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Sapporo Japanese Restaurant in Hayward

4.5 (199) 22507 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541, United States

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Sushi restaurant
Japanese restaurant

Location on the map

Hayward, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 510-727-1568
Site: http://sapporohayward.com/

Opening hours

Monday:4:30–9 PM
Tuesday:4:30–9 PM
Wednesday:4:30–9 PM
Thursday:4:30–9 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Saturday:4:30–10 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.5

199 Reviews for Sapporo Japanese Restaurant 2024:

Review №1

2023-07-04 16:03:41

In the style of Japanese food, the important thing is the quality of the ingredients, which have to be fresh with good color, flavor, and smell! This place attracted me with the view, apart from the friendliness of its service,the prices are consistent with the quality, it is a place that I would return to all the time, my favorite dish was Poke Salad! I loved it to much!

Review №2

2023-02-24 21:14:01

One of the best sushi house in town. Service was perfect, food was so good. Baked mussel was so good that i still remember in my tongue. I do recommend to everyone to go this place.

Review №3

2023-11-10 17:25:43

I love coming here. The food is fantastic; the servers are knowledge, friendly, and helpful for novices of sushi, and the atmosphere gives an air of privacy and intimacy to the meals. While the food does come at a substantially higher cost than fast food, every penny is worth it.

Review №4

2023-08-26 02:38:10

Love the food here. Everything is good on the menu. The fish is great, the rolls are well put together and everything tastes amazing! Every time, no matter the order the food and service is always top notch.

Review №5

2023-10-15 03:19:43

Is a family run traditional Japanese place. Very calming atmosphere, inviting ambiance and food to die for!! Is even better than Amakara( which is also a good one) comparing the food, the price and the roll options. They also have delicious specials.For sure will be back!!!

Review №6

2023-08-10 13:00:55

The service was absolutely wonderful, there was a gentleman who really took his time to help us and give my family a nice experience. The food is also amazing of course! Every sushi roll we had was phenomenal. 10/10

Review №7

2022-09-24 07:35:27

You MUST go here! The staff here at Sapporo are just super friendly. The food is amazing (and Im a vegetarian) and priced right. There are many craft sakes and beers to choose from. Parking in the lot behind it is an easy minute walk. Try a fruit infused sake tell them James sent you and give an over-exaggerated wink 😉(you dont get anything special. Or maybe you might 🤔😅). They will know Im out giving them the love local restaurants like Sapporo deserve.

Review №8

2021-03-23 01:13:36

This was a wonderful lunch experience. We were the first people in the building at 1130am sharp. They greeted us and explained how their covid procedures worked. The decor was wonderful and they have a diverse selection of sake. We order our food and were sat at a table. Drinks and miso came out promptly and rolls/bento arrived right after. Everything was delicious. Our bill was less than eating sushi at home in the valley. So happy. Thanks Sapporo!

Review №9

2023-06-07 02:29:11

Our server tonight was EXCEPTIONAL! The food was delicious, the Sake was cold and everything was prompt and tidy. I worked at a sushi restaurant in Nebraska for a very long time and have a hard time going elsewhere after being so spoiled but tonight was amazing. She definitely made the visit top tier! From the moment we sat down until the very end. Especially her attentiveness. I wish I would have asked her name, but after my daughter had 2 orange sodas, she specifically chose an orange flavored lollipop for her. That kind of attention to detail is quality. Thank you for making my birthday dinner so great!!

Review №10

2023-05-25 00:46:41

I loved it, good first experience maybe its different when its a busy day who knows will come back and see how it is but overall good food great staff and environment was soothing and relaxing as for price $$$ but worth it i would say

Review №11

2023-01-17 06:43:19

Really good sushi and large servings! Rolls are priced in the higher end but they are huge rolls. I really enjoy their food but I just wish they were open earlier on more days during the weeks for lunch!

Review №12

2021-12-01 04:55:38

Sapporo never disappoints!! Sam & the whole staff are always FANTASTIC & Priscilla, our waitress tonight, was super friendly & funny, too. One of Haywards hidden gem restaurants, for sure. 😋

Review №13

2021-10-14 04:14:21

Food was good! Udon noodle texture was perfect! It needs lil more soy sauce so I put lil more and it was great! Service was wonderful too! Actually it was our anniversary meal and they gave us shots of premium traditional sake and nice dessert too!! Amazing

Review №14

2019-07-23 03:26:11

Great service, had the a tempura appetizer, crazy monkey and Sapporo Sam rolls. Love spicy rolls but the crazy monkey was a bit overwhelming with spice, couldnt really taste the salmon. Tempura was really good and not overly battered.

