My family and I were sad when the old Kamakura shut down years ago, and thus happy again when we saw that the same location was being revitalized and brought back as Sushi Broadway. We stopped in for dinner with some out-of-town family during the Christmas holiday, and the whole experience was utterly delightful. The staff were warm and welcoming, the ambiance was pleasant, and (most importantly) the food was EXCELLENT. I neglected to get pics of everything we ordered, but my Tofu Don (teriyaki tofu with ground pork and eggs over rice) was incredibly tasty - the perfect "comfort food" for a cold rainy evening. I can't say enough about how lovely and kind the staff were. They went way beyond simply taking our order and serving our food - rather, they made us feel like family, treated us to dessert, and even sent us home with a small bottle of sake as a thank you for dining with them. This place is new and probably a bit under the radar at the moment, but it really deserves to become one of the must-try joints in Alameda. Check it out ASAP! read more

Sushi Broadway - Tofu Don (teriyaki tofu, ground pork, and eggs over rice) was super tasty - Sushi Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

So good! My husband and I came here when they first opened and had a nice experience, but service was a bit slow as they ironed out the kinks. Kamakura was one of my favorite Japanese restaurants and I was sad when they had to close, then glad when this place opened! It's brighter with more natural light than Kamakura used to be. I came here recently to celebrate a friend's birthday. We both had the chirashi bowl--the fish is SO fresh and yummy, cuts are thick and generous, sushi rice is well-seasoned. It's a pretty filling meal and comes with salad and miso soup. The staff here are all very friendly. The waitress came by with a dish of mango ice cream at the end, along with plum wine (homage to Kamakura?) We don't drink so we politely declined the wine, but the ice cream was delicious! read more

Came here for the first time to celebrate a friend's birthday and check out the new establishment. Because we were so busy catching up we failed to strategize our order and all got the same thing - chirashi sushi. The sashimi was uniformly excellent. Both the tomago and sushi rice were little on the sweeter side, but quite enjoyable. Service was prompt and attentive to the extent that the waitress realized it was our friend's birthday and brought us complimentary fried banana with chocolate sauce and green tea ice cream. Somehow the favor combo didn't work so well, but the thought was much appreciated. One downside for me, although I see here others here appreciate it, was the decor. Big windows on the street, very bright lighting and naugahide banquets. Call me an old fogie, but I prefer the cozier feel of more traditional Japanese decor, or at least less bright lighting. Kinda felt like dining in an upscale Dennie's. Another small quibble is that the salad was clearly made, dressed and refrigerated ahead of time - I had to wait til the end of the meal to eat it because the cold was hurting my teeth. I will definitely be back, though, and check out some Nigiri, because the quality of the fish was excellent. read more

Decided to try something more basic and got a three-item bento box for lunch. I usually prefer fusion rolls and nigiri, but wanted to mix it up. The bento box consisted of the following (alongside the salad, soup, and rice): - California roll: not the best ever, but not bad - Chicken teriyaki: I never order this at restaurants, so it was kind of fun to try - Gyoza: the gyoza was fine, but the sauce was not gyoza sauce. It was super sweet. The service is always good and the staff is always very nice. read more

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Sushi Broadway has come a long way since they originally opened up. I believe they have a new sushi chef and when it comes to sushi nowadays, it means a lot. The presentation and taste of all their fancy rolls reflects a new sushi chef......I can tell and you will be able to tell. It's almost like the old days with Kamakura. I also had their Unagi Donburi and the taste is amazing......a very generous portion of Unagi. Looking forward to enjoying more of their Sushi in the future. read more

There is no free plum wine don't know why yelp says that. We spent over $150 for 3 people. The fish overall was mushy but at least not fishy. California rolls were very tasteless. Sashimi platter pic below should have taken it from the side, the tuna was like a little triangle. Weirdest sashimi cut we ever ran into. It's ok if you want Americanized place. First page menu has rolls mostly with fried items and spicy sauce, that should be enough to drive off the true sushi lovers. Will not return again. read more

Sushi Broadway - Sashimi platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

