I came here cause I wanted some cheap sashimi that would be edible and not make me pull worms outta my ass a week later. The reviews of this place state that it's cheap, but can quite possibly be the top sushi joint in alameda...which is quite a feat since there's like 5 or 6 places within 3 blocks of YoJimbo.
The place has a very casual atmosphere that houses some local artwork to keep your eyes occupied while waiting for your food. The place is small and houses only 4 tables, but service is quick and efficient so you don't have to wait too long for your food.
I ended up ordering a wakame salad and a chirashi. The portions they gave out were large and the wakame came with a coleslaw mix underneath which tasted really good. The chirashi came with miso soup that wasn't overly salty which I happen to like. Now the Chirashi itself...wow. We got 5 different types of fish with 3 slices each...15 pieces in total for 10 bucks! In addition you also get tamago and like 2 cups worth of sushi rice! This is an absolutely awesome deal. The quality and presentation of the fish tasted and looked like something that costed much more.
Absolutely shocked at the quality of food here for the price. Give this place a try next time one of your friends comes to you begging to try alamedas overrated sushi house.
Category:
Japanese
Neighborhood: North Oakland
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Mexican,
Food Stands
Neighborhood: South Berkeley
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Vietnamese,
Asian Fusion
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Oakland Chinatown
Categories:
Fast Food,
Vegetarian,
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Neighborhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area
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Sushi Bars,
Japanese
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Alameda, CA
Yelping SinceJuly 2008
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They no longer give the complimentary salad...which isn't that bad but my gawd the chiraishi is terrible now. The slices they give you are so ridiculously small and thin - some slices were the size and width of a nickel LITERALLY! They also fill half the bowl with that bland american salad instead of rice as well. Service was also incredibly slow and I had to ask for plates and utensils instead of them being provided with the food...wtf?
It honestly deserves a 1 star but due to nostalgia I'll give it 2. I know the small slices are the result of sticky prices since the capital cost of fish and rice etc is on the rise, but I think they should have just raised their prices to adjust and kept it the same proportions rather than keeping the same price with embarassing skimpy pieces.