Nothing is better than dinner with your girlfriends. This time around we were celebrating my friend's birthday. Usually she's a steak girl but this time she wanted to check out the prix fixe menu at Delage, so that we did. The restaurant is pretty small and reservations were quite limited. Dinner at 5:45? We're not the Golden Girls yet are we? But what lacked in reservation times were made up by 7 courses of deliciousness. Now since this review is overdue, I can't breakdown everything we ate because I simply can't remember. Wait maybe I am a Golden Girl! What I do remember was the cherry tomato sad as the first course which was good. The first round of chef's choice sushi was off the hook. Super-duper fresh and served with great accoutrements. There was also a pomegranate granita served between later courses to cleanse the palette. Everything was fun and games before my friends and I tried the salmon roe roll for the first time. Needless to say, this was one roll that was not for us and we can definitely check that off our bucket list. The seared halibut was excellent and so was the two piece sashimi near the beginning of the meal. My only complaint is the portion size. For 7 courses and $65 per person, I expected to leave not wanting to go to Nation's for a burger. I took off one star for that. read more

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I went here twice: one for my engagement dinner, and the second time because it was good and cheap omakase, but still very delicious. Of the two weekends we went, the menu stayed relatively the same. We ordered the add ons: and the Toro steak was to die for - thick, but soft, all the allure of tuna with the right amount of dressing - definitely get this. The servers were quick and really aware of their surroundings. I guess one down side was the bathroom, it was a little bit of a walk inside the connecting plaza. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking to save money, but had a hunkering for omakase. Would definitely go here again. read more

I went here for a birthday a pre-Covid, haven't been back yet, but I still talk about this place. Anyone headed to the Bay, I always recommend it to. Aside from the cozy atmosphere, the dishes itself are works of art. It was almost too pretty to eat. The courses are spaced out the right amount of time. I think for such a memorable experience the price was way more than worth it. I've had more omakase experiences, but Delage is up there for me. Enjoy! read more

Great fine dining sushi experience! I'm all for fancy eating out, yet still have much to learn when eating at $$$$ bougie places. Went here for date night and the spot was intimate, chill and didn't come off as pretentious. The waitresses (do we even call them that, fancy servers?) were super cute and explained each course. I think we had like 8 courses or so, additionally with a toro side which was SO SO GOOD. I felt like I was back in Japan, minus all the Japanese amazing people. The servers even told you how to eat the food, in order from left to right, backwards up and down whatever (that's a little too much info, felt like I was following directions in SoulCycle). The presentation was beautiful, the sake was great, the sushi was wonderful. Yes, a little pricey but the experience was a WIN. Definitely suggest if trying to impress someone, or just having some fine dining experiences in Oak-town. KAMPAI! read more

Delage - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Delage is more than about just having good sushi, it's the dining art and experience makes it memorable. Each plate is an art piece: It recalls me the season, the scent, the sound, and who you're with at the moment. I have always wanted to try a modern Japanese cuisine with my husband together. This place was beyond my expectation. The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable - unlike a fancy restaurant that keeping people distance, the light and space feels just right for having a conversation and enjoy a drink together. My husband and I had the Omakase $65 per person with 8 course meal, then we added 2 more custom orders: Omakase * House Treat : Bite Size Soy Sauce Cooked Toro 1) Cherry Tomato Salad 2) Chef's choice: 2 Pieces of Sashimi 3) First set: 4 pieces of Sushi * House treat: Yuzu and Watermelon Shaved Ice * Custom Order: Duck Egg Chawanmushi 4) Toumorokushi : Tofu, Takesumi Chip, Corn Moose 5) Duroc Pork Tenderloin 6) Second Set: 4 pieces of Sushi * Custom Order: Uni Dong 7) Organic Tofu Miso 8) Ichigo Srawberry Ice Cream with Pistachio & Choco Chip. All the sushi are served with perfect temperature, very clean taste, and the vinegar was mixed perfectly with the rice which really enhance the sweetness of the fish. This is why I love Sushi more than Sashimi. It's amazing to be able to taste such a clean authentic Japanese sushi in the Bay Area. MUST TRY: Toro sushi and the Hokkaido Uni are top notch, superb quality. The Toumorokushi is such a creative plate, you'll be amazed by the textures and the balance of the overall flavors. TIPS: - This place is best for party below 4 people without infant / young children. - Expect 2 hours meal time. - I found Delage through Airbnb experience, but it's better to RSVP through Delage's official website. The cancellation fee is cheaper if you or your party had to cancel the appointment within 24 hours of your reservation. The booking system is flexible so you can edit the RSVP 24 hrs in advance. - Book the earlier time like around 5:45PM on weekends. Parking is easier and you'll get to visit the restaurant before the sun goes down. - Though the street parking is free after 6PM on weekend, you can check out some nice shops around this area. - Menu changes seasonally. SERVICE: Professional, Japanese and English fluent. BONUS: I love Mama chef. Smiley, and hard working. It's my first time seeing women preparing sushi in person :-) Definitely coming back. Highly recommended. read more

