Playing catch-up on my reviews. Visited this place last month and it was the right move. It had been several years since I've eaten there and it was my loss. The sushi was as good as I remembered it. Everything was very fresh and prepared very well. As we all know, raw fish does not keep very long. The good folks at Sushi Tomi are always on pointe. Their sushi/sashimi are fresh as though it was caught that day. The chefs do a great job with presentation. Every piece is Yelp-able (is that a word?). Best of all, the food was delicious. The joint was full and the servers were at the top of their game. I was so glad to see a full restaurant. Anyway, check the pics. read more

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It's one of my favorite place for sushi. First time to have lunch there since I always come here for dinner. They have lunch special menu listing fresh catch of the day. The service is brisk but friendly and pretty quick too. Arrived exactly at opening hour at 11:30 and by 12:30 there was a line outside, or maybe it was started before that but I wasn't paying attention to the crowd. Ordered double dragon roll and my friend had salmon over rice. I like what I had. The only slight drawback was the gari (sliced pickle ginger) is a bit dry and very little. Otherwise it was still a nice lunch. read more

Sushi Tomi - Dragon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I haven't had sushi for a while so this was really nice. There are quite a few places to eat sushi in the Bay Area, however some of the places I prefer to go are closed on Sunday and Mondays (and that's when I'll be in town) so we decided to try something new to us. We were meeting a friend in Mountain View and I looked up some spots, Sushi Tomi has solid reviews and I agree with that. It was relatively busy even though we arrived shortly after it opened for dinner, but we were able to get a table right away. We chose some different rolls to share and I had one of my favorite things- unagi. I don't share that typically haha. I also tried the katsu don dinner and it was pretty tasty as well. It was a lot of food in the bowl so I took most of it with me. Overall, Sushi Tomi is yummy and I had some great company to enjoy it with :) read more

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First time here today and it was a good one. The Tomi Special Roll did not disappoint, fresh fish, and delicious sauce. It was the highlight of this lunch meal. The regular salmon and unagi rolls are decent. The fish are soft fresh. But would recommend the special rolls for better taste. Tried the skewers and they were okay, but for the price would rather have ordered another roll instead or another dish. But still good to try. It was a busy lunch hour, long line, had to wait for 15+ mins to get seated. All parties must be present. The waiter was attentive and friendly. The food was delivered at an acceptable pace, the skewers take longer though. Next time, will just stick to sushi and rolls. The place is small and crowded, but good to try if you like sushi rolls. Best time would be to beat the lunch crowd and to check their hours of operation. read more

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I used to come here often when I lived in the Bay Area. I visited twice this past week with family and the quality is still great! The fish is fresh and the rolls are pretty big compared to most sushi spots. I also love that they have yakitori -- the chicken skin was so good! We ordered a selection of nigiri and rolls. The toro and hamachi nigiri stood out to me -- delicious flavorful pieces! I'd recommend coming right when they open, otherwise a line builds up pretty quickly. read more

Sushi Tomi - Tomi roll with hamachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I honestly expected more for a sushi restaurant in wealthy Mountain View. Like the rice in the sushi was generic tasting like Amakara Sushi in Dublin, CA. The nigiri fish quality was good but not a "wow". Overall very underwhelming. For context, Sushi King in Santa Monica is my standard for a delicious salmon nigiri and their rice is phenomenal. Even Sugarfish is way better than this place. I just think this place won't satisfy you if you're a nigiri person. But maybe this place isn't for me and it's for people who like rolls? So take this information as you will. read more

