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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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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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

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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My friend and I wanted to try a new conveyor belt sushi spot, so we came to this place in Japan town. The rolls were decent, though prices were quite high (each plate ranged from $4.95 to $7.95, which is pricey compared to Kura where most plates are under $4). Fish quality was decent for conveyor belt sushi, and service was nice and checked on us a couple times throughout the dinner. It also wasn't super crowded either on. Sunday night, so we were glad that we didn't have to wait in line to get seated read more

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Pro tip: Always go for the Daily Special during lunch. You get a taste of different dishes for a good price. They change the special they offer everyday and this can be found right when you enter their door. There will either be a sample plate or description. read more

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Used to come here a lot but stopped during covid. Came back recently and still doesn't disappoint! Chefs and waiters mostly changed but still very attentive. Bentos and entrees are the focus, the sushi is how they make money.Easy to get tempted by conveyor belt and grab too much, and cost does pile up quickly, especially because entrees can be slow to arrive. Things to get: best futomaki ever, super generous with tamago (especially end cuts) and very big. Seared salmon get it fresh from chef. Same with Mando roll, inside is fried shrimp and outside dipped in crunchy rice or something. Tip: come near closing time and the sushi plates are often combined, cheaper because not as fresh. If you don't get raw stuff it's fine. Got lunch special this time, good deal. Salmon kama and a raw fish bowl like poke, plus salad and gyoza and miso soup, which has salmon scraps in there. Ended with some complimentary lemon sorbet, felt very homemade. Haven't gotten this before but it was a great end to our meal! read more

Went here with my boyfriend on a Monday! I've been wanting to come here for a while and am glad I finally got to check it out. The servers and chefs were very attentive and welcoming! 10/10 service and an extra 10 for the complimentary ice cream that you are served after your meal :) Sushi Maru is now my boyfriend and I's favorite sushi spot! read more

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This is a small restaurant which gives it a cozy vibe. The service is excellent and so is the food. I had the bento box with teriyaki chicken and shrimp / veggie tempura. If you want sushi then they have a sushi conveyer belt that you can just grab what you want. If you are in the San Jose Japan town area then this place is a great lunch option. 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

Our go-to sushi spot! We love the energy the staff has, very fun and helpful! Food is also delicious. So delicious I spent more time actually eating than taking the photos! Although we did manage to get a pic of the sweet shrimp my boyfriend made after I ate it read more

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Food is always fresh and tasty. Service is excellent. Ambiance makes you hungry when entering.

I would not mind coming here for a casual Japanese meal, particularly lunch. It's a standard Japanese restaurant aiming for such clientele. For this reason, their bentos are the best value, the rest of probably obligatory menu items. Then I ordered Chirashi bowl (regular, not deluxe). These are sashimi topped rice bowl supposed to show-case the ingredients with light seasoning. Well, I had a reasonable meal that was not memorable. I had some good quality raw fish, and some rice to fill me up. That's pretty much it. read more

Sushi Maru - Chirachi bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

As a fan of revolving sushi, I was very excited to try this place. However the sushi pieces on the conveyor belt were a bit disappointing in terms of selection, freshness, and overall flavor. The ones we ordered from the kitchen had way better quality. While I understand the kitchen would inevitably have better selection and freshness, a revolving sushi restaurant's pieces on the conveyor belt should at least meet a minimum expectation, or else I'd just go to a regular Japanese restaurant. Besides the food the staff was super friendly, and the interior was a cute Japanese vibe so I'd still give it 4 stars. read more

Sushi Maru - Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

This is one of my go to sushi restaurants. The service is always amazing, the salmon and nanook nigiri are incredible and I love the oysters along with the spicy Guerro roll! For something refreshing, try the yamaimo. For something melt in your mouth delicious, the toro always serves. And for something unexpectedly delicious, try the chicken skin appetizer! We moved back from Hawaii last year and this is as close as we have found to a the sushi we used to enjoy on the islands. The sushi is fresh and delicious and love this is where you're paying for quality and not the expensive decor. read more

