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Suggestions for Japanese Restaurant near Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo

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    • 8.6
      Japanese$$$$View Menu
      218 E 3rd Ave (btw Ellsworth & B St), San Mateo
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      • Star 21 items on the menu match Japanese food
    • 8.8
      Japanese$$$$
      509 2nd Ave (at S Claremont St), San Mateo
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      • Tara M.

        Tara M. • September 17, 2016Yakitori here is delicious!Mizuna salad greens go great with all the meat!

    • 8.8
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      329 S Ellsworth Ave (4th St.), San Mateo
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      • Alex L.

        Alex L. • August 7, 2014yakiniku dinner course feeds two very well. try the beef tongue & save room for included dessert.

    • 8.6
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      325 E 4th Ave (B Street), San Mateo
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      • Richard J.

        Richard J. • April 7, 2019I like the food, atmosphere, chefs, sake collection, ... everything

    • 8.7
      Japanese
      112 S B St, San Mateo
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      • Andy W.

        Andy W. • April 24, 2023Different type of ramen - oil based rather than soup based. The noodle is very al dente with a ton of bite. Worth trying.

    • 7.9
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      71 E 4th Ave (at S San Mateo Dr), San Mateo
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      • Star 17 items on the menu match Japanese food
    • 7.8
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      428 E 3rd Ave (btw Claremont & Railroad), San Mateo
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      • Star 3 items on the menu match Japanese food
    • 7.6
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      301 E 4th Ave (at S B St.), San Mateo
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      • Star 40 items on the menu match Japanese food
    • 7.5
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      33 E 3rd Ave (btwn S San Mateo & S El Camino Real), San Mateo
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      • Star 46 items on the menu match Japanese food
    • 7.3
      Japanese
      211 E 3rd Ave (Ellsworth Ave), San Mateo
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      • Justin K.

        Justin K. • April 13, 2022The Tonkatsu broth is my favorite but the Shoyu broth is a close second. You have the option to pick between thin or housemade thick noodles. Make it a combo for +$6 and get a mini donburi and salad.

    • 7.0
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      145 E 3rd Ave (btwn Ellsworth & San Mateo), San Mateo
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      • Star 11 items on the menu match Japanese food
    • 7.0
      Japanese$$$$View Menu
      220 Main St, San Mateo
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      • Star 33 items on the menu match Japanese food
    • 7.9
      Ramen$$$$
      805 S B St (at 8th St), San Mateo
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      • Shirley L.

        Shirley L. • August 31, 2014Amazing garlic and pork ramen! Def come before 530PM dinner opening (at around 5) to get in line and get slotted for first round of seating.

    • 7.7
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      202 2nd Ave (at Ellsworth Ave.), San Mateo
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      • Star 23 items on the menu match Japanese food
    • 6.6
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      212 2nd Ave, San Mateo
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      • Star 101 items on the menu match Japanese food
    • 7.7
      Sushi$$$$
      30 S B St (btwn Baldwin & 1st Ave), San Mateo
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      • Paulo B.

        Paulo B. • September 14, 2016Great lunch option, Miso Soup and salad are included, a salmon roll and Philadelphia roll, all for under 12 dollars!

    • 8.5
      Sushi$$$$
      279 Baldwin Ave (N Ellsworth Ave), San Mateo
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      • jansen c.

        jansen c. • June 16, 2019Call and make a reservation ahead of time, omakase sushi is good and price is reasonable for the quality.

    • 5.8
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      73 E 3rd Ave (btw San Mateo & El Camino), San Mateo
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      • Star 30 items on the menu match Japanese food
    • 8.7
      Ramen
      47 E 4th Ave (San Mateo Dr), San Mateo
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      • Nadia S.

        Nadia S. • August 2, 2019They’re famous for their tsukemen. Their ramen broth is just as good.

    • 7.3
      Sushi$$$$
      San Mateo
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      21. Lakuni

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      325 E 4th Ave, San Mateo
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      • Tom H.

        Tom H. • July 14, 2010Get in here and let Kuni-san take care of you. The tab is great and so is udon nabayaki.

    • 8.6
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      71 E 4th Ave (at S San Mateo Dr), San Mateo
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      • Bela K.

        Bela K. • July 6, 2023Best sashimi grade fish in the Bay Area! Yellowtail sashimi with shiso leaf is a great hand roll combo. Highly recommend the pre-marinated black cod too.

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      71 E 4th Ave, San Mateo
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      • John W.

        John W. • October 30, 2013Packaged Sushi & hot food is 1/2 price, prior to closing! Get here early though.as there is a lot of people waiting

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      34 W 34th, San Mateo
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      670 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
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      • vince h.

        vince h. • January 16, 2022Check online for a menu!

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      35 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
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      38 E 4th Ave, San Mateo
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      201 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
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    • 5.4
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      79 E 3rd Ave (at S San Mateo Dr), San Mateo
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      • Star 78 items on the menu match Japanese food
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      43 S B St (1st Ave), San Mateo
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      • Clarice D.

        Clarice D. • July 22, 2017Food is delicious and service is great.

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