Ajuzoun - Oakland

What a hidden gem of a Japanese family restaurant! The soft shell crab miso soup is a dish worth traveling for. The perfectly sautéed plump soft shell crab floating in the incredibly delicious soup could stand alone as a meal in itself. It was probably the best soft shell crab I have ever tasted, and surprisingly served in a wonderfully light miso soup! The next course was beautifully presented as an art piece, featuring more soft shell crab in a basket (how could we resist after the soup?), avocado, fresh salmon with a spicy tuna topping, ponzu sauce, and cilantro. It was absolutely amazing! Along with this dish, we also had a crispy and nutty triangle that was generously portioned. We then moved on to the yellow-orange plate, which was a delightful mix of flavors including mango, avocado, shrimp tempura, orange tobiko, T sauce, and mango sauce. It was difficult to choose just one thing to return to in this epicurean restaurant that is clearly dedicated to serving the best quality food to families. The father, who is also the cook, takes great pride in grilling various meats ranging from ribeye to filet mignon, strip steak, T-bone, and ahi tuna. The menu also includes a variety of sushi and desserts. It is a must-try dining experience that will leave you eager to return. This family-run restaurant truly deserves to be recommended.

This Japanese family restaurant is truly a hidden gem! The soft shell crab miso soup is absolutely worth traveling for. The perfectly sauteed soft shell crab in the delicious miso soup is a culinary delight on its own. The Rotated Triangle dish is a work of art with soft shell crab, avocado, salmon, spicy tuna, ponzu, and cilantro. The Lovely dish features asparagus and apple wrapped in halibut with sweet spot prawns and mango. The Yellow Orange dish is a must-try with salmon, mango, avocado, shrimp tempura, orange tobiko, and mango sauce. The menu also offers a variety of grilled meats and sushi desserts. Located where the old Rusty Scupper was, this restaurant is a true culinary experience run by a dedicated family. Highly recommended!

This Japanese family restaurant is a hidden gem! The soft shell crab miso soup is worth traveling far for. The perfectly sautéed soft shell crab in delicious miso soup is truly exceptional. The Rotated Triangle, featuring soft shell crab, avocado, salmon, spicy tuna, ponzu, and cilantro, is a work of art. The Lovely dish, with asparagus, apple, halibut, and sweet spot prawns, is a symphony of flavors. The Yellow Orange dish with salmon, mango, avocado, shrimp tempura, and tobiko is a must-try. The fatherchef takes pride in his grilled meats, offering a variety of options. This family-run restaurant is a must-visit for any food enthusiast. You can find it where the old Rusty Scupper used to be. This restaurant is truly a gem worth keeping to oneself.