43 Best Japanese Restaurants near Union City

“I came here, thinking it was Japanese food, but it blew me out of water when we tasted the quality of food, the kindness of the host the atmosphere
He deserves gold medal for how nice and kind to customers not just us. I know it was the same to all the other patrons.
Especially
The food pictures doesn’t do justice versus the taste fresh meat first serve quality food. I recommend this place.“

“I’ve been coming here since 2011.Anyone local can tell you no other ramen shop has been around- even half as long.Joanne and rest of the small staff give a genuine ramen experience. You will not meet another person as welcoming and professional as Joanne. Her service alone would be reason enough for coming.Oh and you would never guess with the soft atmosphere that the quiet older chef is 100% listening to metal in those earphones. ?Ask for Joanne, you won’t be let down!“

“I always walk in and get take out when I get the urge for sushi. It's right around the corner from my work and they open just when I get off so there's no crowd. They're fairly quick, and friendly, and I love the food. The menu is extensive so I don't feel it necessary to go anywhere else for awhile either.“

“Fantastic evening at Robin. The omakase restaurant had a hip, night clubby feel to it as the interior was dark with dance club music, but the sushi was definitely worthwhile. Erin and Abby provided friendly and efficient service, which contributed to the overall positive experience. Free parking lot next door makes it easy to find a parking space.“

“Server is very friendly and considerate! We really enjoyed our time here!

Vegetarian options: Plenty of non meat options! Great for those who are vegetarian.

Dietary restrictions: Lots of snacking options, so there’s something for everyone!“

“I was here on a Friday night dinner with my son. It's a small place and there were a lot of people inside but luckily we didn't have to wait. The service is great. We were seated with a menu and the waitress quickly asked about the drinks. I ordered hot sake and my son ordered coke. We were served with edamame and when the drinks arrived I ordered spicy tuna and salmon roll. My son ordered the chicken karaga and spicy chicken dinner which comes with rice, salad and miso soup. I felt the rolls were a little dry. Otherwise it was a great experience and I may try to come again to try their specials from their menu. The staff is great and really good with customer service. The price is reasonable too. There's parking available but most of them are for takeout parking sake as it has 15-20 minutes marking on it.“

“What a surprised to find a sushi restaurant with a dedicated vegan menu full of creative options- not just your basic vegetable rolls! My favorite was the Spicy Veggie Tofu Roll. So good! I ordered delivery but I definitely want to try in person next time. HIGHLY recommend!“

“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!“

“Ramen Arashi is hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in years. The food, of course, was phenomenal—rich, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and toppings that hit every note. But what truly set this place apart was the service.

Our waitress was incredibly friendly and made us feel so welcome from the moment we walked in. She went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed, all with a warm smile that felt so genuine. She even spoke Japanese to me! The chef, too, came out to check on our meal, which was such a thoughtful touch. It’s rare to encounter people this kind and passionate about what they do.

If you’re looking for amazing ramen and an experience that leaves you feeling cared for, Ramen Arashi is the place to go. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Everything was beautifully displayed. Some items are exquisite and delicious (the shakizuke), others are a little too heavy on taste (the beef on chawanmushi) over powering the original taste of the steamed eggs and a little too salty for us (sea bass) . The sushi rice seem somewhat off on texture and softness (not sure if it was because of the rice or technique)

Still an excellent restaurant.“

“We just came in for a quick bite and were blown away. Service was kind and quick the ramen blew me away and super wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessibility: Flat entrance proper height on tables and room to get around“

“I meant to post this review earlier, as I make trips to California often & want to remember which places are yummy, but had gotten busy! Back at the end of July, my boyfriend and I found this wonderful restaurant. It’s a small place, but very cozy! We both had ordered lunch sets and I had enjoyed the Kara-age & gyoza set. Off to the side of my picture is the agedashi tofu. Not pictured was the miso soup I had which came with it. It was all fresh/super delicious! Everything was crispy, but still juicy inside. I felt fulfilled after eating all the food. Definitely will come to support again~“

“Simply the best in Fremont“

“Second time in two months. Love this place. Tonight having the teriyaki tofu with soup, salad, and rice. Cubes of silky tofu on a bed of lettuce and shredded cabbage with vegetables. The vegetable tempura appetizer plate was perfect and lasted only a few minutes. Partner had the cherry blossom. Yummy! Great service. VERY clean restaurant. Tucked away in the corner of strip mall near the Round Table Pizza. Dining area in back big enough for a team lunch or dinner“

“1st time here and we were impressed with the food quality here. Restaurant has a nice ambience and has a lot of tables. We'll for sure come back again.