Sushi Tomi - Nigiri dinner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Horrible Experience - Got Food Poisoning and No Accountability! If I could give zero stars, I would. My wife and I had dinner here on 1/25/25, and it was one of the worst dining experiences of our lives. We ordered the sashimi dinner and a dinner combo, and while eating, I already had a bad feeling - the sashimi felt mushy and not fresh. But we gave it the benefit of the doubt. Big mistake. After we got home, my wife started having stomach pain and diarrhea. At 4 AM, I got hit with the same thing - nonstop diarrhea the entire day. It was so bad I was debating whether I needed to go to the emergency room. I ended up taking medication, and my symptoms only started easing late at night. The next day, I felt completely drained and weak. When I called the restaurant, the owner initially seemed nice and even encouraged me to see a doctor. He later said he would refund our dinner cost if I stopped by. But after a few weeks, when I finally reached out again, he changed his story, saying he wouldn't refund anything because the city inspector told him not to. What kind of excuse is that? If you served bad food, own up to it. This place made us sick, and the owner backed out on his word. If you care about your health, stay far away from this restaurant. Absolutely unacceptable. read more

Sushi Tomi is located off of Castro and is a hidden gem. There was a wait to be seated on a Saturday evening. We waited about 30-45 minutes. Worth it though. The sashimi is amazing! Great quality! I found myself eating the pieces slowly to savor the fish. Nigiri roll was also tasty. I believe the other roll we received was a super bomb roll, which is a must get. I wish we were able to add cream cheese. It would've been next level. The grilled pork was very chewy; would not get again. Miso soup is as expected. The price is a little higher compared to other sushi spots, but worth the extra! Highly recommend! The restaurant is small so it's probably best to come when they open to decrease likelihood of a longer wait. There's a parking lot across the restaurant and street parking is available. read more

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We've been coming here ever since we moved to the Bay 10 years ago and the quality and freshness of the sashimi continues to be superb. You won't find the sauce-laden sushi rolls at more mainstream joints; instead, be prepared to eat the simple goodness of high quality, melt-in-your-mouth sashimi. Our favorites are the Sushi Tomi roll with salmon, sashimi special, and the salmon avocado roll. Our hack to not end up spending $$$ was to get a Sushi Tomi roll, a dinner entree, and a few maki rolls to fill up on and stretch the meal out. We've tried the spicy tuna and salmon maki rolls and all are great. Surprisingly if I had one complaint, it's that their chicken teriyaki dinner is surprisingly bad. We usually get this for the kids and the meat is dry. But we recently discovered the unagi plate, which is yummy, and comes with a decent portion of unagi, rice, miso soup, and salad. It's been awhile since we've eaten in the restaurant since there's nearly always a decent wait and it's tough to wait so long with kids. Instead, we get it to go, and while it can be hard even to get through the phone line, it's a bit easier when we're in a pinch. We like this location better than its San Jose sister restaurant, Tomi Sushi. If this place ever closes down, I will seriously go into mourning because high quality sushi restaurants in the Bay are few and far between. read more

I really feel like this place has gone downhill. Service is black buster and has no warmth. It takes a while to order as there's only one person taking orders for a whole room. This was not cut evenly. The tuna was not as bright red as I would've liked it. The salmon teriyaki was way overcooked. Salad had almost no flavor. I was quite disappointed in the flavor. It is super loud and you can barely hear your conversation. It is also very warm inside without any air conditioning and it was 85° today. I used to love this place, but I like the, other sushi places in Mountain View so much more now. I feel like this place needs a refresh to get more current. read more

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I went this place with a friend, line is a bit long but the food is very fresh and price is reasonable

This is a nice, authentic sushi joint just off of Castro street. We really enjoyed it. I would say it is a great place if you are coming for fresh delicious sushi but if you're getting an entree you can probably find better. My husband got the sushi sampler and that is the way to go - for $22ish they give you a large plate of pieces from multiple rolls. I tried the combo meal with teriyaki chicken and gyoza and the chicken was pretty good but I wouldn't rave about the gyoza. Very quick service. They seemed to want to flip the tables quick so not the best place if you're wanting to hang and socialize. Overall happy with this find. read more

