Fresh, fresh, fresh sashimi, nigiri, salads...Hokkaido scallops, blue fin tuna, sea trout +++. plating attractive, plus delicious sake pairings. Service is very friendly, not rushed, and limited seating. Reservations recommended, calling ahead also a good idea. I like the ambience...it's all about FRESH sashimi & seafood, and Friendly service! read more

TRULY THE FRESHEST FISH I HAVE EVER HAD. 15/10 Okay, this is a high-quality spot. The dining space is super small, which is why they have a time limit on your meal. It is recommended that you make reservations. The omakase is so, so worth it. It was so fresh and flavorful. I can't say enough good things about it. Their featured cocktails were also delicious! In terms of value, you have to consider the quality. The portions are small, and you can easily spend $120 on dinner for two and leave with some room in your tummy for a couple rounds of drinks elsewhere. Was it worth it? Yes. Would I come back? Also yes. read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

What their menu lacks in variety is made up by their quality. Their toro toro is my favorite in the Bay but if you're unsure of what to get I would go with their nigiri combo. read more

Mujiri - Toro Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

It was super packed when we arrived on a Friday evening so reservation is recommeded. We waited for about 45 mins. It's a small store and can be loud inside, seats are very close. My experience feel very rushed. Service was ok, they were busy. Not a romantic restaurant so I do not recommend this for a date. On to the food. I'm not sure why this place is so popular. They ran out some of the more popular dish like toro. The nigiri was very dissappointing. The rice wasn't nicely packed, most of them fell apart when i picked them up. The cut of the fish was stingy comparing to other sushi restaurants. While the price is higher. The quality of the fish isn't out of this world either so I don't get what the hype is. Overall, I wouldn't come back, for the wait time, the service, the price, the quality and menu selection. Everything was just average. There are other better options in the area read more

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Everytime we visit Berkeley area, we would come have sushi at Mujiri. Today was no exception. Hubby and I always order their Nigiri combo for $25 where you can select 7 pieces of your choice from the list. You can pay a little more for ikura, as well as other pieces. This is a good portion size for lunch. There was no wait for seating today but dinner time, the wait can be long. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri combo, black snapper and amberjack are so good - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Excellent service and great fresh fish. We sat at the counter, which was a little bit cramped. But overall wonderful experience and I plan to return. read more

This was my 2nd time going to Mujiri in person, 3rd time overall (my first time was pickup during the height of the pandemic) and I always love the food. We got the 7pc Nigiri Combo and chose 2 pieces and let the chef choose the rest. The combo comes with maki too, so it was actually more filling than you'd expect. $25 for omakase is such a good deal and the fish is always fresh and good quality. It was my mom's birthday so we tried the yuzu cheesecake which was light and flavorful. I also liked how it was plated. The server was really nice, gave speedy service and made sure we felt cared for. Even though the space is a bit small, the ambience is cozy and intimate even when it's packed. You will, however, definitely overhear conversations haha which could be it's own entertainment sometimes. The bathroom is also an interesting and different vibe where they play different music and have incense burning. I will keep coming back as long as it's here :) thanks Mujiri! read more

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

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Excellent service and fresh like a ocean breeze. Keep coming back lovely place small bu intimate, always new daily special to try and delight read more

A small hidden gem for sushi in Oakland! Would recommend making a reservation on Yelp since the space is pretty small and it can get busy. We tried their nigiri combo which comes with 7 pieces of nigiri of your choice and 1 maki roll. All the fish was so fresh - my favorite has to be the artic char! Will definitely be back!! read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

My partner took me to Mujiri Nigiri and it was so good. The fish was soooooooo fresh and melted in your mouth. Rice was really good. We ordered 2 Nigiri Combos, 1 Sashimi Combo, the Spicy Tuna Maki and Salmon & Shiso Hosomaki (salmon with mint leaf roll). We liked it all but highly recommend the nigiri combo as well as the spicy tuna roll which we appreciated was actually spicy. The service was ok. It was super busy and we still got what we needed. My only critiques: -parking is horrendous -wait time is over an hour without a reservation -ambiance is pretty basic -the wasabi was dry and not quality which was surprising because their ginger and soy sauce were excellent read more

