i love sushi maru ! i come here at least once a month, it is so delicious. the staff are so friendly and i love to sit at the bar my favorites are the salmon zuke, nanook, saba, and tai! everything is so fresh and the price is good for the quality of fish. they have great lunch specials as well, please come and support sushi maru !! read more

[Food] These are dine-in experiences from my last few recent visits! Not all at once haha - 2 item Bento ($17.95): Got the Saba & Sashimi (+$1) and it's always so comforting especially with all the included sides. Saba is moist and meaty. - Torikawa Ponzu ($7.45): One of my favorites as the crunchy chicken skin pairs great with the fresh onions and ponzu sauce. - Salmon Croquette ($6.95): Saw that they posted this on the wall so decided to give it a try. Not bad, but I still prefer their crab or potato one. - Nigiri; Hamachi ($5.95), Shiromaguro ($5.95), Hotate ($6.95), Amaebi ($7.95), Toro ($7.95), Ikura ($6.95), Uni ($8.95/ea), Hotate w/ yuzu kosho sauce ($8.95): All were fresh and delicious! My favorite are the Hamachi, Amaebi, Toro, Uni, & Hotate w/ yuzu kosho sauce! - Cold Tempura Soba ($15.45): Noodles were decent. Tempura never disappoints. - Okinawa Lemonade ChuHi ($7.95): Super refreshing and yummy! Similar to a yuzu sour. - Daily Lunch Special; Sushi Gozen ($34.95): Love that they give so many sides! Comes with a 5 piece appetizer, salad, soup, mini donburi, 6 piece nigiri, and a dessert. I enjoyed everything but some of the appetizers were a bit of a miss for me. Regardless I'm still glad I tried it. - Special Nigiri ($32.95): I usually get this if I feel like I want a little treat! Also love that they give negitoro roll over California roll for this set. - Pork Katsu Curry ($15.45): A hearty meal with fluffy rice, flavorful curry, and katsu is slightly on the lean side. [Service] - Fast, friendly, helpful, attentive [Ambiance] - Nostalgic, cozy & casual - Has table, booths, and bar seatings [Overall] - I've been here countless times and always enjoyed my meal thanks to the wonderful staff there! read more

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I've been coming to Sushi Maru for over 15 years and it's always a solid option! The interior is very cute and gives a good glimpse of a cozy restaurant you'd find in Japan. I always love their nanook (salmon nigiri, torched on top). The most recent time around I ordered the 2 item combination bento with salmon shio and sashimi. It comes with rice, miso soup, salad, edamame, and an orange slice. Very good price for the portion size. Everything was delicious and will definitely be returning! read more

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Excellent sushi and sashimi. The salmon in the sashimi appetizer was perfect and the rolls were high quality if a little small. The green tea/red bean/mochi dessert was also really good!! I loved the mochi and the red bean was tasty (and a little too sweet). I would love to come back for a casual dinner with good sushi. read more

My favorite sushi restaurant? Sushi Maru. Delicious sushi plus amazing service, what more could I ask for. If I had to recommend a dish from this restaurant--it would be tekka maki. I cannot recommend this enough. As someone who absolutely enjoys tekka maki, this one here blows my mind every time. It's fresh, well-seasoned and JUST SO GOOD. Recently we were able to try their mackerel nigiri as well as the seared tuna sashimi. I really enjoyed the tuna sashimi with their shredded radish, I was impressed. The mackerel nigiri was slightly fishy, but it was expected. It was good but I wouldn't order it again. Aside from that, their cold soba noodles are also yummy and super refreshing! They have a variety of nigiris as well as unique rolls that you won't find at other restaurants. Of course, they'll also have your favorite classics! The restaurant is always super busy but the wait is so worth it!! They also have a revolving sushi belt at the bar where you could see the chefs whippin' up your rolls right in front of you. You do not want to miss out on that!! Definitely check it out if you're in the area :-) read more

