Best sushi deal in the area for quality fish. I always get the 7 piece nigiri set and feel very satisfied after. 7 doesn't sound like a lot but it also comes with a small maki roll. The plating is great and service is great as well. Make a reservation or order to go! I have done both and was satisfied with both experiences. read more

High end bougie sushi. We started with miso soup, and ordered the sashimi and nigiri specials. Everything was delicious! Very cramped and small hole in the wall spot in downtown Hayward in walking distance from Hayward bart. We got a dinner reservation on a Wednesday night, and thankfully got seated quickly. The staff were wonderfully courteous, and I enjoyed everything that we ate. read more

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Stumbled in for a quick lunch and fell in love with Mujiri!! We were recommended the nigiri combo, which is such a bang for your buck! You get to choose seven different fish, and it comes out so beautifully. I wasn't expecting much, but the fish was so fresh and so soft that it really surprised me. We also ordered the mackerel nigiri, Uni nigiri, and toro roll and absolutely loved everything. They really put the quality and care into the food! The restaurant itself is cozy and intimate with limited seating. Parking is easy with street parking and lots nearby. Servers are also very friendly and attentive! read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

This is our favorite nigiri place! Really can't beat $28 nigiri combo that delivers quality. While seating is limited in the Hayward location, we usually come early and can get a seat. Seems like reservations are available. Definitely come in groups smaller than 4 as this place really doesn't have tables to host groups of 4 and more unless you want to all sit in a line at the counter. read more

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Ok, Hayward. I see you. Came here hungry and got the nigiri combo with chef choice rolls and chawanmushi. Both were excellent! I usually would get sashimi but I heard their rice is really good so got the nigiri and it didn't disappoint. Everything was fresh and so flavorful, I didn't want to put any soy sauce. The chawanmushi was perfect as well. Although, I didn't leave completely stuffed, I was satisfied and I will definitely need to come back. Ambiance is unassuming. It's very small and easy to miss. Lots of parking across the street. read more

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Ordered some fresh sushi takeout from Mujiri. The packaging was so artsy and unique (video/pictures attached). The maki rolls were fresh and they did not skimp on the fish. We got the spicy sake maki and salmon&shisho hosimaki rolls. Both were delicious and fresh. Cannot comment on the service or ambience as we got takeout. Highly recommend ! read more

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Mujiri is a must-visit and such a great spot to bring friends for fresh, mouthwatering nigiri combos and rolls. Parking can be tough but I always park across the street in the parking lot (which can fill up quick). I always order the Nigiri Combo, which is now $32. I remember when it was $25, but honestly, it's still worth the extra $7+ for the quality you're getting. I alone can get full off the Nigiri Combo but I recommend ordering the any one of the Ala Carte Maki Rolls like the Spicy Sake Roll. The nigiri is so so delicious on its own, you don't even need to dip it in soy sauce. The staff are always friendly and will explain each fish, which I really appreciate. The interior is cozy and intimate, seating is limited. If you're planning to eat inside, I definitely recommend making a reservation in case. I've come in during lunch for one person and seating can fill up. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri Combo x2 - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

I was in the Mood for Sushi today!!!!! So I. Rolled to MUJIRI!!! I was able to find Parking right in front. I rolled in and Was Greeted and Seated at the Sushi Bar!!! The Restaurant is Basically a Hole In The Wall!! lol Their Menu is Accessible thru their UPC code!!! I Ordered the Nigiri Special and 4 Spicy Rolls of Various Fish Types and a GREEN Tea !! The Sushi Chefs are Cool and Good at What They Do!! I got a Birds Eye View of the Sushi Chefs creating my Nigiri and my Sushi Rolls! The Server was Friendly and Efficient! He Kept My Cup Full ! The Sushi and Fish were Fresh and Tasty! Truly a Hidden Gem in Hayward!!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I Keep My Pimp Hand Strong!! Number #34 On The Yelp Top 50 Most Prolific Yelp Elites List for 2025!!!! read more

