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For two star Japanese, try Kamakura Restaurant in Alameda. It's been awarded the Best of Sushi award. This restaurant is inexpensive. The service is great.
Kamakura offers a variety of sushi dishes, authentic Japanese combination plates including tempura, beef teriyaki, Sukiyaki, Sashimi, Yakitori and a variety of other platters. Combination plates are served with Miso soup, rice and salad. This restaurant has six Japanese sushi chefs and offers service catering. Assorted sushi platters are available for home and office, and sushi catering with chef for large parties, a minimum of 100 people.
1.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone loves this restaurant but I do not. Perhaps I just went there on a bad day. I dined there during a really warm summer day and the place was boiling hot- the windows were not open and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still better to come here than the wait at sushi house for an hour or whatever for a table! I been here a few more times, well lately I been trying out sushi. And the sushi I had here was average. i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good authentic Japanese food made by real Japanese people. When you walk in you are greeted in Japanese by the owner, an older lady who's always all dressed up. She thanks you when you leave too. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is based on take out only.I ordered a variety of nigiri and rolls for take out. The packaging looked cheap, like the Safeway type of sushi packaging. My girlfriend and I ordered 3 rolls and a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
better than the last visit. portions are just about the right size!!!genuine japanese greeting when walking into the restaurant. small entrance, terrible for kids that run around and crowded the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to lunch at Kamakura with my dad last week. My burgeoning sushi palate definitely appreciated the superiority of this place, and as I begin to value quality over price I have to say I see more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
honestly this place does not live up to its rating on yelp. i came here the other night and i ordered a few rolls , temupra and an order of nigari saba. all the rolls that i ordered seemed to be their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Sushi, great service. Been 20 times at this point and have never had a bad experience.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service and quality of fish are 5 star. My parents and uncle came to visit me and I decided that sushi would be a great dinner plan for us. I spent about an hour carefully reading reviews to make...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here based on reviews...and also cause they were the only place open till 10pm. I liked the food. It was good. My favorite was the grilled seabass appetizer. We also got the lobster roll,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warm but not overly-attentive service. Nice ambience but a little on the cramped side. Great, Japanese-quality (yeah that connotes a standard of quality) sushi. I don't order teriyaki, battered stuff,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I gave this place two stars, since the owner is so nice. The food is, well, disappointing to say the least. The teriyaki chicken was some chicken smothered in store-bought, generic "teriyaki" sauce,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the fried chicken was a complete waste of time and money. batter too heavy and too much sweet teriyaki sauce. chicken was hard to find in the midst of all that crunchy batter and really at $12 was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The goal for 9/1/09 was to find a really really good sushi place in Alameda. My brother and sister-in-law tell me that Sushi House is a sure bet, but I went with Yelp reviews to guide me. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here so often that it's due for a review. The sushi is, by far, the best in Alameda (Angelfish ranks pretty close). Whenever my fiancA�e, others, and I go there, we are greeted with personable...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE. Food is excellent, service is GREAT. I remember coming here on two different occasions; both experiences did not fail to please. Free plum wine after dinner! And portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service are excellent...But the fifth star is earned here due to Faith Yamato, who does the little things to make us customers stay loyal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hold a birthday party for my friend there. This place was quite normal restaurant but the service was GOOD! Before the party, I let them know I would hold a birthday party in your restaurant. Though...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A busy Japanese restaurant a block east of Alameda's Park Street. Sushi's good, although spicy sushi could be REALLY spicy. It was a crowded Monday evening after Independence Day and there were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busy busy busy - that's a great first impression when we walked in. Fortunately, there were two seats at the bar and we gladly bypassed all the other people waiting at the front.Service was very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Japanese restaurant in Alameda. I have little tolerance for bad service and mediocre food, in which case I usually boycott a restaurant immediately after and tell all my friends. This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to Alameda in 1997, I ate here a decent amount (once or twice per month) and enjoyed the experience. However, like many other people, I pretty much stopped eating here when Sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for the cut rolls - taste quality, size, and price -, kind and friendly chefs, complimentary plum wine at the end of the meal, and the nice lady that seems to run the place. Also; a menu...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only possible way that I could get fresher sushi would be for me to eat my salmon alive. Seriously, freshest sushi I have had in quite some time. It even passes the "sashimi test." What's the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OKAY. kamakura isn't BAD. but it wasn't THE BEST. like, their salad. is something i could make at home. it was basically salad with mayonnaise. so i was like, uhh wtf. but ok, sure. i did like their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura has been one of my go-to places for Japanese, even since my then girlfriend took me there. Faith, the owner immediately saw me coming in and gave me a great schmoozefest- yes I'm Japanese,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here to celebrate my mom's birthday and Father's day a couple weeks ago. My mom was VERY surprised and extremely happy about the surprise birthday song and card. The food was excellent, as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have not stepped foot into Kamakura for about 8yrs. Only because of the wait on the days that I have tried to go. Lucked out on Friday night. Nothing has changed a bit. Faith is still there by...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Kamakura three times so far and have liked everything I'e eaten. I love the Yasai Tempura because the veggies are sliced very thinly so there isn't a lot of water content so the batter...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
