Takinori Hand Roll - San Mateo

These things are TINY!! one of the biggest ripoffs ever

Very tastey, but not great value. Normally, at this price point, I would at least be full after. I wish there was an option to just get a side something more filling to complement the hand rolls because it was really good.

I really appreciate how they package the handrolls to keep the nori crispy. However, the chu-toro was a bit stringy and had a fishy taste. I would have liked to see more fresh wasabi with it. The spicy tuna had a chili oil that I didn’t enjoy; it made the roll feel greasy. On a positive note, the Hokkaido scallop was excellent—very fresh, and the other ingredients added a nice texture. The salmon toro was good as well, but I’ve had better, richer, and more melt-in-your-mouth options before. I really didn’t like the spicy edamame; the seasoning was lacking in heat, and the large chunks of onion didn’t help. They included jalapeños, which would have worked better as serrano peppers for an actual kick. Overall, I’m not sure I’d return.

The uni was disappointing, and the Shrimp Tempura Special Roll had too much batter. However, the Crispy Chicken, Spicy Tuna, and Salmon Toro (Salmon Belly) were all delicious!

The hand rolls here are amazing! The fish is incredibly fresh. I really love it! I highly recommend visiting this place.