Hands down the best sushi spot in the bay. The fish is incredibly fresh every time. The rolls are unbelievable, especially the spicy crunchy tuna. Milton and Chris, and the rest of the crew, are so kind and accommodating. Chris is truly an artist. He prepares the most gorgeous nigiri and roles, and will always recommend the freshest fish they have. The place is clean, warm, and welcoming! Sushi Ko is the best restaurant in Marin. read more

Ok, starting to understand the lower star ratings... My family and I came in for dinner and we had a very different experience. The guy servers were all very friendly, but the female server we had was terrible. She got our order wrong. Twice. She wasn't personable at all and rushed us through ordering and through dinner. The food also wasn't that great tonight. The steak teriyaki was tough and chewy. Tempura was super oily. I don't think we'll be back. Too many great Japanese restaurants in the area... read more

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Sushi Ko is a welcoming spot in the very popular Marin Country Mart shopping and dining complex by the Larkspur Ferry. The first thing is I've had lunch here probably six or seven times in the last several years. For me, it just doesn't keep me coming back. And I'm really disappointed to say that because I want to support every restaurant in our area. I know people work hard and try to do their best. It is three stars and not one star after all -- but for me, four or five stars means things are exemplary. I find Sushi Ko is hit and miss. I know I'm not going here for premium sushi. But I would like it to be more competent. I want them to serve relatively clean fish, not necessarily "top shelf" like some of my favorites. I just want a good lunch. Service is solid and friendly. The menu offers reasonable selections of nigiri and sashimi and rolls - as well as Japanese lunch dishes. You have two wines to choose from - a Chardonnay and I believe a Cabernet. On one visit the Chardonnay was corked and clearly open for days. A next glass was from a fresh bottle. These things happen, but to me there should be more effort to make sure what they serve is ready to go. An appetizer not to miss: the black sesame asparagus. The black sesame sauce is delicious. I enjoy asparagus, even though I'm not sure it was the most fresh. I still recommend this dish although it is $12 and there's not much on the plate. For nigiri - the sake (salmon) was decent, as was the shiro maguro (albacore). The spider roll is decent - if a little bland. I found myself slightly disappointed in the rainbow roll. There was very little crab meat in it. And the fish on top just didn't wow me. Price is on par with similar sushi restaurants. Will I come back? Probably. It's a capable lunch spot and I do enjoy sushi for lunch or anytime. But I just have higher hopes for a place like this in a prominent area where a lot of people come to eat. Maybe this review will give them some food for thought to raise their game. read more

Sushi Ko - Rainbow roll - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

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Went again and was still a great experience. service, vibe and food all crush it ! Got assorted rolls and they were all fresh and tasted great. Service was on point as usual. read more

Sushi Ko - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

Last minute change in plans led us to Sushi Ko. Ordered the Moriwase chef choice and loved the picks! 10 piece nigiri that was fresh. I didn't even need to add any shoyu! Had the hamachi jalapeño crudo and it was delicious!! Service was very attentive and not crowded at all. Even liked the choice of jazz music, Lol! Not bad and would definitely come again! read more

Incredible food! Some of the best sushi in Marin. However - This place is chronically understaffed. Every time we eat here is a roller coaster. Seriously guys. Hire 1-2 more people to work on busy nights. It's always the same story, your staff (who is very nice) going as fast as they can always in the weeds, dealing with delivery drivers, running food, seating people taking orders and making mistakes. Come on. read more

Traveling thru and staying at a near by hotel. I would say we are so fortunate enough to eat at Sushi Ko, seated at the bar. It started with Santiago who served drinks , apps etc. with the absolute best personality, promptness and a positivity with humor that you want to make excuses for him to check on you! Now to our Sushi chef, Cris...we ordered from the menu and then let him create what he wanted. I have had sushi from around the World and traditionally omakase style to enable the chef to create. Cris ranks at the very top of the list!!! Cris is extremely talented with an adventure for taste and an amazing explanation of his creation. Visit this place is you want incredible food, amazing service and a relaxed environment read more

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My favorite local sushi spot. Prices are reasonable, we always leave satisfied. Yes, there are issues with the waitstaff (understaffed, grumpy) but the food is good enough for me not to care. I will continue coming back! read more

