I was looking for a sushi place in the area. I was surprised to see it was in Bayhill Plaza…read more Upon walking in, this place was packed. It seemed there was only one person who was the hostess, taking orders, and delivering the food. I give her mad props. With the dinner rush she was all over it. I placed my order for to go, she was super helpful, gave me her recommendations, and she had a smile on her face with everyone she encountered. This place has seemed to have gotten an elevated, more modern face lift/ renovation compared to the restaurant that used to be here. I was surprised that they didn't have standard sushi rolls that I'm usually accustomed to, but from the rolls that I've tried here... change is good. I ordered: 1. Corn tempura: First time seeing this, I love both corn and tempura. Had to see what it was about. It was perfection. Now it makes me wonder why this has never been done. 2. California roll: Standard staple and was good. 3. Warriors roll: It's an interesting combo, all items that I like.. first bite you're hit with a flavor explosion. At times I felt I couldn't taste the shrimp tempura, but the crunch from the crunchy onion ties it all together. 4. Beef steak: She recommended me to try this first before trying the daily special or short rib. She did not disappoint with this recommendation. The beef was so tender and flavorful. Overall, a great experience. I will definitely be back for more. I forgot to take pictures, because we inhaled the food so fast.

Amazing spot in a sleepy little plaza in san Bruno. The fish is fresh here and the dishes are…read morespecial. Everything we ordered was so delicious. Highlights were the corn tempura and miso black cod. Also don't skip the sunomono salad - the chef does something special when pickling those tomatoes and they are so good. Loved sitting at the bar and talking to the sushi chef and watching him work. Staff were great too. Great vibes.

Ichika Sushi House is a cozy neighborhood Japanese restaurant in Brisbane , California for its…read morefresh fish , creative rolls and traditional ambiance. We are party of nine and came here to celebrate a birthday . Dinners can choose from a high-end sake list and free ice water . The kitchen served top tier sashimi, nigiri and fresh wasabi . We ordered six deluxe chirashi bowl , omakase with ten pieces of nigiri and Omakase 12 pieces of sushi . We have ordered two negotiators ( tuna belly ) that melted into your mouth . Grilled tongue was good , flavorful yet tender inside the meat . There are a large ViP room larger enough for 40 that if I can have 40 years . A very enjoyable experience!

Tucked away in the corner of a little shopping center, Ichika is a relatively small hidden…read morerestaurant. Due to the size, I've seen a line before, but thankfully the wait was only 15 min. Plenty of classic and special rolls. I got the famous treasure box to share which included a healthy variety of sashimi cuts, nigiris, oysters, roe and skewers and changes based on chef's choice. Each pairing in the deluxe box was seasoned and prepared perfectly with the nigiris lightly lined with wasabi and the right amount of rice. We also ordered a Sapporo pitcher which paired well with the takoyaki, middle toro, uni nigiri, and steamed egg. Convenient if you're looking for a good quality sushi spot outside of the city that has plenty of parking.

Sold sushi spot in my hometown. It survived COVID. Service was exceptional the last time I came…read morewith my family. This cute resto is on the smaller side. Parking can be challenging at times, give yourself ample time. My sister made reservations for her birthday dinner. When we got there the restaurant was not busy yet. We were fully informed in the process as soon as we arrived. They were also kind enough to place the cake in the fridge. Food was fresh and arrived without delay. As our dinner went on the restaurant filled up with the dinner crowd. The food, why people come right? I think I only order the omakase here. Never misses. We also ordered the soft shell crab, tempura appetizer and my family ordered rolls. The tempura was nice and crunchy. Did i mention the staff was awesome? Thank you Amami.

