The staff went above and beyond for us for a very small life event but important to us! They were all smiles and checked on us just the right amount of times. I will recommend this restaurant to friends and family. read more

Highly recommended place for good vibes and great food for a nice dinner night! We ordered a few of our firsts and every single dish was top notch with presentation and the taste! I generally go for baked sushi rolls but i tried so much more from the menu and the service was so good! Shoutout to Alvin for his amazing service and the desert in the end! compliments to the chef! read more

I came to Palo Alto Saturday morning because I needed to pick up something from the shops and decided to stop by here at Sushi Roku since it didn't seem like there were many restaurants around. Since it was around 11:30am, they had just opened so there was only one other patron in the restaurant. I sat outside because it was a nice day and wanted to enjoy the weather. I asked the waiter for recommendations, which he had said the Yakumi was his favorite. I decided to order that roll and a California roll, which I also love. The two rolls came out about 10 minutes later. The Yakumi roll was perfectly breaded and one of the crunchiest rolls I have ever had without it being overly fried. The California roll was also stuffed with real and fake crab meat. Overall, I loved both of my rolls and will definitely come back to try other favorites! read more

Sushi Roku - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Came here for dinner and the restaurant itself was really nice. The outdoor patio was a great place to sit, and service was very attentive throughout the meal. Unfortunately the quality of the food didn't justify the price for me. I don't think I'd come back, especially with so many other sushi spots in the area that offer better value. Food-wise, I thought it was a bit underwhelming. The hanabi roll and amberjack were both pretty good, but I can't really say the same for the rest of what we ordered. The portions felt quite small, and a lot of the dishes had so many toppings and sauces that it was actually hard to taste the fish itself. Considering the price point, I was expecting the quality to stand out more. Our server also repeatedly encouraged us to order the $78 per person tasting menu because "it was cheaper". While it was cheaper if we were planning to order every dish included, we were only planning to order a handful of items, so it actually cost us much more. It felt a bit strange in the moment like there was pressure to switch. read more

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Sushi Roku, in my opinion, is most memorable for its service and ambiance, but unfortunately, not the sushi. I wish I could say otherwise, but I've honestly had better sushi elsewhere for a better price. While the overall dining experience was enjoyable, the food itself didn't quite live up to my expectations. We stopped by for my birthday, and I will say, this place does an amazing sweet job on making you feel special for your birthday, which I truly appreciated and was shocked by. FOOD: 7/10 SERVICE: 10/10 (Shoutout to Alvin!!!) AMBIANCE: 10/10 FOOD: 7/10 The sushi was pretty standard overall. There were definitely some standout dishes, like the Fluke Kumquat Sashimi, Salmon Sake Nigiri with Yuzu shavings and the Crispy Rice Cakes, which I enjoyed. However, some of the fish didn't taste as fresh as I was expecting. A few of the rolls also reminded me of the kind of sushi you might find at an American grocery store; that's honestly the closest comparison I can think of. I am still stunned by the complimentary birthday dessert on the house. It was a huge cotton candy fluff on a plate with Happy Birthday written in chocolate. Alvin poured a little syrup on it and lit the cotton candy on fire, which then melted with a surprise of 2 desserts underneath!!! It was a strawberry cheesecake mousse and a scoop of ice cream. They even had a huge candle sparkler. This truly was the best birthday dessert I have ever received at a restaurant, and I was so shocked it was on the house. SERVICE: 10/10 Service at Sushi Roku was everything. Between the receptionists being very welcoming, the managerial staff checking on every table and being very nice, taking away our dishes as we were done, and our waiter, Alvin!!! Alvin was one of the nicest waiters ever and was very engaging with us. I was very shocked when he brought out the complimentary birthday dessert on the house. He even engaged in small talk as we were about to leave, which was refreshing. Also to mention, they place a cute Happy Birthday sign with twinkle lights on your table when it is your birthday! The sweetest!! AMBIANCE: 10/10 Everywhere you look, there is a modern aesthetic at Sushi Roku with fine details and designs. The restaurant is very spacious, and I love the open doors to bring in the natural lighting from the sun. read more

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We had a reservation for 5 and were seated promptly upon checking in. Outdoor seating was perfect given it was such a warm evening down south. Service: 5/5 Staff were friendly, efficient, and checked in on us often. Food: 4/5 Deluxe sushi plate was enough to be shared among 5 people. Quality of the fish was fresh and buttery, but none of the pieces stood out. Star of our dinner was Chilean sea bass. It was incredibly tender and tasty to eat; miso sauce was to die for! This is a must-get entrée for your meal. read more

