I live in Sausalito, CA. There are a couple of very good sushi bars between there and Mill valley. I know what I like. I travel to Alameda a couple times each summer to manage sailboat races. Tonight I was in the mood for sushi, so I went to Hashi Gawa and I am glad I did. Now I'm an old curmudgeon, so I don't like menus on a tablet, but in this case I fully understand. Their selection of out of the norm fish is excellent. The quality of their fish is excellent. The service from their wait staff was over the top. Prices were very reasonable. I have to come back to Alameda next month to manage another regatta and will definitely be coming back here. read more

My friends and I visited Alameda for the first time and we chose this place because of the good reviews. We got 3 rolls for 3 people and the waiter asked if we wanted to try their Washington oyster special and we politely declined and the waiter said "next time come back with more people to try the oyster." What a weird statement to say to customers. Will not be coming back. 1/5 - service 1/5 - food read more

Hashi Gawa is one of my favorite sushi spots in the East Bay! The fish is always fresh, their specialty rolls are creative and consistently delicious. I appreciate that they offer brown rice, which makes the meal feel like a healthier indulgence. We love coming here for special occasions. Even though the restaurant is on the smaller side, they've always been able to accommodate our larger groups while providing attentive and friendly service to everyone at the table. Some of our favorites are the uni ikura scoops, the nigiri omakase, and the kaisen don. read more

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I was craving a hefty bento box and decided to get delivery from Hashi Gawa. I heard about their dinner bento box and how it's a great value for the price. It took around 30 minutes for my order to arrive, which was reasonable. For the bento, I selected the veggie tempura, chicken katsu, and spicy tuna roll. There is a large serving of rice, a salad, and a small bowl of miso soup that also comes with this order. Starting with the chicken katsu, the meat was still juicy while the outer crust was both airy and crunchy. Although fried, it didn't become soggy and the chicken was still moist. There were a couple sauces it came with - one reminded me of a sweet mustard/mayo combo which was my favorite and it tasted amazing with the other items in the bento as well. For the veggie tempura, the outer layer was thin, light and had a nice crispy texture to it. It did not fall apart and was still coated the vegetables well. I was able to get broccoli, carrot, and slices of sweet potato - they were delicious and one of my favorite bites! It's also delicious with the dipping sauce it comes with. The spicy tuna roll was wrapped tightly and a good ratio of tuna to rice. If you have a high spice tolerance, it may not be very spicy to your tastebuds. The tuna tasted fresh and the rice was delicate and evenly cooked. I appreciated the large serving size of each dish in the bento and 100% agree it's a great value for what you get. I'd love to come here again and try more of their items! read more

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I absolutely adore this place. It was my go-to sushi restaurant when I lived in Alameda and bummed that I live a bit farther away now. Whenever friends are craving sushi, this is always the spot I suggest. I almost always order the sushi combo for variety, and it's also an excellent value I feel. The fish is consistently fresh, buttery, and melts in your mouth - you can really tell it's high quality. My only minor wish is that they offered more unique house made desserts rather than the standard options you can find at most grocery stores. That said, I know that's pretty typical for sushi restaurants. Overall, this place remains one of my favorite sushi spots, and I highly recommend it!! read more

Hashi Gawa - Raw sushi hashi combo - Japanese Near Me - Alameda, California

First time trying this spot . Dine in review let's get into it ! Me and babe have been on a sushi kick lately since coming back from Japan. He found this place so we went to give it a try. It's in a plaza so there's parking . When you walk in it's a cute store front . Modern but cozy . Customer service was nice and fun . Our waitress was very helpful . Oysters on the half shell were fresh. Yall know that's my favorite and I'll never tell no lies ! The sauce they put on it was a nice touch and not overbearing the fresh oyster taste ! Tempura has a nice crispy batter and the prawns were plump not skimpy or chewy . I also got the Santa Barbara hand roll because I really wanted uni but they don't sell uni as an appetizer. The hand roll itself was good nice flavor loved the salmon eggs , just wish there was more uni ( probably because that's what I really wanted lol I'm being honest okay ). But the star of the show for me was the SPICY LION KING ROLL . I've had plenty of lion king rolls throughout the years but never had a spicy one and it was bomb . I think what makes it spicy is the sauce they use . Wasn't too hot just an extra little kick to everything going on . We were sitting right next to the sushi makers and they overheard us talking about how good it was and they loved our vibe . We chatted and got to a point they gave us a free dessert which was so good ! I forgot the name but it was like a soft fluffy pancake filled with cold cream like vanilla ice cream ! I'd definitely give them a try and would come again . read more

