4.5 We came here right when it opened. Good that we did because lots of people started to come, and this was a Sunday night. The food was wonderful. Sushi was fresh. The tempura was lightly crispy and perfectly cooked. The.Udon noodles were cooked perfectly. They were nice and chewy and not mushy. The vegetables in the udon refresh as well. The vegetable croquet curry was good as a girl. Although personally, I like the curry to have a stronger curry taste. But it was good. Servers were very good. They are attentive but not overbearing. Inside the restaurant was small but look to be a typical old school Japanese restaurant style. They even have a mock tatami table area. I will definitely come back again! read more

See all

3 star only for service. Else food was just okayish. If you know what a good sushi is, no don't go to this place. California roll with baja sauce... it was just okay, nothing to wow. Dragon roll had a sweetness because of some sauce, nothing sure what it is. All sushi roll size is very small. Had crab croquette, and never having it again. It was soo creamy in a weird way. Few people who likes deep fried and sweet creamy stuff, they could order else a big No Then there was some chicken slider, which was okay, you can try. read more

See all

This has become our goto Japanese restaurant since our favorite in Japan Town changed owners. Easy to get to and lots of parking. Always busy. The entrees are great and almost too big (my wife takes half of her katsu home for lunch the next day). The sushi is solid. Good choice, basic and more fancy rolls done well. Specials on the chalk board, depending on what they got in. Always a good visit. If you don't feel like yuzu ice cream for dessert, walk 3 doors down for frozen custard and Italian Ice. read more

I really teeter between 3 and 4 stars here, the food is pretty good quality but the portions are tiny compared to other places while the prices are also higher than other places. I really wish you got a bit better bang for your buck here or else I would come more often. The quality is excellent though. There is often a wait so keep that in mind if you come during busy hours read more

absolutely delicious! my go-to every week now! just a few reasons: the sushi and sashimi is exceptionally fresh the tempura is my favorite out of all the places i've tried the extensive menu allows for a variety of options, while maintaining a high standard of excellence the ambiance is quaint and personal, with warm service when ordering take out or delivery the freshness and quality does not diminish we have been going here for years and Yuki Sushi (like fine wine!) has only grown even more delectable my mouth is watering right now just thinking about it!! read more

We have been enjoying our evenings at Yuki Sushi for over 20 years. They have continued to have excellent service as well as seafood. We've have a dinner with at least one new item every time. It's a wonderful happy place to spend an evening. read more

One of the best Japanese restaurant in the area. The hostess weee happy and pleasant.

Decided to try this again. You guys clearly don't know how to make the tuna tartar like the location at willow glen do and it's disgusting. It legit looks like you pureed tuna in a blender and you don't know how to season it. I genuinly think you guys should be concerned to call yourself Yuki, but not maintain the same recipes or quality. I will NEVER ever come here again. This is shit. You gave me 4 fucking wontons chips? You do know the photo you provided on DoorDash has more than 4 chips so why you're falsely advertising your food is INSANE. This was disgusting, gross, and looked like absolute dog shit read more

Yuki Sushi - This is not the photo that they have posted on their website or DoorDash so they false advertise their food - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all

Yuki was a very intimate, cozy little sushi place with a lot of great options. My friend and I came for dinner on a Tuesday night and got seated very quickly; the waiters were very efficient and attentive. We got a small bowl of soba noodles for free right when we sat down which was very nice. The soft shell crab was flavorful albeit a little soggy. The rolls we got were delicious and my favorite was the hotate nigiri! read more

Yuki Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all

Hey there Party People Yuki Sushi is a fantastic little Gem of a Sushi restaurant. The atmosphere really puts you in a Tokyo street Sushi house. It usually is busy enough that people have to wait outside for a table. We got there at 5:00 and luckily sat right down. My hubby got his usual sushi order. Tuna and salmon rolls as well as a rainbow roll. He was impressed with the higher grade of fish used for the rolls. My Brother-in-law got the Curry stew with pork katsu. You can tell the chef exactly what level of heat/spicy you want for your curry. That is a real bonus because you can get exactly what you want if you crave spice go for it if you have a sensitive pallet then tone down the spicy. You can have it however you desire. He said that the stew was perfect and a total flavor bomb in the best way possible I had the Yakatori beef. The presentation was great it came in its own cast iron pot. The broth was a little on the sweet side which was exactly what I was looking for. It was a huge portion so you can easily share. The noodles were cooked perfectly they weren't gummy. If you in the area you have got to give this place a try. Be kind to one another read more

