Akizu Sushi Bar Grill - Foster City

Nice sushi and nice place! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu

Friendly staff. Food fresh tasty. I especially enjoyed the deep fried avocado roll. I would return to try other dishes.

I arrived on a Monday evening and was pleased to be seated immediately, with no wait time. The soft shell crab appetizer caught my attention and it didn't disappoint. Cooked to perfection, it struck a great balance with its well-seasoned batter. The sushi rolls were also a hit. The Flaming roll and spicy tuna rolls were both delicious, showcasing the chef's skills and creativity. The Hamachi belly was notably fresh and added a wonderful dimension to the meal. The ambiance was casually inviting, contributing to a relaxed dining atmosphere. The noise level remained quiet and calm, allowing for easy conversation. Service played a positive role in the experience, with a friendly, courteous, and attentive staff that ensured I felt well taken care of. The restaurant is conveniently located in a business plaza, offering ample private parking, which is always a plus.

It was not too packed when my friend I arrived. Pretty small restaurant, 1 server, and a small kitchen. The Yelp menu is not the same as the restaurant menu btw (some items available on Yelp menu, not on the in-house menu). We were able to get a table right away. There was only one server on the floor. He was diligent and nice but took a long while to greet our table and was not very attentive during meals. Appetizers came before our hot teas. We ordered a miso soup and an avocado roll, and the Agedashi Tofu app. I Would NOT recommend the Agedashi Tofu! The second the server put that dish on our table, I legitimately thought I was being served... weird bananas? Overall: tasted okay, super soggy tempura wrapping on the tofu, not enough pieces of the seaweed garnish, presentation: TRASH... just please refer to my pics for reference. It's so sad. Entrees also took a while to come out after drinks and apps that I had thought my server forgot to put in the order. My friend ordered the Kiss Mango roll (see pic) I got the Rainbow Blosson Roll (see pic). Both rolls tasted great and the presentation was 100x better than whoever cooked the Agedashi Tofu app. Would I come back? Most likely not, but at least I gave this place a try.