“We are diehard fans of Okini Sushi, since they were located on Pleasant Hill Rd. We always get a Chicken Katsu or Teriyaki Dinner Bento & a roll, or a bowl is Chicken Udon soup. I don't think there's any 'bad' order here - I also love their hot green tea (flavored with toasted rice).Service is exceptional; this is one of the local places I'd love to see around for decades.“
“Recommend the bento boxes with salmon and tempura vegetables, also the Alaska combo platter, and avocado rolls. The quality of the sushi and tempura vegetables were fresh. The place was very busy when we arrived. Thus I recommend arriving early or later or doing take out. Parking was very easy to find. Regarding what I think could have been taken to the next level: It cost roughly $72 to feed a family of two adults and two kids which is a high-end price for top quality especially without drinks. Locating this place for first time visitors can be challenging on the GPS due to its location within a strip mall and lack of signage near the street. Overall, I would recommend as a special occasion place to bring one's family.“
“The food is delicious and the service is great. The person bringing our food was so kind and he somehow knew what we needed before we had the chance to ask! The miso has a beautiful, unique flavor and the tuna sashimi is melt-in-your-mouth yum-o. It’s a “hole in the wall” / “hidden gem” vibe for sure,“
“Came here for Valentine’s Day. Dinner. It’s a Teppanyaki place. Food was really good. The guy cooking it at the table was new, but the show wasn’t as elaborate as I thought it was going to be. The food was very good and I guess that’s the most important part. The place needs some remodeling and updating but it’s a nice place and it’s way less ghetto than Benihana.Vegetarian options: They serve grilled vegetablesParking: There’s a parking lot but it’s pretty full all the time“
“This is friendly family sushi restaurant. Sushi is fresh and tasty. Staffs are kind. I like dinner combination with chicken or salmon teriyaki and tempura.Vegetarian options: Veggie tempura. Futomaki. Veggie roll. Vegetarian boat. Veggie udon. Veggie donburi.“
“Instant favorite! Outstanding hole-in-the-wall establishment. Got 3 Uni as part of the generous sashimi lunch special. Fantastic fish protein quality, strongly competitive prices, lovely family-owned environment. Will go here again as soon as I'm nearby.“
“I can't believe this place is in Orinda. It is an experience for sure, and be prepared to spend money if you go. Wonderful small sushi place owned by a husband and wife. It's traditional style and no chopsticks or rolls. The wife explains the sushi to you and it was so interesting. As others have said, you must make reservations as they only seat a couple of tables a night. We had the sake sampler and I highly recommend, especially if you're not familiar with sakes. The menu is fixed, no choosing and they bring you what's on their menu for the night. It started with the 18 piece and then you have the option to continue, we each had the 26 piece. The sauces, etc were all homemade and they tell you which ones you can use soy sauce with or not. Everything was delicious. It's definitely a hidden gem for special occasions.“
“Ate here for the first time thanks to the great Yelp reviews! There's not that many spots in the mall that have decent food honestly, so I was looking forward to trying a different spot. It wasn't busy at all (lunch on a Thursday though) but the place was clean and efficient. I ordered a 49er roll and a spider roll, came out to just over 20 bucks with tax which is a pretty good deal for sushi. The rolls were excellent and a decent size. The soft shell crab was fried to order so it was crunchy which I love. No complaints here, I would go back again for yummy sushi at a decent price.“
“Great spot!They don't have the variety a fancy place might, but they put out good food and are always very friendly.Shima Aji is my absolute favorite and I almost never see it anywhere, but it was on their special board recently! Ordered 3, no regrets =P“
“Came here for the first time with my husband and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the fish! It was very fresh and sashimi portions were large and nigiri well made. The restaurant is really small and seems family owned and the chef and staff are all very nice and welcoming. Food was definitely authentic Japanese and the sushi/sashimi is worth the quality you are getting. I will definitely be back to try other items on their menu. Don't pass on this small hidden gem and grab some fresh sashimi/nigiri“
“It’s a contemporary Japanese restaurant with an extensive menu. Decor is bright and cheery. Bonus points for big screens showing a winning Warriors game on the night we dined there! ? Personally I had the cheesy katsu on a sizzling hot plate which was quite a sight and tastes pretty good. My party had sushi and ramen which are ok but the broth is not complex flavor-wise. The draft beer in frosted mugs is refreshing and goes very well with the katsu. Service is friendly and lots of drink options from sake to soju to ramunes. Definitely something for everyone.Vegetarian options: There are options even for plant-based diets.Parking: Saw a couple of pay-per-use EV charging spots in the parking lot too. Probably J1772s.Kid-friendliness: Good menu options for kids and they provide little chopstick training widgets for a fun experience“