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After living in Japantown for the past 8 years, sushi Maru is one of our regulars. It's great for kids. They love the sushi boat. I love their daily lunch specials. It's so big and nourishing. Their curry rice is also pretty darn good! We love certain nigiri's like the Pako and the seared salmon nigiri. At the end of the meal, they always give a small ice cream or lemon slushie which is delicious and also great for kids! They make training chopsticks and always have them on hand there for kids or maybe people who are still learning. We always get udon there for the kids along with sushi boat items. Overall, a great family friendly spot! read more

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The wife and I are going to Japan for the first time next month as we've been going to Japanese restaurants all over the Bay Area trying to get a taste of "good" Japanese food before we experience the real stuff in the land of the rising sun. We stopped in for lunch on a Friday afternoon. The restaurant was pretty full but we were able to get seated quickly. I ordered the 2 item combo with Pork Katsu and Tempura. The wife got the Chirashi bowl. We also split a few sushi rolls. The food was decent but nothing special. Service was pretty slow as well. Took FOREVER to get our food. read more

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Always a great experience here. Service is solid -- not too fast, not too slow -- just right. The food is incredibly fresh, especially the sushi and uni -- you can really taste the quality. Our friends live nearby and are always here (they're sushi people lol), so that says a lot. This has definitely become a go-to spot for us. Very kid-friendly too, which we love. Definitely coming back! read more

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I really appreciated that they happily substituted the rice for double miso soup since I wasn't in the mood for rice with my bento. The bento itself was a great deal. 11 pieces of sashimi for $25 is an excellent price. The host and server were incredible and honestly the main reason I am finishing this review. The customer service alone makes this place worth coming back to. I was there about 30 minutes before closing and took notice of something that really stood out to me. Toward the end of the night, it is common to feel rushed, and I completely understand that. However, I watched one server patiently wait while another was slowly setting food down and rearranging items. The server holding two heavy bento boxes waited with a genuine smile and zero signs of frustration. That kind of patience and professionalism is rare these days, and it did not go unnoticed. The food was enjoyable, the service was outstanding, and the overall vibe is cozy and straightforward. This is a solid spot for a relaxed dinner, and I will definitely be back! read more

If you focus on ordering with the sushi team in the middle, you can ignore the conveyor-belt sushi (those don't look appetizing after being out for some time). This place offers a large variety of sushi and educates you on the proper name for them (we've been calling them wrong!). The quality of fish, especially the toro, was amazing. This places serves big cuts and with rice, but it was delicious! I highly recommend trying this place! read more

Friendly service with a fun & lively environment. The prices are reasonable and the portions are well thought out. What stood out to me here was the service. Super friendly, thoughtful, and accommodating with our requests. If you're in the area (Japan Town), I would highly recommend this restaurant to anybody in the mood for Japanese food. The fish tasted fresh and did not taste low quality, most importantly it was not smelly at all! read more

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We recently checked out Sushi Maru based on a recommendation from my husband's coworker who raved about the place. Sure, we have our go-to spots in Japantown, but we figured we'd try something new. We strolled in around 7:45pm on a Friday, and the place was packed. We wanted to sit at the sushi bar, so it was about a 15 minute wait with 1 couple ahead of us. The layout of the place was your typical sushi boat spot with a combination of booths, tables, and the sushi bar in the center. Like many of the OG restaurants on the street, Sushi Maru had that old charm. The staff members were great. Appreciated that the waitresses came to check on us periodically and provide timely updates while we were waiting. Everyone was friendly, including the waitresses and the sushi chefs. My husband enjoyed the nigiri and sushi rolls we tried. I would go as far as saying that I thought the fish was much fresher than other nearby places. I am a huge fan of saba and aji, so I loved that Sushi Maru had them to offer. Their soft shell crab appetizer was superb. It came with 2 pieces and was so crunchy. Looks like Sushi Maru has two new recurring customers. We look forward to trying their hot items and bentos in the future. read more

