SAKAE Sushi

Fresh fish imported from Japan paired with premium sake.

Sakae Sushi gives a Japanese meal in Burlingame a clear focus on fish and sake. The California Drive restaurant has served the area since 1995, and longtime chef Jun Nozawa continues in the kitchen. We like that continuity, paired with a menu that allows diners to choose a sushi assortment, a sashimi selection, or a more extensive sushi course. The restaurant sources fish internationally, including specialties from Japan, and complements the sushi counter with an izakaya-style selection. Yellowtail with jalapeño, tai carpaccio, seared albacore, and agedashi tofu offer different preparations to explore around the main order. Premium sake provides another part of the experience, while take-home hand-roll sets create a more hands-on option. For sushi in Burlingame, Sakae's appeal lies in its established Japanese dining tradition and the chance to build a meal around several expressions of seafood.