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Still in the soft opening stages. Walked in a couple hours before opening to reserve, currently they are not returning calls and tonight they were turning people away for the rest of the week - booked solid. Simple, clean and modern space, accommodating about 7-8 at the bar and a half dozen two-tops. The chairs at the bar were quite comfy actually and I liked the display of pea sprouts and shrimp chips. Easy access for the chefs and eye candy for me. The wall nooks have a few bottles of sake and tasteful Japanese tchotchkes nestled inside. Chef Chikara is still very much involved in the sushi prep, I remember him fondly from the days of Maruya and just learned he will be opening another sushi spot in the Mission late summer. Loved the incorporation of produce: -microgreens -baby fennel -asparagus -kaiware sprouts -fiddlehead ferns -leeks -asparagus -spring peas -artichoke -micro borage flower (edible, but VERY, very fuzzy, never had it and love trying new things) Some of the courses packed quite a bit of heat, I enjoyed, but I am not sure if the average person could take the level of spiciness. The candied jalapeno with the salmon on the himalyan salt block was perfect! The rhubarb jam tasted like ketchup on it's own, but was fantastic with the medium rare cuts of duck. LOVED the mizayaki beef, true favors of the cow and expertly julienned and portioned fresh ginger on top. Party in my mouth. The tamago, which I am usally not a fan of was perfectly seasoned, not overly sweet like many others and enjoyed the incorporation of artichokes. The citrus salad that started off the night was SO balanced and visually appealing - edible flowers! The asparagus and the spring peas with the poached quail egg truly represented the season - so fresh and creamy. Texturally, all the courses hit a home run. Items on the salty side for me were: the fish soup and fiddleheads, which were also heavy handed with the sesame oil. The super long dandelion leaves were difficult to eat with chopsticks and I was not sure why there was a small plate as part of the place setting. The entire time mine sat empty, each course is plated and each diner is required to order an omakase, so it was just extraneous. The sushi needs some work: of 8 items, I liked half, in descending order, shima aji, ankimo, toro and blue fin maguro. But the first two are some of the best I have had. The ankimo was so interesting with the miniaturized cubes of soy gelee. Generous amount of food for a reasonable price, $50/pp. So many components to every dish, interesting flavors that make you think and unique variations of ingredients that are familiar. Daiginjos by the glass top out at $10 and so worth it, try the Ikina Onna. Special spot for people who truly enjoy dining, still working out some kinks, but quite enjoyable. read more

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This place is amazing! The amount of food you receive for the price of omakase is unbelievable, and the quality is excellent. I loved how they incorporated unusual but seasonal ingredients like fiddlehead fern as well as the slightly torched nigiri. I rate this place four stars because there are still a few service kinks to be worked out, which I expected as it hasn't officially opened yet, and omakase menu did not end with dessert. We walked in but I think they require reservations now. read more

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Finding a reasonably priced omakase meal in the Bay Area is a challenge. An 8 course meal for $65.00 in this region is a bargain, so I made a reservation a week ahead of time. Walking into the quaint space, the first thing I noticed was the cassette boom box on the counter. I thought that was their (ancient) sound system, until I looked around and saw a few more of them throughout the dining room, along with some classic LPs along the walls. The designers of this space seem playful and don't themselves too seriously. Dinner started with an amuse bouche (not on the menu), followed by the 8 courses. Highlights include: Course 2, salmon on a Himalayan salt block paired with a couple of slices of Miyazaki beef, Course 5: smoked baby corn served with a fried quail egg, and a small bowl of toro over sushi rice, seasoned with gelatinous soy sauce (part of Course 7). Much of my enjoyment with omakase is the fact that I would not have ordered many of these courses a la carte, but we thoroughly enjoyed the entire meal. We were pleased with each course and felt full at the end of the evening, but not uncomfortable. I look forward to dining here again, to try new courses on their menu. read more

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Unique and top quality food and presentation. If looking for something special, this small, quiet restaurant is a serious cut above what you will find anywhere. read more

This actually would've been a 3.5 stars, and if it weren't for several critical kinks that they have for being a new restaurant, I would've given it 4, because overall, Delage is still a great restaurant, with great food and kind staff. However, as a set menu restaurant, there were some errors that couldn't be overlooked. I made a reservation for 8:15, and this was a reservation that I've tried to make over the phone over 10x in the past month. The party that was at my table didn't leave until past 8:30, and we didn't get seated until 8:40. So we waited 25 minutes for a table we reserved. This was also on a Tuesday evening. I've been wanting to come here for over a month now but never got around to making a reservation because they didn't pick up their calls. I eventually came across a review that mentioned that I can actually make a reservation on the app resy, so I immediately downloaded the app for that purpose. The delay was a strong indication of inefficiencies in the kitchen. It was apparent in how late we got our table, and also the amount of time we had to wait in between several courses. We didn't leave the restaurant until nearly 10:40. To be fair, the staff was extremely apologetic for the delay in seating us and offered us drinks on the house. The service was still nonetheless really good, and they did offer us tea during our wait. Delage has a preset 8 course menu for $65 per person. I believe it used to be $50 for 10, so I'm pretty sad I missed out on that deal. From what I read in the reviews, their menu also seems to change once in a while, so make sure you look at their website for the latest items. All the dishes are prepared extremely well and had great presentation. Their ingredients were also fresh and high quality. However, my friends and I did find several of the dishes lacking a bit of salt. Nonetheless, overall the food would've been a strong 4.5-5/5. My personal highlights were their cherry tomato salad, grilled baby corn with quail egg (best egg ever), and their handmade strawberry ice cream. I definitely want to give delage another chance in the future. I understand they are still a relatively new restaurant and will have to figure out the timing of courses and whatnot, but I do want to come back again. They have a lot of potential to become one of the best restaurants here in Oakland, and next time I come, hopefully I can change this to a 5 star review. read more

