The atmosphere isn't dark and gloomy like others have said. I would say average. Rolls were good…read morefor the price. The restaurant was clean. Good service and nice staff.

Had chicken teriyaki and fried rice. Chicken was dried out and tough. Obviously cooked on an…read moreearlier occasion and reheated. Teriyaki sauce was bland as was the fried rice. Service unenthusiastic.

It's been difficult traveling and finding good vegan options, especially with smaller towns that…read morehave lots of hours/days they aren't open, especially "Off season". I'm hoping this helps another vegan out there, or anyone really. We came in for an early ish dinner. At the time it was pretty mellow but that was appreciated because we just needed to relax and enjoy sitting down after hiking the last few days. Something fresh and not too rich where we could take out time and not feel gross. I was curious about the soul options being vegan or not because miso usually isn't, but they had this yummy sounding mushroom and veggie broth soup with vegetables and tofu (I think it's called Kenshin jiru but I might be absolutely butchering that). GET IT! It's not too heavy but has such a great flavor, plus the fresh veggies and bits of raw tofu for protein (they accidentally forgot the tofu but when I asked my server if they could just bring it on the side for me they were super nice about it). I also got some standard edamame and avocado maki roll, both of these were "fine", they did the trick but weren't amazing. My partner had the large hot sake which he loved, and then a tuna maki roll and the omakase nigiri. Same thing with his maki, fine nothing to write home about, but he loooved his omakase. They didn't tell us what was on it but I think it was albacore, salmon, salmon roe, mackerel, yellowtail, and tuna. He said it was some of the best tasting fish/nigiri he's had in a while. Our server was great at refilling our waters and checking in making sure we had everything and was just very sweet, so we appreciated them a lot. We'd definitely recommend!

Nori has a beautiful Japanese styled restaurant with great decor that transports you to a small…read moreJapanese izakaya. It's hard to believe that you're still in Humboldt county when you enter in! The workers are all very kind and knowledgeable. They are able to make accommodation or alterations as necessary. Despite that, the food in general leaves more to be desired. The fish is definitely high quality! But perhaps the rice should be a bit more fluffy, and more flavorful. The batter on the tempura was a bit too thick and ultimately caused it to not be cooked all the way. I think the sauces can also be better prepared-- they taste a bit prepackaged and not really homemade. I'd be willing to come again and not order rolls but instead focus on the nigiri or the chirashi bowl.

Tomo has become one of my go-to stops whenever I'm up north visiting family. It's one of those…read moreplaces where everything feels consistently good--comforting food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in. The menu is solid across the board, but the standout for me is the salmon cakes. They're genuinely exceptional--crispy on the outside, tender inside, and full of rich salmon flavor. The rest of the dishes are always fresh and well-prepared, and the staff is warm and attentive without being intrusive. Whether I'm grabbing a quick bite or having a longer meal with family, the experience is reliably smooth and enjoyable. A dependable, welcoming spot with great food. Tomo is absolutely worth a visit if you're in Arcata.

Serving consistently fresh fish and delectable Japanese plates with something for everyone. in a…read morewelcoming atmosphere, where service is unparalleled. Always worth the wait, Tomo is a cornerstone of the community, a place to see familiar faces, and special occasions for any reason, it's no surprise Tomo has been the "go-to" for exquisitely prepared Japanese cuisine and sushi on the North Coast for more than 30 years

This little Asian restaurant (they have a small dining area) is a fusion of Chinese, Thai and…read moreCambodian cuisines with a small selection from each cuisine on their menu. We stopped in for mostly Chinese as our places back home suck for Chinese so we keep an eye out for other Chinese places to try when we travel. We are in town for the long labor day weekend and stopped in for dinner. We are so very glad we did! Some of the best Chinese food we have had in YEARS!! The entire place was being waited on by one guy who was doing a fantastic job because it was super busy with every table full, orders coming in from every direction (in store and to go orders!) and new customers showing up as well throughout. Despite all that chaos he was very attentive and got our order right the first time and handle everything like a pro! Great Job! We got the Chinese veggie egg rolls, the Thai spring rolls, mushroom chicken, pan fried noodles and combo chow mein. Everything was delicious and came out hot and fresh! My only concern is that they were out of a lot of things on their menu which I am not sure if that is a normal thing for them or just happened to be this weekend due to it being a holiday weekend and a close location to the waterfront where there are a lot of tourists. This was our first visit to this spot and we are from out of town. Luckily, we only missed out on having the fried banana dessert. We definitely will be back to this spot on our next visit!

I tried this place for the first time and we were not disappointed. Great service, great food, and…read morenice ambience. I had the lunch special, which was really good and my husband had the pad Thai. We also shared the fresh rolls. Everything was delicious. Will definitely be going back!

The sushi here was fresh and light; we enjoyed it after a long day of hiking. The mango cheesecake…read morewas delicious as well. Portion sizes were a bit small for the price though. The restaurant is clean and spacious. Staff were friendly. Easy free street parking outside.

Poor food and sanitary practices Have been observed picking…read moreup ingredients dropped in parking lot and taken into establishment instead of discard Constant interaction with exterior refuse bin Filthy messed up parking with occasional issues in parking and pulling in or out Also possible pest issues branching from adjoining businesses such as roaches ants and rats There are three restaurants there the pest have been observed for a while and have had to have constant pest control

Recently visited the town of Blue Lake and had a bite at The Blue Fusion Cafe, formally Sushi Blue…read more My wife and I had a great time. Our waitress, Mo, steered us toward the Fish & Chips with the spicy fries. I think the fries are the star of the dish. I had the Chicken Sliders and they were extremely filling. Food 4/5, Service: 5/5.

Sushi Blue is a nice little sushi spot tucked inside a casino hotel. You do have to walk through…read morethe casino floor to get there. The service was genuinely great, and the sushi was actually pretty good! I don't think I'd make a special trip just for it, but if you're already staying at the hotel or in the area, it's a solid choice for a good dinner.

Very good Japanese style sushi served Fresh made…read more The venue tight with limited seating @ Tables or bar

My first time going and I did the omakase. It was super intimate which I liked. They also seated…read morepeople in the order you get there which I liked because I arrived early and was able to pick the exact table I wanted to sit at. They served hot towels before food which felt authentic and a nice touch. The whole place is super clean and put together. One of the courses we got to cook our own wagyu at the table with a hot stone and it was super fun. It felt professional yet fun and warming at the same time. Little bit out of my regular budget but a fun special occasion experience. Jacob is so talented and truly deserves all the success.

Great service and super tasty quick food. I absolutely loved the eggplant and the tuna tacoread more

I always stop here on the way up the coast, very reliably good sushi and inari, as well as hot…read moreJapanese lunch counter style food. People are really nice too, and it's a nice open place to sit, nothing fancy, but friendly.