Last month (mid November 2024), a new sushi place opened off El Camino Real near downtown Menlo Park: Hirotaka Sushi.
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It feels like there's a lot of new Japanese restaurants opening recently but I wanted to come check out their lunch specials!
It's $16.95 for a 2 item bento and $18.95 for a 3 item bento. Or they have lunch roll combos (2 or 3 items) or dinner combos.
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I also noticed they have sushi party trays if you need those.
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And here are their chef specials. Honeymoon special sounds intriguing. Or their Hirotaka Sashimi Deluxe!
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I opted for a bento of Saba and Teriyaki Chicken.
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It comes with soup and salad, and they also give complementary edamame when you sit down!
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The food was good, the teriyaki and miso soup were my favorites. My hubby ordered a lot of rolls:
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I would say try the lunch specials, it's a generous portion at a good price!
Hirotaka Sushi