Haven't been back in at least 9-10 years, and it's still just as good as I last remember it! This was my go-to when I used to work in the area. The only difference is that they largely moved to just serving dine-in orders in plastic to-go boxes. Coming back here after so many years made me realize that this is the place where I think they do the Lion King roll the best. Almost every other place I've tried has a weird twist to their recipe. Fat Fish's Lion King roll recipe is solid and the standard to beat, IMO. It's gotten pricier, but what hasn't these days. read more

Fat Fish Sushi - Teriyaki Beef (grill plate, not bento) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I have not been here for years! The quality of fish seems to have gone downhill a lot. Also take out takes too long. The two youngsters at the cashier did not care much. The clean looked a bit run down nowadays, a renovation may be beneficial. 14 pieces of sashimi was about $27, two rolls were total $22-25. Not bad for sashimi or sushi nowadays. Quality was moderate. Parking was very easy. read more

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I came here to buy take out. The ordering process was easy. The cashier or front desk staff was welcoming. Took my order with ease and the wait time for the food items I ordered was under 10 minutes. The food was descent. I would not say it's spectacular nor was it bad. It's good. Nothing fancy. Fat Fish has been around for business for a long time and it's been through several rounds of management or ownership changes over the past years. I am just glad this business is still open given the demanding food and beverages hospitality industry has expanded so much in the Tri-Valley. read more

Ordered online in advance, egg rolls and the lion king baked roll. The dedicated parking lot was convenient. The restaurant setting was fairly plain, but I noticed that they offered a good amount of seating inside for dine-in guests. Was quoted 15-30 minutes online, but it was ready when I arrived about 10 minutes after ordering. Then I discovered that the order was wrong. I was given edamame by mistake, instead of egg rolls. No apology given, just confusion (one worker questioning another worker on why she would do that), but they assured me they would make the correct order and it would take 5 more minutes. In reality, I had to wait an additional 10-15 minutes, but at least they fixed the issue. Staff was friendly. Btw, the menu states that the egg rolls are made with a mix of veggies and meat. But these were filled with vegetables only, no meat. Taste was okay, and the eggroll wrapper was thicker than I'd prefer. I'm used to the king and queen eggroll spots where the product has more size and better flavor with a light and crispy exterior (I know plenty of these in the south bay). It wasn't bad, but I probably wouldn't get this again at Fat Fish Sushi. On the other hand, the lion king roll was really good, made with quality ingredients and prepared perfectly. Too bad it got cold since it was ready 15 minutes before the rest of my order. read more

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Came here because I watched one of those Bay Area food bloggers rave about this place. It was my first time here and we asked for a table of 3, not realizing you had to pay first to be seated. The gentleman at the counter was kind of rude when telling us to order first. Nonetheless we ordered the following: Sashimi Dinner Mixed Tempura Seaweed Salad Nigiri Deluxe Bay Scallop When we received the food it was all in to go containers. Apparently they said they didn't have dine in plates and everything was served in these plastic containers, which I found so wasteful. I personally had the Sashimi dinner and was excited that pieces were large. But was disappointed because it didn't taste fresh and lacked in quality. I can see why people go here because the prices are affordable. But honestly this place is mediocre. read more

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Decently priced sushi & food considering the extensive menu. Service was pretty quick. I found it peculiar it was a restaurant with that many options, yet you order first then sit down. I also found it a bit bizarre that all food was served in plastic to-go containers. Unsure the reasoning behind, just that it was what they were doing at the moment. The restaurant is decently sized and could get fairly loud, however there is music playing but not overly loud to where you need to over speak to your dining dates. The food was good. I would definitely come back and try the different rolls. read more

Fat Fish Sushi - Nigiri Deluxe (10) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Some of the lowest quality sashimi I've had from a restaurant, possibly from anywhere. The pieces are large and, visually, look good. But as soon as you put it in your mouth... it's lost most of its moisture and that tangy flavor you get from fresh fish is completely absent. All the pieces are slightly slimy and I am certain one piece I ate has been out of refrigeration long enough to turn. This is the first time I've tossed a whole sushi order. I'm amazed at how many 4 and 5 star reviews this place has. Maybe they are skilled at covering up the poor quality fish in their rolls, but anyone that eats sushi regularly will know 100% from having the sashimi that the quality level is completely unacceptable. read more

