Great place! Love it! My favorite in the area! Very friendly staff , colorful menu with huge choice of rolls ! And not too expensive ether . And doesn't have that smell that many other Japanese restaurants have which is very important for me, because I can't tolerate it . And I love the interior .
I have come here with groups of friends, and more often with my boyfriend on multiple occasions. The place is very clean, and the bathrooms are put together and have very cool fountain style sinks! The staff is very good at coming around and helping as well as seating you right as you walk in and answering any questions. I had a mix up one time where my card was over charged and the owner quickly fixed the problem and allowed me to come in with a group of friends to eat dinner on the house. The food itself is very good and always fresh. Overall very pleased with the customer service and quality of the food they have. Best sushi in town!
(5)
john u.
Great food and great service. I have eaten here several times and always leave very happy and full. The screaming potato roll is my personal favorite.
(4)
David D.
i have been here several times. I always get a sushi roll, a rice in hot pot, and a spicy tofu dish. I love the red sauce they give us. The service is always great (we had to wait 15 minutes one time to be seated and they gave us free ice cream for desert). I love coming here. The only thing I am not a big fan of is the price. I feel it is a little overpriced, but all in all, I enjoy coming here and will continue to do so
(4)
B W.
Our family was looking for a place to eat after church, so we decided to try this place. We've past by this place so many times. The interior of the restaurant is quite nice and very large. It has a modern Asian look with concrete floors, black, gold, and red accents. The bathroom sinks are very cool. The sink is concrete with the faucet coming out of the mirror. Is the food any good? Yes, our family enjoyed our meal. On Sunday, they only serve the dinner menu even at lunch so we did not get to try their buffet. The portions for the chicken katsu were huge. My husband ordered the Korean style BBQ chicken and it came with various Korean side dishes. I ordered the Mixed Rice plate. Service was good and it was easy to flag a person down to get refills on water and tea.
(4)
Chelsea M.
I love sushi. A lot. Like, if I was given a choice of a food to have 3x a week, it would be sashimi and whatever is freshest. I read the reviews, I saw the menu, and I was excited. I came, I sat, I ...waited. and waited. and waited. It was a busy lunch hour and upon walking in, I was quickly seated (I was alone) in an uncomfortable place in the middle of the restaurant, one side of a two-person table (sushi bar was empty but wasn't offered). Perused menu, chose quickly, then waited. Finally a server came by and took my drink order. Half of it arrived 10 minutes later (the sake, not the water). Upon the return of the waiter, I gave my food order (a sashimi sampler in a boat) and re-requested the water. It came after 15 minutes. 10 minutes later, I was given a bowl of (quite nice) miso soup and a sorry-looking salad (why bother? I will never understand salads at sushi restaurants...) It was then 30 minutes before my sampler arrived. I was halfway through before anyone stopped to ask if everything was okay (I would have loved a small dish to pour soy sauce in, rather than having to pour it directly on the fish in the boat) and of course, I was full-mouthed and caught off guard, so merely nodded and he disappeared. I glumly finished my awkward meal and waited. and waited. and waited. After 15 minutes of attempts, I finally got a waiter's attention (one of the few times being a blonde female has not worked in my favor) and requested my check. Another silly-long delay later and it came. The food was nice, nothing impressive, but the service ruined the entire experience. At least they had a sake I liked... Would not return for fear of starvation.
(3)
Rachelle G.
So I went to this place because of a groupon deal... Turns out, I don't need another groupon deal to come back. Because the restaurant itself is sold to me! Amazing aura, Spacious, great service and if that doesn't sound appealing... Let me add, GREAT SUSHI! Not to mention you can get a lunch special all-you-can-eat for $14.99. No restaurant can beat that price and quality!
(5)
Cindy O.
This review is definitely overdue, I've come here a lot the last few months and honestly it's in my top 2 for sushi. Their rolls are reasonably priced for their size and boy are they yummy! Let me give you a little tip though, if you order from their "exclusive" side of the menu it's not that the food is better tasting, it's just a bit bigger. You can find the same rolls on the regular menu for the a lower price but they're named differently. Read the descriptions and you'll see what I mean. Anyway, this place is just perfect! Their decor and atmosphere is just plain awesome. You feel very relaxed and they actually play decent music! My favorite thing about Olleh is that whenever you order anything you get a complimentary Miso! I love Miso! That was a huge plus for me. Their rolls taste pretty great I really want to recommend their "Tsunami Caliente" it's delicious but be careful because it does kick back hard! Very spicy but being used to eating spicy food my whole life I think it's to die for! Another one of our favorites is the Spider roll, soft shell crab is delish. Olleh is a great place and I know we'll continue to frequent here.
(5)
Albert P.
Japanese and Korean Food! Creative Original Sushi! Sizzling Hot Korean Dishes! Attentive Staff! Great place that is cool, clean, and delicious. Worth the $$ price range.
(5)
Sarah A.
Best place ever!!!! and the owner is awesome! We go here all the time and they take care of us like we are family.
(5)
J G.
They changed name but same concept. A combination of Japanese and Korean food. Good service. Big portion which is excellent. The price is a little big higher than regular Korean or Japanese dinner but it's worth the quality and quantity.
(4)
Lane A.
We like this place a heck of lot since it changed from the old "Chocolate Sushi". The most noticeable change to me is the service. It was about 2 stars at the old place, and I'd give them 5 stars now in that regard. Super attentive, friendly, and speak English - which is a big plus if that is the only language one can speak. Menus are also new with clear layouts and pictures of the dishes. I personally stick with the mixed rice hot pot that comes with miso soup and many great Korean side dishes. Excellent ! I have only tried a few of their Sushi items but those were quite good as well. Give it a try if you're in the neighborhood.
(4)
Sandy Q.
It was my birthday a couple weeks ago and my husband asked me where I would like to have lunch at. I immediately went on Yelp and decided to choose this restaurant since it received a decent amount of good reviews. I ordered the pink lady roll and the lobster roll. Both rolls were just average. The raw fish on the pink lady was so thin and dry that it felt non-existent; except the fact that I had a hard time swallowing it since the sushi was dry. The portion size was small. I was still hungry after I've finished them. My husband ordered the 2-item bento (chicken teriyaki and CA roll). We were not impressed at all.
(3)
Ayesha R.
Olleh, Olleh, Olleh, Olleh! One word.. AMAZING. I have been going to Olleh for a little over a year and I absolutely love it. I've tried a variety of menu items and all of them have been tasty. Tonight, I tried the Sakura roll and I fell in love. this is a non-rice roll.. rolled in a cucumber with crab, salmon, tuna, and white fish.. it was SO good that I finally decided to write a yelp review for this restaurant. Great service, great food, great ambiance :) Recommendations- Baked Mussels (Appetizer) SAKURA- yes, yes, yes!! Fuji Volcano Screaming Potato Roll Spider Fantasy Roll Temptation Roll Soft Tofu Soups (As mentioned in other yelp reviews, this comes with Korean side dishes)
(5)
Wes Y.
One of the worst sushi places I've been to. Maybe I just made a bad decision because I did their $15 all you can eat menu, and considering most sushi places charge $25+/person for AYCE, $15 you really can't expect much. It's just that I didn't know it would be that terrible. The sushis that they give you are miniature sized, with about 90% rice. You know how standard sushi gives one strip of tuna (imagine that size)? The rolls they give, take that 1 strip of tuna, and chop it into 6 parts and make 6 rolls out of them. So your order of "1 set of tuna roll" actually only consists of 1 strip of tuna. Yea..... 2 stars and not 1 because I haven't tried their other stuff; maybe the non-sushi items are much better. Also, not 1 star because I didn't walk out steaming mad.
(2)
Jessie L.
really good sushi place. they have some unique rolls. screaming potato island ruby dragon all yummy. each roll is like $12-15 so kinda pricey.
(4)
Krissy P.
I love variety when it comes to food so this place rocks. Sushi/Japanese food & Korean food all on one menu = Yay! Prices are reasonable and sometimes you can find a great groupon now deal which makes it even better. It looks a lot nicer inside the restaurant vs. the front and it's location next to a strip mall so don't judge a book by it's cover. :)
(4)
Rob C.
This place is good! A new go to place for my family. Salmon skin hand roll was tasty!
(4)
Jeralyn M.
The atmosphere is pretty nice! The ambiance is ideal for a nice lunch or dinner date, service was nice and on it, and overall pretty good! The prices are definitely a little on the higher side for sushi, but hey, it's worth it if there's great service.
(4)
Kobi A.
Sushi is just ok, not consistent. Service is HORRIBLE. I come here only for all you can eat with my two kids and sometimes my wife which doesn't like Sushi on all times with no exception we 3 did all you can eat and she ordered something else, yesterday we went again and the waiter said , "I am sorry but it is not allowed, you can split and eat on the bar" I was thinking- what???? split?? are you crazy?? asked for the manager , manager says "this is the policy from the beginning" and I said "we already done it several times" so he says it was a mistake (like I believe you) ... We left the restaurant disappointed and hungry! (especially the kids)
(2)
Arnel G.
I've driven by this place many times since it opened, but never actually dropped in to sample its food. However, I was always curious about this restaurant, and why someone would name it "Hello" backwards. Was this the restaurant owners' peculiar way of saying, "Good-bye"? Were they suicidal or merely despondent? Dare I eat at a restaurant with such owners? Yesterday, as I was driving by Olleh Sushi and Tofu House, curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to stop there and have dinner. I walked into a large, warehouse-like space, artfully decorated in a contemporary Japanese style, with black tables and wooden chairs on a bare, cement floor. A bar and serving area was situated to one side, in front of a wall that concealed the kitchen. It was a bit industrial for my taste, but I was there for the food, not the decor. When I got the menu, it was a bit overwhelming. It had a few pages devoted to Korean food, which I had been expecting, as well as many more pages devoted to sushi and Japanese-syle entrees. I needed some time to go through the menu and figure out what I wanted - time that the servers apparently did not have, as they kept bugging me every three minutes to see if I had decided on my order. I think I was giving them an anxiety attack because I-DID-NOT-KNOW-WHAT-I-WANTED-POST-HASTE! I quickly tired of the pushy waiters, so I took a stab in the dark as to the meal. From the Korean menu, I ordered the barbecued chicken (dak bulgog). From the Japanese menu, I ordered the Philly roll - sushi stuffed with salmon, avocado, and cream cheese. Both options seemed relatively safe for someone who had never eaten here before. I avoided the many fusion-style sushi rolls on the menu, which I'm not too crazy about to begin with. Under less-than-expert hands, they could be regrettable. The Philly roll came out first. It was somewhat lumpy and mis-shapen, but otherwise what you'd expect. Fortunately, the salmon and the avocado were fresh, so it didn't have any off flavors. It was all right, but not spectacular. The dak bulgogi turned out to be boneless chicken breast, sliced thin and then marinated in soy sauce, hot Korean chili powder, sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger and sliced mushrooms. The chicken was then placed on a bed of onions on a sizzling plate and broiled. It wasn't bad, but I did find parts of it to be a bit on the tough and dry side. I would have preferred the bone-in version of this dish, which is usually more tender and succulent. I also found it to be just a bit too salty for my taste. However, the mushrooms were a nice touch. The dak bulgogi came with five small accompanying dishes (banchan): - Kimchi: A good, store-bought variety with a lot of chili-based fire to it. - Marinated fish strips: Probably store-bought, but still nice and flavorful - Yam noodles cooked in soy sauce and scallions: Probably made from scratch, and fairly tasty. - Cucumbers lightly marinated in hot chili and rice vinegar sauce: Not so good; for some reason, the cucumbers were basically flavorless. - Bean sprouts, carrots, and scallions in sesame oil: Just ok, but then again, I am not a big fan of sprouts. Sadly, once the pushy waiters had taken my order and brought out my food, they then forgot about me. They left my water glass unfilled throughout the rest of the meal. For the uneven service, and for the uneven quality of the food, I give Olleh Sushi and Tofu House 3/5 stars. As it turns out, "Olleh" sounds like the Korean phrase for "Want to come?" If you do accept its invitation, you'll find nothing suicidal or despondent about it - just decent food that tries to be a little bit more sophisticated than it really is (and priced accordingly).
(3)
Susan K.
Mediocre. For the price, there are definitely better places. First visit had 3-item dinner plate of tonkatsu, chicken teriyaki & spicy tuna rolls. Spicy tuna rolls had too-dry tuna & rice breaking apart, tonkatsu & chicken teriyaki were regular -- nothing to write home about. BBQ short rib mixed rice in hotpot -- so little short rib that I might as well have had vegetarian rice! 8-piece Sushi Set I had tiny pieces of sushi, dry chef choices & loose rice that wouldn't even come up without breaking apart with the chopsticks -- certainly not a regular size sushi that I see in other places -- what a pathetic looking platter. So gave the place a 2nd chance. 2nd visit had 3-item dinner plate with tonkatsu, chicken teriyaki & beef teriyaki. Tonkatsu had a stale smell, dry & too crispy -- wonder how old that pork was before they decided to deep-fry it! Had 8-piece Sushi Set I -- again another disappointment. One piece was octopus that couldn't even be chewed -- rubber octopus??! Every piece was too dry with rice breaking apart again. Bora bora roll -- on a "specials" card on the table -- was the only decent item. Customer service was good. They came promptly when waved. I think that's what my stars are for -- certainly not much stars left for the food! Already gave it 2nd chance -- not sure what others are raving about. I think people must not have experienced anything better to be ooh-ing and aah-ing about this place. For the price, you can certainly get better quality elsewhere.
(2)
J.M. G.
Probably more like a a 3.5, but I'll give them a chance. In it's previous incarnation (Chocolate Sushi), the service was bad 3 times out of 5. Now as Olleh and under new management, our server was nice but our food took probably 20 minutes longer than it should have. HOWEVER, there was a giant group that sat down just before us, and our server was aware we had been waiting awhile, and he keep bringing us soups salads desserts etc while apologizing, so that makes up for a lot. The food was the same as Chocolate Sushi so far as I could tell -- we just got some sushi rolls, they tasted fine.
(4)
Rachel L.
I've been here a couple times since the change to olleh and it's still yummy. the inside is nicely decorated and it's a good atmosphere to eat in. both times that I've been here I got free fish. the first time was because my mom ordered a grilled saba which she thought was flavorless (but I thought it was salted fine) so the waiter brought us another one. the second time was because I ordered salmon teriyaki with the sauce on the side, which they didn't do, so they apologized many times and brought me a new piece. I thought that was very nice of them because I know some restaurants wouldn't do that for customers. the sashimi is fresh and generously sized. they have many special rolls that seem good from the description, like the oh yes roll. their korean food is just alright, nothing that stands out. I've ordered the bibimbap- the portion here is huge. their tofu pots come with "multi-grain rice" which is just white rice with a few grains of purple. I don't like this very much and wish they give the real multi-grain rice, like how kong tofu & bbq in cupertino does. overall I do enjoy olleh but it's just not the best.
(4)
Eric T.
Huge portion size. Delicious sashimi and soft tofu soup (still like Tofu House version a little better). Will definitely return to the restaurant with another groupon. ;)
(4)
Althea J.
I came here about a month or 2 ago with my friends because one of my girlfriends had suggested to us that we should go here, and I'M REALLY GLAD SHE DID. =) The atmosphere is very nice. I love the decor and the seating. It's very clean, very modern, and very relaxing. Upon arrival, I didn't know that there were different seatings for people who wantedj the all you can eat buffet or just individual items off of the menu, so that was kind of a damper since my friends and I wanted to sit in the booths. But at least their bathrooms were very nice! They're all you can eat buffet is $16.99 per person, and I have to admit is just a little bit more than I'd like to spend on an all you can eat buffet, but the more I thought about it, it actually wasn't too bad. You get a menu where they list all the kinds of sushi and other items that are part of the buffet. You then tell the waiter which items you like and they bring it to you on a huge platter. OH MY GOODNESS... the sushi was really good! Especially their Philedelphia rolls and tempura rolls. And their edamame. The quality of the food is worth the quantity. I have never felt so full from one restaurant in my entire life, considering the fact I'm a fat girl that LOVES FOOD. ;) Overall, I'd love to come back here with my friends when we get the chance and it's a good place to bring your family here too if you ever come here.
(5)
frank r.
Please note that this review rating is strictly based on their lunch buffet. The lunch buffet menu doesn't really offer that much of a selection and the items that were listed there were really what I consider "bottom of the barrel". With that being said, I understood that for $14.99 you really can't expect much. I quickly chose from the Red Dragon roll and the Fried Unagi roll from the list because they seemed like safe selections to me. I was seated at the bar and I was also one of the first customers to walk in after they opened at 11:30 so they got my food to me fairly quickly. I have to say that on a scale from 1 to 10 I would give these rolls something like a 2 or 3. They weren't terrible but they defiantly werent good either. I quickly scarfed down the food as fast as I could to try and soften the blow of eating sub-par sushi and by the time I was done eating I felt that I wasn't satisfied. I was full but I just didn't satisfy my craving for sushi. I was ready to pay and leave. It was safe to say that I probably wouldnt even think about coming to this establishment again but I felt that maybe the buffet menu just really sucked @$$. So I decided to sit back down and place an order for some White Tuna Nigiri. Again, the food didnt take very log to get to me. I was happy with the portion. There was a good amount of fish and they didn't try to compensate with a huge ball of rice. Presentation was actually really good but the taste was still not there. Needless to say, I probably will not be going back. As I was leaving, there was a group of people that sat right next to me. They were there for the buffet as well. I offered them my menu and told them that they would probably be happier ordering straight off the regular menu.
(2)
Manuel C.
This place slowly transformed into Olleh, but at first it was Chocolate Sushi. At the time that it was Chocolate Sushi, the prices were decent, and the all you can eat menu had a great selection of food. Going there at the time it had fully become Olleh meant that everything had changed. The prices were bumped up, the all you can eat menu was streamlined and was almost exclusively a tempura roll with either avocado, roe, or unagi on the top. It was bad enough that the price had gone up between visits, but the fact that they almost literally cut their all you can eat menu in half is what really shaped this place into a deal breaker. The service or lack there of was the worse I had seen in a restaurant. Luckily I sat at the very end of the sushi bar, which meant I had the sneak peek on what was going to be coming to me and our group of 6. What I had witnessed was unsatisfactory, the waiters left out food for almost 45 minutes before it was served to us. The person handling dishes was holding one with a large amount of water on it, and upon handing it to his co worker I saw a bunch of water splash onto the dish that had been waiting 45 minutes and was eventually served(to someone in our group) First off, waiting 45 minutes didn't mean good service, actively seeing water splash into a dish that had been waiting 45 minutes that eventually got served was not hygienic, and the price bump while streamlining the menu was the icing on the crap covered cake that is called Olleh Sushi.
(1)
Hugh H.
I was pretty disappointed with this place. I remembered going here when it was chocolate sushi and not liking it. I went again a few weeks ago and the outcome was the same. Ordered three rolls and all three had stale rice in it and it pretty much ruined the meal. Outside of that, however, the side dishes were great and the waiters were all very pleasant.
(2)
Michele F.
Don't order sushi here! They deep fry their tempura shrimp way before it is served (or even ordered) and it is hard as a rock. It's one thing to prep food, but another to charge $12.95 for a roll that has a rock in the middle. The fish doesn't taste really fresh and I couldn't eat one of my rolls because the shrimp was too hard to chew. When I told the waitress about the problem, she asked if I wanted them to remake it for me and I said no. I saw all the tempura shrimp sitting there and knew it would be the same problem again. However, they didn't even discount for the terrible food, especially since I left most of it. If they had discounted, I would be more inclined to give them another chance, but I won't waste that much money twice. 2 rolls is about $25-30.
(1)
Joanna R.
I don't remember when the time was when I came here, but around when they first opened, my family and I came to eat some sushi. Of course, I ordered the Lion King Roll (my favorite) and it was pretty good. I don't really eat raw fish so I didn't try any other kinds, but I remember my mother ordered their tofu soup which was good as well. Just enough spicy and prepared well. If my mama says it's good, then it's good. The area they sat us at was kind of crowded though. We were a table of six people (?) I think it was, but they sat us at a table where there was barely enough space for the waitresses to bring us food : / That would be the downside which brought four stars to three. P.S. Like any sushi place, it's on the pricy side.
(3)
Leiani P.
Fast, Courteous & precise service. My first time and def not my last. Sushi was deliciously fresh and fulfilling. Have the "oh yes" "mangocado" And the Titanic! Yummers...
(5)
John O.
One of my favorite restaurant. Me n my friends been here many times and never disppointed. Great sushi, sashimi, and some other korean items The seafood pankcake is a mus try. Yummy! Seafood soft tofu soup is the best. A lot of seafood and big flavor I really like their kimchee and it was really good They have lots of diffrent items The stone rice with beef also worth to try. The chicken teriyaki and tempura are also good The service always good and friendly.
(5)
Angie L.
3.5 stars. Came here with my husband and kids for a Christmas party. I love that it's a Japanese and Korean restaurant because they're both my favorite and I always have trouble deciding between the two. The space is quite large with clean and modern decor...great for parties and large groups. We ordered the baked lobster roll, spider fantasy roll, a sizzling platter of galbi, and the spicy seafood tofu soup which came with your typical banchan dishes. There is a extensive menu with something for everyone. The service wasn't as great as we'd hoped...probably because it was a Saturday night and the place was packed. We had to flag down waiters for water and banchan refills. The kids were really antsy with all the waiting. I really enjoyed the food and would come back when it is less busy.
(4)
Missy C.
I had a groupon with me, that's why I went there to try. The moment I got the menu, thankfully I had the groupon. The prices aren't cheap either. The food wasn't extraordinary. Its mixed Japanese-Korean food, fusion kind. One time experience is enough, nothing I really remembered that I liked there for me to go back for a second time.
(2)
Christina C.
My fav spot when I am in the area. Fav roll is the Golden Gate. It's baked and delicious. Service is meh but oh well, sit at the bar if you want quicker service. I wanna go right now!
(5)
Mary L.
When it was Chocolate Sushi, it served decent sushi and the all-you-can-eat made it a great deal. This is the first time I have gone to Olleh since the change...and it will be the last. The dragon roll I ordered consisted of an oily heavily battered old prawn topped with old unagi and skimpy avocado & topeko and buried under a BBQ sauce in an attempt to hide the fact the ingredients were old and off-flavored. I will never go back and would not recommend it to anyone.
(1)
LightKim Q.
This Sushi restaurant is very close to where I live. The name has changed at least 3 times that I know of. I dined here once when it was another name... but recently I came here on a Sunday evening around 7pm and the place looked fairly full, then emptied by 8. The interior looks updated and trendy. The menus look like there was thought and effort put into it. Upon entering there was nobody at the door. Then a moment later my friend and I were greeted by a young gentlemen upon and quickly escorted to a corner booth. We sat and was greeted by our server, Sera, fairly quick and offered water with lemon. We then ordered two special rolls, Godzilla and the Screaming Potatoe Roll plus beer. Soup was complimentary which I enjoyed and our rolls came out shortly after. We never saw our server Sera during the whole meal. We were not check on, there was no service. Near the end of the meal a busser asked us if were doing okay. By the time we finished the Godzilla Roll and most of the Screaming Potatoe Roll our server came by and dully asked if we were okay, picked up the empty Godzilla roll plate and left us our check... She had no interest in us and let our water and beer run out... Our check did come quick but we did not ask for it and she did not ask if we wanted to order anything else. As for the food I really liked the Godzilla Roll. I was really hungry so it was fantastic. The Screaming Potatoe Roll was strange. Crispy potatoe covered all the rolls we couldn't even see the rolls! It was a little messy but it was ok for what it is. It could use more taste to it. We finished it anyway (I was hungry!). I would come back here maybe for to go food. But service needs much work. One of the sushi chefs said good bye to us on our way out. Oh yeah, the prices on the online menu do not reflect the actual menu. The rolls I ordered are $2 more than the online prices.
(3)
Daniel B.
We went for dinner on Saturday night. The service staff was very helpful with the menu. The food looked and tasted really good. Definitely will be going back.
(4)
Chris K.
Overall food was good and service was not bad, got my fill of Korean and sushi at the Same time!! Quality of sushi was not bad!!
(4)
Cobolt P.
I took my mom here for mother's day. Request for water was ignored four times. Server handed us dirty dishes and glasses with large bits of food residue on them. Had to be changed, no apology. That's alright, no tip. And no coming back to your establishment.
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Jay L.
I'm gonna keep this short. Came in for the AYCE sushi tonight ($16.95 for dinner). Really it should be called AYCE rolls, because there are only 15 options for rolls (only 2 of those 15 actually included sashimi style fishes i.e. salmon, "white fish", hamachi....) Over 4 were variations of a California roll, and at least 6 of them had tempura inside... Olleh serves AYCE quite different from other AYCEs. You can only choose two rolls at a time, and one "kitchen item" (i.e. tofu, edamame, chicken teriyaki, and some other apps). So the guy who's sitting at the bar on his iPhone walks over to seat us at a booth. When we decided to order one AYCE for me, and sashimi for my mom, she told us we had to move to the sushi bar. We asked why, and my mom even said that she won't touch any of my rolls, she doesn't like rolls. The woman said I am sorry but this is policy... My mom said she was really comfortable here, and still the waitress wouldn't budge... She said If everyone is not ordering AYCE, you must sit at the sushi bar! Okay, customer's complaining about comfort, accommodate her! Really fucked up she didn't. Even though there were only 12 tables filled with 5 servers... I counted! I am sure they adequately had enough servers to serve everyone there. How hard is it for a server to watch two tables? This is where it goes downhill from here. The proportion of fish to rice here is incredibly tiny. For the AYCE there should be a reasonable amount of rice, but they even skimped out on the regular sashimi and nigiri items! What's worst, while sitting at the sushi bar and commenting how clean everything was, the sushi chef drops a dish of sauce on the ground, takes a rag from the counter and CLEANS the floor with the spill! This is where it gets disgusting. He didn't wash his hands after (there are 2 huge commercial sinks behind the sushi counter) NOR DID HE THROW THE RAG AWAY TO THE DIRTY BIN. He left the rag on the counter, and later on cleaned a plate about to be served with it. THIS IS MINUS ALL STARS! How gross is that?! After seeing that we decided to leave ASAP. My mom had ordered an appetizer and asked for a to go box. When the waiter came around, she said we weren't allowed to go our foods. Oh boy, did my mom lose it. She told the Korean waiter, excuse me, I paid for this appetizer do not tell me what I cannot to go! GO MAMA! I then told the waiter that the tofu we ordered was from the appetizers menu, not from my AYCE kitchen menu. Okay, I get it, the waiter thought we were trying to steal some AYCE food to go... But 1) she handed the check to us and it was 6.95 for tofu 2) THE PORTION SIZES ARE DIFFERENT FOR AYCE AND APPETIZER. For the AYCE portion, you get a small bowl of tofu. For the appetizer, you get a whole plate full. She really should have been paying attention before seriously getting her ass kicked by mama (don't mess with her). So, on the way out, we spotted the manager again on his iPhone at the bar drinking Hite (is that really appropriate?). We told him about how the waiter accused of taking AYCE food, and about how the chef dropped food on the floor, and reused the same rag, AND didn't wash his hands... He apologized (a little too late) and as we were walking out, the manager yelling in Korean can be heard from the door. So much for keeping this one short! If I can give some tips... -It is a cheaper AYCE than other places at 16.95 for dinner, however your options are vastly limited to mostly cooked rolls and 80% variations of eel, tempura, spicy tuna, and California rolls -DO NOT come here for anything else than AYCE. Seriously. The nigiri fishes were sliced super thin (as you see in other photos) and the prices for the rolls are $2 more than what they should be. -JUST DON'T COME HERE. I care for you, I don't want you to get sick because some Korean guy doesn't understand hygiene practices. -Seriously, just go down El Camino and go to Ocean Blue Sushi Club. Okay okay, sometimes the waitresses there can be snotty, but the fish quality is 5 times better, the decor is much more beautiful, the tea is better, and the rolls actually taste good.
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Nicole M.
Ordered take out today and was really disappointed. -Miso Soup was EXTREMELY SALTY -Agad Tofu was just kinda blahh no crunch at all pretty soggy -California tempura roll was pretty good -Crunch roll....hated it...I've had it other places many times and there was just something not right about it. -Tiffany roll was ok...but I payed $12.95 and it deff wasn't worth that. This place was just blahh. Nothing special about it. And I dont think that I ever have to go back.
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Malisa D.
Whenever I'm feeling sushi this is where I go since it's so close to where I live and they CLOSE at 9:30 pm, but even if you get there at 9:25 there's still people ordering and you will be served. There's a lot of varieties of menu items as well which is why I love this place. I've never had to wait for a table since the place is huge (looks like a sports bar) unless a server wasn't looking in my direction noticing me. That's my only complaint, that sometimes the servers need to be a little bit more observant, but the managers are very polite. Other than that try the godzilla roll, and lion king is always a must try if you haven't had it before. Next time I would love to try one of there hot pot dishes!!
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Rachelle F.
A good little neighborhood sushi place. Must try the baked lobster roll, Godzilla roll and the Korean BBQ short ribs! So yummy and the owner is soooo nice!!
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Beatriz P.
One of my favorite sushi spots. I would only come here to eat the sushi buffet PLUS, you get to share so that's dope - only $15 Favorites are definitely the red dragon. Btw, I liked the name chocolate sushi better :)
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Ede S.
I'll probably give this more of a 2.5 star (Yelp really needs those half stars). We came here on a Monday night and it was neither full nor empty. The service was also just mediocre. We ordered a few sushi rolls and the seafood pancake. The best roll (as most people have already pointed out) was the screaming potato roll. The crunchiness of the little potato strings was a genius idea to top off the sushi. All the other rolls we had were neither great nor bad, just mediocre. The sashimi was also just mediocre, the quality is better than that of a sushi buffet, but short of real sashimi served at an authentic Japanese restaurant. I was too busy trying to calm my fussy son during dinner that I noticed we never received banchan (my brother had to put a post on my FB at 1am for me to realize "yeah, he's right... we never got the banchan"). I thought every Korean restaurant served banchan... did we get shafted? I probably won't come back... the food was just okay and I think the prices were a tad bit higher than other places.
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Alex K.
Everything is very solid here, and they have Korean food as well. What's to not like? I really like the Hwe Dub Bap, which is like Chirashi (sashimi over rice) but with hot sauce and lettuce. The tempura, miso soup, tofu dishes, are all extremely good. Nothing to complain about, and ample seating for large groups.
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Mike C.
great food but annoying service. last time we went we ordered fried oysters for an appetizer. waitress brought them out half way through the main meal. I sent them back and did not get charged. but it seems like almost every time we go here we have some sort of service issue. its irritating because we really like the food and keep going back hoping the owner will fix things. so far no joy.
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Misao T.
One of my favorite sushi place! Every time I go here on the weekend night, it's not that pack, which is a plus for me because no wait! . I had this volcano roll before and it was cool with the fire on. I was kind of worried that it might burnt my sushi, but the server gladly took the fire away. Their menu is vibrant with the cool design and pictures. They have a lot of different types of sushi rolls. Plus, they have Korean food for those who have a hybrid cravings of Korean/Japanese food. I usually get their chirashi because it fills me up and their sashimi is fresh with lots of variety (sake, hamachi, maguro, hirame?, seaweed salad, shiro maguro). I tried their Korean chirashi with sesame sauce & side dishes, but it had too much salad and not enough of sashimi for me. All the waiters are very friendly and attentive to the table. :)
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Robin P.
You seriously need to have the green tea tempura ice cream. It is the best! Oh, the tofu cheesecake is awesome as well!
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Tiffany K.
I had the tofu soup which was very tasty. It comes with 5-6 side dishes which were also very good. However, their sushi was mediocre. It wasn't as fresh as some of the other sushi places in the area.
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Jerry G.
Pretty good place, service was excellent. Scored on free green tea ice cream, compliments from the owner! Will be back.
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Shayne T.
Big place, but sushi and tofu soup was just ok...
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Alexis L.
..love the atmosphere&&food!! usually i get really irritated at servers for coming too frequently to the table&&constantly asking if everything is ohkay. but the servers here have it all timed perfectly&&spread evenly so it wasn't interruptive or overwhelming..but at the same time be able to refill drinks as soon as you need more! definitely coming back soon! thanks!!!!
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Eunice C.
Screaming potato roll. You gotta do it. SO GOOD. Service is good and fast. Love the rolls and soondubu here! Prices are a little higher than when it used to be Chocolate Sushi and I've heard that their all you can eat sushi menu is a lot more limited than what it used to be. Love coming here, only wish I wasn't so far away. Kind of pricey but we had a gift certificate which always helps :)
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Alissa S.
LOVE IT! screaming potato was the best! Can get pretty busy on weekends. gonna try the all you can eat next time.
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Mary Rose L.
*Food: 5/5 I loved this place when it was still Chocolate Sushi (weirdest name for a sushi place), especially when they were offering the 30% and 20% off the tab. However, even with the new management, Olleh Sushi and Tofu House does not let me down. I usually order the mild dumpling tofu soup or mild seafood soup combination soup, and the seafood soup would have to be my favorite here. They are so generous with the clams and almost every bite has at least two clams along with the beef. The sides that come with the soup are all amazing, and they have my favorites... fish cake and noodles. They even offer to give more when you run out, which usually happens. Even though I usually come for the tofu soup, the sushi is also very good, but a little on the pricy side. My favorite is the lion king roll, which is baked scallops on top of a california roll. The only dessert I tried here is the green tea ice cream, which is soooooooo good. I definitely recommend it and would come here just for the ice cream. It's a little more on the sweeter side and comes topped with whip cream and a cherry. *Portions & Price: 4/5 The tofu soup here is probably the most reasonably cost. For the same price as other places, the dumpling soup comes not only with the dumplings, but rice cake as well and they give the most clams out of any other tofu soup restaurants I have tried. Like I said, the sushi is more on the pricy side and the portion sizes aren't that large. I took off a point because of the increase in prices ever since the new management. *Service & Atmosphere: 4/5 The service here is usually pretty good, and we almost never have to wait. They're good about checking up on us and asking if we want any additional sides. However, they did forget to bring the salad that came with the combination plate. When we asked about it, the waitress did not understand what I was saying and needed to find another waitress to translate. In the end they gave us the salad to go, and apologized with a complimentary scoop of green tea ice cream. *Overall Experience: 4.5/5 Would I come here again: Yes
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Bryan C.
The sushi was extremely fresh, the waitstaff were very friendly. It's our favorite sushi place in the area.
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AC N.
Olleh Sushi & Tofu House makes no attempt to render its inherited decor its own -- the defunct Chocolate Sushi was here prior, and Kampai before that, sharing the same decor. As a result, the beer tap and bar is awkwardly abandoned; and, the side lounge is pointless. Thus, making dining experience feel depressingly salvaged and disingenuous. The sushi selections I had here (Cherry Blossom Roll, Pink Lady, Red Dragon, and Shrimp Tempura) were serviceable, but suffered from a central problem all mediocre sushi share: poor rice texture. The rice here seems too be incredibly sticky and mushy, creating an unappetizing gooey hodgepodge texture in the mouth. Perhaps the rice hasn't properly rested, but the ratio of firmness and stickiness is far removed from proper sushi rice. The service here was difficult to acquire as Olleh appears understaffed. It took me 7 minutes to look for an available wait staff in order to get the check even though the restaurant was only at half capacity during dinner hours. I plan to return here again in a couple of months just to note if any improvements have been made as this place is relatively new; and, growing pains in smaller restaurants are intrinsic.
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Megan K.
I'm basing the review only on the sushi here, and I have no idea why people like this place so much. I've come here a couple of times because I wasn't sure if I had come on a bad night where the food was off, so I wanted to give this place several chances. I always order a basic sake roll, and with that they've proved to me they really can't cut and make rolls here at all. It's always sloppily made, with uneven cuts and the rice is not even packed together well. Then they put TINY pieces of salmon inside, so it tastes like you're just eating a rice & seaweed roll. How anyone can manage to screw up a simply roll like that is beyond me. The tuna poke here is decent, it's usually fresh and quite spicy, but the flavor isn't anything exciting or new. They also put too much sprouts and onion on it, maybe as "filler". For the big specialty rolls, I've had the Lion King and Titanic rolls several times. Both are decent, but for the price I'd rather just go somewhere else and get something similar.
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Zoe G.
Just to set the record straight, i still think they are awesome. The manager got in touch with me and he appreciated the fact that I called to let them know about the problem and that the staff will be more careful in future. Kudos to them for being nice. I'll still go back to Olleh for the rolls, lunch bentos, etc. Probably will have to stick to my usual beef tofu is all. Like I said, the food gets a 3.5 stars overall...on good days, they get 4. =)
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Marlene K.
The food was passable. The same as all the rest of the Korean places in the South Bay. I went with my family and my brother who was visiting from NY. The waiter took our order and disappeared. Water and sides took forever. When the udon and tofu stew arrived, it tasted like something instant you would find in a bag from the Korean market. The rolls were decent but things could have been a bit fresher. The kicker was the service. The bill came and the waiter included my 4 month old nephew as a customer so that he would receive the 18%gratuity on parties of 6 or more. We were planning on leaving 20% but forget it. I did mention to the manager on our way out as just a heads up. He replied that our waiter was new to serving and we should understand. He then proceeded to go back to the bar and watch tv. Not coming back for mediocre food and lousy service. The waiter also didn't wait on us. I had to go to the kitchen for sides and get my own napkins and he still wanted a tip? The only time we saw our waiter was when he was handing us our bill. We paid our bill which was over $150 but will not be coming back.
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Jon Y.
I reviewed this place back when it was Chocolate Sushi. It's still a regular Japanese/Korean sushi/tofu soup spot for me. Reasonable prices, fresh fish, great tofu soup and they have some creative sushi rolls. They also pack korean side dishes with you when you order tofu soup take-out. That was a nice surprise to me.
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Amit K.
Loved the service!! I went here with a friend for dinner and she said the food is amazing. Let me tell you it is. I loved the teriyaki chciken and it is a bit pricey but the portions are very large. We had mochi and I loved that as well. I think its been a while since I have eaten good food and gotten great service. As we were leaving everyone working there thanked us. I would highly recommend this place.
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Babsie C.
Seriously, this place is horrible. HORRIBLE service and horrible AYCE! i came here with 3 friends and had the AYCE, I've been to many AYCE sushi places cause i love sushi, but the rolls that were offered are the cheapest, plain sushi you can get. All were variations of california rolls / shrimp tempura rolls. im angry cause ive had better sushi AYCE, like really good ones for the same price and with more options and way better service. I had asked for water 4 times before i had any, we were literally waiting 20-30 mins between service to order, we were only allowed to order two rolls at a time( small and they put our groups order on one plate and we sat at the bar so we had to reach over in a ridiculous manner) we saw the waiter drop a receipt and put it back on the sushi, we saw some nasty water from a tray fall on top of food and they served it. A lot of the food was sitting out for 10 mins before being served. as you can see i was very observant because there was so much time just sitting there waiting for my food or waiting for some attention to order. keep in mind its not that i was just sitting there. i was trying to get attention. i dont even want to give a full star.
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Anny P.
This place is formerly Chocolate Sushi and Tofu House, and is under new ownership. They're now doing a 20% off everything except the AYCE deal which is only offered Mon-Thur I believe, lunch is 14.99 and dinner is 16.99. It's a great deal! We came on a Friday night after being kicked out of the gym due to a power outage. It was our first time there so I didn't even know it wasn't Chocolate Sushi anymore! They have a cool waiting area with TV projected on the wall, and right before they seat you, they take you to a stand where they're displaying the day's special. They give you ban chan (side dishes) if you order the Korean dishes there. Bi Bim Bop (Mixed BBQ Beef) on stoneware pot was some of the best I've tasted (though I'm still fairly new with Korean food) Salmon Sashimi 5pc nice thick fresh cuts Pink Lady was great too, cucumber and spicy salmon topped with salmon slices. The cool cucumber balances the spicy salmon nicely. Dragon-Rainbow Roll 1/2 dragon 1/2 rainbow. My 2 favorites in one! Usually I have to decide one or the other 'cause I can never justify getting both The crab in the Rainbow side is amazing and the shrimp tempura on the Dragon side retained a fresh crunch! I ordered not knowing there was going to be ban chan, so we ended up taking like half the Bi Bim Bop home. AND it was all 20% off! The service was also really great too. Atmosphere, check. Service, check. Food, check. Price, (with 20%) check. Mr. New Owner, you're off to a great start.
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Steph R.
I love their all-you-can-eat sushi! You have to ask specifically for this menu because they will not offer it other wise and they no longer offer it during dinner hours, only lunch (before 2). It cost $16 and is 150% worth it considering the cost of sushi at most other places! The quality is very good and the menu also includes other items like teriyaki chicken and vegetable and shrimp tempura. A MUST if you're looking for AYCE sushi!
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Loan N.
Formerly known as Chocolate Sushi Dinner on a weeknight: $16.99 for all you can eat Sushi. HOWEVER, their buffet sushi menu is terribly limited. Pardon me if I've been spoiled with the wide selection at Tomi Sushi Buffet at Eastridge Mall. Sushi quality was not impressive. Limited fish selection. The rolls were very mundane. A handful of the rolls on the menu were deep fried. The vegetable tempura was too oily. Friendly customer service. Our waitress was sweet to give us two free green tea ice creams. I wouldn't come back here again because fresh sushi and a wide selection are important to me.
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R K.
Ordered salmon, chicken, an spicy tuna roll lunch bento. Salmon teriyaki was surprisingly chunky and yummy. Chicken teriyaki was chopped up into too little pieces and dried up. Spicy tuna roll tasted little staled. After the lunch, within 10 minutes, my stomach couldn't hold it. A total cramp with emergency visit to a bathroom. Heard the same thing from wife who had the same thing. Luckily, my 5 year old kid shared everything except the spicy tuna roll and she was fine. Don't know what to do with 2 more Groupon gift since today's horrible aftermath. Wife telephoned and complained. Recycling the old tuna back into the spicy tuna rolls? Pretty bummed cuz I thought I found a decent place in a convenient location.
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Sign O.
Ate lunch on a saturday with a groupon. I didn't mentioned the voucher until the time of the check (not sure if it matters). Food ordered: bento box with teriyaki beef and chicken( good portion sizes with the usual: rice, miso soup, salad). Green devil roll (did not look as pictured on menu and it was pretty bland), and california rolls (6 pieces and it was the most decent of all three items although some of the avocado was already darkening and some of the rice was hard). Perhaps other items on the menu are better? Service: lots of servers who seemed to share all the tables?. Saw one at time of order and didn't see another one at our table until i requested the check. Restaurant/setting: pretty casual, spacious, kinda modern with louder than usual music and flat tvs. Overall it was ok. The food is pricey for it is. Not sure I would recommend this place for sushi.
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Harry T.
Chocolate Sushi. This places hasn't changed much other than the name. Decor is exactly the same, menu is the really similar, if not exactly the same. Quality of the food is pretty much the same too. We had the seafood tofu soup and 2 rolls. One was a Fire Dragon Roll and the other one was pretty much baked California Rolls with lobster and a mess of sauce on top. Soup was good. Good flavor, good amount of tofu, good amount of seafood, pretty much fits my ideal description of how tofu soup should be. The Fire Dragon Roll was pretty much a Dragon Roll with a little spice to it. Worked out perfectly for me since I can't eat spicy anyways ^_^ The baked roll was so kewl looking! It came out on coals and they lit it up on the table and people were looking and I was like yeah go ahead and look I know you wish you were luxurious like this. It was kind of pricey for the portion size but there was actually good size chunks of lobster on top so I didn't mind paying a little bit more than I would for "normal" rolls. Decor is really nice and it'll never feel stuffy inside. The prices might be A LITTLE bit more than a restaurant that doesn't look at nice but I don't mind the price if i get to eat comfortably. Service was great. Server was nice and attentive. Thanks dude!
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Roger T.
My family and I used to come here quite often when the ownership belonged to "chocolate sushi", but Olleh is a pretty decent replacement. The sushi options are quite similar and the prices are relatively reasonable. Quality of the food remained consistent and service was still very attentive. The only poor part of the experience was seeing how the portions had decreased in size and generosity per dish. I ordered a combination dinner plate and noticed the salmon and tofu quantity was smaller than what I am used to receiving. Overall it was still a great experience, great for dates or family events
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Crys S.
OVERALL: A variety of different foods to choose from and had a very standard quality of Korean and Japanese food. It won't wow you with innovation but is consistent enough where you already know what to expect when it comes to how the food will taste. SPECIFICS: -Seems like a good place to bring large groups of people due to space, variety, and pretty good quality of food. -Seems a bit on the pricier end for what it is.
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Kimberly N.
My toro came out half frozen and grey. That fish died for me so I ate it anyway. Tempura, rolls, service ok. 2.5 starz
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Daniel K.
Prices are pretty high here. Service used to be better. I had the seafood tofu soup and but into some sand, then another and another. I told the waiter about it and her did nothing, no apology, no oh I'll tell the cook, here's 10% off your bill. I'm not going back.
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H D.
The hours are great, parking is usually not a problem- not a lot of waiting to get in even on a weekend night at 7pm. Also really like the food- fresh, tasty, and lovely presentation. Only downside is the cost- a bit steep for sushi or Korean dishes like hotpot soup or bul kogi. But when there's nothing else open their food will hit the spot!
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Neesh Q.
Some really amazing rolls on the menu, including my favorite Tiffany Roll, Pink Lady, Lion King, and the Paradise. The rolls are well done, the sauces are AMAZING, and the ambience is pretty nice, especially for a relaxed weeknight dinner. They are usually able to seat you very quickly but the service is not as quick. Make sure to browse Groupon Now before you come as they frequently offer deals for this place. Also, heads up, if you show them the Groupon on your mobile, they may ask to borrow your phone from you to take to the register. I don't like anyone handling my phone outside of me, so I politely decline and request that they write down the number instead. They're very nice about it so it's ok.
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Candice V.
I was surprised by how good the food was and the efficiency of the service. We sat down pretty fast...and the food came out even faster! The food was good and the presentation was awesome. By the time I left. .I was stuffed. I'd definitely come again if i was in the area..but it's so far from home!
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Richard C.
Was debating to just leave 3 stars ONLY because I haven't had more of their food but that would seem unfair since the experience I had was very good overall. Had a bottle of Ozeki Nigori sake along with a very tasty Dol Sot Bibimbab. This isn't the best dish to judge a restaurant probably because I've only had good bibimbab in all the Korean restaurants I've visited but it was quite good here as well. Recommended. My buddy requested a little side bowl of sesame oil which added a very nice touch to the dish. I'll remember that for next time. Well, next time I go I'll try some of the sushi and other BBQ dishes!
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Jaclyn S.
My family really like this place, personally it's near our house, secondly I like the dragon sushi and the combination soup! even there is no Chinese speaking serves, my parents can't go by themselves. But it's fine they are really nice. Last time I try the seafood pancake it's a little bit boil for me, but it's delusions with the kind of Korean sauce! If u have a lot of people to have dinner, it's a good choice, it costs $15-25 dollar per person. Overall it's a good choice!
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Tracey S.
Now, I'm the kind of person who is very picky about their sushi. I love salmon, I hate cucumber, and I think it's really important that a sushi place have plenty of options for everyone. This place hits the nail on the head. I dragged my friends to every sushi place in the South Bay, and a few in SF, trying to find the perfect compromise of all things. Olleh is the place for us. A lot of sushi places are Korean owned and pretend to be authentic Japanese. This place is unapologetically the best of both worlds. This is great for big groups, and absolutely everything on the menu is delicious. Our group goes every week. We always order the same assortment of things. For appetisers, we've loved the gyoza both steamed and fried, and the calamari is very good. Plus everyone gets miso with their food! The meat lover orders a collection of chef's choice sashimi and nigiri, plus the beef bulgogi. The beef is sweet and succulent, and the fish portions are always fresh and generous. The pickier (doesn't like fish) eater orders the bento with beef teriyaki and chicken katsu. It comes with rice, salad, and some noodles. He usually cleans his plate. The two friends who come occasionally recommend the wakame salad and the chirashi. Between the rest of us regulars (usually 3-6 people) we've tried a number of the rolls. Pink Lady, Oh Yes, Temptation, Seduction, Titanic Fire, Red California, Bora Bora, Philadelphia, Olleh, Tiffany, and many others. The portions are great. We usually order one special roll and one smaller roll each, and that's pretty filling. Here's the best part. They let you change out ingredients in the rolls you don't like, and if you don't enjoy the flavour of something, they're open to feedback. So if I don't want cucumber, or I want salmon instead of tuna, these guys make it happen. Now, a comment on the service. A while back, they had a few weeks of admittedly poor service. But it was because the new software they upgraded to for passing the orders back to the kitchen and keeping track of tables had a major glitch. The problem has since been resolved, and they were nothing but kind and apologetic about the mixups. They even comped us a rather large meal. We will always come back to Olleh Sushi. It's definitely worth checking out!
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Emsee K.
I'll keep this simple. Really the best of both worlds. Korean and Japanese, great for kids and food actually tastes really good. Yum yum!
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ChenChen Z.
it's my dream place where mixed Korean and Japanese Cuisine. Full of tofu soup and sushi!!!!!
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Alyx F.
The sushi was delicious, fresh and a reasonable price. This was my first visit here and we ordered a combo which included sushi pieces, sashimi and a specialty roll. I thought that the chef's choice of fish was really great. There were some really interesting fish that I had never tried before. I wish that our waitress had a little more insight as to what was actually on our plate (there was a little bit of a language barrier) but it definitely didn't stop me from eating everything in front of me. Overall, I think this is a solid go-to place for sushi. I wasn't expecting much going into it because it seemed a little gimmicky from the outside, but I was very pleased with my experience here overall. Tip: This place puts wasabi between the fish and rice for their sushi (the "traditional" approach) so if you don't like that, be sure to ask for no wasabi or you will be in for an unpleasant surprise. :)
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Darien R.
I agree with the 3.5 star rating you people have given this place. Maybe 4 on a good night to be fair. I lived in Japan for 15 years, I should have a "Sushi Sensei" badge on Yelp, but honestly, I don't know how that works. If you do, please message me and let me know how I can get that started! Last night, my wife and my daughter checked this place out and we all gave it a thumbs up. Went in without a reservation on a Friday night and he promised to seat us in 15 minutes. He did. Ding--one good check. Here's what we ordered: Butter Roll--excellent roll if you like a lot of raw fish in your rolls. Would order again. Ding-another good check. Titanic Roll--very good, nothing to complain about but not stellar. Tofu Soup w/ Beef (original)--Very good. Would order again. I like my tofu soup simple--not crowded with rice, egg and everything else they like to put it. It's not a jambalaya for crying out loud! Tofu should be the star. Duh! Tempura Udon--my daughter's dish. She liked it, although the broth was off point, a bit watery. Service was good, despite the crowd. Nothing negative, and enjoyed the food. That makes for 4 stars and we will be back. One small downside--the place is so dark in some parts of the restaurant, it's hard to read the menu. No joke. I was having to extend my menu off the table to get some light from outside our table. Whatever, not a big deal.
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Massiel S.
nom nom nom If you like good rolls that actually fill you up and are freshly delicious, come here
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Joy R.
Ordered the Salmon Sushi Roll, Age Tofu and a bowl of soup on this adventured sushi spot and Oh Yeah! Was it good, even the wasabi was a fireball! One flaw to note was a funky cup'ed tea. The place was decorated pleasantly and had a friendly vibe. Would love to come back and dine with friends for sure!
(4)
Lydia H.
I usually get the Rainbow Dragon roll when I come here, but this time I also ordered the 8 piece sashimi platter. I told the waiter I didn't like shrimp, and that I preferred salmon or tuna. He was very pleasant and told me he'd make sure the chef knew. When I got my platter, I got a piece of tuna instead of the shrimp which made me happy! The sashimi was okay, not that great but not terrible either. Service is attentive. I would probably still stick to Yuki Sushi in San Jose though..
(3)
Linda P.
Olleh previously Chocolate Sushi is our family favorite restaurant - we dine here at least once a month. Olleh offers a variety of Japanese & Korean dishes which is an A+ since occasionally we crave for both & can enjoy it at one restaurant. Our favorite items are: Baked Lion King Rolls Popcorn Lobster Rolls Korean Short Ribs Korean beef tofu soup Seafood pancake Customer service is always consistent. They also offer an "all you can eat" during lunch that I must try!
(4)
Christine N.
FIVE HUGE STARS FOR THIS PLACE! I feel as if I'm one of the few that absolutely love this place! Not only is the staff nice and helpful, the food is wonderful and I always leave the place looking 4 months pregnant. :^) My family only goes to two Korean restaurants: Enjoy Seoul and Olleh. We go to Enjoy Seoul if we just want a quick Korean/Japanese meal, but we go to Olleh for more special occasions. My parents always order some variation of Tofu Soup. I never do, however, so I can not write a review about them. I DO, however, ALWAYS order the Tiffany and the Island rolls, which are my two favorite ones. They're absolutely delicious and I can't ever stop stuffing my mouth with them. Seafood pancake is my all time favorite Korean dish, so I definitely have to order that. I personally think that Olleh makes the best seafood pancake because they're always so thick and have plenty of actual seafood like squids, shrimps, and crabs. The Korean side dishes are fantastic as well. Sometimes the Kimchi can be on the salty side, but I really enjoy it nonetheless. Olleh's japchae (those clear noodles), is my favorite side dish and I always ask for more! I don't really eat their rice, but my parents do and they always ask for purple rice. They really like their rice a deep purple but lately they have been serving a more pale, purple color rather than their deep color in the past. My mother complains how they're mixing in more white rice than usual. If you're strict about how healthy your rice is, then you might be disappointed in Olleh. However, rice isn't a huge issue to me so I will keep my rating as 5 stars. I highly recommend this place and I REALLY, TRULY, DEEPLY, recommend their seafood pancake!
(5)
Maria K.
My girlfriend have been raving about this place for about 2 years now. & we decided to try it out tonight. It wasn't so busy since its Super Bowl night which I honestly don't know how it gets busy there. We were seated really quick & our waiter was very friendly. The food was AMAZING. I ordered a bento box with beef teriyaki & combo temp. My gf ordered combo tofu soup. We also ordered two rolls: olleh & the screaming potato. The olleh was kinda spicy since it had sirachi (my gf says) lol the screaming potato was yummy!! I would def come back for their sushi! The pricing was also reasonable & the restaurant was pretty & calming. It's a good place to go on a date at. Now I finally know why my girlfriend is so Inlove with the place! I put 4 stars because they brought out all the food except my gf soup which took a while causing the other food to get cold. Other than that, I would love to come back again.
(4)
Rachel H.
This is by far my favorite sushi spot in Sunnyvale! The decor is edgy, the fish is fantastic and the service is good! They are always busy which is a very good sign. Prices are mid range to a little higher but well worth the price for what you get!
(5)
Michelle Janet E.
Updated my old review: Food is fantastic. My family and I always come here. Everyone should try the green tea tempura ice cream too :)
(5)
C L.
I am in love with the ramen tofu soup! Other things on the menu I've tried are very good as well, but I find myself craving this dish. The side dishes that come with are also fantastic, especially the glass noodles. YUM!
(5)
Sophie L.
I love coming here on nice occasions! The interior is fantastic and I love the vibe. Very trendy and modern, but classy as well. Food is fantastic! I've been here 3 or 4 times and always order something different, and always love what I get. The teriyaki chicken and udon are great. I also loovvee their Lion King roll, Dragon roll, Spider Fantasy..... oh god I'm getting hungry! Fresh fish, and a great fish to rice ratio. I love the service here! Albiet it can be sort of slow, but you just have to be understanding. One time it took a while for us to get seated and get our food, but it wasn't enough to complain about it. Regardless, our server brought free green tea ice cream for everyone! I thought that was so so sweet of them, especially because it was THEM that noticed it was taking a while... not because we had said anything. :) :) A+! There is one really bad thing that could not go unmentioned, though... There was one waiter/host/Idontknowwhathewas but he kept saying how DRUNK he was! While he was working! I thought it was really unprofessional and looked bad on the restaurant. He was stumbling and being very loud... kept showing off how much had drank and how he came to work drunk... Luckily he didn't really bother us after we were seated, but while we were waiting, I could tell that not only my family but other parties as well were annoyed and turned off by his behavior. This was from a month ago though, so I'm not sure if he's still a worker there or not.
(4)
Jerome C.
This place has awesome korean food and sushi! Can't go wrong with anything, everything is good here, especially the ribs!
(5)
Omar K.
Have been coming here for about a year now. food is delicious. My recommended rolls would the melting-in-your-mouth Lion King and the Screaming potato. Green tea ice cream is only $1 here and really tasty! Service is crap. Waiters will rarely check in on guests to see how everything is. The food quality brings me back though!
(4)
J D.
Our family loves this place! Good food, generous portions, great for large groups, comfortable and casual. My husband usually gets the combination tofu soup. Kids share a three-portion bento box with salmon, teriyaki chicken, and Korean ribs. The teriyaki sauce has just the right amount of umami - same with their japchae noodle side dish. I've tried it in many places and still love Olleh's the best. So happy to be back in the Bay Area so we can have Olleh anytime the craving strikes! Gawd I love this place!
(4)
Cindy K.
The last time I came here was when it was still known as Chocolate Sushi. Every thing is pretty much the same just that they changed the name on the outside and they seem to have gotten rid of their sushi buffet. This time we sat at the tables and ordered food instead of the buffet. I got the salmon teriyaki and the boyfriend got bibimbap. I was surprised at the amount of salmon they gave me. It made paying $17 a little okay. However, it was very upsetting that the bibimbap was done and they forgot to bring it out to our table. By the time we got the bibimbap it was cold. No apologies or refund of money. Not going to come back to this place.
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Kevin W.
We came here for a spur of the moment sushi dinner, and I'll admit that I'm usually skeptical of combo restaurants, but my friends liked the place from before. Sadly, the AYCE sushi is only available on weekdays ($15 lunch, $17 dinner, I think), so we ordered a hodgepodge of Japanese rolls and Korean dishes: -- Tuna Poki Salad ($13) - There was almost too much big fresh tuna and seaweed. Flavored perfectly, it's a good bang for the buck for tuna poke lovers. Recommended. -- Soft-Shell Crab ($8) - The whole crab in a light batter was fried just right and served with katsu sauce. Recommended. -- Spider Fantasy Roll ($13) - The spicy tuna roll topped with soft shell crab was my fantasy - crunch & crabby on top and soft & spicy on the inside. Recommended. -- Tiffany Roll ($13) and Island Roll ($13) - I couldn't tell the difference between these two. -- Fuji Volcano ($12) - Although dinky with only two pieces, this was great for the sheer entertainment of being lit on fire. The pieces didn't warm up, and there wasn't a residual 151 taste (Sorry, alcoholics). But there were lots of scallop chunks on top, wrapped with salmon. Recommended. -- Seafood Pancake ($14) - The pancake was ginormous at 12-14 inches. There was plenty of seafood, and the batter was airy, so it didn't taste like eating chunks of filling carbs. The accompanying sauce was delicious. Recommended. -- Beef Soft Tofu Soup ($11) - Nothing extraordinary - just brown rice and soft tofu soup with too many mushrooms. As noted above, the prices are definitely higher at $10-15 per roll, but the Korean dishes are typical. Modern, clean, and spacious, it has a hip restaurant-lounge feel for the price, and there were many creative rolls. AYCE would be a bargain to try in the future.
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Jesse D.
Really big portions for a great price considering the quality. Tastes great and would come again if I felt like being fancy without paying an insane amount for sushi.
(5)
Gary J.
3.5 stars Groupon scores a good value with Olleh. When we first looked at the menu the prices appeared a little scary considering most Japanese places we eat at have lunch boxes and specialty rolls in a lower price range. Well; turns out we were very unaware of the portion sizes and quality of food. The box lunches are more than ample and everything was delicious and abundant. Our only complaint was that the box lunches came before the sushi appetizers. We were about half way through our lunch when the appetizers arrived. It appears the sushi and the kitchen staff are not in harmony. If not for Groupon we would probably not have eaten here. From the outside Olleh appears like just another El Camino strip mall restaurant conversion from the previous failed establishment. The Japanese/Korean theme representation in their signage is also confusing. The food quality and portion size makes up for the first blush appearance. Recommend you give it a try if you like Japanese food and especially raw fish.
(3)
Lena H.
While looking for a new sushi spot, the SO and I remembered Chocolate Sushi. I was bummed when I saw that it was closed and did a little research to find out that it's under a new name. At 8:00, the place was almost empty. This worried me a little but I was also glad I didn't have to wait for a table. We started off with miso soup and the house salad. I didn't try the soup but the SO realllly liked it and I was a fan of the salad.. so this was a great start. We each ordered a roll to start off with and it ended up being enough for the both of us. The Godzilla roll was my choice. It had hamachi, cream cheese, avocado, and it was deep fried. Mike S. I think you would LOVE this roll! I liked that the batter was not too thick and even after a long night of good conversation, the roll was still crispy! Mmmmmm! The Titanic Fire roll was deeelicious. It had shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, and I forget what else but it was also very good. The rolls are really well made, and the fish is fresh. I think I found my new sushi spot! The service was also great. They checked up on us often but didn't bug us. The ambiance is also very modern and inviting. This is a great date night spot as it doesn't get too noisy where you have to yell to talk to your date. FYI they don't take AmEx.
