Came here again on a Tuesday and was easily able to get seated. Enjoyed that they had a join the waitlist on Yelp to make getting sat a breeze. The food was easy to order and had great quality read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

AMAZING KBBQ SPOT. I came here with my boyfriend to celebrate and we been dying to try this place. The wait was incredibly long and I suggest going on yelp to put your name down. They were extremely busy and they ran out of shot glasses and menus really fast but the server starts you off and then you order through your phone the rest of the 90 minutes. Even though it was busy, the service was great. The servers, hosts and runners were very accommodating. The tables were spaced out and food came out in a timely manner. Very cute place. We got the upgraded choice to get the wagyu cuts and so worth it. The meat is tender and soft. The sauces really complimented the meat. I LOVED the sides. Usually I won't get sides at kbbq because I just want the meats but so worth trying and next time, I'd probably get more. The takoyaki was so crispy and soft in the center. Most of the times I've had takoyaki its so mushy but this one was fantastic. I think this place is worth the wait and the hype. I'd def come here again! read more

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One of my new favorite places for ayce bbq! I always get the premium menu and order the short rib, strip loin, and brisket. The meats are all tender and pair well with the sauces on the table (fruit soy & miso). I also like that soda is included in the meal, as well as karaage and fried squid. I do wish there were other refreshing side options other than kimchi and radish wrap. Service is quick and attentive since you order on your phone! read more

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What's the point of high quality meat at a bbq joint if the grill is not hot enough to cook it? From the moment we started cooking our meat, the flame alternated erratically between high and low, significantly slowing down the cooking process. We brought this to the attention of a busboy, who simply shrugged and wandered off. Our waiter's attempt to resolve the issue involved turning the unit off and on again. He then dismissively stated that the flame sometimes "flares up with fat" before walking away. Regrettably, the problem persisted throughout our entire meal, making it a frustrating and drawn-out experience. The unreliable flame meant our meat cooked incredibly slowly and unevenly. Despite the grilling woes, we did find the quality of the meat to be superior to what we've experienced at Gen Korean BBQ. It's hard to say if Japanese BBQ just gives better cuts, or if it simply reflects a higher-tier offering. The price point was comparable, perhaps a few bucks more, but the service was noticeably faster. We appreciated the phone based ordering system, which meant our meat arrived quickly, a welcome change from the long waits and need to flag down a waiter that often come with the slow paced service at places like Gen. If we go back here, we'll avoid table 24. And maybe we'll get the premium. For $20 more pp, hopefully the meat will be even more mind blowingly marbled and marinated. Now, if we can only get a working grill hot enough to cook it.... read more

Ushiya Grill - Undercooked meat on a cold grill. Flames kept flickering out - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Noticed there is a new BBQ spot in North Milpitas and decided to give it a try. For those familiar with the area, Ushiya Grill is at the old TK Noodle location before it moved across the street. I put my name on the waitlist through Yelp, but when we arrived, the host let us know we also needed to check in at the front or we wouldn't be seated. It's something that's easy to miss and you could be waiting outside all night, so just a heads up. Once seated, we ordered through a QR code on our phones. The process was smooth and food started arriving quickly. Service was fast and attentive staff and did grill changes and refilled soda upon request. The meats and sides were high quality, and everything came out in good portions. In terms of value, I would place Ushiya between Gen and premium KBBQ spots. The quality of the meat is definitely better quality than Gen, but definitely not as pricey as the premium KBBQ spots. There was a surprisingly short wait, even on a weekend evening. The space is very clean and modern. The layout is still the same as TK Noodle with the booths, but they added ventilation and grills during the renovation. Overall a great new addition to the neighborhood. Solid food, fast service, and a good value. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I had a fantastic meal here last night at Ushiya with a friend. At the time of this review 07/16/25, there's some asphalt work being done to the parking area surrounding this restaurant so you gotta park a little far and walk a bit through the caution tape. On the plus side, didn't have to wait at all for a table during peak dinner time without a reservation. They make good use of the interior -- ample amount of booths, easy to see the restaurant at every angle to find the workers, no smoke being missed in suction. There were two menu options - the standard and premium. The later had Wagyu meat options and that's what we went with. Waiter took our initial order then used the QR code to order more via the Chowbus link. Proud to say we tried all 18 beef meats (and some doubles!) of the Wagyu menu along with a few sides. My favorite meats were the limited Wagyu short ribs, Wagyu finger ribs, and the zabuton. Great marbling on everything, fatty and tender, punchy beefy flavor throughout. Love that they give you a bowl of table kosher salt & pepper on the side. Meat was so good, I barely used my sauces. There wasn't a cut I didn't like. Some critiques: limited soda and beverage options, grill design makes it a tad difficult to cook the thinner slices of meats as it'll get stuck a bit in the nooks and crannies, fire is super close to the meat leading to easy flare ups. At roughly $70/pp after tax and tip, it's a good value for premium AYCE. Definitely would return again. Pro tip: lower the gas level a tad before cooking. This allows you to have 2-zone heating in a ring format. Inner ring would be cooking surface, meats can rest on the outer ring. I caught on and adjusted after cooking the brisket. After that, it was smooth sailing. Pro tip 2: the fire is super hot and again, super close to the cooking surface so you don't wanna get distracted. One person should man the grill and be on the lookout at all times. Easy to burn food. read more

