Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Dee Spot, Tokyo Fish Market and Tomsa Sushi, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Oakland's Upscale Japanese Destinations
Oakland’s culinary landscape shines with this selection of upscale Asian dining destinations that blend traditional techniques with modern flair. From the refined izakaya plates at Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya and Sun Moon Studio to the comforting, elevated bowls at Ramen Shop, there is a sophisticated experience for every palate. This curated collection also highlights the vibrant Thai flavors of Dee Spot and the delicate Chinese treats at UC Dessert, offering a comprehensive taste of the city's premier Japanese and regional Asian cuisine.
25 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Oakland | Upscale Japanese Food
- Dee Spot · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Tokyo Fish Market · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Tomsa Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Cha Ya · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Kirala · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Third Culture Bakery · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Musashi · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Ijo Izakaya · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- T-Bear · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Aburaya · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Ramen Shop · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Itani Ramen · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- UC Dessert · rated 3/5: Chinese.
- Marugame Udon · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Manpuku · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Party Sushi: Japanese.
- Ippudo: Japanese.
- Alley Kitchens: American.
- Uchiwa Ramen: Japanese.
- Saga Kitchen: Japanese.
- Sun Moon Studio: Japanese.
- Sobo Ramen: Japanese.
- Sushinista: Japanese.
- Soba Ichi: Japanese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
