Menu
Kansai is a popular spot in Oakland, CA, known for its diverse menu offerings, vegan and vegetarian options, and happy hour specials. Customers rave about the generous portions, flavorful rolls, and reasonable prices. The Gyoza Vegetable and Baked Mussel appetizers, along with the Nigiri Sushi and Simple Maki Rolls, are standout menu items. The atmosphere is lively during peak hours, making it ideal for group gatherings or date nights. While some reviewers note a slight decline in food quality, others praise the attentive service and fun vibe. Overall, Kansai is a solid choice for those seeking a casual dining experience with a wide selection of sushi dishes.
Appetizers
Gyoza
Vegetable. Meat or vegetable pot stickers, 5 pieces.
Edamame
Vegetable. Steamed green bean.
Baked Mussel
Baked green mussel, 6 pieces (up to 15 minutes).
Sashimi
15 pieces. Comes with your choice of 1 kind.
Large Miso Soup
Deep-Fried Chicken
10 pieces Vegetable Tempura
Vegetable.
Seaweed Salad
Vegetable.
Prawn Tempura
Deep-fried shrimp, 6 pieces.
Combination Tempura
2 pieces shrimp, 6 pieces vegetable tempura.
Small Miso Soup
Jalatuna
Deep-fried jalapeno with cream cheese and spicy tuna 4 pieces. Spicy.
Agedashi Tofu
Vegetable. Deep-fried tofu with house sauce.
Kansai Takoyaki
Deep-fried octopus balls 4 pieces.
Bacon Shrimp
Deep-fried shrimp with bacon, 6 pieces.
Croquettes
Curry potato croquettes 2 pieces.
Sunomono
Tai, tako, shrimp or cucumber salad.
Soft-Shell Crab
Deep-fried soft shell crab.
House Salad
Ahi Poki
Japanese Hawaiian style tuna and seaweed salad. Spicy.
Zukemono
Vegetable. Vegetable, pickle.
White Rice
Sushi Rice
Deep-Fried Tai Fish
Deep-fried red snapper, 6 pieces.
Poki Tuna Salad
Spicy tuna salad with seaweed salad. Spicy.
Tuna Tataki
Seared tuna with ponzu sauce and green onion.
Spicy Tuna Salad
Spicy food.
Sake Nigiri Sushi
Salmon.
Hamachi Nigiri Sushi
Yellow tail.
Maguro Nigiri Sushi
Tuna.
Ikura Nigiri Sushi
Salmon roe.
Unagi Nigiri Sushi
Fresh water eel.
Tamago Nigiri Sushi
Sweet egg.
Tobiko Nigiri Sushi
Flying fish egg.
Ika Nigiri Sushi
Squid.
Shiromaguro Nigiri Sushi
Albacore.
Ebi Nigiri Sushi
Shrimp.
Saba Nigiri Sushi
Mackerel.
Inari Nigiri Sushi
Soy bean roe.
Hotate Nigiri Sushi
Scallop.
Smoke Sake Nigiri Sushi
Smoked salmon.
Hirame Nigiri Sushi
Halibut.
Kani Nigiri Sushi
Imitation snow crab.
Masago Nigiri Sushi
Smelt eggs.
Tai Nigiri Sushi
Red snapper.
Tako Nigiri Sushi
Octopus.
Ama Ebi Nigiri Sushi
Nigiri Sushi
Simple Maki Rolls
California Roll Maki Roll
Avocado and crab.
Spicy Tuna Roll Maki Roll
Spicy tuna and cucumber roll. Spicy.
Shrimp Tempura Maki Roll
Deep-fried shrimp tempura with cucumber, avocado. Ask for vegetarian option.
Sake Maki Roll
Salmon roll.
Avocado and Kappa Roll
Avocado and cucumber roll.
Negihama Maki Roll
Yellowtail, green onion.
Avocado Maki Roll
Vegetable.
Tekka Maki Rol
Tuna roll.
Veggie Tempura Maki Roll
Deep-fried pumpkin with avocado and cucumber topped with unagi sauce (vegan).
Spicy Salmon Maki Roll
Spicy salmon and cucumber roll.
Kappa Maki Roll
Vegetable. Cucumber.
Spicy Hamachi Maki Roll
Oshinko Maki Roll
Vegetable. Pickles.
Avocado-Ebi Maki Roll
Avocado and shrimp roll.
New York Maki Roll
Shrimp and cucumber roll.
