FROM ISOLA — ALAMEDA'S ISLAND GUIDE · UPDATED JULY 2026

Japanese Restaurants in Alameda, CA

Part of Isola, the Island's live guide to eat, drink & do — open-now status, menus and one-tap directions.

Looking for japanese food in Alameda? Here are the Island's japanese spots — with menus, prices, hours and live "open now" status. Tap any restaurant to call, get directions, or see the full live menu.

We track 5 spots here, averaging 4.4★. Every listing shows the day's hours, a sample menu with prices, and one-tap call, directions and ordering — plus live "open now" status on the main guide.

On this page: Angel Fish Japanese Restaurant, Hashi Gawa, Waki Japanese Cuisine, Sushi House and Utzutzu.

Angel Fish Japanese Restaurant $

★ 4.2 · Japanese · 883 Island Dr, Ste C-2, Alameda, CA 94502

A well-loved neighborhood Japanese sushi spot on Alameda's Bay Farm Island, serving fresh sashimi, signature rolls, tempura, and warm kitchen dishes like teriyaki and udon.

Hours: Sun 4pm–8pm · Mon closed · Tue 11:30am–2pm, 4pm–9pm · Wed 11:30am–2pm, 4pm–9pm · Thu 11:30am–2pm, 4pm–9pm · Fri 11:30am–2pm, 4pm–9pm · Sat 3pm–9pm

Hashi Gawa $

★ 4.5 · Japanese · 2661 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

A well-regarded Alameda sushi and ramen spot in the Bridgeside Shopping Center known for fresh nigiri, omakase, and hearty kaisen don. A go-to for quality Japanese seafood.

Hours: Sun 12pm–3:30pm, 4:30pm–9pm · Mon closed · Tue 4:30pm–9:30pm · Wed 11:30am–2:30pm, 4:30pm–9:30pm · Thu 11:30am–2:30pm, 4:30pm–9:30pm · Fri 11:30am–2:30pm, 4:30pm–9:30pm · Sat 12pm–3:30pm, 4:30pm–9:30pm

Waki Japanese Cuisine $

★ 4.6 · Japanese · 1403 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

An intimate Webster Street sushi bar opened in 2022 focused on fresh ingredients, skilled craftsmanship and warm hospitality. Known for creative dragon rolls and tuna tataki.

Hours: Sun 12pm–2:30pm, 4pm–9pm · Mon 5pm–9pm · Tue 5pm–9pm · Wed 5pm–9pm · Thu 5pm–9pm · Fri 5pm–9pm · Sat 5pm–9pm

Sushi House $

★ 4.0 · Japanese · 2375 Shoreline Dr, Alameda, CA 94501

The island's high-volume sushi institution near South Shore — 4,000+ Yelp reviews, famous Island and Lion King rolls, and a line out the door after 6:30 on weekends. Quick, consistent, and beloved.

Hours: Sun 11am–10pm · Mon 11am–9:30pm · Tue 11am–9:30pm · Wed 11am–9:30pm · Thu 11am–9:30pm · Fri 11am–10pm · Sat 11am–10:30pm

Utzutzu $

★ 4.8 · Japanese · 1428 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

An unmarked stairway off Park Street leads to a seven-seat counter and one of the Bay Area's most personal omakase experiences — Michelin Guide-listed, two nightly seatings, menu set by whatever's flown in that week. Book on Resy the moment the month opens.

Hours: Sun 5:30pm–10pm · Mon closed · Tue closed · Wed 5:30pm–10pm · Thu 5:30pm–10pm · Fri 5:30pm–10pm · Sat 5:30pm–10pm

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