Finally got to try out Sushi Broadway. I used to come here for many years when Kamakura was here. For the non-Alamedans, and tech bro transplants, Kamakura was pretty much an institution in Alameda that was here for decades, and had a very loyal following. The owner was a sweet lady who was ever-present at the restaurant, even at a very advanced age. I think Kamakura was actually one of the first restaurants I experienced when I came to the U.S. as a child, and certainly the first time I tried Japanese food, which remains one of my very favorite cuisines. After Kamakura closed, the place sat vacant so long (thank you, ridiculous Alameda real estate prices and permitting requirements), that I was beginning to wonder if this location would ever be brought back to life again. Then, at last, a new sushi establishment called Sushi Broadway opened. I have no idea if there is any relation whatsoever to the former Kamakura. The interior has been extensively renovated; it looks brand new and still has a hint of that fresh-paint smell. On a Sunday evening, the dining room was more than half-occupied, which is a good sign. We perused the menu, and settled on the Saba Shioyaki (grilled mackerel) entree, and the Double Sake Roll to share. The saba also comes with soup and salad, so it was more than enough for a full meal for the two of us. Prices for rolls and entrees are totally reasonable, but if you want straight sashimi, it is pricier, and I've noticed sashimi has gone up in price everywhere, so certainly not limited to here. And that's ok; would you want to roll the dice with cheap raw fish? I think not. Service was very nice and hospitable. Attentive but not overbearing. We were never rushed, which I appreciate. After our meal, we received a complementary pour of plum wine, which was nice, and Kamakura used to have this tradition of hospitality as well. We will return, and I'll probably have more to add after our next visit. read more

Sushi Broadway - Saba (mackerel) entree - Sushi Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

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Came here with friends to celebrate my birthday and free street parking was easy to find. Walked into the restaurant and it is bright, clean and cheerful! I used to go to the previous restaurant that was here, Kamakura for many years and this new restaurant is entirely different, spacious and open. We ordered tempura appetizer and we each had a bento box. I had the salmon and tuna sashimi and beef teriyaki! Delish! And the nice touch was when the servers brought us a green tea ice cream and tempura fried bananas for my birthday! What a delight. read more

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My second time at Broadway Sushi. Love the updated decor from when it used to be Kamakura. A manageable variety of sushi rolls; appetizers and Japanese dishes to choose. The rolls are beautiful and generous. They packed up my leftovers beautifully! Loved the Ichiban roll, tempura portobello, sashimi starter and oyako don. Quality and ambience are why I love Sushi Broadway! read more

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I didn't realize this place reopened back as another sushi restaurant. Not sure if it's the same family as back in the day. But glad I found this place again. Sushi: delicious and tasted fresh. Ordered Sashimi platter and a couple rolls. Service: great service our waitress and sushi chef were so sweet and attentive. We also got a song and complimentary dessert for our birthday celebration. Will definitely be back again! read more

Arrived around 4pm today (Saturday) and it was empty which was both great and worrisome (I hadn't checked the reviews prior so I wasn't sure about the place, it was a surprise on the spot drop in) We were seated immediately and given menus, offered water, and given some time to choose what we'd like. My husband started off with a beer and I asked for a Diet Coke. We skipped the appetizers as we just wanted something small. Quick note - this place is FREEZING. We came on a super cold day as it was and were looking forward to some slight warmth indoors but we were uncomfortable the whole meal and rushed through to get out because of how cold it was. Food : We ordered the "Bay" roll, Lion King, and Spicy Dragon Roll. As a non - sushi lover, my ratings probably won't be much appreciated. I'll include my husband (the sushi enthusiast) thoughts below. Bay roll: 6/10(I personally didn't try this one) had a harsh minty taste. Not to his liking. Lion King: 9/10 (I personally give this one a 10/10) I loved the cook on the salmon on the crab to salmon ratio was perfect. Spicy dragon roll: 10/10 his favorite, I'd give it a 6/10. A LOT of avocado if you're an avocado lover. It's both inside the roll and topped with it. The spicy sauce however, is amazing. The older gentlemen who we believe was the owner was so friendly and made the experience great (our waiter was also amazing and attentive) the owner brought us our bill at the end along with a delicious shot which was dangerously good lol. We'd love to return. Ambiance and service was amazing. I'll try a dinner plate next time and steer away from the sushi, just wanted to give it a shot today. I'll update once I try more of their menu options! read more

Sushi Broadway - Spicy dragon roll / Lion king roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