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Shout out to my sister and cousin for taking me out to dinner and ensuring this mama got a little bit of "me" time away from my little monster. The girl's had gone to Ushiya Grill just the week prior and couldn't help but rave & rave about this place. With me being an obvious fan of AYCE & KBBQ, they were adamant about me giving JBBQ a try! Let me start off by emphasizing how quickly this place fills up for dinner. Plan accordingly and place yourself on the waitlist as early as possible or else be prepared to be patient. Our party of 3 lucked out and was seated within 5 minutes or so. Here's where our luck began to take a slump- our server [younger gentleman] wasn't very welcome, helpful, or useful from start to finish. He kept directing us to the QR code for viewing of items and placing orders via phone. When asked if we could place our initial order with him, he kept going around in circles and insisted on us self ordering. No, it wasn't a big deal to place orders ourselves but the initial visit my girls' had just did things a lot different. The rest of the meal kind of went in that same kind of manner & lacking in service from his part. When we needed napkins or wanted to make any kind of request, he was no where to be found. On a number of occasions, we had to inconvenience a bus boy who had issues navigating English- shout out to him for being so kind and helpful. Aside from seeing his face pass through the restaurant from time to time, he only really came to us when he handed over the tab. Food: The offerings are broken down into 2 options. You can go with the SIGNATURE AYCE menu for $35/person or go with the PREMIUM AYCE menu for $55/person. The premium list is all Wagyu and with this option, you are also allowed to order from the signature dishes as well. Meats were good. Food was plentiful and I was highly impressed by how fast our orders of meat were coming out. Ushiya Grill definitely doesn't leave you hanging when it comes to its protein. This place easily deserves a solid 4/4.5 star rating if we were just considering the food & cost. My biggest disappointment when it came to our meal was the super salty agedashi tofu and the server who must have been part magician because he sure was good as disappearing. 3 star rating for my first experience here. read more

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The wait for this restaurant on a Friday night was about an hour and a half. Luckily I was able to join the waitlist at a good time. We were sat as soon as the table was ready. The time limit for ayce is 90 minutes. As soon as we were seated, our timer started. Unfortunately 15 minutes passed before a server checked in on our party and opened the online ordering for our table. The sides and meat came pretty quickly. However our drinks were delayed by 15-20 additional minutes. We had to flag multiple staff members for our drinks. The dining area was pretty big and the space was very clean. Unfortunately I don't think their a/c was on this day so it was very warm inside. The quality of the premium selection meats were top notch. The meat was excellent. I would fully take advantage of ordering the seasonal wagyu selections. The grill and open flame provided nice sear for the meat. The sides were tasty and the brisket sauce was excellent. The service could have been a little better, but the quality of the food is well worth. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

The place is super clean and the service was amazing! The staff was incredibly friendly as well. Foods is also amazong! Highly recommend!

