Birthday Fireworks, Family Memories & Elevated Dining at Trifecta My husband and I celebrated our birthdays at Trifecta this year with our children, and it turned into such a memorable evening. Our neighbors first introduced us to this family-owned gem, and one of the things that keeps us coming back is the genuinely warm and personable service. You can truly feel the care they put into both the food and the dining experience. While my son and I aren't huge seafood or sushi eaters, we can absolutely appreciate the artistry behind Trifecta's sushi. Every dish is beautifully presented, thoughtfully crafted, and made with incredibly fresh ingredients and elevated garnishes. We're just admittedly picky eaters who tend to gravitate toward our comfort favorites like chicken or beef teriyaki. The restaurant is usually packed, so reservations are definitely recommended if you don't want a long wait. Surprisingly, this visit was a little quieter than usual, which made for a nice relaxed atmosphere. My husband and daughter were interested in trying the Chef's Tasting Menu, but we learned it's designed as a full-table dining experience where everyone participates -- something we may plan for another visit. The standout dishes of the night were definitely the corn ribs and chicken karaage. The corn ribs disappeared before I could even snap a photo because everyone devoured them immediately! My family also loved the Pork Adobo Ribs special. I'll admit, Trifecta is more of a special occasion restaurant for us. The bill can climb quickly, especially with multiple sushi lovers at the table, but the quality, creativity, service, and overall experience absolutely reflect that higher-end dining experience. This isn't your average weekly sushi spot -- it's a place you go to celebrate. To top off the night, the staff surprised us with dessert decorated with sparkling light-up fireworks, which made our birthday celebration feel extra festive and thoughtful. The only downside of the evening had nothing to do with the restaurant itself -- unfortunately, a couple at a nearby table was quite loud, drunk, and disruptive. Thankfully, the incredible food and attentive staff still made the night feel special overall. Highly recommended for celebrations, date nights, and anyone looking for elevated food paired with exceptional hospitality. read more

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We reserved for Sunday and were seated right away. I won't bury the lede: the food is mediocre for the price point AND they only have a beer and wine license. For me, the limited liquor license alone means I knock off one star. Our server was kind but didn't seem to have much experience with subtlety. She immediately suggested the tasting menu for $125 a person. That turned me off. Minus another star. We shared the kaisen don, uni carbonara, 2 x chawamushi, edamame, and two drinks. Total came out to $170. - Kaisen don was excellent. The Filipino flare on the rice was delicious. - Uni carbonara was ok. The pasta was undercooked and uni smelled a little. Minus half a point. - Chawanmushi was weird. Deconstructed longansina was too sweet and the scallop was over cooked and hard. Minus half a point. - The menu did not list the chardonnay house or year. It tasted like box wine. read more

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The service was fabulous, attentive, knowledgeable and courteous. The food wasn't very good. Chowanmushi cost $20 and I expected a bowl of soup, not half a cup for that price! Bothe sushi rolls had the same snow crab/avacado filling with almost no fish. Rolls were $26 and $25, were small and definitely not worth the price! Tasted very bland and the rice was chewy and not normal sushi rice. Corn ribs were tasty and the appetizer was ok. Plenty of parking and seating atmosphere was nice. read more

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Trifecta Sushi absolutely exceeded my expectations. I tried the Trifecta Roll and it was AMAZING -- perfectly balanced flavors, super fresh ingredients, and beautifully presented. Their nigiri was some of the freshest I've had in a long time, you can really taste the quality of the fish. The service was also top tier. Everyone was so welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind, which made the whole experience even better. The restaurant itself had a great atmosphere and everything came out quickly without feeling rushed. Definitely one of my new favorite sushi spots and I'll 100% be coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for fresh sushi, great service, and an overall amazing dining experience! read more

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This place is small but has a nice ambience! They have a great beer selection and the food is delicious but very pricy! Nice to celebrate special occasions :) read more

Had their tasting menu $125/person and it was delicious! Really filling too you will not leave starving We did reservations (very easy) and was seated right away. The atmosphere was very warm and inviting. Loved the vibes and twinkling lights. Although you could definitely come for a more casual experience this place would be perfect for a special occasion such as birthday dinners or date nights. The tasting menu was 100% WORTH IT!' It. Came with so many delicious appetizers and entrees. It is chefs choice so you won't know what you'll get but here are some pictures attached of what we got By far my friend and I enjoyed the cod and Kare Kare! Service was amazing. Staff kept checking in to see if we were done or if we needed anything. Super attentive. Would definitely come again read more

