A really great little spot. Getting a table can be hit or miss because they have for tables of four and maybe four counter seats, but it is worth the wait if there is one! Really charming, simple place with outstanding food. Fish was super fresh and expertly sliced. Rice was perfect. We've been many, many times over the years and can't believe I haven't left a review yet. When you go o recommend the spinach salad and octopus & cucumber salads. The toro and scallion roll was perfection. All of the nigiri is great. Service was friendly and efficient. Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots. read more

Geta was so popular back in the days, (like 10+ year ago) lines were out the door on any given night. Our most recent visit was on a Thursday night, absolutely no wait and even not a full house. And my wife tried to get seated with my son but they wouldn't let her get seated until I was in the door. Fish tasted fresh but the rolls kind of fell apart. The portions are generous (like the usually the unagi is small on rolls and the salmon donburi came with 2 pieces) Overall, it's still a hole in the wall, cozy long time favorite of ours. Not suitable for large groups, I'd say no more than parties of 4. read more

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I used to go to Geta a few years ago and it was quite good. I took my wife there tonight for her Birthday and it was Awful. I ordered sushi Nigiri ..Toro,Sake,and Magro The Toro was Grey ice cold and stringy and flavorless, the Sake was ok..but sake is easy, The Magro again icy cold was an awful looking cut and tasted like water. We shared a crispy salmon skin Salad that was very poorly thrown together My wife had noodles...they were just ok. We could not even eat it ...the Quality was very poor. We know Japanese food..We have spent much time in Japan staying with relatives...our family is Japanese American. I don't expect it to be Japan Quality, but this Sushi should not even be served by any good sushi chef imo. There are other Japanese restaurants in the area which are cheaper and better..with acceptable quality..this isn't. This place was once good..I don't know what happened to it..perhaps different ownership. We left with most of the food still on the table Save your money read more

Geta is my go-to sushi spot in Oakland! This is a small, cozy space that is cutely decorated (I love the hand-drawn decorations!). They offer simple, high quality sushi rolls. The fish tastes fresh and I especially enjoy their rice. The rolls are a substantial size and very reasonably priced. Staff are warm and friendly, and I always leave Geta happy! read more

Geta is my family's go to sushi spot in the Bay. We found this spot a few years ago and have continued to come because of the quality. It is a small, cute restaurant that does not take reservations, but the wait is never long if you have to wait. I always get the sashimi combo and the portion of fish has always been generous. The fish selection is always an amazing variation and it is always a fun surprise to see what the chef will add and give! read more

Geta - Sashimi combo - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Geta is our top stop for Japanese and we are regulars here. My daughter has recently become a hamachi connoisseur and she always wants to come to Geta for the hamachi sashimi combo. We also like the tempura soba, chicken katsu curry rice, and gyoza. We used to get a lot of takeout from Geta. Now we more often eat in. Both are great options so long as you're a party of 4 or fewer. read more

Geta - Specials on the wall - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

It's probably the best sushi you'll get for the price. The location itself is a bit small but it's well worth waiting for if you wait, the fish to rice ratio on their sushi rolls is absurd in a good way. The server was also really nice and gave me back my claw clip when I forgot it at the restaurant. Please go !!! Better than Ebiko. read more

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Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious the salmon practically melted, and the edamame was perfect. Chloe was especially kind and made the experience feel really welcoming. She even surprised me with a bit of ikura, which was amazing. I'll definitely be back. read more

Geta - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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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. read more

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Tasty, well priced sushi! It's a small spot so best to dine in solo or with a small party. My fav is the crunchy California, classic American style role that's super addicting! I would usually just go with the simple rolls as the specialities tend to be more pricey and I don't personally feel they're much better than the simple ones. The nigiri may be a different story but haven't tried it in years. Maybe I need to experiment a bit more next time. Hope this spot never changes! read more

Geta - Miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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the fish to rice ratio is actually insanity. amazing portions and amazing food! there were such cute hand drawn labels of the menu on the walls! the server was so nice and attentive, he even ran after us and handed back our claw clip when we left it there!! would 200% come back! highly recommend! read more

