Back again! Dad broke tradition and ordered the three entree bento box, surprising all…read more My 49'er roll-perfect. I'm not an avocado fan so the sushi chef kindly omitted the avos. It's better this way. Try it. Saturday was unusual in that they were short staffed and almost at capacity. The food and service did not suffer. I'm not so sure I'd be that pleasant if I had to serve the entire restaurant on my own. To add to the vibe, I dropped the soy sauce container. Fortunately, me and my light pink shirt were the only casualties, but I made a huge mess. Napkins were thrown my way by other customers. I cleaned the table and floor. Yes, I really went for it. Most of the soy sauce was on me and my shoes. The server apologized she didn't completely wipe up my mess. No worries. It was my fault. Hashi Gawa has become a fave for Dad and I. It should be yours too.

First time trying this spot . Dine in review let's get into it !…read more Me and babe have been on a sushi kick lately since coming back from Japan. He found this place so we went to give it a try. It's in a plaza so there's parking . When you walk in it's a cute store front . Modern but cozy . Customer service was nice and fun . Our waitress was very helpful . Oysters on the half shell were fresh. Yall know that's my favorite and I'll never tell no lies ! The sauce they put on it was a nice touch and not overbearing the fresh oyster taste ! Tempura has a nice crispy batter and the prawns were plump not skimpy or chewy . I also got the Santa Barbara hand roll because I really wanted uni but they don't sell uni as an appetizer. The hand roll itself was good nice flavor loved the salmon eggs , just wish there was more uni ( probably because that's what I really wanted lol I'm being honest okay ). But the star of the show for me was the SPICY LION KING ROLL . I've had plenty of lion king rolls throughout the years but never had a spicy one and it was bomb . I think what makes it spicy is the sauce they use . Wasn't too hot just an extra little kick to everything going on . We were sitting right next to the sushi makers and they overheard us talking about how good it was and they loved our vibe . We chatted and got to a point they gave us a free dessert which was so good ! I forgot the name but it was like a soft fluffy pancake filled with cold cream like vanilla ice cream ! I'd definitely give them a try and would come again .

Had dinner w my sister n niece tonight (Friday). Wanted to try a new sushi restaurant. Their hours…read moreare Mon - Sat is 5pm to 9pm. Sun 12 Noon - 2:30. 4pm to 9pm This is a smaller restaurant at the end of Webster St...very clean and the buzz/vibes started at 5PM We had reservation at 5...arrived a little early and was immediately seated. We browsed thru the menu and the items we ordered certainly caught our eye. They were all very good...fish very fresh too. What we enjoyed the most was the fact the rolls did not have lots of rice and we could actually taste the freshness of the cuts of fish This is a great little restaurant and I highly recommend if you live in the East Bay

WAKI has a wonderful ambiance and was a great place to celebrate my partner's birthday. The food…read morewas fresh and delicious--we especially loved the sushi rolls, chicken teriyaki, and squid. The service was friendly and attentive, and the birthday dessert was a thoughtful touch that made the evening feel extra special. The restaurant can get very busy, which speaks to its popularity, but it also means the wait for food can be a bit long during peak hours. Parking can be challenging as well, so plan accordingly. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely come back!

Stopped here because I was lost and this is where the bus left me before my husband picked me up…read more The food was AMAZING - I was looking for a pregnant-friendly roll and ended up ordering the one with tempura shrimp and crab. The rolls were super fresh and the crab meat was real crab, which was a pleasant surprise. Balance of flavors was definitely there! Also ordered some edamame on the side and it was perfect! The staff is super friendly! Really appreciated how nice they were, and the service is fast (there was not a lot of people when I came in so keep in mind). The overall atmosphere was very calm and relaxing - when I came in I hadn't had a good day but my mood changed instantly. Overall will be visiting again, it has been hard to find a good sushi place in the city but we will start driving to the island and eat here!

