Appetizers: Yuzu shishito peppers were tossed in a delicious sauce --not too sweet not too tart. Nagoya wings were juicy and seasoned perfectly. Main: Take bowl was huuuuge! Very filling and good. Ochazuke set add in was worth it. I personally like their dashi broth a lot. It paired well with the salty ikura. Drinks: hojicha tea was yum Service was great! Waitresses were very attentive despite the busy work day dinner rush read more

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I finally got around to trying this spot after the initial hype died down. I was incredibly excited to visit, especially since it's modeled after a famous, specific style of dining in Japan, and I loved the concept of having soup with the remaining rice at the end. The interior is beautiful, very Japanese-inspired with a clean mix of modern and rustic design elements. The menu is quite curated, featuring just a few options for main entrees and a select handful of appetizers. We arrived right at opening on a Tuesday night. We skipped the appetizers and were unfortunately told they were already out of Uni, meaning the Matsu bowl wasn't available. We both opted for the Take bowl instead. One major downside for me was the pricing. The bowls are already quite steep, so discovering that you have to pay an additional $4.50 just for the dashi broth felt a bit off-putting. Because of that, we chose to skip the broth altogether. As for the food, the bowl itself was flavorful and the portion size was decent. However, given the price and the massive reputation, it didn't quite meet my expectations and felt a bit underwhelming. I don't think I would return to this location, but it did make me want to travel to Japan to try the original version! read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Take Bowl - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

The young Asian waitress was nice, the other waitress not so much. She just seemed fake nice and slightly annoyed with all the questions. I wasn't impressed with the chopped up tuna bowl, fish roe with rice and 1 piece of seaweed. It was mid. The upon was fresh but I don't like the soup. The soup is Dashi and smells like dried fish and tastes like it too. Not impressed with their soup spoons. The takoyaki was very good, little squids were mehhh. I didn't care for the flavors of their food, not worth the price. Eat a sushi roll instead, you'll thank me later. And they charge 3% for credit card. read more

Parking was decent since it's located in a plaza, but it can get crowded depending on the time of day, so you may need to circle around a bit to find a spot. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, so seating is somewhat limited. I wouldn't recommend it for large groups, but it's great for a quieter meal. The ambiance is very mellow and peaceful, making it a nice spot for a date or a casual lunch. Their menu focuses on udon noodles and seafood bowls, which seem to be their specialties. I ordered the Take Bowl and really enjoyed it. Everything tasted very fresh, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly the food came out. Overall, it's a cozy little spot with fresh food, fast service, and a relaxed atmosphere. read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I came here for dinner with my family on. Saturday for lunch. The place was busy, though we were seated fairly quickly. The place is cozy and serves up several udon options, which my kids always gravitate towards eating. I had the Take Bowl and added on the Ochazuke Set Option. The rice was soft and flavorful, the tuna mixture was tasty. When I added on the dashi broth, it actually became even more delicious. I did enjoy the Ochazuke Set very much, especially the sashimi salmon. It was so soft and fresh. My family also ordered the Tempura Udon and the Shabu Shabu Beef Udon. Unfortunately, they mentioned the beef and the udon broth lacked in flavor. The tempura was nicely crisp and enjoyable to eat. As far as service, the waitstaff was really attentive as they checked in on us quite frequently. They were also able to accommodate my food allergy. Presentation of the food was also great. Overall, we had a nice experience dining at Yaichi and I look forward to enjoying their other seafood bowls in the future. read more

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First off, the location of this place is super great because there are so many sweet treats in the area to have for dessert afterwards! I like how the service here is very efficient and the atmosphere is very cozy. I got the take bowl and the ume bowl. The take one was a 9/10 and the ume was a 10/10 for me. I did prefer the one with the salmon roe more because my favorite is ikura! They do not skimp out on the fish either which I really appreciate. No wonder this place is viral! read more