(4)
Alicia S.
BLUF: good, not phenomenal, but overall would recommend and come back Service is lack luster (if not a little lacking) but really quick. Our rolls were good. One of the rolls had shrimp tempura and albacore and it wasn't our favorite, but it's just a preference thing. Our second roll was crab meat, spicy tuna etc and it was really good. The menu had other things we'd like to try. We'll be back.
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Becky K.
Hubs got a LivingSocial/etc. deal that gave us $20 worth of food for $10, so we decided to go. First off, hubs told me that this is a Korean sushi restaurant. Not only do they have sushi, but they offer some Korean items as well. I actually thought this was a great concept for people who not only want some sushi and typical Japanese items, but who also wanted Korean food to go with it. There might be other places out there like this, but this was the first time for me, and I was kind of impressed. Anyway, I got the Lion King(?) roll and the stuffed jalapenos as an appetizer, and the hubs got soon tofu soup. I was afraid that we didn't get enough food. But what's great is that they brought out banchan (like a Korean restaurant), so we nibbled on that before the food came out. Then we got the jalapenos (which were HOTTTT), the roll and the soon tofu. The roll was pretty good... I'd get it again. I was disappointed that they didn't have more salmon options for their rolls, but this roll was good enough to satisfy my sushi craving. And the soon tofu soup was actually pretty good. I honestly expected it to be mediocre, being a sushi restaurant, but it exceeded my expectations. That, and the waitress refilled our banchan dishes, which is indeed a plus. I like this place for a sushi/soon tofu fix. I'd come back (especially with the coupon).
(4)
Nicole S.
Japanese & Korean food, yum of course! Served at the same restaurant? Hmm, not so sure. If it wasn't for my friend's birthday dinner I probably wouldn't have been willing to try this place out. My food was actually surprisingly okay (I had low low low expectations, I have always been disappointed when restaurants can't find their own identity =P ) For dinner I stuck to Japanese food. I would be willing to dine again, curious about thier Korean food. Food/Drinks: (see pics) - Agadashi tofu - Yum. Little tubes of tofu fried. Nice & soft in the inside with a delish outer coating that absorbs the dashi sauce. I always order this dish whenever I can, and Olleh's version with the dashi sauce & benito flakes pleased my taste buds. But the texture of the outer coating was a little to tacky/sticky for me. For an appetizer this dish was huge! I'm used to probably 4 pieces of tofu max, but this was an entire bowl of tofu that 2 of us originally shared but ended up spreading the love around. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/BB25… ) - Soft Shell Crab - Perfect, but can you mess up on this dish? Some places give tiny soft shell crabs, but Olleh didn't skimp. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/BB25… ) - Golden Gate Roll - Ehh. Baked california roll topped with a mix of salmon, cheese, crab, & tobiko. I didn't like it because I could hardly see or even taste the salmon, all I tasted was cheese. Even my friend who I was sharing with had to ask me what was supposed to be on top of the roll. Next time I'll try the lion king roll since I don't like cooked sushi. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/BB25… ) - Sake Bombs - They have it set up at the bar instead of having your bomb at the table. I think it's more fun pounding on your table to try & get the sake shot glass to fall into the beer, but maybe the restaurant is trying to keep their establishment clean? They set up the bombs at the bar in a row & staked the glasses similar to a 2 tier pyramid (beer on bottom & sake shots on top). When you push one shot glass, it tips the rest of them into the beers (see pic). It was cool to watch but I like the satisfaction of having my sake fall into my beer after beating up the table. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/BB25… ) - someone else got the Fuji Volcano. It was a sushi ball (I don't know what it's made off) lit on fire! Bacardi 151, yea that'll do it.
(3)
Jenny H.
I really like this place. It is fusion japanese sushi with korean food also. I lived in California until after college, and then recently moved away to Kentucky. Whenever I go back home, this is always one of the top places I want to go. It is ~$12 roll, but they are fairly fancy and large. Our family of four will spend just barely over $100 including tip - and we typically get two large sakes and an albacore and salmon sashima too so you could probably get away with cheaper with rolls to get plenty full. Come with very hot miso soup which is nice.
(4)
Justin L.
Love this place !! come here pretty often for lunch and dinner.. Gotta try their raw oyster and sushi rolls. Their udon soup is pretty damn good too. The friendly staff helps a great deal too.
(5)
Shannon T.
Great food, great service. More of a fun, casual dining venue than fancy schmancy. Nice place to eat with large groups of friends.
(5)
Elizabeth S.
Ohmg this place is freaking LOUD! They really need to improve their acoustics. People talking means echos all around the restaurant. It's so noisy, I had to talk so loud to my dad across the table. Wth! I had one of their rolls. I could have sworn it was supposed to have Avocado in it... but anyways, I give Kudos because their eel was actually pretty good (I hate eel), but it wasn't eye-popping, lip-smacking, devouring delicious- it was just okay-good. Dishes came out pretty fast, though. This place is definitely Korean owned. They even give you banchan (little side dishes)! Wth? I've never been to a sushi place that gives you banchan, esp one that gives soon-dubu (tofu soup thingies). Anyways, the food was aiite. I don't know if I'd come here again, but the customer service was pretty nice. The server would come up to us every 10 minutes or so and ask how we were doing. Bilingual staff of Korean and English, so that was nice.
(2)
Paulette L.
Just came back from dinner. I heard good stuff about this spot when it was called Chocolate Sushi, so I was kinda bummed the name changed. But of course we yelped it first and saw that the menu was basically the same so decided to give it a shot. Nice decor inside - wide and open. Definitely looks better inside than out. Hostess and server were both really nice, though our server was a bit on a slow side (slow with water refill, slow with the check... maybe she had too many tables). They were even nice enough to bring plastic utensils for our daughter, and an extra miso. Too bad she couldn't try it since she's allergic to soy :( On to the food... - Crunch roll: eh, just ok. Came out looking like a bowl of "crunch" (read: leftover tempura crumbs) with a roll nestled inside. The roll itself was fat and short, sliced super thin. (?) That was kinda weird, a little hard to eat, but at least tasted ok. - Hubs had a dragon rainbow roll: he felt a little ripped off. The fish was paper thin - so thin he mostly tasted the inside of the roll and rice. Not good, especially if you can barely taste the fish. And they call it sushi. tsk tsk. - 3 choice "dinner plate", which I'm guessing is fancy talk for bento box, minus the salad. - teryaki chicken: kudos for grilling the chicken (or at least making it taste like you grilled it...?). Too bad it was a little dry and hard, though the sauce made up for it. Nice touch with the noodles, my daughter loved that part. - combo tempura: not bad. Then again, it's pretty hard to screw up battered and fried food. Good selection of veggies, but just ONE shrimp?!?!?! What kind of "combo" is that?! - spicy tuna roll: well hubs ate that one. He seemed to like it since it's really just rice and tuna. At least there was enough fish in that one. We only had Japanese since that part of the menu was 20% off (which is odd, since about 90% of their menu is Japanese food). Hubs was saying they probably had the 20% off deal since his sushi had only 20% of the fish it should have had. Maybe next time we should offer to pay full price, so we can get "real" sushi rolls. Overall..... meh, I was more impressed with the ambiance than the food. It wasn't mindblowing delicious, it was just ok. Maybe their specialty is Korean...? We "might" come back to try that.
(3)
Julia B.
I LOVE this place! I always get the mix mushroom soup that comes in the hot pot. The soup is so good and comes accompanied with a variety of korean side dishes which could easily fill me up on their own since you can get as many refills as possible. I've never had to wait to be seated and the service is always extremely prompt. Definitely worth a visit!
(5)
Red Tail H.
Had the beef short rib bibimbap. The side dishes that came with it were tasty, but not very spicy. Same with the bibimbap. However, when we asked for a new plate of kimchi, they brought back with them the side dish of hot sauce. [I saw, btw, Korean groups were brought the dish of hot sauce from the get go. I guess asking for more kimchi made them think we'd appreciate it spicier.] The food was decent. Nothing outstanding about it, but it was not bad. Service was mostly attentive, though our server seemed to have problems running cards through the credit card reader. I'd round up to 3.5 stars, except it's somewhat pricy for what you get. If I'm craving bibimbap, I'll probably come back. If not, I'll probably go elsewhere.
(3)
Jackie Y.
I absolutely LOVE olleh! I've been coming here at least once a month with my family and boyfriend! I did notice that sometimes service is a bit slow but I do appreciate the positive attitude and willingness of the waiters to help make up for it! Olleh has some of the best food that I find very comforting. It is a bit pricey but well worth the money! I'm always taking food home! My recommendation is to come early when it's less busy; it'll be better service and its less noisy!
(4)
Cassie C.
I remember this place as "Chocolate Sushi" that always had a 20% discount, off of everything. Now called Olleh, this place has the same menu and decor. I always end up getting a tofu soup and it's a large portion. Decent food for a decent price.
(4)
SuperMeowie Y.
Summary: Review is on the Lunch. Disappointed on the AYCE lunch. If I ever come back , I will stick to the lunch entree. Decor/Location =Right on El Camino. Plenty of parking spots. Interior is the modern. Pretty dim inside. Very large place. Service = They are nice people but our waitress is not that good. Missed our order, no water refill. We have to ask 2 times before we gets our bill. Food/Drinks = Salad/ Miso Soup = good. Sadly.. then it starts the down hill..... Spicy Tuna Tempura roll, Oh yes roll, Spicy Tuna asparagus roll, Red California and one other one. = Anything with the California filling were salty. I think the chef added a little too much salt on the filling. Sis ordered the 2 entrees lunch ($9.99), the Sashimi was actually pretty good. Value = poor for AYCE = 14.95. The selection of the rolls were not impressive. Good amount of rice within the roll. You are mostly stuffing with rice. Kid Friendly = OK
(2)
Dan H.
This place is fantastic! My wife and I used to go all the time when it was Chocolate Sushi when it was down the street but new management bought and changed to Olleh! (hello backwards?) and we were discouraged at first but think the changes were for the best. They have added some great Korean dishes and the quality of the sashimi has been EXTREMELY good every time we we've went regardless of the fish. Everything is very fresh. A great place to get sushi or rolls with Korean entrees and a perfect atmosphere that caters to those who want a nice dinner and also those who would like to drink a few beers and watch the game. The ambience is great. Can't speak highly enough about this place and what Peter the young owner has done.
(5)
Anton M.
Ok, I think this is the best sushi place I've been to all year. First of all, they have a website that really shows effort. They spent some money on it and it is appreciated. The interior decor is also very classy. I Grabbed a to-go order as a trial and regretted in as soon as I came in. Olleh has an all you can eat lunch for $15 and an all you can eat dinner for $17. Anyone who eats sushi regularly can attest that this is dirt cheap when every roll is about $12. I ordered the Yakitori Appetizer and the Red Dragon Roll. My appetizer ($6) was entree sized and tasted like it came off an open flame grill. No microwave or griddle here, you could taste the charcoal. It was also huge, not appetizer sized at all. My order also came with free Miso soup, I honestly do not remember the last time I got one of these for free, it's always around $1. The Red Dragon Roll comes with Spicy Tuna, but lo and behold, they substituted regular tuna (thusly not ground up) at my request. Again not something you usually can get at many Sushi places (at least the ones I seem to end up in). My one complaint would probably be that the breading on the Ebi was a little too heavy and harder to chew through than I would have liked. However, the fish was fresh and in the end, that's the most important thing. I am definitely going back, really, if anyone wants to stuff their face full of Olleh Sushi with me, you're on.
(4)
Lauren P.
I came here today with my friends and the service was great. I got a Lion King, negi hama, spicy tuna roll, kappa maki, cal, and cherry blossom. Lion King was okay.. I honestly think Cherry Sushi's is better. It was a little dry but still okay. Negi hama was not good... They put too much sesame oil in the hamachi.. NOOOOOOO IT WAS RUINED! Spicy tuna roll was perfect! It was much better than other restaurants. kappa + cal = eh. kappa maki was like bursting hahaha it was too fat. cherry blossom.. ok. not much to say about it! i will definitely come again though :) everybody was so nice. even the sushimen
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Q N.
I love Sushi and I love Tofu soup, so it was only a matter of time before I tried Olleh. The restaurant itself is very spacious and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. I can see the place as a popular place to bring a date. The staff is very friendly and attentive also. Being our first time here, we decided to try an appetizer, the tofu soup, and some rolls. Olleh Tataki: This was one of the dishes that was really looking forward to however I was a bit disappointed. Half the dish was perfectly seared however the other half was pretty much cooked all the way through. The fish was fresh therefore this dish definitely had some potential...too bad they overcooked it. Dumpling Soft Tofu soup: I go to Tofu House all the time for Tofu soup. The dumpling tofu soup at Olleh was right on par with Tofu House. I was pretty satisfied with this dish and would definitely order it again. There was also a decent amount of dumplings in the soup as well. Ruby Dragon Roll and Lion King Roll: Both rolls were a decent size and both were pretty tasty. Nothing mind blowing, but solid choices overall. I'm a super-huge fan of "cooked" rolls, but I would have no problem ordering these two rolls again. I've had Lion King rolls with too much sauce, but the roll at Olleh provided just the right amount. Overall, I would come back again as we both enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff was always smiling and courteous. The fish was fresh and the tofu soup was great, but 3 stars for overcooked seared tuna.
(3)
Alice L.
Come here on a saturday evening for a friends birthday dinner and the place was pretty packed. We were shown to our private dining area promptly so we could wait for the other guests to arrive. So everyone finally arrives and since there were 27 of us, ordering did take a little longer but the staff was paitient and not pushy while waiting for all of us to be ready with our food and drink orders. After we ordered and chatted for a bit the food started coming out.....with in 10 minutes! So fast....which was good because we were all starving. I has ordered the 3 item bento box with chicken teriyaki, california roll and combination tempura which was really food. My friend next to me had ordered the beef and rice stone pot which was good as well. Most places that do japanese AND korean food at the same time tend to sometimes lack in one area or the other but this place everything was equally delicious. I did hear that this place had some ups and downs in the recent years with the change of ownership, etc, but it seems to have recovered in a very positive way. Service was great, food tasted good and everyone left happy and full. I'm sure the birthday girl left very happy. I will definately be coming here more frequently.
(5)
Viola C.
My 2 daughters, my husband and I LOVE this place. Spacious, friendly and prompt service. The food are great and has a great variety (Korean and Japanese). My picky girls love their agadashi tofu to start with. I like their mushroom tofu hotpot. We definitely would come back.
(5)
Lorena D.
The lion king rolls where very good and gyoza was to I went their with a friend it a nice place to eat :-) cozy place and had a awesome time
(5)
Eric N.
This was not my first time coming to this place, I have been here at least a dozen times. The food taste good, the Service Ok... but something i like to add is that every time after i eat from here, i feel so thirsty, this sudden thirst can only be...MSG...so if they improve on the amount of MSG..they put in the food...i will give it a 4-star...but i guess everywhere is this way...
(3)
Louis W.
My family loves this place. This is the kids favorite restaurant. The food ranges from ok to very good. Some days are better than others. I order the tonkatsu everytime I am here. There's enough to share with the five and eleven year old. The five year old loves the tofu agedashi. The eleven year old shares her dragon roll and california roll with tobiko. My wife has the mild pork tofu soup and we share the little dishes that come with it. We also share the screaming potato roll. Some days it's piled high and some days not. Jin is our favorite waiter. He brings our diet cokes and water as we are seated. How wonderful is that!
(5)
Hiep D.
I prefer their all-you-can-eat sushi option during weekday dinners. The place offers a mixture of Japanese & Korean dishes. Their tofu soup is not top notch but reasonably good though.
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H L.
1 star? I gotta be kidding you right? Ha! I wish! (Actually, I don't.) When this place was Chocolate Sushi & Tofu House. I liked coming here a lot, even with it being pricey or at times a little too saucy for my fusion sushi. Even during my junior prom in high school, we picked this place because it was nice, delicious, and fun. But now, never again will I come back to OLLEH SUSHI & TOFU HOUSE. What a shame, a real big shame coming from a sushi lover. For my birthday, they had just started getting into business again. A few weeks prior to my birthday, my boyfriend and I tried it out and of course the sushi didn't really change. It was still okay, decent good but there was a promotion going on at the same time. At the time, I was a broke college student who loved sushi. It would be so helpful for my other broke college friends to save money as well for eating out. Let's save money on my birthday and enjoy some sushi and tofu! OR let's not enjoy some tiny ass sushi roll of $12 when the $6 dollar one was twice it's size. Geez, I didn't even have a big group. Didn't even come up to 12 people! We all of course didn't order much either and didn't make any hassle. The only thing we wanted was to have fun and eat! Of course my friend who ordered the tofu soup with a raw egg to cook did not get her tofu soup until well.. let's see... After we all almost finished our food. Nor did she get her raw egg after her soup was cold. And we asked politely each time the waitress came back.. In all my reviews, I'm all about customer service. If you mess up, that's fine. That happens to a lot of people, but being rude is one of the worst things to do to a customer. Especially me. This waitress forgot to bring our waters out a couple of times, okay it was somewhat busy of 5 empty tables and uh well 4-5 waiters/waitresses. Hm, okay I let that slide. Oh and talking back to me when I asked about my friend's tofu soup that she did not get for the 4th time. Okay again, you had a hard day.. I guess... Let's ask for the raw egg maybe the 4th time again since the tofu soup is seriously gonna get cold. Bitch stare and attitude, throwing the egg down. Alright.. No tip!! It's been almost a year, a little less than that but I will not let that go and come back to see if they got better people to work. Nope.. Food wasn't even that great, so why come back and try if there were nicer servers. Oh well, it's okay there are many other sushi places opening up anyways! Go to those places.
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Naira F.
Love it! :) Sushi is excellent, service is wonderful, prices are fair. Yippee!
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Leia B.
I love coming here and have been before when it was Chocolate Sushi! I must say I love the atomsphere and the food is so much better than before, The new owner is so downt to earth and really takes care of you. He has added so many new items to the menu. My new favorite is the Lobster Bake and the bacon wrapped shrimp which I tried for the first time this Saturday. YUMMY! I get a date night once a month and I will always come here for the food and beer!!!
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Jenna C.
"BEST take-out Sushi Experience EVER!" My first experience with Olleh was last week when we celebrated a co-workers birthday. It was a little later during the lunch rush and took a little longer than I would have typically preferred - but they were busy. We still got refills of water and tea fairly promptly. Two of my co-workers ordered Bento boxes and myself and another ordered "vegetarian sushi - sorta". The bento boxes were full and both had great portions. One exclaimed at how good the chicken was. We also ordered Tempera Shrimp rolls (one just as is on the menu and the other without crab and sauce) California Roll Avocado Roll Kappa (Cucumber) Roll. I was surprised at how large the rolls were and how fresh everything was. The avocado was sweet, the cucumbers crunchy and the Shrimp was perfect fried - without being greasy or fishy. We all walked out happy and surprised at how low the bill was for 4 people. Now.. my second experience was today... there are several sushi places near the office but I was really turned off by one that wanted to charge $9.00 for a basic tempera roll. My co-worker and I decided to order take-out from Olleh and WOW... this was the BEST Sushi take-out experience ever! We ordered the same familiar rolls: Tempera Roll - as the menu states Tempera Roll - without crab, sauce and plus cream cheese California Roll Avo Roll Kapa Roll I also wanted to see how they did with take-out Tempera... which is very hard to do IMO and most places fail... This is where OLLEH is getting a 5 star from me. The tempera was still hot.. it was crisp and not soaked in oil. Even hours later (since I was too full to finish).. it is still crispy. We also ordered Ede Mame and this the only thing that is slightly disappointing.. it is over cooked and while I admittedly prefer it cold with salt... my co-workers agreed that it was left in the water a tad too long. We both were given miso soup and they were even kind enough to prepare their yummy hot tea for me to go... Made me wish for refills. I can usually eat my fair share in Sushi and normally 3-5 rolls is what will fill me up (not having a ton of protein packed rolls)... I could only finish a handful of tempera and 2 of the tempura shrimp rolls... They are such a fantastic size and it leaves me wishing for more room. I think the prices are average, if not very aggressive for this area and caused me to drive an extra 5-10mins instead of going someplace next door. The service was wonderful and after speaking with the new owner - He has such a desire to really succeed and do things differently. I would have to say that this is my new favorite local (to work) Sushi place. I was thrilled to see that they offer an all-you-can-eat option as well and include options like tempera and udon, etc.. on that menu... my lunch would have been far cheaper today if I had the time to sit outside of the office.
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irene w.
We ate there because of Groupon deal. Seafood pancake thick with raw dough. Two item combo, Teriyaki beef too rough, sushi cut thick and stuck between teeth. 2 star is for sushi's fresh and portion, but not for cut
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Irene C.
Ordered couple of dishes from menu. Interesting was this restaurant does not close between lunch and dinner like most other Japanese restaurants do. It has couple of Korean dishes, too. The way they present the food was unique but it was not warm enough or spicy enough. If anyone feels like to have sushi after lunch or before dinner time, then try this place.
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Peaches C.
I really wish I could give Olleh 4 stars. I really do. But I can't do it. The place: It's a really nice place. Well decorated, big, modern, etc. I really like how the set up is in here. The food: The BF ordered the chicken teriyaki combo, sushi roll to share, and a seafood tofu soup for myself. I was really excited about this place since I haven't been here before. I've been here when it was Chocolate sushi but if it's the same owners the food did not taste the same. My BF's teriyaki combo was good, the noodles underneath the teriyaki chicken were good too but had way too much teriyaki sauce. (You can always add more but you can't take it out - Ina Garten) The sushi roll was really disappointing. It was so bland. I just ended up taking the tuna off the top and just eating it like that. The seafood tofu soup came out overflowing. I guess it's better since you get more but it was so messy. There was barely any soup and a whole-lotta tofu. It tasted like they just dumped a whole thing of tofu in the soup. (Note to owner: try the seafood tofu soup at Seoul Jung in the Lawrence Food Court) The service: Not once did they check on us. I ran out of tea and my BF ran out of coke way before we were finished and yet no refills. We literally had to flag someone down for the check. And when we did ask for the check we still had a lot of food left over and he didn't even ask if we needed a box. And there was this guy working there that really irritated me, I'm assuming he's the owners son or the manager. But basically he literally walked back and forth a gazillion times from the back (where we close too) to the front desk. He stood around the front desk when there was no one there. If indeed he was the owners son or the manager what he should of done was go around the table seeing if everything was ok, or at least making sure the waiters and waitresses were doing their jobs correctly. Olleh has a lot of potential. A lot. But I'm not sure if I'll be excited to come here again. Oh and! There's a picture of this Korean beef dish on here that Peter Y. posted but I didn't see it on the menu. What a fakeout. I was planning on ordering that!
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Neil S.
The sushi tasted good and the menu looks interesting, but the service was awful. First a busperson knocked a heavy partition wall over on the head of one of our party. The young manager said he saw it happen but made no effort to make things right to us in any way. Still no one came to take our order. During the meal requests were forgotten and there was no effort to refill tea or check on us despite many staff on duty. The training and management reek of inexperience and not caring about the customer. As long as service doesn't matter to you, you might like this place.
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Christopher C.
This place is like an Koreanized Cheesecake Factory - tons of options across a spectrum of Korean and Japanese cuisine. Overall a great choice to go with a group of people. Service can be a bit lacking, but probably has more to do with language/cultural issues than poor service. But seriously, when do you go to an Asian restuarant for the service? Sushi/sashimi is decent quality, and on par with the price that they charge. They do a lot business, so freshness doesn't seem to be an issue either. Korean chirashi seems to be a popular choice, although I wasn't hugely impressed. Lot of rolls to choose from. The seafood pancake is amazing and one of my favorites anywhere. Other Korean dishes were all above average. Great that they can execute such a variety of dishes.
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Rob C.
too bad, didn't like the dragon-rainbow or miss h rolls. not high quality or great tasting. panchan avoid. soondubu so so and kalbi ok, chewy, fat edges. better version of this at Omee J
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S J.
I don't go here for sushi cause I'm not into fish but really like their tofu soups and their banchans (side dishes). So glad they haven't closed down from when it was Chocolate Sushi. I think about their soup every time I want to eat tofu soups.
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Katrina N.
Been here once since its pretty far from where I live. I like the size sushi here. It fits right in your mouth, so it doesn't fall all over the place when it's too big. I had the lion king here and it was delicious!
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Serena C.
Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots in the area. I love the dragon roll and unagi. The portions are generous and prices are reasonable. If you live in the bay area and are craving sushi, check this place out!
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Chase N.
Promising ambiance and atmosphere, but food, service, and prices disappointing. Service horribly slow. Had to ask several times for everything, including side dishes, to go boxes, check. If you wave your arms or yell 'excuse me', they keep their head down and keep walking. never did anything beyond take the order. never refilled water, side dishes, check on you, etc. Food sub-par. Agedashi tofu had no flavor. Teri chicken was dry. Prices are higher than a lot of other restaurants out there with better food and service. Skip it. better choices out there.
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Catherine C.
I heard that this place had changed owners and names several times in the past as me and my co-workers ended up here one day only to find out that it is now, oh, Olleh! It happened to my my first time then but I've returned here several times. Their food selection is great - a whole lot to choose from and they have generous servings. If you come in a group and order a variety of Korean and Japanese dishes, each of you get the Japanese miso soup and the Korean sides, this is probably what I've enjoyed most - the tummy is always happy. I especially love their Japanese rolls - a must-see is the Fuji Volcano that serves to entertain groups. The only improvement I see is to have more servers, and more friendly ones too. When the place is packed, the servers tend to forget your table, not refilling the green tea or water or not checking on you until you call.
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SK L.
They definitely don't have the best sushi. It's just ok. I enjoy coming here because there are very few places where I can eat sushi and tofu soup at the same place. Their service is definitely poor. It takes a while to flag down a waiter or waitress. I don't recommend the all you can eat sushi. You are limited in what you can eat.
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janz c.
i love the variety of sushi rolls...so sushi boat
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Annie T.
love the atmosphere, same as chocolate sushi but i guess the name/ownership is just different. i ALWAYS come here with friends when i come back from college and i always order the same thing :) the boiled tofu pot with dumplings and rice cake. the rice cake is very small and tiny and the dumplings are pretty good too. as with any korean restaurants, i love the tiny side dishes they give you. i think i like "olleh" better than "choco sushi" just cause the employees are nicer (or maybe i just got a good one last time) cause they kept checking in and were very nice when i asked for more of whatever small dish i wanted. the price is still the same i believe although i do miss the 30% off period when choco sushi had that promotion going on around dec 2010 :(
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Jonny G.
Terrible customer service. Waited 30 minutes for my food. Complained to server and then manager and all I got was 'sorry'. Sorry, sorry is not good enough. Not going back.
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Ashley P.
Just came with a few friends for lunch today. Food was good and service is excellent! I would recommend this place!
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Heather L.
Accidentally wandered into this place the other night for dinner and was pleasantly surprised! The rolls were delicious and the fish was fresh. The menu was very large and the environment was cool. There were a couple of larger parties there and the age range was kids through senior. We sat at the table no one probably wanted because its by the sushi bar and the walking path through the restaurant but we loved being in the middle of everything. I would definitely go back.
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Melanie B.
Ok place to grab either Korean or Japanese food. My friend and I sat at the bar since we didn't want to wait for a table. The service is fast. The food could have been better. I might come back since this is a big restaurant that can host a big party!
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Azin F.
This is a great place!! Really good food, clean restaurant and friendly staff. I am a regular here and love going to Olleh Sushi because the food has always been great. They also have a very good variety of Japanese and Korean dishes! I highly recommend this place :)
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Paul C.
One of the best Japanese/Korean Restaurant in town to go with your family and friends. I went there three times and every time I came out with a pleasing full stomach and a big smile. The waiters and waitresses are extremely nice and helpful. All the food have great style and taste. Oh there is this Mexican worker who is really good at Korean also. Everyone should try going at least once.
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Harry S.
I'm not from NorCal, but my friend from NorCal took us here for his birthday dinner. I would have to say the food is pretty good and fresh, but the AYCE is so much rice. The service isn't that great, it's still nothing bad, but just not great. The ruby dragon roll and shrimp tempura rolls are good, and REALLY filling. Four people were able to eat 25 rolls so the money is well worth it, but I had extreme food coma since there was so much rice involved.
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Valerie B.
We have passed this place many times when it was formerly Chocolate Sushi. When we finally decided to stop in and try it, we found out that they changed the name to Olleh. When we got in, as we were being taken to our table, the host (who I'm pretty sure is the manager/owner) showed us the specials for the evening. He told us what they were and they were displayed nicely on a little table. I liked that they did that because then you have a visual of the dish. We originally came to do the AYCE but they didn't have it at the time. Which was fine. We're trying to not do AYCE's now. Anyway, we ordered 3 rolls. I honestly don't remember the names of all of them though. I know one of them was one of the specials...I think it was crispy potato. Then we had one that had pineapple and then one other one. All in all, they were all good. The fish was fresh and the rolls weren't overly sauced. I also LOVED that the roll wasn't all rice. We've been to too many places where the rolls were big because they put tons and tons of rice! The next time I came in, I had my sister with me for our monthly sissy day out. We ordered the olleh jalapeno roll to share and then tried the tofu soups. Soooo good! It looks like a little pot, but there's alot in there! You also get the Korean side dishes which are yummy as well (and you can ask for more). I also ordered the BBQ short ribs to take home to the husband. It also came with the side dishes. The husband loved them. Sooooo, the third time we came in, we did the soup again because it was totally soup weather and we also tried the ahi poke salad. Now, I'm one of those weird people who has no problem eating raw fish as long as it's in a roll...so basically, if it's sashimi, I don't do it. I was a little hesistant to eat the poke, but the husband told me to at least try it. I'm glad I did! The pieces weren't cut too big which was perfect and it was super duper fresh and just plain old good. So, as you can tell, we have been to this place more than once. We really like it. The place is cute too. It's got a modern vibe to it, totally not what you would expect after seeing it from the outside (can't judge a book by it's cover, right?). It can fill up pretty quickly and it's great for families and dates as well. The service is good. The waitresses have always been nice and pretty prompt. The manager/owner is super nice as well. The prices are very reasonable and worth it. They do have a special where you get 20% off the menu items except for the AYCE. Definitely one of our new favorite places.
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Christine L.
There are a lot of Korean-run sushi places out there, but I'm not sure if I've ever heard of one that blatantly sells Korean food as well. The food was good though, so whatever. I had tofu soup and a side of uni nigiri and my husband had some sushi rolls. The rolls were fine - they stick so many ingredients inside their rolls, you can't really tell if it's really good or not, but they seemed to taste fine. The tofu soup was about the same as any other tofu soup place. The uni cost $7 and it seemed about par with other $7 uni nigiri I've had at other sushi places. All in all, I thought the place was not bad. The decor is a little weird - obviously used to be some other type of restaurant, but it was nice enough I suppose. I think this is a great place to go if the people you're eating with can't decide between Korean and Japanese food, hahaha.
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Ying Z.
I love this place. The rolls are special and big. It's one of my favorite Korean & Japanese restaurants.
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Richard P.
Richard Pro here with another review. I left thoroughly unimpressed. Surprisingly, even though the food, service, and decor were good, I'm awarding two stars--which is very uncharacteristic of me. Olleh is, I believe, the third incarnation of a fusion restaurant at this same location. The previous two, Chocolate Sushi and one I can't remember, both closed down due to lackluster business I suppose. In all my years coming here, no matter which resaurant it was, I remember superb decor and service. Your servers are professional and dressed in a black uniform, and they're usually young college students. Your plates and cups are artistically shaped, and lighting is very dim. While I've always enjoyed the food, it has always been pricey. So how is Olleh different? Well, if I remember Chocolate Sushi correctly, Olleh is pretty much exactly the same thing. You can order bento, tofu soup, korean bbq meats, or sushi. My food came fast and I was surprised to see how large each piece of sushi was. They're quite generous with their toppings. The bento was very disappointing--$15 for unacceptable portions. Avoid the nigiri unless you are plush with cash--when nigiri is $5-7 for 2 pieces, I find it impossible to order any. The special rolls are pretty packed with stuff, justifying the significant price increase compared to normal rolls. However, though the price is justified, it's still difficult to shell out $11-$18 for 8 pieces (or less) of a special roll. I left with an uncomfortable feeling in my stomach even though the food was pretty good. I'm not sure what it was--perhaps the amount of mayonnaise in the artificial crab. Overall, the experience is simply not unique or tasty enough for me to return. It's not cheap comfort food, and it's not pricey delicious exotic food. More like expensive mediocre sushi in a dim restaurant.
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Emma L.
Love the spicy korean soft tofu soup (soondubu) here. Several options to choose from, and always delicious. That comes with plenty of side dishes (banchan) and an egg to crack inside the steaming hot clay pot. The sushi and cooked foods I've had here have always been tasty, but it's the spicy tofu soup that keeps me coming back every time I'm looking for dinner in the South Bay.
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Kit G.
This is one of my FAVORITE sushi and tofu restaurant now. Why? 1. Seating/booths are comfortable and the atmosphere/decor is a piece of art! Love the ambiance. Also, the sushi bar is extra wide so there are plenty of room for your food and drinks. 2. Very good food - the fact that I can get Tofu soup with all the free side dishes and also have sushi is great. 3. Good to bring kids and the hubby too! 4. The price is reasonable especially with the 20% discount.
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Thu H.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!! I come here at least once a week for their yummy tofu soup! It always hits the spot.. & since it's been getting colder lately soup is the way to go. They also have a wide selection of delicious rolls. I make it a point to try a different one every week & it never disappoints ;) the appetizers are also delish.. I like the agedashi tofu & the spicy tuna salad. The service is attentive but not overbearing & the owner always welcomes you with a friendly smile :) ...& they have tvs so it's perfect to stop by for a beer or sake & some yummy food & watch the game! OLLEH IS A MUST TRY! See you there :)
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Irene Y.
Celebrating my girlfriend's last night as a single lady was a must. Yet with over 20 people RSVP'ed to attend, it was difficult to find a restaurant hat can accomodate our large party AND appease everyone's taste buds. Not so here! Olieh Sushi and Tofu House's facility was spacious and offered a wide range of asian-fusion cuisine. They had everything from sushi rolls to korean bbq and more! I for one ordered the Kimchi Soft Tofu combo as it seemed like the best value. For $10.25 you get your pippin' hot tofu clay pot stuffed with your choice of protein, mushrooms, tofu, and an egg. AND you get rice, and a wide array of small dishes (which are all refillable might I add- score!). Tasty food and generous portions. Sounds good to me! All in all it's a great spot for groups!
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Kai L.
This place has excellent food, flavor, atmosphere and service. The complimentary appetizers you get before your entree are delicious and a treat for people who aren't familiar with Korean food. The owner or manager is a very sweet lady who is genuinely concerned with your concerns. If this place were slightly cheaper, I'd be eating here all the time!
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Ben H L.
3.5 STARS This location has been changing names and cuisines over the past few years so I was always wary of coming in here. This past week, I met up with friends here on a Friday night to try them out. The selection was very impressive...they had over 30-40 special combo rolls along with the standard Japanese restaurant menu along with a bunch of Korean tofu soup and small plates too. I even tried the Korean OB beer for the first time with my sushi. I'm usually not a fan of Asian beer but OB wasn't bad...this is coming from a Guinness drink at heart! The decor inside reminds me of a somewhat Indian lounge kind of thing with lots of dark purple, grey, and wood accents. There were TVs over the sushi bar too in case you want your sports fix. The servers were pretty good although there were times that my group wanted to order more food but we didn't have anyone come back to check on us for a while...we had to resort to raising the hand to get their attention. Price wise, the rolls were between $12-$16 depending on what went in them and the Korean dishes were priced relatively the same as other El Camino restaurants. In terms of the size of the food, the pieces were smaller than average but they compensated by giving us more pieces on each order. The smaller pieces do make the plate look pretty but I'm a bigger sushi size kind of guy. The tofu soup with rice was delicious and very authentic. I think I'd come back for the Korean food but most likely will go elsewhere for sushi.
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Diana T.
Granted, I'd give this place 1.5, but I'll round down because my experience left me wanting more. We were a party of five. We were seated within 5 minutes and everything was fine and dandy. Our waiter came around, took our drink and food orders. The bf's mother ordered hot water and when the drinks came, there was none. He said that he was going to get it, but it never came. Throughout the entire meal, even though we reminded at least once more. And that was almost the last time we ever saw our waiter tend to us. We saw him walking around elsewhere, but never checked back in with us or paid us any attention. To be quite honest, every time we tried to grab someone's attention, no one was looking. We had to repeat certain requests twice to several different wait staff members. The food was... nothing to jump up about. It was edible and it seemed to be fairly large in proportions, but all of us left feeling as if we could eat more. One ordered a 3 dish dinner bento and he was still hungry. I ordered one roll and one Fuji Volcano, but still felt full. Bf ordered two rolls (8pcs each) and had to order another because he wasn't full. (Normally he would be). Also, the "Top Secret" menu is not as descriptive in their rolls as the main menu. When I ordered the "Mangocado", it sounded tasty, until I realized it was covered in wasabi cream (which I loathe). Had I known that, or had it been indicated, I wouldn't have ordered it. The Top Secret menu only stated things like fish or avocado as ingredients, nothing about the sauces that it would contain. At the end, we flagged a waitress for our check. She handed it to us and grabbed it within a few minutes. Before she returned with it, our actual waiter came around to hand us a check... You could imagine our confusion... The waitress came back with the processed check and we signed that and left. Overall, it was a terrible experience. It might be nice to be able to order Japanese tofu and Korean tofu, but having to fight for what we want and getting ignored is not how I want to experience a meal, especially for the prices that they charge for each roll.
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B N.
I'm sitting at the restaurant right now and typing this review. The food and service is great. We had two Japanese entrees, Korean tofu and Dragon rolls. All delicious and good portions too. I was able to use their online coupon and get an additional discount off my entire meal. I would definitely be coming back here.
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Seana S.
Such good food here! I'm new to this type of Tofu house/Korean cuisine and I'm pleased to have tried it. Had the seafood pancake, hot rice thingy, and clam & meat tofu soup - all bomb! Service was good too!
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Oran G.
Came here with my dad. The sushi is great. I love also the chicken teriyaki and Salomon.
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Andy H.
HELLO OLLEH :] i came here because i was craving sushi and another place we were going to was packed! so my friend and i did a quick yelp search and found this place. i wasn't sure if it was a japanese restaurant or a korean one, i think they're a little confused. anyway, we walked in and were seated promptly. we took a look at the menu and decided to stick with the sushi rolls. the only one i could really remember was the salmon wrapped with rice. they set this dish on fire!! and it was really cool to watch. unfortunately, i forget the name. overall, the food wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad either. it felt a little overpriced for what i was getting though. also, i was in korea recently and olleh is a telecommunications company! and the sign on this olleh has an UNCANNY resemblance to the same company in korea! don't believe me? google it. the O is very similar. i smell a lawsuit.
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Andy K.
First time here. Even with the understanding that I was there for Sunday lunch at around 1:00pm, the service was terrible. My Korean barbeque took forever to come out, no one responded to my requests. Put my name on the list and they missed that too. I liked the banchan, and the kimchee was good too. The service is very disorganized, which is very unfortunate.
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Kim R.
Ambiance - clean-modern interior low dim lighting and dark wood furnishings with a decent sized sushi bar Food- mMmm yummy! I try to stray away from boring teriyaki bento boxes when I come to sushi joints. I would suggest getting the rolls and other entrees. Beautiful presentation. Sashimi always seems to be fresh~ I really dig this bacon wrapped rice cake with shoe string fries though..the perfect beer appetizer! Service - friendly and attentive I will definitely be back for my sushi fix if I'm in the area! :P
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Thao N.
I really love the sushi in here. Especially , screaming potato. This is one of my favorite sushi restaurant
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Anna N.
I came here on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch and it was pretty empty. If you're looking for authentic Japanese food, this is not the place to go. If you want fusion rolls, you're in the right place! We ordered the Fire Dragon and Island rolls. Both were good and the portions were pretty large. The Fire Dragon roll wasn't very spicy but it had good texture. The same is true of the Island Roll. I think all of the Specialty Rolls here are decent. I tried the Dragon Roll when this place was still Chocolate Sushi and I remember being satisfied :) Overall, Olleh is okay but not exceptional.
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Jennifer K.
They got new menus! My favorite page is the one that is 100% dedicated to a picture of raw oysters, which is funny because I don't even like them that much. My bf and I know one of the sushi chefs so we let him choose our dinner. He made us a specialty roll which consisted of melted cheese, bulgogi, and mushrooms on top of a CA roll. Doesn't sound that appealing but don't knock it til you try it! Also, I'm absolutely in love with their salad dressing. So creamy, yet so fresh. Yum. The sushi bar is very spacious, so you have enough room for all the food you order. Service was fast like a Nascar (does anyone remember that song? hahaha)...
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James N.
Just tried this place out with my girlfriend because we woke up starving and Bon Chon decided not to pick up our calls. Walked on over and ordered Salmon Katsu Bento and Dumpling Tofu Soup. The Tofu soup sides came out first and I was pretty impressed comparing them to SGD's sides. The kimchi was especially good. I got the Dumpling Tofu Soup in medium spiciness and it is for sure one of the best tofu soups I've ever had. The Salmon Katsu was also nice. I will be coming back to sit at the bar and try the sushi next Monday.
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Janet N.
Still my favorite place to get spicy soft tofu soup, for some reason even with management changes this recipe has stayed the same. Jenny N. and I came here for lunch before class. We decided to share the Spicy Beef Soft Tofu Soup and I got the Lion King Roll. We were served Miso Soup, our rolls, Banchan and Tofu Soup. The Lion King Roll was good, but definitely different from the sushi places I frequent where this roll is covered in a spicy yet creamy sauce and is usually way larger than Olleh's portion. The Banchan consisted of Kim Chi, Mung Bean Sprouts, Oi Sobaegi, Braised Tofu, Japchae with the addition of one egg & Purple Rice. The Beef Tofu Soup seemed a lot smaller, probably since it was lunch time but we both were unable to finish it. It was spicy but balanced in flavor. Lots of chunks of beef and the tofu was delicious and soft. The prices here are a little steep, our meal was about $15-20 a person but keep in mind we had leftovers to take home. If you like Korean styled sushi/food come here! If you like saucey, deep fried, fancily prepared rolls come here! Olleh has really good specialty sauces and their raw fish is high in quality.
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Linda N.
The sashimi is fresh and the cut is huge! The seafood pancake was good. I loved how they sliced it so that it's evenly dispersed to our party. Ramen tofu soup- first time having it and it was good. Not too spicy. With the low reviews, I was pleasantly surprised by everything.
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Mushie H.
I already did a review for Chocolate Sushi, which is now Olleh Sushi. But it wouldn't hurt to update it a little due to the new ownership. I LOVE THIS PLACE. The korean side dishes are great, especially the kimchi. The korean tofu pot (particularly the dumpling tofu pot) is delicious and has definitely improved from when I used to get it before. Mild spiciness may be a little too weak for some of you, so get medium. The dumplings add a different texture and the beef tastes great with the egg and tofu. The sushi is also great. They upped their menu by adding about a dozen new rolls. I only eat sushi that is cooked, so I order the Dragon Roll, Lion King, Lobster, Tiffany, Island, and Crunch. I've been to a lot of sushi places, and I honestly do not like any Dragon Roll as much as I do here. The shrimp tempura stays perfectly crunchy and the sauce has a perfect sweetness to it that other places usually make too salty. The bento boxes beat out any other place. From the portion to the flavoring. This is my go-to place any time I am craving sushi. Always ask for jap-chae (a korean noodle that's usually on the house).
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Anna T.
My fav sushi place in the neighborhood! It's always fresh and yum. I bring girls' night outs to this place and they always accommodate our big parties very well and even split check for 15+ people! Service is very nice with friendly staff. I love their complementary miso soup and hot tea, plus Korean sides with korean items from the menu. Oysters were pretty good too! I Eat there almost every week and need even more! :)
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Rebecca C.
This place is amazing. When I am willing to spend a little extra for sushi, this is the place to come. I came here for the first time a few days ago, and my friends and I ordered about 10 rolls. We were quite a large group, but no problem! When our rolls arrived, every got about 1-2 pieces from each roll. Every bite you just stop and think This is Amazing! Definitely worth the extra drive and slightly more expensive bill. Try the lobster rolls!
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Schelly Y.
Olleh offers Japanese/Korean food with the Japanese items dominating the menu. We probably had about 7 different rolls and they were all good with fresh fish. One of the waitresses was quite friendly and helpful but another seemed to just mumble when we asked her things. Overall the service was okay and the food came out pretty quickly.
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Iris B.
I got lucky because I came here for an early dinner and it was a week day. The spicy titanic sushi roll was amazing! I also ordered the combo seafood tofu soup, but it was decent. Our waiter was attentive and kind. This place was big and they have nice interior.
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Sherry L.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the management has changed AGAIN since Chocolate Sushi became Olleh. Whatever the new management is doing, I hope they keep doing it! They have definitely streamlined the restaurant since their sports-bar-esque days, and I'm glad of that. The idea of eating sushi at a sports bar is a little unnerving to me...But no matter! That is all in the past now. For dinner, we ordered two sushi rolls (the lion king and the no name roll) as well as two tofu pots (seafood and fish roe). It was WAY too much food. Besides the side dishes that came with the tofu pots, we also each got a bowl of miso soup, which came with the sushi rolls. The three items (if I count all side dishes as one item) that stood out to me were the side dishes, the no name roll, and the seafood tofu pot. Side dishes: I must say that the quality of the side dishes has improved drastically since the first time I came to Olleh. They look like they are more carefully thought out and prepared, a huge improvement from when Olleh used to serve dried seaweed straight out of the packaging. No name roll: DELICIOUS! I loved the spiciness from the jalapeno in combination with the freshness of the fish. It really hit the spot...and i know it was really good sushi because I didn't have to use my wasabi+soysauce mixture at all. Seafood tofu pot: It pains me a little to say this, but I have to admit that the tofu pots here are better than the ones a little further down the street at Jang Su Jang. For those of you who know how big of a fan I am of Jang Su Jang, you should know that this is a hard thing for me to admit..but in terms of the ingredients and the ratio of seafood to tofu to soup, Olleh wins, hands down. When the tofu pots were served, they were brimming with generous portions of tofu and seafood, unlike the tofu pots at JSJ which are basically half soup half tofu. At JSJ, I have to dig through my tofu pot to find that rare, rare clam, but at Olleh, there was a piece of clam in almost every bite of my tofu soup, even if I tried to avoid it. Although I'd say that the soup stock is still more flavorful at JSJ, the generous portions of the tofu/seafood at Olleh is the winner in my book. Finally, a place that can do both Japanese and Korean cuisine right! Win. :)
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Tiffany N.
Tried the Tiffany Roll & Golden Gate Roll, which were both pretty good. Mom had the tofu soup, which she enjoyed as well. I'm surprised they did not ask if we wanted to do the Sushi Lunch Buffet option, but I was stuffed after two rolls anyways. Nice interior even though it doesn't very appealing from outside.
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Jessica T.
delicious sushi! the thought of a Japanese/Korean fusion place doesn't sound super appealing bcos they're usually not that great, but due to a groupon deal, I tried it out and the sushi was better than expected! We ordered: 1.Oh yes! roll lightly fried in 6pcs not bad 2.fire dragon had shrimp tempura inside outside had unagi sauce and spicy sauce. a little too much sauce, but the crunchy tempura made up for it. 3. ca roll..6pcs for $5. not much to say because how can you mess up a ca roll? Service was polite decor was very casual, modern and very beautiful. Would recommend as a place for dinner date :)
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Sharon O.
I can not say anything bad about OLLEH. My family eats here at least twice a month. Never had a bad experience with them. Very attentive servers, their food tastes really and good love the ambiance. I always order the 2 Items Combination. Salad dressing is good, nice Salmon Teriyaki portion and Shrimp Tempura. Miso soup is the best too! You ask for extra with no extra charge =) My husband always order the Tofu Soup. It's his favorite!
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Will L.
Great place to get your Asian fix. From Sushi to Kimchee to noodles...quality is great...price is reasonable. Great choice when you don't want too much of one thing and a little bit of everything. Goof Stuff
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Diana Y.
---------LUNCH ONLY (Korean food only)------- I've come here twice now with my co-workers so both times it's been a win. Usually I'm not a fan of fusion places but I work on such a large team so the more variety one place gives, the better it is for us. T
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Julie N.
Im a fan only for the tofu seafood hotpot. omg its soooo good! I've had the spare ribs, i think its a hit or miss. sometimes they are too chewy or just perfect. Seasoning is yummy for sure tho. Just wish the meat is consistent. The pancake, to greasy for me. But its arrite, not to die for but ok to try. Sushi rolls, pretty good! I've been back atleast 5 times already and i love it ! mostly bc of the tofu hot pot. mhmmm yummy. (: ** Customer service , VERY FRIENDLY. **
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Ricardo L.
Thank you olleh for such a wonderful and amazing meal, and for all the great service!!! Hard to find a place with good food and amazing service.
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Alice F.
Wonderful Sushi place! Olleh have the constant great portion/freshness/taste! And I luv their Agedashi tofu. Can't eat them from other restaurants... the texture and 'sauce' is not the same. This place is the best. Perfect combination to even serve Korean food. All of the food items are delish. Their service of even offering ice cream at the end just finishes it :) I always appreciated the servers.. especially John and Sean. But don't see them often at Olleh.
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Jamal C.
Love this place since its Chocolate days. Has a nice variety of dishes including Korean cuisine. Nice layout and atmosphere.
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Nora I.
I forgot to write a review for this spot but I had to when I drove past it ;) they have the best fried oysters for a sushi place. The rolls were good and the miso soup was average.
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Wine T.
I had not been here for a while, but was really glad I came back. The sushi was fresh and delicious and the Korean food smelled really good. If I can break myself away from the fabulous sushi next time, I will try the Korean short ribs. I'm looking forward to my next meal at Olleh!
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Jamie B.
If you like Tofu Clay pot, this is the spot. Our waiter was great and completely made up for the kitchen staff errors. This is a great reversal of service since the Chocolate Sushi days. Food was delicious and our waiter spoiled us, constantly checking on us, making sure we were okay and satisfied with our meals. I am giving 5 stars because the food was great, and the service even better. A follow up visit will tells us if it was a fluke or a consistent change. Ultimately we will be back cuz that clay pot calls to me........ (On a side note: my review of when they were Chocolate Sushi has been removed. That review contained great disdain for how my lady was treated on her birthday dinner. We were there for lunch and service was mediocre but not so bad that I gave much thought to it. Since she liked the sushi buffet so much she wanted to bring family and friends for dinner to celebrate her birthday, that was a big mistake as service was non-existent, and grumpy when it did come around. Twice in one day and epic amounts of $$$ spent......... needless to say, we did not return to this place for a very long time. This is back in the day of when it was Chocolate Sushi had lost their liqueur license. Things may have changed since then........)
First time at Olleh Sushi, place was pretty busy for lunch. I ordered the 12pc Sashimi & half dozen raw oysters for starts. The Sashimi was fresh and priced well at $20.00. The restaurant was clean and service is good.
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Nick T.
I went here for lunch with my friend today, we ordered the pink lady, Tiffany, mangocado roll. When we got our food, I found 2 pieces of hair in my salmon from the pink lady roll. We told the waiter, then in a minute he came back but with very thin pieces of the salmon. They rushed making the roll and it literally looked like shit.
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JoLynn F.
Don't judge this place form the outside. My impression was "cheesy" however my friend took me here and my first experience was great because we ordered Korean food. Their Kim Chee is very good so that's a good sign. The second time I went by myself and sat at the sushi bar and ordered Nigiri Sashimi which was good, however their rice was not tasty and sorta dry (not seasoned properly). However I was glad on the proportion of rice to sashimi cause generally Koreans (who are the sushi chefs) generally use too much rice but not this place. This place is worth trying out if you want Korean comfort food. The other thing about this place is that the ambiance is very nice, however it's gets loud in the place depending on how busy it is.
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Holly L.
I went here because I had a groupon that would expire before Christmas... Plus KOREAN + JAPANESE restaurant all in one.. sounded interesting to me. But it wasn't, no fusion like the KOJA food truck. But anywho, we ordered: BBQ BEEF I was actually impressed with the bbq beef because it wasn't bland nor did it lack flavor. It was quite tasty and marinated well. My favorite of the 3 we ordered. I would highly recommend ordering this! Included with entree: Miso Soup- I love miso soup :) Rice- authentic purple korean rice. Side Dishes- the only ones i eat: soft tofu, kim chi, and jap chae. All were good but took forever and a day to ge refills because there was only 3 servers for all of the tables around 7pm. SOFT TOFU SEAFOOD SOUP -medium spicy I've had better. At Olleh, they add seawood and give you an egg to add to the soup. GOLDEN GATE ROLL It was way smaller than I expected it to. It wasn't worth the $12. Skip it! The restaurant itself is nice with the dimmed light and ambiance. Service was good at the beginning but I literally had to wave them down several times to ask for more side dishes and ask for our check.
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Jacki M.
I've been here on 2 occasions. One good and one bad My friend had a birthday dinner here, with about 16 people. We already had a reservation and were seated very quickly. We didn't have any problems with service or the food, and I left with a pretty decent opinion about the place. My gripe came a couple nights ago when I came here with my boyfriend. The service that night was terrible. The waitress looked at me after we sat down and continued to walk away. I had to flag her down for her to get our drink order. Then, she never came around to give us any refills. The food came out quickly, but then she was never to be seen after that. The table next to us was waving their credit card around trying to get somebody's attention. We basically had to do the same thing too because there was literally one bus guy who was delivering food, clearing tables and taking payments....I mean, seriously what was going on??? We were pretty cranky after leaving the restaurant, and it will take a large amount of convincing to get me to go back again.... Oh yea, I think I got food poisoning later that night.
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Wanugee N.
When I suggested to my good friend that we eat Korean food in the south bay, they were down. I have been to several in the Santa Clara area, and heard there was one I hadn't tried that was decent, starting with a J. So I whipped out my new iPhone4S and Yelped it. Was it Jang Mo Jip, or Jang Su Jang? Both had 4 stars. So i looked for Jang Mo Jip, being slightly closer. I looked all up and down El Camino Real, and could not find it! Seeing my frustration, my friend mentioned they had been to Olleh, and have I tried it? I said no, thinking what kind of place is that? Is it like the Kogi truck in LA, mixing Korean with Mexican (I heard Ole, as in a bullfight expression!). They said it was nice decor and decent food, with Korean and Sushi. And sure enough, the sign says Olleh Sushi and Tofu House. This place is quite large, and nicely decorated in pleasing modern lines and tones, with a couple of big screens discreetly on the walls, not blaring like at the Westminster Pho houses, or LA/OC K-Town restos. I would say that the average diner here was a 20-30 something Korean female, eating with friends. And this place is perfect if you are Korean, like Sushi (but in a Korean/American/California way, not a traditional Japanese way), and want to eat sushi with your Korean Soon Dubu. This place reminds me of Mizu in San Jose, the large, popular, fairly new Japanese place. The difference is, Olleh admits it's Korean owned and offers Korean favorites with Sushi. Mizu pretends it is Japanese, serving Japanese food, but it is Korean owned and run. Even my Asian friends who go to Mizu think it's Japanese food, which it sort of is, but in a Korean way. The service here was definitely not Japanese, as it was slacking and lacking. Our servers were more interested in getting the bill paid so they could leave because it was near closing time, than making sure we enjoyed our experience. The Titanic Roll was pretty decent, even though my friend ordered it by mistake, thinking it was something else. The Soon Dubu was good. The Banchan were ok. But overall, Meh and more Meh. I would recommend this place if you are: - a Korean girl, - with a Caucasian boyfriend, - who likes sushi rolls, - and you want to get him into some Korean dishes now. Good transition place for him. He'll love it. And order a lot of sweet flavored Soju, too, and things might get interesting. More interesting than this place. Then leave and get a room. A karaoke room of course! What were you thinking?
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Josh C.
Great place. It was my birthday dinner, and we all ordered a bunch of unique, well prepared sushi's. Some of us got some Korean plates, and to be honest, it was good. The lava roll was good, and the presentation was phenomenal (I won't ruin it for you, order it and see how it arrives at your table), service was prompt, and even though the place was packed the workers did the best they could to serve us quickly, and refill our drinks. In short. Great place, close to a lot of cool hang out spots, nice service, and a wide variety of foods.
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Jill S.
My family had a Saturday lunch here. We really enjoyed the fact that there were a couple of no rice options, including a sushi roll. The portions were reasonable, and while we are always prepared for sushi to be an expensive outing this one was even more eye raising than usual. That won't keep us from going back, but we'll definitely be better prepared for check-shock.
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Steve A.
Came here on a Groupon deal and for the most part I was glad I did! Not the cheapest place, the prices were decent for a nice restaurant with a pretty nice ambiance. We came here for dinner and the gf ordered a couple rolls of sushi (Dragon roll and a few others, forgot which ones) and she was very happy with them. I ordered the chicken teriyaki bento box and MAN, that was AMAZING!! The miso soup is awesome, the chicken teriyaki was amazing and it came with a side of white rice and it was even cool that the chicken teriyaki was laid out over a serving of teriyaki soba noodles too...MMMMMMMMMMMM!! The only reason I'm taking off 1 star is because of the customer service. Getting anything (water, napkins, fork for me...DONT LAUGH!) after your drinks and meal have been brought to your table is like near impossible. Even when I was making eye contact with our waiter (who was waiting in the back with all the other waiters), he would look over at me and immediately break eye contact. LOL! What the? Too funny, even when I asked him for a fork he went back to the kitchen and proceeded to wait like 5 minutes before bringing me a fork because the "kitchen was preparing the order". LOL!! I already feel like a jackass at sushi places asking for a fork, but it was that much more painful making me wait 5 minutes for a fork to be "ordered". HAHA oh well, what are you gonna do? I didnt let it ruin my meal at all. After we ate, we were overcome by the food-coma sensation which only proves that this dinner was a major success :) Definitely going back again soon with some friends. We'll be sure to remember to bring a flare gun to signal for service next time we visit, jk.
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Hazel N.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was excellent. I loved the roomy area and its modern feel. I went here for lunch with my boyfriend's family. There were 35 to our party, and they gave us all free ice cream due to the amount of people with us. The food was filling as expected. I particularly enjoyed the garlic noodles that the chicken teriyaki came with (part of the bento box). The island roll was delicious, but the lion king roll was all right. I have tasted better. The price was a bit steep for the rolls. However, they had a great amount of rolls to select from.
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N. M.
Fish was fresh, service was nice (when they saw you) and everything was clean. Loved the open-ness of the restaurant and the sushi chefs always greet you on your way in! Haven't tried the Korean side of the menu, but the Japanese side isn't too bad. A little too much rice for the nigiris, but that was taken care of by my own chop sticks. We did find it odd that the host was refilling drinks, taking checks, and even delivering food. Maybe he was a manager too? and not just the host/greeter. Definitely a good spot if you like the non-traditional sushi rolls... with a kick of spice.
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M G.
They have a huge menu and large portions. I got a bento box with California roll and tempura. Salad and miso soup were yummy!
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Wendy S.
This restaurant is a Korean/Japanese restaurant. It's a good space for groups and there's something for everyone here. They have a large selection of sushi rolls, Korean bbq, and other Korean dishes (bi bim bop, soon doo boo). I think they had kalbi gim here, which is really hard to find item at most Korean restaurants. It's a dish with short ribs that's been simmered with dates and other spices. I'm not a fan of Americanized sushi rolls, so I ended up ordering some classic ones. Paradise roll (hamachi and salmon), and a scallop roll (Miss M?) and had the seafood tofu soup. The tofu soup was decent, still not as good as in Annandale, VA (Lighthouse, Vit Goel). The rolls were fine too. The scallop one was better than the Paradise. The panchan (Korean sides) were OK. They weren't great. The marinated cucumber slices and the fish cake were the best side dishes out of the bunch.
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George L.
I came here for an early lunch. I chose the AYCE option and in summary I can say it was not worth it at all. The line up of rolls was really basic, with their special rolls only having one or 2 enhancements over regular rolls. The fish was rather nondescript. That being said, at least their edamame was pretty good. I was hoping that their AYCE option offered a good overview of what kind of food they offered, It's very underwhelming. For example, their tekka maki uses julienne cucumber, which is very atypical, and almost seems like they are pretty to cut their costs to the minimum amount allowable. While the buffet is cheap, I think you'd be better off spending more for a more varied buffet option or just ordering a la carte. Service wise they were pretty decent. They did check up on me pretty often, but they neglected to notice that my water glass sat empty for over half of my time there. Given that there is an abundance of Korean resturants as well as Japanese restaurants serving American style rolls, I would be very hesitant to return in the future.
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Ali N.