not a big japanese food fan. went with co-worker for take-out for lunch. here's my take...spicy tuna roll - big...lots of rice...that's allkamakura roll - the cooked yellowtail was sooo dry. they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive and the fishes are not really fresh. Went there once with my friends and as soon as they ate their unis their face look like they are about to throw up. Kudos to them, they survive the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visited on Friday 5/22/09 for lunch at 1pm. Sushi was very good, portions were small could do better and tea was delicious. The only disappoinment I had was the service. We arrived at 1pm and were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Note: Malibu Salad, Alaskan Fantasy Roll, lobster roll , Chicken Karage , Governator Roll , Spicy Cajun Crayfish, tempura , Chilean Sea Bass appetizer, Hama-J roll ... Hamachi, sliced jalapenos and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5, actually. quaint japanese gem, serving up some traditional homey dishes, as well as some more interesting sushi options. i ordered the sukiyaki, which was true to form. service was friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite sushi place. I've been coming here since 2002 and I love it so much! The nigiri and sashimi are excellent. The Alaskan Fantasy is definitely my favorite roll.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I went here for a last minute birthday party. Again, the owner is great. They sang happy birthday to someone in our party, and it was very well done.I had the lobster roll and it was great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy food, good service love the plum wine they give at the end. Is a bit on the pricer side. Very cozy place, slightly smaller portions but if you are all about quality over quantity this place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quick review for me this time around.My cousin goes here quite often, and as such, we got a lot of free food, including a CUP (not a shot or a small tea glass) of sake.Sashimi was some of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when the cute Japanese owner, Faith, meets and greets you everytime you walk into her restaurant, you know she just wants you to feel at home... and we were. went here on a friday night date night...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say this is one of the better japanese restaurants I've been to in Alameda. They have a great selection of dishes on their menu. Their lunch special Kamakura box is a deal, not only a deal but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good food. I get the same thing every time. I've ordered take out a few times and they have really messed up the order. I can't say I'll be going for awhile.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"NOT QUITE WHAT I EXPECTED"THE GOOD:-Most kind and gracious women greeted us at the entrance.-Closes at 10pm and will accept you even at 9:55pm.-True, they are staffed by Japanese folks.-Complimentary...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here after leaving the cafeteria feel of sushi house. This place is small and quaint and cute. Very traditional feel to this place along with an extremely friendly waitstaff. The food was very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I use to go to sushi house until they started raising their prices and their terrible service. So I decided to try this place out. I have been going here for the past couple of years and I love...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Always good Japanese food. Good service (they line up and bow when you leave when they can). (My kid used to throw up here when she was little years ago, and they always cleaned it up with a smile -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favorite sushi restaurants. We've been going here for years. This restaurant deserves 4 stars for the food and 3 stars for service. The miso soup is always a must along with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i do NOT know how this place got 4 stars. i can usually rely on yelp for reviews that are in line with what the restaurant deserves but in this case.. that was NOT true!!!we went here to hoping to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi always tastes fresh, nice sized portions, and nice atmosphere. Their rolls arent full of just rice like some other places. It does tend to get pretty busy during dinner time, so I can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the BEST sushi place in the East Bay (and I think I've been to 88% of them). The quality is consistent. The help, although occasionally, perhaps a bit overwhelmed, is polite. The sushi bar...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to make this short. e and I have set a quota of one night out a week, and chose to spend that night at this spot. I've been there once before with mixed thoughts, but tonight has set the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to know what's not to like about Kamakura. The food is great (actually, better than that!), the staff always greet you like old friends and the service excellent. All that and extremely good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good here, but there's usually a wait around dinner time. I had to give this place 4 stars because the owner saw my bf's dish and grabbed his shrimp tempura with her bare hands (who touches...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Sushi joint. Always great service and friendly staff, the little old lady is always smiling and gracious. Food is excellent and in nice portions. My favorites include, Malibu Salad,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is consistently good. Loves:Sake nigiri.The cute, blinged out owner (who serenades you if you are celebrating a birthday).Reasonable prices.Attentive staff.Complimentary plum wine for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great example of East meets West. Not the food, the service! Each time I've gone in here, the owner herself comes and greats the table I'm at. Maybe it's because I'm a bigger guy and she's happy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura is sort of located in a mostly residential area, but if you find this hidden gem, you've got to check it out. The quality of the seafood here has been excellent on my trips and the service...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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My work colleagues and I often lunch at Kamakura. I love their veggies bowl. They are cooked perfectly - not over-steamed or too crisp (like raw). The service is good and the hostess (co-owner) is a doll! She...