Delicious, well priced! This place is actually insane. BEST fish market in ALL of the Bay Area. Literally can not beat it. I would drive from ANYWHERE to get the same quality. No need for omakase when you can buy the fish and just bite into it yourself!!!! I've hosted various dinner parties and made platters with only purchasing my ingredients from this market alone. read more

A lovely tucked away market full of Japanese pantry items. The main attraction was the poke bowl counter which we'd heard was very much like Hawaii The options were limited, shoyu/spicy sauces with hamachi or ahi tuna, but honestly, that's all that's needed! The ahi had that lovely melt in your mouth almost gooey quality with a small kick in the sauce to round off a bite. The hamachi, was also so good. The only thing to make this a more perfect place would be a cute area nearby to eat, but that's left up to you! We'll definitely be back when desiring a good poke bowl. Service is laid back and relaxing, perfect for a chill day read more

Tokyo Fish Market - Poke bowls - Seafood Markets Near Me - Berkeley, California

Extremely small Japanese market that sells sashimi grade fish, and other Japanese necessities! The parking lot has maybe 6 spots so it's best to opt for street parking, but the area isn't the best so keep those two things in mind. We came specifically for the poke bowls on Saturday afternoon and boy was there a crowd. When we ordered our bowls at the counter, the guy looked a bit confused before realizing our order. They also sell some combos of nigiri, rolls, etc. We opted for a nigiri set and one of the pieces was fish was extremely fishy. I think it's fine for the area but I've been to better markets that serve food and groceries. read more

I love this place. I've been to a lot of Asian markets and Japanese markets. This one is the topper. They have everything you could possibly conceive not necessarily in great amounts because it's a small local market not like the superstore, but the selection is amazing. They pride their selves on fresh fish and when you go in, you can see the shine on the fresh meat showing it's freshness. So what do you want noodles rice sushi ready-made or anything Japanese this is the place that you go. I've been coming here for years and it just gets better and better. read more

Tokyo Fish Market - Best ever for Japanese items and fish. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Berkeley, California

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They have a great selection of Asian groceries and produce. They have a ton of fresh fish and crustaceans and also pre cut and sliced blocks of sashimi fish. Great service. Would recommend read more

Awesome!!!! Got there Saturday at 8:45am expecting a big line before , like there was on my first trip there a yr ago. No line, parking with open slots, we were #2 in line. 9am doors opened, greeted from the staff, "Welcome in". Came for the fresh sashimi and Hawaiian goods. We just got back from Maui. Found the pre-sliced sashimi. The fish monger overheard our conversation. I was explaining the fish assortment to my wife. He also gave us for Free, Fresh Wasabi root to shave on our fish assortment. I had him cut a few pieces of Tako for us. They we went shopping for Hawaiian goods. S&S Siamin, char sue Manapua, guava Jam etc This is such a great market read more

Only place I need to visit for my sushi fix. Always the freshest ingredients. Get there early (like when they first open or close to it), all of the most popular items sell out fast. Today, I arrived around 2:30p. There were still items available, for me they were my second or third go to items - although I did get a couple firsts. At Tokyo Fish Market, I get my mochi fix (ice cream and shelf), eel and mackerel sushi, tamago and tako sashimi, unagi musubi and onigiri, tako and seaweed salad, flavored aloe waters and chicken katsu (for lil one). All things Japanese can be found here to satisfy whatever craving you may have. I have been coming here for over 20 years now, the quality has never varied - always excellent. I have made special requests, last minute, staff are great at trying to accommodate if they can. I definitely recommend Tokyo Fish Market to locals and those in surrounding areas. The prices are super reasonable. There is definitely no other place like it around here. Only con, parking, especially if you arrive the first few hours after they open. Their parking lot is small and tight, fitting three cars and ADA when you first enter and three to four cars before the exit. There is metered street parking directly in front and down the block, including across the street. It is about a 5 minute drive from the Gilman exit, make a left at the light right after Berkeley Bowl. I get off the Albany exit and ride down San Pablo so I can try to park on the same side as the market. If the weather is nice out, grab your wants from here, take a blanket (all have benches, availability limited) then drive to a nearby park for a picnic and play. Options include Aquatic Park, Cedar Rose Park and Strawberry Creek Park (5 min drive) to Berkeley Marina and Caesar Chavez Park (10 min drive with an off leash dog park onsite and a pathway circling the water). Enjoy! read more

