I've been coming to this Japanese restaurant ever since high school. My son is graduating high school tomorrow so I decided to bring him here before his last day of school. The first thing my son said when he walked in was " Dad, I like interior design and feel of the place". The atmosphere and environment was cozy with a Japanese vibe. You can tell this is a mom and Pop family establishment. The lady that took our order is very nice and provided good service. This is the same lady working when I came here during my high school days in the 90's. My son ordered tonkatsu a deep fried pork fillet and I ordered a dish called Kinoko which is chicken and mushrooms in a sweet garlic sauce. Our entrees also came with house salad & miso soup. We also ordered California roll & tapi maki which is salmon. The owner lady frequently checked on us, polite, and always came back to fill our waters. My son especially likes the sushi bar because we can see the chef roll the sushis from all the fresh ingredients. He definitely has skills. The portion size was decent and the food quality and flavors made up for that. Absolute WIN coming here! We will definitely come back and hopefully be regulars. I highly recommend coming here with family and friends. Thanks read more

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Decided to try this place for sushi since I was craving so much for sushi in my first trimester. I tried to refrain from eating sushi since I know it risky to have during pregnancy, so I stuck with the basic cali roll. The first bite was fulfilling that craving until my partner was asking me what's in it. As I was picking up the next sushi, it slightly came apart and dropped from the chopstick. That's when I seen something off and opened the seaweed to see a molded avocado! Ugh, we drove back and the place was quiet with 2 customers dining. I didn't want to make a scene but the lady kept trying to gaslight me that it was okay and she couldn't refund our money. I had to raise my voice to explain that it's mold and I don't want it. I accepted for it to be remade and I watched the man make it. She said next time I have to ask for a green avocado. Huh? That's the first and last time for us. read more

Okawa Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Antioch, California

Here at OKAWA Sushi they have the best service!! Their food is always freshly made. A hidden gem off Buchanan Road in Antioch , has bathrooms, reservations, available, and sushi bar. Environment is good for people of all ages, family friendly. Tina is amazing!! They must try spot!! read more

Okawa Japanese Restaurant - Potstickers & dipping sauce - Japanese Near Me - Antioch, California

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Ordered to go order and the lady overcharged me and made me wait and wait and wait. She wrote paper written receipt that I couldn't understand. She charged me extra then the price it was suppose to be. I asked for extra sauce she started yelling at me. I got home eat my food and the rice was hard and then I had diarrhea after eating my roll and been on the toilet all night. I will not be going back and I do not recommend this place! The place is not clean and not welcoming at all. Be dry bad customer service. I will not be comb b back and I will tell my family and friends who all live in Antioch as well to not come back. Worst experience I've had! I was overcharged for hard rice in my roll! read more

Okawa Japanese Restaurant - Here is the outside very uninviting as well - Japanese Near Me - Antioch, California

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The sushi here is phenomenal!! every time i come the service is excellent and the owner and her husband are truly amazing at their craft. i come here more than i should hahaha and it is always a truly wonderful time. the low lights and jazz music they play makes the vibe so relaxing as well!! 10/10 recommend read more

Okawa Japanese Restaurant - YUMMY ROLL (left) RAINBOW ROLL (right) - Japanese Near Me - Antioch, California

No. The 2 of us came by for dinner and despite only 4 tables were occupied and there were 2 waitresses, it took a while for them to take our order. Sushi sashimi combo- Some fish were fishy. Sushi rice in these nigiris was terrible: dry, no flavor, and didn't hold up its shape. Suki (beef) don - The older waitress brought chicken don over to us, saying she accidentally gave our beef to another table so she has their chicken order for us instead... we took it because we've already waited a while. Odd. They should've corrected their mistake instead of offering us another table's order. Service: Ugh. We asked for a box and check from the younger waitress. She said okay, left, and came back.... to clean the table next to ours. Reminded her again and she said okay. Brought over a box... and no check. Then she went serving other tables so we reminded her the 3rd time. Replied okay, went around again, and took a while to come back with the check. Might be a local favorite but Okawa is an easy pass for us. Won't ever come back here. read more

