Went when it was fairly slow and the service was amazing. The food was amazing, it came out quickly and the quality was great. The restaurant itself is small and feels like home. After eating our food, we had a conversation with Sam who was very nice. Would recommend on all fronts! read more

We've been constantly seeing this place but never stopped by, and we're so glad we finally did. We had the best experience and truly loved it. We spoke with the business owner, and he attended us very well, very welcoming and friendly. I think this place is very underrated. We loved the chicken and beef ramen, and I personally enjoyed the sushi and shrimp as well. We even got a beer or two and really enjoyed our time. The restaurant itself has a very traditional theme, which makes the whole experience feel authentic. We will definitely be coming back and look forward to bringing our friends and family next time! ‍‍‍ read more

Rolla Cabin - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Ordered the spicy beef ramen and salmon avocado roll, both were DELICIOUS!! Service was very welcoming and informative about the dishes being served, even let me try a sample of a possible new menu item Will definitely be coming back! read more

Rolla Cabin - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

I got the tonkotsu ramen and the salmon avocado roll and it was delicious and the service was amazing! read more

Rolla Cabin - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Amazing food and superb service! Will be coming again. Esperanza was great!! The food came out quickly and we enjoyed it. Had great conversation with others. read more

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I saw a lot of bad reviews before coming here, but honestly... I'm glad I didn't listen The service was great and the food was 100% worth it. Sometimes you just have to try things for yourself--reviews can be hit or miss. I'd definitely recommend this place, especially if you're new. Don't let the comments scare you, just come in, eat, and decide for yourself... worst case, you had a meal. Best case, you find your new favorite spot read more

Rolla Cabin - TONKATSU RAMEN - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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Really unfortunate experience. We came here just before 6 and waited 20 minutes before we were rushed out the door. We really wanted to give this place a try especially because it's a low-key casual mom and pop establishment. We offered to separate our group into two but that wasn't doable either. The party of two who came in after us ended up being seated. The server originally told us it'll be a long wait which we were okay with... So we weren't expected to be kicked out.. there wasn't any compromises either because half of us could've stayed to eat while the other half could've gone elsewhere. Anyway, this review is really just for the experience. The one good thing is they have a small parking lot! read more

Rolla Cabin - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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Had an excellent experience coming down here for lunch, dropped in on a whim and was so glad I did Sam was friendly, accommodating, and amazing in getting me sat and tending to my orders. The ramen was delicious and the spicy tuna roll was a great way to close it out Definitely worth getting down here and making lunch or dinner plans! read more

Rolla Cabin - Spicy Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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The restaurant has very good presentations for sushi and sashimi. 2 sushi chefs work there now and 1 or 2 Cookers probably, The California roll is so flavored and fresh crab meat and assorted sashimi platter10 pc has 5-6 kinds of fish or seasonal seafood. A Great choice read more

Rolla Cabin - Birthday Sushi platter - RR2.RR2 Custom Rock and Roll - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Don't go at night , they had 1 guy working , it him 2 hours to make us 4 rolls . Mind you there was only 2 other groups people also waiting for their orders. Sushi was good until the very last roll where some fish still had tendon/cartilage still attached. Price was good at 44 for the 4 rolls. Maybe go when better staffed read more

I Can't Believe it's been 14 years since I have last Eaten at Wakamatsu!!!! lol It's still a Hole In The Wall!!! It's still a Down Low Place!!! It still has its own Parking Lot!!!! And It's still owned by Joey San and his Wife!!! For the Last 40 years!!!! Imagine a Sushi Restaurant Owned by a Japanese Chef how cool is that!!!! When I entered Wakamatsu it was like entering a Time Warp!!! The place hasn't changed a bit lol!!! Service is still very Friendly and kind!!! Joey San Wife is one of the Waitress !!! Food is Basic Japanese and Quality is Good !!! I ordered a Wakematsu Special Bento Box !!! It Consisted of Beef Teriyaki Vegetable Tempura Chicken Katsu Miso Soup Sashimi Seaweed And a Salad !!! I also ordered Agedashi Tofu!!!! Food was Basic but nicely Executed!!! Ingredients were Fresh and Tasty!!! Prices are Reasonable and Fair !!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I will return!!! read more

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Drove by it the other day and saw the "Ramen" sign. So had to tr it out today. Got the Tonkotsu Ramen and it had really great flavor. Not only it was good but the staff/owner there were super friendly and made me feel really comfortable being there by myself. Will be my new spot for my ramen fix for sure. read more

Rolla Cabin - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

The freshest fishes. Really love the salmon rolls. So fresh so tasty. Their Ramen is good and flavorful too read more

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Order the California Roll, it's one of the better ones I've tried. The chef took time to prepare it.

