MY FAVORITE SUSHI SPOT I wish I could gatekeep but it's just too good! Amazing sushi, fresh fish with so many great options on the AYCE menu. The ratio of rice to fish for their nigiri is on point. You can actually enjoy the fish without getting full off rice. Their omakase box is delicious. Can get busy but the ambiance is still chill and it's easy to enjoy a nice dinner. I come at least once a week because it's so good read more

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I tried both the AYCE sushi restaurant and the cafe side, and honestly, my experience was very different between the two. For the AYCE sushi restaurant, it was good but not exactly mind-blowing. The fish and seafood variety didn't taste like the freshest quality, and after a while, a lot of the rolls started tasting the same. For around $45 AYCE, I personally think there are better options out there. Some of the skewers came out burnt. Takoyaki was 1/5, you can skip on taht. But that being said, the service was really good. The lady serving us was super friendly and attentive, and overall the staff was kind and welcoming. However, there was only one other table besides ours at the time, so I'm not sure how service would be during peak hours. Now the cafe side, I loved it. The vibe made me feel like I wasn't even in Hayward. The sandos were really good, and the matcha looked amazing. I'd definitely come back for the cafe experience alone. My biggest concern though is the elevator situation. It wasn't working during our visit, and I heard it hasn't been working for quite a while. It honestly made me wonder how elderly or mobility-impaired guests are supposed to dine there. That definitely seems like something that needs attention. read more

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This review is strictly for their cafe side. Hinata is located on the second floor of the building next to the movie theater. When you get to the second floor, there are kiosks to your left where you can order cafe menu items and to the right is the sushi restaurant. The doors lead to the balcony waiting area, which I'll admit has beautiful views of the hills and downtown Hayward. Best to come in the evening when lighting is photo worthy. The menu options are mostly matcha and sandos, which are sweet or savory, and sushi bento boxes. Stopped by with family and got the following 1. Strawberry matcha - 10/10 omg the matcha was DARK, well mixed and frothy. This is what matcha is supposed to taste like. The strawberries and cream at the bottom were perfect and not over sweet. 2. Mango matcha - 10/10 same as above 3. Salmon sashimi sando - 10/10 this savory one was so good. They mixed it in a spicy mayo sauce and crisped the bread to a yummy buttery perfection. 4. Strawberry sando - 10/10 so dang good! They also crisped the bread in butter but it was a sweet butter flavor. 5. Banana sando - 10/10 absolute banger if you love bananas. The bananas were perfect and the cream was banana flavored. Ugh I can't stop thinking about this one. Highly recommend! The atmosphere is great and I have to emphasize the patio was just beautiful. You just wait in the patio area and someone will come out to call your number at the counter, that's it! I'll be back soon! read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Strawberry matcha, mango matcha, mango sando - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

I came here late Sunday night. It was very crowded but our group of 4 was able to be seated quickly. We all ordered 1-2 rolls each. The rolls were good. The miso soup was good as well. I heard they also do AYCE, but the individual rolls were fairly priced. It is in Downtown Hayward, so there is street parking and lot parking a few blocks down. read more

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Kept seeing this location on TikTok for their matcha and Sando so we had to give it a try on our day off! It was during the week so there was literally no one there-- yay! We ordered two of the sushi boxes, a strawberry sando and the chocolate sando, and a salted matcha. The wait was a bit long for the drinks and sandos being that we were the only customers there. I'm not too much of a fan of the matcha. The sandos were pretty good but don't expect the chocolate to be sweet. It was straight unsweetened cocoa powder which threw my kids off lol. The strawberry one was good tho! BUT LET ME TELL YOU, the sushi boxes are so worth it. Tasted super fresh and worth your money. I wish we could customize to remove the truffle from the salmon because it's too overpowering but other than that, SO GOOD! The outdoor area is super cute and the decor is pretty. It would be a fun area to hit up with your girls and take pictures with your drinks :) read more

