Geta

I came here for dinner after the wait at another Japanese restaurant in the area had a 1.5 hr wait. We were seated right away! The place is tiny so you have to get lucky to get a table.We got the tempura soba, spicy meat udon, and some sushi rolls.

Lovely little sushi spot in Piedmont Ave. The omakase option is gone now (they just removed that from menu ~2 changes ago). Their kaki fry also changed :( they're smaller now but you get an extra piece. Overall, good experience. Their nigiri deluxe sampler was just like the memory. The staff were very nice and polite to everyone too. One thing I do want to note is that there's a price adjustment. I don't recall it being disclosed anywhere in the menu though.

First time being asked to provide ID when presenting a credit a credit card in any oakland restaurant. I was told this was policy and when asked where the policy is stated they didn't have it listed anywhere. They communicated that this is asked of every patron that uses a credit card because of credit card theft.

Always good to the last drop of rice! Been coming for years and will continue to do so as long as Kosuke sensei is behind the knife!

I'm so amazed from the amount and quality of fish you can get here. Found this hidden gem in piedmont avenue. Place is small and seating is very limited. I really loved how quick they were with the food. I came with my mom and toddler. The space is like being in Japan, very small so if you bring strollers be mindful to fold it. I was lucky and was able to tuck it behind my table and away from others. If you're here the deluxe nigiri roll is so good and flavorful. Every bite was so wonderful. Salmon and tuna were buttery and smooth. The eel was so juicy, and the wagyu was so yummy. But best was the creamy and decadent uni!We also ordered a combo of salmon teriyaki and karrage! Portions were huge and came with rice, salad and yakisoba noodles. It was so much we brought it home.Dragon roll 8/10, eel and shrimp were coldBut good. Salmon and avocado roll was my favorite 10/10.

Geta used to be my favorite sushi place in the bay. Small, mostly takeout place with a few tables, with friendly and efficient staff. Their specialty rolls are a bit on the pricier end but lately their portions sizes have decreased significantly. The 49ers roll at $20 used to be packed with real crab but our last several orders that amount kept shrinking to the point where you can barely taste the real crab. Disappointing! Guess I'm back on the hunt for a new favorite sushi joint

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!

To be perfectly honest, before my first visit here, Geta had been on my radar for so long that I actually wasn't sure what I was more excited about - finally getting to check out their food for myself or being able to strike them off my list of places to try! After having more than a few friends recommend, and after having seen them pop up in my Yelp feed seemingly every few months, it's almost like having a constant reminder that I needed to check them out. Given that, it's safe to say I was more than a little relieved that they didn't manage to disappoint!Now, when my friend forewarned me before coming here that getting a table might be tough, I didn't realize it was because of how small this place is! With just a handful of counter seats and even fewer tables, Geta can definitely fill up quickly. Despite their small stature though, the menu is surprisingly large, with a good variety of offerings, ranging from small plates, bento boxes, and udon to an interesting mix of donburis, sushi rolls, and nigiri. More importantly though, not only did everything sound good on the menu, but just about everything looked even better in all of the photos that I was able to scroll through before it came time to order! Some things looked so good, in fact, that I practically made myself come back a second time before writing this!-- ANKIMO - Monkfish Liver...$14(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/geta-oakland?select=QQOvUCs4-0zMFLFqIzEyMw)I'm sure the fact I haven't had ankimo in ages had something to do with it, but this was terrific! The portion was generous, the ankimo has luscious, and the dish, as a whole, was just so flavorful. Would absolutely definitely get this again.-- SALMON BELLY NIGIRI - Fresh Salmon Nigiri...$9(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/geta-oakland?select=bKype6cGWJRr9jAjeK6JVg)I love salmon, so I'm extremely biased, but this was fantastic! The cuts were both fresh and generous and not overly fatty either. Most importantly, they were just straight up delicious!-- KATSU CURRY RICE - Fried Pork Cutlet with Curry Rice...$20.50(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/geta-oakland?select=y2EiAJ201BLXgMr8mRY8vw)More solid than spectacular, but no less satisfying. The katsu was crispy, the pork itself was juicy, and there was a fair amount of veggies. As for the curry, it was good, but I wish it had a bit more punch and a thicker consistency.-- MISO SOUP...$0 (came with the Katsu Curry Rice)(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/geta-oakland?select=_0A546ry55BOUZJVDhu_WA)I wouldn't normally detail miso soup, but this one was really, really good! It looks different than your generic miso soup, but in a good way, as it has a nice miso flavor to it and was filled with more than your generic bits of tofu, green onion, and seaweed.-- NIGIRI SAMPLER - Maguro, Sake, Hamachi, White Tuna, Ebi Tako, Ika, Tsubugai, Tamago, Inari...$34(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/geta-oakland?select=NcgDgjaJ7flqJ29L4peYfQ)Fairly standard, in both good and bad ways. The assortment of fish is somewhat basic, but the taste and quality is pretty solid. Of the bunch, the hamachi and salmon were my favorites, but I wouldn't say anything fell short. That said, I can't help but wonder if I should've tried the Deluxe Nigiri Sampler instead.-- KANPACHI NIGIRI - Fresh Amberjack Nigiri...$12(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/geta-oakland?select=cVi9-LtYfNbi6-0FmfmoQQ)This was a last second add based on the server's recommendation and it wasn't too shabby! I'm not the biggest fan of amberjack, but this was one of the better ones I've had. Still, I think I'd rather save a few bucks and get the sake belly again.While most of what I've tried here has been good, the best part of my meals at Geta has actually been the service. Across both of my trips here, the staff has been super warm and friendly. They were more than happy to answer questions about the menu and were really helpful with some of their recommendations. If I was out here more often, and if they were possibly just a smidge cheaper for some things, it's more likely than not that Geta would be one of my go-to spots for sushi. However, since they're on this side of the Bay, I guess they'll just have to settle for being my go-to for sushi whenever I'm around Piedmont.

I tried Geta for the first time recently, the food was great, the prices are a bit higher than other local sushi restaurants, but the fish is great quality and big portions. My only complaint is that the restaurant is incredibly bright, so I'd recommend coming during the day or getting take out. Service was great!

Always wanted to try Geta and finally got to do it during Thanksgiving break yay! Cute and very small and cozy place. Only few tables so come prepared for the scene :) I did not as I came with my child and stroller hahaha but we made it yay!!!Staff is friendly and food comes out quick! I love the cozy feelings you get inside and the kitchen is right there making their magic happening.Loved sharing the miso soup, mackerel and salmon Nigiris, negihama and unagi rolls. The warm light sake was delicious as well. Generous portions of fish, fresh and great prices. Would come back again with my husband or a friend!