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We went here last weekend to celebrate early Mother's Day Saturday night. We had a reservation for 6 people at 6:30 and there was a bit of a wait still even with our reservation. However, once we were finally seated, our waitress was very attentive and accommodating. We ordered the yellowtail crudo, scallop carpaccio, smoked hamachi tacos (not pictured), toro/ hamachi/zuke umi masu sashimi, short rib kare kare, miso black cod, uni mentaiko carbonara, and firefly squid. All of the fish and squid were extremely fresh, probably the freshest I've had in a long time. The Toro and Zuke Umi Masu (Ocean Trout Belly) were perfectly fatty. My favorites were the smoked hamachi tacos (the gyoza shell was a nice and delicious surprise), uni mentaiko carbonara, and firefly squid (which were so cute and tiny! Also super fresh). The pasta for the uni carbonara is made in house and it had a really good flavor and texture Would definitely go here again! read more

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Trifecta sits up in the south hills near Silver Creek, tucked into a pleasant little neighborhood strip mall with a spa, a dojo, and a few eateries. It feels a bit more upscale and artistic than most sushi spots in the area, with a very nice atmosphere and a relaxed, date-night kind of vibe. Probably not a Tuesday dinner visit due to the price. Parking was easy. Service, though, could use some polis. Once seated, everything moved at a crawl, from ordering, to food arrival, to drink refills, and the staff came across a bit cold. We kept it simple with a Japanese curry cutlet meal and a kaisen don. The cutlet had a crisp coating and a mild, comforting curry, a cozy dish even if it didn't knock my socks off. The kaisen don was colorful and fresh, with a good variety of fish and a nice balance of textures. Definitely good, just not the most memorable version I've had. Not a five-star visit this time, but I could see it getting there on a better night. read more

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Trifecta is one of my top sushi places in the Bay Area. This place exceeds my standards for quality sushi, premium cuts of fish, delicious one of a kind drinks and it has a laid back atmosphere especially on a Thursday or Friday nights when I've gone there. I've been there at least 5 times within the last 6 months and it doesn't disappoint. The attentive waiters like Michael who come and greet you and check on you multiple times and always makes sure after every order to check on you again. I feel very spoiled when I'm there because you're catered to in a fine dining restaurant like you're supposed to. You can't go wrong with anything. I went a little overboard for my birthday and had a special menu it had one of the most flavorful selections of fish with the pairing of the umami sauce that was mind blowing *chef's kiss* . What I really enjoyed about this place is a mom and pops and it is family owned. I love that I was able to meet the mom and her two sons. They work so hard and work so well together. I totally appreciate that vibe and how intimate you can get with a chefs. read more

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I had really high expectations and unfortunately, we had a really tough experience. However, I'm hoping we came on an off night and look forward to going back and giving it another try. We came on a Friday evening and had a reservation. They were medium busy, but service was really rough. We waited 20+ to wave down a waitress to order. After our food came, we didn't see a waitress again until we got up to finally ask for a check. I'm patient, but this was not the experience you pay for here. The couple next to us had to get up 3-4 times to flag someone down. Now the food was good - we had a sashimi plate and a few rolls. Their side salad was also soooo good. The fish all tasted fresh and had good flavor combos. Pricey, but worth it for good quality sushi. read more

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Food and service was amazing as always! We always always get the smoked hamachi tacos, it's perfection! Savory, zest, texture perfect blend of flavors. The wagyu gyozas were delicious, will be added to one of our go-to items when we come here. Even though it's pan fried it wasn't greasy and the sauce complimented it beautifully. Amaebi heads were well fried and had the best crispy crunch. The cheesecake with ice cream, hands down the best cheesecake we've ever had. Not too sweet and not too creamy, you can keep eating it without getting tired of it. read more