My family and I were sad when the old Kamakura shut down years ago, and thus happy again when we…read moresaw that the same location was being revitalized and brought back as Sushi Broadway. We stopped in for dinner with some out-of-town family during the Christmas holiday, and the whole experience was utterly delightful. The staff were warm and welcoming, the ambiance was pleasant, and (most importantly) the food was EXCELLENT. I neglected to get pics of everything we ordered, but my Tofu Don (teriyaki tofu with ground pork and eggs over rice) was incredibly tasty - the perfect "comfort food" for a cold rainy evening. I can't say enough about how lovely and kind the staff were. They went way beyond simply taking our order and serving our food - rather, they made us feel like family, treated us to dessert, and even sent us home with a small bottle of sake as a thank you for dining with them. This place is new and probably a bit under the radar at the moment, but it really deserves to become one of the must-try joints in Alameda. Check it out ASAP!

Marugame Udon is such an easy, fast, and satisfying meal any time of day…read more There are so many options to choose from, but I always stick with my go-to: bukkake udon--simple noodles with soup, and it never disappoints. I love that you can now scoop as much tempura flakes and green onions as you want, which makes it even better. The tempura selection is huge, so you really can't go wrong no matter what you pick. Big fan of the self-serve tempura sauce and ginger too--it's nice being able to customize everything exactly how you like it. They've got plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, which makes it convenient whether you're dining in or just grabbing a quick bite. Quick, customizable, and consistently good--definitely a solid go-to spot!

Very disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. The food came out cold, the cheese wasn't…read moreeven melted, and the meal looked nothing like the picture advertised. The restaurant itself also felt dirty and not well maintained. The rice was extremely sticky and cold. I politely asked if they could just add a little sauce over the rice, but the staff said they couldn't do that and instead offered to make a whole new bowl, which honestly made no sense since I was only asking for a small amount of sauce which she could have easily done! Overly priced for small portion. Overall, the food quality, cleanliness, and customer service were not good. I would not come back.

I've walked by Hayashi numerous times over the past year and finally had a chance to try it with my…read morefriend. Although the donburi originally caught his eye, we ended up ordering sushi instead. As someone who finally got over the texture issue of sushi, I've been eating more of it and loving it. Hayashi had such fresh fish and a wonderful plating. Is it pricey? Yes, but most sushi places are nowadays. We did spend over $100 on food but we were stuffed and enjoyed every bite. My friend made sure I tried things I'd never had before! They also gave us free scoops of ice cream at the end. The service was terrific. A lady came and took our order on an electronic pad and our food came out fairly quickly. The interior is about the same as the precious donburi restaurant that owned it but comfortable regardless. The bathroom was also clean. As always, parking directly around this area is tight unless you go later at night or you park at the parking garage by the Alameda Theatre or go on a week day after 7 pm.

Hayashi Japanese opened here a year ago where Kokolo Donburi was. Interior looks transformed for…read morethe better. Outside seating added. Same as a year ago, I did my due diligence. Came here ready to dine. 12ish not open. Patrons waiting, staff waiting in back. Since no one knew when they would open, I left. Yesterday Thursday. Came at noon. Door locked. Closed sign displayed. No one inside. No patrons waiting. No staff waiting in back. Left again. Doubtful return. When staff isn't around, opening time uncertain. Vast Offerings (Japanese): appetizers, various sushi rolls, maki's. Donburi, lunch bentos, dinner combos, salad, tempura, sushi sashimi special, nigiri/sashimi, grilled skewers, sake.... 3ish stars. Management issues. May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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.

I found this place on Yelp about a year ago and have been meaning to try this place. Street parking…read morealways scares me especially during the weekend but luckily I had a Monday off and was able to find parking right across the street. It's a cute little spot and aesthetically pleasing. I believe it's a kitchen hall where multiple restaurants are combined into one? You're able to order curry, dim sum, Japanese sandwiches, bento boxes, etc in one spot. Theres indoor and outdoor seating. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and were seated where the cushion chairs were. Then we scanned a QR code on the table and started a group order/tab. I was looking for some comfort food during these gloomy days so I ordered the Japanese curry with katsu which came with miso soup. Our food was served through a robot was pretty cool! The curry was good! My total for two curries with katsu, including tax and tip came out to be about $50. I'm rating this place a 3.5 due to our table not being wiped down prior to being seated, there were crumbs on it and our server just picked some of it up but did not wipe down the table. Other cushion seat tables were also not wiped down and the cushion seats had crumbs and stains on them. A family came in and their high top table was wiped down . We also didn't have any napkins in our holder so I did have to get up and grab it from another table. But I would come back and try this place again, maybe during the weekend.

