First, I want to give the man who works here his flowers because he's the sweetest! When my friend and I went in, he was the only one working but definitely was appreciative of us popping in and eating there. I was pleasantly surprised by the freshness of the fish in the rolls, it was a lot better than I expected from a hole-in-the-wall sushi spot downtown. My only gripe is the amount of rice used for the rolls, I probably scraped off half. I haven't tried the poke bowls like a bunch of other people in these reviews have, but I heard it's a big hit or miss. Super casual eatery, I wouldn't bank on this being the best sushi spot in Oakland though. read more

Sushi Villa - Assortment of rolls, including dragon and salmon avocado maki. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Back in the day, when I was an intern around the corner, this used to be my spot for a weekday lunch. Actually, this may have been the first place I ever had poke and it was love at first bite. It's been almost a decade since then and I'm happy to report that it's still around and still worth it. I decided to return to my old stomping grounds on my way elsewhere. I was looking for a quick bite to grab and go and glad they were still open. Upon entering, I was reminded of how overwhelming their menu can be, but I think that's a good problem to have... better than not having enough options. Anyway I opted for two hand rolls and even though they were close to closing, the lone worker was friendly and asked if I wanted to dine in so I said yes as I could use some time off my feet. Started to get other customers after I arrived but the service remained attentive and quick. I was questioning my decision once seated and able to fully take in the menu but all those doubts quickly went away when my order arrived. Heftier hand rolls than I've had elsewhere and quite pleased. Good bang for your buck and tasty on top of that. This place is small and unassuming but a hidden gem for those that know. I hope this place remains as I know many others in the area are struggling. read more

Sushi Villa - 26. Spicy Scallop Hand Roll and 21. California Hand Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Poke bowl was phenomenal! I could rave about it for days. The spicy tuna is on the spicier side but I love spicy so I was a fan. The rolls hit the mark, nothing extraordinary but did the job. The dinner special was decent as well but the poke bowl ugh loved! read more

Sushi Villa - Poke Bowl - Medium Dinner Special with Chicken Teriyaki. Spicy Tuna Roll and California Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Sushi villa is a treat for me. Those fat lion king rolls are going to get me every time. I also like the baked mussels. On average if it isn't super busy I say I've waited about fifteen minutes for my roll to be made, and that's with one or two people ahead of me. This isn't a to-go spot. There's tables for eating, but I sit to wait for my order. All I know is, the place is pretty popular. I figured it would be to still be open in an area where too many treasures have closed, but a few days ago confirmed it. I came in, placed my order, and then small slew of people came in and placed orders shortly after. This was shortly after 6pm on a weekday. They're only open during the weekdays until 7pm. Give it a try if you're nearby. read more

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I was served a burnt Lion King roll. Very unhappy about that. On a positive note The guy making my order was friendly. Maybe have more workers instead of 1 to prevent burnt food read more

I didn't want to do this but the owner doesn't seem to care so y'all should know. I get it he's older but take your time to read the ingredients. I've placed many orders and waited up to 45 mins for a poke bowl. I'm okay on waiting as long as my order is made right. This isn't the first time my order was wrong. The first time he added so many jalapeños.I can do mild spicy but not jalapeños. I didn't say anything bc it was only 1 wrong item and I was super hungry. This time it was like 5+ wrong items. I waited 30 mins. I called to ask him, to see if maybe he mixed my order w someone else's but all he could say was "I am older man and my eyes are not good" he told me I could just remove the veggies I didn't ask for and throw them in the trash. Yes I am going to do that but what an inconvenience. Then he said, he saw what I originally ordered but the veggies he added was already in the bowl. I was super nice to him on the phone. Repeated myself 3 times but not even a "hey bring it back and I'll make right for you". I guess this is my sign to cook at home. The poke bowls are very tasty & price good. So if you eat here just make sure he adds the correct ingredients. read more

Sushi Villa - I took a screen shot to be sure this is what I ordered & I'm glad I did. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

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Food here was AMAZING! Visiting from out of town and we decided to check out this small business. Ordered the Philly, Lion King, Hawaiian, Shrimp Tempura, Caterpillar, & Salmon hand roll for $76 before tip. Portions were so huge we could barely pick them up with our chopsticks! It also wasn't just all rice and little fish, my salmon hand roll had huge chunks and everything we ordered was perfect for a party of 3. Service was a 1 man show, the owner was taking orders and making our rolls in between 3 parties coming after us, we did not wait long and he was very efficient overall and super friendly. This shop seems like it could be easily overlooked, spread the word and support this business! read more

Sushi Villa - 6. Lion King Roll 30. Hawaii Roll 34. Philadelphia Roll 35. Shrimp Tempura Roll Salmon Hand Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Authentic Japanese delicacy! Service was lovely, and is very cute inside I love the atmosphere. REAL WASABI very delicious fish very fresh tasting as well, my new favorite spot read more

