I have been to Arigato Sushi several times over the years, and they have consistently great. Their lunch specials are an incredible value, especially because the sushi rolls are generously sized. The rolls are delicious, the miso soup is flavorful, and the salad is always crisp with the most tasty salad dressing. I also tied the tempura and it's perfectly crispy and crunchy! Everything tastes fresh every time! The staff is friendly, attentive, and the food comes out quickly. The vibe is low key with low lit lighting and dark decor. My go to items are the mango bomb, crunch roll, teriyaki roll, veggie tempura, and veggie tempura roll. I like to mix things up and order the salmon teriyaki lunch box. Overall, the sushi is tasty, they have generous portions, fast service, and consistently great food. I will continue coming back! read more

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I'll admit I'm not the most adventurous person on the menu--I pretty much always order the lunch special teriyaki chicken. That said, it's consistently excellent every time I visit. The portion sizes are huge, and the value for the price is hard to beat. I lived in Seattle for a large part of my life, where teriyaki is everywhere, and I've spent years trying to find something that comes close. This restaurant is about as close as I've found. The chicken is flavorful, the sauce is just right, and it really satisfies that Seattle-style teriyaki craving. It's also served with miso soup, that I generally don't eat. It's a bit salty for my taste. The restaurant is usually pretty busy, which is always a good sign, but it's also consistently clean and well maintained. The servers are friendly and welcoming every time I've been in. They're not overly attentive, but if you need something, it's easy enough to get their attention and they're happy to help. Between the generous portions, fair prices, good food, and friendly service, this has become one of my favorite lunch spots. I'll definitely keep coming back read more

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Arigato Sushi is consistently delicious with nicely prepared dishes. The ingredients are always fresh, The portions are plentiful and the presentation is appetizing. The service team is courteous and upbeat. They are helpful I. Providing meal selections and are able to modify the dishes based on dietary needs. read more

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I really love this place. The sushi is super fresh. The only thing I don't like is the huge pieces of sushi. They are hard to put in your mouth. I personally prefer smaller pieces. Maybe if we had a choice? The lunch special is perfect sizes. The service is good. read more

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This is my favorite sushi spot when it comes to value for money. The quality of the rolls is good, and they're a very generous size. One roll per person is usually enough to leave you satisfied. Prices range from $17 to $20, and their lunch specials are a great deal at $13.95-$14.95. The noodles are only $9.25 and the portion is large enough to share with another person. The only downside is that the service can be inconsistent. Sometimes the waitresses are friendly, and other times not so much. That's the reason for my 4-star rating. read more

Lunch specials are a good price. The sushi rolls are big & the lunch plate was good enough for 1 person but 2 if you're not too hungry & want to share, read more

Arigato Sushi - Golden gate roll & beef teriyaki lunch special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salinas, California

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7.3/10 Tekka Maki roll was fresh and delicious definitely a staple and a must-order every time I have sushi. The sashimi was satiating with generous cuts of each piece; my favorite, of course, was the tuna! I'm giving it a 7 because the roll wasn't rolled properly and kept falling apart, as you can see from the photo. Some of the sashimi pieces also had an unusual seasoning that tasted like Tajín with lime unique, but not really my preference. A few cuts were also a bit too large, making them harder to eat. There were some unique additions as well, like a whole cucumber under the sashimi and some unusual garnishes. Service was fast and efficient, and the ambiance was nice! The place was packed on a Friday night and clearly a popular spot. read more

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Our First Time Here Looks Awesome Very Deceiving From The Outside It's Huge Inside..!!! So I Ordered The Green Dragon Roll And The Spicy Crunch Roll And Of Course My Sapporo Beer. Cassandra Ordered The Maverick, And French Kiss Rolls. And My Fiancée Ordered The Hot Night Roll. And We Ordered The Garlic Chili Edamame..!!! read more