Simply put, I liked it. Lots of selection, yummy food, great waitstaff, plays the games on tv. Will return next time I'm in the area!
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Alden W.
This is a good spot to go to when you have a group of friends, some of who want Japanese food and others who want Korean food. Its not the best you're gonna get for either style but it will be able to satisfy the cravings of everyone in your party. Decently large restaurant with good service.
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Sonia L.
I'm a frequent customer and every time, I am absolutely in LOVE with their teriyaki chicken and their dragon roll. The staff is usually really friendly and are bilingual and trilingual and offer recommendations. Once we got an order a little later than usual and they provided service and gave us all large green tea ice creams. They take a while sometimes (as all good restaurants should sort of be...) and can be kind of pricey but it's always been worth the wait.
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Elaine T.
This used to be Chocolate Sushi, but I guess they changed the name. The inside of the place, the menu, and everything else is still the same though. I've been here a few times before and it was always a good experience, but the last time I went our server brought out the wrong order and when we told her that it wasn't exactly what we ordered she kind of gave us attitude about it. So there goes that. But we'll see, maybe she was just having a really crappy day. It was really busy...(-1 ) On the other hand, the food is always good here. I really like the Tiffany Roll, Titanic Fire Roll, Island Roll, and the Super California Roll. Yum! It is a little pricey, but I'd say it's worth it.
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Betty N.
**OK JAPANESE AND KOREAN FOOD IN ONE PLACE** Came here for Mother's Day with my BFF, her mom, her brother, and brother's girlfriend. Formerly Chocolate Sushi and Tofu House, it still looked similar, but the management and customer service has significantly improved. The menu, the vibe, and the restaurant was basically the same. We ordered several sushi rolls, mussels, and a seafood spicy soup. We did have the Korean small dishes. The kim chee was pretty toxic. Like super spicy stinky. Not date friendly for sure. I thought the food was average at best. I've eaten here 4-5 times, so maybe it has lost its luster. Nothing dazzled. I wouldn't turn down dinner here, but I wouldn't be that thrilled about it either.
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mstammyisaten b.
Kimchi Tofu Hot Pot's are my new love!!
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Whitney Y.
Pretty decent sushi, good tofu soup and nice variety of side dishes. I've been coming here for a while and noticed this place is on the decline though. They decreased the sizes of their sushi rolls, very noticable. I always order the titanic fire, which was my favorite sushi roll for a while. The seared albacore is delicious and fresh. I just hate that once a resturant does well for a while, they find ways to cut cost and that eventually leads to a decline in food quality/quantity or service. In this case, it went from huge rolls with generous amounts of sashimi, to small california-sized roll with way less sashimi and more of the other stuff; rice, avocado. But overall, a solid dinner place but probably only come here if I'm indecisive or really hungry.
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Malani M.
I honestly have nothing negative to say about this place. At first I thought the prices were a bit high but when I saw how generous the portions were, I totally changed my mind. The food is great. I've only had the Godzilla Roll and Ashidashi ( sp?) tofu but I'll definitely be back to try more!
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Hen A.
old chocolate to new olleh....large space sushi and korean...casual and comfortable atmosphere...seating plenty for casual dining to loud drinking..finding a $twenty all you can drink beer night...bottomless beer mugs and order of sushi rolls...friendly staff and owner...keeping the beer taps flowing...sushi rolls quite heavy, large and long...rice pressed too tight, too dense...quite filling filler rolls...but, more beers!
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Thomas C.
The reason for 3 STARS: The price does not necessarily matter when quality is present. The overall experience was average - nothing more and nothing less. We paid 16.99 for all you can eat sushi and I was a bit skeptical of the price - I experienced plenty of all you can eat sushi places (Sushi Infinite, Sushi 88, Ninkimono, etc.) This was by far the least favorite I had experienced. The only roll that was deemed good was the Ruby Dragon and the Shrimp Tempura roll. None of their Sushi Roll selection contained a full slice of sashimi (raw fish). Most selections were created from the base of a California Roll and many were deep fried. Don't get me wrong, a few of the deep fried rolls were "good" but selection was limited and there were no quality rolls that contained sashimi besides the average $2.50/$4 takamaki (a thin sliced of tuna rolled in rice and seaweed). They also offered an appetizer selection from the all you can eat - the chicken teriyaki was also "good' and all other selections reflected the $16.99 all you can eat price. Verdict: I may or may not come back - I rather spend the extra $4/$5 elsewhere and receive a larger selection which contains quality rolls ($12 single roll, if paid separately). To each their own and this by any means was my own opinion.
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Andrew D.
My review is base on the experience when my friend had an event here. It was his son's 1st birthday and their were around 50 guest or so. It seemed the restaurant was open to them using their own decorations. They had a large picture of their son on the wall, their own custom Korean deserts, candles and so on. The event was in the afternoon, and the food was buffet style. They had over a dozen different dishes. The stir fry noodles (japchae) was my favorite, the spicy pork (daeji bulgogi) had bold flavors and the variety of sushi was delicious. The waiters were also attentive to all our needs. I recommend this place if you are planning an event or just coming here to eat.
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Denise L.
got to try the AYCE for dinner last night, and i have to say, $16.99 is the cheapest I've ever seen. Yes, they dont offer nigiri, and all their rolls are plays on CA rolls and shrimp tempura rolls, but really, what sushi rolls arent? Their selection is much more limited than other places, but the price, and the fact that you can order more than a handful of appetizers is great. we shared the agedashi tofu, gyoza, udon, vegetable tempura, and all were in perfect quantities. the "oh yes" roll is definitley a favorite from the list (deep fried roll of different fishes and avocado), and enjoyed the hamachi/scallion roll. service was not up to par this night, even though the restaurant was not packed. but good experience overall, got to enjoy sushi while others enjoyed their korean dishes.
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Max M.
Best sushi in Sunnyvale! As a Sunnyvale-ian, I now frequent Olleh Sushi (formerly chocolate sushi, a better name actually). Their rolls are always delicious, their staff friendly, their service expedient. I suggest the Lion King or the Titanic Fire roll. The "Oh Yes" is my girlfriend's favorite.
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Pansy L.
I wouldn't say this is the place to get your sashimi fix but it sure is the place if you like exotic rolls (cuz I do!). My friend and I ordered the Spider Fantasy Roll and Tiffany Roll. I love them both but he prefers the Spider because he thought the crab in the Tiffany didn't taste as good as the tuna in the Spider. The description for the Spider Fantasy Roll says that it is "Super spicy" but it's not. I was a little intimidated at first but turns out the spice level was medium. The rolls are about 12-13 bucks, a little expensive but I expected it to be that price considering it looked a little fancy in there. My friend also ordered Seafood Tofu Soup which also includes the side dishes and a bowl of "forbidden rice" (aka purple rice). I thought the side dishes were pretty yummy but my friend wished there was more/unlimited refills. He thought the tofu soup was pretty good but nothing special. Decor was modern and sophisticated; lighting is dim; they have jazz music playing in the background--a good place for a nice dinner.
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Felipe B.
Not even close to a good sushi restaurant. The restaurant itself looks great, I just wish the food was as good. With dishes bordering the acceptable, it's definitely over priced. If you're looking for an expensive badly put-together dish, this is the place for you.
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Kimberly G.
The best thing about this place is the atmosphere. The service was mediocre and the food not so great.
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Reid Y.
I was pretty underwhelmed when I came here. Group came on a weeknight and the place wasn't very crowded. There's a decent selection of sushi and Korean food since I guess it's a combo of the two, but nothing really stuck out. I guess if you're coming here for an Asian-y meal it would be okay. Otherwise I think I'd stick to a genuine sushi place or a genuine tofu house if I preferred or the other. Otherwise a combo of two comes up short with both.
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Yummy group L.
I used to like this restaurant a lot... it is very close to my home and has sushi and Korean food at the same time. However, I had a very bad experience last night. I knew no one wanted to work on holiday (4th of July), but you (waitress) shouldn't put your sadness on your face and gave bad services. I like the food a lot, that's why we go there all the time. However, we had a very bad service last night... no one come to refill our tea and water until we asked for it... no waiter/waitress came and asked "how's everything or do you need anything else". one waitress just left our check on our table before we even finished (we didn't even know she gave us check already, she didn't even said a word - I meant Thank you). My husband was planing to order the Fried Tempura Ice cream, but he couldn't get anyone's attention, so he gave up and paid the bill. My husband was so upset. The they're not very busy (around 7 - 10 tables and at least 4 people were working). They should be able to provide a good service to customer. My husband didn't want to pay tip at all... but i put 15% tip on the check... I hope they will give us better service next time; otherwise, i don't think my husband will come there again since there are lot of better service restaurants around our house like Sushi O Sushi and Ocean Blue...
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Doug B.
Solid 4.5 for tasty food, a fun and diverse menu, and reasonable prices. We've been driving by this place for years but finally decided to give it a whirl (partially thanks to the dearth of sushi in the area -- see my other reviews). Wow, what we've been missing! Excellent selection and too much to fathom from a single visit. Good quality fish and some very creatives sauces. Korean sides and entrees added a nice dimension we aren't used to...yet. The Butter Roll was outstanding, as was the BBQ beef, both ample servings, tho we do wish we'd delved deeper into the beef to get some extra fine flavors that we discovered later with the portion we brought home. And even though it was a crowded Friday evening the service was attentive and pretty fast. This place is officially on our rotation.
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Evonne L.
This is our go to sushi/korean bbq place because we live so close. We used to go to Fusion Korea because it was much closer to our apt., but the quality of their sushi and korean bbq just couldn't compare to olleh, so now we make the (slightly longer, but still super short) drive. We usually get an order of kalbi and an order of sushi. Some of our favorite rolls have been the caterpillar/dragon combo or the hot shot roll. There's lots of variety to choose from. I also love their selection of pan chan and the fact that they have purple rice (not just regular white rice). Service is always super friendly and quick. We're pretty much regulars here!
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Christine F.
HELLO!!!! I mean HELL YEA!! HELL YEA for Olleh! Sushi Lover?! You can never ever, ever, ever in your entire life get tired of sushi? Olleh has got it for YOU baby! ALL ALL ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI! And no, it is not just plain, tasteless sushi, sashimi nor just the lame California Rolls. They give you the flavors! They give you what you want and when you want it! Only $14.99 FYI: I visited Olleh on a Friday at 11:00AM with a group of 4. Maki rolls, vegetarian rolls, spicy rolls, udon, vegetable tempura, combo tempura with the yummy shrimp (which I bet, you always save for last because it's the best!) all included on the menu! How it works - 1) Basically your whole table has to be either the all you can eat or dine in option. They don't want you sharing your plate if one or two out of the group is planning on getting the all you can eat option. 2) Order any of the three items on the menu (out of the 25 of items) on the menu. They'll make each item fresh! The tempura is always piping hot, hot, hot! 3) Once they see your group is close to finishing what's on the table, you can order more. They don't want you to waste food or else they'll charge you extra! 4) Can't finish the rest? They'll give you a to-go box so that you can go home and eat all that sushi AGAIN! 5) Pay the bill. And complain how full you are. Greatly appreciated how fresh the dishes are made. Not a typical all-you-can-eat- buffet here.
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Annie D.
I really had higher expectations for this place for some reason when i walked in.. I ordered my usual sashimi dinner, which came with the usual salmon, tuna etc.. but nothing special even with the most expensive sashimi choice, like no uni or ama ebi. Fish wasn't fishy, but none of them had any taste, very bland. We also got some rolls, but nothing special that blew my mind or cared to remember what I ordered. Overall, service was good, got my tea refilled plenty of times without asking, but the food overall was just okay. I can't say I'll want to come back, was worth a try at least.
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Alice J.
Sushi + Korean food, 2 of my favorite foods in one place! I decided to try a couple rolls and a tofu stew to see if the restaurant is strong in both cuisines. After I ordered I was pleasantly surprised to receive free miso soup AND ban chan, which included kim chi, sprouts, cucumber, japchae, and fish cake. I really liked the screaming potato roll. It was huge, had a nice spicy sauce, and a great crunch with fried potato sticks covering the roll. A little pricey at $13.95 though. The temptation roll was a little cheaper at $12.95 and was decent, but the pieces of salmon on top were a bit thin. The tofu stew was good, reasonably priced at $10.95, and I liked that it came with brown rice. The only thing I didn't like was their spicy was more like a medium.
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Kevin S.
From the plethora of Korean tofu houses on the Sunnyvale-Santa Clara strech of El Camino Real, Olleh ranks a little higher than the norm. The decor is very modern and they offer a nice range of Japanese and Korean dishes. My dolsat bibimbap (listed as mixed rice in hot pot on their menu) was pretty tasty. My only gripe with the restaurant was the service was kind of spotty at lunch time. Granted they were fairly crowded, but one of my co-workers didn't recieve her food until at good 10-15 minutes after we got ours. We also didn't get any refills on our drinks/waters until we were paying the bill. Overall, not bad but watch out for slow service around lunch.
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Kurt N.
Date of Visit: 3/24/11 Reason: wanted to test out the management change I noticed that Chocolate Sushi is now gone and made me interested in seeing changes to the place. However, there wasn't much change at all. The biggest change were to the name of the restaurant....and probably owner. At the time I went, they still had the same ole menu from Chocolate Sushi. I'm guessing the chefs were kept and so were the cooks because everything was the same. Their soft tofu soup here is comparable to other Korean Tofu joints...and the sushi here is always good. This place will always have a place in my tummy...I'm a regular here
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Coco L.
I came here for lunch, and it was a disappointment.... The sashimi on lunch special was decent, but nothing wow Next time, I will just go to my favorite lunch spot down the street with Tanto
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April B.
Let me start by saying the service was amazing. The low star rating is based on the sushi. It was boring. No flavor at all. For the high prices I was expecting a lot more.
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Rhiannon C.
This is my favorite sushi place(: but I have to give it 4 stars because the service is horrible. They leave you waiting there for long periods of time with out drinks or nothing to eat. I dont want to wait I paid also so I should get what I want. They always bring out the wrong rolls a lot too which is very annoying.I hope they find a way to serve better!
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Rocker K.
I was hoping that the other yelpers who reviewed this place before me were wrong about this place, but they're not. The service was good and fairly attentive, but the food was just OK. This place is spacious and modern inside. I noticed that on the regular menu, a lot of the rolls are fried, or has something fried in it like shrimp along with some kind of cream sauce or filling. Not all the rolls are like that, but a lot of them in the regular menu are. So for those of you who aren't looking for that, you'll be more likely to find something more suitable in the special menu. The prices are about the same. Anyways, I ordered the Agedashi tofu as an entree and one order of the eel and cucumber roll. It came with six pieces. The tofu was $5.95. The roll was $4.95. The Agedashi tofu and the rolls came out in less than 10 minutes. The portion of the tofu was large. Instead of large squares of tofu, there were lots of small cubes. The sauce came with is separately instead of it being already added. The rolls were OK, but there were a few small pieces of bone in the sushi that made eating it a bit unpleasant. They were those really tiny bones that aren't big enough to pick out or choke on, so I was OK as long as I drank water often, lol! I think that there might be some communication problems among the waitresses and waiters there as I paid the woman who took my order in cash. So when another woman came running out after me when I was in my car, I thought that I forgot something. Then she told me that I didn't pay the bill. I told her that I did and I described the waitress. She then ran inside and then back out a minute later and said sorry. Like I'd really do that! I'm cool though and these things happen sometimes I guess, so I'm not deducting a star for that.
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Kimberly C.
I hate writing negative reviews but I will never return to this restaurant. Used to always go here when it was Chocolate Sushi years ago. The last time I went to Olleh, the restaurant smelled strongly of bleach which probably should of sent me right back out the door but we stayed and I had the chicken teriyaki. It arrived within a few minutes of me ordering which seemed odd and even more so, it was lukewarm. I ate it anyways but I should of listened to my gut feeling because that night I got terrible food poisoning. I don't know if the chicken had just been sitting out or what but it was enough to make me question this restaurant's sanitation and never go back to again.
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leah c.
What a brilliant idea to have Korean short ribs and sushi at the same time! It's pretty good place in Sunnyvale with really nice decor and very decent price. We had the short ribs, amaebi and halibut sashimi, unagi hand rolls, and lots of kimchee. Everything was really good and very fresh!!! I like it a lot!!
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Sharon D.
This is my favorite sushi place ever! The sushi is the best, the service is always great and the manager always takes good care of the customers! My favorite rolls are the spicy tuna tempura and philly tempura. Yum! They have great prices on all you can eat deals as well as the regular menu.
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Maryann S.
I have only been here for their lunch AYCE sushi. You can order as many rolls and appetizers as you'd like, as long as you finish everything before you order your next round. They don't have much variety so most of their rolls are just california rolls with different stuff on top or shrimp tempura with stuff on top. They have a few fried rolls but nothing baked and there are no sashimi options. I like that they offer other stuff than sushi for their AYCE lunch, so my friends who don't really like seafood can order stuff like teriyaki chicken, tempura, udon, tofu, gyoza and other things. I usually go with a larger group so sometimes we don't get some of the food that we ordered. It seems like they replace most of our orders with tempura because we always end up with extra tempura instead. The sushi quality isn't bad, but I have been to other AYCE sushi places with way better quality so Olleh has a lot of room for improvement. The server we had was very attentive and apologetic if he missed a few rolls so the service from him was good even though we had to wait a while in between rounds. If you try to order from someone who is not your server they tend to be a little impatient and rude if it's busy. I wouldn't really drive all the way here again given the other sushi places but this restaurant is close to a KTV place that we like to go to so it's convenient to grab lunch here. They're lunch is worth trying if you're in the mood for other stuff along with sushi rolls. I highly recommend their tofu and tempura! The udon is also really popular among my friends and they serve you a decent portion.
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Loretta L.
Just moved back to Bay Area from LA and have been everywhere looking for a good Korean restaurant and Sushi joint. Yay! This place has both! Been here with my husband like 5 times now. It is our favorite here now. The Beer on Tap is awesome. Served in a huge cold mug. Sushi is fresh and affordable. Raw oyster 6 for $12.95! Super fresh and I love the ponzu sauce and wasabi tobiko they put on them. The Dol Sot Bibimbap is the best my husband has ever had (and he is super picky)! Atmoshpere is always up and cheerful! Super happy we found this place!
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Stine H.
I still call this place as Chocolate. They changed management, but I'm pretty sure they have the same chefs because everything tastes pretty much the same. (BUT! they have added menu items) I love this place! One stop shop for good sushi rolls and korean food. Whenever I'm craving sushi, usually their spider fantasy, oh yes, or island roll can hit the spot. Maybe it's just me, but I like the mixture of cooked/raw rolls and specialty sauces. Other places just don't do it the same. Their tempura california roll is so good too! And only like $5. Bento plates are also good, decently priced with great portions. Good enough to share between two people. I usually get teriyaki chicken with tempura, and it comes with soup, salad, rice and the chicken is on a bed of pasta. Yuummmmm. AYCE buffet lacks variety, but is cheap in comparison to others!
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Kelly G.
Olleh is a big improvement from Chocolate Sushi. Chocolate was very poorly run and slow in serving food in every way possible. This time when they were slow (but not nearly as slow as before) they served us free salad and green tea ice cream to make up for it. The sushi wasn't anything outstanding, but I'm not much of a sushi connoisseur. All sushi restaurants seem to have similar combinations to roll up and they all taste great to me. Their potato and tropical rolls were unimpressive, however. The potato roll, which was a refreshing new menu item, was really dry and lacked a lasting flavor. The tropical roll was the same. Pineapple isn't that great on sushi- mango is a better choice. The next time I went, we got more common rolls such as Fire Dragon, Tiffany, and Oh Yes roll and they were all enjoyable. The new manager was very attentive to our table since we told him about our horrible experiences at Chocolate. He was kind!
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Warren M.
This place is great ... love the ambience especially the sushi bar. I came here with friends after a tiring rock climb ... got all the carb and protein I needed and headed out again for another 2 hours of climb. Alright although it may be a little pricey but it s good food. The best sushi roll was the Bora-bora had a tough time placing giant size pieces in my mouth. Followed by the Ruby dragon. Those crispy tempura shrimps felt the power of my one ton jaw force ... helll yeah!!! Really crispy I Say in the center hmmm. The mangoavacado Sushi was alrighty not the best but not the worse either. There was one item I didn't get to try cause my friends kind of dissuaded me. It was the elusive "No Name" named sushi ... I need to try this out next time. Overal the experience was satisfying tasty and delectable .. definitely one of my favs
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Bria S.
Oh how we love this restaurant. It is upscale, yet unpretentious, good for eat in and take out, and a very varied, far flung menu combining Japanese and Korean dishes. The Korean side dishes are distinctly scrumptious, and together with a bowl of combination tofu soup (moderate heat level, filled with seaweed, clams (in the shell!), shrimps (with their heads on!), beef and tofu, it was an ample portion of wonderful flavors. The sushi is standard, not absurdly crazy good, but not dismal. When we get take out, everything is packed compartmentally so that no items turn soggy or affect the flavor of the other items in the order. This is going to be our go to place for bento boxes, interesting soups, and amazing Korean sides.
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Kevin H.
this place is the place to be! It's pretty much one of the best sushi place around the bay area! the restaurant atmosphere is really good too its classy and modern! The sushi here are really good! I pretty much stop by here at least once a week to get sushi and they've got a all you can eat during lunch time and the price are really reasonable too. They've got a really good sushi called volcano fiji pretty much consist of salmon and Bacardi with fire...pretty much the best I've had! also really friendly waiters and waitresses!
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Samantha O.
I love the dragon rolls!!!!!!!
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sunny t.
Ok prices and food.
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Lisa L.
I have been a loyal and beloved fan since the day I was introduced to this place(1 year ago-also before when it was called "Chocolate Sushi"). I came here again with my sister because we were craving some special rolls, which we only want to eat from Chocolate sushi! or Olleh- or is it supposed to be some clever way of saying "hello", but backwards? haha. Anyway, we arrived right about 1:50 and the whole right side of the restaurant was reserved for a birthday, so we were seated to the left side near the brick walls. It was also pretty packed considering it was lunch time and sushi is awesome. My sister and I knew we wanted special rolls and ordered... Lion King (11.95) -our usual- you can have it salmon or scallop Golden Gate (11.95) --mmmh drizzling cheese thing on top Titanic Fire Roll (12,95) raw fish with tempura and things. YUM! So we were like, it's going to take forever because of the business today, but we can wait. About 5 minutes in, we received our delicious miso soup. We gulped that down.. and about 2:10pm was when our plate of delectable rolls of SPECIAL SUSHI ROLLS arrived. It was placed right in front of us (they bring it all out so you can dig right in-uninterrupted) and we sat there for about 30seconds just absorbing the moment. We were 99% satisfied, the other percent goes towards wishing that we had bigger stomachs to each more of the yummy sushi. They gave us the 20% as promised on Yelp and like before when it was Chocolate Sushi. (Saved us 7.37$-says here on my receipt) Our total was 32.21 and we tipped them 4$! I'll ALWAYS come here for sushi because my stomachs never been disappointed here :)
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Mirabella K.
It was very quiet on Saturday night, only 30% of tables were taken and sushi bar was empty, so was a regular bar. Nevertheless, we had a nice meal with our friends, the music was soothing, the light was good, the service was decent. The food was good too: rolls are creative and well prepared, appetizers presented quite chic, BUT it seemed that all the rolls were very spicy. I'm coming back to try some of the korean menu items next time.
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Stevie G.
The Food is great. The service could use some help here and there, but as far as I'm concerned they do an excellent job serving quality. They need to work on getting all the plates out at the same time so the whole family can enjoy the meal at once. Hence, why this is not a 5 star rating. If you're looking to eat here with friends and just have a great time, you will. The atmosphere is comfortable, the portions are excellent, and just a lot of smiles. The price is very reasonable for the amount of food they provide and the quality of that food. It's a great place to try, they will not let you down.
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Sharon C.
Ever since I found this place, I don't ever want to buy sushi by the plate ever again! They have an all-you-can-eat menu that I take advantage of after work around 6:30 PM. I love unagi. I reserve 5 stars once they improve their service and ambiance. There was no "wow" factor.
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Stephanie W.
Yummy! Tried this for a colleagues birthday - got their bento box with salmon sashimi & veggie tempura. Super delish and the fish was soooo good (and I'm very picky about sushi). Miso, salad and rice were pretty standard but all more than solid. Service was pretty good, parking was a snap, restaurant had a nice clean feel to it. I'd go back.
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Marc M.
Went here on a Saturday night just to try out something new from the local korean restaurants we always go to. Decor in this place is a little fancy for my taste. Has a good atmosphere and a good place to take someone for a date. Not that good for the type of 4-5 people groups like what we were last night. The background music has a "jazzy" feel to it, as my friends described it. As I was craving some korean bbq, I ordered their bul go gi. Meat was really soft and flavorful, so no complaints there. Reason why I said it's not that good for the larger group is because of the service. Restaurant wasn't that busy, since it opened at 5pm for dinner and we got there right at 5pm. Our water weren't filled at all until we asked, but at the same time it was hard to ask since we've barely seen our waitress. Overall, it's okay. I guess my impression of the place didn't match the quality of the service.
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Joy A.
Came here after the renovation and was pleasantly surprised that it was pretty good. Had both the Korean and Japanese food. For the Korean, the tofu soup is very good with lots of seafood (i ordered the mixed seafood version) and the side dishes are generous. Had the bento another time and it was also very good - the sashimi was quite fresh. Service was average - they had my order slightly wrong one time and it took a bit to get it fixed. Prices are reasonable and they have 20% off the Japanese menu.
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Cindy B.
We went there just as they took over Chocolate Sushi. The sign outside has changed but the menu hasn't. We asked if they still have the all-you-can-eat on weeknight and they did at $17.99 instead of $14.99. Anyway, we sat at the bar. Since it was the old menu, we ordered our old favourite: spicy tuna roll and oh yes roll. They were definitely smaller than what it used to be with less stuffings and more rice. Good thing it was all-you-can-eat and I hope they step up their game for the a la carte menu because they would not have been worth it at all for the price. That being said, the servers were very friendly. There was an older gentleman sitting next to us at the bar, who asked about the Korean appetizers they had in the case. She explained and pass a dish to him, then recommended another after he showed a liking to them.
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Julia C.
Got dragon roll and spicy tuna roll. The roll is dense and the texture is bad. The fried calamari has too much coating. The Agadashi tofu is bad with the tofu choice (medium firm) and the breading is chewy. Overall, I don't feel any revisit value
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Jason L.
Having trouble figuring out if you want Japanese or Korean? Have someone with you who must have soondooboo while you want a Japanese combo meal? This is your place. You can get weird honkey style godzilla rolls or whatever, or you can get a more traditional teishoku type Japanese meal. Nice banchan.
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Lisa L.
The most yummy food! Service is excellent! This is a regular spot for our family! The best part is they not only serve fresh delicious sushi and other Japanese dishes, they have great Korean food as well! It's the best of both worlds! The owner there is so super friendly! He comes around and checks in on us often! Great place for the whole family or even for a girls night out!! My three daughters love their deep fried ice cream!! so cool and oh so good!!!
Great service We had a selection of sushi - sake nigiri, ikura, unagi and "chocolate sushi" which is unagi with chocolate sauce on it. Sounds horrid, right? Not horrid at all. WOW! What a combo. We also had the fish egg tofu stew, it was good. It came with sides and purple rice. The service was great and I love the atmosphere there. Hope to return soon.
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Thy C.
Delicious! Looks fancy inside too. You can bring your receipt back from lunch and will get 20% off your dinner! Not sure how long they'll be doing this offer.
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L K.
There are a ton of Korean and Japanese restaurants around and most of the time the food is decent, at least for me. What differentiates one from another are the small touches, particularly the service, especially in an Asian restaurant where for some reason i tolerate rude service. I appreciated the attentiveness of the servers, the way they ask you if you want more side dishes (I've been to places where they look at you like you are the scum of the earth when you ask for some), the modern decor, and the portion sizes. The food is also really good! I came here when this place used to be chocolate sushi and i was pleasantly surprised at how olleh stepped it up. I'll be back.
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Heather E.
Stopped in here for lunch. Loved the ambiance and the food. They have a very appetizing menu that left me tempted to flip a coin to help make a decision. Service is friendly, too
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T Lee S.
I love their sushi; always fresh. Must try the Baked Lobster, yummy! I just wish they gave real spoons for their tempura ice cream instead of a plastic fork. The plastic fork didn't work.
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steve c.
Not bad.. considering the restaurant has had three change of ownership in the last 4 years. Had rolls to go.. so I can only comment on the two rolls that I did get. Kind of small.. but filling.... Typical Korean type sushi.. lots of sauce.... pretty fresh fish. Once my daughter gets old enough we will definitely give this place a try.... if they're still here... '
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Terence N.
I think the Korean food is better than the Japanese food. The Japanese food probably deserves 2.5 stars, but the Korean food is a solid 4 stars. I tried the honey dragon roll and the island roll, both were large rolls, but it wasn't that tasty. The honey dragon was better than the island roll; it had shrimp tempura inside with unagi outside. The island roll was disappointing, too much imitation crab meat inside the roll. The rolls are also a tad pricey, but the 20% off Japanese food does help. The rolls are very Americanized, so plenty of bling and sauce on the roll. The sashimi is fair, not the best in the world. The best sushi dish on the menu is the sweet shrimp (amaebi)...this order comes with 5 large shrimps and fried heads. The amaebi is pretty good, and for $10 it's a steal! The Japanese food is fair quality, there are much better Japanese places in the area, so don't come here to eat sushi unless you have the AYCE for $15 (mainly rolls though). On the other hand, the Korean food is excellent! The grilled short ribs are marinated very well and it's grilled perfect. I also ordered a seafood tofu, and thought it was tasty and excellent. There was plenty of tofu and seafood (mainly clams and oysters), but the flavor was good and the pot was large. I also enjoyed the korean side dishes. My favorite is the chap chae they serve on the side, you can keep ordering it, and it's delicious! Overall, the tofu and Korean food was excellent and fulfilling. The entire Japanese menu is 20% off, so it's a decent price for Japanese food, but the Japanese food wasn't that good. The only good dish was the amaebi. The Korean food was good; I would definitely come back for Korean tofu or short ribs. The prices are reasonable, not overly expensive. Service was a tad slow. This is a great place for parties or large groups; the interior is nicely designed with dim lighting, like a combination of bar/lounge/restaurant, kind of like Tao in Vegas...so perfect for drinking and eating.
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Nichole S.
The special rolls are pretty amazing.
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Stephen A.
We just love this place. We visit this place every week. Excellent seafood tofu soup. Great selection of rolls. Sakura and screaming potato rolls a must try. I have asked couple of times for Toro, but no luck. Oysters are also awesome.
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Amanda L.
I love the fact that Olleh allows me to indulge in two of my favorite cuisines in one place! How convenient! It has a nice modern interior and tons of space so you'll never have to worry about waiting for a table. They also have several plasma TVs hanging on the walls of the sushi bar for the sports fans in the house. Sake and sports! My guy friends would approve! The usual suspects on my must-order list are the tofu soup, sushi and bibimbap (they call it the Korean mixed rice on the menu). 1. Tofu soup - I like that they let you control how spicy you want your soup to be. This way, you can enjoy the goodness of tofu soup whatever your spice tolerance may be. Options: Non-spicy, mild, medium, super spicy. My preference is mild. I think it adds just the right amount of oomph into the soup without burning a hole in your stomach. 2. Sushi - They have a full-fledged sushi bar so you know that they are legit. They offer tons of choices so take your pick! Or challenge the chef to whip up something new. I am a big fan of sushi and I love almost anything that can be rolled up in rice and seaweed. 3. Bibimbap (mixed rice) - They are very generous with the serving size! Tons of fresh vegetables topped with delicious Korean BBQ beef and an egg. Don't forget to add the gochujang sauce (a red sauce made from red chili, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans and salt). It has a nice sweet taste to it and isn't really spicy despite its dark red color. The Korean dishes each come with a variety of small side dishes (known as Banchan) such as the spicy cucumber salad, bean sprouts, fish cake (my favorite!), glass noodles, and the famous kimchi. The servers are always very helpful and never fail to grant my request for another serving of bean sprouts (I am a bean sprouts addict)! Olleh definitely hits the bull's eye in my book!
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Jean T.
Having been to a few sushi bars in the South Bay, this is so far one of my favorites because of the variety, price point, quality and presentation. My partner and I share a Titanic, orange blossom, and Rainbow Dragon. Each one of these "special rolls" were sizable in comparison to other establishments and were very fulfilling. The waitstaff was helpful and knowledgeable with the menu items. I highly recommend this sushi joint and will explore the "Tofu House" portion of the restaurant and report back later.
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Huey L.
We love this Sushi place since it also has Korean food and side dishes. They are not stingy here with the Korean side dishes so if you run out just ask for more if they don't offer you some already. Their sashimi is also very good and fresh, too.
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Jai S.
Been there many times, love their tofu soup. There spice level is pretty high, if you ask for a hot be sure you have high spice level.
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Judy L.
I love my Korean food. Given this is the closest Korean food with really decent soondooboo, we come here often either for take-out or dine-in. I have seen this get so packed lately and it's good to see them get good business. I think it is great to have both Sushi and Korean choices especially when we come with a group or we get a large take-out often for family dinners. It's the place we go to if we don't feel like driving deep into Santa Clara.
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Amy V.
I'm not sure why this place has only 3.5 stars because I thought it was amazing! Came here Saturday night in a party of 22. We were able to make a reservation a couple of hours beforehand with no problem and we were seated immediately. Most of us ordered Tofu Soup. My god, I've been to a lot of different korean places in the Oakland area and by far this place has the best tofu soup I've ever had. I ordered the seafood tofu soup and it was very flavorful and not too salty. The side dishes were also really fresh and the kimchi was spicy - just the way I like it! Our server was attentive and came around to refill our glasses and side dishes. Usually restaurants provide poor service to large parties because of the automatic gratuity fee, but I was quite impressed by the quality of our service here. No messed up orders and refills of our side dishes without needing to ask!
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Brea B.
I would rate this place 4 stars, because the food is pretty good, but the service is really poor. It takes forever to get the attention of the waiters (even when the restaurant only has a few tables filled) and then when you do, they often get your order wrong. There is one waiter there who's very good. I'd advise others to go when he's on shift.
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Nicole Y.
This place was a high school favorite of mine and I came back 3 years later and was surprised that the price of the all you can eat went up from $14.99 to $17.99. However besides the price everything was exactly the same. The service was very quick and fast and me and my friend definitely took full advantage of the all you can eat buffet and were stuffed with sushi rolls and the kitchen specials!
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Maggie T.
Very unorganized and horrible service! Sushi is ok. Very few side dishes with the tofu pot (only 4 kinds). Very disappointed with the $16 seafood pancake! Not worth the money for the food and the service!
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Rachel A.
I would give them 4 stars for their good food.. but their inconsistent customer service during lunch (more specifically when we have a group) brought them down to a 3. You would think they would know by now that most working people have an hour for lunch. So why take FOREVER?! It's interesting that today they said the kitchen was backed up. But when we ordered, there was NO ONE even in the restaurant. The poor bf waited 45 min for his food and ended up having to get it to go. Boo. Get it together.
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Cate G.
Bbq shirt ribs were super fatty :( but my bf loved the sushi! And the Korean sides, pickled delights!
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S C.
Just off if El Camino Real the front is rather deceiving. Inside the restaurant is exceptionally spacious. One could easily host a very large party. The miso soup was delicious along with the salad. The sushi was fresh and well prepared. Since I was here from lunch you could tell that dishes have been repaired and advance. Softshell crab was a big disappointment. Also it is out of season, the breading was better suited for a pork chop. Service was quick which is what you need for a lunchtime meal. Worth a try - might be fun for happy hour.
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Tatyana R.
Our go to sushi spot in Sunnyvale. The roles are good tasting and good size. Lots of selection!
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Christopher T.
I've been coming here since it was Chocolate Sushi and the food is still good. I've found better places to eat since then but for Korean AND Sushi at the same place, this place can't be beat and thats why I keep coming back.
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Kimiya O.
This is my go to place for sushi in the El Camino Real area. The owner is so friendly and is very accommodating. The sushi is also so good! I personally love the No-Name, Oh Yes, and Pink Lady sushi rolls. Sometimes the service can be a little slow, but this place is always busy. I always come back!
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Nicolai D.
My friend said her family visited this location regularly, so last night we gave it a run. Now, my friend isn't a raw fish individual, so I was surprised when there was a flexibility in their menu (and I didn't know how to read their restaurant name). Keep in mind I had a bad episode with raw fish a week ago and was slightly nervous about Round 2. But, fear not. I ordered Sushi Set 1 and the Ruby Dragon, both of which were magnificent. The cuts of nigiri were very, very generous: The salmon and tuna were on-point, wholesome and very fresh. The harachi (yellowtail) melted smoothly and the Dragon Roll boasted some of the finer unagi (freshwater eel) I've had. We were also treated to shrimp tempura on the house, so there's a little + on the side. Their prices are fair for the quality of fish and service, be sure to make Olleh Sushi your next stop. Cheers.
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R J.
I rely on Yelp for new places to try out, and because this place didn't have stellar ratings, I've never really considered trying them out. One day, however, my friends planned to meet here for dinner. I wasn't hungry at all, but the menu options looked and sounded so good that I suddenly felt hungry. I had their seafood hot pot and lobster bake and I loved it. There were about 12 people in our party and everyone ordered a little bit of everything. As far as I know, everyone was pretty satisfied with their food and the service was satisfactory. If you can't decide between Japanese or Korean food, come here. You will not be disappointed. *a bit pricey. Minus one star.
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Dan K.
Stop with the name swap... Lol! Anywho pretty good Korean and Japanese food. I really like their soondoobu and the price on them is decent. Prices and tastes on the other things are just average or decent. Nothing too special about this place. I do like the atmosphere of the interior and service is solid. Not the best place but worth going to.
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Mirela S.
I have been to this pace twice already and I will definitely return again. Both times the server was very courteous and prompt and remembered all the special ordered we had. The place has a very diverse food options - sushi, Korean, tofu, so its great for a group of friends with different tastes. I have tried both Korean and sushi plates and they we're absolutely delicious. The place is big and has plenty of tables, so there is no wait in peak times. Overall, it's one of the best Korean places I have been in the neighborhood.
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Teresa K.
Each time I come to this restaurant, I'm pleased with the choices of order possible. ...and I change my order each and every time considering I'm there celebrating various occasions whether it's meeting a long lost couzin, celebrating a sale or new friendship, whatever... I like to try various styles of rolls and I remember liking so far so far: -the dragon(?) roll or rainbow(?) each sushi was independently different so you can sample each bit.. each are very tasty.. -the dinner plates are usually more pricey but how they prepare the fish was pretty good, I must admit. I had to learn this from a "foreigner" into Asian culture which was a bit odd.. -the bento box allows a choice of fish and meat and with the salad on the side, it was enough to be shared by two! -the hot soup bowl (tofu soup), not too spicy and rather mild but still flavorful -today I had the Bora-Bora roll, laid out with salmon on the outside and spicy crab meat on the inside with cucumber...pretty tasty. It is a place to drop by like I did... a place to enjoy homemade cuisine with new or old friends alike..
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Priscilla K.
Sorry to say, but it is terrible. My office usually go to this place a lot since the location is close. Whenever I and my co-workers ordered 'mixed rice in pot hot', it never came out right every time we ordered. As we are all Korean, we know how it supposed to be cooked. Rice on the bottom should be crispy that's why people eat this rather just mixed rice. Rice runs like watery. Feel like they just put the sauce on top of the rice in a pot hot, that's it. Few time we asked for re-do it, same thing over and over. Never improved. Side dish never refilled as it supposed when we ask. Few weeks ago visited again with my professional appointment. Hoping they are better than the past. Ordered Tofu Salad. Specifically addressed, 'sauce on the side' and have a peanut allergy. Sauce with peanut all over the salad! Over the year, service never get improved. Terrible terrible experience. Sorry, strongly not recommend.
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Sonya M.
This restaurant keeps changing every few years, but it's always some type of sushi place. I wanted to give Olleh Sushi a try. The sushi rolls were really good and I especially liked the Titanic Fire roll. There are lots of rolls to choose from and they are quite large. We also got free miso soup with our dinner, which was a nice touch. Service was not bad at all and the food came out fairly quickly. The decor and ambiance are pretty nice.
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Stella L.
The sushi here is so yummy! Service can be hit or miss depending on who your server is. Food usually comes out pretty fast even on busier nights. I'm in love with the Philly tempura salmon roll, and the bento boxes are excellent. They have a good selection of different rolls on their menu too. I've come here on different occasions and food quality is always consistent.
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Ari B.
I've been to this restaurant about a million of times already. Love their Seafood Tofu Soup and sushi rolls. Excellent service and delicious food. Cons: gets very crowded on holidays, and prices are high. But it's worth it.
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Leely K.
Just wanted to give this place a 5 star review because food was good, the sushi chef Kevin and Lu I believe were very nice. They have great sense of humor. We sat at the bar while having a funny conversation with them. If you love sushi and tofu and is very indecisive I think this place would suit anyone whose craving Korean and Japanese food. Gives everyone an option if they can't decide.
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Sharon T.
I've been here for lunch only with my coworkers, but each time was a nice experience. The first better than the second only because the server for our second time seem to have a lot of problems with understanding how we wanted to split our checks. But overall, the main guy in the front, I'm assuming is the manager, is so nice. We called in to make reservations, but turns out we ended up with more people, and when we arrived, he had no problem changing up our reservation for us. The sushi is pretty pricy but it's pretty damn good. My all time favorite sushi is always the Orange blossom. I've tried a lot of different sushi there, such as the fire ball, seduction, tiffany, etc. Seduction was just the right amount of spicy for me but a lot of my coworkers thought it was a little too much. Overall, I would totally come back and bring my bf to try!
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Sayoni B.
Loved it.. The Tofu soup was luscious and the sushi was melt in ur mouth and big... I cant wait to be back.. though dey did run out of my fav glass noodles but really the food was soo yumm den i feel bad to take away a star for it..
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Jana C.
The seafood combo soondubu for dinner the other night. MSG still hit the sashimi pretty hard. one super deep scalding, piping hot bowl of tofu and goljujong goodness....slurped the whole thing with the raw egg...plentynof clams, prawns, meat, tofu...panchan was very very tasty and done well. Flavor...nothing to complain about. Super satisfied and needed long after-dinner walk afterward. Very pleasantly surprised, as never do expect combo-type places to deliver. This one did...all the way.
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DC Dad M.
I just ate there and it was OK. Edamame was mealy and way overcooked. Edamame are in freezer bags and already are cooked and all the restaurant needs to do is heat them up a bit. The Salmon skin hand rolls were very big but the salmon skin was limp, like they prepared it earlier in the day. I know they have some pretty good reviews, but they did not do a good job with my order.
Excellent service even on busy days they are always around to entertain you while you wait humble friendly servers and two good foods cuisine in one spot!!!
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Dan P.
If you have a group of people who argue over going to eat Japanese food or Korean food, this is the place since you can "sort of" get both. I say "sort of" because the sushi is more the creative roll type where they are big rolls with various combinations. It's fun but I wouldn't bring Japanese executives visiting from Japan expecting an authentic meal. The Korean food is ok. We had some soon tofu and it was fine. I like that it's a loud place so you can talk with a large group of friends and just have a good time. Food wise, I think you can do better...
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Krystal M.
Tonight we ordered food to go: Dumpling tofu soup extra spicy ($10.95): The soup was very flavorful filled with lots of tofu, about 4 dumplings and some veggies. It was pretty filling except that it was no where near as spicy as I wanted it to be even though I specifically asked to make it extra extra spicy. Comes with white rice. Fish egg tofu soup extra spicy ($10.95): I haven't heard of fish egg tofu soup anywhere else so this unique dish is pretty satisfying if you like fish eggs. Again, we ordered extra spicy but it tasted more like a medium. Comes with white rice. Dragon roll ($12.95): Shrimp tempura on the inside, avacado and unagi on the outside. Sprinkled with fish eggs on top. The typical sushi, just a bit more pricey that usual. Soft shell crab ($7.95): Opened up the box to find 4 pieces of the soft shell crab, not even big pieces. Maybe just a leg or a couple legs. Came with Katsu sauce.. Not very appetizing. They were also pretty soggy. Our to-go order came with ban chan; Kimchee, kimchee cucumber, fish cake, and jap chae. Very limited choices compared to other Korean restaurants and pretty basic. Service: we called in our order and it was ready in 15 mins. The server brought out my order to the car which was nice of him. Overall, tasty yet pretty pricey for such basic dishes.
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Estella H.
Food is decent. However, I came with a group of ten for lunch today and they charged us dinner prices for all our lunch entrees. apparently they don't do lunch prices on weekends so beware of that. I feel it's a bit unfair that they didn't warn us because it's nowhere stated on any signs in the restaurant and I took a second thorough look at the menu and couldn't find that rule anywhere. Probably would not come eat here on the weekend for those prices. Service was just average both times I've come.
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Bee I.
We were hungry and was around the area, searched on yelp not realizing I had this spot on my bookmark. We had the Lion King roll, Cherry blossom, and lobster roll. All were pretty good. The miso soup was good too. I'd definitely come here again.
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Naomi Y.
This place is great because it's group friendly and the menu is broad: korean and japanese cuisine. Hence, everyone finds something they'll enjoy. Must orders: Lobster Popcorn Roll Beef tofu soup and a lot of the sushi rolls are amazing! The service is never consistent. However, again group friendly..
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Christine C.
The idea of a sushi and tofu house is awesome... the execution? Not so much. If you want sushi, go to a sushi place. If you want tofu, go to a tofu house. The food's edible, but mediocre.
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Mona W.
Was Chocolate Sushi and now Olleh Sushi. They might have changed ownership but the decor and ambiance remained the same - trendy but slightly dated. Even the menu resembles the former occupant. It is a Korean sushi restaurant. Half the menu features designer sushi rolls and the other half features many staple Korean entrees. I was not impressed with Chocolate Sushi back then and I am even more unimpressed with Olleh. Came here for a late lunch on Sat and the restaurant was already pretty quiet. First impression was not great. One of the sauce plates they brought us was not clean and had to ask for a replacement. The table also appeared a bit sticky. I was slightly concerned with cleanliness. I felt even more uncomfortable when a piece of the banchan cucumber tasted bitter. I certainly hope it was just an isolated occurrence. Fortunately the rest of the lunch was not totally terrible. Sushi roll was mediocre. The quality of the fish they used in the roll and the Korean chirashi did not seem particularly great but was at least fresh. I guess with all those sauce you can't really taste the fish anyway. Dolsot bibimbap was semi-decent. The BBQ shortribs topping has good flavors but the rice was slightly mushy. Portion was huge. Any of those mixed rice entree could be easily shared.
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Jade M.
I love this place! I'm so sad that I moved a little south in San Jose but after having bad sushi experiences down here my husband and I are now just gonna make the trip up to this place again. I love the atmosphere there and the music selection is always pretty darn good haha which is something I usually don't pay much attention to but yeah I liked it here. Their food is super yummy and you get a lot for a good price. My husband is always satisfied with the sushi and I get the hot food and it's never disappointed me once. The service is always nice and prompt and yeah I don't have anything bad to say at all, go visit here!
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Denise L.
Both Japanese AND Korean food... how can this be?! Two of the most amazing things in one place?!? OH YEAH. Olleh has consistently good food and service. This is my place when I'm craving comfort food. Definitely an upgrade from the former place (which was called Chocolate Sushi. Yes, chocolate). JAPANESE MENU FAVES: - Tempura Udon - generous portion of tempura with a huge steaming bowl of udon. Perfect on a cold day. - Agedashi (fried) Tofu - very generous portion, especially for an appetizer - Gyoza - get these fried! - Tonkatsu - deep-fried to perfection - Honey Dragon Roll - SO tasty - Spicy Tuna Roll - I have an allergy to spicy food, but this roll is so good that I'm willing to deal with the pain. KOREAN MENU FAVES: - Dumpling Soft Tofu - beef, dumplings, and rice cakes. Comes with an egg that you crack into the steaming clay pot. You can order this at any level of spicy. - Korean BBQ Beef - amazingly tender and so much flavor - BBQ Beef Mixed Rice in Hotpot - good blend of flavors, large portion TIP: If you order from the Korean menu, you get an assortment of Korean side dishes. Yesss.
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Lila S.
I loved that its korean and sushi! I usually get a sushi roll and the original tofu soup!! Everyones always friendly, food is good! I have no complaints with anything at this restaurant.
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Joanne C.
We came here for a friend's birthday and each one of us scored a free green tea ice cream sunday! My boyfriend and I ordered a chicken tofu soup, the titanic fire roll, and an order of super white tuna sashimi. Loved the super white tuna sashimi! It was their special of the day so it was only $9.95 for 6 pieces (only supposed to be 5, but I guess they miscounted?) ! It came with seaweed and sesame oil wit sesame seeds. We usually dip our sashimi with some soy sauce and wasabi, but since it didn't come out with any wasabi, we assumed we should be eating it with what it came out with. We grabbed a piece of seaweed and a piece of sashimi and dipped it into the sesame and it was delicious!! Super fresh and different in a good way! The chicken tofu soup was good too, but it wasn't the best I've ever had. We got the most spicy and it wasn't too bad. It was a good amount of spicy, but medium in my opinion. The chicken was actually BBQ chicken (probably from their bento boxes) and just thrown into the tofu soup bowl. I actually like BBQ chicken so I didn't have a problem with that, but if you like that slow cooked chicken that's supposed to go along with the tofu soup, you might be a little disappointed. The tofu soup costs $10.95. The titanic fire roll was nothing memorable, but not bad either! There's a smokey taste to it and that's all I can really remember from it. It costs $13.95 (expensive!) Ambiance is cool! Very modern looking with dimmed lights. Different from your typical sushi joint. Service isn't 100%, but it could be worse! Our waitress didn't speak very much english, but she still managed to get us free green tea ice cream so who cares!
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Harry C.
Nice food, nice ambiance. I had salad and fried jalapeno for lunch. A little heavier than than I expected.
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Melanie E.
This is my go to sushi restaurant. Amazing service, amazing sushi, and love the modern atmosphere. The food tastes fresh and doesn't take long at all. Wish I could eat here everyday!
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Donna G.
We needed a quick bite and since Olleh had a somewhat high rating we popped in. We had no idea how good it would be!!! We only tried the sushi though all the food we saw looked amazing. They had a selection of some of the most interesting and innovative rolls we've seen anywhere! The fish was fresh and flavorful. We enjoyed every bite! Service was a both frazzled but with a smile and friendliness - they just were very busy and it seemed that 90% of the diners were Japanese or Korean so I took that as a vouch!
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Mark W.
Kitchen staff was using the bathroom. Flushed, walked out of the stall and back into the kitchen. Looked like the dishwasher, but unsure. Experience was fine leading up to that moment.
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Leon B.
I've only been here at lunch time - about four times. I am a fan. Olleh Sushi and Tofu House provides a wide selection of both standard Japanese and Korean dishes. My favorite is the simple hot tofu soups, and they are quite tasty and include a good balance of meats and seafood. Rice and sides are just fine. Japanese dishes are fine - and on par or better than most general Japanese places. Prices for a lunch are average and you'll walk out paying above $10 easily. Another good point is the size - I've never had to wait at lunch and the staff is prompt and food comes quickly.
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Evangelina B.
I came here last night for my boyfriends birthday. He had chosen the spot because it was located between palo alto ( where his family lives) and san jose ( where we live). He also said he had been there before. I myself have too but it was when the place was a Thai food restaurant. Must have not did well. My boyfriend had called the table of 8 in,which i was surprised considering many Sushi places don't do that. They want to get you in and out! But here there was ample space even booths! The lighting was really nice too. All 8 of us sat down and we were quickly attended to. The nice waitress asked us for our drink order. We all knew what we wanted so ordered them quickly. She came back and asked us if we were ready. She was very patient even with one of our friends who had several questions about the menu. We must have ordered 20 plates of rolls! I ordered the Oh Yes roll and crunch. I was a little confused why the oh yes roll was slightly deep fried. Not really a fan of deep fried sushi. I had even talked to the waitress about it while taking my order but something got lost in translation there. The miso soup was on the house. Not sure if this is a regular thing or with a large table like ours? I also ordered a side salad and their dressing was on point. Some places the dressing isn't that well. But I was impressed. All the boys at the table ordered a large sappo beer on tap, not a bottle. The beer mugs were huge! Definitely worth the 10 bucks each! We had a great dining experience for my boyfriends birthday. The atmosphere is really nice and so was the service. And the food was great! I would definitely go back.
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Stephanie N.
This place is my FAVORITE sushi spot..no doubt. Everyone is always so friendly and the service is amazing, . Peter the owner of the place is super friendly and cares about his customers, I'm a regular here and he always puts a smile on my face as well as the guests I bring! So if your hungry and you are craving some delicious good quality sushi, drive over to Olleh and you won't regret it
(5)
Danielle C.
GREAT service, even better sushi rolls!! This was the first sushi place I tried in Sunnyvale and I haven't ventured out yet. I love it here!
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Cindy L.
I love their sushi here! Always so very fresh and Andy is our favorite sushi chef. He always welcomes us by name! Staff is always so friendly.
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Evelyn H.
Looooove the variety of specialty sushi rolls. The Oh Yes roll is one of my all-time favorites here. Their all you can eat lunch is a great deal, but service tends to be very slow. I'm also a fan of their korean side and rice dishes. The meats are great & who doesn't love a good fried egg on top of a bowl of meaty deliciousness?? My main criticism for this place is the speed of service. It's common to feel forgotten when you go during busy hours.
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Ashley L.
We came here for a team work lunch and I actually had quite a few things to choose from on the menu. This place is fusion sushi and Korean. I'd never had Korean food, so I ordered more towards that end of the spectrum. They had vegan few sushi roll options, which was kinda sad. They had veggie options for tempura and udon though. I ordered the tofu ramen bowl and it came out literally boiling. I got it mild spicy and it was perfect. Good flavor and awesome presentation. I also tried all of the appetizers and loved the kimchee and the cucumbers in the red sauce. The noodles were also really good. All the items on the menu looked fantastic and my coworkers were all really happy with their meals. I'll come back for sure.
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Meg T.
I late night wanted sushi. Enter Olleh. The space was almost empty and the service, while friendly, showed the exhaustion of the waiters. My spider roll was quite good, if not a tad overpriced and the boy's fare was, as I was led to believe, super tasty. Three stars for being open, minus two for being quite cold and plus three for a rather good solid dinner. The only real negative, and this is actually one I've found frequently in many sushi joints is that their cups are piping hot when they pour your tea. Almost to the point you can't pick it up to take a sip. Ah well. Hot tea, cold room, awesome sushi. Yay!
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Ricky F.
Good starter dishes. kimchee was delicious. tofu soup was NOT spicy at all even when I ordered hot. that was disappointing. otherwise, an overall good spot. I'd come back but just wouldn't order the tofu soup.
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Fernando D.
This is our favorite place for sushi around Sunnyvale... Great service and great sushi rolls. Usually full of people but there's always space, so no lines, no waiting.
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Natalia C.
Amazing sushi and service been coming here for years soo fresh and clean the fish is wonderful the variety of dishes and rolls is amazing! A must go to place for sushi lovers!
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Peter T.
Well I come here for the Korean food. So far it's been pretty good. Japanese sushi places come dime a dozen. But Koreans own most of them nowadays. So if you're in the mood for Korean but want a couple sushi dishes this is a good place. I just always need to have some spice with my food that's why I come here. Some sushi places don't have anything spicy. That green stuff isn't real spice. Red peppers and kimchi is what I need when I got to a restaurant.
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Chien L.
My boyfriend and I came to Olleh on a Monday during lunch time. We came here because of the all you can eat sushi option since we have been to most ayce sushi places around the Bay Area and wanted to try some place new. I don't want to elaborate because that will just get me mad again, but here are the reasons why I would never return again for ayce: -Crazy slow service and food. The waiters were pretty nice but it took forever to get any of their attention. This applies to not just the ordering and waiting for food, but even having them come get our check when we were ready to pay and leave. Our meal was over an hour long total and we really weren't able to get much food because we were full from waiting so long. -PATHETIC OPTIONS. If you look at the ayce menu I uploaded, there are only a whopping 23 rolls with 7 appetizer options (which includes things like edamame. Seriously?!), and the rolls are nothing special... -80% rice 20%fish in sushi rolls. Okay, after being disappointed by the menu options, we were still hopeful. We had faith that these were going to be the best California and Philly rolls we have ever eaten. NOPE. Nopenopenope. More like the most disappointing California and Philly rolls you have ever seen. Every. Single. Roll. Sucked. I don't even know how that is possible. -Price is among the highest out of the ayce sushi lunches around, at $18. I would've totally been okay with it had any of the rolls been decent. Or the menu. Or the service. But none of them came anywhere close to hitting the standard. All of that, AND it's expensive? Hell no. We caught a glimpse of the regular rolls menu, and those actually seem fun and yummy. My boyfriend and I were lamenting on how we should've just gotten those and save ourselves the wasted money and time, and most importantly, the disappointment. I can't make any comment on the other menu options, but if you are looking for all you can eat sushi, I hope you don't make the same mistake we did.
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Nhu-y P.
Amazing customer service and great sushi! Tried the Tiffany Roll and I also HAD to order a poke salad too. All tasty and beat my expectations. Staff was incredibly friendly, all said "bye" as we were getting up to leave. Definitely going to become a regular here! :-)
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James K.
me and my gf came here after i got off work late at 9:00pm. we came here because i recently tried it with a coworker and had the tofu soup and i didn't really remember how i felt about it the first time, i just remember being very full lol, so we gave it a try being as we were both STARVING. We skimmed through the menu and the korean chirashi caught my eye and my gf was in a sushi mood so she got the sushi. service was pretty quick to come ask what we wanted to drink and i expected a wait but he came right away with our drinks and then immediately took our order. we waited roughly 10minutes for our food and we got our ban chan and our orders at the same time. Having your food out so quick when you're that hungry really puts you in a good mood. The food was delicious, i was kind of on the edge about the prices because they had similar prices to TOMI sushi on saratoga and me and my gf spent about $120 with tip there and the portions were small and we left still a little hungry, after getting our food i was pretty surprised at the large portions we got, really made me feel like i was getting equal amounts of food to what i was spending and it also tasted great. I'm a bigger guys and even i could only finish half of my order. bottom line good service, good food, fair price, and full happy bellies. we will return :)
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Daniel N.
What's good? Japanese? Korean? Why not both?! Well... That's exactly what Olleh Sushi and Tofu house does best! They incorporate Japanese sushi and Korean clay pot and soup all in one general location. My girlfriend and I decided to come here for my mini birthday dinner because she loves sushi and I love Korean food so what a plus for us. The first thing we notice was how nice and modern the restaurant was. It's wide, low dim lighting, and has a very nice ambiance and feel to it. The menu's pretty cool, comes with pictures for practically everything so you actually know what you're ordering. The food...Wow. Presentation was key and boy did it show but how was the food you might ask... It was pretty good. Some things that we ordered and recommend are: Baked Mussels: Could use a little more sauce but not bad. Salmon Nigiri: Pretty well prepared. The fish doubled the size of the rice so you get more than what you pay for which is always nice. Golden Gate Roll: Wow...did mini leprechauns secretly climbed into my mouth and started to dance because the Golden Gate Roll did just that. It's pretty much a California roll baked and covered in Sushi sauce, Sashimi, and Tobiko. Screaming Potato Roll: Crispy, crunchy, and delicious! Sushi covered with fried potatoes and spicy sauce. Mixed Beef in a clay pot: Kind of reminds me of Beef Bibimbop cooked in a clay pot with eggs. It also comes with all you can eat side dishes. The side dishes includes Tofu, Kimchi, Korean Noodles, and Bean Sprouts. The service was great, the staff were extra friendly and took turns helping out so you can pretty much call on anyone that comes by for help. Overall, prices were good and not too expensive. The food was delicious and presented really well. If your conflicted by choosing from Japanese food or Korean food then just go to Olleh Sushi and Tofu House, there's something for everyone. 4/5
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Kristal J.
I ate here yesterday to celebrate my MIL's birthday with the fam. This is the second time we've ate here. First experience was 'ok' . I guess my inlaws really liked this place the first time and wanted to go here again. Anyways, yesterdays experience was different. I ordered the Rainbow-Dragon Roll as well as the Dragon Roll and some Fried Vegetable Tempura for 1 year old, and boyfriend got the beef teriyaki with sashimi dinner plate. While eating everything seemed mediocre. We all had green tea at the end of our meal. It wasn't til I got into our car to head home when I started feeling nauseous and my head started hurting. The car ride home seemed like forever...When we finally parked the car in the garage, as quickly as I can I rushed into the house threw up all the food I had just ate. The whole night my stomach wasn't right. Even til now as I write this review the following day at 12:30pm my stomach still isn't right. I feel like I must've ate some bad sushi or something. All I know is that I will not make a third trip here. I'm done with this place. Getting sick right after eating from here is enough for me not to come back.
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Trisha M.
