First sushi outing since moving to the neighborhood. Multiple familiar names coming from the Oakland/Berkeley area, so decided to go with Kansai. Not many tables here, but for sat right away. Menu is pretty standard, ordered veggie tempura appetizer, a roll, sushi nigiri combo, and some drinks. Everything was quick, and fresh, but the rolls and the nigiri were both pretty heavy on the rice. Tempura was a little overdone for my liking too, but nothing was bad. Overall not a bad experience, but for a ~$90 sushi outing, I need it to hit, and with a handful of other sushi spots in the immediate area, I can't say I'm committed to this one in any way. read more

Kansai Hayward - #02. Sushi and Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hayward, California

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I've been going to Kansai for take out sushi for a few years now and they are always quick and consistently accurate with their orders. I think their rolls are okay but nothing spectacular. This place is an easy "go to" for me because of the convenience of location and the consistent decent quality of ingredients. I would not say this place if my favorite but it's a place I can always count on filling my sushi need. One downside is this sushi spot is very small on the inside so either you need to go with a small party and hope there's a spot or you'll need to do take out. read more

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I hadn't visited this place for a long time, and it's still an excellent restaurant with great value for money. The dining area is a bit small, but it doesn't take away from the quality service. I ordered the combo bento, and the teriyaki beef was absolutely delicious. The fish cake was neither dry nor greasy, and the tuna sashimi was cut into generous portions and tasted incredibly fresh. Overall, I'm happy to give this restaurant a five-star rating and highly recommend it. 好久沒有光顧這家店，依然是性價比很高的一家好店，店面有一點小，但是不影響良好的服務。我點了一個綜合便當，他們的燒烤醬牛肉超級好吃、加上甜不辣也是不乾不膩、鮪魚生魚片切的又大塊又新鮮，整體來說，我願意給這家餐廳五星好評。 read more

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Pretty good! Really like the variety of options and amount of options on the menu. Love all the extra green onions in the soup, and my Kansai roll was soooo good. The California rolls were also good, but too much rice (same w Kansai but not as bad) read more

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Kansai will always be some of my favorite sushi. I have been to all their locations at this point and they all share the same standards: good quality sushi, big portions and good service. Their miso soup is so comforting, i can't help but go 'mmmm' after my first sip. Their salmon and tuna is always fresh, I over order to take some home for lunch the next day. My fiance loves the chicken teriyaki roll since he's allergic to seafood. The Hayward location is pretty small compared to Oakland and Concord, but I love that they're open late on weekends. read more

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My husband and I stopped by Kansai after a car show for a quick dinner. I've had it delivered before, but this was our first time dining in. The restaurant is small, cozy, clean, and welcoming. We ordered a few rolls, fresh tuna and salmon sashimi, and chicken teriyaki to share. Our server was friendly and attentive, even while handling several delivery orders. Definitely adding Kansai to our sushi rotation! read more

Kansai Hayward - #01. Chicken Teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hayward, California

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Food was delicious. Place is small and not too many tables. But the place is clean and staff is friendly. read more

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Definition of hole-in-the-wall good! My younger brother loves sushi and decided to treat me on a random Thursday. I could not say no, so off we went to Kansai Hayward. There are only about 4 tables in there and they do mostly to-go, but we were able to get the table in the back by the bathroom. Not a great start, but I wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt, and I'm so glad I did. I ordered the Bento Combination box with Teriyaki Beef and California roll. This comes with miso soup, rice, and salad. The beef was tender and really well seasoned. I was really surprised at how good it was--everyone at the table tried it and loved it. The california roll and everything else was really well seasoned. I loved the Miso soup so much I had mine and my kid's soup. My brother got the Katie 2 and Wendy Roll. The Katie 2 was the star of the show. That thing was the size of his arm, and not the small part lol. It was HUGE and DELICIOUS. I did not order rolls cause I thought it would not fill me up. If I had just ordered that one, I would still leave stuffed. The Wendy roll was normal size but packed with flavor as well. I loved the crunch on the outside and the creamyness of the inside. Before we left, I ordered a to-go order for my husband: Teriyaki chicken plate. I was going to pay for extra chicken cause he loves teriyaki chicken. She let me know it was a really good portion of chicken--she was not lying. It was the perfect amount for only $16 (including tax). Overall, we will be back for pick up and sit down! read more

