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Shimizu Sushi

4.1 (908 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 week ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids

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Ameebi, Mendocino, Fire Cracker
Edrian D.

Testing, testing, may I have your attention please... Sushi gem found in Oakland! Pro Tip - Make a reservation, limited seating and this place packs up pretty quick! Table for 6 @6:30. Bill came to about $50 a person. Great sushi places cone far and few between, but this place hits! Came with a few friends for dinner to catch up and boy we were in for a treat. Chicken teriyaki bento - this is perfection, nothing beats that perfectly cooked chicken. It was super moist and fully cooked through. The teriyaki sauce is most definitely house made - perfectly glazed with the right amount of sweet and salty. And of course how can you go wrong with veggie tempura. Nom nom nom nom nom The rolls on today's menu were: Flaming Dragon - was definitely a show stopper! The chef came out of the kitchen with the roll a blazing and we were caught off guard. A little dazzle dazzle :spirit fingers: The roll itself had deep fried shrimp in the middle rolled in rice with salmon and tempura shakes with some type of spicy bbq sauce. Lord oh lord I can eat two of these to myself. Mendocino - consisted of spicy tuna, avocado, salmon, cucumber and tobiko. Super smooth with a kick! Fire Cracker - on to more spicy (yes we love spicy) spicy scallops spicy cucumber and tobiko! Tobiko makes everything better with that fresh umami burst. Ameebi - who doesn't like sweet shrimp? And yes eat the head! All in all, solid 5 and will definitely be coming back. Not to mention, the staff were super nice and didn't bother you. They were attentive and knew exactly when to approach the table. I would recommend this place as a gathering for small groups or a fun family dinner. Possibly date night with the partner. Cheers!

Lion king and flaming dragon rolls
Yee W.

We came here around 4pm ish on a Saturday night. Our friend treated us to dinner and recommended this sushi place. The restaurant was nice and clean, small but had a good amount of tables. It wasn't busy when we walked in and were seated immediately. We did a family style, mostly sharing so we ordered California roll, lion king and flaming dragon. Two bento boxes, one was beef and the other was teriyaki chicken. The flaming dragon was cool because it came out on fire. Everything tasted delicious. The bento boxes had a great amount of selection of food for the price. Service was good. They also have stamp cards and Tuesday is double stamps. I wouldn't mind coming back again.

Son Hang W.

The waitress very nice. Beer short ribs, flaming dragon and Venus rolls are so yummy. Scallops and salmon are very fresh.

Joyce L.

A solid 2 star Japanese restaurant. Was surprised by their overall 4 stars rating. For a $23.50-25.50 bento box, I expected more. The taste was meh and yet, they only gave you a few pieces of meat. More importantly, the sashimi quality was subpar, tasted like a C/C- grade quality. Was definitely disappointed and will not return.

Bento box with beef galbo and salmon sashimi
Phil L.

I've been here multiple times for sushi since 2016 to now and I have been well served by this restaurant's tasty food. Their sushi is pretty solid. The bento box has plenty of food, but the galbi/short rib was a bit modest (portion wise) to my liking. Service was attentive and friendly, ambiance was very modest and centralized in simplicity, where simplicity is best. I would come here more often if parking wasn't such a hassle (yes they have a parking lot but it's small)

Lion King, best sushi.
Neema C.

We love the foods (ordered bento boxes and sushi), the service and the unique Japanese decorations. We appreciate the fact that it's one of the few authentic Japanese restaurants in the East Bay. Love love love.

Nicole M.

This place is so yummy. It is a bit small so definitely plan to either way or try to make reservations whenever possible or if if you're able to take it home to eat. The place is small, but cutely decorated inside. The staff is extremely accommodating.

spicy killer cross section
Blu M.

Really tasty spot for sushi in the Piedmont area! Shimizu Sushi is conveniently located on Piedmont Ave in Oakland, in close proximity to a lot of cute shopping and best part, Fentons for dessert! I came here with my mom for a nice meal to catch up with each other and we both totally found a new favorite spot. We went around 6 pm and we did not have to wait long to be seated; about 10 minutes. The staff were really nice and super on everything. the restaurant itself is not too big and has a cute vibe. It is a stand alone restaurant with nice decoration, so it made for a perfect experience. We got 4 rolls (Venus, spicy Juno, delicious, and spicy killer rolls) 2 types of tempura (soft shell crabs and veggie combination). All were incredibly good! My favorites had to be the soft shell crabs, spicy killer, and spicy Juno rolls. The quality of the fish is really fresh and the taste is spot on, especially in the albacore. I appreciate the fact that these rolls were quite sizable. Specialty rolls deserve to be big! These ones did not disappoint. The rice to fish ratio was great as well. Flavors were balanced and nothing overpowered the actual flavor of the seafood, which is a must! Just right :) The tempura were all really good too. The batter was friend perfectly and the oil tasted clean, which is so so important. Great with a squeeze of lemon! Shimizu is a fantastic spot for some fresh fish. If that floats your boat, you gotta give this place a try.