See all

TLDR: I'm not sure what the clipboard in front of the restaurant was, but it doesn't appear to be too important as a couple behind me held the door open for me while I was trying to figure out what to do with it and the host seated us both at separate tables in spite of them not using the clipboard. When I got back I noticed my name scratched out to indicate that I was served, but among the numerous people I had seen enter I had only seen one name below Came here for lunch and was greeted with friendly service and an option between a regular table and a tatami, which involved having to take off your shoes. I decided to opt for the regular table, and was given water while I figured out what to order. The ambiance is sleek yet comforting - small enough to feel intimate, while still having enough room to seat plenty of people with a section for tatamis for those who want a more authentic experience. I decided to get the sashimi combo, which came with miso soup, a salad and plain rice. The sashimi was good (one of the pieces was a little harder to chew in comparison to the others but was still edible), but not too filling (Luckily the sides helped with that lol). It's no Sushi Arashi (which is probably a hard standard to live up to considering the thick cuts of sashimi that they use) but it was enjoyable enough. If I were to come back again, I'd probably go for one of the rolls instead read more

Yuki Sushi - Sashimi with miso soup, salad and rice - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This is such a hidden gem in the Santa Clara area. Tucked away in a tiny plaza, this spot has lunch deals you can't refuse. They're also one of the few spots nowadays to have tatami seating for 3 tables. They do also have normal seating available. The pricing and value is fair for the amount that they give you & you get to try so many items. Definitely a nice spot to have lunch with family or friends. read more

Yuki Sushi is one of my go-to spots. The nigiri and sashimi are always fresh, and the Dragon Balls are a must-order. Love the little touch of starting you off with soba noodles. It sets the tone right away. I've brought friends here and they've all loved it. Highly recommend. Service and ambiance are A+. read more

Yuki Sushi was a go-to spot for my wife and I when we lived in Santa Clara, and I'm happy to report that over five years later they are still going strong, delivering quality Japanese meals in a cozy and chic environment. Each meal starts off with an amuse bouche of soba noodles which is a pleasant addition that you don't see too often. One of the things I appreciate about Yuki Sushi is that while they certainly specialize in actual sushi dishes, they have an extensive offering of both hot and cold Japanese dishes beyond your typical rolls and nigiri. The Beef Tataki was a satisifying appetizer, though they certainly stretch the definition of "seared" as this was pretty much just straight-up raw. Nothing wrong with that and it was still a tasty dish, just be mentally prepared for it to moo back at you when you eat it. The Chicken Kara Age was a generous portion, but honestly it wasn't my favorite variation of this popular dish. I found the breading and chicken itself to be overly dry, and they don't serve it with any kind of dipping sauce which is a shame. Even a simple Kewpie mayo on the side would go a long way to improving it. The sushi scene in San Jose is pretty crowded with options, but Yuki Sushi sets itself a cut above with its enjoyable atmosphere and extensive menu options. If you are craving some Japanese food in Santa Clara, it's definitely worth a visit. read more

See all

I've been to Yuki sushi a few times and totally forget to write a review because I'm too busy coming back to eat! Although smaller, Yuki sushi is quaint in their presentation. I enjoy seeing the chalkboard with different specials and food availability on the wall. It is very creative compared to other restaurants. I came for lunch on a Wednesday and was greeted by the friendly staff. I'd like to give a special thank you to tick, Jackie, and Nicole for your service, friendliness and help make and service delicious food for the community....(plus many others)! read more

Yuki Sushi - Lunch Sushi Special - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

DELICIOUS sushi with the best staff too! The dish is always extremely fresh here with a lengthy menu of roles. The staff is kind and personable. The food comes really fast which is one of the best parts! It gives hole in a wall vibes which fits with the restaurant. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Awesome lunch spot just down the street from Santana row! read more

$25 for one order of Uni (sea urchin) sushi. It comes with two tiny pieces of uni. It's delicious but very pricey, especially if you add 20% tip and tax on top of it. The lunch menu's salmon teriyaki is delicious. read more

Yuki Sushi - Salmon Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all

Best sushi I have had so far in San Jose! I am a biggggg salmon lover and this spot was perfect for that. I got the sunset roll and it was just so refreshing. Peep the menu, 10 big slices of sashimi for good prices too. Inside is pretty small so it seems like it can get pretty busy fast! read more

