Whether you're crafting sashimi at home or picking up a chirashi bowl for lunch, Suruki brings premium fish and authentic Japanese groceries right to your table β at a fraction of the price you'd pay dining out.
Why customers choose us
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Customers hire Suruki when they want access to premium sashimi-grade fish β toro, scallops, ikura β at a fraction of restaurant prices. The fish counter delivers the freshness and presentation quality of a high-end dining experience, making it the go-to source for serious home cooks and sushi enthusiasts.
βEverything is impeccably fresh, and the quality matches that of many high end restraunts at less than half the price.β
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Customers hire Suruki when they want a satisfying, high-quality Japanese meal β sushi, chirashi bowls, bento β without the wait or cost of a sit-down restaurant. The prepared food counter makes a beautiful, fresh lunch accessible at everyday prices.
βYummy fresh sushi and chirashi bowl! Only $16 (if I'm not wrong) per bowl and you have this beautiful meal for lunch.β
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Customers hire Suruki when they need a reliable, conveniently located store that carries the full range of Japanese groceries β fresh produce, quality meat, specialty items like natto β in a single trip. Its central San Mateo location makes it easy to combine with other errands.
βIt's located in the middle of the busy San Mateo shopping area, so it's very convenient to get all your shopping done with one parking spot.β
What customers love most
βThe fish is always super fresh, food presentation is great, price is comparable or better than others, customer service is excellent.β
βEverything is impeccably fresh, and the quality matches that of many high end restraunts at less than half the price.β
βYummy fresh sushi and chirashi bowl! Only $16 (if I'm not wrong) per bowl and you have this beautiful meal for lunch.β
βgot me an amazing piece of Hawaiian Ahi tuna, fresher than what i get at home at the store in Hawaiiβ
βEveryone behind the fish counter then went above and beyond to find us a styrofoam box and ice so we could keep the fish cold for the 5 hour drive.β
βThey have fresh produce, good meat selections, and a wide variety of bento meals.β
βyou can call your order in as well without need to prepay. Pickup orders are at the front register area so no need to get in line at the fish counter.β
βespecially fantastic deals on premium offerings like bluefin toro, scallops, and ikuraβ
The little things that matter
When a customer forgot their cooler before a long drive home, the team behind the fish counter proactively sourced a styrofoam box and ice so the fish would stay cold for the entire five-hour journey β without being asked and without charging extra.
Alongside practical help, staff took the extra step of slicing the sashimi and arranging it on a beautiful presentation platter at no additional cost, turning a practical purchase into something visually special.
Customers can call in their order without needing to prepay, and pickup is handled at the front register β meaning regulars never have to wait in the fish counter queue to collect what they came for.
Staff remained helpful and accommodating to a customer who arrived within 15 minutes of closing, ensuring she still left with exactly the quality piece of fish she was looking for rather than turning her away.
Staff speak clear English alongside other languages, removing any friction for customers who might otherwise feel uncertain about navigating a specialised ethnic grocery or communicating specific requests at the fish counter.
A 4 pm daily markdown on selected items creates a reliable, anticipated event that gives value-conscious shoppers a reason to plan their visit around the store β building a sense of shared routine among regulars.
Whether customers are sourcing premium cuts like bluefin toro and ikura or hunting down a specific variety for a dish like Hawaiian poke, staff consistently point people toward the right product with confidence and care.
Across multiple visits and varied customer backgrounds, the quality and freshness of the fish remains reliably high β signalling that attention to sourcing and handling is a daily standard, not an occasional effort.
Tips for your first visit
You can call your sashimi order in ahead of time and pick it up at the front register, skipping the fish counter line entirely.
The store closes at 5 PM daily, so plan your visit with enough time to browse and order β especially at the fish counter.
If you're driving a long distance, bring a cooler so you can safely transport fresh sashimi-grade fish for the journey home.
The chirashi bowl is a standout lunch option, offering a beautifully presented, restaurant-quality meal at a very reasonable price.
For the freshest, highest-quality sashimi, order directly from the fish counter in the back rather than choosing from pre-cut packaged options.
Downtown street parking and nearby lots are free on Sundays and after 6 PM on weekdays, making it easy to visit without worrying about parking costs.
More reasons to visit
βThey have fresh produce, good meat selections, and a wide variety of bento meals.β
βTheir natto collection is great as well.β
βIt's located in the middle of the busy San Mateo shopping area, so it's very convenient to get all your shopping done with one parking spot.β
βIt's a small market, but has everything Japanese you may need.β
βEverything is impeccably fresh, and the quality matches that of many high end restraunts at less than half the price.β