3.5 stars for tonight's experience they served generous portions of fresh tasting sashimi! mmm... i'm a salmon lover so i went ahead and ordered the spicy pink lady roll, it was ok. we also ordered the island roll with pineapple tidbits on top. the lion king roll is baked, 'twas too creamy for my liking, it killed the salmon flavor. sashimi here is great, but, nothing spectacular with their rolls. they also serve korean dishes which i'll probably try in the future. the servers took a while to give us our check and additional time to get our payment - we had to stand and stop someone because they move too quick. bits: free miso soup, bottomless soda, there's quite a variety of food to choose from, call ahead for pick up orders, ample parking space (front & side of the restaurant).
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Allison S.
The food was excellent. Staff and ambiance was average. I would definitely go back for the food.
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Matty T.
Giving 2 stars because we had a great time while we were there. We were seated immediately when we arrived on a Sunday and the placed was placed. My friends and I were catching up and being "those" people who take forever to order and they came back several times with infinite patience. I thought the service was great, they refilled waters, brought all our food our on time and accurately. We had the lion roll (baked) the ebi dragon roll (cooked) and something with a lot of salmon on it. I can't remember what it was, sorry. I have never NEVER gotten sick from sushi before, so this was really upsetting. I thought I had the stomach of steel. I have been to resort Mexico and rural Mexico and not gotten sick. Belize, Thailand, Vietnam, rural Puerto Rico.. Stomach of steel? Nope. This place took me down. Maybe it wasn't the raw fish because I didn't have a lot of it. We also had the seaweed salad (healthy portion!), the deep fried gyoza, edamame, free miso soup, and beef asparagus (all cooked). Our friend had a tofu soup in a stone pot, he said it was delicious. Maybe it was a one time thing from some cross contamination. Both my fiance and I got sick. We had the same food. I must ask my friends to see if they had any issues and will report back. So disappointed. We thought we found a great sushi place walking distance from our house. :-(
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Stephanie L.
My boyfriend and I just left Great America around 8:30. We were so hungry! My boyfriend didn't want sushi but I did. I yelped sushi/Korean places in the area and saw that this was the only place opened til 9:30. Great no problem! We arrived and there was a sign that said "Please wait to be seated". In my mind, "Oh great, we're going to be standing here for a while until the waiters sees us." But that wasn't the case! The waiter saw us as soon as we walked in and promptly seated us. The ambiance was so nicely decorated and clean. I really liked the vibe of the restaurant. My boyfriend ordered the Korean spicy soup. And i ordered 3 rolls. The food came out really quickly. The Korean spicy soup came with sides. The portion size was very generous! I like that. I don't remember the names of the sushi I ordered but they were really good! I would definitely this place for sushi and Korean! Two cuisine at once! Love it! The waiters are very attentive. Great service! Keep it up guys!
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Andreas H.
Randomly located next to a strip mall my initial reaction was one of "uh-oh", but by the end of the meal it was a solid A-OK experience. The Great: + Options. Huge menu with a ton of American sushi rolls. Think covered in sauces, a ton of cooked varieties, etc. The Average: o The service was friendly enough and they were quite speedy. o The sushi rolls were good. The fish was fresh, which is always a concern, and of all the rolls I tried I wasn't disappointed with any of them. o The plating/presentation was average to below average. For some reason a few of the rolls just looked like they had been quickly plunked down without much thought of the aesthetics. My only real gripe is with the prices. $15 for a sushi roll? It had best have some amazing fish flown in from Tokyo for that price. Overall a 3-3.5 star meal. Was it authentic? Not very. Was it pretty good? Yes. Was I stuffed? You betcha.
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Alyssa B.
You've lost three regulars, Olleh/Chocolate Sushi/whatever you want to call yourself in the future. You were our go to sushi-place, but not anymore. After tonight's experience, my family will no longer be coming back. Our table received literally no service. It took about a ten minute wait before my mom flagged down a passing server to take our order, who then proceeded to get our MIA waitress. This was the first red flag that things would not be good. After finally taking our order, we waited for our meal to arrive. We only got one refill on our drinks, and only when we flagged down our waitress for it. After that, the waitress proceeded to disappear for the majority of the time. When our meal did arrive, my order was messed up. I ordered the 2-item dinner plate: California rolls without avocado and chicken teriyaki. What I got was a 3-item dinner plate consisting of avocado-rolls (??), California rolls with avocado (???!), and chicken teriyaki (at least they understood that!). So when my meal was replaced, I ended up with a seaweed salad instead of the normal salad (I did not want, nor eat this, but was too frustrated to ask for yet another modification to my botched dinner) -- but at least I got my other items. Of course, during the duration of our meal, our waitress did not show up again to refill our drinks. My teriyaki chicken was dry, and some more water would have been great to wash that down with. More so, my dad could not finish his boiling soup without a refill on his drink either. We had to flag down our waitress (who seemed to be ignoring us since she passed us by while my dad tried to get her attention) to get our bill. On the upside, while she did put my meal down as the 3-piece item plate, which I had not asked for but mistakenly received, she only charged us for the 2, which was my original order; otherwise, we would have had to bring yet another thing to her otherwise-nonexistent attention. The worst part is? The table behind us had equally bad -- if not worse -- service with a different server. Obviously, we were not the only customers tonight who will undoubtedly never return.
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Farrah N.
I gave this place another shot during dinner without the AYCE option. The Korean Chirashi (Hwaedupbap) is quite good and they give you a lot of raw fish. This is one of my favorite dishes that I can't find at just any Korean restaurants. (+1 star). The tofu soups are also quite tasty. Service is a little better at night but still disappointing. Both dinners I've had here, I've had something from my order left out or delivered to another table. I hate waiting for something that's never going to come and I think its not okay for a restaurant to not be able to deliver an order from the table to the kitchen and then bring back the food from the kitchen to the table on a consistent basis.
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Fannie S.
Good food! Korean Chirashi, FTW!!! For $18.00 it's a LOT of food, plus a bowl of miso. Fresh chunks of fish on top of a bed lettuce, all on top of rice. There's different Korean pickled vegetables, seaweed and a raw quail egg on top of it. Since it's the Korean one, they also give you some banchan. Service = friendly and efficient. They refilled the waters, checked on us. Decor = simple. A bit on the dark side, but it's tolerable. And clean. The bathroom has the world's strangest sink though... it's like a hole in the wall, and then you turn on the water and water just gushes out at you, onto the trough like sink....... lol
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Hang T.
Changing the restaurant name doesn't mean that the food isn't the same. I was always a fan of Chocolate Sushi, but their service always sucked for me. They lost their liquor license a while ago so they probably got someone else to buy the place. Lucky for me, they kept the original cooking crew. The food is the same from what I can tell. You still have the purple rice with the Korean dishes. The sides are all the same. They were always my favorite part. Pickled cucumbers and japchae = smile on my face. :) I didn't try the rolls, but my hunch is that they are pretty much the same as well. I had really good service that day, but maybe it was because we came in around 5:30 when it was pretty empty. I love how their green tea ice cream is one dollar a scoop. Perfect price and size for me.
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Tony D.
My go to spot for sushi in sunnyvale. Hands down best place to go. Food is always consistent and flavorful. One of my favorites is the lobster roll. So good!
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Christina T.
Everything in here is amazing - from the sushi to the tofu bowls to the owner Peter. A favorite restaurant of my family, I make it a point to stop here at least once every visit home. (Strong) Recommendations: - seaweed salad - gyoza - bento box (chicken katsu) - Crunch roll - Sakura roll: amazing for the rice-conscious - Rainbow Dragon roll - veggie tofu soup (medium) - green tea ice cream: a must to finish the meal!
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James C.
Have been here a few times and tonight was my worst time yet....we ordered appetizer (edamame) and several things came after and then we said we didn't want it. They tried 4 times to bring it back to us and I had to keep insisting, no thank you. Then, we ordered a good chirasi, very nicely done, would highly recommend this. Ordered 2 spicy scallop temaki, (hand rolls) the scallops were bad so I sent them back. Reordered something else, never came. They brought the check without asking if we wanted anything else and no thank you. Fish quality was fine, not great, not horrible, just okay. The best deal was the pitcher of beer pricing. Best value here, believe it was $15/pitcher.
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Brendan N.
I really enjoy eating here at Olleh! The place The food is good Service was wonderful, my waiter was very attentive and cared about our experience at Olleh.
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julie n.
Came here on a Thursday night with some gfs. Got sat right away but it took them awhile to get a server over. Atleast half of their menu are sushi items, n that's what we were craving for. Server finally came over and took our order then told us it would take atleast 30 minutes!!! Wtf! Then after that the server decides to say wait, I'm not sure.... Make sure before saying information like that. Why seat us if your kitchen is behind?! Highly unorganized, and poor service. Menu also got more expensive since it changed from chocolate sushi.
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Shawn C.
I went this restaurant today and I love to eat all their sushi. It really taste. Specially, they provide two options such as sushi and Korean food. Good service and good people. Thanks.
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Tomi N.
Bomb ass sushi. But service is hit or miss. Get the lobster roll , oh yes! Roll, & titanic those are all very delicious!
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Emma G.
This is a good go to place if you are in the mood for Japanese and Korean food. The food is good and consistent in flavor. It's not quite as busy as before. Service is so so. Server is a bit slow especially when we were waiting for our check which came 15 minutes after we asked for it. Bento box is a bit pricey but they do give you a generous portion of the Saba and salmon.
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Jennifer M.
I always have a good time and a full belly at Olleh Sushi and Tofu. I love Ama Ebi and this place serves up fresh and large servings of Ama Ebi. The fried heads are wonderful too. I love crunching on the crispy thin shrimp legs while sucking the warm brains out of the shell. YUM! The large assorted sashimi platters, specialty rolls, and appetizers are great for couples and large groups to share. The fish is very fresh and clean tasting. I am always served a great selection of fish whether in my chirashi or on a sashimi boat platter. The Korean food is equally good. My family likes the short ribs and the hot pot dishes. The tofu soup is just OK. The broth is standard and I have had better tofu soup in the area. I recommend passing on the tofu soup since there are a variety of yummier dishes on the menu. The service does need some improvement. The staff will seat you promptly and take your order. However, you will need to wait, look around, and wave down any staff member if you need a refill on drinks or want to order more food or dessert. This is the biggest bummer about this restaurant and the main reason for the 4/5 star rating. Overall, I really enjoy the food at Olleh. I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great sushi experience in Sunnyvale.
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B T.
4 stars for the food and 2 stars for the service. I took the average and rated my experience as 3 stars. Took almost half an hour to get any of our food. The place was probably only 1/3 to half full. The items we got for the kids were really basic and shouldn't have taken more than 10min to prepare. Well at least that's how it is in every other Japanese restaurant we've eaten at and we eat at a lot of Japanese restaurants. People who came 20min after use were already eating before we even got our food. I guess the best way to experience this place is to get it to go. I wouldn't bother going here again as service is half the experience of a meal in my opinion. Makes it hard when your kids are starving and they see everyone else eating that came way after we did.
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Nga P.
I was in the middle of having one of my vicious cravings. Sushi, Korean, and some ramen. I was in town doing some errands, and my boyfriend and I decided to pick a random place before heading back to the east bay. I saw this place have 3 and a half star, but decided to read the reviews and browse the pictures before I said no. Glad I did, because I liked what I saw. Bunch of the people giving three stars or less was complaining about slow service, but that didn't happen to me. Kevin was an amazing server. Though, he was busy doing the lunch rush, he still managed to take good care of us. The food was delicious, we had nothing to complain about. The spicy tuna salad was sweet and spicy. I ordered the seafood tofu soup and added in ramen. The soup was phenomenal but the ramen, was like instant noodle. I got side dishes, and the cucumber was so delicious, I asked for some more. We also ordered a roll, forgot the name of it, but it was yummy in my tummy.
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Rocky B.
More like a 3.5. Only came here cause Bonchon was closed across the street, but I'm somewhat glad I did because the food itself was good. I was in the mood for Korean and this place served it, along with Japanese food. I ordered the 3 item dinner bento box, and chose the Korean bbq short ribs, chicken katsu, and teriyaki salmon. All were really good, and with all the sides that came with it (rice, kimchi, pasta etc) the wasn't bad for under $20! The short ribs alone were almost worth it, and were pretty tender and flavorful. Only downside was the service. Our server wasn't that too attentive, and was slow. I had to wave him down for water numerous times, and he forgot to give me the check not even a minute AFTER he just said he would get it! It literally took about 20 mins to ask for the check, pay, and leave.
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Stephanie A.
I haven't been to this restaurant since it changed its name from Chocolate Sushi, and if you know when it happen you know its been a while. A long while, yet the name change was the only change here. The menu is the same and the decoration is the same. I came with a big group of women at around 9pm. i think they were about to close but am not sure. The place was almost empty and our server was fast to bring menus and drinks and she was very patient with us. i felt bad for her since she came back a few times and the women around the table kept talking and did not order. We ordered late and the food came fast as well, its easy when you're the only table in the restaurant. The food plating is beautiful and colorful just as I remembered it; extremely appealing and appetizing. We also received complementary small plates of sprouts, stir fried nodules, and vegetables, I don't know if its always like that, or because we were the last table for the day, or if its because we were a big group with big order, any how it was fun. The sushi was delicious. I don't remember all the dishes, but I had the dragon roll which I fondly remembered and was very happy with it. my friend who doesn't like raw food had the chicken Teriyaki roll and loved it although she said the chicken was a bit dry, we also had the mango avocado roll, a Bento box (huge plate can be shared by two people), Tofu soup (not the best dish on the table), salmon sushi, and two more dishes...all in all everybody were extremely happy with the food. I took some pictures but when my food arrived ii concentrated in eating - heck it was late and i was hungry! Pleasant sitting, good for groups, or individuals, good service, good food, reasonable prices...I don't know why I stopped coming here and I will definitely be back.
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Janey A.
Came here for Korean tofu soup. It's definitely a hearty bowl with lots of tofu. The purple rice was great too. Service was quick, which is nice for lunch. The outside of the place looks like it was originally a Marie Callenders or Cocos. I didn't have the sushi, but it looked good, so I'll probably come back again.
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Elaine Y.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! Love that you can have both Japanese food AND excellent hot Korean Tofu dishes... This is great for the family who loves both and everyone can pic whatever they want! Hubby always gets the dumpling tofu. Kids love the salmon teriyaki (which sits on top of yummy noodles) with the CA Roll and Gyoza... I personally LOVE their Ramen Tofu... love the flavor - with the tofu and yummy ramen! And when you order any Korean dish you get the Bon Cha's (side dishes) Their sushi rolls are very good too - anything you order is good... The only negative is that when they are so busy - that service gets really slow... this last time hubby almost finished his dumpling TOFU before we got our bento. Even the rainbow-dragon roll took forever... :( Definitely our go to place...
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Jennie D.
I have been here in the past, several times and it was always a good experience, until today. I'm not sure if they have a new owner or what, but there seems to be all new wait staff because I don't recognize any of them and the server we had was super confused about our order and so slow!! Omg. So slow on service!! I'm writing this as I'm still sitting and waiting for our food. It's been 30 mins and only 1 of us has food out of 4... So disappointed. Never coming back. The food quality is not fresh either. So sad.
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Sebastiano R.
Chocolate Sushi, Olleh Sushi, who cares. I have been visiting this establishment for the last couple of years and would recommend to anyone for well priced, delicious sushi. Unfortunately the sushi is all I can recommend as I have not experienced the other half of the menu (the tofu). A friend in my group comes here just for the tofu bowl, so I assume it is as good as their other menu items. Their sushi rolls are creative, there is always something new to try. They are also presented well and the service has always been good here. Ambiance is great for an intimate date or a group, as they have separate group dining areas off to the side where you can order their fancy beer towers and sake bombs if you wish.
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Love K.
+ Seated right away - Received our appetizer, gyoza, at the very end. My chicken katzu was the first to come out; it was a very large portion of chicken, a side of rice, and a small salad which was sliding off of my plate. My BF's sushi came out 15 minute
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Carmen V.
Korean and Japanese food in one place? Meh, I was thinking. But...what was I thinking? How cool is that? Actually I loved the experience and had a great time with my Mexican friend and her 2 kids who eat this food with no complains whatsoever (we were all initially looking to eat Mexican food somewhere nearby, but then my friend wanted to show me her favorite Asian restaurant close to her house...the Olleh (sounds like Ole, Ole!) Sushi and Tofu House. I ordered one of those Korean combo veggies and beef plus rice and egg, all mixed up and could not finish it, as it was gigantic! It was delicious as well as the other tapas preceding this dish plus the soup. My friend had a huge salad that I would say could have suffice for the 4 of us. The kids could not stop eating their sushi portions either. We had a great time in a pleasant place, not super fancy but comfortable, with great food.
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Rory S.
Olleh was amazing!!!! I had the jsland which I recommend if you like pineapple. :) it was sweet and savory the sauces they used really complimented the fish. For their specialty rolls (the ones you want to get) it usually comes out around 15 bucks and you definitely won't regret it!!!
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Marie C.
One of my favorite places in Sunnyvale! I went on a Monday night after 9 pm (they close at 10) with my boyfriend and it was still pretty busy! We were able to be seated quickly. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. He had great recommendations and was very attentive to our needs. We ordered: (1) screaming potato roll (always good, have gotten this more than once) (1) island roll (waiter recommendation) (1) #16 mixed rice (we ordered this because we wanted the free Korean side dishes) After we ordered our waters and miso soup came very quickly. Shortly after our mixed rice and side dishes also arrived. The mixed rice was really yummy however there was not a lot of rice at all. Not sure if it's because it was the end of the night or it's really like that? Typically we order the Mixed rice in a hot pot but that is $3 more and we didn't care too much to pay more. The side dishes were delicious as always. Our rolls came while we were still working on the mixed rice which I appreciate because I don't like to wait between items. The rolls were huge, for me 2 biters. But they were soooo delicious!!! The screaming potato is always good but very spicy for someone with low tolerance! We still order though because it's that good! The island roll was also very good, the pineapple adds so much flavor. Overall great experience, definitely going back. The only reason for 4 stars is because of the lack of rice in the mixed rice.
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Mia M.
I enjoy this sushi spot. I'm surprised their ratings aren't higher, but IMO, quality and service are very good! :)
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Zerrilyn P.
Came here with my nursing preceptor sometime last week for lunch. We came at a good time (around 11:30), then it immediately started to get busy. I like the ambience of this place, and the bathrooms are clean. Service is decent, but they were a little slow on getting my my order... My preceptor ordered a teriyaki salmon bento box and I ordered seafood tofu soup (eating seafood cuz we both gave up red meat for lent hahaha). I tried the veggie tempura from my preceptor's entree, and it was nice and crunchy...the batter wasn't overbearing... This was my frist time eating tofu soup, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. It came in a clay pot, and it had tons of tofu, some shrimp, and lots of clams...it didn't taste bad at all nor was it the greatest thing, but I got tired of eating it pretty quick... My dish came with purple rice, which was good, and some ban chan...I think I made a whole meal out of that more than I did with my main entree haha... I'm willing to give this place another try b/c they have a lot of good-looking stuff on their menu...especially their special rolls...
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Judy W.
I ordered lion king roll. It's so delicious but fragile. My mom orders bento box with three choices: salmon teriyaki, beef steak and sashimi. The meat was tender and fresh. The small dishes are amazing!! The service was bad. They barely refilled our water and tea.
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Brandon B.
I got some take-out here for a movie night and I was pretty happy with what I got. I wouldn't say that Olleh was the very best sushi place I've been to in the area, but it was definitely good. I had the Ruby Dragon roll, but substituted salmon for the shrimp tempura inside (for an extra $1) because I'm not a fan of shrimp. I was definitely satisfied with my roll, though I felt that it was a little pricey at $14. We also ordered the gyoza, which was totally delicious. It was pretty empty and it was not a fast experience even to get our take-out, but we weren't generally upset by that. Some folks might be. Service was very warm and friendly, and as I mentioned before, they were very accommodating of my special request. I definitely see myself coming back here because it's a good location for me, but if I'm feeling like going for a drive, I definitely still have my favorite other places.
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Ori S.
We went for the first time today. The place is clean, and the fish looked fresh. We ordered the usual dishes: california, spicy tuna, white tuna nigiri, salmon kama, edamame, and a spider roll. My better half commented that the white tuna does not taste fresh and good. The rolls were tasteless and the salmon kama came after we were done eating. That was a good thing since it looked like they grilled all the bad parts with the finns and threw it on a plate. Service was ok, but a bit slow. We will not return.
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Luyi Z.
Almost becomes a regular friday dinner place for my bf and I. Really good fusion place for japanese food and korean food. Sashimi is good quality. We have tried pretty much all things in the appetizer, they all taste pretty good.
Olleh has an extensive menu from japanese to Korena BBQ which at times feels very overwhelming. We ordered a bunch of stuff - oysters, soft shell crab, edamame, Temptation roll, No name and dragon roll. Oysters were good but the soft shell crab was overly fried. WE enjoyed the rolls but not the ones with mayo - it was a little too overpowering.
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Huyen N.
Korea and Japan at the same place This is formerly known as Chocolate Sushi and Tofu House and it is still the same setting and food with a different name. My mother insists on going to Olleh because she loves her tofu soup and average sashimi that she pair with a ton of wasabi. We shared a combo boat with both sashimi and nigiri sushi which are all very average quality fish. However, the fish was a bit colder than what the temperature for sushi should be. It seems like it came straight from the freezer onto the table. The roles are large but nothing special. The titanic fire roll sounded amazing but it was not anywhere near fire. Tofu soup is acceptable but also can be more spicy especially if we ordered spicy. I will probably be back because my mom will be dragging me here soon enough
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Di H.
Came here for a team lunch, we were promptly seated and the orders came out fairly quickly. What really contributed to the low rating is the fact that a 14$ sushi had only 5 pieces, and 3 of them was 1cm wide (for those who don't know the metric system, it's less than 1/2 inch).
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Lawrence T.
Love it!!! And, so does my daughter who insists on coming here all - the - time... I like the mix of Japanese and Korean dishes. I just wish you could get the Korean small plates as a side order. The fried chicken is delicious as well as the tofu soup. The portions are amazing large and we often over order and have to take home half of what we order. I still want to try the seafood pancake; it looks like everyone orders that as an appetizer. The fried potato shavings they serve with some dishes or the rolls is like sushi CRACK. Love it!!! We would order a bowl of the stuff if we could. The service is fantastically prompt and speedy. Our food always shows up in a blink. Our old favorites Sushi Tomi and Satsuma can't beat the price for quality that we get at Olleh.
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Jojo B.
I come to this place when my friends and I want to have a fun time, good conversations and a plethora of dishes to choose from. I am not a raw food/sushi fan so I've always opted for the Korean dishes. Have not had a bad experience with the tofu soup and seafood pancake. Not the place to order wine or at least ask about wine. We did that once, ordered a bottle of white and the server came out with a different bottle with a perfunctory "We were out of the one you ordered. Here." haha Can get slow during weekends but my dining experiences so far have all been nice.
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Lawrence L.
Japanese and Korean food with a modern twist. Great fresh sushi. Lots of creative rolls to choose from (Titanic Fire was my favorite with smoky charcoal grilled unagi flavor). Cool variety on bibimbap, and also more traditional Korean dishes. Modern and cavernous atmosphere, with friendly service. Nice spot to hit if your are in search of tasty and creative Asian fare.
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J S.
We came in a group of 4 and ordered a bunch of dishes. 3 bento boxes, an caterpillar eel roll, potato roll, and a tofu soup. First the waitress gave the wrong person a salad and they ate it...it was meant for the 2 people who had the 3 item bento box since the plate didn't have space for the salad, however instead of giving the correct person another salad after we asked, she was rude about it and said it was eaten..Yes but she put it in front of the wrong person! The correct thing for this waitress to do was go get another salad for my hub!-1 Potato roll was a bit different and I should've chosen something more authentic, the potato crisp weren't hot like fries, but rather stale chips. Caterpillar was good. -1 for the wrong order of tofu soup. I ordered a mushroom one spicy, and I received some kind of combination with beef, clams, and shrimp. However, my thought process was why bother to tell this rude waitress? She might spit in my new soup of out spite. Bill came out to 108, and even though she really didn't deserve it, she got a 15% tip for mediocre service. What is it with Asian establishments that have that I don't give an F-*k attitude? Ugh. Food is a bit more expensive than other places like SGD which I prefer for tofu soup. $13 vs $11, 3 item bento boxes are $20 for dinner, $17 for 2 item and rolls are about 13-14 Not sure I'd be coming back any time soon.
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sadija m.
Out for a quick bite and thinking sushi.. From the space to the staff. It was inviting and the food portions are amazing... It was all good from the taste to the quality. This was the first time I was so daring to try new things. The sauces and presentation. Thumbs up. Yummy!
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Tasha P.
Love the mix of Korean and Japanese. Best part of the menu is all the photos of the different sushi they order. Every roll I've ordered was fresh and bomb, so order away. Can't go wrong. Also got the katsu chicken bento, which was ok, but I'd stick to sushi. Tofu soup looked Amazig when it came out but it was too hot, which actually left a burnt taste to the soup.ill have to try it again.
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Joseph S.
I have to admit, on the pro side, it is great place to be if you have a group people that wants both Japanese and Korean food. One the con side, it is harder to write a review. So my review is based on how I liked the food without comparing to either a Japanese or Korean joint. Service is fast, friendly and efficient. We ordered a Tofu soup, Short ribs and Sushi Rolls: Tofu soup is decent, it was perfect for a cold evening. Short Ribs are delicious. Sushi Rolls are good, good quantity. Overall, I would come here again if I'm with a group of picky eaters, or I"m in the neighborhood, or I'm on a date.
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Julia J.
Have been here a couple times for lunch with some co-workers and I have to say, its WONDERFUL. The service is great, the food is always fresh and hot and the sushi is perfect. Both times we've showed up around 11:30am, and soon after that, the place fills up quick. I would suggest if you come during the lunch hour, come early.
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Allyson R.
Cash and card accepted. Olleh is located in the Camino Oaks Plaza and is right across the street from DD's Discounts and CVS Pharmacy. There is a lot of parking offered in this plaza parking lot. This restaurant also has a large TV for sports games and offers sake, soju, and beer (American and Asian beer). Pros: - Walked in and seated immediately on Wednesday, 9 pm - Nice decor - Super friendly staff - Delicious food (review for Korean food) - I would definitely recommend the seafood pancake and kimchi beef tofu soup Cons: (barely a con but just thought I'd list it) - The bean sprout side dish didn't taste right. It tasted like an imbalanced mixture of sesame oil and black pepper. Overall I would recommend this place and am definitely going back. I was a little skeptical at first since they have Japanese AND Korean food but I really enjoyed the food (Note: I am writing this review based on the Korean food as I didn't order any of the Japanese food). I've tried tons of Korean places and Olleh's tofu soup has really good flavor compared to many other restaurants that serve tofu soup and the seafood pancake perfectly balances batter to seafood to veggies.
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Rachael X.
Had the "Mixed Rice" and it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. The taste is very bland. Although the side dishes were very delicious. Customer service is alright. Our waiter did not come back for refills for our drinks.
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James V.
Horrible, horrible time here...we just finished our dinner and it was the worst sushi dinner we ever had. Our rolls took 25 mins plus to get only 5 outta 6 rolls we ordered. The last one came 15mins after. The fish aren't fresh, too much rice, and if you like ur rolls cover with hella sauce then this is your place. At the very end, our server was busy handling other tables so we saw the owner and asked him for a box and hot tea. He went to the back, came back with nothing and returned to what he was busily doing...texting on his phone. We had to ask someone else for our box and tea. When the owner saw we were ready to pay, he wasted no time to just pick up the check. All in all, the wait to get your rolls, the taste of the rolls, and the service that we received was just ridiculously stupid. P.S. Darn you yelp for not letting us do ZERO stars because that's what this place really deserves.
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anyone n.
I had to say the korean dishes here are very good each and every one of them. The downside is there's not as much selctions of korean food as there are sushi. Sushi here are ok not as good as I expected. I've had better at kenzi sushi and mizu sushi. Service is decent. We were in a big group and each time we need more napkins they only gave us 4-5 and we'd have to wait for the waitress to come around again to ask for me. Waitress does not seem to be happy. However facilities looks good and the korean dishes all tasted good so I'd give it four star and would recommend this place.
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Stanley N.
They have a lot of sushi varieties. My favorite is the Shrimp Tempura Rolls. The korean bbq and the rice bowls are also really good.
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Sandi E.
Came here with two girlfriends last night. I haven't been here in so long! I'm glad to see that their service has gotten a lot better! When we first got seated, our waiter, Jeffrey came originally and took our drink order then another waitress came asking for our drinks and then Jeffrey came back and my friend had wanted water and first told her. But he was like "Oh let me get it for you cuz she probably won't." And we all confusingly laughed. Throughout the night he was a good sport so I had to remember his name and give him recognition for all the weird things my friends put him through haha. The last thing that was really funny was my friend's sister uses FiveStars point program and we asked about it while getting the check and he said "Oh our server for FiveStars is down right now so if you want I can take your number down and input it later." And my friend was like "Um it's my sister's number but okay..haha" And we all laughed. Haha don't worry we know you're kidding Jeffrey but thanks for being a good sport xD Our meal wouldn't have been as enjoyable if you weren't our server. So onto the food. I notice the prices have gone up tho. All the rolls have gone up $1. I remember Titanic Fire roll used to be $12.99 and now it's $13.99 Being a Japanese and Korean restaurant, we wanted to get a Korean dish to get the sides (we love the glass noodles and fishcakes). Mixed rice in hot pot $15.95: Thanks to our server he recommended we get this, otherwise we would've just gotten plain mixed rice (not fried). It was not bad! Our sushi rolls we ordered took a long time and he was nice to let us know sorry about the wait plenty of times. Golden Gate: The pic on the menu didn't look like what came out which is fine. It looks like a Lion King baked roll which I love. Seduction: Lobster salad on top was good but the sriracha on top makes it spicy which I'm not a fan of. Titanic Fire: My favorite :) The portion size was big this time which was great. Overall, this is my go to spot for sushi around here. Although the prices are getting a bit steep! Great to see service is better
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Sasha T.
I really don't know what to make of this place. On the one hand this place has Japanese food, on the other, Korean. Can either be good you ask? Well yes, yes it can. I've only been here a couple of times and both times haven't had a chance to get any of the rolls. By that I mean I am unsure about paying SF sushi prices in Sunnyvale. Nevertheless, I ventured out and got myself a three-item bento box. I ordered the chicken, sushi and California roll. Isn't that a lot of rice you ask? Yes...yes it is. Still though, the sushi nigiri is fresh and comes with thick slices. The chicken is good, not the best mind you, but still soft and tender. The California roll consists of six crazy large pieces. Good luck getting an entire piece in your mouth, trust me, it won't fit. Next time I'll definitely need to try out the the rolls. They look really good, and so does this place on date night. While it doesn't look like much from the outside, the decor on the inside is very nice.
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Lanie L.
"Sushi & Tofu" It's like 2 of my favorite things to eat put together under one roof! Olleh is wonderful and beautiful restaurant located off El Camino. They are off to the side in a small shopping plaza, so it's easy to find and there's plenty of parking. You walk in and are greeted by a beautifully decorated interior. Very dark and bold colors with a lot of wooden accents. Korean & Japanese are on the menu tonight, and you can't decide what to get. As a result, you order a little of everything (those giant magnified photos in their menus don't help). The meal starts with a cup of Miso Soup, then the 6 Korean side dishes, then your appetizer, then the sushi roll, then your entree. I was already full before my entree! I had the hot sizzling tofu BiBimBap. No seaweed to make it vegetarian/vegan friendly. They give you so much food it's not even funny. I was overwhelmed with the amount of food given to me. So much mushrooms, bean sprouts, carrots, zucchini, and fried tofu! It was really delicious, but I was getting way too full to enjoy it. Service is very friendly and on top of it. The timing was great for everyone's dishes, even though our table got a little bit of everything. All the sushi lovers were happy. All the tofu lovers were happy. Olleh hits it on the nail!
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Dee S.
The bf and I came here 2 times in 1 weekend. I love it here! The first time we came it was a friday and it was SUPER busy, we didnt get noticed at first at the door.. But when we were seated our servers were friendly, I wasnt expecting to get our food anytime soon after ordering. But i was wrong, the service is fast! They seem to have an effective system going on here :) Food is really good, service is fast, lots of parking, and they have more than 1 tv if you're into that kind of thing. Its really nice inside i was surprised, i used to skip this place before i ever tried it because honestly the outside of this place is ugly! Lol.
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Sheina T.
I'm only giving this place 2 stars because 1) The food was pretty good, and 2) the manager was nice enough to acknowledge us. We came here on Monther's day lunch time which I knew it would be pretty busy. I prepared myself to wait for a while, but in my surprise when we walked in it wasn't all that bad. I signed my name in, waited a few minutes and got seated in 10 mins or less. I thought to myself, ok cool that wasn't so bad but not until after we got seated i started to notice how there we're only 2 servers. It took about 20-30 minutes for someone to come and take our order. We had patience because my boyfriend works at a restaurant and understood how bad it can get when the place is understaff. But it was the waiting for our food that got us kind of pissed. Our beers came first before anything else. Our plates came with soup and salad, and we had to continuously ask for them to be brought out. The food took 45 minutes to come out and there were at least 4-5 chefs making the sushi. The whole place looked so unorganized. I felt bad for the manager because he seemed like a great dude. It wasn't even just our table that was fuzzing about the service. The table across from us had such disappointment in his face.. I think this place would be better if they get better servers, to be honest. The place had great decor even if was undergoing some renovations. The food was good, although it took a while. All in all, i wouldn't highly recommend this place but i guess i'll give it another shot and try to go on a non-holiday.
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Kelly T.
Zomg so good! I mean, look at my photos! Way too much food but I wanted to try a diversity of rolls while I could! The BF recommended this place for our date night and so glad he did! Service was decent but not amazing; she didn't write all the 5 rolls down and came back various times to ask what they were: HINT: write it down! But the timing of the food being brought out and the quality definitely made up for it! Plus the bathrooms were beautifully decorated and clean... Is that a plus?
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Linda S.
Olleh Sushi and Tofu House is one of my favorite places. It's the perfect restaurant when half of my friends wants Japanese and the other half wants Korean. :) I typically go for their sushi rolls and sashimi. It's fresh and delicious! :) Here's my recommendation: - Olleh Combos and Boats: Perfect to share for folks who likes nigiri and sashimi - Favorite Sushi Rolls: Butter Roll, Tiara, Screaming Potato, and Baked Lobster Roll Excellent service, great atmosphere, and delicious food. I would definitely recommend coming here and I would love to come back to try out more of their dishes!
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Nick D.
Really great place! They used to have all you can eat lunch special for $20, but no more :( It's still high quality food and service!
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Angel Y.
I would give a 4.5 if I could. Pricey but worth it! The service is great too! The food came out fast and the servers were pretty friendly and accomodating. Japanese: We got the Golden Gate Roll, Rainbow Dragon and Sashimi Plate. It was good over all and really fresh! Korean: Their side dishes did not do it for me. It didn't seem fresh or appetizing at all. Their tofu soup on the other hand is amazing and was the highlight of our dinner. We got the Combination Tofu Soup in mild and it was perfect! I highly recommend it!
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Amy H.
This place is pretty big and is a great place for indecisive people who either want Korean or japanese. I really wanted ramen tofu soup but also wanted a salmon roll. The ramen tofu was good and exactly what it sounds like. My friend got the chicken tofu soup and it was as if they put leftover teriyaki chicken from a rice bowl and dumped it into tofu soup. The chicken was too seasoned and we decided to mix the two. The roll I got had spicy crab and salmon on top and it was yummy. I would be nice and do 3.5 stars since it is a lot of food and it comes with the traditional banchan.
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Omi Y.
Do not come here !!!! Will seat other people before you and pretend that they had reservations ...when clearly they came after you...really really bad service ... You have been warned!!!!
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G N.
Indecisiveness led me to Olleh again. This time the food was good. No complaints there. However, service was not so good. We ordered dragon balls, which are like monkey brains at other places, but our server brought us a dragon roll. We let them know that that was not what we ordered and they gave it to us on the house and told us they were out of dragon balls. That was fine. Understandable mistake. Dragon balls vs dragon roll could easily be confused. Our server then reconfirmed our order of combination soondubu and bbq beef mixed rice in a hot stone bowl with us. The soondubu came out and it was great, but instead of bbq beef mixed rice in a hot stone bowl, we were given a platter of sizzling bbq beef and a side of rice. It felt too awkward to let them know that they had messed up again so we didn't say anything. My guess is that our server had correctly taken our order, but entered it into the computer wrong. Because of this mistake though, our bill was 5 dollars more than it should have been which was lame. To top it off, no one ever checked in with us or refilled our drinks after they gave us our food.
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Nguyen K.
My sister loves this place so our family comes here quite a lot. The food is good and the service is friendly. I've heard good things about their sushi buffets but I haven't the stomach capacity to try! They are veggie-friendly and I love the tofu hotpots!
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Golf N.
I really like this place! However, the place isn't flawless. I will be going back for sure. Highlights: Galbi-jim at $25 used to be the best dish. I may have been the only one to order this as no longer. Tofu soup (all variants - beef to seafood) may be one of the best in the area. Nice galbi and bulgoki Pretty good salmon and tuna sashimi Friendly staff Good presentation (white dishes with colorful food) Watch out for: Food delivery timing - sushi bar and kitchen works at different pace. Someone may be waiting for the order while ... Ask the server if sushi bar is backed up before ordering. English is second language for some of servers
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Laura F.
I've been here about 2 times and have never had a super good experience. have tried a few of the rolls which are okay if you're into crazy saucy stuff that covers the texture of the fish. however, their fish is never very fresh. I have had the bento box here which was pretty good and their tofu soup which is delicious and the only reason for the stars. It comes served with Korean side dishes yummy! Service is usually pretty bad.
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PK G.
I love the idea of being able to get both japanese and korean food here. I had their baked lobster the other day and it was delicious, I want it again! Everything I've tried has been pretty good: korean ribs, tofu soup, rolls, etc. The udon was a bit lacking in flavor, but other than that I will definitely be back.
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Megan C.
Perfect place for the indecisive ones because this place is a Japanese and Korean fusion--and not a bad one either! Decorated modernly inside, nice place for a date or night out. Japanese side: Complimentary miso soup, but unfortunately it was too salty. Had to order the Screaming Potato Roll because it looked crazy as hell. Poky fried potato crunchies poking out everywhere. It tasted fattening and delicious. Also ordered the Miss H which looked a bit calmer. Both tasted fresh to me and were satisfying. Korean side: We of course ordered some short ribs, however, they were too sweet. The meat was soft though. Our banchan side orders were japchae, spicy pickles, kimchi, fish cakes (chewy, sweet, stood out the most), and a couple others. Not as authentic tasting as a regular tofu house as some items were too sweet, others a bit salty, but it satisfies a craving. Prices and descriptions of rolls are easily located on their website, and I love how they have clear pictures of what the rolls look like too. It makes ordering way faster and easier.
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Alexey R.
The place is ok. Nothing special, they put not a lot of fish in sushi though. We had a good time, the service was fast.
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Snowy W.
Met a friend for lunch here based on his recommendation (who doesn't exactly have a great track record when it comes to good food), but I figure, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and give it a whirl. The first warning sign was that this is a hybrid Japanese/Korean restaurant - it's just not a good thing. The service was fine, but the food is just eh. I had the bi-bam-bap and he had sashimi. It's nothing special and a little on the expensive side, so needless to say, I won't be coming back. Skip it and go to a bonafide Korean OR Japanese restaurant instead.
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Tommy B.
One of the few places that are open on Sunday's. Most of these korean owned sushi places are open on Sunday's, an unfortunate fact when it comes to my wallet. The extended family and I visited for my uncles' birthday a few months back. We ordered 3 of those large sashimi and nigiri sushi boats. The sashimi and nigiri were nicely fresh, didn't seem like they were newly thawed.. the maguro was a nice deep red as well. Tasty overall. On a couple other occasions, I've tried the hwedupbap (Korean Chirashi) as I like to do at these Korean owned sushi joints. They have a big more pizazz in their selection of leafy greens and they have the usual assortment of sashimi chunks. I'd say a step up from Sushi o Sushi's hwedupbap, but a step below the one at OmeeJ. Overall an okay place, good in a pinch.
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Allister D.
I stepped inside yesterday during the noon with some friends to enjoy some all-you-can-eat sushi and I crashed & burned... It was a total of 5 mins that we spent inside of Olleh. As I opened up the menu for the sushi buffet, I immediately saw that the price of the lunch menu went up! from $14.99 to a whopping $17.99!!! HOW CAN THIS BE?? So we left! I am extremely disappointed. I have always been an Olleh faithful and I might just forget about it now due to this cost. I mean sure it's business but a raise of $3 is pushing it... I will probably come back again and try it only because the service and the timing of the sushi is done at a great time. The quality is decent too. We'll just have to see...
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Philip T.
* BAD SERVICE!!! * charge too much with their food quality BAD SERVICE: No waiter or waitress come to ask about the food or any needs other than taking your order. I got my check and gave my credit card to a waitress, she put it underneath a service cart and pushed it around the restaurant to serve other tables. After she served the others, she parked the cart near the kitchen and cleaned it. She left the cart there without even noticing or remembering that my credit card was still on the cart!!!! Anyone can grab my credit card and leave!! Finally I had to ask another waiter about my card! That waiter talked to the waitress then she realized what happen. When she returned, she didn't even apologize and she thought that I didn't notice! There were a lot of customers, but that doesn't mean you can be so careless about your customers' credit cards or payment!!! FOOD: There are at least dozen of Korean foods in the sunnyvale area that taste better than them. For example, the seafood pancake I would only rate 3 out of five. Too much oil on the metal plate that make the pancake too moist. It is not crispy enough. And it charge $16.95...not worth it. There are other Korean restaurant have better seafood pancake. The Japanese sushi are okay. But nothing special about their udon. THEY WORKED HARD, BUT NOT WORKING WITH THEIR HEARTS!
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K M.
We frequent this restaurant and always have amazing food. If dining for two the combos are super filling and always fresh. It's always busy and most always they can accomadate any large/small group. We will def. Be back :)
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Ghia E.
I don't know what other people have complained about but in my opinion this place is outstanding. We got seated and served promptly. The waiter checked in on us during the meal and everything that came out was presented very well. The food was delicious. Tofu soup... yum!
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Sam D.
This is the first time we came here and the place is amazing!!!The waiters are friendly and they're not slow, and all the food is great! The modern suroundings and decor made us feel very comfortable. The must try roll(i think) that i thought was the best was the Olleh roll , but they have many specialty rolls that you can choose from. Other from sushi rolls, there are bento boxes,sashimi,and soups that you can try.It may not seem like much on the outside, but the classy atmosphere inside really surprised us. This is a tremendously good place to eat sushi.
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Amy K.
The food was excellent here, both the sushi or Korean. Service is a little sluggish but this is a solid Japanese + Korean restaurant.
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Fiona K.
This place is great! It's my go to sushi spot in Sunnyvale. I've gone with a group or just two of us and we always get great fast service. Food: I always try to change up which rolls I order so I've tried most of their menu and the rolls I've had do not disappoint! Tall guy always gets the fire dragon roll. He rarely changes it up here so it gets his thumbs up sign of approval. Tonight I tried the Tiffany roll which was surprisingly filling. I wasn't super hungry but I was debating getting a second roll or tempura with it but I'm glad I just stuck to the edamame with my roll so I still had room for dessert after. Tonight for dinner (6:30pm ish) was the busiest I've seen them since we usually go during off times (2pm lunch etc) but we were definitely not lost in the shuffle of large parties. The service was awesome and the good came out quickly. Since we were a small party, we got seated right away.
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Swan R.
I found my new sushi place to come now. Food- good Price- reasonable Service- Acceptalbe
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Stephanie C.
Food was good but the service was seriously horrible. A simple check up on our table would've been nice or a smile..or any response when we ask for a refill. Although the food was tasty, I don't think I'll be coming back. Yes, the service was that bad. Perhaps I just got unlucky with servers who didn't seem to care, but I am quite unhappy with the service I received. Ugh. I hate leaving bad reviews D:
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Jeremy D.
Very fresh, fast service. Excellent menu options and a friendly staff. A friendly staff can make a place.
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Jenny T.
Japanese and Korean cuisine? YES!! I love this place Pros: great food, fresh sashimi, spacious( can accommodate a large party), Cons: minus one star, because the service is a hit or miss. recommendations: korean short ribs, mussels, crunch roll, spider rolls, tofu seafood soup, titanic fire, and the seafood udon. Be sure to order a Korean dish to get your free sides (banchan) It is one of the best kim chi in town, because it does not have a powdery texture. Free refills on the banchan
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Chi T.
Was sent to Sunnyvale to work and ate here with the co-worker. The bento special is of nothing special and very typical. A tad on the pricey side, too. Of all the bentos I've had, this is the only place that serves it on a ceramic plate instead of a bento box. Food was mediocre at best. Lots of room for improvement.
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Joanne D.
This has been by far the best sushi place I've been to! Our server, Jenna is the best she made sure everything was good and even made sure which sushi had avocado and what not. Yes, i am allergic to avocado will be referring this to my family and friends!
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Ana V.
love this place. always sit at th bar for fast service. Fav. Rolls: Titanic Titanic Fire Temptation Roll No Name Island a little expensive but its large portions. Large rolls not just half rolls.
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Ann L.
Tried out Olleh Sushi & Tofu House a few days ago. Olleh is Hello spelled backwards. It used to be Chocolate Sushi Restaurant. I wish Yelp didn't delete my review of it. We got: Miss H Roll - it was pretty good for Korean-Japanese roll. Seafood tofu pot - B. really liked it. I liked what I tried. Bento box I picked salmon w/ pasta & beef short ribs. salmon was a bit dry, pasta forgettable and beef short ribs inedible - too chewy & tough! Skip it. Probably won't go back.
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Paul K.
OLLLEHHH OLEH OKAY OKAY. It is just okay. I have been here multiple times because it seems like most Korean families like to take people here for gatherings. Honestly it is just okay...literally the sushi, tofu soup, bento boxes. All okay. The service and entire vibe is above okay, but as the 3 out of 5 star rating says, it is just A-OK. As for the overall experience, it can be a group hangout, date spot, family gathering, everything, thus the versatility in terms of who should come is open to all. You should not have a problem parking unless it is busy, so call in to make sure there is seating.
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Nick K.
This place is pretty bomb! I went there on a Sunday and the place was a large open setting and even though there were a lot of families there, it wasn't too loud or crowded. The restaurant is in a pretty big mall so parking isn't an issue. I got the salmon katsu and wow the food portion was really large. It comes on a gigantic plate and it was really filling. The sushi itself isn't the best I've ever had but if you're craving it, it definitely gets the job done. Added bonus: the staff was super nice and came back to check up on the table very frequently. Great place and I'd definitely come again!
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Jenn G.
3 1/2 stars. I like that when I can't decide if I'm in the mood for Japanese food or Korean food, I can come to Olleh and have both! Many of the sushi rolls here are covered in sauce, which is not my preference, so I tend to like the sashimi better here. The sashimi pieces are huge and fresh -- definitely worth the cost. I also like the soondubu here. I usually order the beef soondubu and ask them to add ramen in it. Yum! The banchan that comes with the korean entrees are decent. I enjoy the kimchi, cucumber, and chapjae the most. why only 3 1/2 star? because service is SLOW. If you are seated at a table anywhere close to the wall or edge of the restaurant, you really have to fight to get a server's attention. It's almost as if they purposely avoid looking at their diners so they won't get called. I've seen people yell, wave, get up from their table, all to just get the attention of the server for more water.
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Melinda W.
It is so difficult to get a table at this happening restaurant. On the weekend, prepare for a 2 hour wait, which is well worth it. The sushi rolls are so exotic, with feisty flavors that will knock your socks off. Their sashimi platter is fresh and bountiful in different types of fish. I like how they have a fusion of Korean and Japanese food. Their Korean side dishes are varied and authentic. Rarely can a place master both Korean and Japanese food, which are both very different styles of food.
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Stanley C.
OLLEH SUSHI & TOFU HOUSE This is a wonderful Korea/Japanese restaurant, where there is a ton on the menu and flavors to fill the palate! Plenty of sushi rolls to choose from, including the delicious Spider and Dragon rolls, and their specialty rolls, like the Butter (fatty tuna), Mangocado, and Sweet Potato sushi roll. The Korean food is just as good, as well, like the classic bibimbap, raw fish salad, soodubu (tofu soup), and seafood pancake. Large portions and wonderful service, along with nice/modern decor, makes this a wonderful place for group dinners. One of my new favorite places to dine at!
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Nicole P.
This is my go-to spot when I'm starving and indecisive. It's not my favorite sushi or tofu soup place, but I like not having to choose between the two. I think me and my boyfriend probably come here at least once every 3 weeks or so, and we always order the same thing. Our usuals are the titanic fire roll, the spicy tuna roll, and the kimchi beef tofu soup with ramen. The titanic fire roll is my favorite, and it has tempura shrimp, crab, and cucumber on the inside, and seared albacore, tuna, avocado, and a spicy sauce on top. The spicy tuna roll is also delicious, but I guess you can't really go wrong with spicy tuna. The kimchi beef soup is pretty standard. We always add ramen because we're fatties (as if 2 rolls weren't enough already!). It comes with all of the side dishes that I like: glass noodles, spicy cucumber, fishcake, kimchi, and bean sprouts. We've also tried the screaming potato roll, which is a huge roll topped with crispy potato straws. I've never seen anything like it, so I recommend ordering it just for the experience. This place has decent service and good food. It's spacious and it's usually packed, but I've never had to worry about waiting for a table, even on Friday nights.
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Javier P.
My friend and I came here after our visit to the Nutrishop. I was a bit disappointed at their menu. They didn't have much selection. I was craving temaki (hand rolls) I didn't see it listed on the menu so I asked our waitress if they had temaki. She went to the chefs and was told that each temaki would be $7. That's way too much for temaki. For a few extra dollars I'm better off getting a whole roll which is more filling. We settled for the island and titanic roll. Both rolls were very delicious. Each piece was big and well presented on a white platter to make it look fancy. I'm not complaining. It looked really nice. For dessert we got the green tea ice cream tempura. Olleh has the best ice cream tempura. Unlike other places where it's so frozen. Olleh keeps their ice cream at the perfect temperature. When it gets to your table all you need is your spoon and enjoy. Our waitress gave us a single scoop ice cream by mistake. When she realized it wasn't our order she came and told us it was on the house. Free ice cream never hurts anyone. We also had a hard time communicating with our waitress because she understood little English.
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Sarah D.
Honestly, I am always satisfied with Olleh. It's not THE BEST korean/japanese fusion food on the planet, but it's good enough to keep me coming back. With whom ever I bring, the seafood tofu soup and a few sushi rolls (the Hot Shot roll is a personal favorite) are ALWAYS items that are consistently ordered. And the best part.....everytime I have gone, the food has come out fairly quickly. I always end up leaving happily full. This place is truly one of my favorite restaurants.
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Bill G.
Many of the sushi restaurants in the area are run by Korean people. It is refreshing that this one gives due respect to Korean cuisine. Alongside sashimi and plenty of fancy sushi rolls there are also excellent choices in bulkogi, bulkalbi, bibimbap, etc. My local friends include both fish eaters and landlubbers, and this restaurant is a place we're all happy at.
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Sandra M.
Have been here three times already! Service is very good and food is served very quickly. My favorite is the Korean sushi bowl- sushi is very fresh! The hwe de bap (Korean sushi bowl) had bits of marinated baby onions and pickled cucumbers and a good mixture of greens that just makes this different from other Korean sushi places! It's a huge bowl but most of the dish is comprised of greens and sushi!! The bonchon here is very good as well! A hidden gem! Foodie signing out!!
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MoMo C.
I love this place. People that I recommended to all love this place. Very friendly and courteous .
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Cecilia S.
I've been here a lot, one week I even went 3 days in a row, It's one of my favorite places, the food is soooo good I love it! I love the Japanese/Korean Fusion, order Sushi (Japanese) you get the japanese side dish, if you also order from the Korean items you also get all of the Korean side dishes. All in all it's a good experience, good food, and I will always come here, dinner with friends, dinners with family. It's great for all
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Agnes Y.
This place is honestly one of my favorite sushi placed. It's also a combo of a korean style tofu house and a japanese sushi place. their rolls are delicious!!! I must say. They are fresh and filled with flavor. I came with two other people and we ordered a total of four rolls and a hamachi kama which was such a good price for deliciousness. The hamachi kama was 9.95 and it was absolutely amazing!! Missing that one star because of the mangocado roll which was honestly not that good. I was expecting a sweet sensation but it was more salty... And also our waiter seemed like he didn't enjoy his job and was quite boring. And lastly, it was quite pricy, almost $100 including tip for four rolls and the hamachi kama. Also a large sapporo beer. But overall, this place is a definite yes!!! It's my third time here and I'm still not disappointed. This is my come-to place whenever I'm in the area. Normally it would be a five star rating but just this time, it was a little iffy. (-:
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Edna C.
Among the best sushi I've ever had in Norcal--on par with Socal standards! The sashimi tasted extremely fresh and it was even glistening in my picture without the need for Instagram filters. They have an amazing variety of standard Japanese and Korean hot food, sushi and sashimi combos, and many (photogenic, I might add) maki rolls to choose from. The menu, which is online by the way with prices, has helpful descriptions and plenty of pictures. This is perhaps the most American-friendly Asian restaurant I know; interestingly, they even say "mixed rice" instead of Bibimbap. There are too many rolls I want to try. The Sakura (cucumber wrap without rice) is one of those novelties that you're really tempted to try. The Ocean Roll (tobiko of different colors) looks really pretty, but seeing as I'm not a big fan of tobiko, ordering this would be more for the food picture than for the food itself, which is silly. The Popcorn Lobster looks horribly unhealthy being deep-fried and saucy, though I am positive it is delicious. The Screaming Potato almost leans more on the fries side than sushi, if you're in the mood for something bold. And the Fuji Volcano is an honorable mention--Bacardi 151 on top and served on fire. Omg. Instavid for sure when I try it. I eventually decided on sushi combo 1, and it was an excellent choice. Fat generous cuts of sashimi over small servings of rice, unlike Americanized sushi that reverses the proportions. Raw fish, rice, and wasabi---so simple and so delicious! Now that is what I call Whole Foods. Came with miso soup and salad, not amazing but alright and makes the meal feel complete. Also tried the green tea mochi ice cream, $4. Pretty sure it came out of a box, garnished with whipped cream, a cherry, and fudge but was quite tasty. The ambiance is impressive and quite lounge-like. It's spacious and has a modern fusion Eastern-inspired interior design. I would have taken pictures had I not feared being judged, especially after all the food pictures I took already. My only complaint is service, which is a bit lacking. I asked for the check and more tea, and the waitress came back 15min later :( Also, when I came with 3 people, they gave us 3 miso soups and 2 salads, then when the desserts came we only got 2 forks. Come on... a salad and a plastic fork cost less than $0.50; why so stingy?! Why 4 stars after my fangirl review? Because it is on the pricey side, with rolls ~$12 and my sushi combo $16, before tip and tax. When I'm not a poor grad student anymore and I can eat here without feeling guilty from splurging, I'll come back driving a Tesla like the rest of Mountain View and update this review to 5 stars.
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Chris O.
As a vegetarian of 22 years I've seen tofu in some interesting forms. What was served in hot tofu and vegetable soup was by far the most unappealing vat of goop I have ever encountered. It was so vile looking I could not bear to sample it. I tried to pick through it to find some salvageable vegetables. I only found a few minuscule pieces of squash. The waitress never bothered to ask during the meal if it was ok and charged me for the untouched vileness even after I said I did not like it. I considered it worth the price of not having to eat it. I will never eat at this restaurant again.
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Jessica S.
Korean and Japanese influenced...somehow this made me really happy. I love sushi, and korean food and sometimes I don't want to make up my mind...so why not have both? I was really craving tofu soup so I decided to stop by here with a small group. We were seated right away and assisted in a timely manner...right away I was in love with the menu items and all the options they had for sushi. We ordered a rice bowl in stone pot (Bibimbap) soft shelled crab tofu soup, sashimi appetizer, and the Olleh roll. As a traditional korean style meal we received a bunch of side dishes at the start, kimchi, fish cake, cucumber kimchi and the clear noodles....and also miso soup! Very different. Everything was amazing, and I would definitely come back here with friends...the only negative was that the waitress forgot my roll and I had to ask for it 15 minutes later. Another thing I love about this place is the design, and traditional bathrooms...the sink is very well designed and is basically a spout that pours out into a wooden sink like basin and concrete slab. I also liked how clean the whole place was, definitely a pet peeve of mine!
(5)
Brian K.
Nice atmosphere, great service and good quality sushi. Even tried one of my favorite Korean dishes, chap jae, and it didn't disappoint. The Korean menu looked great and I'd like to try more next time.
They do have a cheap all you can eat menu for $17.99 but it's not much of a selection. I also wasn't very impressed with the rolls that I ordered. I probably would skip the all you can eat and just order a special roll. They also won't let some people at the table do normal menu and some AYCE. You have to all be the same. It makes it difficult when going with a group.
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Toko L.
Thank you nephew for introducing us to this spot! It's was jst one of those last minute dinners that we couldn't figure out where to eat.... Such a huge selection of sushi rolls, sashimi, and even Korean food!! Yes, I said Korean! No wait needed when we pulled up and the customer service was great. We requested for a booth and then changed our mind... Whoops! Portions and food quality was on point! We ordered: -poke -3 sushi rolls -Korean BBQ ribs -beer & Korean soju The calamari appetizer was something we should have passed on.... It tasted more like chicken and had the look of mozzarella sticks. BLEH. Korean ribs were slightly on the salty side... But it was fine with all the Korean sides All in all, this place was delicious. I'll just stick to ordering sushi
(3)
Chris O.
Ordered Soon DuBu at lunch today. All tobu were crashed(looks very old) and tested bad
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Justin H.
I found my new go to place. I love Korean and Japanese food and this place has both. Everything we had was a winner. Service was great, atmosphere is great and to top it, they have TVs showing sport. There's nothing better than good food while watching sports and drinking some beer. I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just go give it a shot and you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Yoon C.
It was my first time eating here, and I LOVED it!! I had sashimi (tuna, salmon, uni...) and Hamachi kama and they are all very FRESH!!!! Plus, my waiter was super friendly... :) I am definitely going back there for sure!!
(4)
Casey B.
Not bad, but not the same as it was when it was Chocolate Sushi. If you gonna go, go for lunch. I have been numerous times for lunch and the food and service was much better than at dinner. Korean food is better than the sushi.
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Address :595 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA, 94086
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
A F.
Great place! Love it! My favorite in the area! Very friendly staff , colorful menu with huge choice of rolls ! And not too expensive ether . And doesn't have that smell that many other Japanese restaurants have which is very important for me, because I can't tolerate it . And I love the interior .
(5)Téa S.
I have come here with groups of friends, and more often with my boyfriend on multiple occasions. The place is very clean, and the bathrooms are put together and have very cool fountain style sinks! The staff is very good at coming around and helping as well as seating you right as you walk in and answering any questions. I had a mix up one time where my card was over charged and the owner quickly fixed the problem and allowed me to come in with a group of friends to eat dinner on the house. The food itself is very good and always fresh. Overall very pleased with the customer service and quality of the food they have. Best sushi in town!
(5)john u.
Great food and great service. I have eaten here several times and always leave very happy and full. The screaming potato roll is my personal favorite.
(4)David D.
i have been here several times. I always get a sushi roll, a rice in hot pot, and a spicy tofu dish. I love the red sauce they give us. The service is always great (we had to wait 15 minutes one time to be seated and they gave us free ice cream for desert). I love coming here. The only thing I am not a big fan of is the price. I feel it is a little overpriced, but all in all, I enjoy coming here and will continue to do so
(4)B W.
Our family was looking for a place to eat after church, so we decided to try this place. We've past by this place so many times. The interior of the restaurant is quite nice and very large. It has a modern Asian look with concrete floors, black, gold, and red accents. The bathroom sinks are very cool. The sink is concrete with the faucet coming out of the mirror. Is the food any good? Yes, our family enjoyed our meal. On Sunday, they only serve the dinner menu even at lunch so we did not get to try their buffet. The portions for the chicken katsu were huge. My husband ordered the Korean style BBQ chicken and it came with various Korean side dishes. I ordered the Mixed Rice plate. Service was good and it was easy to flag a person down to get refills on water and tea.
(4)Chelsea M.