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We've been meaning to try this place since the "check, please! bay area" episode! I'm an advocate of eating local and finding the secret gems in your own backyard! So imagine my amazement when that particular episode mentions the hidden gem located in San Jose! We arrived and were asked to wait for our table to get cleaned, and we said no worries since I understand the place was busy. I wasn't too much of a fan of the seating we were given. I am plus size so I was hoping for the bench seating but alas we got a two-seater table by the twinkling lights. (Which are a nice touch but I suffer from migraines so I made sure to sit with my back to them) I wish I had spoken up sooner so maybe on the next visit; but as soon as we said we were doing the tasting menu- I feel like service should've suggested a bigger table (I only say this because one of the servers kept making it a point that there was no space on the table for the food or the sake bucket) Service, overall was good; there was one young lady with a braid that was less than enthusiastic and seemed to be on autopilot but I am reasonably understanding and I'm comparing service to the young man who initially helped us decide on the tasting menu and Nicole (name on receipt; was wearing a white hairclip) who was friendly and enthusiastic about the food! For every dish served she would provide her favorites or an interesting factoid. The young lady with the braid, also mentioned something about the bartender not being around thus no cocktails... I only mention these things because the restaurant would benefit from a little more training in finesse when delivering information to their guests. Though we were bummed there were no cocktail available, we settled on a sake bottle (they maintained cold in a champagne bucket of sorts) and i eventually had one glass of red wine that I paired with their short-rib kare kare. As mentioned earlier, we chose the chefs tasting menu at $125 per person and we felt it was well worth it! I believe it was about 8 courses; 1. Salad with minimal dressing and I mean that as the highest compliment! My non-veggie eating husband ate the salad up; the seaweed was perfect enough! 2. Lumpia was filling and complimented the salad. 3. I believe it's chawanmushi topped with the most devine scallop and edible flower (I wish I could've had more!) 4. From their a la carte menu; Bluefield tuna chili garlic, the perfect midpoint! 5. Also, from their a la carte menu; smoked hamachi tacos, I want to go back just for these, especially on a warmer day! 6. Plate of nigiri, I cant remember 6 or 7 pieces (not pictured! Oops!) and we learned those were on the a la carte menu too and we will definitely come back for those! 7. Short rib kare kare from their menu as well and my goodness! Soooo tender! All you need are chopsticks! And the eggplant! My goodness they had me considering whether I enjoyed the veggies or the short rib more! 8. The perfect finale! Ube panna cotta with like a strawberry compote! Perfectly light and perfectly balanced in sweetness! Overall a true hidden gem in San Jose!!! read more

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Came in on a Saturday night and was greeted right away. Once we were seated, we noticed how homely and relaxed the atmosphere and decor was inside. They had pretty lights that were dim but not too dim that we couldn't see our food or read our menus. Once we were seated, our waiter graciously offered to go through the menu with us and gave recommendations on their popular items. We went with the uni mentaiko carbonara and 2 rolls. Starting with the uni mentaiko carbonara, the sauce was thick, creamy, and has great flavor. Neither the uni or the mentaiko was too overpowering. The noodle dish itself does not contain uni and you would have to add an extra $15 if you would like fresh uni on top. The 2 rolls we had were the faithful roll and the body roll. We loved how they had their own unique rolls which definitely made them stand out from other sushi restaurants. The faithful roll is a little lighter and creamier than the body roll but still good. Our personal favorite was the body roll which had chimichurri sauce on it?! What is this, a steak restaurant?! Never seen that before and it worked out! The sauce was a nice touch and great addition to the fresh sushi. The best thing about this place and you can clearly tell they use high quality fish for their rolls that literally melts in your mouth. Hopefully this place stays open for a while because the area it's in is a pretty quiet neighborhood and restaurants are known to close down in that area. read more