Review №15

2023-02-18 01:00:49

I went to Sapporo last night. I dont know why city of Hayward is treating Sapporo restaurant so unfairly, they are a service,but they make them cross the street for dine-in. Food was 5 star delishious service was great with having to dodge traffic and wait for crosswalk still all in all Ill be going back for sure saki flights are great and they got some kick sneaky kick

Review №16

2021-10-05 02:43:01

It is so so. We ordered a chirashi and a beef sukiyaki. Both are not well made. The fish cut is really awkward which I never see such cut before. The salmon is almost out of fat stripe, poke does better than this! Soy sauce is also not correct. The beef sukiyaki is the worst, as can be be seen the beef is really cheap selected, dry without and fat. The overall taste of sukiyaki is somehow just soy sauce.

Review №17

2023-06-04 06:15:20

The service was above & beyond superb!! The waitress was very patient with our questions, including our questions for gluten free options! The sake flight was wonderful & Nick (who poured the sake & gave us the history of each one!) was extremely knowledgeable! They gave my daughter a treat, since it was her birthday. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We enjoyed our the food, too. My husbands Udon soup was really good. My bowl (I think it was sukyaki soup) was good, but a little too sweet for my liking. The Terryaki salmon & chicken were enjoyed by my daughter & her fiancée.

Review №18

2023-05-12 22:03:16

The food was excellent. Impressive sake selection. Loved the family vibe. The owner was most courteous and excellent knowledge of his restaurant. Was perfect for our little birthday dinner. Will definitely go again (:

Review №19

2023-05-20 15:39:18

Been coming here since I was a toddler. This place is consistently delicious! I bring every out of towner who loves sushi here cuz its become a consensus that this is by far the best hidden gem and the BEST SUSHI in the whole bay area!

Review №20

2019-03-21 04:14:10

Quiet, great food, friendly service and they have flights* of sake for those of us that are curious but clueless.Ton Katsu Donburi was delicious!*Tonight was their pilot offering of sake flights and I got the first one!

Review №21

2023-03-17 03:54:06

Best sushi place in Hayward ! Their sashimi, rolls, tempura’s are really good 👍

Review №22

2021-12-12 13:51:29

This place was recommended to us Out of Towners by a local. What a great choice! Weve been eating at a few Japanese restaurants and this is in the top 2 that we visited. Everyone was fresh, the beer cold and the sake hot.

Review №23

2023-10-10 20:37:00

We really enjoyed our dinner here. We will definitely be eating here again soon.

Review №24

2021-10-22 21:13:36

Fantastic atmosphere, lovely staff and great food.Not awful on the price either which is a definite plus.I recommend the otoro nigiri if youre a fan of bluefin.Will be back

Review №25

2023-04-08 19:08:20

Delicious food and staff was very attentive. Authentic Japanese food, just what you would expect from a Japanese restaurant. The salad had an amazing peanut dressing and the miso soup was just the right temperature. The sushi was a little loose, but I like it that way so its easier to eat. The teriyaki sauce was so good, we had the chicken and beef and we were impressed with both!

Review №26

2022-06-26 03:21:29

Really cool atmosphere! Rolls were delicious. Service was very nice.

Review №27

2022-11-28 21:09:18

If I could give negative stars, this place definitely earned a solid -5 stars. Wanted to give this place a try as I pass by it all the time in downtown. Didn’t have any issues when we ordered, but it seemed that they forgot about us as we waited almost an hour to receive our food. People who got seated later than us, ordered and got their food before we did which was ridiculous. Our waiter only checked on us once and that’s not until after the long wait, towards the end of our meal. They were definitely a lot faster when it came to collecting the bill. They forgot to bring us our soups which we didn’t even want anymore after waiting 45 minutes and giving us the wrong order. Quality was okay for sashimi, not worth the price listed for such a small portion of food and horrible service. I would say the croquettes were okay, we enjoyed that the most considering that was all we had during the long wait. Wanted to give it a shot, especially after all the good reviews and praise here, but it doesn’t seem to match up. I rather eat grocery store sushi over this garbage. We shouldn’t have to flag and hunt down the waiters just to remind them to bring us our food. Food and service were unacceptable, won’t be returning. Come here if you want to be forgotten while paying outrageous prices for mediocre food.

Review №28

2023-03-17 06:49:17

My second time coming here. Today was my daughter’s birthday and she’s a toddler that likes to move around so I asked them if I could order, then go walk around outside while we wait for it to get ready. They agreed and wanted me to pay first. I did not tip since I’ve not been served yet.When we came back, the food was on the table that I was asked to pick and there wasn’t even a high chair ready. No biggie, I got it myself it’s not that hard. I ordered the chicken donburi which usually comes with a salad and soul, I was not given that. They didn’t ask me if I wanted tea.We ordered dessert and that’s when I tipped, after being served. Although they were very cold and unfriendly. Wasn’t a good experience.

Review №29

2023-01-21 06:01:39

Very low key. Good food and fast service.

