Suruki Supermarket

stopping by suruki is part of my wfh ritual, I feel so lucky to be so close to Suruki -- if you're in the bay, you're lucky to be close by too! was thinking about all the hot food, but landed on my classic salmon sashimi and unagi roll. getting into my matcha phase, so scored this ceremonial matcha on sale!! did a taste test and it was better (greener and more umami) than one that i got in tokyo picked up some of my favorite skincare products (cleansing oil, serum, and hair mask) it's like i'm back in donquijote but without the music check out line is in the aisles, and moves pretty fast depending on the rush. it's always super quick at the cashier for me

After living in San Mateo for the past 3 years I finally have my work scheduled aligned so that I can make it to Suruki's! It was my first time in the store. There are sooo many wonderful options to choose from. I got the Sriracha Tuna Poke Bowl today and it tasted just like how I used to get them in Maui! The quality of the fish was truly INCREDIBLE. You really know what good tuna tastes like if you get yours from here.There are lots of really great deals for lunch, and the market itself carries a wide selection of Japanese products! It felt like I was back in a konbini :)I will highly recommend Suruki's to anyone who is in the area! Most of the reviews say that the line to get in is crazy 90% of the time, but today, I came in around noon and while there were quite a bit of people inside, it wasn't too hectic. I was able to take my time and select what I wanted without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.10/10!

REVIEW IS FOR THE SASHIMI PLATTERWANT TO IMPRESS YOUR GIRLFRIEND FOR DATE NIGHT? HOSTING A BUNCH OF FRIENDS BUT DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SERVE? OR JUST CRAVING GOOD RAW FISH? Get a sashimi platter from Suruki & you won't regret it!!! Suruki's sashimi platter was a total hit for my at home omakase night! You can order online for pick up or order at the counter. The prices are clearly displayed: per pound per each type of fish. You can choose either no cut, sashimi or temaki (hand roll) style cut. The supermarket also has everything else you need to do omakase at home - I picked up sushi rice, ginger, seaweed salad and sauces. I ordered at the counter on a Friday afternoon and waited 20 minutes for the platter to be prepared. Suruki's recommendation was 1/2lb of fish per person. And this was in fact the perfect amount! My friends and I finished everything feeling so full and satisfied. The fish quality is amazing!!! I got the hamachi, amberjack, salmon, chutoro and scallop. Everything tasted so fresh, as if we went to an omakase restaurant. Highly highly recommend the chutoro. It was perfect amount of fattiness and it literally just melts in your mouth!!!! AHHHHH SO DELICIOUS! The scallop was my other favorite of the night. I have nothing but high remarks for the sashimi platter at Suriki's! The quality of fish is so good and so fresh! I can't believe I didn't do this sooner. Whether you order for just yourself or for bunch of people, Suruki is an one stop shop for everything you need! If you're craving sashimi, forget a restaurant, just come here instead! It's the same quality & cost way less!

Only talking about my 50% off 4PM experience!!Happened to be in the area around 3:30 on a Sunday and remembered that Suruki supermarket does 50% off at 4pm. I was around the 10th group in line at 3:30 and the line got super long after that. They started to let people in a bit before 4 and I was the last person to be let in in the first round!!! It's war in there!!!!! There's only a small section for the 50% off (left fridge area and some bentos/ready to eat food on the shelf on the right) so it's hard to get in there if people are crowding. Was only able to snag a salmon bento, tuna/salmon sashimi, and fatty tuna sashimi. The rolls looked good but those were taken real quick. I would say you have to come at least 3:30 or earlier to get anything decent since they don't limit people on how much they can buy. Maybe a weekday would be easier! The quality is definitely very good and with the 50% off, it's a steal!!! Will definitely be coming back if I'm in San Mateo around that time (:

Wow, it was real real busy, should have known better to come on a friday afternoon, mental note don't come on a friday afternoon.Their counter was swamped with orders. Hopefully I ordered enough, lol never enough sashimi.Jimmy and his crew are like a well oiled machine with all that commotion taking orders and getting them out real fast.The sashimi grade was wonderful as usual.

Clean, good pricing and known for their sashimi. We waited in line for the 50% discount sashimi around 3-330 (they start letting people in at 4). We were maybe 15th-20th person in line? They let people in groups of 5. Overall, we got some great quality sashimi at a decent pricing. Wish I lived in the area so I could get cheap sashimi eats more often. Overall, we paid $39

Suruki is a popular Japanese market serving the Bay Area since 1974. They sell groceries, sashimi by the pound, and even bento boxes and hot meals. The packaged sushi, nigiri, and rice bowls are good when you're in a pinch. For the more prepared and particular, priced around $10+, you can even preorder your meal for pick up online days ahead.

I love this market. Where do I even begin...I order boba a few stores down, come in here to get food or the usual essentials and by the time I check out my boba is ready and for me that's a win win. I love their chicken karaage, gyoza, their bento boxes and their expensive peanut butter mochi.We've been catering from here often, and the price point is amazing. Recently we got the chicken teriyaki for my daughter's bday party and it was a hit with all the kids.The workers here are nice, helpful and the place is clean.

Conveniently located at the corner of E 4th Ave and San Mateo Dr, a few stores away from the famous Taishoken Ramen and in the heart of downtown San Mateo, Suruki Supermarket is a must-checkout location when you're in the area. You can find parkings (with fees) easily either in front or just 1-2 blocks away from the supermarket. Highly recommend you avoid lunch hours though as it's harder to find parkings. At 10am in the morning, you can see a line of people outside the store, waiting for it to open. They're all here for the fresh, of high quality and reasonably priced bentos, bowls, sushi, and sashimi dishes. As soon as you walk in the door, all the deliciously-looking food on the left side of the store will capture your heart. You'll see aisles of hot food first, freshly prepared daily and presented with care. As you walk on and make a right turn, you'll see a sea of endless sashimi, sushi and nigiri varieties. The hardest thing for me every time I come here is to not buy everything LOL.The quality of their food is top notch. Today I bought a set of salmon sashimi and a chirashi bowl with uni and otoro (fatty tuna). The fish are exceptionally fresh and melt in my mouth! Something could cost me $$ to $$$ if I ordered in an expensive Japanese restaurant. But here at Suruki, I can get similar quality sashimi for a fraction of the price (typically $12-16). Another best kept open secret is that you can actually order party trays of sashimi here from the store. Simply go to the back of the store where you'll see display of fish fillets and inquire there with the staff. Like every other Japanese supermarket, Suruki also carries all other Japanese-related stuff like shampoos, skin cares, snacks, wines, etc. Everything is well-displaced and the store looks clean and well-kept. Suruki is a small store but I enjoy the coziness of a small store over a huge supermarket anytime. Lastly, all the cashier staff here are friendly and accommodating, highlighting the hospitality of Japanese cultures. I always have a great time every time I shop here and highly recommend you check this out if you're in the area.

This is specifically in regards to their sashimi. I would say the freshest in the SF-San Mateo area. Anytime I crave sashimi I either will pick up some in the pre-boxed area or order some in the back. I am a big fan of sushi rice so will also pick up a box as well. Their mac salad is also bomb and prob the best Hawaiian style salad I've had. Possibly even better than some in Hawaii! Def worth a stop. The park is about a block away and always nice to be able to grab a few things picnic on a sunny day. We have ordered party platters here as well! Can view their website and if ordering during the holidays please make sure you place in advance as it is first come first serve.