808 Zone

My fiancé and I came here for dinner on Friday night from a friend's recommendation. We loved our experience and really enjoyed the meal! I see this is described as omakase in multiple reviews here but their tasting menu is Asian fusion as it says in its description and not omakase.Chef Robert was super entertaining and engaging. The tasting menu had a great variety of flavors and I genuinely enjoyed each course, including the monkfish liver mousse which surprised me because I usually don't appreciate monkfish liver.We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend. I liked the courses and flavors much better than some other comparable Asian tasting menus we've tried in the area. The coconut panna cotta dessert made by pastry chef Peter was really good too. Aside from the food itself, Chef Robert made the experience fun and the service was very attentive!

Let's start with the obvious: you need to love great food and have 3 hours and $200 to go here. It's worth every minute and every dollar. This is a small family run fusion restaurant, mostly Japanese style. The restaurant itself is small and clean. They clearly put in the time and effort to assemble a great product. The main chef (Robert ) is entertaining as he explains the thought process and origins of every dish and practically every ingredient. The other owner / pastry chef (Peter) also does a great job. The attention to detail is incredible. Normally I run down every dish and tell you the good and bad about each. This tasting menu has 16 different items so I'm not going to do that. The obvious highlights were the mini sushi Don with "A+" uni from Hokkaido, the A5 wagyu/noodles, the Tom yum (with the best Canadian shrimp ever), the nigiri sushi, the panna cotta and the birthday pastries. These dishes stood out as amazing. Runner up dishes were the hamachi cone (not sure all the flavors lined up with the various layers), the tofu replacement for the chawsnmushi (tofu could be a bit silkier and slightly more seasoning), scallop (great scallop but the spicy mentaiko sauce is missing something- idk what), anago with eggplant (needs something to kick up the flavor a bit). I thought the crab soup was a miss. It was a bit bland and really hard to eat with the tiny spoon. The sashimi fish was somewhat overpowered by the smoke infused flavor. Overall this was a fantastic experience. I highly recommend and I'll definitely return soon.

Not a traditional Japanese omakase style, but a more modernized, "social media", creative food. One can tell they spent a lot of effort in creating the menu and finding different flavor pairings to certain dishes. If you are interested in a more modern style, photo opportunities, and a quiet atmosphere, this is the place for you.Nestled in an apartment community that is not obvious at first sight, it's very cozy. Parking is quite easy to find because it's Foster City and it's a really safe area to be in. The bar seats 8 and there's a few tables here and there. I recommend getting a reservation (not sure if it is reservation only). The interior is very clean and well lit for you to take social media food photos.Food was delicious! I loved all the dishes that came out and each had their own flair to them. Hard to pick a favorite of my own, everyone's tastes are different. The fish was exceptional quality and I made devoured every morsel quickly. I attached pictures of every dish as well as the menu. Note: for 2025, Chef is thinking about doing more seasonal items.Chef Robert was very talkative and entertaining. He was very welcoming and made sure that he got a chance to interact with everyone. He had a lot of fun entertaining all of us, giving us ample time to finish our food but enough time to chit chat. He's also very sharp with small details: one of the girls that sat next to us had an expensive camera and the server was about to pass the Tong Yum soup over the counter to her, but the chef stopped her, commenting it should be served next to her, not over the counter, as there is a chance the soup may spill over her camera, potentially damaging it. Now that is caring customer service!Priced at $150 a person, price is steep, but keep in mind you are paying for the art and time it took for the chef to create such extraordinary, unique dishes. And I really mean "unique". The service staff are also super kind and attentive, very hardworking as well (The pastry chef was the busboy and our waiter that night...wow). I would say it's a great place to try a different take on Japanese cuisine with more modern flair and flavors. It's worth a try for sure!