I love sushi. A lot. Like, if I was given a choice of a food to have 3x a week, it would be sashimi and whatever is freshest. I read the reviews, I saw the menu, and I was excited. I came, I sat, I ...waited. and waited. and waited. It was a busy lunch hour and upon walking in, I was quickly seated (I was alone) in an uncomfortable place in the middle of the restaurant, one side of a two-person table (sushi bar was empty but wasn't offered). Perused menu, chose quickly, then waited. Finally a server came by and took my drink order. Half of it arrived 10 minutes later (the sake, not the water). Upon the return of the waiter, I gave my food order (a sashimi sampler in a boat) and re-requested the water. It came after 15 minutes. 10 minutes later, I was given a bowl of (quite nice) miso soup and a sorry-looking salad (why bother? I will never understand salads at sushi restaurants...) It was then 30 minutes before my sampler arrived. I was halfway through before anyone stopped to ask if everything was okay (I would have loved a small dish to pour soy sauce in, rather than having to pour it directly on the fish in the boat) and of course, I was full-mouthed and caught off guard, so merely nodded and he disappeared. I glumly finished my awkward meal and waited. and waited. and waited. After 15 minutes of attempts, I finally got a waiter's attention (one of the few times being a blonde female has not worked in my favor) and requested my check. Another silly-long delay later and it came. The food was nice, nothing impressive, but the service ruined the entire experience. At least they had a sake I liked... Would not return for fear of starvation.
(3)Rachelle G.
So I went to this place because of a groupon deal... Turns out, I don't need another groupon deal to come back. Because the restaurant itself is sold to me! Amazing aura, Spacious, great service and if that doesn't sound appealing... Let me add, GREAT SUSHI! Not to mention you can get a lunch special all-you-can-eat for $14.99. No restaurant can beat that price and quality!
(5)Cindy O.
This review is definitely overdue, I've come here a lot the last few months and honestly it's in my top 2 for sushi. Their rolls are reasonably priced for their size and boy are they yummy! Let me give you a little tip though, if you order from their "exclusive" side of the menu it's not that the food is better tasting, it's just a bit bigger. You can find the same rolls on the regular menu for the a lower price but they're named differently. Read the descriptions and you'll see what I mean. Anyway, this place is just perfect! Their decor and atmosphere is just plain awesome. You feel very relaxed and they actually play decent music! My favorite thing about Olleh is that whenever you order anything you get a complimentary Miso! I love Miso! That was a huge plus for me. Their rolls taste pretty great I really want to recommend their "Tsunami Caliente" it's delicious but be careful because it does kick back hard! Very spicy but being used to eating spicy food my whole life I think it's to die for! Another one of our favorites is the Spider roll, soft shell crab is delish. Olleh is a great place and I know we'll continue to frequent here.
(5)Albert P.
Japanese and Korean Food! Creative Original Sushi! Sizzling Hot Korean Dishes! Attentive Staff! Great place that is cool, clean, and delicious. Worth the $$ price range.
(5)Sarah A.
Best place ever!!!! and the owner is awesome! We go here all the time and they take care of us like we are family.
(5)J G.
They changed name but same concept. A combination of Japanese and Korean food. Good service. Big portion which is excellent. The price is a little big higher than regular Korean or Japanese dinner but it's worth the quality and quantity.
(4)Lane A.
We like this place a heck of lot since it changed from the old "Chocolate Sushi". The most noticeable change to me is the service. It was about 2 stars at the old place, and I'd give them 5 stars now in that regard. Super attentive, friendly, and speak English - which is a big plus if that is the only language one can speak. Menus are also new with clear layouts and pictures of the dishes. I personally stick with the mixed rice hot pot that comes with miso soup and many great Korean side dishes. Excellent ! I have only tried a few of their Sushi items but those were quite good as well. Give it a try if you're in the neighborhood.
(4)Sandy Q.
It was my birthday a couple weeks ago and my husband asked me where I would like to have lunch at. I immediately went on Yelp and decided to choose this restaurant since it received a decent amount of good reviews. I ordered the pink lady roll and the lobster roll. Both rolls were just average. The raw fish on the pink lady was so thin and dry that it felt non-existent; except the fact that I had a hard time swallowing it since the sushi was dry. The portion size was small. I was still hungry after I've finished them. My husband ordered the 2-item bento (chicken teriyaki and CA roll). We were not impressed at all.
(3)Ayesha R.
Olleh, Olleh, Olleh, Olleh! One word.. AMAZING. I have been going to Olleh for a little over a year and I absolutely love it. I've tried a variety of menu items and all of them have been tasty. Tonight, I tried the Sakura roll and I fell in love. this is a non-rice roll.. rolled in a cucumber with crab, salmon, tuna, and white fish.. it was SO good that I finally decided to write a yelp review for this restaurant. Great service, great food, great ambiance :) Recommendations- Baked Mussels (Appetizer) SAKURA- yes, yes, yes!! Fuji Volcano Screaming Potato Roll Spider Fantasy Roll Temptation Roll Soft Tofu Soups (As mentioned in other yelp reviews, this comes with Korean side dishes)
(5)Wes Y.
One of the worst sushi places I've been to. Maybe I just made a bad decision because I did their $15 all you can eat menu, and considering most sushi places charge $25+/person for AYCE, $15 you really can't expect much. It's just that I didn't know it would be that terrible. The sushis that they give you are miniature sized, with about 90% rice. You know how standard sushi gives one strip of tuna (imagine that size)? The rolls they give, take that 1 strip of tuna, and chop it into 6 parts and make 6 rolls out of them. So your order of "1 set of tuna roll" actually only consists of 1 strip of tuna. Yea..... 2 stars and not 1 because I haven't tried their other stuff; maybe the non-sushi items are much better. Also, not 1 star because I didn't walk out steaming mad.
(2)Jessie L.
really good sushi place. they have some unique rolls. screaming potato island ruby dragon all yummy. each roll is like $12-15 so kinda pricey.
(4)Krissy P.
I love variety when it comes to food so this place rocks. Sushi/Japanese food & Korean food all on one menu = Yay! Prices are reasonable and sometimes you can find a great groupon now deal which makes it even better. It looks a lot nicer inside the restaurant vs. the front and it's location next to a strip mall so don't judge a book by it's cover. :)
(4)Rob C.
This place is good! A new go to place for my family. Salmon skin hand roll was tasty!
(4)Jeralyn M.
The atmosphere is pretty nice! The ambiance is ideal for a nice lunch or dinner date, service was nice and on it, and overall pretty good! The prices are definitely a little on the higher side for sushi, but hey, it's worth it if there's great service.
(4)Kobi A.
Sushi is just ok, not consistent. Service is HORRIBLE. I come here only for all you can eat with my two kids and sometimes my wife which doesn't like Sushi on all times with no exception we 3 did all you can eat and she ordered something else, yesterday we went again and the waiter said , "I am sorry but it is not allowed, you can split and eat on the bar" I was thinking- what???? split?? are you crazy?? asked for the manager , manager says "this is the policy from the beginning" and I said "we already done it several times" so he says it was a mistake (like I believe you) ... We left the restaurant disappointed and hungry! (especially the kids)
(2)Arnel G.
I've driven by this place many times since it opened, but never actually dropped in to sample its food. However, I was always curious about this restaurant, and why someone would name it "Hello" backwards. Was this the restaurant owners' peculiar way of saying, "Good-bye"? Were they suicidal or merely despondent? Dare I eat at a restaurant with such owners? Yesterday, as I was driving by Olleh Sushi and Tofu House, curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to stop there and have dinner. I walked into a large, warehouse-like space, artfully decorated in a contemporary Japanese style, with black tables and wooden chairs on a bare, cement floor. A bar and serving area was situated to one side, in front of a wall that concealed the kitchen. It was a bit industrial for my taste, but I was there for the food, not the decor. When I got the menu, it was a bit overwhelming. It had a few pages devoted to Korean food, which I had been expecting, as well as many more pages devoted to sushi and Japanese-syle entrees. I needed some time to go through the menu and figure out what I wanted - time that the servers apparently did not have, as they kept bugging me every three minutes to see if I had decided on my order. I think I was giving them an anxiety attack because I-DID-NOT-KNOW-WHAT-I-WANTED-POST-HASTE! I quickly tired of the pushy waiters, so I took a stab in the dark as to the meal. From the Korean menu, I ordered the barbecued chicken (dak bulgog). From the Japanese menu, I ordered the Philly roll - sushi stuffed with salmon, avocado, and cream cheese. Both options seemed relatively safe for someone who had never eaten here before. I avoided the many fusion-style sushi rolls on the menu, which I'm not too crazy about to begin with. Under less-than-expert hands, they could be regrettable. The Philly roll came out first. It was somewhat lumpy and mis-shapen, but otherwise what you'd expect. Fortunately, the salmon and the avocado were fresh, so it didn't have any off flavors. It was all right, but not spectacular. The dak bulgogi turned out to be boneless chicken breast, sliced thin and then marinated in soy sauce, hot Korean chili powder, sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger and sliced mushrooms. The chicken was then placed on a bed of onions on a sizzling plate and broiled. It wasn't bad, but I did find parts of it to be a bit on the tough and dry side. I would have preferred the bone-in version of this dish, which is usually more tender and succulent. I also found it to be just a bit too salty for my taste. However, the mushrooms were a nice touch. The dak bulgogi came with five small accompanying dishes (banchan): - Kimchi: A good, store-bought variety with a lot of chili-based fire to it. - Marinated fish strips: Probably store-bought, but still nice and flavorful - Yam noodles cooked in soy sauce and scallions: Probably made from scratch, and fairly tasty. - Cucumbers lightly marinated in hot chili and rice vinegar sauce: Not so good; for some reason, the cucumbers were basically flavorless. - Bean sprouts, carrots, and scallions in sesame oil: Just ok, but then again, I am not a big fan of sprouts. Sadly, once the pushy waiters had taken my order and brought out my food, they then forgot about me. They left my water glass unfilled throughout the rest of the meal. For the uneven service, and for the uneven quality of the food, I give Olleh Sushi and Tofu House 3/5 stars. As it turns out, "Olleh" sounds like the Korean phrase for "Want to come?" If you do accept its invitation, you'll find nothing suicidal or despondent about it - just decent food that tries to be a little bit more sophisticated than it really is (and priced accordingly).
(3)Susan K.
Mediocre. For the price, there are definitely better places. First visit had 3-item dinner plate of tonkatsu, chicken teriyaki & spicy tuna rolls. Spicy tuna rolls had too-dry tuna & rice breaking apart, tonkatsu & chicken teriyaki were regular -- nothing to write home about. BBQ short rib mixed rice in hotpot -- so little short rib that I might as well have had vegetarian rice! 8-piece Sushi Set I had tiny pieces of sushi, dry chef choices & loose rice that wouldn't even come up without breaking apart with the chopsticks -- certainly not a regular size sushi that I see in other places -- what a pathetic looking platter. So gave the place a 2nd chance. 2nd visit had 3-item dinner plate with tonkatsu, chicken teriyaki & beef teriyaki. Tonkatsu had a stale smell, dry & too crispy -- wonder how old that pork was before they decided to deep-fry it! Had 8-piece Sushi Set I -- again another disappointment. One piece was octopus that couldn't even be chewed -- rubber octopus??! Every piece was too dry with rice breaking apart again. Bora bora roll -- on a "specials" card on the table -- was the only decent item. Customer service was good. They came promptly when waved. I think that's what my stars are for -- certainly not much stars left for the food! Already gave it 2nd chance -- not sure what others are raving about. I think people must not have experienced anything better to be ooh-ing and aah-ing about this place. For the price, you can certainly get better quality elsewhere.
(2)J.M. G.
Probably more like a a 3.5, but I'll give them a chance. In it's previous incarnation (Chocolate Sushi), the service was bad 3 times out of 5. Now as Olleh and under new management, our server was nice but our food took probably 20 minutes longer than it should have. HOWEVER, there was a giant group that sat down just before us, and our server was aware we had been waiting awhile, and he keep bringing us soups salads desserts etc while apologizing, so that makes up for a lot. The food was the same as Chocolate Sushi so far as I could tell -- we just got some sushi rolls, they tasted fine.
(4)Rachel L.
I've been here a couple times since the change to olleh and it's still yummy. the inside is nicely decorated and it's a good atmosphere to eat in. both times that I've been here I got free fish. the first time was because my mom ordered a grilled saba which she thought was flavorless (but I thought it was salted fine) so the waiter brought us another one. the second time was because I ordered salmon teriyaki with the sauce on the side, which they didn't do, so they apologized many times and brought me a new piece. I thought that was very nice of them because I know some restaurants wouldn't do that for customers. the sashimi is fresh and generously sized. they have many special rolls that seem good from the description, like the oh yes roll. their korean food is just alright, nothing that stands out. I've ordered the bibimbap- the portion here is huge. their tofu pots come with "multi-grain rice" which is just white rice with a few grains of purple. I don't like this very much and wish they give the real multi-grain rice, like how kong tofu & bbq in cupertino does. overall I do enjoy olleh but it's just not the best.
(4)Eric T.
Huge portion size. Delicious sashimi and soft tofu soup (still like Tofu House version a little better). Will definitely return to the restaurant with another groupon. ;)
(4)Althea J.
I came here about a month or 2 ago with my friends because one of my girlfriends had suggested to us that we should go here, and I'M REALLY GLAD SHE DID. =) The atmosphere is very nice. I love the decor and the seating. It's very clean, very modern, and very relaxing. Upon arrival, I didn't know that there were different seatings for people who wantedj the all you can eat buffet or just individual items off of the menu, so that was kind of a damper since my friends and I wanted to sit in the booths. But at least their bathrooms were very nice! They're all you can eat buffet is $16.99 per person, and I have to admit is just a little bit more than I'd like to spend on an all you can eat buffet, but the more I thought about it, it actually wasn't too bad. You get a menu where they list all the kinds of sushi and other items that are part of the buffet. You then tell the waiter which items you like and they bring it to you on a huge platter. OH MY GOODNESS... the sushi was really good! Especially their Philedelphia rolls and tempura rolls. And their edamame. The quality of the food is worth the quantity. I have never felt so full from one restaurant in my entire life, considering the fact I'm a fat girl that LOVES FOOD. ;) Overall, I'd love to come back here with my friends when we get the chance and it's a good place to bring your family here too if you ever come here.
(5)frank r.
Please note that this review rating is strictly based on their lunch buffet. The lunch buffet menu doesn't really offer that much of a selection and the items that were listed there were really what I consider "bottom of the barrel". With that being said, I understood that for $14.99 you really can't expect much. I quickly chose from the Red Dragon roll and the Fried Unagi roll from the list because they seemed like safe selections to me. I was seated at the bar and I was also one of the first customers to walk in after they opened at 11:30 so they got my food to me fairly quickly. I have to say that on a scale from 1 to 10 I would give these rolls something like a 2 or 3. They weren't terrible but they defiantly werent good either. I quickly scarfed down the food as fast as I could to try and soften the blow of eating sub-par sushi and by the time I was done eating I felt that I wasn't satisfied. I was full but I just didn't satisfy my craving for sushi. I was ready to pay and leave. It was safe to say that I probably wouldnt even think about coming to this establishment again but I felt that maybe the buffet menu just really sucked @$$. So I decided to sit back down and place an order for some White Tuna Nigiri. Again, the food didnt take very log to get to me. I was happy with the portion. There was a good amount of fish and they didn't try to compensate with a huge ball of rice. Presentation was actually really good but the taste was still not there. Needless to say, I probably will not be going back. As I was leaving, there was a group of people that sat right next to me. They were there for the buffet as well. I offered them my menu and told them that they would probably be happier ordering straight off the regular menu.
(2)Manuel C.
This place slowly transformed into Olleh, but at first it was Chocolate Sushi. At the time that it was Chocolate Sushi, the prices were decent, and the all you can eat menu had a great selection of food. Going there at the time it had fully become Olleh meant that everything had changed. The prices were bumped up, the all you can eat menu was streamlined and was almost exclusively a tempura roll with either avocado, roe, or unagi on the top. It was bad enough that the price had gone up between visits, but the fact that they almost literally cut their all you can eat menu in half is what really shaped this place into a deal breaker. The service or lack there of was the worse I had seen in a restaurant. Luckily I sat at the very end of the sushi bar, which meant I had the sneak peek on what was going to be coming to me and our group of 6. What I had witnessed was unsatisfactory, the waiters left out food for almost 45 minutes before it was served to us. The person handling dishes was holding one with a large amount of water on it, and upon handing it to his co worker I saw a bunch of water splash onto the dish that had been waiting 45 minutes and was eventually served(to someone in our group) First off, waiting 45 minutes didn't mean good service, actively seeing water splash into a dish that had been waiting 45 minutes that eventually got served was not hygienic, and the price bump while streamlining the menu was the icing on the crap covered cake that is called Olleh Sushi.
(1)Hugh H.
I was pretty disappointed with this place. I remembered going here when it was chocolate sushi and not liking it. I went again a few weeks ago and the outcome was the same. Ordered three rolls and all three had stale rice in it and it pretty much ruined the meal. Outside of that, however, the side dishes were great and the waiters were all very pleasant.
(2)Michele F.
Don't order sushi here! They deep fry their tempura shrimp way before it is served (or even ordered) and it is hard as a rock. It's one thing to prep food, but another to charge $12.95 for a roll that has a rock in the middle. The fish doesn't taste really fresh and I couldn't eat one of my rolls because the shrimp was too hard to chew. When I told the waitress about the problem, she asked if I wanted them to remake it for me and I said no. I saw all the tempura shrimp sitting there and knew it would be the same problem again. However, they didn't even discount for the terrible food, especially since I left most of it. If they had discounted, I would be more inclined to give them another chance, but I won't waste that much money twice. 2 rolls is about $25-30.
(1)Joanna R.
I don't remember when the time was when I came here, but around when they first opened, my family and I came to eat some sushi. Of course, I ordered the Lion King Roll (my favorite) and it was pretty good. I don't really eat raw fish so I didn't try any other kinds, but I remember my mother ordered their tofu soup which was good as well. Just enough spicy and prepared well. If my mama says it's good, then it's good. The area they sat us at was kind of crowded though. We were a table of six people (?) I think it was, but they sat us at a table where there was barely enough space for the waitresses to bring us food : / That would be the downside which brought four stars to three. P.S. Like any sushi place, it's on the pricy side.
(3)Leiani P.
Fast, Courteous & precise service. My first time and def not my last. Sushi was deliciously fresh and fulfilling. Have the "oh yes" "mangocado" And the Titanic! Yummers...
(5)John O.
One of my favorite restaurant. Me n my friends been here many times and never disppointed. Great sushi, sashimi, and some other korean items The seafood pankcake is a mus try. Yummy! Seafood soft tofu soup is the best. A lot of seafood and big flavor I really like their kimchee and it was really good They have lots of diffrent items The stone rice with beef also worth to try. The chicken teriyaki and tempura are also good The service always good and friendly.
(5)Angie L.
3.5 stars. Came here with my husband and kids for a Christmas party. I love that it's a Japanese and Korean restaurant because they're both my favorite and I always have trouble deciding between the two. The space is quite large with clean and modern decor...great for parties and large groups. We ordered the baked lobster roll, spider fantasy roll, a sizzling platter of galbi, and the spicy seafood tofu soup which came with your typical banchan dishes. There is a extensive menu with something for everyone. The service wasn't as great as we'd hoped...probably because it was a Saturday night and the place was packed. We had to flag down waiters for water and banchan refills. The kids were really antsy with all the waiting. I really enjoyed the food and would come back when it is less busy.
(4)Missy C.
I had a groupon with me, that's why I went there to try. The moment I got the menu, thankfully I had the groupon. The prices aren't cheap either. The food wasn't extraordinary. Its mixed Japanese-Korean food, fusion kind. One time experience is enough, nothing I really remembered that I liked there for me to go back for a second time.
(2)Christina C.
My fav spot when I am in the area. Fav roll is the Golden Gate. It's baked and delicious. Service is meh but oh well, sit at the bar if you want quicker service. I wanna go right now!
(5)Mary L.
When it was Chocolate Sushi, it served decent sushi and the all-you-can-eat made it a great deal. This is the first time I have gone to Olleh since the change...and it will be the last. The dragon roll I ordered consisted of an oily heavily battered old prawn topped with old unagi and skimpy avocado & topeko and buried under a BBQ sauce in an attempt to hide the fact the ingredients were old and off-flavored. I will never go back and would not recommend it to anyone.
(1)LightKim Q.
This Sushi restaurant is very close to where I live. The name has changed at least 3 times that I know of. I dined here once when it was another name... but recently I came here on a Sunday evening around 7pm and the place looked fairly full, then emptied by 8. The interior looks updated and trendy. The menus look like there was thought and effort put into it. Upon entering there was nobody at the door. Then a moment later my friend and I were greeted by a young gentlemen upon and quickly escorted to a corner booth. We sat and was greeted by our server, Sera, fairly quick and offered water with lemon. We then ordered two special rolls, Godzilla and the Screaming Potatoe Roll plus beer. Soup was complimentary which I enjoyed and our rolls came out shortly after. We never saw our server Sera during the whole meal. We were not check on, there was no service. Near the end of the meal a busser asked us if were doing okay. By the time we finished the Godzilla Roll and most of the Screaming Potatoe Roll our server came by and dully asked if we were okay, picked up the empty Godzilla roll plate and left us our check... She had no interest in us and let our water and beer run out... Our check did come quick but we did not ask for it and she did not ask if we wanted to order anything else. As for the food I really liked the Godzilla Roll. I was really hungry so it was fantastic. The Screaming Potatoe Roll was strange. Crispy potatoe covered all the rolls we couldn't even see the rolls! It was a little messy but it was ok for what it is. It could use more taste to it. We finished it anyway (I was hungry!). I would come back here maybe for to go food. But service needs much work. One of the sushi chefs said good bye to us on our way out. Oh yeah, the prices on the online menu do not reflect the actual menu. The rolls I ordered are $2 more than the online prices.
(3)Daniel B.
We went for dinner on Saturday night. The service staff was very helpful with the menu. The food looked and tasted really good. Definitely will be going back.
(4)Chris K.
Overall food was good and service was not bad, got my fill of Korean and sushi at the Same time!! Quality of sushi was not bad!!
(4)Cobolt P.
I took my mom here for mother's day. Request for water was ignored four times. Server handed us dirty dishes and glasses with large bits of food residue on them. Had to be changed, no apology. That's alright, no tip. And no coming back to your establishment.
(1)Jay L.
I'm gonna keep this short. Came in for the AYCE sushi tonight ($16.95 for dinner). Really it should be called AYCE rolls, because there are only 15 options for rolls (only 2 of those 15 actually included sashimi style fishes i.e. salmon, "white fish", hamachi....) Over 4 were variations of a California roll, and at least 6 of them had tempura inside... Olleh serves AYCE quite different from other AYCEs. You can only choose two rolls at a time, and one "kitchen item" (i.e. tofu, edamame, chicken teriyaki, and some other apps). So the guy who's sitting at the bar on his iPhone walks over to seat us at a booth. When we decided to order one AYCE for me, and sashimi for my mom, she told us we had to move to the sushi bar. We asked why, and my mom even said that she won't touch any of my rolls, she doesn't like rolls. The woman said I am sorry but this is policy... My mom said she was really comfortable here, and still the waitress wouldn't budge... She said If everyone is not ordering AYCE, you must sit at the sushi bar! Okay, customer's complaining about comfort, accommodate her! Really fucked up she didn't. Even though there were only 12 tables filled with 5 servers... I counted! I am sure they adequately had enough servers to serve everyone there. How hard is it for a server to watch two tables? This is where it goes downhill from here. The proportion of fish to rice here is incredibly tiny. For the AYCE there should be a reasonable amount of rice, but they even skimped out on the regular sashimi and nigiri items! What's worst, while sitting at the sushi bar and commenting how clean everything was, the sushi chef drops a dish of sauce on the ground, takes a rag from the counter and CLEANS the floor with the spill! This is where it gets disgusting. He didn't wash his hands after (there are 2 huge commercial sinks behind the sushi counter) NOR DID HE THROW THE RAG AWAY TO THE DIRTY BIN. He left the rag on the counter, and later on cleaned a plate about to be served with it. THIS IS MINUS ALL STARS! How gross is that?! After seeing that we decided to leave ASAP. My mom had ordered an appetizer and asked for a to go box. When the waiter came around, she said we weren't allowed to go our foods. Oh boy, did my mom lose it. She told the Korean waiter, excuse me, I paid for this appetizer do not tell me what I cannot to go! GO MAMA! I then told the waiter that the tofu we ordered was from the appetizers menu, not from my AYCE kitchen menu. Okay, I get it, the waiter thought we were trying to steal some AYCE food to go... But 1) she handed the check to us and it was 6.95 for tofu 2) THE PORTION SIZES ARE DIFFERENT FOR AYCE AND APPETIZER. For the AYCE portion, you get a small bowl of tofu. For the appetizer, you get a whole plate full. She really should have been paying attention before seriously getting her ass kicked by mama (don't mess with her). So, on the way out, we spotted the manager again on his iPhone at the bar drinking Hite (is that really appropriate?). We told him about how the waiter accused of taking AYCE food, and about how the chef dropped food on the floor, and reused the same rag, AND didn't wash his hands... He apologized (a little too late) and as we were walking out, the manager yelling in Korean can be heard from the door. So much for keeping this one short! If I can give some tips... -It is a cheaper AYCE than other places at 16.95 for dinner, however your options are vastly limited to mostly cooked rolls and 80% variations of eel, tempura, spicy tuna, and California rolls -DO NOT come here for anything else than AYCE. Seriously. The nigiri fishes were sliced super thin (as you see in other photos) and the prices for the rolls are $2 more than what they should be. -JUST DON'T COME HERE. I care for you, I don't want you to get sick because some Korean guy doesn't understand hygiene practices. -Seriously, just go down El Camino and go to Ocean Blue Sushi Club. Okay okay, sometimes the waitresses there can be snotty, but the fish quality is 5 times better, the decor is much more beautiful, the tea is better, and the rolls actually taste good.
(1)Nicole M.
Ordered take out today and was really disappointed. -Miso Soup was EXTREMELY SALTY -Agad Tofu was just kinda blahh no crunch at all pretty soggy -California tempura roll was pretty good -Crunch roll....hated it...I've had it other places many times and there was just something not right about it. -Tiffany roll was ok...but I payed $12.95 and it deff wasn't worth that. This place was just blahh. Nothing special about it. And I dont think that I ever have to go back.
(2)Malisa D.
Whenever I'm feeling sushi this is where I go since it's so close to where I live and they CLOSE at 9:30 pm, but even if you get there at 9:25 there's still people ordering and you will be served. There's a lot of varieties of menu items as well which is why I love this place. I've never had to wait for a table since the place is huge (looks like a sports bar) unless a server wasn't looking in my direction noticing me. That's my only complaint, that sometimes the servers need to be a little bit more observant, but the managers are very polite. Other than that try the godzilla roll, and lion king is always a must try if you haven't had it before. Next time I would love to try one of there hot pot dishes!!
(4)Rachelle F.
A good little neighborhood sushi place. Must try the baked lobster roll, Godzilla roll and the Korean BBQ short ribs! So yummy and the owner is soooo nice!!
(3)Beatriz P.
One of my favorite sushi spots. I would only come here to eat the sushi buffet PLUS, you get to share so that's dope - only $15 Favorites are definitely the red dragon. Btw, I liked the name chocolate sushi better :)
(4)Ede S.
I'll probably give this more of a 2.5 star (Yelp really needs those half stars). We came here on a Monday night and it was neither full nor empty. The service was also just mediocre. We ordered a few sushi rolls and the seafood pancake. The best roll (as most people have already pointed out) was the screaming potato roll. The crunchiness of the little potato strings was a genius idea to top off the sushi. All the other rolls we had were neither great nor bad, just mediocre. The sashimi was also just mediocre, the quality is better than that of a sushi buffet, but short of real sashimi served at an authentic Japanese restaurant. I was too busy trying to calm my fussy son during dinner that I noticed we never received banchan (my brother had to put a post on my FB at 1am for me to realize "yeah, he's right... we never got the banchan"). I thought every Korean restaurant served banchan... did we get shafted? I probably won't come back... the food was just okay and I think the prices were a tad bit higher than other places.
(3)Alex K.
Everything is very solid here, and they have Korean food as well. What's to not like? I really like the Hwe Dub Bap, which is like Chirashi (sashimi over rice) but with hot sauce and lettuce. The tempura, miso soup, tofu dishes, are all extremely good. Nothing to complain about, and ample seating for large groups.
(4)Mike C.
great food but annoying service. last time we went we ordered fried oysters for an appetizer. waitress brought them out half way through the main meal. I sent them back and did not get charged. but it seems like almost every time we go here we have some sort of service issue. its irritating because we really like the food and keep going back hoping the owner will fix things. so far no joy.
(3)Misao T.
One of my favorite sushi place! Every time I go here on the weekend night, it's not that pack, which is a plus for me because no wait! . I had this volcano roll before and it was cool with the fire on. I was kind of worried that it might burnt my sushi, but the server gladly took the fire away. Their menu is vibrant with the cool design and pictures. They have a lot of different types of sushi rolls. Plus, they have Korean food for those who have a hybrid cravings of Korean/Japanese food. I usually get their chirashi because it fills me up and their sashimi is fresh with lots of variety (sake, hamachi, maguro, hirame?, seaweed salad, shiro maguro). I tried their Korean chirashi with sesame sauce & side dishes, but it had too much salad and not enough of sashimi for me. All the waiters are very friendly and attentive to the table. :)
(5)Robin P.
You seriously need to have the green tea tempura ice cream. It is the best! Oh, the tofu cheesecake is awesome as well!
(5)Tiffany K.
I had the tofu soup which was very tasty. It comes with 5-6 side dishes which were also very good. However, their sushi was mediocre. It wasn't as fresh as some of the other sushi places in the area.
(4)Jerry G.
Pretty good place, service was excellent. Scored on free green tea ice cream, compliments from the owner! Will be back.
(4)Shayne T.
Big place, but sushi and tofu soup was just ok...
(3)Alexis L.
..love the atmosphere&&food!! usually i get really irritated at servers for coming too frequently to the table&&constantly asking if everything is ohkay. but the servers here have it all timed perfectly&&spread evenly so it wasn't interruptive or overwhelming..but at the same time be able to refill drinks as soon as you need more! definitely coming back soon! thanks!!!!
(5)Eunice C.
Screaming potato roll. You gotta do it. SO GOOD. Service is good and fast. Love the rolls and soondubu here! Prices are a little higher than when it used to be Chocolate Sushi and I've heard that their all you can eat sushi menu is a lot more limited than what it used to be. Love coming here, only wish I wasn't so far away. Kind of pricey but we had a gift certificate which always helps :)
(4)Alissa S.
LOVE IT! screaming potato was the best! Can get pretty busy on weekends. gonna try the all you can eat next time.
(4)Mary Rose L.
*Food: 5/5 I loved this place when it was still Chocolate Sushi (weirdest name for a sushi place), especially when they were offering the 30% and 20% off the tab. However, even with the new management, Olleh Sushi and Tofu House does not let me down. I usually order the mild dumpling tofu soup or mild seafood soup combination soup, and the seafood soup would have to be my favorite here. They are so generous with the clams and almost every bite has at least two clams along with the beef. The sides that come with the soup are all amazing, and they have my favorites... fish cake and noodles. They even offer to give more when you run out, which usually happens. Even though I usually come for the tofu soup, the sushi is also very good, but a little on the pricy side. My favorite is the lion king roll, which is baked scallops on top of a california roll. The only dessert I tried here is the green tea ice cream, which is soooooooo good. I definitely recommend it and would come here just for the ice cream. It's a little more on the sweeter side and comes topped with whip cream and a cherry. *Portions & Price: 4/5 The tofu soup here is probably the most reasonably cost. For the same price as other places, the dumpling soup comes not only with the dumplings, but rice cake as well and they give the most clams out of any other tofu soup restaurants I have tried. Like I said, the sushi is more on the pricy side and the portion sizes aren't that large. I took off a point because of the increase in prices ever since the new management. *Service & Atmosphere: 4/5 The service here is usually pretty good, and we almost never have to wait. They're good about checking up on us and asking if we want any additional sides. However, they did forget to bring the salad that came with the combination plate. When we asked about it, the waitress did not understand what I was saying and needed to find another waitress to translate. In the end they gave us the salad to go, and apologized with a complimentary scoop of green tea ice cream. *Overall Experience: 4.5/5 Would I come here again: Yes
(4)Bryan C.
The sushi was extremely fresh, the waitstaff were very friendly. It's our favorite sushi place in the area.
(5)AC N.
Olleh Sushi & Tofu House makes no attempt to render its inherited decor its own -- the defunct Chocolate Sushi was here prior, and Kampai before that, sharing the same decor. As a result, the beer tap and bar is awkwardly abandoned; and, the side lounge is pointless. Thus, making dining experience feel depressingly salvaged and disingenuous. The sushi selections I had here (Cherry Blossom Roll, Pink Lady, Red Dragon, and Shrimp Tempura) were serviceable, but suffered from a central problem all mediocre sushi share: poor rice texture. The rice here seems too be incredibly sticky and mushy, creating an unappetizing gooey hodgepodge texture in the mouth. Perhaps the rice hasn't properly rested, but the ratio of firmness and stickiness is far removed from proper sushi rice. The service here was difficult to acquire as Olleh appears understaffed. It took me 7 minutes to look for an available wait staff in order to get the check even though the restaurant was only at half capacity during dinner hours. I plan to return here again in a couple of months just to note if any improvements have been made as this place is relatively new; and, growing pains in smaller restaurants are intrinsic.
(2)Megan K.
I'm basing the review only on the sushi here, and I have no idea why people like this place so much. I've come here a couple of times because I wasn't sure if I had come on a bad night where the food was off, so I wanted to give this place several chances. I always order a basic sake roll, and with that they've proved to me they really can't cut and make rolls here at all. It's always sloppily made, with uneven cuts and the rice is not even packed together well. Then they put TINY pieces of salmon inside, so it tastes like you're just eating a rice & seaweed roll. How anyone can manage to screw up a simply roll like that is beyond me. The tuna poke here is decent, it's usually fresh and quite spicy, but the flavor isn't anything exciting or new. They also put too much sprouts and onion on it, maybe as "filler". For the big specialty rolls, I've had the Lion King and Titanic rolls several times. Both are decent, but for the price I'd rather just go somewhere else and get something similar.
(2)Zoe G.
Just to set the record straight, i still think they are awesome. The manager got in touch with me and he appreciated the fact that I called to let them know about the problem and that the staff will be more careful in future. Kudos to them for being nice. I'll still go back to Olleh for the rolls, lunch bentos, etc. Probably will have to stick to my usual beef tofu is all. Like I said, the food gets a 3.5 stars overall...on good days, they get 4. =)
(4)Marlene K.
The food was passable. The same as all the rest of the Korean places in the South Bay. I went with my family and my brother who was visiting from NY. The waiter took our order and disappeared. Water and sides took forever. When the udon and tofu stew arrived, it tasted like something instant you would find in a bag from the Korean market. The rolls were decent but things could have been a bit fresher. The kicker was the service. The bill came and the waiter included my 4 month old nephew as a customer so that he would receive the 18%gratuity on parties of 6 or more. We were planning on leaving 20% but forget it. I did mention to the manager on our way out as just a heads up. He replied that our waiter was new to serving and we should understand. He then proceeded to go back to the bar and watch tv. Not coming back for mediocre food and lousy service. The waiter also didn't wait on us. I had to go to the kitchen for sides and get my own napkins and he still wanted a tip? The only time we saw our waiter was when he was handing us our bill. We paid our bill which was over $150 but will not be coming back.
(1)Jon Y.
I reviewed this place back when it was Chocolate Sushi. It's still a regular Japanese/Korean sushi/tofu soup spot for me. Reasonable prices, fresh fish, great tofu soup and they have some creative sushi rolls. They also pack korean side dishes with you when you order tofu soup take-out. That was a nice surprise to me.
(4)Amit K.
Loved the service!! I went here with a friend for dinner and she said the food is amazing. Let me tell you it is. I loved the teriyaki chciken and it is a bit pricey but the portions are very large. We had mochi and I loved that as well. I think its been a while since I have eaten good food and gotten great service. As we were leaving everyone working there thanked us. I would highly recommend this place.
(4)Babsie C.
Seriously, this place is horrible. HORRIBLE service and horrible AYCE! i came here with 3 friends and had the AYCE, I've been to many AYCE sushi places cause i love sushi, but the rolls that were offered are the cheapest, plain sushi you can get. All were variations of california rolls / shrimp tempura rolls. im angry cause ive had better sushi AYCE, like really good ones for the same price and with more options and way better service. I had asked for water 4 times before i had any, we were literally waiting 20-30 mins between service to order, we were only allowed to order two rolls at a time( small and they put our groups order on one plate and we sat at the bar so we had to reach over in a ridiculous manner) we saw the waiter drop a receipt and put it back on the sushi, we saw some nasty water from a tray fall on top of food and they served it. A lot of the food was sitting out for 10 mins before being served. as you can see i was very observant because there was so much time just sitting there waiting for my food or waiting for some attention to order. keep in mind its not that i was just sitting there. i was trying to get attention. i dont even want to give a full star.
(1)Anny P.
This place is formerly Chocolate Sushi and Tofu House, and is under new ownership. They're now doing a 20% off everything except the AYCE deal which is only offered Mon-Thur I believe, lunch is 14.99 and dinner is 16.99. It's a great deal! We came on a Friday night after being kicked out of the gym due to a power outage. It was our first time there so I didn't even know it wasn't Chocolate Sushi anymore! They have a cool waiting area with TV projected on the wall, and right before they seat you, they take you to a stand where they're displaying the day's special. They give you ban chan (side dishes) if you order the Korean dishes there. Bi Bim Bop (Mixed BBQ Beef) on stoneware pot was some of the best I've tasted (though I'm still fairly new with Korean food) Salmon Sashimi 5pc nice thick fresh cuts Pink Lady was great too, cucumber and spicy salmon topped with salmon slices. The cool cucumber balances the spicy salmon nicely. Dragon-Rainbow Roll 1/2 dragon 1/2 rainbow. My 2 favorites in one! Usually I have to decide one or the other 'cause I can never justify getting both The crab in the Rainbow side is amazing and the shrimp tempura on the Dragon side retained a fresh crunch! I ordered not knowing there was going to be ban chan, so we ended up taking like half the Bi Bim Bop home. AND it was all 20% off! The service was also really great too. Atmosphere, check. Service, check. Food, check. Price, (with 20%) check. Mr. New Owner, you're off to a great start.
(5)Steph R.
I love their all-you-can-eat sushi! You have to ask specifically for this menu because they will not offer it other wise and they no longer offer it during dinner hours, only lunch (before 2). It cost $16 and is 150% worth it considering the cost of sushi at most other places! The quality is very good and the menu also includes other items like teriyaki chicken and vegetable and shrimp tempura. A MUST if you're looking for AYCE sushi!
(4)Loan N.
Formerly known as Chocolate Sushi Dinner on a weeknight: $16.99 for all you can eat Sushi. HOWEVER, their buffet sushi menu is terribly limited. Pardon me if I've been spoiled with the wide selection at Tomi Sushi Buffet at Eastridge Mall. Sushi quality was not impressive. Limited fish selection. The rolls were very mundane. A handful of the rolls on the menu were deep fried. The vegetable tempura was too oily. Friendly customer service. Our waitress was sweet to give us two free green tea ice creams. I wouldn't come back here again because fresh sushi and a wide selection are important to me.
(2)R K.
Ordered salmon, chicken, an spicy tuna roll lunch bento. Salmon teriyaki was surprisingly chunky and yummy. Chicken teriyaki was chopped up into too little pieces and dried up. Spicy tuna roll tasted little staled. After the lunch, within 10 minutes, my stomach couldn't hold it. A total cramp with emergency visit to a bathroom. Heard the same thing from wife who had the same thing. Luckily, my 5 year old kid shared everything except the spicy tuna roll and she was fine. Don't know what to do with 2 more Groupon gift since today's horrible aftermath. Wife telephoned and complained. Recycling the old tuna back into the spicy tuna rolls? Pretty bummed cuz I thought I found a decent place in a convenient location.
(2)Sign O.
Ate lunch on a saturday with a groupon. I didn't mentioned the voucher until the time of the check (not sure if it matters). Food ordered: bento box with teriyaki beef and chicken( good portion sizes with the usual: rice, miso soup, salad). Green devil roll (did not look as pictured on menu and it was pretty bland), and california rolls (6 pieces and it was the most decent of all three items although some of the avocado was already darkening and some of the rice was hard). Perhaps other items on the menu are better? Service: lots of servers who seemed to share all the tables?. Saw one at time of order and didn't see another one at our table until i requested the check. Restaurant/setting: pretty casual, spacious, kinda modern with louder than usual music and flat tvs. Overall it was ok. The food is pricey for it is. Not sure I would recommend this place for sushi.
(3)Harry T.
Chocolate Sushi. This places hasn't changed much other than the name. Decor is exactly the same, menu is the really similar, if not exactly the same. Quality of the food is pretty much the same too. We had the seafood tofu soup and 2 rolls. One was a Fire Dragon Roll and the other one was pretty much baked California Rolls with lobster and a mess of sauce on top. Soup was good. Good flavor, good amount of tofu, good amount of seafood, pretty much fits my ideal description of how tofu soup should be. The Fire Dragon Roll was pretty much a Dragon Roll with a little spice to it. Worked out perfectly for me since I can't eat spicy anyways ^_^ The baked roll was so kewl looking! It came out on coals and they lit it up on the table and people were looking and I was like yeah go ahead and look I know you wish you were luxurious like this. It was kind of pricey for the portion size but there was actually good size chunks of lobster on top so I didn't mind paying a little bit more than I would for "normal" rolls. Decor is really nice and it'll never feel stuffy inside. The prices might be A LITTLE bit more than a restaurant that doesn't look at nice but I don't mind the price if i get to eat comfortably. Service was great. Server was nice and attentive. Thanks dude!
(4)Roger T.
My family and I used to come here quite often when the ownership belonged to "chocolate sushi", but Olleh is a pretty decent replacement. The sushi options are quite similar and the prices are relatively reasonable. Quality of the food remained consistent and service was still very attentive. The only poor part of the experience was seeing how the portions had decreased in size and generosity per dish. I ordered a combination dinner plate and noticed the salmon and tofu quantity was smaller than what I am used to receiving. Overall it was still a great experience, great for dates or family events
(4)Crys S.
OVERALL: A variety of different foods to choose from and had a very standard quality of Korean and Japanese food. It won't wow you with innovation but is consistent enough where you already know what to expect when it comes to how the food will taste. SPECIFICS: -Seems like a good place to bring large groups of people due to space, variety, and pretty good quality of food. -Seems a bit on the pricier end for what it is.
(3)Kimberly N.
My toro came out half frozen and grey. That fish died for me so I ate it anyway. Tempura, rolls, service ok. 2.5 starz
(3)Daniel K.
Prices are pretty high here. Service used to be better. I had the seafood tofu soup and but into some sand, then another and another. I told the waiter about it and her did nothing, no apology, no oh I'll tell the cook, here's 10% off your bill. I'm not going back.
(1)H D.
The hours are great, parking is usually not a problem- not a lot of waiting to get in even on a weekend night at 7pm. Also really like the food- fresh, tasty, and lovely presentation. Only downside is the cost- a bit steep for sushi or Korean dishes like hotpot soup or bul kogi. But when there's nothing else open their food will hit the spot!
(4)Neesh Q.
Some really amazing rolls on the menu, including my favorite Tiffany Roll, Pink Lady, Lion King, and the Paradise. The rolls are well done, the sauces are AMAZING, and the ambience is pretty nice, especially for a relaxed weeknight dinner. They are usually able to seat you very quickly but the service is not as quick. Make sure to browse Groupon Now before you come as they frequently offer deals for this place. Also, heads up, if you show them the Groupon on your mobile, they may ask to borrow your phone from you to take to the register. I don't like anyone handling my phone outside of me, so I politely decline and request that they write down the number instead. They're very nice about it so it's ok.
(4)Candice V.
I was surprised by how good the food was and the efficiency of the service. We sat down pretty fast...and the food came out even faster! The food was good and the presentation was awesome. By the time I left. .I was stuffed. I'd definitely come again if i was in the area..but it's so far from home!
(4)Richard C.
Was debating to just leave 3 stars ONLY because I haven't had more of their food but that would seem unfair since the experience I had was very good overall. Had a bottle of Ozeki Nigori sake along with a very tasty Dol Sot Bibimbab. This isn't the best dish to judge a restaurant probably because I've only had good bibimbab in all the Korean restaurants I've visited but it was quite good here as well. Recommended. My buddy requested a little side bowl of sesame oil which added a very nice touch to the dish. I'll remember that for next time. Well, next time I go I'll try some of the sushi and other BBQ dishes!
(4)Jaclyn S.
My family really like this place, personally it's near our house, secondly I like the dragon sushi and the combination soup! even there is no Chinese speaking serves, my parents can't go by themselves. But it's fine they are really nice. Last time I try the seafood pancake it's a little bit boil for me, but it's delusions with the kind of Korean sauce! If u have a lot of people to have dinner, it's a good choice, it costs $15-25 dollar per person. Overall it's a good choice!
(4)Tracey S.
Now, I'm the kind of person who is very picky about their sushi. I love salmon, I hate cucumber, and I think it's really important that a sushi place have plenty of options for everyone. This place hits the nail on the head. I dragged my friends to every sushi place in the South Bay, and a few in SF, trying to find the perfect compromise of all things. Olleh is the place for us. A lot of sushi places are Korean owned and pretend to be authentic Japanese. This place is unapologetically the best of both worlds. This is great for big groups, and absolutely everything on the menu is delicious. Our group goes every week. We always order the same assortment of things. For appetisers, we've loved the gyoza both steamed and fried, and the calamari is very good. Plus everyone gets miso with their food! The meat lover orders a collection of chef's choice sashimi and nigiri, plus the beef bulgogi. The beef is sweet and succulent, and the fish portions are always fresh and generous. The pickier (doesn't like fish) eater orders the bento with beef teriyaki and chicken katsu. It comes with rice, salad, and some noodles. He usually cleans his plate. The two friends who come occasionally recommend the wakame salad and the chirashi. Between the rest of us regulars (usually 3-6 people) we've tried a number of the rolls. Pink Lady, Oh Yes, Temptation, Seduction, Titanic Fire, Red California, Bora Bora, Philadelphia, Olleh, Tiffany, and many others. The portions are great. We usually order one special roll and one smaller roll each, and that's pretty filling. Here's the best part. They let you change out ingredients in the rolls you don't like, and if you don't enjoy the flavour of something, they're open to feedback. So if I don't want cucumber, or I want salmon instead of tuna, these guys make it happen. Now, a comment on the service. A while back, they had a few weeks of admittedly poor service. But it was because the new software they upgraded to for passing the orders back to the kitchen and keeping track of tables had a major glitch. The problem has since been resolved, and they were nothing but kind and apologetic about the mixups. They even comped us a rather large meal. We will always come back to Olleh Sushi. It's definitely worth checking out!
(5)Emsee K.
I'll keep this simple. Really the best of both worlds. Korean and Japanese, great for kids and food actually tastes really good. Yum yum!
(4)ChenChen Z.
it's my dream place where mixed Korean and Japanese Cuisine. Full of tofu soup and sushi!!!!!
(5)Alyx F.
The sushi was delicious, fresh and a reasonable price. This was my first visit here and we ordered a combo which included sushi pieces, sashimi and a specialty roll. I thought that the chef's choice of fish was really great. There were some really interesting fish that I had never tried before. I wish that our waitress had a little more insight as to what was actually on our plate (there was a little bit of a language barrier) but it definitely didn't stop me from eating everything in front of me. Overall, I think this is a solid go-to place for sushi. I wasn't expecting much going into it because it seemed a little gimmicky from the outside, but I was very pleased with my experience here overall. Tip: This place puts wasabi between the fish and rice for their sushi (the "traditional" approach) so if you don't like that, be sure to ask for no wasabi or you will be in for an unpleasant surprise. :)
(4)Darien R.
I agree with the 3.5 star rating you people have given this place. Maybe 4 on a good night to be fair. I lived in Japan for 15 years, I should have a "Sushi Sensei" badge on Yelp, but honestly, I don't know how that works. If you do, please message me and let me know how I can get that started! Last night, my wife and my daughter checked this place out and we all gave it a thumbs up. Went in without a reservation on a Friday night and he promised to seat us in 15 minutes. He did. Ding--one good check. Here's what we ordered: Butter Roll--excellent roll if you like a lot of raw fish in your rolls. Would order again. Ding-another good check. Titanic Roll--very good, nothing to complain about but not stellar. Tofu Soup w/ Beef (original)--Very good. Would order again. I like my tofu soup simple--not crowded with rice, egg and everything else they like to put it. It's not a jambalaya for crying out loud! Tofu should be the star. Duh! Tempura Udon--my daughter's dish. She liked it, although the broth was off point, a bit watery. Service was good, despite the crowd. Nothing negative, and enjoyed the food. That makes for 4 stars and we will be back. One small downside--the place is so dark in some parts of the restaurant, it's hard to read the menu. No joke. I was having to extend my menu off the table to get some light from outside our table. Whatever, not a big deal.
(4)Massiel S.
nom nom nom If you like good rolls that actually fill you up and are freshly delicious, come here
(4)Joy R.
Ordered the Salmon Sushi Roll, Age Tofu and a bowl of soup on this adventured sushi spot and Oh Yeah! Was it good, even the wasabi was a fireball! One flaw to note was a funky cup'ed tea. The place was decorated pleasantly and had a friendly vibe. Would love to come back and dine with friends for sure!
(4)Lydia H.
I usually get the Rainbow Dragon roll when I come here, but this time I also ordered the 8 piece sashimi platter. I told the waiter I didn't like shrimp, and that I preferred salmon or tuna. He was very pleasant and told me he'd make sure the chef knew. When I got my platter, I got a piece of tuna instead of the shrimp which made me happy! The sashimi was okay, not that great but not terrible either. Service is attentive. I would probably still stick to Yuki Sushi in San Jose though..
(3)Linda P.
Olleh previously Chocolate Sushi is our family favorite restaurant - we dine here at least once a month. Olleh offers a variety of Japanese & Korean dishes which is an A+ since occasionally we crave for both & can enjoy it at one restaurant. Our favorite items are: Baked Lion King Rolls Popcorn Lobster Rolls Korean Short Ribs Korean beef tofu soup Seafood pancake Customer service is always consistent. They also offer an "all you can eat" during lunch that I must try!
(4)Christine N.
FIVE HUGE STARS FOR THIS PLACE! I feel as if I'm one of the few that absolutely love this place! Not only is the staff nice and helpful, the food is wonderful and I always leave the place looking 4 months pregnant. :^) My family only goes to two Korean restaurants: Enjoy Seoul and Olleh. We go to Enjoy Seoul if we just want a quick Korean/Japanese meal, but we go to Olleh for more special occasions. My parents always order some variation of Tofu Soup. I never do, however, so I can not write a review about them. I DO, however, ALWAYS order the Tiffany and the Island rolls, which are my two favorite ones. They're absolutely delicious and I can't ever stop stuffing my mouth with them. Seafood pancake is my all time favorite Korean dish, so I definitely have to order that. I personally think that Olleh makes the best seafood pancake because they're always so thick and have plenty of actual seafood like squids, shrimps, and crabs. The Korean side dishes are fantastic as well. Sometimes the Kimchi can be on the salty side, but I really enjoy it nonetheless. Olleh's japchae (those clear noodles), is my favorite side dish and I always ask for more! I don't really eat their rice, but my parents do and they always ask for purple rice. They really like their rice a deep purple but lately they have been serving a more pale, purple color rather than their deep color in the past. My mother complains how they're mixing in more white rice than usual. If you're strict about how healthy your rice is, then you might be disappointed in Olleh. However, rice isn't a huge issue to me so I will keep my rating as 5 stars. I highly recommend this place and I REALLY, TRULY, DEEPLY, recommend their seafood pancake!
(5)Maria K.
My girlfriend have been raving about this place for about 2 years now. & we decided to try it out tonight. It wasn't so busy since its Super Bowl night which I honestly don't know how it gets busy there. We were seated really quick & our waiter was very friendly. The food was AMAZING. I ordered a bento box with beef teriyaki & combo temp. My gf ordered combo tofu soup. We also ordered two rolls: olleh & the screaming potato. The olleh was kinda spicy since it had sirachi (my gf says) lol the screaming potato was yummy!! I would def come back for their sushi! The pricing was also reasonable & the restaurant was pretty & calming. It's a good place to go on a date at. Now I finally know why my girlfriend is so Inlove with the place! I put 4 stars because they brought out all the food except my gf soup which took a while causing the other food to get cold. Other than that, I would love to come back again.
(4)Rachel H.
This is by far my favorite sushi spot in Sunnyvale! The decor is edgy, the fish is fantastic and the service is good! They are always busy which is a very good sign. Prices are mid range to a little higher but well worth the price for what you get!
(5)Michelle Janet E.
Updated my old review: Food is fantastic. My family and I always come here. Everyone should try the green tea tempura ice cream too :)
(5)C L.
I am in love with the ramen tofu soup! Other things on the menu I've tried are very good as well, but I find myself craving this dish. The side dishes that come with are also fantastic, especially the glass noodles. YUM!
(5)Sophie L.
I love coming here on nice occasions! The interior is fantastic and I love the vibe. Very trendy and modern, but classy as well. Food is fantastic! I've been here 3 or 4 times and always order something different, and always love what I get. The teriyaki chicken and udon are great. I also loovvee their Lion King roll, Dragon roll, Spider Fantasy..... oh god I'm getting hungry! Fresh fish, and a great fish to rice ratio. I love the service here! Albiet it can be sort of slow, but you just have to be understanding. One time it took a while for us to get seated and get our food, but it wasn't enough to complain about it. Regardless, our server brought free green tea ice cream for everyone! I thought that was so so sweet of them, especially because it was THEM that noticed it was taking a while... not because we had said anything. :) :) A+! There is one really bad thing that could not go unmentioned, though... There was one waiter/host/Idontknowwhathewas but he kept saying how DRUNK he was! While he was working! I thought it was really unprofessional and looked bad on the restaurant. He was stumbling and being very loud... kept showing off how much had drank and how he came to work drunk... Luckily he didn't really bother us after we were seated, but while we were waiting, I could tell that not only my family but other parties as well were annoyed and turned off by his behavior. This was from a month ago though, so I'm not sure if he's still a worker there or not.
(4)Jerome C.
This place has awesome korean food and sushi! Can't go wrong with anything, everything is good here, especially the ribs!
(5)Omar K.
Have been coming here for about a year now. food is delicious. My recommended rolls would the melting-in-your-mouth Lion King and the Screaming potato. Green tea ice cream is only $1 here and really tasty! Service is crap. Waiters will rarely check in on guests to see how everything is. The food quality brings me back though!
(4)J D.
Our family loves this place! Good food, generous portions, great for large groups, comfortable and casual. My husband usually gets the combination tofu soup. Kids share a three-portion bento box with salmon, teriyaki chicken, and Korean ribs. The teriyaki sauce has just the right amount of umami - same with their japchae noodle side dish. I've tried it in many places and still love Olleh's the best. So happy to be back in the Bay Area so we can have Olleh anytime the craving strikes! Gawd I love this place!
(4)Cindy K.
The last time I came here was when it was still known as Chocolate Sushi. Every thing is pretty much the same just that they changed the name on the outside and they seem to have gotten rid of their sushi buffet. This time we sat at the tables and ordered food instead of the buffet. I got the salmon teriyaki and the boyfriend got bibimbap. I was surprised at the amount of salmon they gave me. It made paying $17 a little okay. However, it was very upsetting that the bibimbap was done and they forgot to bring it out to our table. By the time we got the bibimbap it was cold. No apologies or refund of money. Not going to come back to this place.
(2)Kevin W.
We came here for a spur of the moment sushi dinner, and I'll admit that I'm usually skeptical of combo restaurants, but my friends liked the place from before. Sadly, the AYCE sushi is only available on weekdays ($15 lunch, $17 dinner, I think), so we ordered a hodgepodge of Japanese rolls and Korean dishes: -- Tuna Poki Salad ($13) - There was almost too much big fresh tuna and seaweed. Flavored perfectly, it's a good bang for the buck for tuna poke lovers. Recommended. -- Soft-Shell Crab ($8) - The whole crab in a light batter was fried just right and served with katsu sauce. Recommended. -- Spider Fantasy Roll ($13) - The spicy tuna roll topped with soft shell crab was my fantasy - crunch & crabby on top and soft & spicy on the inside. Recommended. -- Tiffany Roll ($13) and Island Roll ($13) - I couldn't tell the difference between these two. -- Fuji Volcano ($12) - Although dinky with only two pieces, this was great for the sheer entertainment of being lit on fire. The pieces didn't warm up, and there wasn't a residual 151 taste (Sorry, alcoholics). But there were lots of scallop chunks on top, wrapped with salmon. Recommended. -- Seafood Pancake ($14) - The pancake was ginormous at 12-14 inches. There was plenty of seafood, and the batter was airy, so it didn't taste like eating chunks of filling carbs. The accompanying sauce was delicious. Recommended. -- Beef Soft Tofu Soup ($11) - Nothing extraordinary - just brown rice and soft tofu soup with too many mushrooms. As noted above, the prices are definitely higher at $10-15 per roll, but the Korean dishes are typical. Modern, clean, and spacious, it has a hip restaurant-lounge feel for the price, and there were many creative rolls. AYCE would be a bargain to try in the future.
(3)Jesse D.
Really big portions for a great price considering the quality. Tastes great and would come again if I felt like being fancy without paying an insane amount for sushi.
(5)Gary J.
3.5 stars Groupon scores a good value with Olleh. When we first looked at the menu the prices appeared a little scary considering most Japanese places we eat at have lunch boxes and specialty rolls in a lower price range. Well; turns out we were very unaware of the portion sizes and quality of food. The box lunches are more than ample and everything was delicious and abundant. Our only complaint was that the box lunches came before the sushi appetizers. We were about half way through our lunch when the appetizers arrived. It appears the sushi and the kitchen staff are not in harmony. If not for Groupon we would probably not have eaten here. From the outside Olleh appears like just another El Camino strip mall restaurant conversion from the previous failed establishment. The Japanese/Korean theme representation in their signage is also confusing. The food quality and portion size makes up for the first blush appearance. Recommend you give it a try if you like Japanese food and especially raw fish.
(3)Lena H.
While looking for a new sushi spot, the SO and I remembered Chocolate Sushi. I was bummed when I saw that it was closed and did a little research to find out that it's under a new name. At 8:00, the place was almost empty. This worried me a little but I was also glad I didn't have to wait for a table. We started off with miso soup and the house salad. I didn't try the soup but the SO realllly liked it and I was a fan of the salad.. so this was a great start. We each ordered a roll to start off with and it ended up being enough for the both of us. The Godzilla roll was my choice. It had hamachi, cream cheese, avocado, and it was deep fried. Mike S. I think you would LOVE this roll! I liked that the batter was not too thick and even after a long night of good conversation, the roll was still crispy! Mmmmmm! The Titanic Fire roll was deeelicious. It had shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, and I forget what else but it was also very good. The rolls are really well made, and the fish is fresh. I think I found my new sushi spot! The service was also great. They checked up on us often but didn't bug us. The ambiance is also very modern and inviting. This is a great date night spot as it doesn't get too noisy where you have to yell to talk to your date. FYI they don't take AmEx.
(4)Alicia S.
BLUF: good, not phenomenal, but overall would recommend and come back Service is lack luster (if not a little lacking) but really quick. Our rolls were good. One of the rolls had shrimp tempura and albacore and it wasn't our favorite, but it's just a preference thing. Our second roll was crab meat, spicy tuna etc and it was really good. The menu had other things we'd like to try. We'll be back.
(4)Becky K.
Hubs got a LivingSocial/etc. deal that gave us $20 worth of food for $10, so we decided to go. First off, hubs told me that this is a Korean sushi restaurant. Not only do they have sushi, but they offer some Korean items as well. I actually thought this was a great concept for people who not only want some sushi and typical Japanese items, but who also wanted Korean food to go with it. There might be other places out there like this, but this was the first time for me, and I was kind of impressed. Anyway, I got the Lion King(?) roll and the stuffed jalapenos as an appetizer, and the hubs got soon tofu soup. I was afraid that we didn't get enough food. But what's great is that they brought out banchan (like a Korean restaurant), so we nibbled on that before the food came out. Then we got the jalapenos (which were HOTTTT), the roll and the soon tofu. The roll was pretty good... I'd get it again. I was disappointed that they didn't have more salmon options for their rolls, but this roll was good enough to satisfy my sushi craving. And the soon tofu soup was actually pretty good. I honestly expected it to be mediocre, being a sushi restaurant, but it exceeded my expectations. That, and the waitress refilled our banchan dishes, which is indeed a plus. I like this place for a sushi/soon tofu fix. I'd come back (especially with the coupon).
(4)Nicole S.
