I've passed this restaurant multiple times and finally got around to trying it on a Friday night…read more We waited 10 minutes for a seat at the bar. The inside is quite packed and very clean. There are many tables and 10 or so seats at the sushi bar. Upon sitting, we had our drink orders taken immediately. There are daily specials posted on the board, one paper menu for nigiri, rolls, and hand rolls as well as a regular appetizer and entree menu. I ordered the sushi special which was an assortment of nigiri with a fatty tuna roll. Every slice of fish was fresh, buttery, and had the perfect amount of rice. The bluefin tuna nigiri melted in my mouth I wish I ordered more. A standout for us was the Toni special roll which has your choice of fish inside with seared salmon and scallop on the outside. Needless to say, the service, the speed at which the food was served, and the quality of fish were fantastic. Easily one of the best quality sushi spots close to me.

Grew up on Tomi Sushi! Lunch bentos used to be our go to spot..first time coming back after a few…read moreyears. 2 of us ordered: sushi dinner $28.90 8pc toyosu sashimi $28.90 tonkatsu meal $19.90 The sashimi spread was a bit disappointing, was hoping for better cuts. Tonktasu was quite good. There was a bit of a wait outside. Luckily for two, we were sat immediately. Portions here for sushi are on the smaller side. Parking is super tough in the plaza during peak hours.

Needed to update my review…read more When this location first opened it wasn't very good and the food quality was not consistent. Im happy to say that my overall experiences have improved a lot!! I usually visit ar least once a month and only order the ajitama tsukemen. The broth flavor has been pretty consistent though sometimes the broth thickness is a bit variable. The noodles are very solid and this is one of the only places where I enjoy the noodles. When I went for lunch today I discovered that they have a lunch special on Mondays and Tuesdays to add a rice bowl. Monday is spicy tuna and Tuesday is chashu. The chashu is soft and very tasty. They also added some shichimi for a slight spicy kick. I will eat here until I die.

Tucked in the corner of the strawberry park plaza is this ramen place from SoCal. It is quite a…read moresmall restaurant like in Japan but the wait can move quick. Food: 10/10 I was hesitant to try dipping ramen because my prior experience of trying it, the noodles were to heavy and I got tired of dipping. But the noodles here were chewy, bouncy, and not too heavy that I dipped all my noodles in the broth. The food tasted fresh and the chasu was soft. My husband got the chasu tsukemen and I got the tsukemen. I prefer to have the sliced tsukemen instead of the chopped chasu because some pieces were small. It was interesting that the tsukemen came with a lime wedge too. I got the chili spice on the side so I could add as much as I wanted. Ambiance: 10/10 We sat at the bar and felt like we were in Japan! It was a nice and cozy restaurant. Parking can be busy in the parking lot but not as busy as in front of Mitsuwa parking lot. I liked that there were instructions on how to eat the noodles too. Service: 10/10 Workers were very attentive. You get a water pitcher and cups too.

Came in around noon on a Friday and surprisingly not packed! Plenty of seating but tables mainly…read morefit 2 people, and can move them around for bigger parties. We had a group of 3. You order at the front, then grab a table and wait for your name to be called. We got the chicken katsu with curry, karaage with curry, and tonkatsu. We also ordered menchi katsu a la carte (side) which came with two pieces. All of the curry came with rice or cabbage and you can choose the spice level (1-3). Level 1 is a mild with a kick. Pickled radish is additional dollar, kinda wish the meal came with it. Honestly would recommend just getting the choice of protein with the curry because it's a couple dollars more than getting a la carte... Curry was very good! Nice flavors and the rice helped enhance it. I liked the menchi katsu the most. It is basically a deep fried beef hamburger with crumb coating, flavors were really good and was juicy; came with 2 pieces for a la carte. Can't go wrong with chicken or tonkatsu too. The chicken karaage came with a mayo sauce on the side! I liked it, but I think this would be better on its own. Overall would come back and try other options.

Got the pork cutlet over rice with curry and it was really good. The cutlet was nicely fried,…read moretender, and the batter held up well. The curry itself was flavorful and well spiced, not mind blowing but definitely solid. Portion is generous. Maybe a bit too much rice for me, and I kind of wished there was a veggie side, but no real complaints. Food came out fast and hot. Staff was friendly. Seating is on the smaller side but it wasn't too packed when I went.

The food is good and the Takoyaki is very delicious would be happy to come back again!read more

Food was so delicious we forgot to take a photo! Service was amazing, friendly and fast. We ordered…read morekaraage, tonkatsu ramen and katsu curry rice. All were delicious, I'm so happy we tried this lovely little spot

Got the tonkotsu udon & niku bukkake udon. For the tonkotsu udon, I could really taste the fish in…read morethe broth. Nonetheless, udon's always a comforting meal. Noodles are cooked perfectly. Good portion! Spicy garlic edamame was a great appetizer! We also got the hot sake & Sapporo (so refreshing)! Good service with friendly & attentive workers. I was surprised to see how big the space was! It's dimmed inside but still good enough light. No issue with parking - plenty spots available around the restaurant.

