Tokyo Fish Market

Great Japanese fish market for seafood and other Asian products. The raw fish was good.

Amazing selection of fish and sashimi among other Japanese goods. (Fresh Asian Veggies, Frozen Gyoza, A5 Jap Wagyu, Oysters, Noodles) I love going here to pick up high quality sashimi for a sushi dinner at home for ~$100 (feeding 5 people) and that’s with A LOT of sashimi per person. It’s a small shop, but most of what you need for Japanese and/or oriental cuisine.

Wow! The prepared sushi and sashimi were all good (tuna, yellowtail, salmon). The uni was fresh, flavorful, creamy, tasted great and the price was not bad at all! Everyone was really nice and they had items there that I haven’t seen in other stores recently

Great all around asian food market and fish counter. The fish is not the least expensive, but by and large is of high quality. Also has a good assortment of asian/ japanese specialty produce you can always get fresh noodles, pickles, a huge variety of specualty rice. I always get an onigiri when I go. They remind me of the onigiri you’d find in a thpical japanese “conbi”

Great selection of Japanese and Asian products, a little pricier than what you might find at some other shops in the area. The real star of the show is their fish and sushi counter. Always fresh and tasty. Prices are incredible versus what you would pay for similar plates at a restaurant. If you're looking for a quick sushi bite this place is second to none.

Their fish selection is amazing! I really appreciate how each is labeled not only with the kind but whether it’s wild or farmed and where it’s sourced from. They have sushi grade fish and even fresh wasabi root from Half Moon Bay.

Unfortunately, I missed the opportunity to visit this store since they’re closed on Sundays (my mistake). I’ll make sure to visit again during their open hours next time. My first impression of the store was that the parking space is quite limited. I’m not sure where I’ll be able to park when I come back, so that’s something I’ll need to figure out. Once I have a chance to visit again, I’ll update my review with a more detailed experience. For now, I’d rate it three stars.

Best place on this side of the bay to get anything you need, that wont be in any other store. Alao good for lunch, and snacks

Excellent Pocky selection, lots of prepared food to choose from like onigiri, sushi, yakisoba, and rice bowls. I also appreciate the fresh noodles, frozen noodles, dried noodles, and noodle sauce. And they carry my favorite tea and glutinous rice flour (key to mochi waffles)! My daughter loves to watch the crabs and pick out rice crackers (and in the summer, ice cream cones) to munch on. From Japanese snacks to fruits, vegetables, tofu and a bit of dairy, Tokyo Fish Market has most Japanese foods (in addition to the fresh fish!) one could want. It's why we're regulars here.

I used to come here sometimes as a kid and love coming here when craving fresh sushi. Their prices I would say are pretty fair and not too bad. Some things in the grocery store are a bit on the pricey side. They also have catering for sushi and nigiri and will have to fax your order to the order form. The catering we ordered was a decent price and super fresh. Their parking lot was also a bit small and will have to find street parking potentially...

Took a week off and decided to finally make a trip to Tokyo Fish Market, and I can't wait to return! Things to note: - Go early, pre-made meals can sell out by lunchtime. - The fish counter staff are super helpful, even if you don't know what you're doing (like me). - Fish price is by pound, but you can buy less than a pound. I bought 0.25 lb per fish for myself. - They have real wasabi. - Otoro is very fatty tuna, Chutoro is medium fatty tuna. - Tasty selection of musubi and onigiri, snacks, beers, and more. I brought a nice haul home and made an excellent sashimi lunch for far less than what I would have paid at a restaurant. The fish was so fresh and delectable! They probably don't need anymore hype, but they've got a new fan in me.

Love tokyo fish market for the japanese side dishes and the raw fish! They have a decent selection of pre-cut fish, but you can always go to the counter and request a fish of your choice from the extended selection! Most of the fish is high quality, but I've had mediocre cuts of salmon and tuna. Now I check carefully instead of grabbing any box of sashimi. You can get pre-made nigiri too. I recommend checking out their product, I normally pick up some Shiso leaves and cucumber to eat with the fish.