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE this place. I grew up in Alameda but now live in LA, but every time I'm flying through the Oakland airport, I make time to make a detour to Kamakura, which is probably my all time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura has great sushi and for a reasonable price.I have an allergy to shell fish and have to be very careful at sushi joints and often have a hard time finding a variety in items to order but not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great restaurant in a cute little town East of SF. The Calamari Tempura is to die for and the owner is friendly as a button. She walks around greeting the customers and makes sure everyone is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience here was with my mom through a recommendation of a friend. The place wasnt small, but it wasnt huge either, but definitely larger than what met the eye when you first see it from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Currently my favorite sushi restaurant. They have everything I like and the fish is always fresh. They have the best mirugai I've ever had. And the Uni is always great if you're into that. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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I love the older woman who greets you and seats you, she is a doll! The food is very delicious and fresh. At the end of your meal you are pleasantly surprised with a tasty little glass of plum wine by the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to this restaurant since I was a little girl, and it warms my heart to know that the restaurant is still running successfully and still serves the food I remember. My family still...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I *probably* shouldn't have gone for my first trip to Kamakura on the first day of my stupid period. However, my hormones were screaming, "SUSHI GODAMMIT!" so off to Kamakura I went. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I always go here when it's someone's birthday. It's probably my favorite sushi restaurant. Everything here is really good, especially the Moss Roll. I would love a Moss Roll right now....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in the bay area, this was one of my favorite sushi joints. They have fantastic tasting sushi and it is very reasonably priced. I think this place may even be better than Kirala in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't imagine what could make our experience at Kamakura any better. Seriously. The service was great- we sat at the sushi bar, and were treated royally. The food was fresh and perfect- warm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give 4 1/2 stars if possible,We had friendly waitstaff, prompt service, frequent enough "can I get you anything?" checkins, etc. The fish was fresh and tasty. Portions were a good size, although...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can understand being won over by the ambiance, or the nice owner, or the free plum wine at the end of the meal, or the knee-slappin' sushi roll names ("The Governator" roll), and I suppose I can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminded me of all the good, authentic Japanese restaurants in SF in that we were greeted with the traditional Japanese "welcome" upon entering. I was pleased to find that the owner was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, the cutest little old Japanese lady owns this place, and I am absolutely in love with her style. It's a little hard to find... or maybe my GPS just really likes to mess my head... but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely loves this place!!!!!It's really cozy and small, open until 10pm on most nights. Faith the owner is so cute and her hospitality is always amazing. I love their Alaskan fantasy!!! Their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura Japanese restaurant is one of the better places to eat in the east bay and it has become a staple in my rotation somewhat recently. My partner and I went there for the first time some months...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Faith and her late husband Yama opened this marvelous restaurant before we moved to Alameda 20 years ago, and from the beginning set the standard for fine Japanese cuisine in our island town. My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura is the only Japanese restaurant I have ever been to where the customer service is truly atrocious.The last two times I was there, a member of my party had to send back a dish, and in both...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, what's not to like? It's hospitable. The food is good. (Shout out to the governator and their awesome udon soup. It is so fresh and delicious!) Never too long of a wait. The little elderly lady...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I promised myself once that I'd never eat cheap sushi. It just goes to figure that fish, being expensive, already, well that good raw fish would cost more. So, when our check arrived at Kamakura for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! I love this Japanese restaurant. It is in a great location within walking distance of my house (which is an added bonus!) I try and eat here about once a week.The staff is always on their toes,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Does every Japanese restaurant have a Raider roll? I think they also have an Athletic roll,. How about a finger roll? George Gervin. Hmmm.Where else in Alameda do you go when it is raining in cold....
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a relative new comer to the island of Alameda, this is definitely a great find for Japanese food lover like my gf and I.Visited on a Saturday night, around 7pm, party of 2.First of all, the place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say but: Truly Amazing! Try the Hama-J roll ... Hamachi, sliced jalapenos and fresh cilantro. Mmmmmmmmmm ...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to eat Japanese every day, I'd come to Kamakura!! YUM! The thing I love most is that it doesn't smelly fishie, not one bit. I also love the service and most of all the food! I had the maguru...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the two best Japanese places I have been. I really loved the miso soup and the service was outstanding. I know what you should be saying - 5 stars for miso soup?????It isn't for the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was very hopeful after reading the reviews, but I was disappointed. It was way too loud and the T.V. was hateful. It's very tight and cramped. The whole birthday extravaganza is cute but it's too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW I went here last night and it was awesome!!! My Boyfriend and I sat at the sushi bar and ordered: the rock n roll, raider roll, kamakura roll, a salmon wrap, and chicken teryaki, and everything...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi restaurant in Alameda. The staff is friendly though sometimes a little hard to understand because unlike some other japanese restaurants, the staff in here is actually...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forget Alameda, I'm updating my review to let you know this is the best Japanese restaurant in all the East Bay!Just came back from eating here again tonight, and I don't know why, but i just love...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words... VEGETABLE TEMPURA... Some of the best I have ever had... They also started making me an asparagus tempura inside out roll with soy paper..... Yay!!! I like it when places can accommodate...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I just say this is the best Sushi in Alameda! It's very fresh, consistent, delicious, and the service is amazing! Faith, the owner is amazing and her staff follows her lead. They offer...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WAY BETTER than sushi house! The food is yummy!
