Delicious little Sushi bar! I was craving some good fish in an intimate setting and I found it at…read moreMujiri. Arrived on time for my 8:30am reservation and of course had to sit at the welcoming bar. Thank goodness I made a reservation because there were walk ups that were waiting outside for a seat. Started off strong eith a good ole bottle of Sake and its rare i find a place that carries one of my favorites (Kurosawa) so i was a hapy camper there. I had the sashimi combo and the Nigiri combo. Both were great and lovingly made by the pros at the bar. It was great seeing them take great care with the fish and forming the nigiri. Everything was so so so good! I totally understand the hype of this spot and I know ill be back again very soon.

Tried Mujiri in Oakland and it was so good. The vibe is chill and you can tell they really care…read moreabout the quality of their food. 2 co workers and I got seated right away at the bar with no wait whatsoever. I ordered the chef's special nigiri and every piece was delicious. Super fresh, great flavor, and really well put together. The chefs were very attentive and made the experience even better.My buddy asked the chef on what his favorite fish to eat was and while they didn't currently have it in the menu . The manager who was right next to him said they if we called in advance they would source it and be able to prepare it for us if we liked .Definitely a spot I'd come back to if you're into good sushi.

Always great food .... very consistent and this is how it should be…read more We love their homemade Tofu Kamo Nanban Soba is perfect Love their Tempura also Everything on this spot is Excellent and that's why it's my go to place in the hood of Oakland.

This was my first time at a soba noodle shop! I was pretty excited and this place did not…read moredisappoint! We got the homemade tofu and the karage to start. The soba noodle took a little bit to come out, but no worries because the apps were delicious. The karage was tender and we appreciated the flavors the tofu had. When the noodles came out, it did not disappoint. I went in first for the soup and it was very clean and flavorful. The soba noodle mixed well with the soup. The duck meat was tender. We loved the inside seating. Mybwife said it reminded her of Japan. The staff were also super friendly! I definitely recommend this place!

Came here on a Friday night and had to wait over an hour to get seated at a table. Highly recommend…read moremaking reservations ahead of time if you don't want to wait. We ended up seating at a shared communal table for dinner. We ordered maguro tuna carpaccio and hamachi hand roll set as appetizers to start. Carpaccio was very thinly sliced with interesting Asian fusion flavors. I loved the hamachi handroll set; well seasoned thick cuts of fish. We also shared the ocean trout and mentaiko pasta for entrees and both were good. Crispy skin on the fish was excellent. The pasta was buttery but felt like it was missing something. We got yogurt soju and Sauvignon blanc wine, both were really good. Small restaurant with small tapa style plates. Great vibes and suitable for date night. Prices were high for the amount of food but amazing service!

Planned a friend date and suddenly I knew what it felt like to be a guy…read more With no context of what the girl likes, and judging by her taste in make up, catalog of stamps from around the world, and a diverse palette Bob Ross could paint with, I provided two options. Oken was 1st choice while the 2nd choice was somewhat more casual. MAGURO CARPACCIO - FRESH MAITAKE TEMPURA - Great texture, not greasy BAECHU SALAD - lots of flavor and love a crispy topping WAGYU KALBI SHORT RIB SSAM - TENDER af, great flavor STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE - subtle, not too sweet Asian fusion can sometimes be a hit or miss but Oken executed every dish beautifully. Make reservations because this place fills up quick. Good date spot. Great service. Amazing food.

It's nice to see a great new option for sushi in Oakland. It's vey convenient to get to from BART…read more The interior is nice, and the seats are comfortable. Service was friendly when I was there. I tried the Lake Merritt roll and some ribeye skewers (a special that day). It hit the spot and I would definitely come here again for more sushi cravings.

Was craving sushi/omakase and found this spot on Yelp. Came on a weekday and was able to find…read moreparking on the same street. It wasn't busy during the time I came which was nice. Server and Chef were super friendly and welcoming. While I waited, the chef brought me a nice little sample to try. Really refreshing and delicious. I ordered a lychee lemonade and edamame to start. Both really good. I had to refrain from drinking and eating it all so I didn't get full before my food came. Would order both again. (Maybe add some liquor in the lemonade lol ) For my main dish, I went with the 10 piece nigiri omakase and upgraded $10 to include toro. Pieces of fish were huge and delicious. Surprisingly the toro wasn't my favorite but still was really good! The shrimp head was a nice treat! I ordered dessert even though I was stuffed cause I couldn't help myself: matcha tres leche (which I was told was their most popular dessert). It didn't disappoint! Restaurant was clean and well taken care of. They were updating the signs on the window as well which I'm sure is going to look great. If you're in the area, give them a try. Already looking forward to my next visit!