Yuki Sushi - M: Sunset Roll R: Spicy Tuna (4) - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Despite the 1k+ reviews on yelp, Yuki Sushi is a huge disappointment. We came here for lunch, and had the probably worst chirashi don in my life. Maybe they decided to add a "halloween flair" to the dish, but the entire don tasted extremely sweet as if im eating candy. The "sweet vegetables" which arent usually in a chirashi don (and in very large number relative to the fish here) is overseasoned with sugar and the taste heavily bleeds into everything else. Tamago was also very sweet, as well as the tuna (for some reason). The little pieces of fish had a rubbery texture and didnt really have much flavour to them; you can get better quality from grocery store sashimi. Finally the rest was extremely cold as if it was taken from the refridgerator. As can be shown in the picture, 30% of the rice is uncovered, and just under half of that is veges and tamago. Overall for 26$ this dish is nothing but a grocery store leftover that's recoated in sugar and repackaged in a ceramic for easy profit. What a disgrace. Needless to say, i will never come back for another meal. read more

Yuki Sushi - Karaage - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all

The service is good as well as the delicious food. The portions are large ex, bento box. It is small so I suggest you go early. read more

High quality fish you can't go wrong with anything. Staff is very friendly. I have been going for years, Yuki is truly a local gem.

Got take out from here one night when we had a sushi craving. Tucked away in a shopping center, it was pretty easy to find parking since there aren't other restaurants in the center besides Rita's. Picking up the food was fast and easy. The fish on the rainbow roll tasted fresh and the dragon roll was delicious as well. The rolls themselves weren't super large so I would say the pieces are maybe a bit easier to handle if you have a hard time with the pieces in a roll that are too large. Would definitely come back to dine in read more

I went here for lunch on a weekday and there was no wait but it was very popular and a lot of tables were full. The menu is extensive and will have something for everyone. I got the two item bento with salmon collar and mackerel. My husband got a bento with teriyaki chicken and chicken katsu. The portion size was perfect, no leftovers but enough to be full. They served drinks first then miso soup. My bento had a good sized salmon collar served with lemon wedge and the saba was tasty too although it could have used more salt. The salad with dressing was perfect, it was like a vinaigrette. My favorite side dish was a Hawaiian style pasta salad. There was also a little orange wedge. My husband said he enjoyed the chicken teriyaki better than the fried chicken. Service was very attentive. Parking was easy in a shared lot. read more

Yuki Sushi is one of our go-to's for solid sushi. We like the Santa Clara location best for the cozy restaurant space, service and ease of parking. I've dined in for lunch and dinner and gotten takeout, and they are always reliable. I like getting the sushi special for lunch. Staff are always warm and attentive. The space is small, but we're always seated within 10-15 minutes when we go. Our favorites are the sushi lunch/dinner entrees and sunset roll. For 3 people for takeout, the total came out to about 30$/person, which is fairly standard for Bay Area sushi. read more

Yuki Sushi - March 2024 - sushi special (lunch) - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all

As a santa clara native, i must say that Yuki Sushi is always hands down the best japanese sushi experience I have. I love the literal hole in the wall feel it has. Great service everytime I come and the food is always the best quality without the sushi falling apart read more

Very cozy Japanese restaurant! We got the yuki special which was a huge pot with udon, broccoli, fish, shrimp, clams, tofu, and meat. There was a bit of a wait around dinner time on Saturday but the food came pretty fast after we got seated. Would definitely revisit! read more

Yuki Sushi - Yuki special - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Food: Sunset Roll:4/5 The lemon is sliced thinly and adds a lovely freshness to the roll. The salmon was a decent thickness as well. It's a very straightforward roll and it's a good choice if you don't know what to order! Jazz Roll:2/5 While there are pickled vegetables and eel in the roll, you can barely taste it as it's overwhelmed by the avocado. The amount of pickles and eel in the roll is also minimal. Saba Fish dish: 4/5 Fish is crispy and tastes well seasoned. The grated radish that comes with it helps the fish from being too greasy. It's a comforting meal with the fluffy rice that comes with it. Service: When I went, service was slow but the restaurant was also busy. The staff did check in often though which was appreciated. Ambiance: The location is well decorated and bustling. A bit crowded but once you're seated, it's alright. There's even a tatami mat section where you can remove your shoes and sit. read more

Yuki Sushi - Saba fish - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all

Fantastic generous portions of great food. Quaint friendly and comforting ambiance. Quick and friendly service. Great find, don't miss:) read more

