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Shiki Japanese Restaurant in San Mateo

4.4 (60) 1332 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403, United States

Categories

Japanese restaurant
Asian restaurant
Restaurant
Sushi restaurant

Location on the map

San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, US

Phone: +1 650-341-8988
Site: https://shikilaurelwood.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.4

60 Reviews for Shiki Japanese Restaurant 2024:

Review №1

2023-11-07 05:35:09

My family and I love this spot. All staff are friendly, the food is great, and never too busy to get a table. Highly recommend.

Review №2

2017-10-20 03:49:13

Right after I got in I realized this restaurant was run by Chinese, so I didnt expect much. But they definitely surprised me. All my sushi were very fresh, and they serve the agedashi tofu with soup/sauce on the side, which is super thoughtful!

Review №3

2023-05-16 02:22:05

I asked for the most filling meal they had. A beef teriyaki was what the server recommended.Paying $30 for a meal for a small bowl of rice, soup and salad with a decent amount of meat is a unfair. The quality could have been better. The meat was overcooked. Portions are completely unfair.Gave an extra star because the manager was reasonable and gave me an extra portion of rice and soup.Id go somewhere else if youre looking to fill up. Or consider getting two sushi rolls instead.

Review №4

2020-01-05 04:20:07

Very nice neighborhood Japanese restaurant run by Chinese. Food is pretty authentic and good. Weve been coming here for about 10 years whenever we are in the neighborhood. There is another restaurant in San Mateo near Whole foods. I prefer this one.

Review №5

2021-07-27 05:09:49

Good prices for portions and quality. Staff very helpful and solid Covid protocolsin place. Good lunch specials extend to weekends as well as well weekdays

Review №6

2023-02-14 23:10:30

Was super fresh and yummy. Definitely will be going back or finding another as I heard its around.

Review №7

2023-03-15 20:59:35

Criminally underrated sushi spot. We went during lunch rush, had no issue with parking, and got immediately greeted and seated by a super kind staff. We got a Spicy tuna roll, Rainbow roll(combo), and chicken katsu (combo). The fish was melt in your mouth tender and incredibly fresh, and was by far the BEST katsu I’ve had in the are. All of this food, which fed and filled 3 people, was a mere 35 dollars. The quality and price are the best you can get in the Bay Area by far, and I HIGHLY recommend eating here. Awesome place.

Review №8

2023-08-19 02:09:03

You have to be as polite to couriers as you are to customers. You say the product is not ready, wait outside, do you tell customers to wait outside? no, youre not saying.

Review №9

2023-10-08 04:44:03

The food was great and so was the service. I enjoyed the meal very much.

Review №10

2023-03-25 16:34:47

My favorite is the snow dragon roll. So fresh and always delicious in there. Spicy tuna was delicious also. Service is great and price is very good too. Also enjoy the tempura veggies.

Review №11

2022-10-30 00:18:59

Fantastic. Unique rolls, tasted delicious. 49ers was my favorite, with the lemon on top. Also had the red evil and honey walnut. Miso soup and seaweed salad were good too.

Review №12

2023-03-31 02:59:18

Im from the City and what a surprise to find excellent Japanese food in a small shopping center I cant say enough about the food, go there and be pleasantly surprised. Alfonso

Review №13

2013-07-09 02:30:50

Not bad at all. And for some reason they have the most amazing lemonade (really! Its weird!) Anyhow while it wont be confused with Godzilla in the city for example, it is a big step above the sushi youre going to get at a supermarket. I used to like the place down at Carlmont a bit better but they changed ownership and raised prices so we now prefer Shiki. Nothing fancy to look at inside, but a wide variety of rolls and very reasonably priced. Its now our local go to place for sushi (and cray good lemonade!)

Review №14

2023-11-24 16:31:37

Delicious food, great service

Review №15

2013-08-04 07:29:27

Totally amazing sushi. Definitely try the Dragon Roll (sometimes they have a special that has crab on top of it- its also a must try). Great selection of rolls- especially if you like Eel. Nice selection of drinks- including a imported Japanese Rice beer (delicious). Great prices - they have a nice happy hour special (food/drink) everyday of the week.

Review №16

2012-07-04 00:49:57

Had a huge hankering for sushi after getting a few things from the Whole Foods next door. I popped in around the middle of the lunchtime rush, so I had expected to wait a few minutes at the least. I gladly accepted to grab a seat at the counter since it was just myself. Ordered the Chirashi lunch and got a small salad and bowl of miso soup before it came. Always a good choice for anyone who prefers their sashimi and rice separately. The service was great, despite it being busy. The waiter checked up on me every once in a while and refilled my beverage. A nice atmosphere and wonderful staff will encourage me to return soon. One of the recommendations for this restaurant was their honey crunch roll. Honey walnut prawns...in sushi? Yes, Ill definitely have to come back for that.

Review №17

2022-10-10 21:14:14

Our family favorite spot. Good lunch combos and affordable. Must try all the rolls combos and sashimi combo.

