this was not the easiest to find since the exterior looks sort of abandoned. but don't worry because inside is a cute little sushi bar. you order on your phone through a QR code which was very convenient. and it was great that they let you choose your fish for the nigiri combo. $25 for the nigiri combo is such a good price. we also got the $35 sashimi combo. the only thing that was slightly annoying was their bar counters were really sticky. but i'd definitely come back here again. read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Super good! Such good quality food, nice vibe inside. Get there early if you don't have a reservation! Outside very unassuming. The combo plate was perfect portion-wise but I don't know kind of expensive considering Hinata is right there, but maybe I'm biased because of the AYCE mindset. Really good quality, great for a fancy dinner! read more

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This restaurant is a great package. The fish here is fresh and the service here is really helpful. They explain every fish on the combo to you and tell you the order they recommend you to eat it. Same with the sake, they have it all lined up on the order you should eat it. Seating here is limited. The normal nigiri combo is the most filling and the best bang for your buck. I wasn't a huge fan of the premium nigiri combo. They torch more of the fishes but the taste was not as crisp or profound. Sashimi combo was better for the higher price. read more

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My daughter and I came in randomly last Tuesday night. The dining area was small and minimal, but with a lot of character. Intimate with dim lighting and overall a chill, relaxing space. The quality of the fish was... wow! The rice seasoning was delicious and the fish was fresh. We were both amazed by the food. It is absolutely worth the price. The menu is pretty simple, but they craft their sushi so well, they don't need extra offerings. Quality over quantity is definitely present. The service was quick, even with only 1 server. I think it was a full house when we were seated. We didn't have to wait long for our food, and we enjoyed just being there and eating. We'll return soon! read more

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Mujiri is one of the most affordable omakase spots I've seen in the Bay Area! For $25, you get a 7 piece nigiri set and the chef's choice daily maki. I love that you can build your own nigiri box since I'm not a fan of raw scallop, and I was able to customize it the way I liked. The restaurant is a bit small, so I'm glad I made a reservation in advance. Once we ordered, it took a while for the food to come out, but I didn't mind because the presentation was beautiful and everything tasted delicious. My favorite piece was probably the black snapper. I'd highly recommend giving this place a try, and I'll definitely be back! read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Not a place you want to come to if you are hungry unless you are rich. Also, not a place to come if you have a huge party, the actual location is fairly intimate and the wait could be a while. The takeout is super cute though. So pre-order online and go on the picnic to the park or somewhere nearby. However, this isn't your frills of fancy rolls and deep-fried items. You definitely come here to taste the fish. The fish is fresh and buttery. We opted for a nigiri box and a sashimi box and a Yuzu cheesecake. The fish in both boxes were delicious and expertly cut. The soy sauce was hardly needed because it was so flavorful. Next time we'll skip they use a cheesecake. It was just OK and for that price. It was a tiny slice. This combo ran us about $75 before tip. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri Combo, Sashimi Combo, Yuzu(柚子) Cheesecake - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Best sushi I've had in the bay and at a great price point. We got the regular nigiri combo, premium nigiri combo, sashimi combo, and a roll from the day's specials. Perfect amount of food for the 2 of us. Premium is worth the extra $$ because of the uni. But I'm good with the regular combo. It's a small intimate dining experience. We sat at the bar so got to see the sushi chefs making nigiris. Highly recommend! read more

This spot is hands down one of the best sushi restaurants in the Bay Area for taste and value. Each nigiri is crafted with a lot of care using fresh seafood imported straight from Japan. Their uni and scallop was delicate and sweet. Paired with their house-made sushi rice, I was in heaven. It was absolute perfection. We tried both the regular nigiri omakase and premium nigiri omakase, and some items from their limited menu. I highly recommend getting their premium omakase set of nigiri, but you cannot go wrong with anything. My favorite piece of nigiri is either the amberjack or ootoro, which just melted in your mouth and had a hint of yuzu. The restaurant seats a very few number of people, which makes the experience more intimate and the service exceptional. I will definitely be back! read more

