SATOJapanese Cuisine 925·462·3131
Pleasanton · Since 1983

Classic sushi, made the same careful way for over forty years.

Pleasanton's first Japanese restaurant. A family-owned room at the corner of Hopyard and Valley, with a sushi bar regulars still compete for, and a short menu of the classics done right.

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Nigiri assortment on a wooden board: tuna, salmon, hamachi, ebi and unagi with a cucumber roll Sato's storefront at night with the gold 郷 sign above the door Nigiri B · chef's choice of 9
1983 Pleasanton's first Japanese restaurant
4.5 ★ 164 Google reviews
Organic products throughout
No MSG and no trans-fat oil
House favorites

What the regulars order.

Six dishes that keep people coming back. Prices reflect the current in-house menu.

Fireball Roll topped with radish sprouts and sauces
Signature roll

Fireball Roll

$8.90

Dynamite tuna mix fried in tempura, finished with hot sauce, unagi sauce and kaiware. For the near-sushi diner at your table.

Asari udon with clams in a dark bowl
Lunch

Asari Udon

$13.90

One of our most popular plates. Buttery clam udon in house dashi, topped with green onions.

Chirashi bowl of assorted sashimi over sushi rice
Lunch

Chirashi

$25.90

Chef's choice of assorted sashimi over sushi rice, served with miso soup.

Dragon Roll covered in avocado and unagi
Sushi roll

Dragon Roll

$18.90

Shrimp tempura roll covered in avocado and barbecued eel, drizzled with unagi sauce. Ten pieces.

Moriawase sashimi platter with tuna, hamachi and salmon
Dinner

Moriawase

$27.90

Maguro, shiro maguro, hamachi, sake and tako. 14 to 16 pieces, depending on the cut.

Agedashi tofu in dashi broth with green onion and bonito
Appetizer

Agedashi Tofu

$5.90

Fried tofu in warm broth with grated ginger, green onions and bonito flakes.

Sato's sushi bar with indigo noren curtains and wooden counter
Sit at the bar

The best seat in the house faces the chefs.

Pull up a stool at the counter and watch the chefs cut shiro maguro and roll your order to the minute. Most evenings the bar fills first, so come a little early.

“Interaction between the chefs and their customers at the bar adds to a thoroughly enjoyable sushi dining experience.”Guest review
Dining room with wood counter and noren curtains Sato Box bento with sashimi, gyoza, tempura and teriyaki
Our story

A room that feels like a Japanese home.

Sato opened in 1983 as Pleasanton's first Japanese restaurant, tucked into a quiet corner of the shopping center at Hopyard and Valley. Owner Makoto Sato built the dining room to feel like home, with soft screens, art prints and a warm wood sushi bar.

You won't find a long list of trendy rolls. You will find top-quality versions of the classics: nigiri and sashimi, tempura, teriyaki, sukiyaki and udon, made with organic products and never with MSG or trans-fat oil.

郷 · satoThe kanji on our sign means “hometown” or “home village.” That's the feeling we cook for.
From our guests

Plates from the counter.

Photos shared by diners on our Google listing.

Rainbow roll and nigiri Shrimp and vegetable tempura Nigiri on a blue and white plate Hamachi sashimi Maguro sashimi lunch with rice Sato Box with California roll and chicken teriyaki Bowl of edamame Inside-out sushi rolls Nigiri set on a wood board Spicy tekka rolls
Good to know

Before you come in.

Takeout

Everything on the menu is available to go. Call ahead at 925·462·3131 and we'll have it ready.

Vegetarian

Look for the V: edamame, kappa maki, avocado roll and the Fresh Veggie Roll. Our udon broth is made with fish dashi.

Gluten free

Sashimi, nigiri sets and tofu appetizers are marked GF. Unagi sauce is not gluten free, so ask us to leave it off.

Today's fish

We usually have maguro, white tuna, hamachi, salmon, ebi, unagi, tako and hotate. Market-price items change with what's best.

Lunch & dinner

Lunch runs Tuesday through Friday. Dinner portions come with house salad, miso soup and rice.

Allergens

Our major allergens are fish and sesame seeds. Tell your server about any allergy before you order.

Hours & location

Find us at Hopyard & Valley.

3015 Hopyard Road, Suite K
Pleasanton, CA 94588In the shopping center at the corner of Hopyard Rd and Valley Ave. Parking in the center lot.

925·462·3131

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Opening hours
Tuesday11:30 am – 2:00 pm5:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday11:30 am – 2:00 pm5:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday11:30 am – 2:00 pm5:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday11:30 am – 2:00 pm5:00 – 8:30 pm
SaturdayDinner 5:00 – 8:30 pm
SundayDinner 5:00 – 8:00 pm
MondayClosed
Lunch Tue–Fri · Dinner nightly except Monday