There were three different occasions where I found hair in my tempura. They handled it differently each time. The first time during dinner, they gave me free ice cream and didn't charge me for the tempura. The second and third time I found hair, they only replaced the one piece of tempura with a new one. They should wear a hairnet or not charge for hairy tempura. I used to go about three times or more a week but since then have slowed down in my visits. Food is usually good but sashimi pieces vary in size and sometimes it's half the size for the same price. Service is pretty good but place can be cleaner and the bathroom should be renovated. In fact, this whole place is just a little gloomy and needs fresh paint and floors. read more

I sat at the bar for 10min and the bar guy looked at me said nothing the 2 waitresses saw me sitting said nothing this is a shitty place sorry it should only be 2min max to wait for someone to greet you....you need to hire more staff or close your place you guys suck bug time for that. read more

Tachikawa - Japanese Near Me - Pinole, California

They have really gotten stingy with the portions. I got a Philly Roll. $10 for 6 baby pieces. I also got an order of the salmon nigiri. Big piece of fish with the tiniest ball of rice. Booooo Nice staff tho. read more

Sushi is Really good. A little on the pricey side but it's worth it. Gets busy at certain times

Food is always good. If only I could come here 4x a week. The lady in front is always polite & welcoming. To name a few of our favorites...crunch roll, lion king roll, oh yes & yakisoba! Just the thought of it makes me super hungry! read more

My family has been to this restaurant many times and the food is wonderful and the service is Great and we will continue to visit this restaurant. read more

I always saw this place next to Hunan Villa, but I've never checked it out till now. I must say, that was a HUGE mistake, I need to come here more often. Rolls are yummy and fresh. I was very surprised by the Lion King roll. It had some kind of weird sweet taste, and it was baked. It was pretty good, but sadly, not one of my favorites. Biggest problem is that they take forever to give you your order. I mean, if you get a bento box or some other meal, you get your stuff just like that. But the rolls take forever. When I went, I didn't eat all day, and I was starving and sitting there was extreme torture. I kept looking over at the chef, and there was only one of them. I guess that explains it, but that's not all! The other waitresses were just siting there, chilling, taking their sweet time doing nothing! Punks, I'm hungry! I want my sushi woman!! read more

The rolls are really good! The Oh-Yes roll had me thinking oh HELL yes I am glad to be eating this. The food was good. The service is very consist and everyone is very friendly. If you do try this lovely laid back spot I highly recommend the Oh-Yes, Crunch Roll, and the Bubba roll. The Lion King is pretty yum too. You will not be disappointed. I have not. read more

We've been here a few times now and enjoy the freshness and variety of sushi. On our last visit, we opted to arrive at for the dinner opening and benefit from the savings on the Happy Hour menu. We all shared and enjoyed the Crunch Roll, Oh Yes!!! Roll, Deep Fried Cali Roll, and a Vegetable Tempura plate. Next time, I think we'll just get the Vegetable Tempura appetizer instead though. Service is always friendly and fast, but I wasn't too pleased this visit with having to get napkins for myself and not having my water refilled. Other than that, we've always been pleased with our menu selection and service! read more

As a medical school applicant where time is of the essence at this point in the application cycle, I hate Tachikawa for giving me food poisoning for the first time in my life. EVER. I went in for lunch, and spent that evening and the whole night and the following day, my day off from work where I planned on spending time on secondaries, on or 10 feet away from a toilet. I even rotated between the four toilets in my home so I don't break any plumbing. Happy Sashimi is no better, but damn, they never put me on house arrest. Frustration to the max. read more

Probably one of the better Japanese spots in Pinole. Very friendly staff. They have some happy hour special from 5-6:30p Monday-Saturday. The menu is not overwhelming like some Japanese places and the place is clean and it's not so loud and you can enjoy your food. For the most part I recommend this place if you have a small party (call to reserve) or maybe for a nice date for sushi. Tachikawa, I give you an A++!!!!!! read more

Great food and service.. but disgusting men's restroom. They really need to up their cleaning game in this area, which is also near the kitchen. read more

My wife and I were in the Bay Area visiting family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. We heard from a friend that Tachikawa recently changed ownership and we wanted to check it out since we love Japanese food. In terms of first impressions when we walked in, I noticed the atmosphere was very pleasant and quaint. The restaurant's mood was fun yet intimate, and the lighting was perfect (not too dark like most other Asian establishments). Service was fantastic and we were always tended to when needed. We ordered the Crunch roll since my wife is a shrimp fiend. Seriously, it was mouth-wateringly delicious! Compliments to the chef because my wife couldn't stop talking about it the entire drive back to my in-laws'. The fish definitely tasted fresh & not "stored." I'm all about a restaurant's portion sizes, and to me, Tachikawa's portion sizes are just right when we can't finish what was served, and that was definitely the case here! We were lucky to snag a seat right before they closed for the late afternoon (they're closed for a few hours after lunch/before dinner, as are most Japanese restaurants), so after we were finished with our meal, we asked the management if they minded if we snapped a few photos to upload online. They happily obliged. Take a look at some of the photos I took of the inside of Tachikawa. We'll definitely stop by again soon whenever we're in the area. Highly recommended if you're looking for great food and service. read more

