The sushi here is pretty good though the beef teriyaki was tough and a bit overcooked. What makes this restaurant stand out is the service. This neighborhood hotspot appears to be really popular with the locals and was really packed on a Saturday night. The staff was incredibly busy but they nevertheless were so kind and welcoming. Bravo and thank you! The setting is super cozy though you can feel a bit packed in at times. read more

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Came here to use AMEX resy points and for a free meal DELICIOUS It was poppin off in the restaurant. We ended up ordering to go on a Friday night. We did have to drive a bit far (45 min) to eat so maybe it effected the food a bit because it was kinda mid. BUT eatin at the restaurant everyone looked happy and food looked reallly good. It is a small restaurant and there was a line out the door. Service was friendly and fast Katsudon-- a little dry in some parts of it Crazy roll- would get again Hamachi Kama- def from frozen, a little dry A2 beef teriyaki and tempura-- beef sweet and good, tempura mooshy from sitting but bread to veg ratio is perf Lots of potential would come back and try again! read more

Sushi Monster - Combo A2 30. Katsudon Crazy Roll (8 pcs) Hamachi Kama (2 pcs) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

Make a reservation online because this place is small and gets busy. Service is top notch! The sushi is very, very good here. We had the Belmont roll, the Victoria's Secret, and the Hawaiian. Not a huge fan of the baked roll but more as a preference. The other two were really good. And I think their portions are more generous than other places. Also tried the veg tempura (yummy) and green salad (a tad overpriced I think l). The hamachi nigiri was YUMMY! I would give this place 4.5 stars read more

We had some Resy credits to use and was so glad that this place was on Resy! Pretty tasty rolls. It was a good meal! ARIZONA ROLL Spicy hamachi inside and fresh hamachi on top. The hamachi was good quality and appreciated some thick slices. BOM ROLL Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, eel, tobiko with sweet sauce. Loved that this had fresh thick chunks of fish. Service was nice and fast. Lots of families too. read more

Sushi Monster - BOM roll & Arizona roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

Discovered Sushi Monster when looking at eligible restaurants on Resy to satisfy a cc point deal. Made the reservation the night before with no issues. We ordered: large sake 2 sapporos agedashi tofu - good rainbow roll - fresh tasting fish, lion king - not bad, but didn't love their version of a lion king. The jalapeño flavor also caught me by surprise. dinner combo w/ salmon teriyaki, tempura (comes w/ miso soup). Salmon portion was a good size. Tempura was assorted and crispy. Solid cozy sushi spot with quality fish. Servers were all really friendly and personable. Would come back if in the area. read more

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Ordered to go online. They were quick and easy to pick up. The sushi and fish tasted pretty fresh! A little on the pricier side however. agedashi tofu 4/5 Tasty and delicious. Had a ton of bonito flakes on top as well Amaebi 4/5 Great price for 2 pieces of amaebi. Tastes good but could've been sweeter. Love that they include the fried heads! Wish the heads were fried even more though cause the shell was a little hard to chew. Hamachi Kama 2/5 Super dry and hard to eat. Does come with grated daikon though. Arizona roll 5/5 Loved this roll. The hamachi was fresh and all the components blended well into one bite. Absolutely would get it again Rock n roll 4/5 Standard eel roll. Delicious Monster sushi deluxe 4/5 The nigiri tastes fresh and I enjoyed all the pieces. The ca roll wasn't overly mayonnaisey and it was a good amount of sushi for the price. Overall, I'm definitely coming back. Good fresh sushi and an ok price. Doesn't hurt that they are on resy as well! read more

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I really like Monster sushi, sushi and sushimi are always high quality, stuff very friendly and I ve been there many times and never dissapointed! I have seen families with young kids and a lot of times people celebrating birthdays. read more

All the items on the menu are pretty pricey, but I am in Belmont so there's that. I ordered the Nabe Udon and it was small and very basic. Not much ingredients put it for it being $22. I also ordered the 8-piece assorted nigiri for $22 and the fish was fresh and nicely portioned. Made the visit when I needed to use up my resy credits. Ordered two items and already went over $50, and not even close to being full. Is it worth? Not really, but I will focus on the sashimi next time I need to utilize my Resy credits. read more