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While the place is quaint and unassuming from the exterior, the sushi is exceptional. I went with the chef's choice nigiri combo, and every piece was fresh and buttery. The seared pieces stood out to me with their smoky flavor. I ordered online and it was done before the estimated pickup time. For $25, I would consider it to be a bargain due to the high quality. I will definitely be back to try the sashimi combo. This place has quickly become one of my new favorite sushi spots! read more

Mujiri - Nigiri Combo - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Solid sushi spot in Hayward. I've been here a couple of times and haven't had a bad experience. I went recently for their valentines pre fix omakase and it was definitely unique. Food -- 9/10 Nigiri Combo Set has great variety for the price. The iwana (artic char) was my favorite. Toro is always good. Appetizers I've tried so far were ok (chawanmushi and seaweed salad). I would stick to just nigiri. Valentines pre fix menu was definitely outside of my comfort zone. I'm glad I was able to try some unique delicacies but my favorites of the night were the nigiri's on their standard menu. Service -- 10/10 Great service all around. Environment -- 9/10 Small cozy restaurant. Definitely make reservations ahead of time. Parking can be a hit or miss depending on the night. You may need to find a parking lot nearby and walk a couple blocks. Cleanliness -- 10/10 Value -- 10/10 High quality sushi for a fair price. read more

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This is a little unique sushi place with a reasonable price tag Small warm and cozy sushi restaurant, with no kitchen food..... and pretty much Nigiri and Sashimi only...... Dnt normally eat rice but their sushi is legit..... not only fish is fresh, and the sushi rice is well balanced...... Service was also up to the par..... never needed to ask to refill on anything..... Recommended to make reservation via thier website! read more

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Amazing service & team! I had to call in to adjust my reservation. They were very nice about it! The indoor dining is a very tight and intimate space. Not great for parties 4+ but I do think it's perfect for date nights! The nigiris were amazing!!! & their yuzu cocktail is a must get! We had to basically try everything on the menu because everything was tasting so fresh and delicious! I love the way the sushi chefs would pair sauces and garnishes on some of the rolls and nigiri! I am absolutely a fan of this restaurant, I just wish we had one closer to the South Bay! read more

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Food is awesome, can't go wrong with the nigiri combo. Their Fresh sushi is so bomb. I took a star away because the place is small, dark, and limited menu. read more

Sadly I got food poisoning from this place. I am really dissatisfied/ disappointed I was sick for over a week. I will not a be returning here. They are overpriced for small amounts of fish and they are not following food safety read more

Complete respect and admiration for serving only traditional nigiri and sashimi. It's a sigh of relief when I don't see lion king roll or California roll in the menu. 0% gimmick, 100% quality. 99% of the fake sushi places should learn from them. The temperature of the fish was perfect. You know they are legit when they use 赤醋 in their sushi rice. This is pretty much what you get at omakase places. Excellent service and good sake selection. read more

The ambience is very calm nice mild lighting a perfect place to have a date night and catch up with friends. And the best thing I had was the oysters. The steamed oysters were very fresh not overly salty or tasting like the ocean. They were very clean. All the sushi was great. My favorite of the selection I got was the salmon roll. Nothing had a fishy taste to it. Everything was very fresh. Price is a little bit high, but the service and the quality of food that they give you and provide will definitely is worth the money. Will return. First impression overall this place is awesome. I highly recommend for people to try out. read more

Mujiri - Spicy tuna, salmon , steamed oysters, with fresh salmon, mackerel, and I believe trout. - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