Sushi Tomi - Sushi sampler & Teriyaki Chicken Dinner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Accidentally stumbled upon this place when we were forced to park this far out from Castro street a few months back. Saw a bunch of people outside and thought, hm, this must be good - we will need to try this soon! Finally, today was the day. We came on a Saturday night around 5:45pm, to a large amount of people waiting outside. I added my name to the waiting list and we got seated after 15 minutes or so. The restaurant is very small but comfortable, and the workers are all very welcoming. The waitresses were also very attentive, which we appreciated. I ordered the special chirashi, and it was delicious! The portions of fish were very generous, and it was very filling. This restaurant made me feel like I was transported to Japan. Felt very authentic, and the food only made that experience more true! Overall, I would definitely recommend coming to this semi-hidden gem, and there is definitely a good reason why there are always people waiting outside! read more

Sushi Tomi - Special chirashi bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

We finally made it here early enough in the evening that there was only a 10-minute wait! We ordered the $65 sushi-only omakase and a side of Japanese uni. The uni was just so-so, but the omakase was beautiful and delicious. We also ordered a couple bottles of Berkeley-based sake, which were great! The service was lovely; big smiles and helpful suggestions. Just a really nice dinner overall! read more

This is an excellent sushi place. The owner/chef Kitamura-san is fantastic and the staff are courteous and friendly. It has a great friendly neighborhood vibe. The food quality is superb. the sashimi, the tempura, the green beans and the tonkatsu are all great. We will need to go back to try the sushi and more sashimi read more

Our favorite sushi place since we've moved to the Bay Area 4 years ago. This was a go-to when we lived in Mountain View, and now that we live in south San Jose we still make our way out here to get the best sushi! Pro tip: come early close to their opening (5pm) to avoid a long wait. We always start off with miso soups and side salad. Their dressing is light and fresh, and goes well with the veggies. We always order the Tomi Special, BBQ eel roll, and the Dragon roll. Tomi special (5/5) - My husbands favorite thing here. It's a spicy tuna roll with avocado, with hamachi and salmon. You get a choice of the seared fish on top and we always choose sake. They torch the top so there is a nice sear, and they add a touch of micro greens and onions along with a creamy spicy mayo sauce. BBQ eel and dragon roll (5/5) - both are solid choices if you enjoy eel. The Dragon roll only has 4 pieces but they're decent sized pieces with plenty of eel and avocado, and it's pretty filling. Honestly, all of their rolls are good and you won't go wrong because of the quality and freshness of their fish. The most reliable and delicious sushi place we've been to! read more

Sushi Tomi - Tomi special, salmon sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

If you want quantity instead of quality this is the place for you. Portions are too big and fish quality is just ok.

Great Japanese restaurant in the area, with well executed classics for an affordable price. But be prepared for a wait. Visited on a Sunday evening and the restaurant was packed. All tables full and maybe a 15 minute wait? Service was attentive but not doting, which is fine. A few highlights of the food: Sashimi is very good - huge portions and high quality. We got a few bento combos that had sashimi, and where most places would give you 4-5 2"x1"x0.5" pieces, here you get absolutely gigantic pieces, maybe 50% more fish per slice. Quality is super good, very fresh and well selected cuts. No stringiness! Major highlight was the tuna kama (pictured) which was a special. Huge, roasty, and rich fish flavor. Bring a few friends, because this is definitely meant to be shared. Would definitely come again, although maybe on a quieter night. (Sushi, sashimi, grill items, tuna kama) read more

We came around Wednesday dinner time, and there was quite a few people on the waitlist. It took around 20 minutes to get seated at the bar. The employees are very friendly and make sure that you are ok throughout your meal. We got tempura, yaki onigiri, tuna, and the chiraishi. Price wise, not too bad. Food wise, it was also not too bad, but also did not wow me. I was expecting the yaki onigiri to behave crispy rice on the outside, but it wasn't crispy. The fish tasted fresh, and was pretty decent. The tempura was also pretty good. Overall, nothing to complain about, but also nothing that impressed. A solid place to go when you are craving some fish! read more