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I had this place bookmarked for awhile, so I was glad that I finally got a chance to try Mujiri. The restaurant is charming, intimate, and cozy. Several tables and seating at the sushi bar. Not a good place for a party larger than 6. Soft house music is playing throughout the restaurant. One unisex restroom only. Chawanmushi: Japanese steamed egg served in a cup. Mixture flavor of dashi and house soy sauce. Contains shrimp and REAL crabmeat, chives, and topped with ikura. Nigiri Combo: chef's choice or your choice of 7 different fishes (they cannot be duplicate). Maguro (big eye tuna), Hamachi (yellowtail), Sake (salmon), Hotate (Hokkaido scallop), Umi Masu (ocean trout), Iwana (artic char), Toro (fatty bluefin tuna). It also comes with 1 chef's choice hosomaki. The fish was fresh on their house-flavored infused rice. The nigiri is on the smaller side. The service was attentive, polite, and nice. Support your local business. BTW, this was my 2000th review! read more

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Yes this place reminds me of Japan. Great food, great music, and atmosphere. We got the nigiri and sashimi specials. Food was so good I had to order a second nigiri special. Sashimi was fresh and sweet. Well worth the wait and money. Glad to have Mujiri in Hayward. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri and sushi specials. - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Visiting and had to stop by my favorite sushi place. Still the freshest sushi I've had outside of Japan! Great service and traditional style sushi bar. I even introduced this place to a couple of friends. So, if you love sushi, I definitely recommend this place! read more

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I've ordered in-person and takeout, and have found the quality to be consistently solid. The only downside to takeout is that you can't get the negitoro, which I find to be the perfect little bites. I'm so glad Mujiri is in downtown Hayward! read more

I always have a great experience ordering from Mujiri. The fish is always super fresh and you can really taste the quality. This time we got the 7 nigiri box and it was such a great mix of fish. Everything was so good! The restaurant itself is really charming and cozy too. I can't wait to come back and dine in next time! read more

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Pro Tip: The Nigiri Combo is the best bang for your buck. If it's your first time dining in or taking out, definitely go straight for this and order the following: 1. Sake (Salmon) 2. Hamachi (Yellowtail) 3. Iwana (Artic Char) 4. Umi Masu (Ocean Trout) 5. Kanpachi (Amberjack) 6. Kurodai (Black Snapper) 7. Toro (Bluefin Fatty Tuna) These are the best options without any additional costs. If you want to get anything from the additional menu I would swap out the Toro for the Santa Barbara Uni or the Hokkaido Uni because those sourced fresh here and are bomb. Also please stop asking if there are baked rolls here. They do not serve anything baked and this may not be the place to bring your kids or friends who aren't familiar with raw fish. read more

Mujiri - Santa Barbara Uni Nigiri and Iwana(岩魚) Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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I ordered Mujiri to-go and was honestly really impressed. First thing I noticed was the packaging -- everything was super clean, secure, and just really well put together. It almost felt too nice for takeout. I got the nigiri combo and added ikura, Santa Barbara uni, and snow crab (zuwai kani). Everything tasted really fresh, simple, and well done. Nothing felt rushed or sloppy, which I really appreciated. I've been lowkey looking for a Sugarfish-type spot in the Bay, and this is probably the closest I've had so far. Honestly... it might even be a little better. I also tried the green tea cheesecake. It was good, just not amazing, and definitely on the smaller side (very cute portion lol). I've heard the lemon one is better, so I'll try that next time. Overall, really solid. I'd definitely order again. read more