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Sushi Broadway opened recently in the long vacant space where Kamakura was. Infrastructure similiar with all new decor, fixtures, seating. Greeted courteously, promptly. Ordered. Food came within 10-15 minutes. Few patrons at lunch. Offerings (Japanese): appetizers, lunch specials, nigiri, sashimi & sushi, specialties, donburri & udon, Lunch/sushi/sashimi combos, booze.. Bites: 2 item lunch combo (18) -salad: iceberg lettuce, carrot shreds, white dressing. Tasty as usual -rice not firm. Fluffy short grain the usual. Good. -miso soup tasted sweet. Sometimes it is cuz: Instant mix contains sake or some mirin 2) has higher ratio of koji, a fermentation starter. *probably lst reason. Saba shioyaki: grilled mackeral falling off the bone quality. Moist, boneless with light dipping sauce. Tonkatsu had slightly thick dipping sauce, crispy crust. Informed waitress in Cantonese meat was 2/3 ngaang6 (hard), 1/3 nen (tender). Meant to say gon1 (dry). Nice finish with orange wedge & a timble of plum wine. 4 stars: quality: not consistent, quantity: good, worthiness: ymmv. read more

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Stopped here because I was lost and this is where the bus left me before my husband picked me up. The food was AMAZING - I was looking for a pregnant-friendly roll and ended up ordering the one with tempura shrimp and crab. The rolls were super fresh and the crab meat was real crab, which was a pleasant surprise. Balance of flavors was definitely there! Also ordered some edamame on the side and it was perfect! The staff is super friendly! Really appreciated how nice they were, and the service is fast (there was not a lot of people when I came in so keep in mind). The overall atmosphere was very calm and relaxing - when I came in I hadn't had a good day but my mood changed instantly. Overall will be visiting again, it has been hard to find a good sushi place in the city but we will start driving to the island and eat here! read more

First time here. Dropped in at the last minute. I never made it into the prior sushi place ocupying this space. We have driven by multiple times and tonight heading elsewhere we stopped here. Upon entering I was pleasantly surprised as to the number of diners here. It wasn't packed but it wasn't empty. Looked like it could be families from the neighborhood. I hate walking into an empty restaurant where the staff is looking at each other as its their last night. Not the case here! We were greeted and seated right away and ordered some sake as we looked over the menu. We decided on the Saba dinner and a Double Sake Roll. I'm a huge fan of Saba and it was grilled to perfection along with miso soup and green salad. The dressing on the salad had a certain tang to it and when the greens were gone I drank the left over dressing. (Don't tell my partner 'cause she'll think that's unrefined. Y'all know what I really mean) The saba was excellent and a full serving almost on it's own for the both of us. The Double Sake roll was also great and had a spicy sauce with a bot of a kick that was nice. A very extensive sake list along with more wines than I have seen at other sushi places. And of course the usual beers. Service was great and the prices resonable. We have our favorite sushi haunts in Alameda and I think this could become one of them. 4 stars for now since first time in. Totally in the running for 5 the next time here. read more

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My favorite place in alameda I've been trying every sushi place in alameda one by one and this hands down has the best miso soup! So delicious, fire cracker balls are superb! 6/5! Chefs are so welcoming as well at the bar! read more

Sushi Broadway - Fire cracker balls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

Beef udon was delicious. The beef was so tender and juicy, the best beef udon we have around here in Alameda. Unagi Don was ok. Some parts of the unagi was chewy instead of tender so that wasn't as good. But the parts that were tender, which was about 70%, was umami delicious. It was good and reminded me of the original restaurant at this location - Kamakura. The combination bento box of gyoza, tonkatsu and teriyaki salmon was good. The only thing that didn't taste as good was the teriyaki salmon - overly cooked and overly dressed with teriyaki sauce. read more

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Congrats on your new second location. 2 weeks new! Quality/Quantity - Over ordered as usual, but we wanted to support. Two Item Combo Bento Box, Chicken and Salmon. Came with rice, salad, and miso soup. Passion Roll - So fresh, see pictures. Crispy Spicy Hamachi Roll - Fried well. Good flavors, etc. The only thing that would have made this better was if the hamachi was able to stay raw in the roll. Dare to dream. Atmosphere - We miss Kamakura! Closed due to a fire in 2017. But now a beautiful new location. Looks like you moved the kitchen more upfront and made it larger. The sushi bar is also larger. Still street parking, both metered and free residential parking if you are willing to walk a few blocks. Open 7 days a week from 11:30am or noon to 9pm or 9:30pm. Service - Excellent. Very welcoming. Talked with Zhi about the history of Kamakura and how their remodel differed from the previous business. And the backup waitress was also good. Price - $55 + tip. Owner Comment - Congrats to Andy Guan for your second sushi location. read more