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In the mood for some great sushi? Check out Sushi Tomi located in downtown Mountain View. We came by for a late-ish lunch, missing the busy lunch crowd, and also getting our food and a last chance to order more before the kitchen closed at 1:30PM. We had: Two hot green teas 3.00 Lunch combo with grilled mackerel and salmon/tuna sashimi 19.90 Lunch combo with grilled mackerel and gyoza 17.90 Tamago nigiri 4.50 California rolls 7.90 Next time I'd pass on the nigiri and rolls. The bento box was the perfect amount of food! Can't exactly take sushi to go for later consumption, as it is never as good as fresh! So we ate it even though we were perfectly satisfied to avoid food waste. Next time, just order bento boxes and enjoy lunch at a downtown restaurant that has been around for a long time! read more

Was looking for a solid authentic neighborhood sushi spot and this could be the one. Sushi Tomi is understandably popular - you'll often find a wait but don't let that deter you. We waited about 20 min, exactly what the server/hostess said it would be, and then we were seated. The restaurant is cozy and a bit tightly packed. It might be tough bringing a stroller in the restaurant if you have young kids. Service was fast and friendly and food comes out pleasantly fast too. What really sold us was the $100 omakase set. You get two your choice appetizers, a chef's choice appetizer, and the chef's choice nigiri set. An amazing deal and you'll walk away satisfied and happy. Highly recommend. In today's world of dying restaurants, it's been a long time since we've been this satisfied as diners. read more

Sushi Tomi - Omakase Nigiri set - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

"This is the best fresh fish tuna," says my hungry, sushi-lovin' companion. It apparently passed his HAPA test (half Japanese). He keeps talking about coming back here. Like I live right around the corner so I don't know why he keeps telling me. I ordered the Bento box with tempura (shrimp and veggies) along with the salmon teriyaki. I could see that the other table was "eyeing" our food and had ordered the tempura after they saw what we got. Some tips: - Wait is a LONG time like at least 1-2 hours during meal times. Put your name down and walk around downtown. - Might want to consider take out. The place is small. - Parking on the street or in the surrounding neighborhood. - Always choose either bar or table to shorten your wait time. If my companion has anything to do with it, we'll be back. read more

Sushi Tomi - Bento box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

For drinks, Umepon is yummy. Fruity and smooth like mimosa, don't miss out on that. We love the raw salmon and other dishes. It is always fresh and never disappoints or gives us a stomachache. Udon, bento boxes, and chirashi bowls are also so good! Love the service they are attentive and so nice. The ambience is cozy and warm. Definitely my one of my fav places to hit in the Bay! read more

Service - 5/5 note: they did not allow outside food Food - 5/5 Ambiance - Smaller space, sushi bar and tables. No music. Party of 4, waited ~10 minutes for 2 parties ahead of us on Friday at 6:45PM. I ordered the sushi dinner combination set for myself. There was no fishiness in any of my fish. The rest of my party ordered regular chirashi and some rice in tea, and everyone enjoyed their food. read more

Great service and fresh fish! Came here with friends and got the rainbow roll. It was a huge and filling roll with a generous amount of fish. Sushi Tomi is a mid-sized restaurant so it's great for small parties. There were 4 of us and it was perfect. We only waited a few minutes before our table was ready and once we sat down and ordered, our food came out very fast. They have a nice large menu with lots of different options. They also had a specific vegetarian roll section on their menu which was helpful. read more

Sushi Tomi - Rainbow Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Wonderful sushi and sake. Nabeudon was also pretty good. There's usually a long wait outside because they don't take reservation. This place is well worth the wait tho. Highly recommend the chutoro (medium fatty tuna), anago (sea eel) and yellowtail. Uni is also super fresh here. We'll definitely come back! read more

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It's still popular but we came a little later and were able to sit right down. Good sushi but a bit pricey. Service was very good. read more