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I really wanted to give Mujiri 5 stars but the experience wasn't perfect, so 4.5 for me! Came on a Monday around 12:45pm. Got on the waitlist about 15 minutes before. It was pretty much a full house (not much seating) and our table was ready according to Yelp but we still had to wait a few minutes to be seated. They seemed understaffed. Ordering is via QR code. We were able to order with our sushi chef and each got the 7 piece nigiri with a maki roll which was $25 a set. Added a spicy salmon roll on top. While we were waiting for our order the waitress came by to take our order and didn't realize we already ordered. We eventually got our order with yellowtail, salmon, ocean trout, arctic char, scallop, black snapper, and toro. Fishes were good sizes and not too much rice which was good. Very fresh! The rice seemed to be marinated with a little bit of soy sauce so you don't need to dip your sushi much. I did find the rice a little too mushy/soft, which it was a bit firmer! Overall good sushi and quality fish for the price it comes at. We would return! read more

Mujiri - Spicy Sake Maki - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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cannot count the number of times I've been here, and I don't even hit top 3 regulars within even my own friend group. This is the one sushi place I go out of my way to advertise to the world, always saying omakase level but not omakase price. The fish quality is so freaking good and consistently so, and the rice is actually just this rich unbeatable flavor. Love how we can choose which fish to get for nigiri combos, and the maki rlly hits different here. Always recommend getting the sashimi combo + rice on the side for a more filling experience. also feels like better bang for buck! I've tried the negitoro hand roll appetizer, which is small but truly are bites that you will think about before you go to sleep that night. I'd recommend getting the toro trio nigiri, which give 2 of each fish for a duo to try and indeed just melt in ur mouth. I'd skip the matcha cheesecake - mid texture and kinda bland Overall the seared fish (arctic char, everyone) are so good they make me wanna cry, and the ocean trout actually just changes ur life. Def get a resy through Yelp if you can, since seating is limited and this place has gotten super popular. read more

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yummy kinda small but i had reservations and the waiter let me choose the booth instead of the bar spot. good service and it was lowkey a vibe good atmosphere read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing prices for some decent quality sushi. I came here for lunch with my friend last week and ordered the nigiri combo for $25 (what a steal!). It comes with 7 pieces of nigiri (you can pick from a list, do chef's choice, or both) and a roll (6 pieces). I opted for the Hotate (scallop), Ika (squid), and Toro, among others. Of note, if you decide to pick from the list, you cannot repeat choices (i.e., can't get two of anything). My only gripe was that the toro was not what I expected (not nearly as fatty/creamy as what you typically get), but besides that everything was great. Also, hard to complain when the entire combo meal was only $25! We also tried toro (?) rolls (see photo) which were great. My only complaint is that the seaweed was already quite soggy by the time we got the dish. Otherwise, the fish was very creamy and the flavors were great. Service is friendly and efficient. Interior is small but clean. TL;DR: Not the best sushi i've ever had by any means, but you can't find sushi at this price point that is of similar quality in the Bay Area. Certainly a hidden gem. read more

Came here on a Tuesday evening and had to wait 10-15 minutes to be seated. The restaurant is pretty small and doesn't have a lot of seating but it's a very cozy vibe. Started with one of their specials - negi toro handroll, which was melt in your mouth delicious! Then we eat got a nigiri combo, which comes with 7 pieces of nigiri and a small six piece maki roll. All the fish tasted fresh; it's a really good value for the price and quality of fish! We ended the night with a piece of yuzu cheesecake, which was very fragrant in yuzu and not too heavy. Highly recommend this spot if you're craving sushi! It's yummy and at an affordable price point. Service was also good - the waitress came by to give us more hot water when our cups were empty. read more

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- Cozy little omakase-style restaurant, - Staffs were friendly and attentive - FYI If you sitting by the bar, the sushi chefs behind takes your order directly - I did the nigiri combo, favorites were the Artic Char, Santa Barbara Uni, and Toro. - Some might say the portion are on the smaller side, but I personally thought it was perfect - esp for those tracking their calories & just want to indulge on the flavor - I look forward to coming back! read more