This is my nieces favorite sushi place and we came here because she suggested it for her HS graduation dinner. Everything we ordered was delicious & I would come again if in the area. Our server was great and our food was served in a timely manner for our party of 9. No mandatory gratuity fee included in our total to my surprise. However, we were happy to leave a voluntary tip for great food and service. i recommend the Salmon dish that comes with miso soup, rice and salad . Sushi rolls are huge without being extra with the rice . I ordered the amazing roll ( eel with shrimp tempura inside . D delicious - not on menu. Saw this ordered by another yelper . We also ordered the bulgogi dish and this was definitely a dish you could shared for two. Also, ordered other rolls and tempura veggies along with gyoza appetizer- we all enjoyed the food. Definitely recommend u try this place out in spite of the low rating of 3 starz - i we had a 5 star experience. read more

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Always enjoy the food and portions! With the sushi rolls, it depends on the sushi chef but sometimes the sushi is filled too much that it cannot be wrapped. Other times, the sushi rolls are hardly ever wrapped properly that whenever you pick up with chopsticks, they fall apart read more

Arigato Sushi - Sushi roll not wrapped all the way, it falls apart when you try to pick up with chopsticks - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salinas, California

Decided to grab lunch from this place after it was recommended to me by a friend. When we arrived, we were immediately added to the waitlist and told it would be at least a 20 minute wait. There are only four chairs inside to sit and wait, so we just stood aside. I did notice that most people waited outside instead. We waited for about 20 to 25 minutes before being seated. We sat with our menus for about five minutes before someone came to take our order, which was perfect since we were ready to order. We got their edamame, California roll, chicken Katsu entrée, and their combination chicken and salmon plate. Everything was delicious. Their edamame definitely needed more salt, which was available at the table. The restaurant looked clean at the staff, were all friendly and helpful. read more

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I frequent this restaurant often, not too many good choices for sushi in Salinas. I have dined in on may occasions with my family and historically been very pleased with what they offer. Even more often we tend to choose Arigato for take out as it is convenient and delicious. Today was a dine-in experience. And as always I genuinely expected a similar experience. Unfortunately it was not. Let me get the usual items out of the way. The location is great and parking options broad. You can even make your way over to the nearby yogurt ice cream shop for dessert after. My wife and 3-yo daughter were with me. We were seated quickly. My first observation was that the in restaurant music was up so loud I was unable to carry on a conversation with my wife sitting across from me. We requested they lower the volume as it felt counter intuitive to a social event that would consist of food and conversation. The waitresses body language to my wife's question seemed to articulate that might not be a reasonable request. She went to someone more senior to ask, they lowered it so slightly it was almost indistinguishable. At that point we gave up that fight. Their menu is great for adults, and I was pleased to see some child options but it seemed odd that a child portion of a chicken chow mein dish was the same cost as an adult entree. We gave it a try anyway since the options were really limited. Knowing my daughter I inquired about changing the dish with a substitution for something they have. But without skipping a beat the waitress informed me that was not an option. I would note, I would have been happy to may for a substitution so it's seems misalign with making a profit for the owner but... okayyyy. When her dish arrived it was clear why it was priced the same as an adult entree. I was no different than an adult entree. Recommend you adjust your portions and price for children, though I am not sure why I would need to tell a restaurant the obvious. We ordered our food ( Salinas Roll, Crunch roll, Sashimi, Combination Tempura and the Chicken Chow Mein, as well as two Soju's). As the food arrived it was clear the good side of business was easily a 4-5 star experience. Everything looked fresh and was prepared pretty fast. But as the waitress delivered everything it became clear that no plates, silverware for our toddler, soy sauce bowls, etc... we're going to be delivered. I waved her down and after several attempts succeeded in getting everything we needed. But for a waitress in the service industry this would have been consistent with anyone visibly the restaurant. We enjoyed our meals and were ready to pay but our waitress had disappeared. After 10-15 mins she reappeared and we asked for the bill. As I waited my wife and daughter used the restroom. When they returned my wife noted that our child was afraid to use the bathroom and I quote "I'm scared". Assuming she was just exaggerating I didn't think anything more of it until after receiving the bill I chose to use the restroom. As I opened it I was surprised, it was dungeon dark with a decor in all dark grays. A lone small light above the sink was the only lighting in the room, a rather comfortable sized bathroom as well making the shadows by the toilet and door more noticeable. Now I understood my daughter's response. Well lit I am sure the bathroom is nice. Dimly lit it just seems creepy and makes ine feel you are trying to hide the dirt. In the end my overall experience felt like a 3 star experience with a 4-5 star meal. But all of those other things just diminished the dining experience. I am posting photos of our dishes and I think they taste as good as they look, but I feel like takeout is in my future with them. read more