Review №30

2022-08-07 14:50:06

This place is a hidden gem 💎!!!The food is amazing!! Always super fresh, its family owned, great variety of sake, the atmosphere is chill, cozy, welcoming, the staff is always attentive and incredibly nice.They have an awesome variety of Japanese cuisine, but I mainly come here for the sushi, Ive tried other dishes as well and its all delicious.Definitely give this place a try you will not be disappointed, I guarantee youll be recommending this restaurant to friends and family after your visit. 10/10!!!

Review №31

2023-03-16 14:46:44

Great place with amazing food and very polite and hospitable staffs.Definitely recommended.We were a group of 14 people and they accomodated by joining the tables. We had variety of food including sushi, tempura, chicken teriyaki .. Fried sushi was very good.

Review №32

2017-10-16 03:03:36

Family owned Japanese restaurant in the heart of downtown Hayward. Theyve got great rolls as well as options for those who dont eat seafood. I highly suggest the beef sukiyaki and tempura ice cream

Review №33

2022-04-25 20:51:17

Went here for my birthday with my family. It was a nice casual atmosphere. The food was really good and the service was super friendly. There wasnt a huge variety on the menu compared to some other sushi places, but each dish is done really well with great quality ingredients. Definitely a good no frills sushi spot.

Review №34

2023-03-20 04:16:28

Very nice ambiance with good food and great service.

Review №35

2022-10-30 08:54:32

I love the food and the employees are awesome! I was in a car accident the other day so we went there to cheer me up. It definitely worked. I would give them a million stars if I could. Try the mussels if youre into that thing. You wont be disappointed. Chow.

Review №36

2019-12-16 23:05:10

Always greeted with a smile and exceptional customer service. Theyre extremely knowledgeable on the dishes they cook.

Review №37

2022-01-16 17:25:23

They let us in a few minutes early before service, it was also cold so thanks. Greeted quickly and the decor was beautiful. I felt like I was in someones home. I felt... Welcome.They told us to sit anywhere wed like, and a few minutes later they requested us to move for a large party that they said was coming. Spoiler alert, we were there for an hour, no hint of a party. They did move the tables though.We ordered water, tea, a pint of draft, oysters, mussels, and sushi. The tea was warm. Like sitting room temperature warm. I didnt like it. The beer had well over an inch of head. No easy way to say this, it was a really bad pour.Mussels and sushi were great. I then asked, who I believed to be a supervisor of sorts, where the oysters were from and how long before we get them (It was the first thing we ordered and I asked after waiting 20-30min). His response vague. Oysters are from Asia, near Japan. And they take as long as they take to make. Hes not wrong. When they finally came, they were pretty good.Overall it was an okay experience. Staff was really really nice. Food was good, the restaurant was clean.

Review №38

2022-10-29 23:09:53

I cant believe all the wonderful reviews on here. Beside the fact that the wait staff were super awesome and the atmosphere was great. The food was absolutely disgusting. The fish was rotten in the rolls. Extremely poor quality Sushimi. This place should be shut down. The worst sushi I ever had.

Review №39

2023-05-14 02:27:15

Love this place. The staff is wonderfully friendly and welcoming. Lilyana and Nick rock! Thanks again for a wonderful dinner. See you again, soon.

Review №40

2022-04-24 06:12:02

Had a great experience eating at Sapporo. Really enjoyed the vibe of the step up seating area with a nice view of the bar and restaurant. Barley tea and Hamachi Gama were perfect ways to start the meal. Tried out the Go Go Cherry which the pairing of unagi and lemon really surprised me in a good way, it was quite tasty. The 49ers roll was also pretty solid and huge! The shrimp tempura within, would have liked more crunch though surely thats hard to achieve with the sauce and topping, etc. I really also liked the plating of the rolls, it was a nice presentation. Overall, just dropped to give it a try and left definitely wanting to try it again. Thanks for the nice dining experience.

Review №41

2023-09-22 03:46:10

Amazing experience, the staff was super incredible and knowledgeable, loved everything about this place!

Review №42

2021-06-30 14:50:55

Girlfriend and I went last night and loved it! The waitresses were amazing. Our waitress has completely convinced us to come back to try their assorted sake flight which she told us her manger would discuss the history of sake and we thought that would be amazing. Really friendly atmosphere.

Review №43

2022-03-15 04:13:50

We were given an amazing sake tasting. I learned so much and tried many different sakes. Nick was very knowledgeable and loved teaching us! Great food. Highly recommend!

Review №44

2022-04-01 20:52:53

My daughters reply to:Is this sushi better than Sams?Answer:I would never trade Sams sushi with anyone else. I cant wait to be back home to savor Sams sushi 😋.Yall should know that we travel half this country and do try local restaurants. Indeed, Sams sushi is the best. Never have i had a better one. Enjoy your meal!

Review №45

2022-08-31 02:52:39

Super tasty with fast and friendly service. Recommend the chirashi!