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Returned from Japan and was craving ochazuke and thought Yaichi would be the spot to fix that craving. It kind of did the job, but still missed the mark. Ordered the Take Bowl which came with tuna, scallop, tobiko, snow crab, cucumber, lotus root, shiso and added the salmon roe. Wanted a crispy appetizer to go with it so got the Fried Gobo, Burdock Root as well. The staff recommended the truffle flavor. The bowl itself came out relatively quickly and there are instructions on how to enjoy your food. The quality was just okay, but nothing that would blow you out of the water. The staff checked on me periodically asking if i was ready for my broth, which many times I wasn't, so I told them I'd let them know. Once they brought out the broth, found it wasn't really hot and just warm. Nonetheless, I still finished my bowl. Portion is ok though I do wish there was more salmon, definitely looks like a lot more food in photos than in real life. The fried gobo was good, lightly crisp but found them to be too greasy and oily after eating a few pieces. Price is steep for the quality and nothing remarkable. They do charge 3% if you are using a credit card. As another yelper has mentioned, paying close to $50 for a bowl with tip and additional credit card fee is a bit much. Not sure I will be returning as the experience and food was lackluster. Definitely a place that is more "for the gram" than what it's worth. read more

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p good, seating doesn't really accommodate big groups but that hasn't been applicable to me so far I feel like part of the fun is doing the labour to put your own food together but I wouldn't be surprised if some people aren't into that potato salad w ham - 8/10 wish there was more but at least it was fun shishito peppers - 7/10 yuzu dressing was nice but sometimes can be a little sauce heavy ume bowl - 9/10 I usually get this bc I can tolerate the tiny roe but not the big ones ; perhaps a teeny bit rice heavy but I think that's the point ; I always get w ochazuke bc I feel it really does add to the experience/taste read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - shishito peppers - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Got the ume bowl($26) and it was really tasty. I also got the ochazuke set option for an additional $4.5. So the meal got a lil pricey but there was a lot of seafood and the portion was solid. The ochazuke option is good to try and good if you want soup. I wouldn't say it's necessary all the time but it was tasty. The menu isn't huge and it's very typical of Japanese places to specialize in a specific thing and to serve only those niche of things. They also have udon on the menu which I really want to try as well. The plum udon looks very interesting and never seen that before. Overall, would def recommend to try this type of cuisine if you've never tried. Will def be back for the udon read more

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We don't have many great quality sushi type of stores in the South Bay and I feel like Yaichi changed that narrative. The fish quality was good and I think overall a pretty good bang for your buck! Service was good! Cute ambiance inside! On a different note, I got the Dashi topping for my dogs and they love it! Will definitely be back. read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Knowing that Yaichi is from the same people that brought us Leichi, I knew the food here would be solid, albeit a little pricey. Yaichi specializes in seafood bowls and udon. They also sell onigiri and I believe dashi as well. On our first visit, we both tried the Take bowl and I added on the ochazuke option. I like that they have a guide on how to enjoy the bowl. Unsurprisingly, the seafood quality was good and I thought the rice portion was generous for myself. The portion would probably be just right for most people. The ochazuke add-on was a lovely comforting way to finish off the meal. The dashi broth is light and easy on the stomach. We also tried the Nagoya style wings. Flavor was good, though personally I would prefer a stronger white pepper kick. Yaichi is a little pricey, but the food here is solid. I would try their udon the next time I come. The place is pretty small, so it wouldn't be able to accommodate large groups very well. read more

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I ordered the Ume bowl with the Ochasuke set! My total was $40 after tax & tip. Tip: If you get the ochasuke set, you don't need to reserve that much leftover rice. I also left some leftover tuna/crab/scallop but I regretted that because it didn't taste as good cooked, oops XD read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Ume bowl - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

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The highlight was the use bowl. I didn't add on and thought it was super filling. The wings are t worth it, they were so small. Udon was not bad. Service was good and the waitstaff kept checking in on us. The broth for the ume bowl was good. I side was modern and comfortable. Would come back read more

