Tachikawa Japanese Restaurant

Reviews

• Tanya G.

  star star star star star 21 July 2026

  I've been coming to Tachikawa for 4 years and this is THE BEST sushi in Pinole. I really don't understand the 3.5 star rating. The sushi is fresh and super flavorful. I feel like this is my Cheers, hahaha. Every time I come in the owner's son checks in and asks how me and my son are doing. If you want quality sushi in the Pinole area, come to Tachikawa.

• Alyssa C.

  star star star star_border star_border 16 July 2026

  Mediocre sushi. Overpriced sushi. Ok location. Ok parking. Friendly staff.
  
  Located in the Del Monte center in Pinole next to Hunan Villa Chinese restaurant. CosmoProf, New Deli & the 99 cent store are also nearby this restaurant in the same lot.

• Kristina S.

  star star star star star_border 10 July 2026

  I am soooo happy we finally tried this place. I've been living in Hercules for 4 years now, and I've passed by this place many times, but just never thought to try it because it's so hidden. I am so happy because my favorite Japanese restaurant is about a 35 min drive from my home, and if I'm craving Japanese food, and we don't feel like the driving that far, I am ALWAYS disappointed with the Japanese food we settle for. This wasn't the case with Tachikawa!
  
  Rolled in as a party of 6 around 5:20pm last Friday, and we were seated immediately. While I was looking at the menu, I also realize that the place was pretty full. Some tables even looked like they were almost done with their dinner. The place opened at 5:00pm! I got excited because my mom told me that people love this place and wait outside til it opens. That's usually a good sign!
  
  Our waitress was very nice and very helpful. My dad had a special request to have his cup of hot tea to come out with his meal because, and even though she and another waitress were the only 2 serving the entire restaurant, she managed to remember his request. It was really quite impressive what the two ladies were able to pull off. And they didn't look stressed either. They were very calm and just knew what they were doing.
  
  Service = 5 stars
  
  Now for the food! I was really impressed by their rolls. And the portions! We ordered a super cali roll, crunchy roll, rainbow roll, cherry blossom roll, and 2 orders of hamachi nigiri. The fish was fresh and the rolls were beautiful and delicious! I was really happy with our order. We also ordered a bento box with tempura and beef teriyaki. The beef teriyaki was perfect. So tender and I liked the way they sliced it very thin. My only complaint was the tempura. While I like the variety they gave, it definitely was borderline soggy. I've definitely had better tempura elsewhere.
  
  Food= 4 stars
  
  Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience. I'll definitely be back and I hope it's just as good if not better than our last experience, because if they're consistent, we'll definitely be regular customers.

• Dylan N.

  star star star star star_border 8 July 2026

  Efficient, nice staff, the sushi is very tasty. First time here and won't be the last! Check it out if you are visiting or passing Pinole!

• Cheng F.

  star star star star star_border 29 June 2026

  4 stars for still doing lunch specials on the weekend and for always having fresh thick sashimi! Only $0.45 cents more for sashimi instead of their California rolls!