The Tastiest Sushi Bars in Oakland

Mioki Sushi

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Went here on a Saturday night.Put our name on the list. 3 parties a head of us. Was not too long of a wait. Over heard the server say that she was by herself. So we made sure to be extra nice.She was fast and thorough and even knew what table got what and made sure we were doing good. Their rolls are HUGE! They do not skimp on the fish. Everything was fresh!"

Sugata Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (287) • $$

"Great example of Japanese cuisine. Japanese food is so much more than sushi and rice bowls and Sugata captures that spirit. Normally, I would give a place like this 4 stars. It's a solid 4-star place. But I can't believe Yelp has it at only 3.5! That must be rectified. It's a travesty when I see other places with 4 or more stars that aren't half as good. This is a good restaurant and if you're craving Japanese cuisine, you need to try this place.FOOD: Loved our order. We got a wide variety of items thanks to the generosity of friends and a love of Door Dash. I got the bento box dinner which comes with miso soup and salad and rice (which Door Dash doesn't show). I had the salmon teriyaki and tempura combo and it was delicious! The portion size was very generous. Literally it was about twice as much salmon as I normally get and the tempura included shrimp! Excellent flavor too. Not swimming in teriyaki but more than enough to make it flavorful. My daughter got one of the sushi rolls and really enjoyed it which is saying something. She is very particular by her own admission about sushi. We both agreed we would return here soon.SERVICE: Everything was delivered hot and packaged neatly and attractively. Like I said, generous portions only added to our enjoyment. Everything we needed was put together quickly, too.COST: Great food to cost ratio! Definitely felt we got our money's worth and then some. Again, will definitely come back!"

Kamado Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (406) • $$

"We love coming here - it's one of our regulars in the neighborhood and we eat here a lot once a week. The sushi is excellent and traditional, with many fresh specials, and the staff are very lovely."

Sozo Sushi Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (658) • $$

"We moved out of state and have tried several sushi restaurants elsewhere but have never found a place that compares to Sozo's. The rolls are fantastic and so varied and there are so many other entries and other options as well. Sozo's chefs, and the wait staff are outstanding. We never miss a chance to eat here whenever we return to Pleasanton. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone who enjoys top quality dining."

iSushi

★★★★☆ 3.7 (666) • $$

"Service continues to be slow and I so want it not to be. Food came out temperature appropriate but not everyone for their Food Together which is something I do not tolerate. We came to eat together not have to wait ten minutes between three of us. Everyone is very nice. Food is flavorful, a bit on the expensive side but I live in CV and there is not a lot of talent as far restaurants go so it is what it is. Been coming here since it opened back in the day. Miss seeing the owner Stanley there. Give it a go, food is good and rolls are awesome. Service needs help hope things change around In that arena."

Naru Sushi

★★★☆☆ 3 (26)

"There's a new sushi spot in Emeryville's Public Market! Naru Sushi laid roots next to Casa and at first glance, has a pretty pricey menu, which is expected for being housed in a newly renovated market + inflation.Decided to take a break from Super Duper Burgers and give it its first Yelp review.-Titanic Roll $19.95 (subbed tuna for salmon) - the roll looked promising - decently sized w/ cucumber, shrimp (FYI not tempura shrimp) inside topped with salmon, avocado and spicy crab. After a bite, I noticed that the roll was very rice-heavy, which was making it look big. The taste was ok- I felt like it was missing something. -Salmon sashimi appetizer (4 pieces) $12- fresh and tasty but kinda small for the price. Overall, an average Japanese spot for sushi. Debating whether I would return- there's a lot of competition in the PM!"

TGI's Sushi-Campbell

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$

"We went for a late lunch on a Friday afternoon and the restaurant was pretty busy. We hadn't been there in YEARS, so we were excited to go back and check it out. The service was great. The server was very attentive and promptly took our order. The food came out quickly, and it just continued to come out as it was prepared. It's a small place, and I can imagine it gets cozy during lunch/dinner service, but that doesn't matter when you have great service and food. We'll be back!"