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First time coming here and upon my arrival there was a strange odor smell of old fish and dirty wet towels. My partner and I arrived when the restaurant just open. He told me that there is a roll he absolutely loves here and wanted to me to try it out. I order the orange blossom roll and he ordered the Tropicana roll. My orange blossom roll looks great but as soon as I put it in my mouth, the texture was a bit off. It was slimy as it was going bad. My partner said his rolls for got was decent. He felt it wasn't fresh enough like last time. I didn't get to try his Tropicana roll due to already experiencing the roll I got and somewhat ruining my first time experiencing all because I believe the salmon is going bad. Don't get me wrong the rolls are huge! One was very filling but the quality wasn't great for my option. Service was quick. I didn't stay that long. Would I give them another go? Maybe. read more

Food is good service is fast ,we like this place to go out and eat with our family and friends

Everything fresh didn't detect any GMO service was great , absolutely delicious! Recommend this restaurant for everyone

Came here for lunch on the way home from a road trip. Located in a huge strip mall with plenty of parking. We were seated right away and given a high chair for our toddler. Two restrooms in the back. Decor is dim lighting and modern. Feel like a place you go to after partying. We ordered a couple rolls and an udon for the kiddo. Udon was filled with veggies which was much appreciated but the broth didn't taste good. Sushi rolls were good although heavy on the sauce. We do plan on returning when we go on road trips in the future. read more

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Avoid ordering takeout here. Took them 40 min to cut sashimi for my takeout order after I was told it would be 20 min. Online lunch special pricing is not updated so expect to pay more when you order. The front gets crowded with customers waiting up to an hour for takeout orders. As a result, you will be navigating a crowd of people to just enter or leave. While in Salinas, save the headache and try Sushi Hut or Samarai Japanese Restaurant. read more

This place is always a hit . Sushi is always fairly good sized the service is on point about every time. Low lighting and good busy atmosphere makes it kinda nice to chat eat drink and chill. The wait is never too crazy read more

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Came on a Friday for lunch when visiting family. This is their go to spot for Japanese food in town. We were welcomed & seated immediately by the polite hostess. The restaurant is dim, has some nice decorative touches & wallpaper, has a couple of TVs by the bar. Adult contemporary music played a little too loudly. We ordered the Seaweed Salad as an appetizer. From their Lunch Specials Menu, we ordered-- Chicken Teriyaki with Tempura Lunch Box Beef Teriyaki with Tempura Lunch Box Alaska Roll Red and Sweet Roll Amazing Roll My goodness, it was A LOT of food!! The rolls were huge as well!! I was quite surprised, especially for the price! The good--Generous amount of food, it all tasted good, some of the fish pieces on top of the rolls were like nigiri portions! The meh--The distribution of ingredients in the somewhat bland miso soup was uneven, the CA roll was mostly crab mix with scant avo & no cucumber, the tempura shrimp was a thin piece of shrimp with lots of batter, so much food is all together on on. Our server was friendly & smiley. She made sure to check in on us multiple times & let us know the status of our food. She did drop drinks & dishware off at one spot on the table to distribute ourselves. Most of our food came out at once, but one of the lunches had a notable lag time. Overall, a good lunch & you get a lot of bang for your buck with the specials. read more