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Randomly came here and was able to walk in and get seated. Street parking mainly but wasn't too difficult. Although I did have to drive around for a bit. The service was great. My friend and I sat at the sushi bar and got to watch the chef. The food was amazing, especially all the toros. And it didn't cost more an arm and a leg for the meal. With everything they offered (8 courses + 3 extras) = $107 without tax and tip. Pretty good for omakase in my book! Definitely would come here again! read more

Delage - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Bottom line: don't go here! Food: terrible. The non-fish courses were inedible, bland, oddly textured, and a weird mix of ingredients that fell flat. The fish courses were not even up to the quality of a typical sushi restaurant anywhere in the area, many had a chewy texture with an off-putting smell. A very disappointing dining experience, the worst I've had in this area. Definitely not Omakase, more like Kaiseki, but not on par with any other restaurant serving those styles. Atmosphere: lighting at the bar is harsh, no restroom so have to go through the market next door. Service: non existent. There are only a handful of tables and yet we didn't get water refill, and never got the tea we ordered. When asked how we liked the dishes, we let them know we were unsatisfied, but never got any response. We wish we had left after the second course. read more

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I usually cannot stand going to a restaurant that hasn't been officially open for more than six months, but my sister told me she wanted to give it a try so I said what the heck and threw caution to the wind. Given that I really enjoy its sister restaurants, I figured this one would be on par. I will gladly admit this was the best $50 I have spent in awhile. This is an omakase meal so we each had about 10 courses dictated by the chef. The dishes ranged from a citrus salad, to a perfectly marbled slice of beef accompanied by a slice of salmon served on a brick of salt, to a wonderful array of nigiri sushi. There were too many to name them all here! The dishes were ambitious and creative without going so far as to become inaccessible. Each one was unique and a comprehensive progression to the next. The presentation was stunning! I am already dying to go back. If they would only add a dessert, it would make the meal a perfect 10. Oakland is really hitting the big time with this one. read more

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I've been coming here for special occasions for the past year or so. I'm surprised I still haven't reviewed it! I love coming here and sitting at the bar. The service is great. The chef is always so hospitable and welcoming. The food every time we've gone has been so delicious, varietal, and filling and not as expensive as other omakase can get. My partner and I were just saying last night that what we like is that it's simple and fresh and doesn't let the visuals overpower the food. Everything still looks artistic, but the food is the main character, yenno? We're bummed that Yume closed in Alameda before we got to try it, but we hear that Utzutzu is being run by the same person who runs Delage, so we're excited to try it when we can! read more

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Omakase only restaurant. Due to their space and their progressing popularity, reservations mandatory. They have one of those modern reservation systems, where you pick your dates and time slots (seems like 2 per night). THEN you have to enter a credit card number, because if you fail to cancel past the 24 hour mark, you'll get charged $25 per head. Pretty stiff. There's also several text messages prior the date, one to confirm, one to remind you a few hours before, and another to suggest that sake is ideal for such outings, haha. I'm only including this because I got there an hour early as to not have to rely on traffic. Murphy's Law, if I try and cut it close, I'll get screwed. Had a drink at a neighboring business. We get there on time to only see a packed house. We check in, and they say they'll text me when our table is ready. Text because there is no waiting area, so you're alternative is the sidewalk/car/other business. We waited outside in the cold because we didn't want to drink anymore down the street and have it affect our appetites. So we waited...and waited. 30 friggin' minutes later, we were called in to the last table that had cleared. FML Anyhoo, outside of that, the place does deliver a pretty nice ride, for a very modest price ($65), with add-ons available. Won't go through everything we had, but will go through the highlights. Kabocha Salad: So many textures. Maybe at least 8 different things to crunch and munch. Salad elevated. 2 Amuse courses: very tiny but nice. One was a cooked tuna with a soy sauce foam. The foam looked like sea foam, but when you tasted it, straight up soy sauce. Fun. The other dish was grapefruit/satsuma orange granita to cleanse the palate. Very effective. 2 nigiri sushi courses. What makes them unique is they dress each nigiri's rice with soy sauce and other garnishes, depending on the fish. They don't give out plates for you to dip into soy sauce. Each bite is designed and ready to go. Stand outs were the toro (duh), the fluke and the sea bream. Duck Egg Chawanmushi with Chestnuts ($7 add on) Super delicate steamed custard with nice chunks of chestnuts on the bottom. There was a blue corn tortilla strip as a garnish that I felt was out of place. But if you took nibbles off this strip and ate the rest of the custard, the flavors tended to get amplified. Something about the fried corn flavor that made umami flavors pop. Bewilderment. Duck Breast entrée. Super tender and moist, has to be sous vide. Also the balsamic-soy butter sauce gave it that Euro fusion flare. #fancifiedduck Scallop Miso Soup with Shimeji mushroom. A umami massage to the soul. Divine and I'm not religious. Roast Green Tea Ice Cream. Perfectly not sweet and tiny pearls of tapioca to give another texture. And the spun sugar garnish, can you say IG mandatory. I was very sad yet quite content when I took that last bite. If that makes any sense. A ride that is as pleasant to the eyes as it is to the mouth and belly. Would I wait in the damp cold again for another 30 minutes, after going through all the trouble of making reservations anyhow? I'm leaning towards a strong perhaps. read more