Was here eating with friends for Fanime, since they wanted to eat at a sushi place. One of my friends recommended me, so we went to try it out. We got there around 600, so it was quite packed when we were there. After about 30 min, we sat down. We sat in one of the booths next to the rotating conveyor belt, so we had access to the plates on there. They have different prices based on the color of the plate. I had a few myself, but my review will focus on the entree. Potato Curry Croquette: This was pretty good. A fair amount of rice and curry sauce paired with Two Potato Croquettes. The curry was delicious and hearty. It tasted what i expected of Japanese curry. And the two potato croquettes were crispy and filling. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. My server was very nice and helpful. I can see myself coming back here again. read more

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Where the heck am I. I'm hungry and grumpy, lost in translation, am I in a town in Japan. Oh wait, I'm stupid. I'm in Japantown San Jose. Still hungry though. Still grumpy too. Randomly picked a place on my iPhone map... ini mini miny moe... OK. Sushi Maru it is. I walked in and instantly felt like I was thrown back to 1985, old school vibe, but I can tell they kept their kitchen traditions alive here. I ate my fill of delicious chicken teriyaki from my bento box and lots of new nigiri sushi I've never had before. I loved every bite. No more hangry man, all smiles now. I later read that it was voted third best sushi place my Metro. Maybe I should choice random restaurants on a map more often read more

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Get the Seared Salmon!!!! It was soooo good. Me and my boyfriend sat at the bar here and did the revolving sushi. It's better than somewhere like Kura (although that also has its place) and feels way more personal. Talking with the lady making sushi there and getting recommendations definitely added to the experience. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about everything they had to offer. The servers were ALL very friendly and gave great service. In the past few months that I have been dining around the Bay I would say the quality of service I received here is in the top 3, minimum. And I love to eat out. For that alone I would recommend. The vibe of the place is very homey and traditional feeling because of that as well. If you want to splurge a little and get good quality fish without breaking the bank I would say come here. If you want somewhere a bit cheap though, not sure if I would recommend. And that's not a bad thing at all. It's mid tier pricing with excellent service. For what you get it's well worth. Will visit again and recommend to people I know. Also highly recommend for dates. read more

Friday night lay in from Phoenix and Portland and the wife wanted sushi and she had been here before. The area has been renovated and parking can be a challenging but we were a bit late. Found parking but a short 7' walk. Wasn't too long wait, 15' or so. Place was hopping! Had my to go Chirashi, raw oysters, rainbow roll all were excellent. Fish was free and tasty and the rice was perfect. Not sure why reviews are higher but they haven't deterred those on the know ; D read more

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i am visiting san jose and this place had a lot of reviews. i really enjoyed the ambiance. it was a cozy, casual place with a bustling bar and revolving sushi - perfect for a solo lunch. the scallop i had was amazing, soo fresh and sweet. still thinking about it! the roll was okay. i ordered the mini salmon don bowl, which was $18. it had four thi pieces of sliced salmon that was a bit on the pale side. i couldn't believe i paid $18 for that. the rice was nice but i woulda been better off just grabbing salmon nigiri off the revolving bar for way less... definitely a bummer. their noodle and curry dishes looked good but didnt get a chance to try. overall nice place. read more

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They are always so good I've been going to them for YEARS!!! I have a baby now and it was the first thing I craved as soon I delivered! Their bento deal is so good! And I normally always order their tai(red snapper). I will forever be grateful my sister introduced me to this spot nearly 10 years ago! Yes they've been around for that long and some of the chefs has been there that long! Service is always great! Prompt and helpful!! Ambiance is spacious and cozy at the same time! You have sushi boats and are able to sit out in the parameter and enjoy the sounds and still able to have conversation. read more

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Conveyor belt sushi! What a fun experience. I had no idea what I ate. I just grabbed whatever looked good off the belt. lol. I liked everything that I tried. Washed it all down with Sapporo on draft. A solid spot for sushi. read more

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For a quick bite, it is fine. But if you really want a authentic Japanese sashimi and experience, you will be disappointed read more

