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    Yojimbo

    3.9 (1.8k reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Anime figures all over the place
    Airi G.

    They accommodated our party of 9 in about 10 minutes on a Saturday night which was very quick and much appreciated. I ordered the chirashi donburi after seeing photos of it on Yelp and the presentation did not disappoint. It was a colorful bowl with 6 different cuts of fish and tamagoyaki. The fish was all fresh and cut in thick slices so I'd say it's worth the money except that the tuna wasn't the best quality. It comes on a bed of lettuce and rice so it's not as filling but it was still hard for me to finish the bowl. It came with miso soup and although it was good I was stuffed. They also gave everyone in our party a small salad bowl which had the most delicious peanut dressing ever. I would buy a bottle of it if they sold it. They were also kind enough to give each of us a mini cream donut which had an amazing whipped cream cheese filling. A great sweet treat to end the night. The restaurant is also decorated with a lot of anime figures, drawings, and paintings which is very cool.

    Carol C.

    Date: 8/11/2025 Time: 4:30 PM 69° Sunny After a visit to the Kaiser Pharmacy, I decided to have linner at Yojimbo. As many times I have walked by this restaurant, I have never been here. It's my first time, and after perusing the menu, I decided to have my usual - wakame and shrimp/veggie tempura. I sure have been missing out. The wakame was a generous portion. It was enough for two people. The shrimp/veggie tempura was on point and I couldn't finish it all. I thought I ordered the 4-pc. shrimp appetizer tempura. Instead it was a big bowl of tempura. Yummy! Service was great! Waitress was attentive. She even gave me a complimentary dessert - a mini donut filled with whipped cream. The ambiance is one of comfort and casual. Jazz over the speaker system is quite mellow, soothing and relaxing. The display of artwork is beauthfully done. I especially like the Bruce Lee one. Return visit? Definitely for their bento box lunch and ramen noodles. I might even go for the donburi bowl.

    Nigiri
    Lucy N.

    What a cool spot. Santa Clara and Park St. easy street parking. This place is big inside. And the staff is so nice. We were a party of 4. The fish was very fresh tasting. I did nigiri, spicy tuna roll & I shared some shrimp tempura. My friend had some sashimi which looked delicious. The dressing has peanuts in it & was tasty. We also ordered which were fantastic. Gyoza. It has a fun vibe & there were lots of families, people on dates, and small groups.

    Location at 1221 Park Street now closed!
    Jennifer C.

    Note that the other Yojimbo location has closed. Went there first before being redirected here. Overall, the location had a higher end feel but still somewhat casual (kind of like PF Chang) and had Spirited Away playing on multiple screens. You're also surrounded by art work and collectibles which was a fun bonus. Food wise, we stuck with the sushi which was good quality at acceptable prices. It's not a steal by any means and it's not the best sushi we've ever had, but we'd come back if we're in the area or in the mood for a slightly fancier feel than our other spots. Favs were the 49ers and the Cowboy Bibob. Salmon skin roll and Peter roll were cheaper (~$10) but they were 5 piece rolls and didn't have as much depth of flavor.

    Dee S.

    The restaurant has a great ambiance with the awesome paintings and tons of action figures. Now i understand why it is a gallery! And this is why i am giving it 2 stars. The service is as expected. Now the food. The teriyaki salmon was so small and thin, and I think that is why it was sooo dry. The chicken teriyaki was a lot, but was dry and i think it is because they use chicken breast. The sashimi was okay. The california rolls was small and do not seem fresh. The salad and soup were on the house. Both were good. Before leaving, we were given a bite size sample of their ice cream and a cream filled cake like bread. These were awesome and why i am giving another star. We will go back at another time, but for now, i cannot recommend it.

    Hanh T.

    Been a while since I've been back here ! The ramen was so flavorful I got the pork . They are not skimpy on the meat ! I wish we could add corn and mushroom But other then that a 5/5 . Great service and cozy ambiance . Complimentary dessert as well

    Chicken Teriyaki Bento
    Anastasia K.

