Coach always make the best meals, they give you delicious and huge portions and a good selection. The crew inside are always nice, the sake is decent but never done the endless sake. If you're not a sushi person, the katsu bowl was decent. Nothing to go out of your way for but I'm glad they offer alternatives. read more

Nice first Uber Eats delivery from Coach. It was a huge order for 10 people. I asked them to package the salad separately and they accommodated and also placed the hot food in a separate bag from the sushi and raw food. The fried chicken karaage was a hit and the dinner bento options are a nice variety. The fish was fresh and the rolls were made nicely. Great option for takeout nearby. Been to eat at this restaurant before and liked it but haven't been back in some time. Will have to go in person another time. read more

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I was craving a hearty meal after a long week and decided to order delivery from Coach Sushi. I can't speak for the ambiance if dining in, but the food took roughly 15 minutes to prepare for delivery. I decided to order the dinner bento box with the spicy tuna roll and chicken katsu. The bento comes with a side of miso soup as well. Starting with the bento, the chicken katsu had a golden brown exterior and was crunchy, but the breading did fall off and the chicken was just a tad dry. It was still enjoyable and great with the katsu sauce, although I do wish they provided more sauce. The spicy tuna roll is not too spicy and just the right level of heat. This was my favorite part of the bento because of how fresh the tuna was and the rice was also fresh and not stale or dried out. The side salad consists of spring greens drizzled with a sweet sauce. This also tasted fresh and was a good balance with the heaviness of the meal. Moving on to the lion king roll, the salmon was very tender and fresh. I appreciate how stuffed it was with the crab meat. The avocado and green onion added this brightness that cuts through the richness of the eel sauce. The only callout I have similar to the katsu is that the roll does fall apart but I didn't mind it too much because of how I can tell the roll was made with fresh ingredients. The portion of rice was perfect and it was still soft while holding its texture. This really is a great local gem and I can't wait for my next meal here! read more

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Always love this place! Non pretentious, walkable to our apartment, friendly staff,quick service and always fresh sushi! And you cant beat their prices. This place is our neighborhood to go sushi, especially on birthdays:) Happy is our favorite from the staff because she is always attentive and very friendly. We always love their nigiris and sushi rolls and their house hot sake to wash it down with! Just came early November for our hubby's 40th bday and we had a blast as always. Feels like you are going to a friend's house Looking forward to bday dinner next month read more

Coach Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Oldie but goodie. This is my go to place for a lunch bento. The staff is friendly and the food always comes out quick. If you're in the mood, definitely try the masu sake. The sushi is cool. It's not the best in Oakland but it's good for the price. Parking is street parking on grand, so meters and usually tight read more

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We were chillin until the Days Like This event picked up, this was across the block so here was our experience. AMBIANCE: Parking: Street parking moreover, it can get pretty busy. Seating: Inside seating great for groups. Maybe room for 20 people total Vibes: Oakland is Oakland. It definitely has its rough edges but also its beauty. Lake Merritt is a pleasant unifying spot for many events and commercial businesses just like Coach Sushi. The spot itself is small and intimate, it emulates Japanese culture from its wooden decor and sushi bar setup but also mixed with some good K-pop. Great place to unwind and dine. FOOD: Baked Scallop (Recommend) I love me a good baked scallop, and this did not disappoint. Scallop was soft and mixed in with eel sauce, crab meat, avocado, tobiko (roe-fish eggs), all well charred. You're in for a warm umami delight. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Tina was great! Really friendly, especially to our friend when she found out it was her birthday. TL; DR OVERALL: 4 Stars. Wonderful. Great selections, delicious food, and reasonable prices. If you're in the area, this is a solid sushi space to check out. I appreciated the friendly vibes and good food. Arigatō! TIPS: * Check out their daily specials! read more

Coach Sushi - Woooo! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

The decor here is nice - it's welcoming and there are a lot of Japanese reproductions that were thoughtfully chosen by someone acquainted with the culture. Of course, the view out to Lake Merritt is fabulous. Service was slow for lunch because there's only one overworked wait person, and only one chef. Sadly, the food was not good - meh at best. The sushi weren't pressed tightly & easily fell apart, plus the salmon inside was more like a salmon shmear, just a dab. The tempura was odd - the outside coating unidentifiable, thin & not properly crispy. Green salad - below average, pre-dressed with bottled dressing (apparently). All in all, we paid nearly $60 for a 2-person lunch w/15% tip that was seriously over priced. Won't go there again.... (I lived in Japan 4 years - I know what Japanese cuisine tastes like...) read more