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Geta is my favorite neighborhood sushi location. Their food always comes out quickly, they have a great selection, and everything I've eaten here is delicious. I'm particularly fond of their tempura; I think they always get the batter just right. I like that they serve hot tea and you can get refills on the tea. I think the way they display their specials, with little laminated cartoon, is adorable. Those little cartoon specials always tempt me into ordering one more thing than I intend. read more

Geta - Dragon tempura roll - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

The wait time was very short, keep in mind it is a small place with only a few tables and bar seating. We got there around 7:15 and only waited about 5-10 minutes! The service was very quick, they had our food out fast! I got the Lion King roll, and tried some udon and soba noodles from my friends. The food was delicious!!! I got so full, the portions might sound / look small but they are actually very filling!! Would definitely be coming back! read more

Not like it was a couple of years ago. No more Bento boxes even though there out date website showing Bento boxes on their menu. Also price increase and lack of service. Use to be my favorite place. Not going back. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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I'm a relatively new sushi lover, and Geta really did it for me with the amazing quality of their sashimi. I ordered a salmon sashimi combo which came with miso soup and rice, which really was a nice, complete meal. Additionally got the 49ers Roll which had really vibrant pieces of lemon on top of salmon, and was a standout. I'd definitely say it was a little pricey (I think I paid almost $70-80 for the two things I got). However, I was surprised to see the huge portions of fish, which were of great quality. Considering how full and happy I was by the end of the meal, I'd say the experience was worth the burn in my wallet. read more

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. read more

Geta - California roll - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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So I sort of hate making this review as they don't have any hot items for a while. But we didn't know that and ate anyway, so here is the review of the sushi. First, the miso soup is basically the only reason they got 2 stars. That was decent. It went downhill fast. The ordered the real crab california roll, and it tasted like straight crab right out of a Safeway jar. I even asked about the source of the crab and was told it's fresh. It was also made like some sort of krab salad and was just gross. Not to mention all the rolls were so loose. We also got the hamachi roll and it was just not it. Also very loose. Then we got the nigiri sampler, and what a let down. The squid, octopus and whatever else (was not explained but had weird mint on it) was so chewy and gross. The rest of the fish was OK but nothing special. The Shrimp was laughable though. Don't know how this place has such high reviews. Wanted a hole in the wall, amazing experience as I read about. Received mediocre service and even worse sushi. read more

The place was cozy and nice. The people there were very helpful, and the food came fast. The food also tasted very good, the miso soup was rich, and the food was good value. read more

My favorite sushi spot in Oakland. Tiny place so expect to wait for a table. They do a lot of take out too I've noticed.

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! read more

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I haven't been here in a few years. I ordered the chicken teriyaki with shrimp tempura. Two of them were $47. Wow! Prices have really gone up. I enjoyed the food. The shrimp tempura could have been cooked longer. It was done, but the batter was whitish. The portion sizes were smaller as well. I should have taken a photo. The chicken had a lot of fat on it. I probably won't return again for a while, but I enjoyed stopping by for a bit. read more

Geta - Outside - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Nestled at the corner of 41st street, the infamous pint-sized Geta serves up decent sushi at affordable prices (for Bay Area standards). My friend and I came just before 6 and got seated almost immediately. Do keep in mind that they require the whole party's presence before seating you, but such is expected when the restaurant literally has just four tables. We split a Karaage don, rainbow roll, and agedashi tofu to share. All of which were great! Albeit far from the best I've ever had but definitely won't leave you disappointed. The roll came double layered with fresh fish atop and almost bursted at the seaweed seams with crab salad. The Karaage Don was incredibly decadent, leaving my friend and I with ample leftovers. When the bill arrived, we were shell-shocked upon seeing the total price and just ogled the low number for minutes. I could wax poetic about the food's quality and price all day. The restaurant's eccentric decor includes cute Japanese stickers showcasing the daily specials which is a nice touch. Next time, my friend and I will probably share two rolls and maybe a special. I get the hype now. Though the price looks standard on its face, the portions are huge without the sacrifice of quality. read more

