Great food and excellent service . This is a sushi restaurant located in Pleasant hill . Their sushi is fresh , artistically plated, and innovative. Their melt in the mouth quality sashimi are so delicious and fresh ! Popular rolls are Pleasant Hill roll and Melt in the mouth roll ( shaved Toro and avocado) I like their hot food menu too . Like well-seasoned beef teriyaki, rich udon noodle soup . I love their 10 pieces Omakase nigiri and it is the star of the show ! read more

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This is my new fav sushi spot. There is ample parking in the outside parking lot. We came from lunch and were promptly seated. They have a great selection of both cooked and raw options. My kids loved the udon noodles along with California roll. My husband and I got the crab coast roll, melt in the mouth roll along with the kaisen don. The crab coast was so good and fresh that it was gone within seconds. The melt in the mouth really did feel like it melts in your mouth. There's no fishy taste or smell, just pure decadent umami- must try. There's kaisen Don is a collection of premium cuts paired together so well. The rice was cooked and seasoned so perfectly that all you need is a touch of the fresh wasabi they offered to elevate the dish. We were sad when we finished. This is a definite must revisit since we want to try more of the menu. read more

I enjoyed my Chirashi Donburi! I thought the plating was really nice. The ingredients were fresh, crisp and flavorful. The wasabi was potent but enticing and prepared well. It was overall a great meal at a slightly higher price point ($30-50 per person), perhaps expected for sushi. read more

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Worst Udon I've ever had. I ordered the veggie udon but wanted beef added. The broth wasn't even that tasty. VERY skimpy on the veggies, just WAY overcooked carrot, WAY overcooked to the point of almost disintegrating zucchini, and a very little amount of cabbage. That's it. And sparse. The beef they added was disgusting. Looked like little pieces of a cheap fatty cut. The little taste I had was tough and most pieces had a lot of fat. Gross! We will not order ever again. read more

I had a great experience here, everything we ordered was delicious and the quality was excellent. Services are amazing friendly. Highly recommended if you want to try a variety of high quality fish. Definitely will come back to try their omakase set. read more

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We came in on a Sunday night and had another great meal. What stands out is all of the little things done right. For example, the wakame salad tasted fresh, not like it was scooped out of a pre-made container. We also had the chicken karaage, which was not just fried chicken. The chicken was juicy and lightly coated but still nice and crispy. The chirashi don was a great selection of fish over rice. Even the miso soup had a fresh taste. read more

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GOING ON VACAY APRIL 9 to APRIL 16 (2026)! Cheaper to eat in... $8 cheaper in my case! (Not including the tip haha) Ordered chirashi online (mandatory $1 convenience fee). I thought the rice wasn't good... soft and very sticky whereas other parts were crunchy. BUT 2 other folks (1 in which is a pet but a human in my book) states the rice is on point...they do put some simple seaweed furikake on top. -1 2 pieces of everything. 2 of the fish wasn't fresh at all. -1 Salad was bright, crisp and green with a delicious sweet honey mustard like dressing. Miso soup wasn't too salty and included seaweed plus tofu. Props to including soup to go! (As well as the salad!). +1 Wasabi looked fresh and not the tube kind. +1 SERVICE: pickup was set for 1230pm and I arrived at 1239pm. I don't know if it's inflation or the current situation, but on a SATURDAY at half past noon... there was NO one dining in... the staff just handed me the bag. It was cool though that as you walk in, although completely blocked by a wooden divider (and seeing no humans), they immediately shout the Japanese welcome greeting :) VIBE: Honestly I wouldn't dine in either haha but I legit just ate in their parking lot (had too many errands and a scheduled appointment). WISHED THEY PROVIDED A SHOYU CUP OR A SEPARATE COMPARTMENT TO PUT THE SHOYU AND WASABI! -1 Located in a completely "desolate" plaza with a Thai place next door-ish. Lots of parking at your disposal! +1 Would I come back? Probably not. Sushi rice was the downfall. Perhaps they reheated it since there was no one present... no idea. But it was bad. Thankful I didn't order anything else to say the least. read more