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is wonderful-lets get that out of the way first. The food is consistently fresh, tasty and the portions are exceptional for the prices. Minus one star for the severe lack of space in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great dining experience here a few weeks ago. Though a little of the main road (we're taking like 3 blocks, lol), Kamakura has great food, expedient and friendly service, and a very cute...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my favorite sushi place in the east bay. There are others that I like, but this is the equal of anywhere else, and its much more reasonable in price. Its small so at dinner time it can be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has only slightly disappointed once. And by slightly disappointed, I mean left me feeling like it was only as good as good sushi restaurants go.As a sushi-knife branding rice-fanning...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like kamakura a lot. The sushi here is good. Food is consistant and the hostess and owner are always friendly. I don't think I have ever had a bad experience here. But I wouldn't go as far as to say...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura is the best Japanese food restaurant in Alameda. They are authentic Japanese who make the best sushi in town. The owner is this cute Japanese lady who is probably in her 80's. If it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura has the best sushi I have had in the Oakland/Alameda area. I didn't know better before, or I had forgotten, but now that I'm back with heightened tastebuds and a sense for really fresh fish,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it! It never fails this place is always amazing! I had to make a point to stop here for lunch while I was in town last week and it did not disappoint. My mom and I ate ourselves full at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall a good sushi joint. The owner is always there, personally greeting you when you enter or leave. For the price and overall quality of the fish, this place is a great find. I think it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
you get a friendly greeting (japanese style) when you arrive and a friendlier one when you leave. entree:hamachi sashimi(10.95 ) nigiri: sake ( 4.00) white tuna w/garlic sauce(4.50) amberjack (7.50)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken here by a friend after a good long run at lake merrit. The food here is good and decently priced. If not for the wonderful company, I still would have enjoyed the dinner here. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi here is excellent. This is probably one of oldest sushi places I can remember, and the quality of food and service has lasted the test of time. Today, they remain one of my favorite sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily the best sushi in Alameda. Governator roll was delicious, my buddy ordered urchin and I hated it, but that's not the urchin's fault. They immediate turned the tv to the giants game upon our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I went out intending to go to Yume, but found it was closed so we decided to give Kamakura a shot and in short, it was great.Prompt seating, friendly staff, and a cozy atmosphere, as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So far, my favorite Japanese restaurant in the Bay Area. We ordered sushi and a couple regular dinners. Our service was great and the food makes me want to move here.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi restaurant in the Bay Area. The fish is always fresh, and the rolls are extremely creative. I love the Governator Roll, I know it probably sears the taste of the fish out of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best miso soup in town! I've been coming here since I was a kid.I love their Rock n' Roll, their Unagi (eel) is always fresh and delicious. It's always nice to have Faith bbring you plum wine at the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! The sushi here is sooooooo fresh. Velvety, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth fresh. I eat here quite often and for the first time sat at the bar for dinner. The chefs are friendly, skilled,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura has nice sushi, however this place is very money oriented. If you have it or order a lot you are treated better. If you only order a little you are rushed out and a check is placed on your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good fresh sushi. Excellent crayfish rolls. They had anago which is pretty hard to find most places. Although to be honest the anago wasn't as good as Country Station Sushi in The City, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura serves very good Japanese food. Many places are pseudo-Japanese, so I appreciate this. The main problem I have with this place is that when you go with men, you are treated well and when you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi, nice people. It's a little slow, but that's not really a big problem if you're going out for dinner on a Saturday night. Nothing really spectacular about this place, but the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place, If you like Japanese I would definitely reccommend trying this place out. Great fish quality and sushi selection. They have a complete menu so im sure you'll find something you like!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place lived up to it's yelp ratings. I wasn't sure it would live up to it's legend but I was blissfully surprised. Great service, great food, great menu. I will be returning and most likely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant sat in front of my house for years before I decided to try it out. I guess I was too lazy to walk there? Hahaha. After eating at Kamakura, all I have to say is you have to try this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This little restaurant in Alameda has got to serve one of the best tasting sushi and water. My friend said they are usually packed for lunch but when we arrived at 1:30, there were a few folks there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have some nostalgia about Kamakura since my friends and I went there a ton when we were in high school (our friend worked there many, many moons ago). So when we were looking for a place to eat in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a lot smaller than it looks. Depending on your seating, you may end up sitting closer than you'd like to the next table. That's the case if you sit in the middle of the dining room, whereas if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I almost dont wanna tell you about this spot. Its my "when I'm feeling super depressed" or "when I want to celebrate anything" spot, and I need what I call a "mouth-gasm". I know in the sex-crazed Bay...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Props for providing bottomless green tea! The waitress filled my green tea continuously and I just kept drinking it. I never saw the bottom of the cup. Great service!I used to go here ever since I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hands down the best sushi in Alameda right now.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Japanese food I've had in the Bay. I really like Sushi, but Sashimi on it's own not so much. But they Sashimi here is so fresh and delicious. Big Big Fan!
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a loyal following. The atmosphere is warm and inviting.I know people love this place and I tried to love it too but i couldn't.The food is so-so. I'm not impressed with the sushi or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best sushi I've had yet. I wish I knew about this place sooner!! The sashimi dinners we had were the 'melt in your mouth goodness' kind. Heavenly. Our waitress was even sweet enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Japanese food in Alameda. Faith, the owner greets all of her customers on the way in and brings out plum wine after every meal. This sushi chef is always fun to chat with at the bar and, if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is easily the best sushi restaurant in the East Bay. Their fish is fresh and prepared on the spot at the sushi bar. Their cooked dishes are fantastic as well. The best thing about this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious sushi!
