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For someone who prefers sushi rolls over hand rolls - this place blew me away! The quality of the fish, thoughtfulness of the coursing, the cocktails, and the service - what an experience! They have pre-courses out flights but a lot of à la carte hand rolls as well you can sub out for or add on. 6 hand rolls seems to have been the right amount. I ended up ripping some of the seaweed off each time but absolutely no complaints. I still think about this place...can't wait to come back.
I was in town for a concert and I was hoping to find somewhere to have a great dinner before the show. I found this spot and hoped to be able to get in. I got lucky because they asked if I had a reservation, and I did not have one. I was surprised about the reservation, since it was a Thursday evening at 5pm. I understood later though. The dining room is small and intimate. It has a perfect Japanese flair to it. It took a little while to get service after I was seated, I was close to finding somewhere else to eat, But I am so glad i stayed! I opted for the OG handroll selection. I believe the simple dishes let the quality of the food shine through, since there is nothing to hide behind. Each roll is brought out individually on a wooden stand. They are left open so you can see the ingredients. I appreciate that the soy sauce is in a dropper bottle. It is meant as a seasoning, not to bathe the food in. I have not ever had soy sauce this good. It is their house recipe and it is so much better than any commercially avalable sauce. Even the ginger and wasabi were incredible. The Zuke Maguro was the best Tuna I have ever had. Negihama with green onion was delicious and fatty. The Salmon roll with lemon was phenomenal. Spicy Tuna with Tempura crunch was seasoned perfectly. Snow Crab and garlic chives was light and creamy. I had to get one more Salmon roll, It was so good! I had a Sake flight that paired so well with the hand rolls. I was ill prepared for the slower pace of this dining experience and I will say it was well worth the wait. This will be on my list of highly recommended places.
Super friendly service and a great selection of tasty rolls. Each roll comes out one at a time to ensure the roasted seaweed doesn't get soggy. They have hand roll flights that are fully customizable and an option to add additional rolls if you want. 6-7 rolls was a good amount for me without being overly stuffed. Faves were def the snow crab and chive, Calabrian chili ebi (some heat to this one), the toro caviar and the miso butter cod. A little fun and interactivity rolling the hand rolls yourself and easily instagrammable. It's a small spot so our party of 11 was split between two tables but they did a great job of keeping us taken care of. They share the bathrooms with the ramen spot next door, which looks like an equally good spot to check out next time.
Came here for lunch and there was no wait. Ordered a few hand rolls à la carte and one DIY lunch special. Fish is very fresh. Modern decor and loved their music playlist. However the service was incredibly slow. My boyfriend finished all his rolls before my meal ever came out so their timing was very poor.
Nice space and ambiance next to an adjoining ramen restaurant. The hand rolls were a bit off though: the coconut shrimp one was room temperature on the outside coating but inside the shrimp was very cold. The fish in the one I tried didn't seem too fresh and I had to use a lot of soy sauce to make it edible.
KAZUNORI? Don't know her! Yonsei is my new handroll favorite and I am not looking back! Arrived at around 1:30pm on a Sunday and was completely blow away by all the yummy options. The system is super fun too! You order either a set of pre-selected rolls and/or you choose from the full menu. They then bring you rolls out one by one (such a great way too - lets your tummy actually get full) All of the rolls were great! My personal favorites were the salmon and the yellowtail. They put tons of fish in each one too. Absolutely loved it. Cocktails are incredible here too! Normally, im just used to sake, but they have some great libations here. Super creative and went with the meal perfectly. Loved loved loved my visit to Yonsei handrolls! Such a dangerous spot located to my new spot in the Bay.
Black Cod Truffle Butter -- warm, truffle goodness on top of cooked soft cod! Buttery and creamy! Zuke Maguro -- soy sauce flavored tuna, no sauce needed for this handroll. Super soft and umami. Salmon Belly -- nice and fatty, very nice and soft. Hint of sauce pairs nicely with this handroll. Rolls are all warm and delicious. Loved all the rolls I picked! So fresh and fish was so yummy.
