I actually stumbled into Makiyaki on my way to Nick the Greek and decided to give it a shot. The decor has a charming, old-school Japanese feel, and the staff is incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive. If I were rating just the food, I'd probably give it a 3.5 or 4. The tonkatsu was just ok. Good enough, but nothing spectacular. However, the salmon sashimi was cut super thick and was a fantastic value. Ultimately, I'm giving them a solid 5 stars overall because the stellar service, great prices, and welcoming vibe totally won me over! read more

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This was my first time eating year in more than 8 years. I was happy that they were able to accommodate our party of 8 for Sunday night dinner. We enjoyed our experience there because we did not feel rushed and the food came out in a timely order. I dislike when the appetizers come after the food, so it was nice to feel settled in and gauge how hungry we were before the entrees came out. On this particular occasion, we got a variety of dishes including some bento boxes, sushi rolls, some sashimi for me, and fried appetizers. I'm not usually a big fan of raw salmon based on a couple of negative experiences I've had at other restaurants, but I remember changing my mind after eating it at Makiyaki. My niece saw I was enjoying my food and even asked to try some of what I was having! It was a memorable moment for her as she had never eaten raw fish. She felt particularly proud of herself as a reformed picky eater. Things I like about this place is that parking is right in front. If you're not able to find it right away, there's plenty around the block or across the street at Safeway. The place is small and cozy but was able to accommodate our medium-sized group after the weekend dinner rush. Our server checked on us an adequate amount of times. We didn't feel ignored, but also not suffocated /rushed, and our food came out on time. They have some alcoholic beverages, soda, and hot tea. I would come back for an intimate dinner with friends and top it off with ice cream from either of the shops in the parking lot. read more

I love the customer service here. They're always so welcome always greeting us very attentive. Their rolls here are so fresh. The parking lot can get a little bit crazy because of the neighboring businesses so be mindful if you go on a weekend or an evening. The place is a little bit small for a large group, but the service is really quick. This is one of our favorite spots to go to. read more

My boyfriend took me here for lunch and we were very pleased. This is our first time here. He ordered the Flaming Dragon roll, I ordered the appetizer raw tuna and salmon read more

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This is my favorite Japanese restaurant in San Leandro. Food is always fresh and the staff is always friendly. Went last night and got the spicy chicken dinner. It was spicy, sweet and went very well with the side salad and rice. The inside of the restaurant was clean, and was very casual. I will always come back when I'm craving sushi or Japanese food. read more

Makiyaki - Spicy Chicken Dinner - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

My bff treated me for an early dinner here on Sunday after we took a walk. She ordered two item Bento with Salmon teriyaki and mixed tempura, and I ordered salmon sashimi and salmon teriyaki Bento. Her husband ordered the hibachi sashimi tray. It is a cute little place and clean. The staff pleasant price is reasonable and everything was good. However, the parking is a little challenging. So you better park as soon as you find one close by the center. I like the area because it's a small plaza where it has a lot of different stores. I highly recommend it. read more

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5 stars for this restaurant. Every experience has been amazing, warm and welcoming and delicious! Lion king add green onion and 2 bento boxes!! Will always drive out of my way for this food read more

Makiyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

I've live in San Leandro for over 30 years and this is the 1st time trying Makiyaki. Always wanted to try, now that I have, I'm not impressed. 1st the salad that came with the meal were old and turning brown. Sashimi were inconsistently sliced, some were very thin and some were regular. Nigiri's had very thin slice of sashimi with lot of rice. California roll had a very sweet taste to the imitation crab. Handrolls were huge and tasted okay. Miso Soup had good flavor. Ordered for pick up, and was ready within about 25 mins as promised. read more

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Great spot to grab a bite! The staff was super friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The restaurant was clean, had a cozy atmosphere with dim lighting, and plenty of TVs showing sports, making it a fun place to hang out. The food was fresh and delicious, and the service was impressively fast. Definitely a place I'd come back to for good food and a great vibe. read more

Makiyaki - Wakame salad. Gyoza. Miso soup. California roll. Lambada roll. Sexy roll. Strawberry kiwi Snapple. Sapporo. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

Makiyaki is a win, especially for the price. I had the bento box, and it was really filling and delish. The California rolls were thick, fresh, and way better than expected--clean flavors, no shortcuts. The salmon was Soft, buttery, and cooked perfectly. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared, nothing felt rushed or cut corners. Service was excellent--attentive, fast, and friendly. For the quality of food and service at this price point, it's a standout spot. Definitely worth coming back. read more

Makiyaki - Bento - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

I think we found our new favorite Japanese spot close to home! We moved to San Leandro this year and tried a lot of Japanese places in the area. We came here on a Monday night at 6:45pm and it wasn't that busy. There's only few tables inside so this place is probably packed on the weekends. I ordered the Hamachi Kama dinner entree. I love Hamachi Kama, and was surprised to see it as a dinner entree. A lot of places that have Hamachi Kama serve it as an appetizer and it's usually around $13-16. So I was surprised to see it for $14. My meal included miso soup, salad, and rice. I also ordered spicy tuna roll for my side. The Hamachi Kama was cooked perfectly and the skin was crispy. It also came with a vinegar based sweet soy dipping sauce which I liked a lot. My spicy tuna was delicious as well and not dry and stringy like some places. The customer service was excellent and they kept checking on us and refilling our water. I can't wait to come back. read more

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They say they are open until 9 pm, but they turned us away for to go food at 8:30 pm. Bad customer service.

