I had a great experience here. The fish was very fresh, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. The sashimi cuts were generous, and the nigiri was well balanced with the right amount of rice. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and everything came out quickly. Definitely a solid spot if you're looking for high-quality sushi. The ambiance was great. Chef was Han amazing service and professional. read more

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I was really disappointed with my experience here. It took 40 minutes to get our food...The takowasa was sooooo fishy it was difficult to eat! The rolls were just ok, and the fish on my nigiri didn't seem very fresh, What's worse was that it wasn't even busy. MEH. I don't see myself coming back. I feel like I wasted my money dining here. At least there's plenty of parking. read more

This was a treat! On weekends they're open all day which is hard to find with most izakayas. Pricing was solid and the food was great! I thought that their Yakitori could use a little bit more of that char/smoky flavor but still solid. Servers were very nice and the fish quality on the sushi was a lot better than I had initially expected. Would come back again! read more

Kakushi Izakaya - Hand rolls chef choice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, California

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The guy behind the sushi bar was friendly. He greeted us. The food was mid. Nothing spectacular. The service was so slow. And she wasn't very friendly. Cute place though. But we had to ask for everything and she acted like she didn't want to work or be there. read more

We have been here 3 times, and I was always a pleasant experience. Attendants were attentive and the food came well prepared. My ramen was hot woth seared chasu pork which was how I want it to done. I have no complaints, so far. Food here is always filling, which was remarkable in my experience. read more

Got takeout from here on a weekend I ordered a bunch of vegan items on the menu via their online partner. The food was ready in about 30 minutes - when I got there the chef was adding finishing touches. So I checked the restaurant interiors. It's a nice place decorated well. The food I liked the best here were the specialty rolls - both the vegan specialty rolls are delicious The avocado roll is also really good. The tofu was something I wasn't used to and didn't enjoy. But I will still be going back for the specialty rolls. read more

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Kakushi is solid. The place is small, vibes are super chill. I appreciate that they're open late. They have become my go-to for late night sushi. I have enjoyed everything I've ordered, including the spicy miso ramen. This stood out to me because it actually had a kick to it. The broth had depth and great flavor. I've ordered the kakushi roll and I like it, but there's a tad too much sauce for my liking. Tekka maki is standard. The Kaisen Don was good. I like the way the rice is seasoned paired with the toppings. Generally, if I see this on the menu somewhere I try it. It's on point with the others I've tried. read more

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Came here last year for a birthday dinner. It's located in a small little strip mall in Newark and the interior is of a typical Japanese-American restaurant, with a small bar where fresh fish is prepped by the staff and some singular tables outside of that. We had a reservation for a weekday and were seated very promptly (wasn't as many people yet around 6/7PM so probably didn't need a reservation). We were given some recommendations for izakaya and other small bites to share and we landed on a sushi roll, hand rolls, and four skewers. All were great and freshly made - the mango crunch roll was solid, hand rolls, specifically the toro was awesome, and the chicken thigh skewers were some of the best we've had. The pork belly was a slight bit chewy but had a great fattiness to them that gave a unctious umami to them. Would recommend this to anyone who is in the area and looking for a good izakaya spot. read more

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Can't go wrong with the kaisen don. The cheesecake cake out toasty it was nice. They accept reservations. We came in a Thursday so it wasn't busy. Small and dimly lit read more

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A place to get Sushi, Ramen, and Yakitori. With so much Japanese food in the area there aren't a lot that offer all this in one place. The green tea and edamame is also free which is a great bonus. It's in a plaza so plenty of parking and in the 7 years we've been in Fremont I think this is the third business that has been here. The interior was freshly remodeled so it feels different than what it was before. Chef's Special Tartar: This was one of the last plates brought to the table, it's mixed raw fish, avocado, cucumber, topped with tobiki and quail eggs. It comes with taro chips for dipping, it was too saucy and sweet for me and I would have preferred less sauce. Sushi: Kids wanted salmon and tamago and both were good, nice rice to fish ratio. We've had the chirashi don before and that was great as well. Chazuke with pickled plum: rice in tea with ume and garnishing on top, so good on a cold day, very clean and healthy as well. Yakitori/kushiyaki: Beef and chicken thighs were fine, they are lacking a deep grilled flavor and are more light in flavor, not sure if they are using binchotan in the back. The issue was with the chicken wings, we came last year for Valentine's and the parts near the bone were raw. This time 2/4 of our wings had a sewery, turned taste like they were really old and going bad. The weird ones are the back two in my picture, the other 2 were fine. They are up and coming and there was one waitress for the whole restaurant when we went recently. It took pretty long to make eye contact and get our receipt because she was running around to different tables. read more

