Love this place for late night sushi & they have a pretty decent happy hour! Sushi is nothing over the top, but it gets the job done lol. The key is that they're open till 2/2:30 am most nights so it's a great drunchies spot. Servers are attentive & friendly. read more

Staff and service was marvelous, I love the workers there. One of the waiters was very kind and cute even having to deal a group consisting a drunk indecisive person (me), haha! Happy hour for sake bombs, woooo read more

Koryo Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

Had the Drunken Fish roll, Potato Croquette, and Squid BBQ. -The Drunken Fish roll was great. The shrimp tempura was properly crunchy, the unagi was sweet and savory, and the masago added a nice visual touch. I think the wasabi was real wasabi too and not colored horseradish. The only thing that disappointed me was the small portion compared to what I've had elsewhere. -The potato croquette was good. I liked the spicy and sweet sauce. -The squid was _bad_. Tough to chew, bland flavor, and no smell. You might not think too much of it but smell is an important part of BBQ, right? A sauce was added to cover up the boring squid, which made it edible. I still didn't finish it. The point of sauce is to make the food taste better, not to be the entire flavor of the dish. I eat fries without condiments all the time. I'm not a restaurant owner, but I think it would be better to cut out the boring dishes like the Squid BBQ and focus on making the "all-star" dishes bigger and better. Why serve something if you wouldn't eat it yourself? read more

The flavors were good. The service was quick and friendly. Everything seemed great. Two hours later...I was running for the bathroom. Its a hard pass for me now, sorry to say. read more

Ordered a hour and half ago and foods still not here . There less than a mile from my house I don't care if the food comes good this is unacceptable . Ended up taking almost two hours . The sushi was decent but I think they should hire more delivery drivers if there going to deliver. That's way tooo long when there literally up the street from me . Won't order from here again that's for sure . read more

I'm not sure what to interpret from my first visit. But it wasn't pleasant. Cons The two waitresses weren't very accommodating. The food was bland. No real flavor. A bit overpriced for the quantity Pros Location. Late hours. read more

I usually go to Kansai and order via door dash, but due to poor experiences with door dash, I decided to pickup the sushi myself. I accidentally ordered Koryo, as it happens to be 0.1mi away (literally across the street). I am very picky when it comes to sushi and usually do not venture once I've found a good place. I was very happy with the outcome. The girl that helped me place my order for delivery was very nice. My order was ready by the time I drove there. I didn't get any specialty rolls or fried/baked rolls, but still pretty quick! It was delicious, fresh, and I would definitely go again. read more

I thought I would try a new place since I usually go to Kansai across the street when I'm in the neighborhood. What a waste of time and money. This place tastes like a Japanese restaurant run by a place that makes doughnuts and Chinese food in the same kitchen. Who cuts tuna sashimi into cubes? The miso soup tasted like medicine and the chicken teriyaki was not even half as good as the one from Jack in the Box. I'm pretty sure they only stay in business because they stay open real late and get the drunk crowd. Kansai is not even that good but at least it tastes like Japanese food. read more