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Service was great and the food was ok except the donburi beef. The restaurant was clean as well. I don't mind coming back here again because of their service and try other food on the menu. read more

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This specific location of the trendy, contemporary Japanese fusion chain is housed at Stanford Shopping Center, making it easy to rescue my kiddo from dorm food. :) We were seated immediately for an early Sunday dinner despite not having made a reservation in advance. I probably wouldn't order the Fluke Kumquat again as it barely had any discernible flavor despite the menu description stating it contained yuzu vinaigrette, but our Deluxe Sushi Plates (yellowtail, tuna, salmon, shrimp, albacore & choice of baked crab or spicy tuna cut roll, plus scallop, sea bream & toro jalapeño cut roll) were very good. For dessert, the Sorbet (choice of yuzu, mango, lychee, or raspberry) was delicious. The Chocolate Volcano Cake was tasty as well, but almost made me late for my flight as there was no indication provided of how much time it requires to prepare! read more

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Very nicely decorated restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. The ambiance is honestly perfect for a date night or girl's night out. Despite being a fairly big restaurant with lots of seating, they are super popular especially on weekends so I highly recommend making a reservation. We didn't make a reservation and were seated at the bar which would've been fine normally. However, I was seated at the very edge of the bar on the right side where all the waiters are grabbing dishes ready to be served and putting the finishing touch on drinks so I felt like I was sitting in the middle of a war zone where their stress was transferred to me. Perhaps that edge seat shouldn't be an option. The food itself is decent. Fish quality is good. The sushi is relatively small and each nigiri tasted okay. Prices are slightly above average compared to other sushi restaurants but it makes sense given their location. read more

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Pretty nice sushi spot. This has a unique flavor that goes beyond your typical sushi spot. The drinks were all great, and they pack a punch if you know what to order. The meat skewers were all great as was the sushi. You're paying for an experience here. It doesn't remind me of Jpana if that makes sense, but in the end I still enjoyed the food and environment. Overall, thumbs up. Just be careful of the random shoppers watching you. read more

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I ordered their sashimi lunch special to-go, and I was quite disappointed by the thin cuts of sashimi and the poor appearance of the crab roll. To me, it seemed like they were skimping on the ingredients. This lunch order also did not include miso soup or salad like other traditional sushi restaurants. All this for $30+ is an absolutely rip-off. Ordering over the phone was easy and I paid when I picked up my order. While I did not dine in, I can see the ambiance is chic and would be a good place for date night. read more

Sushi Roku - Lunch special sashimi + crab roll - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

We ordered deluxe sushi plate $54 Sushi plate $36 Miso cod $36 Octopus Crudo Overall pretty overpriced and portion is small considered the price Taste good tho read more

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I can't believe it took me this long to write a review for this spot;we have taken sushi rolls to go from here at least a dozen times since the last 2 years and we love it. Their white lotus, carpaccio, tuna belly, toro, Gensai roll. This spot is good, and their sauces with the sushi rolls or sashimi are good too, I especially love their truffle sauce. Can't comment mush on service since we never ate in the restaurant but by phone their are friendly. Will write another review in the future once we dine in as so far our experience has been to go read more

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It's been a WHILE since we've had such a memorable dining experience. The staff, especially Dave, was exceptionally thoughtful and made the night for us! The recommendations were all spot on, Brussels sprout chips and crispy rice appetizers. Sushi was solid. First time, and we'll be back for sure. read more

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The cutest vibe inside! I stopped by for happy hour after work, which we were told is bar seating only and the service was excellent throughout. We ordered sake, which was flavorful and tasted high quality. The sashimi and hand rolls were super fresh, the sliders were tender and melted in your mouth, and the brussels sprouts were crispy without being too oily. It's a bit on the pricier side for happy hour, but still a cute spot for an after-work drink especially if you're in the Stanford Shopping Center area. read more

Sushi Roku - Tuna Crudo - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

We came to check out their happy hour deals, and we loved how much of a selection there was! The handroll combo was a pretty good deal, and the quality of the fish was great. We loved the ambiance and will definitely be back to try out more! read more