We've been getting our fish here for years, a friend I grew up with, Martin Imahori's family own it. Honestly, compared to going to a a restaurant and ordering sushi or sashimi, it's about 25% the cost. The quality is as high if not higher than any restaurant I've ever had fresh sashimi or sushi in. If you're looking to make some quality sashimi or anything with fish at home, this is the place to go. All those pics below are things I've made at home with their fish. Mostly bluefin, Toro, salmon and Hamachi in the pictures. Give them a try, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Jim

I came in today to grab a quick sushi to go. Got the nigiri mix. This is a great Japanese supermarket to go to if you are in Berkeley. I wanted to get something quick for lunch and the nigiri mix did not disappoint.

Delicious as usual! Came here, got the nigiri combo, tekka maki, dragon roll, rock n roll, and three croquettes and an Ito En Tea for $54 dollars around. Parking is still difficult, there is street parking and parking in the lot but it is often filled up. There is still the gift shop and some days (April 29th) they were selling plants for $5.99 + tax which includes tomatoes and peppers!

If you want to make sushi at home, this is where you can buy the best fish. The prices are reasonable and the quality is consistently amazing. The salmon and uni bowl I prepared yesterday was out of this world. The meat just melted in my mouth. This is restaurant quality fish made accessible to home cooks. The place is a bit cramped, but has everything you need to make some fancy dishes. The service is very nice and the staff is knowledgeable. Feel free to ask them questions if you're overwhelmed by the selection. Just make sure to get the sashimi grade fish and you won't be disappointed!

My bigger sister introduced me to this tiny little market and always raves about the fresh fish selection. It's a tiny fish market hidden off ammain street with like 5-6 parking spots. This market has a selection of ready made bentos, onigiris, and precut ready to eat sashimi's, dry goods, frozen foods, fresh veggies and fruits as well. Very small but has all the Japanese staples. We live a ways away from this market so we bought some loot also for some friends who knew we were going since the little market is really kinda special and a splurge. My sister and I , we both got a variety of different kinds of fish. Albacore, bluefin tuna, hamachi, salmon, and Toro. I splurged on small portion of Toro and it was melt in your mouth. Beautifully marbled and sooo creamy. Reminds me of Japan, Tokyo to just how fresh the fish is, the taste. Tastes even better than most average sushi restaurants you might eat at. At the time, It cost about 30-49$ per pound depending on which kind of fish you want. You know, sushi doesn't come cheap at the market but will obviously cost you even more from a restaurant. But when you buy fish fresh from the market you get wayyy more for your money in quantity and quality esp from here. I think I'll make this my go to stop for sashimi if I'm ever craving it or want something extra for a special occasion.

I love this tiny market. When making quality Japanese meals, tucked away steps off San Pablo Blvd its is a trove of necessary kitchen foods that are hard to find. Canned and packaged good d as well as produce. The star of the show is the meat case with proteins that are fresh and set to a higher standard. "SUSHI GRADE" fish has a special higher standard. And top cuts of meats. In a couple places around the store you can find Bento Box meals and sushi lunches for grab and go. All looking very fresh with a selection where everyone will find one that resonates. It is small, so I recommend you shop off times and not during the peak. The place is always busy because they have what you need for that perfect traditional meal.

I would say this market's sashimi quality is a bit lower than Suruki and Mitsuwa. But some of their prices are lower. Their Toro price is $69.95 but we ordered 2 lbs and the cuts were inconsistent. Looks like there's some otoro and chutoro. Some cuts were fatter than others. The salmon looked weird when its prepackaged. Some salmon cuts didn't have the white tendon lines. They ask if you want the salmon with skin or not. When you say no, they do leave the brown skin/meat on top which makes it look weird. Uni wasn't fishy so that's a plus. They also sell the fresh frozen wasabi sauce and different flavored fish eggs. They have a variety of fishes like kanpachi, striped jack, halibut. Theres also octopus, squid, seaweed salad. They also sell rolls. But they were out do a lot of rolls when we came at 4pm on a Saturday. Street parking and a very small private lot.