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AYCE. It means, even if your on a diet and don't eat as much, you better eat as much as you can to get your values worth! Right???!!! It was above average quality. I really like how its order as you eat them up. We pretty much tried as many items as we could eat. But our favorite is the sashimi and anything with unagi in it. The mystery box was so so good, wish we could had ordered another one. Everything we ate was fine but I would recco staying AWAY from these guys... Dynamite Roll, that was a mushy raw fish disaster that made me want to gag. Fried chicken wings, they were meniscal, dry and lacked flavor. Worth a try! Easy ordering system through your phone. Pretty fast service, even when there was only 1 server for the entire room. Plenty o' parking behind the theater and in front. read more

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Disclaimer this review is only for the iced matcha latte they offer. I have yet to try the food here. Nonetheless, the matcha here is just alright. Didn't really blow my mind. It was good, definitely had better and I definitely had worst. I rate the matcha in the middle. Service is okay. It's a self order through a kiosk. They call your number when it is ready. You pick up the matcha on the outside patio seating area they have in the restaurant. It is very hidden and only have a pick up signage on the counter top from what I can remember. So the ambiance or views were okay. You can see a little bit of downtown Hayward. Im glad I tried this matcha spot out. Overall I give this matcha spot a solid 3/5 star review. read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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AYCE sushi restaurant in Hayward. Definitely on the pricier side of AYCE sushi compared to other locations in the Bay, but the quality of the fish and options of the menu will be satisfying! Unfortunately it is only 3 items per person that you can order when it comes to the sushi/sashimi, so plan accordingly! It can be busy during peak times so try to go either before or after the meal rushes. Also, please note that service can take a while especially if it is busy. Staff were still kind but our party was often wondering if past orders were going to be served. 6/5 - Salmon and Hamachi Sashimi - Fresh and with generous portions! We couldn't get enough of these dishes, and we kept ordering more! 6/5 - Salmon Nigiri - One of the stars of the show at this restaurant! Great fish to rice ratio. This was a favorite for many people in our party! 6/5 - Omakase Box - Order this first! This takes a while to prepare and it is an assortment of different fish prepared in various styles depending on the chef's choice. This was a fun tasting activity of the different ways that fish could be prepared and served. It won't be filling so rely on your other orders! 4/5 - Scallop King Roll - Savory roll that we highly recommend getting! It can take a bit to prepare and serve due to the roll needing to be baked, but the scallop with the crab meat and avocado gives it a smoky, savory flavor profile! 5/5 - Volcano Roll - Large pieces of sushi that carry a soft yet crunchy texture profile. Mixed fish rolls are fun to eat because there are different texture profiles, and the crunch from the tempura flakes makes it an overall very satisfying dish to eat! 4/5 - Hinata Special Roll - Basically the dragon roll but switch out the shrimp tempura with avocado! If you want a soft roll without crunch but love unagi, this roll will do the trick! 5/5 - Gambler's Roll - The spicy tuna and salmon is a killer combo for a roll, and this restaurant keeps it simple and delicious! You'll get a nice kick out of the spicy tuna and the savory profile of the salmon and their special sauce. 3.5/5 - Egg Roll - Nothing too outstanding but it was a properly fried vegetable egg roll. Great to order and eat while waiting for your sushi. 4.5/5 - Shrimp Tempura and Vegetable Tempura - Small pieces of tempura that were perfect for an AYCE type of meal where you want to eat them but do not want to get too full. The oil was not overwhelming, and we were very satisfied with the overall taste and fry! 2.5/5 - Fried Calamari - Nothing too outstanding with the calamari, but the pieces with the tentacles were probably our more favored kind of squid cuts. The sauce was a great complement! read more