This place absolutely blew my mind. I've never had a handroll that was as good as how this place makes it! The service was impeccable and the handrolls were simply divine. Each roll cam out after you finished the previous roll to preserve freshness. I got the OG set which consisted of: Zuke Maguro - Soy cured ahi tuna was melt in your mouth. Fresh as if it was just reeled in straight from the ocean. My favorite piece of the night. Negihama - Yellowtail with green onions, sweet and smooth. Delicious. Salmon, sesame, lemon- Fragrant and slightly citrus-y, and a tad it buttery, delightful Spicy Tuna- Tuna with a tempura crunch, textures mixed well together and complimented each other well. Snow Crab- Chunks of crab mixed in with a sweet mayo. Simple, yet flavor was oddly more complex than it looked. Sweet, and savory, and buttery at the same time.
Nice ambiance with great hand roll selection. We ordered: 1. Spicy tuna crunch (I would skip this next time) $8 2. Black cod with truffle butter (this was good, but I couldn't really taste the truffle) $12 3. Toro & caviar (the toro masked the caviar in my opinion) $21 4. Seared albacore set (this was the most flavorful and our favorite) $8 5. Crab $7.50 6. Uni $19 7. Salmon belly (my second favorite) $10 Overall, it was nice to try this place. We went on a Monday night and there was plenty of street parking in front. We ordered a set ($65) + 4 handrolls, total was about $126 before tax. A bit on the pricey side, but worth a try.
The food is delicious! I love their hand rolls both of their locations have the best rolls! The staff were very nice and kind. They have a good amount of seating, they were able to accommodate our party of 10
Came here after a walk around lake Merritt and ooooweeeeeee it hit so good! It's a small, cute intimate restaurant and the servers were kind. The handrolls had so much taste! Came out fast.
Solid restaurant. Feeling peckish, wanted non fussy and clean food. Lunch special; $30 with three special rolls, and two appetizers are perfect to scratch that itch for fresh fish and nice texture of rice. Reservation tells you how to eat hand rolls, need to not to wait, bite in when the fish is prepared fresh; don't let the rice sit too long. I thought the food came very well prepared; and simple yet fresh; delicious and not heavy. I came by myself. And I wanted something extra so I ordered Jellyfish. I did not like that as much. I prefer raw fresh fish. So I will skip that. Would recommend making a reservation and come over for lunch - it was MLK day, and I had wanted to go to the Korean supermarket after. It is a good destination restaurant. Worth the trip!
Yonsei is knocking it out of the park with these handrolls! I'm ashamed to admit that this was my first time having proper handrolls, and I haven't been able to truly enjoy regular sushi rolls ever since. Yonsei kind of ruined it for me, but in the best way possible! I've been here a few times now and I can honestly say that I'm a fan. Came with a friend last year during Oakland Restaurant Week, and it was a wonderful introduction to what they're all about. First things first; don't skip out on the cocktails! They are super creative and tasty. We each ordered two drinks from their cocktail list and all of them were tasty. Yonsei specializes in progressive handroll sets. You can order the handrolls à la carte, but it makes more sense to indulge in one of their preset menus. I have stuck with the OG set and it has not stirred me wrong. The OG set is a great way to try their most popular varieties. Everything is super fresh and I love how they serve the rolls in cute little boxes for the esthetic. It also makes it easier to eat in my opinion. They serve each roll one or two at a time, which allows for an un-rushed and fresher tasting experience. The flavors are so jam packed in these things. Do yourself a huge favor and make sure to get the spicy tuna and the black cod with truffle oil rolls! As a previous non-tuna eater, the spicy tuna roll here is just so incredibly tasty! I also love that they top it with crispy tempura which gives it a nice little crunch. The black cod and truffle will just melt in your mouth. This roll costs a little more than the others, but it's so worth the upgrade. You honestly can't go wrong with any of their rolls because they are all damn delicious. A few other honorable mentions are their desserts and their sakes. I am not well versed on sake at all, but I thoroughly enjoyed the sake tasting and it was the perfect compliment to my meal. DON'T forgot dessert! The Yuzu olive oil cake is friggin' mouthwatering! The tart and sourness of the yuzu with the sweetness of the cake is a match MADE, baby! The service here is wonderful! The staff is super observant and attentive. This is a popular spot in the neighborhood, so you're most likely going to need a reservation or you'll be waiting at the door for a table. It's super tiny inside but cozy and comfy. The only small nitpick that I have about this place is that it cab easily turn into an expensive meal. Also, it might not be the most filling for heavy eaters. Other than that; Yonsei is absolutely golden! If you love handrolls or are looking to experience them for the first time, put Yonsei at the top of your list.