“I came here for my birthday, and Jenny (bartender/server) was amazing. It was our first time there, and she was very patient and friendly, explaining the menu to us. The food was fantastic, and the shrimp were on point. Manager Gabriel is also very courteous and made sure we were all happy with our food. Came ba k again and tasted the salmon chowder, and that was AMAZING.... I LOVED IT.....Great food and atmosphere, keep up the great work.“
“YOU HAVE TO COME VISIT IF YOU ARE A PICKY SUSHI EATER. It's a simple spot that looks like it's family owned, very unassuming but has the best sushi I had in the Bay Area for a while. Very fresh fish, reasonably priced, service is excellent. It's simply outstanding, please give them a try and you won't be disappointed! The sushi literally melts in your month IM NOT LYING TO YOU go“
“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 ordered the Mushroom roll and as well as the vegetable gyozas and they were both amazing. It paired nicely with the green tea ? which was topped off periodically. I will definitely be coming back.Vegetarian options: Vegan sushi available“
“Actually delicious. We’ve had a lot of sushi in the east bay and this was easily the best takeout - fish was fresh, cuts were generous, and seasoning was interesting and delicious. A little expensive for normal sushi takeout in my opinion but a nice monthly treat! We’ll be back to dine in!Dietary restrictions: Gluten, dairy, egg free“
“Exceptional service, polite staff, clean & organized with the best prices around. The Lion king roll was the highlight of my day with the fried bananas for dessert. The spicy seared salmon was gloriously refreshing & the tamago was cut in a heart shape when a chef noticed my husband & I we're sharing every plate New favorite spot & I will be certain to tell everyone I know about this gem of a dining experience.P.S. TIP the staff more than a dollar, they're hard workers & truly deserve it since tips are split between so many efficient individuals.“
“I've been coming here for at least 25 years. The staff knows me and my family. The sushi is always fresh and not too much rice, which fills you up, so you can order more rolls! They have all the standard rolls and will customize them if you don't like certain fish. I like the sashimi combination, rose roll, black and white roll, and rainbow roll. They give you some cucumber and crab salad at the beginning of your meal for free. They have a few flavors of Mochi for dessert. They serve very quickly. It may take an hour or less most times we go.“
“Our party of 19 ate here the night after Christmas. Yo's on Hartz is such a nice and intimate place to eat. The manager, Evelyn, made sure our large party was well taken care of and gave excellent meal recommendations. Everyone enjoyed their food and cocktails. We look forward to dining here again!“
“Spacious seats, nice cozy interior. Casual dining. Great varieties of sushi rolls and cooked dishes. After 2 pm happy hour price is quite good. Kaki fry (fried oysters) were crispy and juicy. Sashimi combo was fresh. The clam soup ramen with butter was tasty and a little spicy with the yuzu oil. I enjoyed the sunamo cucumber salad, it was refreshing. The handrolls were decent size. I took one star off because the seaweed wraps were a bit soggy.Staff was friendly and food came out relatively quick.Overall a nice place to have casual lunch after walking around at the shops in Veranda.“
“Honestly, the food here is amazing! I've ordered multiple things from the menu and yet I have not been disappointed. My favorite rolls so far are the Kibo, Hartz, Salmon Skin hand roll and Isabel!! Isabel, Hartz & Salmon skin hand-roll are my top 3 favorites. For the appetizer, I really enjoy the garlic edamame!! If you're a garlic girl like I am, you should definitely give it a try. The gyozas and mixed tempura are a hit as well!! For rice plates, I really enjoy the chicken teriyaki. I usually never order chicken teriyaki at restaurants but oh man this one is soooo good. I really like the salad and pickled vegetables that come with it.“
“Very friendly service, good food, reasonable prices and a nice atmosphere. They do both Thai and Japanese menus including sushi and sashimi. Excellent value lunch deals during the week. I particularly like the yellow curry and orange peel chicken. My kids love the poke bowl.Vegetarian options: Most dishes are available with tofu in place of meat protein.“
“Staff is friendly and patient - even though we came in about an hour before closing (lunch), our meal was still served with a smile, the food was good, and they didn't rush us out so we could dine at regular pace (we managed to run over only a few minutes)“
