SUSHIE! — Restaurant in Los Gatos

This is a solid four star Japanese restaurant. Truly a hole in the wall spot at the corner of a small strip mall on Pollard Road near La Rinconada Country Club, this eatery is owned and run by a cute Japanese couple, Tony and Sue.

The restaurant only has six tables, which I expect may fill up quickly during the dinner hours, but my first visit to the establishment today was for lunch, around 1:00 PM or so. Other than myself, there was only one other dining party.

I ordered the lunch bento box: three items with chicken teriyaki, shrimp tempura, and California roll (6 pieces). Additionally, I ordered a side of the Hibachi Chicken Rice, an order of Salmon nigiri, an order of Sea Bass nigiri, and an order of the Crab nigiri.

Overall, the quality of the food, the flavor, and the presentation were all decent. Flavor-wise, nothing really stood out, which is why I couldn't give this place five stars. The presentation of the food was very standard for a Japanese restaurant, although I agree with some other reviewers that the overall look of the rolls leave something to be desired.

What makes this place shine is the quality of their fish. Each different nigiri I ordered stood out to me. The flavor was perfect for each fish and it all tasted very fresh. Since "sushi" is in the name of the restaurant itself, it makes sense that the sushi here is spectacular. It is clear that Tony, the sushi chef (and owner), takes a lot of pride and care in the preparation and presentation of the nigiri. This was the first time I had ever had the pleasure of trying sea bass (susuki) nigiri and the firm texture of the fish surprised me. Honestly, I cannot name a single other Japanese restaurant in the Bay Area that serves sea bass nigiri.

When the owners noticed that this was my first time at the restaurant, Tony the sushi chef sent over a complementary sample of his O Toro nigiri. Normally, this would be insanely expensive (O Toro is typically the single, most expensive sashimi / nigiri item on a menu). The O Toro was really fresh and easily the best tasting o toro I've had. I like a lot of different fish, but I've never really been a big fan of o toro.

The Hibachi Chicken Rice, which I ordered purely out of morbid curiosity, since I've never had hibachi chicken rice anywhere outside of Benihana's, turned out to be better than expected. Tony's take on hibachi chicken rice is very interesting. His use of green bell peppers adds a unique flavor and texture profile that I found to be very satisfying.

Although I appear to be swooning over this establishment, I do have two knocks against this place. First, I would not recommend ordering their tempura items; especially the shrimp tempura. The batter is very thick and heavy and I felt like I was eating a corn dog rather than tempura. Also, for the quantity and quality of the food, this place is pretty pricey. But, that said, I've had plenty of Japanese food that cost more and tasted significantly worse.

I would eat here again, but next time, I'll stick to the sushi, nigiri,...

This establishment is genuinely one of the best sushi places I have ever been to in California! The prices were great for the quality that was offered. The fish was at an outstanding calibre, the staff was friendly and even gave us a few pieces on the house at the end of our meal! The few pieces was this quaint yet delightful roll topped with a thin lemon slice which had a delectable taste when mixed with the other flavours in the roll. I highly recommend SUSHIE! if anyone wants a recommendation for a cute little hole in the wall, and though it is a bit on the pricier side (I say this as a university student haha) it is definitely worth every cent! I will definitely be going again, and I...

This is our new favorite, among the many sushi options in the Campbell/Los Gatos/Saratoga areas. We ate here for dinner tonight, and while the food took a few minutes longer than some other places, we soon understood why. Large handcrafted rolls with all the trappings, made fresh with great quality fish, and the layers of flavors that good sushi brings. Little hints of sweet in rolls that generally are more umami, springs of spice in rolls that have more of a creamy overtone, you get the idea. It's not just fish, it's not just rice, it's not just sauce...it's the sum of the parts. Plus, it's a cozy spot tucked away from the hustle and bustle to really take a pause and...