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I am always on the lookout for new matcha spots and came across Hinata Sushi Kitchen. They have an AYCE sushi restaurant, but outside on the patio there is a small stand that sells matcha, bento boxes, and both sweet and savory sandos. I ordered the mango matcha latte and the strawberry sando, and both were really delicious, especially the sando. The drinks took a little while to come out, but it was worth the wait. The staff was very friendly, and the patio area has a really cute and aesthetic vibe. I would definitely recommend! read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Mango Matcha - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Our group of 4 went to Hinata Sushi Kitchen to celebrate a birthday. They are on the second floor of a building next to a cinema. First thing we noticed is that they have an outdoor patio that is very popular with families and couples ordering Matcha drinks and sweet Japanese sando from two large tablet devices. It is a very Instagrammable spot with a swing and artificial flowers. The main dining room itself is huge. The furnitures are very basic, however, and lend the dining room a budget vibe, making us felt overdressed. We decided on the AYCE option. The waitress informed us that on the first round we cannot order more than 3 items per person. After the first round, however, we are free to order on my own using our phone to scan the barcode and select items from the menu. What makes Hinata unique is the omakase box offered as part of the AYCE option. This is a chef's choice selection of premium sashimi pieces set in a wooden box and decorated with an orchid flower. For our omakase box we had very good tuna, hamachi, salmon and some kind of smoked fish, plus a large piece of scallop with roe on a decorative spoon. We were impressed with the omakase box. However, that turned out to be the only thing we liked from the AYCE menu. Although there are good variety of choices(appetizers, cold dishes, nigiri sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, sushi rolls, mini ramen or don, etc) for AYCE, the quality of the other items are just so so. Soft shell crabs were soggy and had too much batter. Mini ramen tasted bland. Grilled skewers of pork belly and scallops lacked depth. Hand rolls had too much rice. If it wasn't for the omakase box, we wouldn't think the price was worth it. read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Omakase box - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Hinata has been one of my fav AYCE sushi spots since 2023. You've got unlimited rounds in a specific time frame to order. They do limit how many items you can order per round to limit food waste which is great! The staff is very patient and enthusiastic when they know you're really enjoying your food. Their menu is very versatile, offering a lot more than just rolls or nigiri. You can get a perfectly seasoned Gyudon or even a chef's choice sashimi box! Their menu has changed a lot over the years but I think that their dinner menu right now is at its peak. My go to is the scallop skewers. Tender, fresh, and a nice bbq flavor from the open flame and a great value! The restaurant has a lot of seating but it's better fit for groups of 2-6 rather than larger parties. If you sit closer to the entrance, you can watch the sushi chefs prepare your food behind the sushi bar! read more

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We first came here maybe 2-3 menu iterations ago for the sushi AYCE. We were a bit skeptical about the changes, but finally bit the bullet and came back when we had the sushi cravings that only AYCE can satisfy. Overall, not bad sushi buffet and bonus points because they could accommodate the kiddos. 2/2 Stars for Taste -- Our favorite thing was the omakase box, hands down. It was almost out of place because it was a box of premium nigiri among your standard strip mall sushi rolls. The sashimi was fresh -- there was one cut that was a little icy, but most of them were sliced thick and high quality. I have never had such a thick cut of saba before, not a complaint! You can even order sushi rice on the side if you wanted to make your own nigiri. They had a wide selection of rolls to choose from, they don't overload the rice like some other places. We had our 1yo twins with us so it was nice that they had a lot of cooked foods to choose from. The kids really enjoyed the gyudon, ramen, and grilled eggplant. 1/1 Stars for Value -- It's about $42 for adults and kids below 3 are free. That's about how much you would spend at Kura for way less food and the quality isn't that much better. 1/1 Stars for Customer Service -- The first round is taken by the server and after that you can use your phone to order. We came on a Saturday right when they opened and it wasn't too busy. We were seated right away. All of our orders came (unless I forgot to click send order :X) They had high chairs for the girls. One of the servers even chased me out when they realized I had forgotten one of the kiddos water bottles (and bowl...and utensils. D'OH!) Bonus star because it's close, convenient, and an easy choice with the kiddos. Probably our go-to when we have a hankering for sushi rolls. read more