Mujiri - Nigiri Combo 1. Maguro 2. Hamachi 3. Sake 4. Arctic Char 5. Toro 6. Santa Barbara Uni 7. Ikura - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Absolutely delicious. I ordered this every time I come to Mujiri. I first tried this restaurant in Hayward by the East Bay campus but this is hands-down my favorite Japanese restaurant in Oakland. I brought my grandmother this time and she enjoyed the food as well. It was just a really long wait time over an hour and 30 minutes almost 2 hours. It was Valentine's Day weekend though and also All-Star weekend so that could've impacted that. I think it's best if you make reservations ahead of time, but they also have an option where you can put your name on the waitlist if you go in person. I've gone here to this location in Oakland at least three times though and every time the food is good! Such an amazing sushi spot just wish they also carried miso soup. This will forever be one of my favorite spots and go to. read more

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Make reservations! Very small place reminiscent of true Japanese sushi restaurants. Street parking only. Sashimi is SO FRESH. Melts like butter. I like that the pieces are sliced more thinly than your local sushi joint so you can really taste the quality of the sashimi. Nigiri combo is great too! We did the chef's choice that night. Did not disappoint. Also loved the spicy tuna maki rolls. The other rolls were not as spectacular. Sake flight is a fun option to try different sakes and only $25. For dessert had both matcha and yuzu cheesecake. The group preferred yuzu. Very nice price point for this quality of sushi. I can see why it's so popular! That's why you have a time limit on your table too :/ read more

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You can't find fresher fish in the East Bay. Prices are inexpensive for such quality fish, but I must say, not the largest quantities. While the nigiri plate is $25, if you're hungry you'll need more. The sashimi plate is $35, and same sentiments. But, let's go back to the fish, just unbelievable. They have a nice selection of the usual favorites, but also some seasonal options. To note: they only offer fish here, no other menu items. Scratch that... they do offer cheesecake and the yuzu cheesecake was a small slice of heaven. The place itself is a hole-in-the-wall. A sushi bar with about 3 tables. Not fancy at all. The have a nice array of sake and asahi on draft. Service was fine. Sashimi plate, nigiri plate and a few extras we agreed that the toro maki was our favorite. If available, order that. The charred seasonal fish was unbelievable. One was included in the nigiri plate, but we added the other one to the order. While I'd say I wish they did give slightly more fish, the quality is exceptional and the price point makes it approachable for most to enjoy such quality fare. Reservations aren't necessarily required, but definitely recommended. A new brewery opened across the street if you need a pre or post dinner libation! read more

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During the pandemic, we ordered religiously from Mujiri. It was our favorite go to for sushi. Unfortunately we did not have a good experience last weekend when we dined in for the first time. We made a reservation for our celebration date and was barely greeted by the staff. They sat us at the counter and the table was incredibly sticky. A fly was on my plate and when I showed it to one of the waitresses, she said "oh no!" and didn't even take my plate away. Now for the sushi itself, we opted for our usual Nigiri combo and two mini hand rolls. Sad to say that half (if not more) of the fish in our nigiri combos tasted old. The salmon maki was super dry and didn't taste right. These were NOT the fresh fish we had whenever we ordered take out. Definitely a huge disappointment in the quality of the food and service and we will likely not be going back. read more

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If you're on the fence on going to this place, this is your sign to go. My friend and I were around the area and were in dire need of good sushi. This place is small but very cute, that's how we knew this place was special. Service was friendly and accommodating. We didn't have reservations but showed up as they opened and were able to get seats. We both ordered the nigiri combo and the special toro roll. It was absolutely scrumptious. From presentation to the flavor some high-quality fish. You won't be disappointed and you'll be eager to come back. read more

Mujiri - 2 Nigiri Combo and Toro Nigiri in the middle - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

This spot is a gem. Service is quick and attentive, but not rushed or creepy. Food was awesome. We ordered both the sashimi combo and the nigiri combo, as well as a couple other things to supplement. Everything was delicious and of high quality. Even so, I was as still a bit hungry. Would've like to see a few more warm, small plate offerings. Get the yuzu refresher. It was divine! read more

I love this place so much! Their chefs special toro trio is the best, I've had it four times and always loved it. We had a hard time matching fish names and their appearance but the chef is nice and explain everything to us. read more

Mujiri - Toro Trio - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Best sushi spot in east bay hands down. It's always a treat when I eat at Mujiri. Their fish is so fresh and price is very affordable. The chefs and service are really friendly. I recommend the nigiri set - it's pretty filling and maybe order a side roll! read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

the food itself was great. i loved the fish quality and thought the rice was unique + flavorful. i will say it takes a while for the food to come out, so i wouldn't come if you're on a schedule read more