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Came here to try Yaichi and overall it was such a fun experience! We came for Sunday dinner and was seated right away. I ordered the take bowl, and while I was so sad they ran out of uni that day, the bowl was still really good. Everything tasted fresh and well put together, so I can't complain too much but I'll definitely be back for that uni bowl next time. We also got the mentai udon and that was a standout. Super flavorful, rich, and just really satisfying. Definitely a must order. read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Mentai Udon - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Located in a strip mall tucked in the back - Yaichi was pretty good but way overpriced. We got the matsu bowl and beef udon. The matsu bowl was very similar to all the viral kaisen don bowls you see on social media, just about 4x more pricey than in japan. Been to tsujihan in tokyo - and while they are not exactly the same - It definitely satisfies the craving. Just not worth it for over $50 a bowl once you add the broth. Hard to pay that price knowing the same bowl is $12 in japan. I know we're not in Japan but still... The beef udon was also pretty good. Chewy homemade noodles. Simple, maybe a little too simple. And small for the price as well. On top of the smallish serving sizes and high price point, you get charged a service fee for using credit. That really didn't sit well with me- thats part of the cost of doing business as far as I'm concerned. So I'm supposed to pay my usual 20% tip and eat your credit charge after paying $50 for a rice bowl and $30 for a bowl of noodles? Just felt a little too much price gouging here. Pass Taking 1 star off for price and 1 star off for ridiculous credit fee. read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Beef udon - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Visited Yaichi Milpitas, I got the matsu bowl and yeah... it's pricey ($41) but honestly sooo good. It comes with minced tuna, scallops, snow crab, salmon roe, and uni, everything tasted really fresh and rich. I added the ochazuke set for like $4.5 extra and the hot dashi at the end was super comforting, lowkey my favorite part. Also tried the beef udon with chuck flap ($31). The broth was nice and warm, good flavor but not something I'd go crazy for. Meat was decent tho. Overall, it's a solid spot if you wanna treat yourself, quality is definitely. Just be ready to spend lol. Not really an everyday kind of place for me, my wallet can't handle that but I'd probably come back once in a while when craving something a bit more "luxury". read more

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I was very excited to try the Ume bowl! It was good and I really enjoyed the raw fish that came on top. However there was a lot of rice, which is why I think it pairs well with the ochazuke set. I recommend just leaving rice for the ochazuke set (and eating the tuna part raw.) The ochazuke had a really lovely light flavor and I liked how it cooked the piece of raw salmon. Overall, it was fun to try (especially with the ochazuke set) but I wouldn't go out of my way to come. We also tried the tempura udon but we weren't too impressed by it. The portion size was also significantly smaller than the seafood bowl set. read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Tempura udon - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Delicious seafood bowl!!!! We ordered Také bowl! The item that stood out to me was the snow crab. It tasted sweet and fresh! The bowl came with lots of Ikura. We also ordered the soup and it came with raw fish and crispy rice it appears. It was an extremely nice touch to finish our meal and refreshing. Overall, great experience! read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

I have been meaning to try Yaichi for months after seeing the reels pop up on my IG feed. Finally had the chance to drop by for lunch on a weekend and it did not disappoint! I had to get the seafood bowls that everyone talks about and settled for the middle option: Take bowl! I also made it an ochazuke set for an extra $4.50! Which I know it's an additional price, but in my opinion so worth it as it introduces new flavors after eating half your bowl! Also tried the nagoya style wings which were reminiscent of a black pepper steak seasoning - super yummy! The seafood was fresh tasting, general serving, and absolutely delicious! I would love to come back here and may have to make the trip up just to return! 10/10! read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Ochazuke - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I'm writing this review in comparison to the negitoro bowl I had at "Totoya" in Oahu. Unfortunately, the Ume Bowl here did fall a bit short of my expectations. I ordered the regular Ume bowl without any modifications to see how the flavors stand on their own. One notable difference is the lack of an egg yolk mixed with soy sauce to finish the dish, side of seaweed salad, along with the additional complimentary choice to add more sesame seeds and yuzu shichimi togarashi. Their "house soy sauce" tasted no different than any other soy sauce in my opinion. The portion of green onions was also minimal in my bowl. Additionally, the rice was served too warm and had a mushy texture. Maybe to some they would like this if they chose the option to add the hot Dashi broth. I was not really impressed with the quality of the fish here. I feel like I made a similar bowl with negitoro tuna from the Japanese market. If it's your first time here maybe try the higher tier bowl, but the depth and flavor profile of the tuna and soy sauce felt lacking. Service was quick and friendly. Bowl came out within 5-10 min of ordering. Overall, the bowl was ok, but it just didn't meet the standard I was hoping for. Maybe it's because I have higher expectations for this price point since I've tasted better. read more