Came here on Easter Sunday for the patio outside portion! Nicely decorated outside, they can maybe use more chairs and table outside. The sushi bento boxes we got were goood and the amount of food we got was good too! I was suprised how good the sandos were! I think you can get any of the sandos and they would be perfectly sweet. We got the mango and creme brulee and they were made delicious, eat it asap because the bread is nice and toasty! Tried a few of the matcha drinks, I thought they were solid drinks and tasted like most matcha places around the Bay Area! read more

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First thing if you have any difficulties with walking up stairs keep in mind their elevator does not work so it's not ADA friendly. You do have to go upstairs to get into the restaurant. I did enjoy the sandwiches because they are sweet and the fruits are very fresh. The sandwiches also have mozzarella shredded cheese in the bottom I wasn't expecting but it was good. The bread is sweet,buttery and crispy. The cream is very light but filling. I would definitely order again I just do wish they could've had the elevator fixed. read more

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100% recommend! I attended the Patio's Grand Opening day and it was all beautifully set up and the food was perfection! The chicken sandos stayed warm and were amazingly good! The spicy does have a kick to it so be aware if you have a light tolerance to spice. The chicken was moist and flavorful. The balance of flavors is perfect. The fruit sandos were just as amazing with the fluffy cream and bread. Best sandos I have had. The matcha was also really good. I love pistachios, but the strawberry came through better in the drink. Check them out, the parking lot connected to the movie theater is usually a good parking option and the entrance is literally next to the theater entrance. read more

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Love this place. It's all you can eat sushi, made to order! You can order through the waiters or use their online ordering service which is a great idea. Very spacious good for large crowds. read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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This all you can eat sushi restaurant was such a fun experience. There are so many options to choose from on the menu (appetizers, sushi, skewers, ramen, hand rolls, sashimi, etc.). The service was pretty quick, and I loved that you could place your order on your phone using the QR code at the table. I would recommend going with a large group of people so you can try a variety of items. read more

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All-you-can-eat sushi sounds like a great idea... until you realize they take that challenge very seriously. Everything we had was fresh, which is a big plus, and the food itself was good. Portions add up fast though, so this is definitely one of those places where you think you can eat all you want and then quickly learn otherwise. Service moved along fine, and the place overall was okay, but the cleanliness of common areas could have been better -- not terrible, just noticeable. Good value if you're really hungry and pacing yourself, and the freshness stood out, but a few details kept it from being a higher rating. read more

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Every time I have lunch here, the servers recognize us and greet us warmly. (They are always so nice.) The food comes out fast and it's decent quality. You're getting a pretty good value for your money. I normally have lunch here so the menu is not as big as the dinner one but it's pretty good selection. The matchas drinks are pretty good, I think we all tried a different flavor, no complaints here. It's one of my favorite lunch sushi spots for sure. read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Lunch menu 2026 with prices - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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Located on B street in downtown Hayward. It's part of the Theatre building and located in the 2nd floor. We been here when it was another Japanese restaurant a decade ago. Hinata sushi kitchen is open all day and offers two ayce options at lunch. We chose the lunch menu $30 per. Not busy in the afternoon so the food came promptly. Most of the food was good but the tempura was terrible minus stars. Clean interior comfortable chairs. Service was very good. Hayward has public parking lots for the theater and a big lot behind Buffalo Bills. read more

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We came here recently to celebrate my father's birthday after seeing their ads on social media. The menu is smaller compared to other sushi spots, but it features familiar rolls and popular items that most people would enjoy. Service was decent overall, though it did take a bit of time for staff to clear our table throughout the meal. The omakase was the highlight of the night--every piece was perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. The soft shell crab wasn't the best quality we've had, but I appreciated that it wasn't overly fishy or greasy. The spicy tuna hand roll definitely had a prominent kick, which spice lovers would enjoy. The rolls themselves were good but not particularly memorable, and the sauce on the spicy rolls wasn't my favorite, it had a sour, citrusy note that didn't quite align with my taste. All of the appetizers were solid. We enjoyed the takoyaki, fried squid, edamame, fried roll buns, and tempura. Overall, this is a decent spot, and if you can eat a lot, the ~$40 price point can be worth it read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