Mj Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (238) • $$

"My absolute if not one of my absolute favorite sushi places in the Bay Area. I highly recommend this place, I used come here almost every other week when I lived closer. My favorite recommendation is the samurai roll, the toro nigiri and sake nigiri. My favorite combo. Not the mention the appetizer is so good. My go to is their juicy chicken kaarage. The service? Amazing, honestly love this place they're so personable especially since I'm here all the time. As for ambiance, it's very welcoming"

Shogun Japanese Sushi & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (466) • $$

"Food - 5/5Service - 6/5Ordered pickup and it was such a nice experience. As soon as our order was ready, the restaurant called to notify us.We ordered 2 nigiri deluxes and the owner, Wendy, was so sweet and added in a complimentary appetizer and beer! I had a brief conversation with her when I picked up the food and you can see she genuinely cares about the experience customers have at her restaurant.The nigiri was fresh and delicious! Also the egg rolls Wendy packed for us were truly the best we've ever tasted. I'd definitely recommend and come back."

Kaigan Sushi

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (183) • $$

"I went to Kaigan Sushi as I was in the mood for a Dragon Roll and it was close by.It's a cute little restaurant, the staff and chefs were very nice.The Dragon Roll was flavorful. What I noticed however was that the avocado was over ripe, it was brown. That was my only issue. I wasn't very hungry, so I didn't order anything else. Overall, the service was good and I would consider going back to get a full experience."

Tokyo Sushi

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (519) • $$

"Ordered in today and got a sushi rollTo be specific, I ordered the Super California RollThe sushi was tasty but probably could have been fresher had it not been delivery"

Geta

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"Geta is perfect for groups of 2-4. The most genuine Japanese restaurant in the bay. Japanese music in the background. Food is fresh and service is fast. It is not a place to lounge around and be loud. Always 10/10 at geta!"

Ari Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (345) • $$

"Conveniently located in the Waterford Shopping Center, next to Safeway. Plenty of parking.The restaurant was bright, clean, and very welcoming. We went on a Tuesday and there was no problem getting a seat at 12:30.I ordered the Spicy Chicken Lunch Special. It was a lot of food. It came with a Miso Soup and Glass Noodles. They have condiments on the table too. Daikon, ginger, and pickled garlic. The Chicken was moist and spicy. Almost like a stir fry dish. I only ate half and took the rest home. I put the chicken over rice and it made for a second lunch. I love California Rolls and Ari makes them just how I like them. I posted a picture of my Spicy Chicken Plate. I thought the price was inexpensive: $16.95 for basically two luncheswith leftovers. I definitely would go back for lunch!"

Sushi Hanabi

★★★★☆ 4 (517) • $$

"As good as Amakara which is our quality bar. Sushi Hanabi has a small dining area, probably a total of 15 to 20 tables. We got there by 5:20 and when we left, every table was occupied. Mom and pop family vibe. We had the chirashi bowl, crazy monkey roll, and a beer. The chirashi bowl had over 15 pcs of delicious fresh good size sashimi pieces. The crazy monkey roll was really great, avoid shrimp tempura and get raw fish in your roll, topped with unagi? Yum! They weren't skimpy on the tobiko either! If I need to impress someone, I'd take them to Amakara.If I don't care and want a homey vibe, go to Sushi Hanabi"

Yo Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (451) • $$

"We found Yo Sushi on a whim when searching for food allergy safe sushi. We are so glad we found Yo Sushi and their amazing staff and service. We have come to them for quick lunches and long lunches and they have been great at accommodating gluten-free and shellfish allergies and even with catering they make sure our staff all have options. It's a simple, quick service restaurant that offers great eats at affordable prices. Their catering is done fantastically and they accommodate special allergy needs and are simply amazing. Can't rave enough."

