Came here to have a casual birthday dinner to celebrate with two of my best friends and we had a great time!! The servers and the owners were so nice! We went in with no reservation around 7 pm and even though it was packed and busy we still managed to get seated immediately. The place itself was small and cozy had fun decor. We got gyozas for free appetizers and then ordered the some miso soup, Giants Roll, 49ers roll, and a mixed tempura plate to share. Food was delicious and at a good price too. They also did a very fun birthday celebration making you feel special on your special day. Thank you Honda sushi staff for a great night! :) read more

This was close to our hotel and we got there about 40 minutes before they closed at 8 pm. Staff friendly and it was pretty quiet since it was almost closing time. We got the dinner bentos with 3 items for $36. Portions were huge and with the miso soup, salad and complimentary gyoza, it was a lot of food. One bento is easily 3 meals for me. Food was tasty. BF had beef in his bento that he said was it was a little tough. The tempura was crunchy and tasty-3 pieces of shrimp and various vegetables. One table was celebrating a birthday and they gave them a birthday cake and played the drums for him which was cool. I would definitely come back to try more. read more

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4.8/5 This is a sushi spot tucked away in a small plaza with lots of parking. The food portions were extremely generous and the restaurant owner and servers were so attentive. The ambience of this place was very warm and inviting and I can see that this restaurant has a very special place in the pleasant hill community from all the pictures they've shared with their customers. It checks out, because everything is so delicious and everyone who works here is so kind. On top of checking on us multiple times to see if everything was fine, they also gave us multiple free appetizers as I'm assuming business was a bit slow and we went near closing. We even asked for extra ginger to go, forgot about it, and one of the workers tried to give it to us still while we were already getting into our car... Their kindness went a long way and I am hopeful this restaurant prospers in lots of business! They more than deserve it! read more

Great food, great service! Order the crazy monkey roll if you like fish and eel. Generous portions. It's a cute mom and pop shop and you can tell they really care about their community/customers. They were so sweet and gave us free shrimp cakes. Would recommend! read more

A pretty solid Japanese restaurant. We wanted to split a Chirashi don but also added in some croquettes. This did not even include the complimentary gyoza and the complimentary fried shrimp. The croquettes were perfect - crispy and not too large. The complimentary apps were just right. The Chirashi don really stood out - a nice selection of fish and other items to complete the meal. We did not opt for dessert. Service really stands out here - no issues with drink refills and several check-ins to verify everything was good. read more

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Great place great food. Owner is a blast take saki shots with him!!! Honestly too 3 sushi spots in Contra Costa county

Went here for a friend's birthday dinner and had such a great experience from start to finish. We were immediately greeted when we arrived, and even though it was my first time here, I had already heard nothing but great things--and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We planned ahead and made a reservation since we had a large group, and our table was already ready when we arrived, which I really appreciated. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. You can truly feel the family-oriented vibes--they took the time to get to know us and checked in throughout the dinner without being overbearing. The menu has so many good options that it was hard to choose, so I went with a 3-item bento box. I ordered the salmon teriyaki, mixed sashimi, and mixed tempura. The bento also came with miso soup, salad, and a side of rice. The portions were HUGE--I had enough leftovers for lunch the next day (not complaining at all!). The fish was fresh, the salmon teriyaki was flavorful, and the tempura was perfectly crispy and delicious. Overall, amazing food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back! read more

Honda Sushi - 3 item bento: mixed tempura, mixed sashimi, salmon teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Sushi was delicious and tasted super fresh. Everything was packaged really well. Definitely coming back to dine in next time!

Tried Honda Sushi for dinner last night and had a few mixed feelings. This is definitely family owned and operated. They treat everyone who walks through that door like family and the service is extremely friendly. They are also very family oriented. They were always chatting with our kiddos and other kiddos at other tables. The amount of food they give you is crazy. The rolls were humongous! We were too hungry and I forgot to snap a photo, but they were HUGE. Our 2 item bento boxes were also XL. There was so much food! It was actually a little overwhelming. 1 piece of sashimi is actually 2 or 3 (they slice it really thick---which I'm actually not a fan of). The tempura was delicious. They were big pieces and I felt like they were prepared and fried well. Not overly greasy and the batter was nice. The fish seemed fresh, but I really don't care for thick slices of sashimi. Overall, everything was good, but the fish threw me off. I feel like you lack finesse when you do thick pieces of fish. The rolls also had so much rice. If you value quantity over quality, definitely recommend. If you value quality over quantity, I'd maybe skip. read more