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We had the $125 tasting menu, so this rating is more focused on that particular menu option. It's stated to be 8 courses including dessert. The first two courses were edamame and these deep fried seasoned split corn cobs. The edamame was fine, though because they were seasoned in a spicy oil, your choices were to eat them with chopsticks if you had a dexterous mouth, or fully commit and get your hands oily. I opted for the chopsticks, but as a result maybe got 3/4 of the beans and some bean skin - not easy for me to eat. The corn cobs were a little weird. It was like halfway between eating conventional corn on the cob and eating a BBQ seasoned corn nut. Okay, but honestly the first two courses were barely courses and not elevated in any way. Third and fourth were a tuna crudo and a raw fish mini taco. The crudo was really good - tuna was fresh and seasoned well. The taco was small - like two bites worth (or one big bite), but good also. These were legit courses. Five was a king salmon filet in a ginger soy sauce. It was good, but it was strange in that there were three of us and this came on only two plates. The one plate to be shared wasn't twice the size of the single and a salmon filet isn't an intuitive thing to split and share. The way we were situated wasn't such that I was even sharing with my wife. It would have been much better to ask - "we usually put a double sized portion on a single plate for two people to share - is that okay or would everyone like to have their own plate?" Simple question and would have made everything less awkward, because once it's out there and served, you feel like the difficult customer if you say "excuse me, can you plate this separately?" Next (six) was the nigiri course, which was awesome. Very tasty. Course was small though: 4 smaller nigiri, one uni spoon, and one thin piece of tamago cake. No complaints on quality/taste though. Seven was a uni carbonara udon dish, which tasted pretty good, but I again found it a little strange. And no visible uni, so it was must have been subtly in the sauce. At least a bit of uni on the top would have been a nice touch. Again, two people sharing one plate of noodles - awkward. When you have discrete pieces of ahi crudo where you can neatly pick your pieces, great. But salmon filet and udon noodles - no. Eight was a kind of ice dessert - it was fine and really none of the tasting menus really get dessert right. So was it worth $125, no, unfortunately it wasn't. Four of the courses were good and on par, we can forgive the dessert, but three of them didn't really meet expectations. However, if you ordered $125 worth of stuff you liked off the main menu, I can see how this would be a nicer meal. We were hoping for a course with the wagyu, but maybe that's too much to ask at this price point. The seasoning overall was more overt and forward. Not overseasoned, but you tasted the seasoning more than the main component of the dish. Kind of the opposite approach of another more expensive omakase we tried where everything was very subtle and you could focus on appreciating the quality of the ingredients. The place is casual, not fancy, and decorated like a fairly casual walk in place. The service was excellent and very polite. So giving this 3 stars due to some of the questionable courses, rather strange communal plating choices, and it not really being worth the price. But I do believe this is actually very likely a four star restaurant that we just misaligned on for some things - that makes it hard to just assign 4 stars when your specific experience wasn't that level. But all that being said, I'd come back and order off the main menu and I expect that I'd probably enjoy everything I ordered myself. read more

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Came here for date night and absolutely loved it. From the outside, we were unsure of our choice as trifecta is located in a strip mall and the sign is falling off. Don't let the looks fool you - this place is fantastic! We were originally going to get the tasting menu but ultimately decided to order several dishes instead. The wagyu gyoza was like nothing I've ever had before - so yummy. The yellow tail app was delicious and had a salsa verde on it mixing both Japanese and Mexican flavors. The sashimi platter and chirashi platter both had wide selections. The fish is SO FRESH. There wasn't one thing we had that was bad. The skin on the dry aged salmon was crisped to perfection. Service was fantastic. We had multiple servers but they all took care of us really well. The head chef came by our table and introduced himself which was such a treat. They told us all about their tuna cutting night they have once a month - we can't wait to come back to experience! read more

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I emailed the team to place and order and got a reply within the hour. They did a good job providing the info. This was order for pick up so I can't say anything about the ambiance. The tray was $450 as listed on their site, but for the number of items listed, I expected a larger tray. For 6 adults and 3 kids, it wasn't enough to fill up. We ended up ordering more sushi from somewhere else. The tray had sashimi, nigiri, and rolls, all pretty small bite size pieces. It was hard to tell what was what, but based on descriptions I believe everyone really liked the Trifecta roll. The sashimi didn't seem the freshest, but it was a 40 min drive from pick up so benefit of the doubt it was partially from sitting in the car. It was worth a try and I think there are other options in San Jose for sushi platters at a better price or quantity. read more

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When I tell you, this is the spot for elevated & delicious sushi (and Asian fusion!) It's always a good time sitting at the bar for a meal here, you will be entertained. But come with a group and share omakase style dining and it will be a great time! Service is always friendly and on point, read more

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Came by for a Sunday evening dinner...no reservation and sat the bar directly. Two of us ordered: sapporo 22ml (large bottle) $12 smoke hamachi tacos $15 scallop carpaccio $23 sashimi set (dinner) $55 kaisen don $60, crab on the side yellowtail crudo $23 umi masu (ocean trout sashimi) $16 Overall, the food and flavors were good. In my eyes, a bit on the pricier side for the portions and quality. Definitely, could have gone without the hamachi tacos. Easy parking in the plaza. read more