I went here about 7 month ago and I gave 1 star. And I got a gentle message from the chef of Koryo few weeks ago sayin' that he wants to talk to me and see what the truth is so " Please stop by." My original review was: " This is 100% Korean. It doesn't matter who is the sushi chef but the miso soup was too thin and their nigiri was super market type. Another typical Pseudo Sushi. And drip of water was on the plate. that's it. I won't go back." Well, I've got nasty messages from creepy guys who didn't like my reviews before. I think those creeps didn't like to hear the truth from me. They just couldn't handle the truth. One of them actually wrote me and sayin', "Go back to Japan, you want the real sushi that bad, Go home where you belong!" ???!!! Doesn't it sound somethin' funny? It doesn't make any sense, does it? I just don't write my review for anybody's favor. So, this chef from Koryo Sushi send me the message and I went back there for 2ND time. The chef was a honest man 1/4 Japanese & Korean who told me that he learned how to make sushi from Korean chef, but still learning. He has 2 assistants at the counter and there were more people in the kitchin. All Koreans. They are all very polite. Wonderful service. Very reasonable price. Pretty fresh fish. I ordered 6 kinds of nigiri. It was pretty good sliced, has dimples and decent shime- saba. I told him that it wasn't what I had before. But, the one thing I just can not to yield, The Shari, Sushi rice, was way too sweet. And this chef knows exact why. His customers like sweeter rice! I just can not eat over-sugar added- sushi-rice with raw fish. Even the idea that put sugar in sushi rice started Osaka-Sushi in early 50's. But, they use just a touch of sugar, Not a lot. I don't think sugar and raw fish are good together. YUCK! You know, when I run into some pseudo sushi places, they still use instant sushi-mix for the rice and I can taste the funky artificial sweet flavor. ( mainly Chinese sushi places.) I don't like that instant sushi-mix! I hate that shit! It's like Shakein' Bake in sushi version. FXXX! I just couldn't take it. But, I guess, It seems like Korean sushi chefs are put more sugar in the sushi-rice. They like strong over powered flavor for everything. Maybe that would be a big difference between Korean sushi and Japanese sushi. I don't know. ( I also hate over sweeted Unagi, Anago and Teri-Yakis, ew.) But, I beg you please, Don't put too much sugar in the sushi-rice! This chef has potential to be a good sushi chef in the future if he visit real Japanese sushi like Ino Sushi at Japan town or Murasaki at least. 5 star for potential. 3 star for the technique. read more

Koryo stays open late. AND they were open on the 4th of July. Staff was friendly and personable. Maguro was great. Shiro Maguro was stringy and fishy. Archer roll was good. Rice tasted off. I'm a spoiled, snotty brat and have gotten used to REAL crab in my California roll, so when I get a roll made with Krab and mayo after seeing it advertised as Crab, it really grosses me out. I wound up completely tossing the order from Koryo. Yes, I am that much of a snotty, spoiled brat. Krab can suck it. Cara Y. is a Crab princess. I have to wonder if because it was a holiday, they were just a little off of their game. I'll definitely try them again, because the reviews are so overwhelmingly positive. Or maybe it's like when EVERYone was raving about how funny "Old School" was when it came out. And then when I finally went to see it, after hearing about it nonstop for 2 months, my expectations were so high that I left wondering what all the fuss was about. Koryo, we will meet again. read more

I rarely venture out to the East Bay for dinner, but apparently I should more often...especially to discover the hidden gems in North Oakland / Temescal. Koryo stays open till 2a.m. and it is cute little places like this that make you commit gluttony and eat TWO dinners. Prior to coming here, I had already eaten a very satisfying dinner of rapini & housemade sausage pizza with 2 eggs on top at Pizzaiolo; and then washed it all down with a couple sangrias at Marc 49. However, on my way back to my car, my friend decided to show me around Temescal and somehow we ended up here and devoured: 2 orders of uni (very fresh) Spicy Volcano Roll Tuna Roll a roll with White Fish(?) 2 deep fried shrimp heads My apologies for making you shiver with all that I ate that night...I highly recommend the uni and shrimp heads here!!!!! read more

Where do you eat at 12am in the Oakland/Temescal Area? Forget Kansai because they are too crowded.. Try Koryo... The food is fresh, cheap, and good.. And the service is excellent.. read more

Really, really poor quality fish. Epic fail. We asked the waiter if they had any particularly fresh specials. He looked at us as though we asked him to take his clothes off and bend over. He mumbled a couple of choices which we ordered. What we ended up getting was as fresh as canned tuna. I've never seen fish with a taupe hue before. It was limp, chewy, and as unappetizing as my feet after walking in flip flops all day...in a swamp. Funny thing was that the table next to us asked their waiter the same question and he gave different answers. Their fish did not look fresh either. I almost wanted to devise some sort of dine and dash plan with them but figured that bad fish + felony = a bad Saturday night. This was one of those experiences where you just feel like you paid someone to kick you in the shins and spit in your face. I haven't felt this ticked since I got served raw pork over at Wood Tavern. read more