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We found plastic inside our beef sukiyaki. It was not a good feeling especially when the sukiyaki is $33 which isn't cheap, I would expect a higher quality and standard. Very disappointing. The sashimi quality for our cherry blossom roll is also mediocre. I would never come here again anymore. I would rather go to The Shoya or Toyosu which are similar price and even cheaper but the quality and taste and freshness are 100% better. Anyway I asked for a discount for the sukiyaki and they came back and took off the entire $33 from our bill. So that is good at least. read more

Incredible Sushi, Incredible Hosts! Thanks you Jo, it is always such a great experience to be here. My favorite roll is the Ken Special! Highly recommend! read more

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Excellent service and dine-in experience here. My mom and I were offered a comfortable booth upon arrival. They gave us free veggie gyoza (4.5/5), which were good and crispy. We ordered side salads (4/5) and two sushi rolls (3.5/5) - rainbow and 49ers. I don't love the rolls here, as what they do with the rice isn't to my liking. They're also quite large, and one roll was enough for me. I would probably avoid rolls and just get sashimi or a bento box next time. We were also given free shrimp pops (4/5) during our meal, which were tasty! It was very generous of them. The hot tea refills were also plentiful. read more

Honda Sushi - Rainbow roll & 49'ers roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Fun and cool little spot with very generous portions and great service. We tried: California roll: so huge, delicious but almost too big. Spicy yellowtail roll: an unusual amount of fish, tons of siratcha, ok but not our favorite. Shrimp pops: very yummy but a bit decadent. One was plenty. Bento combo: teriyaki salmon and mixed tempura, massive amount of food, good quality, very tasty. Avocado roll: fresh and delicious. read more

High quality, delicious sushi that will leave you craving for more! Came for lunch on a weekday with my friend. It was both our first time here, but I've been meaning to take her based on the great reviews. We stepped inside and were greeted and seated right away. The inside was cozy, clean, and didn't feel cramped. * Shrimp pops - crispy and yummy shrimp pops given on the house! * Seafood soba - my friend shared some with me and it was very tasty! The noodles had a satisfying chew and the broth was hot, but not too hot to burn your mouth on. Loved the variety of tender seafood in it too. Broth wasn't too salty either. * Volcano roll - I didn't try it, but my friend said it was good. * Nigiri hamachi belly, sake belly, and toro - these were the BEST nigiri I've had around Concord. The fish cuts were huge and there was more fish than rice in each piece. The fish was fresh, fatty, and melt-in-your-mouth tender... Just how I like it! My go-to for amazing nigiri was in Izumi Sushi in Serramonte (sadly a little far from me), but now I'm glad to have discovered the amazing nigiri at Honda Sushi! They were plated together with the volcano roll. I believe the gentleman who brought the sushi to us was the owner, Mr. Honda. Loved his smile and friendly demeanor. * Bento box salmon shioyaki and mixed tempura with salad, miso soup, rice, wakame, and orange slice - the tempura pieces were big and crunchy! I would prefer the salmon shioyaki to be a little more oily, but it was still good. Loved the miso soup and the light dressing on the salad. I ordered this thinking the nigiri wouldn't be that big or satisfying, but I ended up being relatively satisfied after the nigiri and took about half of the bento box home. My friend and I did arrive close to the end of the lunch hours, so one of the servers politely asked us to pay and pack our leftovers so they could clean up and prep for the dinner service. We were mostly finished with our food at that point, so we didn't mind. Oh man, I'm craving the hamachi belly, sake belly, and toro nigiri soooo bad now. I plan to come here again and bring my family next time! read more

Honda Sushi - Volcano roll (top right), hamachi belly (top left), sake belly (bottom left), and toro (bottom right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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This was our second time dining here, and it definitely won't be our last! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel so welcome. They were incredibly attentive, kind, and caring, especially toward my young daughter. It truly felt like they went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying our meal. The food was absolutely delicious, and the wonderful service made the experience even better. It's rare to find a place that combines amazing food with such genuine hospitality. We can't wait to come back! read more

Great experience, amazing service, food was everything so fresh and delicious. Best sushi, really recommend read more

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Honda is the best!! This beautiful assortment of fresh fishes (salmon, hamachi, tuna, toro) was so delish along with some of the special rolls/ Spicy scallop roll, Cooked scallop roll, Ken's Special Roll, Dragon Roll, Philadelphia roll. read more