If you're looking for a Tsujihan dupe (but without the Tsujihan prices), you have come to right place to SPLURGE. I looove ochazuke and really enjoyed this in Japan, so this was a wonderful find for a birthday lunch. The Matsu Bowl was loaded with very high quality hokkaido scallop and uni. I was very impressed with the king crab meat as well! Everything tasted fresh and they gave a plentiful portion of tuna luckily. The ochazuke cane with a SINGULAR salmon sashimi, but it was also a yummy treat for the dashi. The soup was very umami and flavorful. Complimented the Matsu Bowl really well. Added a hearty finish. I wish there was more salmon honestly... but I guess you get what you get for an extra $4. Service was a little slow, but they were kind enough to explain each set to each person at my table. Small place, so I wouldn't recommend this spot for a party of more than 4. read more

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3.5 star - It's in the smaller plaza next to the big Milpitas Square, lunch time parking is horrible. We arrived at 11:40 on a Sunday and struggled with parking for a long time. We ended up parked in the Milpitas Square and walked over. - they are still in the soft opening stage and sadly no udon is available. That's why I am not giving them a 4 star, without udon in winter and no uni, this wipes out 40% of their menu availabilities. - fried Japanese yam with truffle flavor is good! Wish it has more but it tasted very good! - take bowl tastes good quality of seafood. I ate up most of the minced tuna and scallops on the top, asked for the hot dashi soup and poured it into the remaining rice and salmon roe. The flavor is balanced and the bowl seasoning is just right. Ikura roes are generous and the whole bowl's portion is good. - no udon is available but we could order tempura from the side menu and have it over rice. The bowl came nicely presented and the tempura sauce is already poured in but not soaking the rice: the flavor is right and on par even though I couldn't see much of the sauce. - service is very limited. We were greeted, taken order and offered water. After food delivery, we were not checked upon nor were offered more water. - decoration is casual and there are seated tables as well as high bar chairs for izakaya style sake drinking. Overall it's not a big store, all together there are maybe 20-30 low seats and 10 high table seats. - they charge 3% service fee is you pay by credit card. No charge for cash or debit card payment. Maybe we'll come back for udon. read more

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My friend and I picked this spot, unaware of the hype. We waited around 30 min before getting seated. I think presentation wise definitely looks very good. However, I wasn't wowed and feel like it's good, but not good enough for the price. The bowl itself is okay. Portion isn't that big. I'm glad I ordered ochazuche with the set, it definitely helped with the flavor. In the end, I think this place visual aesthetic exceeds the flavor/price. Worth trying for first time experience, but no strong urge for me to rush back anytime soon. read more

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Did not realized how much food this comes with. So brace yourself and prepare your bellies for a feast. I thoroughly enjoyed the rice bowls and it was a good portion size with lots of fresh fish. The DIY potato salad is just meh but it's a fun interactive activity for your meal. I would skip the wings though. Unless you're okay with the size and price. I couldn't tell how much to save for the dashi broth part but if you like warm soup, I would save room for it. The broth had a good balance of flavors and nice and warm. Although I wished it was a bit warmer though. Overall good place for dinner and unique experience. read more