    This place is very popular, has a cute anime theme throughout, has excellent customer service, and is very clean! The ambiance of this restaurant is stellar! The walls are covered in anime decor, there's plenty of room, and the noise level isn't bad. Overall, the atmosphere here is quite nice. Absolutely 0 complaints about the restaurant itself. My 4 star rating is purely off the food and prices. The food was tasty, but some items truly lacked flavor. For the price, you'd expect the flavor to be more powerful and savory. Well, let's begin. Their version of the "lion king" which is called Youdontwannaknowme roll was pricy and it lacked flavor. It had an overwhelming cheese on top that actually didn't sit well with 2 of our guests. It was a very heavy roll in terms of how it was sitting in the stomach. It wasn't super flavorful either, it was underwhelming in that manner. It seemed rather plain, but smothered in the cheese on top. The edamame was very very very salty and it was making all of us thirsty. Don't get me wrong, the size of the edamame serving was excellent, but it was super salty. The peanut dressing on the salad is very light and could use a bit of flavoring same goes for the teriyaki sauce on the teriyaki chicken. Overall, the food here was pretty decent. Our table had quite a bit of selection! We had the deep fried California roll 10/10, spider roll 10/10, the Philadelphia 10/10, cokes, red dragon roll, chicken teriyaki bento, tempura appetizer, and more. We definitely enjoyed our time here and will be back.

    Customize Bento Mixer
    Sonia H.

    There are so many things I want to try on the menu like ramen, donburi, sushi combo or just simple bento box. But then I realize I can also add options on everything! Finally I decided to customize bento box which I picked sashimi, 49ers rolls, saba. It came with miso soup. Everything is fresh and tasty. They even gave a bonus dessert which I heard is different everytime. What I got was matcha cream roll which is light and fluffy. It made me want to come back just to taste the surprise dessert!!

    Decor
    Mari B.

    Omg!! First you notice is how much of a whole in the wall Yojimbo is! But don't be fooled. The small location can accommodate big groups as I visited with a group of 10. The wall art is amazing and they even have art in the restroom. Parking can be difficult for street parking can be hard to find but there are parking garages near by. The food! First, be aware thelat the bento box meals are hugh! I didn't know and we ordered 3! Had way too much left over.

    Pork ramen with pork/chashu protein
    Vivian L.

    I absolutely hate to give Yojimbo anything lower than a 4 but unfortunately here I am :( The first time I went to Yojimbo around 2018, I was amazed at the deco, the food, and the portions. However, when I finally came back in 2025, I was a bit disappointed. First, they had significantly downsized this location and opened a new location in another part of Alameda. I had wanted to walk down the halls and look at the art again, but they had closed it off. We had also ordered pork ramen (was this a mistake? should I have ordered sushi) and it wasn't the best. Maybe I've been spoiled by other ramen spots, but the noodles were a bit chewy and sad. The egg was hard boiled which I can't be mad about but I was a bit sad. My friend had ordered the same pork ramen but with a different protein, but his dish came out 5-10 minutes later, which was a bit weird. I may have made a mistake of waiting for his dish to come out before eating and maybe that messed with the quality of my food/chewiness of my noodles. My friend had gotten the combo, which is a ramen and an added side. We ordered the takoyaki but they didn't have it, so we settled for the nigiri which was pretty good, but it was two pieces for an extra $6-7 (I can't remember), and I think you save $1. However, the chashu was really good and melted in my mouth!!!!!!!!! I think that this place has/had so much potential but I'm just not sure what happened. Keep in mind-- I had first come a long time ago and so I had pretty high expectations.

    Kathy N.

    Yojimbo is a classic. I haven't been here in over a decade so I thought I'd stop by on a Monday afternoon. I was seated at a table that wasn't cleaned yet. It took some time for the waitress to take my order. I definitely think she was overwhelmed because she gave our miso soup to the wrong table and almost gave our food to the wrong table. She also didn't bring us water until after our food had arrived after I asked her a few times. It also took us a while for us to get a check. People who arrived after us even left before us. Anyways, the food was great. They definitely don't skimp on their portions.

    Bento mixer w/ teriyaki chicken and salmon shioyaki
    Billy L.

    My favorite Japanese restaurant in Alameda. The downside is parking is challenging to find during lunch or dinner. The restaurant is small and sometimes feels like you're eating in a basement. But don't worry, this place is worth it in every aspect. Not only is their food excellent, but their portions are enormous! My go-to when I come here Is the bento mixer. The bento mixer is the best overall value. The bento mixer requires you to pick at least three items, and it does not include anything. I usually pick four items, which are chicken teriyaki, salmon shioyaki, rice and salad. My bento comes out to $18, and I can get two meals out of it. The chicken is tender and has charred edges. The salmon is moist and flavorful. If you've never had shioyaki, it's marinated salted fish that's grilled. If you're a fan of bentos, come here! You have a variety of options to build your bento.

