Okawa Restaurant and Sushi - Antioch

I was in the neighborhood and was craving Japanese food. I found this place and came by for dinner on a Friday evening. I sat at the bar and oddly I saw that a space was reserved for a couple that was already eating at the bar. I have never seen reservations for a bar spot. As I was sitting there, I noticed that the customers were very friendly with the sushi Chef and vice versa. I could tell right away that this was going to be a good restaurant based on their interaction loyal customers are always an indication of good food and great service. I was hungry (and I also eat a lot) so, I ordered three items. The sushi chef asked me if I was sure I could eat everything and I said yes. And I definitely did. As I was sitting there eating my food. I was listening to the conversation, both English and the other language that the sushi Chef was speaking in. I was trying to figure out if they were Korean or Chinese. I come to find out that the sushi Chef, Teddy, used to live in Burma. (But I think he’s Chinese? I forgot to ask. And I couldn’t tell if they were speaking in Mandarin). Teddy and I had a little chat about Burma. I told him how I had visited a few years ago to Yangon and Bagan and how different it was compared to other countries I’ve been to. Although I was meeting Teddy for the first time, I felt like I had known him for awhile. Okay, to the food! It was good! The sauce for the Hamachi kama is fire! I look forward to going back when I’m in the area again. Overall service was great from the hostess, to the girls taking my order and taking away my plates to Tina and Teddy and even the friendly bar customers (I think Friday nights is sushi night for them and it was recently his wife’s birthday (he bought her a car with cashthat got me thinking, the Rover I parked next to must have been their car. What can I say, you hear a lot when you’re not on your phone and eating alone. Haha). Thanks for the great service and good food! And most importantly thanks for making me and all your customers feel welcome and important! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Great food, amazing service. Only slight knock was the (one) shared restroom was out of hand soap. The other restroom was completely closed so there would have been more of a wait if the place was filled up (we went for an early dinner). They also seem to do a pretty good take out business. I’m definitely coming back to try more got a roll and some chicken teriyaki and it was a huge portion of chicken actually took half for lunch the next day (I did have the roll but would have still probably had leftovers without it). Solid place!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Parking space: Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free parking lot

I didn't like the way this place treats black customers. They act like they didn't exist. The sushi wasn't all that, and they use imitation crab. I recommend calling in to order. Unless your dinning in. I have had better sushi 2/5.

Best sushi I have experienced, staff is so welcoming and genuine. Love this place.

The food is amazing, love the atmosphere inside, The host gives you the most authentic experience every visit!