Hamachi nigiri: you had an option for 12.50 for 7pc, or 10.50$ for less (I think 5pc). It was pretty good, I came in the morning so it was fresh. There was a raw fish aftertaste that was easily ignorable. So good Salmon onigiri: some places in America does the rice pretty bad for onigiri but this one was good, it was fresh and chewy just like how onigir rice should be. Personally I felt like it was lacking in flavor. Maybe the other flavors taste better. What an awesome place, I came to berkeley just for this place and it did not disappoint. Their rice bowls and onigiri are better than Niniya Market over at Japan town SF. I was scared it wasnt going to live up to my expectations cause the outside looked so small and ghetto but the outside I saw was just the gift shop. The actual market was behind the gift shop as it directd you. Market still not much bigger had a lot of stuff I was interested in like sushi, rice bowls, onigiri, and many more japanese cuisine. They dont accept ebt Edit: Ok but also we gotta talk about Berkeley's other place cause Berkeley bowl Market is also really good, they also have onigiri and sushi, it definitely caters more towards americans but if ur going to Tokyo fish market, definitely give the Berkeley bowl market a try too.

Parking can be rough since it's pretty small, but definitely worth it for their fresh bentos, fresh onigiri and sushi's! Their seafood has such a wide variety of options as well.

Incredible Japanese market in the East Bay. I'm here for all my sushi night needs. Their selection of seafood is so fun to scan up and down to think and decide. I thought prices were really reasonable for such quality fish and meat. Fresh produce, an excellent selection of Asian goods (entire isle of ramen!), nice selection of sake, all nicely organized. Well staffed from behind the counter, to between the isles and checkout. This local market is such a gem. I only wish I lived a little closer!

Really love Tokyo Fish Market! I've heard about it from locals as well as UC Berkeley alums, but never really got to experience it until this year! The different cuts of toro (blue-fin tuna) and salmon were so fresh, they practically melted in our mouths; the workers there brought out new cuts right when we came in, so all of the fish was extremely fresh + not fishy! We were able to purchase seaweed and sushi rice along with the cuts of fish to make nigiri and maki!

One of the best Japanese fish markets in the area and I always come here when I'm hosting a sushi night with family and friends. The quality of the raw fish is really good and pretty affordable (depending on what you get). It's not that big of a store but the selection is pretty decent! If you're going in to get sashimi, I highly recommend you call a few days ahead to place your order. They'll have it ready and sliced up for you so you don't have to cut it yourself! What I get behind the counter: - toro - blue fin tuna - salmon - hamachi - uni - ginger I also get ikura, saba, seaweed, unagi, sake, and perilla leaves. This market allows me to enjoy high-end sushi at home for a fraction of the price! They have a small parking lot and if you can't find parking there, then you will have to find street parking along San Pablo Rd.

I want to gatekeep Tokyo Fish Market SOOO bad. It's such a gem in the Berkeley community (albeit a bit of a drive away from campus), but always incredibly worth it for the fresh fish, prepared foods, and amazing variety of imported products as well as locally sourced produce :) The workers behind the fish counter & cashiers are always such a delight to interact with, as well as the cashiers in the gift shop!!! It's such a gem with all the unique ceramics, cookware, and merch! I am the biggest fan of Tokyo Fish Market. My favorite thing to do is come around noon to pick up a tray of fresh salmon nigiri and a tempura onigiri for lunch and scarf it down. 10.25 for 6-7 pieces of the most my in your mouth sushi when most sit down places charge 10+ for two measly pieces??? Tokyo Fish Market wins everyday in my book. (just for reference, I scarfed down my tray with no soy sauce or utensils because it was literally THAT GOOD and then immediately took to writing this review )

Tokyo Fish Market is a small-ish Japanese market with high quality and a very well curated selection of items. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of products on hand. The prepared meals are of a higher quality than what I've seen elsewhere, including most Nijiya markets. There is a good selection of Hawaiian and Japanese items. The seafood is super fresh, which is why their seafood counter is so crowded. Their sashimi platters are in demand for a reason! They also have freshly prepared nigiri, onigiri, bento boxes, donburi bowls, sandiwches and desserts. There is a small parking lot in front with plenty of street parking and a huge lot with many open spots in the back if you're willing to walk a couple of minutes. The market also has a gift shop with ceramics, knives and household goods. The staff is so helpful and friendly. Service with a smile every time!