The Shoya - Vacay 2026 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Came for lunch with my mother for the first time looking for a new regular lunch spot, ordered the bento box and hand rolls hoping to try a bunch of different things to see what we liked for next time. When the food came we asked the server if he could split the hand rolls so we could both try. He said "no, we don't do that here." No explanation. Pretty minor ask and left us feeling judged. Won't be back. read more

Food was okay. They list okonomiyaki on their website and menu. It was frozen and not that great. If I want frozen food I will go to the Asia market and buy it. I was disappointed. My sons had sushi which was good read more

Get you all of these! Especially the double hamachi and Romeo and Juliet and shrimp lollipops is a MUST I like sauce on the side of the plate so if others want the sauce they can do so, I don't so I asked for it on the side Dip sushi in wasabi and soy sauce I like to do top layer fish with it first before dipping the sushi with rice and filling on another bite Much more manageable Beef teriyaki if you like it more cooked then ask! The sesame on the top is a nice touch to add a Smokey flavor A5 wagyu nigiri get you this Mmmm The Smokeyness is on point! They use sandalwood with the blowtorch to cook the beef and it is such a nice touch and addition It's not overdone either Amazing service and accommodating to changes in sauce on the side or whatever you may need just ask! read more

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Top tier sushi restaurant that opened about 7 months ago. Since discovering this gem, we have been back countless times trying more dishes. Their quality and originality is much elevated above your basic sushi restaurant, much more like you would expect in Japan. The family that runs the restaurant is always great about answering questions about their specials and different sushi to try. My husband has been discouraging me from leaving a review as the restaurant is small (about 10 tables) so as the word keeps getting out sometimes there can be a wait for dinner on the weekends. Some of our favorite dishes so far include: 10 piece omakese combo, Kamakaze Roll, Tempura, Miso Black Cod, Truffle Hamachi, Cherry Boom, Hokkaido Scallop, and their freshly made wasabi. read more

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First time here and it was absolutely delicious. There are so many different rolls to choose from, including veggie rolls, plus a great selection of appetizers. The restaurant itself is extremely clean, and the staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming from start to finish. We started with the toro sashimi, and they were not stingy with the slices at all - which I truly appreciate. We all work hard for our money and want a great experience, and this definitely delivered. We also ordered the garlic edamame, which came out perfectly hot and flavorful. For rolls, we tried the Melt in Your Mouth roll and the Pleasant Hill roll, and both were absolutely amazing - fresh, well-balanced, and truly lived up to their names. Overall, fantastic food, great service, and a wonderful first experience. I can't wait to come back and try more rolls. Highly recommend checking this spot out! read more

