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    4.4 (62 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Megan C.

    This place isn't my jam or gig. I only found out about this place when I was running to mujiri across the street and others were dashing to obento. This made me curious and thus I told myself I had to try it. So disappointed. I think they use the wrong type of rice. It doesn't really coat the vinegar sugar very well so it's very dry. They use the very fake green dry wasabi as well as the dyed pink ginger. However, the fish is fresh. Everything looks so DELISH. And I love how it's a near copycat to mujiri but at a lower price point, haha. I didn't know they have a "cafe menu" that's entirely of matcha. So the service was meh to say the least. It's literally your hole in the wall Japanese takeout vibes. Lots of parking in parking lots "B". Four hours. Would I come back? Probably not.

    Inari pocket
    Mandy D.

    Still a good solid grab n go place. I like their inari bombs. Matcha seems to be hit or missed. I had the banana matcha last month and it was very good. Matcha forward. I recently got their strawberry matcha, but I couldn't taste the matcha. It was strawberry milk forward. Was very sad about that... However, I would still come back. It's nice to have a decent matcha place in Hayward and hoping it was a fluke.

    Matcha tea bar menu
    Jodi H.

    Take out and take away sushi with a full tea bar menu! My coworker and I were stoked to try Obento. It's so funny cuz they're literally across the street from Mujiri. I've had Mujiri and Ebiko and I gotta say that the portions at Obento are very generous. Although you're paying $20+ for each dish, whether it's a salmon don or nigiri box, you will get high quality pieces of fish leaving you perfectly full. We shared a nigiri deluxe and salmon don and it was perfect for the two of us for lunch. Whatever sauce that truffle flavor was was SO freaking good. The roe nigiri was way too salty, I would skip that. And the tamago was alright. The cuts of toro, yellowtail and salmon were fire. So tender and melted in my mouth. I wish there were other options not just california rolls, like katsu or something. But they do have a little snack area for Japanese chips and a refrigerator for green teas and the like. Staff is friendly and quick. And we love a small humble but clean interior. The matcha menu looks so good. And actually a matcha for $6 is wild in this overpriced economy. Solid Hayward nigiri takeaway spot. Thanks Obento!

    Salmon Aburi Bento
    Gwyne P.

    If you can go early, the better choices you will have. We arrived around 4ish and we picked up the last couple of boxes. It sells out really quickly. They also sell matcha drinks and put it in a can! The omakase is fresh and the rice is yummy. The selection of nigiri in each box is great. It's a grab and go place so no chairs. I definitely want to make an earlier trip out to try some of their other boxes

    Alyssa R.

    Finally got to try this place that's been on my list. It's in downtown Hayward with a parking lot in the back and street parking. It's fairly small but has a wide selection of fresh sushi and matcha. They open at 11 but I arrived around 11:30 on a weekday and they were already sold out of most things.. Although I picked a few bento boxes to try and got the strawberry matcha. The salmon aburi bento was my husband's and my favorite out of all. The fish is so fresh and the matcha was delicious (with real strawberry puree). I would go back! But maybe right when they open or call ahead to order.

    Salmon Aburi Bento
    Jadezl B.

    Stopped by here bc we were eating dinner next door. The space is very small but neat, clean and super organized. The interior decorations are cute as well! They serve really high quality sushi as well as snacks (asian chips, candy, drinks, etc). There is a cafe menu with matcha drinks. I ordered the banana matcha, i would give it a 3/5! Banana flavor was really prominent with not much of the matcha flavor standing out. It was really fun to see the girl at the counter make my drink and the cup is cute! The service is great and efficient :) i've had their chirashi bowl before and it was good. Would love to try the nigiri box next and maybe just a regular matcha latte!

    Boxes of sushi and nigiri on display
    Myhuong H.

    Obento is a small grab and go convenience store. There are shelves offering snacks, a refrigerated area offering sushi rolls and nigiri combinations, chirashi bowls, seaweed salad and Japanese pickles. And the lady owner/ cashier will make drinks that would be bottled in a plastic clear cans and secured with a cap. We bought 2 boxes of sushi and ordered strawberry matcha lattes. The sushi tasted fresh, and the drinks are average, would need more strawberry purée. It seems they make the boxes as the day progressed, there was a trolley of freshly made sushi boxes wheeled out ready to be put on display as we were leaving. There is a parking lot leading to the store, and street parking in front of the store.

    Jenny K.

    There's parking nearby in a lot. I got the sushi with eight pieces for $20. It had salmon and fatty tuna. It was good. The matcha was strong and good.

    The snack wall
    Dorothy D.

    Second visit to Obento and I came back specifically to try one of their new menu additions. I was excited to see that they've added matcha beverages to the menu. I'm happy to say their sushi continues to impress. The staff was super cool. Everything tasted fresh, well-prepared, and beautifully presented. It's always a good sign when a spot can keep the quality consistent from one visit to the next. I appreciate when a place adds new options like specialty drinks without losing what made me come back in the first place. My matcha was definitely worth another visit.

    Jenny T.

    Its so great that Hayward offers freshly made sushi for grab-n-go! I popped in and picked up inari filled with rice and toppings. So GOOD. I also got a pack of salmon nigiri. I really enjoyed both items and would return again. Shop is tiny and service was friendly. Lots of parking but watch out for the homeless and bums. Some do get aggressive if provoked.

    Deluxe Nigiri Box
    Alan R.

    This place is 5/5 for me. People might think it's expensive but the deluxe nigiri has cavier. It's a grab and go so ambiance is nil but service is great! I will grab and go lunch once a week going forward .

    Nigiri Box
    Alexis M.

    Visited Obento while in the area and it was such a cute grab and go sushi spot! The shop is pretty small, but they had a good selection of nigiri boxes ranging from about $20-$25 each. The staff member helping us was very friendly, and it wasn't too busy when we stopped by over the weekend. They also serve matcha, which was solid as well. Overall, I'd recommend it if you're looking for something quick, easy, and satisfying.

    Entrance to small display area.
    Victor G.

    Obento opened 4 weeks where The Cupcake Shoppe was. Just grab n. Go. No seating inside nor out. Offerings: Japanese drinks/snacks. Nigiri, Sashimi sets. The fridge unit changed to a smaller one since the larger one is being repaired. Posted prices for nigiri/sashimi has been reduced. One can either grab n. Go from fridge or ordered from sheet on table if desired item isn't in fridge. Bites: Chirashi (20): tuna, yellowtail, salmon, unagi, red real crab, edamame, pickled radish. -wasabi wasn't visible in mix. Smear probably faint. Fresh ginger, shoyu available in mini packets. -counting Ikura salmon roe was 11 items sashimi. Radish, edamame, & especially black tobiko was tasty. -very large sashimi pieces, 2X normal size. -tuna wasn't noticed, 1 piece salmon sweet tasty, 1big tuna piece flava neutral. Big unagi piece tender, juicy & sweet -red real crab fresh, yellowtail was semi-flavorful. Sushi rice was nicely nuanced vinegared. 3.5 stars: semi-worthy-YMMV. Quantity: reasonable Quality : Inconsistent. Smaller pieces better to avoid possible choking issues. Street parking is difficult at peak times. Unknown of travel issues. Ate it ASAP.

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