All I can say is.... GO TRY IT! When I tell you that that was probably the most raw fish I've ever had in one sitting, you probably wouldn't believe me! I tend to gross myself out and overthink about the texture and the taste of the raw fish, "is it going to be too fishy? Is the texture too slimey and chewy?" Nope not at all!! Every single nigiri I had did not taste fishy at all and was really good and fresh! AND FOR $25 minimum? Come on, you really can not go wrong with that price!! The restaurant is small, really small, they do take reservations but it seems like if you don't get there, I'd say 10-20 mins before your reservation time, you'll probably be waiting past your reservation time. They do take walk ins as well, which is what my husband and I did. We both got the nigiri set which came with 7 pieces and a hosomaki( I think that's what they call it) roll on the side. You can opt for chef's choice nigiri or choose your 7, which is what we both did! We also ordered a drink each, I got their yuzu highball and it was delicious! There was only 1 server tending to all the tables but he was great! Our nigiri set did take a bit to come out but we didn't care too much since it was delicious and it was our first night out in a LONG while after having 2 kids now lol. But overall, 10/10 we'd definitely be back. I'd probably come a bit before dinner time rush, like 530-6, we got seated pretty quickly! read more

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Finally got the chance to try Mujiri in Hayward! It's a small, tucked-away spot--we almost missed it. The interior is quite dark, which adds a bit of an intimate vibe. We ordered the nigiri combo, which includes 7 pieces of sushi and a roll for just $25--a total steal for the quality. The fish was incredibly fresh and flavorful. I also had the chawanmushi, which was warm, comforting, and topped with delicious crab. A pleasant surprise was finding they serve my favorite sake, Dassai 23! The combination of high-quality ingredients and fair pricing makes this place a gem. I'll definitely be back! read more

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ordered takeout for lunch. It was pretty good, but not my favorite. I noticed that there were some tables inside it's quite small. It was around 1pm and there wasn't much people inside. The sushi tasted alright to me, the fish wasn't as fresh and what I had at other spots. read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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The food is absolutely delicious and I love sushi so much it is really nice service. I totally recommend this place and trying new dishes.

Mujiri might be the best sushi restaurant in Hayward at the moment. When I say sushi I'm not talking about the typical lion king rolls or caterpillar rolls. They make fresh nigiri rolls and serve fresh sashimi here. Nothing but fresh simple and good quality ingredients. Who knew there would be a gem tucked away in Hayward next to a auto shop. The restaurant is perfect for a date night or even a solo treat yourself evening. I think the max capacity in there is around 20 people. Either sit at the bar and chat with the chefs or crammed in the corner table that can fit 4 max. A friend recommended this restaurant and told us they import their fish daily from Japan. Which I don't think is very common with a lot of Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area. I doubt the fish on your Lion King is imported from Japan. The menu here is simple. They serve nigiri, sashimi and a variety of maki rolls. It might sound small but it's actually a vast selection. Also a nigiri combo for $25 is pretty good deal. That's a price I didn't pass up. First bite and you can tell the quality is up to par. Every piece tasted fresh and the sushi rice is addicting. In my opinion, soy sauce is not needed here. The flavor from just the fish and rice alone is enough. So high quality food and great staffs all around. I will be back for another meal. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri Combo and Sashimi Combo - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Delicious and authentic sushi in Hayward? YES!! Caught up with an old friend here for dinner on a recently Tuesday evening. We got here a few minutes after opening and half the tables were already taken with a couple others reserved. We were fortunate that there was one open table for us besides at the sushi bar. The restaurant sports a small and intimate setting with just a handful of tables plus seating at the bar. There's a QR code on the table where you place your order. Multiple people in your party can scan the same code and add items to the "single tab/order". You pay for the meal at the end through your waiter or waitress and not online. We ordered two rounds of food which included 11 pairs of nigiri and a spicy tuna roll. The wall displayed a handwritten menu of fresh fish from Japan, offering unique options we hadn't tried before. All which could be ordered via the online menu. The fish was fresh and was presented in a suggested order from which nigiri to start and end with. Service was attentive and welcoming. I also ordered their two vegetarian sushis togo and they were packaged in a cool wooden tray with a plastic cover. Great presentation even for a to-go order! Street parking can be tough but there is a public lot directly across the street with at least 30-40 spaces. I can't wait to come back...but this time I'll make a reservation. read more

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Definitely a hole in the wall and can be hard to miss! It's a small Japanese restaurant so I recommend making reservations ahead of time. You order through a QR code on your table. Their $25 nigiri combo is such a steal! You're also able to select which nigiris you want for your set. I've never had Arctic Char and it was so flavorful. Every nigiri piece just melts in your mouth! read more

