Tamami's Japanese Restaurant

356 Park St
Moraga, CA 94556

Cat A. writes: I took my brother here for the first time this weekend.  He is a picky eater but just loved this place.  I love Tamami's and have been frequenting this restuarant since high school.

It is a family owned Japenese restaurant right next to the movie…

Hutong Yakiniku

Dunhua South Road, 1st Section, 161st alley, #17
Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC
Foster City, CA 94404

Ken K. writes: Since some of you yelpers are yelping about things that don't exist, general topics, current events, hobbies, backstabbing anything, and talking jive about the next big thing or complaint, I'm gonna yelp about a 2 year old really hip and popular…

Yokayama Japanese Restaurant

1784 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94061

Erin M. writes: Yokayama is located right around the corner from my ghetto-apartment in the upper-lower class neighborhood of RWC. As a self-proclaimed sushi snob, I would never even consider eating at a Japanese restaurant in my neighborhood.  My boyfriend and I…

Midori Japanese Cuisine

3440 Sonoma Blvd
Vallejo, CA 94590

J G. writes: One of the few Japanese restaurants in V-town. This place has actual japanese people running it. What a novelty! But seriously, this place is more for take out, being that it used to be a taco bell and is really small. It's not as good as Sushi-Yu…

Kobe Japanese Cuisine & Bar

929 Edgewater Blvd
Foster City, CA 94404

David C. writes: This place is hidden in a little strip mall in Foster City but well worth going to.  They're open late and it has a cool modern decor but with real hand-made paper as their wallpaper.  

They had dozens of different types of sushi rolls I hadn't seen…

Tamasei Sushi
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

3856 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

nobu k. writes: How can you tell the fish is fresh?
How long can you keep the raw fish?
Well, fish you see them in the glass case for few days max.
Is Fresh fish safer to eat?
Any raw fish we think it's fresh we are eating, we are taking a big risk anyway.
Mercury?…

Sui Sui K
Neighborhood: Jack London Square

417 7th St
Oakland, CA 94607

Gilberto Y. writes: Another one of those places where they recognize me by now...  

They make you order 3 things at a time.  The trick is ordering the bento box w 2 items; it counts as one.  Go in large groups to hide your laser focus on the nigiri and hand rolls.  Okay,…

Prince Cafe
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

5423 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121

Jonathan P. writes: Mr. Prince Cafe is a hussuhlah (hussler).
I was just walking around the area and
my stomach was making noises.  So I
decided to check out this Prince Cafe joint
and it looked enticing.  The title Prince Cafe
doesn't appeal to me though.  It reminds me
of…

Shiki Japanese Cuisine

20-E Stone Pine Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Kara D. writes: Satisfying sushi for a coastal town.   Despite its proximity to the ocean, Half Moon Bay has only two sushi joints.  For a long time, there was one sushi master in town, and that was Sushi Main Street.  Sushi Main Street has excellent sushi, but they…

Sushi Teriyaki
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

3441 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94118

Donkey K. writes: This place is a Sushi/Teryiaky everything place.  it is run by Koreans, (and one latino cook), and has mostly Korean food.  Of course teriyaki is their main theme,  which per se it is a japanese way of cooking,  which was borrowed  (or better…

Marushizu

Tsukiji Fish Market, 6-12-10
Tokyo, Japan
Foster City, CA 94404

Ken K. writes: Here's another eating place I hope to try someday, and it is located right at Tsukiji Fish Market region in Tokyo Japan. It is also one of some restaurants that opens during dinner. Lunch hours are 11:30 am to 1 pm, and dinner from 5:30 pm to 8 pm…

Ichi Catering

San Francisco, CA 94114

Sabrina H. writes: Tim Archuleta and his lovely fiance Erin flew out to Kauai in order to cater our wedding in August.  They did an amazing job throughout, cooking the night before, the day of ,and even the day after our wedding!  They were rock stars.
For the night…

Sushi Solano

1373 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706

Jonathan D. writes: "I ate its face."  The immortal words of a proud 3 1/2 year old after eating the face off of a fried shrimp head (amaebi) and the best father's day gift ever.

I tried Sushi for the first time when I was 24.  South Dakota and Montana are really meat…

It's On Its Way
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

135 Mississippi St
Ste 101
San Francisco, CA 94107

Rachel L. writes: I am so glad I found this business! itsonitsway.net  Got home a couple weeks ago and on my doorstep was a magazine called It's On Its Way inc, Its a restaurant delivery service. I found it to be less expensive than waiters on wheels, waiter.com,  and…

Shiki Japanese Restaurant

1040 Park Pl
San Mateo, CA 94403

Mary M. writes: Shiki be nimble.

Showed up with 7 people, no reservation. At 11:45. And they sat us right away at a table fit for 12. Took our orders quickly. Served the food quickly and it was really good. Love this kind of place. It filled up really fast though -…

Sapporo-Ya Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1581 Webster Street
# 202
San Francisco, CA 94115

Caroline C. writes: This place is one of  my comfort food destinations. I used to go to this place as a kid with my mom and it hasn't changed in all those years! Maybe that's good, maybe that's bad, but it makes me like it that much more.
Sapporo-Ya is not fancy. It's…

Tomokazu Japanese Cuisine

1101 Howard Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010

christina c. writes: This place has really nicely priced lunch combination specials. I'm not that picky about sushi b/c I stick with Spicy Tuna and anything cooked and it tastes pretty good here.
It's a Chinese owned Japanese restaurant.

