First time here and we went pass 8pm, waited about 30 min. Not too bad of a wait, we just walked…read morearound and got some ice cream nearby. We tried the enoki chips, kurozu karaage and unagi roll. I really like the karaage, especially its's paired with eggplant and shishito peppers. I got the A5 Wagyu ramen and my bf got the signature Toripaitan(with extra duck chashu on the side). They are pretty good given I'm not a super ramen person. My soup base tastes very smokey in a good way. I tried my bf's, it's a rich creamy soup base. It was good but might be too heavy for my liking. Overall, I can see the hype and definitely want to come back to try other new dishes!

Mensho was really phenomenal! It challenged my belief that Japanese restaurant chains that make it…read moreacross the Pacific do not live up to its original standards. The appetizers were all phenomenal. The wagyu nigiri came not seared, but gently warmed so the bite was very buttery and rich. The tartare came in a monaka and was very flavorful. I wasn't sure if you are supposed to eat the third wafer, but it was a bit stale. The house special ramen came with wagyu, duck, and pork chashu in creamy tori paitain broth. It was a very decadent dish, although I have had better paitan broth elsewhere. The premium smoked toppings though were incredibly tender and I loved the contrast of the crispy enokis and oyster mushroom memma. The hostess was super friendly and we got seated immediately. But, a line started building up as we left so plan accordingly. I would 100% come back to try all the appetizers!

Would absolutely recommend Tada Ramen & Yakitori. The food was very tasty and came out hot and…read morefast! The service was phenomenal as well, very polite, helpful, and attentive. Loved the music and the decor as well. The prices also didn't break the bank, we got the check and thought "not bad!" (The sale was half off on happy hour when we were there). If you are deciding whether or not to go- GO! Just do it Food ordered: Gyoza - delicious Shishito peppers - delicious Grilled Corn cob - tasty Karrage Curry - very yummy Tantanmen Ramen - tasty Hakutsuru superior Junmai Ginjo Sake - very good (dry) Total bill $86

Love their chicken ramen with glass noodles. It has a good healthy flavor…read more They have a great lunch deal, you can add on a drink and an appetizer. The service is fast and friendly The ambience is pretty good. Could be a bit cleaner ... in the bathroom, but overall it's fine.

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.

I've always had the Hayward Mujiri as take away but dining in was so much better!…read more Chefs choice nigiri combo was very good! We also had 2 appetizers to share and they were sooo tasty! Fish and rice were all fresh and tasty :) Friendly service and attentive~ clean single person bathroom in the back. Parking - street parking, metered and not metered around the corner.

Been to a lot of sushi spots around the bay and this is my favorite so far. Cozy little spot,…read morefriendly staff, and reasonable prices for how good the quality is.

My friends and I visited Alameda for the first time and we chose this place because of the good…read morereviews. We got 3 rolls for 3 people and the waiter asked if we wanted to try their Washington oyster special and we politely declined and the waiter said "next time come back with more people to try the oyster." What a weird statement to say to customers. Will not be coming back. 1/5 - service 1/5 - food

Still the high quality restaurant the we remember. Last visited a few years ago …read more Had: - Lunch Combo, Salmon Teri, Tempura, Ahi Sashimi (3 large slices) - Ahi Cerviche Salad, nice pep to it with a lot of Ahi - Uni Nigiri, nice big chunks - Okonomiyaki, 5 pieces Service was excellent as usual. Shimizu is a bit pricier than other nearby Japanese restaurants but the quality makes it worth it.

We came here for father's day as we were running late for lunch and it was one of the few places…read moreopen at that time. Cute small place inside and this was our first time trying it out. We ordered a few basic rolls and they gave us complimentary miso soup with it - how sweet and kind. Sushi rolls were just decent and not as good as our neighborhood spot (coach sushi) and we didnt have much variety to choose from and the fancy rolls were bit on the pricey side. We did try few Nigerian though. Bathroom was clean and staff is kind snd helpful just not our sushi spot sadly.

Man I just love this place, the food quality is incredible and I'm not sure I know any other…read morerestaurant round here that makes fresh soba and is quite as cute as soba Ichi. The service is also amazing, everything is smooth sailing, everyone's calm, collected and super stylish. This place is a gem and never fails to make me smile:)

My fellow Yelp elite foodie recommended this spot, especially for their appetizers. So I finally…read moregave them a try and was definitely not disappointed. the spot itself is quite large and has indoor and outdoor seating. You order & pay first, and then find a table, which is a bit different than what we're used to , but its definitely very Japanese. The food itself is super high quality and very authentic. For soba, the taste is moreso in the noodles, and not the broth, and their soba definitely hits as it should. I ordered a cold dipping soba with tempura. The tempura was perfect and I also enjoyed the wasabi powder on the side. The cold dipping soba was so flavorful, I wasn't intending to finish but I did. They also added some hot broth into my dipping sauce at the end of the meal which also hit the spot and kept me warm. For apps, we ordered the tamagoyaki (SOOOO good) and a tofu dish which could be skipped next time. Maybe next time i'll try their sashimi. My friend ordered the duck soba and he said it was perfectly tender. We also got the hojicha icecream, which surprisingly was an entire pint, so its actually not a bad deal. Definitely good for sharing. I'm very strict with my japanese restaurants, and this is definitely a super authentic one and I Would definitely be back! service is fast and courteous but they never came by to refill our water at all

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.

This place was incredibly cozy, staff are all friendly and welcoming and answered any questions we…read morehad. Our server was super attentive. The vibe and ambiance of the place was also very nice. Food: omakase had an amazing presentation and selection, you could either order nigiri or sashimi for the omakase. I especially recommend the lychee crème brulee for dessert. It's amazing how they infused lychee into crème brulee, the flavor of the lychee was hinted, not incredibly strong. Khatan roll is also really good, it wasn't spicy in the moment but the spice kinda lingers after so just beware. Overall, I loved the place and will be coming back!

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.

Love love love this place! This is my go-to whenever I have family in the area. The fish is fresh,…read moredelicious, and well-presented. I would definitely recommend making a reservation as the space is quite small, but it's never overly crowded or loud. The drinks are good and the food is good. The service is a bit slow but it's very understandable as everything is plated fresh. I can't wait to come back here again! A staple option I would recommend to anyone looking for an East Bay sushi spot.

This is a tiny place! I highly recommend making a reservation. Theres a small bar and some tables…read more Great service. Realllly good sushi. Very fresh since presentation. Definitely one of the best sushi I've had in the Bay! ORDER: Smoked hamachi roll (they're known for it) Chirashi bowl. We loved it all!

This is my favorite place to get Ramen in Oakland! It's…read morepretty small and snug once you're sat down in there so it's a pretty friendly setting. The service is always rather friendly and on most days very attentive! It can be really busy so it's always good to check the wait times before pulling up, especially if you're really hungry!

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and it was a really good experience. We went on…read moreFriday afternoon around 5pm and waited for maybe 10 minutes. Service was great, very friendly and fast! I love that they have adult ramen bibs, it came in very handy immediately! The tonkatsu ramen was very tasty and I love how many toppings are on the ramen! Everything paired so nicely the creamy savory broth, the salty pork, and sweet corn. It looks beautiful too! Solid ramen place! I also loved that they had vegan options.