Tancho Friendly Omakase $95 per guest
Tancho’s Friendly Omakase, led by Chef Jeffrey Chen, offers a relaxed and approachable omakase experience featuring seasonal dishes and sushi prepared by our chefs. The menu changes daily, guided by the freshest seafood and seasonal ingredients available. Each experience includes a minimum of ten courses, creating a satisfying progression from appetizers to sushi. Our sushi rice is seasoned with a special blend of akazu (aged red vinegar), a traditional Edomae-style preparation that enhances the natural flavor of the fish.
The $95 menu price does not include a mandatory service charge, allowing guests the flexibility to leave gratuity at their discretion.
RESERVATION
Reservations are available through OpenTable and Tock. We are gradually transitioning to OpenTable to provide a more accessible reservation experience. Due to our limited seating, reservations are strongly recommended. Chef’s counter seats often book quickly, especially on weekends.
BENTO TAKEOUT
Tancho Bento Takeout is available nightly, with the best availability on weekdays. We prepare approximately 10 bento boxes per day, made with the same care and ingredients featured in our omakase menu. Weekend takeout may be limited. Pre-orders are recommended, as bentos often sell out.
LATE ARRIVAL POLICY
We allow a 15-minute grace period. Any arrival beyond this requires management approval. After 15 minutes, service is not guaranteed; interruption of service will incur a fee of $95.00
CORKAGE FEE
$55 per 750ml or smaller for the first three bottles.
$90 for 751-1800ml.
Beyond three bottles, an additional $50 fee will be applied.
RESCHEDULE & CANCELLATION
You may cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before your reservation time through your Tock account.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Cancellations made within 24 hours of your reservation or a no-show will incur a fee of $95. If you suspect you or your guests are unable to make the reservation please cancel as early as possible.
Cancellations must be completed through your reservation platform (Tock or OpenTable).
Due to limited staffing, cancellation requests sent by text, phone, or social media cannot be guaranteed and will not be considered valid.
• For urgent assistance, please text 415-319-5268 or email Tanchojapaneserestaurant@gmail.com. We are a text-only restaurant.
• Consumer Advisory:
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Food allergies and dietary restrictions must be notified at least 3 days in advance. Due to the limited availability of ingredients, some requests may not be accommodated. Same day allergies request may not always be possible to accommodate.
Tancho Japanese Restaurant
Friendly Omakase $95 per guest
Tancho’s Friendly Omakase offers a relaxed and approachable omakase experience featuring seasonal dishes and sushi prepared by our chefs.
The menu changes daily, guided by the freshest seafood and seasonal ingredients available. Each experience includes a minimum of ten courses, creating a satisfying progression from appetizers to sushi.
Our sushi rice is seasoned with a special blend of akazu (aged red vinegar), a traditional Edomae-style preparation that enhances the natural flavor of the fish.
The $95 menu price does not include a mandatory service charge, allowing guests the flexibility to leave gratuity at their discretion.
Reservations
Reservations are available through OpenTable and Tock.
We are gradually transitioning to OpenTable to provide a more accessible reservation experience.
Due to our limited seating, reservations are strongly recommended.
Chef’s counter seats often book quickly, especially on weekends.
Bento Takeout
Tancho Bento Takeout is available for lunch from 1-2 PM and nightly, with the best availability on weekdays.
We prepare approximately 10 bento boxes per day, made with the same care and ingredients featured in our omakase menu. Weekend takeout may be limited.
Pre-orders are recommended, as bentos often sell out.
Corkage:
Cancellation Policy
Changes or cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance via your Tock reservation.
Late cancellations or no-shows are subject to a $95 per person fee.
NOTE: This menu was featured in 2023 with added supplements on top of the regular Omakase menu. Price and menu have changed.
To reach customer service or request reservation change, please text 415-319-5268 or email us at tanchojapaneserestaurant@gmail.com.
Due to staff shortage, we are not able to answer phone calls.
Our restaurant currently has very limited seatings for dine in. Chef’s counter seats are often booked out on weekends. We highly recommend weekday reservation.
We offer about 10-15 bento take outs nightly until sold out. Pre-order is highly recommended.
Please note that we use a special brand of Akazu (red vinegar) to make our sushi rice (shari). We do not use brown rice.
Tancho Japanese Restaurant is located in Castro Valley, California. Our teams are alumni from some of the finest sushi restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area, in particular, we build our Omakase menu based on traditional edomae style. Our visiting guest chef also made much contribution to Tancho’s culinary concepts.