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Great food and amazing service! Would go back again when I'm in the area. Menu is pretty small so it's easy to choose what to order. read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Yes it's good. Yes it's fresh. Yes the take out box is fancy. It's one of two take out sushi I have thus far experienced serving their sushi rice similar to fancy omakase joints. HOWEVER, I did not appreciate how they gave me a salmon bomb literally. I intentionally ordered the salmon and shiso hosomaki separately based on the pictures and the hope they'll serve my favorite negi roll with the nigiri set. Thus, I intentionally did not select the saki/salmon nigiri since I thought I was reducing the chances of a salmon bomb on my plate. Boy, was I wrong. Therefore a major one star deduction for the lack of even trying to provide the customer with the chance of tasting a variety of fishes and flavors. I wanted to give three stars but I resisted. Brownie points for not giving ultra neon green wasabi. The server looked as if he was in ordinary clothing so I totally mistook him as a customer. Sketchy area. Super sketchy and very heavy door with lights as their sign (inside the window to the right) but when I went/when I drove by it wasn't turned on nor the open sign. I saw a white paper posted and I thought they relocated or something so I kept driving but grrrr you can't turn right after you see the wheel/mechanics shop on your right. But thankfully I saw street parking up ahead. If you're coming from the A street direction, Google maps will say "Montgomery Ave" but it's actually "Montgomery Street." 100% street parking. Will I come back? I would but I definitely will never order a separate side of any hosomaki roll ever again. And to anyone and everyone reading this, I highly recommend against ordering one too as you might risk the chance of them misunderstanding that's the type of fish you enjoy and therefore resulting as a bomb of it too on your plate. Very simple menu of nigiri, sashimi, hosomaki rolls, spicy rolls, and beverages. read more

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I love mujiri. This will be the second time I've visited this restaurant. I walked in without any reservation since I'm only by myself. If you have a group of more than 3 or 4 people I would definitely make reservation. I arrived right when they opened so no wait for me. I got my usual with some other addition to it since I was hungry. I always order the yuzu sparkling soda, that is my favorite. I then ordered the Nigiri Combo was amazing as always. The fish here is not overwhelmingly huge and it is fresh. It is very tasty. When you don't need soy sauce for your sushi, it's usually because the fish is of good quality. I ordered the squid ala carte and hamachi I believe. Both items were so good. Very good quality fish. For dessert the matcha cheesecake was really good and I had it with the green tea. I've enjoyed mujiri everytime I go there. I highly recommend them and their chefs are all amazing. Shout out to this crew. read more

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just amazing quality sushi at an affordable price. I am so happy I live nearby! this is a must-try in the bay area! read more

Mujiri - nigiri combo - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

I love coming to Mujiri when I'm in the neighborhood! The restaurant is small, charming, and also pretty popular so there can be a wait, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. For a party of 6, we waited for about 15 minutes before being seated. While waiting we ran across the street to the brewery and got some beers, which was convenient. We ordered a fatty tuna, Omakase, and seaweed salad, and they did not disappoint! Each nigiri was perfectly portioned, and the quality of the fish was definitely there. Each fish had a buttery texture to it, and honestly I should've ordered two omakases when I was there because that's how good it was. This is probably my third time visiting, and I'm already thinking about the next time I'm coming back . read more

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Whenever I'm in the area, I try to make it an effort to pick up an order from Mujiri. Online ordering from their website makes it convenient for pickup. My go-to is the nigiri combo. The fish is fresh, staff friendly, and service efficient. I haven't dined indoors yet but the interior of the restaurant is a cozy atmosphere with both table and countertop seating available. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri Combo - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Mujiri never disappoints... their sushi and sashimi always on point. The location is small but reminds of a combination between izakaya and shokudo. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri Combo - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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This place slaps. While it's not super spacious, it definitely feels roomier than the Oakland location. We ordered the Sashimi Combo and Nigiri Combo, and did a little switching up, but the chef's choice was also a decent selection. The presentation of the food was on point, and everything tasted fresh and delicious (also, I never had this type of seasoned rice before but it's a hit). The staff were really attentive, and even though there was a lot of construction outside on the street when I visited, the dark ambiance inside the restaurant set a nice mood to enjoy the meal. Plus, it's not overly pricey for the quality of sushi you get versus other sushi places in the bay. Definitely coming back for more. read more