Emily J.

I wanted to love this place but unfortunately it completely missed the mark. The biggest issue was the price, I am all about paying for high quality sushi but this was mediocre at best for a marked up price. The sushi rolls were bland and way too big. When we split them apart it was a little bit better but there was absolutely no flavor. One role had hot sauce just d dumped on top, It didn't help that the sushi chefs were watching TV on the big screen behind the counter for the majority of the time. My older daughter ordered the beef udon and it was almost inedible. Small pieces of gelatinous beef floated on top. Large chunks of vegetables bobbed up like drowned fish. It was just a mess in a massive bowl. Again, the worst part was getting a bill for two rolls and a bowl of udon for 70 dollars. I hope either the price goes down or the quality goes up.

Chicken teriyaki bento box with tempura and gyoza
Hannah L.

Absolutely delicious!!!!!!!!! I LOVE their bento box! The chicken teriyaki was amazing and I love that they give tempura and gyoza with it! It is also very nice that they give you 3 options for the bento boxes so instead of gyoza you can get sashimi or a California roll instead of you prefer. My fiance got the flaming dragon roll which was so cool because it actually was on fire (see video). I have never seen this before! He also really enjoyed it! Soooo good!!! Highly recommend! The service was great, friendly and fast. Very nice ambiance, nice and clean.

Outside. Storefront. Freestanding building. Landscape orientation. 0.7x zoom.
Daniel B.

I give Shimizu Japanese Cuisine three stars. It's not bad. My sister introduced us to this place. She comes here when her and her husband's go-to sushi joint, the Judoku Sushi location in Rockridge, is closed. That said, I think the two restaurants' hours are largely the same. I think Shimizu has slightly more seating, especially inside. Both places are popular and we've had to wait at both. Coincidentally, on the night we visited Shimizu, my sister recognized one of the sushi chefs from Judoku working here. We visited on an ordinary Monday for dinner. Around 6:25pm, the dining room and sushi bar were full. Unlike Judoku Rockridge, Shimizu has no outdoor seating. However, something that's nice about Shimizu (and that Judoku Rockridge doesn't have) is free dedicated parking. Shimizu has a small paved lot with about seven spaces. We got lucky and were able to snag one. We wrote our name on a paper waitlist at the check-in table inside. Party of six. We waited about 40 minutes. We had to wait outside on the sidewalk with a couple other groups. We finished dinner and left around 7:50pm. At that time, the dining room was still full, to give you a sense of how busy it was. Shimizu Sushi opened in June 2010. This is a simple, humble neighborhood sushi joint. There's no pretense about it. It's a no-frills experience. The dining room was cozy and seats were placed closely together to maximize space. At dinnertime, the menu featured a wide variety of sushi rolls plus common types of nigiri and sashimi. I didn't notice any specials except for an Uni Shooter (which we got - more on that below). In addition to sushi, there was a decent variety of Japanese appetizers, entrees, and bento boxes. There's also a touch of Korean on the menu with BBQ Beef Short Ribs (a.k.a. galbi, $15.50 a la carte, about $25 as part of a bento dinner) and a Spicy Fish Bowl (a.k.a. hoe-deopbap, $32.50). Here's what we got: Appetizers * Agedashi Tofu ($9.90) - deep-fried tofu, radish on top with tempura sauce * Pan Fried Gyoza ($11.50) - 6 pieces of pan-fried potstickers Udon * Nabeyaki Udon ($17.90) - chicken, fishcake, egg, noodles, and vegetables in broth; shrimp tempura served on the side Sushi & Sashimi * Chirashi ($32.50) - chef's selection of fresh sashimi, served over sushi rice Nigiri (price per 2 pieces except for Toro) * Hamachi ($8.50) - yellowtail * Tai (8.90) - red snapper * Toro (market price = $9.50 per piece) - fatty tuna Shimizu Special Rolls * Ladybug Roll ($17.50) - salmon, avocado covered with scallop, avocado, tobiko Shimizu Spicy Rolls * Mendocino ($17.50) - spicy tuna, cucumber with salmon, avocado, and tobiko on top * S.O.S. Roll ($18.50) - spicy tuna, yellowtail, radish sprouts covered with spicy salmon, jalapeno, and tobiko Special * Uni Shooter ($11.90) Drink * Marble Soda ($4.95) - Ramune Japanese soft drink; my niece chose strawberry flavor Everyone at the table got miso soup, included with our orders. My nieces devoured their miso soup, Agedashi Tofu, and Pan Fried Gyoza. These are good, safe choices that suit almost any palate. Shimizu's Agedashi Tofu and Gyoza were standard and didn't stand out from the same dishes at other Japanese restaurants. The Nabeyaki Udon was A-OK. The portion size was generous and there was a good balance of ingredients. This was a fairly simple and straightforward comforting dish. If you like udon, you should be satisfied with it. I was a bit underwhelmed with the Chirashi, but I'm also spoiled by my neighborhood izakaya back home in Atlanta ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/ginya-izakaya-atlanta-4 ). When I ordered it, I requested no shrimp due to my shrimp allergy. My Chirashi came with three pieces each of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and albacore tuna plus two pieces of tamago (cooked egg). These are the cheapest, most basic kinds of sushi. For a Japanese restaurant in the Bay Area, I expected more variety. Also, the quality of the tuna wasn't great. The fish was still a bit too frozen and the texture was off. That said, all of the fish slices were nice and thick so I'll give them that. I recognize Chirashi can vary widely from restaurant to restaurant and even from day to day at the same restaurant, so it can be a bit of a gamble. The Hamachi, Tai, and Toro nigiri were all pretty solid as were the Ladybug, Mendocino, and S.O.S. rolls. I'm not a big rolls guy, but I do love nigiri. I think this place does a nice job with both nigiri and rolls, so you probably won't be disappointed there. Aside from the tuna in the Chirashi, I thought the quality of the fish was good and fresh. The Uni Shooter was interesting. It had uni, tobiko, spring onion, and other ingredients. It was a savory shot. Service was excellent. Kristine was our server and she was terrific. Shimizu has a loyalty card at dinner. You get one stamp for every $25 spent. After 10 stamps, you get $10 off.

