Hidden gems - Japanese restaurants in Oakland, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Japanese restaurants in Oakland

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Oakland. This list contains 98 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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Hikari Sushi & Omakase

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 This is a brand new, small family restaurant. Family should be an operative word here. The cook, sous chef and people who take care of customers are family and really nice people. They offer high quality sushi during the week but on Friday and Saturday they have one seating at 7 pm for a fantastic d...

5.00 (91 reviews) (~94.34 km from centre)

zen musubi

Japanese restaurant

5.00 (12 reviews) (~95 km from centre)

Sushirrito

Sushi restaurant

Sushi house known for burrito-size rolls with Asian & Latin flavors, plus bowls & sides.

5.00 (6 reviews) (~68.79 km from centre)

MexiHibachi

Japanese restaurant

5.00 (5 reviews) (~16.37 km from centre)

Animeshi Food Truck

Japanese restaurant

5.00 (5 reviews) (~24.78 km from centre)

Sushinista

Japanese restaurant

Stylish counter-service eatery with build-your-own sushi burritos & bowls, plus salads & sides.

$ $$$

4.90 (137 reviews) (~7.04 km from centre)

Hanazen

Japanese restaurant

Family-run Japanese eatery handcrafting a variety of sushi selections in an intimate setting.

4.90 (50 reviews) (~11.37 km from centre)

Hana Izumi Japanese Kaiseki Food

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Hana Izumi is like taking a little trip to Japan only it's in Millbrae . We enjoyed an amazing Kaiseki meal during their soft opening. They officially open Jan 17. Every bit of food was amazing. The fish was fresh and the meat cooked perfectly. The veggies were amazing too. Chef Koji-San has...

4.90 (29 reviews) (~24.93 km from centre)

Poke One Palo Alto

Poke bar

$$ $$

4.90 (24 reviews) (~40.78 km from centre)

koi Express Hibachi & Sushi

Japanese restaurant

$$ $$

4.90 (8 reviews) (~65.93 km from centre)

EOS Sushi

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Very nice ambience and wonderful customer service. This place had some of the best sushi (got the Tiger roll and TNT roll) I've had in a long time, and the Japanese chimichangas were such a unique treat. Loved the mochi ice cream too!

4.90 (7 reviews) (~3.14 km from centre)

An | Japanese Restaurant

Japanese restaurant

Snug Japanese eatery with an upscale vibe offering an omakase menu & sushi, plus sake & spirits.

$$$ $

4.80 (117 reviews) (~14.03 km from centre)

Fukusuke Restaurant

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Food is excellent and authentic. Mama San is the sweetest and the service is beyond exceptional! Definitely listing this as one of our favorite places to go when in town.

$$ $$

4.80 (92 reviews) (~27.36 km from centre)

Tiny Sushi - Oh Baby

Japanese restaurant

$$ $$

4.80 (88 reviews) (~21.78 km from centre)

Gama

Japanese restaurant

4.80 (77 reviews) (~174.41 km from centre)

Haruki Sushi House

Japanese restaurant

$$ $$

4.80 (73 reviews) (~64.63 km from centre)

Sumo Grill

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 How do you improve on perfection? You cannot. Sumo Grill is our new go-to place in Martinez. As you can see the food is a visual delight and you get LOTS for your money. I love the garlic rice and the Chicken and Pork Katsu is easily 2 servings and everything is delicious. The people who own this p...

$$ $$

4.80 (68 reviews) (~25.75 km from centre)

Asahi Sushi&Kitchen

Sushi restaurant

4.80 (66 reviews) (~103.88 km from centre)

Oh Fish Sushi & Kitchen

Sushi restaurant

4.80 (58 reviews) (~19.63 km from centre)

Bento Peak

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 This restaurant is brilliant and so reasonably priced! The food is fantastic, and the service is of the best I’ve ever had in San Francisco. If you haven’t been, add it to your list of must do’s.

$$ $$

4.80 (45 reviews) (~17.67 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Japanese restaurants in Oakland, United States