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Yes, absolutely love this place and highly recommended. Haven't been here in over 8 years. Glad they are successfully operating today. They treat customers with passion, respect & care. Excellent service and excellent employees willing to help. Very positive ambiance and good vibes. No lines during opening hour. Immediate seating. Relaxing inside. Sit at a table area or sushi bar. Everyone was very welcoming, friendly & nice to customers. Local residents and local visitors stop by to chat and dine in all the time. Pay at meters for 2-hours maximum street parking or circle around further to find parking within walking distances away. Lots of new condominiums everywhere. Love Japantown because it's always well maintained and looks cleanly sanitized everywhere you go. Everything you see in my photos including taxes, tips, free ice cream, green tea, salad, and miso soup with my entire mixed sashimi combination bento lunch total was around $30 USD (everything combined with my $5 tips into one single bill). Note, they don't accept American Express credit cards these days. Yes, unbeatable. I believe that Vietnamese foods & Korean foods are most expensive nowadays. Japanese foods are usually better options, much healthier, and more satisfying for the cost and value. Sushi Maru is definitely one of my favorite spots to eat/dine in for meals around here. Conveyor belt style sushi still rolling with pride. Perfect atmosphere. I rarely buy takeouts since I cook at home most of the time, but I will make time to check out restaurants and cute places. Staffs checked up on me several times and filled up my hot green tea cup consistently. They were all happy at their jobs. There are still many sashimi and sushi items that I love, but I cannot eat as much as I used to. Love this place very much. Fish are very fresh and served cold. Grilled salmon was good and fine to the bones. The house made beef jerky pieces were excellent. Good portions all items. Strawberry ice cream (free) was too fruity perfect for my tastebud today. I always remember the dining experiences here. Don't forget to get a Sushi Maru stamp card to earn points and food redemptions for next visits. Happy quality foods and excellent experiences at this restaurant for life. read more

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Sushimaru is always my family's favorite restaurant, to eat Sushi and traditional Japanese food. Fish is fresh and every dishes are so delicious read more

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A very nice simple spot when you're craving sushi! I think the prices are on the reasonable side here compared to other spots in the bay, not on the expensive side but not cheap either. Quality was good and sushi was fresh. The bento box seems like a really good value. One of our picky eaters really likes the beef teriyaki and karaage. We also got the rainbow don which was fresh. The spicy tuna roll and California rolls were bigger than usual, so they were really good, they just come with 3 rather than 6 at most places. Overall, I'd come back and this may be a new regular spot if we're craving sushi read more

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Wide selection, high-quality food, great service, nice atmosphere - overall a fun time!

This is my go to spot for sushi when I am up in San Jose! They are located in Japantown. The owners are Japanese and make an emphasis on having fresh high grade fish. There are many cuts they serve here that you won't find at most sushi places in the states. They do have a revolving sushi counter, but they also do have table service. I recommend sitting at the counter and ordering directly with the sushi chefs. The service is always quick & attentive. It won't be the cheapest meal but it's definitely worth it! read more

Popped by here on a Friday night. If you're coming here on the weekend during dinnertime, definitely allocate some time for you to find parking and walk over before the time you planned on arriving there! I ordered their 5 piece sashimi platter, which came with 1 piece of yellowtail, 2 pieces tuna, and 2 pieces salmon. So soft, the cut was delicious and the meat was very good quality. I savored it for the longest time before eating, lol. Next up, I ordered the Rainbow Roll and the Spider Roll. I love that this place doesn't serve imitation crab like other (cheaper) sushi restaurants! I really enjoyed the Rainbow Roll, it's always a safe and reliable choice for me whenever I go out to eat. The Spider Roll was very delicious too, the texture of the battered/breaded crab added a perfect kick to the softness of the crab and rice in the roll itself. My friend and I stayed here for around an hour after finishing up eating just talking, no one stopped by to ask us to pay. However, when our waitress noticed, she was very apologetic and gave us each a scoop of ice cream on the house for waiting. We both didn't mind, but we were very thankful for the special sweet treat! They also asked us to move tables after we ended up being seated, but no one ended up coming by and sitting at that table, nor was it moved. Curious... Overall, my experience here was good. I'd say if you show a friend around San Jose Japantown for a day, ending your night at this location is as good as you'll get. read more

Sushi Maru - Spider Roll and Rainbow Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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First time here and I had a pleasant experience. The conveyor belt sushi bar is exciting and running at a friendly speed for you to see the food whether you would like to pick them or not. The plates are color coded so you can check their sign on the wall for pricing of each plate's color. The sushi chef that served us was amazing and very accommodating to our requests. He checks after we eat the sushi to see we are happy with the food. We came at lunch so there was a line. It was a Sunday too so I think it is good to note that before you go. They have the option of dining at the tables or dining at the bar. We loved the sushi bar experience. Asari Miso soup here is so delicious. It's a regular miso soup with clams. Would definitely order this again. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Sushi Maru - Sushi bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