Japanese & Korean food, yum of course! Served at the same restaurant? Hmm, not so sure. If it wasn't for my friend's birthday dinner I probably wouldn't have been willing to try this place out. My food was actually surprisingly okay (I had low low low expectations, I have always been disappointed when restaurants can't find their own identity =P ) For dinner I stuck to Japanese food. I would be willing to dine again, curious about thier Korean food. Food/Drinks: (see pics) - Agadashi tofu - Yum. Little tubes of tofu fried. Nice & soft in the inside with a delish outer coating that absorbs the dashi sauce. I always order this dish whenever I can, and Olleh's version with the dashi sauce & benito flakes pleased my taste buds. But the texture of the outer coating was a little to tacky/sticky for me. For an appetizer this dish was huge! I'm used to probably 4 pieces of tofu max, but this was an entire bowl of tofu that 2 of us originally shared but ended up spreading the love around. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/BB25… ) - Soft Shell Crab - Perfect, but can you mess up on this dish? Some places give tiny soft shell crabs, but Olleh didn't skimp. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/BB25… ) - Golden Gate Roll - Ehh. Baked california roll topped with a mix of salmon, cheese, crab, & tobiko. I didn't like it because I could hardly see or even taste the salmon, all I tasted was cheese. Even my friend who I was sharing with had to ask me what was supposed to be on top of the roll. Next time I'll try the lion king roll since I don't like cooked sushi. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/BB25… ) - Sake Bombs - They have it set up at the bar instead of having your bomb at the table. I think it's more fun pounding on your table to try & get the sake shot glass to fall into the beer, but maybe the restaurant is trying to keep their establishment clean? They set up the bombs at the bar in a row & staked the glasses similar to a 2 tier pyramid (beer on bottom & sake shots on top). When you push one shot glass, it tips the rest of them into the beers (see pic). It was cool to watch but I like the satisfaction of having my sake fall into my beer after beating up the table. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/BB25… ) - someone else got the Fuji Volcano. It was a sushi ball (I don't know what it's made off) lit on fire! Bacardi 151, yea that'll do it.
(3)Jenny H.
I really like this place. It is fusion japanese sushi with korean food also. I lived in California until after college, and then recently moved away to Kentucky. Whenever I go back home, this is always one of the top places I want to go. It is ~$12 roll, but they are fairly fancy and large. Our family of four will spend just barely over $100 including tip - and we typically get two large sakes and an albacore and salmon sashima too so you could probably get away with cheaper with rolls to get plenty full. Come with very hot miso soup which is nice.
(4)Justin L.
Love this place !! come here pretty often for lunch and dinner.. Gotta try their raw oyster and sushi rolls. Their udon soup is pretty damn good too. The friendly staff helps a great deal too.
(5)Shannon T.
Great food, great service. More of a fun, casual dining venue than fancy schmancy. Nice place to eat with large groups of friends.
(5)Elizabeth S.
Ohmg this place is freaking LOUD! They really need to improve their acoustics. People talking means echos all around the restaurant. It's so noisy, I had to talk so loud to my dad across the table. Wth! I had one of their rolls. I could have sworn it was supposed to have Avocado in it... but anyways, I give Kudos because their eel was actually pretty good (I hate eel), but it wasn't eye-popping, lip-smacking, devouring delicious- it was just okay-good. Dishes came out pretty fast, though. This place is definitely Korean owned. They even give you banchan (little side dishes)! Wth? I've never been to a sushi place that gives you banchan, esp one that gives soon-dubu (tofu soup thingies). Anyways, the food was aiite. I don't know if I'd come here again, but the customer service was pretty nice. The server would come up to us every 10 minutes or so and ask how we were doing. Bilingual staff of Korean and English, so that was nice.
(2)Paulette L.
Just came back from dinner. I heard good stuff about this spot when it was called Chocolate Sushi, so I was kinda bummed the name changed. But of course we yelped it first and saw that the menu was basically the same so decided to give it a shot. Nice decor inside - wide and open. Definitely looks better inside than out. Hostess and server were both really nice, though our server was a bit on a slow side (slow with water refill, slow with the check... maybe she had too many tables). They were even nice enough to bring plastic utensils for our daughter, and an extra miso. Too bad she couldn't try it since she's allergic to soy :( On to the food... - Crunch roll: eh, just ok. Came out looking like a bowl of "crunch" (read: leftover tempura crumbs) with a roll nestled inside. The roll itself was fat and short, sliced super thin. (?) That was kinda weird, a little hard to eat, but at least tasted ok. - Hubs had a dragon rainbow roll: he felt a little ripped off. The fish was paper thin - so thin he mostly tasted the inside of the roll and rice. Not good, especially if you can barely taste the fish. And they call it sushi. tsk tsk. - 3 choice "dinner plate", which I'm guessing is fancy talk for bento box, minus the salad. - teryaki chicken: kudos for grilling the chicken (or at least making it taste like you grilled it...?). Too bad it was a little dry and hard, though the sauce made up for it. Nice touch with the noodles, my daughter loved that part. - combo tempura: not bad. Then again, it's pretty hard to screw up battered and fried food. Good selection of veggies, but just ONE shrimp?!?!?! What kind of "combo" is that?! - spicy tuna roll: well hubs ate that one. He seemed to like it since it's really just rice and tuna. At least there was enough fish in that one. We only had Japanese since that part of the menu was 20% off (which is odd, since about 90% of their menu is Japanese food). Hubs was saying they probably had the 20% off deal since his sushi had only 20% of the fish it should have had. Maybe next time we should offer to pay full price, so we can get "real" sushi rolls. Overall..... meh, I was more impressed with the ambiance than the food. It wasn't mindblowing delicious, it was just ok. Maybe their specialty is Korean...? We "might" come back to try that.
(3)Julia B.
I LOVE this place! I always get the mix mushroom soup that comes in the hot pot. The soup is so good and comes accompanied with a variety of korean side dishes which could easily fill me up on their own since you can get as many refills as possible. I've never had to wait to be seated and the service is always extremely prompt. Definitely worth a visit!
(5)Red Tail H.
Had the beef short rib bibimbap. The side dishes that came with it were tasty, but not very spicy. Same with the bibimbap. However, when we asked for a new plate of kimchi, they brought back with them the side dish of hot sauce. [I saw, btw, Korean groups were brought the dish of hot sauce from the get go. I guess asking for more kimchi made them think we'd appreciate it spicier.] The food was decent. Nothing outstanding about it, but it was not bad. Service was mostly attentive, though our server seemed to have problems running cards through the credit card reader. I'd round up to 3.5 stars, except it's somewhat pricy for what you get. If I'm craving bibimbap, I'll probably come back. If not, I'll probably go elsewhere.
(3)Jackie Y.
I absolutely LOVE olleh! I've been coming here at least once a month with my family and boyfriend! I did notice that sometimes service is a bit slow but I do appreciate the positive attitude and willingness of the waiters to help make up for it! Olleh has some of the best food that I find very comforting. It is a bit pricey but well worth the money! I'm always taking food home! My recommendation is to come early when it's less busy; it'll be better service and its less noisy!
(4)Cassie C.
I remember this place as "Chocolate Sushi" that always had a 20% discount, off of everything. Now called Olleh, this place has the same menu and decor. I always end up getting a tofu soup and it's a large portion. Decent food for a decent price.
(4)SuperMeowie Y.
Summary: Review is on the Lunch. Disappointed on the AYCE lunch. If I ever come back , I will stick to the lunch entree. Decor/Location =Right on El Camino. Plenty of parking spots. Interior is the modern. Pretty dim inside. Very large place. Service = They are nice people but our waitress is not that good. Missed our order, no water refill. We have to ask 2 times before we gets our bill. Food/Drinks = Salad/ Miso Soup = good. Sadly.. then it starts the down hill..... Spicy Tuna Tempura roll, Oh yes roll, Spicy Tuna asparagus roll, Red California and one other one. = Anything with the California filling were salty. I think the chef added a little too much salt on the filling. Sis ordered the 2 entrees lunch ($9.99), the Sashimi was actually pretty good. Value = poor for AYCE = 14.95. The selection of the rolls were not impressive. Good amount of rice within the roll. You are mostly stuffing with rice. Kid Friendly = OK
(2)Dan H.
This place is fantastic! My wife and I used to go all the time when it was Chocolate Sushi when it was down the street but new management bought and changed to Olleh! (hello backwards?) and we were discouraged at first but think the changes were for the best. They have added some great Korean dishes and the quality of the sashimi has been EXTREMELY good every time we we've went regardless of the fish. Everything is very fresh. A great place to get sushi or rolls with Korean entrees and a perfect atmosphere that caters to those who want a nice dinner and also those who would like to drink a few beers and watch the game. The ambience is great. Can't speak highly enough about this place and what Peter the young owner has done.
(5)Anton M.
Ok, I think this is the best sushi place I've been to all year. First of all, they have a website that really shows effort. They spent some money on it and it is appreciated. The interior decor is also very classy. I Grabbed a to-go order as a trial and regretted in as soon as I came in. Olleh has an all you can eat lunch for $15 and an all you can eat dinner for $17. Anyone who eats sushi regularly can attest that this is dirt cheap when every roll is about $12. I ordered the Yakitori Appetizer and the Red Dragon Roll. My appetizer ($6) was entree sized and tasted like it came off an open flame grill. No microwave or griddle here, you could taste the charcoal. It was also huge, not appetizer sized at all. My order also came with free Miso soup, I honestly do not remember the last time I got one of these for free, it's always around $1. The Red Dragon Roll comes with Spicy Tuna, but lo and behold, they substituted regular tuna (thusly not ground up) at my request. Again not something you usually can get at many Sushi places (at least the ones I seem to end up in). My one complaint would probably be that the breading on the Ebi was a little too heavy and harder to chew through than I would have liked. However, the fish was fresh and in the end, that's the most important thing. I am definitely going back, really, if anyone wants to stuff their face full of Olleh Sushi with me, you're on.
(4)Lauren P.
I came here today with my friends and the service was great. I got a Lion King, negi hama, spicy tuna roll, kappa maki, cal, and cherry blossom. Lion King was okay.. I honestly think Cherry Sushi's is better. It was a little dry but still okay. Negi hama was not good... They put too much sesame oil in the hamachi.. NOOOOOOO IT WAS RUINED! Spicy tuna roll was perfect! It was much better than other restaurants. kappa + cal = eh. kappa maki was like bursting hahaha it was too fat. cherry blossom.. ok. not much to say about it! i will definitely come again though :) everybody was so nice. even the sushimen
(3)Q N.
I love Sushi and I love Tofu soup, so it was only a matter of time before I tried Olleh. The restaurant itself is very spacious and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. I can see the place as a popular place to bring a date. The staff is very friendly and attentive also. Being our first time here, we decided to try an appetizer, the tofu soup, and some rolls. Olleh Tataki: This was one of the dishes that was really looking forward to however I was a bit disappointed. Half the dish was perfectly seared however the other half was pretty much cooked all the way through. The fish was fresh therefore this dish definitely had some potential...too bad they overcooked it. Dumpling Soft Tofu soup: I go to Tofu House all the time for Tofu soup. The dumpling tofu soup at Olleh was right on par with Tofu House. I was pretty satisfied with this dish and would definitely order it again. There was also a decent amount of dumplings in the soup as well. Ruby Dragon Roll and Lion King Roll: Both rolls were a decent size and both were pretty tasty. Nothing mind blowing, but solid choices overall. I'm a super-huge fan of "cooked" rolls, but I would have no problem ordering these two rolls again. I've had Lion King rolls with too much sauce, but the roll at Olleh provided just the right amount. Overall, I would come back again as we both enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff was always smiling and courteous. The fish was fresh and the tofu soup was great, but 3 stars for overcooked seared tuna.
(3)Alice L.
Come here on a saturday evening for a friends birthday dinner and the place was pretty packed. We were shown to our private dining area promptly so we could wait for the other guests to arrive. So everyone finally arrives and since there were 27 of us, ordering did take a little longer but the staff was paitient and not pushy while waiting for all of us to be ready with our food and drink orders. After we ordered and chatted for a bit the food started coming out.....with in 10 minutes! So fast....which was good because we were all starving. I has ordered the 3 item bento box with chicken teriyaki, california roll and combination tempura which was really food. My friend next to me had ordered the beef and rice stone pot which was good as well. Most places that do japanese AND korean food at the same time tend to sometimes lack in one area or the other but this place everything was equally delicious. I did hear that this place had some ups and downs in the recent years with the change of ownership, etc, but it seems to have recovered in a very positive way. Service was great, food tasted good and everyone left happy and full. I'm sure the birthday girl left very happy. I will definately be coming here more frequently.
(5)Viola C.
My 2 daughters, my husband and I LOVE this place. Spacious, friendly and prompt service. The food are great and has a great variety (Korean and Japanese). My picky girls love their agadashi tofu to start with. I like their mushroom tofu hotpot. We definitely would come back.
(5)Lorena D.
The lion king rolls where very good and gyoza was to I went their with a friend it a nice place to eat :-) cozy place and had a awesome time
(5)Eric N.
This was not my first time coming to this place, I have been here at least a dozen times. The food taste good, the Service Ok... but something i like to add is that every time after i eat from here, i feel so thirsty, this sudden thirst can only be...MSG...so if they improve on the amount of MSG..they put in the food...i will give it a 4-star...but i guess everywhere is this way...
(3)Louis W.
My family loves this place. This is the kids favorite restaurant. The food ranges from ok to very good. Some days are better than others. I order the tonkatsu everytime I am here. There's enough to share with the five and eleven year old. The five year old loves the tofu agedashi. The eleven year old shares her dragon roll and california roll with tobiko. My wife has the mild pork tofu soup and we share the little dishes that come with it. We also share the screaming potato roll. Some days it's piled high and some days not. Jin is our favorite waiter. He brings our diet cokes and water as we are seated. How wonderful is that!
(5)Hiep D.
I prefer their all-you-can-eat sushi option during weekday dinners. The place offers a mixture of Japanese & Korean dishes. Their tofu soup is not top notch but reasonably good though.
(3)H L.
1 star? I gotta be kidding you right? Ha! I wish! (Actually, I don't.) When this place was Chocolate Sushi & Tofu House. I liked coming here a lot, even with it being pricey or at times a little too saucy for my fusion sushi. Even during my junior prom in high school, we picked this place because it was nice, delicious, and fun. But now, never again will I come back to OLLEH SUSHI & TOFU HOUSE. What a shame, a real big shame coming from a sushi lover. For my birthday, they had just started getting into business again. A few weeks prior to my birthday, my boyfriend and I tried it out and of course the sushi didn't really change. It was still okay, decent good but there was a promotion going on at the same time. At the time, I was a broke college student who loved sushi. It would be so helpful for my other broke college friends to save money as well for eating out. Let's save money on my birthday and enjoy some sushi and tofu! OR let's not enjoy some tiny ass sushi roll of $12 when the $6 dollar one was twice it's size. Geez, I didn't even have a big group. Didn't even come up to 12 people! We all of course didn't order much either and didn't make any hassle. The only thing we wanted was to have fun and eat! Of course my friend who ordered the tofu soup with a raw egg to cook did not get her tofu soup until well.. let's see... After we all almost finished our food. Nor did she get her raw egg after her soup was cold. And we asked politely each time the waitress came back.. In all my reviews, I'm all about customer service. If you mess up, that's fine. That happens to a lot of people, but being rude is one of the worst things to do to a customer. Especially me. This waitress forgot to bring our waters out a couple of times, okay it was somewhat busy of 5 empty tables and uh well 4-5 waiters/waitresses. Hm, okay I let that slide. Oh and talking back to me when I asked about my friend's tofu soup that she did not get for the 4th time. Okay again, you had a hard day.. I guess... Let's ask for the raw egg maybe the 4th time again since the tofu soup is seriously gonna get cold. Bitch stare and attitude, throwing the egg down. Alright.. No tip!! It's been almost a year, a little less than that but I will not let that go and come back to see if they got better people to work. Nope.. Food wasn't even that great, so why come back and try if there were nicer servers. Oh well, it's okay there are many other sushi places opening up anyways! Go to those places.
(1)Naira F.
Love it! :) Sushi is excellent, service is wonderful, prices are fair. Yippee!
(4)Leia B.
I love coming here and have been before when it was Chocolate Sushi! I must say I love the atomsphere and the food is so much better than before, The new owner is so downt to earth and really takes care of you. He has added so many new items to the menu. My new favorite is the Lobster Bake and the bacon wrapped shrimp which I tried for the first time this Saturday. YUMMY! I get a date night once a month and I will always come here for the food and beer!!!
(5)Jenna C.
"BEST take-out Sushi Experience EVER!" My first experience with Olleh was last week when we celebrated a co-workers birthday. It was a little later during the lunch rush and took a little longer than I would have typically preferred - but they were busy. We still got refills of water and tea fairly promptly. Two of my co-workers ordered Bento boxes and myself and another ordered "vegetarian sushi - sorta". The bento boxes were full and both had great portions. One exclaimed at how good the chicken was. We also ordered Tempera Shrimp rolls (one just as is on the menu and the other without crab and sauce) California Roll Avocado Roll Kappa (Cucumber) Roll. I was surprised at how large the rolls were and how fresh everything was. The avocado was sweet, the cucumbers crunchy and the Shrimp was perfect fried - without being greasy or fishy. We all walked out happy and surprised at how low the bill was for 4 people. Now.. my second experience was today... there are several sushi places near the office but I was really turned off by one that wanted to charge $9.00 for a basic tempera roll. My co-worker and I decided to order take-out from Olleh and WOW... this was the BEST Sushi take-out experience ever! We ordered the same familiar rolls: Tempera Roll - as the menu states Tempera Roll - without crab, sauce and plus cream cheese California Roll Avo Roll Kapa Roll I also wanted to see how they did with take-out Tempera... which is very hard to do IMO and most places fail... This is where OLLEH is getting a 5 star from me. The tempera was still hot.. it was crisp and not soaked in oil. Even hours later (since I was too full to finish).. it is still crispy. We also ordered Ede Mame and this the only thing that is slightly disappointing.. it is over cooked and while I admittedly prefer it cold with salt... my co-workers agreed that it was left in the water a tad too long. We both were given miso soup and they were even kind enough to prepare their yummy hot tea for me to go... Made me wish for refills. I can usually eat my fair share in Sushi and normally 3-5 rolls is what will fill me up (not having a ton of protein packed rolls)... I could only finish a handful of tempera and 2 of the tempura shrimp rolls... They are such a fantastic size and it leaves me wishing for more room. I think the prices are average, if not very aggressive for this area and caused me to drive an extra 5-10mins instead of going someplace next door. The service was wonderful and after speaking with the new owner - He has such a desire to really succeed and do things differently. I would have to say that this is my new favorite local (to work) Sushi place. I was thrilled to see that they offer an all-you-can-eat option as well and include options like tempera and udon, etc.. on that menu... my lunch would have been far cheaper today if I had the time to sit outside of the office.
(4)irene w.
We ate there because of Groupon deal. Seafood pancake thick with raw dough. Two item combo, Teriyaki beef too rough, sushi cut thick and stuck between teeth. 2 star is for sushi's fresh and portion, but not for cut
(2)Irene C.
Ordered couple of dishes from menu. Interesting was this restaurant does not close between lunch and dinner like most other Japanese restaurants do. It has couple of Korean dishes, too. The way they present the food was unique but it was not warm enough or spicy enough. If anyone feels like to have sushi after lunch or before dinner time, then try this place.
(3)Peaches C.
I really wish I could give Olleh 4 stars. I really do. But I can't do it. The place: It's a really nice place. Well decorated, big, modern, etc. I really like how the set up is in here. The food: The BF ordered the chicken teriyaki combo, sushi roll to share, and a seafood tofu soup for myself. I was really excited about this place since I haven't been here before. I've been here when it was Chocolate sushi but if it's the same owners the food did not taste the same. My BF's teriyaki combo was good, the noodles underneath the teriyaki chicken were good too but had way too much teriyaki sauce. (You can always add more but you can't take it out - Ina Garten) The sushi roll was really disappointing. It was so bland. I just ended up taking the tuna off the top and just eating it like that. The seafood tofu soup came out overflowing. I guess it's better since you get more but it was so messy. There was barely any soup and a whole-lotta tofu. It tasted like they just dumped a whole thing of tofu in the soup. (Note to owner: try the seafood tofu soup at Seoul Jung in the Lawrence Food Court) The service: Not once did they check on us. I ran out of tea and my BF ran out of coke way before we were finished and yet no refills. We literally had to flag someone down for the check. And when we did ask for the check we still had a lot of food left over and he didn't even ask if we needed a box. And there was this guy working there that really irritated me, I'm assuming he's the owners son or the manager. But basically he literally walked back and forth a gazillion times from the back (where we close too) to the front desk. He stood around the front desk when there was no one there. If indeed he was the owners son or the manager what he should of done was go around the table seeing if everything was ok, or at least making sure the waiters and waitresses were doing their jobs correctly. Olleh has a lot of potential. A lot. But I'm not sure if I'll be excited to come here again. Oh and! There's a picture of this Korean beef dish on here that Peter Y. posted but I didn't see it on the menu. What a fakeout. I was planning on ordering that!
(3)Neil S.
The sushi tasted good and the menu looks interesting, but the service was awful. First a busperson knocked a heavy partition wall over on the head of one of our party. The young manager said he saw it happen but made no effort to make things right to us in any way. Still no one came to take our order. During the meal requests were forgotten and there was no effort to refill tea or check on us despite many staff on duty. The training and management reek of inexperience and not caring about the customer. As long as service doesn't matter to you, you might like this place.
(1)Christopher C.
This place is like an Koreanized Cheesecake Factory - tons of options across a spectrum of Korean and Japanese cuisine. Overall a great choice to go with a group of people. Service can be a bit lacking, but probably has more to do with language/cultural issues than poor service. But seriously, when do you go to an Asian restuarant for the service? Sushi/sashimi is decent quality, and on par with the price that they charge. They do a lot business, so freshness doesn't seem to be an issue either. Korean chirashi seems to be a popular choice, although I wasn't hugely impressed. Lot of rolls to choose from. The seafood pancake is amazing and one of my favorites anywhere. Other Korean dishes were all above average. Great that they can execute such a variety of dishes.
(4)Rob C.
too bad, didn't like the dragon-rainbow or miss h rolls. not high quality or great tasting. panchan avoid. soondubu so so and kalbi ok, chewy, fat edges. better version of this at Omee J
(2)S J.
I don't go here for sushi cause I'm not into fish but really like their tofu soups and their banchans (side dishes). So glad they haven't closed down from when it was Chocolate Sushi. I think about their soup every time I want to eat tofu soups.
(5)Katrina N.
Been here once since its pretty far from where I live. I like the size sushi here. It fits right in your mouth, so it doesn't fall all over the place when it's too big. I had the lion king here and it was delicious!
(5)Serena C.
Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots in the area. I love the dragon roll and unagi. The portions are generous and prices are reasonable. If you live in the bay area and are craving sushi, check this place out!
(5)Chase N.
Promising ambiance and atmosphere, but food, service, and prices disappointing. Service horribly slow. Had to ask several times for everything, including side dishes, to go boxes, check. If you wave your arms or yell 'excuse me', they keep their head down and keep walking. never did anything beyond take the order. never refilled water, side dishes, check on you, etc. Food sub-par. Agedashi tofu had no flavor. Teri chicken was dry. Prices are higher than a lot of other restaurants out there with better food and service. Skip it. better choices out there.
(2)Catherine C.
I heard that this place had changed owners and names several times in the past as me and my co-workers ended up here one day only to find out that it is now, oh, Olleh! It happened to my my first time then but I've returned here several times. Their food selection is great - a whole lot to choose from and they have generous servings. If you come in a group and order a variety of Korean and Japanese dishes, each of you get the Japanese miso soup and the Korean sides, this is probably what I've enjoyed most - the tummy is always happy. I especially love their Japanese rolls - a must-see is the Fuji Volcano that serves to entertain groups. The only improvement I see is to have more servers, and more friendly ones too. When the place is packed, the servers tend to forget your table, not refilling the green tea or water or not checking on you until you call.
(4)SK L.
They definitely don't have the best sushi. It's just ok. I enjoy coming here because there are very few places where I can eat sushi and tofu soup at the same place. Their service is definitely poor. It takes a while to flag down a waiter or waitress. I don't recommend the all you can eat sushi. You are limited in what you can eat.
(3)janz c.
i love the variety of sushi rolls...so sushi boat
(4)Annie T.
love the atmosphere, same as chocolate sushi but i guess the name/ownership is just different. i ALWAYS come here with friends when i come back from college and i always order the same thing :) the boiled tofu pot with dumplings and rice cake. the rice cake is very small and tiny and the dumplings are pretty good too. as with any korean restaurants, i love the tiny side dishes they give you. i think i like "olleh" better than "choco sushi" just cause the employees are nicer (or maybe i just got a good one last time) cause they kept checking in and were very nice when i asked for more of whatever small dish i wanted. the price is still the same i believe although i do miss the 30% off period when choco sushi had that promotion going on around dec 2010 :(
(5)Jonny G.
Terrible customer service. Waited 30 minutes for my food. Complained to server and then manager and all I got was 'sorry'. Sorry, sorry is not good enough. Not going back.
(1)Ashley P.
Just came with a few friends for lunch today. Food was good and service is excellent! I would recommend this place!
(5)Heather L.
Accidentally wandered into this place the other night for dinner and was pleasantly surprised! The rolls were delicious and the fish was fresh. The menu was very large and the environment was cool. There were a couple of larger parties there and the age range was kids through senior. We sat at the table no one probably wanted because its by the sushi bar and the walking path through the restaurant but we loved being in the middle of everything. I would definitely go back.
(4)Melanie B.
Ok place to grab either Korean or Japanese food. My friend and I sat at the bar since we didn't want to wait for a table. The service is fast. The food could have been better. I might come back since this is a big restaurant that can host a big party!
(3)Azin F.
This is a great place!! Really good food, clean restaurant and friendly staff. I am a regular here and love going to Olleh Sushi because the food has always been great. They also have a very good variety of Japanese and Korean dishes! I highly recommend this place :)
(4)Paul C.
One of the best Japanese/Korean Restaurant in town to go with your family and friends. I went there three times and every time I came out with a pleasing full stomach and a big smile. The waiters and waitresses are extremely nice and helpful. All the food have great style and taste. Oh there is this Mexican worker who is really good at Korean also. Everyone should try going at least once.
(5)Harry S.
I'm not from NorCal, but my friend from NorCal took us here for his birthday dinner. I would have to say the food is pretty good and fresh, but the AYCE is so much rice. The service isn't that great, it's still nothing bad, but just not great. The ruby dragon roll and shrimp tempura rolls are good, and REALLY filling. Four people were able to eat 25 rolls so the money is well worth it, but I had extreme food coma since there was so much rice involved.
(3)Valerie B.
We have passed this place many times when it was formerly Chocolate Sushi. When we finally decided to stop in and try it, we found out that they changed the name to Olleh. When we got in, as we were being taken to our table, the host (who I'm pretty sure is the manager/owner) showed us the specials for the evening. He told us what they were and they were displayed nicely on a little table. I liked that they did that because then you have a visual of the dish. We originally came to do the AYCE but they didn't have it at the time. Which was fine. We're trying to not do AYCE's now. Anyway, we ordered 3 rolls. I honestly don't remember the names of all of them though. I know one of them was one of the specials...I think it was crispy potato. Then we had one that had pineapple and then one other one. All in all, they were all good. The fish was fresh and the rolls weren't overly sauced. I also LOVED that the roll wasn't all rice. We've been to too many places where the rolls were big because they put tons and tons of rice! The next time I came in, I had my sister with me for our monthly sissy day out. We ordered the olleh jalapeno roll to share and then tried the tofu soups. Soooo good! It looks like a little pot, but there's alot in there! You also get the Korean side dishes which are yummy as well (and you can ask for more). I also ordered the BBQ short ribs to take home to the husband. It also came with the side dishes. The husband loved them. Sooooo, the third time we came in, we did the soup again because it was totally soup weather and we also tried the ahi poke salad. Now, I'm one of those weird people who has no problem eating raw fish as long as it's in a roll...so basically, if it's sashimi, I don't do it. I was a little hesistant to eat the poke, but the husband told me to at least try it. I'm glad I did! The pieces weren't cut too big which was perfect and it was super duper fresh and just plain old good. So, as you can tell, we have been to this place more than once. We really like it. The place is cute too. It's got a modern vibe to it, totally not what you would expect after seeing it from the outside (can't judge a book by it's cover, right?). It can fill up pretty quickly and it's great for families and dates as well. The service is good. The waitresses have always been nice and pretty prompt. The manager/owner is super nice as well. The prices are very reasonable and worth it. They do have a special where you get 20% off the menu items except for the AYCE. Definitely one of our new favorite places.
(5)Christine L.
There are a lot of Korean-run sushi places out there, but I'm not sure if I've ever heard of one that blatantly sells Korean food as well. The food was good though, so whatever. I had tofu soup and a side of uni nigiri and my husband had some sushi rolls. The rolls were fine - they stick so many ingredients inside their rolls, you can't really tell if it's really good or not, but they seemed to taste fine. The tofu soup was about the same as any other tofu soup place. The uni cost $7 and it seemed about par with other $7 uni nigiri I've had at other sushi places. All in all, I thought the place was not bad. The decor is a little weird - obviously used to be some other type of restaurant, but it was nice enough I suppose. I think this is a great place to go if the people you're eating with can't decide between Korean and Japanese food, hahaha.
(4)Ying Z.
I love this place. The rolls are special and big. It's one of my favorite Korean & Japanese restaurants.
(5)Richard P.
Richard Pro here with another review. I left thoroughly unimpressed. Surprisingly, even though the food, service, and decor were good, I'm awarding two stars--which is very uncharacteristic of me. Olleh is, I believe, the third incarnation of a fusion restaurant at this same location. The previous two, Chocolate Sushi and one I can't remember, both closed down due to lackluster business I suppose. In all my years coming here, no matter which resaurant it was, I remember superb decor and service. Your servers are professional and dressed in a black uniform, and they're usually young college students. Your plates and cups are artistically shaped, and lighting is very dim. While I've always enjoyed the food, it has always been pricey. So how is Olleh different? Well, if I remember Chocolate Sushi correctly, Olleh is pretty much exactly the same thing. You can order bento, tofu soup, korean bbq meats, or sushi. My food came fast and I was surprised to see how large each piece of sushi was. They're quite generous with their toppings. The bento was very disappointing--$15 for unacceptable portions. Avoid the nigiri unless you are plush with cash--when nigiri is $5-7 for 2 pieces, I find it impossible to order any. The special rolls are pretty packed with stuff, justifying the significant price increase compared to normal rolls. However, though the price is justified, it's still difficult to shell out $11-$18 for 8 pieces (or less) of a special roll. I left with an uncomfortable feeling in my stomach even though the food was pretty good. I'm not sure what it was--perhaps the amount of mayonnaise in the artificial crab. Overall, the experience is simply not unique or tasty enough for me to return. It's not cheap comfort food, and it's not pricey delicious exotic food. More like expensive mediocre sushi in a dim restaurant.
(2)Emma L.
Love the spicy korean soft tofu soup (soondubu) here. Several options to choose from, and always delicious. That comes with plenty of side dishes (banchan) and an egg to crack inside the steaming hot clay pot. The sushi and cooked foods I've had here have always been tasty, but it's the spicy tofu soup that keeps me coming back every time I'm looking for dinner in the South Bay.
(5)Kit G.
This is one of my FAVORITE sushi and tofu restaurant now. Why? 1. Seating/booths are comfortable and the atmosphere/decor is a piece of art! Love the ambiance. Also, the sushi bar is extra wide so there are plenty of room for your food and drinks. 2. Very good food - the fact that I can get Tofu soup with all the free side dishes and also have sushi is great. 3. Good to bring kids and the hubby too! 4. The price is reasonable especially with the 20% discount.
(4)Thu H.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!! I come here at least once a week for their yummy tofu soup! It always hits the spot.. & since it's been getting colder lately soup is the way to go. They also have a wide selection of delicious rolls. I make it a point to try a different one every week & it never disappoints ;) the appetizers are also delish.. I like the agedashi tofu & the spicy tuna salad. The service is attentive but not overbearing & the owner always welcomes you with a friendly smile :) ...& they have tvs so it's perfect to stop by for a beer or sake & some yummy food & watch the game! OLLEH IS A MUST TRY! See you there :)
(5)Irene Y.
Celebrating my girlfriend's last night as a single lady was a must. Yet with over 20 people RSVP'ed to attend, it was difficult to find a restaurant hat can accomodate our large party AND appease everyone's taste buds. Not so here! Olieh Sushi and Tofu House's facility was spacious and offered a wide range of asian-fusion cuisine. They had everything from sushi rolls to korean bbq and more! I for one ordered the Kimchi Soft Tofu combo as it seemed like the best value. For $10.25 you get your pippin' hot tofu clay pot stuffed with your choice of protein, mushrooms, tofu, and an egg. AND you get rice, and a wide array of small dishes (which are all refillable might I add- score!). Tasty food and generous portions. Sounds good to me! All in all it's a great spot for groups!
(4)Kai L.
This place has excellent food, flavor, atmosphere and service. The complimentary appetizers you get before your entree are delicious and a treat for people who aren't familiar with Korean food. The owner or manager is a very sweet lady who is genuinely concerned with your concerns. If this place were slightly cheaper, I'd be eating here all the time!
(4)Ben H L.
3.5 STARS This location has been changing names and cuisines over the past few years so I was always wary of coming in here. This past week, I met up with friends here on a Friday night to try them out. The selection was very impressive...they had over 30-40 special combo rolls along with the standard Japanese restaurant menu along with a bunch of Korean tofu soup and small plates too. I even tried the Korean OB beer for the first time with my sushi. I'm usually not a fan of Asian beer but OB wasn't bad...this is coming from a Guinness drink at heart! The decor inside reminds me of a somewhat Indian lounge kind of thing with lots of dark purple, grey, and wood accents. There were TVs over the sushi bar too in case you want your sports fix. The servers were pretty good although there were times that my group wanted to order more food but we didn't have anyone come back to check on us for a while...we had to resort to raising the hand to get their attention. Price wise, the rolls were between $12-$16 depending on what went in them and the Korean dishes were priced relatively the same as other El Camino restaurants. In terms of the size of the food, the pieces were smaller than average but they compensated by giving us more pieces on each order. The smaller pieces do make the plate look pretty but I'm a bigger sushi size kind of guy. The tofu soup with rice was delicious and very authentic. I think I'd come back for the Korean food but most likely will go elsewhere for sushi.
(3)Diana T.
Granted, I'd give this place 1.5, but I'll round down because my experience left me wanting more. We were a party of five. We were seated within 5 minutes and everything was fine and dandy. Our waiter came around, took our drink and food orders. The bf's mother ordered hot water and when the drinks came, there was none. He said that he was going to get it, but it never came. Throughout the entire meal, even though we reminded at least once more. And that was almost the last time we ever saw our waiter tend to us. We saw him walking around elsewhere, but never checked back in with us or paid us any attention. To be quite honest, every time we tried to grab someone's attention, no one was looking. We had to repeat certain requests twice to several different wait staff members. The food was... nothing to jump up about. It was edible and it seemed to be fairly large in proportions, but all of us left feeling as if we could eat more. One ordered a 3 dish dinner bento and he was still hungry. I ordered one roll and one Fuji Volcano, but still felt full. Bf ordered two rolls (8pcs each) and had to order another because he wasn't full. (Normally he would be). Also, the "Top Secret" menu is not as descriptive in their rolls as the main menu. When I ordered the "Mangocado", it sounded tasty, until I realized it was covered in wasabi cream (which I loathe). Had I known that, or had it been indicated, I wouldn't have ordered it. The Top Secret menu only stated things like fish or avocado as ingredients, nothing about the sauces that it would contain. At the end, we flagged a waitress for our check. She handed it to us and grabbed it within a few minutes. Before she returned with it, our actual waiter came around to hand us a check... You could imagine our confusion... The waitress came back with the processed check and we signed that and left. Overall, it was a terrible experience. It might be nice to be able to order Japanese tofu and Korean tofu, but having to fight for what we want and getting ignored is not how I want to experience a meal, especially for the prices that they charge for each roll.
(1)B N.
I'm sitting at the restaurant right now and typing this review. The food and service is great. We had two Japanese entrees, Korean tofu and Dragon rolls. All delicious and good portions too. I was able to use their online coupon and get an additional discount off my entire meal. I would definitely be coming back here.
(5)Seana S.
Such good food here! I'm new to this type of Tofu house/Korean cuisine and I'm pleased to have tried it. Had the seafood pancake, hot rice thingy, and clam & meat tofu soup - all bomb! Service was good too!
(5)Oran G.
Came here with my dad. The sushi is great. I love also the chicken teriyaki and Salomon.
(5)Andy H.
HELLO OLLEH :] i came here because i was craving sushi and another place we were going to was packed! so my friend and i did a quick yelp search and found this place. i wasn't sure if it was a japanese restaurant or a korean one, i think they're a little confused. anyway, we walked in and were seated promptly. we took a look at the menu and decided to stick with the sushi rolls. the only one i could really remember was the salmon wrapped with rice. they set this dish on fire!! and it was really cool to watch. unfortunately, i forget the name. overall, the food wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad either. it felt a little overpriced for what i was getting though. also, i was in korea recently and olleh is a telecommunications company! and the sign on this olleh has an UNCANNY resemblance to the same company in korea! don't believe me? google it. the O is very similar. i smell a lawsuit.
(3)Andy K.
First time here. Even with the understanding that I was there for Sunday lunch at around 1:00pm, the service was terrible. My Korean barbeque took forever to come out, no one responded to my requests. Put my name on the list and they missed that too. I liked the banchan, and the kimchee was good too. The service is very disorganized, which is very unfortunate.
(1)Kim R.
Ambiance - clean-modern interior low dim lighting and dark wood furnishings with a decent sized sushi bar Food- mMmm yummy! I try to stray away from boring teriyaki bento boxes when I come to sushi joints. I would suggest getting the rolls and other entrees. Beautiful presentation. Sashimi always seems to be fresh~ I really dig this bacon wrapped rice cake with shoe string fries though..the perfect beer appetizer! Service - friendly and attentive I will definitely be back for my sushi fix if I'm in the area! :P
(4)Thao N.
I really love the sushi in here. Especially , screaming potato. This is one of my favorite sushi restaurant
(5)Anna N.
I came here on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch and it was pretty empty. If you're looking for authentic Japanese food, this is not the place to go. If you want fusion rolls, you're in the right place! We ordered the Fire Dragon and Island rolls. Both were good and the portions were pretty large. The Fire Dragon roll wasn't very spicy but it had good texture. The same is true of the Island Roll. I think all of the Specialty Rolls here are decent. I tried the Dragon Roll when this place was still Chocolate Sushi and I remember being satisfied :) Overall, Olleh is okay but not exceptional.
(3)Jennifer K.
They got new menus! My favorite page is the one that is 100% dedicated to a picture of raw oysters, which is funny because I don't even like them that much. My bf and I know one of the sushi chefs so we let him choose our dinner. He made us a specialty roll which consisted of melted cheese, bulgogi, and mushrooms on top of a CA roll. Doesn't sound that appealing but don't knock it til you try it! Also, I'm absolutely in love with their salad dressing. So creamy, yet so fresh. Yum. The sushi bar is very spacious, so you have enough room for all the food you order. Service was fast like a Nascar (does anyone remember that song? hahaha)...
(4)James N.
Just tried this place out with my girlfriend because we woke up starving and Bon Chon decided not to pick up our calls. Walked on over and ordered Salmon Katsu Bento and Dumpling Tofu Soup. The Tofu soup sides came out first and I was pretty impressed comparing them to SGD's sides. The kimchi was especially good. I got the Dumpling Tofu Soup in medium spiciness and it is for sure one of the best tofu soups I've ever had. The Salmon Katsu was also nice. I will be coming back to sit at the bar and try the sushi next Monday.
(4)Janet N.
Still my favorite place to get spicy soft tofu soup, for some reason even with management changes this recipe has stayed the same. Jenny N. and I came here for lunch before class. We decided to share the Spicy Beef Soft Tofu Soup and I got the Lion King Roll. We were served Miso Soup, our rolls, Banchan and Tofu Soup. The Lion King Roll was good, but definitely different from the sushi places I frequent where this roll is covered in a spicy yet creamy sauce and is usually way larger than Olleh's portion. The Banchan consisted of Kim Chi, Mung Bean Sprouts, Oi Sobaegi, Braised Tofu, Japchae with the addition of one egg & Purple Rice. The Beef Tofu Soup seemed a lot smaller, probably since it was lunch time but we both were unable to finish it. It was spicy but balanced in flavor. Lots of chunks of beef and the tofu was delicious and soft. The prices here are a little steep, our meal was about $15-20 a person but keep in mind we had leftovers to take home. If you like Korean styled sushi/food come here! If you like saucey, deep fried, fancily prepared rolls come here! Olleh has really good specialty sauces and their raw fish is high in quality.
(4)Linda N.
The sashimi is fresh and the cut is huge! The seafood pancake was good. I loved how they sliced it so that it's evenly dispersed to our party. Ramen tofu soup- first time having it and it was good. Not too spicy. With the low reviews, I was pleasantly surprised by everything.
(4)Mushie H.
I already did a review for Chocolate Sushi, which is now Olleh Sushi. But it wouldn't hurt to update it a little due to the new ownership. I LOVE THIS PLACE. The korean side dishes are great, especially the kimchi. The korean tofu pot (particularly the dumpling tofu pot) is delicious and has definitely improved from when I used to get it before. Mild spiciness may be a little too weak for some of you, so get medium. The dumplings add a different texture and the beef tastes great with the egg and tofu. The sushi is also great. They upped their menu by adding about a dozen new rolls. I only eat sushi that is cooked, so I order the Dragon Roll, Lion King, Lobster, Tiffany, Island, and Crunch. I've been to a lot of sushi places, and I honestly do not like any Dragon Roll as much as I do here. The shrimp tempura stays perfectly crunchy and the sauce has a perfect sweetness to it that other places usually make too salty. The bento boxes beat out any other place. From the portion to the flavoring. This is my go-to place any time I am craving sushi. Always ask for jap-chae (a korean noodle that's usually on the house).
(5)Anna T.
My fav sushi place in the neighborhood! It's always fresh and yum. I bring girls' night outs to this place and they always accommodate our big parties very well and even split check for 15+ people! Service is very nice with friendly staff. I love their complementary miso soup and hot tea, plus Korean sides with korean items from the menu. Oysters were pretty good too! I Eat there almost every week and need even more! :)
(5)Rebecca C.
This place is amazing. When I am willing to spend a little extra for sushi, this is the place to come. I came here for the first time a few days ago, and my friends and I ordered about 10 rolls. We were quite a large group, but no problem! When our rolls arrived, every got about 1-2 pieces from each roll. Every bite you just stop and think This is Amazing! Definitely worth the extra drive and slightly more expensive bill. Try the lobster rolls!
(5)Schelly Y.
Olleh offers Japanese/Korean food with the Japanese items dominating the menu. We probably had about 7 different rolls and they were all good with fresh fish. One of the waitresses was quite friendly and helpful but another seemed to just mumble when we asked her things. Overall the service was okay and the food came out pretty quickly.
(3)Iris B.
I got lucky because I came here for an early dinner and it was a week day. The spicy titanic sushi roll was amazing! I also ordered the combo seafood tofu soup, but it was decent. Our waiter was attentive and kind. This place was big and they have nice interior.
(5)Sherry L.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the management has changed AGAIN since Chocolate Sushi became Olleh. Whatever the new management is doing, I hope they keep doing it! They have definitely streamlined the restaurant since their sports-bar-esque days, and I'm glad of that. The idea of eating sushi at a sports bar is a little unnerving to me...But no matter! That is all in the past now. For dinner, we ordered two sushi rolls (the lion king and the no name roll) as well as two tofu pots (seafood and fish roe). It was WAY too much food. Besides the side dishes that came with the tofu pots, we also each got a bowl of miso soup, which came with the sushi rolls. The three items (if I count all side dishes as one item) that stood out to me were the side dishes, the no name roll, and the seafood tofu pot. Side dishes: I must say that the quality of the side dishes has improved drastically since the first time I came to Olleh. They look like they are more carefully thought out and prepared, a huge improvement from when Olleh used to serve dried seaweed straight out of the packaging. No name roll: DELICIOUS! I loved the spiciness from the jalapeno in combination with the freshness of the fish. It really hit the spot...and i know it was really good sushi because I didn't have to use my wasabi+soysauce mixture at all. Seafood tofu pot: It pains me a little to say this, but I have to admit that the tofu pots here are better than the ones a little further down the street at Jang Su Jang. For those of you who know how big of a fan I am of Jang Su Jang, you should know that this is a hard thing for me to admit..but in terms of the ingredients and the ratio of seafood to tofu to soup, Olleh wins, hands down. When the tofu pots were served, they were brimming with generous portions of tofu and seafood, unlike the tofu pots at JSJ which are basically half soup half tofu. At JSJ, I have to dig through my tofu pot to find that rare, rare clam, but at Olleh, there was a piece of clam in almost every bite of my tofu soup, even if I tried to avoid it. Although I'd say that the soup stock is still more flavorful at JSJ, the generous portions of the tofu/seafood at Olleh is the winner in my book. Finally, a place that can do both Japanese and Korean cuisine right! Win. :)
(4)Tiffany N.
Tried the Tiffany Roll & Golden Gate Roll, which were both pretty good. Mom had the tofu soup, which she enjoyed as well. I'm surprised they did not ask if we wanted to do the Sushi Lunch Buffet option, but I was stuffed after two rolls anyways. Nice interior even though it doesn't very appealing from outside.
(3)Jessica T.
delicious sushi! the thought of a Japanese/Korean fusion place doesn't sound super appealing bcos they're usually not that great, but due to a groupon deal, I tried it out and the sushi was better than expected! We ordered: 1.Oh yes! roll lightly fried in 6pcs not bad 2.fire dragon had shrimp tempura inside outside had unagi sauce and spicy sauce. a little too much sauce, but the crunchy tempura made up for it. 3. ca roll..6pcs for $5. not much to say because how can you mess up a ca roll? Service was polite decor was very casual, modern and very beautiful. Would recommend as a place for dinner date :)
(4)Sharon O.
I can not say anything bad about OLLEH. My family eats here at least twice a month. Never had a bad experience with them. Very attentive servers, their food tastes really and good love the ambiance. I always order the 2 Items Combination. Salad dressing is good, nice Salmon Teriyaki portion and Shrimp Tempura. Miso soup is the best too! You ask for extra with no extra charge =) My husband always order the Tofu Soup. It's his favorite!
(5)Will L.
Great place to get your Asian fix. From Sushi to Kimchee to noodles...quality is great...price is reasonable. Great choice when you don't want too much of one thing and a little bit of everything. Goof Stuff
(4)Diana Y.
---------LUNCH ONLY (Korean food only)------- I've come here twice now with my co-workers so both times it's been a win. Usually I'm not a fan of fusion places but I work on such a large team so the more variety one place gives, the better it is for us. T
(4)Julie N.
Im a fan only for the tofu seafood hotpot. omg its soooo good! I've had the spare ribs, i think its a hit or miss. sometimes they are too chewy or just perfect. Seasoning is yummy for sure tho. Just wish the meat is consistent. The pancake, to greasy for me. But its arrite, not to die for but ok to try. Sushi rolls, pretty good! I've been back atleast 5 times already and i love it ! mostly bc of the tofu hot pot. mhmmm yummy. (: ** Customer service , VERY FRIENDLY. **
(4)Ricardo L.
Thank you olleh for such a wonderful and amazing meal, and for all the great service!!! Hard to find a place with good food and amazing service.
(5)Alice F.
Wonderful Sushi place! Olleh have the constant great portion/freshness/taste! And I luv their Agedashi tofu. Can't eat them from other restaurants... the texture and 'sauce' is not the same. This place is the best. Perfect combination to even serve Korean food. All of the food items are delish. Their service of even offering ice cream at the end just finishes it :) I always appreciated the servers.. especially John and Sean. But don't see them often at Olleh.
(5)Jamal C.
Love this place since its Chocolate days. Has a nice variety of dishes including Korean cuisine. Nice layout and atmosphere.
(4)Nora I.
I forgot to write a review for this spot but I had to when I drove past it ;) they have the best fried oysters for a sushi place. The rolls were good and the miso soup was average.
(5)Wine T.
I had not been here for a while, but was really glad I came back. The sushi was fresh and delicious and the Korean food smelled really good. If I can break myself away from the fabulous sushi next time, I will try the Korean short ribs. I'm looking forward to my next meal at Olleh!
(4)Jamie B.
If you like Tofu Clay pot, this is the spot. Our waiter was great and completely made up for the kitchen staff errors. This is a great reversal of service since the Chocolate Sushi days. Food was delicious and our waiter spoiled us, constantly checking on us, making sure we were okay and satisfied with our meals. I am giving 5 stars because the food was great, and the service even better. A follow up visit will tells us if it was a fluke or a consistent change. Ultimately we will be back cuz that clay pot calls to me........ (On a side note: my review of when they were Chocolate Sushi has been removed. That review contained great disdain for how my lady was treated on her birthday dinner. We were there for lunch and service was mediocre but not so bad that I gave much thought to it. Since she liked the sushi buffet so much she wanted to bring family and friends for dinner to celebrate her birthday, that was a big mistake as service was non-existent, and grumpy when it did come around. Twice in one day and epic amounts of $$$ spent......... needless to say, we did not return to this place for a very long time. This is back in the day of when it was Chocolate Sushi had lost their liqueur license. Things may have changed since then........)
(5)Reyz A.
Olé , as in Bull fighting? Oleh, Oleh as in V'hashir gover beintayim... the Hebrew Song? Or is it Olleh, as in the Sushi place? It's tricky and very important where you place that "L" when Googling or GPSesing for a place to eat. You don't want to be facing a bull instead of chowing down on some tako sushi now do you? Thank you that it was a Sushi/Korean place. Friendly servers (I think from Mongolia or Korea??). At least that's who I got. OK, it was suppose to be quiet time to memorize some Mandarin characters for that important exam the next day for me, but noooo I got chatty about Mongolia with the servers. However land-locked UBator is, Sushi served by these guys were not too bad. I had the sushi hand roll with spicy tuna. Fish was fresh, and it was spicy as advertised. They had a couple of $12-$15 rolls...picked things that had avocado and shrimp. Mo ichido onegaishimasu. Totemo Oishi kata desu, ne? Biiru onegaishimasu. One small screw-up, they added someone's edamame on my bill. Booo. Overall, this place wasn't too bad. It was very spacious, looks like prime candidate for a disco ball and party. Sushi wasn't too bad, and they had pages of selected rolls/hand rolls/sushis on their menu. I have to try the Tofu next time. Chorus Oleh, oleh... V'hashir gover beintayim, mekarev et hal'vavot ...(everybody!!)
(3)Daniel C.
First time at Olleh Sushi, place was pretty busy for lunch. I ordered the 12pc Sashimi & half dozen raw oysters for starts. The Sashimi was fresh and priced well at $20.00. The restaurant was clean and service is good.
(4)Nick T.
I went here for lunch with my friend today, we ordered the pink lady, Tiffany, mangocado roll. When we got our food, I found 2 pieces of hair in my salmon from the pink lady roll. We told the waiter, then in a minute he came back but with very thin pieces of the salmon. They rushed making the roll and it literally looked like shit.
(2)JoLynn F.
Don't judge this place form the outside. My impression was "cheesy" however my friend took me here and my first experience was great because we ordered Korean food. Their Kim Chee is very good so that's a good sign. The second time I went by myself and sat at the sushi bar and ordered Nigiri Sashimi which was good, however their rice was not tasty and sorta dry (not seasoned properly). However I was glad on the proportion of rice to sashimi cause generally Koreans (who are the sushi chefs) generally use too much rice but not this place. This place is worth trying out if you want Korean comfort food. The other thing about this place is that the ambiance is very nice, however it's gets loud in the place depending on how busy it is.
(3)Holly L.
I went here because I had a groupon that would expire before Christmas... Plus KOREAN + JAPANESE restaurant all in one.. sounded interesting to me. But it wasn't, no fusion like the KOJA food truck. But anywho, we ordered: BBQ BEEF I was actually impressed with the bbq beef because it wasn't bland nor did it lack flavor. It was quite tasty and marinated well. My favorite of the 3 we ordered. I would highly recommend ordering this! Included with entree: Miso Soup- I love miso soup :) Rice- authentic purple korean rice. Side Dishes- the only ones i eat: soft tofu, kim chi, and jap chae. All were good but took forever and a day to ge refills because there was only 3 servers for all of the tables around 7pm. SOFT TOFU SEAFOOD SOUP -medium spicy I've had better. At Olleh, they add seawood and give you an egg to add to the soup. GOLDEN GATE ROLL It was way smaller than I expected it to. It wasn't worth the $12. Skip it! The restaurant itself is nice with the dimmed light and ambiance. Service was good at the beginning but I literally had to wave them down several times to ask for more side dishes and ask for our check.
(3)Jacki M.
I've been here on 2 occasions. One good and one bad My friend had a birthday dinner here, with about 16 people. We already had a reservation and were seated very quickly. We didn't have any problems with service or the food, and I left with a pretty decent opinion about the place. My gripe came a couple nights ago when I came here with my boyfriend. The service that night was terrible. The waitress looked at me after we sat down and continued to walk away. I had to flag her down for her to get our drink order. Then, she never came around to give us any refills. The food came out quickly, but then she was never to be seen after that. The table next to us was waving their credit card around trying to get somebody's attention. We basically had to do the same thing too because there was literally one bus guy who was delivering food, clearing tables and taking payments....I mean, seriously what was going on??? We were pretty cranky after leaving the restaurant, and it will take a large amount of convincing to get me to go back again.... Oh yea, I think I got food poisoning later that night.
(2)Wanugee N.
When I suggested to my good friend that we eat Korean food in the south bay, they were down. I have been to several in the Santa Clara area, and heard there was one I hadn't tried that was decent, starting with a J. So I whipped out my new iPhone4S and Yelped it. Was it Jang Mo Jip, or Jang Su Jang? Both had 4 stars. So i looked for Jang Mo Jip, being slightly closer. I looked all up and down El Camino Real, and could not find it! Seeing my frustration, my friend mentioned they had been to Olleh, and have I tried it? I said no, thinking what kind of place is that? Is it like the Kogi truck in LA, mixing Korean with Mexican (I heard Ole, as in a bullfight expression!). They said it was nice decor and decent food, with Korean and Sushi. And sure enough, the sign says Olleh Sushi and Tofu House. This place is quite large, and nicely decorated in pleasing modern lines and tones, with a couple of big screens discreetly on the walls, not blaring like at the Westminster Pho houses, or LA/OC K-Town restos. I would say that the average diner here was a 20-30 something Korean female, eating with friends. And this place is perfect if you are Korean, like Sushi (but in a Korean/American/California way, not a traditional Japanese way), and want to eat sushi with your Korean Soon Dubu. This place reminds me of Mizu in San Jose, the large, popular, fairly new Japanese place. The difference is, Olleh admits it's Korean owned and offers Korean favorites with Sushi. Mizu pretends it is Japanese, serving Japanese food, but it is Korean owned and run. Even my Asian friends who go to Mizu think it's Japanese food, which it sort of is, but in a Korean way. The service here was definitely not Japanese, as it was slacking and lacking. Our servers were more interested in getting the bill paid so they could leave because it was near closing time, than making sure we enjoyed our experience. The Titanic Roll was pretty decent, even though my friend ordered it by mistake, thinking it was something else. The Soon Dubu was good. The Banchan were ok. But overall, Meh and more Meh. I would recommend this place if you are: - a Korean girl, - with a Caucasian boyfriend, - who likes sushi rolls, - and you want to get him into some Korean dishes now. Good transition place for him. He'll love it. And order a lot of sweet flavored Soju, too, and things might get interesting. More interesting than this place. Then leave and get a room. A karaoke room of course! What were you thinking?
(3)Josh C.
Great place. It was my birthday dinner, and we all ordered a bunch of unique, well prepared sushi's. Some of us got some Korean plates, and to be honest, it was good. The lava roll was good, and the presentation was phenomenal (I won't ruin it for you, order it and see how it arrives at your table), service was prompt, and even though the place was packed the workers did the best they could to serve us quickly, and refill our drinks. In short. Great place, close to a lot of cool hang out spots, nice service, and a wide variety of foods.
(4)Jill S.
My family had a Saturday lunch here. We really enjoyed the fact that there were a couple of no rice options, including a sushi roll. The portions were reasonable, and while we are always prepared for sushi to be an expensive outing this one was even more eye raising than usual. That won't keep us from going back, but we'll definitely be better prepared for check-shock.
(4)Steve A.
Came here on a Groupon deal and for the most part I was glad I did! Not the cheapest place, the prices were decent for a nice restaurant with a pretty nice ambiance. We came here for dinner and the gf ordered a couple rolls of sushi (Dragon roll and a few others, forgot which ones) and she was very happy with them. I ordered the chicken teriyaki bento box and MAN, that was AMAZING!! The miso soup is awesome, the chicken teriyaki was amazing and it came with a side of white rice and it was even cool that the chicken teriyaki was laid out over a serving of teriyaki soba noodles too...MMMMMMMMMMMM!! The only reason I'm taking off 1 star is because of the customer service. Getting anything (water, napkins, fork for me...DONT LAUGH!) after your drinks and meal have been brought to your table is like near impossible. Even when I was making eye contact with our waiter (who was waiting in the back with all the other waiters), he would look over at me and immediately break eye contact. LOL! What the? Too funny, even when I asked him for a fork he went back to the kitchen and proceeded to wait like 5 minutes before bringing me a fork because the "kitchen was preparing the order". LOL!! I already feel like a jackass at sushi places asking for a fork, but it was that much more painful making me wait 5 minutes for a fork to be "ordered". HAHA oh well, what are you gonna do? I didnt let it ruin my meal at all. After we ate, we were overcome by the food-coma sensation which only proves that this dinner was a major success :) Definitely going back again soon with some friends. We'll be sure to remember to bring a flare gun to signal for service next time we visit, jk.
(4)Hazel N.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was excellent. I loved the roomy area and its modern feel. I went here for lunch with my boyfriend's family. There were 35 to our party, and they gave us all free ice cream due to the amount of people with us. The food was filling as expected. I particularly enjoyed the garlic noodles that the chicken teriyaki came with (part of the bento box). The island roll was delicious, but the lion king roll was all right. I have tasted better. The price was a bit steep for the rolls. However, they had a great amount of rolls to select from.
(4)N. M.
Fish was fresh, service was nice (when they saw you) and everything was clean. Loved the open-ness of the restaurant and the sushi chefs always greet you on your way in! Haven't tried the Korean side of the menu, but the Japanese side isn't too bad. A little too much rice for the nigiris, but that was taken care of by my own chop sticks. We did find it odd that the host was refilling drinks, taking checks, and even delivering food. Maybe he was a manager too? and not just the host/greeter. Definitely a good spot if you like the non-traditional sushi rolls... with a kick of spice.
(3)M G.
They have a huge menu and large portions. I got a bento box with California roll and tempura. Salad and miso soup were yummy!
(4)Wendy S.
This restaurant is a Korean/Japanese restaurant. It's a good space for groups and there's something for everyone here. They have a large selection of sushi rolls, Korean bbq, and other Korean dishes (bi bim bop, soon doo boo). I think they had kalbi gim here, which is really hard to find item at most Korean restaurants. It's a dish with short ribs that's been simmered with dates and other spices. I'm not a fan of Americanized sushi rolls, so I ended up ordering some classic ones. Paradise roll (hamachi and salmon), and a scallop roll (Miss M?) and had the seafood tofu soup. The tofu soup was decent, still not as good as in Annandale, VA (Lighthouse, Vit Goel). The rolls were fine too. The scallop one was better than the Paradise. The panchan (Korean sides) were OK. They weren't great. The marinated cucumber slices and the fish cake were the best side dishes out of the bunch.
(3)George L.
I came here for an early lunch. I chose the AYCE option and in summary I can say it was not worth it at all. The line up of rolls was really basic, with their special rolls only having one or 2 enhancements over regular rolls. The fish was rather nondescript. That being said, at least their edamame was pretty good. I was hoping that their AYCE option offered a good overview of what kind of food they offered, It's very underwhelming. For example, their tekka maki uses julienne cucumber, which is very atypical, and almost seems like they are pretty to cut their costs to the minimum amount allowable. While the buffet is cheap, I think you'd be better off spending more for a more varied buffet option or just ordering a la carte. Service wise they were pretty decent. They did check up on me pretty often, but they neglected to notice that my water glass sat empty for over half of my time there. Given that there is an abundance of Korean resturants as well as Japanese restaurants serving American style rolls, I would be very hesitant to return in the future.
(2)Ali N.
Simply put, I liked it. Lots of selection, yummy food, great waitstaff, plays the games on tv. Will return next time I'm in the area!
(4)Alden W.
This is a good spot to go to when you have a group of friends, some of who want Japanese food and others who want Korean food. Its not the best you're gonna get for either style but it will be able to satisfy the cravings of everyone in your party. Decently large restaurant with good service.
(4)Sonia L.
I'm a frequent customer and every time, I am absolutely in LOVE with their teriyaki chicken and their dragon roll. The staff is usually really friendly and are bilingual and trilingual and offer recommendations. Once we got an order a little later than usual and they provided service and gave us all large green tea ice creams. They take a while sometimes (as all good restaurants should sort of be...) and can be kind of pricey but it's always been worth the wait.