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Came here on a Sunday with a reservation for 5 people and didn't really need the reservation at all. The restaurant was empty and it was definitely a shame because we really enjoyed our experience there! All 5 of us ordered the omakase and added soft shell crab, uni sashimi, and a beer. The food came out beautifully plated and they were great at keeping our hot tea cups full the entire time. The omakase was reasonably priced and pretty worth it in my opinion. It was filling and we really enjoyed the different fish. We ordered both types of uni (Santa Barbara and Hokkaido) - the Hokkaido uni was our favorite! Be sure to ask the chef for their opinion too if you can't decide. The soup and the salad with the omakase was good - the dressing for the salad was pretty yummy too, though probably could've used a tiny bit less of it! I think with all the add-ons we really ran up the bill, but it was still really good, unrushed service, and just a nice peaceful spot for our group to catch up. Overall, definitely recommend for omakase in the area and extra plus that it is in a plaza so parking isn't an issue like some of the other popular places in Alameda. read more

Lunch and service was great as usual. We pigged out and left no survivors except for a few pieces of tempura. The ladies were super attentive and very kind to my father. Elaine was on duty again and friendly as always. When it came time to leave, the other woman packed my tempura plus extra sauce! Thank you for the great food and even more spectacular service. Dealing with us and our two hour meals can't be easy. Will see you again. read more

Hashi Gawa - Two item bento, edamame, tempura. - Japanese Near Me - Alameda, California

Had a fantastic dinner at Hashi Gawa recently we started with a few hand rolls. The rice to fish ratio was spot on but highlight of a night though was the Wagyu beef fried rice which the beef literally melted in mouth and right amount of eggs in every bite. High quality Japanese comfort food served here. One of our go to restaurants here in Alameda and service is always great and comfortable. read more

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We had a great experience at Hashi Gawa! The food was fresh, tasted great, and the portions were really good. The customer service was awesome too. They took the time to explain the menu, checked on us throughout our meal, and kept our drinks refilled without us even having to ask. Everyone was so friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Hashi Gawa - Bento - Japanese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Tempura here is the best, great crunch. Chicken teriyaki is always juicy. Decent fish and salad dressing yummy. Service is acceptable, decorations are nice. Only downside is menu is on an iPad, so literally have to wait for each person to decide and pass it around. Would be nice if they had paper menus read more

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Exceptionally awful food. Even the miso soup was so bad I didn't want to finish it. Somehow they made California rolls taste bad. How do you even manage that? Food took over 20 minutes. Very long wait while the people who came in later than us got their food first. I don't even know what else to say. At a certain point it went from being frustrating to amusing. I am baffled at the way every single thing at this restaurant was just epically terrible. It looks good but would be better used for decoration. read more

Hashi Gawa - Japanese Near Me - Alameda, California

Came here with a bestie for lunch since this is his local go-to spot. Sushi was fresh, flavorful, and really well done. Service was fast without feeling rushed, the place was clean, and the atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. Everything came out looking great and tasting good. The roll with mango on top was easily my favorite. A great neighborhood sushi spot that delivers on quality and consistency. Will absolutely come back. read more

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If you're looking for fresh, high-quality sushi in Alameda, Hashi Gawa is a hidden gem worth visiting. Located in the Bridgeside Shopping Center, this cozy Japanese spot offers an impressive menu featuring traditional favorites and creative rolls. The omakase experience is a standout, with perfectly marinated rice and beautifully plated nigiri that rivals top-tier sushi bars. Signature dishes like the Hashi Gawa Roll and Kaisen Don are packed with flavor and artful presentation. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff is attentive, making every visit feel special. A nice touch? Portions are generous, and while prices lean toward the higher side, the quality justifies the cost. Reservations are recommended as it can get busy, but the sushi bar usually has a few seats open for walk-ins. However, I sent on a Saturday and was able to get a table right away. Whether you're craving classic nigiri, inventive specialty rolls, or vegan options, Hashi Gawa delivers a memorable dining experience in Alameda. read more

