50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Alamo

“Outstanding! Always…… Dave Y. You’re just a Karen. Everything about RJ’s is fantastic. If anyone doesn’t like RJ’s, they have much greater hurdles to deal with and simply can’t find the good in anything. Hats off to the staff, the owner and the regulars.“

“Freshest fish....my favorite local sushi place!! They have great specials and the staff“

“Tatsu Sushi is hands down my favorite sushi spot in the Bay Area. My brother and I have been coming here for a while now, and it never disappoints. The quality is always top-notch—fresh fish, perfectly seasoned rice, and well-balanced flavors in every bite. It’s the kind of place where you can taste the care that goes into each roll.

On top of that, the prices are more than fair, especially considering the quality. But what really makes Tatsu stand out are the little extras. The free gyoza and miso soup? That’s just an unbeatable touch. It’s rare to find a place that goes the extra mile like that, and it’s one of the many reasons we keep coming back.

The only downside? Word is getting out. It used to feel like our little secret sushi spot, but now more people are catching on. While I’m happy to see them getting the recognition they deserve, it does mean we might have to wait a little longer for a table. Even so, it’s always worth it. My brother and I will keep coming back for as long as they’re around.“

“I lost count of how many times I’ve come here - they never miss. The menu is familiar but enough unique items to stand out amongst all of the other AYCE sushi OR hotpot restaurants around.. oh and did I mention they offer both.. get this - for the same price ? come visit, you won’t regret it!“

“Hands down the best restaurant in Martinez. I travel from Vallejo to enjoy the Salmon and steak hibachi. The staff are so kind and friendly. The dining area is always spotless. I highly recommend you come here if you’re looking for a good quality meal!!!!“

“We had a great experience the food is fresh and the steak is tender the salmon was just right. Your recommendation is forwarded to Facebook“

“We had the tonkatsu ramen with the spicy garlic pork broth and chicken karaage. Service was fast and tasty. The broth was flavorful and the ramen eggs were perfect. The restaurant had a great ambiance and cute decorations all around. Would definitely go back to try some of their other menu items!“

“BEST TERIYAKI CHICKEN!! Great food! Great service!“

“The freshest sushi I’ve ever had in this area. Hands down. Will definitely be back!“

“Excellent sushi again and again. Highly recommend this restaurant. Great service and fresh fish every time.“

“Ok, this is a neighborhood strip mall teriyaki joint, and its not much to look at. But I've been coming here for years, and it never changes: really good food for a reasonable price. I usually either get the teriyaki beef plate, or a chicken katsu...highly recommended!“

“Great food - flavors and freshness, host was funny and extremely kid friendly. My 4yo thanked me for the best chicken rice(ordered a teriyaki chicken shrimp combo) he had. We ordered one wrap, liked it so much that we ordered 2nd one!
It's a casual, small and clean place.“

“I called and ordered a roll to go-the Storm roll. It was delicious, and the finest quality and freshness! The owners were there, and the place looks extremely cute inside and also has outside seating. I had never been here before, but will be coming back soon. Very good sushi!“

“I was looking for sushi, I decided to go here and I was fascinated, excellent service and they have a variety and very fresh. I recommend that you make a reservation. The tables are tight, I think it would not be comfortable for large groups. Obviously I will return ??

* I'm putting up photos of the dishes I tried.
** I forgot to take a photo of the grilled octopus but it is delicious.“

“Look, if you live in Concord, you're going to balk at the thought of eating sushi on Monument...don't...this is easily the best sushi joint in town. From unique rolls to gorgeous sashimi that lets the quality of the fish shine, this place has something for even the most discerning sushi fan. The only down side is the very moderately priced and rediculously good food draws a massive crowd, so be prepared to wait for a table.“

“Sushi restaurant with good variety of sashimi, rolls and nigiri. Good selection of beers including Japanese ones 😉
All cuts are fresh and delicious.
Service is quick and responsive. Indoor and outdoor patio seating.
Accessible with flat entry with easy wide navigations inside.
Good for groups, gathering, seniors & meetups.
Limited parking with paid/free street parkings.