    Spider roll Red Dragon Roll Mexican Roll
    Nicholas C.

    Fun place, good vibes, and great food. Service was good and friendly plus free pasties don't hurt either. Definitely will be coming back here again.

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    Ask the Community - Yojimbo

    Is your restaurant open for dine in right now December 2021?

    yes it is

    Do you have outdoor seating?

    They have two tables for sidewalk seating.

    Are there vegan options here? And if so, what?

    Hello, We have sushi rolls Futo… Read more

    Whats your best sushi?

    I don't know which one is best. Cause i made all menu. But nevertheless if i have to choice one. i'd like say Red Dragon roll.

    Do they have soy paper available for rolls?

    Sorry we don't have it.

    Can we BYOB here?

    Sorry no.

    Is the "more info" tab correct, this establishment does not serve any alcohol, no beer or sake?

    No alcohols here! :)

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    Tried this place on Saturday afternoon when I was at Jack London Square with my family. It was…read morepretty good. Ordered the 3 roll lunch special along with 2 extra California rolls. The handrolls tasted fresh and delicious. The servers and the chef were both really polite and provided good service. I was satisfied with my lunch and I would be happy to come here again when I am in the neck of the woods.

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    Mensho is a very popular restaurant. This was my first time visiting, and I had a great experience…read more The food was delicious! The standout dishes for me were the Calamari, Karaage, and Daikon Salad. The Calamari was perfectly fried, and the seasoning was well-balanced. The Karaage was also perfectly fried, and the sauce was flavorful. The Daikon Salad was light and refreshing. I would like to thank our server, Noah, for his helpfulness in choosing our dishes and for the prompt service. I highly recommend it!

    Unpopular opinion: wasn't my favorite. But that's all due to personal preference (aside from…read moreservice and a rocky start). The good: fresh, quality ingredients The bad: started with the host/wait list. I accidentally added my name twice for a solo diner. Host thought it was a mistake and completely removed me from the wait list and seated other parties that came in after me. Thoroughly confused - she didn't even call my name to confirm so I had to go up to her and ask. No apology either. Was seated at the counter where solo diners usually sit. Service was non existent. Server came up to me and ask "what would you like to order?" I've never been there before. No "hi my name is ... I'll be your server" nada. They're just a machine - people in people out. The ramen - broth was fine. The squiggly noodles aren't my favorite. Expected to have kernel corn but had corn ribs instead (good thing I'm good with chopsticks!) The charshu was just okay. Enoki topping was just ... aight. The nice touch was that they didn't put it in the ramen and served it on the side to preserve its crunchiness because it definitely needed the texture! It was loud, busy, and nothing spectacular about the dining scene here. $55 dollars later (ramen, 2 additional toppings, one box of sake) ... I sadly don't think it was worth it.

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    Sushi & More

    4.4
    (232 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    This is strictly a review for the ramen and udon! Tonkotsu ramen was pretty good! I'm not 100% sure…read moreif it's authentic tonkotsu, but all things considered it hit the spot on a rainy Wednesday. It was savory without being too overpoweringly salty, had two pieces of tender chashu (which is rare in this economy), and the noodles had a nice bite to it. My friend got the udon and she said it was good, although she felt the chicken was a bit bland. We got the chicken karaage as an appetizer and it was good, but the sauce definitely carried.

