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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 1279 reviews

What Lisa L doesn't like about Sushi Maruyama:
We made reservations for 2 people for Friday night. This place is always packed. Reservations are a must! We've heard lots of great things and finally tried it. The service was friendly, attentive, and quick. The food was okay, hence the lower rating. The omakase, each bite wasn't memorable. My favorite out of the 8 nigiri was the Hokkaido scallop. The rest was so-so. This wouldn't be my top must-try for Omkase. The... View all feedback. What User likes about Sushi Maruyama:
If you return to dinner, make sure to make a reservation early if you want to sit at the bar for full Grandmakase experience. Portions are small, could play before arrival or go somewhere else for dessert. View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.6 ★ from 260 reviews
Justin
22.08.2023 - 07:21

We had an incredible Omakase experience! Sitting at the sushi bar, we had the privilege of witnessing Chef Yamato's masterful craftsmanship as he prepared our s...

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Carol
22.08.2023 - 07:21

Tried this place for the first time last weekend. We were welcomed by enthusiastic and friendly servers/ chefs. The sushi was so fresh and tasty. We got the oma...

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Wee
22.08.2023 - 07:21

Good sushi place in downtown San Mateo that we’ve been wanting to try for a while now. Reservations are hard to come by and we had to go for the 1st seating at...

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Kyle
22.08.2023 - 07:21

If there was ever a time to gatekeep a restaurant, this would be both the time and place.The biggest standouts are as follows: Incredible food. There’s clearly...

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Lily
22.08.2023 - 07:21

Another great dining experience! Make sure you call ahead to get a reservation bc it's a tiny place; I had called at least 2 weeks ahead. This time I did not sh...

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Menu
4.4 ★ from 8 reviews

If you return to dinner, make sure to make a reservation early if you want to sit at the bar for full Grandmakase experience. Portions are small, could play bef...

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The Gobo-Root-Fries are special, I've never tasted anything like that. Good appetizer. The $49 omakase is good, but not great. The Japanese blue fish is my favo...

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Delicious Japanese food with a touch of Mexican fusion. Although the food is great, the proportion is not great. If you are not a big eater, and value quality m...

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Sushi Maruyama is an authentic Japanese sushi joint and not the funky American style where they stuff it with cream cheese or put it in sauces. This place offer...

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Sushi Maruyama is a relatively new addition to Authentic Sushi places with Japanese chef and I confirmed that their dish as well as Sushi?s are pretty high leve...

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Yelp
4.6 ★ from 7 reviews
Lisa
18.11.2023 - 09:36

We made reservations for 2 people for Friday night. This place is always packed. Reservations are a must! We've heard lots of great things and finally tried it....

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JP
18.11.2023 - 09:36

Our favorite weekend omakase destination. Consistently superb and fresh sushi at a reasonable price!

Shirley
18.11.2023 - 09:36

10/29/2023 Sat It was an impromptu decision going to Sushi Maruyama last night. That said we didn't have a reservation. It was 6pm and they were able to squeeze...

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Sharon
18.11.2023 - 09:36

Food: 5/5 Price: Customer service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Parking: Street parking 54 for a 8 piece Omakase isnt bad considering the freshness and unique flavor profi...

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Chetan
18.11.2023 - 09:36

I had been eagerly anticipating a visit to Sushi Maruyama for quite some time, and finally, on a Thursday evening, I had the chance to indulge in a long-awaited...

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Google
4.7 ★ from 3 reviews
Larry
18.11.2023 - 09:36

Probably the best sushi on the peninsula right now. Good fish, interesting dishes, nice place overall, and clean! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per p...

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Mark
18.11.2023 - 09:36

Imagine a family run sushi restaurant in a Tokyo neighborhood. Quality home made sushi, lots of diners in a small space. The food is excellent with a good selec...

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Lauren
18.11.2023 - 09:36

I wish I could give them a billion starts!! This right here is a place to support time and time again. We were visiting from out of state and came in to celebra...

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Restaurantguru
4.6 ★ from 782 reviews
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