Almost forgot about this great take out sushi place since I have been dining in more than take outs. This time we tried dining in. The booth seats is a bit worn out and there were tape over the seats so not exactly comfortable to sit for long conversations. However, the quality of the food and price made me still give them a 5. We got the sushi bento, 2 items bento, super hamachi roll and best friend rolls. All for under $80 It's hard to get great prices sushi in the tri valley and I would say Fat Fish fits this budget. Especially they don't do a mandatory tips so I think this would be a great hangout place for teens and big groups. The server only brings your food to your table so it's not exactly a full service dining experience. I saw large groups of kids came with parents so definitely kid friendly. Highly recommend the super hamachi roll and bento boxes. read more

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This is one of our favorite sushi spots! My fiancé and I found it by chance, and we've been going back ever since. At first, we were a bit spectacle because it's a small hole in the wall, off the beaten path. Happy we took a chance! What makes this place so much better than other sushi restaurants is that their rolls are so much bigger, and the fish is so fresh. It's just us two, so we always like to order 2 specialty rolls, and one small filler roll. We just went on 6/18/25 and ordered a Super Rainbow Roll, Volcano Roll and an Oregon Roll. We were a little bummed because we always like to order a Sapporo (either on draft or bottle), but they were all out. Which is super rare because we've came to this restaurant about 10 times and they have never run out of beer before. If this was our first time eating at this restaurant, we would have given them 4 stars instead of 5 just for that reason, but because I know this wasn't normal they deserve 5 stars! Beer with sushi is a must for us lol. Highly recommend! ** UPDATE 6/20/25 ** The owner messaged me saying he'll try to keep the beers stocked better. This makes me love them even more! Truly an amazing establishment. read more

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A longstanding gem, the portion sizes are as large as I remember. Bento box salads are still delicious and you get quite the bang for your buck here. I believe the store has gone through a few new owners and the place feels like the original sushi spot from a decade ago. The prices are higher but still very reasonable for the massive sizes. Service very fast and large and comfy booths. Salmon teriyaki was delicious! read more

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Honestly an east bay staple when it comes to affordable good sushi! The sushi came out super fast and my go-to is always the pink lady roll. There are a lot of options and you order and pay at the front before you eat. The portion are also huge so you get pretty good bang for your buck read more

Fat Fish Sushi - pink lady & princess - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My dad usually goes think here I think when he used to work near Stanford Health Care and sometimes brings it home back at Fremont. There was another time that we went to pick up a party platter for my sister's 18th birthday with all sorted sushi. Good times though. I decided to come here once again to reminisce. It's very quiet around here on a Sunday, but I heard that it usually gets packed during lunch time because of people from work (probably ones who work near Stanford Health Care). About the restaurant, it seems ok here but everything here seems too mediocre in atmosphere and food. The food looks too decent and something that you would you go for lunch, not dinner. It's good but the quality is average. The portion size is quite small. I wouldn't say that the food is bad, but it's just average. At the same time, it's quite affordable to get a bento box here compared to gourmet sushi's. This place seems to be more of a fast food place rather than a sit-down restaurant based on the atmosphere and food. Not a bad place to go, but would only come here during lunch. read more

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I decided to try the ramen, which I thought was fine. The pork belly was cooked very well but overall the flavor was just okay. I had leftovers and they told me they didn't have soup to-go containers so they gave me this regular box and the soup ended up spilling. read more

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I got a bento box for dinner and my husband got a few rolls. The food was good, just wasn't amazing. I'm not a fan of restaurants that require you to order up front before sitting down. Makes ordering a rushed decision! We also ordered sake and Sapporo and they didn't have glasses for sake bombs and took a while to find glasses that we could drink them out of. Definitely more of an odd experience. read more

Sushi was great - good variety of options, large menu. You order at the counter and get seated, then they bring your food to you. It's a casual spot. Ambiance is not great, you go here for the food, and not for the atmosphere. We got a variety of rolls and some with soy paper. The garlic edamame was awesome - they grilled it. Fresh chunks of garlic. Very tasty. Sashimi pieces were the most generous we've seen. Sushi rolls: SOS, Fat Fish, Heart Attack. Friends got a baked roll. Loved all the rolls, except the crunchy tempura on top was overpowering, wish there was less or it was on the side. read more