We usually go to the Mtn. View location and finally decided to try this one…read more This place is pretty crowded during the week nights and we had to wait about 20 mins. Once seated, service is good and food came out pretty fast. Interestingly, they have a few more dishes in their menu that are not offered in the Mtn. View location. We ordered: - Chicken Karaage: Crispy outside and tender inside. The portion size is on the smaller side and wasn't served as hot (temp) compared to the Mtn. View location - Crispy Onigiri Bites (with Chashu): Excellent. Chashu is tasty and the onigiri is crispy. This one is available only at this location. - Miso Black Cod (2 pcs): Delicious. Soft, melt in your mouth buttery and flavorful - Nabeyaki Udon: Light and satisfying. Quality is same as Mtn. View location - Unagi Siero Set: This is a pretty big set good enough for 2. Comes with eel over rice in a steamer basket, veggies in a steamer basket, fried tempura and side of udon. In general, food is equally as good as the one in Mtn. View with minor differences. There is always a line if you come during peak time. Parking lot is small and you may need to find street parking.

It's been years since we've been here, but my cousin and his wife were visiting from an area of…read moreSoCal where they have little authentic Japanese food, and we remembered that this wasn't your typical Japanese place that has simplified bento boxes. We're glad we picked here to show them what the Bay Area can do in terms of more authentic Japanese food. The decor is traditional and not fancy, but comfortable and clean. The shishito peppers were really tasty, not too hot, pleasantly hot. Edamame was typical, nothing really special, but it's a bit difficult to really elevate edamame. The braised pork was good and the lean parts were easy to selectively eat. Nothing here is aggressively seasoned, but also not at all bland, so it's a good balance of flavorful but not overbearing. The grilled chicken wings were okay, but nothing outstanding or memorable - but simple and fine. Our "main" dishes, the deluxe meshi, nike tofu, and okonomiyaki were all great! Really enjoyed all of them and they were again flavorful, authentic tasting, and generous portions to share. Wish this were a little closer to where we live, but we enjoy coming here whenever we do and I recommend this for trying more traditional dishes when you want something different than simple teriyaki and sushi rolls.

Four of us came here for lunch today. We got seated at one of the regular tables right away around…read more11:30am. The restaurant got pretty busy later, but not completely full. I liked their traditional izakaya decor inside. They also had a tatami seating area towards the back. We decided to go family style so that we could try more items on their menu. We ordered the Niku Trio Set, which included braised pork, grilled chicken wings, niku tofu, edamame, and shishito. The food came out really quickly. Other than the edamame, which was very bland, everything was very flavorful. The pork was very soft, and the sliced thin beef paired really well with the tofu in the niku tofu. Both dishes came piping hot, and were very comforting, like home-cooked food. The shishito peppers came with a lot of bonito flakes; they're charred very well and not spicy at all. Wings well nicely grilled, too. The seafood okonomiyaki was not bad. It's a bit softer than I expected, but had quite a lot of seafood. The large Deluxe Meshi was pretty big. It came in a hot stone pot with a generous amount of salmon, eel, flying fish roe and a poached egg. I loved how crispy the rice around the pot was. No wonder it's their most popular dish. If you like authentic Japanese food, I would highly recommend this place.

Food is excellent, but wait for a while even I have reservations…read more Many choices of Sake, must be tried!

It's been a while since my last update…read more.. Visited for lunch as a walk-in some time back. My friend ordered the duck soba, I had the tempura soba, and we also shared a couple of a la carte dishes. Finding high-quality, authentic soba in the Bay Area is quite challenging, so this place is a true gem for soba lovers. While I've enjoyed dinner here multiple times in the past, this was my first lunch visit. I didn't drink this time since I was driving, but their menu is excellent for those who enjoy pairing their meal with drinks. The crowd seems to include many Japanese expats, which speaks to its authenticity. A great, reliable spot for a calm and delicious meal!

this place is super delicious and i can see why a lot of people love to come here, especially if…read moreyou're craving some good ramen after doing a bunch of grocery shopping. it's located inside the mitsuwa marketplace! the lady in the front that takes the orders is so sweet and kind. i've come here a few times already and she's super accommodating and helped me out when i had questions about the food. the ramen itself is super yummy! fyi, the broth is pork based incase that might be significant to you. the broth is also a bit more saltier than my liking, but overall i think the entire bowl complements each other so it's really not a bother to me & i end up finishing all of it hehe. my favorite part of the entire bowl is definitely the slices of meat, i'm not sure how they cook it but it's really really good!! also, once you're done with your meal, please put your dishes on the black push cart next to the garbage can!

I've been going here for 10+ years already, since my colleges days and it still hits the same every…read moretime. I ordered the 109, which includes a medium spicy miso soup and a side order or meat, rice and green onions, as well as an egg. The soup itself has bamboo, seaweed, chashu, and a delicious mild spicy broth. The price was about $23 to $24, which is reasonable for the amount of food you get. The workers are friendly, and they offer free water if you ask. Since it's located inside a Mitsuwa, the parking can be challenging, especially during the weekends, so just be mindful of when you go. The plaza has other shops as well, in case you want to visit Paris Baguette, Daiso, etc. I recommend trying this place whenever you're near the area.