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Owner not friendly to us and food was ok
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a busy night it may be hard to get someone's attention, but they have a pretty good selection of sushi, rolls, and noodle dishes. I ordered their sushi and I have to say that they give more fish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite sushi places in the Bay Area! Kamakura consistently delivers - fresh sushi, great service, and reasonable prices. I've gone here on one occasion with two friends and went crazy with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best sushi place I've ever been. Not only is Faith the sweetest person ever, but the food is very delicious as well! My boyfriend & I always say that people who don't know what...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely love this place. My gf and I would drive up from San Jose just to satisfy our Kamakura cravings. We go straight for nigiri every time and are never disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We ventured out to this restaurant in Alameda after hearing rave reviews (not from yelp). It is a bit of a distance for us to get here unless we are in the neighborhood. We've been here at least...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite apart from the ubiquitous Faith who always makes you feel like an old friend come to visit, and a proper Japanese sushi bar, and one of the cutest hostesses in the Bay Area (Eriko)......the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy this place. Pros: the sushi is very decent, the grilled squid that they crunch up in and old toaster oven is excellent. Salads and entrees also very good. Free plum wine at the end is a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, call me a softie for this place since it's the site of my 1st date with now husband. But I think I've eaten there like a hundred times by now and it is consistently delicious.I think my mom just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch today after having not visited for a long, long time. Now I remember why. Because I'm not a regular, I had to beg for everything. The restaurant was not that crowded as it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is jammed packed for good reason. I ordered grilled mackerel (saba) and it was wonderful. Served hot and not overcooked. Overall, the food was generally good except for their salad which...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Kamakura's is my choice for one of the best places I've ever eaten at for sushi - whether in San Francisco or Orange County. Only the freshest ingredients will do. I enjoy letting the chef surprise me with...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants in Alameda!!! I've been coming to this place ever since I moved to Alameda, and that was almost 20 years ago. The owner Faith is one of the greatest people EVER! She's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It is a Japanese-owned establishment...Faith, the owner (you can't miss her, she's that adorable little old lady in the sequins) is always gracious. They get REALLY busy sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been visiting Kamakura since I was 4 years old, so that makes 16 years now, and their menu always has had a selection for my evolving tastes. I practically grew up on Samurai Udon and now my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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There is a lady that owns the restaurant that has her own salad, and if you order it she comes out and personally adds the special dressing on your salad. Delicious!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to Kamakura was at least 14 years ago (before sushi was trendy). I recently re-discovered Kamakura and was pleasantly surprised by the wonderful service. We got there about 15...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When last we left me, I hadn't had a decent cut of hamachi kama since like 5 reviews ago. Maybe even more! (*gasp*)Kamakura had hamachi kama on the menu -- ohh, this could be good. Or, it could be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Have dined there quite a few times. Decent sushi (maybe too "americanized" ). Say a 3 stars. However, we ordered to go last week. They said 20'. When we show up (on time) they say to wait. After...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know I gotta one up the star, for this place because the portions are super generous compared to other Japanese places. One of my friends favors Sushi House more, but I beg to differ until I go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely neighborhood sushi house. The place is small and always packed, but I have never had to wait for more than 10 minutes. The staff is super friendly. If you try sitting at the sushi bar, you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad. The pricing is average (cheaper than something like Benihana) but the portions are huge. I thought 10 bucks was just my teriyaki chicken, but I was wrong. 10 bucks got me:-teriyaki chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Alameda. This place has the best rolls at an even better service (unlike Sushi House). The fish always taste fresh and the noodle soup is always good....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch here on a weekday with a friend. She found metered street parking across the restaurant with no problem. We sat at a table near the window and ordered a bunch of dishes to share. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a couple times before and remember thinking it was just alright. Last nite, we ate at the sushi bar, and it was great! The tuna and cucumber salad with the miso sauce was the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i recommend this restaurant for several reasons: the food is good (they have an excellent lunch special bento box - lots of food for a very good price), the sashimi tastes fresh, service is efficient,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with DD's review. Kamakura has as many positives and negatives. It is a Japanese owned restaurant and I had very high expectations.The salad was disappointing; the iceberg lettuce was doused...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mrs. Yamamoto (Faith) is a lovely woman who offers the best service and Japanese food ever. Kamakura keeps up its reputation and by being the longest running sushi place in Alameda. Before sushi got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
absolutely hated it... i've been to kamakura few times before and thought it was pretty good, but last time i went there.. it was a disaster. first, the manager asked us to wait as not all of our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura, a rare family-run Japanese Restaurant that specialises in sushi, is always worth a visit. The food is fantastic, this rates among the best sushi you will find in CA. The menu is traditional,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome family run place. Great sushi and other japanese food. My daughters love it since they get the stickers and japanese candy after a meal. Adults get a small shot of plum wine after a meal....
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an Alameda institution. Its one of the few mom and pops Japanese owned sushi spots left in the East Bay. It's still popular amongst the locals and the sushi is fresh and prepared right....