Great little market that is packed full of delicious things! I was absolutely thrilled to see how much Hawaii kine stuff they had- lau lau, kalua pig, S&S saimin, Portuguese sausage, manapuas, luau leaves and Zippys chili wow!!! They have a good selection of meats to choose from and live crab! The only thing to note is parking is super tight in their parking lot, but if you park around the corner at dollar tree it's free for a quick grab and go instead of spending money on street parking. Literally so happy to have found this gem. read more

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Well sourced Japanese market that has a seafood counter, lots of prepared foods, and lots of dry Japanese goods. The folks here very friendly. The space doesn't feel very large, but they efficiently use what they have with a great variety of goods lining their aisles. So many delicious looking items in the prepared foods sections. Including musubi! I was up here visiting with my brother and my sister-in-law. We stopped by here to grab some items to take home for later that night. This place seriously reminds me of my favorite Japanese markets down in the Los Angeles/Torrance area. If I lived in this area, it would definitely be one of the regular places I shop at. read more

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Such a fun and well stocked little Japanese market that really reminds me of Japan - especially all of the tiny packs of beautiful fruit and veggies :) Ample selection of Japanese and Hawaiian imported dry goods including curries, sauces, ramen and noodles, bonito, miso, etc as well as a small produce section and of course a fish mart! There are also bento boxes, sashimi and sushi platters to pick up for a quick lunch. On the day we visited, there was also a small pop up of Japanese sandos (think fluffy milk bread with whipped cream and strawberries). Prices varied with some products on sale, but generally a little bit more on the premium side. We did find the sashimi to be excellent quality and enjoyed all the products we got though, so it's worth it! If you're looking for Japanese cookwear and bowls, the gift shop is next door. read more

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I wish I checked out this market earlier since it is a great stop for both pantry essentials and for fresh fish. There is ready made boxes of sushi near the fish counter, or you can buy fish separately to cut at home. The grocery section can be a little small but for the price and selection I will take it over some of the other stores in the area. It definitely has some hard to find Japanese beverages and snacks that I can't find in other stores. The sushi is delicious, good variety, and very reasonably priced. Come by and see what your next new snack, beverage, or lunch/dinner item might be! read more

6 June 2025 4.4 stars A few weeks ago we drove to to Tomales Bay Oyster Company for Manilla clams and oysters. They were great but so much more expensive than the fish we usually buy near home. I wrongly thought if I made that long drive to the oyster farm the price would be lower. I researched and found Tokyo Fish Market. Turns out I can get quality fresh shellfish 50 minutes closer to home and at the same or a better price. The shop is bustling with eager customers. Shelves and aisles are packed with a multitude of items. Loads of fresh fish looking so much more appetizing than the fish we would normally buy at 99 Ranch or Costco. Some fish here is pretty pricy but I'm thinking you are paying extra for quality and service. We purchased two pounds of muscles and a bag of baby spinach. I appreciated how the friendly monger checking each muscle out to make sure there were no surprises when we got them home. The cashier was having fun bopping his head to an old pop song. Wife souped the purchased ingredients up with sautéed ginger, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Delicious. We will be hitting up Tokyo Fish Market again when we want fresh seafood. read more

Tokyo Fish Market - Wow. That delicious meal was over too quickly. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Berkeley, California

Love the sashimi fresh fish here! When in town, my husband and I always come here to get sashimi, but you have to come early as it could be sold out My go to place for fresh sashimi. Service is great. read more