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Not sure why this place didn't get overall a 5 stars on yelp. Today is my first time and we definitely love it. Service is great. The sashimi is definitely fresh. The dish to rice ratio for nigiri is perfect. There are not there to stuff you full with rice. It's quality food. We also got bento. The tofu was crunch outside soft inside. At the end of meal we also got complimentary ice cream and sorbet. Oh must mention the wide alcohol beverage choices. I'll be back for sure. read more

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The best sushi restaurant in South Bay! This restaurant is always busy and good service! Owner is friendly and nice. All sushi especially nigiri are very authentic Japanese sushi. Highly recommend to try the today's special. read more

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Delicious authentic Japanese food with a wide menu full of diverse options. This shop includes a sushi conveyor belt and also booths/tables to dine at. There are various bento box combinations you can try different types of foods in one meal for good prices. Quality is fresh, portions are decent. The service was top notch, I was served by a very enthusiastic elder Japanese man who made me feel very welcome and the service was quick. They provided complimentary sorbet dessert. I got a bento box with 2 options (salmon sashimi, mackerel grilled), and it comes with miso soup (made from scratch, not instant or watered down), a side salad, edamame, a piece of fruit, a bowl of rice. There is a variety of different fresh miso soups available on the menu. read more

The concept of conveyor belt sushi is always enticing to me. I would google search for it whenever I'm in a new area and am craving sushi. Sushi Maru popped up on my search and I'm glad I found it! The sushi looked pretty good and there were a couple of seared nigiri's that I thoroughly enjoyed. Plates are color code with a respective price. By the time it was near closing, they actually started combining 2 plates of different colors onto one plate of a higher tier in pricing. Smart! I would've picked those if those came out sooner. Next time! read more

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I was surprised how affordable and delicious my bento was. I was shocked that my bento was only 20 dollars but dollar extra because I added sashimi. The service was quick and fast. The ambiance was really clean and structured. I can't wait to go back for another meal. read more

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Been coming a long time, usually after 8pm to get the double for one dishes. Their sushi is really good albeit small and they don't do the stamp cards anymore to my knowledge. The owner and chefs are really nice though and I appreciate that it is out of the way from the Main Street of JapanTown for some quiet. Tables and interior are a bit old fashioned but meshes well with the sushi vibe. read more

Met up with a friend to try Sushi Maru and I was pretty impressed given that it's rotating sushi. What can I say? The quality isn't always there with rotating sushi. Here at Sushi Maru though, the cuts were pretty generous and looked fresh. It's easy to place specific nigiri orders and you can see it made right in front of you. My friend and I shared about 13 plates with a shochu cocktail each and our total was about $65 each with tip. When it came to the cuts, my favorites included the scallops, salmon, and salmon zuke. Some of the more premium ingredients like uni or toro weren't bad but I've definitely had better. read more

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Food: 3 stars for the sushi rolls. I went with a rainbow roll, caterpillar roll, and seaweed salad. The rolls were subpar. The fish had discoloration to it and the California roll on the inside tasted premade and off. The seaweed salad tasted very good but I went there for the sushi. Ambiance: Clean inside and outside. Nice atmosphere and great customer service. They greet you when you enter and leave. Parking: Street parking only. Went at night and parking was available down the street. It's a nice little walk through Japan Town. read more

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Honestly this is my favorite takeout in the bay and my go-to for sushi. I always get the bento box with beef teriyaki and sashimi and it is consistently delicious. Love the ambiance inside. One of the last restaurants that still looks like that in Japantown. They're not on uber eats or DoorDash, but you can order ahead and pick up yourself. read more

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I've been to this Sushi Maru a few times, but mostly to their other location in Milpitas. No longer there but a different Japanese restaurant. But, recently had takeout from here either from other people bringing sushi platters from here. The bentos are decent and the rolls are pretty good. They have been in J-Town for years and years. read more

