Don't mind the haters, this place is great. Solid service, unique combinations for nigiri.. You'll get no basic Sake and Tuna rolls here. Just kidding, they'll do that if you want. My son enjoyed his rolls and tried hotate for the first time here, then got 2 orders of nigiri and did not share I got a few nigiri sets that were excellent. Thanks Origin! read more

We had a few rolls including the vegetarian roll. I have never had a vegetarian sushi roll and this blew me out of the water!! Tempura fried yam (I think) with fresh sliced avocados and fresh sliced mangoes on top. I would go back for that. The miso soup was much better than other places. It had fresh mushrooms and was yummy. The dragon roll was full of multiple flavors. The sauce on it was very good and the eel was fresh and good. We also really liked the shrimp tempura roll. Edamame was a great starter. The chef cooked an off the menu item for us which is called Karaage Chicken. It is small pieces of fried chicken. I believe the chicken is marinated in saki. It was very interesting with unusual flavors. A tad sweet with very complex flavors. The service was top notch. It is a sweet, small, casual restaurant tucked in the corner. What a great way to spend a Friday night! We will come back! read more

Both the atmosphere and food were disappointing. This is a casual spot which is totally fine. That said, phone sounds blasting from the kitchen does seem a bridge too far for me personally. It's just not professional and totally kills the possibility of an enjoyable meal. Service was friendly, but on the slow side. The atmosphere is super informal, featuring posters of food that is not actually on the menu. Food wise, it was OK. The miso soup was pretty expensive. The best dish by far was the futo-maki roll. Really good flavor for a vegetarian roll. The 'fresh crab' in the other roll we ordered was not good. Rice being IMO the most important element in sushi was executed well, but my chirashi had all the fish served fridge cold and with pretty rough, haphazard cuts. For the overall price of the experience, it just doesn't seem worth it. read more

Sushi / food was pretty reasonable. Went here around 5:30 dinner and it was pretty quiet. The restaurant is long and narrow haha. Service was fine it was just one waitress and one guy at the sushi bar. Had some sake too. Overall, Not bad for the area? read more

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I was craving sashimi so I visited this place. Not a big place and it was not busy during dinner time. I wanted chicken karaage, but they ran out. Got the friend pork dumplings instead. They were good, but nothing to write home about. I would have ordered draft beer if they had any. They were accommodating as I wanted to substitute salmon with hamachi in their salmon oyakodon. I know it makes sense to have salmon as the sashimi, but I like hamachi better so I asked for it. The quality of the fish was good. The bowl was not big enough, but at least it was fresh. I may come back again as they have a 3-small bites, 9-piece nigiri, soup and dessert menu for $79. However, based on my appetite, that may not be enough for me either. read more

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​Experienced total sashimi perfection with two distinct cuts of Yellowtail/Hamachi tonight. The loin cut was so clean, firm, and beautifully sweet--the ultimate pristine bite. But that belly cut? Absolute velvet. It was so marbled and buttery it literally melted on impact. ​Two completely different textures, both utterly amazing. If you come here, you have to order both! #SashimiHeaven read more

Origin Sushi - Hamachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I was looking for a sushi restaurant nearby and found this place from its great reviews on yelp - so glad I did! It's a small restaurant in a strip mall run by a family who was so friendly! The sushi chef himself was very passionate about the fish - we did the 10 piece nigiri omakase that was 60$ so reasonable especially since he makes each fish unique and with sauce/toppings. We got repeats of the salmon belly (their specialty) and shima aji. Come here for high quality fish despite limited menu - it was delicious! They also gave us homemade red bean dessert which they try to do when they have enough availability for people doing the full specialty omakase. It was such a great find and I'd come anytime I'm in the area! read more

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Holy fish this place has the best Chirashi bowl I've seen in the tri-valley! I didn't have high expectations since there are so many underwhelming ones around but the moment I saw it... I knew it was going to be some good stuff. My goodness it was amazing. read more

Origin Sushi - Premium Chirashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We visited Origin Sushi for a late-night sushi stop. It was one of the few open a bit later into the evening on a weekday. Service? 10/10!! Our server was the sweetest. Super proactive and checked in on us regularly. It was empty when we came in, but the restaurant filled up rather quickly. There's only a few tables and it's a bit of a tight space, so keep this in mind especially if you have a larger group. Between 3, we shared about 4 rolls. Everything was delicious! I forget the name, but my favorite was the one with mango, unagi, and salmon. The ingredients tasted fresh, but the food just took a bit to come out. It was a really good experience overall, I'd definitely come back when the craving for sushi returns! :) read more