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Switching it to 5 stars. Been our sushi spot for yeaars now and it never disappoints. Sushi tonight was on point.. Fish is always fresh and portions are very generous! Perfectly cooked sushi rice. mm mmm good! Can't wait to be able to dine in again. read more

We came here for a seafood dinner yesterday and we are greeted cheerfully by the server We are seated right away and were given Green tea and soup, I was amazed with The server Erica, she's alone and the restaurant is busy. The Bento Box we ordered was great And reasonably priced, check my pictures, the presentation was perfect. Our Overall Experience was great. read more

Tachikawa - Japanese Near Me - Pinole, California

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You know....you are in Pinole and you want sushi. It is either eat here or drive to another city. You would rather go to Tokyo at Hilltop mall in Richmond, but you are feeling lazy. Truth be told you would rather go to berkeley or SF and get better sushi but you are hungry now. Cynthia want sushi now! lol So you go to Tachikawa. usually good service. Sometimes weird service. Not open as many hours a week as you wish it would be. Grab a lunch bento box to go and make an escape plan to move out of the suburban hellhole otherwise known as Pinole. read more

I've driven by this place a few times and always said to myself, "Gotta try it". Well I am glad I did last night. The sushi was fresh and very tasty! I ordered the: Lion King - Baked Crab and Avocado inside and Salmon on the outside. It wasn't cooked completely which is good because it just is. I like it like that, lol California Roll - You know the drill. The service was great, the staff was very attentive and refilled our waters, teas etc...I will definitely will be going back. read more

4 stars for still doing lunch specials on the weekend and for always having fresh thick sashimi! Only $0.45 cents more for sashimi instead of their California rolls! read more

Tachikawa - $10.50 on the weekends too! + miso soup! - Japanese Near Me - Pinole, California

Efficient, nice staff, the sushi is very tasty. First time here and won't be the last! Check it out if you are visiting or passing Pinole!

My family and I always go here for happy hour sushi and I like their red wine happy hour too. My kids always request to go here for Oh yes roll and crunchy role read more

Ive only ordered take out from this restaurant once but so far so good! I orered 4 different rolls: Nemo, Warren kami, oh yes, and crazy horse. The oh yes was definitely bomb, had amazing flavor and great texture. 1st experience was great, hopefully we can keep that train rolling for all future visits read more

Been going to this place forever management is super nice they cook the sushi right in front of you it's always so fresh I've never had a problem. Gus and Chris are super funny if you sit at a bar they're guaranteed to tell you a childhood story it's a father and son sushi bar. It just makes it feel more like home read more

Great customer service and great with kids. The food was delicious. We drove by and saw this sushi bar and U- Turned it and headed in. Great choice we made! What was eye catching was that they have a "Lion Queen" roll. Awesomeness! We came back and this time in the evening. Very attentive staff even if it was crowded. read more

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Fresh food, good service (order everything you want in the beginning or you will have to wait a long time) the rolls were smaller than your standard size, so it sort of feels like a rip off, but the plus side is that the pieces fit in your mouth! Presentation was great, sauces were plenty and good. I will be back for happy hour! read more

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So my in laws dragged us here again. It's no better than last visit. From the weird cover band music sung by a monotone female singer to the dirty bathroom with a broken toilet handle, and the waiter who brought soup at the end and couldn't remember our orders, even after he wrote them down, it was all just bad. The food was not good. The teriyaki was sickly sweet and the consistency of maple syrup. The guys there are nice, I think they are trying hard, but I can't see us returning. read more

In the small town of Pinole, you'd hardly think a decent Japanese restaurant exists, but Tachikawa is a great place, I must say. Three of us dined here the other night, although, I've gotten take out food before this, and everything was delicious, fresh and very tasty. This is a small place, maybe 10 or 12 tables and a small sushi bar. For a small, family run place, with not a lot of wait staff, we felt the service was fine. The place was at full capacity this night and a few people waiting for tables. They close down after lunch at 2:30 and reopen at 5:00. One person got a salmon bento box, the other several rolls, and I got udon noodles with vegetable tempura. Everything was good and fresh and it's nice to have this place so close to home, in a town with not many options. read more

My go-to spot for a quick sushi fix. Definitely choose this place over happy sashimi only an idiot would skip out on quality food at a good price. My favorite rolls are the crunch roll, soft shell crab and the philly & you can never go wrong with a chicken teriyaki dinner. Although this place usually has great service I have run into a couple hiccups but I will say both times the restaurant was pretty busy & dealing with big obnoxious parties. The first time the server (newer younger girl) forgot one of our dishes but quickly offered us complimentary gyoza to make up for it, so it wasn't a big deal. The second time the servers were so fixed on a big party that our service was extremely lacking. As in it took way long for our orders to be taken, even longer for it to come out & waters were empty for nearly the entire meal, the worst part was it was hard to get ahold of the servers because when they weren't out tending to their big party they were nowhere to be found. This was unfortunate because I brought my cousin their for his first time and it was not a good first impression on him, but I'm not knocking off any stars because I know how this place usually is & they're great! read more