Recent reviews don't do this place justice. We came on a random Tuesday night 8pm and the place was empty, but literally not for long. Within ten minutes the place was buzzing with patrons so we were intrigued. A local 3.7 star (at the time) sushi restaurant we were willing to take a chance on and we were so glad we did. This is one of the best sushi experiences we have had in Oakland. Service was great, super attentive host and the food preparation was timely with eye widening rolls that are very delicious. We ordered a nice spread from appetizers to dessert and I highly recommend staying all the way through this course. More on that later.... For apps we tried the spicy garlic edamame (must try!), cucumber sesame salad (very tasty), and miso soup. For the rolls, skip the basic common ones and skip to the speciality page because it is worth it. We had the Titanic roll (5 ), the Bluefin Truffle, and the Spider Mania (5 ) rolls. All very fresh, tasty, textured, yum. For dessert, THIS PLACES MAKES THEIR OWN ICE CREAM! MULTIPLE FLAVORS! All natural made from simple ingredients and fruits without additives. We tried the mango ice cream and finished the half pint on the spot it was so good. We will definitely order these options again for sure! read more

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My favorite casual sushi restaurant in Oakland. I have probably been here more often than any other sushi spot in the bay. Amazing service, great rolls, and they have sake from a masu cup. What more could you ask for? The servers name is fittingly Happy because that's what she is on any given day. The other servers are great too, don't get me wrong, but she has such great energy. Crazy to me that this place (as of writing) only has a 3.7 on Yelp- just goes to show sometimes you have to look past the reviews and try something out for yourself! read more

Coach Sushi - Red Sea Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Love this place! It changed hands over the years but the current owners brought the best of a modern sushi restaurant & old charm together in a new package. The fish is excellent quality, fresh and not previously frozen. Appetizers and dishes are well done, modern and leave your craving to try more of them. Bottomless sake is a great surprise that came from the original owner. Highly recommend this place, can't wait to go back! read more

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Nothing about this place stood out to me. I didn't think the rolls or sashimi was very good, I asked the server if they had an unfiltered sake to which she said yes but brought me something different. I didn't have the heart to tell her it wasn't what I wanted because she said it was her first day. I think Samurai Sushi down Grand is much better quality. read more

Nigiri here was very good. Fresh and good quality. Was a little disappointed with the rolls that I tried. Didn't taste great and would fall apart easily. Would not order rolls here again. read more

Coach Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great place for affordable rolls and nigiri pieces! They have a huge selection of seasonal fresh fish as well. Sake selection is amazing! Hard to find parking, though, so plan accordingly. read more

Coach sushi is a classic sushi spot that I used to go to way back like 15 years ago. They were known for the "coach" who comes around to refill your sake. Let me say, a few things have changed since then and a few things have not! The refill on the bottomless sake for a reasonable price is still there. The sake is $10 per order and as long as you spend $25 on food, you can get unlimited refills within a 2 hour limit! What's changed is that their sake is of good quality. It's a beautiful bottle that tastes good and they still pour it in the little box. Now let me get to the food, the food has really stepped up since they changed owners last year and got a new sushi chef. They import fresh ingredients overnight from Japan. I had so many favorites that I tried! Their Bluefin truffle roll omg. If you like fatty tuna and truffle, get ready for a foodgasm! Their titanic roll was massive, such a great value and exploding with flavors. I think it can feed like 2 people! The sashimi platter was my highlight. I've been to dozens of omakases in the city, but this is probably one of the freshest and best fish in Oakland. So perfectly sliced, and they also have seated wagyu! As for their other dishes, karage is so fresh and crispy, the seasoning isn't like most restaurants. It has fresh slices of garlic. EBI shrimp with egg was so sweet. And their tempura wasn't overly battered! Lastly end with homemade icecream of all unique flavors including my favorite black sesame. I have to say the quality of their sushi from when I remembered it 15 years ago truly surpassed my expectations. You have to give Coach sushi a try especially if you haven't been in the last year! @jetsetjanine read more

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Our delivery order really hit the spot tonight and I had to come back and leave another glowing review. Don't fall for the less than 4 stars on yelp. It's no longer accurate. I am a discerning sushi eater. We went to Japan last year and loved everything we tried. Not everywhere here can even come close. We had several rolls today and every single one was delightful! Super happy with our order. We will be back...again! read more

