A good Yelp Elite friend of mine introduced me to this spot, and honestly, it's one of the best recommendations he's ever made! I've been here a handful of times now to make sure this review is as accurate as possible, and here's my verdict: Service: 5/5 Nothing overly flashy or mind-blowing, just solid, friendly, and attentive service every time. Really not much more you can ask for. Food: 5/5 Fresh-tasting fish, generous portions that will definitely fill you up, and impressive consistency every time my family and I have visited. Price: 5/5 This is where Sushi Town truly separates itself from other sushi spots. Everything on the menu is priced incredibly well. Usually when you see prices this affordable, the quality suffers and the fish tastes old, but not here. You can genuinely taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients. We usually order the Double Salmon Roll for under $12, and for around $15, you can get a premium bento box loaded with chicken, veggies, tempura, rice, and two thick cuts of sashimi. In this day and age, it's hard to beat the value, taste, and service that Sushi Town provides. As a community, we should continue to support this restaurant because it truly is a hidden gem! read more

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Sushi Town has that neighborhood standby feeling, even though it's fairly new to the area. Sometimes a place just gets the formula right from the start. The space is medium-sized, casual, and family-friendly. What gives it that established vibe? The regulars. You can tell this place has become part of the neighborhood routine. People clearly come here often and the staff knows them. Service is attentive and friendly without being overbearing. Traditional dine-in setup. Nothing fancy, just focused on good sushi at reasonable prices. What we ordered on this visit - Hamachi Kama - cooked perfectly, tender and moist with a solid dipping sauce - Corn baked roll - savory and comforting, topped with corn and a creamy sauce (exactly what it sounds like and better than expected) - Super Dragon Roll - generous potions like everything else here - Otoro and salmon nigiri - large cuts, good quality for the price FYI on Parking: Street parking can be tough, but there's a hidden lot behind the building. The place is refreshingly budget-friendly for decent quality sushi, and portions are generous. Not trying to be the fanciest spot on the bluck, just consistent and reliable. This is the kind of place where you can bring friends and family without breaking the bank or stressing about atmosphere. Good sushi, fair pries, friendly service...sometimes that's exactly what you need. I've been here a few times now and it's been worth adding to my regular rotation. read more

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We recently found out about this gem of a place. The food was so delicious and we loved the ambiance of the place. There is a lunch menu valid until 3pm for 7 days a week. The best part is the lunch bento is $10.95 with your choice of meat (chicken teriyaki, beef teriyaki, tonkatsu) salad, vegetable tempura, 2 California rolls, and rice. The other rolls are really affordable as well. We'll definitely be back in again soon! read more

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I came back again to Sushi Town, and honestly... this might be my new hyperfixation spot This time I tried the USA roll, got another Volcano King roll (because I had to), and also tried the scallop roll. Overall, I really enjoyed everything. The USA roll was pretty unique, it came with seaweed salad, fried oysters, and salmon, which made it feel like a full experience in one roll. For some people, if you aren't a big fan of oysters, then it might be a bit too strong for you. The only small thing for me is the red sauce, I'm not the biggest fan of it. It's still good, just a bit heavy for my taste, so next time I'll probably ask for less of it. As always, the food came out super fast and the prices are very affordable, which makes it even easier to keep coming back. I'll definitely be back again to try more rolls! read more

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It's a crime I haven't reviewed this place sooner! This is my absolute go-to for an affordable, sit-down sushi lunch that never misses. The bento boxes are the real MVP here. For a little over $15, you can add two thick cuts of salmon sashimi $3 and miso soup $2. A total steal that leaves you perfectly full. My favorite rolls: Double Salmon: Generous salmon portions over a salmon/avocado base, topped with tobiko. Lion King: This hits different. The sauce is addicting. I think I detected a hint of garlic? Even as a raw fish over cooked person, I can't get enough of this. Hamachi anything: I forgot the specific name of the yellowtail roll I had, but the quality is so high I'd recommend any hamachi option on the menu. The service is fast, attentive, and genuinely friendly, which is always a huge plus. Even when they're slammed during the lunch rush, the space is clean and the turnaround is quick enough that you're seated almost immediately. 5 stars for the value and consistency! read more