Good value AYCE Japanese bbq spot!! The meat quality is actually pretty good and it is only $35 for AYCE per person on the signature menu (standard) and $55 for premium AYCE (wagyu). The wagyu has nice marbling and the signature meats are good too! I really like the salt they give you to dip the meat in. The servers can get pretty busy but are super nice if you ask them for anything you need. I love that they don't turn off your flame after the time limit is up - you can keep eating ! read more

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Great place to grab all you can eat bbq. They have a nice selection of meats ranging from American/Australian Wagyu to Chicken to Seafood. Service is also laid back placing your meat rounds via qr code. They use a mesh style grill instead of the flat one. read more

Ushiya Grill - Mesh grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I'm not typically a fan of ayce places, but Ushiya Grill totally won me over -- everything was delicious, I couldn't stop eating lol. What makes it even better? You order everything right from your phone, so you can just focus on what you came for... to EAT. I'm keeping this review short and sweet: just GO. You won't regret it. read more

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With the Chubby Cattle empire taking over SoCal, I'm surprised that NorCal doesn't have an equivalent of one yet (though I do know that a Mikiya exists), but if you want your wagyu ayce BBQ needs settled, this is the place the to go! The plaza is disgustingly busy, since there's so many eateries there, so depending on the night, you may have to circle a couple times. My boyfriend put our party of 3 on a waitlist and we had to wait around 8:15 PM to be seated but in the mean time we were doing something else, which was perfect. I know there was a slew of chairs in the lobby waiting area for people to wait at. Compared to other wagyu AYCE places that I've seen (Chubby Cattle, Hibiki in SoCal, it's not very decorated), outside from the waiting area wall behind the cashier, some of the door walkways, and what's hanging from the ceilings. Though, I guess that makes sense since they're trying to pack as many people in. Everything is ordered via a QR code at the table and you keep adding it to your check out cart. It's limited 6 items per round, but they come out pretty quickly. We were also able to flag down servers for when we needed more water or sauces. Our grill plate was also changed throughout the night, however, it was swapped to a disposable one. Makes sense since it probably takes an eternity to wash the original ones. All of us did the Signature Menu, which was $35.99. Not bad for AYCE, especially if it's wagyu, AND in the Bay Area. We ordered almost 1 of everything except for the chicken and thicker cuts as we were close to the last call for orders and closing. Big fan of the differently flavored beef shoulder cuts and the intestines aren't bad (bf is a big fan). The other cuts weren't bad either, ranging from tender shoulder, pork collar steak, and the thin pork belly. Brisket is brisket no matter where you get it, but I did notice that the second order had way more slices than the first, but overall, no big deal since it shrunk very, very small. Before coming here we were gazing through the menu and we were planning on ordering the wasabi mayo cabbage salad, the sesonal veggie namul, and some other dishes, but they weren't available on the app, so I guess those will come later. As for appetizers we did get, the takoyaki came out room temperature (meh...), chicken karaage was decent, and you can never go wrong with corn cheese or their veggie pancake. I think my only other issue was how oily and slippery random parts of the restaurant were, like where I was sitting even before I got there. Could easily get game ended. In a world of the Chubby Cattle Empire, this isn't a bad stop, especially at the price point. read more

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Recently went to this place with some frenz for the first time. My gf made reservations so we didn't wait long for our table. You order from your mobile and they bring the items to you. There were 4 of us and we were capped at 6 items per round for the entire party whereas other places it's per person. Been to many similar restaurants and we thought it fell short when it came to varieties and options. The meat selection was decent but not a lot of side dishes and there were no desserts, hot saki or hot tea. That was a disappointment. I didn't want soda nor did I want to drink just water and it was a cold night so I preferred something warm. The service was fast and friendly, casual environment with good ventilation. read more

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We went in on a Thursday morning for lunch, and we were sat right away. Joann was very attentive, and the food came out pretty quickly. My personal favorite was the wagyu short rib--super tender. I ate probably 3 portions of kimchi (pretty good kimchi) with the meats. The spicy beef bone broth was quite underwhelming so I wouldn't get that. I'd love to try udon & cold noodles when they become available. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Great quality meats for a value AYCE meal! (We did signature $35) and it was very easy to place our orders. Each time you can order 6 items every 6 minutes through a QR code. The meats came out quickly and everything we ordered was fresh! It can get a little noisy inside and most tables are structured for 4 people or less but there are a few for larger parties. It's a great location and we'll definitely be back! read more

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Wagyu course was on point...everything was fresh and tender. Highly recommend this place. Our waitress and help staff made sure everything was delivered quickly and changed the grill before it got to messy. read more