Vegetarian options: Veggie options available

Parking: Limited parking in front with paid / free street parking

Wheelchair accessibility: Flat entry with wide area inside.“

“At 1st I wasn't feeling it, then my Son said to me, mom what's the worst that could happen? I don't like it, I send it back and you my son don't have to pay for it. HA!!!HA!!!!!“

“Ordered sushi and a variety of other side dishes, was greeted by a woman when I arrived and their customer service was great from beginning to the end, food was okay, tasted fresh

Parking: There's always parking here since it's in a plaza

Kid-friendliness: They love kids, had my 3 month old with me and they loved her“

“Love the buffet around the sushi bar! Best place to sit!“

“We're always greeted with a combination of welcome back and or nice to see you again. The service is as good as the food. The fish is as fresh as if it was caught only hours before. We've been working our way through those fantastic rolls. Shelby and The Titanic are amazing. Anyway, please patronize our local businesses. So many small businesses didn't make it through the Pandemic and its so sad to see the stores closed up. Go enjoy wonderful food and equally good service from some very talented people.“

“It was just me when I went in, very polite server, I had just gotten back from a strenuous hike and was looking to eat good food. The food was delicious if I ever hiked up Mt. Diablo from bottom to peak again, I'll definitely come back here.“

“Low key, family-run sushi spot out in the burbs. I usually get sashimi or one of the rolls. Now if you want to throw caution to the wind, get the roll called "I don't know". It's chef's choice, and it depends on the ingredients on hand that day. Sometimes it's great, sometimes less so. Regardless, the portion is always generous, and it's always a surprise.“

“The sushi is really good, all ingredients taste high quality and fresh. The plate situation is odd though, as they are stored on top of the wooden separator between every table, so they are sometimes a bit dusty. Other than that the restaurant is amazing, with really nice staff.

Vegetarian options: A lot of vegetarian roll options, which my friend really appreciated“

“I've visited this restaurant numerous times at varying hours. Even though the restaurant may be busy during peak hours, the staff is always friendly and courteous. The food is consistently delicious and served in a reasonable amount of time.

Parking: Spaces may be limited....shared parking with other businesses.“

“best sushi and cheap!!! will come again!!!“

“It was the best sushi! We will be back!“

“Loved this place, but removing a star because they took the teriyaki salmon option off the menu. Strange, because everyone loved it and it was often sold out! The raw fish is hit or miss. Bring back the teriyaki!

My roommates and I check doordash every week or so, just to see if they have Salmon Samba.“

“We came here a week ago and now we are coming a lot to here.
We ordered 4 different kind of rolls and let me tell you, it’s really good!
The place is big, nice, and clean but the customer service is a little off. Workers barely understand English and took a lot of time to make the sushi.
Overall, I’d definitely recommend this place if you’re craving sushi.“

“Delicious, RICH, creamy, tantanmen (pork) broth. Might go so far as to describe it as decadent.

Does NOT seat many people, so we sat at the bar. Which is not large. Be prepared to wait during regular meal hour.

Parking: Paid parking garage is free for the first hour.“

“We love this place! The best of Thai and the best of Japanese! I have the salmon skin ham roll today and a Poké bowl. Both yummy. Services is friendly. Food is great.“

“I have been going here for years. They have some of the best rolls in town. I always get the dragon roll, E14th roll, and the crunchy roll. So very yummy 😋“

“Good food, good service and value for money!“

“The food was very fresh, well prepared and very presentable. The service was excellent with very frequent visits from waitstaff. The indoors was a bit noisy as it was full. Overall, a great place to have Japanese food, especially sushi! Highly recommended.“

“Just moved into a new area and craving sushi so I found Hanabi Sushi on DoorDash. They had good ratings on DoorDash and Google Maps and most all, it was only a 10 min drive from me. Saw that they had 2 sushi rolls for about $20 which is good deal to begin with. And I also found the sashimi special had most of the fish that I like and the price was reasonable. I wasn’t sure if it came with just 1 pc of each that they listed (salmon, yellowtail, tuna, albacore and red snapper) or 2. That’s common for small portions for $30. To my surprise, they gave me 4 big pieces of each. I didn’t even eat the salad or soup because I was so full from eating the sashimi and sushi rolls. I ordered the food to go but right when I entered the restaurant, I was greeted by the sushi chefs and they thanked me for my order on my way out. Very friendly staff. Food was very good. I think I found my new sushi spot to go to.