(4)Elaine T.
This used to be Chocolate Sushi, but I guess they changed the name. The inside of the place, the menu, and everything else is still the same though. I've been here a few times before and it was always a good experience, but the last time I went our server brought out the wrong order and when we told her that it wasn't exactly what we ordered she kind of gave us attitude about it. So there goes that. But we'll see, maybe she was just having a really crappy day. It was really busy...(-1 ) On the other hand, the food is always good here. I really like the Tiffany Roll, Titanic Fire Roll, Island Roll, and the Super California Roll. Yum! It is a little pricey, but I'd say it's worth it.
(4)Betty N.
**OK JAPANESE AND KOREAN FOOD IN ONE PLACE** Came here for Mother's Day with my BFF, her mom, her brother, and brother's girlfriend. Formerly Chocolate Sushi and Tofu House, it still looked similar, but the management and customer service has significantly improved. The menu, the vibe, and the restaurant was basically the same. We ordered several sushi rolls, mussels, and a seafood spicy soup. We did have the Korean small dishes. The kim chee was pretty toxic. Like super spicy stinky. Not date friendly for sure. I thought the food was average at best. I've eaten here 4-5 times, so maybe it has lost its luster. Nothing dazzled. I wouldn't turn down dinner here, but I wouldn't be that thrilled about it either.
(3)mstammyisaten b.
Kimchi Tofu Hot Pot's are my new love!!
(4)Whitney Y.
Pretty decent sushi, good tofu soup and nice variety of side dishes. I've been coming here for a while and noticed this place is on the decline though. They decreased the sizes of their sushi rolls, very noticable. I always order the titanic fire, which was my favorite sushi roll for a while. The seared albacore is delicious and fresh. I just hate that once a resturant does well for a while, they find ways to cut cost and that eventually leads to a decline in food quality/quantity or service. In this case, it went from huge rolls with generous amounts of sashimi, to small california-sized roll with way less sashimi and more of the other stuff; rice, avocado. But overall, a solid dinner place but probably only come here if I'm indecisive or really hungry.
(3)Malani M.
I honestly have nothing negative to say about this place. At first I thought the prices were a bit high but when I saw how generous the portions were, I totally changed my mind. The food is great. I've only had the Godzilla Roll and Ashidashi ( sp?) tofu but I'll definitely be back to try more!
(5)Hen A.
old chocolate to new olleh....large space sushi and korean...casual and comfortable atmosphere...seating plenty for casual dining to loud drinking..finding a $twenty all you can drink beer night...bottomless beer mugs and order of sushi rolls...friendly staff and owner...keeping the beer taps flowing...sushi rolls quite heavy, large and long...rice pressed too tight, too dense...quite filling filler rolls...but, more beers!
(3)Thomas C.
The reason for 3 STARS: The price does not necessarily matter when quality is present. The overall experience was average - nothing more and nothing less. We paid 16.99 for all you can eat sushi and I was a bit skeptical of the price - I experienced plenty of all you can eat sushi places (Sushi Infinite, Sushi 88, Ninkimono, etc.) This was by far the least favorite I had experienced. The only roll that was deemed good was the Ruby Dragon and the Shrimp Tempura roll. None of their Sushi Roll selection contained a full slice of sashimi (raw fish). Most selections were created from the base of a California Roll and many were deep fried. Don't get me wrong, a few of the deep fried rolls were "good" but selection was limited and there were no quality rolls that contained sashimi besides the average $2.50/$4 takamaki (a thin sliced of tuna rolled in rice and seaweed). They also offered an appetizer selection from the all you can eat - the chicken teriyaki was also "good' and all other selections reflected the $16.99 all you can eat price. Verdict: I may or may not come back - I rather spend the extra $4/$5 elsewhere and receive a larger selection which contains quality rolls ($12 single roll, if paid separately). To each their own and this by any means was my own opinion.
(3)Andrew D.
My review is base on the experience when my friend had an event here. It was his son's 1st birthday and their were around 50 guest or so. It seemed the restaurant was open to them using their own decorations. They had a large picture of their son on the wall, their own custom Korean deserts, candles and so on. The event was in the afternoon, and the food was buffet style. They had over a dozen different dishes. The stir fry noodles (japchae) was my favorite, the spicy pork (daeji bulgogi) had bold flavors and the variety of sushi was delicious. The waiters were also attentive to all our needs. I recommend this place if you are planning an event or just coming here to eat.
(4)Denise L.
got to try the AYCE for dinner last night, and i have to say, $16.99 is the cheapest I've ever seen. Yes, they dont offer nigiri, and all their rolls are plays on CA rolls and shrimp tempura rolls, but really, what sushi rolls arent? Their selection is much more limited than other places, but the price, and the fact that you can order more than a handful of appetizers is great. we shared the agedashi tofu, gyoza, udon, vegetable tempura, and all were in perfect quantities. the "oh yes" roll is definitley a favorite from the list (deep fried roll of different fishes and avocado), and enjoyed the hamachi/scallion roll. service was not up to par this night, even though the restaurant was not packed. but good experience overall, got to enjoy sushi while others enjoyed their korean dishes.
(4)Max M.
Best sushi in Sunnyvale! As a Sunnyvale-ian, I now frequent Olleh Sushi (formerly chocolate sushi, a better name actually). Their rolls are always delicious, their staff friendly, their service expedient. I suggest the Lion King or the Titanic Fire roll. The "Oh Yes" is my girlfriend's favorite.
(5)Pansy L.
I wouldn't say this is the place to get your sashimi fix but it sure is the place if you like exotic rolls (cuz I do!). My friend and I ordered the Spider Fantasy Roll and Tiffany Roll. I love them both but he prefers the Spider because he thought the crab in the Tiffany didn't taste as good as the tuna in the Spider. The description for the Spider Fantasy Roll says that it is "Super spicy" but it's not. I was a little intimidated at first but turns out the spice level was medium. The rolls are about 12-13 bucks, a little expensive but I expected it to be that price considering it looked a little fancy in there. My friend also ordered Seafood Tofu Soup which also includes the side dishes and a bowl of "forbidden rice" (aka purple rice). I thought the side dishes were pretty yummy but my friend wished there was more/unlimited refills. He thought the tofu soup was pretty good but nothing special. Decor was modern and sophisticated; lighting is dim; they have jazz music playing in the background--a good place for a nice dinner.
(4)Felipe B.
Not even close to a good sushi restaurant. The restaurant itself looks great, I just wish the food was as good. With dishes bordering the acceptable, it's definitely over priced. If you're looking for an expensive badly put-together dish, this is the place for you.
(1)Kimberly G.
The best thing about this place is the atmosphere. The service was mediocre and the food not so great.
(2)Reid Y.
I was pretty underwhelmed when I came here. Group came on a weeknight and the place wasn't very crowded. There's a decent selection of sushi and Korean food since I guess it's a combo of the two, but nothing really stuck out. I guess if you're coming here for an Asian-y meal it would be okay. Otherwise I think I'd stick to a genuine sushi place or a genuine tofu house if I preferred or the other. Otherwise a combo of two comes up short with both.
(2)Yummy group L.
I used to like this restaurant a lot... it is very close to my home and has sushi and Korean food at the same time. However, I had a very bad experience last night. I knew no one wanted to work on holiday (4th of July), but you (waitress) shouldn't put your sadness on your face and gave bad services. I like the food a lot, that's why we go there all the time. However, we had a very bad service last night... no one come to refill our tea and water until we asked for it... no waiter/waitress came and asked "how's everything or do you need anything else". one waitress just left our check on our table before we even finished (we didn't even know she gave us check already, she didn't even said a word - I meant Thank you). My husband was planing to order the Fried Tempura Ice cream, but he couldn't get anyone's attention, so he gave up and paid the bill. My husband was so upset. The they're not very busy (around 7 - 10 tables and at least 4 people were working). They should be able to provide a good service to customer. My husband didn't want to pay tip at all... but i put 15% tip on the check... I hope they will give us better service next time; otherwise, i don't think my husband will come there again since there are lot of better service restaurants around our house like Sushi O Sushi and Ocean Blue...
(1)Doug B.
Solid 4.5 for tasty food, a fun and diverse menu, and reasonable prices. We've been driving by this place for years but finally decided to give it a whirl (partially thanks to the dearth of sushi in the area -- see my other reviews). Wow, what we've been missing! Excellent selection and too much to fathom from a single visit. Good quality fish and some very creatives sauces. Korean sides and entrees added a nice dimension we aren't used to...yet. The Butter Roll was outstanding, as was the BBQ beef, both ample servings, tho we do wish we'd delved deeper into the beef to get some extra fine flavors that we discovered later with the portion we brought home. And even though it was a crowded Friday evening the service was attentive and pretty fast. This place is officially on our rotation.
(4)Evonne L.
This is our go to sushi/korean bbq place because we live so close. We used to go to Fusion Korea because it was much closer to our apt., but the quality of their sushi and korean bbq just couldn't compare to olleh, so now we make the (slightly longer, but still super short) drive. We usually get an order of kalbi and an order of sushi. Some of our favorite rolls have been the caterpillar/dragon combo or the hot shot roll. There's lots of variety to choose from. I also love their selection of pan chan and the fact that they have purple rice (not just regular white rice). Service is always super friendly and quick. We're pretty much regulars here!
(4)Christine F.
HELLO!!!! I mean HELL YEA!! HELL YEA for Olleh! Sushi Lover?! You can never ever, ever, ever in your entire life get tired of sushi? Olleh has got it for YOU baby! ALL ALL ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI! And no, it is not just plain, tasteless sushi, sashimi nor just the lame California Rolls. They give you the flavors! They give you what you want and when you want it! Only $14.99 FYI: I visited Olleh on a Friday at 11:00AM with a group of 4. Maki rolls, vegetarian rolls, spicy rolls, udon, vegetable tempura, combo tempura with the yummy shrimp (which I bet, you always save for last because it's the best!) all included on the menu! How it works - 1) Basically your whole table has to be either the all you can eat or dine in option. They don't want you sharing your plate if one or two out of the group is planning on getting the all you can eat option. 2) Order any of the three items on the menu (out of the 25 of items) on the menu. They'll make each item fresh! The tempura is always piping hot, hot, hot! 3) Once they see your group is close to finishing what's on the table, you can order more. They don't want you to waste food or else they'll charge you extra! 4) Can't finish the rest? They'll give you a to-go box so that you can go home and eat all that sushi AGAIN! 5) Pay the bill. And complain how full you are. Greatly appreciated how fresh the dishes are made. Not a typical all-you-can-eat- buffet here.
(5)Annie D.
I really had higher expectations for this place for some reason when i walked in.. I ordered my usual sashimi dinner, which came with the usual salmon, tuna etc.. but nothing special even with the most expensive sashimi choice, like no uni or ama ebi. Fish wasn't fishy, but none of them had any taste, very bland. We also got some rolls, but nothing special that blew my mind or cared to remember what I ordered. Overall, service was good, got my tea refilled plenty of times without asking, but the food overall was just okay. I can't say I'll want to come back, was worth a try at least.
(3)Alice J.
Sushi + Korean food, 2 of my favorite foods in one place! I decided to try a couple rolls and a tofu stew to see if the restaurant is strong in both cuisines. After I ordered I was pleasantly surprised to receive free miso soup AND ban chan, which included kim chi, sprouts, cucumber, japchae, and fish cake. I really liked the screaming potato roll. It was huge, had a nice spicy sauce, and a great crunch with fried potato sticks covering the roll. A little pricey at $13.95 though. The temptation roll was a little cheaper at $12.95 and was decent, but the pieces of salmon on top were a bit thin. The tofu stew was good, reasonably priced at $10.95, and I liked that it came with brown rice. The only thing I didn't like was their spicy was more like a medium.
(3)Kevin S.
From the plethora of Korean tofu houses on the Sunnyvale-Santa Clara strech of El Camino Real, Olleh ranks a little higher than the norm. The decor is very modern and they offer a nice range of Japanese and Korean dishes. My dolsat bibimbap (listed as mixed rice in hot pot on their menu) was pretty tasty. My only gripe with the restaurant was the service was kind of spotty at lunch time. Granted they were fairly crowded, but one of my co-workers didn't recieve her food until at good 10-15 minutes after we got ours. We also didn't get any refills on our drinks/waters until we were paying the bill. Overall, not bad but watch out for slow service around lunch.
(3)Kurt N.
Date of Visit: 3/24/11 Reason: wanted to test out the management change I noticed that Chocolate Sushi is now gone and made me interested in seeing changes to the place. However, there wasn't much change at all. The biggest change were to the name of the restaurant....and probably owner. At the time I went, they still had the same ole menu from Chocolate Sushi. I'm guessing the chefs were kept and so were the cooks because everything was the same. Their soft tofu soup here is comparable to other Korean Tofu joints...and the sushi here is always good. This place will always have a place in my tummy...I'm a regular here
(4)Coco L.
I came here for lunch, and it was a disappointment.... The sashimi on lunch special was decent, but nothing wow Next time, I will just go to my favorite lunch spot down the street with Tanto
(2)April B.
Let me start by saying the service was amazing. The low star rating is based on the sushi. It was boring. No flavor at all. For the high prices I was expecting a lot more.
(2)Rhiannon C.
This is my favorite sushi place(: but I have to give it 4 stars because the service is horrible. They leave you waiting there for long periods of time with out drinks or nothing to eat. I dont want to wait I paid also so I should get what I want. They always bring out the wrong rolls a lot too which is very annoying.I hope they find a way to serve better!
(4)Rocker K.
I was hoping that the other yelpers who reviewed this place before me were wrong about this place, but they're not. The service was good and fairly attentive, but the food was just OK. This place is spacious and modern inside. I noticed that on the regular menu, a lot of the rolls are fried, or has something fried in it like shrimp along with some kind of cream sauce or filling. Not all the rolls are like that, but a lot of them in the regular menu are. So for those of you who aren't looking for that, you'll be more likely to find something more suitable in the special menu. The prices are about the same. Anyways, I ordered the Agedashi tofu as an entree and one order of the eel and cucumber roll. It came with six pieces. The tofu was $5.95. The roll was $4.95. The Agedashi tofu and the rolls came out in less than 10 minutes. The portion of the tofu was large. Instead of large squares of tofu, there were lots of small cubes. The sauce came with is separately instead of it being already added. The rolls were OK, but there were a few small pieces of bone in the sushi that made eating it a bit unpleasant. They were those really tiny bones that aren't big enough to pick out or choke on, so I was OK as long as I drank water often, lol! I think that there might be some communication problems among the waitresses and waiters there as I paid the woman who took my order in cash. So when another woman came running out after me when I was in my car, I thought that I forgot something. Then she told me that I didn't pay the bill. I told her that I did and I described the waitress. She then ran inside and then back out a minute later and said sorry. Like I'd really do that! I'm cool though and these things happen sometimes I guess, so I'm not deducting a star for that.
(2)Kimberly C.
I hate writing negative reviews but I will never return to this restaurant. Used to always go here when it was Chocolate Sushi years ago. The last time I went to Olleh, the restaurant smelled strongly of bleach which probably should of sent me right back out the door but we stayed and I had the chicken teriyaki. It arrived within a few minutes of me ordering which seemed odd and even more so, it was lukewarm. I ate it anyways but I should of listened to my gut feeling because that night I got terrible food poisoning. I don't know if the chicken had just been sitting out or what but it was enough to make me question this restaurant's sanitation and never go back to again.
(1)leah c.
What a brilliant idea to have Korean short ribs and sushi at the same time! It's pretty good place in Sunnyvale with really nice decor and very decent price. We had the short ribs, amaebi and halibut sashimi, unagi hand rolls, and lots of kimchee. Everything was really good and very fresh!!! I like it a lot!!
(4)Sharon D.
This is my favorite sushi place ever! The sushi is the best, the service is always great and the manager always takes good care of the customers! My favorite rolls are the spicy tuna tempura and philly tempura. Yum! They have great prices on all you can eat deals as well as the regular menu.
(5)Maryann S.
I have only been here for their lunch AYCE sushi. You can order as many rolls and appetizers as you'd like, as long as you finish everything before you order your next round. They don't have much variety so most of their rolls are just california rolls with different stuff on top or shrimp tempura with stuff on top. They have a few fried rolls but nothing baked and there are no sashimi options. I like that they offer other stuff than sushi for their AYCE lunch, so my friends who don't really like seafood can order stuff like teriyaki chicken, tempura, udon, tofu, gyoza and other things. I usually go with a larger group so sometimes we don't get some of the food that we ordered. It seems like they replace most of our orders with tempura because we always end up with extra tempura instead. The sushi quality isn't bad, but I have been to other AYCE sushi places with way better quality so Olleh has a lot of room for improvement. The server we had was very attentive and apologetic if he missed a few rolls so the service from him was good even though we had to wait a while in between rounds. If you try to order from someone who is not your server they tend to be a little impatient and rude if it's busy. I wouldn't really drive all the way here again given the other sushi places but this restaurant is close to a KTV place that we like to go to so it's convenient to grab lunch here. They're lunch is worth trying if you're in the mood for other stuff along with sushi rolls. I highly recommend their tofu and tempura! The udon is also really popular among my friends and they serve you a decent portion.
(3)Loretta L.
Just moved back to Bay Area from LA and have been everywhere looking for a good Korean restaurant and Sushi joint. Yay! This place has both! Been here with my husband like 5 times now. It is our favorite here now. The Beer on Tap is awesome. Served in a huge cold mug. Sushi is fresh and affordable. Raw oyster 6 for $12.95! Super fresh and I love the ponzu sauce and wasabi tobiko they put on them. The Dol Sot Bibimbap is the best my husband has ever had (and he is super picky)! Atmoshpere is always up and cheerful! Super happy we found this place!
(5)Stine H.
I still call this place as Chocolate. They changed management, but I'm pretty sure they have the same chefs because everything tastes pretty much the same. (BUT! they have added menu items) I love this place! One stop shop for good sushi rolls and korean food. Whenever I'm craving sushi, usually their spider fantasy, oh yes, or island roll can hit the spot. Maybe it's just me, but I like the mixture of cooked/raw rolls and specialty sauces. Other places just don't do it the same. Their tempura california roll is so good too! And only like $5. Bento plates are also good, decently priced with great portions. Good enough to share between two people. I usually get teriyaki chicken with tempura, and it comes with soup, salad, rice and the chicken is on a bed of pasta. Yuummmmm. AYCE buffet lacks variety, but is cheap in comparison to others!
(5)Kelly G.
Olleh is a big improvement from Chocolate Sushi. Chocolate was very poorly run and slow in serving food in every way possible. This time when they were slow (but not nearly as slow as before) they served us free salad and green tea ice cream to make up for it. The sushi wasn't anything outstanding, but I'm not much of a sushi connoisseur. All sushi restaurants seem to have similar combinations to roll up and they all taste great to me. Their potato and tropical rolls were unimpressive, however. The potato roll, which was a refreshing new menu item, was really dry and lacked a lasting flavor. The tropical roll was the same. Pineapple isn't that great on sushi- mango is a better choice. The next time I went, we got more common rolls such as Fire Dragon, Tiffany, and Oh Yes roll and they were all enjoyable. The new manager was very attentive to our table since we told him about our horrible experiences at Chocolate. He was kind!
(3)Warren M.
This place is great ... love the ambience especially the sushi bar. I came here with friends after a tiring rock climb ... got all the carb and protein I needed and headed out again for another 2 hours of climb. Alright although it may be a little pricey but it s good food. The best sushi roll was the Bora-bora had a tough time placing giant size pieces in my mouth. Followed by the Ruby dragon. Those crispy tempura shrimps felt the power of my one ton jaw force ... helll yeah!!! Really crispy I Say in the center hmmm. The mangoavacado Sushi was alrighty not the best but not the worse either. There was one item I didn't get to try cause my friends kind of dissuaded me. It was the elusive "No Name" named sushi ... I need to try this out next time. Overal the experience was satisfying tasty and delectable .. definitely one of my favs
(4)Bria S.
Oh how we love this restaurant. It is upscale, yet unpretentious, good for eat in and take out, and a very varied, far flung menu combining Japanese and Korean dishes. The Korean side dishes are distinctly scrumptious, and together with a bowl of combination tofu soup (moderate heat level, filled with seaweed, clams (in the shell!), shrimps (with their heads on!), beef and tofu, it was an ample portion of wonderful flavors. The sushi is standard, not absurdly crazy good, but not dismal. When we get take out, everything is packed compartmentally so that no items turn soggy or affect the flavor of the other items in the order. This is going to be our go to place for bento boxes, interesting soups, and amazing Korean sides.
(4)Kevin H.
this place is the place to be! It's pretty much one of the best sushi place around the bay area! the restaurant atmosphere is really good too its classy and modern! The sushi here are really good! I pretty much stop by here at least once a week to get sushi and they've got a all you can eat during lunch time and the price are really reasonable too. They've got a really good sushi called volcano fiji pretty much consist of salmon and Bacardi with fire...pretty much the best I've had! also really friendly waiters and waitresses!
(5)Samantha O.
I love the dragon rolls!!!!!!!
(4)sunny t.
Ok prices and food.
(3)Lisa L.
I have been a loyal and beloved fan since the day I was introduced to this place(1 year ago-also before when it was called "Chocolate Sushi"). I came here again with my sister because we were craving some special rolls, which we only want to eat from Chocolate sushi! or Olleh- or is it supposed to be some clever way of saying "hello", but backwards? haha. Anyway, we arrived right about 1:50 and the whole right side of the restaurant was reserved for a birthday, so we were seated to the left side near the brick walls. It was also pretty packed considering it was lunch time and sushi is awesome. My sister and I knew we wanted special rolls and ordered... Lion King (11.95) -our usual- you can have it salmon or scallop Golden Gate (11.95) --mmmh drizzling cheese thing on top Titanic Fire Roll (12,95) raw fish with tempura and things. YUM! So we were like, it's going to take forever because of the business today, but we can wait. About 5 minutes in, we received our delicious miso soup. We gulped that down.. and about 2:10pm was when our plate of delectable rolls of SPECIAL SUSHI ROLLS arrived. It was placed right in front of us (they bring it all out so you can dig right in-uninterrupted) and we sat there for about 30seconds just absorbing the moment. We were 99% satisfied, the other percent goes towards wishing that we had bigger stomachs to each more of the yummy sushi. They gave us the 20% as promised on Yelp and like before when it was Chocolate Sushi. (Saved us 7.37$-says here on my receipt) Our total was 32.21 and we tipped them 4$! I'll ALWAYS come here for sushi because my stomachs never been disappointed here :)
(5)Mirabella K.
It was very quiet on Saturday night, only 30% of tables were taken and sushi bar was empty, so was a regular bar. Nevertheless, we had a nice meal with our friends, the music was soothing, the light was good, the service was decent. The food was good too: rolls are creative and well prepared, appetizers presented quite chic, BUT it seemed that all the rolls were very spicy. I'm coming back to try some of the korean menu items next time.
(4)Stevie G.
The Food is great. The service could use some help here and there, but as far as I'm concerned they do an excellent job serving quality. They need to work on getting all the plates out at the same time so the whole family can enjoy the meal at once. Hence, why this is not a 5 star rating. If you're looking to eat here with friends and just have a great time, you will. The atmosphere is comfortable, the portions are excellent, and just a lot of smiles. The price is very reasonable for the amount of food they provide and the quality of that food. It's a great place to try, they will not let you down.
(4)Sharon C.
Ever since I found this place, I don't ever want to buy sushi by the plate ever again! They have an all-you-can-eat menu that I take advantage of after work around 6:30 PM. I love unagi. I reserve 5 stars once they improve their service and ambiance. There was no "wow" factor.
(4)Stephanie W.
Yummy! Tried this for a colleagues birthday - got their bento box with salmon sashimi & veggie tempura. Super delish and the fish was soooo good (and I'm very picky about sushi). Miso, salad and rice were pretty standard but all more than solid. Service was pretty good, parking was a snap, restaurant had a nice clean feel to it. I'd go back.
(4)Marc M.
Went here on a Saturday night just to try out something new from the local korean restaurants we always go to. Decor in this place is a little fancy for my taste. Has a good atmosphere and a good place to take someone for a date. Not that good for the type of 4-5 people groups like what we were last night. The background music has a "jazzy" feel to it, as my friends described it. As I was craving some korean bbq, I ordered their bul go gi. Meat was really soft and flavorful, so no complaints there. Reason why I said it's not that good for the larger group is because of the service. Restaurant wasn't that busy, since it opened at 5pm for dinner and we got there right at 5pm. Our water weren't filled at all until we asked, but at the same time it was hard to ask since we've barely seen our waitress. Overall, it's okay. I guess my impression of the place didn't match the quality of the service.
(3)Joy A.
Came here after the renovation and was pleasantly surprised that it was pretty good. Had both the Korean and Japanese food. For the Korean, the tofu soup is very good with lots of seafood (i ordered the mixed seafood version) and the side dishes are generous. Had the bento another time and it was also very good - the sashimi was quite fresh. Service was average - they had my order slightly wrong one time and it took a bit to get it fixed. Prices are reasonable and they have 20% off the Japanese menu.
(4)Cindy B.
We went there just as they took over Chocolate Sushi. The sign outside has changed but the menu hasn't. We asked if they still have the all-you-can-eat on weeknight and they did at $17.99 instead of $14.99. Anyway, we sat at the bar. Since it was the old menu, we ordered our old favourite: spicy tuna roll and oh yes roll. They were definitely smaller than what it used to be with less stuffings and more rice. Good thing it was all-you-can-eat and I hope they step up their game for the a la carte menu because they would not have been worth it at all for the price. That being said, the servers were very friendly. There was an older gentleman sitting next to us at the bar, who asked about the Korean appetizers they had in the case. She explained and pass a dish to him, then recommended another after he showed a liking to them.
(3)Julia C.
Got dragon roll and spicy tuna roll. The roll is dense and the texture is bad. The fried calamari has too much coating. The Agadashi tofu is bad with the tofu choice (medium firm) and the breading is chewy. Overall, I don't feel any revisit value
(2)Jason L.
Having trouble figuring out if you want Japanese or Korean? Have someone with you who must have soondooboo while you want a Japanese combo meal? This is your place. You can get weird honkey style godzilla rolls or whatever, or you can get a more traditional teishoku type Japanese meal. Nice banchan.
(4)Lisa L.
The most yummy food! Service is excellent! This is a regular spot for our family! The best part is they not only serve fresh delicious sushi and other Japanese dishes, they have great Korean food as well! It's the best of both worlds! The owner there is so super friendly! He comes around and checks in on us often! Great place for the whole family or even for a girls night out!! My three daughters love their deep fried ice cream!! so cool and oh so good!!!
(5)Patricia L.
I ate here before when it was called Chocolate Sushi and Tofu House. The décor has not changed...neither has the menu...seemed like all they changed was the name of the restaurant. Strange. I do have to say that I really like how the restaurant is decorated...really modern and spacious. Anyhow, I came here for lunch with the bf. The restaurant serves Japanese and Korean food. The bf and I stuck with Japanese. We ordered the No Name Roll (Spicy tuna, shrimp, cucumber inside. Albacore, jalapeno, tobiko with unagi sauce and spicy creamy sauce outside.), Island Roll (Spicy crab, avocado, cucumber, unagi inside. Topped with deep-fried soft-shell crab & pineapple slices. Drizzled with spicy creamy sauce, unagi sauce & wasabi sauce.), tuna poki salad, and gyoza (6 pcs. Japanese pan fried pot stickers). Everything was tasty. The tuna poki salad was really good, but they skimp on the fish. My only complaint is that the prices are kind of steep for the amount of food you get.
(3)Jaime O.
Great service We had a selection of sushi - sake nigiri, ikura, unagi and "chocolate sushi" which is unagi with chocolate sauce on it. Sounds horrid, right? Not horrid at all. WOW! What a combo. We also had the fish egg tofu stew, it was good. It came with sides and purple rice. The service was great and I love the atmosphere there. Hope to return soon.
(4)Thy C.
Delicious! Looks fancy inside too. You can bring your receipt back from lunch and will get 20% off your dinner! Not sure how long they'll be doing this offer.
(4)L K.
There are a ton of Korean and Japanese restaurants around and most of the time the food is decent, at least for me. What differentiates one from another are the small touches, particularly the service, especially in an Asian restaurant where for some reason i tolerate rude service. I appreciated the attentiveness of the servers, the way they ask you if you want more side dishes (I've been to places where they look at you like you are the scum of the earth when you ask for some), the modern decor, and the portion sizes. The food is also really good! I came here when this place used to be chocolate sushi and i was pleasantly surprised at how olleh stepped it up. I'll be back.
(5)Heather E.
Stopped in here for lunch. Loved the ambiance and the food. They have a very appetizing menu that left me tempted to flip a coin to help make a decision. Service is friendly, too
(5)T Lee S.
I love their sushi; always fresh. Must try the Baked Lobster, yummy! I just wish they gave real spoons for their tempura ice cream instead of a plastic fork. The plastic fork didn't work.
(5)steve c.
Not bad.. considering the restaurant has had three change of ownership in the last 4 years. Had rolls to go.. so I can only comment on the two rolls that I did get. Kind of small.. but filling.... Typical Korean type sushi.. lots of sauce.... pretty fresh fish. Once my daughter gets old enough we will definitely give this place a try.... if they're still here... '
(3)Terence N.
I think the Korean food is better than the Japanese food. The Japanese food probably deserves 2.5 stars, but the Korean food is a solid 4 stars. I tried the honey dragon roll and the island roll, both were large rolls, but it wasn't that tasty. The honey dragon was better than the island roll; it had shrimp tempura inside with unagi outside. The island roll was disappointing, too much imitation crab meat inside the roll. The rolls are also a tad pricey, but the 20% off Japanese food does help. The rolls are very Americanized, so plenty of bling and sauce on the roll. The sashimi is fair, not the best in the world. The best sushi dish on the menu is the sweet shrimp (amaebi)...this order comes with 5 large shrimps and fried heads. The amaebi is pretty good, and for $10 it's a steal! The Japanese food is fair quality, there are much better Japanese places in the area, so don't come here to eat sushi unless you have the AYCE for $15 (mainly rolls though). On the other hand, the Korean food is excellent! The grilled short ribs are marinated very well and it's grilled perfect. I also ordered a seafood tofu, and thought it was tasty and excellent. There was plenty of tofu and seafood (mainly clams and oysters), but the flavor was good and the pot was large. I also enjoyed the korean side dishes. My favorite is the chap chae they serve on the side, you can keep ordering it, and it's delicious! Overall, the tofu and Korean food was excellent and fulfilling. The entire Japanese menu is 20% off, so it's a decent price for Japanese food, but the Japanese food wasn't that good. The only good dish was the amaebi. The Korean food was good; I would definitely come back for Korean tofu or short ribs. The prices are reasonable, not overly expensive. Service was a tad slow. This is a great place for parties or large groups; the interior is nicely designed with dim lighting, like a combination of bar/lounge/restaurant, kind of like Tao in Vegas...so perfect for drinking and eating.
(3)Nichole S.
The special rolls are pretty amazing.
(4)Stephen A.
We just love this place. We visit this place every week. Excellent seafood tofu soup. Great selection of rolls. Sakura and screaming potato rolls a must try. I have asked couple of times for Toro, but no luck. Oysters are also awesome.
(5)Amanda L.
I love the fact that Olleh allows me to indulge in two of my favorite cuisines in one place! How convenient! It has a nice modern interior and tons of space so you'll never have to worry about waiting for a table. They also have several plasma TVs hanging on the walls of the sushi bar for the sports fans in the house. Sake and sports! My guy friends would approve! The usual suspects on my must-order list are the tofu soup, sushi and bibimbap (they call it the Korean mixed rice on the menu). 1. Tofu soup - I like that they let you control how spicy you want your soup to be. This way, you can enjoy the goodness of tofu soup whatever your spice tolerance may be. Options: Non-spicy, mild, medium, super spicy. My preference is mild. I think it adds just the right amount of oomph into the soup without burning a hole in your stomach. 2. Sushi - They have a full-fledged sushi bar so you know that they are legit. They offer tons of choices so take your pick! Or challenge the chef to whip up something new. I am a big fan of sushi and I love almost anything that can be rolled up in rice and seaweed. 3. Bibimbap (mixed rice) - They are very generous with the serving size! Tons of fresh vegetables topped with delicious Korean BBQ beef and an egg. Don't forget to add the gochujang sauce (a red sauce made from red chili, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans and salt). It has a nice sweet taste to it and isn't really spicy despite its dark red color. The Korean dishes each come with a variety of small side dishes (known as Banchan) such as the spicy cucumber salad, bean sprouts, fish cake (my favorite!), glass noodles, and the famous kimchi. The servers are always very helpful and never fail to grant my request for another serving of bean sprouts (I am a bean sprouts addict)! Olleh definitely hits the bull's eye in my book!
(4)Jean T.
Having been to a few sushi bars in the South Bay, this is so far one of my favorites because of the variety, price point, quality and presentation. My partner and I share a Titanic, orange blossom, and Rainbow Dragon. Each one of these "special rolls" were sizable in comparison to other establishments and were very fulfilling. The waitstaff was helpful and knowledgeable with the menu items. I highly recommend this sushi joint and will explore the "Tofu House" portion of the restaurant and report back later.
(4)Huey L.
We love this Sushi place since it also has Korean food and side dishes. They are not stingy here with the Korean side dishes so if you run out just ask for more if they don't offer you some already. Their sashimi is also very good and fresh, too.
(5)Jai S.
Been there many times, love their tofu soup. There spice level is pretty high, if you ask for a hot be sure you have high spice level.
(5)Judy L.
I love my Korean food. Given this is the closest Korean food with really decent soondooboo, we come here often either for take-out or dine-in. I have seen this get so packed lately and it's good to see them get good business. I think it is great to have both Sushi and Korean choices especially when we come with a group or we get a large take-out often for family dinners. It's the place we go to if we don't feel like driving deep into Santa Clara.
(4)Amy V.
I'm not sure why this place has only 3.5 stars because I thought it was amazing! Came here Saturday night in a party of 22. We were able to make a reservation a couple of hours beforehand with no problem and we were seated immediately. Most of us ordered Tofu Soup. My god, I've been to a lot of different korean places in the Oakland area and by far this place has the best tofu soup I've ever had. I ordered the seafood tofu soup and it was very flavorful and not too salty. The side dishes were also really fresh and the kimchi was spicy - just the way I like it! Our server was attentive and came around to refill our glasses and side dishes. Usually restaurants provide poor service to large parties because of the automatic gratuity fee, but I was quite impressed by the quality of our service here. No messed up orders and refills of our side dishes without needing to ask!
(4)Brea B.
I would rate this place 4 stars, because the food is pretty good, but the service is really poor. It takes forever to get the attention of the waiters (even when the restaurant only has a few tables filled) and then when you do, they often get your order wrong. There is one waiter there who's very good. I'd advise others to go when he's on shift.
(3)Nicole Y.
This place was a high school favorite of mine and I came back 3 years later and was surprised that the price of the all you can eat went up from $14.99 to $17.99. However besides the price everything was exactly the same. The service was very quick and fast and me and my friend definitely took full advantage of the all you can eat buffet and were stuffed with sushi rolls and the kitchen specials!
(4)Maggie T.
Very unorganized and horrible service! Sushi is ok. Very few side dishes with the tofu pot (only 4 kinds). Very disappointed with the $16 seafood pancake! Not worth the money for the food and the service!
(1)Rachel A.
I would give them 4 stars for their good food.. but their inconsistent customer service during lunch (more specifically when we have a group) brought them down to a 3. You would think they would know by now that most working people have an hour for lunch. So why take FOREVER?! It's interesting that today they said the kitchen was backed up. But when we ordered, there was NO ONE even in the restaurant. The poor bf waited 45 min for his food and ended up having to get it to go. Boo. Get it together.
(3)Cate G.
Bbq shirt ribs were super fatty :( but my bf loved the sushi! And the Korean sides, pickled delights!
(4)S C.
Just off if El Camino Real the front is rather deceiving. Inside the restaurant is exceptionally spacious. One could easily host a very large party. The miso soup was delicious along with the salad. The sushi was fresh and well prepared. Since I was here from lunch you could tell that dishes have been repaired and advance. Softshell crab was a big disappointment. Also it is out of season, the breading was better suited for a pork chop. Service was quick which is what you need for a lunchtime meal. Worth a try - might be fun for happy hour.
(3)Tatyana R.
Our go to sushi spot in Sunnyvale. The roles are good tasting and good size. Lots of selection!
(4)Christopher T.
I've been coming here since it was Chocolate Sushi and the food is still good. I've found better places to eat since then but for Korean AND Sushi at the same place, this place can't be beat and thats why I keep coming back.
(4)Kimiya O.
This is my go to place for sushi in the El Camino Real area. The owner is so friendly and is very accommodating. The sushi is also so good! I personally love the No-Name, Oh Yes, and Pink Lady sushi rolls. Sometimes the service can be a little slow, but this place is always busy. I always come back!
(5)Nicolai D.
My friend said her family visited this location regularly, so last night we gave it a run. Now, my friend isn't a raw fish individual, so I was surprised when there was a flexibility in their menu (and I didn't know how to read their restaurant name). Keep in mind I had a bad episode with raw fish a week ago and was slightly nervous about Round 2. But, fear not. I ordered Sushi Set 1 and the Ruby Dragon, both of which were magnificent. The cuts of nigiri were very, very generous: The salmon and tuna were on-point, wholesome and very fresh. The harachi (yellowtail) melted smoothly and the Dragon Roll boasted some of the finer unagi (freshwater eel) I've had. We were also treated to shrimp tempura on the house, so there's a little + on the side. Their prices are fair for the quality of fish and service, be sure to make Olleh Sushi your next stop. Cheers.
(5)R J.
I rely on Yelp for new places to try out, and because this place didn't have stellar ratings, I've never really considered trying them out. One day, however, my friends planned to meet here for dinner. I wasn't hungry at all, but the menu options looked and sounded so good that I suddenly felt hungry. I had their seafood hot pot and lobster bake and I loved it. There were about 12 people in our party and everyone ordered a little bit of everything. As far as I know, everyone was pretty satisfied with their food and the service was satisfactory. If you can't decide between Japanese or Korean food, come here. You will not be disappointed. *a bit pricey. Minus one star.
(4)Dan K.
Stop with the name swap... Lol! Anywho pretty good Korean and Japanese food. I really like their soondoobu and the price on them is decent. Prices and tastes on the other things are just average or decent. Nothing too special about this place. I do like the atmosphere of the interior and service is solid. Not the best place but worth going to.
(3)Mirela S.
I have been to this pace twice already and I will definitely return again. Both times the server was very courteous and prompt and remembered all the special ordered we had. The place has a very diverse food options - sushi, Korean, tofu, so its great for a group of friends with different tastes. I have tried both Korean and sushi plates and they we're absolutely delicious. The place is big and has plenty of tables, so there is no wait in peak times. Overall, it's one of the best Korean places I have been in the neighborhood.
(5)Teresa K.
Each time I come to this restaurant, I'm pleased with the choices of order possible. ...and I change my order each and every time considering I'm there celebrating various occasions whether it's meeting a long lost couzin, celebrating a sale or new friendship, whatever... I like to try various styles of rolls and I remember liking so far so far: -the dragon(?) roll or rainbow(?) each sushi was independently different so you can sample each bit.. each are very tasty.. -the dinner plates are usually more pricey but how they prepare the fish was pretty good, I must admit. I had to learn this from a "foreigner" into Asian culture which was a bit odd.. -the bento box allows a choice of fish and meat and with the salad on the side, it was enough to be shared by two! -the hot soup bowl (tofu soup), not too spicy and rather mild but still flavorful -today I had the Bora-Bora roll, laid out with salmon on the outside and spicy crab meat on the inside with cucumber...pretty tasty. It is a place to drop by like I did... a place to enjoy homemade cuisine with new or old friends alike..
(4)Priscilla K.
Sorry to say, but it is terrible. My office usually go to this place a lot since the location is close. Whenever I and my co-workers ordered 'mixed rice in pot hot', it never came out right every time we ordered. As we are all Korean, we know how it supposed to be cooked. Rice on the bottom should be crispy that's why people eat this rather just mixed rice. Rice runs like watery. Feel like they just put the sauce on top of the rice in a pot hot, that's it. Few time we asked for re-do it, same thing over and over. Never improved. Side dish never refilled as it supposed when we ask. Few weeks ago visited again with my professional appointment. Hoping they are better than the past. Ordered Tofu Salad. Specifically addressed, 'sauce on the side' and have a peanut allergy. Sauce with peanut all over the salad! Over the year, service never get improved. Terrible terrible experience. Sorry, strongly not recommend.
(1)Sonya M.
This restaurant keeps changing every few years, but it's always some type of sushi place. I wanted to give Olleh Sushi a try. The sushi rolls were really good and I especially liked the Titanic Fire roll. There are lots of rolls to choose from and they are quite large. We also got free miso soup with our dinner, which was a nice touch. Service was not bad at all and the food came out fairly quickly. The decor and ambiance are pretty nice.
(4)Stella L.
The sushi here is so yummy! Service can be hit or miss depending on who your server is. Food usually comes out pretty fast even on busier nights. I'm in love with the Philly tempura salmon roll, and the bento boxes are excellent. They have a good selection of different rolls on their menu too. I've come here on different occasions and food quality is always consistent.
(4)Ari B.
I've been to this restaurant about a million of times already. Love their Seafood Tofu Soup and sushi rolls. Excellent service and delicious food. Cons: gets very crowded on holidays, and prices are high. But it's worth it.
(5)Leely K.
Just wanted to give this place a 5 star review because food was good, the sushi chef Kevin and Lu I believe were very nice. They have great sense of humor. We sat at the bar while having a funny conversation with them. If you love sushi and tofu and is very indecisive I think this place would suit anyone whose craving Korean and Japanese food. Gives everyone an option if they can't decide.
(5)Sharon T.
I've been here for lunch only with my coworkers, but each time was a nice experience. The first better than the second only because the server for our second time seem to have a lot of problems with understanding how we wanted to split our checks. But overall, the main guy in the front, I'm assuming is the manager, is so nice. We called in to make reservations, but turns out we ended up with more people, and when we arrived, he had no problem changing up our reservation for us. The sushi is pretty pricy but it's pretty damn good. My all time favorite sushi is always the Orange blossom. I've tried a lot of different sushi there, such as the fire ball, seduction, tiffany, etc. Seduction was just the right amount of spicy for me but a lot of my coworkers thought it was a little too much. Overall, I would totally come back and bring my bf to try!
(4)Sayoni B.
Loved it.. The Tofu soup was luscious and the sushi was melt in ur mouth and big... I cant wait to be back.. though dey did run out of my fav glass noodles but really the food was soo yumm den i feel bad to take away a star for it..
(5)Jana C.
The seafood combo soondubu for dinner the other night. MSG still hit the sashimi pretty hard. one super deep scalding, piping hot bowl of tofu and goljujong goodness....slurped the whole thing with the raw egg...plentynof clams, prawns, meat, tofu...panchan was very very tasty and done well. Flavor...nothing to complain about. Super satisfied and needed long after-dinner walk afterward. Very pleasantly surprised, as never do expect combo-type places to deliver. This one did...all the way.
(4)DC Dad M.
I just ate there and it was OK. Edamame was mealy and way overcooked. Edamame are in freezer bags and already are cooked and all the restaurant needs to do is heat them up a bit. The Salmon skin hand rolls were very big but the salmon skin was limp, like they prepared it earlier in the day. I know they have some pretty good reviews, but they did not do a good job with my order.
(2)Renée T.
Excellent service even on busy days they are always around to entertain you while you wait humble friendly servers and two good foods cuisine in one spot!!!
(5)Dan P.
If you have a group of people who argue over going to eat Japanese food or Korean food, this is the place since you can "sort of" get both. I say "sort of" because the sushi is more the creative roll type where they are big rolls with various combinations. It's fun but I wouldn't bring Japanese executives visiting from Japan expecting an authentic meal. The Korean food is ok. We had some soon tofu and it was fine. I like that it's a loud place so you can talk with a large group of friends and just have a good time. Food wise, I think you can do better...
(3)Krystal M.
Tonight we ordered food to go: Dumpling tofu soup extra spicy ($10.95): The soup was very flavorful filled with lots of tofu, about 4 dumplings and some veggies. It was pretty filling except that it was no where near as spicy as I wanted it to be even though I specifically asked to make it extra extra spicy. Comes with white rice. Fish egg tofu soup extra spicy ($10.95): I haven't heard of fish egg tofu soup anywhere else so this unique dish is pretty satisfying if you like fish eggs. Again, we ordered extra spicy but it tasted more like a medium. Comes with white rice. Dragon roll ($12.95): Shrimp tempura on the inside, avacado and unagi on the outside. Sprinkled with fish eggs on top. The typical sushi, just a bit more pricey that usual. Soft shell crab ($7.95): Opened up the box to find 4 pieces of the soft shell crab, not even big pieces. Maybe just a leg or a couple legs. Came with Katsu sauce.. Not very appetizing. They were also pretty soggy. Our to-go order came with ban chan; Kimchee, kimchee cucumber, fish cake, and jap chae. Very limited choices compared to other Korean restaurants and pretty basic. Service: we called in our order and it was ready in 15 mins. The server brought out my order to the car which was nice of him. Overall, tasty yet pretty pricey for such basic dishes.
(3)Estella H.
Food is decent. However, I came with a group of ten for lunch today and they charged us dinner prices for all our lunch entrees. apparently they don't do lunch prices on weekends so beware of that. I feel it's a bit unfair that they didn't warn us because it's nowhere stated on any signs in the restaurant and I took a second thorough look at the menu and couldn't find that rule anywhere. Probably would not come eat here on the weekend for those prices. Service was just average both times I've come.
(3)Bee I.
We were hungry and was around the area, searched on yelp not realizing I had this spot on my bookmark. We had the Lion King roll, Cherry blossom, and lobster roll. All were pretty good. The miso soup was good too. I'd definitely come here again.
(4)Naomi Y.
This place is great because it's group friendly and the menu is broad: korean and japanese cuisine. Hence, everyone finds something they'll enjoy. Must orders: Lobster Popcorn Roll Beef tofu soup and a lot of the sushi rolls are amazing! The service is never consistent. However, again group friendly..
(4)Christine C.
The idea of a sushi and tofu house is awesome... the execution? Not so much. If you want sushi, go to a sushi place. If you want tofu, go to a tofu house. The food's edible, but mediocre.
(2)Mona W.
Was Chocolate Sushi and now Olleh Sushi. They might have changed ownership but the decor and ambiance remained the same - trendy but slightly dated. Even the menu resembles the former occupant. It is a Korean sushi restaurant. Half the menu features designer sushi rolls and the other half features many staple Korean entrees. I was not impressed with Chocolate Sushi back then and I am even more unimpressed with Olleh. Came here for a late lunch on Sat and the restaurant was already pretty quiet. First impression was not great. One of the sauce plates they brought us was not clean and had to ask for a replacement. The table also appeared a bit sticky. I was slightly concerned with cleanliness. I felt even more uncomfortable when a piece of the banchan cucumber tasted bitter. I certainly hope it was just an isolated occurrence. Fortunately the rest of the lunch was not totally terrible. Sushi roll was mediocre. The quality of the fish they used in the roll and the Korean chirashi did not seem particularly great but was at least fresh. I guess with all those sauce you can't really taste the fish anyway. Dolsot bibimbap was semi-decent. The BBQ shortribs topping has good flavors but the rice was slightly mushy. Portion was huge. Any of those mixed rice entree could be easily shared.
(2)Jade M.
I love this place! I'm so sad that I moved a little south in San Jose but after having bad sushi experiences down here my husband and I are now just gonna make the trip up to this place again. I love the atmosphere there and the music selection is always pretty darn good haha which is something I usually don't pay much attention to but yeah I liked it here. Their food is super yummy and you get a lot for a good price. My husband is always satisfied with the sushi and I get the hot food and it's never disappointed me once. The service is always nice and prompt and yeah I don't have anything bad to say at all, go visit here!
(5)Denise L.
Both Japanese AND Korean food... how can this be?! Two of the most amazing things in one place?!? OH YEAH. Olleh has consistently good food and service. This is my place when I'm craving comfort food. Definitely an upgrade from the former place (which was called Chocolate Sushi. Yes, chocolate). JAPANESE MENU FAVES: - Tempura Udon - generous portion of tempura with a huge steaming bowl of udon. Perfect on a cold day. - Agedashi (fried) Tofu - very generous portion, especially for an appetizer - Gyoza - get these fried! - Tonkatsu - deep-fried to perfection - Honey Dragon Roll - SO tasty - Spicy Tuna Roll - I have an allergy to spicy food, but this roll is so good that I'm willing to deal with the pain. KOREAN MENU FAVES: - Dumpling Soft Tofu - beef, dumplings, and rice cakes. Comes with an egg that you crack into the steaming clay pot. You can order this at any level of spicy. - Korean BBQ Beef - amazingly tender and so much flavor - BBQ Beef Mixed Rice in Hotpot - good blend of flavors, large portion TIP: If you order from the Korean menu, you get an assortment of Korean side dishes. Yesss.
(4)Lila S.
I loved that its korean and sushi! I usually get a sushi roll and the original tofu soup!! Everyones always friendly, food is good! I have no complaints with anything at this restaurant.
(5)Joanne C.
We came here for a friend's birthday and each one of us scored a free green tea ice cream sunday! My boyfriend and I ordered a chicken tofu soup, the titanic fire roll, and an order of super white tuna sashimi. Loved the super white tuna sashimi! It was their special of the day so it was only $9.95 for 6 pieces (only supposed to be 5, but I guess they miscounted?) ! It came with seaweed and sesame oil wit sesame seeds. We usually dip our sashimi with some soy sauce and wasabi, but since it didn't come out with any wasabi, we assumed we should be eating it with what it came out with. We grabbed a piece of seaweed and a piece of sashimi and dipped it into the sesame and it was delicious!! Super fresh and different in a good way! The chicken tofu soup was good too, but it wasn't the best I've ever had. We got the most spicy and it wasn't too bad. It was a good amount of spicy, but medium in my opinion. The chicken was actually BBQ chicken (probably from their bento boxes) and just thrown into the tofu soup bowl. I actually like BBQ chicken so I didn't have a problem with that, but if you like that slow cooked chicken that's supposed to go along with the tofu soup, you might be a little disappointed. The tofu soup costs $10.95. The titanic fire roll was nothing memorable, but not bad either! There's a smokey taste to it and that's all I can really remember from it. It costs $13.95 (expensive!) Ambiance is cool! Very modern looking with dimmed lights. Different from your typical sushi joint. Service isn't 100%, but it could be worse! Our waitress didn't speak very much english, but she still managed to get us free green tea ice cream so who cares!
(4)Harry C.
Nice food, nice ambiance. I had salad and fried jalapeno for lunch. A little heavier than than I expected.
(4)Melanie E.
This is my go to sushi restaurant. Amazing service, amazing sushi, and love the modern atmosphere. The food tastes fresh and doesn't take long at all. Wish I could eat here everyday!
(5)Donna G.
We needed a quick bite and since Olleh had a somewhat high rating we popped in. We had no idea how good it would be!!! We only tried the sushi though all the food we saw looked amazing. They had a selection of some of the most interesting and innovative rolls we've seen anywhere! The fish was fresh and flavorful. We enjoyed every bite! Service was a both frazzled but with a smile and friendliness - they just were very busy and it seemed that 90% of the diners were Japanese or Korean so I took that as a vouch!
(5)Mark W.
Kitchen staff was using the bathroom. Flushed, walked out of the stall and back into the kitchen. Looked like the dishwasher, but unsure. Experience was fine leading up to that moment.
(2)Leon B.
I've only been here at lunch time - about four times. I am a fan. Olleh Sushi and Tofu House provides a wide selection of both standard Japanese and Korean dishes. My favorite is the simple hot tofu soups, and they are quite tasty and include a good balance of meats and seafood. Rice and sides are just fine. Japanese dishes are fine - and on par or better than most general Japanese places. Prices for a lunch are average and you'll walk out paying above $10 easily. Another good point is the size - I've never had to wait at lunch and the staff is prompt and food comes quickly.
(4)Evangelina B.
I came here last night for my boyfriends birthday. He had chosen the spot because it was located between palo alto ( where his family lives) and san jose ( where we live). He also said he had been there before. I myself have too but it was when the place was a Thai food restaurant. Must have not did well. My boyfriend had called the table of 8 in,which i was surprised considering many Sushi places don't do that. They want to get you in and out! But here there was ample space even booths! The lighting was really nice too. All 8 of us sat down and we were quickly attended to. The nice waitress asked us for our drink order. We all knew what we wanted so ordered them quickly. She came back and asked us if we were ready. She was very patient even with one of our friends who had several questions about the menu. We must have ordered 20 plates of rolls! I ordered the Oh Yes roll and crunch. I was a little confused why the oh yes roll was slightly deep fried. Not really a fan of deep fried sushi. I had even talked to the waitress about it while taking my order but something got lost in translation there. The miso soup was on the house. Not sure if this is a regular thing or with a large table like ours? I also ordered a side salad and their dressing was on point. Some places the dressing isn't that well. But I was impressed. All the boys at the table ordered a large sappo beer on tap, not a bottle. The beer mugs were huge! Definitely worth the 10 bucks each! We had a great dining experience for my boyfriends birthday. The atmosphere is really nice and so was the service. And the food was great! I would definitely go back.
(5)Stephanie N.
This place is my FAVORITE sushi spot..no doubt. Everyone is always so friendly and the service is amazing, . Peter the owner of the place is super friendly and cares about his customers, I'm a regular here and he always puts a smile on my face as well as the guests I bring! So if your hungry and you are craving some delicious good quality sushi, drive over to Olleh and you won't regret it
(5)Danielle C.
GREAT service, even better sushi rolls!! This was the first sushi place I tried in Sunnyvale and I haven't ventured out yet. I love it here!
(5)Cindy L.
I love their sushi here! Always so very fresh and Andy is our favorite sushi chef. He always welcomes us by name! Staff is always so friendly.
(5)Evelyn H.
Looooove the variety of specialty sushi rolls. The Oh Yes roll is one of my all-time favorites here. Their all you can eat lunch is a great deal, but service tends to be very slow. I'm also a fan of their korean side and rice dishes. The meats are great & who doesn't love a good fried egg on top of a bowl of meaty deliciousness?? My main criticism for this place is the speed of service. It's common to feel forgotten when you go during busy hours.
(4)Ashley L.
We came here for a team work lunch and I actually had quite a few things to choose from on the menu. This place is fusion sushi and Korean. I'd never had Korean food, so I ordered more towards that end of the spectrum. They had vegan few sushi roll options, which was kinda sad. They had veggie options for tempura and udon though. I ordered the tofu ramen bowl and it came out literally boiling. I got it mild spicy and it was perfect. Good flavor and awesome presentation. I also tried all of the appetizers and loved the kimchee and the cucumbers in the red sauce. The noodles were also really good. All the items on the menu looked fantastic and my coworkers were all really happy with their meals. I'll come back for sure.
(4)Meg T.
I late night wanted sushi. Enter Olleh. The space was almost empty and the service, while friendly, showed the exhaustion of the waiters. My spider roll was quite good, if not a tad overpriced and the boy's fare was, as I was led to believe, super tasty. Three stars for being open, minus two for being quite cold and plus three for a rather good solid dinner. The only real negative, and this is actually one I've found frequently in many sushi joints is that their cups are piping hot when they pour your tea. Almost to the point you can't pick it up to take a sip. Ah well. Hot tea, cold room, awesome sushi. Yay!
(4)Ricky F.
Good starter dishes. kimchee was delicious. tofu soup was NOT spicy at all even when I ordered hot. that was disappointing. otherwise, an overall good spot. I'd come back but just wouldn't order the tofu soup.
(4)Fernando D.
This is our favorite place for sushi around Sunnyvale... Great service and great sushi rolls. Usually full of people but there's always space, so no lines, no waiting.
(4)Natalia C.
Amazing sushi and service been coming here for years soo fresh and clean the fish is wonderful the variety of dishes and rolls is amazing! A must go to place for sushi lovers!
(5)Peter T.
Well I come here for the Korean food. So far it's been pretty good. Japanese sushi places come dime a dozen. But Koreans own most of them nowadays. So if you're in the mood for Korean but want a couple sushi dishes this is a good place. I just always need to have some spice with my food that's why I come here. Some sushi places don't have anything spicy. That green stuff isn't real spice. Red peppers and kimchi is what I need when I got to a restaurant.
(4)Chien L.
My boyfriend and I came to Olleh on a Monday during lunch time. We came here because of the all you can eat sushi option since we have been to most ayce sushi places around the Bay Area and wanted to try some place new. I don't want to elaborate because that will just get me mad again, but here are the reasons why I would never return again for ayce: -Crazy slow service and food. The waiters were pretty nice but it took forever to get any of their attention. This applies to not just the ordering and waiting for food, but even having them come get our check when we were ready to pay and leave. Our meal was over an hour long total and we really weren't able to get much food because we were full from waiting so long. -PATHETIC OPTIONS. If you look at the ayce menu I uploaded, there are only a whopping 23 rolls with 7 appetizer options (which includes things like edamame. Seriously?!), and the rolls are nothing special... -80% rice 20%fish in sushi rolls. Okay, after being disappointed by the menu options, we were still hopeful. We had faith that these were going to be the best California and Philly rolls we have ever eaten. NOPE. Nopenopenope. More like the most disappointing California and Philly rolls you have ever seen. Every. Single. Roll. Sucked. I don't even know how that is possible. -Price is among the highest out of the ayce sushi lunches around, at $18. I would've totally been okay with it had any of the rolls been decent. Or the menu. Or the service. But none of them came anywhere close to hitting the standard. All of that, AND it's expensive? Hell no. We caught a glimpse of the regular rolls menu, and those actually seem fun and yummy. My boyfriend and I were lamenting on how we should've just gotten those and save ourselves the wasted money and time, and most importantly, the disappointment. I can't make any comment on the other menu options, but if you are looking for all you can eat sushi, I hope you don't make the same mistake we did.
(1)Nhu-y P.
Amazing customer service and great sushi! Tried the Tiffany Roll and I also HAD to order a poke salad too. All tasty and beat my expectations. Staff was incredibly friendly, all said "bye" as we were getting up to leave. Definitely going to become a regular here! :-)
(5)James K.
me and my gf came here after i got off work late at 9:00pm. we came here because i recently tried it with a coworker and had the tofu soup and i didn't really remember how i felt about it the first time, i just remember being very full lol, so we gave it a try being as we were both STARVING. We skimmed through the menu and the korean chirashi caught my eye and my gf was in a sushi mood so she got the sushi. service was pretty quick to come ask what we wanted to drink and i expected a wait but he came right away with our drinks and then immediately took our order. we waited roughly 10minutes for our food and we got our ban chan and our orders at the same time. Having your food out so quick when you're that hungry really puts you in a good mood. The food was delicious, i was kind of on the edge about the prices because they had similar prices to TOMI sushi on saratoga and me and my gf spent about $120 with tip there and the portions were small and we left still a little hungry, after getting our food i was pretty surprised at the large portions we got, really made me feel like i was getting equal amounts of food to what i was spending and it also tasted great. I'm a bigger guys and even i could only finish half of my order. bottom line good service, good food, fair price, and full happy bellies. we will return :)
(5)Daniel N.
What's good? Japanese? Korean? Why not both?! Well... That's exactly what Olleh Sushi and Tofu house does best! They incorporate Japanese sushi and Korean clay pot and soup all in one general location. My girlfriend and I decided to come here for my mini birthday dinner because she loves sushi and I love Korean food so what a plus for us. The first thing we notice was how nice and modern the restaurant was. It's wide, low dim lighting, and has a very nice ambiance and feel to it. The menu's pretty cool, comes with pictures for practically everything so you actually know what you're ordering. The food...Wow. Presentation was key and boy did it show but how was the food you might ask... It was pretty good. Some things that we ordered and recommend are: Baked Mussels: Could use a little more sauce but not bad. Salmon Nigiri: Pretty well prepared. The fish doubled the size of the rice so you get more than what you pay for which is always nice. Golden Gate Roll: Wow...did mini leprechauns secretly climbed into my mouth and started to dance because the Golden Gate Roll did just that. It's pretty much a California roll baked and covered in Sushi sauce, Sashimi, and Tobiko. Screaming Potato Roll: Crispy, crunchy, and delicious! Sushi covered with fried potatoes and spicy sauce. Mixed Beef in a clay pot: Kind of reminds me of Beef Bibimbop cooked in a clay pot with eggs. It also comes with all you can eat side dishes. The side dishes includes Tofu, Kimchi, Korean Noodles, and Bean Sprouts. The service was great, the staff were extra friendly and took turns helping out so you can pretty much call on anyone that comes by for help. Overall, prices were good and not too expensive. The food was delicious and presented really well. If your conflicted by choosing from Japanese food or Korean food then just go to Olleh Sushi and Tofu House, there's something for everyone. 4/5
(4)Kristal J.