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The Shoya has taken over where Dragon's Spring Chinese restaurant used to be located, and is basically next door to Saneh Bangkok, which is also a newer spot that's opened. If you need a more mainstay location to help you track where this is, it's located in the same shopping center as T'zunun, which is at the very end of this little center. The Shoya isn't a huge shop, but does have plenty of seating available (around 10ish tables) and some seats at the sushi bar too, but won't be able to seat too many. The service here is pretty good, though I've always come here when they've not been busy so I can't speak to how it is why they get slammed, especially considering this place is smaller so it may happen more often than not on times like weekends. Just a bit of background, for those who come to The Shoya and feel like a lot of the staff, the chefs behind the sushi bar feel real familiar, is because they probably are if you're someone who has been to Okini. The people who started The Shoya are basically the old crew that used to be at Okini. However, don't let that fool you, as what they offer at The Shoya is going to be different than Okini. Food at The Shoya is definitely more focused on a more modernized approach than you would have seen at Okini, or other typical sushi spots. Presentation themselves certainly is one thing they like to do here, as their food is either plated prettily, or they'll be presented in a cute box, holders, or something else. They do have a specific lunch menu here, and it's also offered on weekends too which I appreciate because sometimes I just want to go here on a weekend. The lunch menu isn't huge, but it'll have all the essentials such as sushi, sashimi, and bento box options (beef teriyaki, chicken teriyaki, chicken katsu, etc.) which comes with soup and salad. And pricing wise since it's a lunch menu, reasonable for sure. The bento boxes for those that aren't as adventurous, is a nice option here, especially if you make it for the lunch pricing. Their non sushi food options are done well here. The chicken teriyaki is tender, the chicken katsu is fried well, the beef teriyaki is cooked well and tender, and the soup is decent, while the salad with the dressing is yummers. Great option for those along for the ride with your sushi eating friends but you can't do seafood. The handrolls here, particularly since there's a cheap option for lunch on the lunch menu, is a nice deal as their handrolls here are pretty good. I've tried all of them and they've been good. Recommendations of one to try for sure is the unagi which comes warm. The others I've tried and are good as well. We've tried quite a few sushi rolls here, and they're all decent, though the standout was the aburri salmon roll. That's probably the better one out of the bunch. The unagidon comes in a cute box, and has a good amount of unagi inside, and they use plenty of unagi sauce so it does indeed seep into some of the rice below. A bit pricier of course, but if you like unagi I'd give it a try here. The sashimi bowl here was good, the fish was fresh and tasted good. No specific complaints, but come on, that uni speck is laughable, lol. But it is what it is, so be ready to be disappointed uni fans! What's the verdict? The Shoya is a nice spot for sushi that offers fresh fish, a good lunch special menu, and good service. They certainly are a place that likes to add more flare to what they do with their food, and makes it look pretty, and the taste of everything to back it up at least. While the lunch menu is a good affordable option for sushi go'ers, it's not the cheapest around but comparable to the two other sushi options literally just down the street from this spot, though some of the rolls will be quite pricey. Recommend to go for lunch and utilize the lunch menu. It's become one of my new go-top spots, so no complaints. read more

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One of our new favorite sushi spots in Pleasant Hill. Hoooooly cow is the fish fresh here or what. I haven't been this impressed with a casual sushi place in a long time. My partner came across The Shoya on Yelp, after noticing it had fewer reviews than most. Naturally, we had to try it immediately. Seated within 5 mins on a Monday evening, no reservation. Staff are warm and attentive. DANCING SALMON: A+++. So mouthwateringly good. The yuzu miso makes the whole dish-- perfectly savory and tart. JOLLY TUMBLY: Great hamachi and tobiko. Uber thin layer of rice to really focus on the fish~ SAKE DON: You can taste the salmon quality-- super tender, fresh, and flavorful. Even the rice was exceptional. I love a good donburi ^_^ Super excited to take my friends here!!! read more

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We came, we conquered, and we are obsessed. Cute intimate new sushi bar in Pleasant Hill with high quality fish and ingredients. Took a bit to flag our server but she got everything we ordered quickly and she thoroughly explained our dishes. Highly recommend ordering the fresh fish- the quality is buttery tasty deliciousness! -Sake toro -Hamachi toro -O-toro -Kurodai -Tai (from Japan) -Kamasu (special) The melt in your mouth and pleasant hill rolls were also yummy and would love to try the other rolls as they all sound so good. I'd love to try the bento entrees too so will definitely have to come back! read more

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Forgot to review first time when we were dining in house but service was great and they have kid friendly environment. This time we ordered take out and the food is just as good. We got a Hokkaido Don, teriyaki chicken, and a Snow White and Crab coast roll. The sushi rice is some of the best I have ever tried - soft/fluffy and perfectly seasoned. The wasabi seems like it's freshly ground and the fish is very fresh. The only thing that caught is off guard is the Snow White roll, it has tempura shreds on top and it wasn't listed in the menu - but it's still good. Will come back again and try their other dishes. read more