Delicious food and excellent customer service I highly recommend you visit! Atmosphere is so cute and the food was really good I'll definitely be returning! read more

Rolla Cabin - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

It is a traditional Japanese restaurant operating with an old couple. Please be patient and enjoy their hard work. I love the soup, fried tofu, tempura and sushi. I will be back to try out other foods. read more

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What a great place with lovely owners. The husband and wife run this restaurant together; they are so cute! The prices here are super reasonable if you're craving sushi or bento. I came here for their lunch special bento from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. You can choose two items, which come with miso soup, rice, and salad for $12. I picked beef teriyaki and gyoza. Everything tasted good and would definitely come here again because of the value and service. read more

Rolla Cabin - Beef teriyaki bento - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Cozy space for fresh sushi and friendly service. The spicy tuna roll was on point, as well as the seaweed salad. Hope to have dinner again here when I am back in town. Reasonable prices. read more

Rolla Cabin - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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A very cozy and humble spot that I wish I discovered sooner having lived near the area all my life. The service was very kind and gave genuine smiles and the sashimi and rice tasted very delicious and fresh. I will be back :) read more

Rolla Cabin - Chirashi bowl: chef personally delivered :D - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

The food was good, and the wait was well worth it. The owner was very kind and even gave something for free to make up for the wait. I would highly recommend going, the furniture and restaurant are very clean. read more

Tiny restaurant adjacent to downtown Hayward. The sweetest husband and wife owners definitely make this place a great option, and there's a reason they have a lot of repeat customers. The food is always consistent, and I'm always happy when I leave. read more

Friendly staff, great food, good vibes! Want to see this place thrive. Keep up the great work!

They changed ownership and the restaurant just newly opened. We tried three sushi rolls and they are so amazing! We will come back again! read more

Rolla Cabin - Beef rolls and rainbow rolls - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Met the new owners and Really enjoyed the service and the food. First time back and we will see you next weekend to try something else.

A small little mom & pop Japanese restaurant that's hidden just off Foothill Blvd. in Hayward that it's quite easy to miss, but step right in and it's like taking a step back in time to the years before the tech boom. Some call it old, I found it nostalgic. The staff is small - husband and wife duo who handle it all. Given that, service is a bit slow, but the food is delicious and extremely well priced. Seating is fairly limited, literally only 4-5 tables that are 4-seaters, so get there early or make a reservation, otherwise they'll have to turn you away. I'll definitely swing by next time I'm in that part of town if I need some great priced home cooked meal. read more

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Really enjoyed this low key Japanese spot. Bento was an affordable $12 for two items for lunch. Unheard of these days. The owners are an elderly couple, so nice and welcoming. This is our new lunch bento spot during the week in the East Bay for sure. read more

Rolla Cabin - Lunch bento - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Great sushi choices. Good quality and very tasty. Price point is average for sushi. I would recommend you give them a try.

Wakamatsu officially retired and closed as of 07/31/25. Thank you for all the tasty memories all these years!

Looking at the reviews from long time customers I was excited to try this place out but man, do not come here. It seems like management changed. I went for lunch and the only nice thing I have to say is that service was friendly. First off, they don't have sushi on the lunch menu, you have to ask if they have it. The lunch menu has chicken/salmon bentos and ramen. I paid $19.99 for a chicken teriyaki bento that consisted of cold teriyaki chicken, gloopy lukewarm fried rice, shredded carrot stir fry, a pile of unshelled edamame, and an egg omelette. Very strange items to be in a Japanese bento. It took a long time to come out, and it came out cold. I also paid $17.99 for a bowl of pork tonkotsu ramen that was ramen you buy from the fridge section of a store topped with peas and carrots (?), wakame, half a boiled egg, and 3 slices of pork chashu. The chashu was okay, but the broth tasted extremely watery and the noodles were overcooked. Other customers that ordered sashimi and sushi also got their items extremely slowly-- confusing considering you just have to cut the prepped blocks of fish and assemble them. The owner said that they downsized the lunch menu from before to focus on quality of food, but they are failing on that front. On top of all this, service was extremely slow. The waitress was very apologetic-- she said it was her first few days working which I can understand. The man, who I think is the owner, can't remember more than one task at a time which is tough when you're working in a restaurant. There were only 4 tables occupied, but he kept forgetting orders and getting confused between the tables. I asked for the check 4 times before he finally brought it over. Maybe dinner service is different, but I highly doubt it. read more

The pork ramen is exceptionally delicious and distinctive. Most importantly, their set meals are excellent, and the sushi is very fresh and tasty. read more

Ramen was fantastic, also very friendly service!!! Cute and cozy atmosphere as well. Cannot recommend enough!

