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Dashi Japanese Restaurant in Menlo Park

4.3 (141) 873 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States

Categories

Asian restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Sushi restaurant

Location on the map

Menlo Park, San Mateo County, California, US

Phone: +1 650-328-6868
Site: http://dashijapaneserestaura...

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–3 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–3 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–3 PM
Thursday:11 AM–3 PM
Friday:11 AM–3 PM
Saturday:5–10 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.3

141 Reviews for Dashi Japanese Restaurant 2024:

Review №1

2023-10-22 14:26:17

Great sushi spot with Japanese food as well!A bit pricy, but the quality and service was good so I would still come back. Friendly staff and quick turnaround on the food!

Review №2

2023-12-05 03:37:08

I have lived in this city my whole life and never came to this place till recently & I must say Im so upset at my self for never trying it out sooner ! The person who hosted us was amazing . She checked on us a few times to see if we needed anything and was so friendly. She didnt make me feel rushed into ordering or leaving. I ordered a bento box with walnut shrimp. The miso soup was so good!! We were given free tea . Will be coming here again

Review №3

2023-10-25 17:39:40

Quality food in a friendly accessible environment since before Facebook took over the area. Portions are large and ingredients are top notch, fish and meat, especially anything on the Specials board. The owner, John, is a great host too.

Review №4

2022-09-27 16:13:01

My team at Meta came here for a team lunch. Decent spot for Japanese food that is right next to the Facebook office. Diverse menu selection of both cooked foods and sushi, there is something for everybody!The sashimi I had was still slightly frozen in the middle of the slices, so it could have been defrosted a bit longer.

Review №5

2023-10-22 03:19:34

Great place to eat. Super close to Meta. Amazing sushi. Good price. Great service, they are all really nice people. This is my go to sushi place

Review №6

2022-11-21 03:43:04

Good food, interesting fellas! Very close to meta’s office!Great soup! Awesome teriyaki!Our waiter (also seemed owner too) was very friendly, came in talked to us a couple of times.Cleanness: cleanMenu diversity: many optionsSeating: indoor, booth and tablesPrice: decent price for the foodWait time: good!People: friendly, chatty, niceFood: everyone tasted good, we really liked the teriyaki

Review №7

2023-06-27 22:37:31

Fantastic rolls! Always super fresh. I love the Alaska, spicy tuna, green love roll, and theres a crunch roll of some kind thats super big and decadent. The owners are really nice and personable and theyve have a same main employees for like 20 years

Review №8

2023-10-25 16:21:05

I have been eating at Dashi for years and the food is excellent. The sashimi is always fresh and they have Uni. Try the XXX roll, if you like a little spice.A+++

Review №9

2022-05-01 02:50:28

Simply put, an amazing small little place hidden away! Came here just to eat a little and relax. Absolutely loved the food! Unagi was delicious, the the tonkatsu was perfect! Exactly what I was looking for!

Review №10

2019-12-12 05:05:11

The food was really good, especially the Chicken Oyako Donburi. The chicken is well marinated and tender, and the portion was really large as well. The owners are a sweet, friendly couple who made eating here a greater experience than it already is. They even gave us a free chocolate cake - which tasted amazing (rich chocolate with a lovely crumbly cookie base).I highly recommend this place!

Review №11

2020-08-05 15:54:15

Used to pickup for lunch regularly, their service is fast and friendly. Took my gf to try their style of sashimi cuts and we both agreed their rolls and sashimi was better than our other experiences. Will be back for sure and recommend for anyone who is looking for good sushi!

Review №12

2021-11-07 02:25:25

I absolutely love this authentic Japanese restaurant! Food is freshly made 🤤 in less than 10 min. Plus, the service at Dashi feels homey, friendly, and they’re very efficient!! One of the best Japanese food restaurants in the Bay Area for a very fair price!🍜

Review №13

2019-08-16 04:45:41

Cute little resto hidden away in Menlo Park about a mile from Facebook . Popped in for a quick bite and was pleased. We had the Chicken Donburi and Veggie Yakemishi (fried rice). Both meals came with Miso soup and salad. Also had the Gyoza appetizer. Good service and open until 9 on weekdays.

Review №14

2018-06-24 16:20:10

Wonderful food, wonderful service. I really love this restaurant. Given the places to eat surrounding it, I wasnt expecting much, and was so glad to be very pleasantly surprised!