Sushi Tomi - Agedashi Tofu - was just okay. I don't like it that mooshy - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Came here for lunch service. Received our dishes 20 minutes apart which means my toddler had to wait 30-40 minutes for his food. When we asked the server if the last dish was coming out, she yelled at us. She started screaming how their kitchen was short staffed so we better be patient. Okay, things happen but yelling is super inappropriate and rude! If anything they should apologize that their service is taking so long. Then they tried to kick us out of our table while our 3 year old was eating his lunch ... less than an hour after being seated. We explained we needed to sit longer to make sure he ate since his food came out so late. Will never come back here again. There are many other establishments in the area that have good Japanese food with much better service. read more

Love the extra special chirachi bowl - great value considering you get tons of fish, ebi, uni and other chefs special. Agedashi tofu and tempura were ok. The nigiris, especially salmon and otoro, are excellent too! My girlfriend loves the mix don which comes with salmon, tuna and yellowfish- excellent choice if you like these the most! We come here often so it's great that the fishes vary in the chirashi bowl. One con is that there is usually a 45 min wait on saturday and sunday read more

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Looking for fresh sushi in downtown MV? This is your place! Solid cuts of sashimi (definitely try their fatty tuna) and decently priced, although still quite expensive. The price does limit you from trying too much but overall great service, location is small but quaint, and great quality of food. will definitely come back. read more

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My bf and I stopped by for dinner on a Friday night around 7:30 and waited about 30 minutes for a table. Service was wonderful, they had an omakase dinner for $90 that came with three appetizers, one chef's choice and the other two you can pick from a small list. We originally wanted to order agadeshi tofu and takoyaki as our appetizers but the waitress said that those items were inexpensive and that it would be cheaper to order those a La carte. We sat there struggling to pick so she recommended the grilled squid and offered to do a kanpachi kama which was not on the list of choices. We also got a few nigiris on top of the omakase since we were sharing. We were so surprised when our appetizers came, they were GIGANTIC. The grilled squid could have easily fed 4 or more and they have us the ENTIRE fish head and collar. Both were excellent and I would definitely order them again. They also gave us and the table next to us a fried shrimp head. Overall we had a wonderful experience as first time diners, the fish was fresh, service was great, and we left with full bellies. read more

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I ordered the dinner combo, so I chose california roll and tempura shrimp/vegetables as my entrees and it came with a side of rice and miso soup. It was good deal for the price of $25.90 but I wasn't completely full. My friends ordered about 50 pieces of sushi and it was nice to try some of their sushi. I could tell the fish was good quality and tasted fresh. Service was good but you can expect a bit of a wait. read more

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A great place for dinner and always packed, but the service is fast and the line moves very quickly. We enjoy dining here when we want a combination of sushi as well as other Japanese entrees. If you only want sushi, they do not have many of the fancy rolls you find at other sushi restaurants. But the quality of the fish is good and the sushi chefs fulfill the orders at a very fast rate. Always reliable, reasonable wait time and great service. read more

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Came with a friend on a weekday for lunch. It was pretty crowded even though we went around 1 pm, but we were able to find a seat immediately. I got the lunch combo with tonkatsu and beef teriyaki, and it comes with miso soup, salad, and rice. We also got an order of the hamachi nigiri and a rainbow roll. The lunch combo was decent. The tonkatsu was pretty good and the batter wasn't too heavy. The pork itself was tender and juicy, even though the cutlets were pretty thin. The beef, on the other hand, was tough and lacked flavor apart from the teriyaki sauce. The hamachi was fresh and not too fishy; very solid, but also nothing special. The rainbow roll had too much mayo in it, which overpowered the other flavors in the roll. The fish on top was fresh and if eaten apart from the roll, would've been good. So unless you like mayo, maybe don't order the rainbow roll. The service was straightforward and quick. There was street parking in the area as well as a parking lot nearby, a couple blocks down. read more