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Finally checked this place off my food list and it was everything I imagined! Great sushi at a great price! The prices can't be beat for the quality and amount of food you get! $25 for 7 piece nigiri and a chef choice maki? YES PLEASE. The warm rice was lightly seasoned paired with the buttery fish that just embraces each other. After devouring my nigiri combo, I ordered the sashimi combo as well. You get 16 piece for only $35! I would say that the sashimi cuts are on the thinner side but in this economy, this is still a steal. Presentation of the food was beautiful as it really showcase the effort being put into making our food. I got bar seating so I have the opportunity to see the care that the chefs put into making each piece. The restaurant seems a bit tucked away since there is a lot of road work happening outside the building. The interior has clean minimalist decor (black walls + dim warm lighting) which makes me feel like I'm dining in the alley way of Japan. The restaurant is pretty small so try to make a reservation if you can! Customer service: friendly but since we were sitting at the corner at the bar, it was a little difficult to get the attention of the server to place our order. Final verdict, this has now become one of my favorite places to grab sushi! I just wish that it was little closer to home so that I can come here on a weekly basis lol. read more

One of the best in the bay. The quality of the fish and attention to detail is amazing. My partner introduced me to this place and it will be in the top 3 for sure! We've been a few times and every time has been consistently good. read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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My favorite affordable sushi spot for Edomae-style sushi! We love Mujiri and were excited to have a location slightly closer to home. We dined in at this location and the food was excellent, as always. The food took a while to come out, though. I also don't know how I feel about eating in this neighborhood because there was an impromptu car sideshow right outside the restaurant during our meal. Not exactly the type of ambiance I want with my meal, but there's nothing the restaurant can do about that. We dined here on a weekday night, so it was easy to walk in. It is a small, intimate restaurant, though, so if you can make reservations, I recommend doing so. read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

I discovered Mujiri during the pandemic is it's awesome to see that their still going strong. In the most recent visit, I went two nigiri combo sets, and every piece was fresh, fatty fish sliced with precision and paired with rice that was really well made. What stood out was the seasoning for the rice. They seem to be using akazu, a japanese rice vinegar that you usual see utilized at much more expensive sushi restaurants. To experience that flavor here at this price point fantastic. The restaurant space is small and intimate. Fortunately, it doesn't seem to get as overcrowded like the Oakand location so I actually prefer this spot. The shop is part of this larger dt square area that can get crazy so check if there are any local events before heading out as parking can become a nightmare. Our dine in order was pretty simple but service was great overall. The staff were friendly, attentive. We dined in once, did takeout the other times and the quality held up both ways. If you're looking for fresh, well-crafted sushi with a touch of upscale technique but without the upscale bill, Mujiri should be on your list. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri combos being prepared. - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Super easy to walk pass or drive pass Mujiri. It's almost like a hidden spot in Hayward. Everyone should really this place out before it gets too popular! I highly recommend making reservations in advance just in case. First time, I tried to walk in on a weekend, but they were booked the whole night. So I had to come back again later in the week after making reservations. It's really small inside. There's not many tables, but I guess you get a more intimate atmosphere that way. Everything that we order tasted great. We had the sashimi combo, the toro trio, hamachi, and negi toro. Every fish had great flavoring to it, don't think if they brushed some light sauce or something on them, but was really good. Food was finished quick, and quickly ordered another round of the same thing. Would been wonderful if the pieces were bigger, but I feel like the price was pretty fair for the quality. The only reason it's not 5 stars is that the portion size was smaller than I would have liked. Their yuzu cheesecake was great, but very thin slice. Also, the fish wasn't as fresh as I thought it would be. Still good overall, it's a hidden gem! read more

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Solid local option for high quality sushi. Small dining room, no frills with a smaller menu. Great service and quite popular. Come early to snag a seat. By 6:30 PM they had a 45 minute wait. read more

I can't say enough good things. Food was delicious and very reasonable. This is what a hole in the wall in Tokyo is exactly like.

