# Visiting Yojimbo — Alameda, California

> Handmade sushi, ramen and Japanese curry in Alameda, California — a Japanese kitchen and gallery under one roof.

Yojimbo is a Japanese kitchen and gallery half a block off Park Street in Alameda, the island city across the estuary from Oakland. The kitchen makes sushi rolls and nigiri, chirashi and other donburi, bento boxes, build-your-own ramen and Japanese curry. Original ink paintings — samurai, classic cinema — hang in the dining room.

## At a glance

- **Address:** 2319 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
- **Phone:** 510-523-4120
- **Email:** yojimbosushi@gmail.com
- **Hours:** Monday–Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; closed Sunday (Pacific Time)
- **Cuisine:** Japanese, Sushi, Ramen, Japanese Curry, Bento
- **Price range:** $$ — see the [menu](https://yojimboalameda.com/menu.md) for exact prices
- **Website & online ordering:** https://yojimboalameda.com/
- Dine-in: yes — dining room with the gallery
- Pickup: order online at https://yojimboalameda.com/#order
- Delivery is available through DoorDash and Grubhub — order in those apps. (DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/store/yojimbo-alameda-32844/ · Grubhub: https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/yojimbo-and-gallery-2319-santa-clara-ave-alameda/6948464/)
- Reservations are for groups only — groups are seated in our second-floor dining room. Smaller parties are welcome as walk-ins.
- Groups and private events: A second-floor dining room for groups of up to 70 guests — celebrations and group meals such as birthdays and baby showers.
- Parking: The restaurant has no parking lot. The city's Civic Center Parking Garage (1416 Oak St, between Central and Santa Clara Avenues) is about two blocks away, and there is metered street parking on and around Park Street.
- Drinks: No alcohol is served.
- Gluten-free: There is no gluten-free menu, and the kitchen cannot guarantee gluten-free dishes.
- Kids: Family-friendly — good for kids.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.

## Good for

- Families with kids
- Groups and celebrations — second-floor room for up to 70 guests
- Quick pickup — order online and it is usually ready in about 25 minutes
- Dinner before or after a movie — the Alameda Theatre is one block away
- Travelers through Oakland Airport (OAK), roughly 4 miles away

## House favorites

- Yojimbo Roll ($19.95) — BBQ eel over spider roll — the house roll
- Chirashi ($31.95) — Mixed sashimi over sushi rice
- Sushi Combo C ($48.95) — Four rolls and ten pieces of nigiri
- Pork Ramen (from $19.90) — Slow pork over ramen — pick your soup
- Unagi Donburi ($31.95) — BBQ freshwater eel over steamed rice
- Rainbow Roll ($18.95) — Sliced raw fish over California roll

## Groups and private events

- A second-floor dining room for groups of up to 70 guests — celebrations and group meals such as birthdays and baby showers.
- Everyone orders from the full menu. If the group sends its food selections ahead of time, the kitchen can serve the food much faster.
- Second-floor seating fee: $20 per guest, separate from the cost of food.
- A $100 deposit holds the date and is applied to the final bill. The deposit is non-refundable.
- For parties over 10, an 18% gratuity is charged — it is added to the bill automatically.
- To reserve, call or email with the date, time and number of guests. Terms are confirmed by the restaurant when you book. 510-523-4120 · yojimbosushi@gmail.com

## Ordering ahead

- Order pickup online at https://yojimboalameda.com/#order — the same prices as in the restaurant, paid online by card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express).
- Orders are usually ready in about 25 minutes; you can also choose a same-day pickup time in 15-minute slots.
- Orders placed while we are closed are prepared for pickup on the next open day.
- Prices are before 10.75% sales tax. Tipping is optional at checkout.
- Items marked “Dine-in only” cannot be ordered online.
- Ordering pickup directly at yojimboalameda.com is charged at restaurant menu prices and earns Yojimbo Points (50 points just for signing up).

## Getting here

- On foot: half a block from Park Street, Alameda's historic main street, on Santa Clara Avenue.
- By bus: AC Transit Line 51A (Fruitvale BART – downtown Oakland – Rockridge BART) and Transbay Line O (San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center) both run along Santa Clara Avenue. Check actransit.org for current schedules.
- By BART: the nearest station is Fruitvale in Oakland (about 1.5 miles away, across the estuary) — connect by the 51A bus or a short rideshare.
- By ferry from San Francisco: San Francisco Bay Ferry sails from the Downtown S.F. Ferry Building to Alameda (Main Street and Seaplane Lagoon terminals, each roughly 3–4 miles from the restaurant) — then a short rideshare or bus ride. Check sanfranciscobayferry.com for current schedules.
- From Oakland International Airport (OAK): roughly 4 miles by road.