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The lady took me here for my birthday in February. The meal itself was wonderful. I can't remember all the specific dishes but I was left thoroughly satisfied and I'm so glad that I was treated to such a fine meal. The one star off was for the seating process. We got there at the designated time (I think we were the second round of customers) and it was chaos. They told us they weren't ready and it's such a small place that there's no place to wait. So we went around the corner to get a beer and it took a while for them to get ready. When we got back, we were the first couple there and then 3 sets of couples followed us. But the hostess decided to seat everyone else before us and that was so not cool. It was just a terrible way to start a wonderful meal and I was already starving. I hope they have their act together now. read more

This is probably the best sushi and Japanese restaurant in this area. There several good quality Japanese sushi place (not rolls!) in Bay Area, but not better than here. What I was surprised at the most was the quality, design, and taste of sushi, but also I'm impressed with how well-organized the service (table service and the dish delivered from chef to table etc), and how well the restaurant manages the menu and time for customers. I'm Japanese, and I'm pretty picky on fish and sushi, but overall I'm impressed. Delage's sushi may surpass many of genuine sushi available in Japan. read more

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I went to Delage last night with a group of four. We made reservations and sat for their tasting menu. The food was tremendous and the service was good until the end. Shortly before the desert course was delivered, we ordered a bottle of sake. Well, the course came and we kept waiting. After asking for the bottle twice (and waiting 20 more minutes), it was finally delivered. Within 10 minutes of its delivery (and the check being signed), we were told that we HAD to vacate the table, as we had been there for two hours and another group was waiting on the table. We were unceremoniously ejected from the restaurant as soon as we signed the check. We had to go sit outside on a bench and finish our bottle of sake. The staff should have told us about the time limit when we were sat or when we ordered the bottle of sake that we had to rush through. The rudeness and lack of professional behavior on display at Delage ensured I will never return. read more

Came here for a late birthday dinner with one of my favs--fellow Elite Yue L.! We had been debating coming here when we heard Yume Sushi in Alameda was closed and looked up what other omakases there were in the Bay. At that time, we chose to visit Hinata for omakase and it was nothing short of spectacular! But we still had Delage on our minds, so we ended up going anyway! The restaurant is small--fits maybe 24 max, so definitely make reservations. We did notice two seats were available next to us at the bar the whole time we were there. Sitting at the bar does not make a huge difference because the counters are so high you don't even really see the chef at work too much. Since we sat on the side, we could sort of see some of the chef's work. Preset menu of 8 courses for $65--I think price point is pretty nice for this kind of menu and you definitely get quality and presentation! Add ons were available for an extra $20 or $10, but I was pretty stuffed at just the 8 courses. It would be nice if they allow you add on at the end based on how full you felt, but I'm not sure if you can do this because the add ons are supposed to come in certain orders. It seems the menu varies slightly every month and maybe some nuances day to day, but general follows a similar theme. This was our line up. Amuse bouche--Shishito peppers with goji berry and soy foam. The foam was a fun play on texture. Went well with the peppers! 1. Kabocha salad with kale, quinoa, ume-orange dressing and english pea + miso puree. Loved this combo...cool texture and flavor play. 2. Chef's choice sashimi: seared tuna and ankimo in ponzu sauce. I'm a huge fan of ponzu as well as ankimo (monk fish liver). Loved this course and the seared tuna pieces were good as well! 3. Chef's choice sashimi. I honestly couldn't hear too well what the fish were. I liked 2/3 of the pieces--generally don't like skin on my fish. The toro don was good but maybe overly salted with soy sauce. 4. Squid ink hummus with squid in chips and a pomegranate salsa. The hummus wasn't great on its own but definitely better with the chips and the acidity and sweetness of the salsa. I found it helped to put some of the nori flakes in the hummus too. The plating was super pretty, and even the flower actually had a tomato berry on the end of it too! Palate cleanser: satsuma icee--I'm not sure why but I loved this soo much. Didn't know it was so iced but satsuma is such a great smell and flavor! 5. Baked ocean trout with avocado shiso in a daikon broth. This fish was cooked well and I loved the daikon, the avocado and a little bit of shiso flavor. However, the other root veggies that went with it were a little odd and strange in texture/flavor. They could have done without and it would have been a perfect dish! 6. Another sashimi platter--4 pieces this time. Strangely enough, they didn't plate in the order that the waitress suggested to eat it..from least fatty to fattiest. The toro was placed on the far left, where you usually start, but the waitress told us to start at the second to last, eat the last, then the second one, and then the toro (obviously toro almost always goes last). While that was odd, the fish here were all good, even though I couldn't hear all her descriptions. I kind of wish some were not so soaked in soy sauce though, but quality of fish was definitely there. 7. Scallop, shimeji miso soup--a clean broth; not too much flavor imo, but more earthy than seafood-like. 8. Green Tea Custard -- Good flavors, not mind-blowing Overall; I think Hinata was a more high end experience, but we still enjoyed this dinner and I thought it was very beautifully presented! I'd take someone here for a special occasion and the price tag is reasonable for food like this! read more