Chicken udon: Very hot, lots of veggies, chicken is super tender and juicy, although it kinda lacks flavor. Soup is the usual light flavorful soup. My only other problem is it feels like 10% udon and 90% everything else. Very little noodles. Good quality everything otherwise Overall, its good, the chicken makes up for the lack of udon. But every ingredient was tasty and tender. Udon came with salad I'd say its worth for the price, I also got very full from it Extra Nice atmosphere, very decorated, feels japanese Small ish interior Slightly busy on 12pm on friday. Around 3-4 parties currently Was very hot inside, was there no AC? 4/5 read more

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My first time trying this place recently, the salmon skin roll was quite literally some of the best sushi I ever had! And I just randomly picked this place they were super nice as well read more

Came here on a fluke. It was late, they were close, and they were open. I'm glad I stopped in. The food was really good and the service was just as nice. Definitely coming here again read more

Makiyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

My boyfriend and I drive past this place all the time. We finally went in to try it out. And well it was way better than I expected. The customer service was great. We ordered the lion king roll, the golden California, a regular California roll and a bento box. I was happy with the quality of the food and how fast it came out. The setting was very chill and was very welcoming. The service was great and the waiter was very polite and friendly. Definitely a go to for sushi again. read more

We were served a meal that we were sorry to have spent money on and that our server should have been embarrassed to bring out. The tempura was pallid and greasy. The chirashi was fridge cold from top to bottom! The rice was frigid! The bowl itself was cold. Every sushi and egg the same temperature: cold. I'm convinced it was pre prepped and taken out of the fridge and served. I've eaten here 50 times at least. It was the kind of meal where you no longer trust them with your money. I'm still a bit shook. read more

My go to japanese restaurant. Love their food. The ambiance of the small restaurant. Service is always good. I order take out alot and always good. read more

Okay, I love it here. I work nearby and haven't tried many restaurants in the area. My husband and I were gonna get boba and decided to try it out here. Everything is delicious. The salad dressing is light, and the teriyaki sauce was so good. The fish was really fresh and the chicken I ordered was not chewy at all. We ordered a few sushi rolls and they were also delicious! I love that the tempura doesn't have too much batter on it. You know what I mean lol. Everything was so good we came back again for lunch the next day with the kids. The staff is always friendly and attentive. Refilling tea and cleaning off empty plates as needed. I feel like it's really affordable too compared to other sushi places near by. It's a cute little restaurant and I'll be coming here often! read more

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Price is very good compare to others! Food is so yummy too! You have to try there salad dressing! Unforgettable! Nice service each time I stop by. So glad that I found this place! I will stick with Makiyaki each time I crave sushi! After dinner usually we eat some ice cream at a shop next door. Dinner turns out perfect! read more

My friends and I wanted to dine in San Leandro and found Makiyaki through a Google search and it did not disappoint! We ordered calamari, 6 different rolls and a bento box. The fish tasted very fresh and the rolls had good, creative flavors. Total came out to be pretty reasonably priced for the amount of food we ordered. Staff were very attentive and and kind. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

Fresh and delicious! Perfect for the hot weather! Not a bloated feeling just delicious and amazing! read more

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I don't usually like sushi but I tried some of there recommended rolls and it was delicious! Best customer service with the nicest workers and the restaurant itself if very cute and cozy! read more

**Disclaimer ordered pick up** It's been a while, maybe years, since I've been back. I think the parking situation just overwhelms me. This is not one of my usual sushi spots but I decided to try it since I didn't want to go too far for sushi. I picked up my order and the staff were all very welcoming and greeted me upon entry. What I got: Philly roll: 9/10 standard just a bit too much cream cheese Cali roll: 7/10 the filling was too much. It's fine that they're a little bigger but it had too much mayo Go go roll: 8/10 good taste but again too much mayo Mexico roll: 8/10 good but didn't have cilantro and not enough jalapeno Crunchy roll: 8/10 just a Cali roll with soy sauce on top Calamari: 0/10 smelled awful! As soon as I got in my car, it smelled like a dumpster. These were def not fresh and they looked like the packaged type from a grocery store. Didn't even try and just threw them away. Sunomono: 10/10 fresh and yummy cucumber in a peanut oil and lemon dressing. Veg tempura: 3/10 the batter was too light. I've gotten packaged veg tempura before and it's gone in 2.5 seconds. My kids probably ate 1 each but the rest was just not good. Again, the staff was nice but idk if I'll be back. Maybe I'll try them in-house one day. As for now, not for me. read more

I was in the area to run errands and this restaurant is where my car was parked by so I tried it out. I had a 3 item bento and it was really filling. Great price too. I'd come back the next time I'm in town to try out their sushi. read more