Want your fix of quality & fresh cuts of fish that reminds you of the markets in Japan? Ebiko is…read morethe only place I know of that offers this. I'm never disappointed with the food here and I'm super hard to please when it comes to japanese. Omakase quality cuts at grocery store prices. Stop in and give them a try :)

Holy moly, my life is actually changed. Let me preface this…read moreby saying I'm not the biggest fan of raw sushi, but more especially raw salmon. But I'm trying to get myself to like it more by trying other places. I stumbled upon this place just walking by and decided to try it out. Less than $13 for 5 pieces which isn't too bad I think. The sushi was amazing. So good, the quality was amazing and it all tasted so fresh. It was genuinely melt in your mouth. I wish I would've gotten more while I was in the area! The cashier was nice as well and even gave me a ponzu packet from behind the counter and said he liked it with the salmon aburi, and it paired well together! Small store, but very clean. I would definitely come back again to try their other offerings, but DEFINITELY would get the salmon aburi again.

Service was great and food was great too! Shout out to Amanda, she is sweet!…read more The place was great overall

Karyl was so so nice and super attentive! The meal came out quickly and was super good per usual.read more

This is an omakase where you can get a more unique variety of fish than what is typical in Bay…read morearea. The price is reasonable for the variety, for the bay, and the sushi is fresh and tasted great. The restaurant itself is elegant and cute. Highlights for me were all the Japanese fish, which are specially curated and killed with a technique to reduce fish stress. The taste was close to what I got in Japan, and each coming piece was exciting. The sashimi courses at the beginning were also amazingly crafted, especially the first tuna course. Where it lost a star for me was 1) the amount of food was quite small. In total it was about 17 courses, but each is essentially one small piece of sushi. They did give a large hand roll at the end but I still didn't feel full. I did order one supplemental piece, but the other two options weren't interesting to me. Anyway for $300 a head after tip and tax I was not expecting to want to grab another bite after. 2) you have to go to some sketchy pizza place next door for the bathroom. Again, when you charge a premium price, you should deliver a premium experience

Wow. Sushi Salon was easily one of the best omakase experiences I've ever had and absolutely worth…read morethe trip from San Francisco. What makes this place so special is their fish supplier, famed Japanese fish concierge Hiroshi Hasegawa. He's known for sourcing rare and unusual fish that are rarely sold commercially, and he sometimes even free-dives to catch them himself. Sushi Salon is currently the only restaurant in the United States that he supplies, which means you truly won't get this exact experience anywhere else. The rice alone deserves its own praise. The vinegar they use is only supplied to a select few in the U.S., and in my opinion, it was the best sushi rice I've ever had. I could honestly eat the rice on its own. The space is incredibly intimate, with only seven seats per seating at 5:00pm and 7:30pm. Watching each course being prepared right in front of us made the entire experience feel personal and immersive. Every piece of fish was excellent, but the standouts for me were the saba, uni, medai, ninjin, and kegani. Joji Nonaka and Anna Osawa were wonderful hosts. They engaged with guests throughout the evening and shared thoughtful insights and history behind the fish and techniques, which made the meal even more meaningful. Parking was surprisingly easy with street parking nearby, though the surrounding area feels a bit gritty, so I wouldn't leave anything visible in your car. At the end of the omakase, you're given the option to order additional pieces or specialty items not included in the set menu. I highly recommend taking advantage of that and trying as much as you can. Overall, if you're looking to splurge on a truly unique and elevated omakase experience, Sushi Salon is absolutely worth it. It's special, intimate, and unforgettable.

The restaurant was absolutely packed when I arrived, but luckily I was able to get squeezed in as a…read morewalk-in. While I waited, I hung out at their sister ramen restaurant next door, where Lia, the bartender, was fantastic and made the wait enjoyable. That said, reservations are definitely a good idea for my next visit! I ordered the OG Omakase set, which featured all the tried-and-true classics, and every course was beautifully prepared. My standout favorite of the night was the black cod with truffle butter, it was absolutely incredible. I also started with the miso soup, which was the perfect way to begin the meal. The cocktails were sensational. They have such a wide variety, and although I can't remember the names of the ones I ordered, my server was incredibly knowledgeable and helped me choose drinks that paired perfectly with each course. His recommendations really elevated the entire dining experience. Unfortunately, I had a show to catch across the street at the Fox Theater, so I found myself rushing through the end of my meal. The silver lining is that Yonsei is literally just steps away from the venue, making it a perfect dinner spot before a show. I'll definitely be back not only because the food and cocktails were outstanding, but because I want to fully savor the experience next time without watching the clock. Highly recommend!

Super friendly service and a great selection of tasty rolls. Each roll comes out one at a time to…read moreensure the roasted seaweed doesn't get soggy. They have hand roll flights that are fully customizable and an option to add additional rolls if you want. 6-7 rolls was a good amount for me without being overly stuffed. Faves were def the snow crab and chive, Calabrian chili ebi (some heat to this one), the toro caviar and the miso butter cod. A little fun and interactivity rolling the hand rolls yourself and easily instagrammable. It's a small spot so our party of 11 was split between two tables but they did a great job of keeping us taken care of. They share the bathrooms with the ramen spot next door, which looks like an equally good spot to check out next time.