I really don't want to write a review and I want to gatekeep, but I won't do that. This place is…read moreawesome This place is very good, high quality. They have sushi premade in a grab n go case and other things out to buy and a couple of seats for eat in. The gyoza soup is to die for. Everything we have gotten here is so so good. It is in a shopping center, parking is tight.

This sushi and poke hut is gem in Salinas! What sets this place apart is the friendly service you…read morereceive! The workers are really friendly and has even given some recommendations for poke bowl combinations! The poke bowl I got is my fave: salmon with spicy sauce and the works! You can definitely customize as you please. The selections of noodles, sushi, dumplings are varied! You are sure to enjoy something from sushi hut! Also! Don't forget to have some yummy snacks, candies, tea, and flavored soft drinks! (it's a mini convenience store as well)

It was very busy when we went but the person serving us was nice. It's a cute place, a little on…read morethe small side, but the decorations are cute. The food was good. I don't see okonomiyaki on many menus so it's great to see that. If only they had onigiri it would be perfect.

I stood in line at the food court in the mall. I started conversing with a couple of nurses who…read morerecommended this establishment as the best in town. Therefore, of course, I had to try it. ***DO NOT USE APPLE MAPS. USE GOOGLE MAPS!! Using Apple Maps resulted in me circling the area TWICE until I used Google Maps.*** FOOD: omg their meals are so reasonably priced especially their omakase. I don't think I've ever met a $30 omakase. The sushi rice was nicely blended. Strange how there wasn't wasabi instantly included in the nigiri. Fake wasabi provided on the side. Yellow ginger. Nice cuts of fish. Tonkatsu very dry. Completely disliked how the sauce was automatically included on top... I wished it was given on the side. Wished there was a lemon slice provided as well. Miso soup was not good at all. Salad dressing was very appetizing. SERVICE: Simple and straightforward. No trouble given. VIBEZ: Typical modern Japanese decor with the added touch of figures. Casual. Great for large groups. Located in downtown Salinas. Parking scattered but free 90 minutes parking (8am to 4pm). Would I come back? Yes! I'm excited to try their other offerings, particularly their rolls.

We celebrated our anniversary at Fujiyama and had a wonderful experience…read more The food was excellent, and the portions were very generous. The prices were right in line with what you'd expect for a hibachi restaurant, so we felt we got great value for the money. I also appreciated that they serve drinks in large soda cups--a small touch, but one I really liked. The service was friendly, attentive, and genuinely polite from start to finish. Our hibachi chef was funny, engaging, and did a great job with both the cooking and the entertainment. He made our anniversary dinner even more enjoyable. The only thing that surprised me was how empty the restaurant was. After our experience, I honestly think they deserve more business. If you're looking for good hibachi in Salinas with generous portions, solid prices, and excellent service, I'd definitely recommend giving Fujiyama a try. We'll absolutely be back!

9.7/10 Definitely the best sushi in Salinas I've had so far!…read more I really enjoyed my experience here. I started with the sashimi dinner, which was absolutely amazing no complaints at all. The cuts were generous and incredibly fresh. The Tekka Maki rolls were rolled perfectly, with a great bite and, again, very fresh. We were also treated to dessert and chose the fried green tea ice cream. It was definitely firm, which makes sense since it was fried, but fried green tea ice cream. It was definitely firm, which makes sense since it was fried, but the contrast worked well. Sweet and savory with the crispy exterior overall, really good. Service was fast and efficient, with a very attentive server. The ambiance was clean, nice, and relaxed. It wasn't very busy, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

I'll admit I'm not the most adventurous person on the menu--I pretty much always order the lunch…read morespecial 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

Arigato Sushi is consistently delicious with nicely prepared dishes. The ingredients are always…read morefresh, 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.

Family owned - wonderful service and amazing menu. Owners always there making sure all is well…read more Prices very reasonable although they could have a house wine less than $14/glass - especially in this wine saturated area. We often take visitors here even if they "hate raw fish" ..it is so much more. Everything so fresh and well presented. In fact, we are going there in about two hours with friends!

Terrible food and service. I won't eat here very agin. I was served a kids dinner box that was 28…read morebucks for adults and it was dry and cold!! Don't eat here! They didn't even take care of me and I've been a big supporter of this place until the last three dinners my wife and I had. Was not a happy diner and am now not coming back here ever!! It's a joke how they try to save money but lose good paying customers like me. I'll go into Carmel and eat at Toto Sushi

Food: very good, very yummy…read more Service: was busy but still very good, sodas that were out offered very good replacement, thank you. Ambiance: very bright, we dined in, not too noisy and plenty of help was offered. Good place to go on birthday for discreet celebration. suggestion: split sushi rolls and uncut sushi rolls for take out, and more main course options. Rice I took back for fried rice at home and rolls for breakfast, leftover meat it get split between Shio, my father and I. I do like alcohol like hard cider or if make sake peach kind. Food very filling, thank you for meal.

This is my first time eating lunch at this restaurant and it was lackluster. We stood for a few…read moreminutes before someone sat us, but that wasn't a big issue. The inside of the restaurant is nice and clean. There is a large beautiful mural on one of the walls that really stands out. We started with a tempura mix appetizer. This is the first time I have had tempura veggies that were soggy. Not crunchy at all, which took away from the taste and experience. The dipping sauce also lacked flavor. For my dish, I ordered their salmon teriyaki and crunch roll lunch. It came with miso soup, salad, and rice. The miso soup was good. The salad dressing was delicious. The salmon was unfortunately overcooked and a bit stiff. The rice was dry too and not the typical sushi rice that I am used to, so that took away from the tastiness of the meal. The crunch roll was not my favorite. The sauce drizzled on top was spicy, but I did like it. There was not much of a crunch for a crunch roll. I unfortunately did not have a great experience with the food as some items were soggy or dry and they are not supposed to be. The salad dressing and miso soup were the tastiest items I tried.

Dined here for an early dinner on a weekday evening and it was not too busy. Service was warm and…read moreefficient. Lots of options to choose from as the menu itself already provides an abundance of items, but there is an extended menu of more specials and sushi rolls posted on the walls all around the restaurant. We shared the Street Fighter Roll, the Sushi Combo - Samurai, and I had a side salad and miso soup. I would agree with some of the other reviews here that the sashimi was fresh and the cuts were generous. I also appreciate how the sushi rice ratio wasn't an overkill so we were able to enjoy more of the sashimi and sushi toppings. Would definitely return to try other menu items!

At Samurai Japanese Sushi Restaurant..!!! We Haven't Been Here In Awhile..!! Been Craving Their…read moreFood..!!! So I Ordered The Two Item Bento Box Lunch I Got The Beef Teriyaki And 3Pc. Tuna Sashimi Comes With Rice And A Salad. My Fiancée Ordered The Melissa Sushi Roll..!!! YUMMY..!!! And To Wash It All Down I Ordered A Small Sapporo Beer And My Fiancée Ordered A Pelegríno Sparkling Water.

The food was excellent and service was great! Owner was friendly, there was lots of happy staff.read more

This restaurant serves fresh and high quality authentic Japanese food. Take a look at the nigiri…read morecombo. How many restaurants serve such a beautifully presented wide variety of fresh fish in their nigiri combo? Everything I ate here: the sushi, the vegetable tempura, the udon and rice was made to perfection. Needless to say this place is not a well kept secret in Watsonville. It can get busy on a weekend for dinner. We waited about 20 minutes to get seated and it was well worth the wait. Miyuki also has a nice community feel. It feels friendly and inviting and you can have a private conversation without needing to shout. It's definitely a very special treat to dine here.