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Delicious!! The lunch special and the cauliflower kaarage were our faves! Very cute mom and pop vibes. Service was very kind and attentive.
We saw people waiting outside , which piqued my interest. We decided to try it. The wait was about 30 min for the sushi bar, but it would have been quicker at a table. really Fresh
OMG! Affordable sushi in this economy?! Count me in! And on top of that, it being delicious too, shoot if only I lived closed to this restaurant I would be visiting almost weekly. The quality of their sushi is so fresh and good! My friends and I were there right when they opened in the evening and got sat right away. But I've heard that they tend to get busy especially on the weekends so expect a waiting time. The staff is extremely friendly, our waiter made us laugh every time which made the experience even better. They have a revolting belt with sushi which was neat, I don't really see many of those these days. The restaurant is so small which just makes it feel so homey. They're located right in Japantown of San Jose.
[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!
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 :-)
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!
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!
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.
Everything about this place just checked the box for me. The price was affordable especially compared to surrounding restaurants, my chicken was well cooked and tasted fresh, and so did my sushi. On top of that, servers were incredibly friendly and food came quickly. My only minor complaint was that I wish they gave more rice, but I was pretty stuffed at the end anyways.
We've been coming here for over 15 years, and they make the best bake mussels we've ever had. We love the people here--they're always friendly and kind. Every time we visit, we buy drinks for them because we truly appreciate them and their excellent service.
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!
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.
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
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
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
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
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
2 years ago
amaaaazing sushi. my friend had been going here for the longest time and weirdly enough i've never been! great prices for good & authentic sushi. our server was very sweet and attentive, i definitely would be visiting back. 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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
6 months ago
2 years ago
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
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
2 years ago
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
11 months ago
1 year ago
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
6 months ago
1 year ago
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
3 years ago
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
7 months ago
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
3 years ago
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
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
11 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
7 months ago
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
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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262 Jackson St
San Jose, CA 95112
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Where is branch in Mt View?
There are no branch for SushiMaru. Mt View has Sushi Tomi, before under same owner with SushiMaru, and Tomisushi Saratoga Ave. San Jose.…
Is Sushi Maru opened for dine in yet after 6/15 of California reopening?
As of 6/18, they were not hosting dine-in as yet.
Is Sushi Maru in Japan town SJ open for dine-in, if not when will it be?
They are now open for dine in.
What does the takeout bento box look like? Want to buy for delivery for a birthday party, so just see if it is as nice as dine-in box. Picture here please if you have it?
Sushi Maru always does a nice presentation. Depending on your choices (hot versus cold entrees,) rather than one large partitioned bento box, items may be packaged separately to not make the cold items warm and hot items cool. It may have the look…
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