Sozai Corner - San Mateo

I don't actually shop here regularly, but this is one of my go to places for sashimi! I always recommend this to people, especially if you are pre-planning food (you order by the pound). Most of the time they are able to whip out a sushi platter the day of as long as you order before 1PM. There's options to add more ginger/wasabi and rice, and you can also add other kinds of food they have too. The fish has always been fresh for me, but at times they've gotten the order wrong. It is also convenient because if you needed anything else it’s also a market!

Has cute alcohol section, but very crammed when going through isles, and 2 of them are for line ups so it's a bit awkward to weave through people. Also the cashier entered an item that was supposed to be on sale at full price, but I found out after checking out and it was busy so didn't bother going back.

Very very nice Japanese market, very easy to find parking space because the San Motel down town center parking are about 100 yards away! Very fresh sushi and sashimi! Also hot Japanese bento boxes! Limited fresh produce but very well stocked fish department ! Lots Japanese specialty grocery you can find here but the price are bit high! Very busy in the weekend and evening!

Can you believe the sashimi plate below cost below 40 dollars? Come here for quality sashimi for modest prices! Must-have: tuna toro; Nice-to-have: salmon, octopus; ikura is a bit saltier, but well worth this price!

Awesome Japanese market! We go here on occasion to get fresh fish. Prices are good considering what you’re getting and food is great! Whenever we’re in the area we try to make our way here to get some food to go. Definitely recommend stoping by if you can!