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

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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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This place is overrated and expensive for what it is. We placed a pickup order on a Saturday at 6:30 pm and the place was dead. Only 3 active tables. This should have been mid-dinner rush. I should have known. The Arizona roll was $15.99 and had skin still on chunks of the hamachi that was hanging off. Sad that this could pass quality control. The rolls were also small and all falling apart. 1 in 5 pieces did not break apart in my chopsticks. I won't be returning. Too many other better options not too far away. Checkout 25th street in San Mateo. read more

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The food was very fresh. Sashimi was very good. Korean bbq meats were well seasoned. Miso soup was well done with well miso taste, not the water down kind. Big servings. The only negative was the tempura. The pieces were like western deep fried prawns and vegetables. No Japanese batter on them. Tea was extra. Service was proper but direct (bit abrupt). read more

dining with a preschooler limits restaurants choices to child friendly menus...when you allow a preschooler to pick a restaurant, it tends to be the same places...tonight being different and sushi monster selected...maybe it's the carton character logo...finding parking to the side, but not exactly sure if the lot was for the restaurant...entering a modest small restaurant...casual and homely...no wait and seated promptly...offered water or hot tea...taking hot tea, but seeing a $2.99 charge on the bill...no problem with paying, but might have been nice to know in advance...given a menu and it was packed with choices...took a little longer just to absorb what was being offered...fish and chips?...little bizarre for a sushi/japanese restaurant...korean also in the menu mix, so obviously a korean/japanese restaurant...ordered tonkatsu $24.99 (includes rice, simple salad and miso soup)...hawaiian roll $19.99 and a sea's candy roll $14.99...plain su-udon $9.99....waitress took the order and handed it over to the sushi chef....seemed upset and made a derogatory comment about ordering all "cheap stuff" in korean...hearing that already ruined the dinner from the start... udon was was plain as described...it was comparable to a udon and broth mix you would buy at the market...didn't seem worth the $9.99 price...tonkatsu was average and presentation was quite sloppy...hawaiian roll was basically a standard spicy tuna roll with a piece of tuna added to the top...taste of spicy tuna overpowered and didn't have a good balance of flavors...not sure what sea's candy was trying to accomplish as a roll...not much flavor...overall, our "cheap" meal came in close to $100 after tax and tip for 2 adults and a child... read more

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SAVE YOUR MONEY - DON'T COME HERE. DISGUSTING FOOD. Expensive prices, tiny ass rolls, food tasted dry and not fresh. Lion king roll $17.99 for 8 pieces- the driest lion roll I've ever tasted. The first bite I took, I tasted a little bit of bone in my salmon. The salmon itself was super dry like as if they baked it for too long. Victoria's Secret Roll $17.99 for 8 pieces- same thing, salmon was dry af. They topped it with some "chili sauce" which looked like baked jalapeños. It was not a good combo. Andy roll $9.99 for 6 tiny pieces- worst roll of all. Looked like a cheap knock off of California roll, but not even close to being tasty. Again, salmon was dry. There were green scallions inside the roll which did not compliment the other ingredients. Korean Style Ramen Noodles - $9.99 - the texture of the noodles resemble Maruchan (CHEAP 99 cent noodles). All they did was add veggies and called it "Korean style." I called to order and it was supposed to be a 30 minute wait. Got there 15 minutes early and waited 10 minutes. The waitress gave us our food and we proceed to go back to our car. We had almost left when the waitress flagged us down about our missing Andy roll. We waited another 10 minutes for a mediocre ass roll... My boyfriend said he'd rather grab sushi from a local market that's ACTUALLY worth your money. Honestly a waste of $60 and waste of my dinner. read more

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I order takeout sushi from here anytime I'm in the area. The service is always friendly and welcoming. The fish is always extremely fresh, the rolls are inventive, fun, and super flavorful. I've ordered different rolls ever time and have never been disappointed. My last visit, I ordered the Belmont roll, Notre Dame roll, and Angel roll (also pictured). Love this place! read more

Sushi Monster - Belmont roll. Notre Dame roll, Angel roll. Delicious! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

Parking Is ok Staff is really nice Wait can be a little long Still worth it picture worth a thousand words read more

