Looking for a sublime Japanese meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top such spots around Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to go to satisfy your cravings.
1. Marufuku Ramen
Topping the list is Marufuku Ramen - Oakland. Located at 4828 Telegraph Ave. (between 48th and 49th streets) in Temescal, the spot to score ramen and more is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Oakland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 779 reviews on Yelp.
2. Geta
Next up is Piedmont Avenue's Geta, at 165 41st St. (between Piedmont Avenue and Howe Street). With four stars out of 1,666 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar and Japanese spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Noodle Theory
Rockridge's Noodle Theory, at 6099 Claremont Ave. (between Florio Street and Hillegass Avenue), is another top choice. Yelpers give the pan-Asian spot, which offers ramen, noodles and more, four stars out of 1,169 reviews.
4. Shinmai
Shinmai, an izakaya and cocktail bar that offers ramen and more in San Pablo Gateway, is another go-to, with four stars out of 738 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1825-3 San Pablo Ave. to see for yourself.
5. Shimizu Sushi
Finally, check out Shimizu Sushi, which has earned four stars out of 693 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar and Japanese spot at 4290 Piedmont Ave. (between Glenwood and Echo avenues).
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