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    4.5 (986 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
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    Yuqing D.

    Such a great AYCE BBQ spot! The wagyu was fresh and really good quality, and there were plenty of options to choose from. We had a great time and definitely left very full! A special shoutout to Joann -- she was so friendly and attentive throughout our meal and made sure we always had everything we needed. She really made the experience even better. Would definitely come back!

    Rose L.

    Nice local barbecue spot not far from San Jose. Cuts of meat are good, favorites were the intestines and the chuck rolls. I did get stomach poisoning from undercooking the intestines so please make sure to cut them open or small so that they can cook thoroughly. Squid was really bad. Do not order, it tasted like boiled squid with oil. Fat dub if you have AMEX gold, costs $50 less due to the RESY credit. Service was nice!

    Jill M.

    We came for a weekday dinner for a large party of about 15. They accommodated us quickly. You order from an iPad and can only order six at a time. However, you can consecutively order over and over again. There is a two hour eating limit. It was about $30 per person for a weekday dinner. Granted, we got the regular menu, but it was enough variety for us. I must say that the meats were premium. Our favorites were their brisket and Toro. Do order their sauce trio and oh, game changer is their "corn tempura" which was really fried corn ribs with a nice salty sweet flavor.

    Fely L.

    Wagu AYCE place! My kids have been raving about this place and it did not disappoint. We were first in for early dinner and the place filled up shortly after. Everything we tried was delicious nice fat marble with makes me want to eat more rice. Meat was so flavorful which did not need any sauce. Just sprinkle with little salt and pepper. We tried every cut of wagu they had and some of the cooked item as well. Place is pricey because of the wagu. They really enforced the 90 minute time limit.

    Eunice T.

    We went right when they opened and it didn't seem like they had a line until noon. To be honest, I don't actually remember much about the meat quality because my focus was on their fried food. I don't usually get fried appetizers at AYCE, but they had squid tentacles so of course I was curious. The way they fried this was perfect. Not too doughy and just the perfect amount of crisp. Before of this, I decided to try their takoyaki. It was one of the best I've had in a while. Idk, it must be the oil they used or something, because it had the perfect thin layer of crisp that I really loved. My husband said the meat option tasted a lot better this time because we chose the highest tier. He came before and tried a lower tier that he wasn't too impressed with.

    James L.

    Solid AYCE Japanese BBQ option at $35/person. Good variety of meats. We tried a bunch of the meats. The sweet soy beef shoulder and beef brisket were my favorites, really flavorful and tender. Some cuts were hit or miss though. A few pieces came out chewy, so it depends a bit on what you order. Pork jowl and intestines are on the menu too if that's your thing. The appetizers were a mixed bag. The cheese corn was good, and there's grilled miso eggplant, seaweed salad, and more available. The eggplant came out a bit over-grilled, and the seaweed salad never showed up even though we ordered it. Ordering is through a QR code at the table. You can place a new order every few minutes. The table also has a good variety of sauces plus salt so you can mix things up as you go. The restaurant was completely full but the staff were quick with the meats and dishes, and they stayed on top of clearing plates too. It gets busy, so I'd recommend a reservation. Solid spot overall, and we might try the Wagyu menu ($55) next time.

    Nhung D.

    Pretty good for an ayce. Did the wagyu option and it was not bad, can't expect too much for the price. The galbi is the best option. Big plus is the dipping sauce option and kimchi. Must get the Takoyaki. It's actually the best in the Bay Area so far.

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    Monique M.

    Got put on the waitlist prior to our arrival via the yelp app which was very helpful. By the time we got there, we didn't wait too much longer to be seated. They have two options for the ayce, either standard or premium. Both come with many options. The standard menu is 35. The premium menu is 55 and includes wagyu and a drink. The also offer alcoholic beverages which are a separate charge. Once you are seated and the waiter activates your table, you have 90 minutes. Your last order must be placed before 75 minutes. You scam the QR code that is on the table and can place your order. You can add 6 meats at a time. Their menu had the meat, a few rice bowls and a few appetizers. They had 3 sauces at each table, fruity, miso and a soy sauce twist one. All were good. You also have the option to order a spicy sauce and a brisket sauce via the app. The staff was very polite. It didnt take too long for the food and drinks ordered to be brought out. The staff was constantly picking up the empty dishes from our table. No complaints with staff, they were great. Overall the restaurant was a good size with seating for 4-6 people at a time. Not sure how well multiple big groups would be seated. A major disadvantage of this place was I didn't feel they had adequate ventilation. The smoke from the grill went right into our faces, no overhead vents to pull the smoke. Other than that I enjoyed our dinner

    Dalan C.