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Japanese food I've found in the area, great atmosphere, great sake selection. Everything I've ever ordered there is delicious. I eat there several times a month, and that's saying something when...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy family spot. Good for a weekday dinner if you're in Alameda and don't want to go far or spend a lot of money. I was looking for something warm and soupy so we tried this place.Sushi looked like a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to get sushi in the East Bay. If you go, be sure to sit at the bar; the sushi chefs have alwyas been very good to me, and definitely recognize their regulars (I usually get a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura's greatest strength is the commitment of the proprietor Faith to caring for customers and providing a reassuring presence to the restaurant. Even during her absence during her recovery from...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty chill. i just wish that the staffs were a bit nicer. they seem to kinda have a little bit of an attitude problem. but i do love love the sushi! its all really really fresh. the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner here one time. We saw the crowd and thought the food must be delicious. I had sukiyaki, too bad..the beef was not thinly sliced..I was really disappointed. My husband had some sushi,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The owner is so cute and sweet. When you order salad, she serves it to you! A really sweet old lady. She gives Botan rice candy to kiddies and sweet plum wine to the grown folks. Once I was given...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We absolutely adore this place and it's wonderful hostess "Faith".They have the hands down freshest fish and the most intimate sushi bar in and around town. We have spent many a special occasion with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you arrive for lunch....................A hot, lithe, Japanese woman wearing saran wrap tight - snake skin pants, or it is a mini skirt that looks smaller than a rubber band ? I can't remember,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first went here months ago after running into my friend on Park St. I told him I was looking for a good sushi place in the area and right away he told me to go to Kamakura. I was already at Santa...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid Sushi: Best Show on The IslandCome for the food, stay for the outfits. The Matron is a wonderfully classy mature woman with fantastic fashions. Its probable that the hostess is a relative and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Free plum wine with fruits after a nice plate full of fresh fish. Really you can't go wrong here. This spot is another favorite for me. I was pleased with the service and the overall decor. I'll be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could eat at one restaurant everyday for the rest of my life, this would be it. A warning, though: after eating sashimi from Kamakura, you'll never quite be able to eat at cheapo Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Kamakura a lot. I've only been here a couple of times, but both times were very pleasant in both service and food quality.The restaurant is a popular sushi destination not only for Alameda...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like a restaurant that does everything right, then this is probably the only place in Alameda I can really give five stars. If there are any drawbacks my only caveat imptor is that there are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura has to be one of my FAVORITE japanese restaurants in the bay area, and I've been to a lot of them. The Alaskan Fantasy roll is absolutely the best and the servers are awesome. My tip to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been dining at Kamakura for a while now, and I must say, they are one of the most decent Japanese restaurants around the Bay Area. The food is not superbly great and it is good enough. The price...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had: Edamame (free)Miso Soup (decent)Sake Sashimi (lil squishy)Passion Roll (total yummers)Alaskan Roll (mmm.....sooo good, but I am biased, cus I'm from Alaska. Not that you'll get it in Alaska, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This past Saturday was our first time dining at Kamakura and I would have to say it was very, very good. Their menu has to be one of the most varied menus available in any Japanese restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our family friend took us here for dinner and it was good since we've been there several years ago. We ordered several rolls (Raiders, Passion, Atkin's, Hollywood) and they were all good. Atkins was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura is a lovely Sushi restaurant, complete with excellent hospitality, quality food and unbelievable prices to match! Not one Sushi platter will fail to impress. Not to mention their lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Used to visit this place regularly many years ago and came back recently with friends after a long absence from the Bay area. Very disappointed - another case of a restaurant getting lazy and resting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live a few blocks from this place and go there 5-6 times a year.This place is expensive even compared to other Japanese restaurants! But I like this place for the following reasons:1. Their fish is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura is not the greatest in the Bay Area but it a pretty nice restaurant in Alameda. On a Saturday night, my husband and I came to check things out here after being scared off by the large crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving 3 1/2 stars. I've been here a few times and while I've enjoyed the sushi, I can't say it's the best place I've been. I went again yesterday and was a little disappointed with my order. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alameda bursts with so much more excellent sushi places than anyone might expect, and Kamakura serves as a nice anchor for above average quality with very reasonable prices and minimal waiting. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite Japanese restaurant that will always have a special place in my heart. Ok.... so Kamakura was the place that introduced me to Japanese food over 15 years ago. But really-- it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is AWESOME!!! plan and simpleFaith is the best she always sings to people on their birthday's food is fa nominal and service is wonderful!!last week I was there with my little brother who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the very best sushi I've ever had! I am thankful that there are owners like Faith, who ensure consistently high standards of freshness and cleanliness, and who's concern for her customers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i gave too much expectations maybe.anyhow, the sushi was alright to me. rice were a little bit soggy.. and taste were not that impressive. portion is relatively slight smaller than other resto...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Great restaurant that local Alameda folks all go to. Food is good, the owner...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty good stuff here, very consistent.easy parking and prices are decent.i would give them another .5 stars, but i always feel rushed by the staff all of the times i've been there. they were nice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Faith is the best. She walks with difficulty these days since the poor thing was hit by a car while crossing the street a few months back. We couldn't believe that she was back so soon being the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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This is one of the best places I have found in the bay area. They have a broad selection of super fresh sushi, a great selection of sake to compliment the meal, and a friendly professional staff that goes out...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where do I start...the more I think about the meal I had at Kamakura, the more I love this place. The salad was a regular old salad, but the Chicken Benkai dinner was awesome. (So I love deep fried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always great Sushi!!! My firends and I go there a ton! Great service, great consistency. Nothing fancy here, just a quality product delivered by a master of Customer Service Faith Yamato. The Sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fabulous. The presentation for their special dishes undoubtedly entice and do not fail to deliver. Although they're pricey and charge for extra wasabi, they usually have good customer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura is wonderful. The sushi is always fresh, the service is impeccable and appreciative, and the restaurant is clean. Most of the chefs have worked here for years, which is a good sign. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
although pricey, they produce good quality sushi. it's always been fresh and tasty. i do wish they had more spicy tuna selections on their menu. the service here is great, they're really sweet & nice....