Perfect restaurant for a special occasion! I'm going to preface this review by saying that I'm not really a huge fan of raw fish (and omakase) so this omakase was the perfect compromise of raw and cooked items for me personally. They give you the option of booking a seat by the sushi bar or at a table but we chose to sit at the table and were glad since it gave us more privacy and space. The entire restaurant was beautifully lit and decorated with fairy lights. It was the perfect cozy ambiance and a nice change from the typical mood lighting you find in fancy restaurants. Their omakase is reasonably priced - $70 per person for 8 different dishes and featured 2 four piece chef's selections of fish. The cuts were super high quality and fatty, with the second dish being higher quality than the first. They served yellowtail, lean Bluefin tuna, black cod, kampachi and various other fishes that I didn't quite catch. The fish come with wasabi already and the cuts are high quality enough that they don't have an odd fishy smell to them. The plating of everything is so beautiful, even the non-fish dishes! The other courses consisted of a light butternut squash salad, sweet corn mousse, tomato tartare, mini domburi sampler (ft chef's selection of fresh fish), miso soup with mixed fish and seasonal fruit with matcha cream. My favorites from these were the tomato tartare - it was super fresh and paired well with the seaweed chip they placed on the side, and the miso soup. The soup was super hearty and the fish was delicious! The entire experience was super worth the price. The restaurant's relatively small without feeling claustrophobic, and you definitely need a reservation. They charge a $50 no show fee and allow you to cancel up to 24 hours before the seating. The staff were very attentive and explained each dish very thoroughly. The whole omakase took 2 hours and the spacing between each course was perfect! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion. read more

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There is only enough seating for one group of four. All the seats are sushi bar except for one table. There are two seatings each evening. You order beverages and pay through a QR code so make sure your phone is fully charged. They only serve wine, sake and beer, no cocktails. Wine are mostly by the bottle. All white or rose. There are about a dozen options. Corkage fee is $40 but with their limited options, it may be worth while if you want something outside what they offer, There were eight courses. Most courses were bite size but it was beautifully presented and the taste is phenomenal. The flavors are carefully paired with all the items they selected. It's also well balanced and not overwhelming so you can taste the main dish. For example, the nigiri already has soy sauce and wasabi. It's mild that you can taste the spice but also the fish. If you prefer to have tons of wasabi or soy sauces it's not happening. The menu advise the maximum seating time is two hours but since we were at the last seating, 8 pm, we were not rushed and it did take almost 2 1/2 hours for the meal. The first 15 minutes was figuring out we need to order our drinks via QR code and deciding based on the limited selection. The space is decorated with shelves of old cassette players and cassettes, nostalgic 80s. It's simple and you definitely notice the simplicity by the size and lack of restaurant name in the building or door. You can easily walk pass the entrance if you are not looking for it. read more

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The restaurant space is small and attractive: lots of wood (the bathroom is around the corner in the market, which wasn't terrible, but was a longish walk and required a code for the door). Service was pleasant/friendly, although it dragged between courses a bit. I even saw one server stop and wait because someone was taking a picture at the bar and he didn't want to get in the way. The food: I was pleasantly surprised to see a Bay Area omakase menu priced at $65 for 8 courses, so I've been looking forward to trying Delage for a long time. Now that I've had it, I'd say you get what you pay for. Or rather, you don't get what you don't pay for. There were some decently good items, and one quite bad, and the rest was meh/nothing to write home about. Good: the pickled beet salad was artfully arranged and flavorful (the miso powder also punched it p a good deal) and the sushi and sashimi was reasonably good quality, although between the 2-pieces of shashimi and the 8 pieces of sushi there were 4 different tuna preparations: tuna sashimi, toro don, toro nigiri, and a maguro-like tuna nigiri. There also was two different preparations - a raw and a seared/smoked - of tile fish, if I heard our server correctly. I would have preferred some more interesting fish/variety on an omakase nigiri course. The blood orange granita palate cleanser and the strawberry ice cream dessert were quite flavorful. Bad: the "seared" scallop was the most overcooked scallop I've ever had, either at home or in any restaurant, tasting menu or otherwise (except maybe those baby scallops on gross all-you-can-eat buffets in casinos around Vegas). It was sliced, and so hard and dry it wasn't even recognizable as a scallop. My bf also thought it tasted old and almost sent it back (we usually both feel too awkward to even consider that an option). The potato pieces and beans served with it were decent, but we both like scallops and were excited to see one (literally, one) on the menu, so it was a letdown, especially since it had replaced the duck course we saw other people posting about in reviews. Everything else was fine, but not really special. The plates, for the most part, were thoughtfully/artistically arranged. It was also super annoying that there was no add-on menu provided to us. I had been looking forward to trying the duck chawanmushi in particular. I don't know if it's because our reservation was for 815 and they'd sold out or if they just didn't have anything extra today, but disappointing. Pay the extra and go to sf for Wako, or pay even more extra and go to Kusakabe, ju-ni, etc. Or if you want a standout tasting menu in Oakland, pay the extra and go to Commis for American. (Not pictured: blood orange granita palate cleanser, miso soup, second set of nigiri/sushi, which included toro, mackerel, Japanese butterfish, seared and smoked tile fish) read more

