Browse menus, reviews and photos of Izakaya Restaurants near Oakland.
Noodles · $$
2311A Magnolia Street, Oakland
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“I got the duck last time and was seriously disappointed. Got the tenpura one this time and completely different story. Flavor is incredible especially with the chili flakes they give you. The wasabi salt is a great dipper for the tempura! Now we are hooked!”
Japanese · $
362 17th Street, Oakland
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“one of my favorite places in the country to eat. whenever I'm in the Bay area, in here”
Ramen · $$
3415 Grand Avenue, Oakland
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“First time here, felt so cozy with full bellies. Server was really nice and had a warm welcome. Food was amazing!!! Tonkotsu was warm and creamy, the noodles were great quality, and the toppings complimented the whole dish. The Chasu rice had perfectly portion of the meat and rice. I love how the meat is seasoned, it tasted like it was well grilled. Will definitely come back ^^”
Ramen · $$
1736 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
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“The food is fabulous, the staff is fabulous. It was a wonderful experience. If I lived here I would go back.”
Vegan · $$
1956 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley · 4.73 miles
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“Great sushi and other Japanese favorites. Similar items on the menu at Shizen in SF. Not sure how the prices compare. Seating is on the smaller side, reservations recommended on weekends, hit or miss during the week. Ordered miso soup, Shizen Shiitake shared plate, Manila Dune, and The Wedge specialty rolls (I think, already forgot 😅). Everything came out quickly and the flavors were top notch. Always recommend this place.”
Izakaya · $$
1941A University Avenue, Berkeley · 4.67 miles
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“Really enjoyed our first visit! Everything we ordered was solid, with the tempura and wakame salad being our favorites. The tempura was especially good—hot, fresh, and perfectly crispy. We also enjoyed the agedashi tofu, gyoza, and several of the yakitori skewers. We’ll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. The service was wonderful—so friendly and welcoming—and the restaurant had a lively, fun atmosphere even though it was packed. A great neighborhood spot!”
Sushi · $$
1042 Marina Boulevard, San Leandro · 8.72 miles
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“Nice and cozy place in San Leandro to get Japanese food. The ambience is nice and I love the interior design. Good selection of beer and sake too. The sashimis are fresh and flavorful, and they pay great attention to the aesthetic of the plate. Definitely Instagram worthy plates. The rolls are also very delicious. I got the garlic albacore roll and it was so good. Also the fatty bluefin tuna sashimi (Toro) is so worth every penny. They're one of the few sushi restaurants around San Leandro that serve it and it just tastes so much better than every other sashimi imo. It's a bit of a mix between tuna and the fattiness of salmon sashimi. A little bit pricey compared to other Japanese restaurants in the area, but definitely worth your money.”
Japanese · $$$
2130 Center Street, Berkeley · 4.56 miles
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“Came here for drinks and some small plates after dinner and had a great time. They played good music and the bar sitting area is very nice. The drinks are also amazing as they have a very unique selection of Japanese cocktails and other stuff. Highly recommend!”
Japanese · $$$
2566B Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley · 4.16 miles
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“Super delicious 👍 I never eat Japan food super good like this before.”
Japanese · $$$$
669 Townsend Street, San Francisco · 7.57 miles
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“在美國的日本味道，這是算不錯的”
Ramen · $$
322 Kearny Street, San Francisco · 7.31 miles
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“Ever since I started traveling to SF for work a couple of years ago this has been my go to ramen spot. I've made it a personal tradition at this point to eat here whenever I'm in town. Love the food and the staff has always been amazing! Finally stopped by on one of the skewers days and it was everything I could have wanted 🤤”
Cocktail Bar · $$
917 Folsom Street, San Francisco · 7.44 miles
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“Dragon Horse offered a solid meal with undeniably great quality ingredients, particularly shining in its food execution. The service was a bit on the slow side, however, and the sashimi felt noticeably overpriced for what you get. While the dining room lacked much in the way of atmospheric ambiance, the overall experience still turned out fine thanks to the high standard of the dishes.”
Sushi · $$
1000 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco · 8.98 miles
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“The food here was definitely the highlight. Everything tasted pretty fresh and flavorful, and overall I would rate the food about 4/5. The ingredients seemed good quality and the dishes were enjoyable. However, the service was a bit disappointing. The staff did their job, but they didn’t feel very welcoming or friendly. There wasn’t much interaction beyond the basics, and with the price point here, I expected a more warm and attentive experience. The atmosphere was also just okay. It wasn’t fancy or fine dining, but it also didn’t really give a strong Japanese vibe either. The environment felt a bit mixed and not very memorable. Overall, I’m giving 4 stars mainly because the food was good. If I rated the experience as a whole (food + service + atmosphere), it would probably be closer to 3/5. Still worth trying if you care mostly about the food.”
Japanese · $$$
1701 Powell Street, San Francisco · 7.65 miles
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“We had the most wonderful dinner tonight at Noren Izakaya! Everything was fantastic from start to finish! From the service to the cocktails to the variety of food, to the dessert! Japanese yakitori and grilled street food and even sashimi! My new favorite! A must if you live or are visiting San Francisco! Oh! And tonight is not the night to skip dessert! 😘”
Japanese · $$
580 Bush Street, San Francisco · 7.47 miles
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“A great little hidden gem near Chinatown! It’s very serene and just an awesome ambiance. We were greeted immediately by the most welcoming staff. The menu is great, offering a wonderful mix of flavors. I was blown away by the shiitake mushroom skewers. How can mushrooms be this intense and perfect in flavoring?! We ordered a mix of veg skewers, yaki, and sushi. I wish I had more room for it all! Definitely recommend Nomu Skewers if you’re in the area!! Did not disappoint!!”
Japanese · $$
450 Broadway, San Francisco · 7.31 miles
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“Bento boxes were great, so many options to chose from. Would definitely go back.”