I added a star to my review because I gave it another chance and ordered different items. Love the poke bowls, dragon roll, and miso soup here! The salmon sashimi was ok too. The owners are super nice and accommodating - it's nice to support local businesses. Sushi Villa has now become my go-to spot for poke bowls and miso soup. read more

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Fat rolls definitely my go to spot for a quick lunch grab. A lots of meat and topper. read more

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So good! The portions are big and very fulfilling but so good, the poke bowl had a lot more than expected and is definitely worth the price. The workers are so nice as well! Very tasty and delicious read more

Sushi Villa - Caterpillar Roll and Medium Poke Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

This is a very solid sushi spot for lunch. Variety of options. Always delicious and large rolls. Service is so quick too. Very friendly staff. It's not the best sushi I've ever had but sometimes you just need good and quick sushi. read more

I was excited to find a poke place within walking distance from my work! The overall bowl was decent. You get to pick your protein, toppings, base, and sauce. The protein (scallop and salmon) that I ordered was really fresh and tasty! I have no complaints on the poke bowl except for the price. For a bowl with 2 proteins, it was $12!! Two proteins for $12 is fine if they gave more than a few bites and more toppings! Otherwise, I felt like the bowl was way too small for what I paid for! In general, this is a decent place for poke, but the price is not worth the quantity! read more

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Large portions and really good poke bowls for the price! Try the mango and house special sauce combo, you can thank me later. Mom and pop shop ran by a hardworking couple! read more

I probably have given only one 1 star review in my life and that was for a place I got food poisoning. I have only tried the poke bowl here but my if you're gonna try serving food to bring customers, at least make it decent...! I once said that you couldn't possibly mess up Poke. As long as you have fish and spicy mayo, it at least warrants you 2-3 stars. THE TASTE- horrible. I couldn't even eat half of my bowl because I didn't like it at all and I have never done that before with Poke. It was sour and vinegary in all the wrong ways. I chose "poke sauce" and "spicy mayo". Wow, there was zero flavor in the spicy mayo and I don't know what they consider poke sauce but I've been to Hawaii since I was a kid and all you really need is good shoyu and sesame. Instead I got some vinegar or something disgusting. I even threw out all the "greens" because first off, it was the hard greens like lettuce which is EXTREMELY hard to eat with raw fish (it should be the soft greens like spinach). And second off, the greens were also extremely sour. PORTION- Its alright. Price is cheap but a small won't fill ya up. The bento box my friend got was huge and apparently was worth the price. PRICE- extremely cheap. If the poke was anywhere near decent I would come back. But I would gladly spend $5 extra to have a better bowl somewhere else. SERVICE- They greet you extremely friendly but shrug off your requests.. I asked for extra sauce which they definitely did not do (as pictured). When I asked for it, the cashier mumbled and said "fine we can do it"... but nothing showed up. I don't really blame her but she wasn't clear. They also charged me $1 extra for avocado which is fine but it was not written on the ordering sheet even though some other premium toppings clearly state which is an additional cost.. and avocado was NOT one of them.. also I had a wait of 20 minutes with only 3 people ahead of me... for a bowl that requires no cooking. I am not usually this bitter in my reviews but this place just disappointed me extremely. I should have listened to the fellow Yelp reviews... I might give this place a chance for their sushi and will update my review.. read more

Sushi Villa - "Extra sauce" was a slight drizzle on the top. Taste was horrible. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

2 person show. My kind of place. You walk in and are instantly greeted by the register girl, who is super nice and friendly if you have any questions about the menu, and the chef standing beside her, prepping fish non stop. The one thing that makes me love this place for poke, is the fact that the fish is uncut and made to order with your bowl. For specifics, they have a wide variety of fish that you can choose from and the veggie selection is great as 8 veggies in your bowl (including avocado, no extra charge) is a reason to keep going back to this place. I never get pre-marinated fish such as spicy tuna, so this place is great for the flavor of the fish on it's own. I would recommend the garlic, ponzu, or house poke sauce and you can actually eat it in there or take it to go. Steaming hot tea on tap and a clean environment for a poke bowl in Oakland, makes this a top choice when you are in downtown. read more

Ive been looking for a good poke spot in the Bay for quite some time now. Ive really enjoyed my meals at Sushi Villa. The veggies taste fresh and the sauces are blended exceptionally. Would recommend going if you're in Oakland. Price is also good for how much you get too read more