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Good at Lunch, Ok at Dinner It was busy at both Food in pics at noon, it was quiet and then got busy and noisy. Take out for ppl who don't want to be part of rush hour. Drink wise: they do have fountain drinks(sodas) and Alcohol, but I don't drink because of dietary restriction. I drink mostly sparkling waters or water. If Arigato had Zevia sodas, it be win-win because it's Stevia leaf and carbonated. There is also Stevia leaf and Teas. Bathrooms are good, just for advice for ppl to use hand dryer, or put instruction how to use. I figured it out eventually, or paper towels? ~tap machine opening makes your hands dry ~ My brother has a fetish for spicy food... I loved Caterpillar and dragon roll, they are very yummy. Very avocado healthy. Today was birthday lunch, a weekend before it. read more

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We had lunch with some friends and we received great service and the food was plentiful and delicious, the restaurant was clean and inviting, highly recommended read more

Major decline in food, service and cleanliness. Worst sushi ever. Service was a mess. Gnats flying around the table. Failed on all counts. Server was nice. read more

Food is definitely greats. Service was on point. It was definitely fast. I will definitely come back before I leave back to the Bay Area. read more

Service was slow and does pay attention too well. We ordered ramen and a sushi roll. Review in yelp showed their tonkatsu ramen was one of the best in the area but that is a complete lie. I would say it is one of the worst. It was very bland and the chausu pork did not have any flavor at all and it was sliced so thick that it just tasted old and rubbery. When they served us it lacked the proper utensils to even eat the food. Sushi is also subpar. Their wasabi has no taste to it. Overall, I would just say to stay away from this place. It was so bad we could not even really eat the food. read more

Ok so you wouldn't describe this place as fancy, high end or even extraordinary----. BUT! It's one of our fave places! Prices are reasonable and portions are generous. Food is good and reliable. The whole family enjoys going there and we always have a nice meal. We like to eat there and then walk over to Marshall's or Target. We have a look around and walk off our meal. read more

Most important thing to know is: THE SUSHI SERVINGS ARE HUGE! And delicious, can't forget that part. Totally worth it. I always enjoy eating here. Servers get a little confused because they seem to help each other out, so not a big deal. Food always comes out hot and tasty. read more

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I come here pretty often and I love it. If I had to choose where to go with friends, this place will always be an option for me.

I have been a loyal customer since 2022. I love the Sweet Sarah and the Fat pops roll. I tell everyone to go there and that it's my favorite food. So imagine my disappointment when I saw there was no cream cheese in my Sweet Sarah roll. The cream cheese is my favorite part so I went back and waited while they fixed it. And they handed me this. I went back in my car and couldn't believe it, I went back inside and got a refund. I honestly just felt like they didn't care and I didn't want to wait to eat an expensive roll they didn't care to make correctly after the mistake. Both the person making it and the cashier looks at that and thought "yeah that's okay". So I no longer felt like spending $50 on 3 sushi rolls. I redownloaded yelp just to leave this review. read more

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I definitely frequent Arigato Sushi quite a bit and it is still my go to sushi restaurant in the Salinas area. They have really tasty options that are filling and do offer plant based/vegan rolls as most places do! However, their yam roll is so so good! The service is always fair and the atmosphere is also nice. This would be a 5 star review but I've noticed a lot of inconsistency between sizes and portions in my last few visits. Regardless, I would still come back. read more

Arigato Sushi - a variety of sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salinas, California

Food is descent. But time to wait for orders for pick up is so slow. It's 35-45 min over the estimated time. It's really frustrating. No communication from staff to assure your order is on its way. I don't recommend going on weekends. read more

Worst food thumbs down. I ordered garlic chilli edemame and they didn't use fresh garlic they used jarlic yuk! You just ruined the whole flavor bro. And what chilli? No soice what so ever. Its like a sweet and sour sauce with chilli flakes in it. Sushi was although made to order, Not fresh. Then I asked for some chillie oil and they needed to charge $1 more. Seriously u want to charge for chilli, unbelievable. Stars are for friendly service. Although I dont care for service Id rather have good food and some chille. Not an atmosphere id like. Sushi bar is closed and there are no chairs there. Instead they have huge boxes underneath so its used as storage. (Cringe) read more