Found Trifecta through Check, Please! Bay Area (love that show)! San Jose is usually a trek for our family of four, so my husband and I had basically written this place off since we rarely make it down to the South Bay. But as luck would have it, we were attending a convention in San Jose and finally got the chance to try it- and wow, we LOVED Trifecta! We're already trying to figure out when we can make the drive back again. We booked through OpenTable and were happy to get the booth seating we requested. My husband ordered the omakase, and every single bite was incredible, beautifully prepared, fresh, and absolutely memorable. Honestly, in hindsight, we should've ordered two omakase meals because the whole table kept sneaking bites from his plate. I ordered about six types of nigiri to share with my 5yo, and each one was outstanding. The uni pasta was exceptional! Service was warm and attentive- loved the music. Trifecta completely exceeded our expectations and definitely worth the drive. Everything was amazing. We can't wait to come back. Mabuhay! read more

Went on a Friday night, last minute decision. Called about a couple of hours ahead and confirmed reservation for 6. More on the modern side with its decor and probably try to project upscale place with low lighting. But my opinion is that it failed in that aspect. First problem, when we got there, the host said that they didn't have our reservation. Told it was going to be a 30 min, so we decided to stay. Wait time was about 45 min. Ordering was ok, service in general was ok, friendly and spent some time explaining a few things. However, after ordering, it seemed that the waitresses were rushing things when bringing out food. When our waitress brought out our appetizer dish and a bowl of miso soup, her thumb was in the soup. I was going to ask for a replacement, lifted my hand up, but she quickly just turned around and walked away. I didn't feel like making a big deal about it and just put the bowl aside. Main entries came out, sushi quality was decent, the hamachi kama was actually pretty tasty. The spider roll was just sad as I can't taste the crab and with the low lighting, I can't see what was really in inside the roll. The third problem I have is the price point. For the price that they are charging, the food and service need to be a lot better. Another 1-and-Done for me. read more

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Overall: A // 5 stars Trifecta has helped me reach sushi ecstasy in ways I have not remembered for a long time. This establishment has nailed the balance of the Bay Area casual comfortable dining while also bringing noticeably fresh and high quality fish to the table along with bright and delightful flavors. I would not say the individual dishes are priced unreasonably, though I did notice that I racked up a gluttonous bill lol. Highly recommend this restaurant, and better yet, I cannot name a bad dish on the menu. (Black Sesame Espresso Martini: A+) - Perfectly balanced cocktail with an alcoholic front that hits the bitterness of espresso backed with a sweet and earthly complexion coming from the black sesame. Well priced at only $12. (Kaizen Toast: A+) - A massive bite that is a flavor bomb with so much to offer, from the natural sweetness of the seafood -- namely, the uni -- to the yuzu aioli that adds a refreshing sweetness to contrast the spiced chilis. (Toro Toast: A) - How can one go wrong with truffle soy on top of a heaping spoon of ultra-fatty and sweet toro. The crouton adds texture and helps fully absorb those luscious rich flavors. (Toro Carpaccio: A) - Was a little skeptical at first, but this was a great special that balances the fattiness with a significant smokiness; the crunchy onions add texture and sharpness to the dish. (Trifecta Tempura: B) - The batter has more substance compared to traditional tempuras, but still has the crunch; I like the new vegetables that add excitement to this dish. (Kaizen Don: A) - Stunning bowl featuring gems of the sea; the scallops are delicately sweet; the salmon is glistening with beautiful marbling; the otoro is rich in decadence; the iikura is well marinated; and the crab salad is comforting as imitation crab, but enhanced with what looks like the crab roe on top of real crab and mayo to make it that much more addicting. (Soft Shell Crab Roll: B) - Beautiful roll incorporating elements of the classic while also adding California-centered ingredients to createa colorful and tightly wrapped roll. The texture contrast is beautiful and the sauce pairs well; I am just looking for a lot more crunch to pair with the large soft shell crab. (Faithful Roll: A+) - Shrimp, yellowtail, crab, and avocado are all delicate flavors, so I was impressed by how well this worked with stronger flavors like a mango salsa, unagi sauce, and honey yuzu truffle sauces all mixed together. However, the combination is astounding as there are so many notes of natural sweetness from the seafood, the fruit, and the sauces. This is all balanced by soy and truffle to give an ulterior complexity. (Body Roll Chimmy: A+) - Well-thought out roll that works extremely well, essentially combining a spicy tuna with chimichurri and seared scallop with yuzu kosho to get spice two ways and sweetness and herbaceoousness two ways. Food: +2 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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This place is our new obsession. The food is so good every time. Everything is unique and service is wonderful and casual

10/10 recommend. Don't think twice, make the reservation and try everything. I came in on Wednesday night and sat at the bar. Decided to order the tasting menu and was not disappointed at all. The flavors were amazing, all so well-balanced and complimented each other. I was excited for each dish that came out. Great service and atmosphere. read more

