Yojimbo

Joe Weintraub

Favorite sushi in Alameda! There is a newer Yojimbo in Alameda that is absolutely GORGEOUS on the inside...yet, we still love coming back to this one. The design and style have such a unique family vibe.

Frederick Regala

Update: Yojimbo has opened a new branch just a few steps away from its original. 2139 Santa Clara Ave, former space of American Oak. Check it out!!! ****************£ We certainly love going to this place! Yojimbo is one of our favorite ramen and Japanese food restaurants around the Bay Area! We have been coming here for several years and have invited friends. All of the people we invited to eat here were very impressed and others kept coming back, some drove from Vallejo and Fremont. Our frequent visits was stopped due to the pandemic, in that two years of pause my wife managed to be nearby and got me some ramen to-go but as best as it was packaged, we know that ramen is best eaten right away after serving. Well, we visited last week and we came back yesterday to make up for lost time! haha The ramen is still as good as we remembered it, the only change is that it now comes in two sizes, regular and large. It used to be just one size which was LARGE and you needed to use a big soup spoon. We used to have more than enough for two meals. On both recent visits, we ordered the regular size which is still a generous portion. The broth is delicious, noodles are nice, the chasu is delicious also. People who come here regularly will agree that they are consistent with the taste and good quality of the ramen. Wait, there's more! For non-ramen lovers, there is also quite good selections of japanese dishes and as others have complimented, it is fresh! I rarely order sushi here because I usually come for ramen, but when I do, it has always been fresh! There are also a good selection of appetizers to enjoy. I tried the pork bun last week and it was very good! I wanted to try the spicy tuna bun yesterday, but it was out. Oh well, more reasons for my wife and I to go back next week .. hehe. Lastly, as shown on my photos, Yojimbo has some very cool Japanese anime inspired art work throughout the place drawn by the owner himself! There are also some action figures on display for fans of Japanese anime. I wanted to ask the owner if he will be able to make one for me one day as I do love his Samurai warriors art works. Go, go, go to this place! You have to try it at least once and you will not regret it! Oh - really last thing! At some point they opened up more space on the side of the building but it was closed and we were told that it has been closed for quite some time BUT they are planning to open a bigger location not too far from its current location. From what we were told they do not have plans to close the current location, I do hope that they don't because it does have its own charm.

mado lopez

Cute Ghibli themed restaurant. I’ve heard good things about their ramen, and finally had the opportunity to try it myself. Great portions, good price, nice atmosphere. Cute date idea. Will definitely visit again when able 🍜😸

Darkhoney -

The food was good and I loved everything! I got it to go and they put it in a box since I ordered a lot but the smell and taste was amazing! The space inside is very small and compact but the employee who was my server was nice and patient.