Review №46

2023-05-18 02:48:10

Been there a few times. Always great food and service. Nice little Hayward spot.8th

Review №47

2022-05-26 02:15:35

I loved my experience here. Visitor from out of town and there is no good sushi places where I live. This place has a wide variety if both sushi and other japanese cuisines such as Tempura or Udon. Staff was friendly and the atmosphere is very pleasant. 10/10 would recommend

Review №48

2017-05-06 22:18:21

I used to come here often when I was in college. And it was ALWAYS great. I was visiting the area again today and it was nice to see a familiar face in a familiar place.Sam is an awesome sushi chef and very personable. He and his wife have been here 20 years. Without fail, I ask for suggestions and he never steers me wrong. The food is always excellent. Today, I ordered the Crazy Sam Roll and the Proposal Roll. Both were incredible. Then Sam let me taste some Catfish tempura and I had to order a plate! It was that good!I highly recommend this place. Even if youre not a sushi lover. Sam will have a suggestion for you that I know you are sure to enjoy!

Review №49

2021-09-10 05:00:03

Everything me and my friends ordered has always been delicious. The atmosphere is clean, relaxing, and welcoming. Its a favorite place of mine to talk with old friends or get to know new ones better.

Review №50

2021-12-09 18:27:28

The staffs are very friendly. Food is amazing, sushis delicious and fresh, and if you like oyster.. Try their oysters. Its served with tiny neatly square chopped onions on the oysters (I always wonder how they cut them), with some fishroe, and a very refreshing lemon-like sauce, and some other thing. I kid you not its mindblowing.I do think the food is comparable with sushi sam in san mateo, but i like Sapporo better.This place feels like an estabilishment that locals go to. I also notice lots of regulars. We love going here because of all the reasons I mentioned above.

Review №51

2018-12-05 01:54:03

Ive seen this restaurant for many years and only started going there recently. What a loss! I could have been enjoying this great sushi for over a decade now!The rolls are great! The service is AWESOME! great atmosphere and friendly people. Ive been there alone, with friends and with the family. Always a good meal and a good selection on the menu.

Review №52

2021-07-27 05:52:44

I ❤ this place. Best Spicy Tuna...EVER!! I love Spicy Tuna Hand Rolls & The Mountain Roll. Everything is great but these are my MUST HAVES everytime!! Owner Sushi Sam I call him, is so nice & a Master of his craft!

Review №53

2021-06-22 14:10:03

Sorry to say, but we had a bad experienced here. It was our first and we don’t want to come back again. If you’re hungry don’t come here, we waited for like almost an hour. They can’t even tell you how long to wait, so we have to call for a follow up. Most restaurants they will tell you how long you have to wait. Food was okay, service not good either. If I didn’t checked our bill we could have been paying for over a hundred. She gave us the wrong check 🤦🏻‍♀️.Sushi was good though. That’s the only one that made us satisfied.

Review №54

2019-08-07 12:44:27

Sapporo has a very good selection of sushi. All the ingredients are fresh. The flavors are good. Place is clean. Theres plenty of parking nearby. Staff was friendly, courteous and food arrived quickly.

Review №55

2022-04-10 02:57:30

Not once the waitress asked us if we were doing alright. I asked for water, didnt get it. I had to get my own water . It wasnt B Z and there were two waiters . The quality of meat was poor standard. Little food for to much money

Review №56

2021-06-01 03:56:45

Ive been around Japanese cuisine my whole life and can honestly say this is one of the most authentic and delicious restaurants Ive visited. Their service was outstanding, the sake selection is out of this world and I feel like Im excited to eat Japanese food again. Ill be back very soon!

Review №57

2021-06-01 03:34:23

This is the kind of place that if it wasnt in Hayward, you would never get a table. From the masterful selection of Sake. To the scrumptious food, not only am I going to come back but from a honest opinion Im sharing my wonderful experience with my friends, family, and my neighbors.

Review №58

2023-08-02 02:48:10

Good find near downtown Hayward

Review №59

2019-07-14 08:46:59

Nice sushi restaurant in Hayward. It serves multinational cuisines including Korean foods even though it is a Japanese restaurant basically. Quality of foods is really great and staffs are very kind and professional. Especially, the sakes and beers what they recommended were perfectly fit for their fresh sushi and sashimi as well. And some Korean food what we had for main dishes were incredible~! I will visit again if I come to Hayward.

Review №60

2017-08-19 02:41:57

Wow!!!!! I have never ate at such a great place in a long time. This family restaurant is big on quality, service and making sure you have the BEST experience. Now the food......UNBELIEVABLY FRESH!! I received my salad and soup and to my surprise the salad was cold,crisp and Fresh!!! My soup hot and delicious! I ordered tempura shrimp appetizer and OMG!!! THE BEST I EVER HAD.After all that the main course had to be bad right? WRONG my main course chicken katsu which I have never had was FANTASTIC. I have found a new place to eat in Hayward and will be back VERY SOON!!!