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Since we are big fans of sushi we enjoy trying new different sushi spots when we get a chance. Trifecta is the latest sushi restaurant to cross off our sushi list. We arrived for a last minute Friday dinner at Trifecta. The restaurant is located in a nice plaza in the Evergreen Hills area in San Jose. Parking is accessible in the large parking lot. Gin Ga Sushi use to occupy this space when we were last here several years ago. The modern decor was simple and bright. We did not have reservations but the server/host was able to accommodate us which was very much appreciated. The sushi chefs/owners greeted us as we walked to our table. Everyone from Tita Maggie who is the mother to the chefs and to the servers were all friendly and accommodating. The vibe for a Friday night was family friendly and cozy. We ordered smoked hamachi tacos, soft shell crab roll, faithful roll, unagi nigiri, their salmon nigiri from their special menu, and a band of stones glass of wine. Everything was unique and flavorful. For example the unagi nigiri was distinctively prepared in a refined modern way that was different from the traditional unagi nigiri at other sushi restaurants. My favorite was the faithful roll which was delicious with bold flavors. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Trifecta. My only gripe was the price point was in the much higher end. This is definitely a sushi spot that I am happy to at least have tried once but not sure if I will be back anytime soon. read more

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The 3 of us came here for omakase on Sunday. We asked to see the menu before ordering but they didn't have one. Our server only told us that it would be 8 dishes, including dessert, with some appetizers, some cold dishes and a couple of hot dishes. In general, their selections were not bad, but I would rather pick other more interesting dishes directly next time. While I usually don't mind sharing dishes family style, I would prefer having single portion of each dish when having omakase. It would feel more elegant/special that way. (It seemed that they served 2-person portions for most dishes for our table, and the table next to us with 7 people, and a single portion for the odd-number person.) As for the food, the edamame was just ok. It did get better for the ones at the bottom with the sauce. While the corn ribs dish was flavorful, it wasn't my favorite as corn always got stuck between my teeth. The bluefin tuna crudo with the lao gan ma sauce tasted really good. It was fresh and tender. The smoked hamachi taco was well balanced. Would be even better if the lime wedge that came with it wasn't completely dry. The 7-day aged king salmon hot dish was cooked well, and the broccolini was charred well with a nice smoky flavor. However, the sauce was a bit too salty for my taste. The highlight of the night was the nigiri course, especially for the bluefin tuna and Santa Barbara uni. The house tamago was too sweet, though. I would prefer a regular tamago or another fish or shellfish. The uni mentaiko carbonara was rich and tasty, but it lacked some fresh uni or crab meat on top. I wished instead of the lychee ice dessert, they would offer something more substantial, such as an ube/matcha cheesecake or soufflé. Overall, it was still an enjoyable dinner with good service. Just a bit pricey for what we got. read more

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I bookmarked Trifecta when I first saw it here on Yelp but hadn't tried it until this week. I initially saved it to try their tasting menu, but that will need to wait, as I had dinner with a group of friends who weren't interested in that experience. Note-the entrance is on the side of the building. Our server gave us plenty of space to talk, which we appreciated. Trifecta has a focused menu which surprisingly did not include any salmon. I usually order sake nigiri when I try a new Japanese restaurant, but they didn't carry that. Our server kept trying to push Ocean Trout on me, and she kept insisting that the menu items that said spicy or had jalapeno weren't spicy. Other than the hard sell, service was fine. Our beverages were refilled without asking and again, we were busy catching up, so it was nice that we didn't feel rushed or pestered. Trifecta had some Happy Hour specials, which we tried a few. The kitchen was accommodating and made a couple of people a version of the yakisoba noodles they saw online even though it wasn't on the menu for that night. The garlic edamame was very flavorful. Other items we ordered included tuna ceviche, medium fatty tuna nigiri, yellowtail crisp, & chef created vegetarian rolls. I had the smoked hamachi collar & smoked hamachi tacos. I asked for no jalapenos but they still included them. Once I picked out the jalapenos, I enjoyed the tacos. They had a bright citrus flavor. There was no oohing or ahhhing about the food, and there were a couple of items that were not a hit, but overall, it was okay. I'd give our first visit to Trifecta a 3.5 stars. I might come back to try their tasting menu, but I don't feel like I need to rush back for their regular menu. read more

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Food was really good, quality, and fresh! Service was great and would definitely recommend this place. read more