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Stopped by Tokyo Fish Market after my brother insisted I check it out and I'm glad I listened. It's a tightly packed shop with a ton of character, carrying everything from fresh seafood to Japanese snacks, sauces, and pantry staples. The shelves are lined with ingredients you'd expect in a Japanese kitchen like noodles, miso, bonito flakes, condiments, and plenty of harder-to-find items too. About a third of the market is devoted to a solid seafood counter with sashimi-grade fish, oysters, and other fresh catch. There's also a few refrigerated sections with sushi, sashimi trays, onigiri, and even bento, all ready to go. Everything looked clean, fresh, and well-prepared which is perfect if you're in a rush or want to grab something for lunch or dinner without much fuss. Prices felt very fair especially considering the quality and the staff were friendly and efficient. The only downside is the small parking lot out front but there's additional parking tucked away on the back left side of the building which is easy to miss if you do not know it is there. Out front there is a detached gift shop selling Japanese-themed souvenirs, ceramics, and trinkets. It was a bit sparse when I visited and felt more geared toward tourists, but I could see that space becoming something really special. A cozy cafe, bakery, or a spot featuring Japanese media, books, or specialty items would be a great use of that space. Whether you are stocking up your kitchen, grabbing something fresh to eat, or just exploring a unique local gem, Tokyo Fish Market is one of those places that makes you want to come back again and again. It's an essential stop for anyone who appreciates good food and quality ingredients. read more

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Tokyo Fish Market is a great spot to find ingredients for cooking your Asian dishes, but as the name implies it largely contains Japanese items. This is my go to spot to grab noodles, soy sauces (they have a ton of soy sauce options), dashi, tofu, etc. You can also grab fresh fish here in the seafood section. The only con about the store is the parking area, which is probably the smallest I have seen for a grocery store. Overall this is just a great spot to grab your Asian cooking ingredients. read more

Older Asian lady with short gray hair and glasses is rude and blind. Acted like we cut the line then the customer behind us had to defend us and then she continues to try to justify her tone and behavior to us while checking us out. I guess this Japanese lady forgot that you can't treat Chinese people like it's ww2 anymore. read more

We recently went to Tokyo Fish Market to get sashimi for a diy handroll night and it was soooo good! All the fish was super fresh, including the uni ugh I could eat so much of it. Also, I didn't realize that there are different crispiness levels for seaweed, but the one we got was the perfect crisp for handrolls! Nothing is worse than struggling to chew through the seaweed on a handroll. Super fun option for date night! The shop itself is pretty small but super cute and well stocked with all kinds of Japanese grocery items. Aside from the fish and seaweed, we got some miso paste, wasabi, ginger, and cream puffs. I was also tempted by some of the Hawaiian coffee and pancake mixes, but held myself back. I didn't see any of the Hawaiian poke when we went, but I def want to go back to find it! read more

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This is THE SPOT!!! What a nice, little gem! My boyfriend and I were in the area and Tokyo Fish Market popped up on my Yelp and I was in the mood for some raw fish. We came by a little later, so they were out of some items. We picked up some tuna and salmon. The prices are good and wow, the quality?! SO FRESH!! If we lived closer, we would definitely go here all the time for some fish. read more

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Absolutely love this place! I'm a huge fan of fresh fish, and usually find myself in the South Bay for Santo Market's poke bowls. Since I'm an East Bay girly myself, Tokyo Fish Market clears the commute since I live about 10-15 minutes away. Parking is a little tight here but that's reasonable considering its location on busy San Pablo Ave. The market itself is quaint and slightly hidden behind the gift shop building. When you go in you'll find the usual stuff you see at Asian markets, but the gems are in the fresh fish and Japanese goods! Staff here are so friendly and take pride in the work they do (especially those making the poke!) I usually like to come in and buy the following: - poke (amazingly good! Love the bowls, and the spicy hamachi is surprisingly better than the typical tuna in my opinion -- it's a bit more firm) - butter mochi (various flavors and such rich quality! It reminds me of the butter mochi I'd get in Hawaii) - Pocari Sweat (My absolute fave! Used to get this all the time in Japan and I'm happy it's available at this market since it's a hard find at other places.) - seaweed salad (affordable and delicious with many meals!) If you're in the area, I highly recommend checking this place out and grabbing a bowl of poke for lunch! It's reminiscent of poke quality on the islands! read more