Parking: I got there before they were closing so there was a lot of parking

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s in a shopping center so there’s plenty of parking in front and a handicap parking space in front of the restaurant also.“

“This is my favorite sushi spot in Walnut Creek. The fish quality is good and I really like the rolls, specifically the golden bear, jalapeño jumper, and dynamite. The baked mussels are one of my favorite items here. The prices are fair and the food is offered for delivery on DoorDash which is very convenient for take out. Definitely give this place a try if you want some sushi in Walnut Creek.“

“Me, my mom, and her childhood best friend went to this place the other day. Fantastic FRESH food, REAL wasabi, authentic and fantastic human beings in there, the owner is incredibly lovely. Some of the best Japanese food we have ever had. Thank you! And God bless you.“

“Anytime we are in Pleasanthill area we try to eat at Jo’s Honda Sushi. We used to live in Pleasanthill and we would go there at least once a week. We love Honda and all his family ❤️“

“it's always pretty good here. The prices are fair and I'm always up for a repeat“

“We had the chicken and beef bento boxes witch you can choose 2 sides. Both came with shrimp tempuras. The food taste good and
fair priced. Family own , friendly service and clean ambience.
I am especially impressed with their good sushi rice.“

“Delicious and everything was so fresh 😋“

“It was our first time there. We wanted to go because we always saw a long line. It was the best!!! It will become our regular place. Very friendly staff.“

“Everything was great!
The good and service were over the top.
There were 14 of us and the waitress managed all of our requests without any mishaps.
We gave her a really good tip in addition to the gratuity as she definitely deserved it.
I highly recommend Sachi Such to whomever enjoys good sushi and or Japanese cuisine.

Kid-friendliness: Very attentive and patient with a very calm inviting personality
Offered high chair and boosters“

“We love this place! The best of Thai and the best of Japanese! I have the salmon skin ham roll today and a Poké bowl. Both yummy. Services is friendly. Food is great.“

“Fresh and delicious! So nice to grab a quick, easy dinner here on a hot night.

Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating regarding my need to avoid sugar. They even let me taste 1 drop to be sure I wouldn't get myself in trouble with a blood sugar spike.“

“Every time my girlfriend and I come here we get the absolute best service, the food is just spectacular and so authentic and always fresh. Literally the best salmon sashimi I have ever had. Aside from that, it's just so cozy and inviting and everybody is so friendly, oh and the portions are monstrous! You will love this place if you love authentic Japanese and Chinese food!“

“Amazing sushi restaurant in Walnut Creek, very low key, unassuming spot but with excellent and super fresh food, especially sashimi.

We ordered premium sashimi omakase and extra toro as well as another roll and it was fantastic! I’d go back every time I’m in Walnut Creek!“

“This was our first time dining here for lunch, and it did not disappoint! There is plenty of parking available, and we didn't have to wait for a table. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. The lunch menu offers a wide variety of choices at very reasonable prices. The portion sizes were generous and everything was fresh. Our family ordered the lunch combo featuring sashimi, teriyaki chicken, pork tonkatsu, and chicken tonkatsu. We will definitely be coming back!“

“House of Sake in Walnut Creek is an absolute comfort spot with phenomenal quality sushi! Every dish we tried was a delightful experience. The Spicy Holly Roll stood out with its bold, smoky flavors and scrumptious layers—an absolute must-try. The Godzilla Roll was a petite masterpiece, with a beautifully crafted tempura shell that was perfectly crisp and evenly dispersed.

The Cherry Blossom Roll was another highlight, boasting a clean, fresh flavor and a stunning presentation that was almost too pretty to eat. We also enjoyed the Negihama Cut Roll (yellowtail and green onion) and the New Orleans Roll (spicy tuna cut roll)—both incredibly fresh and satisfying. The creative names for these simple yet perfectly executed rolls added a fun touch to the meal.

Every bite hit the spot, and the attention to detail in both flavor and presentation is second to none. Highly recommend House of Sake for anyone seeking exceptional sushi and a memorable dining experience!“

“The sushi was really good“

“I always have a great time when I come. The quality of the food is great with good portion sizes, especially for the price. The menu is huge so everyone can find something to get.My favorites are the hamachi kama, green beans, house salad (they put a lot of dressing, you can always ask for less), fried rice, and honestly any of the rolls (I've had several of them and I liked all of them)!Staff is always super friendly, attentive, and treat you like family.“