i was greeted by the korean male server via his throwing down of the menus in front of me onto the table after i seated myself. interesting ritual i thought. onto the scribbe sheet which i was provided, i ordered ca roll(4.50) agedashi(4.95) hirame(4.50) sake sashimi (6 pcs. 9.95) and hamachi sashimi ( 5 pcs. 10.95) they have a vast amount of sakes and rolls which i skipped. bento boxes were available (2 choice 14.95, 3 choice 16.95) pricey. the age was pretty good, the hirame average, the sake was pretty good, the hamachi was almost buttery. a second order of hamachi was disappointing, cold, nearly fresh sashimi. the miso soup and salad with ranch dressing which came gratis was very tasty. the final bill was miscalucated, having an extra nigiri which wasn't ordered. my eating partner claims that the tofu used in the miso soup and agedasi was slightly spoiled. i would minus a star for the disrespectful service but the 2 stars for the food inself is damning enough. read more

I have been here b4 however have decided to review it this time due to the $1.00 Oysters yeah I said 1 buck they were good they were so fresh and so clean . So much so that I ate a whole dozen because the price just could not be beat w/ wasabi lemon and soy plus the beer man I will be back again when I'm in Oakland. Plus they are open until 2am which is a plus in Oakland the rolls are good as well. whether your coming in to eat after drinking or eating and drinking it's a good choice read more

I can't tell you that this is one of the greatest sushi joint ever but I can tell you it beats eating at Denny's and other crappy late night joints. Open until 2:30 am on weekends? Hell yeah! Sushi @ midnite? Hell yea read more

Honestly this place should get a 5-star rating for the sheer fact that they are open until 2:30 a.m on weekends and 1:30 a.m on weekdays-- that's right people, a dream come true for self-proclaimed sushi addicts. After living in Oakland for three years I can't believe I am just discovering this place-- I know it sounds ridiculous but it has been one of my main complaints for years that I can NEVER find a sushi spot open past midnight, even in SF. As another yelper was mentioning, you immediately think this place is going to be pretty mediocre given the late hours, but the quality is above average although a bit expensive. For the hours, you can't beat this place, even with a few gripes. The oysters were surprisingly very fresh, but the spicy tuna poki wasn't really what I was expecting: finely ground tuna with a side of wakame- not that impressed. I asked for a hand roll without rice ( yes, yes yuk it up) and usually the guy at Get-A off Piedmont will make it up with avocado and extra sake or tuna, but there was just one little measly piece (for close to $4?). Ok, but let's talk about the service: the help is very friendly-- but totally clueless about what defines prompt service. And I'm not one to nit-pick, but when it takes them close to 15 minutes to initially take your order, and then they walk past your attempts at paying over 5 times, it is a little frustrating. They also forgot the hot sake and it took them 20 minutes to bring it over-- and then they neglected to order a roll which we had to get to-go because it took so long. Despite my complaints on a variety of levels, I have still given this place 3-stars because when in need of a post-midnight sushi fix I'll still come crawling back, gripes'n all. read more

I've been going here since HS and still didn't know what it was called. My bf and I went on a late bike ride and didn't finish until 930. I was craving sushi for about a week, so I knew I HAD to have sushi. So we tried to go to Get-a. When we walked in at about 935 they wouldn't take us, because they were closed.. FINE!! Rolled over to Mijori, PACKED house we even tried to ask if we could order take out, they quickly shooed us out. DARNIT. Next we went to Coach Sushi, we drove by and they were still open.. SWEET. Except there was no f'in parking and once we did find parking it got stolen. TWICE. Finally find parking, and when we walk in, they said if you know what you want we can take you. We nod and say yes.. 30 seconds later, lady says sorry kitchens CLOSED... So I was pretty irritated and the only place I knew closed late was Koryo. Not even sure what it was called during the time, we trekked over, and alas it was OPEN!! YES. Chirashi was good so were the rolls. Nice late night spot, they close at 2 and serve awesome sushi. HAPPY :) Coming back SOON. read more

Decent sushi, cheap, open late. Like, really late. read more

Getting right to the point: the sushi was pricey compared to other places I've been to. The portions were extremely small (4 pieces or a roll) and not that tasty. The place also had a really weird smell to it and patrons at night seem to be a little shady. Overall, if you're looking for a good sushi place to eat at night, head over to Kansai across the street. They actually have Happy Hour and their sushi is delicious. read more