I was excited to try this place after seeing the great reviews. We came on a Monday for lunch around 11:30. The place was small and had a night club vibe. I ordered the hamachi carpaccio, temaki gochisou lunch, and toro & caviar. My friend ordered DIY temaki trio. I must say I expected it to be better. It was good but did not wow me and it took a while for each piece of my trio to come out. I think lunch ran me 1.5 hours there. The carpaccio was good. The seared albacore was ok, not my favorite. The black cod & truffle butter was my fav along with the toro & caviar but that was $21 for 1 piece so definitely not a bang for your buck but I had to try it. Overall just an ok experience food wise. I am a light eater and I ate everything and still was not full. It was weird. All the food ran us about $98 before tip and no drinks. read more
This is a delicious hand roll place located in Oakland! There were plenty of street parking near this area when we drove. Although I'm not a big fan of hand rolls as it's mostly just rice, I still had a lot of fun trying out all the different items. The truffle black cod was unforgettable. The cod was so buttery and tender - highly recommend. I love octopus and squid, but the squid hand roll was a little underwhelming. You can select your pieces individually or order by their set menus which will give you a better deal. My friend got a drink and it was good. read more
I visited Yonsei Hand Rolls in Oakland with my boyfriend, and we ordered the $27 and $20 lunch sets. Everything was incredibly fresh and flavorful, each hand roll had a unique taste and texture, which made sharing and trying different combinations really fun. The interior is beautiful: modern, slightly moody, and would make a great spot for a dinner date. That said, the lunch set is a great deal and makes the experience much more affordable. I also appreciated that it came with salad, cucumber, and edamame on the side. Service was kind, attentive, and welcoming. Overall, a great spot for high-quality sushi in the East Bay. We'll definitely be back! read more
Right across Fox Theater, next to Itani Ramen (same owner because shared bathroom). Dining area is more intimate, tables are spaced bit closer together. Tables vary from 2 to 6 seats, reservations recommended, fairly popular around 6:30pm on Wed. Never had handrolls before so treated ourselves each to OG set of 5 rolls. First one was favorite, fish melted in mouth. The following fish rolls were diced up (not as preferred). Final crab roll was like another Yelper mentioned. It left salty after taste even after several hours. Needed something acidic to balance out. First time seeing eyedropper used for soy sauce which is very clever. Overall a new experience but I think I prefer sashimi over handrolls in future. read more
1 month ago
I stop here every time I'm in the area. Get the Hamachi Carpaccio, you won't regret it. Everything is delicious. Good service. Nice seating area. Just stop in here. The money is worth it read more
2 months ago
Food 10/10. We got the OG and big baller. The best handroll of the night was definitely the uni, toro and the black cod. For the OG set, the must try is the negihama. I would skip the tuna tbh and replace it with something else. Also note you don't save anything from getting the sets, it's basically the same price if you get them all individually. Service 10/10. The service was good and the restaurant vibes were great. The servers were attentive and the rolls come out really quickly. The area 2/10. The parking situation was AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE. It was impossible to find a spot and since we came late on a Friday a lot of the garages nearby were closed or full. We ended up being 20 mins late to our reservation because of this, but they were very accommodating since we called to let them know ahead of time. My overall rating was more for the food and service. I would give it a try if you're ever craving hand rolls but would not really come back frequently due to the location. But once in a while? Definitely. read more
Such an affordable spot for hand rolls in Oakland! I was able to try this place out for Oakland restaurant week and man was it a deal! The service here is good. They did forget to bring us something we asked for but otherwise they were very attentive and quick! Inside is very mellow and peaceful! It is not overwhelmingly busy or chaotic. It is in downtown so be cautious of where you park and leaving you belongings in the car. The rolls here were all so good! I think my favorite was the snow crab one! Every single one was made with such good quality ingredients and you definitely get your moneys worth! You could tell all of the seafood was fresh. read more
