We finally tried Sushi Time after seeing all the rave reviews on a local FB page devoted to local restaurants. This place is quite small, maybe 6 tables or so located across from the Virginia Shopping Center. At the table you order from your kiosk (ipad), everything from water to your plates. You should order as you go (wish I knew this) so your food comes as you order it. Wait staff is super friendly and if you need anything just let them know. We ordered several rolls and the Omakase which you place with the server as it is not on the menu. You must order the omakase if it is available. It was ahhh mazing. So freaking good. I could eat this all day. The rolls were great too. We also ordered the katsu curry. It arrived piping hot, crispy. We enjoyed everything and would come more often if it was closer to us. Highly recommend, amazing sushi! read more

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Everything is fantastic, from the very pleasant and welcoming staff to the delicious food. Always a great experience!

An amazing sushi restaurant! This location used to be home to Okini Ramen (and before that Okini Sushi, which moved down the road on Morello next to Kinder's BBQ). I was sad to see these restaurants go/move, but I'm greatly pleased with this new establishment. The sushi here is amazing. The rolls are so fresh and delicious. I had the Green Dragon roll and the rainbow roll and they were both so good. The green dragon roll had fresh and crunchy shrimp tempura along with a nice healthy serving of avocado slices on top. The eel sauce was delicious and completed the roll. The rainbow roll had fresh and delicious raw fish on top. One of my favorites and I'd definitely go back for it. The sushi here is definitely worth the price. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. I got catering done here for a party and the waiter helped me pick out the perfect rolls for the people I was serving. They helped so much and I can't thank them enough for that. Please come try this sushi place the next time you're in the area. You won't regret it. read more

Sushi Time - Green Dragon Roll & Rainbow Roll - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

My family and I have been coming to here, and it's become one of our absolute favorite spots! The sushi is always fresh and flavorful. The staff here is absolutely amazing and always so welcoming and friendly. They genuinely care about making sure you have a great experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious, fresh sushi and a super friendly atmosphere! read more

Sushi Time - Deep Fried Hamachi Kama and Lion King - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

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I heard a lot of good things about this place and wanted to try it out! The restaurant is quite small, but there is plenty of parking in the parking lot. The waitress was very kind and attentive! I got a wakame salad which was different (yet pleasant!) from the others I've tried because it was light on flavor. My husband got the crunch philly roll and he really liked it and said it was one of the better ones he's tried within the area. He also liked that it was thinly cut. We also brought our 1-year-old son, and they were quite accommodating with high chairs. We did go during lunchtime on a weekend and were lucky to get one of the last few seats. I would plan ahead if I were to go during lunch hours. But other than that, great spot for Japanese! read more

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EXCELLENT FOOD AND SERVICE! Highly recommend this hidden gem. It's a cute little shop so be patient on the waitlist. Try them out or miss out!! read more

Our favorite sushi in the area. Great for dine in or take out. Friendly staff and good quality sushi.

Thanks Facebook group! Great recommendation :) Gracious hostess and chef treated us to some complimentary miso soup and shrimp dumplings as they recognized it was our first time there. Both real tasty! The fried shrimp dumplings were house made and had nice sweet garlic flavor. We ordered 3 rolls: Alameda, Red Dragon, and Ichiban. I liked the good balance of sauce to taste of the fresh fish. The Hamachi in the ichiban was real sweet & creamy. The spicy tuna on the Red Dragon was real fresh and not overpowered by spice; quite refreshing. The Alameda had juicy soft shell crab and nice portions of rainbow assortment on top. I like how they cut wider slices of fish as the flavors stood out in each bite. Great birthday & celebration of my new job :D Note: Omakase is only available as the seafood is available; no particular day. Interior has less than half a dozen tables plus outdoor patio seating. read more

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This place is SO delicious! The best sushi, edamame, miso soup, really everything! The service is also unmatched.