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I love the sushi selection here. The owners Ray & Kay are super nice. They offered us a fried chicken wings dish and an order of sushi to try. Ray, the chef, explained the fish on each sushi to us thoroughly. It was quite an educational experience. The fish is pretty fresh and sweet. Most of the fish are flavorful. Kay was very helpful and attentive. My party enjoyed the dinner here. It was a nice dining experience. I will definitely come back for some quality sushi next time. read more

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Everything about this sushi place was so cozy -- from their interior and menu. My friend and I wanted to meet up for dinner, which this was a perfect spot for a cute date night! Located next to Nikuya, Origin Sushi sits next to the right corner of the restaurant in the plaza. We were seated immediately and barely had to wait for anything. People even started to trickle in 20 minutes in and we never felt like service changed! Some things we noticed about this place was the overall cleanliness, cuteness of the cutlery, and freshness of the fish. The menu was also more on the smaller side, but had a special roll for everyone. A huge plus was how affordable it was like a special roll was $13-$16. There was even a tasting menu on your choice of fish like salmon and tuna for $22 that I would love to try... What we ordered: - Juliet Roll: named after our dearest friend LOL, very light and fresh - Flaming Roll: fresh and everything was cohesive from the avocado to the tuna!!! my fav - Pork Dumplings: great size for 2 people, juicy and crunchy om nom nom The people here were so nice and even offered free matcha cream with nuts on top! Lovely service and everything was quite delicious. A hidden gem for real. read more

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Came here around 4:30pm, so it was empty. Went with my bestie right after the Pleasanton festival on Sunday. It was nice and clean inside. Food came out fairly quick since we were the only ones. Staff was friendly and attentive. We got the Sahsmi plate 10 piece, juliet roll, and baked hamachi roll. Sashimi plate was great. The fish was decent size and so fresh tasting. However, I wish the waitress told us what each fish is when they delivered it. Juliet roll was great. Loved salmon. Miso sauce was delicious. Baked hamachi roll was only okay. I liked the baked fish a lot, but i think they put too much cream cheese in the middle of it. It over powered the roll to me. My friend agreed as well. To the point where she was taking the a decent amount of cream cheese out before eating it. read more

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I was happy to try this newly opened sushi restaurant. It's owned by the nicest family and the service was warm and attentive. It's a small, nicely decorated restaurant. The menu is simple and we tried a variety of dishes. My favorites were- Hamachi carpaccio-thick sliced hamachi topped with a slice of avocado Juliet Roll-salmon avocado and scallop topped with a sweet miso glaze. So good! Baja Chirashi-beautifully presented and the fish was very fresh Pork Noodles-delicious braised pork noodles. A must try! I'd definitely return! read more

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With so many options in the area I decided to try this spot out that didn't have too many reviews but it had a good amount of positive reviews. I came in around 6pm and when I walked in there was 1 other table there and not busy. I would say it's a small spot that seats less than 50 people but it was nice and clean. I decided to get two rolls and a 6 piece nigiri that comes with a hand roll. Gorilla Roll - 9/10. I'm always a sucker for seared rolls. The salmon being seared gives it extra sweetness and the siracha mayo actually had a nice kick it to it and wasn't just sweet. The fried shallots on top added nice texture being crunchy with extra flavor. This was my favorite roll. Rosewood Roll - 8/10. You can taste that the fish is fresh. If you like salmon and tuna I would get this roll. What I liked about it as well was the spicy crab on top which carried a small amount of spice but adds to the flavor. Moriwase - 9/10. It comes with 6 nigiri and a hand roll. Again the fish is fresh and has good flavor. The portion was normal, definitely not small. The nigiri comes with a brush of soy sauce so no need to dip, but feel free to. I just wish it had some more wasabi cause I didn't taste any. It came with a spicy tuna hand roll which I liked a lot because it had a good kick. Service was great even though I was the only one in there after the table before me left but the lady was very nice and attentive. She even offered some home made dessert that was packaged in a cute box after having some small convo. I talked to the sushi chef and he's been making sushi for over 15 years and I could tell that he puts some passion in his craft. He told me everyone says the fish is fresh but he really tries to make the flavor known which I think he executed well. They also get their fish flown/delivered on Tuesdays/Thursday. If you're in the area I would recommend trying this spot. It's definitely a safe option and I'll be coming back to try the other items. read more