Came on Thursday at 12:30 and there were only two tables available. My friend and I were seated…read moreafter the server greeted us. We both ordered their sashimi lunch combo for $23. The combo comes with a bowl of miso soup and a house salad. The house salad was so fresh! I love that they give you plenty of salad dressing. The sashimi combo comes with 10 slices of chef's choice sashimi and some rice. I also love that there were four different types of fish. Parking can be a challenge but if you drive around, you should be able to find a spot. There's also a parking lot up the block so if you can't find a space outside, you can try the parking lot. The staff were friendly and attentive. They came by to refill our tea and cleared away our empty dishes so we had more room, since our table was small. Will definitely come back when I'm craving Japanese food, especially since I live close by.

Amami is one of my favorite spots in SF for sushi, and I'm so glad they have multiple locations…read more This one was conveniently located right next to the airport so I could stop by on a layover :) They were super busy inside but we snagged one of the last tables around noon. After ordering it did take a bit of time to get our food as they seemed pretty backlogged. I got the sushi deluxe which came with an assortment of nigiri and an eel roll. We also got the tempura udon, and a crab roll. Everything was delicious! I loved the nigiri here as they're so generous in size and always taste fresh. The crab roll was also good, and the sweet potato tempura that came with the udon was amazing. Definitely recommend amami - their omakase is great and everything else too!

idk what happened since the last time we were here but we made a reservation for 4 people for 7:15,…read moreon a Monday night. half the party came in one car and got there to check in by 7. as the other half (me) got here right at 7:12, the first half went to check in for the party. walked in, no host. bathroom line? ridiculous. wait times WITH reservation? overflowing. we truly wanted to see if the service would improve, but were also hungry as we had 0 updates for 35 minutes and did not want to wait any longer. decided to eat elsewhere + AYCE for the wait time. I really hope this place improves in the service department soon.

Hot pot powerhouse in downtown South San Francisco…read more Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Shabu Shack. My friend and I both got the all you can eat hot pot. I haven't done a lot of hot pot experiences, but WOW- I don't see how this one could be topped. Our service was great- Anthony was really helpful and guided us through the process seamlessly. The flavor really speaks for itself. I got the miso soup as my broth and then added a lot of different ingredients to the mix: cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, wagyu, American beef, pork dumplings and spinach just to name a few... The quality of the fresh vegetables and meats were impressive. The greens were crunchy and the meat was savory with nice marbling. The condiments were plentiful. The sauce bar included, sesame, chili, ponzu, soy and in-house sauces. All delicious. The flavor was dynamic and I left super full- so full that I passed on the complimentary ice cream (vanilla or green tea), which is very unlike me! The environment was relaxing, with a spacious dining room and ample seating. I can't express how great Shabu Shack is- for the flavor, value and overall experience.

Honestly, every time I've come here, the food has been pretty solid. The only thing is the sauces,…read moreespecially the house sauce, don't always seem consistent, but this visit the house sauce was actually really good. Came with a group of 4 and ordered the set for 4 with beef toro, American wagyu, and pork. Portions were actually pretty generous, especially the vegetables. The beef toro was definitely my favorite. We also got the beef balls and gyoza, not bad at all. Service was attentive, and I also like that it's usually not too busy so getting a table is easy. Overall, solid experience.

Service was great. The owner (I guessed) elaborated an offer on what he can give depending on the…read morepalate of the consumers, like what we wanted to eat?l vs what they have on the menu by making a tweak on the budget also. What we love most is the baked mussels really served hot and grilled/torched and first time I noticed it was cut. Their yakitori was just okay and I noticed the rice was overcooked that time. The way Hamachi nigiri was offered to us as free taste - came off with his own sauce mix and experiment and you won't feel that you're really eating fish. Spicy tuna rolls was also right portion of fish than rice. There's a lot to try on that day. It is also cute and cozy environment.

