Hinata Sushi Kitchen in Hayward

I was a little hesitant at first because going by the reviews, the experiences were hit and miss. We went on a weeknight and the dining room was only about half full. The quality of the food was actually very good IMO. Staff was friendly and the dining room was comfortable and clean.The sashimi overall was very fresh, we ordered the sashimi platter and the mystery box. They oysters tasted very fresh too. The rolls were also on par with a good sushi house so there were no complaints from the kids. As we walked in I looked at the fish at the sushi bar and everything looked well stocked and fresh.The staff was actually very attentive and didn’t hold us to any reordering time checks. In fact, for us they often came back while we were still eating and asked us if we were ready to order our next round. We definitely didn’t feel like we were restricted and we were all full when we were done.I really liked the dining room because it isn’t overly packed. There was room between you and other patrons around you. I appreciate that because it just makes for a more pleasant eating experience. There also was a balcony that wasn’t used while we were there. Not sure if that’s used when it’s busier but it’s wired that the tables and chairs there are very low to the ground.As for value, I would say this is a good value if you can avoid the peak times so the food arrives quickly and the you are able to order at your leisure. What we spent was not that much more than what our family would spend on a typical Japanese restaurant outing so this is definitely someplace that we would come back to in the future.

This place is great for all you can eat sushi! There are two separate rates for the all you can eat. One is $40 and the other $45 (premium). With the premium you get all you can drink sake and beer so if you want to have some alcohol with your food, definitely worth it.The fish here is super fresh and the portions are generous. Large rolls and the cuts of fish are decent too. What is also on the all you can eat menu is Toro, Salmon Belly, + other special cuts and even Sashimi! Incredible! The specialized rolls menu is not super extensive but every roll is pretty damn good but do wish there was more of a selection there.The ambiance and overall atmosphere is really cool because it’s situated on a second story overlooking the streets and gives a better view than just being street level.The only reason I did not give this place 5 stars is because it could be a little bit of time (nothing crazy) for them to realize you need to order again or you have to flag them down. Unfortunately there is no QR code ordering program and it’s all based on the servers taking your order.Highly recommend this place!

We went for the 90 minute lunch Buffett. Youre only allowed to order six dishes total for the table. Everything is made to order, which was a nice surprise and helps eliminates waste. We did not upgrade to the premium which includes alcoholic and soft drinks. Also you can opt for the dinner menu, which expands the menu.The variety of food is quite nice. I enjoyed getting skewers and glad they had them. In general sushi orders take quite a bit of time to fulfill and having quicker options are nice. It would be nice to have a choice between sauced and not sauced for the skewers to add some variety. That should be easy to include.They have sushi rolls, nigiris, and hand rolls. Most are popular rolls that you will easily recognize. To help save time they pre-cut the fish. So the rolls come out pretty quickly with the army of 4 rollers taking on 10+ tables.Outside there is a cool garden area where you can take photos or buy plants.The luncheon ended with two very very full bellies.

The food quality and service was good. The food came out at a reasonable pace, and the taste was good. The entry per person is $41, which is hefty, but if you can handle your own, you can definitely make the price worth it. Overall I WOULD have given this place a 3.2/5, however my interaction with our waitress left a sour impression on me, and the overall experience of the restaurant. Our party of 5 gave a pretty decent tip, not the highest, but the minimum I would say, and upon receiving this tip, the waitress with hard to hear English speaking and listening skills demanded that we gave a higher tip. Our tip was around 14% of the total bill, and she was using a calculator and showing us that we should be tipping with 18%, demanding a few more dollars. We gave her another $5, and yet again she said this wasnt enough? Tipping isnt mandatory and it is only mandated in parties of 6 or more, depending on restaurant. On their website it says clearly on their website that parties of 6 or more is a mandated 18% charge. Either our waitress had been informed wrong by her employers, or she was misinformed on tipping, but either way her persistence in demanding a higher tip and bad service overall made the experience terrible and I will not be returning. 0/5 if I could rate 0 stars.

Came here on a Friday night around 6 pm and there were a couple tables available inside but you could tell it was starting to get busy. We got the adult ayce premium which for $5 more you get unlimited beer, sake, and soft drinks. The beer was whatever they had available.Service was great, our server checked in on us about 3 times during the 90 minute window, so I feel like ordering at ultra is a bit quicker. The sashimi and food was pretty solid, with my favorites being the toro nigiri and sashimi. We ordered other sushi rolls but they were just ok nothing too crazy.There are a lot of parking lots near the restaurant so parking is no problem here, you also either take the stairs or elevator up.This place is pretty good for ayce sushi, but I definitely wouldn’t wait too long to eat here.

Ordering is a bit complicated, your server will help with what and when you can reorder various dishes, but there is a good selection of fresh, delicious items. Also some cooked or grilled items. The wasabi was a bit weak on our 1st visit but much improved on the 2nd. Definitely worth it! We left stuffed and happy, replete with Sake & much more.

The atmosphere at Hinata Sushi Kitchen is decent, nothing upscale. However, the staff is accommodating, and attentive. Food wise, Im pleasantly surprised with the food quality!The quality of fish was great and tasted fresh. Also loved the eggplant skewers and would recommend ordering those. For AYCE, the price is pretty decent too for the quality.Overall, Hinata Sushi provides a great AYCE dining experience for sushi lovers seeking great quality Japanese cuisine.

I would say that this all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant has exceeded my expectations. The food was delicious and fresh, with a wide variety of sushi rolls to choose from. The service was exceptional - the staff were attentive and accommodating. The dining environment was pleasant and comfortable, which made for a very enjoyable dining experience. Overall, I highly recommend this sushi restaurant to anyone looking for great food, great service, and a great atmosphere.

A cozy place with amazing sushi! Staffs are nice and attentive. Fish quality is fresh with a variety of selections. Will definitely return.

Absolutely love it.Service is pretty quick. Sushi is fresh and decent. We got seated by the window with pretty nice view of the street. Definitely come back in the future