10 months ago
Whenever I'm craving handrolls...which is pretty often, I always go to Yonsei. This place is small which means it's best to reserve a table through Resy or Google. There's no guarantee if you walk-ins....or you can call their hours of operation to see if they are accepting walk-ins. For their menu, you have the option of doing single handrolls or you can choose from their "omaka-sets". That set consists of three tiers: OG, Yonsei, and Baller. Personally for me, I choose the singles because there are some handrolls on the set I'm not crazy about. Every time I come here, I usually get the snow crab, salmon belly, black cod, uni, and toro + caviar. This place is great for date nights as the vibe inside is very intimate like. They serve unique cocktails and even just your regular sake by the glass or bottle. I highly highly highly recommend this place to all my friends and family. I will be a forever customer here. Lol read more
1 year ago
The food was ok, but they wont be reeling me back on food alone. We had a 5p reservation, we showed up a few min before hand but wasn't seated until 5:30p. We had a group of 6, and standing outside in Oakland was not fantastic. It would be nice if they were mindful of their reservations on the book. Also...this place is in a sketch part of Oakland. Its close to the BART station. Parking is a pain. We got seated and ordered away. The food was pretty good. Though, I'm not the raw fish kind of foodie. Based on my friends' reaction, its definitely hit the spot. Their rolls were pretty fresh, a bit slow but still good. Though my stomach disagreed with what I ate later that night. Since you're in the Bay, you'll be paying for other expenses, like a 4% "Operations Fee". I guess its on the customer to ensure they have enough money for their operations... Also, check your bill. We definitely found discrepancies in our check. We had a group of 6, so I guess its not the smallest table, but a single discrepancy could set you back a bit. They charge 20% service fee for tables of 6 or more. I probably wouldn't go back, and I would recommend other places for friends. read more
8 months ago
Real Talk: The Best Catch Near City Hall (Maybe) I'm from New York. I've spent half my life sitting at sushi bars, and I don't impress easily. Many places talk a big game and deliver a lukewarm plate of nothing. But this spot in Uptown? It's the real deal. I'm still getting the lay of the land out here in Oakland, but let's get straight to it: the fish is incredible. It's fresh, it's clean, and it's handled with the kind of respect you usually only find in a higher-priced places. The DIY handrails give it a grit and character I actually appreciate--it feels lived-in, not manufactured. The real stars, though, are the staff. I've met a lot of servers in my time, but Jess and Chelsea are in a league of their own. No attitude, just genuinely good people who make you feel at home. Seeing them work is like watching the sun come up over City Hall after a long night--warm, reliable, and just right. The Bottom Line: The Food: Solid. The seafood is easily some of the best I've had. The Location: Perfect spot, just a quick walk from the Fox Theater. The Vibe: No-nonsense and welcoming. If you're near the Fox and you want actual quality and fairly low priced given the value, stop in here. read more
The handrolls here were so good! I came with a friend and we both ordered the OG and a couple extra rolls. I was full after the 6 in the OG because they were surprisingly generous in all the rolls!! If I had to rank my favorites starting from the best, I would order the Black Cod & Truffle Butter, Zuke Maguro, Negihama, Toro and Takuan, and then the Salmon Sesame and Lemon. We were able to walk in around 6pm and didn't have to wait but there was a steady amount of people coming in with reservations afterwards. read more
9 months ago
LOVEED this handroll place. Despite ordering the OG set, it was really good quality for the price and i loved the soy sauce dropped, super cute. Every handroll was fresh and the seaweed was crispy which held the roll really well. Portion to rice was great. One issue was the snow crab roll, not as sweet as we expected, and I just find mayo in snow crab kinda odd. Service was super nice, loved our server she was super sweet and funny. read more
