Modern space blends Japanese touches with tasteful art and offers both spacious seating and a cozy outdoor nook. Atmosphere feels like fine dining on a bustling street, balancing clean simplicity with inviting charm. Menu features fresh, premium sushi and diverse options, complemented by well-paired sake cocktails.
Fish portions come large and fresh with premium cuts and generous servings. Oysters taste succulent and flavorful, and the seasoning stays balanced without being salty.
Fresh fish stands out with premium cuts and generous portions. The fish is well seasoned, not salty, and balanced with just enough rice.
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The restaurant offers a variety of options including sushi, ramen, bento, and boba.
Prices are fair and portions are generous.
Food is typically ready in 15-20 minutes.
Small dining space with Cambodian decor creates a warm and cozy atmosphere that stays fairly quiet despite occasional loud customers. The vibe suits casual, family-style dining with a chill energy and a menu offering authentic Khmer dishes including vegetarian options.
Seafood dishes include fish curry and deep fried Pompano fish, both prepared with bold flavors. Soups like pineapple and shrimp and seafood soup offer fresh, vibrant tastes.
Fish dishes include a deep fried Pompano and a fish steamed in collard greens. The fish curry soup, samlor katis, stands out as a highlight. Other seafood options appear in dishes like sweet basil fried rice with shrimp.
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Street parking is available, but can be hard to find during busy times.
Get there by 6pm on weekends to avoid longer wait times.
They accept Tap payments for convenience.
Minimalist space seats eight at a sushi bar, creating an intimate atmosphere with quiet energy and 80's music playing. Diners experience refined omakase service focused on authentic, fresh fish personally selected by the chef. The setting feels personal and small, emphasizing quality and attention to detail in each course.
Chef personally selects and imports most seafood from Japan, ensuring super fresh fish. Every cut of fish and shellfish is available, with kinmedai standing out for its quality and taste.
Fish comes in super fresh cuts with excellent kinmedai standing out. The chef shows every piece and shares its provenance, covering all desired cuts and shellfish.
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Reservations are required at least a month in advance due to limited seating.
The restaurant has only 8 seats, making it an intimate dining experience.
The price for the omakase experience is $145 per person.
Chain Hawaiian restaurant offers generous portions with simple, fresh ingredients in a clean, spacious setting. Atmosphere stays warm and friendly with consistent quality across visits. Food includes well-prepared grilled chicken teriyaki and flavorful island fish, providing good value for the price.
Shrimp and white fish come out light, delicate, and crispy. Island fish gets a unique brothy marinade before frying, making it tender and flavorful. The Aloha Special includes Whiting Fish with rice and sesame ginger salad.
Fish dishes feature crispy fried island fish with a hearty brothy flavor and tender texture. The Shrimp and White Fish combo is light, delicate, and crispy, while the Aloha Special offers Whiting Fish with rice and a salad dressed in sesame ginger.
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The restroom is well maintained and the restaurant is clean and spacious.
Portion sizes are generous, providing good value for money.
The restaurant is easily accessible from downtown Oakland via underwater tunnels.
Small, bright poke bar with ample outdoor seating and a clean, organized layout suits quick meals rather than long stays. The atmosphere stays relaxed and welcoming even when lines form during busy times. Fresh fish and creative menu options like hand rolls and signature bowls define the food experience.
Freshness stands out with a great selection of made-to-order cooked items and raw fish. Fish comes with well-balanced seasoning and sauce, keeping sides equally fresh.
Freshness stands out with a great selection of raw fish and made-to-order cooked items. Fish comes with well balanced seasoning and sauce, keeping flavors clean and vibrant.
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The poke bowl costs $17 for a small portion.
Adding a drink to any bowl costs an extra $2.
Expect a line out the door during peak hours.
Small Japanese restaurant offers high quality sushi with fresh sashimi in a cozy, lively atmosphere. Space feels tight and sometimes loud, especially on busy weekend evenings. Popular spot with vegan options and large servings, often requiring a wait.
