Blowfish Sushi - Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: (408) 345-3848
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Olin Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-12am, Sat 11:30am-12am, Sun 11:30am-10:30pm
Message from Blowfish Sushi - Santana Row
Sushi To Die For
- Santana Row Location
- Wide Selection of Sake
- Bar and Lounge
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Editorial Review for Blowfish Sushi - Santana Row – by Jim Harrington
The Scene
With its dark industrial furnishings and dance-club decor, Blowfish attracts a young, affluent crowd who mingle well into the night at the sake bar. Those not into the singles scene pack the sushi bar, where skilled chefs put on a show of their own.
The Food
The restaurant is well-known for its fusion rolls, combining ingredients that might shock old-school sushi chefs. But these innovative combinations can be an exciting hit. For a tropical treat, try the Godzilla roll, a sweet combination of fresh mango, lightly caramelized cashews and roasted coconut. The Polynesian rolls mix flash-fried salmon and barbecued eel with juicy papaya and mango. On the traditional side, the chutoro, a marbled piece of tuna belly, is so tender and subtle in flavor that it stands on its own. Pair your meal with one of the specialty mixed drinks, like the crisp cucumber-sake cooler.
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Insider Tips
ParkingIf you're out for dinner and a movie, park in the spacious Century Theatres lot across the street; finding a spot on the street can be a chore.
Save MoneyLooking for the experience without the expenditure? Try the $11.95 boxed lunch, which comes with a choice of two main dishes, steamed rice, miso soup, salad and vegetables.
User Reviews for Blowfish Sushi - Santana Row
06/16/2008 Posted by RyanT33
This place was great for California rolls, fish, and tempura lovers. I was so bummed that such a perfect restarant existed because I can't compare it to anything in Southern California as far as I have found. I'd heard, over and over again, from some friends, that I'd have to visit blowfish when I went to that area and decided to make a go of it last weekend. The food was rather good, the type of thing one would expect from a high end establishment (so I thought it odd that the servers were dressed down), that part I wasn't terribly impressed. I did try the three rolls, however, and can understand why people flock to this place. I will absolutely return for another helping of tempura (especially the shrimp, which I only had a bite of).
12/31/2007 Posted by kaleen
Interesting ambience with the anime on several televisions, red lights, and modern furniture. Exotic combinations for the sushi rolls - Baked Alaskan Salmon is an excellent and safe pick but they offer an array of other rolls with fun ingredients. I have been here several times and have noticed the longer it has been there, the more likely the food may not live up to the standards of when the restaurant first opened. But on a good day, their sushi is excellent, tempura is fresh, and service is good. On a bad day, rolls are thrown together, waiters only come by when they need to give you something but don't follow up on you, and it could be up to an hour + wait for a table.
Pros: Neat ambience, Exotic sushi combinations
Cons: price, service
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