Daruma Sushi

★★★★☆ 4 (72) • $$

"I wish I found out about this place sooner because I don't know if there is any other place in Berkeley that serves good quality sushi for such an affordable cost. Tip: If you have a larger group make sure to call ahead because they do get very busy!They have happy hour every day which is unheard of. There are options for handrolls, regular rolls, and even their sushi tacos, all reasonably priced. Honestly you can probably be full off a few of the happy hour rolls. I do highly recommend the sushi tacos. I got the spider sushi taco and it was an entire soft shell crab in a seaweed shell and some other toppings (so good!) Daruma also has okonomiyaki, which I frequently crave and find it hard to find a place in the bay area. Recommend the seafood one. Good texture and plenty of seafood in it. It is probably enough food for one person or two if you want to get some rolls with it.Overall, highly satisfied with my initial experience here and will definitely be coming back to try more things from their extensive menu."

Party Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.7 (296) • $$

"I've come to Party Sushi on multiple occasions now and each time I come, I ask myself why I don't come here more often! This is one of my favorite (and more affordable) sushi spots in Berkeley. I'm consistently met with extremely kind service and fresh fish. I came with two other friends of mine so we had to get the 3 amigos roll among others. Can you tell salmon is our favorite fish? The cuts were fairly thick and seem to be salmon belly cuts. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu and to try to catch one of their lunch special bento boxes!"

Sushi Ken

★★★★☆ 4.2 (363) • $$

"Excellent options for veggie lovers for sushi/rolls. Great staff and the quality and taste of the food here is amazing."

Yo's On Hartz

★★★★☆ 4.1 (376) • $$

"Adorable patio, feels like you're in the middle of a garden. Food was very good, so was service. Great spot for when you want a nice evening out with friends or a date."

Tomo Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (379) • $$

"Waitresses are super nice and serve well. Typically go here for the soup only. Beef sukiyaki is good but the beef is a little rough. Other than that good nearby spot"

Sushi King

★★★★☆ 3.6 (524) • $$

"Good sushi and a nice atmosphere! Would go back again-- especially for the green valley roll."

Sakebomb

★★★★☆ 3.6 (363) • $$

"This is far THE BEST all you can eat I had in the Bay Area!The bay roll (roll with scallop and a creamy sauce on the top) is simply AMAZING!The curry katzu is the best curry ever, it is very flavorful!I give them 5 stars because I can't give them 10.They use quality ingredients on the food, seasoning is perfect, the service is great, super kind staff.The ambient is also super comfy.I will definitely come back!"

Kakui Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.6 (462) • $$

"Wonderful service, ambiance and food! We were greeted so warmly by the hostess/server and immediately seated. We asked for suggestions on what to order and she let us know when she thought the food would be sufficient (my pet peeve is when they try to oversell you, so it's always extra points when they tell you not to order any more!) Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. Plus the space is beautifully decorated and has an upscale but not pretension feel to it. I will definitely be back!"

Yojimbo Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.5 (101) • $$

"There are 2 Yojimbo locations in Alameda. This location is the more spacious location, so it is ideal for larger parties. The service at this location is nice and they give complimentary salad for large parties.Yojimbo is one of the most aesthetically pleasing restaurants to visit. While dining, you get to see art that are related to Studio Ghibli films and other Japanese pop culture. There are TV's playing Studio Ghibli movies and many figurines are posted around the restaurant. All the food options are great, but I always get the Bento Box Mixer. This option allows you to mix and match different Japanese dishes such as katsu, teriyaki, and sushi. This also has great value since they give a good portion for what you pay"

Sendo Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.9 (267) • $$

"It's my first time trying this place and we ordered for takeout. This is what we ordered:Philly Roll(4/5): This is my go to roll for every sushi place and every time, I'm not disappointed. The salmon is buttery and the cheese is really creamy. I really like the texture that the roll gives. I kind of wished it was cucumber instead of avocado because it was a little too fatty for me.Spicy Tuna(3/5): The spice was tolerable and the taste was good, but I wished there was more cucumber. I probably would've given it a better scoring.Potato Croquette(3/5): I liked the crunch that it gave, but I felt like it lacked in flavor. The sauce that it came with had a vinegar taste and it really brought out the flavor that was hidden inside the croquette.Salmon Delight(5/5): Words can't describe how good this roll was. It was doused with spicy mayo and had huge amounts of salmon inside and outside the roll! Definitely my favorite out of the 4 items!Overall, a really good sushi place to go to and a place I would definitely come again!"