Mujiri - Sashimi Combo - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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First time having mujiri and I thought it was pretty solid! We went on a Thursday night and there was no wait. Menu is a qr menu and you order through the QR code but I wish the waiter explained that everyone can scan it and order on their own phone. At first thought it looked like everyone at the table had to order through one phone but that's not the case. The food itself was great. I ordered a nigiri combo for $25, great for a special dinner night out but wouldn't come to get it often as I prefer a combo of nigiri and sashimi rather than nigiri and maki as it had too much rice and I felt bloated after. Parking is relatively easy, we parked at the lot across the street. Would come back but not super often. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri Combo - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

I got the nigiri combo with chef's choice hosomaki. For the price, the nigiri combo and roll are a very solid deal for the quality, especially when you can pick the nigiri you like. There are other places that have a nigiri and roll combo for similar prices, but they tend to be less flexible on what you're going to get (you can just pick the ones you want when ordering via QR code here). Those other places might let you pick the roll instead, but that tends to also be limited to a spicy tuna roll, california roll, etc. Nigiri Combo and Chef's Choice Hosomaki: - maguro, hamachi, sake, umi masu - decent/good - kurodai - the dark horse of the bunch, the sear was pretty strong and led to a very smoky flavor. Not sure how others would feel about this, but I loved this one - hotate - sweet but somewhat fishy, I've had better but still good - toro - rich as expected - chef's choice hosomaki (hamachi) - very good, nori was fragrant After the nigiri combo, I ordered an additional negitoro hosomaki which was pretty good, but I wouldn't get it again just due to the inherently price of toro. I will definitely go back here when I'm in the mood for nigiri and makizushi. The fish is good, but the rice is also good and seasoned properly. I can't identify if they're using akazu (vinegar) as mentioned in recent review because I'm too noob and akazu is typically too expensive for me though. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri combo and hamachi hosomaki - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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After seeing Mujiri on social media for years since we were deep in the pandemic, it stayed on my bucket list for the longest time. I finally had a chance to go by for a dinner date with cousins. The place is small and intimate; either make a reservation or expect to wait for a bit (utilize Yelp Waitlist!). With 2-hour dining limits, they are doing their best to allow as many patrons to experience their food. We all ordered the Mujiri Combo - chef's choice 7 piece nigiri and 1 sushi roll. Hands down, AMAZING. You can tell right off the bat how fresh their fish is and how much care they put into each of their pieces. Literal poetry in a meal. We topped our dinner off with some warm sake and sake cocktails. The service was incredible; they continued to check on us throughout our meal and made sure our water cups were full while we continued to catch up over years of not seeing each other. We will be back! Street and lot parking are readily available all over the Downtown Hayward area; do a quick search of the area to see where to go! read more

By far our most favorite sushi in east bay, and the other one is the Emeryville branch :) Every fish was so fresh and tasty. The sushi chefs are amazing! We were admiring how they diligently crafted this beautiful food art, tasting as good as they look! The restaurant is cozy just like their other branch. We were extremely lucky to be seated right away. We look forward to coming back soon! read more

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Best portion for price, hands down. $25 for the set! Small and cozy little nook serving yummy nigiri. I finished the entire set, miso soup ($5) & chanwanmushi ($5) and it was so fulfilling. Parking sucks, all street parking. Fast friendly service. Thank you! read more

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This has been our go-to sushi spot. I come here two or three times a month, either with friends or with my spouse. We love their sushi--especially the chef's choice nigiri. The food is consistently excellent, and the fish is always fresh and high quality. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the place is clean, and the staff are very polite and hospitable. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of fish you get. This is truly a hidden gem in downtown Hayward. Even better, there's a spacious public parking lot right across the street that's free, and we've always been able to find a spot. read more

