Bay Area/ Oakland/ Food & Drinks
Published on December 19, 2019
5 top spots for sushi in OaklandJudoku Sushi | Photo: Ann S./Yelp

Craving sushi?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top sushi spots in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

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1. Geta

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First on the list is Geta. Located at 165 41st St. (between Piedmont Avenue and Howe Street) in Piedmont Avenue, the sushi bar and Japanese spot is the most popular business of its kind in Oakland, boasting four stars out of 1,675 reviews on Yelp.

2. Shimizu Sushi

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Next up is Piedmont Avenue's Shimizu Sushi, situated at 4290 Piedmont Ave. (between Glenwood and Echo avenues). With four stars out of 703 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar and Japanese place has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Judoku Sushi

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Harrison Street's Judoku Sushi, located at 3314 Piedmont Ave. (between Broadway and Randwick avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar and Japanese spot four stars out of 433 reviews.

4. RnR Sushi & Bowls

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Over in Piedmont Avenue, check out RnR Sushi & Bowls, which has earned four stars out of 341 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar and Japanese establishment, which offers salads and more, at 4151 Piedmont Ave. (between 41st Street and Linda Avenue).

5. Kinja Sushi

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Last but not least, there's Kinja Sushi, an Adams Point favorite with four stars out of 330 reviews. Stop by 357 Grand Ave. (between Ellita Avenue and Perkins Street) to hit up the sushi bar, which offers noodles and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.


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