Black Mushroom Maki Roll
Vegetable. Mushroom.
Spicy Scallop Roll Maki Roll
Spicy scallop and cucumber roll.
Kanpio Maki Roll
Vegetable. Marinated strips of gourd.
3 Items Combination
2 Items A Combination
2 Items B Combination
2 Items C Combination
2 Items from Category A Combination
2 Items from Category B Combination
2 Items from Category C Combination
Combination Bento
Combination Sushi and Sashimi
#01. Sushi and Sashimi
3 tuna, 3 hamachi, 3 salmon sashimi, 8 nigiri and 8 CA roll.
#02. Sushi and Nigiri
8 pieces nigiri, 8 pieces CA roll and spicy tuna hand roll.
#03. Nigiri Mix
Chef's choice nigiri, 10 pieces.
#04. Combo Sashimi
3 tuna, 3 hamachi, 3 salmon, 3 shiro maguro and 3 red snapper.
#05. Only Tuna Sashimi
#06. Chirashi Sushi
Mixed sashimi over rice.
Kansai Sashimi Small
2 to 3 people.
Kansai Sashimi Medium
2 to 4 people.
Kansai Sashimi Large
4 to 6 people.
Kansai Sashimi X-Large
6 to 8 people.
Kansai Special Sashimi
Deep-Fried Crunch Roll
Crunch Spicy Tuna Roll
Deep-fried spicy tuna roll and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, wasabi sauce. Spicy.
Crunch Tempura Roll
Shrimp tempura roll topped crunch. Sauce unagi sauce.
Deep-Fried CA Roll
Deep-fried California roll and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, wasabi sauce.
Wendy Roll
Deep-fried cream cheese, fish egg, imitation crab, salmon, avocado. Sauce unagi sauce, wasabi sauce.
Godzilla Roll
Deep-fried imitation crab, avocado, cream cheese and unagi and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, wasabi sauce.
Telegraph Ave Roll
Deep-fried tuna, salmon, hamachi and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo, wasabi sauce.
Deep-Fried Philly Roll
Deep-fried Philly roll and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, wasabi sauce.
Crunch Hamachi Roll
Deep-fried hamachi and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, wasabi sauce.
007 Roll
Deep-fried CA roll topped with raw spicy tuna and fish eggs. Sauce unagi sauce, wasabi sauce.
Kansai Roll
Tuna, salmon, hamachi topped with unagi, avocado and fish eggs. Sauce unagi sauce, sp mayo, and wasabi sauce.
49 ers Roll
CA roll topped with salmon, lemon.
John Roll
Shrimp tempura, imitation crab topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo.
Rainbow Roll
CA roll topped with tuna, salmon, shiromaguro, ebi and tail.
Dragon Roll
CA roll topped unagi, avocado and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce.
Oakland Roll
Shrimp tempura, imitation crab, fish egg topped with unagi, avocado. Sauce unagi sauce.
Philly Roll
Cream cheese, salmon and avocado.
Caterpillar Roll
Shrimp tempura, imitation crab topped with avocado. Sauce unagi sauce.
Ryan Roll
Deep-fried shrimp tempura, imitation crab topped with salmon, avocado and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo.
Dream Gina Roll
Shrimp tempura, cream cheese topped with tuna, avocado and fish eggs. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo.
Flower Rose Roll
CA roll topped with tuna.
Go Go Roll
Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado topped with tuna, salmon, unagi and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo, wasabi sauce.
Power Spider Roll
Soft shell crab, imitation crab topped with unagi, fish egg and avocado. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo, wasabi sauce.
Katie 2 Roll
Imitation crab, avocado, shrimp tempura topped with tuna, soft shell crab and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo, wasabi sauce.
Triple S Roll
Shrimp tempura, softshell crab, spicy tuna topped with unagi, spicy tuna, crunch and fish eggs. Sauce: unagi sauce, spicy mayo, wasabi sauce.
Rock and Roll
Unagi with avocado, fish egg, cucumber. Sauce unagi sauce.
Spider Roll
Soft shell crab, imitation crab with cucumber, avocado, gobo, kaiware and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce.
Chicken Teriyaki Roll
Chicken teriyaki. Sauce unagi sauce.
Double Double Roll
Shrimp tempura imitation crab topped with shrimp, avocado and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce.
Vegetable Mix Roll
Vegetable. Cucumber, inari, kanpio, oshinko, gobo, black mushroom, deep-fried gabocha. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo, wasabi sauce.