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Yes, I finally made it here! I guess we are finally branching out of San Leandro and Castro Valley and continuing to go south. Quality/Quantity - Wow, I mean wow. The quality of food here is amazing! The reviews are accurate. Today we got the following: Nigiri Combo - Maguro (big eye tuna), Hamachi (yellowtail), Sake (salmon), Kanpachi (amberjack), Kuroda (black snapper), Hotate (hokkaido scallop) and finally Toro (bluefin fatty tuna). All of which were so fresh, tender, and flavorful. Also good textures. Spicy Tuna Maki - This melted in our mouth! So tender and flavorful. Kanpyo Hosomaki - First time trying this. Pickled and dry gourd strips. Again, pretty good. Do keep in mind that you are here for quality, NOT quantity! We are light eaters, so just the right amount of food for us. Oh, and the ginger was so flavorful also. I had to ask for more. Sorry, no happy hour. Atmosphere - Very small local business. Not busy at all. Well, it is a late Tuesday night. Indoor seating only. Approximately 5-6 tables, and a small sushi bar seating area. Probably another 5-6 seats. Free 4 hour public parking around the corner. Clean unisex restroom, all the way in the back. But it was nice to walk by the open kitchen. Service - Good. QR code ordering, so almost self service. He did offer me an old paper menu, but gave the disclaimer that it may not be accurate. I made the QR code work... Price - $47 + tip. Reasonably priced for what we got. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success at this location since 2023. And your Oakland location since 2020. read more

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I'm a fan. I would like to come here more often. I came across Mujiri on Tiktok, and sent it to my friend. We decided on the Hayward location since it was between our houses. Mujiri is really close to Bart in downtown Hayward and is only a 10 min walk from the Hayward Bart station. The walk wasn't bad at all. Not dangerous. Very nice architecture. I arrived at Mujiri around 1:20PM on Saturday and it not crowded! I thought it would be due to the reviews and already had made a a reservation. My party and I each ordered a Nigiri Combo Set that came with Maki. The server kindly told me what each fish was and I took notes on what I liked: Salmon Yellowtail Amberjack Artic Char Black Snapper Scallop Toro Yellowtail Maki Thank you server, because I now know what fish I like. This is such a great deal, and I would highly recommend coming. I surprisingly liked this place more than Aji Kiji. Can't wait to come back. So worth. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri Combo - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

My husband and I had this spot bookmarked on our list to try for the longest time and finally was able to grab take-out today. We ordered through the website beforehand for convenient pick up. We each got the nigiri combo which we selected scallop, big eye tuna, iwana, umi masu, kanpachi, kurodai, and the toro nigiri. The combo also came with a hamachi maki roll (6 pieces). We also ordered the salmon & shiso hosomaki and the spicy tuna maki. Total with tax came out to $76. Pick up was efficient and the each piece of nigiri and maki was delicious. The fish was very fresh. Like many others have mentioned, the rice is already seasoned so there's no need to use additional soy sauce. My favorite was the Hokkaido scallop nigiri and the toro. The quality of the nigiri is definitely worth the price. We can't wait to come back to try out more nigiri and perhaps, dine-in in the future. read more

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I haven't been this excited to try an East Bay sushi restaurant in a while. $25 nigiri combos with rave reviews?! Who can resist? We each ordered a nigiri set, shared a negihama roll, and followed up with à la carte scallop and toro nigiris. Sooo good! The fish was generous, fresh, melted in your mouth, and wasn't fishy at all. The rice was slightly brown and was on the dry side- yet didn't fall apart at all. The only criticisms I had was the location (Hayward isn't the greatest), and the small interior of the restaurant. Nevertheless- upon leaving, we both agreed we'd come back. Make a reservation, find parking at the lot across the street, and enjoy! read more

Mujiri - 2x Nigiri Combo $25 each, Negihama roll - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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7 pieces of nigiri and 6 pieces of chef's choice maki... for less than $30?! So glad they have one in Hayward because I remember enjoying the Oakland location! I ordered for pickup at opening, and the order was ready in about 25 minutes. You can choose the 7 pieces of nigiri yourself. I chose: hamachi (yellow tail), salmon, iwanna (arctic char), umi masu (ocean trout), hotate (hokkaido scallop), ika (squid), and the toro (bluefin tuna) - In order from left to right in my photos. To go into depth, the must-get's are definitely the toro and hotate to make the meal worth. I wouldn't think to order iwanna or umi masu on a reg day, but I enjoy it every time. The Iwanna/arctic char was surprisingly a favorite for us. Ika was personal preference. The maki was also delicious and overall, made the meal the perfect amount of food for our lunch. They gave us containers with ginger/wasabi, soy sauce, chopsticks, and napkins. Server was super nice when I stopped by to pick it up, inside was fairly small but intimate in a welcoming way. Definitely a gem in the East Bay for reasonable omakase and a cute IG story post! read more