## Nearby in Alameda

Approximate distances from the restaurant:

- **Park Street** (around the corner) — Alameda's historic downtown — shops, cafés and bars
- **Alameda Theatre & Cineplex** (one block) — 1930s Art Deco movie theater
- **Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach** (about 1.5 miles) — sandy bay beach with windsurfing and a bird sanctuary
- **Pacific Pinball Museum** (about 2 miles) — playable pinball machines from the 1930s onward, on Webster Street
- **USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum** (about 3.5 miles) — WWII aircraft carrier and Apollo recovery ship at Alameda Point
- **Spirits Alley** (about 4 miles) — distilleries and tasting rooms in the former Naval Air Station hangars at Alameda Point

## Trip ideas

- A day on the island: Crown Beach in the afternoon, dinner at Yojimbo, then a movie at the Alameda Theatre one block away.
- Flying in or out of Oakland (OAK): order ahead online and pick up on the way — orders are usually ready in about 25 minutes.
- Visiting the USS Hornet or Spirits Alley at Alameda Point: Park Street is a short drive back across the island for lunch or dinner (we are closed on Sundays).

## Catering and rewards

- **Catering:** Party trays and bento sets. Please order 1–2 days ahead so the kitchen can prepare — email or call.
- **Rewards:** Yojimbo Points — free to join with just an email (no password). 50 points at sign-up, 1 point per $1 spent, 20 points = $1 off at checkout.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where is Yojimbo?**
2319 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 — half a block from Park Street in Alameda. Our only location is 2319 Santa Clara Ave. Listings that show a Park Street address are out of date.

**When is Yojimbo open?**
Monday–Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; closed Sunday. Special closures (holidays) are listed live at https://yojimboalameda.com/api/agent/info.

**Can I order online?**
Yes — pickup orders at https://yojimboalameda.com/#order. Orders are usually ready in about 25 minutes, or pick a same-day pickup time. Payment is online by card.

**Do you have vegetarian options?**
Items marked vegetarian on our menu: Edamame, Vegetable Ramen, Inari — Soybean Cake, Tamago — Egg, Kappa Maki, Oshinko Maki, Avocado Maki, Vegetable Curry. See https://yojimboalameda.com/menu.md.

**What should guests with allergies know?**
Many items contain raw fish — consuming raw or undercooked seafood may increase the risk of foodborne illness. The house salad dressing contains PEANUTS (green salad, and the salad served with bento). Guests with allergies or strict dietary needs should call the restaurant before ordering: the kitchen handles fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, egg and peanuts.

**Do you cater?**
Party trays and bento sets. Please order 1–2 days ahead so the kitchen can prepare — email or call. 510-523-4120 · yojimbosushi@gmail.com

**Is there a rewards program?**
Yojimbo Points — free to join with just an email (no password). 50 points at sign-up, 1 point per $1 spent, 20 points = $1 off at checkout.

**Do you take reservations?**
Reservations are for groups only — groups are seated in our second-floor dining room. Smaller parties are welcome as walk-ins.

**Can you host a party or a large group?**
Yes. A second-floor dining room for groups of up to 70 guests — celebrations and group meals such as birthdays and baby showers. Everyone orders from the full menu. If the group sends its food selections ahead of time, the kitchen can serve the food much faster. Second-floor seating fee: $20 per guest, separate from the cost of food. A $100 deposit holds the date and is applied to the final bill. The deposit is non-refundable. For parties over 10, an 18% gratuity is charged — it is added to the bill automatically. To reserve, call or email with the date, time and number of guests. Terms are confirmed by the restaurant when you book. 510-523-4120 · yojimbosushi@gmail.com

**Where can I park?**
The restaurant has no parking lot. The city's Civic Center Parking Garage (1416 Oak St, between Central and Santa Clara Avenues) is about two blocks away, and there is metered street parking on and around Park Street.

**Do you deliver?**
Delivery is available through DoorDash and Grubhub — order in those apps. (DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/store/yojimbo-alameda-32844/ · Grubhub: https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/yojimbo-and-gallery-2319-santa-clara-ave-alameda/6948464/) Ordering pickup directly at yojimboalameda.com is charged at restaurant menu prices and earns Yojimbo Points (50 points just for signing up).

**Do you serve alcohol?**
No alcohol is served.

**Is Yojimbo good for kids?**
Family-friendly — good for kids.

**Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?**
Wheelchair accessible.

**Do you have gluten-free food?**
There is no gluten-free menu, and the kitchen cannot guarantee gluten-free dishes.