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Wonderful place. Great service and very nice personnel. The waiter was very polite and courteous. The food was amazing. I've ordered the chicken & shrimp teriyaki and it came lots of it. The place is a small, but cozy. I totally recommend it. read more

Great local Japanese restaurant. I've been coming here since the late 90s. I know them for their Chinese chicken salad (which is amazing) and I've been ordering that for as long as I can remember for my office events. This has been my neighborhood "go to" restaurant. Their food is consistently good, I enjoy their sushi rolls, donburi bowls and many of their combination "bento-style" dinners. The staff is friendly and always greet you with an upbeat "Irasshaimase" (welcome, come in)--very welcoming! The service is efficient and the food comes quickly. read more

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I ordered the rainbow roll and it came out a bit smaller than I expected. The roll itself was good, but I couldn't really tell between the different ingredients that were inside the rolls. The fish on top was the real gem here. The slices of fish were thick and actually wrapped around the roll itself. The fish was very fresh and the texture was amazing. Would definitely order here again and try a different roll. read more

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Really enjoy coming here. Food is always great and service is appreciated. Friendly waitresses too. I've become a regular as sushi monster never disappoints. Thanks! read more

Tons of options. High quality fish. Great service. Cozy inside. Clean. Will be coming back!

Located on Ralston Ave in downtown Belmont, Sushi Monster is a local Sushi shop that is lively with conversation and hustle and bustle. Their menu is quiet extensive and varied. For my first visit here, we ordered a few rolls, nigiri, and sashimi to share. Nothing stood out in a positive or negative way. The fish was fresh enough and well made enough. Portions were acceptable. Our waitress was in fire fighting mode during our entire meal, fast walking from table to register to back kitchen constantly. Overall, not a bad sushi option for the area. read more

Ordered the Oishi roll and green tea mochi ice cream for dinner via DoorDash. The portions for the price were a little smaller than expected, but taste wise, the food met my expectations. Not sure I'd order deliver from Sushi Monster, but I'd definitely be open to getting their sushi in person! read more

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Found this on Yelp. We had lunch midweek. Tea and water came quickly. I ordered miso soup, edamame, 411 roll, unagi nigiri, Salmon sashimi appetizer. Everything was fresh and delicious. Service was quick- almost too quick! Dishes were whisked away mid last bite! We came early- as soon as it opened. (We were on east coast time). Although first, the place filled up quickly. Many locals eat here including construction workers and cops. Would come back on my next visit. Highly recommend. read more

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I love sushi monster!!! Good prices. Really good sushi. Cute spot, it's a small sushi joint with a pretty good atmosphere. Nice people.

After the COViD pandemic, the price of the fish and chips has increased to more than $25 (compared to $15). And the size of the fish they provide is gone down to half or 2/3 what it used to be. We used to he TV food their once a week or two. But now we go once a month of two. read more

I like sushi monster, but the prices are insane. WHY IS IT SO MUCH MONEY. I get sushi's normally kinda expensive, but this is too much. At least the foods 70% worth it. The firecracker rolls and the sashimi is bussin. I got good sushi, but at what cost..? read more

"Whatchu know 'bout rolling down in the deep? " -Masked Wolf I think this line is about sushi. Specifically, I think this lyric is asking the listener to consider: what do you know about rolling up a perfect Belmont Roll with shrimp tempura inside, supporting an exterior spicy tuna roof to protect the delicate sushi structure from the rains of mouth-wateringness that is activated by the mere thought of such Belmont Roll perfection. What do you know about that? I don't know much, but the people at Sushi Monster sure do. Down in the deep depths of my soul, they roll and roll and roll. read more

First time going to Sushi Monster for dinner, to go. I ordered Sashimi with Chicken Teriyaki and rice. When I got back, it was beef with rice. I was disappointed because I couldn't go back to exchange and will have no dinner. And so, I decided to call them and let them know. The lady who answered the phone kindly offered me refunds/IOU/bring me another plate. I decided to get a plate of chicken teriyaki and they delivered it to me in the matters of 15 mins. That's a 5 stars customer service. Making sure your customers are satisfied. Even though they made a mistake, I will go back and will recommend this place to my friends and family. Because I know you will be treated with respect and kindness from this restaurant. read more