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They're not kidding when they say "fat." Order anything off this menu and you'll get large portions of sushi, bento boxes, appetizers, it's amazingly delicious and fat. Nice bang for your buck here! Keep it up and I'll keep coming! read more

Big rolls, very fresh fish and it was super popular amongst "takeout." You can eat at restaurant but I would describe interior as somewhere between "diner" and taqueria - you will be served with food on plastic or paper. Service was sufficient. Will definitely go back for takeout. read more

Fat Fish has always been my go to spot (the one in San Leandro mainly) because their sushi's have always been good and affordable. Papa Roll is my go to Roll and it was delicious. My friends and I also had the Good Boy Roll, which was very similar to the Papa Roll but without the Tempura flakes on top. We did try something new, their Ramen. We tried their Spicy Black Truffle ramen... and the pork belly in the soup was mouth watering. The slight char on it gave it that nice crisp and it really soaked up the soup which made it very flavorful. We got there right when they opened for their dinner time and we got our food very quickly. Normally even after an hour after their dinner time, they get packed and service is okay, but it is always understandable. It was really cold in the restaurant and they didn't fully check the tables because we had a soda cup on the corner of our table. Not sure if the can make it slightly warmer because we are eating raw fish, but it was pretty freezing in there. Environment was good but the delicious and affordable food took over my experience. read more

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"Mid Fish Sushi" might be more accurate. The sushi was kinda falling apart and stuck to the plate at the same time -- impressive, but not in a good way. You definitely get what you pay for here. The quality was very mid; not terrible, just not memorable either. The inside of the restaurant is weirdly confusing -- like a cross between a tired diner and a sushi spot that's trying its best. Dreary lighting, random booths, and just an overall "eh" vibe. The rolls look okay, but they taste about the same as they look: fine, but nothing worth coming back for. Service was fine, nothing to complain about, but nothing stood out either. The staff seemed a little checked out, like everyone was running on autopilot. It's one of those places that's okay if you're starving and nearby, but not somewhere you'd go out of your way for. It's giving "cheap date night when everywhere else is full." read more

Fat Fish Sushi - Rainbow Roll & Philadelphia Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I had the meal delivered so I can only speak on the food. The fish was fresh and had flavor. The bento box with chicken was very good and it was a good size portion. Everything was packaged nicely and came with all the necessary sauces, etc. read more

Fat Fish Sushi - Pink Lady Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Good food and great service with very nice waiters. Very reasonable prices for the amount of food you get

Ordered some sushi rolls, sashimi deluxe through DoorDash. The quality was great! We called to request couple of add ons and the lady who answered the phone was kind and friendly. read more

My boys and I came here for a quick dinner. We are pretty regulars here. We came in for a later dinner so that it was not as crowded. Service is descent. We would come back again and again. read more

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This place is a little pricey for the quality of sushi you get. However, it's pretty fast service so kind of convenient. I don't think I would ever choose to go here for a date night but maybe a quick lunch. There are other options that have higher quality sushi and nicer atmospheres. Parking is right out front so very accessible. I would say the place inside is a little dingy and needs an interior refresh. However, if you're craving a little cheaper option of sushi than the nicer places this is an okay substitute! 6.5/10 quality read more

Fat Fish is my tried, trusted, and ALWAYS true spot. Best Lion King roll, best sushi rolls overall, and the prices are unmatched. Nothing misses here, ever. You genuinely cannot compete with Fat Fish, period. This place stays undefeated read more

Fat Fish Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Been a couple years since I've been to this hidden gem. Quality is still their #1 priority. The prices went up barely, however the size of the sushi got a little bigger too. Can't wait until next time. Highly recommend the Lion King! read more

This place used to be my favorite sushi place ever and was introduced to here by my then boyfriend 8 years ago for our first date. (He's now my fiancé) It has always held a special place in my heart with good food at a cheap price. However, over the years prices have constantly gone up and service has been awful. They implemented a new policy where they can only provide 2 spicy mayo per order and would charge for every single one after. My friend had ordered around 10 rolls and they said they would only give 2 spicy mayos for that entire order. Which doesn't make sense when we could just order each one individually? I placed an individual order after and when I asked for spicy mayo they told me no because I was part of my friend's order? I was ordering for myself and their order was for their family. Unfortunately I never see Mike anymore. Service hasn't been as good as it was 2 years ago. Oh and also they claimed they gave us the 2 free spicy mayos thats allowed per order already in the bag but there was none. So we paid for all 10 of the spicy mayo. The two hispanic girls had the audacity to argue with me about this saying they already gave this to us. On top of this all, after driving home for an hour they apparently shorted us on two rolls. SOS roll is extremely salty, tempura flakes taste burnt. Fat Fish has sincerely fallen off. read more