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Call ahead for their tasting menu and you got yourself an experience! Other than that, there's no wrong answer in the menu. Here again of course and had to try their newer rolls! Can't go wrong over here~ all the photos have the rolls names too if you wanna know whats up! I personally ate most of the Gorilla roll tehe~ read more

Came here on a Friday night. We were going to go to Nikuya, but saw that this sushi place was open. Quick look on Yelp and saw the high ratings. Decided to try it. Walked in and noticed the restaurant was completely empty. Decided to try it anyways. Restaurant feels new and clean. Chicken Karage 4/5: the chicken had some sugar sprinkled on it so you got a hint of sweetness before the crunch. Good and juicy. Hamachi Carpacio 3/5: this had a bit of a fishy taste to it. It was also topped with avocado which was different. Would not order this again. Salmon Nigiri 3.5/5: good, nothing special. Salmon Belly Nigiri 5/5: this was seared on the outside with light topping. This was the best of the sushi we ordered. Warrior Roll 3/5: this was just a California roll with unagi, mango and salmon on top. Was ok but nothing special. Tuna Tuna Roll 4/5: this was good. It was topped with a very sweet mango. My wife enjoyed this one. Overall, food was good. It was a bit odd that the restaurant was completely empty for a Friday night given the high ratings. I rate this a 3.5 stars. I will give it an official 4 star as the service was good. read more

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We came here on a weekday for lunch. To my surprised, there is no lunch set menu. No wonder business seems a bit slow on a weekday lunch hour. We weren't that hungry so my friends each ordered a roll and I had the chirashi. We ordered bara chirashi, poki roll and tuna tuna roll. The fish was very fresh and everything was tasty. A note about this restaurant is they only serve sushi with a few hot food appetizers like chicken karaage and chicken wings. They don't have the everyday items like most japanese restaurants such as bentos(or food like teriyaki chicken/beef, etc) so beware of the limitations. However, if you are in for omakase, they have a tasting menu on Fri/Sat. Need to call ahead to check on availability though. Overall, this would be a good place for some tasty sushi. The restaurant is located close by Trader Joe's. Glad to have another option in the tri valley area. read more

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Checked out this new sushi place in town that just opened about a month ago and had a good experience! It's a decent sized restaurant right next to Niku-ya in a plaza with plenty of parking. The store had very simple decor and pretty causal vibe. The lighting felt a bit sterile but overall it was a nice place to dine at. The menu was very straightforward and my party ended up ordering maguro brothers, moriawase (1 handroll with 6 nigiri), and a gorilla roll, and all of them were very good. The fish quality was great, and the presentation of the food was good as well. I felt like the prices were pretty reasonable and felt like the quality was good for the price. The staff were also really friendly and tried to make conversation with us and asking us how the food was. Overall, I enjoyed the food and dining experience and would come back to try more items on the menu and the sushi rolls. read more

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Outstanding service and food quality. The restaurant is small and interior is very minimal. I wouldn't consider the seatings are comfortable but the food itself is amazing. The portion size just right. Hot tea is available upon request. A home style setting that gives me excellent experience. The owner told me that fresh shipment receives every Tuesday and Thursday. We will come back soon. read more

Origin Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Really good service, fresh fish. Weekends they have a chefs choice special. Great playlist too. All the Madonna please! read more

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We saw that this restaurant recently opened through Yelp and were excited to try it. The menu was simple - mainly sushi and a few hot foods. When we tried to order, the server let us know that this item was no longer on the menu. (Chicken Bento) I'm wondering why they didn't take it off but we ordered two sushi rolls instead. Both were great and priced affordably! However, the reason why I gave 3 stars is because of the ambiance. There was music blasting so loud that me and my partner could barely hear ourselves speak. It was difficult to enjoy our meal with provocative music shouting in our ears. :( Service was friendly though. read more

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The fish are fresh and the pieces are bigger than most places. Friendly staff. It's not a big place, more take out orders. Clean and cozy place. Not a big menu but everything is very good. Good place to go if you need a sushi fix that is reasonably priced. read more

Food and service was solid! Was on the search for a local sushi spot so I wouldn't have to drive in the Bay Area.. This was solid! The fish was fresh. We an assortment of fish and none of it was fishy, including the sashimi thankfully. Normally some spots I've had in Livermore/dublin area had some fishy tasting fish that would give me the "ick".. Chef was helpful, attentive, educational on what he's serving and I'm assuming his wife had great service as well. She even made cake which was good! We'll be coming back! read more