Hashi Gawa - Japanese Near Me - Alameda, California

Hashi Gawa has definitely gained popularity, as even on a weekday it was crowded and there was a wait... Unfortunately I think with the rise in popularity, the service has gone down. While it is a very busy spot, it's quite hard to get tea refilled. We ordered appetizers, 2 omakases, and rolls... and we got the rolls toward the end after we finished our omakase and were sitting. It was a very long dinner as food was not prepared timely. I did not like their takoyaki either. I don't see myself coming back anymore as the quality as gone down. read more

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We three ladies went to Hashigawa for Friday lunch. The restaurant was only about half full or maybe less. It's kind of shame that they didn't have anymore customers on a Friday. The waitress was pretty nice and provided us with all the necessities for our lunch. We all ordered vegetable ramen. In the beginning I thought the broth was good but as I kept on eating I changed the broth being good to I never want to eat this again. I have had sushi here a few years ago which I didn't care for but I can't understand why they have a fairly good ratings. I can't say that I will be back. I don't think the other ladies were very happy with their food too. The restaurant itself is a typical Japanese-American style eatery. There was a large picture of a street in Japan, maybe Tokyo. That was interesting to look over. The sushi chefs were nice and cordial. Unless the food is improved, I will not go back. read more

Came here during lunch time and from the moment we walked in we were greeted very kindly and was seated right away. Customer service was spot on. Definitely felt welcomed and well attended to. The place was clean and had enough space for a large crowd. We ordered the Omakase, dragon roll and a bento box. Their Omakase came with a variety of fresh fish, but not all of it was like OMG so good, like how I have eaten Omakase at other sushi places in the past. I would say 80% of their Omakase was really good and the rest tasted just like a regular nigiri. However, it isn't a deal breaker. I did like how their Omakase came with real wasabi. Their dragon roll didn't have imitation crab inside which is what I am used to, so because of that, I won't be ordering dragon roll from this place anymore. I didn't eat the bento box, so I can't comment on that. I am down to come back and try other menu items. read more

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We got seated immediately and service was so snappy friendly and great! My friends have been here before, but my first time. Really enjoyed everything we had, oysters, uni, a couple rolls, hamachi carpaccio. Rick hooked us up and was really fun and friendly! Highly recommend this spot. read more

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I've heard of Hashi Gawa but never has the opportunity to dine here since we had our favorites in Alameda. But we made it a point to dine here after hearing good things and that they had an omakase nigiri on the menu. It is located opposite Nob Hill in the Bridgeside Shopping Center and parking was not an issue. Arriving at 5:20, we had our choice of tables as we were the first patrons of the evening. Our waiter welcomed us and gave us an iPad which had the digital menu. He also placed a today's specials board on our table as well. Since we had looked at the menu on Yelp, we knew what we were going to order. We started with a Hamachi Kama as a starter. It was a medium sized kama topped with bonito flakes. It was a nice tasty starter. I had the Hashi Kaisen Don. It was their take on a Chirashi Bowl that was served on a wood plank. There were six types of good-sized pieces of fish, a shrimp and fish roe on a shiso leaf on top a bed of seasoned rice with a little ladle of fresh wasabi. This was so delicious! My W enjoys nigiris especially omakase nigiris. Our other regular place in town doesn't offer this on their menu. The ten pieces came out on a long wooden board. The fish on each nigiri was a nice sized slice with just the right sized rice ball. The W loved it. For dessert, we ordered a crepe cake and they put a candle on it for the W's Bday and they play a birthday tune on their AV and staff sang happy bday. We enjoyed the food, which was fresh and tasty and the staff was friendly. This is not a high-end restaurant, but a nice casual neighborhood restaurant serving delicious food. Will be coming back here again. read more

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My family, that is super picky about their sushi, Come here once a week traveling from very far! From the East Coast, SF, Walnut Creek and Stanford! They love the freshness and ambiance. We also enjoy the vegan options! read more

This is probably one of my favorite sushi places in the East Bay and i've been coming back here many times and loved it everytime. I love their rolls and the Hashi Gawa. For the rolls, I often to go with Double Toro, Mango Devil and Snow White Crunch. Hashi Gawa Don is one my favorites. It's like decomposed chirashi bowl. Another one that I would recommend is the 10 piece omakase. In the bay area, in this days, you would not see an omakase deal this cheap. Their fish is super fresh and high quality. Usually during the weekday, you can call in to make a reservation. I would recommend you do so because it does get super busy around dinner time. Because the space is not super big, so there may be a bit of a wake around dinner time. read more

