MaruJun Japanese Cuisine — Restaurant in San Rafael

From the moment we walked in the door we felt like family. Every dish including the feature of home cooked special of the night was like being transported to our travels to Japan.

An authentic menu, service and experience that this area is lacking for those looking for something other than corporate or cookie cutter dining opportunities.

I have never had a hand roll I enjoyed and upon taking a suggestion our first meal, we went returned the next week and I wanted to order 3!

Their miso soup is the best I’ve personally had in the world.

Their wine and sake menu is diverse and delicious featuring small and noteworthy names.

The only thing we are left wondering after our 2nd trip in which we were greeted even more like family than our first, and witnessing 2 return visitors arrive with apparently the same sentiments, is how often is too often to go back!

If you are considering this restaurant-the...

You wouldn’t expect such an exceptional sushi restaurant in this unassuming location, so it’s such a pleasant surprise. It’s not cheap, but it’s worth every penny.

Everyone working there is Japanese and they really internalize what it means for you to have an authentic Japanese experience. They offer fabulous sake, and I recommend getting it by the bottle if you’re there with at least one or two other sake fans.

The food was uniformly fantastic, but the items that stood out for us were those which were flown-in from Japan.

What a great addition to the Japanese food scene in Marin County. Along with Sushi Ko, Sushi Ran, Village Sake and relative newcomer, Kuro Nami in downtown San Anselmo, Marin is coming...

I could have sworn I already posted a review but maybe not… This place should be packed every night but it isn’t. It’s by far the best sushi I have had in years. We went to Sushi Ran recently and it was nowhere near at this level. We also love Village Sake, but as far as their sushi goes, they’re a little skimpy with their nigiri cuts, and they don’t feel as authentic as Maru Jun (but I’ve never been to Japan, so who knows). I’ve been texting everyone I know about Maru Jun—I really hope they thrive. Incredible rice, incredible fish, incredible place. Don’t be put off by the strip mall location, just pretend...