They served me frozen sashimi. Nope, sorry. Nothing you do is gonna warrant higher than a 1 star after that. One bite in, and it felt like ice cream. Two bites in and my stomach started hurting. I should have stopped there but I was hungry. Left the restaurant with a massive stomach ache. The meal was actually pretty decent up to that point. I just don't get how a sushi chef can not notice that their fish that they are plating is frozen. Like, wouldn't it be cold and hard to the touch? Nope, never coming back here again. read more

This was our go-to place when Adam worked grave. He'd get off work on a Friday morning and we'd sleep all day, then roll over to Koryo at some ridiculously late hour for breakfast. Those were the days. We went tonight and I think Koryo's gone downhill a bit. The sashimi was far too cold to be fresh, and Adam also noticed that the fish in his chirashi was not fresh. They also forgot his wasabi, meaning he kept stealing mine. Not cool, guys. I'll give you another chance, but don't pull that on us again. read more

There is something incredibly special about places that are open past midnight. Maybe it's because I haven't really found a lot of them in the South Bay, but when the place is open really late... and you add the combination of pretty good food and great service, the result is pretty much fantastic. Nothing quite like a late night pick me up. After we watched the Giants game [which ended around 11.15 pm], the birthday boy decided that he wanted to go get dinner. Was it a good idea to go out this late on a work night? Probably not. Could I have lived with myself if I had done the 'responsible person' thing [aka designated party pooper]? Probably not. What can I say, I'm just a sucker for peer pressure. We got to Koryo Sushi because it was located really close to the MacArthur Bart Station. We were greeted with friendly [and CUTE, easy on the eyes, etc.] waiters and happy sushi chefs. With our group of six, we shared a few rolls and a bottle of sake. I only got to try the TNT roll, which was actually really delicious for spicy food junkies like me. It's a baked roll, but it packs a really nice heat that slowly builds in your mouth. Overall, I think this is an excellent place to go to when you're hungry at night and stuck in the East Bay. read more

For a while Koryo was the only sushi restaurant open late in Oakland, and it felt like it was the only restaurant open late in Oakland. After the A's won their 20th game in a row in 2002, Koryo was there for me. It's like Japanese soul food. read more

Great sushi with not alot of extra weird american shitty twists on it. Price is expensive, but sushi is expensive, you definitely get what you pay for. Fast service and chill atmosphere. I will definitely come back! read more

This place is known for its sushi. That said, I got the teriyaki. My teriyaki/tempura combo was fine, but not nearly as good as Kamakura in Alameda. The friends I was with loved their sushi though - in fact we went there because it was my friend's birthday and she chose her favorite restaurant. read more

On the exterior, there's nothing shiny or sparkly, neon or otherwise interesting to catch your eye. In fact, this little restaurant blends in with it's surrounding shops Leaky Cauldron-like until you're told of it's existence. Or, like many other students, you've discovered it whilst prowling the streets for food after a late night study cram session, or when emerging pale and hungry after having played computer games for two days straight. Either way, your starving, and Koryo Sushi is the only place open. For being open late the food here is pretty decent, with their sushi and sashimi being the most popular items. The sushi is particularly interesting; it is, depending on what you order, Tabasco spicy, colorful, interestingly named ('Titanic' or 'Fiona' of Shrek are some names), deep fried (that's right), and much too large to put into your mouth. The sushi rice is sometimes too sweet. The service is at turns good and bad, depending you who serves you and how full the place is. During the day the place is somewhat dull, but it's at night when you see it at it's brightest. read more

This place has the worst sushi I've had in Berkeley. First, the sashimi does not look, feel, or taste fresh. I got a combo of nigiri and sashimi. The octopus was very stiff and impossible to chew. The tuna was literally falling apart into pieces. One piece separated into three smaller pieces. Worst of all is their recycling of ginger. I specifically asked for no wasabi in my sushi and there are remnants of wasabi in my ginger. The ginger smells and tastes like ass. I held the ginger with my fingers and then my fingers smelled like it's been inside a butthole. Also, why is the ginger dark?? I know that many Korean restaurants reuse their side dishes but this place just makes it too obvious. read more