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Every one's experience always vary but I definitely enjoyed my dine here at Sushi Maru. Service is pretty good for it being a small business restaurant. This place gets super packed on the weekends so plan accordingly. My wife and I have eaten at MANY sushi restaurants around the bay and I can honestly say this place is on top. A lot of the sushi restaurants now are more of a fusion style, but Sushi Maru still carries and deliver true Japanese Cuisine. The prices are reasonable coz it matches the fish/food quality! Per the server, their special sushi contains fish flown in from Japan. Which surprises me since a lot of the restaurants locally source their fishes for low cost. I'm not sure about the low reviews but this is going to be our go-to spot now. read more

Food: always good, delicious, the fish was fresh, and service was fast and amazing Ambiance: decor was like you are in Japan read more

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I have been coming here for awhile now. I have come for dates and family gatherings as well. I tend to order their lunch special. You get a lot of delicious food for a good price. The menu varies for the lunch special but I don't care what it is and just order it. We came close to their closing time around 1pm and it was still so packed. Their kitchen closes around 2pm but you can still finish your meal after ordering from the kitchen prior to their closing. read more

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Sushi Maru is a cute neighborhood sushi spot, and one of my go-to places for when I have no idea what I want to eat. Their menu is extensive, and their sushi is good quality for the price! This is one of the biggest reasons I frequent Sushi Maru so much. 2 pieces of Amaebi nigiri for 7.95? Wild. They also do revolving sushi in their restaurant too, which adds a fun aspect to eating there. Besides sushi, I would def recommend the tempura. So crispy on the outside and so nice and soft on the inside. They also have really good combo deals and lunch deals, and everyone who works there is really nice and friendly. 4 stars b/c although it's not the best sushi that I've tried, price to quality/yummy ratio is so good, and it's just an overall comforting, cozy place to eat at. :) read more

3.5 stars. Fun spot for sushi, bento boxes, etc. It's a small space, with good amount of seating, with both booths and bar seating by the conveyer belt bar. By noon there is definitely a wait, so come early! I totally agree with prior reviews that the value isn't great. We grabbed a whole bunch of sushi from the conveyer belt before seeing the price on a wall, with the plates ranging from 5.95 to 7.95 so they really added up FAST. The sushi was overall quite good, but some of the nigiri were dry or oversauced. Tons of menu options as well with bento boxes, specialty rolls, sashimi plates, etc. For 2 adults and 2 kids our bill was $140 which is pretty brutal for a lunch where I left a little bit hungry.... I liked that they gave us a scoop of napolean ice cream afterwards. All the servers were friendly and nice despite being very busy. read more

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Came in on a busy Sunday for the first time. We found the food (curry katsu, three item bento, kids meal) to be a great value. I'm sure we'll be back to sit at the rotating sushi station. Thanks Team Sushi Maru! read more

This is my go-to place for sushi in Japantown. I've been going here for over 10 years. Food is consistently good, prices are reasonable, customer service is always great, and service is quick. I always order the Nanook, which is a salmon nigiri topped with sauce and seared. On this visit, they had a special shipment of uni from Japan, so I tried one piece nigiri ($10). It was worth it though. The uni was so fresh and sweet, not pungent at all. I normally order their shrimp tempura sushi too, but I wanted to try their chu toro (fatty tuna). It was also very fresh and had good fattiness. Everything I've tried, I've liked. I think it's hard to find a miss here. I think their nigiri selection has gotten better too. The staff is also so, so nice! read more

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This is my friends' favorite sushi place that she ordered delivery from this place for her big wedding day. And we dined in together this time. It just blew my mind by how fresh the sushi was!!! They have quite a variety of options, which already exceeds most of other mediocre sushi places in the Bay Area. And the fish tempura with roe was super crispy and tasty! I would def go back for more! read more

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Went to sushi maru with a small group for lunch while in Japantown. Staff was very nice, always attentive and kind. Food was great also, definitely one of the better Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area (I got the bento box.) And they give free ice cream after your meal! read more

Outstanding sushi! However, half of our party got their food 30 minutes ahead of the other half! Either y'all need to order sushi, or y'all need to order from the kitchen (or be willing to enjoy a 90 minute meal with half of your party watching you eat.) However, I suspect this is only an issue with larger parties. Complimentary mini scoop of ice cream included with your meal. Street parking only. read more

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