Ordered a poke bowl for lunch since it wasn't too far from the house. The website is kind of confusing because it only allows you to pick one fish option, though I selected 3 scoops of fish. Nonetheless, I walk to pick up my order and at the store they allow me to pick two other fish options. I asked for ponzu sauce, but sadly there wasn't any sauce on my fish. Despite that (thankfully I keep ponzu in the fridge) everything was flavorful and fresh! The avocado especially! I'll try it again. read more

Not sure if this might be due to the fact that this was delivery food, but Sushi Villa just served up THE most disgusting Japanese food I've ever seen. Not eating it and got a refund. None of the food was fresh, was not well constructed, poor quality ingredients, and my California roll smelled so bad I had to throw it straight in the trash. Yuck! read more

Sushi Villa - Nastiest chicken teriyaki I've ever seen. Sauce was in solid globs. Dressing looks like some sort of icky orange creamy gel. No. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

A just okay sushi and poke spot in this part of Oakland. As the office is quarantined and we're all working from home, I decided this is a great opportunity to check out some lunch spots in the area I haven't tried. Walking past those I have like Beauty's Bagels and Aburaya, I decided to finally check out Sushi Villa, which has generally been skipped over in favor of better options on the block, and better poke and sushi options in the area. But that really hits the head on this place - it's just okay and there are better options. I'm not saying it's terrible or that you can't get an enjoyable experience here, especially if you work right there or just want something quick. They have a ton of sushi rolls available, some lunch bentos, and vegetarian options, which is nice. Of course there is also the make your own poke, which is probably how the place stands out. Offering a laminated sheet, you pick everything yourself, and there is a lot of options for upgrades you don't see at other poke spots. I decided to go for a 3 protein poke bowl with salmon, hamachi, and crab, topped with a bunch of veggies and for sauces got spicy mayo and the house sauce. DO NOT GET THE HOUSE SAUCE! It's just vinegar. The fish tasted fine, and they did fill up that bowl with everything I requested, especially the daikon. The one lady mainly working the register and making the bowls - there was another man who appeared at one point - was polite and friendly, and glad I could support someone working hard at this time. read more

I am sushi junkie and I like Japanese food. This place is okay and with only few options in Uptown Oakland, it's a good find. Comparing the higher end sushi places to this place is unfair since there are not many options for a sushi lunch on a weekday within a half mile. The pricing is good for bento box for lunch. read more

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I've gone here for takeout quite a few times and it is one of my favorite places to get poke bowls and sushi. The proportions are pretty big, the bowls are nicely priced for the amount of food you can get. Sometimes I also eat in, and the staff are very nice. read more

Alright quality and subpar selection of chef's choice nigiri. Go for the sauces. Skip the seafood. read more

Sushi Villa - 12 piece nigiri! Yum - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Stopped in for a take out poke bowl with two scoops of poke (I got the salmon). The fish was fresh and the salad base was fresh and crispy (they happily gave me half rice half salad). A bit too much spicy mayo but I'll just ask for less next time. Generous portion for $8.99 for the small and I'll be back! Nice people, friendly and quick service (really quick - I didn't get a chance to check in on Yelp lol). I can't wait to try their rolls. read more

Great service. Good little mom and pop takeout sushi spot. Fresh sushi. Very Nice place.

Small family owned sushi with best sushi rice I Have enjoyed in a long time. The Miso soup was light and buttery. Try the shrimp hand roll and don't be put off by the small store front. read more

It's only o.k. the roll size is made quite thick with lots of rice and is cut into 6 large pieces. They have the ingredients out in trays, Chipotle style. I've eaten here twice and got food poisoning twice. The seafood is lacking freshness. Sauces are good at least. And they add the smallest amount of avocado ever. I really tried liking this place because I love sushi, this place is right next to my job, but the stomach aches keep me away now. Do not eat here I'd you have aweak stomach. read more

Sushi Valley is the latest tenant here. offers rolls, salads, bento lunches, rice bowls. nigiri, sashimi.. etc. many lunch specials available. everything is made fresh to order. seating arrangments look similiar to last tenant. eats: hamachi/sake nigiri @3.99 -freshly made, fresh tasting, chirashi bowl available (12.95) comes with soup & salad -fish thinned sliced, still a good value. 3.5 stars take outs: -parking is the issue here. -service quick. -takes time to figure out menu. read more

Was initially planning to get sushi but when I arrived it turns out that this place also sells poke bowls. I decided to give it a shot since I haven't had one for a while. For my bowl I got scallop and spicy tuna with brown rice, salad and a bunch of other things. Unfortunately I was slightly disappointed. At first the presentation was quite appealing. However, when you get to the bottom of the bowl, the rice is soaked in all the sauces, so it's not exactly an appealing meal once you get to the bottom. I'd definitely be back sometime though to try the sushi. read more