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Main conclusion: not worth going. The service is very cold and transactional. The food has potential but essentially misses the mark. Mentaiko fries: not crispy enough, many parts of it were unfortunately soggy/limp. The mentaiko sauce only covered the very top layer of the fries and the rest were plain unseasoned fries. The tartar: the lotus chips that came with it were stale and not crispy. It was over sauced and the sauce itself was pretty one dimensional. Beef tongue: not bad but not great. The toast: has potential if the proportions were better. The toast part is too big and makes it hard to eat it with all the components. Special oyster: this was the only fully solid thing that was ordered. The ambiance inside was nice as it was well decorated with nice Japanese music playing. There's easy parking too. Just unfortunate that the ambiance was really the best thing about this place. read more

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The food was really tasty. I loved the firecracker roll!!! Inside has nice ambiance. There was only one chef so expect the rolls to come out a little slower. read more

Kakushi Izakaya - Firecracker roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, California

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Party of 2 on a Sunday. Pleasantly surprised with this establishment. We stopped in on a whim as the place next door that we were going to was closed. Glad we did. Restaurant is super clean. The service was friendly. The soups and roll we tried were all very good and super fresh. I will definitely go back. read more

Kakushi Izakaya - Mi-so ramen soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, California

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Was kind of late and was really craving Ramen, our normal spots close early so I came on Yelp to see if i could find any Ramen spots open at 10pm on a Saturday night and came across this place which is really close to me. Lots of parking and the businesses around in that little corner were also open. Was pretty empty when we got here only had one table, it had a nice setup and decor. We were greeted and sat right away. I was little hesitant because I know it's not specialized in Ramen but it definitely surprised me! The broth was super rich in flavor and creamy, the noodles cooked perfectly and i loved the flavor of the egg! They don't have any add ons or spicy levels you can do but I was really satisfied of how it came as is. Great rich flavor and good portion size. Also as soon as you get seated you get complimentary edamame and lemon water. Our server didn't have a stand out personality but he served well, he gave us water refills and packed up my leftovers. I enjoyed coming here and haven some good ramen and hot sake. I know now whenever Im craven some Ramen late night this definitely will be my spot to come Saturday nights they close at midnight! read more

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Always down for a good sushi spot! My mom and I shared two rolls, a chef special tartar and a ramen. Everything was delicious! I was actually really impressed with the Mi-So Hot Ramen considering it's from a sushi spot. It came out piping hot and super flavorful. My favorite roll was the sharks roll that had plenty of spicy tuna! The Kakushi roll was okay; a little bit too sweet and bland in my opinion. The tartar was fresh but also a little too sweet. Super creamy and soft though. Very intimate and dark setting inside. Cute for a little dinner date. Service was just okay but nothing terrible. read more

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Hidden in the corner of the strip mall is Kakushi Izakaya. I've dined in and ordered takeout a few times. The chirashi don is slightly underwhelming compared to a handful of different Japanese restaurants I've tried. I am used to having a minimum of salmon sashimi in the bowl, but there was a mix of other types of fish. The sake-uni oyako don is pretty good. They do not give wasabi with it and the uni is hit or miss. Sometimes it's really good and other times it's too fishy. The plus of getting the dons is that they come with miso soup. The oyster shooters and agedashi tofu are pretty good. I recommend their kaisen don. It's affordable and the quality is better than the chirashi don. The restaurant itself has a good amount of seating and is never too busy. Each time I've been there I was seated right away. The servers are also very attentive. The time you are seated, place our order, and receive your food is fairly quick. There is a ton of parking in the area. read more

I ordered their katsu Ramen. It was flavorful. I will definitely come back. They have limited sushi choices, but it was good as well. read more

Kakushi Izakaya - Katsu Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, California

Great ambiance and food selection My wife and I love this place for afternoon dates and the seafood is just great. Highly recommended read more