We've been here several times and each time, the fish has been fresh and service has been great. Have tried the bento boxes (comes with so much food!), sashimi platters, and speciality rolls. I love how they have Korean dishes like HOEDEOPBAP too. My go-to favorite sushi restaurant in the area. read more

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First time here and let me tell ya, we found our new go to sushi spot! Rolls are all a good size. Very fresh! Ramen broth was amazing as well as the pork slices in the ramen. Baked mussels were yummy! My favorite thing at sushi places are the baked mussels and will give them 5 stars here! Waitresses were friendly and the service was great! They have a new menu ordering system which is pretty cool. Prices are reasonable as well. read more

Sushi Time - White Magic Roll (left) and Orange Blossom Roll (Right) - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

Take out order--- The rolls were great! We tried a decent variety and all of them were really good. The fish was fresh and it was mostly fish (not like a lot of places where the rolls are mostly rice). Would definitely order from them again! read more

Sushi Time is one of my top sushi spots in the area now. It's tucked away in a little shopping plaza, across from the Safeway one. There's a whole parking lot, and the plaza is fairly quiet on the wknds, so shouldn't be an issue to find parking. They have really short lunch hours and do close for a break in between dinner, so make sure you check that out ahead of time. The spot is tiny af.. they have like three 4 person tables, and a couple 2 person tables inside only. There is some outdoor seating and it appears shaded, if that's your vibe. Because it is so small, there's only one waitress and chef I believe, but I feel like they do a good job of getting things out quickly. I can see this being more of a take out spot because of the size of the space. I wouldn't say it's a warm vibe inside. The staff isn't really friendly but they are effective! They're able to spot what you need even if you don't ask, perks of overseeing a small area. The rolls are a great size for the price, and they do not skip on the fish! I had the 12 piece sashimi, 3 rolls, beef gyoza, and mixed tempura and our total came out to $101 after tax. Not too bad! We tried the White Magic, Warriors and Elvis rolls.. The Warriors roll was the clear winner of the 3. White magic was good but just soooooo garlicky. The garlic heavily overpowered the fish. I love garlic, but this was a bit much. The Elvis wasn't bad.. it just wasn't my fav of the day but I would not hesitate to come back and try more rolls. The beef gyoza was SO oily. The sauce it came with was so delicious though and I actually preferred that sauce for my tempura. It's sweet and savory where as the tempura sauce was a little too thin and bland for my liking. The tempura comes with a lot of mixed veggies and two shrimps. Unlike the gyoza, it wasn't too oily and the batter was light and crispy. The highlight of the meal was the sashimi for suuuure. OMG, each piece of fish was so buttery and fresh. One of them had garlic on it though, so again, a little too garlicky for our taste but not bad! And I did like that it gave a little palate variation as we were eating through each fish. The sashimi cuts are a good size, and it does come with a bowl of miso soup. $30 for this though.. just so you know! Sushi Time will be my top pick any time I have a sushi craving in the area. Can't wait to come back!! read more

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We have been ordering to go from Sushi Time for quite some time, but after my daughter told us to go in and dine, because it was such a fun experience, we decided to give it a try. She was right! Such a delightful spot. Super clean and cozy. Staff is so friendly, and service is great. You must try their Ramen! We tried the deluxe miso broth version, and it was so good. read more

Sushi Time - Deluxe miso ramen - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

Place is SMACKIN BUSSIN delicious!! Service is friendly, clean environment. Affordable sushi rolls are the perfect size, a lot of food. My nice favorite sushi place and I've had A LOT of sushi in my day. Being 1/4 Japanese the Futo maki roll tastes just the way my O' Bachchan makes it. Omg five stars without a doubt. I've already been back more times then I can count on both hands lol. Sushi Times !! Yum yum Delicioso. read more

Wow what a hidden gem! Our server was attentive and checked in on us frequently. Definitely will return again to try some of the other sushi items on the menu. We tried the omakase and it definitely satisfied our sushi cravings. The best part was that it was such a steal! Can't wait to go back! read more

Sushi Time - A hidden gem for Omakase - Chef's Choice special. Super satisfied and we didn't have to go far for fresh sashimi. - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

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Great value, variety, and service! Sushi time is a new local favorite of mine! I think I've been here a handful of times since they opened and I gotta say their speciality sushi rolls are bomb here! My favorite are the OMG and warrior roll. I also like the Volcano (stuffed jalapeños) and the karage squid which they ran out of the last 2 times I was here. The omakase is a great value under $50 for 12 pieces. My husband order the amaebi yesterday and didn't like it. The mixed tempura was okay. Less batter is better and the pork katsu curry over rice was tasty. The restaurant is a hole in the wall and seating is limited. It's best suited for small parties under 4. We're typically waiting at least 30 minutes or we get a table right away. You sign up on that Yelp waitlist which tells you your place in line but the wait time isn't accurate. Plenty of parking in the lot. read more

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Best sushi I've ever had!!! This was so good and the presentation was even better! I loved ordering on an iPad and how quick everything came out. The platting was beautiful. I had never had such big cuts of fish on a roll before. Everything wad a 10 and I can't wait to come back! read more