Amazing...First of all I would NOT call 808 Zone an Omakase restaurant. The style of service is definitely along the lines of an Omakase experience. If you come here expecting a traditional Japanese Omakase, you will be severely disappointed. Just as the website states:"An exquisite Asian Pacific Fusion Cuisine experience in Foster City"https://808-zone.com/1000% ACCURATEThe Fusion Tasting Menu changes form month to month as well. The dinners are led by a small team; Chef Robert, Carol and Peter the Pastry Chef. The setting is small and intimate, and they do a great job. Chef Robert is charming and informative. The interaction is very pleasant and every dish has a story. I took da Wahine out for her birthday dinner, so this is our December experience to remember... #Fusion Tasting Menu - Best of 2024:Welcome Apéritif:~ Sparkling Lychee, Plum and Yuzu Cocktail - 5/5An exquisite delicate, well balanced cocktail that was not too sweet. Salad: ~ King Crab/Chayote - 3.5/5This was our least favorite dish of the evening. Best to eat together; a piece of Crab with Chayote in one bite.Cold Amuse-bouche:~ Media - 4/5Barrel fish with a strong truffle flavor, delicate and tender. ~ Ankimo Mouse - 5/5Mouse made form Monk fish liver on a secret toast (I won't spoil the secret), topped with Parsley dust and Saffron flavored Caviar. Tasty!~ Hamachi Cone - 5/5Hamachi in a cone topped with Orange flavored mouse. Hot Amuse-buche:~ Tuna Tartare - 4.5/5Tuna Tartare topped with Gochujang, Mango Puree and Caviar accompanied with a Fried Lotus Root Chips. Very Unique flavor profile.~ Anago - 4.5/5Japanese sea Eel with homemade dashi sauce.~ Crab Soup - 5/5Delish Crab soup with Japanese yam at the bottom. Mix it up and enjoy! ~ Mentaiko Scallop - 5/5Sashimi grade Hokkaido Scallop served on a Hot Stone topped with salad homemade spicy Mentaiko sauce. Main Courses:~ Abalone/Hokkaido Uni Chawanmushi - 5/5Excellent! Likely steamed; excellent flavor. Fusiion Chawanmushi with Uni and mushrooms, accompanied by pickled onion.~ Fusion Iwana Sashimi - 5/5A very creative dish with smoked Iceland Artic Char. I don't think I had Smoked Sashimi before. Brilliant presentation as well. ~ Chef Choice of Sushi Nigiri - - Stripjack - 4/5- Pacific Bluefin Tuna - 5/5- Golden Eye Snapper - 4.5/5~ Sushi Mini Don - 5/5Amazing Mini Don topped with Grade A+ Uni form Hokkaido. I could eat this all day! ~ 808 Zone Signature Course: A5 Wagyu/Scallion Noodles - 5/5Um...yes please. I could eat this as a dish itself. Noodles were not heavy. Brilliant portion control.~ Tom Yum Soup - 5/5Delicate flavor with a bit of heat. NOT traditional! It's a fusion take, so so don't expect a Thai Tom Yum or you will be disappointed. Dessert:~ Coconut Panna Cotta - 4.5/5A bit on the tangier side for my liking due to to Kiwi, but still brilliant! Great texture and presentation. Da Wahine got an extra treat for her Birthday. And as a Holiday bonus the form Pastry Chef Peter we got a little something to go as well. Mahalo! We left 808 Zone very satisfied, not overly stuffed nor hungry to the point we needed to go eat something afterwards. Chef Robert expressed his desire to make his patrons feel comfortable and content. Come on down to 808 Zone for a very memorable dining experience!

Celebrated my birthday here and had the tasting menu. Everything was really good! I think my least favorite was the king crab/chayote salad, which was the first dish. It wasn't terrible but it also wasn't amazing either. It was all pretty amazing after that though! I was trying to rank the dishes but it came to a point where I just couldn't pick one anymore so I figure I go based on memory for what stood out a week or so later and the winners are: the hamachi cone, mentaiko scallop (the saaaauuce), abalone/Hokkaido chawanmushi, and the sushi mini don with A+ grade uni. I'm drooling thinking of them. Loved the whole experience sitting at the chef's table. It was a really laid back vibe yet still very special. Got extra desserts that were not part of the tasting menu. The desserts were all so good and gets the highest Asian compliment, "not too sweet". Standout desserts for me were the coconut panna cotta, which was part of the tasting menu, the matcha, walnut, and peppermint chocolate tarts.

