Sanraku

They recently started a proper omakase counter service for $75 at the time of writing this review. Other places might offer moriawase disguised as omakase, but this is the true omakase experience. Chefs are super nice and accommodating. Their regular menu is also amazing but I wanted to highlight the omakase experience.

California Rolls are exquisite! Favorite Dishes: The Beef Teriyaki ( meat is fine grilled) Katus Donburi is our personal favorite. The Miso soup is fantastic, and the Gyoza is world class amazing. We have been living in the bay area for 6 years now. We do not like to eat at most places here in they Bay, we are always disappointed, but, Sanraku does NOT disappoint. We give this eatery a 10 out of 10!

Salmon terriaky was a poor choice. The chicken terriaky looked delicious however.

Up until yesterday, I thought Sanraku was a decent option on the south side of San Jose. But after traveling to Tokyo and eating nigiri at Tsukiji Outer Market and at Robin Menlo Park this past month, I had issues with the sashimi and nigiri this time around. Visually the dishes looked nice. However, the sashimi was still chilled on the inside of the fish. There was little to no vinegar in the rice or the fish compared to nigiri and sashimi I had in Tokyo. We got the sushi and sashimi platter as well as another sashimi appetizer platter with hamachi and salmon. Piece after piece, it was virtually flavorless. Perhaps my expectations were too high after traveling to Tokyo and eating at Robin and Hashiri. But Chiba-san's Izakaya is about the same price and much closer to what I'm looking for in terms of authentic Edomae nigiri. Leichi also has quality sashimi and boxed nigiri. Maybe I caught them on an off-day but I don’t see the need to repeat this experience. Parking: Mall parking lot can get pretty busy on the weekend.

Great Japanese restaurant. Sashimi is fresh. Friendly staff and service. Highly recommend.