My friend and I came here on Wednesday night and quite honestly, I wasn 't sure what my expectations were. I used to spend a lot of time in Castro Valley years ago, and it wasn 't the most foodie of places. We arrived for the second seating of the night at 8pm, and were seated at the bar. We were walked through the experience and got to watch the chef prepare everything throughout the night, which was really fun!The sushi itself was great, and the fact that it was an interactive and intimate experience made it so much better!Neither my friend nor I chose to drink, but we did get hot tea, that was refilled constantly (thank you! and we each ordered two supplements, bringing the total to $200/...
Food was undeniably amazing, but the service could've been better. The intimate setting at the bar allowed for an engaging experience watching the chef craft his creations. The omakase menu, priced at $125 per person with a $50 deposit, offered a generous 16 course selection. The freshness of the fish was apparent in every bite, and I enjoyed the variety of flavors. We also ordered hot tea $5), which included free refills. Halfway through the course, the chef surprised us with complimentary white grape tea. It's worth noting that there is a mandatory 20% service fee added to the bill.My favorite pieces: Hirame Sanma Chu Toro Hokkaido UniFeedback:The service, while friendly, could have been m...
Very nice ambience. Tiny restaurant with a few tables and the chef 's counter. High quality fish, nice sized nigiri. I really liked their hot tea that they served. I think some of the supplement options should have been included in the actual omakase. I felt like it was a bit of a forced upsell to have some of these items not in the main omakase. I really didn 't appreciate a 20% service fee on the bill that was explicitly marked as Not a tip . So they 're asking for effectively another 20% marked on top of that, paying 40 ish percent of the entire cost of the meal in fees? If you 're going to charge a service fee, just include it in the price of the omakase.Unfortunately even with supplemen...
A hidden gem of a restaurant located in Castro Valley. I took my mom here to celebrate her birthday, and we had a wonderful experience. The chef and staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, even offering us some complimentary tastings that were unlike anything I’ve ever had. This was our first real omakase experience together, but it certainly won’t be our last. Every dish was expertly prepared, extremely fresh, and delicious. We even chose to add a few extra dishes, which were definitely worth it. Treating ourselves to a meal like this is a delightful occasion every once in a while.
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Dinner review. Omakase.OMAKASE MENUSAKIZUKESawara AburiTako Sakura NiIwashi ShioyakiTakenoko SunomonoNIGIRI (PART 1)Kohada Gizzard Shad Hirame Olive Flounder Sumi Ika Spineless Cuttlefish Seiko Gani Female Snow CrabGohanIkura ShoyozukeNIGIRI (PART 2)Buri Wild Yellowtail Akami Zuke Bluefin Tuna (Lean) Tsuri Aji Jack Mackerel Kinmedai Golden Eye SnapperOWANAkadashi MisoCASTELLA TAMAGOSponge Egg CakeMIZUMONOTofu Ice CreamSUPPLEMENTHokkaido Bafun Uni Sea Urchin $25 (Top Grade)O Toro Bluefin Tuna (Fatty) $15Engawa Fin Muscle of Flounder $12 (Limited)Muki Hotate Scallop $10Overall, I 'm a fan.
Wonderful experience. I went here with my girlfriend for our Anniversary and was treated with excellent service. The blue fin fatty and lean tuna was prepared right in front of us and complemented well with some sake. I never felt so relaxed eating sushi with nice music playing in the back. Our chef was a pro with such smooth movements making the sushi and explaining each element of the pieces. Book ahead of time. 10/10. Will be coming back
This is one of the top sushi spots in the Bay Area! You would never expect to find such a fantastic omakase restaurant tucked away in this shopping center, but they truly exceed expectations. The service is outstanding, and the food is amazing! The unique texture of the sushi really distinguishes it from even other upscale sushi restaurants. This place is a true hidden gem!
Great dining experience. Very expensive and the reservation system is a hassle. It matched our expectations and was similar to the Michelin star restaurant experience. You really must like Japanese cuisine and raw seafood to appreciate the menu. The sake selection is great too. The service was exceptional. The place is simple in some random hole in the wall space.
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Overall was a pretty good experience. Food was so good!! variety of small dishes. Plates were so pretty tho. Portions are small, and you may not be full; but could add extra pieces; which our bill ended up more than $500 for 2 ppl without alcohol. Service was pretty good. Everyone were frendly and attentive.
The food was amazing, and the customer service was outstanding! I will definitely be coming back.
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