Koryo Sushi - Asked for no wasabi, but there's bits of it! Why!??? - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

This is the only sushi place in the bay area that I know closes at 2am on Friday and Saturday. The plates are not really that good but the sushi is very good. They are usually busy if you go before 11pm on Saturdays and Sundays. But they provide very good customer service at all times. read more

The food is plentiful and cheap. Nothing remarkable as far as quality- but if you're in the mood for sushi and you're starving, this place is ideal. I've gone back many a time. It's actually perfect post or pre-barhopping in Berkeley or Oakland, since it's open laaaaaate on the weekends. Food and pricing aside, the service is standard and the front end and tables could be a little cleaner. I usually go when it's busy though, so that might just come with the territory. read more

Sushi & big portions? You don't say . . . it's the lone Japanese restaurant nestled in a mini plaza filled with Korean restaurants. My friend and I both ordered the bento (I got it with tuna, my friend the teryiaki chicken) that comes with a big honking mound of rice (literally a huge bowl size, the kind used as a model for Chinese boy haircuts) sprinkled with seaweed, 6 generous sized california rolls, 2 gyozas, your standard miso soup & salad, plus the green tea ice cream as the topper. In what seems like an eternity since I've had to carry a doggie bag home with me, I did indeed have to bust out the styrofoam and take the leftover california rolls home with me. Food was delicious and the portions were fabulous! read more

Late night in Oakland and have a hankering for sushi? There are two options: Koryo and Kansi ( http://www.yelp.com/biz/kansai-oakland#hrid:JyRleOQGqszzL4KcVC4wHw) across the street. Both are open until 2 a.m. However, whereas Kansai seems to always be filled with drunk people, Koryo isn't. Maybe it's the smell in the restaurant that keeps them away. If you sit in the back room next to the dishwashing area, there is quite an unappetizing odor emanating from that direction : \ If you sit anywhere, stick with the front of the restaurant or at the tables in the back near the front windows. Trust me. The fish is presented in a pleasing manner, however, the taste is a bit off, as if it's not fresh. Order the cooked items, such as the unagi and tamago. Forgo the sashimi or other raw fish. If I have to choose between sober and smelly or drunk and messy, I would choose the later at Kansai, hands down. Recommended: * Uniagi Donburi * Tamago Nigiri Not Recommended: * Chirashi * Temaki (Hand Rolls) read more

For bland and overly salty fair they charge a lot of money. Most of their fair is a fraction of the portions anywhere else. E.g. sushi/ sashimi combo is $22 however only eight pieces...Oshitashi (spinach) is a third of the portions anywhere else but is so salty it makes it uneatable. The fact that greeting boy is rude and the waitresses looked haggard (too many hours on their feet?) and seemed put upon when they are asked for anything does not make for a pleasant experience. Now you might ask yourself how come some reviewers give this crappy place such high marks...It just doesn't make any sense. Well it turns out that most people who give good reviews literally don't know any better...meaning that they have not known superior sushi in their recent memory and have nothing to compare it to...ignore them! read more

The sushi was fairly run-of-the-mill and competitively priced, but it's open until 2:30 AM! +1 star for decent sushi that late. Not sure if this is the place I'd end up on any given day, but late night, oh my God thank you so much for being here Koryo. I was a bit drunk, and don't really remember what rolls we got ( spicy sake, and something else related to the state of California), but they were definitely good. read more

