I had a reservation and was seated perfectly on time. I'd definitely make a reservation because it…read moreis a very busy spot. There's limited seats inside and has a very cozy vibe. They have delicious small bites and are very well priced. I specifically loved the sashimi, iberico pork jowl skewer, beef tataki and sweet potato crème brulee. The service was very kind and helpful. I can't wait to go back and try more.

Great experience overall. The food was flavorful and the atmosphere was cozy but still lively.read more

Mensho is a very popular restaurant. This was my first time visiting, and I had a great experience…read more The food was delicious! The standout dishes for me were the Calamari, Karaage, and Daikon Salad. The Calamari was perfectly fried, and the seasoning was well-balanced. The Karaage was also perfectly fried, and the sauce was flavorful. The Daikon Salad was light and refreshing. I would like to thank our server, Noah, for his helpfulness in choosing our dishes and for the prompt service. I highly recommend it!

Unpopular opinion: wasn't my favorite. But that's all due to personal preference (aside from…read moreservice and a rocky start). The good: fresh, quality ingredients The bad: started with the host/wait list. I accidentally added my name twice for a solo diner. Host thought it was a mistake and completely removed me from the wait list and seated other parties that came in after me. Thoroughly confused - she didn't even call my name to confirm so I had to go up to her and ask. No apology either. Was seated at the counter where solo diners usually sit. Service was non existent. Server came up to me and ask "what would you like to order?" I've never been there before. No "hi my name is ... I'll be your server" nada. They're just a machine - people in people out. The ramen - broth was fine. The squiggly noodles aren't my favorite. Expected to have kernel corn but had corn ribs instead (good thing I'm good with chopsticks!) The charshu was just okay. Enoki topping was just ... aight. The nice touch was that they didn't put it in the ramen and served it on the side to preserve its crunchiness because it definitely needed the texture! It was loud, busy, and nothing spectacular about the dining scene here. $55 dollars later (ramen, 2 additional toppings, one box of sake) ... I sadly don't think it was worth it.

This is my new fav sushi spot. There is ample parking in the outside parking lot. We came from…read morelunch and were promptly seated. They have a great selection of both cooked and raw options. My kids loved the udon noodles along with California roll. My husband and I got the crab coast roll, melt in the mouth roll along with the kaisen don. The crab coast was so good and fresh that it was gone within seconds. The melt in the mouth really did feel like it melts in your mouth. There's no fishy taste or smell, just pure decadent umami- must try. There's kaisen Don is a collection of premium cuts paired together so well. The rice was cooked and seasoned so perfectly that all you need is a touch of the fresh wasabi they offered to elevate the dish. We were sad when we finished. This is a definite must revisit since we want to try more of the menu.

I enjoyed my Chirashi Donburi! I thought the plating was really nice. The ingredients were fresh,…read morecrisp and flavorful. The wasabi was potent but enticing and prepared well. It was overall a great meal at a slightly higher price point ($30-50 per person), perhaps expected for sushi.

Pros: Pretty good sushi…read more Great location Nice customer service Great variety on the menu Takes reservations Cons: Pretty price for the amount of food that you get

Lovely experience here. It was very busy for dinner on a Thursday evening. As a vegan with an…read moreallium allergy, I ordered the cucumber salad along with an avocado roll and a sweet potato roll. The rolls were generously stuffed with great portion sizes, and the sweet potato inside was lightly fried, which was delicious. We had a wonderful experience overall and would definitely come back.

Food was delicious…read more Service was great Would recommend this Japanese restaurant to anyone who wants authentic Japanese cuisine

Really Good Japanese ramen. A must try. Great service…read more Relaxing ambiance. Great for any size party and occasion.

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.

Amazingly tasty. Smoked hamachi best ever. I mean, sushi doesn't get better than this. Small but…read moremighty restaurant.

I kept seeing and hearing about this place on TikTok and through word of mouth so I knew I had to…read morecome check this spot out when I had the chance and I was very satisfied. You can taste the freshness and quality of every ingredient they serve you with and the aesthetics of the food are also very nice to look at. The salad was legitimately one of the best salads I've ever had, every bite was flavorful fresh. I'd definitely recommend this place to everyone that asks for a good sushi spot to go to.

I stopped here for lunch in this quaint town of Orinda, and was greeted m by a nice wait staff, who…read moredirected me to a table by the window. The menu had color photographs of man my of the rolls and dishes. It had a simple decor inside but nice music. There is a small sushi counter is you want to order directly with the sushi chef. The food came out pretty quickly, within 10 minutes, and this was a good place to stop for a meal. I would definitely come here again when I am out this way!

Since the change of ownership, this restaurant's service has really gone for the WORST! The…read morewaitresses are LIFELESS and have no sense of hospitality; UNWELCOMING, bordering rudeness. Gone is the warmth of small town resto. The two waitresses obviously do not enjoy their work, likely hate serving, and most likely can do the restaurant service if they simply do not work there. NOT recommended anymore.