We went for an early dinner before they were busy. Service was excellent and our wait staff came often to check on our tea and cleared plates. Cool vibe with some anime playing in the background, which the kids enjoyed. We ordered: Takowasabi (always good but it could have been balanced with a little less wasabi) Lemon calamari (pretty tasty to me, but it was larger squid and tough for the kids) Gyoza (the kids liked it, but they were deep fried and I prefer other methods for a better texture) Sashimi supreme (Good portion for the price, and great presentation. Unfortunately the highlight was the salmon belly and hamachi, I really wish there was a better variety of more premium fish even if the overall portion was less. Though everyone has different taste) Sushi rice (I felt it was under seasoned and mushy, really didn't satisfy my craving for a bowl of seasoned rice with my sashimi) I feel like there is a lot to love about this place, even though there are a few things they could work on. This is our second time here and we hope to give them another try, because I really wanted to give them 5* because the service and ambiance was what I was looking for! read more

Kakushi Izakaya - Sashimi supreme - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, California

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Ooh everything looked so good at Kakushi that deciding between their chirashi, sashimi and ramen was a struggle! Thankfully there wasn't a wait on a Friday night. Between three friends, we shared a chicken karaage and beef skewers, and I additionally had a Mi-So Hot Ramen. The chicken karaage was delicious, not too battered and just crispy enough to be fried but feel healthy. The beef skewers were a tad on the drier side but enjoyable nontheless. The Mi-So-Hot Ramen was a tad on the spicier side, and I wish there was a way to know how spicy it might be (or have options) prior to ordering. Outside of the spice level, the egg was super salty, but the ramen portions were extremely generous despite the small bowl. ** Don't let a short bowl fool you! ** Throughout the meal, we weren't checked on much until towards the end, and that includes when we needed staff attention and extra water. Once we paid, we also noticed that the staff entered the Mi-So-Hot Ramen as Tonkotsu ramen as the same price - they're not! Oopsie to that oversight, but for a $1 it really wasn't worth the trouble to correct. read more

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Cute place, good food, good service. The karaage was a hit with the kids. The sashimi deluxe looked and tasted great too. The place is small, but they do have one area that fit our group of 6. Definitely will plan to come again and try more. read more

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Blown away by the food, in little old Newark! I am absolutely returning until they start changing the menu or prices or portions. They've got all the dishes I love at an Izakaya. Except the giant squid was whited out . Kaisen don was a last minute order after peering over a neighbor's table and I was in happy foodie land. Just enough rice, not too much, and incredible toppings. Calamari was incredibly crunchy but also you could chew through it versus having rubber band squid underneath the breading. Skewers were great too, we didn't realize the other skewer menu had more items, they just were pricier so I thought it was some sort of larger plate. The maki were all fantastic, my children (who are unfortunately raw fish fans), even unrolled each maki (to my horror) but then after my eyeballs went back into my eye socket, they explained it's bc they eat the rice and nori first because the fish is like a surprise last bite . The takowasa was also slightly larger than I am used to having. Like the tentacles I mean. Not the bowl size. Service could be faster, but maybe they are open until midnight so they don't need to be faster?? It wasn't terrible, just could be faster for the size of the restaurant and the wait times when there's people lined up waiting for a table. For a second, I was nearly skipped by another group since they spoke up despite me being there for quite some time (I was technically next), the younger server quietly realized and asked the older server who came first and then they realized and the younger server came up to me and asked me how many in my party, and seated me immediately. There is no list btw, just make sure you make it known or receive an acknowledgement. And yes their water is delicious lol. Lemon and maybe cucumber, but not so much cucumber that makes you want to vomit bc you imagine a face mask. read more

6 month update: still fresh as the first time! been here twice in the last two weeks for a later dinner. Love that they close at 12am on weekends. Food ways comes out fast even when sushi was well made! read more

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Came on a Friday night for dinner, 1 waiter doing everything. We waited 20 mins and couldn't even order...we left. Poor service

Pretty slow Tuesday night. Got the himachi roll on special on the board. It was bigger than I thought it would be - and more expensive but I also didn't ask. Server was prompt on a slow night. One other table + one after I was wrapping up. Complimentary Miso was nice but nothing special. They have infused water with lemon and cucumber I think Chirashi Don was great. Almost couldn't finish the meal but I pulled through. Hopefully they're busier on the weekends would hate for a nice spot like this to shut down. Would come back again if I wanted to treat myself to a nice meal again. read more

