Sushi Monster

Stopped in on a cold, rainy day when we were walking around near the Belmont Caltrain Station. A very solid, local Japanese-Korean family-style place. Quite an extensive sushi menu (think your standard sushi rolls but they decorate the caterpillar, dragon, and Godzilla rolls!) but also tasty katsudon, curries, Korean-style ramen, bulgogi, tempura, etc. We tried the Korean ramen (think Shin or Jin ramen flavor), assorted tempura, and katsudon and everything was delicious and hit the spot on a cold day. Prices seemed a little high but we didn't mind supported a local business. Service was excellent and the waitstaff knew many customers by name! Definitely come give this a try if you're taking Caltrain or if you haven't had a chance to try it yet.

Sushi monster offers great sushi but also the most wonderful servers! I had such a fun dinning experience here and our server was a blast. She was joking with us with every interaction, recommended her favorite saki and ensured our sushi was both delicious and beautifully presented. They have an extensive sushi menu with lots of cute and creative rolls. I thought the Victoria secret one was hilarious. I don't actually eat fish, so I had the avocado rolls which were amazing as well as the edamame which was salted to perfection. The inside doesn't look like much, but I found the ambiance to be cozy and comfortable. It wasn't crowded when I came in, but clearly seemed to be a local favorite. I can't wait to try more sushi here!

Very charming neighborhood sushi restaurant with a wonderful menu and fresh and tasty food. Service was very friendly and attentive and accommodating, especially since we were there with our good friends who brought their two young children (well behaved kids) who as kids do, did have some special requests that were fulfilled without issue, which of course made our meal even better. Our sushi was excellent and fresh and our entrees were very delicious. Definitely coming back here and highly recommend you try this establishment!

good experience nice staff. My daughter loved the kids meal shrimp tempura. the edamame could use more salt but we enjoyed it. ambiance is casual and it's a small restaurant with extra parking in the back.

Sushi monster is a happy place !! Parking is easy and not too terrible to get to from Daly City. The food here is excellent, fresh and filling. Two of the signature rolls are Godzilla and the caterpillar roll. Didn't quite look like the picture on the menu. But tasted excellent for the ingredients speak for themselves. We also had the fried squid tentacles. Hot and tasty. The Victoria secret roll took additional time 20 minutes more but our waitress told us when we ordered. This roll sounded good but , came out not too tasty. Service was on point. Hot tea to start and refilled when pot was empty. The staff also came around asking if everything was okay. Nice touch.

Sushi Monster definitely gives a mom & pops vibe, an) quiet and intimate restaurant to dine in or pickup food to go, great for rainy nights! (sits on main road of Ralston, parking the back, facing Safeway and walking distance to another Sushi joint called Kiroro Sushi). Came here last night to pick up a phone order and the quaint establishment was packed with couples and families. I ordered mainly from appetizer menu for myself. I ordered Hamachi Kama (not pictured...tasty without having to use soy sauce or use the lemon garnish). Sweet potato fries (you're given a handful) and miso soup (tasty albeit presented in a small to-go container) . Been here a few times in the past and they never disappoint. The employees are extremely nice and accommodating whether on the phone or at the restaurant. Def a good break from the competitors nearby like Kiroro Sushi, another favorite of mine. Come by for the food and service!

Service: very friendlyAmbiance: nice and cozyFood: ordered Salmon kama, miso soup, California rolls, BOM, Heavy metal and rainforest sushi. We also had a chicken+tempura combo to go. We love Japanese food and this fell short of our expectations unfortunately. Compared to the price the quality and quantity didn't seem to match both for the sushi and especially the combo dinner plate. The best was the salmon cheeks. It seems to have regulars though and the staff knew them well which is always nice to see. Maybe we didn't order the best they had to offer. But for the price point, we have better options in other cities in the Bay area.

Food was excellent. We tried the chicken teriyaki, tempura, gyoza, BBQ ribs, and shrimp tempura. All good. We're from out of town, and if it was closer, we'd come back often!

Sushi Monster is our favorite sushi restaurant! Staff is friendly and helpful. Always greeted with enthusiasm! Convenient parking in back. You can call in your order or order online for pick up. The sushi is always fresh. If you dine in, you can sit at the bar or they have plenty of tables. Would definitely recommend!

We went here a little after lunchtime and this place was busy. Inside was simply decorated. Every time someone enters, the whole crew happily greets you. It is definitely a welcoming vibe. I placed an order to go, and the 2 ladies there were happy to help.I ordered:1. Teriyaki steak (dinner portion) - The teriyaki steak came with salad and miso soup. They told me the order was a bigger portion, which was perfect for my husband. I'm glad I ordered an extra order of rice, even after they said that the rice was more than enough. Sorry, we are filipino and love our rice, lol. The steak was super tender and flavorful.2. Combo B2 (bul-gogi, beef teriyaki, bbq beef short rib, 3 pcs CA roll, and 2 pcs shrimp tempura) - This was perfect for me. A sampler of all the meats. All the meats were so tender, but all stood out in their own way. They didn't taste like they were marinated all in the same sauce if that makes sense. Each one stood out on their own. I loved it. The shrimp tempura was not the standard one that we all know. This one was light and crunchy. It's not soggy and greasy likeli how the other shrimp tempuras get. I wish I had ordered more rice because the portions were on point. 3. Gyoza - This was crispy and crunchy. Almost felt like it was deep fried and not pan-fried like other places. It was also a 2 biter for me, not where you usually pop a whole one in your mouth.4. Spicy tuna roll - To my surprise, it wasn't spicy, but it was flavorful.5. Godzilla roll - I think this is the standard dragon roll. Their dragon roll didn't have shrimp tempura. This was delicious. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back. The only bummer was that their credit card machine wasn't working when I went. Had to pay Venmo. Good thing I had Venmo. This place was a little pricy but well worth it.