Delicious food and great service. I don't know how we've missed this place in all the times we've…read morevisited alameda, but is definitely going to be on our weekly rotation. We got the curry rice with chicken katsu and the tempura udon. The portions are huge -- especially the curry. You could feed at least two with the meal we were served. The tempura is hit and fresh, and the udon noodles are delicious. Gilbert, the owner, is super friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is open and bright. We will definitely be back!

Great spot, I've eaten here twice with my family and both times we thoroughly enjoyed our meal…read more The hotpot here is Vietnamese style, so it's a bit different than typical hotpot restaurants. I've tried both the Oxtail/beef and pork hotpot, both were really good, I like the pork a little better because I'm a huge tonkotsu ramen fan, and the broth reminded me of that a lot. The beef luc lac, which is sort of like shaking beef over vermicelli and lettuce is also excellent. They now charge extra for broth refills, which they did not the first time I dined here, around a year or so ago. Overall, this is a nice addition to Alameda's dining options and I hope they stick around!

Fun and delicious…read more Vietnamese food is at the top when it comes to bright and refreshing bites, and Bacogai embodies that with a modern atmosphere as well as some tasty dishes. The duck salad was a hit. Citrus, some fish sauce. A great way to open up your appetite. The wings also had a bit of fish sauce funkiness on their glaze, and were juicy and crispy. The shaking beef with the with the rice noodles and lettuce was also a crowd-pleaser. The beef was tender and flavorful. We tried two hot pot flavors: sweet and sour and the pork bone broth. I preferred the sweet and sour one with the fish, prawns, and lots of interesting veggies like okra and the bac-ha which was fanstastic at soaking up the broth. I found the pork one a bit gamey, and the pork being already in the hot-pot was not super tender. Service was friendly and generally attentive. Definitely worth checking out for a date or a group dinner.

Been going here since middle school its my go to place with family and friends lion king its a…read moremust try dish

I've had this spot bookmarked for years and finally got to try it for my daughters sweet 16 let's…read moreget into it . It's right by the alameda beach in a plaza so there's plenty of parking . When I walked in they have a kiosk to put yourself on the reserve list for seating . Lucky for us it wasn't crowded so we were seated immediately. Inside is big and roomy so you can definitely bring a large party here or just a date night . Our waiter was very nice plus all the staff were accommodating. I always get sashimi but I got to have my uni ( sea urchin ) craving knocked out ! They were plump and sweet but still had that fresh ocean taste omg ! Amazing . Salmon sashimi was nice thick cuts and melted like butter . For the roll the waiter recommended the island roll and it was pretty good ! I also got oysters ( kinda on the smaller side ) but still were fresh and the sauce they give to go with it was a nice touch . We also got the chicken teriyaki sushi combo which comes with Cali rolls and nigiri . The cuts on the nigiri were big as well ( but didn't taste as fresh as the salmon nigiri ) and they were gracious with the amount of tobiko they top the Rolls with . miso soup and salad was good . Overall I would definitely come back to try other rolls they have a lot of speciality rolls ! And if you like uni like me , definitely they got you covered !

Had such a great experience at Utzutzu. The food was seriously delicious--everything felt really…read morethoughtful and balanced without being overcomplicated. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the flavors and presentation. The vibe is low-key but still feels special, like a spot you'd bring a friend you want to impress but still be comfortable at. Service was warm and attentive without hovering, which I appreciated. Overall just one of those meals where nothing missed. Already thinking about when I can go back.

Small intimate setting that really feels tight knit. Each seating is only 8 people! Chef Hiroto was…read moreamazing with his knife skills. The fishes were very fresh. Tasted like he just caught them from the ocean! Also love that they're available on Resy. Hope to be back for a special occasion!