Came here last minute on a Friday night and was quickly seated! Love the presentation of the food, and the taste is always yummy! The corn ribs are a must-try with the seasoning and the miso black cod is a great alternative to Nobu's. Service was attentive and fast. read more

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Fancy but casual. Balanced but modern. Japanese but not. Just amazing. Been wanting to try Trifecta for quite some time now. And so glad we finally went. From the experience, to the quality, to the presentation - there was nothing to dislike. Hubs and I had the chance to try it. We sat at the sushi bar where we got to chat it up with the other patrons as well as the sushi chefs/owners. If you're able to sit at the bar, I highly recommend it. Everyone is so super friendly. We loved every bit of our time there. read more

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This restaurant caters well to their crowd. Vibes were nice, and the food was exceptional (really fresh fish). Super tasty and fun night. Definitely reccommend giving a visit. read more

Great add on sushi restaurant in the area. The price is reasonable and the service was good They have happy hours as well. The store was clean and not so many tables. My favorite dish was smoked hamachi kama. The otoro was okay since I think the flavor wasn't there Oyster was fresh read more

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Ok so you need a place to just sit back and enjoy a fabulous 4**** meal - then trifecta is for you and budget friendly . Sushi dishes that are cutting edge and filling . Every dish has unique flavors . And our waiter heard our every word and treated us so nicely read more

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Writing this review pretty late because I had visited a few months back, but this was my experience. Service was friendly and quick at first but lacked after we had gotten our appetizers and drinks. No server had checked in with us after until we had to wave them down about our missing orders. We had ordered two sushi rolls and it took over 50+ minutes to receive after getting our two other main dishes. They didn't bring it out until we had mentioned that we were still waiting on the rolls, as if they forgot we had ordered them. The sushi rolls were very underwhelming and felt that the fish wasn't fresh, as if it was frozen beforehand. They were visually appealing, but the taste on the other hand.. the crab felt very dry, shrimp tempura inside was soggy as if our roll had just been sitting there, and the rice was mushy. One of the main courses we had got at the time was the longanisa burger which came out to be drenched in a cheese sauce, which there was no mention of on the menu when we ordered. The cheese was way too overpowering and the tater tots that had came with the burger were also just sitting in the cheese sauce, which made them pretty soggy with the burger getting pretty soggy as well. I see their vision but it wasn't executed well. I would love to give this place another try but unfortunately this one experience has me not wanting to go back. read more

Been here a few times, especially during their Happy hours (Tues-Thurs 5-7pm). Basically ordered almost one of everything off their HH menu, but these were our favorites: -yellowtail crudo -chu toro chili garlic -chicken karaage Also got their oysters, which are $3/pc and there's different flavors on each of the oysters. Also got their Faithful roll, which had shrimp tempura, snow crab, and hamachi in it! We sat at the bar and it was great interacting with the chef and watching them make the food. The place is usually packed during dinner time on a weekday. On Thursdays, they have a dj spinning hip hop. Overall, we had a great experience. The price point is a bit high, but the quality is fresh. They offer omakase, which is next on our list to try. read more

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This has quickly become my go-to place for special occasions. The sushi is so fresh, the uni pasta is so delicious, and the wagyu is MMM MMM GOOD. The servers are always on top of their game and super friendly! My favorites are the king salmon and the scallops. Also, don't get me started on those oysters!!!! You can tell they care about the presentation of the food too from those carefully placed calamansi and fruits that come with the oysters. read more

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Elevated sushi place with creative and unique dishes. Super friendly staff and has a happy hour here. The chicken Karaage had a light crisp and was juicy but the honey truffle aioli was amazing with it. The sashimi was good quality and the sauce pairs well. The faithful roll was one of my favorite rolls and it had a burst of different flavors. The Smoked Hamachi Tacos tasted similar to a ceviche and was smart of them to use fried dumpling wrappers as the shell. They also have creative cocktails that are tasty! Would come back again. read more

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Celebrated a birthday here and tried out their Omakase Tasting Menu! It was 7 courses for $119. 3 hot course, 3 cold course, and 1 dessert. It was a nice experience as we got to try many different dishes. My absolute favorite was the Miso Cod and Chawan Mushi, which was the steamed egg with longanisa bits on top with seared scallop. Very unique as it incorporated some Fillipino influence. Only bummer was that for omakase, I would prefer to be at the sushi bar so we can experience talking with the chefs and seeing our food be made. But when we arrived, the bar was full and our reservation was put on a table so not sure if the other bar seatings were also reservations or if they go by first come, first serve. Overall, I thought it was well worth it and service was amazing! I believe it was the owner who also came by to talk to every table thanking us for coming by and supporting. It was very sweet of her to check in and let us know they have their 1 year anniversary coming up and they are having a tuna cutting! read more