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Pretty darn tasty! I happened to be in the salon next door getting my hairs done and thought I'd pick up some food to-go on my way home. I've heard good things about these folks and thought since I'm in the hood let's give them a try. I ordered broccoli shrimp with brown rice and the crab and shrimp salad to take to work the next day. Everything was packaged well for takeout. The broccoli shrimp is prepared natural, no sauce, pretty good--sauce is given in a small container on the side which was great, went well over the entree, somewhat tasted like teriyaki. Salad lasted awesome for next day's lunch at work! Just a note, the crab is imitation crab so kinda felt like a California roll salad regardless it was good. The staff are really kind and accommodating. I will try other dishes if I'm in the area again. Thanks! read more

We were there for a simple Friday dinner. Food is good but not quite worth the price (almost $20 for a single sushi roll and it doesn't come with soup or anything, just a very lonely roll) read more

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I haven't been here for at least a year and a half until today. During the pandemic I've had tons of sushi just not from here, nothing ever impressed me though and I was wondering if I didn't like sushi anymore. Wrong! I just needed to come here to get a true fix. I called in and grabbed some pickup (big sashimi plate, a few rolls) for a friend and myself and we both agreed this was elevated sushi, the best we've had since......last time we were here. We were giddy over it the rest of the day! This is going to sound bananas but the Pavan Vora roll is off the wall amazing. Yes it's deep fried and yes it's only a few pieces and it's almost not sushi but you dip it in tempura not soy sauce (they provide the t sauce) and I can honestly say I've never had anything like it. I don't even know how/when I ordered this in the first place years ago but I got it again today and it was, I think, even better than I remembered. Kind staff too, the girl up front was very sweet. When I walked in and said "Hi! Pickup for Megan" she must have remembered me from the phone and was all "Megannnn! Hello!" - loved the energy. read more

I like this place, we take rolls out from this restaurant every time I visit my grandparents Yes, my grandparents love sushi. you get a good service here and very efficient. My favorite role is a dragon roll and spider, nothing fancy but they taste good. It's a convenient location, plenty of parking on the surrounding streets and usually not very crowded. read more

Small restaurant so it gets packed quick, but people tend to come and go in waves. The wait wasn't too bad on a Saturday night for dinner (about 10-15 minutes). The staff was super friendly and got our order out quick. We decided to grub and ordered two rolls to share, while I got the seafood nabe udon and the bf got a combo plate. Everything was delicious. I especially liked that my udon had a bunch of seafood with it, unlike other places that might skimp on the protein. Would definitely recommend coming by to check Sushi Monster out. read more

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Nice and friendly service. There on a Monday night at 7 PM was about five minutes for a party at four. The place is small so likely to have a wait. There is a clipboard near the entrance to put your name and size of your party. The specialty sushi menu is quite extensive and there are a lot of "combination" options. My mother ordered the katsu dinner which was quite large. My favorite was the fried banana dessert which is big enough to share. There is a private parking lot next-door or plenty of street parking. read more

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Outstanding Food Selection: Sushi Monster boasts an extensive menu that caters to diverse palates, from classic favourites to innovative creations. Its commitment to using only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients shows in every single bite. Each sushi roll is crafted with precision, showcasing the chef's artistic vision. The fusion of flavours and textures creates a culinary sensation that leaves customers craving more. Also, the lady at the counter is very kind and helpful. What I ordered their combo sushi (forogt) and their Korean curly, which is amazing. read more

Average sushi. Above average customer service! Chicken Karrage was cut too small and over fried. This made the chicken dry. The sushi chef relies on sauces and seeds to flavor the sushi so it is very underwhelming without those additions. No sriracha sauce and we were seated by a very busy walkway. Overall the customer service is great as well as the toasted rice tea. Food needs to be elevated - average to below average sushi with great service. read more

