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- Feb 26, 2024
Sushi is FRESH here, which is so nice! You can taste it in all of their different food items. We've had their sashimi, nigiri, maki, rolls (both fresh & baked). All very delicious items. They even have to-go items in the fridge in front of their business such as sushi rolls, ginger, teas, and miso paste. It is located within the Marketplace on Park St., close to the bridge. They are very pleasant. I called in an order for 2 rolls recently (Orange Blossom + Lion King) and it was done within 10 minutes. My only gripe was that the Lion King was not baked long enough to have that melted, baked taste. But the taste of the fresh fish in it was VERY pleasing so safe to say, I'll be coming back to this business more often and just let them know of the baked preference
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - 1493193May 19, 2023
It's honestly not bad for what it is. I don't ever come here because it's inside a supermarket next to a couple of other places to eat. Barely any parking or places to sit. But if you need a quick take out spot, this is not bad.
They have sushi sitting out in their fridge you can pick from right away if you're in a rush. I haven't tried those yet and to be honest, it doesnt matter where I'm at, I don't think I'd ever pick sushi from a fridge like that. They also have a menu you can look at and order from, those they make on the spot. I saw a mango roll on the menu and was instantly a sucker for it. The other roll I got was an A's roll. I finished both rolls and was perfectly full from it so it was average sized in terms of potions
The rolls came out pretty fast and was average. If you're ever in need of a quick sushi fix and in a rush, this is a good spot. You can even go grocery shopping after.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 173291393Sep 21, 2023Updated review
Still my favorite, casual, takeout sushi spot after at least 20 years. The quality of sushi and friendliness of the staff keeps me coming back. Not sure why the ratings are so low, but whatever. More sushi for me then! Our family loves Sushi King!
Helpful 4Thanks 0Love this 3Oh no 0Sep 18, 2012Previous reviewI used to live just steps away from this place, so I'd be here about once a week. We've since moved to a further location in Alameda, so my trips are limited to a few times a month now, but I'm still satisfied with every visit!
Located at the Alameda Marketplace with 4 seats at the tiny sushi bar, Sushi King is great for both eating in (if you're alone or with one other) and takeout. I've been eating here regularly for the past few years and have never had a problem with the freshness and quality of fish. I enjoy the sashimi combos, the Alameda Island roll, and the tuna and salmon hand rolls. They even let me customize my orders! I like the World Class roll with salmon sashimi on top and they let me do a mix of salmon and unagi over rice (sake-unagi don). Oh, and I always order an extra side of their yummy spicy sauce. It goes great with everything!
The operation is small, but clean. The food is excellent and inexpensive. Service is super-friendly and accommodating and they always make sure your teacup is full. What's not to love? - Ligala M.Alameda, CA2249Dec 15, 2023
Sushi King restaurant is one of the BEST sushi spots I've eaten at in many, many years! It's clean and cozy, and their service is repeatedly satisfactory; the staff is always friendly, and their menu selections are one-of-a-kind. You can even ask them (nicely) to add other items to your sushi order that you might see on their menu.Â
The "Itamae" and "Shokunin" make Sushi King an authentic Japanese culinary experience here in Alameda. Ooh, they also had a variety of Immaculately displayed ready-made orders to go.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Sep 28, 2021
Hubby and I were going to go out to eat with our friends, but there has been change of plans so we were trying to decide where to go to grab food. We went out for errands and he had wanted to get i-Tea. I remembered there was a sushi place nearby and suggested that we can get a few rolls. I remember going out to eat here pre-Covid with Hubby and another friend and it was good. We went to order the rolls we want and went to i-Tea to grab our drinks.
The people working there were kind. We got our drinks quick and I asked for an update just to see how much longer and he told me about another 5 ish minutes since it needs to bake. As we waited, we wondered around the grocery store just looking around.
The rolls were good, but it could've been better. The Lion King was the best one out of the 3 that we have gotten. It doesn't taste like how it use to be when we first went there to eat, but it wasn't bad. Maybe the rolls will taste better eating right then and there? But who knows. We may or may not be back, depending if we can find another sushi place that is to our liking nearby.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Aug 1, 2023
I like sushi king's spicy tuna rolls. They are cheap and a stable for my weekday lunch. I find their other rolls to be okay but something about their simple spicy tuna just hits different. I like that the tuna is ground and mixed with seasoning and heat instead of just throwing some sriracha on top of a regular tuna roll like some other places do. They're located inside a marketplace with plenty of parking and have a few rolls pre packed and ready to go but I always ask them to make mine fresh because sometimes to pre-packaged ones can have staler rice if it was made earlier in the day. The workers are always very pleasant and polite and I will continue to return for my spicy tuna rolls. My only suggestion would be if they wanted to start doing some sort of loyalty program...that would be dope. I eat so many spicy tuna rolls from there so a lil some some every now and then would be a bonus.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Tarek S.Danville, CA3792931685Nov 23, 2022
No amount of soy sauce could save the watery muddy unfresh tuna or the somewhat spoiled salmon. This is a no, never again. Hoping I don't get sick from the two bites I took...
Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Jack W.Alameda, CA03Sep 7, 2023
Really good , quick lunch. Had the tekka roll and an avocado roll, and the food was fresh and tasty.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Lana K.Berkeley, CA02713Jan 23, 2023
Was pleasantly surprised by the sushi here. They had a nice selection in the cold case you could grab to go and I was surprised to see fatty salmon belly! I ordered a nigiri mix (chefs choice) from the menu. Came with a really good selection of nigiri including squid and mackerel. They subbed out the unagi and tuna for me with the fatty salmon belly I'd been eyeing in the cold case which was yummy and soft. The fish was not too cold, which is how it should be. Is it the best sushi I've ever had? Ive lived in Japan, so no. But it was great quality for the price. My new go-to cheap/quick sushi place.
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