Parking: Parking was a bit difficult to find but I did manage to find a spot less in than 5 minutes so it wasn't so bad.“

“Very refined modern takes on Japanese food. The food is first class, service is great, and love the sake! Considering the incredible quality of the food, the price is very reasonable. If all you want is your typical California Rolls ect, this is not the place. You get a wonderful Omakase menu here. Definitely recommend Soho for those looking for great, and non-typical Japanese food.“

“Best sushi I’ve had in the east bay!!! The fish is extremely fresh & sashimi pieces are generous. Happy hour prices can’t be beat! My favorite sushi restaurant by far!“

“We were looking for a halal sushi place during our visit to the Bay Area and we discovered this amazing place. The atmosphere was nice even though we didn’t dine in.

The service and hospitality was great; the folks taking the order were very polite and patient. Gave us all the time we needed to think and decide on our order without showing any sign of irritation (which is very common in many restaurants). They also have a one time offer of 10% off if you order via the Chownow app which was great.

Finally, the food was amazing and delicious ??. We were very happy to have this halal sushi option and would definitely visit them the next time we are in the Bay Area.

Dietary restrictions: They explicitly advertise as halal and serve everything halal which is great!!!“

“It's small, so the wait for a dine in table can take a bit, but the food quality is worth the wait. Our family has loved everything we have tried. this is one of a handful of local restaurants my 10 year old some will never complain about!“

“I have been coming here for almost 14 years. And I would not change this japanese restaurant for another. Ambiance, food price, friendliness the taste of the food is wonderful. Like my mom always says : bueno, bonito y barata. Good, wonderful, comfortable prices. You won’t be disappointed!!“

“What I liked most about this place was the atmosphere and the green tea. We ordered the Traditional Paitan Ramen with Bone Marrow, Nori Agedashi Tofu, and Chicken Karaage. We really enjoyed the ramen dish, and the Chicken Karaage was okay, but we didn’t like the Nori Agedashi Tofu at all.“

“Price is good and food is good.“

“Amazing place for yakitori food, chef Sherman really knows quality and simplicity for yakitori food. I highly recommend this place especially when you get togethers with great friends. 5 stars out of 5“

“We were looking for a new place to try and Octopus had some great reviews/ pictures of their sushi rolls. After looking over the menu we decided to head on down. Friendly staff got us seated right away and we started with a round of appetizers. Gyoza, chicken karaage and a Toro Nigiri special started off the night and everything was delicious. Ordered 4 rolls and a bento box combo and everyone was extremely satisfied with the food. Can't wait to return and explore more of the menu“

“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.“

“We love coming here as a family. The staff are very kid-friendly. The food is good, although the traditional sushi are better than that modern ones. Their traditional sushi and sashimi are very good.Our kids ask to go to Satomi all the time!“

“Great find and will be back often … loved everything about this place“

“Great people and good food.“

“This is my 3rd omakase experience (once in Japan) and each has been different but all wonderful. Tancho is a small restaurant hidden in a shopping plaza in Castro Valley where there’s plenty of parking in the evenings. The Maple Bar seats seven and worth the extra money as you get to see Chef Jason prepare each delicacy and you get a couple extra courses that you don’t get sitting at the table (behind the bar). A party of four with a bottle of Dessai 23 ran us a little over $1k. It’s a great place to go for an anniversary or birthday. We’ll be back soon 😊“

“My daughter wanted to come here to eat. There's a parking lot right next to the building. The service was fast and friendly. They showed my daughter how to use the chop sticks. I was happy to see they have my favorite sake. They bring peeled oranges at the end of your meal. It was enjoyable.“

“This is a very nice place the food is good, the atmosphere is good, and it has an overall really good feeling. The ramen was very good and it was very friendly. I recommend the black garlic ramen because it has so many flavors, and it tastes very good.“

“Good quality sushi, and sashimi. Already tastes good without wasabi and soy sauce. Our server was excellent. The restaurant is small, only good for group up to 4 people. The only thing I didn't like is they provided the bill to you after you finished your meal. It made me feel that they want us to leave now. If they have customers waiting, I understand that, but they are not busy at that time.“

“I love Angry Fish. I've been coming here since the day it opened. The food is always awesome! I love the oysters ($1.50) delicious! Must have apps Spicy Garlic Edamame & the Angry Crush appetizer. Also they have many amazing specialty rolls but by far my favorite is the Angry Mermaid. Oh my gosh it's like an explosion of flavors & it brings me JOY! LOL! The staff is super sweet especially the managers Vincent and Jackie they are identical twins, you will never tell them apart... I don't care how many years you been going there LOL. And Michael he's a sweetheart and always treats us like vip. But I think they treat everyone like VIP? it's a special place. The owner puts heart and soul into the food he's serving and I appreciate that. I will never stop going there.