Sushi Monster - 8 piece nigiri + 2 additional pieces - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

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found this Korean-owned Japanese restaurant on AMEX's Resy credits list and came in on Monday evening of holiday week after Christmas to spend the credit card benefit before EOY. made a reso online for 2 ppl at 6:30p, it was PACKED when we arrived -- probably filled with many other diners with the same CC benefits, lol! took awhile to get seated at the bar; they were very busy and the staff very polite, apologetic and prompt as soon as they could get to us. What we ordered: $36.99 Sushi & Sashimi Combination 3 pcs CA roll, chef's choice of 5 pcs nigiri & sashimi (served w 1 miso soup) -- we asked that any tuna be replaced with red snapper, so we were served salmon, hamachi, red snapper, ebi, unagi. $12.99 Philadelphia Roll 6 pcs: smoked sake, avocado, & cream cheese $14.99 Jumangi 6 pcs: eel, scallops, nuts, green onion, sauce, & seeds $19.99 Rainbow Roll 7 pcs: eel, crab, avocado, seeds, & sauce wrapped w/ mixed tuna, yellowtail, salmon, halibut, & tobiko $1.99 pot of hot tea there's only 1 bathroom in the in the back of the restaurant and it's tiny; you have to walk through the rear section and past the kitchen, which might be difficult if you have elderly guests or babies who will require a diaper change during your meal. it was pricey for the portion size (typical for upper middle class suburbs) and the sushi rolling skills were a bit messy, but the fish was fresh and tasted good anyway. overall, we enjoyed our dinner catch-up, but there are many other similar places in the area for better value, so this probably won't be a repeat visit. appreciated how nice and hardworking all the staff was, and hope their business succeeds. read more

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Our favorite neighborhood sushi spot. Always fresh and delicious. Our favorite are the assortment of different rules as well as the monster sushi deluxe. Our kids love the Katsu and udon as well. We prepared for a wait on a Friday night, but otherwise they are very fast and efficient. read more

We love Sushi Monster! We've been going since our kids were little. Plenty of noodle / fish-free options for little ones, and delicious fish for everyone else. Get the salmon -- we're always disappointed when we get it anywhere else because Sushi Monster has the best. Alison and the staff are lovely, the sushi is delicious, the ambience is comfortable and they continue to try new things, like local beers and sake that make for a nice surprise even when we show up every week. read more

Sushi monster offers great sushi but also the most wonderful servers! I had such a fun dinning experience here and our server was a blast. She was joking with us with every interaction, recommended her favorite saki and ensured our sushi was both delicious and beautifully presented. They have an extensive sushi menu with lots of cute and creative rolls. I thought the Victoria secret one was hilarious. I don't actually eat fish, so I had the avocado rolls which were amazing as well as the edamame which was salted to perfection. The inside doesn't look like much, but I found the ambiance to be cozy and comfortable. It wasn't crowded when I came in, but clearly seemed to be a local favorite. I can't wait to try more sushi here! read more

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This is not about the food... it is about the service.. Picture this... You walk in.. You are finally seated... Things are taking longer than they should.. Another party comes in.. and they are readily waited on, order taken, food served... meanwhile, you are still waiting for them to take your order. When you finally order, you notice something, other parties that came after you have been served their food.. and in one case... they have left, and you are still waiting for the rest of yours.. That is the experience.. read more

Met my brother's family for dinner here recently and it was very good overall. Kind of a hole in the wall place but the sushi was fresh and beautifully presented. Sushi - california roll - 5/5 solid offering - godzilla roll - 5/5, my favorite shrimp tempura with avocado, eel, tobiko, sauce and seeds - daddy's girl roll - 5/5, my brothers favorite with tuna, green onion, nuts, seed, sauce Other food - chicken katsu plate - 5/5, solid offering, not greasy, comes with miso soup - korean style ramen noodle - 3/5, this was quite disappointing. my brother told me it was my mom's favorite item when she came and it was no better than my cheap ramen add egg creation I can make at home read more

I've been coming here for 24 years. Alison is so kind and welcoming. My favorite things to order are the Victoria's Secret, the Daniel and the Hawaiian. This restaurant is warm and welcoming! read more