Made a 6:00pm reservation for the Monday before Christmas through Resy. Since it was a weekday there was plenty of street parking (note that the closest parking garage closed at 7pm). The restaurant is easy to find as it is right across the street from the Fox Theater. It also seems like the owners are the same as Itani Ramen next door (but I could be wrong). There were quite a few tables seated when we arrived. We awkwardly stood by the door for about 3-4 minutes before a calm waitress came from the back to seat us. Not sure if it was the seating arrangement or the lack of music/conversation, but the ambiance was a bit awkward. The waiters/waitresses stayed in the back of the restaurant, away from the dining area, and only came out to deliver the hand rolls, pour water, etc. The menu is very straightforward with appetizers, hand rolls (individual and eats), and a vast array of alcoholic beverages. My partner and I both ordered the OG Set + the optional black cod hand roll. I liked how they delivered each hand roll individually so the rolls were fresh. They came at a good pace, and I also really liked that they had two different options for soy sauce dispensing (random I know, but I've never seen this before!). One was a dropper and the other was a normal pour spout. My favorite hand rolls were the Negihama and the Black Cod. The Negihama wasn't chopped as much as a traditional Negihama would be, it was more so chopped into cubes. But I actually really enjoyed it, as the texture was better this way. Although I wish there was a bit more green onion. The black cod surprised me. I was expecting to be overwhelmed by the truffle butter but the ratio was spot on. The fish was flaky, buttery, and sweet, and paired well with the umami and salt of the truffle butter. Special shout out to the Snow Crab as well, as they were quite generous with the crab portion. I spent about $113 for the two hand roll sets + 1 sake flight + tip. The price isn't bad for the quality of ingredients but is a bit steep for a regular night out. Maybe more so a special occasion type of night IMO. read more
Date night dinner and concert at Fox Theater, I would highly recommend enjoying a meal and pre-gaming libations at Yonsei! I thought I had taken photos of our drinks but alas I didn't. The espresso martini and Hana G+T are must tries! Think delicious purple Kool-Aid for adults only. The espresso martini was balanced not too vodka strong but just enough bitter and sweetness of the coffee/espresso. Each handroll delivered the right amount of rice-to-topping, allowing your palate to get the maximum flavor of the prepared sushi fish. The micro cilantro with ponzu and fennel oil for the hamachi carpaccio was a flavorful delight, would love to have a whole bowl on its own as a side to the handrolls. Would definitely come back again to try the other handroll flavors and enjoy the ambience! read more
6 months ago
This place was nice and intimate with good customer service! It was my first time there and the picture shows what was my favorite there! The food was good, especially my plate. read more
6 months ago
Waitress was super friendly and their rolls were so fresh and delicious! Totally recommend the flights! read more
We had a reservation for 5pm on Sunday and parking was conveniently right in the front. We were seated right away and the food came out quickly. Service was average. They shared bathroom with the ramen place next door. I'd say the hand rolls were good, but overall it's not a place we'd return to. We ordered about 8 HRs for us 2 (Ama Ebi was my favorite. But they didn't serve the head). Two HRs and sunomono for my toddler, but it wasn't enough for her. Unfortunately, they don't have much of a kids' selection (apparently they took off tofu hiyayakko off the menu). We ended up going next door for ramen afterward. read more
Wow! Delicious! Reservations are important on a Friday night. We saw people get turned away because they were fully booked. We arrived early for our 5:45 PM and were seated immediately. We were in a tasting mood. We ordered the sake flight and by the end all three of omaka-sets. We split every single handroll. The ballet was by far my favorite. The uni was wow. The cod delicious. Tako tender. Yum yum yum! Taylor was attentive, friendly and a great server. The venue is small but well organized. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. read more