Sweet Surrender Roll
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, soft shell crab topped with tuna, salmon, shino maguro, tai, ebi, imitation crab and katsuo and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo, wasabi sauce.
Raiders Roll
Cream cheese, salmon, fish egg, avocado topped with unagi. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo.
Tiger Wood Roll
Spicy tuna topped seaweed salad and fish egg. Sauce spicy mayo. Spicy.
Katie 1 Roll
Spicy tuna, cucumber, shrimp tempura topped with tuna, soft shell crab and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo, wasabi sauce. Spicy.
Futo Maki Roll
Vegetable. Tamago, pickle, gobo, inari, cucumber, mushroom, kanpio.
S. P Cucumber Roll
Spicy tune with imitation crab, unagi, crunch, cucumber and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo.
Salmon Skin Roll Roll
Grilled salmon skin, gobo and cucumber and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce.
S. P Rainbow Roll
Shrimp tempura, imitation crab, topped tuna, tai, salmon, ebi, shinomaguro and fish egg. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo, wasabi sauce.
Unakyu Roll
Unagi and cucumber.
Crazy Horse Roll
Shrimp, yellowtail, tuna and cucumber kaiware.
Gyoza Roll
Deep-fried dumpling, kaiware. Sauce unagi sauce.
Special Rolls
Baked Rolls
Lion King Roll
CA roll topped with salmon and bake and fish egg. Sauce bake sauce, unagi sauce.
Volcano Roll
CA roll topped with scallop and fish egg. Sauce bake sauce, unagi sauce.
New Port Roll
Salmon, hamachi topped with scallops. Sauce bake sauce, unagi sauce.
Bay Scallop Roll
Spicy tuna, imitation crab topped with salmon, scallop, bake and fish egg. Sauce bake sauce, wasabi sauce.
Hot Spicy Roll
Spicy tuna topped tuna, bake and fish egg. Sauce bake sauce, unagi sauce, spicy mayo, wasabi sauce. Spicy.
Bob Roll
Shrimp tempura, imitation crab topped BBQ albacore and fish egg. Sauce bake sauce, wasabi sauce.
In and Out Roll
Spicy tuna roll topped with tuna and avocado and fish egg. Sauce spicy mayo.
J. D. Roll
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, cucumber topped with tuna, avocado, and fish eggs. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo.
Make It Hot Roll
Spicy tuna, cucumber topped with seared tuna and jalapeno. Sauce: ponzu, sesame oil, hot sauce.
Pink Lady Roll
Spicy tuna roll topped with unagi and avocado and fish egg. Sauce: unagi sauce, spicy mayo.
Ichiban Roll
Spicy hamachi, cucumber topped with shrimp, avocado, and fish eggs. Sauce: spicy mayo.
James Roll
Spicy tuna, imitation crab, shrimp tempura topped with scallop, jalapeno and fish eggs. Sauce unagi sauce, spicy mayo.
Sapporo Roll
California roll topped with shiromaguro and fish eggs. Sauce: ponzu, hot sauce.
Spicy Rolls
Hand Rolls
Spicy Salmon Hand Roll
Unagi Hand Roll
Unagi, avocado.
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
California Hand Roll
Imitation crab mix, avocado.
Spicy Scallop Hand Roll
Garlic Albacore Hand Roll
Albacore, cucumber, fish egg.
Spider Hand Roll
Softshell crab, imitation crab mix, avocado, cucumber, kaiware and fish egg.
Salmon Skin Hand Roll
Salmon skin, gobo, cucumber, kaiware.
Ebi Hand Roll
Shrimp, avocado.
Spicy Hamachi Hand Roll
Spicy Tako Hand Roll
Tempura Hand Roll
Shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber.
Chicken Teriyaki
Grilled skinless, boneless chicken fillet in teriyaki sauce.
Salmon Teriyaki
Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce.
#03. Beef Teriyaki
#04. Saba Shiroyaki
Grilled salted mackerel.
Grill
Udon
Udon
Vegetable. Thick noodle with vegetables.
Beef Udon
Chicken Udon
Nabe Yaki Udon
2 pieces shrimp tempura, egg, vegetable and chicken.
#06. Tempura Udon
Tempura with udon.
Zaru Soba
Vegetable. Cold buckwheat noodle with dipping sauce.
Shrimp Udon
Yose Nabe Udon
Broth (seafood udon).
#06. Tempura Zaru Soba
Tempura with zaru soba.