Sushi Ichimoto

★★★★☆ 3.5 (533) • $$

"F O O D:nothing too spectacular but not bad either. just mid tier. good enough to satisfy a sushi craving but won't blow your socks off. tempura is fried in katsu batter which was interesting but i prefer the original way. S E R V I C E:extremely fast and nice service. very attentive and refilled waters constantlyA M B I A N C E:nice and cozy inside"

Chef Teriyaki

★★★★☆ 3.9 (950) • $

"Food is always great and service too! I cant wait to try their other menu. It's a must to try this place! Minimal parking but you can have another option to park when you are done with your grocery shopping you might go ahead and get your quick lunch or dinner in this location."

Miyuki Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (219) • $$

"Want to give a quick re-review because our family continues to really enjoy this place. As a matter of fact, of the three sushi/Japanese places in the immediate area, Miyuki is light years beyond the other two. My sister and I went tonight but couldn't believe -- it was absolutely packed! Have never come here before with it being so busy. With that, service was a tad slower than usual and our waitress had a very bad cough and, even though she was wearing a mask, the strength of her cough made me very uncomfortable and we thought, ok, this is probably the wrong night to come here, so we left. (Note to Owner: if someone is that sick, they shouldn't be working, mask or not.). So we went down Aborn to Yuri (Lucky Shopping Center) -- but, besides there being practically zero customers, which is not a good sign during prime dinnertime, eating there reminded me of why I don't like it ... at least with their cooked food (vs. sushi) there is no soul or love put into it like at Miyuki. (And note: the 3rd sushi place, Truya, is just plain awful, look up my review.)But everything at Miyuki is wonderful. Massive menu. Great atmosphere. A staff of young servers who are very diligent in their service (always helpful with my senior parents). Of the three places, Miyuki, by far, has the best teriyaki sauce, the best miso soup, a great side salad with delicious dressing, and everything is always served nice and hot (unlike at Yuri, where the edamame was half hot / half cold, the miso soup was lukewarm, the salad dressing pretty tasteless and with the chicken breast teriyaki (extra $3) the chicken was very tough). Unfortunately, can't talk too much about the sushi at Miyuki as we're not sushi eaters, but we do get "pseudo-sushi" (California Roll) and it's always fresh and delicious.The situation at Miyuki tonight was absolutely not the norm and will not dissuade us from coming back or giving it less than 5 stars -- folks, it's not only the best in the area, it's always excellent!"

Zeng Sushi Delight

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (339) • $$

"We've eaten here multiple times in the past few months and it's been excellent-- Very fresh, wonderful service and adorable decor. I especially love the tea cups. The portions are very generous and the prices are fantastic. Zeng Sushi Delight has become one of our favorite restaurants in San Leandro. Can't wait to go again soon."

Maneki Sushi

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (721) • $$

"I'm a bento box girl and the bento boxes here are GENEROUS.I used DoorDash to order for pick up on a Sunday evening. Quick and easy process: ordered on my phone and it was ready in the 15-20 min it took for me to drive here.I went with the chicken teriyaki + tempura + gyoza for $15. Maybe it looked extra generous because it was takeout and therefore given in 3 separate boxes. Still, it felt like a lot of food. Lots of chicken, big scoop of rice, and a salad in one box. 6 pcs tempura (4 veggie, 2 shrimp) in the next. And 3 pcs gyoza in the last box. Flavor wise, it was prob as good as any other sushi spot. I've had better crispier tempura at other places. The gyoza filling was tasty, though I'll say the sauce it came with didn't add much. Overall, though, still a good meal."

