hahah what do you know, I just had some with the wife tonight in San Jose area...

 

You guys are so hella awesome!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to try out a few places you guys suggested!!! Anything about Ramen and Yakitori?

 

cantonese with a chef at a japanese restaurant? haha there arent many authentic japanese places...i dont go out anywhere for japanese except for shimos...
id rather my mom just cook homemade japanese for me than go out haha

 

The chef is actually Japanese but knows cantonese. Gong Bui!

 

is it just me or are there more korean owned japanese restaurent then other?

 

Chef's a Japanese d00d that speaks licks o' Cantonese 'cuz there's just so damn many of us skulking around the Yay

 

In San Mateo, my favorite is Kisaku. It seems the most "authentic" to me. I kind of hate Japanese food in general, but the gf loves it. I can't stand Korean-owned Japanese restaurants - that's like having an Asian-owned Taqueria or a Hispanic-owned Dim Sum place.

I've always heard good things about Sushi Sams, but every time I walk by that place it seems like it's more for the Americanized super-duper-philly-cheesteak-roll crowd. I hate those rolls.

I haven't tried Yuzu or Hotaru though, maybe I'll give those places a try the next time.
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Vapir no2

 

Winner!! right by my house too

 

for Ramen, you've gotta try Santa Ramen in San Mateo. imo, #1 ramen in the bay area. Make sure you order their pork broth noodle.
They moved not long ago too. Their new address is:

1944 S El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA 94403

 

Is this place better than Ryowa in Mt. View? That place is my favorite.
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Box Vaporizer

 

Huh, no kidding? My GF lives within walking distance from Kisaku, and I'm there like 4-5days a week. Wonder if I've ever seen you....
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Squirting babe

 

Santa is good, but its not the best. plus, its busy as **** in there. waited 45 minutes for a seat once.

 

Hmmm this is pretty sweet! Looks like I gots to be checking out Kisaku and Yuzu. My fav sushi place is Ebisu in SF, and I also really like Tsunami but I don't think it's super authentic. I usually hit up one of the places near my house in San Carlos tho - good enough.

 

In San Mateo...

For Katsu Don on the quick/cheap/good try Kaz in San Mateo. It's takeout only.

http://jatbar.com/reviews/San_Mateo/...yaki_Grill.asp


Otherwise, Hotaru is my favorite homestyle japanese restaurant. Their Curry Katsu is the best.

http://www.jatbar.com/reviews/San_Mateo/Hotaru.asp

 

Tanpopo is where I usually go for ramen in SF.
1740 Buchanan Street
(between Post St & Sutter St)
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 346-7132

Haven't tried Suzu noodle house yet though, but plan on it.