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We have been coming to GETA for at least a decade. It used to be a place filled with warmth, good food and the kind of neighborhood feeling that made us drive back from San Francisco just to eat here. We had not visited for about a year and tonight showed us that the restaurant has changed for the worse. We arrived at 7:35pm. The young male server told us to sit anywhere we liked, so we chose the counter. As soon as we sat down he abruptly asked us to move to a table instead. His tone was unnecessarily sharp but we moved without arguing. When ordering I asked for hot water. He said they only had hot tea, which would have been fine if it had been delivered with any patience or clarity. His attitude was rigid and dismissive, so I simply asked for regular water. Immediately afterward he began pushing us to order. I told him I needed more time. He asked how much time I needed because they were closing soon. At that moment we had been seated for no more than two minutes. We placed a $130+ order. A few minutes later he returned from the kitchen to tell us that the deluxe nigiri was unavailable. No alternatives were suggested and there was no effort to help us find another option. We changed our order quickly because the pressure to hurry never stopped. The nigiri platter we ended up with came out fast but unfortunately the quality was not what we remembered. The shrimp and several cuts of fish did not look fully fresh. During the meal our plates were taken away almost immediately each time and we were repeatedly pushed toward paying the bill. When it was time to pay they checked our ID once which was already unusual. After the card was processed a second ID check was requested by a different staff member. At that point the entire experience felt careless and unwelcoming. From sitting down to walking out the whole visit was under twenty five minutes. We fully understand that small local restaurants face many pressures and we genuinely want to support them. We also understand the desire to close on time. What we cannot accept is being treated like an inconvenience. Tonight we felt rushed and dismissed from the moment we entered to the moment we paid. It is sad to say this about a place that carries so many memories for us. I hope this was simply an off night and that the hospitality and quality we once loved can return. I believe this will be my last visit. read more

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! read more

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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 cold But good. Salmon and avocado roll was my favorite 10/10. read more

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It's been a long long time since I've been to Geta. Came in 10 minutes after opening. No line. I was shocked! Promptly seated and order taken. Friendly service. Server told me the specials and I ordered the sashimi special and spicy tuna roll. Enjoyed it all. They have some more unique fishes than you'd get from your standard sashimi order, there was a piece of uni, scallop, ikura, salmon belly. Fish was fresh. Knocked a star down for oddly cut pieces of fish. Some was sliced, some parts were not, & ended up being a block of fish that I had to cut myself. Also my roll wasn't tightly rolled & pieces would fall apart as I was picking it up. Your standard fish. Pricier, which is expected, but a little pricier than it should be given inflation. read more

Geta - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

whole in the wall in Piedmont! Fresh ingredients & great quality. & friendly servers. read more

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This neighborhood hole-in-the-wall was one my favorite go-to when I was beat and wanted Japanese takeout. The Chicken Teriyaki and Tempora Comb was $9.95; the California roll was $4.75, so out with tax and tip for less than $25. Fast forward to the "New" menu... There is no combination--there is the Chicken Teriyaki dinner, to which one may add the Tempora appetizer. And, of course, you can always order the California roll, but the old $25 dinner is gone and been replaced by the $46 dinner (say $51 with a light to-go tip). The good news is that it's no where near as crowded as it was before. Back in the day people were jammed in. No longer; no wait for a table. But I actually liked the old vibe--barely controlled pandemonium with great food that was affordable. Geta's price point puts it in a much more competitive market, and frankly, no one goes there for the ambiance. I hate giving a bad review for a neighborhood restaurant, particularly one that I loved, but doubling the prices has soured me. Hopefully the owners will see the error of their ways and return to the previous path, or at least somewhere in between. read more

Very limited seating but delicious food! They give fairly generous portions in their don buris and the sashimi was quite good. Rather nice that they have a large parking lot next to them too. read more

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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 read more