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At last, finally a Japanese restaurant ACTUALLY run by Japanese! No offense or anything, but this was the first time it's ever happened to me.My lovely wife had told me once about this place. She...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I poured the soy sauce out of the container, A fly came rushing out along with the sauce. After that I didn't pay much attention to the food. Haven't returned there since, but I would consider...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the owner, a sweet, elderly Japanese woman who is full of energy and a total fashionista. The restaurant has been around a long time and has that neighborhood feel. However, the food is only...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've literally been eating here since birth--my mother went into labor with me while eating at Kamakura.Did the nasty food prematurely jar me from the womb?Probably. But I've always been strangely...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm. Someone said this was better than Yume. Not having been to Yume, since sometimes I like to eat out on Sundays and sometimes later than 8, Kamakura was the back-up.The service was great, and our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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I'm Japanese and have eaten in many Japanese restaurants in both Northern and Southern California. Kamakura is one of the best overall. The prices are really low, especially compared to most Japanese...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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Best Sushi service in the area. The owner is a sweet lady who goes to every table personally and welcomes people and remembers every face. The sushi is great and sometimes they will even bring speci...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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I just moved to the area and I have to say that my favorite spot is Kamakura. Be warned that there is usually a bit of a wait on the weekends. The sushi is great, the staff is friendly and after every meal...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kamakura's warmth does indeed come from Faith, the owner. She goes out of her way to ensure that you are welcomed. Kamakura does a very fine job with its sushi maki. I love their California rolls. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How anyone can give this place under 5 stars is beyond me (um... unless you've actually *been* to Japan and had sushi, in which case all the sushi here now tastes like old tires).Since I'm sure...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place...This has great sushi, great price...This is my regular spot with the Yipster...A nice place for friends to meet up and catch up...Service is great...I've never had any issues...It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live just a few doors down from Kamakura (we usually get take-out), so my perspective is necessarily biased, but I do think Kamakura is one of the better Japanese restaurants in the area.You'll be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A sushi addict and Japanese restaurant are re-united once again.After living in Alameda for more than a decade, I have yet to find a better priced sushi restaurant with quality-driven ingredients....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
According to Yelp, there are exactly 17 sushi places in Alameda. Keep in mind that Alameda is roughly 4 miles by 1 mile wide, and half of that is the old base. That said, we know our sushi. There is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi spot in Alameda and kills Sushi House. It's probably one of the few Japanese owned Japanese Restaurants in Alameda. Sushi is fresh and they have a ton of different Sakes. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How could people give this place only 2 stars? That really surprises me. Its almost like peope either love and brag about Kamakura or just hate it. I've never experienced or described my food as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand what happened here. Where are all these people eating, because it doesn't seem like we ate at the same place to garner such a high rating.2 1/2 stars for the food. 3 1/2 stars for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Color me unimpressed. Anybody who puts Kamakura in the same league as Kirala needs their head examined.First, the good: I liked my sake, although it was a bit too mild for my taste. EC's sake was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to try this place for the longest time --- finally, I did! It was not the best experience! The service wasn't all that great --- we felt like the neglected children. We had to call our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty-good sushi, fresh fish, awesome service, the best green tea I've ever had. Plus, I think they sprinkle crack-infused tempura flake-like things in their miso soup. I also like their cold...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A note for all who have declared their sushi good: they use KRAB. Not real crab, which is seasonal this time of year, but "krab," which is fake crab made of cheap fish dyed pink. It's not good....
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi bar at downtown Alameda. I ran into this little sushi place years ago after catching an A's game in the afternoon. It's at the corner of Santa Clara St. so you can't miss...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love free stuff, who doesn't? We came here on a Friday night at 9pm after unsucessfully trying to get into Sushi House. (Now, I can't believe I thought Sushi House was the bomb before. I must have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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I'm asian and basically I love Japanese foods.As I love travel around I could had a lot of chances to try lots of Japanese foods and other asian foods.Since I moved to here from my country, I missed Asian...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to Kamakura all the time with my family when I was a kid and through my teens; then as an adult I noticed that prices had slowly crept up over the years and eventually stopped going...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
------ 4/09/07 Update --------Please see Sean M.'s review. I hate giving this place a 1 because I LOVE Kamakura; we come here every other weekend BUT.... The hostesses were complete dumbasses and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
***THIS REVIEW IS TEMPORARY..I hope***This is my spot. I try to make it there once a week. I always sit at the bar. I feel comfortable there, and the fish rarely ever lets me down.Went in for my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"I love Faith. She is the coolest little Chanel wearing Japanese pixie I've ever met...although she nearly bitch-slapped me for not eating the free mochi she gave me on my birthday." hahaha i can so...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great sushi bar/restaurant. The fish is fresh and full of flavor. The rolls are made well. The restaurant's owner comes out and greets each table. But watch out, when Faith (the owner) is at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's hit or miss. the first visits were pretty good. the fish was fresh enough but not drop dead delicious. the owner was really kind to us and always made us feel at home. the last few trips weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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I was exposed to Japanese food before I could walk. I've been to numerous Japanese restaurants and love Japanese food. My first and last visit. The wait wasn't an issue. I am a young professional. I look young...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place with very fresh fish. We love to get the bento boxes which come with TONS of food - chicken teriyaki, tempura, egg rolls, salad, rice, California rolls, tuna shashimi, soup. Its a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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the service here is welcoming and the sushi chefs are attentive and quick. The sushi is reasonably priced and pretty tasty. At the end of my meal i was welcomed to a small glass of wine, compliments of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i can tell kamakura is a great sushi joint because it's pretty much packed every time i go.i love sushi, and i love kamakura. the goods are always fresh and tasty there...and presented beautifully....