Sushi Town - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here because we were a fan of Old Town sushi in San Mateo. They closed and moved over here. Today there was a bicycle fair so the whole street was closed. I was driving around to avoid all the closed streets. Finally found it. There were so many cyclists in there and then everyone left since the fair ended at 3 pm. I got the lunch special, good up till 3 pm. $10.99, substitute calif rolls add $2 for salmon sashimi. That salmon sashimi was delicious Tempera was good. Salad rice, big portion of teriyaki chicken (a bit too much sauce for me). My friend ordered dinner combo, 2 items, $25.95, includes miso soup and big bowl of salad. Our 2 items: 5 pieces of sashimi (salmon and tuna) and Rainbow roll has thin slices of sashimi. It was not our favorite. She ordered hamachi slices, which was nice and thick pieces. We had complimentary green tea. Service was good and fast. After eating, I was very thirsty. I am suspecting there's a lot of MSG in the Teriyaki chicken. Next time, will ask for sauce on the side. read more

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Great place for sushi and price is extremely reasonable. Service is really friendly and attentive although parking can be a bit hard to find. There are a bunch of discounted rolls and food and for a family of 4 is around $80 at the high but the food is really good and pretty fresh. Store is not too small and they have a good amount of seating for small and big groups. read more

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Happy Friday eve! What's better than alchy + sushi We arrived and seated immediately. Ordered Beer, hot sake, rainbow roll, toro, and uni. Everything came out quickly and the portions are humongous, we ate, drank, and left happy campers. Thank you sushi town read more

Sushi Town - Downtown roll, rainbow roll, toro nigiris, uni nigiris, Ikura ubiri, salmon sashimi, toro sashimi, and lion king roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

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Ever since finding out about Sushi Town, it's been my #1 sushi recommendation for friends and family who love quality and value. Only downside is that it's super hard to find parking unless you don't mind walking a few blocks. The restaurant is cozy and usually pretty packed but never a wait (that I've experienced). Our server was an older gentleman who was so attentive and making sure we were comfortable. Super great service which is a plus! But I go to restaurants for the food and the quality is insane for the value. We shared a bunch of different rolls and nigiri but the standout for me was the otoro nigiri. The tuna was soooo buttery and flavorful and the slices were thick! I had to eat mine in 2 bites from how thick the fish was. My parents loved the sashimi because of the fresh and thick cuts. And everyone's favorite roll was the USA roll that came with deep fried oysters. I cannot reccomend this place enough, all sushi lovers should try it. read more

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My first time here! My cousin and I stopped by at an odd time around 4:30pm so it was quite empty! There's parking in front but some spots are only 30 mins parking. It is very spacious inside and everything felt super clean. Great service; they were quite fast and attentive :) I loved that they offered water and hot tea (yummy). We ordered miso soups, otoro nigiri, Philadelphia roll (sub cucumber), tropic mango roll, and a lion king roll. They are super generous with the cream cheese here. It's super filling that we were quite full before the lion king roll came out. I would definitely come back! The fish is so fresh and the price is super affordable. read more

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Been here a few times and the bang for buck is really hard to beat, the sushi quality is good and prices are super fair. Service is quick and friendly and they always have a ton of specials/deals posted on the walls read more

What a great find! They have bentos for $10 which is SO affordable and a variety of rolls 50% off on listed on the wall. Besides bentos, our group also ordered a lot of the discounted rolls since they had classics like rainbow roll and salmon avocado, Lion King roll, Dynamite roll, and double salmon roll (my favorite). Besides the double salmon, I also enjoyed the salmon avocado and Lion King baked roll. The Dynamite is a fried roll so was a little heavy for my taste. What I was most impressed by was the udon. We got the seafood one which was priced at almost $20, but I had no idea how large the portion would be. Our whole table which 6 adults could all share it because a huge pot arrives at the table filled with seafood and a lot of vegetables. Even the cucumber salad was a huge bowl that we could all share. Taste was delicious and is a great place to go with a large party and share a variety of rolls, sides and udon. By the way, if you park in the lot behind the store, and enter through that entrance, the name of the store is different - although it still has the word Sushi in it. read more