This place is adorable and the people who work here so kind and genuinely want to provide a warm environment! The sushi is good. Not great but good quality for being a casual restaurant. They have a lot of vegan options, a plus for me, but even my omnivore friends love their wide selection and creative combinations for the rolls. Every time I come in here, staff's friendliness and festive attitude would make one think that it was a social occasion. Really I think they just love their restaurant and what they do. A very warm, welcoming environment! read more

The food is always fresh. I love the staff and you can buy the shirts from them lol I got one. I love coming here because after you pay $25 on your meal if you pay an extra $15 unlimited sake for 2 hours read more

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This place has a very cute and a little bit traditional Japanese decor! Very busy street and easy to find!it's mostly clean, for sure... which for some parts of lake Merritt is rare. The service is great! Although I came on a cloudy night windy day the staff were very attentive and happy go lucky! Love that!!! All the food was fresh, fresh, fresh, which makes it all the more tasty! The hot green tea hit the spot on this chill day. If you want quality Japanese food and a Sapporo, this is your spot!!! The price is reasonable for lake Merritt prices! A lot of street parking! Clean restroom. read more

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The bluefin truffle roll is divine. The ambiance is fun and the service is great. Will be returning read more

Coach Sushi - Bluefin truffle roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Ordered a takeout order for lunch, and I was told it was a 10 minute wait. 35 minutes later, I finally got my food. Another customer, while I was waiting, sat down, ordered and got his food before I did. The place wasn't busy, and the staff seemed lazy and bored. On top of everything, their to-go container melted and poured half of my lunch all over my car seat. I would not recommend this place to anyone, and there are better Japanese restaurants in the area to dine at. read more

Coach Sushi - Poor to-go plastic ware. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

I love Coach Sushi! I've dined in and ordered takeout at least 15 times and always had a great experience. The fish is top quality and well seasoned and the staff is very friendly. Good portions and well priced. The location is great too as it's right on the lake. read more

Location, service, and food all great. I feel like this place is a hidden gem in Oakland for some bomb sushi and very reasonable prices for the Bay Area. Anytime anybody wants sushi, I take them here and have gotten always had a good time. They also do all you can drink sake which is fun but be ready to drink cuz they really be filling up the sake. I like that it's near lake Merritt and in a walking area so u can take a nice walk after eating so much sushi instead of just exiting into a parking lot and getting in your car. Place is great and a GO-TO for good sushi and vibes read more

Hot new Japanese spot in Lake Merritt for your next date! Fish and meat are so fresh. The creative menu has a great selection and everything I tasted was divine. I ordered: - grilled short rib beef (must order!) - hamachi carpaccio (delicious to share 2-4 ppl) - salmon lover sushi roll - baked lobster sushi roll - basil chicken karaage (good snack, feeds 2-4) - sashimi salad (i'd recommend as a lunch item for 1 person or to share between 2) - grilled squid (feeds 2-4) They even serve Uji Time Dessert ice cream and have special pineapple and white peach sake ice cream serve only at this restaurant! I will definitely be coming back here. Owner is sweet and workers are also very helpful. read more

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Solid sushi! Fresh fish for the coach and dragon roll. Also staff was so sweet and attentive.

I returned here recently after not being there for maybe over five years, it's not as popular or quite as good as it used to be, but I would still go back. They have a nice selection of rolls, and the bottomless sake is fun. read more

It's been awhile since we've been here. We were longtime regulars of Coach sushi for a decade. Wasn't sure what to expect with the new owners but everything was as good or better than I hoped. Tempura is markedly better than old Coach. Toro better. They still have masu sake. The only disappointment was the disappearance of spicy mussels. Great service and very accommodating. We'll be back! read more

Coach Sushi Needs Some Coaching on sushi. Food: I ordered the Lion King Roll and the Spider Roll. The Spider Roll was mostly imitation crab with some over-fried soft-shell crab. The tentacles were crunchy, but the middle was soggy. The Lion King Roll was basic and small, especially for the price. The ginger tasted old and lacked the fresh, pickled zing you'd expect. Ambiance & Service: Coach Sushi has a typical small sushi spot ambiance. The place was clean, but it didn't stand out. Service was okay, but not enough to make up for the food. Overall Experience: If you're looking for a quick sushi fix, Coach Sushi might do the job, but it's far from impressive. The rolls were small and lacked flavor, and the ginger was disappointing. It felt like the fast food version of sushi - convenient but not memorable. Check out my photos to see what I mean. read more

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I love this place the food is excellent. The service from our server Happy was even better. She is full of positive energy and is always attentive to guests' needs. Will always return and order the truffle roll with no hesitation. read more