This is truly one of the best sushi spots I have went too! The proportions are generous with having a big food selection and the food is speechless! This compares to a 4.5 star restaurant. Bring this to a five star place. read more

A great place for Sushi! Everyone here is always welcoming. We usually dine in for lunch. Easy parking. Ordered the Yummy Roll and salad. Both were great! Very inviting place. We will continue to visit! read more

Makiyaki - Yummy Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Leandro, California

Solid hole in the wall with nice interior and good service. Standard Japanese fair from bento box options to sushi and more. Great prices for good quality in comparison to other spots close by. read more

The sushi was relatively fresh but not a lot of diversity in their selection. It's great for a quick fix, the service was decent. The location is great given its proximity to many other restaurants but parking is difficult. read more

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Good Sushi and promt service. I order the bento box and lion king roll every time. Great for lunch and dinner.

Always a great time at this place! Literally every single sushi item or other traditional Japanese food that you can order here is so tasty. I have never once ordered anything that I regretted because every single item is so unique with its own flavors and presentation. Also have to admit that the staff here are always so friendly and welcoming no matter who you are or how picky you might be. With its cozy lighting, and the place not being super high occupancy, service here is always great. read more

Came here after my optometrist appointment and wasn't disappointed! This place is located in Pelton Plaza which is in downtown San Leandro. Parking can be a real hassle depending on time of day but lunch time (before 4pm) was totally fine. The restaurant itself was small like most others in this plaza. Decent seating for groups of four or less, but if you have more than four then it may be difficult if you go at a busy time. The place looks clean otherwise with plenty of decoration to make the ambiance enjoyable. I was greeted by the host who let me sit at any available seat and gave me a menu with plenty of food options. They serve bento boxes and a large selection of sushi rolls. There were a lot of vegetarian options as well such as tempura vegetables or sushi without any fish (like avocado rolls). I got a bento box with beef teriyaki, tempura, and a California roll and it was delicious and filling. The food came out very quickly as well. The server also checked up on me frequently which I appreciate. All in all, this place is decent and I would probably go here for something casual with a few friends or just lunch by myself. There are plenty of cheaper sushi options ($13 per roll) that I wanted to try, so I will be back! read more

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Highly recommend it, the food and service was amazing and the atmosphere is very welcoming.

First time here. Got tempura udon and California rolls (to go). Place just opened for the day and I could smell cleaning solutions. Food was okay. One piece of shrimp tempura was small. Service was fast and staff members were friendly. read more

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Called in my order with no issues Was told my order would be ready in 10 min I arrived and there was a parking spot waiting for me right in front YAY!! Walked in and my order was ready The cashier was very nice. There are Covid precautions taken Venue is clean, no outdoor seating, only indoor There is a TV inside (I only saw one TV) I ordered the dragon roll and OMG It was sooo good All fresh ingredients Everything was well put together Each bite was so tasty I got my sushi fix ..... I will definitely come back here when my craving comes back !!! read more

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After playing tennis we got hungry. My friend suggested this restaurant since he's eaten here before. I'm very picky when it comes to Japanese food especially sashimi. Staff: we were welcomed and seated right away. Daniel is our server and he was awesome. Ambiance: clean and they provided hand sanitizer at each table. Food: I was very hungry. We ordered sashimi salad, gyoza, tempura, edamame for appetizers. My friend had the Bento box with chicken teriyaki, gyoza and tempura. To sum it all up, sashimi is fresh and sushis were the bomb. The salad dressing is very tasty and we even asked if they bottled it. I'm not much of a rice eater and I like that the rice in rolls aren't too thick. The tempura batter is not thick which I liked. It's also not greasy which is a plus. We would like to say thank you again to Daniel. He was very attentive and helpful. We will definitely be going back! read more

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Coming here from the Peninsula. I was intending to eat at another restaurant in the same plaza, but they were closed and coming here was by chance. Upon entry, a sign at the front informed you that your temperature would be taken before being seated, however since it was a weekday visit and only 2 other tables were occupied, our temperature was taken after we were seated. There were clear plastic partitions separating the tables and the staff was masked and wearing gloves. All COVID-19 protocols were in place and observed. It was a simple lunch menu of bento box combinations, teriyaki, tempura, katsu and donburi (rice bowls), a short list of assorted sushi. I don't recall seeing ramen listed on the menu. We opted for the katsu-don and tempura-don. Our lunch was served with miso soup and a small salad. The miso soup tasted very good, nice umami flavor, not watered down or too salty. Both our rice bowls were very good, my tempura was nicely prepared, it was crisp and not over battered or greasy. Overall, our lunch was enjoyable and reasonably priced. If I am in the area again, I would return. read more

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It's good for the price! It's definitely not authentic Japanese food but I enjoyed the food there! Especially Rolls and Tempura! Service was good too! I'd come back when I miss Japanese food. read more

Great time, food was amazing. Sushi was made really good and the dinner bento boxes are pretty good, took pictures of the sushi menu read more

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Good food tasty employees are fun and nice! I love the teriyaki salmon dish and the tempura shrimp is really good read more