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Thee food, though plentiful, and beautifully displayed was mediocre in flavor and quality. The prices and amount of food given was great! I will visit them again for their tempura shrimp roll. It was delish. The volcano lion king roll was disappointing . The crab salad needs more flavor, and I think adding rice and not only imitation crab would be a good touch. All of the staff was friendly enough and attentive, but the atmosphere still felt a bit rushed, but I know they're very busy, so I get it. Seating is a tad bit tight, but not crammed. read more

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Admittedly, this place doesn't have the best sushi, but what it lacks in quality it more than makes up for in value. The portion sizes are massive and everything is super cheap. They have a bunch of specials posted along the walls for cheap lunch bentos and rolls for $7-10 which is pretty crazy for the Bay Area. The best thing here by far is the $10 otoro nigiri. You get 2 fat slices of otoro and they're well marbled. It was really good also, the fish was rich and the fat melted in my mouth. It's a steal for $10 and I would definitely get it again. The Salmon Kama was also pretty good. It was also $10 and was a huge chunk of fatty salmon. Salmon is already pretty oily and the collar has even more fat so it was pretty filling. My only gripe about this place is some of the fish isn't the freshest. The tuna and salmon, which I guess have high turnover, were pretty good, but the Capital Roll which used a bunch of different fish had some that tasted a little off. Usually when I see sushi for this cheap I'm expecting diarrhea, but I didn't get sick so that's good enough for me. read more

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With my daughter FOREVER craving and requesting for sushi, I made the decision to hit up Sushi Town for dinner. Not only have I been hearing raves but the location isn't too far from home. Located right next to the infamous Peter's Bakery, anyone familiar with this Alum Rock area knows that parking can be a bit of headache. The spots right in front of the restaurant is limited to 30 mins but people absolutely disregard that time limit. The ones across the street on the Starbucks side has a limit of 1 hour. Take your time and just mentally prepare yourself for a more than likely walk. Our party of 3 was quicky seated and the initial views of the restaurant were so cute. I absolutely loved the girly vibes with the traditional umbrellas and the pretty, pink cherry blossoms. Dinner consisted of: *GOLDEN CALIFORNIA ROLL *DRAGON ROLL *COMBINATION TEMPURA *MISO SOUP X2 [ended up ordering a 3rd bowl for my toddler since she enjoyed it so much] *LION KING ROLL *DOUBLE SALMON ROLL *SIDE ORDER OF TOBIKO *SODA + HOT TEA Food is quite good but that shouldn't be any surprise since folks are consistently raving about Sushi Town. Fish tastes clean and portions are good. All items purchased was enjoyed but the only thing that left me raising an eyebrow or two was the combination tempura. The vegetables used were unexpected since our order was loaded with eggplant-YES! EGGPLANT!! I've never had eggplant used and what my daughter was looking forward to the most [onion rings] were completely absent. Staff for the most part is helpful but there was a language barrier with some of the staff- primarily with a lady staff member. A request for spicy mayo ended up with her bringing out some kind of ponzu sauce and a bottle of sriracha. Just a few hiccups but we eventually got things figured out but do keep in mind that these requests will lead to additional charges and small serving portions IMO. 4/5 STARS! I'd happily make a return and give a few other options a try. The dinner entrees looked extremely generous and nigiri looked amazing. read more

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Good service, decent food and great value. Their rolls are a bit larger than other sushi joints, and prices seem to be lower. Fresh sushi and great value. Volcano King Roll: 4/5. If you don't mind the massive amount of imitation crab meat, this is the roll for you. Basically it's a combo of dragon roll and rainbow roll with a mountain amount of unity crab meat on top. Must try for the first timer. Note: it's not run by Japanese if you care enough. read more

