Mujiri

This restaurant is a great package. The fish here is fresh and the service here is really helpful. They explain every fish on the combo to you and tell you the order they recommend you to eat it. Same with the sake, they have it all lined up on the order you should eat it. Seating here is limited. The normal nigiri combo is the most filling and the best bang for your buck. I wasn't a huge fan of the premium nigiri combo. They torch more of the fishes but the taste was not as crisp or profound. Sashimi combo was better for the higher price.

Everything was so, so fresh and delicious. Each piece of fish truly tasted like it had been caught just yesterday or something! I do think fishiness is a very subjective matter though—while I thought the trout was fine, my sister said the trout was way too fishy for her taste. And while my scallop tasted more bitter than sweet, my sister’s was perfectly fine. So, definitely some case-by-case matters here. But overall, this was such a pleasant meal. And a great deal at that! I loved the chewiness of the squid (I did think the shiso was too strong but that’s a personal preference), and both the kurodai and amberjack had a nice bite to them while being completely succulent. And the rice. Oh my gosh, we need to talk about the RICE! The rice wasn’t canvas white like what people typically expec

I ordered the toro nigiri and the spicy tuna roll to go. The nigiri was fresh, so tasty and perfectly seasoned with a brush of soy sauce and a slight tang from the wasabi. The spicy tuna roll was soooo good, probably my favorite I’ve ever had. We were greeted with a warm welcome from all the staff. The food was prepared fast and I hope to go back soon. I want to try the chawanmushi next time which is a dine-in only dish. Highly recommend!!

Mujiri is a decent place to get quality fish at reasonable prices. They had some options, like Ocean Trout and Atlantic Char, that you won't find at lower tier sushi restaurants. Though nothing really stood out as great. It was on par with other places I've been to. The staff is spot on with friendly and attentive service. Given how small the restaurant is, the service never felt rushed or chaotic. However, also because of how small the restaurant is, the atmosphere is not that great. Especially if you are seated next to a loud party like we were. All the diners are so close to each other that it is easy for loud conversations to ruin your experience. I was really looking forward to trying Mujiri, but I am sad to say I probably won't be back.

If you're a sushi lover in Hayward, Mujiri is a must-visit. This spot is all about quality over quantity—you won't find your typical rolls here, but what you will get is incredibly fresh, high-quality sashimi that’s absolutely worth the price. Yes, it's a bit pricy for the area, but once you take that first bite, you'll understand why. It’s a small, cozy spot so I definitely recommend coming early—we came on a Wednesday around 6pm and got seated right away. Perfect timing! Will definitely be back for another top-tier sushi experience.