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So thrilled to visit Kakushi for dinner. I took my parents out to try their offerings. I absolutely loved their salmon skin salad which was perfect to share along with their tonkotsu ramen. We also tried their pork belly, teba (wings) and wrapped bacon scallops yakitori. The baked lion king roll wasn't my favorite out of the bunch so I'd definitely skip it next time. The service was nice and friendly. I'd come back here again to try other things on their menu. read more

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Came here to meet up with a friend to chat and eat. Interior is nice and somewhat interesting wall art pieces. Ordered the sashimi, agedashi tofu, and a few skewers. Sashimi was excellent and some of the pieces really melted. Agedashi tofu was also good with a soft interior. Was not impressed with the skewer. Chicken ball and egg, beef tongue tasted fine but is not a recommendation. Definitely come here for the sashimi. read more

Came here on a Thursday night at 9:30pm and there was plenty of tables open. This is one of the few places that are open past 9pm on a weekday and I'm living for it. A lot of easy parking as well. The waiters were very attentive (refilling water & asking if we needed more sauce etc.) even though we were seated in a corner, which is very nice. This place truly gave a bang for our buck and everything we got was truly delicious. They also gave us some edamame and sweet marinated tomatoes when we sat down. Me and my friend were not fans of the tomato bc it wasn't like regular grape tomatoes. It was like marinated in sugar? We got the Sake Katsu Don ($16.99), Tonkotsu Ramen ($14.99), and Lemon Calamari ($7.99). The Katsu was salmon and there was 2 layers and really good. The sauce on the salad was really good too. The ramen was also really creamy and really filling. The noodles were perfectly cooked in my opinion. Me and my friend regret ordering the calamari bc we were so full by then (but it was good!!) Really surprised with the portion size with the price (since a lot of places now charge like almost 20 for smaller portions). This place was definitely a bang for your buck in terms of the items we got! Would definitely come again for a late night meal! read more

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Felt Like a Food Hug Randomly stopped by Kakushi Izakaya and wow. My soul was fed. Got a steaming bowl of miso hot ramen that straight up gave me life. Also grabbed beef skewers (insanely good), some sashimi that was super fresh, two rolls (both fire), and two miso soups for good measure. Everything was delicious not a single meh bite. This place is staying on my rotation for sure. 10/10 would slurp again. read more

Kakushi Izakaya - Sashimi Special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, California

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first time trying this place tonight, restaurant is small with limited tables so we waited about 15 minutes for us 2. i noticed there was only one person working the floor (taking orders, running food, bussing, etc.) so the service was a little slow. im a server myself so i know how stressful it is to handle all of those tasks alone, so i completely understand! i feel like the wait time to be seated, getting our order taken, and the time for the food to come out was reasonable. thank you to the girl that was working tonight and working hard. i appreciated her acknowledging that we had to wait, we were also given a complimentary wakame salad. we really enjoyed our meal, loved the beef tongue the most - super nice thick juicy cut. highly recommend the king oyster mushrooms! it was more than i expected lol and it was nice and meaty! we also shared the tonkatsu ramen which was just OK. noodles were a little too soft for our liking, however the broth was nice and light. i would probably just skip on the ramen, especially when a restaurant doesnt specialize in ramen so it's not much you're missing out on. we definitely over ordered lol but pretty much almost everything was great. this place is pretty solid and the quality is there! will be back again soon! read more

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Foods are delicious and the service is great. One of the best Japanese restaurants in Newark/Fremont. read more

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I came here for a Valentines date night and was blown away by the quality of the fish and presentation of the dishes. The service was quick and the menu was huge! Along with sushi, they also serve noodles and bbq skewers. Usually when restaurants try to do too much, they end up being mediocre. But not Kakushi. The fish melted in my mouth and the flavor combinations were delicious and unique. I loved how smoky the Sharks Roll was. They torched the fish which paired really well with the spicy tuna inside. The Oyster shooters were fresh and delicious. Perfect for a boomerang reel on IG. The star of the night was definitely the Kaisen Don. Visually stunning and it had all my favorite things. I give Kakushi 5 stars because I know we'll be coming back again and again. Highly recommend if you are in the area! read more

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Good service and good food! Highly recommend their sashimi don and yakitori. We ordered one kaisen don and 2 yakitori (3pieces) and some appetizers. It was a decent amount for 2 people. read more