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Came for lunch, got their beef teriyaki bento along with a rainbow roll. Portion for the rainbow roll was huge. Currently the rainbow roll that was originally $12.95 is on sale for $8.95. Service as usual was polite and attentive. The vibes here are casual and comfortable. Tables were clean as well. For to go, I got their grilled lobster $14.95, double salmon roll $9.95 (originally $13.95), and two Lion king roll $8.95 (originally $11.95). Currently other on sale items: Salmon Kama $6.95 (originally $12.95) Tempura shrimp roll $4.95 (originally $6.95) Dynamite roll $6.95 (originally $11.95) Capital dream roll $8.95 (originally $12.95) Alaska roll $6.95 (originally $11.95) O-Toro $9.95 for 2 pcs (originally $14.95) read more

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Went here today for my birthday lunch and it was really cute and cozy! The place is really small when you walk in, but it's very chill and comforting. IMO- it's not like your typical sign-in and be seated kind of restaurant, we walked in and the very sweet old server man told us we could sit anywhere! We sat by the window and the server was very polite, professional, and accommodating all the way through. He's like your kind, wise, and soft spoken Asian uncle LOL! Don't think "sitting in a restaurant eating"... although etiquette still matters here. Think "you went to someone's very quiet, peaceful and lowkey comforting sanctuary and they made you some scrumptious sushi." We ordered a total of 3 rolls, and although I can't remember the names of them now, one of them came with a yummy gigantic mountain of crab salad. All three rolls were delicious and flavorful. The ONLY thing is... and I don't know if It's just me having zero to no knowledge of authentic ginger.. but I did get a SLIGHT hint/whiff of strong chemical as I bit into the ginger. I'm sure they're not soaking the ginger in bleach or cleaner though, probably just some really strong and kickin ginger. read more

Biggest Hamachi Kama I've ever seen! Large portions on the tempura and tasty. Pass on the cucumber salad. No quail eggs to put on my salmon roe nigiri. Great value and service with the place filled when we walked in and lots of to go orders we witnessed while there for what seemed to be a family run operation. I wouldn't mind going back if I was in that area again, however, not going out of my way. This was only about a mile from the event we attended nearby. read more

This has to be my new to-go place for Japanese food. I can't believe I've lived near here for the past 2 years since this place opened and I just found this place on Yelp. I guess it was meant to be. The prices here are very reasonable especially for Japanese food in the Bay. I respect business owners so much for not ripping off customers just because Japanese food is popular (cough cough like Bay Area Korean restaurants cough cough), providing high quality food, and above and beyond service even for me who was just there to order food to go. The owners treat you as if you're a regular even if it's your first time. I don't think I need to say much about the food-everything I ordered was phenomenal. The double salmon roll was fresh and the rice was good. The rice that came with the bentos was also cooked well which matters a lot to me because I'm scarfing it down with my proteins. The tonkatsu was pleasantly crispy and tender and the tonkatsu sauce that they drizzled on top was good too. The chicken teriyaki had that smoky chargrilled flavor that I loooooove from Japanese restaurants. The tempura was very crispy and generous with the breading. The California Roll was unexpectedly really delicious too. The teriyaki salmon was also good. I can't recommend this place enough. I want to come back here again to dine in because they do have special discounts for dine-in only! read more

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Came here with a friend after we had a walk around Lake Cunningham and felt like getting sushi. The parking around Sushi Town is a bit tricky (there's very limited parking) but we were fortunate to be able to snag a thirty minute spot before going in to make our order. The service was very friendly, and the restaurant appeared very tidy with a pleasant ambiance. There were various signs advertising some ongoing sales for certain dishes, one of which was the Double Salmon Roll. I decided to get it to-go, which was around ten dollars as a result of the sale, before we decided to return to the lake to eat our sushi. The sushi was amazing. I wasn't entirely sure what I was expecting, but it was both fulfilling with a satisfying flavor. I would probably consider this place to be one of the better sushi places that I had chosen to eat at in the Bay Area, and I would definitely consider returning at some point later on. Overall, a very pleasant experience. read more

