Looking to try the best izakayas in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top izakayas in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Aburaya Japanese Fried Chicken
Topping the list is Aburaya Japanese Fried Chicken. Located at 362 17th St. (between Webster and Franklin streets), the izakaya is the highest rated restaurant of its kind in Oakland, boasting four stars out of 527 reviews on Yelp.
2. Shinmai
Next up is San Pablo Gateway's Shinmai, situated at 1825-3 San Pablo Ave. With four stars out of 664 reviews on Yelp, the izakaya and cocktail bar, which offers ramen and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Soba Ichi
West Oakland's Soba Ichi, located at 2311 Magnolia St., Suite A (between 24th Street and Grand Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the izakaya, which offers noodles and more, four stars out of 120 reviews.
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