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    Shinkai Sushi

    4.6 (400 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Harun R.

    Shinkai Sushi is a very busy restaurant during meal time. My friend and I learned that the hard way when we arrived at about 6:30 pm. Fortunately I was the first one on the waitlist. Parking is a little tight as this little strip mall is quite popular. The restaurant itself was quite small with about 15 tables available. The sushi chefs were tucked in a small corner adjacent to the one coed restroom. Ordering is quite interesting where a QR code was used. You made your choices and submitted it to the kitchen. One major issue is that there is no way to tell when our order was coming. After about a 25 minute wait (as I said busy meal time) our order started to arrive. We ordered a Hamachi Kama, Dragon Roll, Orange Ocean Roll, cheesecake and black sesame ice cream. Everything was tasty and very nice. The prices were very reasonable compared to other restaurants. It would seem that the restaurant could be understaffed.

    Brenda L.

    Food? Amazing!! I definitely found a new go-to sushi spot in the East Bay. I loved how vast their menu was and how fresh the sushi actually tasted. We ended up coming a second time later in the week for takeout when it wasn't as busy as the day we decided to stop by. Some highlights: + Salmon Salmon! ($17): As a salmon lover, this roll was literallyyyy perfect. It had salmon skin, salmon, and salmon roe. The sushi was well constructed and tasted great. + Kaisen Don: SUCH amazing quality!! I loved how buttery the uni was and how light the scallop was especially. I'm also a sucker for seared salmon so this was just great all around. Our food came out fairly quickly which was greatly appreciated after a long wait. The main con of our experience -- we visited for a Father's Day dinner and were the second party on their whiteboard waitlist, but we still ended up waiting a little over an hour for a table. Unfortunately, our name got erased from the waitlist twice due to staff mix-ups. Since most parties were waiting outside, we had one person from our group waiting inside to listen for our name. * The first time, I think the server mistook us for another party and erased our name. We let him know and he let us rewrite our name in it's original place. * The second time, he called our party's name, erased us from the board, and our friend immediately went outside to bring the rest of us inside. Before we could all walk in, another party of 6 (whose name was actually below ours on the waitlist) walked in first. We let the server know they weren't with us, but instead of acknowledging the mix-up, he said they had a reservation - even though he had just called our party's name and removed us from the waitlist. We ended up having to rewrite our name on the whiteboard, and there was never an apology for either mix-up. I think the process could've been handled much better by confirming which party was actually being seated instead of only calling names to people waiting inside, especially since most guests were waiting outside. -- Overall, I think the food was amazing but it was unfortunate that the service wasn't as great as expected. Understandably, it was a busy day but I hope they're able to find better ways to manage their waitlist and seating process during peak hours.

    Rolls
    Sarah T.

    Tucked inside a strip mall, this is a small sushi restaurant. Call in ahead if your group is larger than 4 people. Menu is pretty big for a small operation. Our group order udon for the kids, a few rolls, an unagi don, a few nigiri orders, and a few of the sashimi sampler boxes. The food was ok and served our cravings. The sampler boxes were big enough for one hungry adult or two adults to share. The unagi don was the smallest don I've ever seen and for $25 it felt overpriced. The rolls were comparable to any other restaurant. The host and waiter were friendly and took our orders and brought out water and tea quickly. Our server on the other hand had this look of disdain. When we asked for a fork for the kids or more ice for water, he looked rather annoyed.

    Chicken Kara-age
    Vivian M.

    Tucked in the corner of the plaza, first floor! It's quite small but very cozy! We came in a Friday night but didn't have to wait too long. We ordered Ikageso Karagee but the order came out wrong twice - we received the grilled whole squid instead but didn't want to wait so we just left it alone. When it did come out it had a quail shell (pictured) on it which I didn't see originally until pointed out. I'd still come here since the food was good over!

    Salmon Salmon Roll
    Ethan W.

    Very solid sushi and Japanese food joint - above average fish quality for a pretty good value (all things considered) What impressed me was the omakase, the fish was notably more flavorful and had higher fat content. Flavors and seasoning all balanced well, they put shiso leaf bits in between under the typically gamier fish and rice. Savory roe bits dot the top of some of the stronger tasting fishes. And 8pc were only $40. Salmon rolls (salmon salmon) and (orange ocean) were both good. Nice citrus hit in orange ocean but doesn't overpower - salmon salmon roll had good crisp and umami from the fried skin. The sashimi platter was solid - nothing that blew my mind but it was pretty good quality fish, only minor complaint was it was cut into oddly shaped chunks and not consistent in texture between each bite Also they gave a LOT of plum wine, not skimpy at all!

    Salmon Salmon Roll & Patrick Star Roll
    Megan J.