Inverleith F.

It's not often that we eat sushi but when we do, Shimizu is the place to go in Piedmont Avenue in Oakland. The fish is the freshest around and the tempura is crispy yet delicate. Hubby had ordered the tempura as a starter and it is a generous basket of fried goodness. The vegetables are all generously sliced and cooked just right. Vegetables included broccoli, pumpkin, sweet potato, asparagus and zucchini. When my bento came, there was more tempura including a shrimp. It was a generous portion as well. The tuna sashimi had three nice slices that just melted in my mouth. Hubby really enjoyed his roll which was not too spicy at all. Fish was very fresh and flavorful. The place is small and the staff is attentive and nice. They have a small parking lot which has lots of warnings about not having any valuables visible. Unfortunately this is the state of Oakland so be street smart okay? Do support this great local business. Your tummy will be happy!

Melting albacore
Emmeline W.

We were actually in the area to scope out the newly-opened MENSHO and immediately walked off after seeing the huge line. LOL. Though Shimizu was marginally less busy, we were able to get a seat on a Sunday evening right away. And for the better-- the food and service were fantastic! Very pleased we came across Shimizu by chance. Recommend parking in the back residential areas (only about 3~ min walk) if their lot is full. Very cozy, casual atmosphere with quirky decor. Despite the crowds, we never found ourselves with waiting, or with empty glasses or dirty plates for long. Service is exceptionally attentive and organized. HAMACHI KAMA: Grilled exceptionally well-- it flakes apart in your mouth. Tastes like chicken. IMO is already delicious without the sauce MELTING ALBACORE: Have never seen anything like this at a sushi place before L O L. Raw fish on top of a lump of crab salad??? NGL one of the best appetizers I've had at a casual sushi spot. Surprisingly refreshing and balanced, esp if you like crab salad. The daikon + tobiko give it a satisfying crunch. SASHIMI PLATTER: These slices are CHONKY. Huge pieces without skimping on flavor. Our favorites were definitely the scallop and salmon-- fresh, buttery, and sweet. Just the right amount for a light lunch. Very intrigued by their bentos for next time.

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Ask the Community - Shimizu Sushi

Are they open during May's shelter in place?

I saw when I picked up my dinner tonight that they are now open 4-8:30 daily! Takeout only obviously. I just order by phone and it's ready when I get there.

Are you guys open during SIP?

They are now open 4-8:30 daily. Order by phone and pick it up, though I've seen people order outside.