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YuMmMm!! No need to plan a whole Japan trip or stand in a 2+ hour line for the viral Tsujihan seafood rice bowls. I never got to try Tsujihan in Japan myself, but Yaichi in Milpitas totally satisfied the craving. They pretty much specialize in these seafood rice bowls, so everything tasted super fresh. And you know it's fresh when you burp and it doesn't taste fishy hahaha. They're also expanding their menu to include udon, but I'm not sure when that's officially launching. I came as a party of two on a Wednesday night around 6:30PM. It was raining, so we got seated right away which i appreciate. The only downside was our table along the wall because the bench seating was honestly very uncomfortable. I'm a pretty small girl and the bench basically fit only my butt, so I can't imagine anyone taller being comfortable. The bench also doesnt seem to be secured as I could feel the people on both sides shifting, so I was basically bouncing left and right during my whole meal. Truly... an experience. To start, we got the shishito yuzu miso ($7) and they were delicious! I'm used to shishitos just being blistered with salt and pepper and served with lemon, so the light creamy yuzu sauce was a nice change. The flavors were balanced and nothing was overpowering. I ordered the Matsu bowl ($41), which comes with minced tuna, Hokkaido scallop, tobiko, snow crab + marinated Hokkaido salmon roe and Hokkaido uni. It includes one piece of seaweed to DIY a hand roll and one shiso leaf (I tore mine into small pieces and ate it with each bite using their huge spoon). The bowl is pretty big, so if you're cool with a consistent flavor profile from start to finish, you'll love it. I'm someone who needs a little variety before I get tired of the same flavors, so I added $1.50 for an extra 4 pieces of seaweed and also got the Ochazuke set for $4.50 which totally worth it in my opinion. Basically, you eat about half (or more) of your bowl, then ask for the hot dashi broth. It completely changes the flavor profile and gives it a whole new experience. I enjoyed it so much! read more

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My friend told me this was the best donburi spot in the Milpitas area so we went for lunch. Fried Yam: It came out a little pale and I was confused but my friend told me that it was under fried. A little disappointed bc I was excited to try this. Seasoned well but was a bit mushy due to being half fried. Donburi Bowl: We got the standard donburi bowl and added the ochazuke option at the end. Fish was very fresh and was mixed with bits of crab and chopped scallops. I wish the ratios of crab and scallops to tuna was better but a dealbreaker. The ochazuke (dashi broth to the remainder of ur bowl at the end) was very light yet hearty and was a great way to end the meal. Overall, would come back. Bowls were delicious and fresh and a solid meal. I'd recommend. read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

I'm so glad I can get ochazuke here because it's not something you find everywhere. I usually order the take bowl (no uni). It is a bit pricey ($32), but they do give a generous portion of fish. I like adding the extra dashi for $4.50 (ochazuke set option), though it's a bit underwhelming since it tastes fairly watered down and lacks the depth of flavor I've had at other ochazuke spots. I've been curious to try their udon as well, but it hasn't been available yet even though the restaurant has been open for a while. read more

The food here is good but nothing extraordinary. I got the matsu bowl with the ochazuke set option. It was tons of food and can easily be shared if you don't eat much. That being said, I didn't find it to be a stand out. The quality feels average and for the same price, I'd rather go elsewhere. Service was friendly but they were a bit slow. Food took 15-20 minutes to come out even though there were plenty of open seats. The shishito pepper appetizer was the highlight! read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Matsu bowl - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

I went with a friend and to be perfectly honest, I don't like raw fish but I was willing to try and I'm so glad I did! We got the Matsu bowl to share with the ochazuke set, the Japanese yam fries, and fried squid. The only thing I wouldn't get again is the yam fries only because I didn't know what what Japanese yam was like (more daikon like texture) and I was expecting a soft like sweet potato texture. I do recommend using either a different cleaner or wiping cloth though because I have a sensitive nose and it did not smell good :/ Food: Matsu bowl with ochazuke set: 5/5 even for a non raw fish eater like me Japanese fried yam: 2/5 not a fan of the daikon like texture Fried squid: 5/5 can't go wrong with fried squid read more