Review №61

2016-11-01 23:09:03

This place is a Hayward gem. Fantastic sushi made by and served by a fantastic couple. More often than not when we go its not super busy so service is usually prompt, however, I could see it being a little slower if the place was crowded. Recently, theyve been getting help though so perhaps thats overstated. Their plain & specialty sushi is to die for (try the Mexican Burrito ... my fav) and they offer a variety of other solid Japanese dishes.

Review №62

2023-01-03 04:27:38

Wonderful music, wonderful staff, and wonderful food. Couldn’t have had a better experience. Will definitely come here again.

Review №63

2019-07-30 04:00:57

Parking is on the street. Is easily accessible. One of the best Japanese places in the east bay. They have freshest sashimi and make a few special sushi dishes that you will not see anywhere. Service is quick and the staff is helpful and friendly. I highly recommend

Review №64

2022-08-11 04:00:20

Good service, but sashimi wasn’t as fresh given the price point. Tomodachi has better quality. Nice decor though:

Review №65

2021-04-18 02:14:02

I’m not sure how they got 4.6 rating with such terrible food. Very disappointing experience, soup is way too salty, soft shell crab is over cooked. Do not order crazy monkey roll, that roll is way too crazy and soaked in siracha sauce.

Review №66

2022-01-06 18:12:00

Lunch with co-workers, was craving for noodle soup. I had the Vegetables Udon soup, it was the best one I had so far, very refreshing loved it. Will definitely go again. 🤤

Review №67

2022-04-19 03:37:24

The Salmon Sashimi was good, but of the 25+ Bay Area Japanese restaurants Ive gotten salmon sashimi from, these are by far the smallest pieces. 6 tiny pieces for $16 is rather pricey.

Review №68

2020-01-25 04:38:15

Gluten free friendly! The fish is great, everything is very tasty and the staff is so incredibly lovely! They just told me they can do gluten free tempura and I cant wait to try it!

Review №69

2019-01-24 17:35:18

This is THE BEST sushi spot in Hayward. They have a great selection of sushi and lots of drinks to pair with. Take advantage of their specials as well while they last because they change fairly often.Whenever I get snackish my usual has to be fried oysters with drink of their asahi reserve the gold can.Theyve got sports playing at their huge TVs, so if you want dinner and a show they got it!Drop by and say hello to the friendly staff, Sam the badass sushi chef who is the brilliant mind that keeps adding new rolls to the menu.

Review №70

2022-01-23 19:55:57

Not the absolute best i have had but considering the other options in the area it is very very good and fresh. Best was in monterey and sf but will still give a 5 star. Since those would be 6 stars if it went that high.

Review №71

2019-05-26 21:03:03

Came here alone and was surprised by the sake selection. Came back with my wife and thoroughly enjoyed the sunomono and fish specials. Maki is probably better than sashimi, really delicious. We never order a second round of food, but we did at Sapporo. Hello to my new favorite sushi place in the east bay.

Review №72

2023-10-25 17:26:30

Wow, amazing stock of so many sakes!

Review №73

2020-03-29 02:24:32

I have been coming here with my girlfriend for more than a decade. This is the most comfortable restaurant. Its all family and each puts out 110% at least! If you dont see it on the menu they will make it for you. The food is fresh!! Please call in take out to save the restaurant and this family!

Review №74

2019-05-12 21:40:18

Love their fresh oysters and chirashi. Seafood is fresh. But not every dish on the menu is delicious. Maybe it is my personal preference but I take Japanese cuisine in with high standard.

Review №75

2018-09-14 12:18:04

Love there sake selection. There newest one taste like seven up! So good!

Review №76

2023-06-13 05:44:15

Good sushi spot. The Chirashi Bowl was pretty good.

Review №77

2018-05-21 21:35:19

Nice setting, delicious sushi and friendly service. Not to mention the price point is great. They also serve white plum wine which is a new favorite thanks to a staff member who recommended it ❤

Review №78

2017-01-05 04:47:29

Gyoza and tempura are on point with the best sauce Ive had at any restaurant. Also really good chicken teriyaki. My husband likes the sushi too. Hardly ever a wait to be seated our served. My favorite Japanese in downtown Hayward

Review №79

2021-11-18 02:43:04

Its not a Japanese restaurant. I ordered combo of 3 sashimi combo and ikura. I never had worse. At the beginning I put 3 ⭐ for my server but she forgot about me. Sorry. 2 ⭐

Review №80

2014-11-06 20:26:52

My favorite sushi place in Hayward. Chef and servers are the best. Ive been eating there monthly for over 2 years now. You can never go wrong ordering the RAIDER roll :)

Review №81

2022-05-18 03:45:10

Service and manager very hospitable helpful and allowed us to try some of their great sake definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to sushi and sake

Review №82

2022-01-17 03:59:47

We purchased takeout for three and had a long wait but received plenty of food with our three orders of combination dinners and it was delicious, yet enough for two meals.

