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Sushi Maruyama, San Mateo

Foodnut.com — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 07:00:13 +0000

Why did we dine here? – Sushi Maruyama is the latest Japanese spot to give this corner a go. They are not related to the last place. The last 2 came and went over the years. This Japanese restaurant joins a ton of others on virtually every block of downtown San Mateo. The town is now home to some top spots including Wakuriya, Sushi Sam, and Sushi Yoshizumi. This spot focus on sashimi and sushi along with other Japanese small dishes. Sushi Maruyama touts: Short grain rice mix with traditional red vinegar from Japan for our sushi. Seasonal fish from Tsukiji & Kyushu,along with sekigahara tamari soy to create our house made soy sauce. Insider Tip – This is a small restaurant, so reservations are a must. Cuisine – Japanese Location – Downtown San Mateo Opened – May 2017 Service – Sushi Maruyama had reasonably good service for such a small restaurant. The servers helped us select the right dish and were fairly efficient. Verdict – Sushi Maruyama is a stylish restaurant with a nice small cozy vibe. The omakase is priced right and of high quality. We recommend anybody who is into this type of cuisine to give it […]

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Akiko’s Restaurant, San Francisco

Foodnut.com — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 07:00:04 +0000

Why did we dine here? – Akiko’s Restaurant is a small Japanese restaurant that has been on our list for a while. They are known for serving fresh fish but now have a lots of competition from newcomers. (Kusakabe, Yoshizumi, Juni, An, etc) The restaurant is stealth, without a sign in the front. It is located below the irish bar sign. They had a chef change from Ricky Yap to Geoffrey Lee in 2014. Insider Tip – Make reservations, lunch is cheaper Cuisine – Japanese Location – San Francisco Financial District Opened – 2005 Service – Akiko’s Restaurant had decent service but with so few servers covering a range of tables, there were pauses. The folks are friendly and helpful though. Verdict – Akiko’s Restaurant is a very good Japanese restaurant, serving excellent fresh fish. While the food is very good, the restaurant is ranked in the realm below the top places like Kusakabe ($150 Omakase) and Sushi Yoshizumi of San Mateo. This restaurant does have the advantage of having a menu to select items from, where the other serious places are omakase only. Not good if you have a carnivore, vegetarian, or allergy in your group. If you are […]

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Sushi Yoshizumi, San Mateo

Foodnut.com — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 07:00:25 +0000

Why did we dine here? – Best Sushi in the San Francisco? Sushi Yoshizumi, San Mateo, California is a new One Michelin Star receipient for 2016. They serve the expert crafted omakase menu of Chef Akira Yoshizumi. Ingredients are sourced both domestically and internationally (Tokyo) for his Edomae sushi style cuisine. Kusakabe, San Francisco, Sushi Yoshizumi, San Mateo are fighting for the crown of best sushi palace in the San Francisco area. This is a tiny restaurant with 9 people per seating (2 seatings each evening). Reservations size is limited to 4 people and is typically made over a month in advance. Insider Tip – Make Reservations early. They cannot accommodate allergies. Cuisine – Japanese Location – San Mateo Downtown Opened – 2015 Service – Sushi Yoshizumi lives in a craftsman’s intimate workshop. You have a 1 on 1 relationship with friendly Master Yoshizumi. Service is very good, with requests answered quickly. Just do not bother him while he is concentrating. Verdict – Sushi Yoshizumi is one of the best sushi restaurants in the San Francisco area. Fresh fish, a crafty master, create works of art. Anyone serious about sushi should come here. You have to fly to Japan, LA, […]

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