I wanted to come here because so many influencers hyped up this place. Remember to order these items from the kiosk. The Kaisen Don Bento Box was ok but a bit too pricey for the portion. The Sando's were really good! And the Matcha was on point! I would definitely come again to try the other Sando flavors. Outside is really nice to take pictures on the deck where the seating is. Especially on a warm day. read more

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I already come here for all you can eat sushi, which I love. Sometimes the service is slow when bringing out the food, but I don't really have problems with the food here. I always come back here! Here's the real review: MATCHA. I'm always looking for good matcha. That's my goal in life. Matcha. I've been to quite a few spots in the bay. I don't like that I need to take a long drive to get to matcha spots! I've already tried one matcha spot here in hayward that totally disappointed me. So, since I've been knowing about Hinata recently opening a matcha bar in their previously empty patio, I finally decided to try it out. * Long story short: YUM! I've been back a second time for matcha. (and their bento boxes) Actually good tasting matcha. Bright color, creamy, can taste the matcha, isn't too sweet! * Yes, I will keep coming back. Finally, a good spot for matcha when I dont want to make a trek. I can just head over to downtown and grab a drink. Perfect spot. I love sushi and matcha, so it's a win. There isn't too long of a wait for the matcha. Though the sushi bento boxes do take a bit of time to get out. The sandos come out quickly. Obviously, it's just bread. I'm very pleased with everything. (I took the matcha down to Kin down the street to sip matcha and play board games. Perfect combo) * Strawberry Matcha: I was pretty skeptical. I always get strawberry matchas wherever I go. The first time I went, I skipped this one. My boyfriend got it instead. I didn't like the photo because the matcha seemed too light. It's only because the matcha is mixed into a cold foam, so it can get the pretty layering effect in the photo. Strawberry chunks at the bottom, milk in the middle, matcha foam on top. Very pretty. Yeah, if the matcha wasn't in the foam it wouldn't float so well. I still loved it! I could taste the matcha very well, despite how milky this drink is overall. The milk is basically strawberry milk once you swirl it all up. No notes. Yummy. * Double Matcha: So good. I love matcha so I wanted more of it. Delicious matcha latte on the bottom with a sweet matcha foam on top. Wow. Again, not too overwhelming with milk, it's just creamy enough for that earthy deep flavor of the matcha to come through. I would get this again and again. * Dirty Strawberry Matcha: This is my usual order anywhere, though this one doesn't have strawberry chunks at the bottom. It's like a strawberry milk with matcha poured on top. NOT matcha foam. I'm more used to this kind. It was good, I swirled it all together. Again, creamy. Lightly sweetened by the strawberries. In the end, I couldn't taste much of the strawberries, but I don't mind. I still enjoyed the overall flavors. ** Note: There's no options for alternative milks. Fine, I'll take multiple lactaids then! Still tastes great, but I do wish I could enjoy these without dairy. Also, no sweetness or ice change levels. This I don't mind. They barely give you any ice. Whether that's good or bad is up to you. Personally, I like that. The drinks that I've had so far aren't too sweet anyways also. So the sugar level isn't a problem. You order through a kiosk, so bring a card to pay. Bento boxes: * Truffle Salmon Bento Box: I first tried the truffle salmon. It was really tasty. I am a salmon lover. Raw salmon is my main diet. Fresh, big slices, even ratio of fish to rice, the sauce is sweet but light. Would get again. Be warned! The truffle is smelly!!! I don't care for mushrooms so I scraped it off and gave it to my boyfriend. Big thumbs up. * Ichi Don: I also tried the other salmon box, this one was torched salmon. I don't really care for my salmon to be cooked at all. I will make an exception! They torched it just enough to get a smoky flavor but still keep the creamy texture and flavor of the raw salmon. The slices of eel were tender, I love eel! The crab and seaweed salad on the side were so good too, fresh and just the right amount. Both boxes were big, good portions. I shared some, and still got full. Rice is definitely helpful for feeling filled, but luckily they offer nice cuts of fish to fill you too. Worth it in my opinion. * Blueberry Sando: Simple. Bread and whipped cream, fresh fruit. Buttery and light, the cream cuts through the richness of the butter. While the blueberries offer that tart sweetness. I liked it a lot. I'm sure all the other sandos are great as well. They're all pretty simple, but are executed in a visually pleasing way while also being a great combo of flavors. Can't go wrong. Will be coming back a lot! Already do. read more