The 49er roll and the Poki Roll were so good. The presentation was beautiful, the staff is so friendly and the service was very fast! Food was fresh and delicious! We will be back thank you for an amazing dinner ! read more

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Wow omakase was amazing and so was service. Fish is all very flavorful and fresh, one of the best in the tri-valley. Sushi rice is done perfectly. Good texture and right amount of acidity. Edamame was boiled and hot. Most places don't have that freshly boiled. Pickled ginger-maybe could be a bit more fresh Kinmedai-so flavorful and tasty. Amazing with skin on. Kurodai- so full of flavor and fresh Salmon belly-the shaving is a bit too salty which kind of overpowered salmon flavor Chu-toro: seared and is very good O-toro: Very good. Not the best I've had compared to that in Japan but close. Amaebi: fried head. Shrimp fairly fresh. Uni: one of best I've had for a long time. So sweet and creamy, goes well with yolk. Not at all bitter. Shima aji: very delicious Kanpachi: salt and pepper, surprised with the seasoning but so good Halibut: fresh and light. Good sides. Salad, Sapporo, and Birthday Dessert. Had a great time. Thank you Rick! read more

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Great, friendly service from both the waitress and chef. I loved the salmon major - the fish was buttery and it was a lovely variety of salmon items at a reasonable price. Food came quickly and I could tell the chef put a lot of care into it! I would come again! read more

Origin Sushi - Salmon major - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Sushi and Rolls, that's really all you need when looking for a sushi spot. The fish taste fresh and the rolls are have that right rice to ingredients ratio. The people running the place are extremely nice. They're on top of refilling your drinks and always with a smile. Place is small and intimate. Their music playlist hits if you're a millennial. Don't skip out on this place. read more

Delicious and great service! The menu is simple, but covers all the bases. They were extremely fast and very nice to the whole family.

Definitely worth a visit! Received a beautiful omakase plate and found each piece to be prepared with care and with the right flavors/freshness. The picture speaks for itself (#nofilter). I grew up helping my family at our restaurant and loved the service here. This place still feels like a friendly neighborhood secret and is now my go-to for nigiri. read more

Origin Sushi - Omakase customized for fish-only - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

This place is special. It's a small, family run, casual, and in an unassuming location that I visited when it was not busy. On the server's recommendation, my party of two chose the "No Hustle" at $60. The way it works is you set an amount, and it's chef's choice. This was described as the amount for "one person", and we could add on more dishes if we wanted. Our server described a sashimi dish (6 pieces), a nigiri dish (6 pieces), and one roll for that price. We also ordered miso soup ($8), edamame ($4), and we ultimately added one more sushi dish. To be honest, I was surprised and delighted to encounter this format of dining. It requires putting your trust in the expertise of the chef and letting his abilities shine. It's something that I had only heard of in high-end dining, like on Food Network or in magazines. Service was attentive, and the food came out paced as I would expect for the chef's choice format or at a high end restaurant. The fish was universally excellent and very fresh. The nigiri and roll had delightful flavor combinations that were not on the regular menu. There was the opportunity to discuss preferences, like whether we liked spicy or whether we were feeling more hungry. There were also little extras like a little vegetable nibble that came with the sashimi, a sample of chicken karage to try, and pieces of dried fruit that would have gone well with tea. We decided to order the petite yuzu cheesecake when it was offered. Next month, they are going to switch to sesame ice cream because they can't offer both. The bottom line is to not judge Origin sushi by its menu or appearance. The dining experience here can be truly superb. Note 1: I did not call ahead to find out the availability of the "Tasting Menu," so I wasn't surprised it was unavailable. They only serve the freshest ingredients, which is a principle I whole-heartedly agree with. Note 2: I think that if I had been more price conscious, it might have been a little off-putting to not know if I was going to order more dishes or if the add-on was going to be $10 or $20. I would say that you can have faith that you get the sushi that you pay for here. However, I would put this restaurant into the low $$$ category, which is not unusual given how inflation is affecting menu prices at all restaurants. read more

One of my favorite parts about coming here is: 1. The music makes me dance 2. The food makes me dance Origin leaves me better than they found me EVERYSINGLETIME. Plus, they sent us home with free dessert!? Incredible to find a restaurant that makes you feeling loved in the Bay Area. Make your day better, go here! read more

Origin Sushi - Sample dessert (not on menu but should be) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Originally, we looked for something hot and new on Yelp. We found Origin Sushi and made a reservation for two. Before we arrived, two of our friends wanted to join us, and I couldn't change the reservation online. We just walked in and there was plenty of seating. The restaurant is new and clean. The service was great. The parking was ample and free. The best dish of the night was the chirashi paired with hot sake. read more