** Great South Bay sushi option with a homey feel. Extensive menu at a relatively fair price point. Sushi Tomi is definitely my current go-to in the Bay Area for Japanese food. My favorite item is their Tomi roll with Hamachi, and they have all the classic rolls and nigiri as well. They have quite a long sushi menu with pretty much whatever you could want and think of. Fish is overall fresh tasting and gets the job done. Of the items I've tried the Tomi roll is the more unique item, and everything else tastes as expected in a good way. Outside of sushi, their chicken katsu is also something I've ordered multiple times. I'd say the price point is overall solid - if you get several items of sushi it'll add up but especially compared to other Bay Area spots its definitely not the worst. I'm a huge matcha lover and their green tea is really solid considering that its complimentary. Definitely on the higher end of teas that I've had come included in a Japanese restaurant; I always end up getting multiple refills before the end of the meal. The interior is a bit smaller and there is a waitlist sheet to put your name down on. Typically this place can get busy, so expect to have a wait especially for dinner even on weekday nights. Don't forget to grab a lollipop on way out! read more

Sushi Tomi - Sushi lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Good value for the price, especially the sashimi dinner and sushi dinners. It's pretty busy and the service can be a bit slow. There was a bit of a wait and the restaurant is pretty loud, so I would say it's better for casual meals. I got the sashimi plate and enjoyed it. We also tried the kara-age which was a bit too oily and not the usual texture that I'm used to compared to other karaage I've had at other places. The breading reminded me a bit of popeyes chicken. Overall I'd probably return again if I wanted sushi! I think I'd prefer to go to another place for a better atmosphere and similar price. read more

This restaurant has been around for decades. Unfortunately the quality of food has been going downhill. The fish quality is reasonably fresh, but the rice is just of poor quality. They probably are using left over rice. This is unacceptable for a Japanese restaurant. read more

What happened to one of my favorite sushi places? I haven't been back for a while and this time it was so sad. This place used to be very popular and the line would form before it opened. But today, it was half full well into lunch hour and I should have known. Fish on sushi was not fresh, rubbery and much worse than what you would get in the grocery store. Other dishes (agedashi tofu, miso soup with undercooked carrots and old green onions - what Japanese restaurant could mess up miso soup?!!) were unauthentic and like cooked by someone who didn't know what they were doing. Service was also lacking. Our tea cups were empty throughout most of our meals. They must have changed ownership I hope the new owners read this and know they won't be able to stay in business for long with quality like this. and I just wish this is not the same thing happening to the one in San Jose! read more

Sushi Tomi - Look at the shrimp Tempura roll - they have to fill half of the roll with rice. Have they had tempura roll before??!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

We used to come here before they remodeled but haven't had a chance to come by since they reopened but we stopped by today and was really disappointed. The fish quality has gone down a lot and the service left something to be desired. We ordered a number of rolls, some tempura, nigiri, and yakitori. The rolls and nigiri came out decently quick and as we started eating, noticed a small hair on one of the rolls. We informed our waiter and pointed to where it was and at first couldn't spot it but then started giving us a side glance as if it was ours. There was no apology and he instead said he would take it to the chef to look at. He came back and said that he would give us a new roll and gave a really half assed apology. The tempura came out about 10 mins after the sushi but there was no sign of the yakitori. The replacement roll came out and still no yakitori. Then as we were almost done, one of the nearby tables that sat down halfway through our service was given their yakitori and the waiter came by a few minutes later and asked if we received our yet. I replied that we didn't need it anymore since we were almost done eating and he says that it's done and he will bring it out. The waiter had asked when I placed the order if we wanted it with salt or teriyaki and I said teriyaki since our kids are with us and they would like it better. We got the salt one instead. All in all, it's left us with a pretty bad impression. I don't know if they lost their chef or changed owners, but this isn't the Sushi Tomi that I remember and I don't think we'll be back. read more

The fish was fresh. There were kid friendly rolls. My two boys ate 5 of the simple rolls! Solid all around. We'd definitely come back if I'm in this area again. read more

Sushi Tomi - 2 shrimp tempura rolls, 2 salmon avocado rolls, 1 eel roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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