Came here on February 5, a Monday night. This handroll restaurant is a great experience if you want to savor and enjoy some authentic handrolls. Don't expect a big meal here though, this is definitely better for tastings, so come here if you want to simply enjoy handrolls. We tried an Omaka-Set, which comes with 5 handrolls. We went for OG, Tried & True Classics. These were the flavors we went for (from what I can remember): Zuke Maguro - soy cured ahi tuna Negihama - yellowtail, green onions Black Cod & truffle butter (an extra +$8, and also a very popular choice) Spicy Tuna, tempura crunch Snow Crab, garlic chives These were all solid choices! read more
Had a great time here. First time and we arrived with no reservations, we lucked out and had a time slot we were able to fill before another persons reservation time. The cocktails were delicious. I got the daily special cocktail with gin! *chef kiss* and my husband and I got the OG rolls. They came out of the kitchen in waves that I really enjoyed! The hamachi appetizer was so freaking good! Wish we got 2! It was dim and intimate setting inside! Glad to find a delicious hand roll place in Oakland!!!! Make a reservation and go! They get full quick! read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
We had a 7 pm reservation and were seated at a 2-seater high top with an open window to the streets. This is perfect for date nights, celebrations, or just a private dinner! Service was friendly and handrolls came one by one. Great selections of drinks. The menu offers a few apps and all handrolls. We got the salmon, salmon belly, snow crab, toro/caviar, and uni/Ikura. I would have to say that their uni is fresh, creamy, and umami. It's the best ones I've ever tasted (including ones that I've had in Japan!). I loved how the seaweed doesn't get soggy and they aren't shy with the fish portion. However, the snow crab on the other end was particularly too salty for me. I would definitely come back here! read more
I've suffered through some middling to truly awful sushi in downtown Oakland, the odious sushiritto, the poke bowl trend, dingy holes in the walls you hope contain a hidden gem but just contain thawed from frozen chewy fish, all designed to save money and cover up lower quality ingredients with sauce. Yonsei Handrolls has ended my work lunch sushi drought. I had the OG Omaka-Set and the final roll, a beautiful snow crab roll topped with green onion and complemented with Yonsei's homemade kombu and mushroom infused soy sauce sent a literal shiver up my spine. Yes, the sushi gave me ASMR. I went a little before noon using a reservation which ended up being unnecessary for a lunch time visit, I imagine it's packed after a show at the nearby Fox. The rolls came out expeditiously and my server announced the what each roll was as she brought it to my table. Indoor decor is nice enough, neon, wood accented business lunch faux industrial, photos of happy sushi chefs and patrons on the wall. Good soundtrack much like the neighboring bar, Night Heron. I'll return, many, many times. I feel obligated to try every single roll on the menu. For roughly the same price as a genuinely terrible 12 piece "deluxe" nirigi combo at a nearby competitor you can get a world class meal. read more
1 year ago
All the fish tasted incredibly fresh, and the hand rolls were top-notch! I highly recommend going with the chef's choice selection--you really can't go wrong. The sweet shrimp (ama ebi 甘えび) was my absolute favorite Perfect spot for a relaxed and special Friday date night read more
The yonsei handroll set was very good! I ordered a set with the addition of a wagyu handroll and a lemonade. The lemonade was great to cut through the handrolls, as each one had its own unique flavor profile. Service was attentive and friendly and ambiance was definitely meant for dates (or with friends having a classy moment). read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
Updated review*** Rolls were amazing as always. I got the Yonsei rolls + jellyfish. I highly recommend this option if you're a big fan of salmon belly like myself! Katie was my waitress and she's so sweet! Amazing service and she made really good recommendations. Paid attention to details. I'll be back even more because of Katie! Vibes were going and music playlist was 10/10. read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
I stopped by for the first time at Yonsei for a light dinner before catching a show at the Ivy Room club. I was dining by myself so I just grabbed a seat at the bar. James the bartender answered all my questions, took my order and was a total pro. I ordered the seared albacore (x2), the spicy tuna hand rolls and a draft Asahi. The service, food presentation and quality were all fantastic. There were small details of my service that just polished the overall experience. Just fantastic ! read more