Okawa Japanese Restaurant - Sushi sashimi combo - Japanese Near Me - Antioch, California

Stopped her for a late lunch/early dinner with my wife. The atmosphere is great and so is the service. The sushi was delicious. We shared a Godzilla, a Lion King Roll, and the Sushi Sashimi combo.... delicious! I'll definitely be back! read more

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Okawa is one of the best hidden jems in Antioch. I have been going since my children were 5 and 10 with them and the food is consistently good along with the service. The ambience is soothing and the menu has good choices. Please try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Food was okay. Some of them lacked flavor or were very fishy Service was not the best the owner/ manager was not nice and made rude comments when ordering. "That will be too much food are you sure about that" I can assure you that this was definitely not a lot of food. The waitress had made a mistake and gave us 2 salmon nigiri which we ate but it happened to be for another table. This was my first time here so we assumed it came with our order or not sure. The waitresses got scolded as well multiple times during different times throughout our stay. The waitress did not look happy at all. Which is a shame she was treated that way over $4.50. The manager came over and told us it was for another table and charged us for it but did not let us know they would be charging us they just put it on our tab. We didn't mind paying it for because it made sense but a notice would have been great. The way they give you the receipts was confusing it's just a hand written paper with your order and the final price on it. read more

Okawa Japanese Restaurant - Deluxe sushi combo plate in front. Regular sushi combo plate in the back. - Japanese Near Me - Antioch, California

Racist service. We arrived 15 minutes before our Caucasian counterparts and never received serviced any acknowledgement from the establishment. Do not come here if you are brown or black. read more

Food great service awesome atmosphere great tempura perfect soup and salad great always get bento box

I usually get sushi here, and as you know if you've read my previous review, they make it well. I decided to try the wonton ramen soup for a change of pace on a rainy day. It was delicious. The wontons are made fresh. They were not mushy at all. Both the wontons and the ramen noodles were high quality, and the broth was delicious. I received friendly service from the owners, who hadn't seen me in a while. The ambience is actually quite nice, despite being located in an unfortunately downtrodden neighborhood. Recommended. read more

Okawa Japanese Restaurant - Wonton ramen soup. - Japanese Near Me - Antioch, California

Came here for lunch I. The middle of the week. Place could use a little TLC but great service. Portions are bigger than most Japanese spots. An order of sashimi gets here about eight pieces which honestly filled me up before my entrée even came. Tuna slices, nice thick, hearty cuts. Salmon wasn't anything too special. Went with some basic bento boxes, which were just the right amount of food. Overall pleased with this place good service and it is a little on the rundown side, but I will stop by here again. read more

Okawa Japanese Restaurant - Salmon and tuna sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Antioch, California

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I love Japanese food so I decided to try this place since it was highly recommended by my co-worker and its close proximity for lunch. The ambiance was very nicely done. Reminded me of the Japanese restaurants in SF Japan Town. I ordered the teriyaki beef entree which was a good portion and beef was actual steak cut up versus the thin sliced beef like some other Japanese places. Get the Miso soup, trust me. The service was prompt and attentive. Looks like I found another go to lunch places! read more

Okawa Japanese Restaurant - Beef Teriyaki Entree - Japanese Near Me - Antioch, California

This is the best sweetest most family friendly restaurant I have found in Antioch since living here and it's always been the same beautiful atmosphere. Both the owners are the most genuine people you can meet and they truly care about their customers and our needs. And the food is beyond amazing every single bite wow! This is the hidden gem of Antioch for sure! Amazing owners, sweet staff and delicious food! I will forever keep on eating here! read more

Their sushi is great and always fresh. They don't disappoint each time. Place is very clean and well organized.