Sushi monster is a happy place !! Parking is easy and not too terrible to get to from Daly City. The food here is excellent, fresh and filling. Two of the signature rolls are Godzilla and the caterpillar roll. Didn't quite look like the picture on the menu. But tasted excellent for the ingredients speak for themselves. We also had the fried squid tentacles. Hot and tasty. The Victoria secret roll took additional time 20 minutes more but our waitress told us when we ordered. This roll sounded good but , came out not too tasty. Service was on point. Hot tea to start and refilled when pot was empty. The staff also came around asking if everything was okay. Nice touch. read more

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Where to start, we went there on a whim thinking it would be a typical sushi place. Average at best, I had a combo plate teriyaki chicken short ribs rice and California roll. The rice was not fresh had a couple of hard bites. The chicken was dry and oddly cut up into small pieces, short ribs were acceptable hence the two star rating. 21.99, and $4.00 for for a can of Diet Coke....come on guys $4.00/can? My dad got the fish and chips. I knew we had a problem when the tartar sauce came in packets smh. For the money you have to do better. read more

Sushi Monster definitely gives a mom & pops vibe, an) quiet and intimate restaurant to dine in or pickup food to go, great for rainy nights! (sits on main road of Ralston, parking the back, facing Safeway and walking distance to another Sushi joint called Kiroro Sushi). Came here last night to pick up a phone order and the quaint establishment was packed with couples and families. I ordered mainly from appetizer menu for myself. I ordered Hamachi Kama (not pictured...tasty without having to use soy sauce or use the lemon garnish). Sweet potato fries (you're given a handful) and miso soup (tasty albeit presented in a small to-go container) . Been here a few times in the past and they never disappoint. The employees are extremely nice and accommodating whether on the phone or at the restaurant. Def a good break from the competitors nearby like Kiroro Sushi, another favorite of mine. Come by for the food and service! read more

Sushi Monster - Miso soup and sweet potato fries from appetizer menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

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Stopped in on a cold, rainy day when we were walking around near the Belmont Caltrain Station. A very solid, local Japanese-Korean family-style place. Quite an extensive sushi menu (think your standard sushi rolls but they decorate the caterpillar, dragon, and Godzilla rolls!) but also tasty katsudon, curries, Korean-style ramen, bulgogi, tempura, etc. We tried the Korean ramen (think Shin or Jin ramen flavor), assorted tempura, and katsudon and everything was delicious and hit the spot on a cold day. Prices seemed a little high but we didn't mind supported a local business. Service was excellent and the waitstaff knew many customers by name! Definitely come give this a try if you're taking Caltrain or if you haven't had a chance to try it yet. read more

Sushi Monster - Godzilla Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

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Solid, barely made the lunch cutoff, had the chicken teriyaki and tempura, cooked perfectly. read more

Sushi Monster - 1. Chicken Teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

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We went here a little after lunchtime and this place was busy. Inside was simply decorated. Every time someone enters, the whole crew happily greets you. It is definitely a welcoming vibe. I placed an order to go, and the 2 ladies there were happy to help. I ordered: 1. Teriyaki steak (dinner portion) - The teriyaki steak came with salad and miso soup. They told me the order was a bigger portion, which was perfect for my husband. I'm glad I ordered an extra order of rice, even after they said that the rice was more than enough. Sorry, we are filipino and love our rice, lol. The steak was super tender and flavorful. 2. Combo B2 (bul-gogi, beef teriyaki, bbq beef short rib, 3 pcs CA roll, and 2 pcs shrimp tempura) - This was perfect for me. A sampler of all the meats. All the meats were so tender, but all stood out in their own way. They didn't taste like they were marinated all in the same sauce if that makes sense. Each one stood out on their own. I loved it. The shrimp tempura was not the standard one that we all know. This one was light and crunchy. It's not soggy and greasy likeli how the other shrimp tempuras get. I wish I had ordered more rice because the portions were on point. 3. Gyoza - This was crispy and crunchy. Almost felt like it was deep fried and not pan-fried like other places. It was also a 2 biter for me, not where you usually pop a whole one in your mouth. 4. Spicy tuna roll - To my surprise, it wasn't spicy, but it was flavorful. 5. Godzilla roll - I think this is the standard dragon roll. Their dragon roll didn't have shrimp tempura. This was delicious. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back. The only bummer was that their credit card machine wasn't working when I went. Had to pay Venmo. Good thing I had Venmo. This place was a little pricy but well worth it. read more