I use to come here all the time ... I don't ever treat myself anymore but i decided to today and it was the biggest disappointment ... 10.50 for a rock & roll .... that has no fixings on it ... I ordered to go and ordered off of the online pictures (my usuals) but not only has the menu changed but the prices are jacked through the roof . I figured no big deal I'm sure it's dressed up or revamped ... nope . So not only was I expecting to pay less , I was expecting just more in general . The bento box was mediocre. The greens were soggy like they were tossed in the dressing earlier in the day , The filet was sooo small, and the miso soup had one small tofu in it ... just one . I honestly don't think I'll be coming back here .. just not worth the money at all. read more

Tachikawa - Lunch bento salmon sashimi , salmon teriyaki . With a rock & roll roll . $22.00 - Japanese Near Me - Pinole, California

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Slamming. The Tiffany, lion king and pink lady are my favorites. This is our new sushi spot.

This is THE BEST place for sushi in the Bay Area. It's tucked away in the small town of Pinole. And they get their fish fresh. You can definitely taste the freshness. They also will customize a roll for you if you desire. They make this tuna bomb for me and my fiancée and it's exactly like the tuna bombs from back home in Hawaii. Chris and Douglas are super awesome and conversations with Chris are always entertaining. Go check them out now! read more

Tachikawa - Tuna bomb! Upside down inari stuffed with tuna mixed with spicy mayo topped with tempura flakes, green onions, and unagi sauce. - Japanese Near Me - Pinole, California

I've tried all the local sushi places but never Tachikawa so though I'd give it a try with their Happy Hour M-F 5-6:30. Kinda wish it was longer. Upon arriving, it was really empty and there was only one employee who served as hostess, waitress, all while taking phone take out orders. She was really nice and knew what she was doing, wish she had help though because we were only checked on a few times during dinner. Strictly ordered from the happy hour menu because most of the rolls were kinda pricey.. The Oh Yes roll was only 6 bucks and for a deep fried roll, worth it. The only thing that killed it for me was that on the way home, I immediately got sick. I have no idea what it was, maybe it was the cream cheese or deep fried or fish, or just having a weak stomach, but unfortunately I won't be going again. read more

Tachikawa - Oh yes roll, only 6 dollars during happy hour - Japanese Near Me - Pinole, California

Love the sushi here. Fair prices. Good recommendations from the woman who answers the phone. Special rolls offer many options

Delicious! I usually order the crunch roll and the oh yes roll. One of each fills me up :) super friendly staff and quick service.

Ordered Chirashi, Lion King and a Lunch Bento Box for Lunch. The California Roll was the worst I have ever eaten; The rice was really dry and lacks flavor. Miso soup was too salty. $50 Plus 20% tips. Suggestions: warm up the sushi rice before making sushi (taste a lot better). When avocado is not ripe, please don't use it to make sushi. You will ruin your reputation. Menu: Use menu that is easier for people to read ( The menu looks like calender) Finally: Box leftover for customers unless you are super busy ( They will appreciate your hospitality by giving you more tips and long time patronage to your business PLUS referrals). read more

Tachikawa - Miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Pinole, California

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For me this is the best sushi restaurant in the neighborhood. Clean, very friendly staff that gives good service. Food always taste fresh, key to a good sushi restaurant. Nothing extraordinary bout the food just a solid traditional way creating good food. No hype here, just good food and service. Not bad for Richmond. read more

My review is only based on takeout/ DoorDash. I can't comment on service. I ordered the 49er roll which Is a California roll topped with salmon and thin slices of lemon. This roll is delicious! The lemon brings out the flavor and makes this roll refreshing. I also ordered my usual kappa maki and spicy tuna roll with seaweed salad. I'm always impressed by the quality of their ingredients. The rolls are small for sure, as many have mentioned. I think they're decent for a meal with quality seafood. I'm a repeat customer :) read more

My favorite sushi place. The lombada roll and salmon skin handrolls is the usual I get. The service is amazing, the girls accommodate to your every needs. My favorite server is Nhi, she always knw what I want. Definitely one of my favorite place to go!! read more

Tachikawa - Lombada roll - Japanese Near Me - Pinole, California

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Super close by my house and my go to place and of course the food is always delicious.

Just went here for dinner last night for the first time after moving to Pinole, and loved it! As soon as we got to the table they brought us complimentary miso soup which was exactly the way I like mine to taste-flavorful, not too watery and a good amount of seaweed & tofu. We got the 2 item bento box, 8 piece sashimi, 49ers roll and the 7$ cold sake. 49ers roll wasn't anything special but everything else was great, sashimi was fresh and prices were decent. Kind servers, good parking and it's pretty cozy inside at night:) Definitely going back soon!! read more

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The other locations we once frequented for Japanese food have fell off and I decided to try Tachikawa. The bento box with Salmon amd shrimp tempura was tasty and fresh. Their rendition of Lionking was good and I like the way the salmon was rare, but feel like they shouldve asked me first. I wish the portions couldve been bigger for the price, but I suppose inflation has alot to do with that. I'll be coming here to try again the next time I get the craving. 4 star rating read more