Food really good. Very tasty. Service excellent!! They always acknowledge when you get and give very good suggestions if you do not know what to eat. Ambiance relaxing. read more

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Consistently horrible service! This will be the last time we eat here. We didn't feel like venturing out to Monterey for dinner on Valentines Day so decided to try our luck at Arigato, eventhough we were already aware of their slow service based on past experiences so should of known better. They wern't taking reservations so we waited for about 50 minutes to be seated, which was understandable. As soon as our server, Nayeli I believe her name is based on our receipt, arrived I remembered the last time we were there and had her. We thought about not coming back then because of the horrible service she provided. As she gave us a bland greeting, we gave her our full order. The one thing she did right was bring our waters and lemons right away. Other then that she did not stop in for 45 minutes until I flagged her down and asked if she had any idea when our food would be arriving. When I asked her this she quickly responded with "Oh maybe another 5 to 10 minutes". At this point we asked if we could just get it to go, which she responded would also take about the same amount of time (which was obvious). After waiting almost another 15 minutes, where another person stopped her about the wait time, I got her attention and asked if she had an update on our food since she never checked back in after walking by multiple times. She responded with "I spoke to my manager about it, and it should be coming out soon". I also requested a refill on our waters. Soon after this second discussion with Nayeli, where we were almost ready to just walk out, she brought over our food packaged to go. We got our check and paid, not happy and wont be back. It's unfortunate the service in this place fails on so many levels since the food is actually pretty good. The service is very slow, and even with it being Valentines Day they could of handled it so much better! Perhaps with a "Sorry about the wait, and just a heads up our kitchen times are running longer" as you are waiting to be seated or at the table. The last thing a server should do is avoid their table, which is exactly what our server did to the point she neglected to fill up our waters and looked like she was hiding in the side hallway with the other servers. Also, I'm assuming the manager was the guy we saw cleaning tables and in the back with the sushi chefs sifting through mounds of food orders. A visit from a manager to apologize or try some attempt to fix the ridiculous wait for food would of made it a little better. So we ate our Valentine's dinner out of to go containers,at home, with no soy sauce.. thanks again Nayeli for that. At least the food tasted good, hence the one star review. I wouldn't eat here unless you don't mind decent sushi that comes at a higher price and a good chance of horrible service. read more

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We walked in the restaurant around 4:30pm on Sunday, many people were dining, seemed a popular place. The Food was not bad. But the service was not attentive; it's very slow and confusing: we ordered two entrees, which "served with soup, salad and rice" according to their menu (see photo). We only received one soup (miso soup with one tiny piece of tofu). We asked. The waitress told us that she would bring another soup, sounded like she was doing us a favor. She came back with one soup, one salad, and one pair of chopsticks. So we asked if we were going to have another salad according to the menu. She said "no, you only get to choose between soup or salad " read more

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Good food and service I recommend this place if you are looking for good sushi. The service is also always really friendly.

Very large portions so you definitely get enough to eat. The sushi bar was closed so they sat everyone at tables. The server was nice but had limited knowledge about the menu. It was ok but not great read more

I don't know how I feel about this place. The service was fast, however we had to ask for utensils several times. The plates need to be desperately replaced as most of them are chipped (and sharp). The food was also okay. My friend absolutely loves this place; I just don't know how I feel read more

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had to add a better photo of my faborite appetizer! the avacado bomb! has crab cream cheese avacado and tempura fried cut in half and sweet sauce on top! can be a perfect main dish in my opinion with a side salad... is filling and great tasting read more

Arigato Sushi - avacado bomb appetizer very filling!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salinas, California

We've come here for several years. The restaurant is in need of major overhaul and cleaning now. Menus are peeling and sticky. The bathroom is not clean. We've always liked the rolls but the condition of the restaurant is getting bad. Lots of inexperienced servers. read more

Food is amazing! Perfect for date nights and going out with the kids! The ambiance is calm when eating. read more

Arigato Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salinas, California