ordered a bunch of nigiris which are ordered in pairs. My bf did get the pork katsu curry which wasn't the best, so I say stick to getting the sushi and rolls.

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Fun local sushi place with nice outdoor seating! Service was great and so was our sushi and sake!

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Best sushi in town. I love love the sushi here. Traditional sushi and dishes. No pretentious just real stuff.

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One of the best authentic Japanese restaurants I visited in US. Highly recommend to all the food enthusiasts.

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Naked Fish - Millbrae

Naked Fish - Millbrae

3.0(494 reviews)
0.3 mi
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I can't believe it's been 14 years! Naked Fish is still around. This block of downtown Millbrae has…read moregotten more deserted. I came here with a small group of coworker for Happy Hour but unfortunately they don't start at 4:30pm on Friday so we were given their regular menu. Since I'm always looking for protein, I decided on the Happy Dinner Box $18.99 -- even though this is a pretty basic bento, you do get 3 items and that's a pretty good deal for our current economy. I chose beef teriyaki, chicken katsu and salmon. Box comes with salad, rice and miso soup. Taste was standard. Service was nice. Wait for food was about 20 minutes. I also tried the Dinosaur Roll $17.99 which is spicy scallop, avocado, yellow fish, jalapeño, and black tobiko. Although the roll was small, I appreciated that they didn't use too much rice. There were quite a few patrons dining on a Friday night so if you're looking for a convenient Japanese restaurant, that isn't necessarily authentic but still a good value, with ample nearby parking in the adjacent public lot, you might wanna visit Naked Fish. I am curious about their Happy Hour M-Th starting at 4:30...

I've done take out a few times as well as dined in. I've always gotten the bentos and the price is…read moredecent for the ability to choose 3 items. For Millbrae, I can't think of many equivalent options like this nearby, so that makes them stand out. Overall I like this restaurant, but have to ding it for questionable quality control. The salad always has questionable bad leaves. In our most recent order, the plastic had a hole burned into the bottom and the sauce was leaking out. How did they miss that? Are they burning plastic on the regular? The noise from upstairs is very unfortunate. The fitness place needs to change their layout so the poor restaurant below is not so negatively affected by dropping weights.

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4.5(260 reviews)
2.5 mi
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Soo good!! I've gone here 3 times already. The first time I believe was before they got many things…read moreon their menu.. Now there are so many things to choose. They have the best edamame and their chicken breast is delish. They have good service and 2 out of the 3 times I've gone the servers were extremely kind.

My husband and I had dinner here tonight, and overall it was a really memorable experience. We've…read moretraveled quite a bit and tried sushi in many different cities, including around the Los Angeles area where we live and have our favorite spots. So when we visit a sushi restaurant, we tend to evaluate everything as a whole -- price, quality, service, and of course the flavors. For dinner we ordered the Mango Tuna Roll (which was our first time trying a mango-style sushi roll), the 8-piece Omakase Nigiri, a Double Toro Roll, two pieces of Otoro, and a hot sake. With a 20% tip included, the total for the two of us came to $163.50, which honestly falls within the average range of what we usually spend for a sushi dinner like this. Normally we might pay around $120-$130 depending on the place, sometimes a little more if we add an extra item or two. The portion sizes were pretty standard. Not unusually large, but not small either -- similar to what we've experienced at many other sushi restaurants. Where this place really stood out was the depth of flavor. The quality and balance of the ingredients were excellent. At one point I actually caught myself closing my eyes just to focus on the taste, which is something I almost never do. The preparation felt very refined and the flavors were elevated, rich, and memorable. I would describe it as delicate portions with very elevated flavors. Because of that, I'm giving this place 5 out of 5 stars. This is the kind of restaurant that works perfectly for a nice dinner with your partner. It's not necessarily a place where you go wild ordering everything on the menu like at a taco spot. Instead, it's better to be thoughtful with what you choose and enjoy a few well-crafted dishes. You can easily have a special, enjoyable dinner here without going overboard. Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area and want a quality sushi experience with refined flavors. The only thing I felt was missing was a small welcome miso soup. In some sushi restaurants we've visited, they serve a tiny cup of miso with a couple pieces of tofu as a warm welcome. It's a very small gesture, but it creates a nice first impression and adds a sense of hospitality to the experience. Considering the quality and pricing of the menu here, a simple welcome miso soup would fit perfectly with the overall dining experience.

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3.9(245 reviews)
1.9 mi
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Sushi, Calamari, Edamame, Miso soup, and every dish we have ordered have been incredible! Always…read morefresh, flavorful, and reliably the same. Service is exceptional! Staff are friendly (but not overly), attentive, and surprisingly they remember our subtle preferences (we come often). Ambiance is wonderful! Calm, but interesting and entertaining. Bonus: cleanly, good for noise sensitive people (on low-volume times like lunch, Sunday night, etc). Try the Warrior Roll!

We made a reservation online on Veterans' Day, but we got there when they opened and there was…read moreample seating. Because we were the only guests in the restaurant for about 10 minutes, the service was just a bit over-the-top. The hostess/waitress checked in with us frequently, so we felt like we had to order quickly even after asking to give us just a bit more time. We ordered three rolls, and I wish for the life of me I could remember which ones. They were prepared quickly, and we had our food in under 15 minutes. Again, we were the only ones in the restaurant for a few minutes, so this gave the chef time to prepare everything. This may not be the case mid-day or early evening. Overall, the rolls were okay and the experience was okay. The best part of the meal was the shrimp tempura! Crispy, fresh, and perfect. I can't say I'd go out of my way to come here, but local folks should give them a try.

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Aji Ichi Japanese Restaurant - Supreme box

Aji Ichi Japanese Restaurant

3.9(496 reviews)
2.1 mi
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Consistency is what keeps me coming back. This has been my favorite sushi spot in San Bruno for…read moremore than 10 years, and it has never let me down. Whether I stop by for lunch or dinner, the food, service, and overall experience remain reliably good every single time. On my latest visit, the Mango Spider Roll was a standout. It was fresh, refreshing, and perfectly balanced, though I will admit I am biased since mango is my favorite fruit. My ultimate guilty pleasure, however, is the sushi pizza. If you have never tried it, do yourself a favor and order one. It deserves all the praise it gets. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, which is one of the many reasons I keep returning year after year. Parking can depend on what is happening nearby, since street parking is the main option, but I have never had to circle the block more than a couple of times to find a spot. The restaurant also has plenty of seating, and in all my visits over the years, I have never had to wait. Reliable, welcoming, and delicious, this is the kind of neighborhood favorite that earns its place in your regular rotation.

Was ordering some food and didn't know what I wanted to get. Aji ichi came up and I said ok let's…read moretry it. So glad that I did. Food was so good. I always get worried about spicy tuna and the steak bc I'm not sure how fresh or spicy it's going to be but this was perfect. I loved the crispy spicy tuna. And the rice amount for the New York dish was perfect. I always get upset when I don't have enough rice with my meat, but it was perfect. Give this place a try! I can't wait for my next visit

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Aji Ichi Japanese Restaurant - Orange and lobster roll

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