Parking: Huge Lot right in back

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Restaurant that serves Okinawa food. Had the Okinawa noodles (broth with noodles and a piece of meat), takoyaki, okra, agadashi tofu. Everything was fresh and tasty. Others in the group had the curry, karage, and gyoza and said the curry was very good. Excellent service and everyone at the restaurant was extremely kind. There is seating at the front with additional seating in the back. Would recommend for large groups!“

“Food was excellent. No complaints about the dishes and the large variety of choices. Caterpillar and Pink Lady roll were tasty and the latter, spicy. The unagi and chirashi bowl had a decent amount of food and was filling without needing additional appetizers. Kids plate with salmon and chicken were tasty as well.
It wasn't clear, but the lunch bento is only available M-F. We went on a Sunday after 2pm.

The only complaint is that the service, while better in the latter half, was a little slow at the beginning since there was only a single waiter. There were 3 tables at the time and the waiter was not available when we wanted to request a glass of water for the table. It was understandably slow after the lunch rush though. We wanted ice water to be available because it was hot for the day. Roughly 88 degF. Minor gripe, so not a real issue. Waitstaff made up for it later by being attentive and general availability.

Low noise volume. Couldn't hear the other patrons. Food came out quick after ordering.

Clean restroom. Large rooms and tables to handle about 30 to 40 people easily. Not that many large tables. Largest one I saw was 6 people tables. You can push them together if you have larger group.

Commercial center area is new to me. Haven't been to Warm Springs much.“

“Definitely going to go back here again sushi’s are fresh and taste so good! My wife and my daughter enjoyed it the last time we went there for lunch. They have variety of sushi on their menu and the staff are really friendly. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ -donpinoytv“

“This place is kinda hard to get into, it's behind a pathway and a little out of the way. However the staff was friendly, and helped the guests in front of me to decide for first timers.I just got the tea and it was great! Not too sweet and tasty.“

“Delicious food for a great price

Vegetarian options: Seaweed salad, rolls can be made as vegetarian, and soup is vegan

Parking: Lots of parking, always.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes there are wheelchair ramps and parking for those with disability“

“Simply the best sushi around. Incredibly fresh fish, gorgeously prepared nigiri and if preferred, there are specialty rolls that hit just right. We’ve been coming here for years and are so so thankful we have a high end, quality sushi spot here in CV!“

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“Fun Japanese grocery store in the east bay in a bleak suburban location - I definitely feel bad for all the Asian people who have to experience america like this! No public Transportation to speak of except for a bus and at the mouth of a freeway! Eek!!!! 😱
Groceries are great and they have a little food court but it’s a great place to get natto and seaweed products from Japan. Stuff is ultra casual, Fremont seems to have this ultra sweat pants dress code where everyone behind the register dresses down… waayyy down. It’s like Wayne’s world sweatpants and puffer jackets with gym shorts. Legit saw folks walking around in pajamas, quite a contrast from Japan. The toys area is very cute, and I like how the grocery store sets up sales areas like you’re in a literal traditional marketplace with festive stands. The only downer is the suburban area but that’s america for you.“

“The food is good here, and the staff is very good about not mixing seafood stations with the other meat and veggies stations which sets my family members with seafood allergies at ease.

The Teriyaki Chicken bowl was delicious, and my husband really enjoyed his chicken and beef bento box. I saw the Lion King bake but will have to try it when my husband isn't around. Simple, quick, easy, tasty Japanese style food.“

“Delicious and definitely fulfilled our sushi craving. I highly recommend Pocket Sushi no chopsticks required easy to eat, full of flavor, and so pretty to look at. I stopped by after work to pick up a few different types of pockets, the service was great and the food was fresh and made quickly. I waited no more then ten minutes for them to make my six item order and they brought it out to my car which was also very nice. We will for sure be back for more!“