What happened to this place ? Sadly, I've seen this place decline. I've been a regular here since I move to Oakland in 2010. About a year ago, I started noticing things that have caused my boyfriend and I to second guess our once regular go-to-sushi spot. We decided to eat here tonight for my boyfriend's birthday. One of the reasons we come here is because we love their dynamite roll. Well, I'll start off by saying the menus were more tattered than I've ever seen them and they were really dirty. In fact, it felt gross touching them. The menus were falling apart. I noticed this about them about a year ago and they've certainly were even worst tonight. That is just a red flag in place that involves food consumption. The restaurant also has a noticeably stale smell (no, not seafood smell). Secondly, they've made the other 1/2 of the restaurant where the other tables are practically a stock room. So while my boyfriend and I were eating, it felt like I was in a stock room. LASTLY, about a 5 inch long plastic piece (probably Saran Wrap) was in my flaming dragon roll. When I first bit into it, I thought it was tough fish skin. However, I hate fish skin so I pulled it out of my mouth. To my dismay, I pulled out a 5 inch plastic wrap from my mouth. I could've potentially swallowed that thing! At that point, I just had it with this place. Sadly, I don't believe we will be returning until ownership puts some effort and pride back into their restaurant. We still tipped the waitress 20% because her service was great. There are plenty of great competitive sushi restaurants that I'm surprised ownership doesn't do a better job maintaining Koryo Sushi. Ambiance can be a huge factor when deciding where to eat especially if our tab is over $100.00. read more

See all

I stumbled upon this restaurant completely by accident, and I am so glad that I did. I don't even know where to begin with this place, they have so many great things to offer that it is hard to only discuss a few of my favorite areas. First off, the food is amazing here it is made fresh to order and is always prepared using quality ingredients. I love the diversity that their menu offers, they carry traditional sushi rolls and sashimi, but also prepare many house original ramens and friend snack foods. As a huge fan of anime and Japanese art, I love the fact that they display many works of Studio Ghibli art on their walls and have anime films constantly running on their dining room Televisions. If you come here, have no fear when it comes to ordering as everything they create is epic, but if I were to suggest something to try, it would definitely have to be their spicy ramen or any freshly rolled fish. read more

See all

I live in Walnut Creek and there's not too many restaurants that stay open past 11 pm other than the usual Mel's Diner and Denny's. I love sushi. So imagine my surprise and happiness when a friend who lives in Berkeley told me about Koryo. They have decent sushi for decent prices and they stay open until 2:30am on certain nights. I couldn't ask for anything better. Now I'm not too picky about sushi restaurants. I dont drink sake and I'm not too keen about beer so I don't usually judge a restaurant on those factors. I do like my sushi fresh and the area clean and nothing too too Americanized. I am a big salmon fan so I usually order the Dynamite roll which has salmon and it's baked. I also like the Titanic roll and their various sashimis. Their fresh squid is pretty tasty but I thought it was a little small for the price. The grilled makarel meal is DELICIOUS. And I absolutely adore their crisp cold salads and the warm miso soup. Service is nice. I go there often enough that they recognize me. The chefs always acknowledge you. But be wary about those late Friday and Saturday nights. It can get very crowded and there may be a line and a wait for your food. Parking can be a bitch but parking is always a bitch in Berkeley. Sushi-wise I'd give Koryo three stars but with them opening late, nice servers and polite chefs, decent sushi and decent prices push my rating to four stars. Start your night singing karaoke at next door's Jaguars and finish it with sushi from Koryo and you can call it a night! read more

A very good place! Great and fast customer service! My new favorite sushi spot from now on!!! They make really good sushi. Oh Btw That spicy volcano roll they make is definitely the best! It's a Must try!!! read more

Ehhhhh decent. It's open late, and that's the only real appeal it holds for me. The first thing off point was that on my most recent visit the waiter brought us a dish we didn't order, and charged us for it. The sushi rice sort of fused together and formed a thick dense layer around each rolll; not very carefully made. I remember the food was better a year or so before that visit. The have a lot of kinds of rolls (cooked, deep fried, veggie, etc), so this might be somewhere I'd go with a friend who doesn't know much about sushi, or doesn't like nigiri or sashimi. read more

A sushi place open til 2:30AM?! LOVE IT! Went here with a friend late at night (1am-ish) in the middle of the week. He said he wanted sushi and I thought of Koryo! I'd never been here but found it on Yelp and had been wanting to try it just cause it's open so late. Yes a weird reason to want to try a place. I know. Anyways... the food was decent, not the best but not the worst, and the sake was cheap. SWEET! Sidenote: Sorry this is so NOT detailed but I was hungry and got drunk so I don't really remember what I ate. HAHA! read more