Ariake Sushi Boat - San Jose

3.5 stars for Ariake Sushi on Blossom Hill across the street from IHop/Black Angus. Ariake is a big open space with a sushi boat counter in the middle of the restaurant. The menu has a wide assortment of items, including lots of sushi rolls. This would be a good place for gatherings, as there are plenty of options for everyone in your party, including the adventurous rolls as well as those who are more finicky. I appreciated how there was plenty of space between tables. I don't remember if it was spaced out like that pre-COVID or not. I remember eating there many, many years ago. I don't remember if there was a particular reason why I stopped, but I only just started again recently. A group of five of us went to Ariake to celebrate a co-worker's birthday. I got a Pancho Roll sake (salmon) nigiri. The birthday girl got a Crab Lover's Roll, another person ordered a Golden Poke Roll Unagi Maki, one person got a deluxe bento w/chicken teriyaki, tempura, CA Roll, and the last co-worker asked the kitchen to make her some plain grilled chicken and rice. Everyone enjoyed their food. On another occasion, I called in an order to go and picked up the food on my way to a lunch meeting. I called at 12:30 and was told my order would be ready in 20 minutes. I timed my arrival with the 12:50 pick-up time but unfortunately, I had to wait for an additional 15-minutes before my food was ready. That delay was disappointing. I much prefer when restaurants provide an accurate estimate, even if it seems like a long time. For this to-go order, we had a deluxe bento w/beef teriyaki, tempura, salmon teriyaki. My coworker said the salmon was way overcooked and didn't taste right. She ended up throwing the salmon away. That was a bummer. I had sake nigiri and a Pancho Roll, which had shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, tobiko. So far, my recent visits to Ariake Sushi have been inconsistent. Most of the food has been good, but potentially spoiled salmon and not having food ready when promised makes me think that's why I may have stopped going to Ariake years ago. If someone specifically asks to go there, I'd go, but I wouldn't specially choose to go there myself.

Been Going to Ariake too bad they closed many restaurants and this is the only place open. I come here once in awhile and one of my fave Japanese food joint. I hope they bring back the Revolving Sushi boat again.

My boyfriend and I took two busses, a lightrail and an lyft to get here. We love love love this place. Tempura veggie roll and lion king roll every time!

Clean, server was attentive, accommodated a dietary change to a bento box. Food was flavorful, portions were good.Parking: Handicap availableWheelchair accessibility: Sidewalk has concrete ramps

My friend brought me here and was raving that this location has been her favorite spot for over 15 years! I didn't doubt her, because we are both sushi lovers. I was not disappointed! Their sushi rolls were delicious! We got the mango crunch, crunch, dragon roll and lion smile. Each of the rolls were delightful fresh and left me wanting another bite. My favorite roll had to be lion smile, because the scallops were to die for! I'm really glad I was able to visit this place! Will definitely come back to try their other rolls!