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Came back here after a long hiatus. I was not happy with the previous service due to their "cutting costs" methods. However 9 years later, and the tempura is still fire. It may be $33 for a 3 item bento, but the portions are HUGE (tempura wise). The fish was ok. It wasn't the best cuts or quality, but still better than some places. The interior is the same. Hasn't changed. I would consider coming back here over other spots occasionally, especially for the tempura. read more

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This place is legit. It's one of the VERY few sushi places actually owned and operated by a real Japanese sushi chef. The flavors here are very different from other sushi restaurants--it's delicate, light, and highlights the taste of the fresh seafood, rather than masked by salty and heavy sauces. The chef/owner Mr. Honda actually walks around to greet guests and check out the tables to see if you like the food. They also replying send over complimentary apps like gyoza and lollipop shrimps, and desert was a melon bar to clean your palate. This is the PERFECT little gem the neighborhood. I would highly recommend this place to friends and family. read more

Delicious Japanese food with very personable staff and excellent service from team. Not only the food is authentic but they'll so mindful of you, I often get complimentary appetizers while waiting for the entree to come out. read more

So good and I had to review it twice! And now with plenty of pictures to match! This is a neighborhood sushi spot run by amazing staff especially the owner! I love having a solo sushi date here and ordering all of my favorite dishes. I always order salmon rolls, salmon nigiri and spicy tuna rolls. Another great thing about Honda Sushi is the complimentary gyoza right when you sit down. A great spot for small or large parties with a very nice ambiance inside. read more

Honda Sushi - Salmon hand roll, spicy tuna roll & complimentary app from the chef! IG: @bayareapineapples - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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I always have the best time here every single visit! I've been coming for sushi for years now, and it truly never disappoints. The uni, salmon and hamachi nigiri are absolutely incredible--some of the best I've ever had. The fish is always fresh, the slices are perfect, and the quality is consistently top-notch. It's definitely one of those amazing hole-in-the-wall spots that you're so glad you discovered! read more

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Friendly service and they threw in some free gyozas. We got the baja CA, lion king and caterpillar rolls. Somehow they gave me lambada (which sounds nothing like caterpillar) rolls and I didn't get my caterpillar roll. All of the rice was mushy on the rolls. Yuck. My son's chicken katsu was very salty (and he usually doesn't mind things a bit salty). I thought the miso soup was good and the tempura was good. Usually my fellow Yelpers don't disappoint but I was very disappointed tonight. Perhaps it was an off night for the restaurant. But we won't be back. read more

Five stars always! Jo always provides excellent service and food to match! The staff is very nice and attentive. The ambiance is nice, it's fun and upbeat if you want to be interactive with the sushi bar, or can be a little more calm and family friendly if you take a table. Will always come back! read more

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Randomly stumbled upon this restaurant on a weeknight. They had plenty of parking lot available. When you walk in you are greeted and sat.Love the decor it gives you a retro bar feel. The servers were very nice and helpful,as I had questions about thier menu. She was even very helpful since I have shellfish allergy. The food was amazing. We had chirashi don, Cherry blossom roll and grilled mackarel all were delicious and I LOVE their homemade miso salad dressing. read more

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Great food and host, Honda was great and food was great. We had sick a great time at the restaurant. Will come here again for sure.

The food is always so delicious and fresh. Im from the North Bay and will pay the toll just to come here. I usually get the bento box with sashimi but instead got the nigiri today. HUGE PORTIONS for the nigiri. I got an order of fatty tuna, salmon, and Saba. The rice to meat ratio was phenomenal. Service is always excellent. The several times I've gone, they give you complimentary gyoza. I always bring family and friends to Honda because it is one of the best places to get sushi in the area. read more

Honda Sushi - Nigiri. I already ate a salmon nigiri and some of the fatty tuna. HUGE slices of fish. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

This place is amazing! Huge menu and great authentic vibe. Not only is the sushi super delicious/fish very fresh, the staff is so friendly. We got complementary gyoza, shrimp pops, and the owner even came over to our table and did sake shots with us on the house! A lovely experience through and through. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Huge sushi rolls (both length and girth) and quite tasty for a decent price. All 4 rolls we got had a ton of tasty ingredients in them and they were quite large. The tempura appetizer and miso soup were also nice quality and tasty. And the little gyoza on the side was a nice touch. read more