    First timer here. My fiance decided to treat me to sushi as we haven't had any quite some time. To start, salted edamame on the house is what I've grew up being used to, and seems like a lot of places don't do anymore. Shinkai does-- automatic plus for me. I ordered the Sushi Crafter Box and salivated as it being walked over to my table. It looked so satisfying that I didn't even want to dig in. But of course I had to. It was incredible! I normally don't love fatty tuna because the texture can be inconsistent and veiny but it was soft and not veiny at all! My fiance ordered 2 rolls, and a sashimi appetizer and loved it all. We were able to share everything we ordered and both left very satisfied. The service was fantastic, waters being refilled without having to ask and the restaurant was clean. It is a bit small unfortunately but that's just to say, expect wait times!

    Ricca Cathrina E.

    Service was good and servers were nice. Place was clean and organized. Food was okay- perhaps I didn't care much for our choices. Will try this place again and try other food items in the menu.

    Hamachi Jalapeno appetizer
    Jenny N.

    Cute little space in the plaza. Order from the app and they bring out- be careful to order from 1 mobile if there is one bill, but can order from different phones to have separate bills if needed. They can combine but can get messy if they are busy of course. Parking - shared lot, can get busy! Bathroom- looks like single occupant bathroom towards the back of kitchen. Noticed it said dogs are allowed- they are not allowed (outside of service animals) - no outdoor seating or anything. Fish quality was good! We had a variety of things- I didn't take a pic of the chirashi but it was good! The only thing I wouldn't order again is the bluefin toro uni handroll with fried bits- it tasted a little stale to me and it was served a little late as the seaweed was more on the soggy side. The downside of going when it's busy so keep that in mind~

    Jolene H.

    Located in a plaza where parking can get pretty full, but if you circle around a bit you can usually find a spot. The interior decor is fun but elevated and gives the place its own personality. The servers were really nice. The highlight though: The fish here was super fresh, especially the tuna, which really stood out. Overall, the quality felt noticeably better than a lot of other sushi spots I've tried in the Bay Area. I will definitely be back :)

    meni
    Jenny K.

    dry udon was not worth it. the tempura was very good and crispy. we tried the poke in the cup, it was small but yummy. I also tried the albacore tataki..it only said scallions and didn't indicate there's be fried garlic which was overpowering. the service was mediocre, had to ask for water, check, sauces, to go box. I hate when waiters wait for tip to be added and it starts at 18 percent when all they did was deliver food and not provide any service. ordering was via a QR code.

    My place seating - complimentary edamame, green tea, & Miso Soup
    Leonor R.

    This unassuming restaurant located in a 2-story food building was a great find. We've walked passed by it before heading to the other restaurants but never chose it. It was our 2nd choice even today but that's going to change! We had the lunch specials: Salmon Teriyaki, Chicken Terriyaki, & Tonkatsu. We also decided to add-on the lunch special sides: tempura, salmon skin roll, & a California roll. For the price, it was an easy choce to makr. We didn't expect the sides to be full portions! The lunch plates came with miso soup, salad, & rice. I don't know how to describe it but the miso soup was super flavorful! It's the best I've had especially as part of a set meal. It set the tone for the rest of the dishes. The portions were generous for a lunch set meal & they were very delicious. The server was friendly, too. When we were selecting sides, he suggested that we choose three different items & told us his fave. He was right. This can be our next fave Japanese place. We may need to try the other sushi & sashimi items next time.

    Sushi crafter box
    Cody T.

    We stopped by after craving some sushi and found that they offered an omakase set that was pretty inexpensive. After looking at the menu, we decided to go for the nigiri premium set and the premium hand roll set. We also ordered the deep fried octopus legs! It was lightly deep fried with a tempura coating, and served with a slice of lemon for taste and this seasoned mayo sauce on the side. Upon arrival, we were luckily seated quite fast despite having 2 parties of 4 waiting for seats. Lucky us! The service was very attentive throughout the night as well. Overall, shinkai sushi is such a solid sushi place. It being so close to us, we'll most likely find ourselves here whenever we're craving sushi again. 5/5 for being to make your own hand rolls in their premium set!

    Drake R.

    Was in the area looking for dinner and a Tesla charger and sure enough, there is one nested right next to this sushi spot! We did have great sushi here, our only complaint was the table not getting bussed at all, and them not really returning. But, BUT, the sushi here was pretty damn good, especially the nigiri and even more specifically the tuna. They DO NOT play around with the amount of fish they stack on the nigiri, and all of the sushi was fresh and tasty. One thing I would avoid is the popcorn chicken / karaage. As great as the sushi was the karaage was admittedly tasteless, not even salt. This would benefit a ton from maybe some 5 spice.

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    Awesome food, great service and very well priced menu items! Definitely recommend and now part of our go-to dining place.

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    Mad For Sushi

    4.0(425 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$$

    The ambiance is beautiful and clean. The restrooms are also nice and comfortable…read more If you want variety of dishes, please spend a little more for the premium menu. You will not regret it. The staff are very hospitable and friendly. Don't be afraid to ask questions about the menu. Lots of free parking. Do make reservations for 5 or more people so that you can get a nice location and a long table. You will need a lot of room for the food and drinks. Enjoy your experience! My family and I have been here more than 3x last year. I plan to come back this year to celebrate anything that comes to my mind.