Sushi Roku - Handroll combo - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Love the vibe indoor and outdoor for rain or shine. Located in Stanford Shopping Center with supercharge station, so both my tummy and car are charged :) The chicken fried rice was so good, chicken karage and chef's choice sushi combo are so fresh! The surprising dessert was a highlight and show to wrap up our celebration. Thanks so much to the Roku Team! read more

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Came to have my monthly lunch with my friends and this place had been on my list to try. Fair warning, it's in the Stanford shopping center so parking is a pain. We had a reservation but it wasn't too busy around 1:30pm. We got a few starters and a few rolls. The best thing I had was the crispy rice with the spicy tuna. Everything else was just ok, good but nothing special. We ended with the chocolate lace cake and that was really delicious especially the vanilla bean ice cream it came with. The service was great, everyone from the hosts to the servers were really nice and attentive. It was definitely on the pricey side so this wouldn't be a repeat location but I was glad I tried it. read more

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Full disclosure: our meal was almost entirely comped. That being said, our honest opinion of the restaurant is that we truly enjoyed it! The pricing is on the higher side, as most items on the menu start at $20, but the quality and flavors were definitely elevated, as were the drinks. The staff was super kind and attentive, and the vibe and ambience were that of a more modern Japanese restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating. We ordered a Seaweed Salad (which was SO good), various sashimis, Spiny Tuna Hanabi, Hamachi Crudo Serrano, Truffled Salmon Carpaccio, and the Katana Roll. In our opinion, all of the sashimi style dishes were WELL worth the asking price. The freshness and flavor were PERFECT. That Katana Roll was a pretty basic though. Would 100% come back and pay out of pocket. read more

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Ambiance: 5 Service: 5 Food: 3 Pricing: Ridiculous Okay so 3 stars from me because most of the food is just okay. Best part of our meal was the Tuna Belly at market price of $40 for 4 slices...delicious but not worth it. We tried a few rolls, Brussels sprouts, and the Chilean Sea Bass, which were also good, but you can find them at a lot of other restaurants for much cheaper. The service was outstanding and the restaurant itself is beautiful. It's a really fun vibe. It was crowded on a Saturday evening, so make a reservation if you really want to blow your money here. read more

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We go out for sushi a lot and we were quite impressed with this place -- it really stood out as one of the better sushi spots in the Bay Area. We reeeally enjoyed the food here, and Jake was one of the best waiters ever, and provided amazing service!!! The food was absolutely delicious. The fish in every dish was very fresh, airy, light, and melts in your mouth. I had the melon cucumber drink - I'm forgetting the name, but it was so good. The sake was incredible too. We really appreciated the service we received from Jake. He was very pleasant, friendly, and attentive. He was very fast, but also provided appropriate time and space for us to decide what we wanted. He made great suggestions, told us about the specials, and paid great attention to details. He is really excellent at his job. The ambience was nice -- we sat outside. They had awnings they could lower to shield from wind and sun. They also had patio heaters, but we were there earlier in the night and didn't need them. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Sushi Roku is pretty much what you'd expect from a Palo Alto Japanese spot. It seemed to have an American twist. That said, for the price, I was really hoping for something more authentic and higher quality. The service was great, which you'd expect when they're suggesting a 20-25% tip, but the food was disappointing for me. The sushi rice was too mushy, the hamachi tasted like it had been frozen for a while and didn't really soak up the flavors from the sauce, and the classic chirashi was kind of strange since it came with seaweed salad. Overall, everything was just meh. The only things I actually enjoyed were the ikura sushi and the brussels sprout chips that were basically tempura-style brussels sprouts. Unfortunately, these two items that I enjoyed were not enough to make me want to come back again. read more

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I got the katana roll and the chicken wings during happy hour on a Thursday. The mall area is quite close by to Stanford and Sushi Roku looked like a good place for getting a small sushi fix. The katana roll with yellow tail, spicy tuna, shrimp tempura and tuna was about what I expected for the food. It was very fresh tasting with no complaints. The fried chicken was fantastic. I got one wing and 3 drumettes. Very crispy, hot, and a good balance of sweet and salty. For 2.25 a pretty large wing is pretty good. The place is pretty competitively priced with the area. The staff is very quick and friendly and checked in multiple times as well as offering a hot towel to wash up after the sticky wings. If in the mood for sushi, I wouldn't mind coming back, especially since it's prime walking distance from Stanford. read more