Coach Sushi - Truffle roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Love everything about this sushi restaurant! From all you can drink sake to amazing fresh fish!!! My favorite sushi place to go in Oakland read more

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The food is amazing. The bento box has generous portion size and the tempura is nicely done. Definitely will come back again. read more

Coach Sushi - Bento box and #ujitime ice cream 5oz - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

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The ambiance is nice, always clean. Service is fantastic, they remember you and your orders and what you liked All the food is always fresh and the oysters are great, no grit and no slime; the price is great on the lower end of most places that offer oysters. All in all, I love this place and have visited it multiple times, it is a little pricey but if you enjoy sushi, oysters, great beers, sake and wonderful service this is the place to go. read more

Hate to say it but coach is slipping a lot. Like a lot of sushi places they raised their prices and cut back on quality. My go-to order is a chirashi but the last time the sashimi was paper thin. I tried the expensive omikase sashimi ($56) but the selections of fish were odd, with the exception of the toro which was great. On a busy night service is not good because they are trying to make do with one server. read more

Coach Sushi - Chirashi bowl with great cuts - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

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This feels like a gem hidden in plain sight. Their quaint interior is best for an intimate meal for two or a quick solo lunch. The food was very flavorful and fresh. The service was very friendly and and if you're up for a drinking game, ask for the masu sake menu Also great for takeout if you're in the mood. read more

I've been meaning to try coach sushi forever and I finally did. First off try to make a reservation cause it's a small place and very popular. But for good reason! The sushi is delicious and freshly made in front of you, and the hot sake is on point. They also have bottomless sake as an option but that seems a bit dangerous lol. I had the spicy tuna, sweet potato and Philly rolls. They all hit the spot and filled me up! read more

Coach Sushi - Hot sake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

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See Kingsley when you come here is amazing! The sushi was so fresh and delicious. This is a hidden gem! Don't sleep on this place, yummy read more

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Cute spot but the sushi is subpar when compared to other sushi spots in the area. This is a really popular spot located walking distance from the Lake off of Grand. Walking in, you'll get this really homey feel. It's small but lively and the environment seems to be very relaxed. Service was actually great and the sushi bar is an excellent alternative if you don't want to wait for a table (the inside is currently closed due to COVID-19). This place is also known for its' bottomless sake which is one of the main reasons for its' popularity. I've never really been that crazy about sake, so I didn't take advantage. I stopped by for dinner one evening and was underwhelmed by the sushi. They provide a nice complimentary appetizer before your meal. Their sushi menu is pretty extensive and offers a nice variety of rolls. They are a bit on the spendy side but pretty much on par with the other sushi places nearby. The difference is that the quality isn't as good here. I ordered a New York Roll and a Lion King Roll. Usually when I order more then one roll, I'm never able to finish them both. Welp, I finished both of them here. Yep. Their rolls are small and not really filling. I was shocked. Probably could have eaten one more roll, but who wants to spend $40 for 3 small rolls?! The quality is questionable too. They didn't taste fresh. Seemed like the ingredients were a few days old at least. Both rolls tasted average, but the New York Roll tasted the best out of the two. The sauce on the Lion King Roll had a weird aftertaste. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but I've never experienced that sort of flavor on a Lion King Roll and I order this all the time at sushi restaurants. Presentation-wise, everything looked beautiful. It just sucks that the quality didn't match. I really enjoyed the service and the atmosphere here though. I'd be down to give them another try in the future, but I'd try different rolls next time around. read more

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Great service, was there for a friends birthday, had a lot of variety of sushi roll choices. My friend doesn't usually eat sushi but she really likes this place. Staff super friendly. Great hangout spot with friends read more

Coach Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

I've lived in this Grand Lake neighborhood since 1997 and our family has always gone to Mijori for sushi and I still feel very loyal to them for their very good food and friendship. However, during COVID and forward, they no longer do lunch there. So, my daughter and I ended up at Coach Sushi for lunch in December of 2023 and after tasting some of their nigiri, we just looked at each other and went 'wow, this place has gotten way better". We had been there like 20 years ago at that point. Anyway, I think the new owners have been there for about a year and a half, and they are very committed to excellent fish. Great rolls, great nigiri and maka. Also do grilled food like lamb chops and their hamachi carpaccio is wonderful. They're also very nice people. More than just a great neighborhood spot. read more

I ordered the Dragon roll the Lion King and California roll alll sooo yummy I loved the lion roll it was baked just right my baby loved his Cali rolls and the eel on the dragon roll was really good as well read more

Stopped by Friday evening with my son and friend. Service kinda slow but overall the food was very delicious.