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The food here is beautiful art. Photo food porn worthy. The favors just don't match up to the presentation though. This place didn't compare to similar restaurant course meals. The recipes are pretty but lacking flavor big time. The sushi fish itself was quite bland and dry as well, not super fresh? The best dish was the crispy crusted black cod. That was so good. read more

Totally meant to review this earlier so a little fuzzy on the details but this is our new favorite date place in the SF Bay Area. We absolutely loved it and would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend it. It's definitely worth the hassle of crossing the bridge. Atmosphere is nice enough for special occasions but still casual enough to be fun. We went on a Friday night and it was a mix of dates and small groups of friends. The best part is the price, $65 omakase with supplements and sake came out to about $275 all-in for the two of us but food and service felt on par with what you would normally pay at least $450 for elsewhere. Everything was beautifully and creatively plated. Service was friendly and attentive and courses were well paced. Portions were generous for omakase and we left STUFFED. For two people, would recommend just getting one of each supplement and sharing. We personally thought the first two courses while gorgeous, only tasted okay but everything else was AMAZING so be patient and keep an open mind It's a small neighborhood place serving some UNBELIEVABLE food. Some notes as the wait staff is super sweet and definitely don't deserve to be subject to attitude from diners who were expecting something different: - They don't have their own restroom so you have to exit the restaurant and use the restroom in the marketplace next door. Not really an issue unless it's freezing out and/or raining - Place is tiny so need a reservation and would recommend sitting at the sushi bar - Small space also means your seats may not be ready exactly at your reservation time and because there's nowhere inside to wait, they will politely suggest you hang out at the marketplace next door and they will text you when your seat is ready - Don't be off put if they ask for your ID when ordering alcohol read more

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This is what I mean by enjoying a first class Japanese fusion dining with the quality of a Michelin star restaurant. Came here recently to try their prix fixe meal with 8 courses + special uni don Amuse bouche with the plum (ume) puree with seasoned cauliflower and foam Course 1 - Kabocha kale salad with quinoa and ume-orange dressing Course 2 - Chef's choice sashimi with seared tuna and salmon with ponzu Course 3 - 4 piece sushi chef's selection of tuna (ahi), pompano (Koban-aji), and sea bream (Tai) with ahi don Palate cleanser - plumgranita Course 4 - Squid ink (Ikasumi) hummus-pomegranrate salsa, nori squid ink chips Course 5 - Cherry blossom (sakura) pork tenderloin-cranberry sauce, mushroom sauce Course 6 - 4 piece sushi chef's selection of fatty tuna underbelly (Toro), mackerel, striped jack (shima aji), halibut Course 7 - Komo somen soup with duck, spinach, edible chrysanthemum (shungiku), shimeji mushrooms and scallion Course 8 - Green tea custard with fresh cream and seasonal fruit The service was excellent and I enjoyed eating everything that was served to me, particularly the kabocha kale salad and all of the sushi. The salad was so unique in a way that while looking like a true work of art, each and every single ingredient was fresh, ripe and so flavorful! All of the sushi served were extremely succulent and fresh. Even how it was prepared was a work of art as I got to witness the sushi chef with these rythmic movement of handling and shaping the rice, adding the fish over the rice and carefully working on the final touches. It was a treat to have dined at Delage. I highly recommend it! read more

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Delage has been on my list to try for a long time now, so you can imagine my excitement when we finally had some time dine here. It's an extremely small place. We were a party of 4 and occupied one of the two big tables there. They only allow you 2 hours to there since it's such a small place. We felt rushed! We had their omakase and ordered every other off menu item, plus a couple of bottles of sake. Surely, that's more than enough food for 2 hours. The food was good but some plates just missed the mark for me, like the cold tomato soup and fancy miso soup where they cut up some mushrooms and tossed it in. Don't get me wrong, I appreciated the food but I don't think it was spectacular. What was very impressive was their presentation. Everything was beautifully plated and had all of the details. The dessert was very depressing. A small dish with a tiny bit of mousse, a a cube of honeydew, piece of persimmon, 1 blueberry and half a strawberry. You can't finish with that after serving a omakase sushi dinner!! Plus our sever didn't know much about the toppings on our sushi when we asked her. read more