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There is simply nothing can beat the price. It's a real deal. Very tasty and very cheap. Neighbor is a little ... but worth coming all the way here. read more

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Pros- Great prices Insane quantities Cons Food has no finesse and is way too rustic which by itself is not a problem but sushi is a craft which needs a lot of finesse. We got the chicken udon with tempura and egg. It was served in one of those iron cauldrons we see in period movies/shows. Quantity was insane, we expected it to be enough for for 1 person but it was sufficient for 4. Flavor itself was on the blander side, not a lot of depth as well. Lion king roll had a lot of cheese and the cucumber and avocado rolls were decent. The chicken teriyaki plate was a great value but I didn't fancy the sweet teriyaki sauce. The tempura was very bland and greasy as well. read more

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Good food - and truly, massive portions. Plan your time accordingly! We were 6 adults and the food defeated us. Tasty though, the salmon kama was especially delightful. read more

Fast and good service definitely would recommend this place. The sushi is decent and for the price they give you a good amount of fish. read more

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Was craving sushi and ordered sushi down the street. Monster roll (4/5): This roll was massive. However I thought the siracha and everything did not mix well. I recommend this if you want something big though. read more

Sushi Town - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Great place with great prices. The staff are all super nice; the sashimi is all very nice quality and LARGE portions. We had to take some of the katsu home it was so large. Easily accommodated a party of five. LOTS of Doordashers coming and going so I know the place is good. We will be back! read more

I was in the area and needed a quick bite to eat and found Sushi Town. The reviews were good and the menu was something up my alley. With it being about 12:45 PM, I was hoping it wasn't busy and the restaurant was actually empty. I ordered the #3 bento box which is the tonkatsu, 2 piece California roll, and mixed tempura meal. At $9.95, it's a great value. I'm trying to cut down on my white carbs so I asked to substitute the rice with extra salad and they did that without issue. Miso soup costs extra and it wasn't something I was interested in. Overall the food was really good. The salad was crisp and the dressing was tasty. The California roll was fresh and the tonkatsu was crispy although I have 2 issues with it. Firstly, it was slightly overcooked. The little fat on the chop saved it from being really dry. Also, I'm being picky here but the person who cut the tonkatsu had absolutely no regard to uniformity! It's just one cutlet and I can tell the knife was super sharp but some pieces were cut at 1/4" while others were closer to 3/4" wide. Take some pride in the product you just created! It's not just the aesthetic but it also affects your bite sizes and how much tonkatsu sauce you need. I already said I'm being picky but I'm sure some of my fellow Yelpers would agree that this was a notable mention! Anyway, the service was fast and friendly and I would come back again. read more

Sushi Town - Bento #3 with an extra salad substitution of white rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Came back home to visit my mom and she took me here down the street. Place is small but we were seated right away. I ordered the Saba, Uni, and Ikura Nigiri. They all tasted fresh and good however presentation was alright. They gave a lot of ikura but it kept falling apart. I also got the sashimi mix and the cuts were thick pieces. Overall the food was great and I would return when I back down again. read more

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Fish is super fresh and a great deal! Salmon Kama was amazing! Highly recommend for the freshness.. sashimi is cut on the thicker end but you can't complain about the freshness. read more

I got the app just to type this. I got scammed. I paid for 6 rolls on the side and I didn't get them. I called them and asked about it and they told me I'm only getting what I got in the bento box I ordered. I didn't receive the 6 rolls on the side they charged me. Aside from that they were super rude about the entire exchange. I never write reviews but this time it just wasn't fair that my brother didn't get to eat at all. Please do better. I don't even want my money back, these people are just terrible. read more

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Great food, highly recommend and excited to come back to try new items soon! again!!!