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Super good! Such good quality food, nice vibe inside. Get there early if you don't have a reservation! Outside very unassuming. The combo plate was perfect portion-wise but I don't know kind of expensive considering Hinata is right there, but maybe I'm biased because of the AYCE mindset. Really good quality, great for a fancy dinner! read more

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Still the best sushi in the area and the only in the area worth a special trip if you don't live nearby The fish is both fresh and high quality. Presentation is nice both for takeout and dine in See my older review for other details. read more

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Affordable (ish) sushi that's as close as you can get to a fancy shmancy omakase in Japan, without breaking your wallet. I've only ordered takeout from here so can't say much about the dine in experience. Though I do hear that it would get busy during rush hours. Be smart and order online ahead for pick up and have a picnic date somewhere close by lol. Or take it back to your house to enjoy. My boyfriend and I each got our own 7pc nigiri combo, and it was inhaled in seconds. Ok jk, minutes. And we shared the salmon shiso maki and spicy salmon maki. The fish is very fresh. My favorite was surprisingly the scallop. And I believe the ocean trout one but I'm not entirely sure because it looks like salmon but it's not lmao. & of course, the toro is always a banger. I saved that piece for last lol. The rice is also seasoned very well. It needed minimal to no soy sauce. Depending on your appetite, you can probably order about the same or maybe even more. As you wish. Our order total was around $75, which I think is not too shabby for this level quality of sushi in this economy. We will definitely have mujiri on our takeout rotation. And maybe even one day dine there for a date! read more

Mujiri - 7pc Nigiri Combo, Salmon&Shiso Hosomaki / サーモン&大葉細巻き, Spicy Sake Maki / スパイシーなサーモン巻き - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Finally tried Mujiri after months of living in Hayward and it did not disappoint! We ordered online through DoorDash and picked up at the storefront. Parking is easy if you park off the lot near Main Street. It was surprisingly not too busy inside on the Friday night when we picked up, but I've seen the pickup wait time get very long on DoorDash which is what deterred us from trying this place sooner. The restaurant interior is small and dim. I would only recommend coming here by yourself or with one other person - definitely not a place for groups. We ordered the nigiri combo and the salmon and shiso hosomaki. Everything was fresh and delicious, and I like that you can customize the combo with your choice of nigiris. Highly recommend Mujiri for sushi in the Hayward area! This will be our new go to spot near home from now on. read more

Mujiri - Salmon&Shiso Hosomaki / サーモン&大葉細巻き - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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This restaurant is a great package. The fish here is fresh and the service here is really helpful. They explain every fish on the combo to you and tell you the order they recommend you to eat it. Same with the sake, they have it all lined up on the order you should eat it. Seating here is limited. The normal nigiri combo is the most filling and the best bang for your buck. I wasn't a huge fan of the premium nigiri combo. They torch more of the fishes but the taste was not as crisp or profound. Sashimi combo was better for the higher price. read more

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This is my ABSOLUTE favorite sushi spot in Hayward, hands down! They are small but mighty. It's actually one of my favorite spots to go as a special treat, ie taking a friend out for a birthday lunch etc. While seating is limited, it's got a very chill vibe inside, the dim lighting and cozy corners, you do really feel like you're getting upscale sushi even if you're downtown Hayward around the corner from Cookies and a questionable adult shop. Parking is street or nearby lot (also questionable lot haha) but it is WORTH it for quality sushi. You can also order to go which I've done before but again, this is a special treat! read more