I had a craving for sushi and my go to place just closed down. I haven't been to Okawa for probably 20yrs. I have to say everything seems the same. Cutely decorated. I ordered take out so I didn't take pictures. I had the okawa roll which was huge. The shrimp tempura inside was hard and very crunchy. It took something away from the roll. They also they forgot the special sauce. It was 3.5/5 The second roll was the Julie roll. I was surprised that It was only two pieces, it was salmon and white tuna made into a flower shape and the center was stuffed with a spicy mayo scallop mixture. That mixture was very fishy tasting 3/5. I will give them another try but next time eat in and go for my usual rainbow roll. It's basic and if they mess that up then I'll know to write them off. I'll definitely update my review when I come back read more

this place deserves 10 stars. so glad to have found an authentic Japanese restaurant in antioch. the owners were so sweet and kind. the restaurant is clean. there is a bit of a wait because everything is made from scratch. they took care of my family and we can't wait to go back. thank you so much. read more

One of my go to sushi spots in the area. The Okawa Roll and the Yummi roll are my favorites, donburi is delicious and filling. I appreciate the staff that serve as they've owned this place for years. read more

i was trying to celebrate my brother coming home and we had a lot of Racist service. We arrived 15 minutes before our Caucasian counterparts and never received serviced any acknowledgement from the establishment. Do not come here if you are brown or black. read more

My husband and I came here today 6/23/26 and it was our first time at the place. We tried 4 orders: okawa rolls, rock and roll, firecracker, and calamari. Okawa roll is the only roll that we both agree on that we will come back for it. It is a decent place, and it is close to our home. It is a local business and we like to support local business. More than that, we found at least one roll we like, so we might as well coming back for that and maybe we will try some other rolls. read more

Recently picked up sushi orders of this fantastic restaurant I couldn't be more impressed with the overall experience. From the moment I walked in the ambience was inviting with a beautiful fish tank , and the staff was exceptionally friendly and great . All the Sushi I've tried here. It was absolutely delightful and very delicious especially my favorite eel dish. The chefs here are amazing. My order was ready. Within 30 minutes of ordering it. It was packed up very nicely. I am very excited to order more future rolls highly recommend this place to any future sushi, seeker. read more

Okawa Japanese Restaurant - Sushi rolls - Japanese Near Me - Antioch, California

as a sushi fanatic I loved this place. great atmosphere, friendly staff mom and pops sushi restaurant with delicious food. I ordered the chirashi and fried oysters and they were DELICIOUS read more

This place never disappoints!!!! They definitely know what they are doing . Seafood salad is super and the nigiris are good sizes. Bento box is always on point and the rolls my favorite is the lion king and dragon roll. I love how they bake the rolls. I really want to give them a 5 for this dine in because I am here once every few months butthe lady who works there is just ehhh. Every time I wouldask for napkins she would literally give me one piece and she makes it awkward if you know what I mean. read more

Nice decor and ambiance which we did mot expect from the outside. They serve fresh sushi rolls that are delicious! We loved the Julie roll and the soft shell crab appetizer. Would love to try other items on their menu so we will be back for more! read more

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I am super disappointed as the service here is usually fantastic. I've been coming here since I was a child! I came here today to eat dinner and was treated horribly. First off while we were ordering our drinks she rushed us and kept asking over and over what we wanted to drink! That's the first thing that threw me off. Second after we were "done" ordering(because she cut us off and said something super nasty) she said "you order your appetizer now and don't be wasting my money getting drunk and and not eating your food." Like for real I've never been treated like that before. I'm not sure if she's menopausing out or if she just had a bad day but that's still no excuse to just be a flat out cunt. Never coming here again you guys lost a very loyal customer. Full shade! Yall deserve 0 stars after that. read more

Oh one of my fav places to eat!! Fish quality is excellent!! Service is always. Fast and efficient. It's a little small but they take care of everyone. Nice quiet ambiance. Their miso soup is a lil different than what I'm use to but I love it anyways. The baked muscles are soooo good. Delicious food and excellent quality which is what matters to me. read more