This restaurant was amazing. The plating was spectacular, the the tasting menu left me full and satisfied. The fish was extremely fresh yet creatively prepared with different sauces. Also, this tasting menu would easy cost double if the restaurant were in San Francisco. Highly recommend! read more

Overall, its great place for food, me and my friends were enjoy the food and environment here. Def recommend and be back for more. read more

This was my friend's and my first time getting omakase, and we really really enjoyed it!! $70 per person as of December 2018, which is comparably cheaper than other omakase places in the Bay Area. Of course, I think it's cheaper because out of the 8 dishes, only 2 of them were actual sashimi, but I personally really liked the variety of the menu. See the photos for the set menu of the day, but let me just tell you about the standouts. Really loved the sashimi plates, esp the ones with a tint of wasabi sandwiched between the fish and rice. Fish was fresh and almost melt in the mouth for the really good ones that I can't remember the names of (maybe Spanish mackarel, Thai tuna???). Also loved the pork slices, miso fish soup, and homemade chips with hummus (insta worthy photo for this one)! Aside from the omakase menu, we got the popular duck egg chawanmushi, which was also very yummy and aesthetic although at $7 a pop, quite expensive. It's a small little shop off Broadway street close to 12th Street BART. Probably no more than 25 seats, which made the shop all the more intimate and charming. Servers were very informative and explained what was in each dish; we appreciated how they always told us that the beans and leaves were non-edible or we would've definitely tried eating that cute little maple leaf. Highly recommend this place for a fancy date or birthday!! There's parking by the nearby apartments or you can scooter your way here. read more

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Ever go to sushi and wish you can have something the chef makes that's not the typical you get everywhere else???? Try her, she is female chef!!!! And if you know that's rare so she must be stellar to have made this for herself and she is! Need to make reservations. And you sit watch and enjoy! Nice for a special night. Small place so huge party may not be doable. Totally worth it! read more

Omakase (chef's choice). Each dish was elegant and prepared perfectly- from blended flavors to consistency to quality to presentation. We ordered the add ons, as well as a bottle of sake (definitely recommended). Each dish was a surprise and delight. I've been to other pre-fix menu places (like Commis), & this night tops them all as far as the food. The restaurant is small, clean, not super fancy, and restrooms are accessed by leaving the restaurant. It was definitely on the pricier side, but it was a very special occasion. Dress is nicer, but it wasn't pretentious. When I host foodie guests or have something to celebrate, I will definitely be back. read more

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Delage is a unique experience in the sense that they offer a lower priced omakase that features dishes other than sushi. It costs about $70 per person with the option of paying for an add on, around $10-20 for their fatty toro or uni don. The presentation of each dish is very well thought out. I appreciate their American flare on some of the dishes. For example, their tomato tartare was a fancy version of salsa with guacamole but served with a Nori/shrimp chip. All of the ingredients are very fresh. My favorite was the donburi sampler. Make sure to make a reservation in advance. They only have seatings and they both fill up! read more

Awesome place in Oakland. Set menu so please know that prior to arriving. It's what we came for. It has a wide array but no true focus on a philosophy. Thoroughly enjoyed dinner and the ambience. It was refreshing to see a female chef anchoring the work ethic of this restaurant. Service is awesome, utensils are awesome, drinks are awesome. This restaurant will be great when it's finds its footing. This place will continue to grow and find their place with its own bathroom. read more

Along with Wakuriya in San Mateo, Delage is the finest omakase I have been to and I've been to a good few. Every item is perfectly prepared. The simple, small, quiet room is what's right. Yes, it's $100 but a lovely splurge. It would be more expensive still if it was in a frou-frou neighborhood. I went by myself and the 90-minute, well-spaced courses, gave me much welcomed space to think and write. Toward the end, the group seated near me began a pleasant conversation with me. read more

Amazing! My husband and I went here for our anniversary and it was truest an experience. We don't do a lot of "fancy" dinning so having a pre set meal with food that is visually stunning was a treat! I recommend this place for anyone that wants to experience something cool and different. I deffff recommend get reservations and making sure you know which date you reserved. We saw more then one couple show up on the wrong day of their reservation. Not sure how it happened but just do a double check wouldn't hurt. The food was delicious but I will admit, some things, I didn't want to eat because they were so pretty! Just visually stunning! But once you take your first bite you can't stop. The portions are small but because it is so many courses you won't leave hungry. We both left very satisfied and eager to come back! read more

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Almost everything about this place was underwhelming. No major red flags, but for a fancy omakase I'd expect much better. The nigiri pieces could have come from my neighborhood sushi takeout spot. The mini chirashi was doused in sesame oil. The only dish that tasted better than standard takeout was the miso broth at the end, and only by a little. The gold and silver flakes on some dishes felt out of place given the quality. It seemed like they're only there to justify being expensive without having to make good food. read more