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I was at home and I was really hungry I decided to order from Kansai and they had a three item menu where you choose three items to go together and let me tell you I ordered the beef teriyaki gyoza and California roll this is the prettiest to go play I've ever seen read more

Kansai Hayward - California Roll and Rock n roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hayward, California

Putting that extra star back on there! Quality of salmon is now up to par....yum yum!! And appreciate how they wrapped the avocado roll to prevent it from touching the garnishes. As someone who doesn't like the ginger and wasabi, really appreciate it!! Philadelphia Roll; Avocado Maki read more

Kansai Hayward - Philly Roll Avocado Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hayward, California

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Is this place famous for the sushi or the cooked food? We ordered the sushi and sashimi combo, as well as the 10 piece nigiri's. All the sushi rice is hard as rock. The chef must have used too much energy to squeeze it like squeezing a burrito. It tastes bad. The fish doesn't taste like sushi grade. We just have to throw away most of it unfortunately... read more

Kansai Hayward - Hardest rice I ever had - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hayward, California

We have been to the Oakland restaurant many times and love the food, service and interior. So, when we heard of this location, we just had to come in. The overall building and interior is extremely different from the other store, as this one is super small with tight seating (maybe 8-10 tables?) and it's clear the food pickup and delivery is the biggest draw here. And, here is why.... The food is awesome! In fact, I want to say it is better here than the other location. We came in for Bento dinners, and were very impressed. You get a ton of food, and that food is really tasty. If it were not for the super tight seating (ok, just pretend you are in a crowded Asian hotspot) I would have given 5 stars, but for atmosphere, I have to ding one star. read more

Kansai Hayward - Bento box dinner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hayward, California

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*DoorDash order review* I've always wanted to try this place since they opened in Hayward, but since we have a favorite sushi place, it's hard to switch it up. Anyway, we finally ordered via DoorDash. Here is what we ordered: *Hamachi sashimi 4/5 Very soft and buttery, but I think since it took some time to get to us, it was room temperature, but I could tell it was fresh. *Bento box with salmon teriyaki, chicken katsu and tuna sashimi 4/5 Everything was really good. The katsu pieces were a little small, but still tasty. *Fried chicken 5/5 Great portion and seasoned perfectly. My son loved it and so did we. It is like a chicken karaage. *John roll 5/5 Healthy balance of toppings and made to perfection. It was delicious. Overall, I would definitely reorder food from here and maybe dine in when I have a chance. The food was prepared and delivered in a timely manner. read more

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Me and my siblings were craving sushi we decided to try some place new. The inside is on the smaller side but we went here on a Monday so it wasn't that busy. Everyone was friendly the waitress brought us plenty of water after we ordered chicken karage Avo-kappa roll, Philly roll, kansai roll, hot and spicy, and lastly the John roll. The rolls came out pretty fast in comparison to other places and they are very generous. The rolls were on the bigger side which we all appreciated. I thought the Philly and avo-kappa roll were very good and simple. The specialty rolls were so big and packed with flavors we all enjoyed our own. If you like spicy tuna poke the hot and spicy is the roll for you! I would definitely come back here! read more

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Delivery order, good slightly above mid-grade. . . I wouldn't say amazing, for Hayward it's one of the better options tho. Only done delivery orders so maybe in person it's better. read more

Kansai Hayward - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hayward, California

Went here on a weekend night and surprisingly no one was in there when we first got there. I ordered a tekka maki roll and the special roll katie 2 and my friend ordered a philadelphia roll. I just felt like the rice was way too gummy and tasted like mush. Maybe it was just like an off day or maybe they just cooked it for a little bit too long or added too much water, but it was not good. I had to take the rolls home. So I could at least like fry up the rice. So that way it was better texture. The workers they were very nice but unfortunately, the rice itself, we'll be the reason why I wouldn't come back. It's also a very small place and pretty dimly lit.So I can see it being more of like a romantic date spot for someone. I noticed I thought they mostly had online orders rather than in person customers. Overall, I don't think I would come back. But I will say the Katie roll 2 was something else. It had so much stuff in there. It was kind of crazy like in a good way if they did better on the rice, I would consider. read more