Review №83

2019-05-04 20:52:24

The Hamachi and maguro sushi was absolutely fresh, moist and delicious. The house sake was very yummy. I came at a most inconvenient time and I was treated with warm hospitality and good service. definitely recommend you have some sushi here.😋😋😋

Review №84

2012-02-10 02:14:54

Ok so maybe the day I took my mom, they were too busy, but it took quite a while to get served and when we did I was a bit disappointed. The roles I ordered were thrown together, the avocado was way too ripe (hard and bitter). Overall the place looked ok but by no means felt top notch through the food. I may eventually try again but if do, I really hope the quality is better.

Review №85

2017-09-09 03:19:24

GREAT FOOD and GREAT SERVICE! The sushi chef knows his craft and he is personable to his customers. Great atmosphere for family or dating.

Review №86

2016-01-14 04:55:08

I officially have 19 check-ins here. The first time we went, I posted about the window and the smell where we were sitting and it has since come to my attention, it was something outside the window. We are HUGE fans of this place and chef Sam, whom we have gotten o know very well, is an amazing and talented chef. He loves his customers, has tons of regulars, including us, and is always so happy to serve us.The chicken UDON is OMG!!! As is the OMG roll... We always eat sushi, sashimi, and a roll or two for dinner, along with a great bottle of Karatambe Sake and a Kloud beer. Before we leave, we order the chicken udon to take home and have for breakfast the next day.We love Sapporo and are regulars every Thursday or Friday night and have been known to frequent it on Wednesday and come back again the next day. You feel like family here and everyone who eats here is awesome. We are fairly new to Cali (5months) and have made some fun new friends with the patrons sitting next to us as the sushi bar.EXCELLENT EXCELLENT place! Check it out for the best sushi in Hayward, CA.

Review №87

2017-09-14 21:01:23

Sam the owner is a very nice man. I think Sam makes the best sushi rolls around. They are great tasting good size and you cant beat the price

Review №88

2018-08-15 04:59:07

Delicious. Consistent. Quality. Ive been here a few times and each time the food is yum. I love the service, they are friendly, attentive and fast. Definite win for Hayward.

Review №89

2016-08-07 02:24:27

Great place to eat. Prices are reasonable. For $30 you can get multiple dishes plus sake. All the food is great from the sushi, upon, and other dishes.

Review №90

2022-03-05 06:41:00

Great food and service 11/10! Bonus 1 point since they brought my table an unexpected complimentary ice cream 🍦

Review №91

2019-02-08 15:51:57

I was hesitant to go to this place because every time we try new restaurant its disappointing. however, we went there last night 02/08/19 the food was a delish! definitely will come back to try other dishes.

Review №92

2020-03-04 02:21:31

Surprisingly good chirashi. Truly a hidden gem. What really caught my eye was the selection of Japanese ipa beers they had imported from Japan. They were truly a gem to find, especially in the East Bay.

Review №93

2023-06-20 01:24:34

Super slow service, unfortunately. They were understaffed

Review №94

2019-09-05 21:15:41

My husband and I have enjoyed dining at Sapporo for years. This family owned and operated Restaurant features traditional and also unique choices.

Review №95

2021-10-16 05:22:38

Had a wonderful experience here. The donburi and sushi was delicious and the server was very helpful in explaining and helping to pick sake

Review №96

2021-09-26 02:38:02

Great meal. We were even offered complimentary sake, which was wonderful. Excellent food and service.

Review №97

2018-08-23 05:36:30

As always, I loved my meal here! The staff is always pleasant at friendly, the service crisp and efficient, and the fare excellent! Highly recommended at any time! 😋

Review №98

2021-07-02 03:56:13

This is a GEM!!!! Love it. Nick was so awesome and Sam is the MAN!!! Very inviting, very tasty and we will be back!!! Thank you for your amazing dinner!!!

Review №99

2012-12-09 05:13:34

We are regular here. We love this place. Sushi chef and server are always friendly. They gave us extra food sometimes.

Review №100

2021-06-02 04:20:06

Best Service Hands Down!!! I feel so bad that I dont know his name but our server that spent 5 years learning his sakes was amazing and wish there was more like him!

Review №101

2018-11-03 01:24:21

Had sushi rolls and sashimi at our table. Enjoyed our meal and looking forward to giving a more complete review, when we sit at the sushi bar and have nigiri.

Review №102

2019-11-30 03:44:57

Best sushi in Hayward! Lovely folks running the place too. Always happy to grab some food here! :)

Review №103

2020-01-28 22:37:55

One of the best sushi restaurants around. A wide variety of food as well. The tempura fried ice cream is a special treat.

Review №104

2023-07-07 22:07:42

Relaxing in here, great food as well

Review №105

2020-01-22 06:23:19

Walked in one evening after the gym.... I was hooked. I am quickly becomjng a regular. Wonderful Sushi & everyone is just happy to see you. .