Geta - 49er Roll - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Love this place. Probably my favorite sushi place. Showed up today for lunch and they have a sign that reads "We are closed for lunch today. Sorry for the inconvenience". Rude. read more

The fish is high quality and fresh. That's all you need to know, but in case you need more convincing.. It's very cozy. Although you can't watch the chefs cut the fish like you do at a traditional spot, it mimics the ambiance with limited seating (only 4 tables, and 4 seats at the sushi bar) and Japanese-style decorations. We ordered miso soup, edamame, a selection of nigiri a la carte, and chocolate mousse. The fish slices are huge, a bit large in proportion to the rice, but no complaints since it's great value. You can't go wrong with any nigiri selection, but this is what we ordered- - Salmon - Tuna - Toro Tuna Belly - Yellowtail Belly - a favorite - Kurodai - a favorite - Unagi Eel - a favorite - Scallop - Saba Mackerel - Kamasu Japanese barracuda - one of the specials - Shima Aji Striped Jack - one of the specials We got there at 450pm on a Saturday evening, though it turned out, we didn't really need to be early. After everyone was immediately seated at 5, there were still a couple empty tables. Even so, service is fast to get you in and out as fast as possible. Overall, an excellent neighborhood sushi spot! read more

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Great food, good service prices are a little high but I guess it's the economy. Too bad they close in between the hours of 2 and 5 pm

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. read more

What a find! Just a stone's throw off of Piedmont Ave, Geta Sushi is THE PERFECT little hole-in-the-wall joint! We slid into this itsy-bitsy place about a half-hour before their lunch hours were over, and the staff could not have been more gracious. In no time we had our menus, water, hot tea, and miso! We shared a cold, deliciously dressed salad, yummy salted edamame, and then out came our rolls and a piping hot and delicious teriyaki bowl! The cooks even sent out an extra fried roll - how kind and lovely is that? The spicy tuna & avocado roll was perfectly flavored, the 49er roll was HUGE and delish with that expertly thinly sliced lemon on top, and the fried CA roll was on point! Our adorable server Giselle was a delight, and made the entire dining experience perfect! (What server checks to make sure everyone at the table gets all three flavors of the Hi-Chews with the check? It's THAT kind of attention to detail that makes a dining experience special.) This place is tiny, with two tables and just a few seats at the sushi bar. but they do a robust take-out service, so if you can't grab a seat, grab it to go! read more

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This place is tiny and that's why it's so good. Essentially a cranking take out joint, Geta has 4 four tops, and 4 bar seats for lucky folks who manage to make it inside. Upon entry, the energy is BIG. It's sensory overload in a way that feels very "Tokyo." Pulsing "good times" Japanese music and energetic staff great you in Japanese. The wall space is adorned with small laminated pictures of menu items are everywhere (many things also NOT found on the standard menu). Not a fancy place but a quality place in its own right. It's no frills other than the quality of the fish. The fish. So simple, so fresh, so fast, so delicious. The hot kitchen leaves a little to be desired (the gyoza are store bought), but the hamachi melts in your mouth and the nigiri slices are generous. I've said it once (twice, three times) and I'll say it again: best sushi in Oakland. read more

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It's been years since the last time I've been here, until my friend and I decided to pop in for lunch today following an errand. Happy to see Geta is still going strong! This is a super small but popular hole in the wall sushi place, that provides quality sushi at decent prices, with hospitable service. When I say it's small, I mean there's 3-4 tables, and a few seats at the sushi bar, so be prepared to wait outside if you come at a busy time (they don't accept resies). There are bars nearby where you can grab a drink while you wait. Once seated, pay attention to the cute little cards on the walls showcasing the current specials! There's a lot to choose from. They have a small but good sake menu, which helpfully grades the sakes on a scale in terms of sweetness to dryness. All in all this is a solid little sushi spot. Try to plan your visit during non-peak hours. Enjoy! read more

Geta - Chef's choice sashimi - $34. Yummy and generous portion. - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Love this place. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It's a hole in the wall place but if you can't get a seat, the takeout menu is legit. Servers are super nice and accommodating too. read more

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