The amaebi was delicious, with the wonderful fried shrimp heads. However the tuna and salmon were not great. The fish was a bit old and dry. I have enjoyed top quality sushi in Japan and select sushi restaurants in the US. I am sorry to say that Sushi Ko is mid-quality yet high priced. read more

Food service and ambiance were right on point. The most amazing Toro hashimi I have ever had. Wow definitely ask for the moriawase. I also enjoyed their asparagus with black sesame! Different and delicious. A new favorite read more

Sushi Ko - Sushi! - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

The food was sooo good. The service was great! The ambiance was just what the doctor ordered. read more

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Was recommended this sushi by my hotel fromt desk. So this was my first stop for dinner, and was not impressed. Very basic standard sushi little flavor. Drink options were pretty limited too. read more

Good sushi and service , but not amazing just solidly good, not overpriced but perhaps a few issues with some rolls obviously premade

It was fantastic. I only had a few rolls, but the sushi was wonderful. The service was great. I will be back!

Took my sister here to treat her for her birthday. The place is really nice with a comfortable upscale feel. Servers were friendly and helpful. Sadly, the sushi wasn't quite up to par. The fish was fresh but as some other reviewers noted, the sushi rice wasn't good. It didn't taste seasoned and it was definitely overcooked and mushy. This results in the sushi not tightly packed/rolled and easily falls apart making it hard to pick up with chopsticks. The unseasoned rice made the sushi bland as well. Considering that this is a fairly pricey place, the poor rice prep is hard to justify. read more

We opted for indoor seating today since it was 95 degrees at noon; they have a covered, outdoor patio as well. I really enjoyed the Hirame (halibut) Carpaccio with olive oil, ginger, garlic, and chives--thinly sliced and fresh. And a lovely presentation. My friend enjoyed her Gyoza as well as the Spider Roll well enough. The Grilled Saba (mackerel) had a nice flavor, but it was slightly overdone; it comes with ponzu sauce, white rice, and miso soup. The miso seemed a bit salty to me. I wonder if noise abatement might help out the sounds that bounced off the indoor concrete walls. The wait staff was attentive and pleasant. read more

Sushi Ko - Spider Roll & Hirame Carpaccio - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

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I found the sushi to not have a lot of flavor and not be moist at all. Each piece of Nora tasted rather dry. Also, I found it very expensive for a dragon roll to be $18. I only got four little pieces. Normally you'd get eight I think they are much better sushi places around. read more

Came here on an impromptu stop and wasn't impressed at all. Service is horrendous - even while standing in line, the "hostess" skips over us to the next person and helps them as if we didn't exist. I'm one to speak up but too much in a good mood at the time to ruin any moment. Took another 10 min before someone else showed up to even acknowledge us... many empty tables but staff seemed to be rushed and busy. The food was not anything spectacular- I ate half of my sushi but the others seemed to enjoy their choices but, again, not enough to say we will want it again. Three stars will go to the Server who went out of her way to make the visit more enjoyable. Unfortunately, not a place I would return. read more

Sushi Ko has a special place in my heart, it's the first place my boyfriend took me out to dinner while showing me around his hometown. We came again recently for dinner and the place is just as amazing as I remember 5 years later. We sat at the bar so we could be close to all the action. Sunny, one of the sushi chefs, made great recs and was nice to talk to throughout the meal. Highlights included the heavenly roll, kinmedai nigiri, king salmon nigiri, and surprisingly the tempura appetizer! All the fish was fresh, especially the kinmedai which came off the specials board that Sunny recommended. The tempura was really crisp and fresh, and it stayed that way throughout the meal. From the sushi chefs to our server, everyone was so welcoming and friendly, it definitely added to the overall experience. The hot sake and beer was flowing and we ate until we were stuffed, though we did end the meal with some mango mochi. The restaurant is small yet intimate, and I loved the warm lighting and wood tones that brought a nice coziness to the space. I'm happy to see this spot is still around with the same sushi chefs, I'll keep supporting them when I can! read more

Will have to say, this place is pretty good. Better than the 3.3 it has received on yelp. Good food, right price and friendly service! Not bad! Not a 5 but more like a 4.2 but gave this place the benefit of the doubt. Yes there are better higher end places but this is good all around. read more