Review №15

2023-10-06 01:48:55

A truly excellent restaurant with fantastic sushi. Great value for money, especially in Menlo Park.

Review №16

2018-07-04 03:35:25

Solid sushi restaurant close to the Facebook HQ. The agadashi tofho was amazing, the roles were great and the service was friendly and fast.

Review №17

2021-02-25 01:01:46

Delicious sushi! I got the Super California Roll (on the left, topped with avocado and unagi) and the Dragon Ball (on the right, amazingly rich and smooth crab), very satisfied with both.

Review №18

2023-11-21 04:26:33

We love this place! Delicious food and friendly service.

Review №19

2016-10-16 00:01:24

First of all the service is excellent. The food is very good for the most part. We ordered the deluxe nigiri, Dashi house roll, tobiko nigiri, sake hand roll agadashi tofu, and tempora mix. Only thing that was not good was the Tako (octopus) nigiri. It was very chewy. Everything else was good. Overall, we had a very good experience.

Review №20

2023-05-16 16:31:28

Love their dynamite roll! Food is good and price is reasonable. They are a small business, but are big on customer service.

Review №21

2023-05-15 06:22:50

I had the chicken udon, and it was disappointing. While they provided a decent portion of chicken, that was pretty much it. I expected some veggies, too, but got none. So if youre expecting just chicken and udon with your chicken udon noodle, then thats fine. I, however, have experienced other takes on chicken udon that are far better than what I got here. So I had expected more.

Review №22

2023-03-29 21:16:06

We chose this place because it is nearby and the ranking is decent. It was a disappointment. The fish in sushi and sashimi was of a somewhat dubious freshness, the roasted unagi was strange, the rice for nigiri looked and tasted like normal overcooked rice. The soup was okay.

Review №23

2023-04-15 00:30:58

Ive been coming here for many years the food is absolutely delicious always fresh and quick, The servers and the owner are so nice, Absolutely recommend this place for a quick lunch or Dinner or even just for a quick roll.

Review №24

2023-07-14 06:40:48

Good food ! 😋For people who like spicy, I recommend spicy peanut chicken rice or spicy chicken.. very tasty!

Review №25

2019-05-03 18:23:52

Arrived with a group and ordered several different rolls to split with the table. We all really loved the taste and the preparation!

Review №26

2022-11-10 02:27:30

I enjoyed the food there and the host/ hostess seems like they get well with the locals. Food is pretty good. Im still wanting to go back to try out more of their menu

Review №27

2018-05-31 03:27:43

We’ve been going here for years, it’s always enjoyable. Staff is friendly, food is amazing! Earns a Five Star! :)

Review №28

2023-05-20 04:22:24

Great Sashimi and fried rice! We had the Maguro and Deluxe Sashimi and chicken fried rice. Excellent food.

Review №29

2023-02-18 03:30:23

Great sushi with large portion. Owner makes you feel like you are part of his family and will go out if his way to serve you like a Japanese family man would.

Review №30

2022-12-23 05:10:55

The food was excellent and staff friendly. It was very cold outside, so the owner served us some complimentary hot chocolate. Thanks, will be coming here again.

Review №31

2022-10-09 05:24:13

The food is epic!!! Staff is super friendly and kind!!! The only feedback is the strong use of cleaning agent that has a long lasting residual smell… please consider using more natural ones!

Review №32

2023-11-19 02:19:02

The kind of place you want to support. Get their firecracker roll!

Review №33

2021-05-01 23:37:46

Great meal at the end of the day.Will be back.

Review №34

2023-03-24 01:24:02

Service was terrific. Unfortunately, sashimi was not fresh, meso soup was bland, tempura was very oily. Would not recommend.

Review №35

2022-10-16 00:31:34

John is the best! This restaurant has the best Japanese food in town. Very friendly staff. Food is ON POINT! Harley Davidson is my favorite roll and lunch bento is phenomenal. Also the agedashi tofu is spectacular as well! Ask for John and tell him Sam sent you!

Review №36

2021-08-08 22:38:25

BEST, freshest, inventive. Huge pieces of Nigiri sushi. Wont go anywhere else. Not best ambiance so we are carry out regulars but great, friendly, hardworking staff. John the owner is a picky fish buyer, lucky for us!