Hashi Gawa - Japanese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Live near by and wanted to try it out. It was a busy Saturday evening, and despite some empty tables it took a bit to be seated, perhaps to let the kitchen catch up due to pick-up, delivery orders. When seated was provided a iPad with the menu, and I asked if I ordered there. You just have it as a digital menu and order with a waiter. Tried a number of signature rolls: sparkling rainbow, fried and with fire at the center. Salmon lover and park street rolls. All delicious, fave was Park Street rolls. Desserts were not too sweet, soft and delicious, recommend! Was busy, had colorful artworks/wallpaper, and was served quickly, as well as checked in with periodically. read more

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Great Japanese restaurant in Alameda. It gets busy and attracts a crowd -- good food usually does. The Omakase looks inviting. I'll have to try that next time. read more

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Friendly and efficient service in a clean restaurant (restrooms clean too)! Ordered 4 bento boxes with a Double Toro roll to share! Delicious and fresh! The only concern was that there was a small wedding dinner (?) and we felt rushed to leave so they can use our table to connect with others!! We could have moved to the other side of restaurant?? read more

Wonderful experience here on a busy Friday night! We were seated quickly and staff was very attentive. Appreciated all the vegetarian options! The spicy vegetable roll was excellent. I also enjoyed the mango devil roll and vegetable gyoza. Hot tea with refills was a perfect accompaniment. Loved how quickly the food came out too. Great spot! Casual ambiance. Would definitely return! read more

Hashi Gawa - Mango Devil - Japanese Near Me - Alameda, California

Got lunch at Hashi Gawa with a friend on a sunny day. We got the nigiri omakase, negihama roll, ume shiso roll, toro handroll, tempura, and gyoza. The omakase nigiri is very good, with each piece being something you want to savor. Everything else was above average. Tempura is a huge portion, so it's good value. read more

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I came here with my wife and another couple for lunch on a Sunday. We arrived as it opened and were immediately seated. Our server gave us a tablet menu and informed us that we could also use a QR code placard to pull up a menu on our phones. It was my first time here after seeing many Highlighted Yelp reviews. Most of the reviews I read gave this place high ratings. I was surprised to see that the menu selection was fairly extensive. More variety than I had expected. We all ordered either ramen or sushi. Our orders came out shortly afterwards with the ramen looking pretty appetizing. The ramen was surprisingly tasty and the sushi tasted fresh. Our server was prompt and the dining area was clean. My wife noticed that our server was wearing a Kaisen Don restaurant (San Leandro) T-shirt. Our server acknowledged that the two restaurants were affiliated with each other. All in all we all enjoyed our meals. My wife and I will return to try some of their other menu items. read more

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Hands down the best Japanese restaurant in Alameda! Everything here is incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. My personal favorites are their pork and chicken gyoza--perfectly crispy and juicy--and the fried snapper fillet, which is always cooked to perfection. Their signature rolls are a must-try: -Mango Devil -Double Toro -Oakland A's -Park Street -Blue Fin Lover -Albacore Fantasy -The Bay Area Each one is unique, balanced, and full of flavor. On top of the amazing food, the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming, which makes every visit even better. Highly recommended if you're looking for top-quality sushi and Japanese dishes in Alameda. read more

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First timer here and I will be back! I called to reserve a table for 10 and I highly recommend it if you have a large party. Plenty of parking. Every dish we ordered was very flavorful and tasted great! It was a busy night and service was still attentive, food came quick & everyone was friendly. read more

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Sushi here is good. We arrived early on a Sunday and were lucky to be seated right away. Servers were polite and you get an IPad to review their menu before your order is taken. Took a while for the bento box to come out after the other food had come so I'm giving it 4 stars. The quality of the fish and Shiso toro maki roll was good. Bento box with chicken teriyaki, salmon shioyaki, and sake roll was good when it did come out. $24 for the bento for a Sunday dinner price. Restaurant is pretty small with one bathroom so be prepared for a wait, especially if you have a large party. read more

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this is our first time here , we try omakase and chicken katsu , wagyu fried rice, everything is delicious. serving is fast too read more

Hashi Gawa - Omakase (10 Pieces Nigiri) Omakase (10 Pieces Sashimi) - Japanese Near Me - Alameda, California