Even when I get take out food is amazing! Service is very friendly and nice. Highly recommend them

This place is bomb! I had a craving for sushi last night and we are fairly new to Antioch so turned to Yelp for some sushi spots. Saw this place had good ratings and overall good reviews so thought we would give it a shot. We ordered take out - firecracker roll and agedashi tofu. When we got home and inhaled it! Firecracker roll IS FIRE and the tofu was cooked perfectly. When we went to pick up the food the owner (I'm assuming she's the owner) had me wait a little longer because she wanted to make sure i got the tofu fresh out the fryer. So glad she did because it was so good. We def plan to make this our go to spot for sushi. We placed the order after 7p and the only thing I'd change is what time we get food here because there were definitely a lot of sketch folks walking around this neighborhood lol but had nothing to do with the restaurant. read more

Fresh, good and flavorful food! Coworkers come here a lot and that's saying something for the quality of their food - particularly the sushi and sashimi. read more

Our go to place for sushi. We have been going here for years. Lion king roll and unagi donburi are a great choice for your first time

Excellent service, excellent food, quiet, nice people, enjoyed the meal. Nice atmosphere, orders to go. Only place we eat Sushi!

My wife and I were craving for Japanese food. At first I did not notice they took reservations until I saw the sign on some tables. As long as you come here on non peak hours, you can get a table or bar. I believe this place is own by the married couple. The wife takes the order and the husband is the chef. We ordered some sushi and bento box. I have to say, the highlight meal of the day was the bento box. The tempura were huge and probably one of the best. I really enjoy the salmon and the teriyaki beef. It was truly worth the price! read more

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The FRESHEST fish in the area!!! Been coming here for over 30 years - this place is the BEST!

I have eaten here many times. It is always excellent quality sushi, tasty and cute! Sushi is so appetizing and that starts with the presentation when the plate is set in front of you. The decor takes me to Japan. It's like I'm coming home. The staff and the sushi chef are focused on providing a pleasant experience. Relax and enjoy the adventure. read more

I've came here consistently for years!!!! And today I unfortunately won't be back. I ordered a tonkatsu plate and it had 7 pieces of pork! And it was soooo thin, I get times are hard, but I paid $56 for two rolls and a plate this is so unacceptable. read more

Wow, thank you, Tina! We decided to find a spot nearby to have some sushi and decided to stop at Okawa. Their Yelp page stated they would be open till 10pm, but they actually close at 8:30pm. The Okawa team was kind enough to still seat us 8:30pm and allow us to dine till 9:30pm. Hence, the service was phenomenal and the food was just as good. This hidden gem offers some of the freshest sushi we have had. read more

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Finally found a decent sushi spot near me. Ordered takeout on a Sunday afternoon, they said it would be ready in 20 minutes and it was (: Place is nice too, would definitely come back to dine here. We ordered: - Diablo Roll 5/5 (even my husband who doesn't really like sushi enjoyed this) - Golden California 4/5 - Spider Roll 4/5 - Salmon Sashimi 4/5 (big piece of Salmon) - Miso Soup 10/5 (wow did I enjoy this. Going to ask for the biggest bowl I can get next time. The mushrooms were soooo good in there too) *sorry for no pictures! I was starving and was done with the food when I remembered lol but everything was beautiful and delicious read more

The sushi chef is a very talented artist, and the food was fabulous. I will definitely be back there again.

Their food is good but EVERY TIME I ask for more soy sauce packets they look at me crazy and cop a nasty attitude. Like is there a problem? Like if you don't give me my damn soy sauce! I come in here spending $25 or more you better give me more than 2 itty bitty PACKETS! On amazon soy sauce is about 10-30 bucks for several hundreds if I was petty I'd buy a box and throw it on the counter! Theres no reason to cop an attitude for some soy sauce like be fr. And then they be tryna rush u off the phone too. I'd still eat there but umm yea they better get themselves straight! read more