Which day is double stamp day?

Tuesday!

Do they offer sashimi on AYCE menu?

Yes they have great Sashimi, not sure what you mean by Ayce

Does it have air conditioning?

Yes!!

Do they have real crab or just imitation?

They use imitation crab, but real crab is available upon request (extra charge).

What's the parking situation like, if any?

The restaurant has a small parking lot. There are around 10 spaces including a handicap space. Commercial metered parking on Piedmont Avenue with residential parking on the side streets. Parking can be a challenge at times on busy Piedmont Avenue.

What time is lunch on Saturday/Sunday? Meaning when is the period of time that certain food is cheaper because it's lunch pricing?

They open for lunch around 12 and stay open for dinner. I was there at 3 on a Saturday and there were other tables too.

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Was gifted a gift card here - we decided to try this spot out on a warm Saturday afternoon. Located…read moreright near the water in Jack London Square. Parking is a bit difficult but we managed to find street parking a block away. Wasn't too crowded and there was plenty of seating inside. You order first and you find a table to sit, and they bring out the food to you. Self serve water is available. The food came out pretty quick! Thoughts: - Lobster roll (classic) was delicious! Generous amount of lobster. Would definitely get this again. Chips weren't too great though. - Fried shrimp basket was nice. Shrimp was crispy and tasty. Fries were also very crispy and flavorful. The sauces go well with the shrimp/fries. Coleslaw isn't the best though. - The crab nachos were surprisingly good. A nice cheese sauce combo with pico/avocado crema and a good amount of crab. - Garlic noodles were fine, nothing standout about them. - Mix and match basket with catfish, cod, and calamari (not pictured): Catfish was solid (would highly recommend, one of the favorites of the meal!), but would pass on the cod and calamari - a bit dry/fishy. Would recommend for a casual spot for seafood and a nice view!

First off, this place is one the water on Jack London Square - which is pretty much in a death…read morespiral. The once thriving and bustling go-to spot is a mere shadow of what it once was. Anyone remember the Jack London Village that they tore down to build this end of the development? Anyways - this is a fast casual type spot, where you order from the counter, place the little number sign on your table and wait for it to be delivered. The menu is your standard seafood joint by the water type, with all the usual suspects represented. Fried fish, shrimp, chowder, seafood pastas--if you've ever been to a seaside seafood joint, chances are good that the menu here is exactly like the one you remember seeing at the countless other places like this one. I noticed right off the bat that their pricing structure was on the high side - with a $17 burger and fries option, with the bulk of the fried seafood options in the $22-25 range. A cheaper choice might be the $16 fish tacos (two of them) but I kind of draw the line at paying $8 for a single taco. Our table ordered a few of the fried options plus a few soda beverages. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time, and I noticed that the silver metal trays that the food comes on is a bit on the small side, especially considering the prices for each dish. The fried shrimp dish was a big scoop of mega-salty french fries, and 3 average sized deep fried shrimp. Yes - 3 as in 1, 2, 3. That's what - $7+ a shrimp? The two fried fish platters weren't much better portion-wise. My deep fried cod consisted of three modest sized fish-fingers, and not the single luscious chunk of perfectly fried cod I had imagined in my head when ordering. They were fine - but very average and nothing that stood out as life-changing or something to write home about. As mentioned earlier, they must be employing the Little Rascals method where they over salt everything, in hopes that you'll order another beverage to wash down the copious mounts of sodium (I figure about 4+ days worth). The fried catfish platter that rounded out our order was more of the same - thin meager portions of fish on a large bed of mega-salted fries. Small plastic containers of generic pre-made tartar sauce and coleslaw can with each platter. The coleslaw was fine - just very forgettable and perhaps a tad on the flavorless/watery side. All said, was it okay? Yes. Was it anything outstanding that I'd crave and plan my return to have again? No. It is in line with touristy by-the-Sea seafood places that charge an extra couple of bucks because they're "on the water"? Pretty much. You're paying for the view and the 'scene' of sitting on the patio out front to people watch, and not for the food. I kind of hate these places and normally try my best to stay away from them, but every once in awhile, you gotta put on your tourist hat and join the mindless flock. A meager 2 stars outta 5 from me. Instead, I'd stroll around this area on a Sunday when they hold the farmer's market (again - is not what it used to be) and then drive through the tube to Alameda where great dining spots are numerous on Park Street. You can stop at Crab Cove and Crown Beach on the way, for more touristy sightseeing.

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Shimizu Sushi - japanese - Updated July 2026

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