Review №106

2021-11-27 03:42:05

Old...over priced....just ok...I had sushi roll and an udon soup ...wife had steak teriyaki and a sushi roll....steak was cold...both rolls were rolled sloppy...wont go back.

Review №107

2019-07-14 01:55:05

I live in Hayward and drivin by here a thousand times and never been in until a few days ago. GO. Is a charming cozy place with great food and actual parking on Main St right next door.

Review №108

2019-10-11 20:41:27

Good food, fresh sushi, reasonable price. I had chicken teriyaki and a 49er sushi roll and 2 beers it was less than $30. I will return

Review №109

2010-10-03 00:59:03

I dont know if it is actually on the menu, but there is a Korean sushi dish with spicy sauce which is delicious and Sapporo does a great job with it. I am ordering some tonight.

Review №110

2021-08-29 00:07:26

Great food and our server was hilarious. Better rolls than a lot of places in SF.

Review №111

2018-06-17 22:09:33

Clean place. Sushi is exoticly delishous their soda selection is surprising. Yall have to try (don puri) not sure if its spelled like that vut sounds like that

Review №112

2022-09-07 18:33:05

Food was OK the sushi rose fell apart the Indian authors were you are OK but feel apart

Review №113

2020-11-08 02:02:50

Service is great! Everyone is always so friendly...the food is delicious and fresh... I really enjoy dining here!!!

Review №114

2018-10-13 03:19:54

Have tried about one quarter of the menu and everything is great. The oysters are the freshest and best Ive had in a long time.

Review №115

2018-10-28 03:52:50

The catfish Tempura was fantastic. I liked the vibe of the restaurant. Food was good. Ill definitely come back in the future.

Review №116

2022-09-03 10:29:22

Traditional Japanese food. Sushimi, rolls, tempura, teriyaki, udon, miso... All terrific!

Review №117

2021-06-25 23:36:54

Food and drinks 🍸werre awsome the service was excellent 👌and so friendly. It is a little pricey. But soo good.

Review №118

2021-12-13 19:35:13

Great service, great people, great food, what more could you ask for? My go-to sushi spot

Review №119

2022-10-17 00:43:21

Have been going here for years never disappointed, rolls were delicious!!!

Review №120

2020-02-05 21:59:35

I ordered a sashimi appetizer (6 pc), and asked to change it to the sashimi special (12pc). so they cut the original appetizer sashimi in half...

Review №121

2016-10-22 16:46:29

I eat here often. Very friendly staff. If you love sushi, you will live Sapporo Restaurant.

Review №122

2019-10-01 23:55:46

We love going here its so relaxing and friendly. The waiters remember us and the food is amazing.

Review №123

2021-05-17 06:45:46

Everything Ive tried here is amazing highly recommend this place. Staff is nice and friendly. Still sorry for spilling that cup of water lol.

Review №124

2022-03-25 20:38:34

Great food and an amazing sake list! Recommend getting a tasting!

Review №125

2021-05-01 14:10:34

Good food...above average. Decent atmosphere. Attentive waitresses. Good location and parking.

Review №126

2020-04-28 22:15:50

Use take out food service for lunch. They are very clean and safe practice restaurant. Very good sushi too.

Review №127

2023-06-01 19:33:46

The Lunch special I very good.

Review №128

2021-12-01 08:32:10

Great indoor ambience, and they have a good partnership with the bar next door :)

Review №129

2022-01-27 20:34:51

Thank you for the great food and suggesting the ice cream. The samanko was really good

Review №130

2015-02-22 02:17:06

Chef is so nice. Green mussels are amazing. Nothing special, just really good sushi.

Review №131

2020-02-16 20:10:51

All ways great food and service with a smile. They g have a very well put Sakii menu and its regions.

Review №132

2021-02-26 13:24:51

Excellent japanese food a little pricey but you wont be disappointed you get what you pay for...

Review №133

2022-12-16 03:50:48

Great sake knowledge and the saba is the best Ive had!

Review №134

2023-02-27 18:51:35

Great food. I will be back!

Review №135

2018-12-30 04:34:58

Definitely the best Sushi in Hayward

Review №136

2020-09-24 02:50:33

GREAT PRICE. VERY CLEAN AND FLAVORFUL FOOD ENVIRONMENT. 1ST TIME THERE WILL DEFINITELY RETURN!!

Review №137

2021-07-01 21:43:43

Great food great service hubbys favorite place to eat sushi

Review №138

2020-07-04 16:22:07

Best sushi, poke salad, saki and service from Sam and Nick...love this place.

Review №139

2020-09-12 17:24:10

Very great food and atmosphere :) will be coming back for sure!! :)

Review №140

2022-01-20 00:22:10

Excellent quality and service, good prices too. Will definitely be back.