#04. Chicken Katsu
Deep-fried breaded chicken cutlet.
Vegetable Tempura
Vegetable. Vegetable only, 12 pieces.
#04. Pork Katsu
Deep-fried breaded pork cutlet.
#03. Mix Tempura
Mix 5 pieces shrimp and 7 pieces vegetable tempura.
Tempura and Deep-Fried
New Style Entrees Fusion
BBQ Short Ribs
Beef short ribs.
Chicken Yakisoba
Comes with vegetable pan-fried noodle.
Beef Yakisoba
Comes with vegetable pan-fried noodle.
Spicy Chirashi
House style sashimi and vegetables over rice with spicy sauce.
Shrimp Steak with Green Beans
Pan-fried shrimp with deep-fried green beans.
Spicy Pan Rice
Pan-fried rice with spicy tuna, spicy salmon and crab.
Spicy Seafood Soup
House style spicy seafood and vegetables soup.
Vegetable Saute
Vegetable. Tofu with stir-fried vegetable.
Chicken Teriyaki Donburi
Grilled chicken over rice with teriyaki sauce.
Katsu Donburi
Breaded lean pork loin deep-fried, vegetables and eggs simmered with house sauce.
Beef Teriyaki Donburi
Grilled beef over-rice with teriyaki sauce.
Donburi
Beverages
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Sparkling Water
Bottled Water
2 Item Bento A Lunch
2 item bento box with chicken teriyaki and 8 pieces California roll.
2 Item Bento B Lunch
2 item bento with chicken teriyaki and 8 pieces spicy tuna roll.
Lunch Bento Super Special
Lunch Special Combination Bento
3 Items Combination Bento Lunch
2 Items B Combination Bento Lunch
2 Items A Combination Bento Lunch
2 Items C Combination Bento Lunch
2 Items from Category A Combination Bento Lunch
2 Items from Category B Combination Bento Lunch
2 Items from Category C Combination Bento Lunch
Chirashi Sushi Lunch
Mix sashimi over rice.
Nigiri Mix Lunch
8 pieces chef's choice nigiri.
Sushi Lunch Special Lunch
6 pieces nigiri and 4 pieces CA roll, 4 pieces spicy tuna roll.
Sushi and Sashimi Lunch
6 pieces sashimi, 6 pieces nigiri and 4 pieces CA roll.
Lunch Special Sushi and Sashimi
Lunch Special House Special
Spicy Chirashi Lunch
House style sashimi and vegetable over rice with spicy sauce.
#02. Spicy Seafood Soup Lunch
House style spicy seafood and vegetable soup.
BBQ Short Ribs Lunch
Grilled beef short ribs.
Salmon Teriyaki Lunch
Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce.
#02. Beef Teriyaki Lunch
Grilled strips of beef.
#03. Chicken Teriyaki Lunch
Grill skinless, boneless chicken fillet in teriyaki sauce.
#04. Saba Shioyaki Lunch
Grilled salted mackerel.
Lunch Special Grill
Lunch Special Tempura and Deep-Fried
#01. Chicken Katsu Lunch
Deep-fried breaded chicken cutlet.
#01. Pork Katsu Lunch
Deep-fried breaded pork cutlet.
#02. Combination Tempura Lunch
Mix 4 pieces shrimps and 6 pieces vegetables.
#03. Prawn Tempura Lunch
Shrimps only, 6 pieces.
#04. Vegetable Tempura Lunch
Vegetable. Vegetable only, 9 pieces.
#01. Beef Teriyaki Donburi Lunch
Grilled beef over-rice with teriyaki sauce.
#02. Chicken Teriyaki Donburi Lunch
Grilled chicken over-rice with teriyaki sauce.
Katsu Donburi Lunch
Breaded lean pork loin deep-fried vege and eggs simmered with house sauce.
Lunch Special Donburi over Rice Dishes
Lunch Special Udon Noodle Soup
Shrimp Udon Lunch
Chicken Udon Lunch
Beef Udon Lunch
Nabeyaki Udon Lunch
2 pieces prawn tempura, egg and vegetables in broth.
Tempura Udon Lunch
Tempura with udon.
Udon Lunch
Vegetable. Thick noodle with vegetables.
Zaru Soba Lunch
Vegetable. Cold buckwheat noodle with dipping sauce.
Tempura Zaru Soba Lunch
Tempura with zaru soba.
Yosenabe Udon Lunch
Clear Japanese seafood soup.