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good experience nice staff. My daughter loved the kids meal shrimp tempura. the edamame could use more salt but we enjoyed it. ambiance is casual and it's a small restaurant with extra parking in the back. read more

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Had a reservation via Resy for 6:15pm and we went here early since some reviews said the restaurant is small. Check in with the waitress and she said "it'll be another 15-20 min so we waited. Guess what? She let a lot of white ppl seated before us. Even ppl that came after us. I finally confronted her at 6:40 and walk out. If youre Asians, please avoid this place. read more

Love the place but it's wealthy suburb pricing now. It's perfect for a last minute weeknight dinner. Very small intimate little place. Big screen TV's everywhere to see the game of the night. Service is always friendly but rushed. Fish is always fresh. Rolls are always tasty. read more

Service: very friendly Ambiance: nice and cozy Food: ordered Salmon kama, miso soup, California rolls, BOM, Heavy metal and rainforest sushi. We also had a chicken+tempura combo to go. We love Japanese food and this fell short of our expectations unfortunately. Compared to the price the quality and quantity didn't seem to match both for the sushi and especially the combo dinner plate. The best was the salmon cheeks. It seems to have regulars though and the staff knew them well which is always nice to see. Maybe we didn't order the best they had to offer. But for the price point, we have better options in other cities in the Bay area. read more

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Enjoyed the sushi here. We've gotten sushi for delivery for DoorDash several times, so we wanted to try the brick-and-mortor restaurant. Kind of small and cramped, but the service and food were all great! We enjoyed a casual dinner date here. My boyfriend's favorite sushi roll is the Lion King roll, and it came deliciously baked. I was craving a hot bowl of Udon since it was a bit chilly. That was also great. We also got ice cream mochi for dessert. read more

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Local sushi place that we decided to try out for takeout. Their menu is very large and a bit overwhelming. Got the Rainbow roll and Godzilla roll. The shrimp tempura was a bit undercooked and the unagi lacked much flavor. The fish quality was average. Given that the prices are on the higher side ($20 for a specialty roll), I would recommend looking elsewhere for your sushi craving unless you happen to be in the area. read more

Sushi Monster - Rainbow roll and Godzilla roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

It was my second time ordering food at Sushi Monster. The first one, me and my boyfriend were very hungry, so I didn't remember to take pictures to leave a honest review! The staff is so friendly and we're planning to go to eat at the restaurant. Last Saturday, we had Rainbow Roll and Lion King Roll. Both were super delicious. If you don't like spice food, Lion King Roll might be too spicy for you, but it was perfect for us! Lion King roll is baked. It's a California roll topped with salmon, jalapeño sauce, tobiko, and seeds. Rainbow roll is eel, crab, avocado, seeds and sauce wrapped with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, halibut and tobiko. They tastes as good as it sounds! read more

Sushi Monster - Lion King Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

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Very charming neighborhood sushi restaurant with a wonderful menu and fresh and tasty food. Service was very friendly and attentive and accommodating, especially since we were there with our good friends who brought their two young children (well behaved kids) who as kids do, did have some special requests that were fulfilled without issue, which of course made our meal even better. Our sushi was excellent and fresh and our entrees were very delicious. Definitely coming back here and highly recommend you try this establishment! read more

Sushi Monster is our favorite sushi restaurant! Staff is friendly and helpful. Always greeted with enthusiasm! Convenient parking in back. You can call in your order or order online for pick up. The sushi is always fresh. If you dine in, you can sit at the bar or they have plenty of tables. Would definitely recommend! read more

Sushi Monster - California roll, shiitake mushroom roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

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This place is our favorite for it's fresh generously sized and creative sushi as well as warm personal service Our favorite roll is Jumanji which is raw scallop and unagi with scallions , macadamia nuts , sesame seeds and special sauce Yum! Yum! read more