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Really good in terms of variety, price, and quality! My fam came here around 1pm on a Saturday for lunch, and they were pretty busy. We waited a few mins until a clean table was ready for us. One of the first things we noticed was the decor- a sushi bar in one corner that looked pretty traditional-ish, and other decor that consisted of records / albums (nirvana, Beatles, bob dylan, oasis, etc.) and movie posters (pulp fiction, etc.). They were playing several Beatles songs, and then it switched to queen, the eagles, Pink Floyd, and others around those music categories. Pretty interesting! They have various menus and gotta ensure you have it all cause there's good stuff on all of them, from appetizers, rolls, entrees, specials, drinks, etc. There were so many rolls I wanted to try, but ultimately decided on their Hokkaido don which is a rice bowl with yellowtail, salmon, scallops, uni, and ikura - practically my fave raw items at Japanese restaurants. The bowl itself was good, but not the best I've had. The fish, ikura, and scallops were pretty good and the wasabi quality is better than most around the area. The uni on the other hand didn't taste really fresh, but what can I expect for such a bowl lol. The kids each got their own chicken udon and they said they enjoyed that. My son liked his California roll, and thought some inequality in sizes was funny. My daughter liked the chicken karaage, and I had some too, and it was really good. Dark meat with that sauce it came with... delicious and good crisp. The husband got a lunch bento with tonkatsu and beef teriyaki, and he finished it all. It came with the standard miso soup, salad, rice, and the tonkatsu came with some sauce. I can't wait to go back to try the rolls- there were at least 7 I'm super interested in, so looking forward to trying all of those! read more

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A solid new sushi restaurant in Pleasant Hill with fresh fish! On a Friday night, we added our names to the waitlist in person and waited about 20 minutes for a table for 2. The menu had a nice variety of options. For drinks, we enjoyed the unfiltered Sayuri sake and I liked the lemonade. The house salad was a satisfying start, with good dressing. We liked all of the sushi rolls we ordered as well: Pleasant Hill, Crab Coast, Skyline, and Jolly Tumbly. The rolls are about $18 each on average. Dinner for 2 with two rolls each came out to just over $100 before tip. Ambiance is fine and nothing fancy; could be improved. Parking can be tough when it is busy. Service was fine as well. Will be back to try more sushi! read more

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We stopped by for a post-golf dinner. We were seated immediately as we were pretty early, but the place filled with up pretty quickly. Friendly staff, interesting decor: Gone with the Wind poster, early Americana framed pics near our table. Ordered the garlic edamame, albacore carpaccio, and the Dragon Roll as starters. Everyone ordered beef teriyaki combo entrees. The small starter salad was nice and chilled with a tasty miso dressing. Miso soup had good flavor but could've been a tad hotter. The beef teriyaki was really good. The sashimi (salmon, tuna) was fresh and had great presentation with ice. Fried gyoza was tasty and cooked well. This spot is going in our rotation. read more

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This is my third time coming here with my wife and we love this place. The sushi is always fresh and the people working here are very friendly. We get the sashimi and omakese and it's so delicious. There's no other sushi place around that can rival how good their food is. You seriously need to try this place out if you like sushi. read more

The Shoya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Amazing quality of fish. It was very pleasant service. And comfortable casual ambiance with a nice playlist. read more

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I am always down to find the best sushi in town, so we excited to try this new spot. Location is In a strip mall, parking is somewhat limited but found a spot easily. Inside is clean and simple. Service was good. We started the meal with miso soup and garlic edamame. The edamame was absolutely delish. It had a unique smiley flavor and the beans were perfectly cooked. The special sushi roll menu is extensive! I ordered the Romeo and Juliet roll. It was very fresh and very tasty. I love that they didn't drown it in sauce, so the fish flavor could shine through. The roll itself wasn't that large, but the flavors made up for it. My husband got the veggie caterpillar roll and the sweet potato roll. It was nice they had vegetarian options for him. His rolls were also very good. I will be back to try more of their speciality rolls. read more

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Phenomenal. Wonderful. I honestly can not stop thinking about this place and I just left a couple of hours ago lol. Fish was excellent quality!! Fresh. Soft. Buttery. I ordered the Hokkaido Don which had salmon, scallop, uni, and roe over seasoned sushi rice and it blew me awayyyyy, I can not stop thinking about ittttt!!! Reasonable prices for the quality and portion!!! Tucked away spot, intimate and modern. Feels like you're stepping into a family run business and if it's not it's still a great feeling!! Service was wonderful the second I walked in, everyone was so welcoming. I honestly enjoy going to Japanese restaurants that feel home-y because I just know the quality of the food will be superb. I am determined to come back to try the Kaisen Don and rolls!!!!! Thank you guys so much for the wonderful food and service! You just found a regular customer lol! read more

