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Japanese cooked dishes at lunch & grilled skewers at dinner from a no-nonsense yakitori bar.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 236 Plaza Central, Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone: (650) 917-1822
Website: https://www.sumikagrill.com/
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Japanese family owned restaurant in Los Altos since 2008. Sun-Thu Lunch 11:30-2pm Dinner 5:30-8pm Fri & Sat Lunch 11:30-2pm Dinner 5:30-9pm
Reviews
Alvina Lee
We walked in on a Saturday evening at 5:30pm and managed to get a seat at the counter. Casual vibes with cute Japanese decor, nice that you can see the chef grilling from the counter.
Skewers are all pretty good, texture of the meat is good, seasoning is mild, wish everything could be slightly saltier.
Favorite would be the grilled rice ball, very crispy on the outside and goes so well with the pickles on the side.
… moreSkewers are all pretty good, texture of the meat is good, seasoning is mild, wish everything could be slightly saltier.
Favorite would be the grilled rice ball, very crispy on the outside and goes so well with the pickles on the side.
Katrina Wong
very good food. Large portions. For 2 people, we ordered 6 dishes. We probably could have ordered 4 and been just enough because I was so full! I like how the food comes out slowly so you can enjoy the food. The vegetable tempura was very generous portions, also the chicken karrage! Loved the eel omelette.
… moreMonterey Gardiner
Good for Valentines last minute choice. HojiBurle was perfect mild flavor and a relief after finding excess sugar in every meal out. Yellow tail roll was fresh The miso eggplant was too sweet. Wagyu was lightly seasoned and perfect medium rare. Authentic Izakaya!
… moreWei-Ai Tai
Delicious yakitori served at this downtown Los Altos restaurant. All the beef, pork, chicken, and scallops skewers were well-seasoned and well-cooked. The veggie skewers were also tasty, and perfect with the beers on tap. Plenty of free parking within a 5-minute walk. Fast and efficient service.
… moreTony Yeung
The appetizers were decent, with a generous portion of salad, though the taste was unremarkable. The chicken karaage pieces were too large, different from the usual. While the presentation of the geso karaage wasn’t great, it actually tasted good. The tempura was delicious, but the grilled chicken wings were too dry. The main issue was with the yakitori— it wasn’t hot, which really affected the overall dining experience.
Overall, the price is on the high side. It’s worth trying once, but not if there’s a long wait.
… moreOverall, the price is on the high side. It’s worth trying once, but not if there’s a long wait.
Ashley Hung
The breading of the agedashi tofu remained intact in the sauce which made me really respect this place. This is a big deal! Skewers were really okay and would not get again but the oyakadon….
… moreWook Chung
I can say I’m being slightly harsh when giving Sumika 3 stars. But given the hype and the price, I guess we can all raise the bar a bit.
From an authentic Japanese yakitori point of view, Sumika checks the box. All the skewers are prepare heartily and you can see it being grilled behind the glass in the kitchen. Also, the fact that there are not that many yakitori places in the Bay Area should help with Sumika make its mark.
But this is exactly where it falls short, quite a bit. For a great yakitori, the three dimensions are simple. Quality of ingredients. Marination. And how it is grilled. The grilling was near perfection, although the fact that they bring it out altogether and not as they are grilled adds a bit to the “coldness”. Tru yakitori joints bring it out one by one as they are done. The quality of ingredients I think is quite good but also not the top. The texture of some parts of the meat were just not as soft and tender, and the fact that it cooled waiting for delivery exacerbated the issue.
However, what is absolutely not forgivable is the inconsistent marination. Some skewers were just downright bland. Try the chicken liver that has no taste but the bitterness of protein. Don’t get me wrong. Some are good. But the inconsistencies are far too big for Sumika to score higher than 3 stars.
The drinks are good. Good beer. Good sake. Decent service.
I guess it is worth a try. But I’d hesitate to be back if it wasn’t an occasion.
… moreFrom an authentic Japanese yakitori point of view, Sumika checks the box. All the skewers are prepare heartily and you can see it being grilled behind the glass in the kitchen. Also, the fact that there are not that many yakitori places in the Bay Area should help with Sumika make its mark.
But this is exactly where it falls short, quite a bit. For a great yakitori, the three dimensions are simple. Quality of ingredients. Marination. And how it is grilled. The grilling was near perfection, although the fact that they bring it out altogether and not as they are grilled adds a bit to the “coldness”. Tru yakitori joints bring it out one by one as they are done. The quality of ingredients I think is quite good but also not the top. The texture of some parts of the meat were just not as soft and tender, and the fact that it cooled waiting for delivery exacerbated the issue.
However, what is absolutely not forgivable is the inconsistent marination. Some skewers were just downright bland. Try the chicken liver that has no taste but the bitterness of protein. Don’t get me wrong. Some are good. But the inconsistencies are far too big for Sumika to score higher than 3 stars.
The drinks are good. Good beer. Good sake. Decent service.
I guess it is worth a try. But I’d hesitate to be back if it wasn’t an occasion.
Sharmin Sultana
It’s a cozy restaurant with a nice selection of tapas and skewers. We tried the house special squid fries, veggie tempura, green onion chicken kebab, sori, American beef kebab, and spicy boneless chicken karaage. Everything was fantastic—5/5, except the beef kebab, which we’d rate 3.5/5. If you’re not a fan of spice, skip the spicy karaage . The atmosphere is warm, and the staff is friendly .
… moreNicole Spoljar
Great restaurant in Los Altos. We came on a Saturday for lunch and it was busy but we were able to get seated right away.
We got the salad, a few chicken skewers (all amazing), the rice ball and the set menu with the steak.
We had a small issue with the salad which was resolved promptly but otherwise, incredible meal. Staff is also extremely respectful, professional, and friendly.
… moreWe got the salad, a few chicken skewers (all amazing), the rice ball and the set menu with the steak.
We had a small issue with the salad which was resolved promptly but otherwise, incredible meal. Staff is also extremely respectful, professional, and friendly.
PURELUCK
I ordered skewers: thigh with negi onion, a classic, pork belly with garlic sauce and shishito peppers. I recently came back from Japan a couple months ago. I went to a chicken specific restaurant called ToriKizoku or Chicken Noble (translated). Best yakitori I’ve ever had.
Having that in my memory, I was blown away that Sumika’s Yakitori and other meats were just as delicious as the ones I had in Japan. I just had to take the same order home to my Japanese mother to try. I finished it off with an Agedashi tofu. I’ve never been a fan of it since I was a kid but it’s my mom’s favorite so I saw it a lot growing up.
Next time I’m here, I am definitely ordering that again. It was melt in your mouth tofu with just enough tempura breading covering it to give a texture element. The dashi broth was sweet and salty cresting an umami explosion in my mouth as I ascended to paradise.
(I mightve been a little hungry)
Overall. My first time experience was amazing and I will definitely be back. Hopefully next time with my Mom.
… moreHaving that in my memory, I was blown away that Sumika’s Yakitori and other meats were just as delicious as the ones I had in Japan. I just had to take the same order home to my Japanese mother to try. I finished it off with an Agedashi tofu. I’ve never been a fan of it since I was a kid but it’s my mom’s favorite so I saw it a lot growing up.
Next time I’m here, I am definitely ordering that again. It was melt in your mouth tofu with just enough tempura breading covering it to give a texture element. The dashi broth was sweet and salty cresting an umami explosion in my mouth as I ascended to paradise.
(I mightve been a little hungry)
Overall. My first time experience was amazing and I will definitely be back. Hopefully next time with my Mom.