The bento boxes and sushi were delicious but the service was poor. My server clearly had an attitude which made it uncomfortable to ask for anything, other than that I loved the food but would most likely request a different server for next time! Everything was perfect food wise! read more

Kansai Hayward - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hayward, California

Found this place by accident. I ordered online to pick up at a different sushi place with a similar name. I paid through a food app so I was committed. I took the 10 minute extra drive and it was well worth it. This is my new sushi spot. My rolls were fresh well portion and simply delicious. I was able to finish my leftovers for lunch the next day and I can never eat day old sushi, but it was still delicious the next day. This restaurant is small , cozy, cute date spot. Staff were very friendly. I will say for me this is the best sushi spot in the east Bay. The picture shows my plate after splitting with someone else, this is not how they packaged it. read more

Kansai Hayward - Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, California roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hayward, California

Found this Japanese restaurant open on B street while other surrounding dining spots were already closed. This place is real tiny but cozy with only like 10 seats. Our waitress was friendly and responsive. I ordered a Bulgogi Donburi which was very good and I was very happy with the portion too. Most Donburi dishes are simply all rice and no meat but not here. I don't think you'll be disappointed at Kansai. 3.7 stars read more

Kansai Hayward - Beef Rib Eye Bulgogi Donburi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hayward, California

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This was a late night door dash order of a dragon roll and a caterpillar roll. Ordered at 9:15pm and delivered by 9:45. Fresh, delicious and would definitely recommend. Prepared well, came with chop stocked soy sauce and napkins. Well packaged. read more

Kansai Hayward - Dragon Roll Caterpillar Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hayward, California

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Love the service in this place. Feeling stuffed from a Raider roll and tempura. Every piece was bursting with all sort of flavors and I would visit every single one with every chew. Took my mom here before she went on her trip and is becoming our go to when she is in town. Well done! read more

I have been here before but I'm not sure if it's under new management or what happened.... Straight to the point....... Tiny spot , about 5 tables inside which I felt cramped dining in, luckily they were not that busy. Service was nice although not too quick since only one waitress was there and she had to pack Togo orders as well. Rolls seemed pricier than other spots though the one we got, Pink Lady, was good while bento box was worth with price. There was parking in the back but today I got lucky found a spot in the front! read more

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Delicious lunch. Craving for some sushi and bento box. I know this place will always hit the spot. The sashimi is nice and thick. It tasted fresh. The salmon was flavorful. Service is fast, and the server is nice. Thus place is pretty small..intimate dining experience. We have been here like 3 times already. We like it. read more

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Went to Kansai last night for dinner. This is a really small place. Our table was right next to the cashier so the workers were next to us the whole dinner. Also, there was an unpleasant smell of the restaurant-- not very pleasing when you're trying to eat. On the other hand, the food was good! Ordered a salmon teriyaki bento with mixed tempura and chicken teriyaki bento box with fried gyoza. I would prefer more salmon in the salmon bento because the slices were a little thin. There was plenty of chicken in the chicken teriyaki bento. We also got the kansai roll that was very flavorful and filling. The portions were large and we definitely left full. I would eat the food again, but not dine here. Parking is available at a free public parking garage close by. read more

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The food is absolutely amazing. The lamb shank is pricey, but it serves two people. Offer me a great leftover meal. I think lunch is better at this restaurant. When I come at night time there are usually very noisy children. Service is polite. This is not a restaurant I would choose for ambience. But very likely you will leave this place thinking you just had the best meal you've had in your life. read more

From the first bite, it's clear this place takes pride in quality. The fish is exceptionally fresh, with clean, delicate flavors that really stand out, and the rice is perfectly seasoned--light, slightly warm, and balanced just right. Every roll and piece of nigiri is thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented without feeling overdone. What really sets this spot apart is the value. The menu offers a great variety--from classic cuts to more creative rolls--yet the pricing remains incredibly reasonable for the level of quality you're getting. Portions are generous, and nothing feels rushed or mass-produced. The service is friendly and attentive, adding to the overall experience without being intrusive. Whether you're a sushi regular or just getting into it, this is a place you can come back to again and again--consistently excellent, and one of the best price-to-quality ratios you'll find." read more

How have I missed this sushi restaurant? It is a very small restaurant, but the food is very good. I ordered a bento box, and it was very filling. It was so delicious. read more