Review №37

2022-01-07 02:43:08

I ordered a Dragon Roll along with 2 orders of Unagi. The owner I’m assuming is nice and helpful on choosing orders - he even gave me some miso soup for free while I wait. I’m definitely coming back here for lunch after work.

Review №38

2021-03-07 04:43:50

Theres room for improvement. I ordered the salmon & walnut prawns. Both left me full but unsatisfied. The salmon was extremely dry, bland & slightly over-charred in one bite.The walnut prawns were also bland unfortunately. The sauce on the prawns was actually tasty but it was so scarcely drizzled on the prawns that it didnt matter. Would be nice if there was more sauce drizzled on or on the side. I had to reach for my own bottle of sweet red chilli just for the sake of flavor.This is my second visit that left me disappointed in my meal choice & I dont think Ill be returning.

Review №39

2021-03-25 19:58:29

Great customer service, nice and friendly staff. This is one of my top lunch spots, great deal for full dinner packs to take home after work as well. I definitely recommend you give this place a try.

Review №40

2016-03-20 05:37:24

Prices are right on. Not like other sushi places. The owner actually works which which is kinda cool. (He introduces him self if you know who he is) its a nice laid back atmosphere of you and a medium group are looking to spend for a easy night.I recommend the fried rice!

Review №41

2019-03-08 23:20:21

That lunch was amazing, cant wait to come back for Dinner! The Owner showed me hospitality matched by very few. A must if you love Sushi and laughs. Awesome!!!

Review №42

2023-02-16 21:28:26

Really enjoyed the lunch bento. The food was really yummy and the service was fast and efficient.

Review №43

2020-05-22 23:41:12

Best sushi in Menlo Park. We always order from this place. Excellent teriyaki chicken and amazing sushi, whatever you pick will be good. Ordering for pick up is pretty easy and helps with the shelter-in-place situation.

Review №44

2023-01-19 01:07:40

Decent food. But the price is getting a bit too high for a casual lunch spot.

Review №45

2021-05-14 04:21:12

First time ordering. Had a combination of chicken katsu and mackerel. Large portions of both. Added a nice sushi roll. Will be going back.

Review №46

2018-12-09 22:09:31

Great good and friendly service. My favorite is the sake sashimi, which comes fresh slices of salmon sashimi on top of a bowl of rice + miso soup and salad. It’s right next to the Facebook campus, so also a great place for Facebook employees to walk to for a casual lunch or dinner after work.

Review №47

2023-06-26 04:13:15

Very good food.Very good service

Review №48

2012-07-20 04:47:18

This is by far the worst japanese restaurant in all of bay area because it is not really a japanese restaurant - its run under false pretense either by Korean or Chinese people. The food was absolutely tasteless. Sushi were the size of a nickel each & $8 gets you 6 of them. My wife & I went there at 8:45pm, & the restaurant closes at 9pm. Sushi chefs left at exactly 9pm. Nobody cleaned anything at all: yup the counter where the slice & dice the fish was absolutely untouched. The waitress switched off the TV at 915 pm, while were still eating. She brings the check as we are eating & asks us to pay up cause the restaurant is technically closed! Will never ever go there again.

Review №49

2019-08-27 02:58:18

Your staple Japanese-American fare. The salmon teriyaki was very tender with a crispy skin, and the dragon bowl appetizer was delicious. Service was great too.

Review №50

2023-02-10 18:07:15

This is the best all around Sushi place in the area. A Firefighters favorite go to place.

Review №51

2019-04-11 15:55:41

The people here are great, and the sushi is solid. Price and quality is perfect for an after work meal with the team and the service is fast and friendly.

Review №52

2019-08-09 06:19:38

Ive been around this area so many times and had yet to come in here. I definitely will be returning here. The service was amazing and the food was fantastic.

Review №53

2020-02-12 22:18:24

Good and cozy place with good Japanese dishes. I ordered veggie sushi, but it wasnt that great. Having said that other items were great.. I ordered noodles and it was amazing.

Review №54

2021-07-20 22:40:44

Love this place. Have been coming here for years. Same great taste. The sushi is spectacular

Review №55

2020-06-28 21:56:44

Good sushi. Fried softshell crab spider rolls are our favorite. A little on the pricy side. The owners are nice.

Review №56

2019-12-18 03:19:33

Decent. Only one server at peak hour. Didn’t have several things they said are on the menu that aren’t, such as pineapple saki. The sushi was mediocre. Service and check took FOREVER.