    This restaurant is located on a busy street in Alameda where parking is extremely limited. We like…read moreto try to find something near residential and walk, but even then it can get frustrating to find a parking spot. Once you walk into the restaurant, there's indoor and outdoor seating available. The outdoor seating is covered by a patio, and on colder days, I'm assuming they will put a heater out there? I'm not too sure, since I don't actually eat outside often. Indoor is well lit up, and has a decent amount of seating. The biggest table I have seen seats around 6 people, but can be more if you have small children I suppose. We mostly order the rolls here, and to be fair, it's a decent pricing. However, it is a hit or miss. 1. Lion King - Decent. Taste all the same everywhere you go if you ask me. 2. Deep Fried Spicy Tuna - Must have, definitely my favorite. 3. Golden Gate - More on the saucy side with imitation crab meat, it's basic. 4. Dragon Roll - Again, same anywhere you go. 5. Double Salmon Roll - Salmon on the inside, salmon on the outside. Cheaper alternative than to just getting nigiri or salmon sashimi. The customer service here is not the best in my opinion. The first time we took a friend there for his birthday, and it was terrible. The host, waiter/server, and manager disregarded us. However, a table next to us got the friendliest treatment. The type of treatment you give when you expect them to come back so you can address them by their name. The second time we've been here, the customer service was basic. No expectations, just take your order, serve, and a simple question of how is everything. Honestly, customer service could have been much more reasonable at even the most basic level. Overall, the food is ok. I wouldn't say it's like the best, but if you're here for lunch or a quick bite, it's fine.

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    Glasses and wines and sake. More on the other wall.
    Glasses and wines and sake. More on the other wall.
    Double Salmon Roll, Super California Roll, Double Hamachi Roll
    Double Salmon Roll, Super California Roll, Double Hamachi Roll
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    4.4
    (396 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    The restaurant was absolutely packed when I arrived, but luckily I was able to get squeezed in as a…read morewalk-in. While I waited, I hung out at their sister ramen restaurant next door, where Lia, the bartender, was fantastic and made the wait enjoyable. That said, reservations are definitely a good idea for my next visit! I ordered the OG Omakase set, which featured all the tried-and-true classics, and every course was beautifully prepared. My standout favorite of the night was the black cod with truffle butter, it was absolutely incredible. I also started with the miso soup, which was the perfect way to begin the meal. The cocktails were sensational. They have such a wide variety, and although I can't remember the names of the ones I ordered, my server was incredibly knowledgeable and helped me choose drinks that paired perfectly with each course. His recommendations really elevated the entire dining experience. Unfortunately, I had a show to catch across the street at the Fox Theater, so I found myself rushing through the end of my meal. The silver lining is that Yonsei is literally just steps away from the venue, making it a perfect dinner spot before a show. I'll definitely be back not only because the food and cocktails were outstanding, but because I want to fully savor the experience next time without watching the clock. Highly recommend!

    Super friendly service and a great selection of tasty rolls. Each roll comes out one at a time to…read moreensure the roasted seaweed doesn't get soggy. They have hand roll flights that are fully customizable and an option to add additional rolls if you want. 6-7 rolls was a good amount for me without being overly stuffed. Faves were def the snow crab and chive, Calabrian chili ebi (some heat to this one), the toro caviar and the miso butter cod. A little fun and interactivity rolling the hand rolls yourself and easily instagrammable. It's a small spot so our party of 11 was split between two tables but they did a great job of keeping us taken care of. They share the bathrooms with the ramen spot next door, which looks like an equally good spot to check out next time.

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    Hashi Gawa

    4.3
    (514 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Lunch and service was great as usual. We pigged out and left no survivors except for a few pieces…read moreof tempura. The ladies were super attentive and very kind to my father. Elaine was on duty again and friendly as always. When it came time to leave, the other woman packed my tempura plus extra sauce! Thank you for the great food and even more spectacular service. Dealing with us and our two hour meals can't be easy. Will see you again.

    Came here on a Sunday with a reservation for 5 people and didn't really need the reservation at…read moreall. The restaurant was empty and it was definitely a shame because we really enjoyed our experience there! All 5 of us ordered the omakase and added soft shell crab, uni sashimi, and a beer. The food came out beautifully plated and they were great at keeping our hot tea cups full the entire time. The omakase was reasonably priced and pretty worth it in my opinion. It was filling and we really enjoyed the different fish. We ordered both types of uni (Santa Barbara and Hokkaido) - the Hokkaido uni was our favorite! Be sure to ask the chef for their opinion too if you can't decide. The soup and the salad with the omakase was good - the dressing for the salad was pretty yummy too, though probably could've used a tiny bit less of it! I think with all the add-ons we really ran up the bill, but it was still really good, unrushed service, and just a nice peaceful spot for our group to catch up. Overall, definitely recommend for omakase in the area and extra plus that it is in a plaza so parking isn't an issue like some of the other popular places in Alameda.

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