We came around 8:25pm, thinking they close at 9, but their sign said 8:45. There were still some people ahead of us, but I was already looking for other places to eat. Around 8:35, they said we would be seated soon. Even though we came pretty late, they seated not only us, but also a few more tables after us. The food came out so fast. We waited maybe 10 minutes. We ordered peach bow, rainbow, rock and roll, and spider rolls, edamame, house salad, and potstickers. The sushi was really fresh and had pretty thick pieces of fish on top. The edamame was cold but that's ok. The potstickers were small, but really crispy and hot. The server was really nice and she likes to talk with everyone. They were really attentive and made sure everything is good. It is pretty small in here, but there seems to be a decent amount of tables. There is also a parking lot right by the restaurant. I would definitely come back and try their other food. read more

Sushi Monster - Peach bow (top), rainbow (bottom), and rock and roll (the three pieces on top and three pieces on bottom) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Belmont, California

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Sushi Monster is a local neighborhood Sushi restaurant in downtown Belmont(off of El Camino Real). The restaurant is fairly small and is a bit dark in lighting. We came here on a Friday evening around 5:30pm just before the line went out the door. Their menu is large as in there are lots of roll, nigri, and their own creations to choose from. We shared the tuna nigiri, a couple of hamachi based rolls, tako(squid) nigiri, and unagi nigiri. Portions are average and everything we ordered was fresh. Pricing is reasonable considering it is Belmont. There were at least 2 TVs on the walls and the noise level was medium on this Friday night. We could hear each other well enough but we could also hear the table next to us laughing about workplace conversations. Overall, i would come back again if I'm nearby and feeling like fish. read more

I've lived in Belmont for 4 years now and only recently started coming to Sushi Monster. Their sushi literally melts in your mouth and is high quality fish. They are a bit pricey and for good reason. When comparing to other sushi joints, Sushi Monster is far more superior. The staff is always very kind and welcoming. My last visit, I ordered the beef bulgogi but when I got home I had chicken teriyaki. Not a huge deal as I don't mind chicken, but was looking forward to trying something new. read more

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We went here on Sunday only to find out that it is closed on Sundays. So, we went again on Monday. The food was OK, nothing great. It didn't feel fresh and the rice was hard. We spent about $100 among 2 adults and 2 kids and still weren't full. So, overall I felt it was a bit too expensive for a regular Sushi place. read more

My bf and I dined here once before COVID, and I picked up sushi once since COVID. When we dined in we ordered a bunch of special rolls and shared them. They were a good size and pretty tasty, but a little expensive in my opinion (but to be fair, I'm from NYC so I think all sushi in the bay area is too expensive). They also served us miso soup which we liked. The service was good and the staff was quick and friendly. The time I picked up, I got two regular rolls, one salmon and one tuna. They were fresh and hit the spot. I feel like the rolls could have a little more fish for the price, but the size was on par with other local areas. So far it is our favorite sushi place in Belmont. We will come back! read more

Sushi Monster is an excellent sushi spot to go to. They have amazing sushi dishes which have various flavors. Went here with a friend because she recommended it and we had a great time. They have a good atmosphere and good food. Would definitely recommend this place and come back. read more

Average food at super high prices and comparatively small sizes now. Just not competitive like they used to be. Kinda did a 180.

What a terrific sushi spot?! We just went to order take-out a couple of weeks ago, and I was impressed with the nice (but brief) interaction, fairly quick service/wait, and the quantity and quality of their sushi rolls. Lately, I noticed a couple of sushi places in my neighborhood are not servicing the same quantity that they use to be before Covid; could be my imagination, but their sushi rolls at a couple places actually appear to be noticeably smaller. Granted, I'm not in the area as often I use to be, but this is a great spot. read more

Order from here often for work lunches via doordash and it's a hit every time. The fish is fresh, the portions are generous and fair for the price point. They label everything nicely and cross check the order receipt to make sure everything is in the bag. This place will remain in the lunch rotation! read more

Love, love, LOVE Sushi Monster!!! Wonderful staff and epic sushi - this place is totally lit! My favs are the Washington roll and the Heavy Metal roll - OMG. No additional soy sauce or wasabi needed on these gems. They are perfect on their own! I love that the lemon slices on the Washington roll are sliced so thin that the lemon flavor is super subtle - not overpowering in any way. Pairs beautifully with the salmon!! Many thanks Sushi Monster read more