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Still a great place, best quality seafood at reasonable prices. The live crabs I purchased this season were tasty, lively and extremely dangerous. I'm a pro at handling these critters, but nearly lost a finger between sink and steaming pot. The counter staff are especially friendly, fun and knowledgeable. Be sure to check out the sake section and intriguing snacks walls. read more

BEST FISH FOR SUSHI !! We had sushi night and came here to get some fresh salmon sushi ! It was almost closing time and they were wrapping the fish with syran wrap to preserve it. So delicious and fresh! The quality is 10 star!! And can't wait to come back. I picked up the nori sheets as well too . read more

Great local shop to buy fresh fish and authentic Japanese snacks like NATO. This place isnt animal friendly but they have good snacks and food and the shop has beautiful authentic ceramics. Would reccomend to buy fish here for ceviche. ISK if they still make poke bowls but those are also good too. Seems as though there are some veggies etc as well. I bought SOBA here once. read more

Enjoy this fish market. It's always a great place to find delicious options for recipes and dinner lunch. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It's a fun place to also learn about new foods and ingredients to try. read more

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I haven't visited the market in close to 10 years since I stopped working in the area, but had a chance to visit recently and it's just as awesome as it has ever been. It's small, but absolutely packed with all of the essentials. If you're after something specific, it's best to call in advance to check availability, but generally, in addition to an amazing selection of rice (both CA grown and imported), they have an excellent selection of sake, rice vinegars (including harder to find brown rice vinegar), shoyu, and every single kind of nori imaginable. They sell the harder to find boxes of curry roux as well if you're after something your local grocery store doesn't stock. In addition, they have an absolutely incredible fish selection and frequently stock uni from both Hokkaido and Santa Barbara. They also very often have fresh wasabi root - if you haven't tried the fresh stuff, you're missing out! It's expensive (usually around $60-70/lb), but a small amount goes a long way and the taste is a lot more subtle than the stuff made with mustard extract in a tube. They usually always have bluefin tuna in lean (akami), medium fatty (chu-toro), and fatty (o-toro) and hamachi. They'll have other cuts as well based on what's seasonally available. As I mentioned, if you're looking for something specific, do call ahead to double check! On top of the incredible selection, the staff are super friendly and will help direct you if you're not familiar with where certain things are located in the shop. I would say the only very minor downside is that although they have a small parking lot (maybe 6-7 cars), it's usually full by 10am and stays reasonably full throughout the day. There's tons of street parking around the corner though. read more

This is my go-to spot for fresh fish. The quality is consistently excellent, and I highly recommend them if you're looking for sashimi-grade fish. So much cheaper than getting sashimi at a sushi place. Everything is fresh, clean, and well handled and the prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. They also have great selection of Asian food products, rice, and freshly packed foods that are delicious. read more

I've been coming to Tokyo Fish Market a while and usually have great experiences here. The seafood selection is excellent, the fish is consistently fresh, and the staff at the fish counter are always friendly and helpful. It's my go-to place whenever I'm making ceviche or looking for quality seafood. Unfortunately, my checkout experience today was disappointing. While checking out, the cashier took a phone call and continued the conversation while I was waiting to be rung up. It felt unprofessional and made me feel like my time wasn't being respected as a customer. What stood out to me was that this level of service was very different from what I've come to expect from the store. The quality of the products keeps me coming back, but I hope management addresses customer service at the register so that it matches the otherwise excellent experience the market provides. read more

The sashimi here is so good! Coming here is definitely a treat. We usually get the toro, tuna and salmon sashimi every time we visit. It's such a cute little market, a lot of things are sold here from candy to produce and more! Always look forward to coming here! Parking is very limited by the way, so plan accordingly! read more

Fish is super fresh and area is very clean Their veggies are fresh and all in all a good place to shop for Japanese food. read more

I had no idea this market was here and happened to find it while driving by. It's a little hidden, mom and pop market, but they have lots of snacks and fresh seafood! Service was great. read more

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Such an awesome market. Huge variety of drinks, snacks, onigiri, and more. Great store.