Sashimi and sushi + Asian snacks for such a good price. We came here and ended up splurging because the prices were so good. They sell blocked toro for $50.95/lb, blocked salmon for $24.95/lb, tako for $29.95/lb, maguro for $29.95/lb, and sell nigiri and sushi platters for so cheap. It was $12.50 for 7 pieces of thickly sliced salmon nigiri, and $12.50 for 7 pieces of unagi nigiri. It does not get better than that in Oakland. In addition, they sell a variety of fish roes (tobiko, ikura) for less than $10. To put into perspective: The block of salmon was under $8. The block yielded about 8 pieces of medium-thickness sashimi slices. Thats less than $1 a piece, where it would be much more in a restaurant. Tip for salmon (it's frozen and farm raised): Let the salmon defrost for at least 5 minutes before eating, ideally the rest of your fish should also be at room temperature. The fish we'd gotten was still slightly frozen in the center. This is especially so for the ikura, since all of them were slightly frozen so if you want that popping texture you can eat them right away for extra firmness, or you can wait about 5 minutes after opening for a softer texture. The staff at Tokyo Fish Market were also very sweet. While we were checking out sashimi cuts and snacks, several of their workers talked with us and my Auntie. They were all very friendly, extroverted, and added to the purchasing experience. All in all, I'd highly recommend purchasing their blocked sushi-grade sashimi and fish roes. Although their nigiri price is still quite good, if you want to have even more bang for your buck it might be worth making sushi rice at home and cutting your own pieces of sashimi to make home-made nigiri! I will be a frequent customer from now on!!

Does Tokyo Fish Market need another 5-star Yelp review? Probably not. Do I need to brag about the sashimi platter I made using ingredients from here? Yes! This is a gem is West Berkeley and their sashimi is super fresh and better than what we've gotten at restaurants. I made 2 platters like this for about $20!

Thank You Tokyo Fish Market Folks. This place is just an absolute gem of the area. My family has come here for a very long time. The people have always been kind, helpful, and friendly to me. The poke bowl is the main reason I visit usually. It's a perfect lunch, in my humble opinion, warm rice, fresh tuna poke (I like spicy, and it does have a lil' kick), a little mix of seaweed and pickled burdock(?) on the side. *I just took a couple of bites...yup, it's hecka good... Plus, they have a little slice of (what I would picture of) Japan...right here between Berkeley and Albany. Of course the fish guys are great...The japanese candies and snacks, the eclectic produce selection, and the knives for sale in the gift shop are also fun to browse (I'm a butcher/cook...some knives are ree-diculous nice, but definitely special occasion prices for myself). I am grateful that Tokyo Fish is in my vicinity...thank you again, folks

There is a reason this place is always always busy. There is limited parking in the front but in the back alley there is a much larger parking area (your welcome :)). This is not a large place so at times it can feel very crowded BUT it is worth it. First off their fresh Poke is delicious and right next to it you will find a selection of onigiri which are delicious and cheaper than other places. They have a selection of fresh produce along with dry goods. I have not had the chance yet but there is always a line for the fish and meats.

Find all your Japanese ingredients and goodies here! Everything from snacks to your freshest sushi grade fish. I pre-order my tray of uni and other seafood products from here by calling in ahead of time since they run out quickly. Prices are fair taking into consideration the import fees and the quality. Staff is really friendly and helpful! I recommend to go earlier to avoid the crowds.

I'm a fan of their poke bowls and the fast service. They've got a solid selection of bento boxes, groceries, and snacks too. The employees are super attentive and make sure you're taken care of. Definitely looking forward to coming back for more poke bowls and snacks!

Ughh I've been buying sashimi from this market for years and lately the quality of preparation has not been consistent but this time was really bad. I got 2.5 pounds of salmon sashimi and there were bones still in the fish. The ends of the bones were cut off wrong so we couldn't even pick it out ourselves. The salmon also was not skinned completely and we had to do it too in order for it to be edible. I will say that it seems to be just one person that is not doing it right but I don't remember his name..

