Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 3792 reviews

What April G likes about Sumiya Japanese Charcoal Grill:
I arrived with a group of three on a weekday right when Sumiya opened at 11:30 AM. We were quickly seated, but the restaurant was already half full with customers... View all feedback. What Sah Hill doesn't like about Sumiya Japanese Charcoal Grill:
The beef and grilled mackerel were absolutely delicious—I would return just for those two dishes. However, the rest of the items were disappointing. The duck was overwhelmingly salty, the shrimp lacked flavor, and some dishes were served at the wrong temperature. For instance, the rice was unevenly heated, with some areas warm and others ice-cold, making the experience quite odd. I wouldn’t come back unless I had a s... View all feedback.

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Google
4.3 ★ from 711 reviews
Hien
12.02.2024 - 09:35

The restaurant is nice, quiet, cozy, clean, and peaceful. You have to scan the qr code to order by yourself. If you don't have a phone, they can help to order f...

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Tee
12.02.2024 - 09:35

Another solid place for Japanese style fried chicken and bento. It is not as crowded as the sister restaurant Sumika in Los Altos. The menu is actually more ext...

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Clay
12.02.2024 - 09:35

Excellent yakitori, a bit pricey. The chicken and scallops were my favorites of the proteins.

Chris
12.02.2024 - 09:35

I had an incredible dining experience at Sumiya restaurant! The service was top-notch; the staff was attentive and made us feel welcomed from the moment we walk...

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Kimberly
12.02.2024 - 09:35

Not too much Japanese yakitori house in Bay Area . Sumika , Gaku , Kokko is not that easy to get in need reservation , Sumiya is the easy one . I love Mi with s...

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Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 299 reviews
Kelly
19.09.2023 - 10:52

The rice and meat were tasty. But the sauce put into rice was kind of light, the color itself looked strong but actually not. The service can be better, they ke...

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Edwin
19.09.2023 - 10:52

Had lunch menu, chicken katsu don. It was good, not great, and quite a big portion, with two side dishes to boot. Overall I liked it and most likely will visit...

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Helen
19.09.2023 - 10:52

The food here is really good, definitely one of the better izakaya places in the peninsula. We went right when they opened to avoid the line, otherwise the wait...

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Daniella
19.09.2023 - 10:52

Sumiya is one of my favorite place to eat for lunch ! I usually order bento B. It includes salads, salmon appetizers, eggs with rice and three SKUs, (chicken, p...

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Orot
19.09.2023 - 10:52

Take out first time experience was not that great. Ordered online: KIMO liver, Hatsu hearts, Yaki onigiri, Salmon ikura don include agedashi tofu. Drove 30 min...

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 1004 reviews
My
23.08.2023 - 18:39

Short version is the food was great and definitely recommend! Long version: We ordered and paid on our phone and the food came out super quick. We had salmon ta...

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Hatsumi
23.08.2023 - 18:39

Foods was very good taste like real Japanese style! Waitress was very friendly! They're all speaking Japanese so makes me think I'm in Japan! I want go back aga...

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Noli
23.08.2023 - 18:39

Great authentic Japanese yakitori... I've been going here regularly ... Raimen is excellent also..!!

James
23.08.2023 - 18:39

Great little Japanese, yakitori restaurant. Had salmon, tuna, ebi, oyster mushrooms and shishitos. Staff was really friendly and really prompt service. I'll be...

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Catherine
23.08.2023 - 18:39

Been coming here 12+ years and Sumiya is still the GOAT for me. Going there makes me feel like I'm back in Japan. Irasshaimase! Loved: Duck w/green onion Butaba...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 1422 reviews
April
18.08.2023 - 07:08

I arrived with a group of three on a weekday right when Sumiya opened at 11:30 AM. We were quickly seated, but the restaurant was already half full with custome...

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Devansh
18.08.2023 - 07:08

Excellent appetizers! I really enjoyed the bento box. The service was prompt, and there was a wide variety of options to choose from.

Hillary
18.08.2023 - 07:08

The online waitlist is fantastic! I'm really glad they offer this option. The staff was extremely friendly, and the service was quick and excellent. You can ope...

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Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 20 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.9 ★ from 336 reviews

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