A little gem in San Jose Japantown. The service is always great, the food tastes amazing, and the ambiance is so family friendly! Parking is hit or miss. You sometimes get parking right out front (meter) or if you park in the surrounding neighborhood you will get lucky with free parking. It's nice to see that a restaurant I have been going to for almost a decade is still around. Items we order every time we come are agedashi tofu, hamachi Kama, toro, and nanook. read more

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Their bento box is a deal. 3 items of your choice for under $20! They have one of the best beef teriyakis. Meat is served medium and it's so tender. The saba is standard and the tempura is perfect. Bento box alone is 5 star worthy. So what happened? My wife ordered a variety of sushi including the raw ebi (shrimp) where they fry you the head separately. The head was so crispy good. No problem there I think. She also had maguro (tuna) and toro (tuna belly). She said the tuna was a bit fishy but didn't complain otherwise. It was a few hours later at home when she got home she got a tummy ache. Now we're not sure if that's the direct cause but just noting it down in case others get sick too. I love the free ice cream that comes with your meal. My kids love the rotating sushi options. They're instant gratification when you're hungry. Service is ok as they forgot a couple of things, but they were kinda busy so I'll forgive them. read more

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I have to admit we knew the waiter who gave us excellent recommendations. There were lot of choices and everything seems to be lower prices than what I've seen the Bay Area. This restaurant is in Japan town and owned by a Japanese family. I was told Japanese locals eat here, meaning this is a solid place. What we enjoyed: Hamachi belly Hamachi Kama Aji Fry Iidako karaage (small octopus) gyu don Clam miso soup Awabi (abalone) Hotate Seared salmon sushi Ebi sushi with fried heads Other specials on the board (lost track of all the sushi ordered) What we wouldn't order again: Agadashi tofu Sanma shioyaki (mackerel needs more salt to counter fishy flavor) Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and trying new fishes. We didn't pick up any plates from the boat. Service was excellent. We had 3 servers who kept filling our tea. Place was super busy but they had enough staff to handle the crowd. Try to get reservations if possible. We waited about 30 minutes around 6:10 pm. read more

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Great lunch spot :) they have affordable deals and I always leave feeling contently full! They also have a revolving sushi bar :) which you can order those items if you're sitting a regular table. The staff is always nice ! read more

Sushi Maru - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Ugh I just love this spot in Japan town. It is so great and the sushi bar is so much fun! The chefs are great and always attentive. My favorite is the seared salmon nigiri "nanook" It is to die for! read more

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I have been here twice, and would confirm you get your money worth here, the sashimi is generous and high quality. With rising prices everywhere, I hope this shop will stay with the price structure and food quality. I have given up on most of my favorites read more

We've been here twice. The first time I had a chicken karage that was dry and without any sauce on the side. The second time I order a chicken teriyaki. This one had sauce but I dislike the fatty undercooked chicken skin on top of it. Seriously if you are going to leave the skin on you might as well grill it so that it is sort of dried out and crispy. It was unappetizing. The second time we came here because this was the only place open for lunch on a Sunday. It shows because this place was packed. Seriously, in order for Japantown to thrive more businesses need to be open in the weekend. Service was ok. Food a tad more expensive than Minato, our first choice, which was closed. The portion wasn't big either. This is a meh place for me. read more

Service was good and fast. Food is fresh and delicious. My kids like the "train food " the place is clean

Seems like this place has improved since the last time I came here about a year ago! I noticed that it has about 3.5 stars, but I don't think it's current rating gives the restaurant justice to how it is now. Overall, I'd give it 5/5 stars: -Quality of food was good. Everything in my 3 item bento box(salmon teriyaki, beef teriyaki, salmon sashimi, California rolls) and conveyor belt sushi seemed relatively fresh and tasty -Pricing is reasonable especially with the after 8pm discounted conveyor belt sushi(they combine 2 plates for price of 1) and stamp card (15% off every 10 stamps) -Service was prompt and friendly -Menu has pictures for everything which makes it easy for my non-English speaking grandma and for people like myself who like visuals on their menus. -Ambiance is a typical casual sushi place I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Came again to try the sushi bar, which has the conveyer style. Quality was very good. The sushi chefs take good care of you. It's way faster to eat this way, but trust me, way more expensive, because it's way too easy to grab more plates! Haha. Three plate types with for three price points. Careful! They miscounted an extra plate when we checked out and then had to refund us. read more

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Good japanese food in Japantown SJ. Decent serving for a reasonable price. Friendly staff.