I ate here yesterday to celebrate my MIL's birthday with the fam. This is the second time we've ate here. First experience was 'ok' . I guess my inlaws really liked this place the first time and wanted to go here again. Anyways, yesterdays experience was different. I ordered the Rainbow-Dragon Roll as well as the Dragon Roll and some Fried Vegetable Tempura for 1 year old, and boyfriend got the beef teriyaki with sashimi dinner plate. While eating everything seemed mediocre. We all had green tea at the end of our meal. It wasn't til I got into our car to head home when I started feeling nauseous and my head started hurting. The car ride home seemed like forever...When we finally parked the car in the garage, as quickly as I can I rushed into the house threw up all the food I had just ate. The whole night my stomach wasn't right. Even til now as I write this review the following day at 12:30pm my stomach still isn't right. I feel like I must've ate some bad sushi or something. All I know is that I will not make a third trip here. I'm done with this place. Getting sick right after eating from here is enough for me not to come back.
(1)Trisha M.
3.5 stars for tonight's experience they served generous portions of fresh tasting sashimi! mmm... i'm a salmon lover so i went ahead and ordered the spicy pink lady roll, it was ok. we also ordered the island roll with pineapple tidbits on top. the lion king roll is baked, 'twas too creamy for my liking, it killed the salmon flavor. sashimi here is great, but, nothing spectacular with their rolls. they also serve korean dishes which i'll probably try in the future. the servers took a while to give us our check and additional time to get our payment - we had to stand and stop someone because they move too quick. bits: free miso soup, bottomless soda, there's quite a variety of food to choose from, call ahead for pick up orders, ample parking space (front & side of the restaurant).
(3)Allison S.
The food was excellent. Staff and ambiance was average. I would definitely go back for the food.
(4)Matty T.
Giving 2 stars because we had a great time while we were there. We were seated immediately when we arrived on a Sunday and the placed was placed. My friends and I were catching up and being "those" people who take forever to order and they came back several times with infinite patience. I thought the service was great, they refilled waters, brought all our food our on time and accurately. We had the lion roll (baked) the ebi dragon roll (cooked) and something with a lot of salmon on it. I can't remember what it was, sorry. I have never NEVER gotten sick from sushi before, so this was really upsetting. I thought I had the stomach of steel. I have been to resort Mexico and rural Mexico and not gotten sick. Belize, Thailand, Vietnam, rural Puerto Rico.. Stomach of steel? Nope. This place took me down. Maybe it wasn't the raw fish because I didn't have a lot of it. We also had the seaweed salad (healthy portion!), the deep fried gyoza, edamame, free miso soup, and beef asparagus (all cooked). Our friend had a tofu soup in a stone pot, he said it was delicious. Maybe it was a one time thing from some cross contamination. Both my fiance and I got sick. We had the same food. I must ask my friends to see if they had any issues and will report back. So disappointed. We thought we found a great sushi place walking distance from our house. :-(
(2)Stephanie L.
My boyfriend and I just left Great America around 8:30. We were so hungry! My boyfriend didn't want sushi but I did. I yelped sushi/Korean places in the area and saw that this was the only place opened til 9:30. Great no problem! We arrived and there was a sign that said "Please wait to be seated". In my mind, "Oh great, we're going to be standing here for a while until the waiters sees us." But that wasn't the case! The waiter saw us as soon as we walked in and promptly seated us. The ambiance was so nicely decorated and clean. I really liked the vibe of the restaurant. My boyfriend ordered the Korean spicy soup. And i ordered 3 rolls. The food came out really quickly. The Korean spicy soup came with sides. The portion size was very generous! I like that. I don't remember the names of the sushi I ordered but they were really good! I would definitely this place for sushi and Korean! Two cuisine at once! Love it! The waiters are very attentive. Great service! Keep it up guys!
(5)Andreas H.
Randomly located next to a strip mall my initial reaction was one of "uh-oh", but by the end of the meal it was a solid A-OK experience. The Great: + Options. Huge menu with a ton of American sushi rolls. Think covered in sauces, a ton of cooked varieties, etc. The Average: o The service was friendly enough and they were quite speedy. o The sushi rolls were good. The fish was fresh, which is always a concern, and of all the rolls I tried I wasn't disappointed with any of them. o The plating/presentation was average to below average. For some reason a few of the rolls just looked like they had been quickly plunked down without much thought of the aesthetics. My only real gripe is with the prices. $15 for a sushi roll? It had best have some amazing fish flown in from Tokyo for that price. Overall a 3-3.5 star meal. Was it authentic? Not very. Was it pretty good? Yes. Was I stuffed? You betcha.
(3)Alyssa B.
You've lost three regulars, Olleh/Chocolate Sushi/whatever you want to call yourself in the future. You were our go to sushi-place, but not anymore. After tonight's experience, my family will no longer be coming back. Our table received literally no service. It took about a ten minute wait before my mom flagged down a passing server to take our order, who then proceeded to get our MIA waitress. This was the first red flag that things would not be good. After finally taking our order, we waited for our meal to arrive. We only got one refill on our drinks, and only when we flagged down our waitress for it. After that, the waitress proceeded to disappear for the majority of the time. When our meal did arrive, my order was messed up. I ordered the 2-item dinner plate: California rolls without avocado and chicken teriyaki. What I got was a 3-item dinner plate consisting of avocado-rolls (??), California rolls with avocado (???!), and chicken teriyaki (at least they understood that!). So when my meal was replaced, I ended up with a seaweed salad instead of the normal salad (I did not want, nor eat this, but was too frustrated to ask for yet another modification to my botched dinner) -- but at least I got my other items. Of course, during the duration of our meal, our waitress did not show up again to refill our drinks. My teriyaki chicken was dry, and some more water would have been great to wash that down with. More so, my dad could not finish his boiling soup without a refill on his drink either. We had to flag down our waitress (who seemed to be ignoring us since she passed us by while my dad tried to get her attention) to get our bill. On the upside, while she did put my meal down as the 3-piece item plate, which I had not asked for but mistakenly received, she only charged us for the 2, which was my original order; otherwise, we would have had to bring yet another thing to her otherwise-nonexistent attention. The worst part is? The table behind us had equally bad -- if not worse -- service with a different server. Obviously, we were not the only customers tonight who will undoubtedly never return.
(1)Farrah N.
I gave this place another shot during dinner without the AYCE option. The Korean Chirashi (Hwaedupbap) is quite good and they give you a lot of raw fish. This is one of my favorite dishes that I can't find at just any Korean restaurants. (+1 star). The tofu soups are also quite tasty. Service is a little better at night but still disappointing. Both dinners I've had here, I've had something from my order left out or delivered to another table. I hate waiting for something that's never going to come and I think its not okay for a restaurant to not be able to deliver an order from the table to the kitchen and then bring back the food from the kitchen to the table on a consistent basis.
(3)Fannie S.
Good food! Korean Chirashi, FTW!!! For $18.00 it's a LOT of food, plus a bowl of miso. Fresh chunks of fish on top of a bed lettuce, all on top of rice. There's different Korean pickled vegetables, seaweed and a raw quail egg on top of it. Since it's the Korean one, they also give you some banchan. Service = friendly and efficient. They refilled the waters, checked on us. Decor = simple. A bit on the dark side, but it's tolerable. And clean. The bathroom has the world's strangest sink though... it's like a hole in the wall, and then you turn on the water and water just gushes out at you, onto the trough like sink....... lol
(4)Hang T.
Changing the restaurant name doesn't mean that the food isn't the same. I was always a fan of Chocolate Sushi, but their service always sucked for me. They lost their liquor license a while ago so they probably got someone else to buy the place. Lucky for me, they kept the original cooking crew. The food is the same from what I can tell. You still have the purple rice with the Korean dishes. The sides are all the same. They were always my favorite part. Pickled cucumbers and japchae = smile on my face. :) I didn't try the rolls, but my hunch is that they are pretty much the same as well. I had really good service that day, but maybe it was because we came in around 5:30 when it was pretty empty. I love how their green tea ice cream is one dollar a scoop. Perfect price and size for me.
(4)Tony D.
My go to spot for sushi in sunnyvale. Hands down best place to go. Food is always consistent and flavorful. One of my favorites is the lobster roll. So good!
(5)Christina T.
Everything in here is amazing - from the sushi to the tofu bowls to the owner Peter. A favorite restaurant of my family, I make it a point to stop here at least once every visit home. (Strong) Recommendations: - seaweed salad - gyoza - bento box (chicken katsu) - Crunch roll - Sakura roll: amazing for the rice-conscious - Rainbow Dragon roll - veggie tofu soup (medium) - green tea ice cream: a must to finish the meal!
(5)James C.
Have been here a few times and tonight was my worst time yet....we ordered appetizer (edamame) and several things came after and then we said we didn't want it. They tried 4 times to bring it back to us and I had to keep insisting, no thank you. Then, we ordered a good chirasi, very nicely done, would highly recommend this. Ordered 2 spicy scallop temaki, (hand rolls) the scallops were bad so I sent them back. Reordered something else, never came. They brought the check without asking if we wanted anything else and no thank you. Fish quality was fine, not great, not horrible, just okay. The best deal was the pitcher of beer pricing. Best value here, believe it was $15/pitcher.
(3)Brendan N.
I really enjoy eating here at Olleh! The place The food is good Service was wonderful, my waiter was very attentive and cared about our experience at Olleh.
(4)julie n.
Came here on a Thursday night with some gfs. Got sat right away but it took them awhile to get a server over. Atleast half of their menu are sushi items, n that's what we were craving for. Server finally came over and took our order then told us it would take atleast 30 minutes!!! Wtf! Then after that the server decides to say wait, I'm not sure.... Make sure before saying information like that. Why seat us if your kitchen is behind?! Highly unorganized, and poor service. Menu also got more expensive since it changed from chocolate sushi.
(1)Shawn C.
I went this restaurant today and I love to eat all their sushi. It really taste. Specially, they provide two options such as sushi and Korean food. Good service and good people. Thanks.
(5)Tomi N.
Bomb ass sushi. But service is hit or miss. Get the lobster roll , oh yes! Roll, & titanic those are all very delicious!
(5)Emma G.
This is a good go to place if you are in the mood for Japanese and Korean food. The food is good and consistent in flavor. It's not quite as busy as before. Service is so so. Server is a bit slow especially when we were waiting for our check which came 15 minutes after we asked for it. Bento box is a bit pricey but they do give you a generous portion of the Saba and salmon.
(3)Jennifer M.
I always have a good time and a full belly at Olleh Sushi and Tofu. I love Ama Ebi and this place serves up fresh and large servings of Ama Ebi. The fried heads are wonderful too. I love crunching on the crispy thin shrimp legs while sucking the warm brains out of the shell. YUM! The large assorted sashimi platters, specialty rolls, and appetizers are great for couples and large groups to share. The fish is very fresh and clean tasting. I am always served a great selection of fish whether in my chirashi or on a sashimi boat platter. The Korean food is equally good. My family likes the short ribs and the hot pot dishes. The tofu soup is just OK. The broth is standard and I have had better tofu soup in the area. I recommend passing on the tofu soup since there are a variety of yummier dishes on the menu. The service does need some improvement. The staff will seat you promptly and take your order. However, you will need to wait, look around, and wave down any staff member if you need a refill on drinks or want to order more food or dessert. This is the biggest bummer about this restaurant and the main reason for the 4/5 star rating. Overall, I really enjoy the food at Olleh. I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great sushi experience in Sunnyvale.
(4)B T.
4 stars for the food and 2 stars for the service. I took the average and rated my experience as 3 stars. Took almost half an hour to get any of our food. The place was probably only 1/3 to half full. The items we got for the kids were really basic and shouldn't have taken more than 10min to prepare. Well at least that's how it is in every other Japanese restaurant we've eaten at and we eat at a lot of Japanese restaurants. People who came 20min after use were already eating before we even got our food. I guess the best way to experience this place is to get it to go. I wouldn't bother going here again as service is half the experience of a meal in my opinion. Makes it hard when your kids are starving and they see everyone else eating that came way after we did.
(3)Nga P.
I was in the middle of having one of my vicious cravings. Sushi, Korean, and some ramen. I was in town doing some errands, and my boyfriend and I decided to pick a random place before heading back to the east bay. I saw this place have 3 and a half star, but decided to read the reviews and browse the pictures before I said no. Glad I did, because I liked what I saw. Bunch of the people giving three stars or less was complaining about slow service, but that didn't happen to me. Kevin was an amazing server. Though, he was busy doing the lunch rush, he still managed to take good care of us. The food was delicious, we had nothing to complain about. The spicy tuna salad was sweet and spicy. I ordered the seafood tofu soup and added in ramen. The soup was phenomenal but the ramen, was like instant noodle. I got side dishes, and the cucumber was so delicious, I asked for some more. We also ordered a roll, forgot the name of it, but it was yummy in my tummy.
(5)Rocky B.
More like a 3.5. Only came here cause Bonchon was closed across the street, but I'm somewhat glad I did because the food itself was good. I was in the mood for Korean and this place served it, along with Japanese food. I ordered the 3 item dinner bento box, and chose the Korean bbq short ribs, chicken katsu, and teriyaki salmon. All were really good, and with all the sides that came with it (rice, kimchi, pasta etc) the wasn't bad for under $20! The short ribs alone were almost worth it, and were pretty tender and flavorful. Only downside was the service. Our server wasn't that too attentive, and was slow. I had to wave him down for water numerous times, and he forgot to give me the check not even a minute AFTER he just said he would get it! It literally took about 20 mins to ask for the check, pay, and leave.
(4)Stephanie A.
I haven't been to this restaurant since it changed its name from Chocolate Sushi, and if you know when it happen you know its been a while. A long while, yet the name change was the only change here. The menu is the same and the decoration is the same. I came with a big group of women at around 9pm. i think they were about to close but am not sure. The place was almost empty and our server was fast to bring menus and drinks and she was very patient with us. i felt bad for her since she came back a few times and the women around the table kept talking and did not order. We ordered late and the food came fast as well, its easy when you're the only table in the restaurant. The food plating is beautiful and colorful just as I remembered it; extremely appealing and appetizing. We also received complementary small plates of sprouts, stir fried nodules, and vegetables, I don't know if its always like that, or because we were the last table for the day, or if its because we were a big group with big order, any how it was fun. The sushi was delicious. I don't remember all the dishes, but I had the dragon roll which I fondly remembered and was very happy with it. my friend who doesn't like raw food had the chicken Teriyaki roll and loved it although she said the chicken was a bit dry, we also had the mango avocado roll, a Bento box (huge plate can be shared by two people), Tofu soup (not the best dish on the table), salmon sushi, and two more dishes...all in all everybody were extremely happy with the food. I took some pictures but when my food arrived ii concentrated in eating - heck it was late and i was hungry! Pleasant sitting, good for groups, or individuals, good service, good food, reasonable prices...I don't know why I stopped coming here and I will definitely be back.
(4)Janey A.
Came here for Korean tofu soup. It's definitely a hearty bowl with lots of tofu. The purple rice was great too. Service was quick, which is nice for lunch. The outside of the place looks like it was originally a Marie Callenders or Cocos. I didn't have the sushi, but it looked good, so I'll probably come back again.
(3)Elaine Y.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! Love that you can have both Japanese food AND excellent hot Korean Tofu dishes... This is great for the family who loves both and everyone can pic whatever they want! Hubby always gets the dumpling tofu. Kids love the salmon teriyaki (which sits on top of yummy noodles) with the CA Roll and Gyoza... I personally LOVE their Ramen Tofu... love the flavor - with the tofu and yummy ramen! And when you order any Korean dish you get the Bon Cha's (side dishes) Their sushi rolls are very good too - anything you order is good... The only negative is that when they are so busy - that service gets really slow... this last time hubby almost finished his dumpling TOFU before we got our bento. Even the rainbow-dragon roll took forever... :( Definitely our go to place...
(5)Jennie D.
I have been here in the past, several times and it was always a good experience, until today. I'm not sure if they have a new owner or what, but there seems to be all new wait staff because I don't recognize any of them and the server we had was super confused about our order and so slow!! Omg. So slow on service!! I'm writing this as I'm still sitting and waiting for our food. It's been 30 mins and only 1 of us has food out of 4... So disappointed. Never coming back. The food quality is not fresh either. So sad.
(1)Sebastiano R.
Chocolate Sushi, Olleh Sushi, who cares. I have been visiting this establishment for the last couple of years and would recommend to anyone for well priced, delicious sushi. Unfortunately the sushi is all I can recommend as I have not experienced the other half of the menu (the tofu). A friend in my group comes here just for the tofu bowl, so I assume it is as good as their other menu items. Their sushi rolls are creative, there is always something new to try. They are also presented well and the service has always been good here. Ambiance is great for an intimate date or a group, as they have separate group dining areas off to the side where you can order their fancy beer towers and sake bombs if you wish.
(4)Love K.
+ Seated right away - Received our appetizer, gyoza, at the very end. My chicken katzu was the first to come out; it was a very large portion of chicken, a side of rice, and a small salad which was sliding off of my plate. My BF's sushi came out 15 minute
(3)Carmen V.
Korean and Japanese food in one place? Meh, I was thinking. But...what was I thinking? How cool is that? Actually I loved the experience and had a great time with my Mexican friend and her 2 kids who eat this food with no complains whatsoever (we were all initially looking to eat Mexican food somewhere nearby, but then my friend wanted to show me her favorite Asian restaurant close to her house...the Olleh (sounds like Ole, Ole!) Sushi and Tofu House. I ordered one of those Korean combo veggies and beef plus rice and egg, all mixed up and could not finish it, as it was gigantic! It was delicious as well as the other tapas preceding this dish plus the soup. My friend had a huge salad that I would say could have suffice for the 4 of us. The kids could not stop eating their sushi portions either. We had a great time in a pleasant place, not super fancy but comfortable, with great food.
(4)Rory S.
Olleh was amazing!!!! I had the jsland which I recommend if you like pineapple. :) it was sweet and savory the sauces they used really complimented the fish. For their specialty rolls (the ones you want to get) it usually comes out around 15 bucks and you definitely won't regret it!!!
(5)Marie C.
One of my favorite places in Sunnyvale! I went on a Monday night after 9 pm (they close at 10) with my boyfriend and it was still pretty busy! We were able to be seated quickly. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. He had great recommendations and was very attentive to our needs. We ordered: (1) screaming potato roll (always good, have gotten this more than once) (1) island roll (waiter recommendation) (1) #16 mixed rice (we ordered this because we wanted the free Korean side dishes) After we ordered our waters and miso soup came very quickly. Shortly after our mixed rice and side dishes also arrived. The mixed rice was really yummy however there was not a lot of rice at all. Not sure if it's because it was the end of the night or it's really like that? Typically we order the Mixed rice in a hot pot but that is $3 more and we didn't care too much to pay more. The side dishes were delicious as always. Our rolls came while we were still working on the mixed rice which I appreciate because I don't like to wait between items. The rolls were huge, for me 2 biters. But they were soooo delicious!!! The screaming potato is always good but very spicy for someone with low tolerance! We still order though because it's that good! The island roll was also very good, the pineapple adds so much flavor. Overall great experience, definitely going back. The only reason for 4 stars is because of the lack of rice in the mixed rice.
(4)Mia M.
I enjoy this sushi spot. I'm surprised their ratings aren't higher, but IMO, quality and service are very good! :)
(4)Zerrilyn P.
Came here with my nursing preceptor sometime last week for lunch. We came at a good time (around 11:30), then it immediately started to get busy. I like the ambience of this place, and the bathrooms are clean. Service is decent, but they were a little slow on getting my my order... My preceptor ordered a teriyaki salmon bento box and I ordered seafood tofu soup (eating seafood cuz we both gave up red meat for lent hahaha). I tried the veggie tempura from my preceptor's entree, and it was nice and crunchy...the batter wasn't overbearing... This was my frist time eating tofu soup, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. It came in a clay pot, and it had tons of tofu, some shrimp, and lots of clams...it didn't taste bad at all nor was it the greatest thing, but I got tired of eating it pretty quick... My dish came with purple rice, which was good, and some ban chan...I think I made a whole meal out of that more than I did with my main entree haha... I'm willing to give this place another try b/c they have a lot of good-looking stuff on their menu...especially their special rolls...
(3)Judy W.
I ordered lion king roll. It's so delicious but fragile. My mom orders bento box with three choices: salmon teriyaki, beef steak and sashimi. The meat was tender and fresh. The small dishes are amazing!! The service was bad. They barely refilled our water and tea.
(3)Brandon B.
I got some take-out here for a movie night and I was pretty happy with what I got. I wouldn't say that Olleh was the very best sushi place I've been to in the area, but it was definitely good. I had the Ruby Dragon roll, but substituted salmon for the shrimp tempura inside (for an extra $1) because I'm not a fan of shrimp. I was definitely satisfied with my roll, though I felt that it was a little pricey at $14. We also ordered the gyoza, which was totally delicious. It was pretty empty and it was not a fast experience even to get our take-out, but we weren't generally upset by that. Some folks might be. Service was very warm and friendly, and as I mentioned before, they were very accommodating of my special request. I definitely see myself coming back here because it's a good location for me, but if I'm feeling like going for a drive, I definitely still have my favorite other places.
(4)Ori S.
We went for the first time today. The place is clean, and the fish looked fresh. We ordered the usual dishes: california, spicy tuna, white tuna nigiri, salmon kama, edamame, and a spider roll. My better half commented that the white tuna does not taste fresh and good. The rolls were tasteless and the salmon kama came after we were done eating. That was a good thing since it looked like they grilled all the bad parts with the finns and threw it on a plate. Service was ok, but a bit slow. We will not return.
(2)Luyi Z.
Almost becomes a regular friday dinner place for my bf and I. Really good fusion place for japanese food and korean food. Sashimi is good quality. We have tried pretty much all things in the appetizer, they all taste pretty good.
(4)Ray T.
Went for lunch with my fiancé , was decently packed but there wasn't a wait. They have a good variety of dishes and sushi rolls . We ordered the bento box with the beef teriyaki and tonkatsu and California rolls. We also ordered the baked lobster roll. The fun didn't take long to get to our table and they had good flavor but I feel the beef was tough and the strips with thin. The tonkatsu was similar tonight and tasted more of the breading. The California rolls you can't really mess up and they tasted just as you expect a California roll to taste. The lobster roll was fun it came out and the lit the coals underneath on fire was kinda cool and unexpected. It was a California roll with lobster baked on top with tobiko and some type of sauce. It was delicious and would definitely recommend. We will be back to try more rolls . Also with the bento box came miso soup and a salad the usuals but they were good also. Looked like a overall clean restaurant and we sure want to see what else they offer.
(3)Pritam K.
Olleh has an extensive menu from japanese to Korena BBQ which at times feels very overwhelming. We ordered a bunch of stuff - oysters, soft shell crab, edamame, Temptation roll, No name and dragon roll. Oysters were good but the soft shell crab was overly fried. WE enjoyed the rolls but not the ones with mayo - it was a little too overpowering.
(3)Huyen N.
Korea and Japan at the same place This is formerly known as Chocolate Sushi and Tofu House and it is still the same setting and food with a different name. My mother insists on going to Olleh because she loves her tofu soup and average sashimi that she pair with a ton of wasabi. We shared a combo boat with both sashimi and nigiri sushi which are all very average quality fish. However, the fish was a bit colder than what the temperature for sushi should be. It seems like it came straight from the freezer onto the table. The roles are large but nothing special. The titanic fire roll sounded amazing but it was not anywhere near fire. Tofu soup is acceptable but also can be more spicy especially if we ordered spicy. I will probably be back because my mom will be dragging me here soon enough
(2)Di H.
Came here for a team lunch, we were promptly seated and the orders came out fairly quickly. What really contributed to the low rating is the fact that a 14$ sushi had only 5 pieces, and 3 of them was 1cm wide (for those who don't know the metric system, it's less than 1/2 inch).
(2)Lawrence T.
Love it!!! And, so does my daughter who insists on coming here all - the - time... I like the mix of Japanese and Korean dishes. I just wish you could get the Korean small plates as a side order. The fried chicken is delicious as well as the tofu soup. The portions are amazing large and we often over order and have to take home half of what we order. I still want to try the seafood pancake; it looks like everyone orders that as an appetizer. The fried potato shavings they serve with some dishes or the rolls is like sushi CRACK. Love it!!! We would order a bowl of the stuff if we could. The service is fantastically prompt and speedy. Our food always shows up in a blink. Our old favorites Sushi Tomi and Satsuma can't beat the price for quality that we get at Olleh.
(5)Jojo B.
I come to this place when my friends and I want to have a fun time, good conversations and a plethora of dishes to choose from. I am not a raw food/sushi fan so I've always opted for the Korean dishes. Have not had a bad experience with the tofu soup and seafood pancake. Not the place to order wine or at least ask about wine. We did that once, ordered a bottle of white and the server came out with a different bottle with a perfunctory "We were out of the one you ordered. Here." haha Can get slow during weekends but my dining experiences so far have all been nice.
(4)Lawrence L.
Japanese and Korean food with a modern twist. Great fresh sushi. Lots of creative rolls to choose from (Titanic Fire was my favorite with smoky charcoal grilled unagi flavor). Cool variety on bibimbap, and also more traditional Korean dishes. Modern and cavernous atmosphere, with friendly service. Nice spot to hit if your are in search of tasty and creative Asian fare.
(4)J S.
We came in a group of 4 and ordered a bunch of dishes. 3 bento boxes, an caterpillar eel roll, potato roll, and a tofu soup. First the waitress gave the wrong person a salad and they ate it...it was meant for the 2 people who had the 3 item bento box since the plate didn't have space for the salad, however instead of giving the correct person another salad after we asked, she was rude about it and said it was eaten..Yes but she put it in front of the wrong person! The correct thing for this waitress to do was go get another salad for my hub!-1 Potato roll was a bit different and I should've chosen something more authentic, the potato crisp weren't hot like fries, but rather stale chips. Caterpillar was good. -1 for the wrong order of tofu soup. I ordered a mushroom one spicy, and I received some kind of combination with beef, clams, and shrimp. However, my thought process was why bother to tell this rude waitress? She might spit in my new soup of out spite. Bill came out to 108, and even though she really didn't deserve it, she got a 15% tip for mediocre service. What is it with Asian establishments that have that I don't give an F-*k attitude? Ugh. Food is a bit more expensive than other places like SGD which I prefer for tofu soup. $13 vs $11, 3 item bento boxes are $20 for dinner, $17 for 2 item and rolls are about 13-14 Not sure I'd be coming back any time soon.
(3)sadija m.
Out for a quick bite and thinking sushi.. From the space to the staff. It was inviting and the food portions are amazing... It was all good from the taste to the quality. This was the first time I was so daring to try new things. The sauces and presentation. Thumbs up. Yummy!
(4)Tasha P.
Love the mix of Korean and Japanese. Best part of the menu is all the photos of the different sushi they order. Every roll I've ordered was fresh and bomb, so order away. Can't go wrong. Also got the katsu chicken bento, which was ok, but I'd stick to sushi. Tofu soup looked Amazig when it came out but it was too hot, which actually left a burnt taste to the soup.ill have to try it again.
(4)Joseph S.
I have to admit, on the pro side, it is great place to be if you have a group people that wants both Japanese and Korean food. One the con side, it is harder to write a review. So my review is based on how I liked the food without comparing to either a Japanese or Korean joint. Service is fast, friendly and efficient. We ordered a Tofu soup, Short ribs and Sushi Rolls: Tofu soup is decent, it was perfect for a cold evening. Short Ribs are delicious. Sushi Rolls are good, good quantity. Overall, I would come here again if I'm with a group of picky eaters, or I"m in the neighborhood, or I'm on a date.
(4)Julia J.
Have been here a couple times for lunch with some co-workers and I have to say, its WONDERFUL. The service is great, the food is always fresh and hot and the sushi is perfect. Both times we've showed up around 11:30am, and soon after that, the place fills up quick. I would suggest if you come during the lunch hour, come early.
(4)Allyson R.
Cash and card accepted. Olleh is located in the Camino Oaks Plaza and is right across the street from DD's Discounts and CVS Pharmacy. There is a lot of parking offered in this plaza parking lot. This restaurant also has a large TV for sports games and offers sake, soju, and beer (American and Asian beer). Pros: - Walked in and seated immediately on Wednesday, 9 pm - Nice decor - Super friendly staff - Delicious food (review for Korean food) - I would definitely recommend the seafood pancake and kimchi beef tofu soup Cons: (barely a con but just thought I'd list it) - The bean sprout side dish didn't taste right. It tasted like an imbalanced mixture of sesame oil and black pepper. Overall I would recommend this place and am definitely going back. I was a little skeptical at first since they have Japanese AND Korean food but I really enjoyed the food (Note: I am writing this review based on the Korean food as I didn't order any of the Japanese food). I've tried tons of Korean places and Olleh's tofu soup has really good flavor compared to many other restaurants that serve tofu soup and the seafood pancake perfectly balances batter to seafood to veggies.
(5)Rachael X.
Had the "Mixed Rice" and it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. The taste is very bland. Although the side dishes were very delicious. Customer service is alright. Our waiter did not come back for refills for our drinks.
(2)James V.
Horrible, horrible time here...we just finished our dinner and it was the worst sushi dinner we ever had. Our rolls took 25 mins plus to get only 5 outta 6 rolls we ordered. The last one came 15mins after. The fish aren't fresh, too much rice, and if you like ur rolls cover with hella sauce then this is your place. At the very end, our server was busy handling other tables so we saw the owner and asked him for a box and hot tea. He went to the back, came back with nothing and returned to what he was busily doing...texting on his phone. We had to ask someone else for our box and tea. When the owner saw we were ready to pay, he wasted no time to just pick up the check. All in all, the wait to get your rolls, the taste of the rolls, and the service that we received was just ridiculously stupid. P.S. Darn you yelp for not letting us do ZERO stars because that's what this place really deserves.
(1)anyone n.
I had to say the korean dishes here are very good each and every one of them. The downside is there's not as much selctions of korean food as there are sushi. Sushi here are ok not as good as I expected. I've had better at kenzi sushi and mizu sushi. Service is decent. We were in a big group and each time we need more napkins they only gave us 4-5 and we'd have to wait for the waitress to come around again to ask for me. Waitress does not seem to be happy. However facilities looks good and the korean dishes all tasted good so I'd give it four star and would recommend this place.
(4)Stanley N.
They have a lot of sushi varieties. My favorite is the Shrimp Tempura Rolls. The korean bbq and the rice bowls are also really good.
(4)Sandi E.
Came here with two girlfriends last night. I haven't been here in so long! I'm glad to see that their service has gotten a lot better! When we first got seated, our waiter, Jeffrey came originally and took our drink order then another waitress came asking for our drinks and then Jeffrey came back and my friend had wanted water and first told her. But he was like "Oh let me get it for you cuz she probably won't." And we all confusingly laughed. Throughout the night he was a good sport so I had to remember his name and give him recognition for all the weird things my friends put him through haha. The last thing that was really funny was my friend's sister uses FiveStars point program and we asked about it while getting the check and he said "Oh our server for FiveStars is down right now so if you want I can take your number down and input it later." And my friend was like "Um it's my sister's number but okay..haha" And we all laughed. Haha don't worry we know you're kidding Jeffrey but thanks for being a good sport xD Our meal wouldn't have been as enjoyable if you weren't our server. So onto the food. I notice the prices have gone up tho. All the rolls have gone up $1. I remember Titanic Fire roll used to be $12.99 and now it's $13.99 Being a Japanese and Korean restaurant, we wanted to get a Korean dish to get the sides (we love the glass noodles and fishcakes). Mixed rice in hot pot $15.95: Thanks to our server he recommended we get this, otherwise we would've just gotten plain mixed rice (not fried). It was not bad! Our sushi rolls we ordered took a long time and he was nice to let us know sorry about the wait plenty of times. Golden Gate: The pic on the menu didn't look like what came out which is fine. It looks like a Lion King baked roll which I love. Seduction: Lobster salad on top was good but the sriracha on top makes it spicy which I'm not a fan of. Titanic Fire: My favorite :) The portion size was big this time which was great. Overall, this is my go to spot for sushi around here. Although the prices are getting a bit steep! Great to see service is better
(4)Sasha T.
I really don't know what to make of this place. On the one hand this place has Japanese food, on the other, Korean. Can either be good you ask? Well yes, yes it can. I've only been here a couple of times and both times haven't had a chance to get any of the rolls. By that I mean I am unsure about paying SF sushi prices in Sunnyvale. Nevertheless, I ventured out and got myself a three-item bento box. I ordered the chicken, sushi and California roll. Isn't that a lot of rice you ask? Yes...yes it is. Still though, the sushi nigiri is fresh and comes with thick slices. The chicken is good, not the best mind you, but still soft and tender. The California roll consists of six crazy large pieces. Good luck getting an entire piece in your mouth, trust me, it won't fit. Next time I'll definitely need to try out the the rolls. They look really good, and so does this place on date night. While it doesn't look like much from the outside, the decor on the inside is very nice.
(4)Lanie L.
"Sushi & Tofu" It's like 2 of my favorite things to eat put together under one roof! Olleh is wonderful and beautiful restaurant located off El Camino. They are off to the side in a small shopping plaza, so it's easy to find and there's plenty of parking. You walk in and are greeted by a beautifully decorated interior. Very dark and bold colors with a lot of wooden accents. Korean & Japanese are on the menu tonight, and you can't decide what to get. As a result, you order a little of everything (those giant magnified photos in their menus don't help). The meal starts with a cup of Miso Soup, then the 6 Korean side dishes, then your appetizer, then the sushi roll, then your entree. I was already full before my entree! I had the hot sizzling tofu BiBimBap. No seaweed to make it vegetarian/vegan friendly. They give you so much food it's not even funny. I was overwhelmed with the amount of food given to me. So much mushrooms, bean sprouts, carrots, zucchini, and fried tofu! It was really delicious, but I was getting way too full to enjoy it. Service is very friendly and on top of it. The timing was great for everyone's dishes, even though our table got a little bit of everything. All the sushi lovers were happy. All the tofu lovers were happy. Olleh hits it on the nail!
(4)Dee S.
The bf and I came here 2 times in 1 weekend. I love it here! The first time we came it was a friday and it was SUPER busy, we didnt get noticed at first at the door.. But when we were seated our servers were friendly, I wasnt expecting to get our food anytime soon after ordering. But i was wrong, the service is fast! They seem to have an effective system going on here :) Food is really good, service is fast, lots of parking, and they have more than 1 tv if you're into that kind of thing. Its really nice inside i was surprised, i used to skip this place before i ever tried it because honestly the outside of this place is ugly! Lol.
(5)Sheina T.
I'm only giving this place 2 stars because 1) The food was pretty good, and 2) the manager was nice enough to acknowledge us. We came here on Monther's day lunch time which I knew it would be pretty busy. I prepared myself to wait for a while, but in my surprise when we walked in it wasn't all that bad. I signed my name in, waited a few minutes and got seated in 10 mins or less. I thought to myself, ok cool that wasn't so bad but not until after we got seated i started to notice how there we're only 2 servers. It took about 20-30 minutes for someone to come and take our order. We had patience because my boyfriend works at a restaurant and understood how bad it can get when the place is understaff. But it was the waiting for our food that got us kind of pissed. Our beers came first before anything else. Our plates came with soup and salad, and we had to continuously ask for them to be brought out. The food took 45 minutes to come out and there were at least 4-5 chefs making the sushi. The whole place looked so unorganized. I felt bad for the manager because he seemed like a great dude. It wasn't even just our table that was fuzzing about the service. The table across from us had such disappointment in his face.. I think this place would be better if they get better servers, to be honest. The place had great decor even if was undergoing some renovations. The food was good, although it took a while. All in all, i wouldn't highly recommend this place but i guess i'll give it another shot and try to go on a non-holiday.
(2)Kelly T.
Zomg so good! I mean, look at my photos! Way too much food but I wanted to try a diversity of rolls while I could! The BF recommended this place for our date night and so glad he did! Service was decent but not amazing; she didn't write all the 5 rolls down and came back various times to ask what they were: HINT: write it down! But the timing of the food being brought out and the quality definitely made up for it! Plus the bathrooms were beautifully decorated and clean... Is that a plus?
(4)Linda S.
Olleh Sushi and Tofu House is one of my favorite places. It's the perfect restaurant when half of my friends wants Japanese and the other half wants Korean. :) I typically go for their sushi rolls and sashimi. It's fresh and delicious! :) Here's my recommendation: - Olleh Combos and Boats: Perfect to share for folks who likes nigiri and sashimi - Favorite Sushi Rolls: Butter Roll, Tiara, Screaming Potato, and Baked Lobster Roll Excellent service, great atmosphere, and delicious food. I would definitely recommend coming here and I would love to come back to try out more of their dishes!
(5)Nick D.
Really great place! They used to have all you can eat lunch special for $20, but no more :( It's still high quality food and service!
(4)Angel Y.
I would give a 4.5 if I could. Pricey but worth it! The service is great too! The food came out fast and the servers were pretty friendly and accomodating. Japanese: We got the Golden Gate Roll, Rainbow Dragon and Sashimi Plate. It was good over all and really fresh! Korean: Their side dishes did not do it for me. It didn't seem fresh or appetizing at all. Their tofu soup on the other hand is amazing and was the highlight of our dinner. We got the Combination Tofu Soup in mild and it was perfect! I highly recommend it!
(4)Amy H.
This place is pretty big and is a great place for indecisive people who either want Korean or japanese. I really wanted ramen tofu soup but also wanted a salmon roll. The ramen tofu was good and exactly what it sounds like. My friend got the chicken tofu soup and it was as if they put leftover teriyaki chicken from a rice bowl and dumped it into tofu soup. The chicken was too seasoned and we decided to mix the two. The roll I got had spicy crab and salmon on top and it was yummy. I would be nice and do 3.5 stars since it is a lot of food and it comes with the traditional banchan.
(3)Omi Y.
Do not come here !!!! Will seat other people before you and pretend that they had reservations ...when clearly they came after you...really really bad service ... You have been warned!!!!
(1)G N.
Indecisiveness led me to Olleh again. This time the food was good. No complaints there. However, service was not so good. We ordered dragon balls, which are like monkey brains at other places, but our server brought us a dragon roll. We let them know that that was not what we ordered and they gave it to us on the house and told us they were out of dragon balls. That was fine. Understandable mistake. Dragon balls vs dragon roll could easily be confused. Our server then reconfirmed our order of combination soondubu and bbq beef mixed rice in a hot stone bowl with us. The soondubu came out and it was great, but instead of bbq beef mixed rice in a hot stone bowl, we were given a platter of sizzling bbq beef and a side of rice. It felt too awkward to let them know that they had messed up again so we didn't say anything. My guess is that our server had correctly taken our order, but entered it into the computer wrong. Because of this mistake though, our bill was 5 dollars more than it should have been which was lame. To top it off, no one ever checked in with us or refilled our drinks after they gave us our food.
(2)Nguyen K.
My sister loves this place so our family comes here quite a lot. The food is good and the service is friendly. I've heard good things about their sushi buffets but I haven't the stomach capacity to try! They are veggie-friendly and I love the tofu hotpots!
(4)Golf N.
I really like this place! However, the place isn't flawless. I will be going back for sure. Highlights: Galbi-jim at $25 used to be the best dish. I may have been the only one to order this as no longer. Tofu soup (all variants - beef to seafood) may be one of the best in the area. Nice galbi and bulgoki Pretty good salmon and tuna sashimi Friendly staff Good presentation (white dishes with colorful food) Watch out for: Food delivery timing - sushi bar and kitchen works at different pace. Someone may be waiting for the order while ... Ask the server if sushi bar is backed up before ordering. English is second language for some of servers
(4)Laura F.
I've been here about 2 times and have never had a super good experience. have tried a few of the rolls which are okay if you're into crazy saucy stuff that covers the texture of the fish. however, their fish is never very fresh. I have had the bento box here which was pretty good and their tofu soup which is delicious and the only reason for the stars. It comes served with Korean side dishes yummy! Service is usually pretty bad.
(3)PK G.
I love the idea of being able to get both japanese and korean food here. I had their baked lobster the other day and it was delicious, I want it again! Everything I've tried has been pretty good: korean ribs, tofu soup, rolls, etc. The udon was a bit lacking in flavor, but other than that I will definitely be back.
(4)Megan C.
Perfect place for the indecisive ones because this place is a Japanese and Korean fusion--and not a bad one either! Decorated modernly inside, nice place for a date or night out. Japanese side: Complimentary miso soup, but unfortunately it was too salty. Had to order the Screaming Potato Roll because it looked crazy as hell. Poky fried potato crunchies poking out everywhere. It tasted fattening and delicious. Also ordered the Miss H which looked a bit calmer. Both tasted fresh to me and were satisfying. Korean side: We of course ordered some short ribs, however, they were too sweet. The meat was soft though. Our banchan side orders were japchae, spicy pickles, kimchi, fish cakes (chewy, sweet, stood out the most), and a couple others. Not as authentic tasting as a regular tofu house as some items were too sweet, others a bit salty, but it satisfies a craving. Prices and descriptions of rolls are easily located on their website, and I love how they have clear pictures of what the rolls look like too. It makes ordering way faster and easier.
(4)Alexey R.
The place is ok. Nothing special, they put not a lot of fish in sushi though. We had a good time, the service was fast.
(4)Snowy W.
Met a friend for lunch here based on his recommendation (who doesn't exactly have a great track record when it comes to good food), but I figure, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and give it a whirl. The first warning sign was that this is a hybrid Japanese/Korean restaurant - it's just not a good thing. The service was fine, but the food is just eh. I had the bi-bam-bap and he had sashimi. It's nothing special and a little on the expensive side, so needless to say, I won't be coming back. Skip it and go to a bonafide Korean OR Japanese restaurant instead.
(2)Tommy B.
One of the few places that are open on Sunday's. Most of these korean owned sushi places are open on Sunday's, an unfortunate fact when it comes to my wallet. The extended family and I visited for my uncles' birthday a few months back. We ordered 3 of those large sashimi and nigiri sushi boats. The sashimi and nigiri were nicely fresh, didn't seem like they were newly thawed.. the maguro was a nice deep red as well. Tasty overall. On a couple other occasions, I've tried the hwedupbap (Korean Chirashi) as I like to do at these Korean owned sushi joints. They have a big more pizazz in their selection of leafy greens and they have the usual assortment of sashimi chunks. I'd say a step up from Sushi o Sushi's hwedupbap, but a step below the one at OmeeJ. Overall an okay place, good in a pinch.
(3)Allister D.
I stepped inside yesterday during the noon with some friends to enjoy some all-you-can-eat sushi and I crashed & burned... It was a total of 5 mins that we spent inside of Olleh. As I opened up the menu for the sushi buffet, I immediately saw that the price of the lunch menu went up! from $14.99 to a whopping $17.99!!! HOW CAN THIS BE?? So we left! I am extremely disappointed. I have always been an Olleh faithful and I might just forget about it now due to this cost. I mean sure it's business but a raise of $3 is pushing it... I will probably come back again and try it only because the service and the timing of the sushi is done at a great time. The quality is decent too. We'll just have to see...
(3)Philip T.
* BAD SERVICE!!! * charge too much with their food quality BAD SERVICE: No waiter or waitress come to ask about the food or any needs other than taking your order. I got my check and gave my credit card to a waitress, she put it underneath a service cart and pushed it around the restaurant to serve other tables. After she served the others, she parked the cart near the kitchen and cleaned it. She left the cart there without even noticing or remembering that my credit card was still on the cart!!!! Anyone can grab my credit card and leave!! Finally I had to ask another waiter about my card! That waiter talked to the waitress then she realized what happen. When she returned, she didn't even apologize and she thought that I didn't notice! There were a lot of customers, but that doesn't mean you can be so careless about your customers' credit cards or payment!!! FOOD: There are at least dozen of Korean foods in the sunnyvale area that taste better than them. For example, the seafood pancake I would only rate 3 out of five. Too much oil on the metal plate that make the pancake too moist. It is not crispy enough. And it charge $16.95...not worth it. There are other Korean restaurant have better seafood pancake. The Japanese sushi are okay. But nothing special about their udon. THEY WORKED HARD, BUT NOT WORKING WITH THEIR HEARTS!
(1)K M.
We frequent this restaurant and always have amazing food. If dining for two the combos are super filling and always fresh. It's always busy and most always they can accomadate any large/small group. We will def. Be back :)
(5)Ghia E.
I don't know what other people have complained about but in my opinion this place is outstanding. We got seated and served promptly. The waiter checked in on us during the meal and everything that came out was presented very well. The food was delicious. Tofu soup... yum!
(5)Sam D.
This is the first time we came here and the place is amazing!!!The waiters are friendly and they're not slow, and all the food is great! The modern suroundings and decor made us feel very comfortable. The must try roll(i think) that i thought was the best was the Olleh roll , but they have many specialty rolls that you can choose from. Other from sushi rolls, there are bento boxes,sashimi,and soups that you can try.It may not seem like much on the outside, but the classy atmosphere inside really surprised us. This is a tremendously good place to eat sushi.
(4)Amy K.
The food was excellent here, both the sushi or Korean. Service is a little sluggish but this is a solid Japanese + Korean restaurant.
(4)Fiona K.
This place is great! It's my go to sushi spot in Sunnyvale. I've gone with a group or just two of us and we always get great fast service. Food: I always try to change up which rolls I order so I've tried most of their menu and the rolls I've had do not disappoint! Tall guy always gets the fire dragon roll. He rarely changes it up here so it gets his thumbs up sign of approval. Tonight I tried the Tiffany roll which was surprisingly filling. I wasn't super hungry but I was debating getting a second roll or tempura with it but I'm glad I just stuck to the edamame with my roll so I still had room for dessert after. Tonight for dinner (6:30pm ish) was the busiest I've seen them since we usually go during off times (2pm lunch etc) but we were definitely not lost in the shuffle of large parties. The service was awesome and the good came out quickly. Since we were a small party, we got seated right away.
(4)Swan R.
I found my new sushi place to come now. Food- good Price- reasonable Service- Acceptalbe
(4)Stephanie C.
Food was good but the service was seriously horrible. A simple check up on our table would've been nice or a smile..or any response when we ask for a refill. Although the food was tasty, I don't think I'll be coming back. Yes, the service was that bad. Perhaps I just got unlucky with servers who didn't seem to care, but I am quite unhappy with the service I received. Ugh. I hate leaving bad reviews D:
(3)Jeremy D.
Very fresh, fast service. Excellent menu options and a friendly staff. A friendly staff can make a place.
(4)Jenny T.
Japanese and Korean cuisine? YES!! I love this place Pros: great food, fresh sashimi, spacious( can accommodate a large party), Cons: minus one star, because the service is a hit or miss. recommendations: korean short ribs, mussels, crunch roll, spider rolls, tofu seafood soup, titanic fire, and the seafood udon. Be sure to order a Korean dish to get your free sides (banchan) It is one of the best kim chi in town, because it does not have a powdery texture. Free refills on the banchan
(4)Chi T.
Was sent to Sunnyvale to work and ate here with the co-worker. The bento special is of nothing special and very typical. A tad on the pricey side, too. Of all the bentos I've had, this is the only place that serves it on a ceramic plate instead of a bento box. Food was mediocre at best. Lots of room for improvement.
(3)Joanne D.
This has been by far the best sushi place I've been to! Our server, Jenna is the best she made sure everything was good and even made sure which sushi had avocado and what not. Yes, i am allergic to avocado will be referring this to my family and friends!
(5)Ana V.
love this place. always sit at th bar for fast service. Fav. Rolls: Titanic Titanic Fire Temptation Roll No Name Island a little expensive but its large portions. Large rolls not just half rolls.
(5)Ann L.
Tried out Olleh Sushi & Tofu House a few days ago. Olleh is Hello spelled backwards. It used to be Chocolate Sushi Restaurant. I wish Yelp didn't delete my review of it. We got: Miss H Roll - it was pretty good for Korean-Japanese roll. Seafood tofu pot - B. really liked it. I liked what I tried. Bento box I picked salmon w/ pasta & beef short ribs. salmon was a bit dry, pasta forgettable and beef short ribs inedible - too chewy & tough! Skip it. Probably won't go back.
(2)Paul K.
OLLLEHHH OLEH OKAY OKAY. It is just okay. I have been here multiple times because it seems like most Korean families like to take people here for gatherings. Honestly it is just okay...literally the sushi, tofu soup, bento boxes. All okay. The service and entire vibe is above okay, but as the 3 out of 5 star rating says, it is just A-OK. As for the overall experience, it can be a group hangout, date spot, family gathering, everything, thus the versatility in terms of who should come is open to all. You should not have a problem parking unless it is busy, so call in to make sure there is seating.
(3)Nick K.
This place is pretty bomb! I went there on a Sunday and the place was a large open setting and even though there were a lot of families there, it wasn't too loud or crowded. The restaurant is in a pretty big mall so parking isn't an issue. I got the salmon katsu and wow the food portion was really large. It comes on a gigantic plate and it was really filling. The sushi itself isn't the best I've ever had but if you're craving it, it definitely gets the job done. Added bonus: the staff was super nice and came back to check up on the table very frequently. Great place and I'd definitely come again!
(4)Jenn G.
3 1/2 stars. I like that when I can't decide if I'm in the mood for Japanese food or Korean food, I can come to Olleh and have both! Many of the sushi rolls here are covered in sauce, which is not my preference, so I tend to like the sashimi better here. The sashimi pieces are huge and fresh -- definitely worth the cost. I also like the soondubu here. I usually order the beef soondubu and ask them to add ramen in it. Yum! The banchan that comes with the korean entrees are decent. I enjoy the kimchi, cucumber, and chapjae the most. why only 3 1/2 star? because service is SLOW. If you are seated at a table anywhere close to the wall or edge of the restaurant, you really have to fight to get a server's attention. It's almost as if they purposely avoid looking at their diners so they won't get called. I've seen people yell, wave, get up from their table, all to just get the attention of the server for more water.
(3)Melinda W.
It is so difficult to get a table at this happening restaurant. On the weekend, prepare for a 2 hour wait, which is well worth it. The sushi rolls are so exotic, with feisty flavors that will knock your socks off. Their sashimi platter is fresh and bountiful in different types of fish. I like how they have a fusion of Korean and Japanese food. Their Korean side dishes are varied and authentic. Rarely can a place master both Korean and Japanese food, which are both very different styles of food.
(5)Stanley C.
OLLEH SUSHI & TOFU HOUSE This is a wonderful Korea/Japanese restaurant, where there is a ton on the menu and flavors to fill the palate! Plenty of sushi rolls to choose from, including the delicious Spider and Dragon rolls, and their specialty rolls, like the Butter (fatty tuna), Mangocado, and Sweet Potato sushi roll. The Korean food is just as good, as well, like the classic bibimbap, raw fish salad, soodubu (tofu soup), and seafood pancake. Large portions and wonderful service, along with nice/modern decor, makes this a wonderful place for group dinners. One of my new favorite places to dine at!
(5)Nicole P.
This is my go-to spot when I'm starving and indecisive. It's not my favorite sushi or tofu soup place, but I like not having to choose between the two. I think me and my boyfriend probably come here at least once every 3 weeks or so, and we always order the same thing. Our usuals are the titanic fire roll, the spicy tuna roll, and the kimchi beef tofu soup with ramen. The titanic fire roll is my favorite, and it has tempura shrimp, crab, and cucumber on the inside, and seared albacore, tuna, avocado, and a spicy sauce on top. The spicy tuna roll is also delicious, but I guess you can't really go wrong with spicy tuna. The kimchi beef soup is pretty standard. We always add ramen because we're fatties (as if 2 rolls weren't enough already!). It comes with all of the side dishes that I like: glass noodles, spicy cucumber, fishcake, kimchi, and bean sprouts. We've also tried the screaming potato roll, which is a huge roll topped with crispy potato straws. I've never seen anything like it, so I recommend ordering it just for the experience. This place has decent service and good food. It's spacious and it's usually packed, but I've never had to worry about waiting for a table, even on Friday nights.
(4)Javier P.
My friend and I came here after our visit to the Nutrishop. I was a bit disappointed at their menu. They didn't have much selection. I was craving temaki (hand rolls) I didn't see it listed on the menu so I asked our waitress if they had temaki. She went to the chefs and was told that each temaki would be $7. That's way too much for temaki. For a few extra dollars I'm better off getting a whole roll which is more filling. We settled for the island and titanic roll. Both rolls were very delicious. Each piece was big and well presented on a white platter to make it look fancy. I'm not complaining. It looked really nice. For dessert we got the green tea ice cream tempura. Olleh has the best ice cream tempura. Unlike other places where it's so frozen. Olleh keeps their ice cream at the perfect temperature. When it gets to your table all you need is your spoon and enjoy. Our waitress gave us a single scoop ice cream by mistake. When she realized it wasn't our order she came and told us it was on the house. Free ice cream never hurts anyone. We also had a hard time communicating with our waitress because she understood little English.
(4)Sarah D.
Honestly, I am always satisfied with Olleh. It's not THE BEST korean/japanese fusion food on the planet, but it's good enough to keep me coming back. With whom ever I bring, the seafood tofu soup and a few sushi rolls (the Hot Shot roll is a personal favorite) are ALWAYS items that are consistently ordered. And the best part.....everytime I have gone, the food has come out fairly quickly. I always end up leaving happily full. This place is truly one of my favorite restaurants.
(5)Bill G.
Many of the sushi restaurants in the area are run by Korean people. It is refreshing that this one gives due respect to Korean cuisine. Alongside sashimi and plenty of fancy sushi rolls there are also excellent choices in bulkogi, bulkalbi, bibimbap, etc. My local friends include both fish eaters and landlubbers, and this restaurant is a place we're all happy at.
(4)Sandra M.
Have been here three times already! Service is very good and food is served very quickly. My favorite is the Korean sushi bowl- sushi is very fresh! The hwe de bap (Korean sushi bowl) had bits of marinated baby onions and pickled cucumbers and a good mixture of greens that just makes this different from other Korean sushi places! It's a huge bowl but most of the dish is comprised of greens and sushi!! The bonchon here is very good as well! A hidden gem! Foodie signing out!!
(5)MoMo C.
I love this place. People that I recommended to all love this place. Very friendly and courteous .
(5)Cecilia S.
I've been here a lot, one week I even went 3 days in a row, It's one of my favorite places, the food is soooo good I love it! I love the Japanese/Korean Fusion, order Sushi (Japanese) you get the japanese side dish, if you also order from the Korean items you also get all of the Korean side dishes. All in all it's a good experience, good food, and I will always come here, dinner with friends, dinners with family. It's great for all
(5)Agnes Y.
This place is honestly one of my favorite sushi placed. It's also a combo of a korean style tofu house and a japanese sushi place. their rolls are delicious!!! I must say. They are fresh and filled with flavor. I came with two other people and we ordered a total of four rolls and a hamachi kama which was such a good price for deliciousness. The hamachi kama was 9.95 and it was absolutely amazing!! Missing that one star because of the mangocado roll which was honestly not that good. I was expecting a sweet sensation but it was more salty... And also our waiter seemed like he didn't enjoy his job and was quite boring. And lastly, it was quite pricy, almost $100 including tip for four rolls and the hamachi kama. Also a large sapporo beer. But overall, this place is a definite yes!!! It's my third time here and I'm still not disappointed. This is my come-to place whenever I'm in the area. Normally it would be a five star rating but just this time, it was a little iffy. (-:
(4)Edna C.
Among the best sushi I've ever had in Norcal--on par with Socal standards! The sashimi tasted extremely fresh and it was even glistening in my picture without the need for Instagram filters. They have an amazing variety of standard Japanese and Korean hot food, sushi and sashimi combos, and many (photogenic, I might add) maki rolls to choose from. The menu, which is online by the way with prices, has helpful descriptions and plenty of pictures. This is perhaps the most American-friendly Asian restaurant I know; interestingly, they even say "mixed rice" instead of Bibimbap. There are too many rolls I want to try. The Sakura (cucumber wrap without rice) is one of those novelties that you're really tempted to try. The Ocean Roll (tobiko of different colors) looks really pretty, but seeing as I'm not a big fan of tobiko, ordering this would be more for the food picture than for the food itself, which is silly. The Popcorn Lobster looks horribly unhealthy being deep-fried and saucy, though I am positive it is delicious. The Screaming Potato almost leans more on the fries side than sushi, if you're in the mood for something bold. And the Fuji Volcano is an honorable mention--Bacardi 151 on top and served on fire. Omg. Instavid for sure when I try it. I eventually decided on sushi combo 1, and it was an excellent choice. Fat generous cuts of sashimi over small servings of rice, unlike Americanized sushi that reverses the proportions. Raw fish, rice, and wasabi---so simple and so delicious! Now that is what I call Whole Foods. Came with miso soup and salad, not amazing but alright and makes the meal feel complete. Also tried the green tea mochi ice cream, $4. Pretty sure it came out of a box, garnished with whipped cream, a cherry, and fudge but was quite tasty. The ambiance is impressive and quite lounge-like. It's spacious and has a modern fusion Eastern-inspired interior design. I would have taken pictures had I not feared being judged, especially after all the food pictures I took already. My only complaint is service, which is a bit lacking. I asked for the check and more tea, and the waitress came back 15min later :( Also, when I came with 3 people, they gave us 3 miso soups and 2 salads, then when the desserts came we only got 2 forks. Come on... a salad and a plastic fork cost less than $0.50; why so stingy?! Why 4 stars after my fangirl review? Because it is on the pricey side, with rolls ~$12 and my sushi combo $16, before tip and tax. When I'm not a poor grad student anymore and I can eat here without feeling guilty from splurging, I'll come back driving a Tesla like the rest of Mountain View and update this review to 5 stars.
(4)Chris O.
As a vegetarian of 22 years I've seen tofu in some interesting forms. What was served in hot tofu and vegetable soup was by far the most unappealing vat of goop I have ever encountered. It was so vile looking I could not bear to sample it. I tried to pick through it to find some salvageable vegetables. I only found a few minuscule pieces of squash. The waitress never bothered to ask during the meal if it was ok and charged me for the untouched vileness even after I said I did not like it. I considered it worth the price of not having to eat it. I will never eat at this restaurant again.
(1)Jessica S.
Korean and Japanese influenced...somehow this made me really happy. I love sushi, and korean food and sometimes I don't want to make up my mind...so why not have both? I was really craving tofu soup so I decided to stop by here with a small group. We were seated right away and assisted in a timely manner...right away I was in love with the menu items and all the options they had for sushi. We ordered a rice bowl in stone pot (Bibimbap) soft shelled crab tofu soup, sashimi appetizer, and the Olleh roll. As a traditional korean style meal we received a bunch of side dishes at the start, kimchi, fish cake, cucumber kimchi and the clear noodles....and also miso soup! Very different. Everything was amazing, and I would definitely come back here with friends...the only negative was that the waitress forgot my roll and I had to ask for it 15 minutes later. Another thing I love about this place is the design, and traditional bathrooms...the sink is very well designed and is basically a spout that pours out into a wooden sink like basin and concrete slab. I also liked how clean the whole place was, definitely a pet peeve of mine!
(5)Brian K.
Nice atmosphere, great service and good quality sushi. Even tried one of my favorite Korean dishes, chap jae, and it didn't disappoint. The Korean menu looked great and I'd like to try more next time.
(4)René M.
They do have a cheap all you can eat menu for $17.99 but it's not much of a selection. I also wasn't very impressed with the rolls that I ordered. I probably would skip the all you can eat and just order a special roll. They also won't let some people at the table do normal menu and some AYCE. You have to all be the same. It makes it difficult when going with a group.
(2)Toko L.
Thank you nephew for introducing us to this spot! It's was jst one of those last minute dinners that we couldn't figure out where to eat.... Such a huge selection of sushi rolls, sashimi, and even Korean food!! Yes, I said Korean! No wait needed when we pulled up and the customer service was great. We requested for a booth and then changed our mind... Whoops! Portions and food quality was on point! We ordered: -poke -3 sushi rolls -Korean BBQ ribs -beer & Korean soju The calamari appetizer was something we should have passed on.... It tasted more like chicken and had the look of mozzarella sticks. BLEH. Korean ribs were slightly on the salty side... But it was fine with all the Korean sides All in all, this place was delicious. I'll just stick to ordering sushi
(3)Chris O.
Ordered Soon DuBu at lunch today. All tobu were crashed(looks very old) and tested bad
(1)Justin H.
I found my new go to place. I love Korean and Japanese food and this place has both. Everything we had was a winner. Service was great, atmosphere is great and to top it, they have TVs showing sport. There's nothing better than good food while watching sports and drinking some beer. I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just go give it a shot and you won't be disappointed.
(5)Yoon C.
It was my first time eating here, and I LOVED it!! I had sashimi (tuna, salmon, uni...) and Hamachi kama and they are all very FRESH!!!! Plus, my waiter was super friendly... :) I am definitely going back there for sure!!
(4)Casey B.
Not bad, but not the same as it was when it was Chocolate Sushi. If you gonna go, go for lunch. I have been numerous times for lunch and the food and service was much better than at dinner. Korean food is better than the sushi.
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