Sushi Edomata

Absolutely wonderful. Authentic sushi restaurant with kind and friendly staff. The sushi was served with salt and was delicate and flavorful. The tempura was crispy and light. The setting is welcoming and modern. Amazing gem.

Ok this was a truly last minute unexpected experience. My manager had recommended the location and had not provided me the context of the experience I was about to partake. I did the omakase here and was prepared for a delicious dinner. My first role was very citrusy and I was worried this was not going to be a great experience but every next role was my favorite. I had a delicious Spanish Mackerel and Uni for the first time. Overall it was a great experience but when that last roll arrived and I had their Toro I was unprepared for the flavor I was about to taste. That hands down is perhaps the best taste I have ever had in a sushi and likely one of the best single bites in my life. To finish off this experience one of the best sakes I have had as well. Overall can't recommend this location enough and have already scheduled my return.

I was so happy to learn that Sushi Sam‘s had been resurrected, and dare I say the new location is even more dynamic and interactive due to the large sushi counter where you can watch the chefs. For my money, this is one of the very best sushi places in the US. The service and quality of ingredients remains outstanding. Mid-range prices for top notch sushi. I highly suggest either the omakase or getting the seasonal nigiri based on the waiter’s recommendations. The handrolls, particularly the chili dog, Sam‘s special, and anything with their creamy crab salad is also worth ordering. Maki rolls are also good as are the appetizers, but I believe the skills of the chefs really shine in the nigiri. I had such a good meal during my visit that I officially joined the super fan club and bought a t shirt. I highly recommend this place if you love traditional sushi! Highly suggest calling to reserve. I managed to snag a seat at the bar as a solo diner mid-week.

At long last, I've finally found a sushi restaurant in the U.S. that serves authentic Edomae-style omakase reminiscent of what I had in Tokyo for a reasonable price! The variety of fish and chefs' preparation of it is superb. I never had a chance to visit Sushi Sam's, the predecessor of Edomata but heard for years it was one the best sushi restaurants in the Bay Area. Sushi Sam's closed in December of 2024 when Chef Sam Sugiyama retired. The hype is real; it was the first time I felt that sushi chefs could have been transported to the U.S. straight from Tokyo. There are about ten seats at the counter including a side table at the end and about ten tables across from the counter along the wall. Working side by side behind the counter are four sushi chefs including Sam's nephew, head chef Koichi Ito. The fourth chef furthest from the front door only makes rolls, so having omakase nigiri course at the counter in front of the other three chefs is preferable so they don't have to walk every course over to you from their stations. Their "Chef's Choice" omakase course took awhile to start but once I got the first nigiri, the sushi chefs started bringing pieces every couple minutes. The omakase includes 8 different courses and a dessert at the end. I got an addition of Aji and Ikura. There is also an interesting battered and fried shrimp head tempura prepared similarly to soft shell crab but a bit rougher to chew. The highlights were the Bonito and the finale of Uni and Toro. The toro was incredible...both thick and full of rich fatty tuna flavor. The uni had several types of uni layered next to each other. The temperature and cuts of the nigiri were perfect. The chefs season most nigiri with a lightly brushed glaze, dab of wasabi and garnish with slivers of green onion and before serving it so I barely used any soy sauce. At a price of between $70 to $80 (unlisted due to fluctuating market prices), the cost of omakase at Edomata is significantly less expensive than the Chinese sushi restaurants in Palo Alto and Redwood City and overrated restaurants like Kusakabe in SF. For their authentic quality and value, I would choose Edomata any time I want to go out for sushi.

I have been a fan of Sushi Sam’s for well over 30 years, back when it was Sam and his wife Mayuimi at the sushi bar. The service at Sushi Sam’s is always amazing, starting with greeting you by name when you enter the restaurant by Kelvin and all the other staff. When you watch Sam and his team of chefs behind the sushi bar, you can see why orders are delivered to the tables fast, yet they still look up to greet customers entering the restaurant and chat with those sitting at the sushi bar. Yes, the food is also amazing, including my usual items such as Edamame (Boiled soybeans) Gomaae (Spinach with sesame sauce) Hot Dog (Deep Fried Fish, Green Onion) Maki Oysters Sam Special (Shrimp Tempura) Hand Roll Chili Dog (Spicy Tuna) Hand Roll California Special (Crab, Avocado, Eel, Masago) Maki Ikura (Salmon Roe) Nigiri Toro (Fatty Tuna) Nigiri Spider Roll (Soft Shell Crab) I would also check out the specials of the day to see what is new, and of course oysters of available. I was both happy to hear Sam and Mayuimi were planning to retire, yet sad to hear the restaurant would be closing. I was excited to hear Koichi Ito, Head Chef and many of the Sushi Sam’s Staff and Manager were opening Sushi Edomata. Tonight is my first time visiting Sushi Edomata and I have to say the service, vibe, food, everything is amazing and I can’t wait to return!

This place actually lived up to the hype. I’ve been wanting to try this restaurant for a very long time. Everything was exquisite. The fish is very fresh and I had the best scallops in my life. We went a bit crazy and kept ordering more and more dishes. Can’t wait to be back again.

Be sure to make a reservation because the seats fill up instantly. The servers were so attentive that my tea cup was never empty - they must have filled it over 10 times. The menu had many items that I've never seen before. Most everything we ordered was tasty and I could see myself coming back. And if it's your birthday, the entire staff stops and sings for you! Special Toro Maki ($25) - I think the server recommended this as it's the most expensive roll on the menu. I thought it was ok. My bf liked it. Chicken Karaage ($18) - 6 BIG pieces. Needs some kind of sauce though. Tempura ($16) - Includes shrimp, cauliflower, mushroom, zucchini, daikon, etc. Nothing to bark about, in my opinion Tamago Nigiri ($5) - Actually really good compared to many others that I've tried. Omakase ($80) - Comes with 8 pieces of incredible nigiri. For the dessert I highly recommend the Fig Walnut Goat Cheesecake if it is still on the menu. I normally hate cheesecake but still enjoyed it.