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Such a great find for a Saturday night! Very cute little spot. Filling in an older sushi place that used to exist- I stumbled across Kakushi izakaya while looking for a good chirashi type bowl. Service - attentive and nice. Easy to get seated and order Food- Favorite was the kaisen don. The snow crab was nice and sweet, the uni was buttery and the toro was soooo good. Everything tasted fresh and the rice was cooked/seasoned perfectly. We got 2 yakitori items - chicken thigh+scallion and then pork belly. The pork was flavored well but a little dry to me. The chicken was tasty. I liked the dipping sauce that came with- not sure exactly what it was tho, maybe some Japanese mayo mix? The agedashj tofu was good as well! Parking is shared by many other restaurants so it can be a little busy. read more

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Food was amazing! Just look at the photos. So fresh with great quality. I will be a returning customer. read more

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I have been wanting to stop by the izakaya placed hidden inside the Newark Plaza close to Newark Memorial High School. Nice, small, set up. A decent menu from izakaya, sushi, rice bowls and regular appetizers in a Japanese restaurant. We sampled a lot of different menu items. Service was great and it comes with a complimentary edamame. I would definitely come back to try the alcohol with the izakaya food (skewers). Fun place to bring friends. read more

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Attractive decor, comfortable and relaxing for eat-in dining with pleasant, efficient service. Complementary appetizers of salted edamame and some surprisingly delicious marinated grape tomatoes which were sweet and refreshing started off the meal. We ordered Agedashi Tofu, Avocado Rolls, Beef Skewers, and their Sake (salmon) Tasting special. My husband added on a bowl of rice for himself which he pronounced perfectly prepared, as was all the rest of our meal. I think I was most impressed with the Agedashi Tofu which was huge for the price with a light, crisp crust on each tofu cube. The bonito flakes waved at us from the beautifully presented bowl garnished with shredded cabbage and a lemon wedge. We'd never been served this dish with lemon before and it really added something. Meanwhile, our raw fish selections were fresh and our beef skewers were tender and tasty. Their menu isn't as massive as some sushi restaurants. I usually gravitate towards specialty rolls and none appealed to me that much here. Still, we look forward to returning to try more items. read more

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Sushi and sashimi is fresh and presently nicely. There usually isn't a long wait to get your orders. However, the service can be hit or miss. Some of the waiters have attitudes and you can feel their bad vibes. That's a red flag for me. read more

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Stumbled upon this while looking for izakayas in the area. Got to enjoy it after gymming with my partner. The store itself is narrow with seating that's mostly for pairs. The service was friendly and attentive. We got a chazuke, chirashi bowl, hot sake, and a sushi roll. Chazuke - I would not recommend getting this. There is way too much rice and very little fish. The tea is poured by the server, and you can't add anymore. It just became mostly rice with a bit of tea and barely any fish and toppings. I would not consider a substantial meal, but it could be a nice supplement to your other foods if you just wanted more rice and something warm. Chirashi - I love looking at how different places make their bowls. I wanted a variety of fish, and the presentation and selection here did not disappoint. I usually don't finish a whole bowl all to myself because there's so much stuff. I enjoyed the salmon and tamago. All the fish felt soft and tender. The flower is a nice touch! I can't speak much on the sushi roll since it was my partner's but he really enjoyed it. I didn't get to try their skewers and they seemed a bit pricey (as izakayas can be) but I would come back based on this good experience! read more

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Just went here for dinner. It was empty upon arrival, but we quickly saw a few takeaway orders and a couple of small parties walk in. Table came with edamame. We ordered: - agedashi tofu (pretty standard/ good) - mentai fries (not much mentai, fairly spicy sauce) - calamari (batter a bit heavy but got all legs!!) - karaage (batter was a little thick) The fried items came with a dark tonkatsu type sauce) - beef tongue skewer was very good and the seasoned kewpie was good too - hamachi kama (cooked very well but needed some salt or flavor) - gyoza (fried/ kids did not like) - salmon belly and hamachi sashimi.. both solid, but I did not prefer the small thick chunks of sake. - kakushi roll was sweet and a bit too dress imho.. would not repeat FYI: 18% gratuity automatically added on a party of 2 adults + 3 kids. Not a big deal, but took me by surprise, which I do not prefer. Overall I would return as its near the kids BJJ gym read more