Kaori Sushi Sake - Feedback

The waitresses were impolite and it took over 40 minutes for our food to be served. The quality of the food was average. read more The waitresses were impolite and it took over 40 minutes for our food to be served. The quality of the food was average.

They were quick to accommodate reservations, and also accepted walk-ins. It was Valentine's Day on a Friday, with only two staff members working the floor but t... read more They were quick to accommodate reservations, and also accepted walk-ins. It was Valentine's Day on a Friday, with only two staff members working the floor but they managed to handle the entire restaurant well. It was satisfactory.

I always have a pleasant experience at this restaurant! The staff is incredibly attentive and friendly, and the menu offers delicious and fresh choices. read more I always have a pleasant experience at this restaurant! The staff is incredibly attentive and friendly, and the menu offers delicious and fresh choices.

Typically pretty quite place. But tonight there were some loud kids. read more Typically pretty quite place. But tonight there were some loud kids.

Sushi rolls were very tasty but portions were too small. I didn't like the oysters but the baked mussels were great. Salad dressing was way too sweet. Grilled B... read more Sushi rolls were very tasty but portions were too small. I didn't like the oysters but the baked mussels were great. Salad dressing was way too sweet. Grilled Black Code was too sweet. Music was playing way too loud I had to ask them to turn it down, which the did. We had to order a lot of dishes to get full (we were 3 very average size people) which made it kind of pricey.

The restaurant was bustling with both walk-in customers and reservations, leading to a busy atmosphere. Despite having only two servers on duty, the service was... read more The restaurant was bustling with both walk-in customers and reservations, leading to a busy atmosphere. Despite having only two servers on duty, the service was still smooth and efficient. The food was good, but nothing particularly remarkable.

I had a fantastic dining experience at this cozy restaurant located in a lively area with plenty of dining choices. The server was amazing, giving helpful sugge... read more I had a fantastic dining experience at this cozy restaurant located in a lively area with plenty of dining choices. The server was amazing, giving helpful suggestions and delivering top-notch service. The Spicy Seafood-Don dish was delightful and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can't wait to come back to this restaurant again soon.

The sushi at this restaurant was excellent, but we found it to be too expensive for our group of 8. We enjoyed sake and wine, but the total bill came to nearly... read more The sushi at this restaurant was excellent, but we found it to be too expensive for our group of 8. We enjoyed sake and wine, but the total bill came to nearly $500 for all of us, including 3 children.

I used to love this restaurant, but their food quality seems to have declined the last few times we've tried it. It's not that it's bad--it's just that it doesn... read more I used to love this restaurant, but their food quality seems to have declined the last few times we've tried it. It's not that it's bad--it's just that it doesn't stand out anymore from among the many other Japanese restaurants in San Mateo.

Always great, fresh food and sushi. Fast and prompt service! read more Always great, fresh food and sushi. Fast and prompt service!

Walked in just before 8p (restaurant closes at 8:30p). No one was in the FOH. Sushi chef tells a woman in front of us to hold on a moment. He goes to the back a... read more Walked in just before 8p (restaurant closes at 8:30p). No one was in the FOH. Sushi chef tells a woman in front of us to hold on a moment. He goes to the back and a young man comes out and the woman explains that she is by herself and that we (me and oneother person) were separate from her. He tells all three of us, oh well we close at 8:30p so this will be last call. She let himtake her to a table. We turned around and left and went to Sapporo Rock and Roll down the street where all of thefood—especially the sushi—is excellent and the people are warm and friendly. …I guess I feel like if you want to stopserving at 8p, maybe you should close at 8p. I worked FOH, BOH, and management in restaurants for over 8 years. I get it thatpeople want to go home, but I’ve also worked restaurants through the ‘08 recession and know now that prepared food is aluxury and learned to be grateful for all the business that came our way when it came, even if it was at the end of the night.We work in the hospital now and sometimes we can’t get to a restaurant until 8 or 8:30. It’s very annoying that so manyrestaurants here close before 9p and intolerable to be hurried before we even have a table. If you are open, we are going to tryto come.

Excellent place fresh sushi and sashimi, good sake, and very friendly staff! read more Excellent place fresh sushi and sashimi, good sake, and very friendly staff!

Arrived on a weekday around noon for lunch. There was no wait. The music was a bit loud but they accommodated which was great. We ordered the lunch sets. Appeti... read more Arrived on a weekday around noon for lunch. There was no wait. The music was a bit loud but they accommodated which was great. We ordered the lunch sets. Appetizers came with a small bowl of salad and a thin orange wedge with miso soup. IOrdered the Saba with mixed tempura set. To my surprise the sets come with more side salad! ???? There is a generous portion ofsalad with the same dressing. Consists of romaine lettuce, shredded carrots and a small slice of turnip and tomato. The grilledSaba (Mackerel) portion was well grilled. I only ate half but I tend to hv a small appetite. Comes with a side dipping saucewith ground daikon. The grilled Saba was already well seasoned so I recommend enjoying it as is with drizzled lemon juice. Ithas a strong oily fishy taste so if you’re not used to eating this type of fish you might want to skip it. However it’sworth trying if never have they do it pretty well here Mix tempura includes half a mushroom, 1 eggplant, 2 slices of pumpkin, 1mini broccoli ???? and 1 shrimp. The batter was good fried well and not too oily. It also comes with a tempura dippingsauce. I must say the rice portion was super little. Literally like 3 bites. Which is great if you’re on a low carbdiet. Service was attentive considering lunch times there were probably 3 wait staff running around. We got our teas refilledand they came by our table asking if everything was ok. Would come back again. Food, ambience, service and for the price aroundthe area was all good. TIPS Pay with CASH????. You get an extra 5%OFF your bill!

Oh man this place is great the lady that serves you she's so sweet and kind that guy that's making this stuff everything is fresh if you're like me you like fre... read more Oh man this place is great the lady that serves you she's so sweet and kind that guy that's making this stuff everything is fresh if you're like me you like fresh sushi baked or not go here I found this place by accident but I'm glad I found it reallyreally good five stars if you get more I would give it more I always get the base scallops the roll and a teriyaki salmon andThe Lion King excellent

Came here pretty close to opening and it was quiet and pretty empty. Food thought is really good. Got only sushi and have no complaints. I did get the plum wine... read more Came here pretty close to opening and it was quiet and pretty empty. Food thought is really good. Got only sushi and have no complaints. I did get the plum wine and I really like it. I don't like tasting alcohol so this is some nice juice! Servicethough is the best, they came by often making sure we were doing well.