Review №18

2016-09-14 18:21:28

Very good Japanese restaurant. Excellent sushi, sashimi and rolls. Great bentos. My favorite version of Seafood udon. Tempura light and not oily. Have a number of varieties of Saki. Service is always good. Gets VERY busy at lunch and in the evenings and theres only a couple of chairs right a the door to wait. They have a sushi bar, so thats always an option.

Review №19

2022-01-22 07:56:35

Food was amazing, staff was very friendly and helpful to those of us that have no knowledge of what to order. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Review №20

2022-08-30 00:08:44

Food was quick and delicious. Very fresh salmon sashimi. I was very happy.

Review №21

2021-05-19 01:22:13

I get sushi here at least once a month and they never fail to impress. Their chefs are fantastic and the fish is always fresh.

Review №22

2016-07-17 04:01:09

Was a great experience! I took my lovely girlfriend out to eat here on a whim, and she loved it! Would highly reccomend to anybody and everybody that is a lover of the sushi stuff!

Review №23

2018-09-08 20:29:18

The best restaurant in the Laurelwood plaza, which means you need to be prepared to wait during the lunch time rush. Good sushi selection, lunch menu, and theyre pretty fast in getting you in/out to turn the table

Review №24

2021-01-30 06:32:58

The katsu donburi was bland and the salad was an uninspiring collection of lettuce with a cherry tomato sliced in half. The wakame salad was also certainly not homemade and solidly mediocre.

Review №25

2017-11-19 00:28:58

Chinese servers with knowledge of Japanese cuisine were amongst the finest. food dishes very beautiful and tasty. decor setting is is good.

Review №26

2019-08-25 20:36:35

The food is amazing, definitely recommend the Alaska roll if you want something simple. All the employees are so nice and I really love it here.

Review №27

2017-11-24 22:28:24

Wife loved the calamari, we ordered a second calamari appetizer. Sushi very very good wife is Chinese and very picky she enjoyed it a lot.

Review №28

2016-12-06 16:44:54

Its not the best sushi, or food, but its the closest in location. The teriyaki sauce is disgusting & slimy. The sashimi is not that good. The rolls are ok.

Review №29

2021-10-03 21:23:42

Nice little Japanese restaurant. Has good lunch specials and fresh fish. Overall a nice option for lunch.

Review №30

2018-01-14 06:09:56

The staff here is the sweetest on Earth... Its like family if you let it be. The sushi is ok, but its it favorite place because of the people.

Review №31

2020-02-06 01:20:21

I love this place I go here all the time. it really gives you a home style vibe. don’t sit under the air conditioner it’s a bit cold!

Review №32

2015-11-17 23:04:48

Excellent sushi. We get takeout once a week. It tastes better and is less pricey than the sushi places in downtown San Mateo

Review №33

2019-02-13 00:31:56

Good quality Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices; friendly staff. Can get busy at times.

Review №34

2023-03-02 20:09:28

Everything is great here just a bit pricey for us.

Review №35

2017-07-08 18:31:23

Sushi are on the average side. Dont show up after 9pm on a Friday... you will know you are not welcome.

Review №36

2023-06-18 17:48:57

This location of Shiki is the best. Great service, excellent sushi, and a warm atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Review №37

2019-04-08 20:17:02

Some of the best sushi Ive found in San Mateo! 🍣 Lunch, salmon nigri and spicy tuna roll ...yum!

Review №38

2021-01-23 22:53:30

Highly recommended! Very tasty and delicious donburi. Will come back for more :)

Review №39

2021-07-15 16:00:57

Favorite local sushi place. Delicious, fresh nigiri sushi. Miso hungry.

Review №40

2022-08-24 20:55:45

Waitress was very nice, the food was delicious.

Review №41

2019-07-21 02:45:44

Good selection,nice take on sushi, service average

Review №42

2023-05-01 20:27:05

Delicious bento box!

Review №43

2019-01-07 17:28:08

Food is average. First time here. Would not be a first choice.

Review №44

2019-03-17 16:16:31

Lovely local atmosphere. Great food

Review №45

2019-04-11 02:17:29

Fresh fish, good value and good service

Review №46

2019-05-20 05:35:25

Ive lived in Boston and New York and nothing beats Shiki!

Review №47

2019-05-15 09:22:54

Love this place. Definitely enjoyed the Donburi

Review №48

2016-02-18 02:10:35

Good place for a quick lunch with work friends

Review №49

2018-12-04 03:16:29

Close by our home, nice safe, go to spot.

Review №50

2018-12-14 22:13:17

Salmon wrap with scallop is pretty good.

Review №51

2019-07-26 02:47:15

Good food and great service

Review №52

2019-12-21 23:48:31

Good food and a chill place

Review №53

2018-12-24 04:35:47

Good food. Disgusting bathrooms.

Review №54

2018-09-16 04:18:31

Ok kitchen, a bit over priced...

Review №55

2021-11-17 14:07:17

Go to place for my son

Review №56

2019-05-21 04:13:08

Great 🍣

Review №57

2020-02-11 03:27:35

Go to quick dinner spot

Review №58

2021-08-03 21:34:48

Great Sushj!

Review №59

2018-03-05 23:56:10

Nice place !

Review №60

2018-06-11 13:29:34

Great Food