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I ordered the sushi combo and my fiancé ordered the dynamite roll. The sushi combo came out right away and we waited 15-20 minutes for the dynamite roll. The California roll that came with the sushi combo tasted like real crab meat and the nigiri on the sushi combo was so good and fresh, it tasted like omakase nigiri from other restaurants that I've been to. We would come here again and recommend it to others. read more

WOW! Pleasantly surprised with how good their sushi rolls are here! We ordered the Crunchy Rainbow, Aburi Salmon, and Pleasant Hill rolls. Each roll came with 8 pieces. The sushi ratio was perfect and each bite just melted in your mouth - especially the Aburi Salmon roll. No wait on a Monday night, service was quick and friendly! Restaurant was clean and parking is free. Looking forward to coming back to try more of their menu! read more

The Shoya - from left to right: Crunchy Rainbow, Aburi Salmon, and Pleasant Hill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Just tried a new sushi spot in pleasant hill and it was a hit. With so many places popping up left and right it's hard to find a good spot. This place is a winner, great service, great food and classic delicious sushi spot. I will be back in the future. Tucked away in a small spot in pleasant hill... you will love this spot. read more

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Sushi are very fresh & delicious. Not a very big size though for the price. But good. I might return again to try other rolls & bento. read more

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I really wanted to love this place and make it our go-to sushi spot. Honestly, the fish itself is pretty good. But on my second visit, I was served undercooked sushi rice. We let the staff know, and nothing was done about it, not even a small discount. We ended up paying a lot of money for undercooked food, which was disappointing. I wish the restaurant handled the situation with better care and ethics. Unfortunately, we won't be back. read more

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This place is almost so good that I don't want to review it. Let it stay as my private favorite spot. Absolutely beautiful presentation, flavors were intense and delightful, yet well balanced and delicious!!! Small and cozy restaurant, with an extremely dedicated staff. I was there for a birthday but CANNOT wait to return and sit at the chefs bar, also they have fresh ground wasabi upon request. Seriously my new favorite place. read more

The Shoya - Truffle sashimi with caviar!!! To die for... - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

My wife and I were eager to explore a new dining spot in our area. We spotted the "Grand Opening" banner and decided to give it a try, especially since the plaza where it's located has consistently impressed us with its line of food. We arrived around 5:30 PM and were greeted by an already busy dinner service. This was a good sign to me and it only improved when we reviewed the menu. We indulged in a variety of dishes, including the Hokkaido Don, Land & Sea roll, Hamachi Kama, Uni Nigiri, and Ama Ebi Nigiri. Each dish was flavorful, and the seafood quality was incredible for the price! One dish that caught my attention was the Land & Sea roll - I'm not usually a fan of sushi rolls with fruits, but this one was an unexpected delight. It was so delicious that I was contemplating on getting another order of it. My wife properly stopped me from doing so as I have a habit of overeating While I may not be an expert in sushi, I can confidently say that my expectations were exceeded. The quality was great and they somehow kept with the East Bay prices (compared to SF/Peninsula prices.) The restaurant's cozy ambiance, well-lit interior, and attention to cleanliness were all commendable. The service was exceptional, with everyone working together seamlessly and not focusing solely on their own tables. Our main server even joined in on our friendly banter, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. Will definitely come back to this spot! read more

I've officially switched my sushi allegiance to the Shoya. Compared to my previous favorite, both have fresh, delicious sashimi.. but Shoya presents it in a charming box filled with ice and miniature decorative details like a bamboo fence & basket, plus thoughtful details like a tiny schmear of chili crunch and scallions- and even serve different types of wasabi depending on what best complements the dish. My sparkling sake was placed in a glass bucket of ice to keep it perfectly chilled. The decor is fun, hip, & understated. Service was friendly & attentive; the acoustics made it easy to enjoy both the meal & conversation without having to talk over the room. It's tucked into a little strip mall with easy parking; blink and you'll miss it. I'd driven by it multiple times, never noticing it; so glad it was recommended by a friend! read more

i am still dreaming about their chirashi bowl.. Everything was so fresh and they give you huge slices of sashimi. I've never seen the toro roll anywhere else and it was amazing!! even my dad who was a previous sushi chef was amazed. The service was friendly and they are attentive. This is easily one of the best sushi spots in the area! I can't wait to come back and try their other menu items! read more