Sushi Time - Lion King - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

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The BEST !!! amazing food amazing service. Wow five stars all the way around. It's hard to find a good little restaurant like this . But we need do you hold onto it... read more

Sushi Time - 49er roll!! don't forget the Hawaiian.. - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

This place is not bad. The food is indeed delicious and service is great. But, it's a pricey and I was tricked into giving more tip. I was in a party of 4 adults and 4 children, 18% tip was automatically added. That's fine. However, in a our haste to leave, we didn't realize tip was already added and I ended up adding more unintentionally. I don't like when places trick people like this. I won't be back. Be careful you don't get swindled with your tab at greedy restaurants. read more

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I spontaneously went here around 6pm on a Friday night. After putting my name on the waitlist, it was only around a 5 minute wait to be seated. They had a dinner bento box special for $21.95 which had various options, so very customizable to your taste. I chose chicken teriyaki with gyoza and California Roll. The complete box also had miso soup, fresh salad and rice. I couldn't finish everything so I enjoyed the rice and chicken the next day. The standout for me was the gyoza - it was delicate and so flavorful, not chewy like other places. The CA Roll pieces were large and really creamy. I'd definitely eat here again - the wait staff were attentive as well. read more

Sushi Time - $21.95 dinner bento box: chicken teriyaki, gyoza, CA Roll along with salad, rice and miso soup. Very filling! - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

Yum yum yum. Ordered through DoorDash, due to being under the weather. Trust me not my choice. (DoorDash) Ordered the 49ers roll, edamame and the seared creamy sake salmon. Seriously everything melts in your mouth. That 49'er roll is perfection. I wish the seared salmon had just a tad bit more rice, and that miso soup was an option to order online.- really wanted it but only comes standard on certain meals and not an option to order in DoorDash. And only came with one packet of soy sauce. For sure needed more with the total amount of food ordered. Will be back again for sure! read more

Sushi Time - 49er roll with the seared salmon - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

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Great spot to try out. We were welcomed in not realizing it was closing in 30 minutes. I was so surprised that the server did not rush us and was very kind and cheerful the entire time we were there. The inside is very small but was able to accommodate a party of 6. The food was amazing and the sushi was so fresh. We had the Tonkatsu, chicken curry katsu, mixed tempura and a couple of different sushi rolls and sashimi. Since this was our first time here we all shared the dishes and were very impressed. I am definitely coming back here again. read more

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We usually love this place but the other day it fell short. We both ordered an appetizer and I got mine but hubby didn't get his until his entree came. Not that big a deal but then I got my entree (tempura shrimp) and I was almost done with it by the time he got his. My shrimp was limp and not as crispy as usual. read more

This place is amazing! The sushi and rolls were fresh and delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. We'll definitely come back there again! read more

I am so happy I tried this place. The fish was fresh and they had soy wrap! Any place that involves a roll with scallops is worth trying and I was right. I ordered to go thank goodness because the inside is EXTREMELY small and packed tight with tables. The place was full of people! The staff were friendly on pick up. It would be uncomfortable to eat inside because of the size, but that's just preference. I ordered the red dragon and spicy scallop rolls. The scallops were so good! I wish the pieces were bigger for this roll because it was simple, but delicious. The red dragon was topped with spicy tuna and it was a little too spicy for me. But both rolls were flavorful and the red dragon pieces were a decent size. The price was better than other places for what I got. I will definitely be going back! read more

Cute quaint clean space with great service and food. May be a new local favorite. The fish is fresh and the portions are also very generous. I like the variety of good sakes available as well as other drinks. They have a little tabletop ordering system that makes it super easy to place and order as well. read more