We've been meaning to come and try Sushi Ko since it is at the Larkspur Landing where there are a lot of other restaurants. We came to a relatively full sushi restaurant and sat at the bar. The rolls were good, but not something unique or different than the average sushi restaurant. The waiters were extremely considerate and made sure we were always taken care of. Everyone was dining with a smile on their faces and we couldn't agree more. read more

We've been fans of Sushi Ko for years, maybe even decades! Since Covid happened, we've alternately been getting takeout, and sitting in their outdoor covered patio area, maybe once every couple of months. Food has always been really good, and so has their service. My personal favorite is the veggie udon soup with tempura shrimp. My wife usually ends up getting a fancy sushi plate. Since it's located in Marin Country Mart (previously Larkspur Landing) across from the Larkspur ferry terminal, parking is convenient. After a meal, we usually take a walk through the mart, look at the koi, and may sit around for music on weekend nights. read more

Sushi Ko - Possibly the Caterpillar Roll on top, steamed shrimp dumplings on the bottom? (it's been a couple of months) - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

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No frills. Great sushi. Seriously one of the best options in Marin. The host team is incredible and service is generally very good. Great place for a casual date night. read more

Sushi Ko - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

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cute little sushi spot in Larkspur ca. I usually always order takeout during my lunch time. Service is good, and food is always ready by desired time. The chicken teriyaki is delicious. Chicken is placed on top of a bed of salad, with a sesame sauce and rice included. Miso soup is hot and so soothing, also very delicious. I must say, the chicken teriyaki was 30+ dollars.. very pricey for what it is I feel. On other days, I did order some rolls which were amazing but also pricey but I can understand why, as the sushi is very good quality. If you do eat down here at sushi ko, it is very relaxing and good vibes all around. Sushi ko has indoor and outdoor seating. With shops surrounding the area. Very enjoyable experience(: read more

Sushi Ko - Deluxe Vegetarian Roll - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

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Cris is one of the best & most creative sushi chefs I have come across. Tell him what you're thinking & a couple pieces of what's equivalent to diamonds will land on your plate in the most elegant way. 10/10 recommend & our server, Santiago, had us laughing all night long! It's now a point to make this place a stop every time i'm in the area. read more

Sushi Ko - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

I have been going to this restaurant for at least 15 years. In the last year or two it seems to have changed ownership. What used to be great sushi has now just become mediocre. More over the portion sizes have gone from eight pieces down to six pieces per roll, and the price is gone up. They also reduce the amount of fish you get per roll. Perfect example is Philadelphia role which had hardly a sliver of salmon or cream cheese. This was served on what tasted like stale rice. For comparison I've posted a picture of a $5 Friday roll from Safeway vs. the $14 Philly roll we were served. Oh, and Safeway is still only $10 on a normal day. read more

Sushi Ko - This is the Philly roll. Definitely not worth $14. - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

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I came upon Sushi Ko four years ago and I have been a regular ever since. Though I don't particularly fancy sushi or sashimi, my favorite is their "Tempura and Chicken Teriyaki combo" This item comes with one shrimp tempura, assorted tempura vegetables, chicken teriyaki, mixed greens salad dressed with the tastiest salad dressing, miso soup and steamed white rice. I always order an extra shrimp. Everything is cooked perfectly and consistently delicious! Even if I am not a sushi and sashimi eater, I am certain and confident to say that their sushi and sashimi items are excellent, as evidenced by the faces of their happy, satisfied guests. I am delighted to say that service is superb! read more

Stopped by Marin Country Mart for a few hours and grabbed lunch at Sushi Ko. I was by myself and quickly grabbed a table in their outdoor space. Service was quick and attentive, without feeling like I was rushed. First, I started with a cup of miso soup; warm and delightful - exactly how miso soup should be! Then, I opted to try a selection of their nigiri: amberjack, yellowtail, tuna and salmon. Everything was delicious, fresh and the rice was seasoned/cooked to perfection. My personal favorite was the salmon - and they had two other varieties that I would have tried if my full stomach allowed! A simple, quick spot with fresh and delicious bites! read more

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The nigiri and salmon tekki was delicious. Fish was fresh, smooth, and silky. Service was a little slow. I'd come back for lunch time and get the chef special again. read more