I'm so glad I found a great little sushi shop in Hayward! The sushi was fantastic, I ordered several different types of sushi and all were so fresh and delicious. I was also intrigued by their sake flight so I had to try it! It's a great way to try several different types of sake to see which one you like most. Ming, the owner (and my server the day I was there) was very attentive and friendly, can't say enough good things about this little sushi shop. You'll feel like you're in a small local sushi restaurant in Japan as soon as you walk through the door! I'll definitely be back! read more

Very fresh fish and a great, unique diversity of fish to choose from. Prompt service and everything was delicious. Good value. Will be back! read more

Mujiri - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

High quality sushi, fast service, kinda small and tight but really good bang for your buck!!

Excellent quality fresh fish from this restaurant! I was blown away by the clean and distinct flavors of each nigiri. I took it to go so but from what I could tell the service seemed great as well! FYI: Keep in mind this restaurant is quite small so I wouldn't come in a large group to eat. Parking is also limited - recommend street parking. I can't wait to return and try their other fish! read more

Mujiri - Nigiri combo: toro, hotate, umi masu, kurodai, iwana, sake, hamachi (top to bottom) & salmon Hosomaki - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Food: Menu is almost entirely raw fish, with a few small vegetarian side dishes. That being said, the fish all tasted really fresh and well made. The sushi rice used also tasted great, a step up from the typical rice you'd get from an average Japanese place. Place: Restaurant is small, ~4 tables and a counter, so try to make a reservation or be prepared to wait. Price: The nigiri set and sashimi sets they offer I'd say are incredibly reasonable for the amount and quality of what you get. $25 for 7 nigiri pieces + 6 piece maki roll or $35 for 16 pieces of sashimi feels like a steal these days. Great place overall, just be mindful of the small seating availability. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri set, they let you choose which fish you want for your set. - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Authentic Japanese, the place was small but very cozy it reminded me of Japan sushi restaurants. The service was amazing and the food is a 100/10. Unbelievably delicious. read more

Mujiri - Japanese Uni Japan Uni(雲丹) Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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This place was so good! Definitely a gem in the east bay. There was a wide variety of nigiri to choose from and the fish was very fresh! Great service as well. They always made sure our water/tea was full. It's a small/cozy place, but makes it more intimate. Next time I want to try more maki rolls because the seaweed + seasoned rice was so good. read more

Mujiri - 2 nigiri omakase, sashimi omakase + uni nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

Walked in on a Saturday afternoon around 12pm and got seated at the bar. It's a tiny spot and was almost a full house. Luckily, we beat the small crowd trailing behind us. We placed our order right away through our phones and got a hot sake to start our Saturday right. The hot sake came promptly and we waited quite awhile (almost 1 hour) for our food. We noticed they had a lot of take out orders so that's probably why the long wait. The quality and taste of the food made the experience worthwhile and would definitely recommend this spot for a date night or just to satisfy your sushi craving! Fish was fresh and the rice was seasoned perfectly. read more

Mujiri - Nigiri Combo Salmon&Shiso Hosomaki / サーモン&大葉細巻き Spicy Sake Maki / スパイシーなサーモン巻き - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

I prefer their o.g Emeryville location for overall quality and vibes, but the Hayward location service has always been consistently better. The food ordering system is fully electronic too. We decided to splurge a bit to try the shirako iykyk . The creaminess was there, but the flavor was more mild than we remembered. Anyway, it's a Japanese delicacy so y'all should give it a try! read more

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They became my new local fav. The place is a bit small so it's not meant for large group. It gets busy after 7p, but you place your orders with your phone so that cuts the wait down by quite a bit. Now onto the food. It's hard to find a spot that has decent firefly squid nowadays.I also like the customizable 7pcs nigiri combo, not many places will let you pick and choose what type of fish you want on it even if you're willing to pay extra. I'm dragging my mom back here next time read more

Mujiri - Firefly squid!! - Japanese Near Me - Hayward, California

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