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A new place has opened up, and a new sushi option for all to explore. Is it really Sushi Time? Well, let's discuss that. Located in a small shopping center, and in a spot that had been previously occupied by several restaurants before, from ramen, to sushi, to Chinese food, it's certainly no stranger to food service. This time it's back to sushi again. First, let's talk staff. Service her is pretty good overall, friendly enough. Pricing wise, it's about on par with most sushi places nowadays, while some of the rolls are more expensive, other ones aren't too bad. With how expensive sushi places are nowadays anything, it's not bad. One thing that is good is that they do have lunch specials, albeit, it's just a small portion of that menu, but the portions are still good so no worries even though it's cheaper. Good bang for your buck. Let's talk food. One thing here that I do appreciate is the food. From the basic teriyaki bowls w/sashimi combo, to the more extravagant rolls, to something as simple as some torched nigiri. All of the food here I've had so far have been good to really great. I won't talk about them all since I only have so much space, but will highlight a few things. The chicken teriyaki bowl w/sashimi combo was a good value, as you get a lot of chicken for the price, not to mention it comes with sashimi too. You could of course have variations of this with other combinations, so if not in the mood for sashimi there's others. The rolls are pretty good overall, and some rolls are better than others, but that's usually the case for most places. A few rolls that have been good are the OMG Roll, the Super Lion King, and Floresta have been good ones that I've ordered each time I've been back. They also have a good seared salmon belly nigiri, you have to make sure to get the creamy one though for the maximum effect of the delicious. Overall, this is a solid new spot in the area. I do feel they're still struggling a little to find consistency at times though. They also don't take reservations, which they note was for staffing reasons, but for a place this small, it actually makes more sense to have reservations available. Their sushi menu itself is not a very large menu. They have a decent selection of rolls, but as far as a full on sushi place, it's alright, not as many options as one would think. Pricing wise, it's pretty good, as the portion to cost is about on par. However, portioning for certain things, such as sashimi, feels a bit hit or miss. The first couple of times I went the slices were very generous. The last time I went, the slices, while still alright, wasn't nearly as large which makes it feel less worth it since the nigiri and sashimi isn't cheap. Hopefully this place will find itself soon after a little while longer, but consistency needs to be its primary focus right now. read more

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So.... Here's the story... My fiancé saw this place and recommended me. ... I went in party of 1 and was told to sit by the door I asked if o could sit elsewhere but quickly realized that this place is small. No problem... but I wasn't allowed to sit at any other table. So being nervous I just ordered to go instead I didn't want to freeze by the door.... When I went to leave I asked why can't I sit at the table I was waiting at.... Mind you this place is empty ..... one table ( not pictured) and that was it. She told me they want to save it for the dinner rush of 3+..... I would have ordered more if I was dinning in.... This place was empty on a Tuesday night at 6 pm and I wasn't permitted to sit at a bigger table away from the door excuse me for not wanting to freeze while I eat. Even if they had gotten suddenly busy they had plenty of tables. Personally it's the " needing the tables for bigger parties " that really got me.... I never should have ordered food period... The fish is mediocre... maybe a level up from an ayce low quality place. Definitely will NOT come back period ..... fish quality is poor not worth the money. Place is super duper small so don't expect plan a party that's for sure. And god forbid you wanna eat alone and not freeze. Muscles honestly were really good but that's all I can say .... Save your money. Go to Fuji sushi I stead of this place ... read more

Sushi Time - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

Tried this place for the first time and loved it! I phoned in my order and the gal who took my order was super friendly! We are a family of 5 and ordered a lot as you can see... Good size rolls and delicious! I asked about the Seared Creamy Sake Nigiri and she said when people try it, they order more! I ordered 3 (orders) of Seared Creamy Sake and wished I ordered more. Super flavorful and it melts in your mouth! The sashimi pieces were nice sized too and fresh! We will be back to try their kitchen/hot food and lunch specials! I think we found our new favorite sushi place! read more

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My family went there today for lunch. What a pleasant surprise for our first time. The food was excellent. Nice portions. We definitely will be back. read more

After finding this gem on yelp, my husband I decided to give it a try. I read that tables/space was usually limited but we were seated right away when we arrived. Staff greeted us warmly and food was served promptly. We were looking to enjoy a light lunch so I just ordered a 49er roll and salmon nigiri. I cannot recall the last time I had better tasting, fresher salmon. Holy cow. Where are they sourcing their fish compared to other sushi spots?!! Anyway, my husband had the lunch special- bento box with gyoza, chicken, spicy tuna and salad- all of which were delicious. read more

Sushi Time - 49er roll, salmon nigiri, lunch special bento box - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

Small little hole in the wall. Great service with one waitress. Such a variety of foods! Bento boxes look amazing even though I haven't had one yet read more