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Came here at lunch time on a Friday and the place is not busy. The real entrance is actually in the back which is kinda weird because all the handicap parking spots are in front. The interior is kinda basic and dark. Some spots of the floor were greasy, so please be careful. The three of us went with the signature menu. We tried a variety of meats: Thin Cut Beef Brisket, Spicy Miso Beef Shoulder Cut, Garlic Beef Belly, Ushiya Signature Sauced Top Blade, Salt and Pepper Finger Rib, Pork Jowl, Garlic Pork Belly, and Salt and Pepper Shrimp. We also got their Clam Miso Soup, Lettuce Wrap, and Agedashi Tofu. Food was ordered using a QR code and came out rather quickly. As other yelpers have pointed out, they do not label their meats and do not at least tell you what they are when they deliver your order. I took pictures and asked the waitress. Service was okay, it wasn't hard to flag our waitress down since it wasn't busy. The Spicy Miso Beef was tasty but not spicy at all. I liked the Garlic Beef Belly, the Pork Jowl, the Salt and Pepper Finger Rib, and the Salt and Pepper Shrimp. The Agedashi Tofu was also very good. Overall meat quality was average. Being from Las Vegas where there are several very decent AYCE BBQ restaurants, this is not quite at the same level. read more

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From the moment we sat down, the service was attentive and quick. The real star, though? The premium set ($55 per person). The premium set had lots of wagyu cuts. I usually love brisket, but when it comes to wagyu, the ultimate choice had to be the Wagyu short rib due to its tenderness, packed with flavor. You can taste the quality in every bite. The other meats were okay, I didn't feel like Ushiya lived up to the hype. They offer a great variety beyond just wagyu too--appetizers like karage chicken and takoyakj as well as vegetables to grill like zucchini and mushroom. These complement the meal well, but was mediocre. The takoyaki was mushy and lacked octopus. The chicken karage was slightly dry. One of the things I would hope to see is more variety of sauces and veggies. Nonetheless, I thought this place was a good choice for my family and I to try, but I don't think it'll be our first choice for wagyu. read more

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Came here twice in one week because it was SOOO GOOD I had to come back for more. Got the premium both times so I can't speak for the signature menu but the wagyu harami skirt steak and wagyu zabuton were some of my faves aside from brisket, tongue and beef intestine. The zabuton was a thick cut of beef that was so tender like filet mignon, wish I discovered it before the tail-end of the meal lol so soooo good. Some AYCE bbq places have low quality appetizers but not here, the appetizers were actually tasty and worth getting. The appetizers I'd recommend as a must-order would be the squid kaarage and tako wasabi. The chicken kaarage, takoyaki and gyoza were good as well. Miso clam soup was alright, came out lukewarm and had one clam in it. Definitely get the sauce combo (jalapeño, garlic and ssamjang). Make reservations ahead of time if possible. If not, join the Yelp waitlist, which is very helpful so you can follow your spot on the list. On Father's Day, I joined the waitlist around 4 pm and was seated at 6 pm lol. Don't make the mistake of coming without checking the Yelp waitlist. The only negative about this place is you can feel a bit rushed. 1.5 hour sitting time seems a bit lame and short, and they'll make sure to do last call and bring out the bill right when your time is up lol. Thankfully they brought out the meat really quickly, much faster than the appetizers during my experience. Good service and music. Great ventilation system, my dad was very impressed that it wasn't smoky lol. 10/10 recommend, this will be my new spot when I want to indulge!!! read more

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How is the restaurant not smokey?!? I love the grills here. Walked out after the meal without smelling like meat. They are a little slow to bring out food which is disappointing when you are on a 90min time limit. But it was super busy so I get it. read more

Went to Ushiya Grill with a group of four and had a great time. We ordered the Premium set ($55 per person) and for what you get, it's honestly a solid deal. The standouts were the wagyu brisket, pork belly, and short ribs--all super tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. We also split a pitcher of beer, which was a great add-on and paired really well with the meats. The beef tongue wasn't really for me--not bad, just not something I'd order again. The spot is pretty small, but the dark, clean ambiance makes it feel cozy. It's definitely a nice place to eat in a group setting--plenty of laughs, good food, and a relaxed vibe. We came during the last hour before closing and the staff was super friendly and didn't rush us at all. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