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We were looking forward to trying this place out due to a friend recommendation and Instagram. Unfortunately, we left disappointed. We arrived right at 11:30 and we were the 3rd customers there. The place was still empty. We felt like the lady who helped us was in a rush to take our order and we didn't even have time to look at the menu. As first timers, we were not familiar with the order system or their process. She failed to explain it to us and left us confused. There is a 3 item limit per order. I ordered an appetizer and 2 pieces of sashimi. I finished my bite in 3-5 mins. Since the service was slow, I was sitting there for at-least 25 mins just waiting. Overall, we will not come back due to 1) service 2) lack of food options on the AYCE menu. 3) Mediocre food (Ex: the ramen was bland, quality can be better) read more

I had a mango matcha and it was delicious it had the right balance between sweetness and the matcha flavor. The outdoor seating is really cute. Would definitely be back read more

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Hinata Sushi Kitchen is a no frills, affordable AYCE sushi spot in Hayward! Lunch is $26.99 on a weekday, so you get what you pay for. The quality isn't out of this world, but it'll hit the spot if you're craving sushi. Some of our favorite orders: -Sashimi Set: I think the set changes depending on their supply, but I really like the variety they served! It was a box of 5-6 different specialist sashimi, including a charred salmon sashimi and a tuna oyster spoon. Someone in our group didn't eat sashimi, so they were flexible with just doing a box for 3 which was nice. -Lion Kong: this roll always hits! It's a solid portion and the salmon is nicely baked. -Dragon Roll: like a California roll but comes with shrimp tempura inside. Topped with avocado and unagi -Spicy Tuna: has a little kick and is a nice palate cleanser from some of the heavier rolls. Would skip the hot appetizers (chicken karage, skewers, etc.) read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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The food was VERY good and fish was extremely fresh. I thought it was a bit weird that you could only order 3 items at first then after that, its all electronic. Service was fast and the server was very attentive. If you dont feel like walking up 4 flights of stairs if the elevator is down, this is your fair warning. My favorite thing about my experience here was the unlimited negi toro hand rolls & the salmon and tuna nigiri. It was super fresh and the tuna was like butter. Even just the regular tuna, it was super fatty. If you like a quiet place to enjoy all the sushi you can eat, I'd recommend this place. I would definitely come back! read more

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This place used to be a different all you can eat restaurant. This is now Hinata which is all you can eat as well but it's a smaller selection of rolls, hand rolls, nigiri, sashimi, skewers, and small appetizers plates for $41.99 each person so don't come here full. If you don't want to have the AYCE, don't come here. The whole table or anyone that comes here spends the same amount. Drinks are not included. They also offer alcohol drinks. They also offer small bowls of ramen but I would not go here for ramen. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor by the Cinemark Hayward 16 movie theater. There is an elevator available for handicapped folks. Easy to find. Plenty of street parking or at the free parking lot across the street or the free garage parking in the back. The staff are helpful but they don't remember who orders what and just puts it on the table. The best one to order here is the Omakase Box which has fresh fish selection. These are the best selection they have. I can just have this but make sure to ask for it. Decent and clean place. Great for large groups as they have plenty of tables. Good for receptions. Came here twice so far for lunch and a dinner but can't do this often as I feel, I have to eat everything to pay this amount. [96R,2025] read more