“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!“
“Pleasantly surprised! For whatever reason I had never tried Akira before. I'm so glad I finally have. I met up with a couple of friends and we enjoyed drinks and shared a bunch of sushi. There are lots of options on the menu and everything we tried was tasty and super fresh! We were chatting so much that we closed the place down. This might seem random, but I was so impressed by the extensive cleaning they did at the end of the night. This alone will have me frequenting Akira from now on.“
“2 of us dined there Valentine’s Day without reservations. The restaurant had many seats left, but the service was very slow. We waited a long time to order and get our food. It took over an hour to get our food. And the booth benches were very hard after waiting so long. The food was good though.“
“Enjoyed appetizer of their Special of the day- crab, jalapeno, cream cheese, fried and with crunch topping. Was good but jalapeño was raw, would have been great if jalapeño was par cooked in this deep dried roll. Raw was clunky.Great vegetarian options that were unique, especially the yummy yummy roll, vegetarian roll, Japanese pickles and side salad.Guest had bento box chicken teriyaki, chicken was dry, not great. California roll standard. The rolls were great but bento was not my cup of tea. You may like it.“
“Amazing food and I couldn't have asked for better hospitality. Very empty around 7pm but very welcoming and they were so happy to have us. All of the food was delicious and there was so much of it! The teriyaki chicken was tender and tempura was cooked perfect. I would definitely recommend to dine in!“
“I’ve been dining several times a month at HaLa for years and certainly find my experiences consistently worth 5 stars! Quality and freshness is my priority, and they never disappoint. What’s really unusual is their wine list. It’s top notch, too. Sure, if it’s really busy, I might have to wait a few minutes to order, but with a fine glass of wine to begin with an appetizer, I’m good! Ken and crew are phenomenal hosts and always make me feel welcomed and comfortable.Vegetarian options: Many! Can’t recommend from the list because it’s too limited. Dozens of items are excellent.Dietary restrictions: It’s sushi et al. No dairy!Parking: Plenty of parking right at the door.Kid-friendliness: If you have noisy, rambunctious kids, no worries. Outside seating, too!Wheelchair accessibility: Parking lot / front door access.“
“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.“
“I came here last year November and I loved it since then.I first tried their happy hour and I was not disappointed.The prices was very reasonable and the chefs choice sashimi was so delicious!I got two desserts. The Mochi coffee is fantastic as well.I look forward to come back again ?“
“tasty sushi burrito, interesting concept, no high end ingredients but still pretty good! ran in with my buddy to the commissary kitchen that has a lot of different restaurants as part of the group. Nice guys running the place, fun to talk to, decent semi-healthy lunch to grab and go!“
“I've been coming here for years with my family and the amazing food and friendly staff have consistently been the highlights of our visits here. My go to is the bento box with salmon kama but the rolls, sashimi, and nigiri are also great. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants some high quality sushi but doesn't want anything over expensive.“
“One of the best "Japanese-theme" american restaurants I've been to. This is the place for delicate taste buds. Even their wasabi is like soft mayo. It transcends space and time. It transports you to a different place. It feels like you're right in the heart of Oklahoma eating sushi.“
“Excellent, always the freshest food. Eaten at many others, but never had better. Pricing is fair, service is good & it's always clean. I'm partial to the red dragon rolls & tempura shrimp, but I've never had anything I thought was bad. Highly recommended.“
“words simply cannot describe the true feelings i have for this delectable meal. the flavors in my mouth made me quiver and shake in anticipation of the sensation of the sushi traveling down my stomach. the scent of the california roll that i ordered made my mouth water beyond control. the moment i placed the roll on my tongue i couldn’t help but notice this feeling of ecstasy. the wave of wasabi and succulent crab meat overwhelmed my senses in the best way possible. 10/10 5 star would recommend to anyone that is seeking to experience the true passion and delightfulness of japanese cuisine.Vegetarian options: plenty of vegan optionsParking: plentyKid-friendliness: not dangerous for kidsWheelchair accessibility: good“
“This is the finest sushi restaurant I have ever been to. Their food is fresh and delicious. I’ve been coming here since 2008 and since my 1st visit have never been anywhere else. They are friendly and make you feel like family. I live in Vallejo CA and still travel to Pleasant Hill, CA for their food. Each time I have dined there I come out totally satisfied.“