This rating would be a 3.5. I love that JBBQ is getting its recognition now. Loved the Japanese sounds that were blasting at this place, they were certified anime bangers. IMO I think getting the regular menu is more than enough. I do appreciate how this restaurant still offers some Korean cuts as well such as pork jowl. I thought that their jowl was cut alittle too thin and short though when it's a fatty and meaty piece at the same time. Some cuts had really good marbling while some cuts were tough/chewy. I liked that they offered intestines because I don't know a lot of AYCE places that offer it besides yakiniku. Service was good, the waitress we had took good care of us. I would honestly say that their side dishes are really good. Loved getting the tofu and fried croquette. I wish they offered udon so you can make your own tempura udon! read more

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I randomly found this place and came here with my husband for one of our date nights. The thing that really drew me to this place is the price - $35 is pretty hard to beat for AYCE! We didn't feel the need to try the premium menu at all - nor did we feel like we should have gone that route after the meal. We ordered plenty of food to make sure we're super full by the end of our meal. Service was great and it didn't take too long to get our orders. The place was basically packed for a weeknight - thank goodness I had made a Yelp reservation in advance as we took one of the last tables available for dinner service. Definitely would consider coming back next time we're in the mood for AYCE BBQ! read more

I've been seeing this place all over social media so I was excited to finally try it. We made a reservation for four on a Sunday at 4:30 PM in order to beat the dinner crowd. *Note* the next available time wasn't until 8 PM. So yeah, it's definitely popular. We got seated right away. Everything is ordered through a QR code so there's no dedicated server. A staff member came by fairly quickly once we were seated to explain how it all works. We went with the $55 per person AYCE option, which includes American and Aussie Wagyu, plus everything from the $35 Angus Prime/Choice menu. If you're into delicious meat, it's worth it! The meat quality was better than expected, but portions were pretty small so we found ourselves ordering constantly. Since grilling takes a bit of time and there's a 90-minute limit, you really have to stay on top of it if you want to make the most of it. Rough estimate - it took about 5-10 minutes to receive an order once placed. The trays come out in bulk. Even without a dedicated server, service was super efficient. Raise your hand and someone shows up pretty quickly. Food and drinks came out relatively fast. In fact, so fast that we weren't even sure if we were missing anything because the trays just kept coming. The staff knows their stuff when it comes to the cuts and they're happy to explain IF you ask. That said, I wish they'd label the trays somehow (like 10 Butchers!). We ended up with about 10 different plates of meat stacked in front of us at any given time with no clue what was what. Something simple like a name tag or printed card would help a lot. Maybe even a visual guide. As our 90 minutes were wrapping up, one of the staff gave us a heads-up that last call was coming soon and later came back with the check. No pressure. Simply a polite reminder which was nice (as compared to Mikiya). The total came out to $253.77 for the four of us, including the AYCE and one bottle of soju. Would I come back? Probably. But just for a special night out. It's a fun experience and the meat quality is great, but the hype made me expect a little more for the price. TLDR: * Super fast and responsive service *Food and drinks come out quick * Great quality meat and solid selection * Small portions = more time grilling, less time eating * Would be helpful if meat trays were labeled I couldn't upload and label every single cut for obvious reasons, but hopefully this gives you a good idea of the portion sizes and helps set expectations read more

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*LOCATION* This is a new ACYE Japanese bbq restaurant, conveniently located in a decent-sized plaza with free parking. There's several other restaurants and shops that share the same lot. *WAIT TIME* Hubs and I actually visited a few weeks ago when it first opened! We had heard that the line can be super crazy during peak times so we decided to visit for a randomly early dinner on a Saturday ~4pm. It was still pretty packed inside but the wait was only ~10 minutes for the two of us. *FOOD* We opted to try the premium wagyu menu that's $55/person. This was our first time here so we had expected the waiter to go through the menu with us but he just told us to look at the tablet. We looked through the tablet at the various menu items and saw that non-alcoholic beverages were included! We placed our first order for a few meats, 2 sodas and 2 beers. -Meats: some of the meats were chunky and unevenly cut, wagyu should always be in slices that show off the marbling! -Appetizers: raw meat was half frozen, cheese corn was just ok, eggplant was not bad but way too big, agedashi tofu was good until it got too soggy -Non-alcoholic beverages: decent selection -Beers: cheap and refreshing :) *SERVICE* The experience would have been nicer if the waiter explained the menu (and that drinks are included) and told us which meats they were bringing out each time (we literally had to guess what was what). The meats all came out quickly but a lot of them were cut into weird chunks (instead of slices), making it difficult to cook evenly. In addition, there didn't seem to be a streamlined process of who brought out what and we had to ask two different waiters for our drinks. The waiters also asked us if we had placed the drink orders on the tablet, which we had already done in the beginning! *AMBIENCE* Overall, we were lowkey disappointed with this meal. For a premium wagyu experience, I would expect better service and quality of meats. For the time limit, I think the menu said 90-minute but the tablet showed 75-minutes(?), which I definitely don't think is enough time. We got lucky though because we weren't rushed at all. Our waiter actually seemed to have forgotten about us toward the end of the meal so we stayed for almost 120-minutes without anyone checking in on us. Maybe our waiter went on break because we couldn't find him at all when we were trying to get the bill. Not the best impression of this place but they're probably still trying to work things out! read more