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These are good but the cream is too loose compared to the actual ones from Age.3 Will be coming back read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Cream brûlée Strawberry and Mango pocket sandwiches - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Wait was a little long, but super good sushi Bento, strawberry matcha, and the Sandos (crème brûlée and the strawberry sando) yummm! Up and coming spot in Hayward. Came during lunch time. Definitely would come back. Still fixing up their balcony area, but plenty of room indoor, and air conditioned for today's hot day. read more

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My husband and I decided to spend our day off having lunch at Hinata. When we arrived, we had to wait about 10-15 minutes before being seated. For a $41.99 sushi buffet, the ambiance felt pretty average. We were told we could only order the Omakase Box once, and unfortunately, the presentation didn't look as nice as the photos online. The sushi itself was decent but not as good as other places I've been to. The tempura was crispy but lacked flavor, and the tempura sauce was bland as well. The servers were friendly, but they definitely need more staff--especially on holidays. What really ruined the experience for me was seeing a baby roach crawling on our table. I tried to ignore it because I didn't want to spoil our "date," but it was impossible to overlook. That completely killed the vibe. Overall, this will probably be our last visit. It wasn't worth the $41.99 AYCE price, especially after driving from Burlingame. I much prefer the food, ambiance, and overall experience in Japantown, SF. read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Beed skewer, volcan sushi, scallop skewer, edamame, takoyaki - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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Great experience, great staff, and great food! Nothing bad to say, a great sushi spot to try when in downtown Hayward. read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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Whenever we're craving sushi, we head to Hinata, simple, close to home, and always satisfying. read more

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Firstly, I would like to preface that my partner and I decided to come by for Valentine's Day dinner. We were expecting it to be busy, but was surprised to find it disorganized. When you walk up the stairs, there's kiosks to your left and the entrance for the resturaunt to the right. With the crowd already there, it was difficult to know that there was a paper waitlist on the front table inside. There wasn't anyone really helping in the front, so questions about wait times and such had to be chanced when someone happened to make their way over. Our main gripes with our experience was service and cleanliness. The ladies bathroom had toilet paper over the floor, and in the picture attached, a toilet seat cover package was left on the toilet seat in an unflushed stall. My partner also mentioned seeing blood left in one of the two urinals in the men's room. Once you leave either of the bathrooms, there are utility carts filled with dirty dishes. As for service: We waited about an hour for a table, and immediately ordered the Omakase box once seated. Of all the options, the omakase box and Walu were our top picks. Service to the table was fine. The timing for dishes coming out was slow, so we ended up getting fuller faster. Once you've done your initial order, you will end up using the website to order your next rounds. So after that initial contact, you're basically left alone for the rest of the time with an exception to them clearing off your table. Overall, it could be a decent spot. But there were sanitary things that made us feel uneasy as we left. read more