The best deal on sushi you will ever get in your life. The toro here is so fresh and tender. I go straight to the back, grab a couple of boxes and slap them down on the counter, smile a bit at the guy behind the counter and he gets straight to work putting together a lil custom plate for me. Then I grab a couple of rolls from the display and maybe some shrimp chips and I'm on my way to park next to costco and eat on my bench over there with the sun in my eyes and the wind in my hair. The fish is very fresh and i have NEVER had a bad meal here.

Best place to get top quality sashimi grade fish, Japanese food, ans drinks. Their deli area with house made poke is delicious as well and they have a variety of to go bento boxes that are clutch for a mama who needs to grab easy dinners for her family. The onigiri and sushi boxes as well. Good selection on beer, wine, rice, ponzu sauce, soy sauce, etc. I wish their snack selection was a little more extensive but their store is limited in space so I understand why it's just one or two small shelves. If you want more snacks go to Yaoya San further up in El Cerrito which is my spot for that and shredded cabbage. Take a number if you want anything from their fish counter and stroll the aisles.

Highly recommend! Great place for sushi grade fish, but get there early for the best cuts! Everyone is so friendly and helpful. They are almost always stocked with everything you need for a delicious meal. They also have a ton of sides that go great with larger meals. It can get a bit cramped inside, so just keep this in mind when you arrive :)

This is my favorite fish market in the East Bay for raw fish. Great maguro and albacore, but the uni tray is a luck; sometimes good, sometimes bitter and not fresh. The service at the fish area was fantastic. The sushi and onigiri is not that great; the rice is quite rice and hard.

I love this place so much, if you're not trying to spend hundreds on some good quality sushi you need to come here. The people here are so helpful, nice and quick. The store is small so you might be bumping into others haha. I always come here for the uni bc it's my fav!

This appears to be the top Japanese grocery store in the East Bay. We're from San Leandro and often make it a point to visit on Saturdays, since they're closed on Sundays. This does mean it's quite busy, and with the small parking lot, we typically end up parking on the street. Despite its compact size and narrow aisles, the store generally stocks everything we need. They frequently offer great deals on beer and have an impressive selection of sake. Checkout is usually swift as well, thanks to the efficiency of the two cashiers, and long lines are rare.

Surprisingly good value and good sushi. Got a few trays for a catering event and it was an absolute hit. It's a bit of an unsuspecting place for good sushi, but everyone that knew this place raved about it, with ultimately us ordering from here. We found people LOVED the nigiri, and we only wish we ordered another tray of it, if not fully swapping it out from a sushi tray.

Love this place. Always stop in for the best Nigiri in town and it's my go to for fish now for special occasions. The staff are so helpful and knowledgeable it's always a great experience.

This place is awesome. It's a cute Japanese market with a gift shop that sells some kitchen utensils and bowls. I came here to pick up some sashimi and snacks for a picnic. The fish was super fresh and affordable. The workers are also very friendly! We parked on the street but they have a small lot that people go in and out of often.

Fresh sashimi grade fishes. Many varieties to choose from. Reasonable price. Highly recommend.

I love this fish market! You can order fresh fish by half pounds. Great for either grilling or even serving raw. There's also a huge selection of Japanese condiments, produce, snacks, etc. Parking lot is a little smaller and it gets crowded near the end of the week. If you're in the Oakland/Berk area this is the place to go to get quality ingredients.

Ugh, very small and cramped store. The Filipina/asian cashier was rude and slammed our change on the counter with some type of attitude after we nicely handed her the cash. The other employees and customers were all looking at us after she slammed the change. I didn't know how to even react. Maybe she got into a fight with her husband and decided to take it out on me??