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My friends and I had a great time at Ushiya! We went for the higher tier AYCE and the meat quality was pretty good! I also LOVED the beef tartare. The options are quite vast, and the sides are plenty. I do wish that they had more sauce options, and the grill also made the meat stuck. Perhaps some extra beef fat or butter would have been useful. Service was great from start to finish! Very informative, attentive, and kind. The place itself was super spacious and when we went, the floors were not slippery + it was well ventilated. Would come back again for a little splurge! read more

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Food was delicious, and the restaurant was spacious, clean, and well-maintained. The dining area felt comfortable with good airflow, making the entire dining experience very enjoyable. RICO provided excellent service and gave clear, professional menu recommendations. He was knowledgeable and helpful without being pushy, which made us feel very comfortable. Whenever we had questions or needed assistance, he responded promptly and made sure everything was taken care of right away. Overall, the combination of great food, a comfortable atmosphere, and outstanding service made this a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommended, and we will definitely be back! read more

New establishment, clean, neat, Fast service with great energy and positive attitude. Lots of quality of meat selection, love the open fire grill yields extra fav. Enough food and side dishes for all. Table is wide enough for our non stop constant orders. Will definitely go back and refer to friends. QR code order with phone was easy but best to have pictures like in Japan for people like me who can't tell between shoulder vs belly vs blade vs sirloin. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Came here for an early Mother's Day celebration to beat the Sunday rush--and we're so glad we did! I was really excited to try this place. One great feature: you can add yourself to the waitlist through Yelp and see your spot in real time. Super convenient. We didn't have to wait long, but had just enough time to browse the nearby shops while we waited for our table. We opted for the Premium Menu since we wanted to enjoy all the Wagyu options--and it was definitely worth it. There were several sauces on the table; I personally liked the fruity one, which was packed with flavor. My daughter preferred the miso sauce, though it wasn't my favorite. The meats were excellent--tender, flavorful, and high quality. Some standout dishes included: * Takoyaki and squid tempura - a table favorite! Crispy, well-seasoned, and very tasty. * Corn cheese - not bad, though we didn't eat too much of it so we could save room for the meats. * Kimchi - I thought it was good, but my family found it a little too spicy. * Agedashi tofu - just okay. * Clam miso soup - very good; full of flavor and comforting. As for the meats, our favorites were: * Premium tongue - tender and delicious. * Wagyu tri-tip and wagyu hanging tender - both rich, melts in your mouth A nice bonus: fountain sodas are included in the price, which was a great touch. The only thing missing? Dessert. It would've been the perfect way to end the meal. All in all, we had a great experience and would definitely come back--especially for a special occasion. read more

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Finally tried Ushiya Grill and it didn't disappoint! I've heard great things and it was definitely up to our expectations. I joined the Yelp waitlist on a Saturday night for 6:30 PM, and was surprised to see that the wait was only 10-15 mins. Once we got there, we were seated right away in a booth. One of the first things I noticed was the floor was a bit slippery (I assume from the grease/cooking). Once seated, a waiter greeted us and took our orders for the first round, and then after that we ordered from our phones with the QR code. The physical menu is different from the QR code menu, but I noticed that the QR code menu had a lot more options. The premium meat options were 100% worth the $55, and a soda is included with the premium option. The meat quality is better than any other kbbq spots I've tried in the Bay Area, and there are tons of options! We enjoyed everything from the premium menu. You can order up to 6 items every 6 minutes. What's special about Ushiya grill is their sauces, it really enhanced our meal! I liked the vegetable platter a the grilled eggplant was a hit! We wanted to try the donburi don but they only had the katsu option, looks like we need to come back :) read more