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i saw this place online and finally got a chance to try it. I've had the popular Tsujihan in Tokyo and although this is not exactly the same, it is pretty similar and definitely fulfills my cravings. Compared to Tsujihan it is missing a bit of crunch from the cucumbers that are added in the original version and some variety of fish. The service is fast and environment is clean. I would definitely be back any time I want kaisen don! read more

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This isn't the most affordable spot, and my meal felt like a "treat yourself"experience. That said, the portion sizes were fair and the seafood was fresh. My friends and I added the ochazuke set to our bowls, and for $4.50 I think it's worth it. If you're already at Yaichi to try what they're known for, you might as well add it and go all in. The broth was comforting and flavorful, perfect for a cold, rainy day. The service was solid. Staff checked on us a few times throughout the meal to see if we needed anything, which I appreciated. The ambiance did not stand out to me as anything particularly memorable, but the restaurant is in a lively area and just a short drive from plenty of boba and dessert options for afterward. read more

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Yum yum yum! Since I can't go to Tokyo (yet) to try the viral Tsujihan, I'm content with getting good-quality kaisendon at home! The fish quality is super fresh and the presentation of the meal is so cute. They're still in their soft opening phase, so they currently don't have any udon available. My fiancé and I came here for lunch, and both of us ordered the take bowl. I added the chazuke set to mine since I love chazuke. We also ordered a kushi-aage skewer and a malt beer draft. Kushi-aage was piping hot, crispy, and super tender. The take bowl comes was topped with so much fresh sashimi and ikura. I was really surprised with the amount of fish they give you, so I feel that the price point is completely understandable. It also comes with 1 piece of nori, ginger, and fresh wasabi. The housemade soy sauce was nice and I liked that they also provide extra toppings for the chazuke set in little bowls, such as marinated salmon and crunchy bits to add texture. The tea broth comes later so it's nice and warm when you're ready, and it had a mild fish broth flavor along with a hint of green tea. All in all, really great experience and meal! The service was friendly, even though they were quite busy. I'll be back again to try their DIY potato salad. read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Had such a wonderful meal here! Very small and limited menu right now; but the tuna bowls are so good!! Can't go wrong with fresh minced tuna with snow crab!! Definitely do not skip on the ochazuke broth set! It really ties everything together in the end. Super flavorful and would love to come back soon. The restaurant itself is pretty small, and I expect it will only get busier once they start serving their udon. 8.5/10 would recommend trying it out! read more

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This place was soooo good! Reminds me of a restaurant I went to in Japan. The fish was fresh and buttery. I opted for the broth at the end of the meal to finish off my extra rice and it was perfect. The restaurant is very small so plan on waiting for a while or go during non peak hours. read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

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New restaurant! They are soft opening when I wen my m so they didn't have any of the udon dishes. I ordered the middle price range bowl (Take) and it was so delicious. Unlike other chirashi don where they put whole pieces of fish on the rice, they give you this small mountain of minced tuna with snow crab and I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but this was very tasty and fresh. Not fishy at all. I almost didn't leave enough rice to pour the tea in at the end! Yes for 4.50$ you can make your experience into chazuke where they give you tea, and some extras (2 pieces of salmon and some other toppings) to put into your chazuke. I think the chazuke was pretty mid, maybe I did it wrong but there wasn't a ton of flavor. I would definitely go back again for the Take bowl. We also tried some of the appetizer because they sounded interesting. 11$ for 3 pieces of chicken wings however, i would not entirely recommend. It tasted really good, but way too pricey. We also got this DIY mashed potato which was a novel experience haha. Was fun to smash the potato ourselves, the taste was just ok. The servers were very proactive and always made sure we were taken care of. read more