Reiterating what recent reviews are saying about the service being extremely slow. I took a lunch break here, and it ended up being almost 1.5 hours because it took so long for the food to come out and we were the only two people in the restaurant at the time. We also waited about an extra 20 or so minutes for the last dish to come out only for the cook/server/owner to tell us the tofu was still frozen and that he couldn't cook it. Wish he told us earlier so we wouldn't have wasted our time waiting. read more

Their lunch bento boxes are fantastic and way underpriced. I'll probably be going here at least once a week. The owners are also very sweet.

Wakamatsu is a small Japanese restaurant on Foothill Blvd that is just too easy to miss. And if you're missing it, you're missing out. I've been missing out for far too long. The restaurant opened in 1985 and it's run by a sweet older couple. It only has about 4-5 tables seating maybe 20-25 people at capacity. And as someone who was visiting for the first time, I could see why people would become regulars and why the restaurant has been around for so long. The other patrons in the restaurant knew the chef, server, and cooks by first name. Everyone was happy and smiling as they talked. Such a nice environment! The food is pretty good and the portions and prices are just right. I went with a dinner combo for $18 with karaage and tempura. Both perfectly fried and crispy. No left overs and I was satisfied full (not like I ate too much full) - like I said, the portions were just right. My fiancé ordered the sushi combo and sashimi combo appetizer and enjoyed it as well. Some other tips: - they have a private parking lot with quite lots of spaces and you can also park on the street - they take the last order 30 minutes before closing (so last order is 1:30pm for lunch and 7:30pm for dinner - be patient! They've got a small staff of 2-3. We got our food pretty quickly but there was only us and another group in the restaurant at the time. I can guess that if it was full, there might be a longer wait. read more

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A hole in the wall kinda place and decided to give a try. Stopped by on a Wednesday night after work. The place was established in 1988 and haven't done much of upkeep for along time. The owners are in their 70's and surprisingly they both still working and managing the place without much of help! We ordered the following dishes and will definitely come back just for the fried mackerel and chicken! Both super yummy and fresh! I will probably skip their sashimi and sushi rolls. The price is very reasonable and we love helping local restaurants as such since there isn't much left nowadays. read more

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We went on last weekday 4/5/25 and we were surprised/ sad that they are no longer have full service. They only do take out bento box one kinds on each day. If you like to know what they will sell is to fellow them in Instagram. See the pictures I posted below. read more

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Walked in as a party of 4 during dinner time and the hostess said there would be 20+ min wait, but we were willing to be patient. We just stood by the door and checked out the menu, and in the meantime, another party of 2 came in and lined up behind us. After having waited about 10 minutes, the older female owner came out and asked if we had a reservation, to which we said we didn't, but the server said we could wait. The owner then yelled at the server asking "why did you tell them 20 min???" and then proceeded to tell us the kitchen was full and that the wait would be over an hour and we cannot be seated. By this time, a 2 person table was already available and we saw at least one other table finishing up soon. We reiterated that we were willing to wait and also offered to split our party into two parties of 2 so we can be seated at the tables opening up. She just kept saying "no" "no" "no" to everything we said, but offered the open table to the couple who came in after us??? At this point it was obvious we were just not welcome for who knows what reason, and decided to leave. Very disappointed as we were all looking forward to the meal after seeing great reviews on it's authenticity, however I will absolutely not return after how we were treated. read more

The food is probably 7/10 and the service was good. This is a very small restaurant owned by an elderly couple. Very sweet and they have been here for a long time! (: read more

The owner was super cute and friendly Portion was very generous and good quality it's a very cute spot feel like I'm back in Japan hahah Will definitely be returning! read more

Rolla Cabin - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

My go to Sushi spot in Hayward. They serve not only just sushi and bento but also a variety of Japanese dishes such as Nabe, Sukiyaki and Oyako don. If you're adventurous and would like to try out some of the less well known but amazing and delicious dishes, then don't wait and get yourself a table at Wakamatsu! The restaurant is owned by an elderly couple and they make delicious food at a reasonable price. I ordered Chirashi bowl, fried oysters, Niku Nabe, fried baby octopus, yakitori and yaki zakana. Everything is prepared well and love the flavors! Sashimi are fresh and prepared very well. When you eat sushi from a regular basic sushi place, you might taste or smell that the meat was previously frozen and was not completely defrosted when served, but not this place! Everything is fresh that you can taste the difference. All their fried dishes are cooked very well. When they fry the food, they make sure to retain some moistures so when you eat them, it gives you that crisp outside, juicy inside satisfaction. A lot of Japanese restaurant would fry the heck out of their food that everything just taste like leather belt that's been sit out in the desert for 3 days. Love this restaurant and if you like Japanese food, I'd definitely recommend you to give this place a visit. read more

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