Review №141

2018-02-06 19:15:57

The food was excellent. I love there beer. ( Sapporo ).

Review №142

2018-07-31 07:16:28

Good service, nice ambience, attractive presentation and very tasty sushi!

Review №143

2016-01-05 04:47:57

Love the Sushi here and the owner and his wife are really nice!

Review №144

2017-03-11 03:11:20

It is the best sushi place in hayward best service and good prices

Review №145

2022-08-21 22:09:47

A little pricey, but great service.

Review №146

2022-03-29 14:49:31

This place has wonderful food and really nice service

Review №147

2018-07-14 15:59:25

The food is really good, the service is ok.The price is fair.

Review №148

2022-04-02 19:28:17

We always order Chirashizushi. Never disappointed!

Review №149

2017-03-30 14:09:20

Older, well established Japanese food - sushi, tempura fish and quality ingredients.

Review №150

2018-04-29 06:42:06

Like the peaceful setting, good food, polite waiters, nice prices

Review №151

2021-11-20 21:20:00

Very friendly, Great food, great service ...

Review №152

2017-07-09 14:50:44

When at went near opening time, it had close to no one in there. So the waiter was super attentive

Review №153

2018-07-13 21:19:19

Good sushi. Not too busy and resonable prices.

Review №154

2018-09-19 01:05:16

Nice people. . I enjoyed the diner very much . Thank you

Review №155

2018-11-15 04:53:08

Good restaurant, must visit place for a quick bite!

Review №156

2018-09-03 16:28:48

Love this place. Been coming here over 10 years on a regular basis.

Review №157

2014-12-19 03:03:19

Excellent salad over rice.....love the fish too....

Review №158

2019-04-22 01:13:24

Great atmosphere and even better food!

Review №159

2018-12-19 03:55:20

Owner and son are awsome food is amazing

Review №160

2015-09-06 03:43:30

Excellent place for sushi in Hayward! Thank you Sapporo!

Review №161

2019-08-23 03:16:37

Nice place Im enjoy whit my family and very good foof

Review №162

2020-10-23 22:00:00

Sapporo is the best restaurant in downtown Hayward hands down

Review №163

2022-09-06 17:42:47

Always a great food 😋

Review №164

2021-11-08 07:22:59

Gotta try the infused sake!Thanks Nick!

Review №165

2022-06-22 01:02:33

I like Chirashi, but here...........hmmm

Review №166

2019-07-21 03:35:31

Great food excellent service.

Review №167

2018-03-16 20:24:04

Go to sushi spot in Hayward. Only problem is the rolls fall apart

Review №168

2020-03-30 05:06:44

Its a bit pricey for the quality of the food.

Review №169

2016-09-06 19:53:57

Go here..if you like stale sushi.

Review №170

2019-11-25 04:06:52

The sushi portions are great!

Review №171

2020-01-31 21:21:33

Yummy

Review №172

2020-01-26 03:11:48

Best Japanese restaurant in the area!

Review №173

2019-03-18 03:57:49

Amazing sushi and service!

Review №174

2019-11-27 08:35:37

Sushi made by the owner! Awesome!

Review №175

2021-06-24 23:17:12

Quality food, Clean and nice services

Review №176

2017-11-24 18:00:20

Family owned sushi in Hayward. 🍣

Review №177

2018-10-09 22:57:32

Yummy sushi, savory teriyaki sauce.

Review №178

2018-04-04 15:08:21

Great food family business

Review №179

2021-03-26 08:08:23

Fantastic food and amazing service

Review №180

2022-10-26 04:04:34

Good place to go been going there for least 20 years

Review №181

2019-07-13 01:23:13

Good quality sushi!

Review №182

2020-01-11 16:32:48

Good food GREAT SERVICE

Review №183

2019-09-12 14:04:46

The chirashi is fresh and delicious!

Review №184

2019-12-17 01:58:04

Great food great service

Review №185

2023-02-04 02:38:57

Awesome service!

Review №186

2018-06-25 03:28:27

Everything is always awesome here. Always.

Review №187

2021-10-30 07:00:14

Pricey but good

Review №188

2018-10-29 21:23:10

Very good

Review №189

2019-03-02 00:07:53

Pleasant staff, good service

Review №190

2017-10-13 06:52:50

Great sake selection

Review №191

2019-02-28 21:22:41

Very good,variety

Review №192

2019-04-17 16:46:55

Never actually been there.

Review №193

2018-05-09 16:53:30

It actually a nice place

Review №194

2018-01-03 23:36:12

This place is very go to eat at

Review №195

2022-08-15 07:31:41

Great food

Review №196

2022-10-26 21:58:15

Best foods 👍😊

Review №197

2018-06-08 08:40:10

Good food and place

Review №198

2019-02-16 15:37:01

Great service Great food

Review №199

2019-12-12 06:41:15

So, so.