We just left Honda Sushi Restaurant! Friendly servers, pleasant atmosphere and they had our fave Classic Rock playing for our listening enjoyment! Best of all is their great menu with your favorite dish probably on it!. Mr. Honda himself sent a couple of yummy treats to our table! Great destination for Japanese fare...definitely try their Tempura (deep fried) Green Tea Ice Cream (shareable! YUM! Sorry, barely got a chance to take pictures!) read more

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This is a legit sushi restaurant. The sushi was fresh and food was so so delicious! My husband and I went to this restaurant for lunch on his birthday. After looking at some of the reviews we decided to try it and are so glad we did. Service was fast and our server was very nice. We ordered 2 rolls and the lunch Tempura Udon Soup. Because it was our first time there..they even gave us some things to try on the house. All of the food was delicious and well worth the price. The rolls had a nice layer of good sushi rice..not too thick like some sushi places. The fish on the Rainbow Roll was fresh and the spicy tuna in my roll was spot on. The soups had great flavor and the tempura nice and crispy. Truly a 5 star lunch and experience! Try this restaurant..you won't be disappointed!! read more

Food was tasty, fresh, and the staff were very attentive. The place was cozy and had music playing. They even gave us some complimentary gyoza to start off with! My Partner and I have tried numerous sushi places anywhere from San Jose to Sacramento and this is our favorite. We ordered the Lion King Roll, Cooked Scallop Roll, and the Honda Crunch Roll... all were 10/10. If you're not a sauce person you can request less because there is quite a bit. Very delicious and generous portions, we will be coming back (: read more

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I am being really honest with my review here and do not see the hub bub. Maybe its because I have had better sushi before. I came here on Friday and ordered a few rolls - one Lion King, and two others that honestly the names escape me. The flavoring was just okay and they were pretty expensive. To spend $60 on three rolls and it not come with at least some miso soup is also beyond me. This place was not memorable and I will probably choose another place in the future. Service was just okay - they did fill my hot tea once ... ambiance was also just okay - it is a smaller place and we came close to closing so that may be why the food wasn't that great. Who knows. read more

Honda sushi woop woop. Honda sushi woop woop. Service is fire as always, shoutout to the waitresses fr. Ambiance is lwk loud and playlist is too repetitive but it's alr we cope. read more

The best quality of blue fin, scallops, uni, and yellowtail. If you are fussy about high quality, great taste and fun ambiance, this is the place to for you. We are having another birthday party there tonight and it's always festive. Hondasan and his team are very much service oriented. 乾杯 (kanpai) read more

Spent my 23rd birthday here and had the best time with my girlfriends. We loveeeee ordering sashimi here. The sashimi is so fresh & the rolls are so flavorful and filling. Our favorite rolls are the Ken's special & Honda Crunch. The sashimi is so buttery we had to order the $80 special to make sure we had enough for three! My family has been coming here for years. It's super cozy here. Service here is so sweet they make us feel so special everytime time we dine in. 10/10 always. Thank you Honda!!! read more

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Ok new favorite go-to. Their fish quality was unexpectedly good - I got the sashimi combo and the cuts - hamachi, salmon, halibut, tuna... all super fresh and well sized portions! And the ama ebi - market price was $22 today and it was well worth it. It was the best I had! Fried head and the shrimp itself was so tender! With the roe on top. *drool* Got the A's roll too which was delicious. The quality to price is worth it. What made this place a gem was the service. Staff was friendly - I wasn't sure they'd seat us since they were 35 minutes from closing but they said it was fine. Bar seating was fun! Had many sake and soju shots with the owner, Honda. He impressed me with a cucumber soju shot with lime juice haha Yay glad there's a good sushi spot in pleasant hill! More of a low key intimate family vibe, but perfect for a date, which is what I like. Will definitely go back! read more

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Honda Sushi is hands down one of my favorite spots! Family-owned and you can feel it the moment you walk in -- super lively atmosphere that makes you want to stay all night. Always a blast sharing a round of drinks with the chef, and his daughter is beyond accommodating every single time. Great sushi, great vibes, great people! read more

Delicious food, friendly services, nice place. I especially loved how thick and generously cut the sashimi pieces were. I was really looking forward to the salmon sashimi, and it did not disappoint: it was thick, tender, and delightfully chewy. read more

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10/10. Honda is the goat !!! Food was amazing, customer service was amazing, and the vibe was vibing! read more

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