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    Shinkai Sushi

    4.6 (384 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Salmon Salmon Roll
    Ethan W.

    Very solid sushi and Japanese food joint - above average fish quality for a pretty good value (all things considered) What impressed me was the omakase, the fish was notably more flavorful and had higher fat content. Flavors and seasoning all balanced well, they put shiso leaf bits in between under the typically gamier fish and rice. Savory roe bits dot the top of some of the stronger tasting fishes. And 8pc were only $40. Salmon rolls (salmon salmon) and (orange ocean) were both good. Nice citrus hit in orange ocean but doesn't overpower - salmon salmon roll had good crisp and umami from the fried skin. The sashimi platter was solid - nothing that blew my mind but it was pretty good quality fish, only minor complaint was it was cut into oddly shaped chunks and not consistent in texture between each bite Also they gave a LOT of plum wine, not skimpy at all!

    Ricca Cathrina E.

    Service was good and servers were nice. Place was clean and organized. Food was okay- perhaps I didn't care much for our choices. Will try this place again and try other food items in the menu.

    Omakaze, double Hamachi and the orange ocean

    Our go to sushi !! It's the best in the bay we always eat here and go home happy Service is superb! Ambiance is very cozy cool!!

    uni
    Daniel L.

    hi, I usually don't leave any review because I'm lazy but this one I decide to give one because the sushi is good. The services is good. The Omakasa is really good.

    Hamachi Jalapeno appetizer
    Jenny N.

    Cute little space in the plaza. Order from the app and they bring out- be careful to order from 1 mobile if there is one bill, but can order from different phones to have separate bills if needed. They can combine but can get messy if they are busy of course. Parking - shared lot, can get busy! Bathroom- looks like single occupant bathroom towards the back of kitchen. Noticed it said dogs are allowed- they are not allowed (outside of service animals) - no outdoor seating or anything. Fish quality was good! We had a variety of things- I didn't take a pic of the chirashi but it was good! The only thing I wouldn't order again is the bluefin toro uni handroll with fried bits- it tasted a little stale to me and it was served a little late as the seaweed was more on the soggy side. The downside of going when it's busy so keep that in mind~

    Jolene H.

    Located in a plaza where parking can get pretty full, but if you circle around a bit you can usually find a spot. The interior decor is fun but elevated and gives the place its own personality. The servers were really nice. The highlight though: The fish here was super fresh, especially the tuna, which really stood out. Overall, the quality felt noticeably better than a lot of other sushi spots I've tried in the Bay Area. I will definitely be back :)

    My place seating - complimentary edamame, green tea, & Miso Soup
    Leonor R.

    This unassuming restaurant located in a 2-story food building was a great find. We've walked passed by it before heading to the other restaurants but never chose it. It was our 2nd choice even today but that's going to change! We had the lunch specials: Salmon Teriyaki, Chicken Terriyaki, & Tonkatsu. We also decided to add-on the lunch special sides: tempura, salmon skin roll, & a California roll. For the price, it was an easy choce to makr. We didn't expect the sides to be full portions! The lunch plates came with miso soup, salad, & rice. I don't know how to describe it but the miso soup was super flavorful! It's the best I've had especially as part of a set meal. It set the tone for the rest of the dishes. The portions were generous for a lunch set meal & they were very delicious. The server was friendly, too. When we were selecting sides, he suggested that we choose three different items & told us his fave. He was right. This can be our next fave Japanese place. We may need to try the other sushi & sashimi items next time.

    Sushi crafter box
    Cody T.

    We stopped by after craving some sushi and found that they offered an omakase set that was pretty inexpensive. After looking at the menu, we decided to go for the nigiri premium set and the premium hand roll set. We also ordered the deep fried octopus legs! It was lightly deep fried with a tempura coating, and served with a slice of lemon for taste and this seasoned mayo sauce on the side. Upon arrival, we were luckily seated quite fast despite having 2 parties of 4 waiting for seats. Lucky us! The service was very attentive throughout the night as well. Overall, shinkai sushi is such a solid sushi place. It being so close to us, we'll most likely find ourselves here whenever we're craving sushi again. 5/5 for being to make your own hand rolls in their premium set!

    Drake R.

    Was in the area looking for dinner and a Tesla charger and sure enough, there is one nested right next to this sushi spot! We did have great sushi here, our only complaint was the table not getting bussed at all, and them not really returning. But, BUT, the sushi here was pretty damn good, especially the nigiri and even more specifically the tuna. They DO NOT play around with the amount of fish they stack on the nigiri, and all of the sushi was fresh and tasty. One thing I would avoid is the popcorn chicken / karaage. As great as the sushi was the karaage was admittedly tasteless, not even salt. This would benefit a ton from maybe some 5 spice.

    50/50 Roll
    Kelly L.

    i've been loving these sushi boxes that are not only beautiful but also tend to have a couple of my favorite fish/seafood. This one is a little cheaper than most places in the south bay. Scallop, salmon belly, and tuna belly were all seared and tasted great. They gave TONS of seaweed, and I loved both the fresh wasabi, the kizami wasabi, and the sushi rice. 50/50 roll was simple but delicious. Also tried yellowtail collar for the first time and that was just ok not sure if i'd get again

    Megan C.