Name a omakase in the entire Bay Area at a better price point: $52 for 10 immaculate nigiri bites ($48 if you want sashimi). The highlights for me were the seared salmon belly with a dollop of spice, the akame (lean cut tuna) with wasabi, the umimasu (trout), and kanpachi (adult amberjack/yellowtail) with soy sauce. We also love their grilled kama - they offer salmon, hamachi, kanpachi, and tai (seabream), with the last two being especially large portions. You also cannot leave Hashi Gawa without ordering their uni+ikura spoon. I personally prefer Santa Barbara uni to Hokkaido uni (in addition to being cheaper it has a firmer texture that holds up better, it is also sweeter) but YMMV. Finally, I feel the need to highlight their freshly grated wasabi--it is so good and how wasabi should taste. It is so hard to go back to the stuff from the tube after you dine here. In any case, I feel torn posting this as an Alameda native, because I would hate to see a gem of a business like Hashi Gawa become super viral and turn into Fikscue (I'll never get to eat there again sigh). But it brings me so much joy to support the lovely owners and staff of this gem of a restaurant! read more

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Nice little spot for Japanese food with a relaxed atmosphere. The ramen broth had good flavor, although my noodles were slightly overcooked. Staff were friendly and checked on us a few times which I appreciated read more

Fast and friendly service and fresh & flavorful sushi. Baked salmon (Lion) roll was one of the best. Tuna rolls were satisfying.

lovely lovely people in person. Rice is bad. It's a lot of cantonese/Chinese people running a sushi restaurant. Fish needs seasoning, it's too fresh, no taste. Please fix it. I want you to succeed. read more

Been a while since I visited but was so sweet that chef Rick still recognizes me! Quality of sushi is still amazing and definitely need to come back soon! read more

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I had a blast chatting with the workers here everyone was super friendly and had great vibes, which made the whole experience even better. The food was really good. Turns out they use a special marinated rice for their sushi, and wow, it makes a big difference. The flavors were spot on, and the fish was incredibly fresh like, melt-in-your-mouth fresh. You can tell they care about quality. 10/10 would absolutely come back again. read more

Hashi Gawa - Japanese Near Me - Alameda, California

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I should've known better to come here after realizing where it was located as I pulled into the parking lot. Everything was average. Nothing special. Rolls were on smaller side and tasted average. The thing I hated most was the rolls were not properly rolled. Ordered 3 different rolls and each one would split open as I tried to grab it from the plate. One of the rolls ordered was the lion king. The bottom layer of rice was just stuck to the tin foil. Had to literally scrape it off and it was toasted to the point of that annoying texture where it just sticks into your teeth with every bite. The restaurant itself was clean and spacious. The staff were attentive and friendly. read more

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Visiting from out of town and found this restaurant on yelp. I was craving sushi and sashimi. The food was amazing and fresh. Really good portion sizes. Service was great, had good conversation with one of my servers. The restaurant was a bit small so get there early so you can get a seat. I will definitely head back there during my next visit. read more

Hashi Gawa - Hashi Deluxe Sushi Combo Gyoza (Vegetables) 3 Item Dinner Bento - Japanese Near Me - Alameda, California

All the sushis were room temperature, still very pretty and good but something I wasnt used to Scallop, good size, this was the one the waiter recommended saying it was good today. (Nigiri is 1 pc while sashimi is 2pc, is what he said but we got 3 pc sashimi). It was good, there was some texture to it, not chewy or stringy, you could play with it in ur mouth after chewing if that makes sense. It was room temperature which I wasnt used to Golden state warrior roll, made with mangos, gave it a unique taste. Mango with sushi always feels like it shouldnt belong but always surprises me. It was good Tonkotsu ramen was good, as expected restaurant quality ramen, slurpable and flavorful, love it. The nigiris were good, the rolls were good, all the fish were fresh, no complaints with the quality But something felt missing for me at least, my fam loved it and they never love any restaurants I choose lol. I think room temperature sushi felt different, and rice were brown which reminded me of brown rice too much but it wasnt and still tasted good just different I love sushi, can never go wrong with it Extra The lighting, the lighting was so dim, it was so dim that my camera even turned on night mode where it takes a few seconds of holding still before it takes the pic. (We came at night) I called for straw because I hate ice in my mouth when drinking water but the ice melted so quick that I didnt need straw. Not cause it was hot, but the ice were small and less of them. Order from a tablet now They have a board of "today's specials" that they'll put on your table while you order The special sushi (different from todays specials) were pricier but if you go to classic rolls, they're pretty reasonably priced Lots of spicy sushi I kinda wanted to try one out cause it seemed like they were really happy with their spicy sushis but fam didnt want any. Cantonese waiters 5/5 read more

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