Damo Sushi - Pleasant Hill

The place is dark and there were very few people in there which should have been a clue to us. My husband ordered the chicken teriyaki and it was so dry. I had the crunchy rainbow roll and the fish was not fresh and the 'crunch ' was literally poured on top of the roll. Miso soup was not hot and not good. Service was scarce. Never came to our table to check on us. We won 't be back anytime soon.

Damo Sushi has been a fixture in this location for quite some time with minimal changes in ownership. Situated across from California Grand and alongside Pollo Pollo and Moa, it is one of the older establishments in the area. I typically visit this place when I am out for a night of drinking with friends. The quality of the sushi has declined over the years, but considering Damo has not been exceptional for over a decade, this is not surprising. The portion sizes are not very generous and the rolls do not leave you feeling full. However, the drinks help compensate for this. Pricing is reasonable, falling between the expensive and cheap options in the area. The service is inconsistent, with some staff appearing disinterested while others are attentive. The décor has remained the same since their last major renovation, but they do offer outdoor seating for those interested. Overall, Damo is decent but not top of mind when craving sushi. It is a good option for drinks with friends, with fair prices on alcohol. However, it may not be the first choice for a sushi outing.

Okay I have been thinking to visit this place so I finally did. Restaurant was huge. There was so much empty table when we came in which saddens me. Food was surprisingly delicious. I never finished my bento but I did! Holy moly it was freshly cooked and good pricing! Decent amount! I totally recommend this place! I shall come visit again! Thank you.

I'm not sure what has happened to Damo but the last few times haven't been great. The food isn't as fresh as I would prefer. I couldn't finish my Maguro this last time we were in. In this weather the two times we have been by it has been sweltering inside. They wont open the front door to even let a slight breeze in. They need some air circulation inside. The few items that are still good are any eel dish and the teriyaki. Pretty much anything cooked. Also the service is hit or miss. We aren't ever sure if they are mad at us or not. It depends on who is working that day. Unfortunately there are better sushi spots that aren't too far from here that I would rather try.

Dill pickles, instant miso, chicken katsu sitting in its own urine of a broth, and hoisin water with grey chicken. This place is nothing more than a cry for help. At least our server was kind and attentive which garners the extra star.