Satisfy Your Sushi Craving With Exceptional Quality at a Fair Price
When you want fresh, well-crafted sushi without the pretense, Araki Sushi delivers flavourful nigiri, creative rolls, and a broad menu that hits the spot every time.
Why customers choose us
What makes Araki Sushi stand out
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Quality Sushi at Accessible Prices
Customers hire Araki Sushi when they want genuine, high-quality sushi without paying premium omakase prices. The kitchen delivers well-crafted pieces — including prized cuts like Toro and Uni — that consistently exceed expectations for the price point.
“Excepcional sushi for the price my favorite of all times.”
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Satisfy a Reliable Sushi Craving
Customers choose Araki Sushi when they need a dependable, satisfying meal that covers all the bases — soup, salad, rolls, and appetizers — in one visit. The broad menu and combo options make it easy to get exactly what you're in the mood for.
“Ultimately, a decent spot to satisfy a simple sushi craving.”
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A Go-To Weekday Lunch Spot
Araki Sushi earns repeat visits from customers looking for a reliable, well-presented lunch option in Palo Alto. The food quality and convenient takeout availability make it an easy choice for a midday meal.
“Good lunch spot. Food was unexpectedly very good and well presented.”
What customers love most
Consistently praised by reviewers
High-quality fish at an accessible price point
“Excepcional sushi for the price my favorite of all times.”
Premium nigiri options like Toro and Uni
“they have their good pieces like Toro nigitis or Uni which are delicious”
Broad menu with wide variety
“The menu is very broad too”
Well-presented food
“Food was unexpectedly very good and well presented.”
Dinner combo with soup, salad and choice of rolls
“Ordered the Dinner combo which consists of soup, salad, and two items of choice.”
Warm, umami-rich soup to start
“warm and umami soup and light but sweet dressing on the salad”
Swift, attentive service
“Service was pretty swift when we needed them.”
Convenient takeout option
“I would come again or avail yourself of take out. It appears as many people do.”
The little things that matter
Beyond expectations
Thoughtful Presentation
Dishes arrive looking as good as they taste, with care taken in how food is plated and served — a detail that catches first-time visitors pleasantly off guard.
Premium Ingredients at Accessible Prices
The kitchen sources high-quality cuts like Toro and Uni, making genuinely special ingredients available without the steep price tag typically associated with them.
A Menu Built for Exploration
A broad selection means guests can venture beyond the familiar, whether that's a classic Salmon Avocado roll or something more adventurous like Baby Octopus Kara-age.
Combo Meals That Feel Complete
The Dinner combo is structured to deliver a full dining arc — a warm umami soup and a lightly dressed salad to start, followed by the guest's own choice of mains.
Responsive Table Service
Even on busy evenings when the dining room fills up, staff remain attentive and move quickly when guests need something.
Convenient Take-Out Option
For guests who prefer to dine on their own terms, a well-regarded take-out offering means the quality of the food travels with them.
Portions Scaled to the Occasion
Serving sizes are calibrated thoughtfully — generous enough for a solo diner, yet comfortable to share between two, giving guests flexibility in how they order.
Tips for your first visit
Make the most of your visit
Try the Dinner Combo
The dinner combo — which includes soup, salad, and two items of choice — offers a satisfying and well-rounded meal for one person.
Don't Skip Premium Pieces
Standout nigiri options like Toro and Uni are worth ordering for a taste of the kitchen's higher-end offerings.
Arrive Early for Evenings
The restaurant gets quite busy in the evenings, so arriving early can help you avoid a wait for seating.
Consider Takeout Too
Takeout is a popular option here and a convenient way to enjoy the food if you prefer dining at home.
Explore the Broad Menu
The menu covers a wide range of dishes, so it's worth browsing beyond the basics to find something that suits your taste.
Add an Appetizer
Starters like the Baby Octopus Kara-age complement the rolls well and round out the meal nicely.
More reasons to visit
There's always more to love
Baby Octopus Kara-age Appetizer
“The Baby Octapus Kara-ag was also really nice and chewy.”