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My partner made a reservation here for my birthday. Even though she requested for the sushi bar, we were sat in the corner for some reason. This sushi place if Filipino-owned so you can see some influence in the dishes. We both got the omakase. It's a 7-course omakase for about $110. It doesn't sound like a lot but one of the courses includes four pieces of nigiri, which sounds confusing. Miyagi Oysters (5/5): The dish provides two oysters with 2 different sauces. The one with wasabi salsa had a bit too much sauces that overpowered the flavor of the oyster. However I really liked the ponzu sauce one as it enhances the flavor of the oyster. The 2 oysters were very plump and sweet. Seared Albacore (4/5): The carpaccio included seared tuna marinate in ponzu sauce and topped with fried onions. The sear didn't add much flavor, but it was great soaked in the ponzu sauce. Chawamushi (3/5): This egg custard dish was warm and topped with longanisa bits and a whole seared scallop. The egg was warm and comforting and the lonaganisa added crunch. The scallop was plump and tasty, but did not enhancement to the chawamushi Nigiri (5/5): This course includes four chefs choice nigiri and an egg cake. The nigiri were Shima aji, kimmedai, ocean trout belly, and toro. The fish were very fresh and the flavor additions were unique Miso Cod (5/5): this fish dish is surrounded by a pepper sauce and had a sautéed spinach side. The cod by itself was sweet and yummy. I thought it was better without the sauce . Miso soup (5/5): This was by far the fancies miso soup I've ever had. It had 3 pieces of clam and and 2 pieces of scallops Yuzu Float (5/5): probably the best omakase dessert ever. It was a yuzu sherbet floating in a yuzu soda. Super sweet, but very plentiful Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and the omakase. Even though it had a variety of dishes, I do wish it had more nigiri read more

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Finally tried brunch here and wow, we're glad we did! Our older sons had been raving about it for a while, but for some reason, we just never made it out. Since we're big fans of filipino food and saw that the brunch menu had a Filipino fusion twist, we had to give it a go. My wife ordered the omakase and was thrilled they were able to swap the cod for the uni carbonara which, by the way, is an absolute must-try. Our youngest had the unagi donburi. It was solid, but not quite a standout. I went all in on the longanisa smash burger. Definitely not the lightest choice, but the flavors were delicious. And those tater tots smothered in cheesy sauce? Unreal. We somehow missed the chicken and waffles on the menu based on the name, I'm guessing it's their take on Jollibee-style fried chicken, which we're definitely coming back to try. All in all, a fun, flavorful brunch with some creative Filipino flair. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I was in the San Jose area and was craving sushi for dinner. I've eaten at Trifecta once before (when it first opened) and had a pretty good experience the first time, so I thought it would be a good idea to drop by again for round two. Unfortunately my second visit was not nearly as good as my first one. The restaurant was only at 25% capacity when we came in around 7:30pm on a Friday. This was a stark contrast in comparison to the first time I came here - it was packed and there was a waitlist for walk ins! Now the restaurant just seems low energy and dead, but perhaps business slowed down after the grand opening hype. They do still keep the one stall bathroom clean though, which is nice. We ordered: - Spicy garlic edamame (4/5): This was solid but nothing special. There wasn't much spice to it though. - Otoro carpaccio (2/5): Fish was fresh but the flavors of the sauce were poorly executed. It was described as a yuzu flavor sauce but there was no yuzu flavor at all; instead, the smell and taste of nuoc mam (fish sauce) was incredibly strong and potent. This was a miss - none of the other flavors stood out because the nuoc mam overpowered the dish. I felt like it was a strange sauce base choice for tuna carpaccio as well... - Kaisendon (2.5/5): Again, the fish was fresh but this didn't really impress me at all. The minced/chopped tuna had multiple pieces of bone in it - I was surprised to find one bone let alone multiple bones. Overall, the flavor profile was a bit boring - it could have used some sort of light sauce to enhance the flavor of the fish. Overall, a very underwhelming dinner. I probably would just go to Rantei next time I'm in the south Bay and I am craving a quick sushi dinner. read more

Trifecta - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Jose, California