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I had no clue Hinata serves matcha and sandos now woah! We originally came here for their AYCE sushi but when we went upstairs there was an outside seating area for their matcha, sandos, and bento. It was a really nice sunny day today so there were a lot of people sitting outside and also a swing (the swing looked questionable though lol I did not attempt to sit on it). I ordered the strawberry matcha through a self serve kiosk and then my drink was made within less than 5 minutes. I'm so glad I tried it because this drink was so good! It had a good amount of matcha taste but it wasn't overpowering, the foam was really good, and there was a generous amount of strawberry bits. I'm totally going back again to try their mango matcha and pistachio matcha. read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Matcha menu - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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For $29 AYCE sushi in the Bay for the lunch special, that's a pretty good price. I would pay $20 alone just for the chirashi bowl. I wouldn't pay $42 for the more extensive AYCE dinner menu however. The restaurant itself is on the second floor of the building. Thankfully there was a working elevator to get to the second floor. The place itself is pretty clean. The staff were speaking to each other in Cantonese while you eat with Hong Kong pop playing in the background, which I found hilarious and only added to the atmosphere. When I went on a random weekday, the place was pretty empty sans like maybe 3 other tables occupied. Like many others have experienced, despite punching in your orders through the iPad many of the things we ordered never came out, which ended up working out fine for me because my party was so full after maybe 3 rounds. For the lunch menu, you get to choose one special item per person like the chirashi bowl or donburi and for the rest of the menu you punch in your orders through the iPad. The fried food (karaage, squid tempura, shrimp tempura, veggie tempura) was okay compared to other AYCE joints, nothing noteworthy. The sushi rolls were quite filling but also nothing noteworthy about them. By the time we asked for the check we were all feeling heavy and gross kinda like after one left the Hometown Buffet back in the day and not like heavy and gross but still satisfied... like the pain was worth it yaknow? I think if the staff wasn't so nice and chill then I would give this place a lower rating. read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Chirashi Don - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

My first time here. Not a lot of parking I had to go around a few times (there's a lil parking lot on the right side). The location is upstairs and on the patio of the actual restaurant. You order immediately on the screen-- no adjustments but I asked and they do have whole milk, soy milk and oat milk. The wait was lowkey long and there was only 1 person making all the drinks/sandos so I understand. He seemed very overwhelmed. However, I waited about 25 mins for a single drink and I noticed people who got there after me got their drinks before me... he forgot to make mine lol. I got the dirty salted cheese matcha latte I'd give it a 3/5. I noticed the salted cheese was more on watery side and not really that thick foamy consistency. Overall, the matcha was alright and drinkable but I've had better. read more

Hinata Sushi Kitchen - Dirty Salted Cheese Matcha Latte - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Came here for a late lunch on a Sunday, wasn't really packed at all so it was nice, got sat down and someone first took our first round then we do the rest on a QR code at the table, pretty smooth sailing. The food overall was nothing pretty special, presentation wise it was nice, but the wish is a little chewy and had more of a fishy taste which I didn't really enjoy. Fried & hot foods were good though. I recommend doing the full menu if you like raw fish to an extent but I would just go for the lunch menu price. The place is located up on the 2nd floor on the left before entering Cinemark, it is pretty easy to miss if you aren't looking around. This used to be a buffet but it has solid ground and it has a nice vibe. Recommend for a good AYCE sushi place in downtown Hayward! read more

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I can't believe I finally tried this place out! It's been on my radar since forever! So I've been to this spot before , when it was a buffet. Location is still easily accessible and with plenty of free nearby parking. The service is decent. They aren't the friendliest, but they do get the job done and keep the orders coming on time and accurately. The bussers do a great job keeping the table clear of used plates, which is really nice! Sushi rolls were tasty, the omakase box was yummy and fresh, but honestly they don't really include the nigiri option as ayce and that sucks a lot! They have the tastiest skewers though gosh! Sushi is generally supposed to be nigiri pieces so... for that this place only gets a 4. Loved the food! The price isn't worth the hype though and especially because the ayce package was limited! Cute restaurant! read more

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The matcha tasted amazing--rich, smooth, and not overly sweet. The bento boxes were also a standout. For the price, the portions are generous, which I really appreciated. The salmon truffle dish was especially impressive, with thick, high-quality slices of salmon that felt very satisfying. The avocado on the side and the seasoned salmon added even more flavor, making the whole meal feel worth it. The sandos were a great way to finish the meal--light, delicious, and perfect as a dessert after the bento boxes. Overall, I highly recommend this place and can't wait to come back. My only wish is that they had more seating and chairs that were more comfortable, especially when it gets warm. read more

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