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This place is so cute! I love their ambience and the service is so great! The servers and sushi chefs were very friendly and everything was delicious! We ordered the 3 item bento box ($28) with the beef terriyaki, salmon terriyaki and chicken karaage. It came with a very good and authentic miso soup and a salad with peanut sauce dressing. The dressing was a little more watery than I would have liked but still had pretty decent flavor. The beef terriyaki was really delicious and tender. Great flavor and char! The salmon was really thick and juicy... some of the best salmon terriyaki I've had in a long time. The chicken karaage came with an interesting sauce that I could have passed on, but the chicken had great crunch to it. I just wished the 3 pieces were more bite sized because they were huge and needed to be cut up before eating. We also ordered a spider roll. It was really good. It was a medium sized portion of about 5-6 pieces ($13), but they have some really great prices for traditional rolls. At the end, they gave us plum wine on the house, and it was really good! I would definitely come back here! It was a great experience and I would love to try their other rolls. read more

Wow! Absolutely fabulous! Food was fantastic and the entire staff was super friendly and attentive! I think I have my new favorite Japanese in alameda! We shared the Glenview and it was amazing! The salmon skin chips were a super clever idea and super tasty! I always had the starter sashimi dinner. All of the fish was like butter and tasted amazing! Great keto option! I also love that they have soy paper as an option for the roles. I will be coming back here a lot! read more

Sushi Broadway - Starter sashimi dinner! Came with soup and salad. Great keto option! Fish was fabulous! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

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I ate here for dinner with my family last Saturday night. We were able to make a last minute reservation over the phone for 7:30 pm. When we arrived, we were greatly warmly by the server and shown our booth. Two of us, including myself, ordered the nabeyaki which was delicious and full of ingredients. One ordered the oyakadon which was also a hearty dish. One ordered the beef teriyaki dinner which was okay -- beef could've been a bit more tender. As a little bonus, we were served complimentary plum wine in the tradition of Kamakura, the former iconic restaurant in that location. Overall, we had a very nice experience here. The food and service were very good. We liked the ambiance. The restaurant was modern, warm and inviting with a good sized sushi bar. I hope this restaurant is successful, as it doesn't get the foot traffic it would if it were on Park St. We will definitely be back. read more

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Great quality and variety of sushi and friendly fast service. My son loved the Surf & Turf roll.

Food was delicious and the staff was super friendly. Highly recommend and great location too. We will be back :) read more

I've been here twice now. The owners are flat out awesome. Food was great both times. The rebuild is very open and bright. Very much recommend a visit. read more

Fresh fish and great food! My girlfriend and have visited many times since the opening. The people are very kind. We have spoken to the chef Nobu and he is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience. I would definitely recommend this place for Japanese food! You can eat here and go right across the street to have a drink at the bar, Lemon Drop. read more

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We were really hoping we'd like it and could add it to the short list of local sushi spots but, sadly, it was meh. We won't be back. The fish just wasn't very good and it was not cheap. For the price, you are much better off going to Hashi Gawa in Alameda. read more

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New restaurant. New modernized interior. Owner came by and welcomed us. Five of us came here for lunch. Ordered 2 bento boxes and rolls and Oyakodon bowl. All very good. Prompt service. read more

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So good. I'm really happy that this place is back and the food is amazing. I can't wait to come back for more.

Sweet servers and chefs who consistency serve up fresh delicious rolls. My absolute favorite is the Sea Breeze roll. We're regulars and come at 2-3x a month. It's our go-to now when we're craving sushi. They end your meal with a scoop of ice cream for the kids and a small shot of plum wine for adults, paying homage to the previous owner of Kamakura. We recently came here to celebrate my mom's birthday and they made her feel so loved. Thank you Sushi Broadway for always keeping our bellies full and our faces happy read more

Went for an early dinner on Saturday and it was packed! The space filled up really quickly but the food came out quickly and was delicious! Affordable, sushi combo of spicy tuna, a seafood Karaage, and another seafood dish that we loved. All of it was delicious. I will say because it was so busy we had to wave down service a few times but always got what was asked for once signaling for service. Will certainly be back and loved being in a space that has been closed for 10+ years! read more