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My party of 4 joined the Yelp waitlist on a Friday evening at 6:45pm and we were #45 in line. We were seated around 8:35pm, so definitely be prepared to join the Yelp waitlist ahead of time and expect a wait during busy hours. We went for the premium menu which was $55/person. We tried just about everything on the menu. My favorites were the Wagyu brisket and the Wagyu short rib. A few of them were skippable, like the beef tongue which was too chewy and the raw wagyu yukke. We also enjoyed the takoyaki and other sides that were included with the ayce. I was hoping they'd have the wagyu beef don but all of the don options were "coming soon". Ushiya was good to try once for the experience, but overall I wasn't super mindblown given the hype around this spot. read more

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The girls and I were looking for a new spot to enjoy a meal and we all unanimously voted for this spot. We arrived and parking was an absolute disaster. After several circles I opted for street parking but found the parking lot behind the building and parked there. I walked up to the restaurant which used to be a tk noodle or at least the signage says. The girls had already been waiting 15 minutes and we waited another 10 minutes when I got there. Once our table was ready we got seated. Someone came over to explain how to order and take our drink order. We decided for the premium meats. Everything came out quickly and smoothly. The meats were delicious. The sides were fresh. The service was efficient. Water refills would of been great but I did have my soda and it was included unlike other places. I absolutely enjoyed everything and would come back again. Parking is chaotic so prepare accordingly. Bathroom is just one stall and clean and tidy in there. Space is clean and spacious. Perfect for 4 people. We did see a space that might hold larger groups but didn't look like a booth setting. All in all a great meal. read more

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This was one of the best Japanese barbecues I've tried in a while! I loved the grill, allowed for the fat from the meat to cook off. They had really good sauces and sides as well. Service was good, waiters were very fast and accommodating. Typical booth set up, it is clean. Would recommend. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I feel like this was all about the instagram influencer hype. Came here with a group of friends wanting to try the latest hyped wagyu bbq spot and left a bit disappointed. The good: - They take reservations - It's a big space - AYCE The bad: - Pricier than some of the other wagyu bbq spots - Not very many sides that you can enjoy - Meat quality didn't look like all wagyu - If you have a party of 6, you are sharing one grill The waitstaff was nice and the meats came out at a decent pace, but the meats didn't come out all looking like they were great cuts of wagyu. I'd have to wait for the hype to die down again to try, but I'd probably opt for a different wagyu experience elsewhere. read more