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Came to the restaurant hungry and left hungry and feeling discriminated. My partner and I came in when the restaurant was empty. 30 Minutes later it was filled up and the server gave our food to another table. I looked around and saw 2 tables around us and 2 parties at the bar with their food within 10 minutes of ordering. As we left, we came to find out that 4 other tables outside the previously empty restaurant were now eating their food as well. I noticed the servers were attentive to everyone except us, which may have been because we were the only poc there, which is especially upsetting given the staff is all poc. Given we did not complain- we were hungry and were not expecting an empty restaurant to take 30 minutes just for them to serve our food to someone else, so we quietly left and got Shake Shack which served us 2 minutes after we ordered. We called back and told them the situation, and we got an apology which filled my stomach with nothing special. read more

Super cute inside! Love the atmosphere! The food was sooo good! Haven't had sushi in a while so this was a perfect meal to have it again! The gyoza is yummy, and every roll I ordered was on point! I was only out here to make an exchange lol ran into this spot and had to try! read more

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Still love this sushi spot for their fresh fish and veggies. We came at lunch time and it was busy! The outside front patio has heaters so it's pleasant to eat outside even on a cold winter day. Take-away is good as well! Very polite and great customer service. read more

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I am so disappointed with this restaurant. The quality of food has gone down hill. The service is terrible. The servers do not even know what the dish are. Last time we are there we left and did not even eat our meals. We had to pay full price even though we told them the food was not good to eat. So we went off to another restaurant to eat. I will never go here again. read more

Witnessing this dedicated restaurant deal w hiring and keeping staff that serves. They mean well but have lost Japanese vibe. Eat Raw Fish. Enjoy. Get the Heavenly Roll, ignore crappy service, pretend rock and roll music is Japanese. read more

Came to celebrate a birthday and I was very disappointed. The food was not great. My sake sashimi had a hair nestled inside of it, and to top it off, it TASTED off. In fact, all of the fish tasted like it had gone bad and was still crunchy/frozen. Aside from all of the negatives with the food, our service was great, so I'll add a star for that. I know this place has been a staple at Marin Country Mart for a long time, so perhaps this was just an off night. read more

Service was nice, kind but slow. The food was horrible. I should have known when I sat at the sushi bar that it wouldn't be good. The fish was presliced. No self respecting sushi chef would pre slice the fish. It was not fresh and everything I brought home was just unpleasant. Really disappointing! read more

There are so many sushi places out there, sometimes it's hard to make sense of them all. So many of them are not run by Japanese people either. Over the years I've been to many in Marin County, but Sushiko still remains my favorite... They are consistent, and very good. Try the Hamachi Jalapeño, and their specials. Consistent... Quality... Delicious... Great parking at the Mart. Decor, nothing special, sparse but nice. read more

So As you would have it, I had a root canal today. Couldn't eat all day. By the time I got off work I was just famished and could only tolerate soft foods. I thought sushi might be a good idea. So of course I go to Sushiko right across from my work. For $14 this is all I got. Not only have their prices gone up now they're giving you less. I'm done with that place! Ridiculous! read more

Sushi Ko - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

Wanted something light for lunch, and Sushi Ko nigiri combo lunch special (10 piece chef's choice) made me craving for more! The fish was SO fresh. The rice and fish ratio was perfect. I don't know how they make their rice, but it was so flavorful. I could eat a bowl of the rice on its own. Each piece of nigiri was made so perfectly well. There were bits of toppings on it, and wasabi between the fish & rice. The nigiri melted in my mouth. I cannot wait to make a trip out here again just for this dish!! So memorable. I even got my order for takeout since it's Covid right now and just ate at a nearby bench. I can't wait to try their outdoor dining at some point. read more

Sushi Ko - Nigiri combo (chef's choice- 10 piece) - Japanese Near Me - Larkspur, California

Our family's main business office was located across the street from Sushi Ko when we opened 34 years ago. Since then Perfect Timing has moved offices; however, we still dine at at SK with regularity-Sushi FridayLunch has become a family favorite. The food is always well prepared and served. Milton and his brother, Steven, are consistently welcoming and attentive. The outdoor patio is warm when it needs to be with well placed heaters and is dog friendly. I would not say that it is an inexpensive place to eat...but that's probably because we always order (and eat) more items than we should -often bordering on gluttony...and occasionally just crossing that threshold. Try the "Heavenly Roll"...it's not on the menu. read more