Mujiri - sushi - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Really wanted to love this spot, but the smell inside the restaurant was overwhelming - industrial grade cleaning detergent plus raw fish. I think the quality of the food is very high but the ambient smell inside was so strong, and even the food I brought home had a lingering odor/taste. I hope they can resolve this bc again, food and service are high quality. read more

My favorite sushi restaurant within walking distance. Fresh, really fresh! Very friendly staff ! Unlike some fake Japanese restaurants, this one always deliver good standard food. read more

Mujiri - Sashimi combo plus 2 pcs of tuna Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

We ordered in Mujiri, so take this with a grain of salt. While the sushi was quite good, the portions were very, very small for the very high pricepoint. I had to make sure the delivery driver didn't miss parts of the order - below shows the amount of sushi we got for $127. It may be somewhere that's better ordered in person? But I can't justify the pricepoint for the quantity. read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

I'm not the biggest fan on sushi but this place makes me wanna convert. The quality of the fish at this location stands out. I was able to order thru their website as listed and picked up my order. The salmon was coo but my favorite was the tuna. The wasabi was on point grated with that kick in the back of my nostrils. The sushi rice as this location fire . That ratio to rice and vinegar mixture is spot on . They also have indoor dining with limited tables which looked promising. Great for family and dates I'll definitely be back to try this place again because I found the quality stands out and the price fair . The service at this location was great although they served one behind me first it's all good I'm in no rush. read more

Mujiri - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

I could eat sushi any day, but I could eat Mujiri's sushi every day. The fish is fresh and fatty, while the rice is seasoned and holds its shape. It's a perfect ratio of fish-to-rice. It's a smaller restaurant so the seats might not open up as fast compared to a larger restaurant, but very much worth the wait. Great attentive service as well. What we ordered: - 2 Nigiri Combos - 1 Maguro Nigiri read more

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

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We loved Mujiri so much that we dined here twice in one week! While it's not the cheapest meal, it's absolutely worth every penny. The service is friendly and the fish is tasty! Though they don't offer chirashi on the menu (my usual go-to), the sashimi combo with a side of perfectly seasoned rice is a fantastic alternative. My husband is a fan of the nigiri combo and likes to order two because, well, YUMM. The dessert menu isn't extensive but what they have is pretty tasty! The yuzu cheesecake is a tangy treat and if you're after something less sweet, the sakura mochi hits the spot! This is definitely the kind of place I'll go to when I want to treat myself after a long workday. If you're thinking of dropping by, it's manageable to get a table without reservations if you go when they open. With this gem less than 15 minutes away from home, it's officially my few favorite spot! Can't wait for our next visit :) read more

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I've been meaning to try out Mujiri for years now and finally had a chance to stop by this evening. Making a reservation at Mujiri is not particularly difficult: my wife and I were able to find one for 6:00 p.m. just the day before. Though our reservation was at 6:00 p.m., it was closer to 6:30 p.m. before we actually got seated. If you're hoping to do a walk-in, you will very likely have to wait a few hours: Mujuri gets super busy during the dinner rush hours. Between the two of us, we ordered two nigiri combos, one sashimi combo, an add-on two-piece of the negi toro handroll, and the matcha cheesecake. This ended up being the perfect amount of food. Instead of having the chef choose our fish for the nigiri combos, we opted to make our own set. The highlight of my meal was definitely the tamagoyaki, the toro, and the Hokkaido scallop. These three bites were as good as bites I've had at Michelin starred omakase locations in San Francisco. For $25 for the chef's nigiri selection, this is a hard price-point to beat in the Bay Area, especially for the quality. The only item where I could see an improvement is the negi toro handroll: like many other Yelpers who have ordered this dish, the seaweed to mine was also quite soggy by the time it got to my table. I saw the dish getting made at the sushi bar, and it was honestly no more than 2-minutes before it got brought to my table. I suppose that's the unforgiving timeframe you have to work with when dealing with hand-rolls. The dish was still tasty, but don't expect to get crispy nori. The drinks menu is a bit lacking, especially when it comes to cocktails: there were only two available on the menu and the one that we ordered -- the Yuzu refresher, was too watered down tasting for my liking. We were debating on whether or not to order the matcha cheesecake at the end of our meal, afraid we might have been too full to enjoy it, but it was just the right amount to tie up our meal: the piece is about 1/3 the size of an iPhone 13 so you can easily finish a slice yourself. The cheesecake is not over-the-top sweet, but you can definitely taste the richness. I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at Mujiri. You can tell the staff works extremely hard to make sure they get out all the orders as fast as possible. I would not hesitate to stop by again. If you've tried Sugarfish before down in LA, Mujiri is at least 10x better. Casual vibes, but the product is vastly superior. read more