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Origin sushi is located in Pleasanton on Rosewood drive in the plaza across from Trader Joe's. I've seen the sign for some time but wasn't sure if they were open. I decided to call last night for dinner and get takeout. A friendly man answered and said my order would be ready in 5-10 minutes. Perfect. I headed out and got there just as my order was getting bagged. The place was empty and I asked how long they have been open. I was told only a week but I believe they had a soft opening. Service was super friendly and the lady even gave me an orange cutie and said it was sweet from Chinatown in SF. I thought that was nice. I ordered a witch roll and gorilla roll. Both were yummy and their rolls are pretty good size. If I had to choose one, I'd go with gorilla roll since it had seared salmon on top and fried shallots which was delicious. I definitely need to come back with friends to try out more of their menu. read more

Been getting sushi here a few times now and I have to say that their fish is always fresh. Their selection is small, but very good quality. I really enjoy getting their sashimi. The rolls are nicely portioned and some of the spicy rolls are definitely spicy. Rice was perfectly cooked. Overall, would love to eat in and try their omakase sometime. Service for pick up is really fast and their packaging is cute and nicely packed. read more

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Wow we are so happy this place opened up in Pleasanton. There are quite a few sushi places but this one is amazing as the chef wants youbto talk to him and share your tastes, likes and dislikes and recommends based on that. We ofcourse sat down and order are thing but then got talking, learned the background of the name Origin (wants to take the experience of omakase to basics) and then on his recommendation ordered Amberjack Sashimi (pic above) and it was delicious. He added just a hint of soy and a bit of thai chilli sauce and all that such wonder flavor to the sushi. This is going to be our new goto place. read more

Origin Sushi - Amberjack Sashimi hint of soy and a bit of thai chilli sauce - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

New sushi restaurant in Pleasanton! Restaurant is fairly small, but we got there about 30 minutes after they opened for dinner and there's still plenty of seating. Service was prompt and attentive. We ordered the tempura to share, chirashi, and the omakase. The fish was fresh and delicious! Forgot to take photos because I was so excited to dig in. read more

We had the Godzilla Roll, Rosewood Roll and California Roll. All were very fresh. Wonderful hosts and service, very polite. We asked for the cheesecake. The host told us it wasn't completely done yet (missing the candied fruit), but could serve us our two requested portions without the fancy topping, and just charge us for one. We said ok. The cheesecake was just fine with the zested lime (?) on it. It might be a smaller portion than you are expecting though. Tasted great though. The place was quite cold inside temperature-wise though, so bring a sweater if you run cold. Decor is ok. read more

Unbelievable food. Almost no words can describe how fantastic it was. The love the owner puts into the service almost matches, what he puts into the sushi. LOVE at first bite, every bite. I have only one picture because the evening was all about the unforgettable first experience, here at Origjin Sushi. Music is slightly loud but I am unbothered by it and could care less. The owner is one of a kind, the sushi is one of a kind, and myself, my partner, will be back, over and over again. PLEASE come and try it. Make it your new favorite. I promise you won't be disappointed. We had the Juliet Roll, Gorilla Roll, Jalapeño Crab roll, Negi Hama roll, the Moriwase, salmon Sashimi 4 piece, kabosha squash soup and the Sashimi 10 piece. Each dish/fish stood out in its own way each time it was presented to us. I can't wait to try everything offered. Impeccable service and food. Some of the best if not the best sushi I've had, probably the best. Thank you to the waitress we had, and to the owner, Ray, I can't wait to come in again not only for the awe-inspiring food, but for the hospitality you showed me and my girlfriend. read more

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Amazing freshness! i don't usually post reviews but this place def warrants one. Limited menu so it's concentrated on nigiri. Missing is the 4 items and the miso soup that had squash in it making it slightly thicker but definitely tasty. Will be back. Chef Ray got it right. read more

Origin Sushi - 10 piece omakase. Missing 4 because I ate it hella fast lol - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasanton, California

By far the best spot in the tri-valley for the nigiri. I got the 10 piece omakase and all were spectacular. I've had omakase in Vegas, Hawaii, Sf. This is definitely a hidden gem. Small location but it gives you a welcoming vibe. I really wished I snapped photos of what I had to show but this review is also for me to remember that this is definitely worth coming back to whenever I get the urge for a local joint to satisfy my sushi craving! read more