I'm very picky and eat out every meal. The sushi is great. The service is the friendliest in the bay area. I agree with all the previous reviewers comments. Amazing that this place has been able to keep up the quality and the SERVICE for all these years. I live in Palo Alto and drive over the bridge just to eat sushi. <br> Sashimi is fresh and HUGE portions. I just cut in half and it's like getting a second order for free. :0 When I'm not too hungry, I just ask to make sure the sushi is not too thick and they are happy to slice to order. <br> Not only is the sashimi huge, the Tempura (shrimp) is huge and there's no downside to that. <br> Salad is also very fresh and miso perfect. Overall all the ingredients that make your favorite dish seems fresh. I've found this to be rare in the bay area, but it's always fresh at Kioku. <br> Sushi chef Han, is cool and friendly. Get on his good ... more

I'm very picky and eat out every meal. The sushi is great. The service is the friendliest in the bay area. I agree with all the previous reviewers comments. Amazing that this place has been able to keep up the quality and the SERVICE for all these years. I live in Palo Alto and drive over the bridge just to eat sushi. <br> Sashimi is fresh and HUGE portions. I just cut in half and it's like getting a second order for free. :0 When I'm not too hungry, I just ask to make sure the sushi is not too thick and they are happy to slice to order. <br> Not only is the sashimi huge, the Tempura (shrimp) is huge and there's no downside to that. <br> Salad is also very fresh and miso perfect. Overall all the ingredients that make your favorite dish seems fresh. I've found this to be rare in the bay area, but it's always fresh at Kioku. <br> Sushi chef Han, is cool and friendly. Get on his good side and he will take care of you. <br> New chef Peter seems like he likes to tinker and asks that you try his latest creations, but I'm not brave enough. less

First, note that I am very picky about my sushi.Also I am very much a traditionalist when it comes tosushi bars. Kioku is definitely acceptible. It's sushi is fresh enough. However, I would not give it a "very fresh"rating. And the fish portions (although quite expertly cut) istoo large for my tastes. The rice again is formed quitewell with the form and the right size, but no firmness or"bunchiness" in the rice. The sashimi unfortunately was just on this side (acceptible)with a slight fishy taste. Maybe it was just that day, butI don't think I'll order the sashimi that goes with the mealthe next time. The other people that I was with didn't smell it.The teriyaki chicken was done the way that I like it with crispy skin with tare on top. However, I always note that this ismore of a Hong Kong/American version than the real teriyakichicken (marinated and basted).The tempura was quite good with the vegetables cooked properlyand the batter being not too oily and still quite light. Theydid no ... more

First, note that I am very picky about my sushi.Also I am very much a traditionalist when it comes tosushi bars. Kioku is definitely acceptible. It's sushi is fresh enough. However, I would not give it a "very fresh"rating. And the fish portions (although quite expertly cut) istoo large for my tastes. The rice again is formed quitewell with the form and the right size, but no firmness or"bunchiness" in the rice. The sashimi unfortunately was just on this side (acceptible)with a slight fishy taste. Maybe it was just that day, butI don't think I'll order the sashimi that goes with the mealthe next time. The other people that I was with didn't smell it.The teriyaki chicken was done the way that I like it with crispy skin with tare on top. However, I always note that this ismore of a Hong Kong/American version than the real teriyakichicken (marinated and basted).The tempura was quite good with the vegetables cooked properlyand the batter being not too oily and still quite light. Theydid not serve daikon with the sauce. They also passed the broccoli test (not too much batter in the flowerets of the broccoli tempura).All in all, this is by far the best Japanese restaurant in theFremont area and I would go here if in the neighborhood. However,there are better restaurants in SJ, East Bay, SF, etc. If I compare it to the places in the Fremont area, I would give it 4 stars.Oh yeah, they were playing Japanese pop when we got there butswitched to Japanese punk (I think it was) when we were eating. less