Fish arrives incredibly fresh and melts in your mouth. The selection is wide and the rice is rich but reserved.
Fish comes incredibly fresh with a wide selection to choose from. The quality is consistent, offering melt-in-your-mouth freshness in a casual setting.
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Hashi Gawa can be very busy on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Arriving early or preparing for a wait is advisable due to the popularity of Hashi Gawa.
Parking at Hashi Gawa is also great.
Older decorated space offers spacious seating and a cozy, lively atmosphere filled with chatter and laughter. Dim sum draws large crowds early, creating a noisy, bustling vibe especially on weekends. Traditional dishes include large, flavorful dumplings and shareable plates favored by groups.
Whole steamed fish stands out with its delicious flavor. Dishes like honey-walnut shrimp, fish filet with veggies, and lobster yee mein offer a variety of shareable seafood options.
Whole steamed fish stands out with its delicate flavor and tender texture. Fish dishes come alongside other seafood like honey-walnut shrimp and lobster, offering a variety of fresh options.
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Parking at Chef's Wok is limited, especially during rush hour and weekends.
The restaurant has wheelchair accessible seating, entrance, and toilet.
Arrive early to avoid long wait times for dim sum on weekends.
Japanese restaurant offers high-quality sushi with a casual yet fancy atmosphere that stays quiet and chill. It attracts families and groups with family-friendly amenities like high chairs and parking. The menu includes both sushi and cooked entrees, featuring some unique rolls like yam tempura rarely found nearby.
Excellent quality fish shows up in fatty nigiri like shrimp, scallop, and eel. Some pieces come perfectly seared with subtle wasabi or smoky flavors enhancing the fresh fish.
Freshness varies, but some fish show a wonderful fattiness and delicate textures. Nigiri includes pieces with perfect searing and subtle smoky or wasabi notes.
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Reservations are not required, and wait times are usually short.
Lunch specials are priced reasonably, making it a good value.
Parking is generally available on weekdays, making access easy.
Small restaurant offers casual, comfy atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Drive-thru and convenient parking support quick pickups alongside fresh, made-to-order meals. The vibe stays warm and inviting, with great music enhancing the experience.
Seafood dishes feature fresh, hot fish with good portions and perfect seasoning. The menu includes blackened shrimp with grits, seafood gumbo with dark roux, and crab fries alongside who dat shrimp.
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The restaurant has a drive-through for quick service.
Food is made fresh on the spot, not fast food.
Parking is available in a convenient lot behind the restaurant.
Spacious sushi restaurant with beautiful Japanese decor and large TV screens at the bar and sushi counter. The atmosphere is peaceful and quiet with mainstream music that sometimes encourages dancing. Open late, it offers fresh sushi and complimentary ice cream while waiting.
Fish comes very fresh and well-balanced in each roll. Seafood udon features large white shrimp and fresh seafood, with nigiri showcasing high-quality fish that justifies the slightly higher prices.
Fish comes very fresh and well-balanced in each roll. Nigiri features high-quality fish that justifies slightly higher prices.
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Hayashi Japanese Cuisine is open until 11 pm, making it a late-night option.
Parking is limited due to the restaurant's location on a busy corner.
The restaurant has a dining area in the back with booths for a more private experience.
Minimalist dรฉcor and soft lighting create a relaxed atmosphere with a cool Japanese vibe. Robots deliver food, adding a unique tech element alongside TVs and free arcade games for entertainment. Seating includes cozy indoor and outdoor options, with some high tables that add a playful touch.
Fresh tasting fish comes with a chef's choice omakase priced at $35. Sashimi and nigiri include some chewy and grisly parts, paired with amazing dim sum.
Fresh tasting fish comes in a chef's choice omakase priced at $35. Sashimi and nigiri include extremely chewy and grisly parts, paired with premium fish selections.
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Customers order and pay upfront from their phones, and the service is done by a robot.
The business is cashless, accepting only online payments.
Ordering is done by scanning a QR code and selecting items online.