Sushi Villa - Poke bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Not sure why this place has a low rating. It's rare for me to find a decent sushi place in the Bay Area because I was so privileged in Sac with Mikunis. Anyways, the best thing about this place is the poke bowls... LEGIT SO GREAT. For around $6 (if you check in on Yelp) you can get a great poke bowl lunch. It's fresh, tasty, and delish. My favorite is the spicy tuna, with all the veggies, and the spicy mayo and garlic sauce. I'm craving it while writing this. The owners are great and do everything in this small shop. The location is safe and good - easy walk through the local shop, okay not easy because I decided to stop and get Pumas next door after getting lunch. Either way, good location, great staff, and delish food. Tasty Tip: check in and mention Yelp. Discounts ftw. read more

Sushi Villa - My Poke order. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

I so wish I could give Sushi Valley a higher rating. Service was super friendly, and the place looked nice and clean (although I was doing take-out). Also, I think the sushi was probably fresh enough to be totally safe, so I had no health concerns. But, every element of the sushi was absolutely flavorless. None of the fish had that rich, buttery texture I look for, and all of it tasted sadly similar. Tuna and salmon should not taste the same! The sushi rice was also gummy and flavorless, as though no vinegar had been added. One of my sushi rolls had tempura shrimp, and I couldn't even find it except for the tails hanging out the sides. I look forward to that crisp but juicy center that tempura shrimp provides to a roll. Where was it?? Sushi Valley also offers poke bowls, and I love poke. There are lots of options for base, fish, toppings, etc. The kind person behind the counter who I assume was one of the owners took a lot of time helping me make my choices, and I really do appreciate it. But, I ended up throwing the poke bowl away after one bite. I've never tasted anything so flavorless. So, kudos for the great service, but this just doesn't meet my minimum requirements for decent sushi. I'm afraid I won't be back. read more

Kind staff and tasty rolls. Treat yourself to their Lion King roll and if you are looking for a salad, their cucumber and grab salad is lightly yet filling for an appetizer. read more

Really good food for a great price! They really show great effort with each dish and the rolls are actually pretty big!

Despite how busy the lunch rush was the lady (only waitress at the time AND working the counter) was able to refill my water 3 times and answer every question I had. The lion King roll was the best I've ever had. They bake this roll instead of deep frying it which allows the warn avocado to lighten up the baked salmon outside. Also, special sauce plays off the salmon (maybe some garlic hints?). Very good I would recommend this roll. Great service great prices and great food. My only critique: not a fan of the fish used for the rainbow roll. Otherwise this place is great! read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekday and it was really stuffy inside the restaurant so we sat outside. The lady working was nice to accommodate us and set us up with utensils and soy sauce, plates, etc. I got the Tiger Roll. It was okay. The presentation made the roll look really bland, but was still hoping for it to be more flavorful and fresh. It didn't end up tasting very flavorful at all. Mine didn't have raw fish on it but my coworkers ordered rolls with raw fish and said theirs didn't taste too fresh either. Came here on a craving for sushi during work but slightly disappointed. read more

I live very nearby this place and decided to try it for lunch. I really enjoyed my poke bowl and the couple hand rolls I ordered. They had a bit of a lunch rush so it did take about 15 or 20 mins to get my meal, but it was worth the wait! Am looking forward to trying some of their other offerings. read more

My order was 32.00 for two medium poke bowls The food didn't match our orders Asked for real crab and a quale egg and got neither , which were extra. Didnt get a lot of rice for medium bowls When i addressed the missing order, he didn't add to bowl . Did not appreciate that they have a check box method for their poke bowls and he still messed up my food. How do you ask your customer if they want real crab , tell them its extra , i said i didn't mind didn't mind paying extra and don't include in order i payed for. Never going there again. read more

The place was to overwhelming, no seats and just family. If your not Asian don't go. Turned down tw/o African Americans girls until I stepped up. read more

Came here for lunch. There were a few people in front of me and was told it would take about 10 minutes for my bowl. I waited for about 30 minutes as more and more people came in. I heard her tell several other people "10 minutes" when clearly it would take much longer than that. I inquired after waiting for half an hour, and was told "another 10 minutes." Since I had so much time to observe while waiting, I noticed that the cashier takes people's money and order forms and in between orders goes to the back to fill bowls but doesn't wash her hands. She touches the salad lettuce with her bare hands after handling money - GROSS. Even though I waited for almost an hour at this point, I asked for a refund and went across the street for a sandwich instead. Saw some other people write that they got sick here - maybe that's how it happened. Stay away! read more

They're grand opening, a couple works there, they're friendly and give you a family feel, price is reasonable. I tried the lion king, very tasty, awesome. Most of their customers come for pick up. The restaurant is not big but clean tidy , I am sure will go again. read more

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