EOS Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.9 (10)

"We came to eat on Labor Day, just as they were opening, and we got a nice big table. Everything felt like it was slightly elevated from your typical sushi restaurant, while still being comfortable for families. We knew that it is the same ownership as East Ocean next door, which is our go-to dim sum restaurant, so we were excited to give their new sushi restaurant a try. I hope more of their East Ocean regulars support their new restaurant like we did because the owners are really nice and you can see that they put great effort into the new restaurant. The server gave us a complimentary edamame appetizer, which had an interesting/yummy twist with a charred yuzu, or Japanese lime to squeeze. Since there was five of us, and my kids can eat their weight in sushi, we ordered the EOS sushi platter. All of the rolls and the nigiri were delicious, and the fish was super fresh. Our server, Grace, was friendly and attentive. She made us feel like valued customers, practically family, which having worked as a waiter in the past, I think is a huge part of the dining experience. We also enjoyed the ambience in the restaurant. The tables were nicely spaced apart in the main dining area, the lighting and decor were cozy, and there's an sushi bar in the front of the restaurant which is a must have. All in all, we had a five-star experience. We will be back soon to try the rest of the menu. Their small plates menu items looked especially interesting. I can't wait to try them all!"

IV Sushi Togo

★★★★★ 4.9 (95)

"Really fresh sashimi and sushi. We've ordered the XL boat and the S. Both worth it with plenty of rolls, super easy for a party. The sashimi pieces are generous and very fresh. We loved the poke salad as well! The boat is so fun for a party, it was such a nice display and they included some fun fairly lights! The staff is so nice and very accommodating and helpful when we were deciding on what to get. Definitely a great place to order party trays!"

Sushi Shin

★★★★★ 4.7 (142) • $$$$

"It was worth all of the hype!!!! Chef Jason, Simon and team made our special occasion truly special. We already cannot wait to come back during another season. Chef was very personable, engaging, fun, conversational, professional, and talented. You could tell he thought through every detail and was very proud about how every dish came together.Standouts:- monkfish liver. To die for. The big chunk was smooth, creamy, nothing quite like that. - fresh sardine. Unexpectedly strong awesome flavors- seawater eel. The unami sauce brought the meal to an end - otoro. They removed the tendons so it melted even faster in your mouth. Very outstanding prep work. - uni, two different ways from Hokkaido. Exceptional. - the sake recommendations. Paired well with everything. - the progression of the meal and the pace. Very well planned and orchestrated. Two and half hours, worth every damn second. - intimate setting, where it's best to be engaged with chef and other patrons. More fun when you're immersed in every element. - SIMON! We must give you a shout-out. You never missed a beat while serving 9 of us. Incredible touch on everything, glass was never empty, you kept your eyes and ears open at all times. Really represented the Star well. For two people, plus a bottle of sake, total was about $1200. We were full at the end. Not a price tag for every day meal, but we thought every bite was worth it. Thank you, Sushi Shin!!! Kudos to you for opening at the beginning of the pandemic yet continuing to thrive!"

Tane Vegan Izakaya

★★★★★ 4.5 (373) • $$

"Ate here last night and everything was AMAZING! We made a reservation for 4:30pm and were seated promptly with the table already set for our arrival (an extra special touch) The service was great! Our waitress came and checked on us frequently and food came out fast. I loved this quaint little place in Oakland and loved the coziness of it. We ordered a few things off the menu.Gyoza KatsuGarlic edamame Pokai rollPassion fruit cheesecake Everything was super good and I absolutely loved my roll. As a newer vegan and former sushi lover, this is one of the best rolls I've ever had. We will definitely add this to our rotation for date night."

Kuriya Japanese Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.6 (144) • $$

"Good quality sushi at reasonable prices.Service was good. Chinese-owned but not a bad thing. Menu is pretty basic and no many choices, but quality over quantity.Parking might be a little hard to find."