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I am thoroughly pleased how great this authentic izakaya is on the unassuming Castro St of Mountain View. The food here is awesome. My sake avocado roll is thicker than my thighs. The black miso cod was good; not the best I've had but good in a pinch. The chirashi don w/ miso soup was incredible for the price. Kappo Nami Nami is Castro St's best kept secret. No frills authentic Japanese food. Come here for a quiet yet intimate Japanese culinary experience.

One of the many Japanese restaurants in Downtown Mountain View! I visited with my sister for a quick lunch. The general ambiance of the restaurant was okay, it did feel a bit dark but our server was really kind and food came out quickly. We ordered the Salmon Ikura Don $21) and Unagi Don $22). Both came with a side of salad and miso soup which tasted pretty good. The quality of fish here was great it tasted pretty fresh, and had just the right amount to fill up the both of us. The food didn't quite blow me out of the water, but still was quite good so I'd give it a 3.5 overall.

The prices are slightly on the higher side for what you get, suggesting this is more of an occasional treat for authentic dishes you can't find easily elsewhere. The menu features a delightful array of Japanese comfort food. I wouldn’t recommend ordering sashimi here, as it’s pricey for what you receive; while the quality is decent, it’s not outstanding. Instead, focus on their other offerings, from curry to hot pot, which are definitely worth trying. The staff communicate in Japanese, and I noticed a few diners also conversing in Japanese, which is always a positive sign at a Japanese restaurant. I would recommend this place, with the exception of the sashimi. View menu

When we placed our order, our server warned us that there would be a wait for the food, and she wasn't kidding. It felt like a long time before our dishes arrived, and they ended up forgetting the miso soup my crush ordered. We ordered a spicy tuna roll, spicy salmon roll, dragon roll, and the Nami Nami special roll. The rolls were on the smaller side. The spicy tuna and spicy salmon were fresh and flavorful. The dragon roll was our favorite among all the rolls we tried. The Nami Nami special roll looked appealing with its red onion garnish, but it didn't taste as good as the dragon roll. When my crush asked how I would rate this place, I said I'd give it a 3 out of 5, but in the review, I...

I've also dined here for dinner, where the menu takes on an izakaya style. While the variety isn’t as extensive as Gochi, there are still some unique dishes that are equally well-presented. Not only are the dishes visually appealing, but they taste great too. As it’s a new spot, they are still working out a few kinks—my lunch was served promptly, but during dinner, our sushi order took longer than expected to arrive, and dessert came out before our main sushi! However, they managed to adjust, ensuring we received our sushi afterward. I recommend making reservations for dinner. We visited on a Saturday shortly after they opened, so there were tables available, but soon after, people were fac...

i am sooooo happy my friend picked this place for dinner. it was delicious! we came on a friday right at 530pm, no wait! i just know i wanted to sushi so i didn't even take a look at their menu. but glad my friend did bc she knew exactly what to order. one of our friends said their chicken karaage was the best she had. she was right! it was really good but i feel like i don't eat enough karaage to say it is best. but it was crispy and juicy in the inside. it was def good. we also tried their agedashi tofu, so good as well. i will def come back here for their crab porridge!! it was amazing. i actually can't wait to come back here and that's the first thing ill order! it was that good. we fini... View menu

The tiny Aalsuppe ($8, I believe, though I forgot the exact name) is intriguing with its wonderful broth and the translucent baby eels, which are certainly fascinating, but the portion is disappointingly small—just about two ounces. It's a bit of a letdown when you finish it so quickly. The cabbage rolls were surprisingly bland, while the sea bass with monkfish liver and Ponzu sauce definitely stole the spotlight. The liver might be a bit too rich for some, but the half-sweet Ponzu sauce was among the best I’ve tasted, compelling me to clean the dish to savor every drop. We were served black cod with a fog sauce that was just okay, and the tofu was mediocre. With a beer and tips included,...

Stopped by with a friend at ~5:40pm on a Saturday since the restaurant we originally wanted to go to had a 3 hour waitlist. Even though it wasn't prime dinner time, this restaurant had a decent number of tables already seated. Overall, I'd rate it 3.5 stars, but rounding down for inefficiency and subpar customer service. It was very hard to get the waitresses' attention for water, ordering, etc. My friend ordered a sashimi salad and I ordered the Nami Nami Special Bento Karaage, which comes with rice and miso soup on a separate tray. My friend's dish arrived first; mine didn't arrive until she was done eating. She was trying to wait for me, but I told her to go ahead eat first since I don't...

Disclaimer: a long but honest rant. If you know for sure you like this place, don 't read this review. Absolutely the worst Japanese food I 've ever had worse than the $15 buffet sushi bars in the middle of nowhere, at least those are cheap and fast. This place is a disgrace to Castro street which is supposed to have some of the best authentic Asian food in the area. If you already think I 'm too mean, check out my other reviews. I 'm usually quite generous with ratings, especially since COVID, as I understand how hard it is to keep businesses running. I rarely gave one star ratings, unless both the service and the food quality are too disappointing for me to not to. Let me start with our pi... View menu