M2 Oak

"I so dearly wish for this restaurant to "make it" in a tough Oakland environment. They have smarts (coffee and lunch service in the daytime), charm all over inside (I wanted to steal few things..."

"Tucked just off Grand Avenue, Samurai Sushi Boat feels like the kind of place that quietly restores your faith in dining out. It's not about flash or fanfare here. It's about warmth, precision,..."

"Great green dumplings and spicy chili fish soup. Friendly and attentive staff. A great low-key place for a Sunday brunch."