Took a week off and decided to finally make a trip to Tokyo Fish Market, and I can't wait to return! Things to note: - Go early, pre-made meals can sell out by lunchtime. - The fish counter staff are super helpful, even if you don't know what you're doing (like me). - Fish price is by pound, but you can buy less than a pound. I bought 0.25 lb per fish for myself. - They have real wasabi. - Otoro is very fatty tuna, Chutoro is medium fatty tuna. - Tasty selection of musubi and onigiri, snacks, beers, and more. I brought a nice haul home and made an excellent sashimi lunch for far less than what I would have paid at a restaurant. The fish was so fresh and delectable! They probably don't need anymore hype, but they've got a new fan in me. read more

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I've been coming here only to get a box sushi to-go for lunch! The fish is always good and tastes fresh. A box of the nigiri mix I usually get is about $12.50 and it's the perfect portion for me. There is also onigiri that I like get also as a snack. There are a few options of sushi here and I'm always happy with what I get. :) There's a small parking lot but if it's full there is metered street parking. read more

Love this grocery store. I like being able to buy authentic Japanese food. I like shopping locally and want to support the local business

Love tokyo fish market for the japanese side dishes and the raw fish! They have a decent selection of pre-cut fish, but you can always go to the counter and request a fish of your choice from the extended selection! Most of the fish is high quality, but I've had mediocre cuts of salmon and tuna. Now I check carefully instead of grabbing any box of sashimi. You can get pre-made nigiri too. I recommend checking out their product, I normally pick up some Shiso leaves and cucumber to eat with the fish. read more

Fresh crabs, previously frozen shrimp, shellfish available. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Prices are market rate. Small store. Street parking at meters nearby. I can usually get what I need for a great seafood dinner here. read more

Delicious as usual! Came here, got the nigiri combo, tekka maki, dragon roll, rock n roll, and three croquettes and an Ito En Tea for $54 dollars around. Parking is still difficult, there is street parking and parking in the lot but it is often filled up. There is still the gift shop and some days (April 29th) they were selling plants for $5.99 + tax which includes tomatoes and peppers! read more

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I first learned about Tokyo Fish Market from my boyfriend, who is an Oakland native. I was blown away by this hidden gem of a grocery store. Lots of fresh Japanese food (sashimi, FRESH ramen noodles, etc.) and snacks that I wouldn't be able to find at other Japanese grocery stores! My first time here, I picked up a bunch of items, including a sashimi platter, fresh ramen noodles, ramen broth, and Kit Kats! I was really impressed with the sashimi especially. The fish tasted fresh, and it cost me less than what I would have paid at a sushi restaurant. I definitely see myself coming back here more regularly. read more

We ordered sushi platters for a party. They were exceptional! Super delicious and fresh. Service was excellent. Highly recommend!

Excellent Pocky selection, lots of prepared food to choose from like onigiri, sushi, yakisoba, and rice bowls. I also appreciate the fresh noodles, frozen noodles, dried noodles, and noodle sauce. And they carry my favorite tea and glutinous rice flour (key to mochi waffles)! My daughter loves to watch the crabs and pick out rice crackers (and in the summer, ice cream cones) to munch on. From Japanese snacks to fruits, vegetables, tofu and a bit of dairy, Tokyo Fish Market has most Japanese foods (in addition to the fresh fish!) one could want. It's why we're regulars here. read more

Very cute spot! It's a bit hidden, but once you follow the signs you'll find the entrance! The seafood is very fresh and good! They have premade sushi and poke for sale by the pound or you can have a poke bowl made! The selection for snacks is very good! Quick line and the workers are super helpful! read more