Review №57

2021-11-28 19:43:53

Always getting a great meal with entertainment here. The owner of the restaurant always makes you feel like family while you eat ♥️

Review №58

2021-08-09 04:44:14

The fish dinner was superb! Their rice was very soft. My kids loved it!

Review №59

2013-04-07 02:47:37

Friendly place, not too expensive. I come here regularly and enjoy it every time : ) I live near by and this is definitely better than the next closest sushi place to me.

Review №60

2018-02-17 04:28:23

Great lunch spot. Sushi quality goes up and down but when its good its a fantastic deal for the money. Bento box or churashi donburi are the way to go.

Review №61

2016-09-02 03:44:29

Food was ok, not that impressed. Water tasted awful. Nice customer service though, and food came fast, which is rare for sushi!

Review №62

2022-04-01 21:43:48

Good sushi had ordered the chicken katsu and it was way over cooked and dry

Review №63

2019-07-17 03:29:14

Awesome food, super friendly staff. Would really recommend this place. Good prices too! 😃

Review №64

2022-02-21 16:33:07

Good cuts of nigiri. Their selection has not returned to pre-pandemic levels yet.

Review №65

2018-03-08 18:32:12

Its the Bay Area. Quality of Japanese food is usually amazing. This is sub-par for the area. Friendly, attentive service though.

Review №66

2018-11-07 17:53:01

If you want the best sashimi around fb menlo park neighborhood you come here. Very fresh and fine cuts. Love it!

Review №67

2016-04-01 19:30:28

Ive tried there fried California rolls. Which taste good. I love their fried rice with shrimp tastes really delicious.

Review №68

2019-06-14 22:14:34

The food is always amazing and only complements the outstanding customer service but today was another whole experience all its own .

Review №69

2018-07-07 18:37:07

It has good sushi at a convenient location and great prices too. I love their sushi rolls.

Review №70

2021-05-31 15:06:07

Fantastic local sushi place next to Facebook hq. Great food nice owners

Review №71

2015-11-17 04:41:46

Sushi was fresh, well made and the service was great. We will definitely be coming back.

Review №72

2022-05-09 01:00:42

Great Sushi! Great “go to” place in the neighborhood! Kid friendly.

Review №73

2017-09-08 04:29:45

Rather an expensive place with smaller rolls. When I asked about a substitution, I expected an additional charge, but not $4 increase.

Review №74

2016-12-18 02:38:22

Some of the best sushi in town. My girlfriend and I ordered the Spicy Dragon Roll and we LOVE IT!!!!

Review №75

2021-02-14 00:33:25

The woman working there was wonderful, she even brought the food out to my car!

Review №76

2021-05-25 03:37:27

A little short staffed with only one server, but good experience dining out for a change

Review №77

2020-03-10 21:32:20

Great sashimi lunch special with generous portions. Delicious!

Review №78

2018-10-29 16:03:23

Fresh and tasty food, super friendly staff.The tempura are amazing !

Review №79

2015-03-31 03:24:01

Foods are good but the design of the restaurant doesnt match with Japanese style and the TV show/movie that was showing was horrible; movie with blood spraying.

Review №80

2016-02-08 06:13:06

Mediocre Japanese food here, nothing to write home about. Their Oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl) was ok!

Review №81

2017-11-21 05:16:20

Pretty OK Japanese food. Nothing to brag about, but not much other competition in the area so nothing to complain about either.

Review №82

2022-04-13 02:00:01

Great customer service. And the Dragon balls are delicious 😋

Review №83

2018-01-31 18:41:10

The food is great and very authentic but the place is a bit small and crowded.

Review №84

2016-09-02 16:42:16

Solid little lunch spot for a bento box. They do their tempura perfectly which is rare and I appreciate that

Review №85

2021-07-11 21:11:52

Always quick and clean owner always ready to help translate anything and very respectful

Review №86

2019-05-09 21:42:40

Fast service ok bento box part of my chicken was burn and half not well cook

Review №87

2018-10-31 21:33:10

Sushi is fresh and sashimi pieces are large...nice portions!

Review №88

2018-02-09 23:59:13

Nice little place, good food, and not terribly expensive.

