Kobe Sake Japanese Sushi

04/12/09

Fat Nat @ our table

by Nellee at Citysearch

The place is small but the food is powerful! The service could be alot better: There was only 2 occupied tables besides us and the server was in slow motion... We sat in the back, not a good idea! When someone would use the restroom the door would stay open and it felt as though we were eating in the bathroom. Eeew!

Sake was hot and went down smooth! The rolls were very creative and we will go back for that! The portions are very generous!

There was a "Killer Nat" trying to punk us for our sushi. The thing was so big it looked as though it was eating good @ Kobe Sushi for a while.

• Pros: Food is good
• Cons: the killer Nat

04/16/08

If you happen to be at San Bruno or near SFO, Kobe Sake is my recommended spot.

by TonyMango at Citysearch

I have seen a lot of restaurants coming and going over the years in the San Bruno neighborhood, with many Asian restaurants changing hands or simply disappeared. Kobe Sake has been at the current location for over 8 years and still proudly standing 7 nights a week with 5 business days lunches, they must be doing something right.

The general atmosphere is warm and friendly at the sushi bar, making this restaurant one of my "visit once every week" dining experience. The service is excellent, but the service could become slow as the restaurant gets jam packed (usually late Friday and Saturday, so get there early).

As for the sushi, this is one of the very few honest restaurants that you could ask "What is good today" without getting any outlet items, and "SO GOOD!" is exactly how I would describe the quality of their sushi.

If you are by chance visiting this restaurant during the weekdays, you can really get to know the people in this restaurant well, and personally as a food lover, I prefer just that. I know there is this one guy always getting take-out order around the same time (6 PM) nearly everyday when I dine at Kobe Sake, such a "commitment" speak louder than words.

I would rate Kobe Sake 4 stars but not a 5, as there is room for improvement, but knowing how difficult it is for the industry to survive day by day, I simply could not ask for more as a customer. Here is a surprising fact: Kobe Sake has returning international customers from Europe. Domestic cliental spread out all over from Marin County to Los Angeles. If you happen to be at San Bruno or near SFO, this is my recommended spot.

02/19/08

EASILY THE BEST SUSHI IN TOWN!!!

by mrnobody at Citysearch

THIS PLACE IS A HIDDEN GEM! without a doubt my favorite spot to have amazing sushi and chill. atmosphere is great and the chefs are masters. the fish is always excellent. the rolls are completely amazing! the "volcano", the "49"... these are the best rolls i have ever had. i am writing this review because I see some bad reviews, and I think these people must be crazy! The portions are huge. the prices are great compared to any excellent sushi restaurant. I work at one of the most popular sushi restaurants in San Francisco, and I go to this place every week. if you haven't been, you're missing out!

• Pros: best sushi you have ever had
• Cons: small place, out of the way