    Why 4 stars? It stinks that they repeat nigiri pieces which should never be the case. AND TWICE!! So I had 4 pieces of two fishes (that I didn't even ask for/for it to happen). Additionally, the fish had a ton of chewy tendon. Likewise it was strange that wasabi wasn't instantly included in the nigiri as this is the traditional standard in Japan... with the question of "Wasabi, OK?" Lunch sets are kind of sad... one main course, salad with heavy dressing, miso soup, and rice. There wasn't any fruit or pickles. Tonkatsu as the main course wasn't light and fluffy but instead dry and over seasoned (one can tell it's been in the fridge marinating in salt and pepper for too long). Prime set: I'm glad I ordered this instead of the standard due to the unagi roll vs California roll (although the unagi had a ton of bones). Again, disappointed with the repeated fish. Appreciate the well constructed/well mixed sushi rice and for providing fresh wasabi (which is an extra $2 on the side!). ***didn't make me sick afterwards which I tremendously appreciate*** SERVICE: hahaha my secretiveness of speaking in Mandarin was immediately broken by the server who responded in Mandarin. Service more or less attentive... definitely needed to grab ahold of their attention. Different servers were tasked with different jobs so you frequently saw someone different. AMBIENCE: Causal dining. Great for large groups (though they do start adding gratuity above a certain number of individuals) since they don't seem to kick you out if you want to sit and chat. Yes it's delicious Yes it's well constructed Yes it's ran by the Chinese and NOT the Japanese Located in a plaza with a private parking lot.

    Christy T.

    Sashimi was $45-$50 for about 20 pieces. Pretty reasonable nowadays. Quite fresh. Service was good but could be faster. The wait was 20mins-30mins for one set of 20 pieces sashimi. Ambiance was nice.

    Tempura Udon
    Carmen L.

    This restaurant has changed owner a few times and we used to love the Yakitori West but since they closed, the subsequent restaurants were bad. So happy that this one finally made it! The food was good and reasonably priced for lunch. Service was good and ambience was good too, conducive for socializing. Will be back for sure!

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    4.1
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    3.4 mi
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    Been here multiple times since they opened. Atmosphere is light, bright, and airy. Place is…read morespacious and very clean. No fuss, no muss. Casual but food is top notch. If I remember correctly, they get some of their seafood locally, from Pillar Point Harbor, by Half Moon Bay. Other fish come from farther afield but quality and cost control is reasonable given the fact that seafood is expensive. I've never been led astray. Order at the counter, find a seat, and food will be delivered to your table. Never had their pasta before. Finally tried their fettuccine. Instead of Alfredo sauce, substituted with butter sauce. Selected shrimp with crab. OMG! So good. Pasta was perfectly al dente. Hate mushy pasta. This pasta was fully cooked but still had texture. The butter sauce was generously studded with garlic. Shrimp were large and plump. Fully cooked but not rubbery at all. Next time, will skip the crab which disintegrated into the sauce. Go all shrimp or maybe try with fish. The fried clam strips were unnecessary. The fettuccine was enough of a meal by itself. In fact, was so full after the clams, took most of the fettuccine home. Even as leftovers, the shrimp and fettuccine was so delicious for dinner the next day. To cap it off, staff from the head chef to the cashier/server were so friendly and helpful. They genuinely seem happy to work here. Only 1 suggestion, they should add a few TVs for World Cup viewing.

    Finally a decent fish and chips restaurant near San Ramon. Waited years for this place to open…read more I wouldn't go way out of my way to eat here but the prawn and chips and the fish tacos are definitely the winners. Get some extra tartar and cocktail sauce and it is a great meal. It isn't much of a true fish market and I can't say the lobster roll is better than Cousins food truck, but if you go here, definitely grab some prawn or fish and chips and get a taco and it is a perfect seafood combo. You won't be disappointed.

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    Clean, bright and spacious dining room
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    Tons of batter around each shrimp
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    4.4
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    2.9 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Eco-friendly

    4.5/5 First time…read morehere and was pretty quiet on a Monday night. Inside was so colorful with plenty of seating. Staff was very patient and gave great recommendations. The table ordered the jerk chicken, 2 coconut salmons, 2 P.O.G.s and I ordered a paella oyo! There were rave reviews from the group for the plantains. Everyone enjoyed their meal and it was a very cozy warm experience. The paella was so crispy, the corn was delicious and it was flavorful! Excited to eat my left overs.

    We had a great experience at Oyo! The drinks and food were excellent, and every single dish we…read moreordered really hit the mark. The Food: Street Food Double: The chutneys were incredibly flavorful, pairing perfectly with the well-cooked chickpeas. The bara pockets were wonderfully soft and delicious. Beef Patties: The pastry was beautifully crisp and savory. The spiced short rib filling was a total delight--it had a nice kick to it without being overly spicy, which I loved. Oxtail Stew: Generous portion size with plenty of chunky meat that literally falls off the bone. It was perfectly marinated in a great blend of spices. Pairing the stew with a side of their coconut rice is highly recommended! Banana Bread Pudding: Having heard so much hype about this, it was just alright for me. It was cooked perfectly and I appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet, but it lacked a real wow factor. The Drinks: Red Wine Sangria: Really nice, refreshing, and fruity. Chase The Devil: Fun to try if you want something different, and it has a decent kick, but I would probably skip it next time. The restaurant itself is spacious with plenty of seating. On top of that, the servers are friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful. Definitely worth a visit!

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