Review №89

2018-06-03 06:31:39

Good sushi, friendly and fast service, simple place

Review №90

2018-12-31 14:34:03

Good sushi. Good service. Parking is difficult though.

Review №91

2019-12-18 03:39:36

Average Sushi and service. Nothing special, would not go back.

Review №92

2021-11-17 20:27:20

Fast service and delicious food at a great price!

Review №93

2020-02-18 13:06:28

Good service and great place to have lunch or dinner.

Review №94

2017-03-03 23:54:25

Great food but I feel like it is a bit overpriced.

Review №95

2021-03-13 01:53:49

Great sushi but beef teriyaki was mushy and oily

Review №96

2018-11-21 02:46:12

Great low key place for dinner in Menlo Park. Never a wait and food comes incredibly fast

Review №97

2019-10-27 21:04:07

The salmon is fresh. The price is cheap for bay area

Review №98

2018-11-21 22:04:33

Food was good! Big servings! Good service 😁

Review №99

2019-12-08 19:43:24

Outstanding food. Quiet environment. Amazing

Review №100

2019-12-17 05:15:59

Its very cold outside and they replaced water with hot tea

Review №101

2019-01-26 01:06:13

Excellent food and service. Highly recommended

Review №102

2019-12-21 08:22:02

Dashi house and other sushi are good! Eel is too oily.

Review №103

2016-04-12 17:02:34

The best Udon I ever ordered in the Bay Area! 🍜🍲🍣🍱🍙🍚🍥

Review №104

2019-01-10 07:03:00

Great Hamachi Lovers Roll. Hamachi Heaven.

Review №105

2015-07-05 15:53:12

Dashi is OK. Its a little generic. Maybe theyll up-level as the facebook money pours in.

Review №106

2016-07-12 20:32:25

Good special rolls. Kind of pricey for the area.

Review №107

2020-01-18 07:16:30

Great sushi with fair prices.

Review №108

2018-03-31 15:07:07

Customer service was great and willing to help you.

Review №109

2021-08-09 03:26:36

Good food!! Big portions!!

Review №110

2018-10-29 21:28:00

One of my favorite spots for lunch.

Review №111

2016-07-16 03:22:12

I love this place my favorite place in all california

Review №112

2019-10-30 19:24:39

Loved the Sushi here

Review №113

2019-08-14 09:43:11

Friendly service very hospitable and personable

Review №114

2018-07-20 14:12:48

Not very good quality food

Review №115

2018-12-10 04:02:20

Interesting concept, but food was subpar

Review №116

2020-03-03 21:55:45

Playboy

Review №117

2020-01-22 05:54:39

Friendly and awesome food.

Review №118

2022-03-05 04:41:02

Johnny love roll 👌

Review №119

2022-01-30 16:39:48

Soft shell crab🔥🔥

Review №120

2020-02-16 21:18:39

Veggie options are delicious!

Review №121

2020-03-12 02:50:46

Price and flavor good

Review №122

2018-05-12 21:47:20

Great restaurant!

Review №123

2021-12-18 04:42:54

Good

Review №124

2018-01-11 05:08:06

Great rolls.

Review №125

2021-01-22 17:54:36

I will have to

Review №126

2019-06-06 03:58:55

Spicy🐉Dragon🍱🍣🍶

Review №127

2016-12-02 01:55:42

Review №128

2021-08-05 06:19:27

Too expensive

Review №129

2016-08-24 22:41:28

Food is just so so.

Review №130

2019-09-12 22:08:45

Great sushi.

Review №131

2018-02-02 03:17:02

Amazing food

Review №132

2020-09-19 05:37:33

Awesome!!!

Review №133

2022-02-06 19:23:41

I didnt like it very much, possibly other dishes are richer, I dont know much about Thai food.

Review №134

2021-09-09 00:59:56

Allow me my patience is great and good all the people Pepe and this is mine and mine I take care of myself more and presence of was not my heart on the counter

Review №135

2022-06-17 13:43:21

Nice sushi rest in San Fransisco

Review №136

2019-03-10 03:22:44

The service very good

Review №137

2019-04-29 20:27:35

Good service but no seasoning in the food

Review №138

2022-05-29 10:15:28

Kamrul

Review №139

2016-10-26 17:16:57

Good katsu donburri

Review №140

2018-09-05 00:03:38

Very satisfied with the food

Review №141

2019-10-13 17:11:14

We eat here from time to time