Kakui Sushi — Restaurant in Oakland

It’s an ok place, especially if you don’t want venture of  this area for sushi. The presentation of the food is good but the food itself was not up to par. (I’m sure for a casual sushi diner this would go unnoticed. ) The service is slow  when the restaurant is about 60% occupied with patrons which does not take much to reach, since it’s a small place. There is only one head chef and one assistance which tends to slow the orders coming out, so be prepared to wait.   The décor is fine, a modern-cozy feel to it.  Because it’s such a small place, it tends to be a bit load on a full night and you can hear other people conversation, seating near you. There are other sushi places near this area but this was the highest recommended to me, which is not...

This was excellent. My partner and I shared the garlic edamame, miso soup, spicy scallop roll, Alisha role, and crunchy mocha mousse cake. Everything was delicious. The edamame was very flavorful, marinated in garlic and soy sauce. The miso soup was about as good as miso soup gets the way all sushi spot serve it. The Alisha role was cold smoked and provided and interesting experience. The scallop role was amazing. Super fresh, fantastic texture, more spicy than I was expecting. The mousse cake has a crunchy layer (crème brûlée?) that was delicate and delightful? The wait staff was kind and personable and the atmosphere was relaxed and upbeat. I will...

We have two kids (under 2) and this is the only place we will take them. The fish is fresh, the staff are very accommodating, and we love the food (we also order take out and delivery through cavier). the restaurant is a little small, but we tend to go early with the kids. This is the only sushi place we will eat at in this area (Oakland hills and Lakeshore). We are very LA and use to fresh fish and this is the only restaurant that can live up to those standards. (we even take our parents there when they are...