We initially visited for dinner and had a mediocre experience. The restaurant was pretty busy which resulted in slow service and forgotten requests. We never got the napkins requested while dining. We ordered a baked roll that we found to be underwhelming and felt the size of some of the other rolls to be relatively small for the price. I returned for lunch, ordered from the lunch menu, and felt pretty happy with the price per portion. I'd say come for lunch but for dinner our favorite sushi spots are elsewhere. read more

Sushi Monster - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

Once again! The best experience. Wonderful ambience. Came in for a late lunch at 1:30. They close at 1:45 and I felt bad for coming in right before close. They didn't make me feel rushed. when the staff started cleaning the FOH the waitress stopped him so the patrons didn't have to smell pine-sole while eating- so thoughtful!! Service and food was above par. Wish I could come more often. Thank you for always providing an amazing experience. read more

Sushi Monster - So fresh and delicious! Sake (salmon) & Maguro (red tuna) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

Overall food was good and service was fast and great! We ordered the three sushi rolls, two dinner plates and ice cream. Food was good and decent. The chicken teriyaki, ice cream and crazy roll was good. The didn't line the Victoria Secret roll, it was too plain and the tempera was more breaded then tempera. Although I wasn't too impressed with the food, I would definitely come back because and the staff was super nice and friendly and the food is decent. read more

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The kids were in the mood for sushi so we decided to check out Sushi Monster on the recommendation of their After School teacher. Sushi Monster is located in downtown Belmont. Its a family run place that's been around for over 15 years! There's a parking lot to the side and back of the restaurant, which is convenient. They offer raw and cooked food items, like noodle soups and bento boxes. The sushi menu was a bit overwhelming since they offer over 40 different types of rolls, but luckily they have a Featured Items menu with pictures to help you decide. We started off with the geso karaage, which are deep fried calamari legs. They give you quite a lot for an appetizer portion. They were lightly battered and not greasy at all! We then opted for four sushi rolls - Arizona roll, dragon roll, rainbow roll, and Washington roll. The rolls are big; perfect for sharing! The fish was fresh, the food was tasty and the service was great! Sushi Monster is a neighborhood gem! read more

Sushi Monster - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

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Food was excellent. We tried the chicken teriyaki, tempura, gyoza, BBQ ribs, and shrimp tempura. All good. We're from out of town, and if it was closer, we'd come back often! read more

I haven't been here in a couple years, but I'm so glad I came back. It was delicious, fresh, and service was great. The one downside was they did allow someone without a mask to enter the restaurant, which I hope they'll change soon. I understand business is important, but if I see that again, I probably wont go back. That would be a shame. The food, however was just what I needed. We inhaled it all and were stuffed. As I'm writing this review, I wish I can eat more. Yummy. read more

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A solid 4.5 on the food alone, but rounding up to 5 for the friendly and efficient service, generous portions and warm and neighborhood-y vibe. The place nostalgically reminded me of the nondescript neighborhood sushi joints we'd walk to when we lived in SF 10-15 years ago. It could be right out of a quiet street in Noe Valley or the Sunset - ah memories... Oh, so about the food - fresh fish, rolls made with care and generously and appropriately proportioned. We ordered 3 salmon-centric rolls, agedashi tofu, and edamame. Not super exciting or huge fireworks in the mouth, but all very tasty, safe and comforting. Exactly what I'd want for a low key weeknight dinner close to home after a long day. Sorry about incomplete-looking sushi roll photo... we ate some before I remembered to snap a photo. read more

Sushi Monster - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

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I cannot compliment this place enough! What else can i say about this magnificent Japanese restaurant?! The staff kindly greets you upon entering, gives you prompt service, offers delicious food and isn't too hard on the wallet. Fabulous and flavorful grilled seafood, chicken, steak and veggie combo plates complimented with rice and salad. Incredibly creative hand crafted sushi rolls, Ramen and Udon noodle soups to die for. Located in popular Belmont, this place tends to get busy on Friday evenings only because it's an icon for Japanese Cuisine! read more

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Got take out during COVID shelter-at-home. They're taking orders over the phone and in-person. Sea's candy was surprisingly good. Monster was flavorful (kick of heat) but expensive. Futomaki and Godzilla were both yummy and would get again if I didn't feel like trying other things. Also tried the firecracker and the fire crunch roll on a previous trip which was also delicious. Looking forward to going back. read more

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