It's always a good thing when you don't have to decide on what to eat for dinner. Bestie took me here for dinner for my birthday, and we didn't even have to decide what to order, omakase . Yum! I've been here once before, and the menu changes often. Each course comes out slowly, and it takes about 1.5-2 hours to complete the meal. It's not a lot of courses, but enough to get you full at a comfortable feeling. Not too full, it was perfect. read more

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Hey guys, listen up. Go get a babysitter. Dogsitter. Take the night off. Whatever you need to do to make a reservation (real quick) at Delage in Oakland. I have a feeling that this legitely-poppin' Michelin recommended establishment will earn its very first Michelin star real soon. You'll want to be there before they do that because their $65/person price tag will go up for sure! This is a real bargain in the Omakase realm in my humble opinion. Anyhoo, I am sooo glad we did not follow through with our original reservation elsewhere and went with this quaint, Omakase-fusion, dining experience. You know you're in good hands when you feel like you're being teleported somewhere really cool where all your senses are positively triggered. Hollaa!!! We looooovvvvved our dining experience so much I completely nerded out and busted out my mini notebook and started taking notes like I was in school. Our gracious attendant Kara found my geeking out endearing and said I could take home the pretty Card stock menus for my Scrapbook & Blog. SCORE!!! Speaking of the attendants here Kara & Jasmine were absolute sweetie pies and were really adorable in their urban, sleek, and trendy get ups. They had these super cute low waisted, high quality, Japanese-denim aprons that they paired with black leggings, mid-length boots, black fitted tops, and hair-do's in high buns. They reminded me of graciously flitting ballerinas knowledgeable in every course they presented to us including the cute little doodads on every dish. **no photos here. i didn't want to be weird and take photos of the ballerinas** Here's a breakdown of the Omakase (chef's choice) 8-course tasting menu we had with photos, description, and our rating of each culinary experience: #1 kabocha salad- kale, quinoa, ume-orange dressing A+ #2 chef's choice sashimi (akami, kinme/tai, anago, &toro don). A++ #3 **no picture** we were too busy sampling the sake. stick to the A++ junmai sake. everything else tastes like nail polish remover. #4 ikasumi shiokoji hummus-pomegranate salsa w/ nori ikasumi chips. A++ this was one of my faves. it took the hummus & chips experience to a whole 'notha level. that black stuff is fermented rice and the bubbly looking thing is the chip you dip in the black stuff. the pomegranate beans and doodads in the middle made a flavor explosion in your mouth. this course was pure MAGIC #5 seared liberty duck-ponzu butter w/ carrot puree.A+++ oh my snap, i don't like duck but i looooveed this DUCK! sashimi grade duck if there ever was one. man this was good. i'd eat duck everyday if it tasted like this #6 toro. buri. sauma. shimaaji. A++ this was hella lit. sequence is important here. you eat this from from left to right. #7 seafood somen soup-mixed fish, shimeji mizuna. B+ this was really underwhelming. they shoulda put soma' that black nori salty thing in here. it was hella bland even if the ingredients were super fresh #8 green tea custard w/ fresh cream and seasonal fruit. duuuuuude. i dont mind gaining 5 pounds with this dessert. good thing its a tiny a$$ serving. they made a green tea custard with fresh cream and fruit for dessert. kara hooked it up with the bubbly for anniversary too. she's really pretty btw Review with pics here: http://charmedandblessed.blogspot.com/2017/12/decadent-datenights.html read more

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Service - Excellent and mostly accommodating to dietary preferences. There was no interaction with the chefs (they looked angry). Price - $65 per omakase. Ceviche - Tasted like any ceviche but diced in smaller pieces. Kale salad (ume orange dressing, fruit, pickled beet, wasabi cream) - Very pretty, delicious, light. The pickled beet stood out the most. 2-piece chef's choice sashimi with ponzu - Not memorable. Chef's selection (first set of 4 piece sushi) - Toro was the most outstanding. Slow cooked vegetables (ponzu truffle sauce, tuiles, nori-panko garlic) - Weakest dish. Didn't really like any part of it except how it looked. Scallops with more ponzu sauce - Scallop was soft, and thinly sliced. The complimentary beans were pleasant and crunchy. I was annoyed at this point how much ponzu sauce was in each dish. 4 out of 8 dishes had ponzu. Chef's selection (second set of 4 piece sushi) - Much stronger tasty set of fish. It was much more fatty, soft, savory, and delightful. The bluefin tuna and the fatty tuna over rice were the high points. Somen Soup (eggplant, tomato, shungiku, shimeji, scallions) - Novel, cold, refreshing, and light meal to end the entrees. Coconut Matcha Pudding (momo sauce, cream) - Alright. Sake (Ginjo - Dewazakura Izumi Judan) - Chef's recommended and wonderful. I have a huge appreciation for cold sake after this experience. It's served in a large clear sake glass on top of more cold sake. read more

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Had a great dinner out with my ladies! Food was amazing, presentation was beautiful and all senses were activated. Girls night out (it's been over 2.5 yrs for us), was a success! Can't wait to take hubby here for a date night when we're in town. read more