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This is a cute place that is pretty good but also, has restaurant chain vibes. The sashimi cuts are far too small for my liking, too. This is what we got: Miso popcorn shrimp tempura: 4/5, tasty but probably more breading than shrimp. Truffle salmon roll: 2/5, where was the truffle? Why was it so bland? For $32, you're better off with sashimi. Sea bass skewers: 4/5 nice char, but flavor was very lacking. Asian style sea bass is always slightly sweet. It was very bland and one dimensional - salt only. Spicy tuna on crispy rice: 4/5 Hamachi carpaccio: 4/5 very tasty. My fatty needed 2 orders and I wasn't even hungry. Toro nigiri: 4/5 so fresh and buttery but definitely half the size you get elsewhere. Albacore nigiri: 4/5 Salmon sashimi: 3/5 it's farmed and not so great here. Crab hand roll: 1/5 tastes like frozen imitation crab straight out of the fridge and microwaved a tad. Probably because it was... To sum it up, it's got some chain restaurant vibes but service is good, the chefs were actually Japanese, and it's easy to get a table. read more

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SUSHI ROKU, one of Innovative Dining Group's upscale chain restaurants, opened a new location at the Stanford Shopping Center in April, 2024 and Mom and I have already dined here twice. Next to The Melt and near Williams Sonoma on the Sand Hill Road side of the mall, the new fancy restaurant comes complete with a nicely appointed outdoor dining patio. The venue's simple yet dramatic interior, which includes walnut sushi and cocktail bar tops and other natural wood components in the modern décor, creates a contemporary, but warm atmosphere. Rooted in Japanese tradition and known for serving "reimagined, contemporary sushi," izakaya-style bar fare with a California twist and non-traditional Japanese cuisine that incorporates Western influences with a meld of internationally inspired accents, you can expect elegant seafood plates on the menu such as Toro Carpaccio with oscietra caviar ($49), Octopus Crudo ($24) and Baked Cod with sweet miso ($36). Below are items that we have tried: Softshell Crab Classic Roll ($20) - Comes with 5 pieces which equates to $4 each. I have had better spider rolls for cheaper prices elsewhere, so just not worth the cost. Grilled Salmon ($34) - Yummy and moist. Chilean Seabass ($47) - The flaky fish is excellently prepared. The crispy onions that top the soft, delicate seabass add a nice texture. Mixed Vegetable & Shrimp Tempura ($19) - Comes out piping hot, but could be a little crispier and bigger in serving size. This is a good hot appetizer, but for such a steep price, I would want it to knock my socks off, which it doesn't come close to doing. SUSHI ROKU's beverage program is also impressive. In addition to both domestic and imported beers, sake, and wine, the bar includes inventive cocktails and complex mocktails. Mom tried the Matcha Miruku Sour ($19) which was ok. I didn't really taste the matcha flavour. Heads-up - Hot Green Tea is not free here. At $3.50/person, and especially at a high-end place, being served cups with tea bags is a major turn-off. Fortunately, we have never had to wait more than five minutes for a table when walking in sans reservations. Table service has been hit or miss. At our first visit, our waitress seemed to become overwhelmed by all of her tables, so she would forget things and would be hard to track down. Our waiter for our second dinner was very attentive and friendly. Unfortunately, though, I had to return to glasses of water due to dirtiness; both had lipstick stains on the rims. I will definitely return. Their heavenly Chilean Seabass is pretty unforgettable and will keep reeling me back in. read more

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I've been to this spot twice in the same week, and that's probably the best review I can give. Going a third time tomorrow. The food is absolutely incredible. The menu is approachable, but the quality, freshness, and flavors are genuinely top-tier. Every dish I've tried has been outstanding. What really sets this place apart, though, is the service. Alvin, Miguel, and Monica made both visits unforgettable. They are warm, welcoming, funny, attentive, and genuinely seem to care that every guest has a great experience. Their personalities and hospitality elevate an already amazing meal into something special. The first visit was so good that I came back again a few days later, and the experience was just as fantastic. It's rare to find a restaurant where both the food and service are this consistently exceptional. Can't recommend this spot enough. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and give it a try. read more