Great food and great service and great prices. This is a local place that I can always rely on. They're a small restaurant but always have space. read more

My mom and I went here for lunch. It's a little challenging to find because of the the dark windows and very little adverting from the street. The food was good and portions were MORE than generous. The two of us could have easily shared a bento box. We got the bento box with salmon and the mixed tempura plate. First, the portions were huge. If you're hungry, you won't be with the two dishes we ordered. The tempura was good, batter was ok and it wasn't too oily. The salmon in the bento box was grilled nicely and the miso soup and salad (both included with the entrees) were great. For a nice big meal, you won't be disapppointed here: read more

Small almost hidden spot. Walking distance for Us. Food was really good! Kinda hot inside. Staff was attentive. read more

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Lion king roll is AMAZING! Quick and easy service with online order. Parking on street or lot behind makes it an easy run in, run out kinda situation. read more

Ordered the Lion King, Kansai, Raiders and Deep Fried CA rolls. Also got Yakisoba which came with rice, salad and miso soup as well as Chicken Udon. The deep fried ca was really good and the lion king was ok. I've had the lion king from here before but this time it was a lil overcooked. As far as the other two, which have eel, they tasted good but were full of bones. I eat three different pieces and had a total of five bones. I threw the rest away and wasted money which kinda made me upset. I just can't eat sushi with bones in it. The Udon was good. I didn't really care for the yakisoba but I did eat it all. If I ever order from here again I don't think I'll be getting anything with eel in it. read more

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First time here and ordered a bento box. It was a good variety to choose from and a pretty fair price point. The food was decent but nothing special. The ca roll was packed with crab but hardly anything else and it was falling apart. I don't know if I'll be back. read more

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We frequent this spot often because the kiddos love the children's meal- they get gyoza& teriyaki chicken - everything they want. SO and I get to try different rolls and often opt for the sweet surrender. It's a big roll and delicious! The service is friendly and they're so patient with the kids as we are teaching them how to be good patrons. So thank you to the staff here for being so kind! There's very limited seating inside but I feel it's always worth the wait. read more

Kansai Hayward - Sweet Surrender Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hayward, California

Have you ever seen such a thick cut of sashimi before?! Neither have I. I was blown away by the size of it when the server brought it out. You can tell the fish is incredibly fresh. Each bite of the fish melted in my mouth. I am absolutely obsessed with the sashimi here. The chicken teriyaki was also incredible. You can taste the smokiness of the char through the teriyaki sauce and the chicken was so tender! It was tough at all. The portions here was pretty big too! The restaurant is fairly small with around 4 tables, so seating is very limited. read more

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Sushi here is delicious soba was amazing tempura vegetables awesome loved everything will be coming back

The food here was delicious and most importantly, fresh. I liked that the menu had different rolls than the classic ones you usually see and they did not disappoint. The service was exceptional and attentive. The restaurant and seating was clean and modern -- although the only thing is that it's a pretty small space. The Kansai roll was delicious and I for sure would order again. The Sweet Surrender roll was also delicious but way too big to eat and one piece cannot be eaten in one bite. All the appetizers came out fresh and fast! read more

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Had high expectations but the sushi rice used for the unagi hand roll was vinegary and the sushi rolls that had cream cheese had to much of it but the lion roll and Godzilla were great. read more

I had an outstanding dining experience at this sushi restaurant. The moment I arrived, I was greeted with warm hospitality and seated in a clean, inviting atmosphere. The presentation of every dish was meticulous, and the freshness of the ingredients truly stood out. The sushi and sashimi were exceptionally high quality--silky, flavorful, and expertly prepared. Each roll had a perfect balance of texture and taste, and the chef's attention to detail was evident in every bite. I also appreciated the thoughtful plating and the creative flavor combinations that set this place apart from typical sushi spots. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the staff was knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations. The pacing of the meal was just right, allowing me to enjoy each course at a comfortable tempo. Overall, this was one of the best sushi experiences I've had. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or trying it for the first time, this restaurant is absolutely worth a visit. I will definitely be returning. read more

Always a great experience wether you order "To -go" (my daily) Or "Dine - in" experience Seated within 5 minutes due to it not having much foot traffic. Perfect intimate setting with lovely attentive servers! Food was always amazing with beautifully served presentation and hospitality. read more

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