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is that I LOVE this place. Great food, great service, sometimes there's a wait, but it's well worth it. I don't think I've ever come out of this place less than happy. Awesome cuts of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
for old times sake brought my momz and wife here the other night, good place for sushi on the island, lovin' madame chanel but unfortunately she was on vaca this night...darnit... they improved the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very authentic Japanese restaurant, but surprisingly they have the newer, trendy specialty rolls as well. The sushi is good. A couple of the rolls are huge (like 10 pieces)! The customer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great service. Nigiri cut was fine on my Sushi Sakura but fish wasn't memorable. Kamakura roll is quite big, not very fun to eat really.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went there on a Tuesday night and the Sushi sucked ass. It was the WORST sushi I've ever had. The Yellowtail belly was the only thing that passed. The one roll we had is good but that's only because...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An ex's mom started me on this place because she worked nearby, and I have to say sushi and service earned it all five stars. If I could, I'd give it another star for Faith (as other reviewers have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We always have a good experience when we come here. The hottest hostesses on the island, for sure! We're always greeted and sianara-ed with gorgeous smiles and thank yous and come agains! The sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi is above average and they have interesting rolls. I usually do takeout and they have mixed up my order more than once and forgotten the rice (again, more than once). In addition, all of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the dishes rolls here with good. The Governator Roll was pretty good with its Steroid sauce. Kinda spicy though and it has jalapenos on top. The Moss roll was just OKAY, there was too much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
seriously, try the seafood ramen. godly.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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We used to go to Kirala, but the wait there is just oppressive. We tried Kamakura and it was every bit as good, maybe better, with no wait, friendlier service, and complementary appetizers and plum wine. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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I've been going to Kamakura for 15 years and it is the example by which I judge all other Sushi places. The combination of sushi selection, quality and service is unmatched. Faith and her late husband Yama...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best eggplant I've ever had! a HUGE hunk of eggplant is coated in a too-salty-but-good-anyway miso-based sauce, and then -- I had to ask specially for this -- topped with tiny fried shrimp,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not that this place doesn't have enough positive reviews... I must say that this is probably the best sushi I've ever had. Kirala in Berkeley is good, this place is better, and better than any place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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The first time I went there, I was pregnant with my first out of 4 children, 16 years ago...I was hooked. The owner is the most pleasant, friendly hostess I've ever met so it made the food even taste better...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fish is pretty fresh here. I really liked the variety in the sashimi appetizer. In terms of quality for price, it's about average, on the higher end. We got complimentary wine at the end too....
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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The first time I went to Kamakura, it was for a birthday party. At the end, the staff brought the birthday folks a special tray with special little sundaes and a golden tree on it, and free shots of p...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe because it's in Alameda, maybe because there's no techno (oh, sorry, *electronica*), this place seems to have been overlooked by most Bay Area sushi-lovers.This place is good. Really good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SUPER SUSHI-have Faith. She rolls old skool!I know, I know, fav-o sushi is supposedly objective, but we all know that what separates great from astounding is as personal as what revs your libido.In...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a long time Alameda resident I am happy to go back for good food. This place is great, not only for the food but for the atmosphere. It is usually in full swing at all times and takes a while to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Faith. She is the coolest little Chanel wearing Japanese pixie I've ever met...although she nearly bitch-slapped me for not eating the free mochi she gave me on my birthday. Hey, give me a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Back when I lived in Alameda, I avoided this place because I had heard it wasn't that great. My girlfriend at the time was Japanese, and her father was in town on business and despite my tepid view...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there last week for the first time and it won't be the last! The wait was a little long, but the food and atmosphere were worth every minute! Loved the Gyoza! Love the Ebi! Loved the happy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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Kamakura is very popular and they clearly have a crowd of devoted regulars. It's in a lovely neighborhood in Alameda which makes for a pleasant after-dinner (or before dinner if there's a wait) walk. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/10/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best beef teriyaki/tempura combo I've had anywhere, and it's among the most reasonable in price. Faith, the owner, is really charming and brings glasses of free plum wine at the end of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Kamakura is a nice neighborhood Japanese restaurant that has been serving Alameda residents for decades. Kamakura has a typical ho-hum atmosphere found at most Japanese restaurants. I found Kamakura t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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A cute place with very nice service. All the fish is good but not special. The staff is attractive and friendly. The sushi chef's did an excellent job of making a special order to perfection.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2005
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My first visit was great. The sushi were fresh. I loved it. I visited the restaurant the second time a few days after that, and this time it wasn't so great. The sushi were average. The rice wasn't as good as...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The quality of the sushi is very fresh. My personal favorite cooked food is the chicken benkai. Overall, great quality and good prices. Here's a link to the menu....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A pretty good sushi place but you come for two reasons: a little free plum wine when you leave and the birthday singing. The birthday singing involves broken english, a strange gold leaf tree, green...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2005
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Smiling and friendly proprietor Faith is almost ever-present at this quintessential Alameda location for sushi. A large selection of sushi is offered at excellent prices. However, the wait can be considerable...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2005
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This is a great little neighborhood sushi bar and restaurant, but so much more. The owner is Faith Yamato, a stylish Japanese grandmother who greets all her guests and keeps the place jumping with th...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/23/2005
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The service was great. They close at 10pm.. when i got there was like 9:57, and still eventhou it was almost closed they treat me really good. They even got me the plum wine which was great, while i was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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Kamakura is responsible for getting me hooked on Japanese food and it is still my favorite place to go. Why? Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Great prices. Friendly staff. The owner, Faith not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2004
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Anyone who has discovered this odd place has perhaps discovered the best sushi in the Bay Area. Caution: it's packed most of the time with weird locals who have turned into sushi fantatics. Their fish...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2004
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This restaurant offers very authentic Japanese food. The entrees really tastes as if they take care in the preparation. This place gets busy but its well worth the wait.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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If you haven't been to Mrs' Yamato's Kamakura restaurant in Alameda, you're missing out. As the owner at 70 years old, she still works 12 hour days and is always dressed to impress. The service and attention...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2002
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This is absolutely the best sushi I have EVER had, and it's consistent. The owner, Grace, has had this restaurant in Alameda for over 30 years and it has been 6 years since she adjusted her prices. She comes...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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In search for some good japanese food found Kamakura from citysearch is its fairly good and priced within what most japanese restaurants charge. Its portions is fairly good and the sushi is tasty.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2002
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yet another "way too friendly" dining experience in alameda...
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