December 2024 tasting menu: 10/10Highlights: - Sparkling Lychee cocktail- Hamachi cone- Fusion Iwana Sashimi- Tuna tartare- Chawanmushi- Sushi mini donThis was a unique omakase experience, and Chef Robert and his team were warm and welcoming. We'll be back!

If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience, this Japanese/Asian fusion restaurant is a must-try. The restaurant is pretty casual inside, but welcoming. The prix fixe menu is well crafted and changes every month. You can look for their menu on their website. For $150 per person, it's a lot cheaper than other places in the peninsula. Reservations are easily made on opentable. Each course perfectly balancing of Asian influences. Some of the stand out dishes were the "burger" made with mushroom and the fish in a cone. Really unique dishes, and oddly enough delicious. I ate many things that I haven't tried before. They also had 3 choices for sake flights. They refilled our flight after we finished it for free. Also, you can choose beer if that's more your style. The service is impeccable! Highly recommended for anyone seeking a unique, top-tier dining experience! Would love to try the bar seating next time.

First time trying out this place! It is small venue close to some apartment buildings. There is parking to the side for the shops/restaurant. We sat at a table for our party of four but there is limited seating at the counter. The decor inside could use some work but the food was good so that's all that mattered to us anyways.Started immediately with all the dishes and each one was explained in depth. The pace of the food was good as well. We spent about 2 hours to finish the set menu. The food was amazing not like your traditional omakase that only has sashimi/nigiri. They incorporated the fish/seafood/meat in different ways that left us wanting more. Our top favorites were the hamachi cone and shrimp burger. The chefs did amazing with presentation as well! We left feeling full too, it was the perfect amount of food! We opted for the seasonal sake flight which was $80. You just drink these on your own and pair it with whatever dish you want. They did refill our sake so it felt like a decent deal but wished they went over the sake to know which one would pair with certain dishes. Overall, I would come back to try a different menu! Price point with tip/taxes and seasonal sake flight and 3-4 beers. It came out to $260 per person which I feel for the bay area is pretty common. I recommend sitting at the counter as the chef was more interactive with the people sitting there as he explained the dishes more intricately with them. We had kind of wished we opted for the counter instead. Also, there is basic sake flight for $60 which I might try for next time!

This omakase spot has been on my bucket list for a while now and this place certainly lived up to expectations! I made reservations on open table this Sunday and when I arrived, I was warmly greeted by the host Carol and Peter as they sat me and the bar. They started me off with a light and sweet yuzu cocktail as the chef got ready with the courses. While I waited, I ordered the $80 seasonal sake flights on the side which were great. As for the $150 omakase for 15 courses, it was incredible! Chef Robert's creativity is insane. This is not your typical omakase spot. Their focus is on much more than just nigiri which is what I find very unique compared to other omakase places I've been to. The highlight courses in my opinion are the crab mochi, shellfish chawanmushi, sushi mini don, and the tuna tartar. But in general, all the courses on the menu were just an explosion of flavor, sophistication, and it just screams high quality. Another cool thing about this spot is that every month their tasting menu alternates which means there's always something new to try. As I am currently reviewing, this is the tasting menu for August 2024. The service here was also very consistent. Carol, Peter, and Chef Robert were very kind, friendly, receptive, and take into account customer preferences. The ambiance of the place is also very beautiful. The place is nicely decorated and located in a very nice area of Foster City. I will definitely be back! I highly recommend this spot for someone looking for a unique and personable omakase experience! Try it out if you like.

We loved our tasting menu omakase-like experience here! They have counter seating for the interactive omakase experience with the chef or table seating if you'd rather chat with your group (same tasting menu). The ambiance is very warm and comfortable - we were immediately congratulated for our anniversary when we arrived which was so sweet and personal. Every dish was amazing, and the chef really goes into the background of each dish and is happy to converse and get feedback on dishes too. The food has more of an Asian fusion take than traditional omakase, and the experience feels unpretentious and fun without taking away from the delicious and unique food. Our favorite dishes were the medai, hamachi cone, crab soup, A5, and nigiri. Especially, the presentation, texture, temp, and flavor of each nigiri blew us away! The coconut panna cotta was also the perfect light and flavorful dessert at the end. We loved our experience here and will definitely be returning for more special occasions!