If you're looking for a delicious, fancy and fresh sushi, you gotta check out Sushi Roku in Palo Alto. It's conveniently located inside Stanford shopping center, which is super nice if you want to walk around and go shopping after your meal. We chose to sit inside cuz the weather was a bit too hot, and the restaurant was surprisingly not too crowded during Sunday lunchtime (was a pleasant to us). The food was incredible. We ordered: Toro Carpaccio: 2nd favorite, tasted literally divine. The fatty tuna with delicious caviar and truffle soy just melts in my mouth. Deluxe Sushi Plate: came with toro jalapeño cut roll (6 pieces), baked crab handroll (2 pieces), and 7 pieces of nigiri (including yellowtail, tuna, salmon, shrimp, albacore, scallop) Hanabi Wagyu: most favorite, crispy rice was topped with fatty wagyu, scallion sauce and a slice of fried garlic. The crispy rice was tasty and not oily at all, seems like they mixed it with a special sauce before frying. I'm in love with this dish! Service was quick and food served like 5 mins after we ordered. Price was on the high end, but for the quality, it's worth it. Overall 10/10, would be back if I have a chance! read more

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First time here at this location on a Sunday afternoon having been to the one in Vegas some time ago. Arrived at 2pm and sat at the bar where I ordered a glass of the local Sauvignon Blanc with my nigiri and popcorn shrimp. Everything was great with the wine pairing well with the small bites that I ordered since I had lunch several hours earlier. Nice vibe and missed the Sunday lunch crowd which I was told was very busy prior to my arrival. read more

Sushi Roku - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Solid spot with good quality fish - I would come here again but I feel like the dishes could have been executed a little better. I just felt like something was missing/something could be added for the flavor. Asparagus wrapped meat: 8/10 honestly really good and enjoyed it but meat was a tad over cooked but still overall delicious. Wagyu potstickers: 7.5/10 delicious but the texture of the ground wagyu beef was a little clumpy. It would've been nice to have a more even distribution of filling to dumpling. Hamachi crispy rice: 8/10 very good quality fish and I liked how they flavored the rice and the deep fry was pretty even. Baked miso cod: 8/10 a little too sweet for my taste I have had more balanced miso cods but still yummy. Tuna jalapeño roll: 10/10 great solid roll. Roll. The filling was really fresh. Miso eggplant: 8/10 well cooked but I just really felt like something was missing. We asked for sauces and they brought it out fast. I would have liked a tad more miso and sweetness. Maybe the thick cuts of the eggplant don't let the sauce penetrate as much but overall flavor was good. Just needed more! Something that this restaurant really nailed was the ambience but I will say our first waiter did seem to be a little bit in a bad mood/got frustrated with our indecisiveness, but our second one was very happy and sweet:) it would've been nice to have the service feel a little bit more personalized. I would come back again if in the area and wanted yummy sushi. read more

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We stopped by Sushi Roku around 1 PM on a Sunday and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away, no wait at all for a party of two and our two dogs. The outdoor patio was perfect, and the heaters kept us warm and comfortable the whole time. We ordered the Izakaya Feast for Two (classic menu), and it was just right...plenty of food without feeling overstuffed. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and flavorful, but our standout favorites were the Brussels sprout chips, the White Lotus roll, the fluke with kumquat, and the hamachi serrano. The variety and quality made it well worth the price. Service was top-notch! Everyone we interacted with was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly. Bonus points for being dog-friendly, relaxing, and not overcrowded during brunch hours. We'll definitely be back for another round! read more

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One of the better sushi spots I've found in the Bay Area. Tastes very fresh but it is pretty pricey. Lunch for 2 people eating a moderate amount came to $110. Service was great as we were well taken care of and the restaurant itself was very pretty. I would recommend this place if you're looking to splurge on good quality sushi! read more

Sushi Roku - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

The BEST place for sashimi and carpaccios. So so fresh, the fish literally melts in your mouth. My friend and I ended up eating 60 pieces. service is fairly fast as well for how much we were ordering. The unagi was definitely our favorite as well. All well worth it considering the price! read more

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Great food, great drinks, and great service. Must get the hanabi and the tuna belly was amazing! read more

Made reservations here for our anniversary, and I was so impressed by the thoughtful "Happy Anniversary" note they left for us--such a nice touch! The service was top-notch, and we felt well taken care of throughout our dinner. We started with the brussel sprout chips--crunchy, light, and addictive. The asparagus wrapped in beef was a delicious savory bite, and our two rolls were fresh and perfectly crafted. But the real showstopper was the chocolate volcano cake! It came with sparks, and it was the perfect sweet ending to our meal. Everything was so tasty, and we left feeling full, happy, and totally satisfied. Highly recommend! read more