7 months ago
Food- 3.5/5 Definitely gimmick reliant but there were a couple of gems; our favorites were the Negihama, tako-wasa, spicy tuna, and jellyfish. The rest were a bit lackluster and I would probably not order the cucumber tobiko, zuke maguro, or the salmon again. Service - 3/5 Maybe we were hangry but somehow despite being the only guests in the store we felt that we were rushed and that the service was slow. Our server mentioned bringing a specials menu and never did. Otherwise the pacing of the food arriving was timely and satisfying. Ambiance - 4.5/5 Store was clean and had a nice atmosphere. read more
A fun, intimate, dark(?) spot with a bustling ramen restaurant attached! Came here for a solo date before a concert. I got the OG tasting menu and was pretty satisfied. Now that I've tried those 5, I would actually go back and choose a few of my own, or come for a lunch special! Rankings are: 1. Black cod - definitely the stand out of the night. Not too truffly like I was worried about! 2. Negihama - the green onion made it unique. 3. Snow crab - felt like this would have been better at the start since it was much colder than the other rolls? Meh 4. Spicy Tuna - a LOT of crunchy pieces, but not that much meat 5. Zuke Maguro - skip. A bit plain, but generous with the tuna portion. All in all, a fun solo outing, and I'd definitely recommend making a reservation as I had to wait 20 minutes! read more
I had never been much of a fan of handrolls at sushi restaurants before but Yonsei has converted me. The dressing of the fish and flavor combinations were either deliciously unique or perfectly balanced for classics. When presentation is so simple, you really have to nail every bit of the bite and they do. Our server was excellent: attentive without being overbearing, prompt with refills on water and worked well with the kitchen to pace out our meal perfectly. The only mid part of our meal was dessert, but I don't expect a handroll kitchen to have a pastry chef. We wouldn't have ordered it but it was part of the (truly amazing value) Oakland Restaurant Week menu. I'm not drinking at the moment, but I can't wait to come back to try their interesting-sounding cocktails and more rolls as the perfect pre-Fox or date night spot. read more
2 months ago
This is my friend's favorite handroll spot, so we decided to come here for dinner on a Wednesday night. I made a reservation for the 2 of us on Resy. I decided to take Bart there since the area is a bit sketchy. I got off at 19th Street and it was just around the corner. When I arrived 30 minutes early and was immediately seated. There were a lot of open tables available, so I'm sure you can walk in if you come around 6pm without a reservation. I ordered a total of 7 handrolls since that was what the server recommended. I ordered the following: Zuke Maguro, Seared Albacore, Negihama, Salmon Belly, Snow crab, Black cod, Saba misoyaki. They were all delicious but some were better than others. Some of my favorites were the Zuke Maguro, Negihama, and the Snow crab. Prices are decent for what you get. This was my first handroll restaurant and it did not disappoint. I also liked the cozy ambiance that the restaurant gives. Will be back again for date night. They even have ramen next door. read more
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1738 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94612
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Are children ok to bring?
Yes but I'm not sure I would recommend it. Sort of an adult environment. Drinks with only handrolls on the menu. Nothing for children really IMP
Can you get takeout?
Yes but they have a set menu for take out. It's a hand-roll kit that comes with either 2 or 4 selections of fish, rice, nori, and ginger/wasabi. The fish selection is more limited than the menu so make sure you call!
Anyone get a table through walk in?
Yonsei Handrolls is requesting reservations for the time being. They are a small restaurant and on the night we went, they appeared to fill up. We had a 5:15 pm reservation.
Seems hard to get reservations, do you accept walk ins?
They will take walk ins. Some evening’s with shows at the Fox could make times, dates harder.
Are you able to accommodate for gluten-free?
Yes, while some of the roll preparations have gluten in them, others are gluten-free and we have gluten-free soy sauce for you to season them how you'd like.
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