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Final Thoughts: 4.20/5 Japanese BBQ today. We had a few options available after our first one came out to be a 2-3 hour wait. Luckily, we found this place and their wait was only for about 1 minute upon arrival. We wanted to try something new and this was a seemingly good spot for that. Leans more on the pricey side, but quality was good overall. Definitely worthy of a solid 4 star today. Food: Signature Menu: 4.5/5 They have pretty decent options for this being just the signature menu. My favorites are by far the marinated meats. There's a nice balance of sweetness, umami, and saltiness in the marinades that they uses. They appear to be a simple sauce, but that's perhaps the beauty of it. This typically goes for most other places too, but they do a pretty good job with it here. Comparable to the KBBQ places. The meats are very tender and most of them seem to be well marinated in the sauces, so it's not just a coating outside and bland all the way through. Others lean more on the dry side with just some sauce brushed on top of them. It'll depend on your preferences and what meats you like. Some meats aren't seasoned, but the sauces that they have do a pretty good job with adding that flavor profile. Of note, there's no description to what some of these meats are, so perhaps looking them up before ordering them, so you don't order something that you might dislike. Recommendation for the restaurant would perhaps be to add a description as to what the meat is or which cut it is. Unfortunately, I don't know my meats like that, so it would be really helpful to have a description or even just a picture of the meats for reference. This also goes with labeling the meats that come out, so I can identify what I'm eating. Sauces: Multiple options to choose from My favorite is the ssamjang sauce, which is a soybean paste sauce. My friend doesn't like how strong and salty the taste is for this one, but my personal preference. Another really good and classic sauce they have is the brisket sauce. My least favorite was their spicy ushiya sauce. This one tasted like the spice came from horseradish or wasabi, which I absolutely cannot handle. If that's to your taste buds, then this is something you'll probably enjoy more. --------- Quality: Fresh Looking at their meats, they do seem of quite the high quality. The marbling on some of the meats are nice and the color of the meats are a bright red color. Their veggies are definitely fresh. Very green and crispy, which is always a plus. Price: $$ - $$$ For their more inexpensive option, the Signature Menu is the way to go. Their options are quite good too. Perhaps it won't compare to some of the meats on the Premium Menu, but I can't speak of that at this time as I haven't tried it yet. Total came out to be around $45-50 per person, which isn't bad for this kind of quality and AYCE. Service: Questionable Their first impression was good. They do have a wait list in which we joined while we were on our way there. Upon arrival, we checked into their ipad and then they let us in within the next minute or so. Now, moving onto the actual ordering and food. They do have an ipad that you order from. For our first order, I guess it was delivered to the wrong table or just completely ignored. It is all-you-can-eat, so it's not the biggest concern here. Just a note though. The meats have interesting delivery times though. Some come out within the next minute and others take 5-10 minutes. This isn't the most ideal situation because there is a time limit of 90 minutes. Another unfortunate event that happened was that x2 jugs were added onto our tab. I'm just a little curious how this happened or how this mixup came up because we honestly only ordered the signature menu. Nothing more, nothing less. They fixed the bill for us, rightfully so, but it would have been the unfortunate event if we didn't catch that mistake on the bill ourselves. Ambiance: Standard Seems like your average BBQ place with a slightly modernness to it. There are individual tables and grills and the place seems to be large enough for a BBQ place. Something I don't like are the benches. Not sure if this is a thing across the board, but the benches are usually connected with the next table behind or around. I was just sitting normally and cooking my meat when another group came to sit down at the table behind me. As they shuffled in, the bench shifted, which made me shift along with it. Not really ideal to be shaken by surprise like that, but I digress. Location/Parking: Optimal lot for the location This place is located in the Sunnyhills Shopping Center plaza on N Milpitas Blvd. There are quite a few other shops around here. From what I see, there are other restaurants, some boba places, a bakery, and grocery store. With that, the parking lot also appears optimal for the customers to come. We were lucky enough to get a spot right in front of the shop, but honestly, I don't see parking being an issue here. read more

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To start off, we went when it jus to open, so we got seated right away. We decided to get the $55 Waygu menu. The service was pretty quick as drinks and food came out pretty quick. It was pretty spacious and cozy inside. One of out favorite meat was the wagyu center cut beef tongue. It was thick enough that it didn't break down when cooking and in addition it didn't have the usual beef tongue taste to it, making it beginner friendly. Another favorite meat was the top round as it was well marinated and it was a big piece of meat. A side that I enjoyed was the cheese corn as I have ordered multiple rounds of that in the past. It wasn't too mayo heavy and packed a nice cheese pull. For the sauces, the brisket sauce and the fruity soy was definitely my favorite. For the price and service, I would definitely come back. One of my top AYCE barbecue restaurant in the south bay. read more

An outstanding Japanese Wagyu BBQ experience. The quality of the beef is exceptional--beautifully marbled, incredibly tender, and rich without being overwhelming. Grilling fresh Wagyu at the table is such a satisfying experience, and every cut melts in your mouth. Great selection, excellent freshness, and a very authentic Japanese BBQ atmosphere. Definitely worth it for Wagyu lovers. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I saw this place go viral on socials and wanted to try, but I was pretty disappointed. We went on the waitlist and when they texted us to check in at the front, they made us wait another 30-40 minutes to get seated. This is probably the worst pork belly I've ever had in an AYCE barbecue. The quality of their meat were very low quality. The rice was also very bad - almost inedible. Too much water and lowkey undercooked. read more

Ushiya Grill - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Food: My ranking is Wagyu brisket, 10/10. Wagyu finger rib 9.5/10 Wagyu short rib: 9.3/10 Wagyu Harami steak 9/10 All other Wagyu averagely 8-9 Appetizers, I only like the salad and grilled eggplant. Drinks: most of the drinks are free. Service: pretty fast delivery on each round. Problem of losing 1 star, very inaccurate on estimating waiting time . You need to put your name almost 2.5 -3 hrs in advance for a table. Hard to plan or schedule anything. If you want to eat here, forget your other plan that night. We put our name before 5 PM and eventually sit down around 8 PM on Saturday night. read more

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