What you must try is the Jasmine…

Sushi Yokohama

558 San Ramon Vly Blvd
Danville, CA 94526

Kathleen B. writes: I love the sushi at this place.  It's fresh and you can sit at the sushi bar and watch the dudes make it.  The staff is SO friendly, even though I can rarely understand them.  Especially when they talk to me in Japanese.  I came in once and said…

Yokohama Restaurant

11880 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Toni M. writes: This is the first time I've been here since the original owners retired.  My friend Deborah just got back to town and over the years we've gone here or to Yu-San when we have a "girls' night out".   We each ordered a combination dinner, she w/ salmon…

Katsu Restaurant

20861 Redwood Rd
Castro Valley, CA 94546

Noah C. writes: Not too bad, all things considered.

I'll get my gripe out of the way: the service here sucked. Long waits, a waitress with a bit of an attitude, and I swear I could see her and her cronies talking shit on me and my friends in the corner of the place.…

Tgi's Sushi
Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

2067 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

Malika K. writes: Not mind-blowing, but an E for effort. My lower quality Miso soup was lukewarm and service was at snail pace. The sailor uniforms on the staff were a cute touch making everyone look pulled together and adding congruity to the nautical aspect of…

Tao Yin Restaurant

6288 Mission St
Daly City, CA 94014

pierre l. writes: I've been doing business with Tao Yin for a couple o' years now, and we've had our share of ups and downs. In fact, I'm surprised that I still eat here, considering the trouble I've had with them in the past. But I'm glad I stuck it out, because in…

Mitsu Japanese Restaurant

1301 Palmetto Ave Ste D
Pacifica, CA 94044

Vitamin C. writes: We had a very frustrating day of trying to get some dinner. We originally wanted to go to a different sushi restaurant in the city, but left after we circled around for parking for over an hour without any luck. Then we decided to go to another sushi…

Tachikawa Japanese Restaurant

632 San Pablo Ave
Pinole, CA 94564

Steff L. writes: I always saw this place next to Hunan Villa, but I've never checked it out till now.  I must say, that was a HUGE mistake, I need to come here more often.  Rolls are yummy and fresh.  I was very surprised by the Lion King roll.  It had some kind of…

Ono Maze

1616 N. Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Jenn T. writes: This place is closed.  Went there once and it was very busy and had interesting cuisine.  Seemed to be a hot spot for the younger crowd.  Too bad it's closed.  I think it's been replaced by Crepevine but haven't been there yet.

Kasuga Japanese Restaurant

938 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706

Arlin C. writes: A local secret. Doesn't look much from the outside, but the chef prepares the most amazingly fresh sushi and sashimi.
I love uni (sea urchin), and I seldom find sushi bars that have such fresh uni. Never tried their bento or dinner menu, always go…

Teriyaki Express

1 Market Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94105

Toro E. writes: Japanese version of Panda Express?  It sure looks like it with their red neon alphabetical letters written in 'oriental' style.  It could easily be dismissed as a One Star fake Japanese restaurant, but I actually see a value in Teriyaki Express,…

Osome
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3145 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Ben A. writes: Big disclaimer on this review:  I've only gotten take-out, and I've only eaten Osome's food at the office, so my positive reaction to this restaurant may just be because the sushi is a bright light in otherwise dim evenings stuck at work.  Also,…

Masu

79 E 3rd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401

Jarren A. writes: Love...Love their super California rolls here...

I don't like real legit raw sushi...I'm one of those americanized Japanese food lovers..ha ha

My friend Corey brought me to this place one night and i fell in love. They have the most amazing deep fried…

Tomoe Japanese Restaurant

810 3rd St
San Rafael, CA 94901

Trevor S. writes: An elderly couple runs this place straight out of a side street in Nishi-Magome, Tokyo. If you stumbled into this place there and saw the menu of katsudon, grilled fish, and oyakodon you would just think it typical. In Marin County, it's a find. Hope…

Jiro Japanese Restaurant

34533 Alvarado Niles Rd
Union City, CA 94587

Rob C. writes: 3.5 star, new owner in the past year, Jay the sushi chef is from HI, (Korean but lived in Japan, plus was a fisherman so can judge fish freshness), he's fun to talk with
hey, i learned that sashimi-grade fish needs to be individually caught (no net,…

Ginza Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Jack London Square

303 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607

Kymberli C. writes: One of my best friends (aww... haha) took me here to eat because it's his favorite sushi place... the rolls were really good, he wasn't lying... they are similiar to sushi house in alameda... the bay scallop and lion king were yummie... and the…

Bill's Kitchen and Teriyaki
Neighborhood: SOMA

475 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

robbie m. writes: If you expect 5 stars under the freeway next to a crackhead liquor store you are stupid.  Still, under those circumstances Jackie and Fred run a delightful joint.  Yes, its a little run down but these people work their asses off.  Where else in San…

Osakaya Restaurant
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1737 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Ed U. writes: Meh...just meh!

Of all the eateries in the darkened, faux-Kyoto hallway of the Kintetsu Mall, this one is probably the most lackluster. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. I was enticed by the plastic replica of the $7.50 Seafood Ramen in the display…

Fuji Sukiyaki

428 E 3rd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401

Kelli I. writes: love their sushi and the sushi boat (meal number 1)  is like 13 dollars and is loaded with food. THe staff is super friendy and the service is fast. Oh by the way I love their green tea.

Tsuru Sushi Japanese Restaurant

1427 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA 94577

Julienne G. writes: Oh katsudon how i love thee. sigh.  Japanese soul food.

Sakana Sushi

1280 Newell Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Camille A. writes: So I started a new job last month. We order out from take out taxi literally everyday (our boss buys us lunch ;D ) But the thing is that if we forget to call in and reserve a take out taxi lunch spot we are SOL because lunch wont get to us until 3 or…