My fiancé and I had dinner here since we wanted to try a new sushi place we haven't gone before…read more Ambiance: Super cozy and small space with a few tables and bar seating. Service: The older waitress was nice and friendly but became negligent towards the night. Literally. Just look at the stacks of empty dishes we had because she stopped coming by. Look at the pic!! Food: We got 2 omakase sets for $150 after the lady raved about how fresh their fish was and the seasoning was all different... We were satisfied with shrimp and chicken skewers and hamachi Kama included in omakase! But some of the fish's quality was not buttery and fresh like we expected -- some were dry as well -- and many of the items tasted almost the same except the ones that were smoked or seared.

I've been meaning to try this place forever! And it absolutely didn't disappoint us. Their menu…read morewas extensive. So it was hard to decide what to eat. We ended up getting the following -Aji ichi roll- unagi, tempura, avocado and cucumber with lobster salad , tuna and walu. -Lion King roll- California roll baked with salmon -New year roll-seared walu, crab salad and shrimp tempura. All the rolls were delicious and I would rate all the roles 5 out of 5 stars. The place overall is nice as it's not that loud and it felt intimate. The servers will refill out tea and they will check in on us to make sure everything was ok. I'll definitely try return more but I will say parking is an issue. I think we have to pay for parking last 6 pm which makes me not want to come back to this block.

Consistency is what keeps me coming back. This has been my favorite sushi spot in San Bruno for…read moremore than 10 years, and it has never let me down. Whether I stop by for lunch or dinner, the food, service, and overall experience remain reliably good every single time. On my latest visit, the Mango Spider Roll was a standout. It was fresh, refreshing, and perfectly balanced, though I will admit I am biased since mango is my favorite fruit. My ultimate guilty pleasure, however, is the sushi pizza. If you have never tried it, do yourself a favor and order one. It deserves all the praise it gets. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, which is one of the many reasons I keep returning year after year. Parking can depend on what is happening nearby, since street parking is the main option, but I have never had to circle the block more than a couple of times to find a spot. The restaurant also has plenty of seating, and in all my visits over the years, I have never had to wait. Reliable, welcoming, and delicious, this is the kind of neighborhood favorite that earns its place in your regular rotation.

Just passing through town and wanted Chinese food so we ended up here on a late Sunday night. The…read moreservice was great and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend. Missing a pic of the basil chicken...so yummy!

A One Kitchen opens super late at night, making it a great and convenient choice for a late night…read moresnack. The food is decently averaged, nothing too surprising and nothing that stands out too much. We got two dishes: orange chicken and the noodle soup. Both were quite average. The orange chicken felt like it was from a frozen package. There was a piece of hair in the noodle. The taste was fine. The price was around $15-20 per dish. I'm not sure if I would go back unfortunately.

Whenever I'm in the area, this is usually my go-to spot for lunch, their bento box deals are…read moregenuinely solid. My boyfriend and I stopped by recently, he got the chicken karaage and tempura bento, and I got the tempura and shrimp tempura roll. The tempura hit the spot! It was perfectly light, airy, and super crunchy. The chicken karaage flavor was decent, just slightly overcooked, but still good. Don't let the rice portion fool you, between the mains and the sides/veggies, it's super filling (I couldn't even finish my rice). Great casual spot for a quick lunch or to sit and hang out if you're in the neighborhood!

I wanted to like this place since the other japanese restaurant around the corner is too small and…read moretoo full. Things they need to improve on. Miso soup is salty slices of raw fish are too thin roll was too small teriyaki sauce had a sour after taste dressing on salad doesn't taste right. Too much rice and mushy, use less water. Things that were good. The ramen the beef teriyaki was tender and they gave alot customer service was good They are close to being a decent restaurant. The food wasn't terrible, but not on par with other Japanese restaurants.

The soft tofu stew and Korean food were so delicious! And the staff was incredibly kind. I really…read moreenjoyed my Korean meal

Best tofu soup that I've had in the Peninsula! Big chunks of meat, well seasoned kimchi, and really…read moredelicious broth. The kalbi, however, was just so-so. The interior is basic but homey. Overall, a solid meal. Just be prepared for a little bit of a wait. 5 stars for Korean food in the Bay Area.