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To compare Broadway Sushi to Kamakura (the previous restaurant at this location) wouldn't be fair--because they're doing their own thing, and doing it well. The fish is fresh, the rolls are carefully crafted (not slapped together like at some places we won't name), and everything is cooked just right. They take their time, and it shows in the quality. If you're looking for a solid sushi spot in Alameda, this is a great choice. No gimmicks, just good sushi done right. I just hope my ex-wife doesn't start coming here, because I plan on being a regular--and she always makes things weird... read more

Sushi Broadway - Sushi Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

Service is nice. Ordered chirashi bowl so small for $36. The Scallops nigiri is a bit fishy and they do not offer lime or lemon with it, so kinda a Na~ for me. Wish they're offer that together. AmaEbi is fresh and sweet, love the head came with it. The black cod appetizer is good, I highly recommend it. Agedashi tofu is delicate, nothing special. Roll is okay. read more

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We got takeout first time we got an order from sushi Broadway. I had the chicken teriyaki. It was very good and Steve had the seafood udon which he said was really good so I'm happy I found another good Japanese restaurant. read more

Pretty solid sushi, no complaints. They have good selection of sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and bento boxes. I love their variety of rolls and they have some unique appetizers like the portobello tempura. Is it the best sushi I've ever had in my life or in the Bay Area? Probably not, but it's a good and consistent spot. I've been twice and their sushi seemed fresh. They also gave us a free dessert both times. Service can depend on how many people are working. Food comes at a decent time but the last time I went they only had one waitress for the whole restaurant. Pretty easy to walk in but they also take reservations. Ambiance is just casual, nothing special, but cozy and easy to have a quiet conversation! Overall, like I said, I would come back. It's pretty solid, not the best of the best but good as a regular spot for sushi! read more

I am so happy to have a new delicious sushi restaurant in Alameda. The rolls are innovative and tasty - especially the Samurai!! The staff is wonderful. Very friendly and accommodating. I can't wait to return for my next feast!!!!! read more

I was looking forward to this sushi place. The spot use to be the old kamakura restaurant. we came here with 3 people. We ordered some rolls and some appetizers. once we got a table. It took about 20 minutes for the waiter to come to are table to place a order. then about another 30-40 minutes to get your order. One of the first thing i saw was the rice on all the rolls were not tight enough. also the rice did not have much sushi vinegar in it. The biggest take I had was one sushi type to another. all did not have any flavor at all. I would not come back here anymore. I would rather go to yo sushi in alameda. The price at broadway sushi is more then double of yo sushi. The quality, the presentation, tast is 200 percent better at yo sushi. read more

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Thought we would give this place a try since the reopening as a new restaurant. There were lunch specials, which was great. The hostess was very gracious and at the end of the meal, we got a small glass of plum wine, which was refreshing. The four of us ordered bento lunches, all with tempura, and different choices for the second item - chicken teriyaki, salmon, California roll, which were good. Unfortunately, the tempura (one shrimp and the rest veggies) was way overcooked and fried like it was burnt. The string bean was inedible. Not sure why the oil was already too hot or if the items were just overcooked. Hopefully, the cook will be informed of this and that future orders will not encounter the same problem. Still, it is good to have a Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood. read more

No doubt the best sushi restaurant in town! Fresh and fantastic! Service is superb! I love that it's walking distance from our home. I also love that they use crab! Everything my family and I have tried here has been top notch! We're regulars now! And my favorite place to have wine is here... plum wine! The absolute besssssst! Can't wait to come back. Highly recommend! read more

New sushi place on the island! We were promptly greeted walking in, the busperson brought water quickly, and the wait staff was delightful. We ordered both a traditional Rainbow Roll as well as the chef's 880 Roll. Both were delicious! We'll be back soon! read more

Sushi Broadway - 880 roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

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Finally. The long waited return of a Japanese restaurant at the corner of Broadway and Santa Clara. It's completely different inside and they moved things around so that it's more spacious and modern. I thought the food was excellent and the service was fine. Street parking is manageable. I look forward to eating here again. read more

I stopped in for lunch with my daughter in the middle of the afternoon on a Saturday. Not busy but that's ok. It's not lunch time or dinner time. We ordered three rolls and they were all very good: Passion, Samurai, and rainbow. Service was very helpful in selecting the rolls and throughout the meal. Started with edamame while we waited a short time for the food and ended with a little plum wine. A very nice experience. read more