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Delicious fresh sushi! There was a line when we got here but waited only about 20 minutes to get seated. There are 2 tables for parties of 4 on the right side that you cannot see from the doorway. We ended with the yuzu cheesecake and matcha cheesecake. Both were good. Asian desserts are not as sweet. Great customer service! read more

I'm moving soon but I'm so sad I'm not going to have Mujiri near me anymore. I love coming here and sitting in front of the sushi chefs. The fish quality is excellent and the service is excellent. I have enjoyed everything I've ordered here. Appetizers I typically get the toro handroll and sometimes I get the salad. Entree I always get the nigiri combo (chef's choice), and I always get a side of the ikura nigiri. Sometimes I get the uni nigiri as well. I have also gotten the small rolls like the sake and shiso roll. Dessert I've tried the cheesecake and it's very light, not too sweet. The seasonal dessert is quite good- I recently had the Sakura mochi and it so tasty with a shiso leaf. The interior is very small but it's cozy. There's plenty of street parking and everything is very decently priced. I could go every week. read more

Mujiri - Sakura Mochi(1pc) - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Best Sushi in the East Bay. Quality fish, quick friendly service, decent prices, cool location with decent parking. What more can be said? 10/10 would absolutely recommend. read more

A delight to the senses. A small hole in the way with limited seating so be prepared to wait for a bit but it's well worth the wait! The sushi is so fresh and I thoroughly enjoyed the $25 nigiri sampler which was quite filling. My fat ahhh shoved an extra spicy tuna maki down but honestly the nigiri sampler alone would've been enough for lunch. But you know what pushed this over the edge fa me! THAT YUZU COCKTAIL. It was soooooo fresh and light and lowkey I could've drank ten and fallen asleep in some grass somewhere if I wasn't driving. Will return via Uber so I can drink more. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri combo - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

So good Fresh delicious fish- $25 for a nigiri combo can't be beat. Try the seasonal specials if you have the chance - firefly squid (until mid-may) is so delicious! From the nigiri combo, I really like ordering the Kurosai, artic char, and toro. I'm a salmon lover so we also ordered the spicy sake maki and it was delicious. Can't recommend this place enough - it feels like such a treat every time read more

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I've been a loyal visitor to Mujiri since they first opened during the pandemic. I was so excited to bring my family who were visiting from out of town. However, the staff here really don't want your business. The host had told my party of three that it would be about an hour wait. We expected a wait, and that sounded reasonable. But multiple parties of two who arrived after us were seated first, and not even in a way that made sense (i.e. gaps of two left at the bar, when they could have seated one of those people just one seat down to accommodate a party of three). There were over 6 open seats, just none with three together. We waited over an hour and a half, and asked the host again how much longer it would be. He just responded with indifference, and said "I said it would be about an hour. I can't tell you how much longer it will be." We decided to go to another restaurant nearby to see how long the wait there would be. We did NOT ask to be removed from the list. In that time, we got an alert that the host had taken us off the waitlist. I'm not sure if the owner is reading these reviews, but I really hope they will retrain the host. After how much I had hyped up the place, that was extremely embarrassing. Edit: it's funny to read the review below that said that a host asked a guest to move to the bar because their table needed to be used for a reservation. The host we dealt with said that he couldn't ask guests to move down a seat at the bar, because they had already been seated. read more

So good! The combo pictured costed about $25 bucks and each bite was full of flavor, different textures, and uniqueness of each cut that despite it being a sushi plate, it tasted like a whole meal. I heard that the Hayward location is slightly tastier so I'll be checking out both and updating later on! read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Incredibly price, phenomenal quality, exceptional presentation. This is such a home-in-the-wall place, but maybe one of the north Oakland's best kept secrets. Service is great and helpful. I look forward to coming back with friends. The food is fantastic, but that was already referenced in the first sentence. read more