    If I had to describe this restaurant in one sentence, I honestly couldn't name a single thing that…read morewas worth recommending. First of all, Yelp should do something about restaurants begging customers for reviews. People come here based on those ratings, spend a lot of money, and end up with an experience like this. I genuinely don't understand how this place has such high reviews. Normally, even at a bad restaurant, there's at least one dish that's decent. Here, there wasn't a single item I would order again. The nigiri was served at room temperature, which immediately raised concerns. The sushi rolls had an unpleasantly sticky rice texture that completely ruined the bite. Almost every appetizer tasted like frozen, pre-packaged food, and even those weren't prepared well. The shrimp tempura was overcooked and the shrimp was tough. The takoyaki had no flavor at all. The fried dumplings were soggy instead of crispy. The kappa roll and avocado roll looked nothing like the photos. They were ridiculously oversized, almost as if they were trying to fill people up with rice instead of making good ingredients. They honestly looked unappetizing before I even took a bite. The udon was simply bad. The soba was even worse--it had a sour, spoiled taste. I took one sip of the broth and immediately spat it out. The service issue wasn't the server's fault. The restaurant had only one server handling an all-you-can-eat operation, so every dish took forever to arrive, and even getting the check took an incredibly long time. Finally, the restroom smelled so terrible that it completely killed what little appetite I had left. It was difficult to even walk inside because of the odor. Overall, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. It wasn't just disappointing--it was a complete waste of money.

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    Mad For Sushi - The sushi quality is very good and provides good portion.

    The sushi quality is very good and provides good portion.

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    Yanagi Sushi & Grill

    3.5(938 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Came in at lunch time on a Sunday. We were seated right away and there was only a few other tables…read morecurrently being served. The rolls range from $16-$20 for the more complex rolls and simple rolls are around $6-$8. They also offer hibachi but I'm not sure if it's all day because there was no one doing hibachi when I was there. The food was delicious and they gave complimentary edamame when we were seated. The decor does seem old and some of it probably needed some attention. There was an old menu special on the wall from May. The food and service were great but I do think they are the higher end for sushi for what they are offering.

    -- Apparently One Person Isn't Enough…read more I wanted to have lunch at Yanagi Sushi & Grill Dublin specifically for the teppanyaki experience -- sitting at the grill while the chef cooks the meal in front of you. I was told that because I was dining alone, I could not sit at the teppanyaki tables and I could not order the teppanyaki meal. So apparently if you're a solo diner, you're welcome to spend your money here -- just not on the food and dining experience you actually came for. Why should someone be penalized simply because they're eating alone? Not everyone has, needs, or wants a +1 every time they go out to eat. Solo teppan-style diners should know about this policy before making the trip. I was actually excited because I love that style of food and I found a place closer to me ... but now I'm very unexcited and angry.

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    Kaki Sushi

    4.0(791 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    My son took us to Kaki Sushi for lunch a few weeks ago. They have a pretty comprehensive menu. My…read moreson ordered a bento box. His wife ordered a donburi bowl. My wife ordered sukiyaki and I ordered a 3 item bento box. I had gyoza, mixed tempura and chicken katsu with a salad, white rice and miso soup. I liked all three items in my bento: the gyoza didn't have a crispy bottom but good flavor, chicken katsu was tender with a nice deep fried coating and the tempura was fried nicely (light and crispy). My wife liked the flavor of the sukiyaki and the ingredients. My son's wife had a sashimi donburi with fresh fish and my son went with a three item bento beef teriyaki, mixed tempura and three piece nigiri. He said the Nigiri was fresh, tempura was fried nicely, not oily and the tempura was tasty. The Miso soup and salad were fresh and tasty. We will definitely go back. For a wide selection with fresh food and prepared after you order, give Kaki Sushi a try. Staff is very attentive.

    I was looking for a bento box lunch special for myself while in the area and stumbled upon Kaki…read moreSushi. I tend to shop nearby and have seen the restaurant but haven't been in the area during lunchtime until today. I did learn they also have lunch specials on Saturdays too, so I will be back with my husband next time. I walked in and ordered, and the lady was so nice and welcoming. My order was packed and ready to go without much of a wait, which was nice. It didn't take long, so it's very helpful for people on a time crunch. I got the 3 item bento box with katsu chicken, California roll, and sashimi. It also came with miso soup, salad, and rice. I got it to go, so I was happy the soup was included because I notice some restaurants don't always include soup on togo orders. The katsu chicken was light and seasoned nicely, and the katsu sauce tasted a little different than normal, so maybe it's freshly made. I wasn't a fan of the California roll only because I am not a fan of the whole roll chunks of imitation crab meat but it wasn't a full deal breaker. The sashimi tasted fresh with a nice, soft, buttery texture. I still think about their sashimi at times, it's up there with some of the best pieces of fish I've eaten.

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