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I got this place twice in one week this was on my bookmark for a while and I just happen to be in the area and have a little reunion here. I got to go the couple of nights before and order a bunch of stuff. I got the Ume bowl since I don't really care about the roe so I didn't need the other version. The Ume came in a super cute box it was like a present. It also has 2 small piece of seaweed to be use for small hand roll. Now it would be really nice if they could like give you a whole thing of seaweed instead of just two but I guess if you read my review and you like hand rolls then I suggest you prepare at least two packages of nori. They also came with house made soy sauce. I am not a soy sauce connoisseur so I can't tell you if it taste special or not. Overall I thought the Ume was decent it's not the same as the one I have in Vegas but it's the same type. I thought I should have a better experience dining in. Otherwise I got the fried yam which I thought was fun but it's a tiny oily so not as crunchy as I want. The squid was good. The grated yam dashi was interesting I have no idea how I was supposed to eat it I guess maybe I could have poured it on my rice idk I ate it separately and was confused. My dining experience was fun with friends. The service was good and they made the food pretty fast. I did the ochazuke upgrade with a Matsu bowl. I enjoy uni a lot so I thought I'd splurge. I think dining experience tastes better but it could also be that uni was flavorful. The ochazuke at the end was also nice to eat the rest of the rice. I'm going back to Vegas soon to go back to Chamon but I'm glad to find similar experience in the Bay. read more

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Very unique spot! It's tough because I would have given possibly a 4 star if it was a better day. First off, food was solid. I ordered the Ume bowl and it came with plenty of fish. Fish was super fresh. As for cons, I did feel like it was too much rice and their soy sauce needed a little bit more saltiness? I kept adding more to my bowl but it just kept feeling like it lacked flavor. Also, I was kinda sad that they only gave 1 piece of seaweed per person...I wish they would've given more considering how big the bowl was. Now, on to service and ambiance. Firstly, the restaurant smelled so strong of stinky cleaning solution that I was really off put by it. Table felt sticky and just didn't feel like a clean experience. Secondly, I definitely felt like the service was not up to par. Maybe it was an off day. It was so hard to flag someone down and the waitress who took our orders couldn't remember our orders and had to come back again to ask what we ordered even though we only ordered Ume bowls. Not only that, on this day, their udon machine apparently broke AND their credit card payment system wasn't working. So we ended up having to Venmo them, which I understand is out of their control, but it didn't add to the experience for sure. I'd love to give this place a try again bc the food was honestly quite solid. Hopefully it was just an off day! read more

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My son found Yaichi for us to try. It's located in the Ulferts Center. It serves seafood bowls with fresh minced tuna. It was busy on a Friday night, but the line moved quickly and the service was fast as well. I really liked my Ume bowl with tuna topped with a piece of snow crab and a Hokkaido scallop. Everything was fresh and delicious. They'll be serving udon starting April 1st. I'll definitely be back! read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Ume Bowl - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

YAICHI IS A WIN FOR MILPITAS! Recently, Milpitas has been on a roll with new restaurants that have been raising the standard (Taishoken, Mokkoji and chubby cattle coming soon and now Yaichi)! Nestled in an unsuspecting corner of a small Asian plaza lies Yaichi, a restaurant that has filled a gap of good Kaisen don in the Bay Area. On a Friday night, this restaurant seemed to bring life to the plaza with all the tables full. The kaisen don came out relatively quickly. The fish was very fresh. However, I've had kaisen don elsewhere and I would say that place I had it at seemed to do their bowl better. Nonetheless, tasty and great. It definitely is on the pricier side as kaisen dons typically go. I like how they incorporate unique items on the menu like DIY potato salad. Awaiting their udon to come to give a more thorough review! Overall, consider me impressed but there still seems room for the restaurant to grow outside of soft opening. Looking forward to trying it again read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Take bowl - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Heard lots of good things around Yaichi and their viral seafood bowls. I ordered my lunch to go and got the Ume bowl and one kushi-aage (deep fried squid leg skewer) totaling a little over $30 before tax and tips. My order was ready pretty quickly and was packed nicely. The Ume bowl was fresh and tasty albeit a pretty small portion. I wish they gave more seaweed instead of just two small sheets. The fried squid was flavorful and worked well with the seafood bowl. Overall, the food was good, but it's pricey for the amount of food you get. read more

Yaichi Japanese Restaurant - Ume bowl to go - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California