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Just an okay Sushi place, I can may be go for the vibe, but definitely not for sushi. I tried California roll, which is very basic , expect at least this one to be decent. But the problem was rice was too dry that the flavor did not really came out. Second, we tried Katana , which was Chef's recommended/special something but sorry to this dish. It was the most dissatisfied. It had 2-3 important ingredients, none of their taste came out as supposed to be. Then we tried their lamb chop and dumpling. First quantity was way too less, which I was expecting and it was just okay, nothing really special. I have had much better lamb chop at another place. So, NO for sushi , but yes to the vibe and ambience. read more

Sushi Roku - Katana Roll - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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I am pretty picky when it comes to sushi, and I must say I the chefs choice was an amazing experience. The presentation was not only nice, but the food itself was fresh and high quality. The restaurant is nice and updated with an urban feel and a lot of natural light. Not to mention the service was good. I will say it's on the pricier side for what I got, but worth it for me. Would return again next time I'm in the area, or happen to be at the Stanford shopping center. read more

Sushi Roku - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

nice venue and ambiance with good service but overall an overpriced experience. you can get much better sushi and japanese dishes at lower price points in the bay area. the portions felt too small even for three girls who were not very hungry walking in. flavors wise everything was yummy and decent quality so no complaints there, but also nothing super outstanding or impressive read more

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This is a fancier sushi restaurant than your average place, and has the price to match. I would say I've had better sashimi for less at more local spots. The katana roll, however, was delicious. Great flavors and fresh fish. The garlic shishito peppers were spicy, but lacked flavor. The Brussels sprout chips were my absolute favorite thing we ordered. The service is very quick, but almost too quick in the sense that we ordered all of our food and every item came out immediately and altogether. I generally prefer my appetizers first and to take my time enjoying the food, especially at a sushi restaurant, so this made things feel a bit more rushed. They do have great seating with outdoor, indoor, and covered patio seating. It has an upscale vibe to it, but I'm not sure it met my expectations as far as the food went. I still had an enjoyable meal, but not sure I would come back given the pricing and quality. read more

Sushi Roku - Salmon sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

We were in town for my parent's wedding anniversary in March and wasn't able to lock in the time we wanted at the original restaurant in mind so we decided to eat near the Stanford Shopping area & I'm so glad we did! Sushi Roku was able to accommodate our large party LAST minute on a busy Saturday night! They even opened up the patio space for us since we had strollers in our party. The ambiance is a vibe inside & out and the bathrooms were nice and clean. Anytime I see Chilean sea bass I have to order it because I'm always dreaming about a dish I had on vacay in Palm Springs. Sushi Roku's did not disappoint! It was so good, I came back in August for my birthday just for that dish & the addicting brussel sprout chips. The hamachi Serrano was also sooo good & fresh. My picky toddler loved the Japanese fried chicken and the waiter had great recommendations like replacing the spicy ramen broth with miso instead & she killed that too. I also appreciate the free dessert they give you for celebrations and it's not a little panna cotta or a shot glass of whip cream LOL! We love the carnival cheesecake *chefs kiss* Can't wait to come back the next time we're in the area! read more

Sushi Roku - get it! - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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It just confuses me on the 4.3 stars reviews for this restaurant!!! Location & ambience 10/10 Service 5/10 Food 2/10 Value - you know you decided to pick this restaurant, there is no value. I realize when we picked this restaurant, we are paying for their real estate and not the food. The menu price, is about 30% higher than sushi restaurants not located in Stanford Palo Alto. Oh and after the food arrived, the portion size it's like a kids meal, so I would say it's 50% more expensive. We understood it's expensive and the portions are small, but expected the quality of the Sushi to be at least decent - the rice is on harder side and the fish is tasteless. It's probably on par if not worst than Safeway! We ordered Brussel Sprouts crisps and we were confused as to why it's so sweet. Asked our waiter, she said it's not supposed to be sweet, it should have truffle salts. The waiter said will let the kitchen know. She didn't even offer to replace or take off the bill! The chef basically seasoned with sugar instead of truffle salts. If you want pure ambience and subpar quality food, this is your go to! read more

Sushi Roku - This sushi platter cost $36! Rice is hard and fish is tasteless. - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California