Sushi Maruyama - San Mateo

The perfect blend of truffle and sushi. Every fish is melt in your mouth fresh or cooked to perfection. I'm amazed at the quality of fish for such an affordable price. Will definitely be returning for more.Food: 5/5

Absolutely lovely. Fantastic premium omakase hot appetizers, great sake (solid selection of high end and reasonable bottles in a variety of sizes), and stellar service. Been to very high end sushi restaurants in Kyoto, London, New York, and the Bay Area, and this one holds its own. :)Food: 5/5

In one word, amazing. This is a cozy sushi Japanese spot with an unassuming exterior. Most of the food is standard sushi restaurant fare (with some creative exceptions! but it's clearly prepared with great care; it just tastes awesome.Food: 5 5

Absolutely outstanding Japanese sushi restaurant! Be sure to call in for a reservation, and be prepared for an authentic Japanese sushi experience. The sushi menu is hand written, and changes daily. I highly recommend the chawan mushi- perfectly steamed steam with small pieces of crab, scallops, and fish. Homemade rich and creamy tofu- texture like cream cheese. Blue fin tuna carpaccio with truffles- sashimi cuts Smokey flavor of white truffle. Last appetizer: Japanese eggplant with miso: perfectly grilled, delicious sauce.Omakase selection was impressive- 8 pieces of deliciousness! Served in two parts, first group of four: Japanese butter fish, Japanese striped Jack, Japanese wild young yellowtail, minced fatty tuna, Japanese king mackerel, Japanese skip Jack, ikura, anago, and egg castella.

I visited this restaurant for the first time last weekend and had a wonderful experience. The servers and chefs were warm and friendly, making us feel right at home. The sushi was incredibly fresh and flavorful. We ordered the omakase, a salmon hand roll, and wagyu nigiri, and the wagyu truly melts in your mouth—so delicious! The atmosphere is nice and cozy. This has become my new go-to sushi spot in San Mateo!