My go to spot for fresh sushi and a great variety of snacks and drinks. I found this little gem not too long ago and it's one of the few places I'd go out of my way for some quality cuts of sushi grade fish. They have a great selection of fish, meats, and a great abundance of Japanese groceries, all of which are fairly priced. Parking is limited but is not hard to find - most customers are in and out of the market (around 5-10 minutes) which opens some parking spots either in the lot or on the street. They also have a really friendly staff and always make sure your experience there is a great one. Perfect spot for on the go meals and/or for quick shopping necessities.

I came here for the fresh Uni from Hokkaido and also for the fish that were imported directly from Japan. Parking is not too bad however it is Berkeley so they can't get busy during lunchtime. I would recommend going early. They have a huge fish selection and also a wide variety of side dishes Go to this place if you want to treat yourself out to some high-grade quality fish and make it at home.

Always best fresh seafood and wagyu. My 3 year old loves this place for her sashimi. I dream of it every week.

WARNING: FISH SO FRESH YOU WILL THINK ABOUT IT WEEKS LATER! After spotting this gem of a supermarket I finally got to try it with a few friends. We decided to buy some fresh cuts of fish and have a hand roll / poke night. EVERYTHING was so fresh and creamy. We had the most dreamy dinner. Just look at the photos and you'll see what I mean! Highly recommend checking out Tokyo Fish Market.

The best place for your fresh Japanese fish needs in the Berkeley area! There's a tiny parking lot and metered street parking, it fills up fast unless you come early. The fish is always fresh and they're very helpful at the fish counter. The store is small but they manage to fit everything in.

Such a nice store! I came at around noon on a Monday and it wasn't too busy, but there was still a good number of people inside. I mainly came to check out the fresh fish and to grab something for lunch, and was pleasantly surprised by all the options. They have tons of prepared sushi such as nigiri, rolls, and sashimi. They also have onigiris! I opted for some salmon sashimi and an unagi onigiri. Both were delicious! There was plenty of unagi filling and the salmon was still pretty fresh even though I didn't get to eat it immediately. I'd definitely come back to check out more of their options. I was eyeing the salmon nigiri, so may just have to get that next time.

Small asian supermarket with super fresh fish. It is a little price, but the quality is amazing and the guys behind the counter were super friendly. Definitely worth a visit to get sashimi that is cheaper than a restaurant and very high quality

This market is heaven for a lover of fresh fish and Asian cuisine. I have come here twice to get fresh sashimi grade fish: salmon, torro, yellowtail, and even lump crab meat! We also got premium sushi rice, wasabi, fish eggs, seaweed, ponzu sauce, and soy sauce. With all of that - this was still cheaper than a visit to your favorite handroll spot and the fish quality was even better. Also the workers are so friendly and helpful. If it's your first time, they are willing to answer questions with a smile! We did handrolls at home and they were absolutely divine - see photos. I will definitely be a regular here. The market is not too big with limited parking and does get quite crowded, however the line moves quickly.

I really like this small Japanese market! I come here from time to time during lunch to quickly grab musubi or rice bowl with seafood. Parking is a challenge here due to a very small and narrow lot, but I tend to find one last spot or street parking nearby. Very friendly and exceptional customer service. My favorite is their bento! They have a variety of options, including sushi, sashimi on rice (Chirashi), fried shrimp, teriyaki Unagi, or egg rolls. It's really affordable (around 7-10 dollars), but the ingredients are very fresh!

The sushi is the freshest anywhere I've found for the Bay Area. Best Quality unlike anywhere I've seen and tasted.

I'm just leaving Tokyo Fish Market, and HAD to leave a review acknowledging one of their cashiers named Kenji. I come here from time to time, to buy my favorite Hawaiian Sun canned juice drinks, and there's a discount if you buy a case of four 6-packs. Kenji knew this, but the code had slipped his mind, and none of the other cashiers knew it. Kenji actually took the time to call a manager for the code, so I could get the discount. I LOVE good customer service anywhere, and Tokyo Fish Market's Kenji, went above and beyond for me!

Our goto place for fresh fish...sashimi or for the bbq. Friendly folks with high quality fish (and Japanese groceries) at very good prices. Expect to pay significantly less for the seafood than at the OG Chinese fish markets in the Mission or Clement and of a better quality.