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I was disappointed when I saw that Okini Ramen had closed, but what a worthy successor! I was completely blown away. I eat sushi quite a lot, and this was probably the most amazing nigiri I've had in the WC/PH/Concord area. Portions of the fish were generous, they were prepared with meticulous care, and I felt the price was unbelievably bargain for what we got. Omakase - best Omakase I've tried so far and at a fraction of the price of what it typically costs around this area. They included the higher priced cuts too, like uni, amaebi, and scallop. In fact, because I'm always disappointed by what's included in Omakase, I ordered my nigiri separately to make sure I got what I wanted (and it always tends to be the most expensive pieces). Turned out every single item I ordered was included in the Omakase! Everything was delicious but some of the standout items that I found unique to this restaurant were: miso soup - normally overly salty with very little miso flavor but not salty at all here and full of flavor. baked mussels - I order this everywhere I can and this was probably the best I've had. The sauce was super flavorful and I'm guessing they torched it because it had great carmelization on top. big mac nigiri - they combine unagi (eel) with hamachi (yellowtail) into a single nigiri. I don't know why they chose these 2 things to go together over other combinations but it was an interesting take and like getting 2 for 1. seared creamy sake (salmon) - I've never had this before and it was melt in my mouth delcicious. Just as good, if not better, than otoro I've had at other places. Otoro is one of the most expensive fish, so this was an amazing score because it's affordably priced. I don't even like salmon normally, but I highly recommend everyone try this. (Make sure it's the "creamy" option!) The only minor criticism I can think of regarding the food was that the unagi was a bit too heavily sauced for my taste. It worked better paired with the hamachi in the big mac rather as a stand-alone. If I lived closer, I'd be coming here for takeout all the time. It's definitely our new go-to place for sushi. The restaurant is very small with tables crammed pretty closely together. It got super crowded soon after we arrived, and for some reason, everybody else had little kids with them. So it was noisy. But that didn't detract from the food, which I think says a lot. There was only 1 server handling the room but she rocked it. read more

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I haven't written a Yelp review in five billion years but had to hop on to shout out this new sushi spot! Very limited seating so not ideal for large groups. Typical menu but the shining star seems to be their rolls. The rolls are huge, fish is fresh and super flavorful!! And also the prices are really good compared to most sushi places. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning to try other stuff! They are almost one month open so be kind as the staff work out kinks and growing pains. Will be back!!!! read more

Sushi Time - Super lion king, alameda, warriors - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

My new favorite sushi spot! Great quality both dine-in and take-out. I love the convenience of ordering at a tablet at the table, it makes service so much faster. Every item ordered-- I was impressed by quality of the fish. I havent had great unagi in years, this was incredible! Tender and not fatty. Toro maki was another stand out. The nigiri and sashimi was great quality fish, but shockingly even the american-style rolls were high quality. read more

Sushi Time review (new spot in Pleasant Hill !!!!!) Overall score 4.5/5, but rounding up to 5 stars Tonight we tried Sushi Time, in Virginia Hills across the street from Safeway on Alhambra. My husband and I love sushi - we usually get it at least once a week and have tried most places in PH, WC, and Concord. Some of our favorites for a casual date night are Hasumi (great if you like unagi), Okini (great quality o-toro), Ozora (overall great, but quite a ways away in WC). Tonight we tried the miso soup (which they generously comped for us as a grand opening "gift"), OMG roll, Alameda roll, and Cherry Blossom roll. The first thing we noticed was how large the rolls were. My husband said multiple time "I don't think I've had rolls so big they don't fit in my mouth with one bite" The rolls were around $15 each. Fish quality was on par with our other favorite spots. But the presentation and service is what makes this spot unique - Sushi Time has beautiful roll presentation!!! Service was prompt, warm, and welcoming. The restaurant is fairly small and nicely decorated (similar decor to the previous ramen shop). We'll definitely be back! Their menu can be found on their website: https://sushitimemartinez.menu11.com/martinez/order read more

Sushi Time - OMG roll on the left, Alameda roll in the middle, and Cherry Blossom roll on the right - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

This is the place to visit! Small restaurant but the wait isn't too long. Recommend the lion king! Excellent service as well! read more

Sushi Time - Yummy! - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

New item alert at our favorite Suhi Time - Poke Bowl. It was a delightful experience. The bowl was a perfect balance of fresh, flavorful ingredients. It had salmon and tuna, which were incredibly fresh. The addition of vegetables like cucumber and seaweed salad added a refreshing crunch. What truly tied everything together was the house-made sauce, a combination of soy, sesame, and a hint of spice, which complemented the ingredients without overpowering them. The portion size was generous, making it a satisfying meal. My wife had the lobster roll which was heavenly! read more

Sushi Time - Lobster roll - Japanese Near Me - Martinez, California

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It's a small little venue, but they tend to their guests accordingly, everything comes out super fresh and fast. Good parking nearby. If you're in the mood for sushi, it's definitely worth checking out. read more