Best sushi spot for the price in the east bay for sure. I love the sushi bento boxes and the fried rolls are def not meant to be slept on. Yummy unagi there too. I've always liked the cozy little booths they have around it makes a nice environment. It's in an odd place down a street with a bunch of sleeping semi trucks between a pool and a storage business but I think that adds to it. Additionally they have the fastest service ever when it's slow and they're very efficient with it even on busier times. ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF BUSINESS TO FAT FISH SUSHI read more

The sushi taste fresh and good portions! Not tiny slices like other places. Fast service! Well priced.

Never got disappointed after so many visits. Defiantly the best Sushi in town. Variety and taste are overwhelming.

I used to love this place but this time Disappointment food was cold and service was subpar

The food was great. And the service was fast. It has a peaceful ambiance. There is always different things that you can try on the menu

Never disappoints. Their sushi comes in big sizes with reasonable prices. We love coming to this sushi place whenever we visit the livermore outlets. Good service and good ambiance. May need some updates on the seats and the wall. This place looks old but still gets a lot of customers. Will certainly come back for more. read more

Fat Fish Sushi - Shoyu ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I use to love going here when I didn't live in Dublin- it was cheap eats.. but now not so cheap and I guess you get what you paid for. We orders the best friend and few other rolls as well as the Sashimi Donburi. Sashimi was ok this time - fresh but the red sauce they gave was super sour and off putting. Thank goodness I didn't put it on the whole donburi. The rolls were okay and hit the spot eventhough no matter what combo we got they were about the same. We also ordered the fried oyster. I'm use to a crispy juicy oyster but these were flattened and seemed to be cut in half ( so five half pieces ) and then fried crispy -- crispy and dry. :( read more

We've been coming to Fat Fish Sushi for years because it's the best place for decent and affordable sushi. It employs counter-style ordering for both dine-in and to-go orders. They have an extensive menu with plenty of sushi rolls to choose from. They are mostly huge but need help on presentation. Among the rolls we keep coming back for are the Salmon Skin Roll (crispy and tasty salmon skin), Volcano Roll (shrimp tempura and imitation crab topped with tuna, salmon, and spicy imitation crab), Red Lion Roll (baked CA roll with spicy salmon), Superman Roll (soft-shell crab and imitation crab topped with unagi, avocado, and tobiko), and much more! For its price, the Salmon Kama is a steal as we're getting one large well-seasoned salmon collar everytime. It's a popular spot even if it's located off the beaten path. Service has always been efficient and food will come out at a reasonable time. It's a good place to visit especially when on a budget. read more

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Its self-seating and order at the front. Cute little hole in the wall. Its good food for the price. The service is fine and they are very sweet and helpful. They also have a wide variety of different rolls which is plus read more

Fat Fish Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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This restaurant is located in an odd area so you can easily miss it. It is hidden next to some construction businesses. There is a ton of parking. The restaurant opens for lunch at 11:30. We got there early so there was no wait. You order at the front and then go sit at a table. There is a ton of variety here so something for everyone. The service here is quick and everyone is friendly. The interior is clean and the water is self serve The food comes out really fast and the rolls are very generous. The fish was very fresh and everyone was pleased with their choices. read more

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Food good at reasonable prices. Sign on door saying dishwasher broken so food served on paper items

Always nice and fast. Prices are fair and have a lot of options. A lot of good things to eat

This is the most intriguing restaurant I have tried in a while. Is the perfect definition of a hole in the wall, where you get good value for the buck. This isn't a fine dining or high end sushi place. Sushi is made by Latinos, with great Spanish sounds in the background, you can see them making the food with a smile in their face. Their portions are outrageous, probably the biggest rolls I've had in the Bay Area. The rice needed a tad more of vinegar but even with all that, I can't say it was bad. Although the AC temperature could be colder, their fish was fresh. For a family with two hungry young boys, this is a great option to come regularly without having to break your bank account. read more