Great Spot. Yuki has been here forever- even when i was a mere child knee-high to a grasshopper. The food quality its very fresh, and the crew is kind and helpful. Other people must feel the same, because there is usually a wait at the common dining times. Seating looks to have expanded outside the restaurant in another area, although i haven not sat there. They do have tatami mats in a part of the restaurant where you sit "on the ground" but in reality put your legs down into a little area under the table. Shoes are required to be off when you sit in that area, but the kids love to sit there. This place is a staple on our sushi "rotation" and in fact my daughter asked to eat here for her birthday this Friday. She's a 12 yo sushi "connoisseur" who's not just about California rolls, so that should give you an idea of the food. Definitely come visit this Santa Clara icon. read more

See all

I really enjoy this small sushi place. Their food is yummy and the service is excellent. There is always speciality dish advertised on the board in case you want to try something new. My last time there I enjoyed the vegetable tempura and salmon fillet. Don't forget the sashimi and sushi rolls. It gets quite packed early for Donny. So it's best to come early or simply a patient for a table to open up. This restaurant has be here for decades. read more

Yuki Sushi - Outside entrance - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all

I've been coming here for several years now. I love supporting our local small businesses. The owner is consistently kind when I visit. I can tell by interactions with other customers that they too are treated well. Overall I like the energy this place brings. The quality of their sashimi and food is fresh and great! Today I decided to bring my son for the first time, he too loved it. The restaurant is small so expect a wait. They have a sign up sheet outside when it is busy, but it's worth the wait. read more

I hadnt been back here in awhile, i used to frequent this place for the salmon sashimi. Came with my bf for dinner and noticed quality wasnt quite up to par with sushi places we've visited recently. The fish didnt seem super fresh and didnt get that satisfied feeling from the food, too much dressing in the salad to enjoy, the appetizer noodles u need to be careful there is wasabi in there.. sometimes too much. The dragon roll was okay. I liked the toro nigiri, my bf said the uni didnt taste fresh, it was on the creamy side and did notice a difference from all the other uni places we've tried. His chirashi bowl didnt look too appetizing as well. Maybe this place is more for rolls and the cooked food than the quality of fish but i enjoyed sitting in the tamaki seating. read more

See all

Great Nigiri and a nice selection of sake, service was kind and courteous, cute place with a nice feel to it!

I love this place. They are so nice and friendly towards their customers. Food is always fabulous

Amazing! Parking was so easy. The place is small so party of two is easy to seat at the bar, we were a party of 5 so we had to wait about 10 minutes for a regular table, but nothing unreasonable for a Friday dinner. Food was delicious and prices reasonable. Everyone loved the tempura. My kids loved the miso, teriyaki and gyoza in the bentos. Servers were on top of everything, they offered chopstick helpers to my kids. The hamachi crunch, toshi and honey pecan rolls were our favorites. Be advised, restrooms are not fully handicap accessible (my mom uses a cane or wheelchair and she would not have been able to use), but it was fine for my kids and I. Would def recommend and will be coming back! read more

Yuki Sushi - Sushi rolls (starting at top and going clockwise) toshi, hamachi crunch, honey pecan and New York - Japanese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

See all

I met up with some friends at this restaurant and I was very pleased with their service, and the food that they served. The tempura appetizers well as the gyoza dishes were one of the best I've tasted. Definitely worth coming back to eat at this place again! read more

A good Japanese place, first time but wont be the last. I like sushi and I was not disappointed here. My husband brought me today and it was pretty clean inside. Service was nice and foods that we got were great. We came on a weekday and there wasn't a line luckily! We ordered sushi/sashimi, sashimi combination and M Roll Makimono. Free soba noodles as sample. What we ordered also came with soup, white rice and Japanese style salad. Everything was yummy especially the Roll and Tuna Sashimi! Y'all gotta try. Our experience was pretty thumbs up, even with our baby~~ read more

See all

We ordered food to go last Friday and glad we did, this place is packed on a weekend night. Food was ready in a very timely manner. We ordered a sushi roll and sashimi, everything was extremely fresh and tasty. Will absolutely be back again. I recommend getting there early if you plan to eat inside. read more

Food was okay; didn't get sick. Rice was a hard unpleasant texture and the fish didn't taste delicious, but again, not sick.

Comfortable surroundings, excellent food carefully prepared, big variety of dishes, interesting specials.