Really great value and fun specials posted on the wall if you dine in. We got a variety of rolls and hot food. I liked the salmon kama, double salmon roll, and unagi avocado. Also got the udon (chicken, Napa, mushroom) which came in a portion so large it looked like it was in a cauldron lol. It was decent so would stick to seafood next time. read more

Another good experience! Consistency for good food, service, and fantastic deals are so important these days bc finding value is somewhat rare. This place is always nice and clean, and they give complimentary tea. Their lunch specials went up a bit, but it's still a good deal for the amount of food you get. Their rolls are a good size, even those on specials. The only disappointment was their uni, $16 for 2, but unfortunately not sweet and creamy but fishy tasting. Didn't like the dynamite roll either, but my son did...to each their own. There's so much to try here without breaking your wallet. Just wish this place was closer to home, esp now that gas prices are so high! read more

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If it were not for my brave friends taking my sheltered self out, I would have never given the time of day to this restaurant. After eating here now twice (if i lived closer, I'd be a weekly regular), I would gladly brave the parking issue, busy street, and dirty sidewalks to dine here. This place is the place to go to for fresh and delicious sushi that holds extreme value not only for the price but also the size. They had an amazing deal for two pieces of O-toro sashimi for $9.95. While we ordered two and didn't expect much, we were in shock over the SLABS of o-toro we received. As one of my wise and trusted friends would say, "THIS PLACE IS MAD VALUE!". I have only ever had the sushi and nigiri here, but upon my return the second time around, my friend and I discovered that their lunch plates/bento are even more value with the amount of food they give. Service is also great- they're quick, helpful, and not pushy! This place is a hidden gem and definitely worth the stop if you're in the area. Great food and really great prices! read more

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We have been coming here a few months and honestly for the price, service and freshness you can't find anything better. We have tried many sushi places around San Jose and Milpitas .. we always come back here. read more

Service () We were greeted as soon as we walked in and were seated at any table of our liking. The food and drinks came out fairly quickly. Parking () Parking is very limited since it's located in that strip next to Peter's Bakery. Inside () Plenty of seating and tables are spaced out nicely where Food () The sushi was fresh and pretty good. We ordered the Philly roll, Cali roll, lion king & yellowtail. If you're in the alum rock area and are looking to get some sushi, this place is definitely worth checking out. read more

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I was looking for a place to order New Year's Eve dinner for the family since we were celebrating NYE at home. I remember seeing Sushi Town which is not far from where we live when I would drive our kids to and from school, and the family voted on Japanese food. I ordered online which was quick and simple. I liked that they had photos of most of the items on their menu (especially the rolls and combo dinners). I ordered our food for pickup since we live close by. The order was ready in 20 minutes! When I entered the restaurant, it was full of customers. Nicely decorated small restaurant. I was greeted by a very friendly staff person who had our order ready. I have a feeling that Sushi Town is a family-owned business, and we like to support family owned businesses! When I got home and started opening the containers, my family was amazed at how generous the portions were and that the food was still hot. There were TWO good sized salmon teriyaki in each of our orders (4 total orders). My wife also ordered the vegetable udon which was pretty generous in a large container. We also ordered Gyoza appetizers as well. Overall, the food was delicious, and portion sizes generous, making it a great value! We had leftovers for New Year's Day lunch! Sushi Town will be our family's go-to neighborhood Japanese restaurant! If you're ever in the Alum Rock & Story Rd area, check them out! read more

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I stopped by this place for a quick birthday dinner for my friend and was pleasantly surprised by the size of the rolls. The tuna ended up being my favorite fish of the night, which is surprising because I normally prefer salmon! The service was alright. The salmon was a bit chewy, and I wasn't a fan of how it was cut into cubes for sashimi. I'd also skip on the miso soup - it was pretty bland and didn't seem to have enough miso in it. On the bright side, the decor is minimal yet cute, creating a nice vibe. If you enjoy imitation crab, I definitely recommend the King Roll, and the SF roll was also good! The prices here are also very reasonable so that's good as well. read more

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My husband finally convinced me to give this place a try and I'm glad he did!! Rolls were all super tasty and fresh. Ambience was calm and cozy. We came around 5pm on a Friday and service was great! There is plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant. Definitely give this place a try! You cannot beat the price!! Our total was $66 for 3 rolls, Half dozen of mussels, and some Toro Sashimi read more

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