    What a great value and great food! One thing that is really nice is the ventilation of the grills, you won't come out smelling like smoke! The Wagyu menu is $55 and basically you get a limited amount of Wagyu, but it was way more than we could have eaten. The other standard meats on the menu for $35 only would have been perfectly fine if you don't want Wagyu. What I really like is the sides are so good! My personal favorite is the Agadashi tofu, it's a big piece that is just cooked so perfectly silky with the sauce 9/10! The octopus and chicken Karage were quite good as well. My friend said he thinks they make all the non Wagyu so good you forget to just eat the expensive stuff hahaha. Everything was quite good. Sodas are included too.

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    Shirley M.

    Stopped in for dinner tonight after a day full of theme parking. Great selection and customer service. The staff was super nice and our orders came out promptly. We selected the classic menu that was $35/pp and well worth it as the selection was quite impressive. I'm a big fan of the eggplant and their beef bone soup. Hubby loved their finger rib meat. Everything was delicious. We will for sure come back next time ! Highly recommend you make reservations or expect to wait.

    Toby M.

    Came in for a Saturday night and it honestly didn't take too long to get seated if you join the waitlist on your way over. We did the standard AYCE menu for $35 and it was surprisingly really cheap for all that it offered. The meats are flavorful, but I'd say service was average. Everything is ordered through the QR code and they definitely missed many items here and there. Then the other half of the time you think they missed it so you order it again and two show up. Do love that they offer a lot of appetizers and rice bowls though - a LOT more than your standard AYCE place. Also worth noting that ventilation around the grills work really well so you won't leave smelling like BBQ at all.

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    Vinkin Ken T.

    I had made an advanced reservation by phone for my group of 12 people to celebrate a birthday. It was for a Saturday at 6pm. Despite my group was 20 minutes late, the staffs were very accommodating. We were split between 2 tables close to each other. Each table had 1 grill. We opted for the $55/pp AYCE premium menu. The first order was taken by the staff. Each subsequent order was taken on our phones via QR code. It seemed we ordered much more than the 6 item limit allowed per round and it wasn't an issue. Items came out fast. Not only were the Wagyu items good, but so were most of the appetizers and side dishes including: Takoyaki, fried squid tentacles, agedashi tofu, karaage and miso eggplant. Some were just ok. I found the cheese corn to have too much mayo, the garlic fries were mid and the edamame had too much black pepper. If you are thinking of getting plain rice, get a donburi bowl because that way you have rice and meat too. When our 90 minutes up, we were never rushed to leave. We didn't even get a reminder that our time was running out. Each staff was friendly. We would definitely come back again.

    Ethan T.

    Service was good. Meat quality was really good for the price and I liked how you could order off the your personal phone for convenience. They offer a lot of meats on their premium menu and was not disappointed in the quality so far out of the times I have gone. It does tend to get busy on certain occasions.

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    Ask the Community - Ushiya Grill

    Are there allergen free menu items? Anything that does not have soy, dairy, or egg?

    Can I confirm reservations on Yelp?

    Yes

    Their feature says dogs allowed, really?

    They do not allow dogs. There’s no outdoor seating. In California dogs can not be inside restaurants.

    Is beer & wine available?

    The drinks they have is Japanese and Korean Beer, Sake and Soju.

    How much for the ayce for a 8 years old?

    Last time I was there, I read on the menu. Children under 47" receives 50% off Children under 39" eat free.… 

    Do they accept single customer? Just one person?

    No, minimum is a two person party for AYCE

    How old do kids eat for free?

    Depends on height!

    Do you take reservations? Is there an online wait-list?

    They take reservations Monday through Thursday!

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