Absolutely delicious sushi with wonderful customer service! My family and I stopped in for lunch after church and everything we ordered was incredibly fresh. We shared the Pleasant Hill roll, poke salad and a bento box. The kids also enjoyed the California rolls. Even the tea was spot on. The staff was friendly and attentive, and they were playing great music. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

The Shoya - Pleasant Hill roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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I found my new favorite Japanese restaurant just 5 minutes away from home! Overall, the food is great. I loved everything I ordered and I would order it all again. The food was beautifully presented, the portions were good, price is fair and the service was friendly and attentive. The menu is quite extensive with a nice range of variety. I can't wait to come back and try more items next time. What we ordered: Chicken Karaage Perfectly battered and crispy yet hot and juicy inside. One of the best karaages I've had. 15 piece sashimi I was impressed by the presentation, the choice of fresh fish which included toro, and the freshly grated wasabi HH handroll (3 for $12) - Negitoro, unagi avocado, salmon skin Such a great deal for 3 scrumptious handrolls. I could not resist and loved how they were presented. HH bento box - beef teriyaki and tempura mix Hands down the best beef teriyaki Ive had. The meat was extremely tender (like wagyu), cooked to a medium temperature and so flavorful. The tempura was lightly battered and crispy just the way I liked it and it came with rice, soup and salad. I can't stop thinking about the beef teriyaki and will be back for this. Melt in your mouth roll - eel, avo ,topped with toro, scallions, unagi & spicy sauce Titanic - shrimp tempura, avo, cucumber, topped with crab mix, tempura battered shredded sweet potato, tobiko and scallions Both rolls were beautifully presented and delicious! The rice was good and I respect a roll that isn't overly drench with sauce. I particularly love the end pieces of the titanic. This is a family owned restaurant. I met the owners Joe, Ken and Mindy (I hope I remember their names correctly) who were all gracious hosts. Thank you for the great experience and delicous meal! read more

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My second time here!!! And their food is phenomenal! I love love the mango roll !!! Not Much sushi places offer rolls with mango. And their mango rolls is sooo good!! The best I found so far! Other rolls are super fresh and delicious if u love ur mango sushi roll this is the place to go!!! read more

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Went here on the fly for date night on a Friday. Got there at 6:30 and were seated immediately. Food was great, prices good. Fish was SO FRESH. So high quality, and great variety of fish. Nothing compares within a 20 minute drive. The restaurant is a nice sized neighborhood restaurant, not too small, feels cozy and modern, tucked away from the freeway so hopefully it doesn't get too busy in the future. Definitely a go to spot now. read more

Put this on your list of places you need to try. My wife and I have been there twice and we left happy both times. I LOVED the sushi combo. Delicious! My wife enjoyed the chicken teriyaki and the chicken noodle bowl. Service was good. Try the sake! read more

New favorite sushi spot near home! They've been open for about 2 weeks now. Everything was delicious and the fish was super fresh! Staff was all attentive and friendly! The sushi chef also gave us complimentary tamago. We ordered the below: Tai carpaccio- the sauce to dip the fish in was delicious! Double hamachi roll- hamachi was fresh, ponzu sauce and jalapeño paired great with it. Golden city roll- made with soy paper wrap, was light and refreshing. 10 piece omakase- for $45 it was worth it! My favorite was the seared toro and salmon. Only complaint I would say was the miso soup, it was way too salty. read more

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Wow! This place has amazing sashimi! Great staff, great food, and, awesome throw back music!

Fantastic A-Z best sushi in the bay so far Wakami salad perfect Miso soup was delicious clearly homemade The rolls are fantastic can't go wrong. read more