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Funky Japanese nook cooking up creative fried chicken & seasonal plates in an artsy, compact space.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 362 17th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 502-7743
Website: https://aburayaoakland.com/aburaya?utm_source=google
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Reservations: aburayaoakland.com
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Reviews
Bay Area Reviews
Enjoyed my dinner here. Stopped by before a concert in downtown Oakland. It’s a busy spot with not enough seating inside for the crowds.
I enjoyed the chicken I got, cooked well. Was nice and juicy. I ordered their bbq sauce and it was very tangy, hard to describe. I’d definitely try out other flavors before getting bbq again. The bland salad and cabbage didn’t seem needed either.
… moreI enjoyed the chicken I got, cooked well. Was nice and juicy. I ordered their bbq sauce and it was very tangy, hard to describe. I’d definitely try out other flavors before getting bbq again. The bland salad and cabbage didn’t seem needed either.
Ezgi Tümer
There was a very long line when we went there and the place was crowded/loud. Ordering online and picking it up is much easier. Since the weather was nice, we ate by the lake instead of eating indoors. Everything was delicious. I just wish there was a little more sauce on the chicken.
… moreArlo
Really great place, super conveniently close to my office! Staff are amazing and fast, seating is plentiful and comfy.
Food is 90% amazing, my main complaint is with the Okayu sando. It’s really gross. Like it’s floppy and the egg salad I sent look right. The sauce is spicy wasabi in a way that I do not enjoy. I also think I’m not the only one because the person taking my order literally clarified if I had it before and seemes to warn me not to get it. It’s not good in a way that’s genuinely surprising since everything else from here is great. I literally got indigestion.
Literally all the other good I’ve had here, like the fried chicken and salads have been great!
Definitely recommend for every except the Okayu chicken sandwich.
… moreFood is 90% amazing, my main complaint is with the Okayu sando. It’s really gross. Like it’s floppy and the egg salad I sent look right. The sauce is spicy wasabi in a way that I do not enjoy. I also think I’m not the only one because the person taking my order literally clarified if I had it before and seemes to warn me not to get it. It’s not good in a way that’s genuinely surprising since everything else from here is great. I literally got indigestion.
Literally all the other good I’ve had here, like the fried chicken and salads have been great!
Definitely recommend for every except the Okayu chicken sandwich.
David Smith
Good option for a quick meal, and I mean quick seriously. From order till I got my food was likely less than 4 minutes. I went with the 4 piece fried chicken with side salad, splitting the flavors on the chicken between BBQ(sauce) and General Tso(dry rub). Of the two the BBQ I personally preferred more, the flavor was deeper and the slight spice to it added more, it had a slight crisp but not as significantly as the the General Tso due to the dry rub. The general Tso was good as well and had a better crisp but the flavor was as exciting. The interior of the restaurant was a bit dim which is easier on the eyes but made my pictures come out a little dark. Not much else to say, happy with good fried chicken
… moreEmily Baxley (Wendland)
Everything is SO GOOD!! I eat gluten free and am so glad to know this a GF kitchen with truly delicious food. I had their chicken sandwich tonight- it was comically large, probably half a pound! The GF bun held up very well, the chicken was juicy, and the slaw and pickles were SO tasty. I love coming here!
… moreTrillè Galli
Great hole in the wall giving off a punk culture vibe. Different fusion menu options that i will have to come back to try! The Oyakadon was . Fried chicken was perfect contrast of crispy and juicy and carried alot of flavor complimented by the simmering egg. Again very worth it. Thank you for the great Lunch!
… moreJose Duarte
Delicious doesn’t even describe it, it’s mouthwatering. The chicken is always super crispy even by the time I get home, and the corn let me just say fugedaboutit.
… morePhuong Luong
I wanted to love this place and I do love some aspects of it (the decor, music, Asian goodies) but unfortunately found their fried chicken super underwhelming. The breading is uneven and thin which makes for pretty soggy coating on the chicken (if you’ve ever been on a diet and got the Just Bare frozen chicken bites, it’s kinda like that). I was hoping for a shatteringly crisp crunchy coating, and this just wasn’t it. The actual chicken is a random mix of dark and white meat, and the pieces that are white meat were a little stringy. Also felt like the flavors were good, but lack depth (habenero miso and shichimi). The seasonal fried oyster mushroom was extremely tough and chewy, 1/10 do not recommend. The miso ranch was good though.
… moreNumber13 O
We’ve been meaning to go here for some, so glad we finally made the trip from Richmond. We waited less than 10 minutes. My brother and I had the chicken sandwiches with tater tots and my husband had the fried chicken plate. He ordered the 20 piece thinking the pieces would be small, lol. His plate could’ve fed all of us. Everything was cooked exactly right. Amazing menu the best food I’ve had in years. Well above the price range. If I didn’t live so far away, I would be here every day. Lots of interesting selections of beers, including a couple of gluten-free options. Interesting sake, and just so many drinks that wouldn’t cross your eyes to take it all in. I really love the vibe and the young woman taking our order on 12/6/25 had a great attitude when was helpful when my husband had questions. I actually felt happy for a change being in a restaurant where people treated you decent and the food was amazing, so rare nowadays. Just proves a restaurant doesn’t have to be posh to have class.
… moreAmanda Liu
Such a cute lil store with very affordable options! And a good selection of alcohol as well (rly recommend the hibiscus mead)
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