I always have a great time in Azayaka. Staff are friendly and provide prompt service. The sushi…read morechefs look a little stoic, but I think that adds to their unique atmosphere. I tried their sukiyaki set, both wagyu and seafood. I wish they had given some instructions on the approach or order I should eat the sets of food. It was a little chaotic trying to figure out how I could submerge all the ingredients in the broth so they would cook evenly. The tempura is perfectly crispy, but the rice was a little brittle and got dried really fast. The texture was more like Vietnamese broken rice, and it caught me off guard because when I tried their sushi a while ago, they used very high-quality rice. As is typical with sukiyaki, the broth becomes very flavorful at the end, absorbing all the flavors from high-quality ingredients, but my udon got a little dry while waiting. Since I tried both set, the wagyu sukiyaki broth became a little too sweet at the end. My favorite is definitely the seafood sukiyaki broth. Would I try these pricy sukiyaki again? Probably not. Would I go back to Azayaka again? 100%. This would not discourage me from going back there any amount.

Recently renovated, Azayaka describes themselves as a Japanese fusion restaurant…read more Located in a strip mall, the interior belies the exterior with its subdued ambiance. Came here for dinner a couple of times, the first time I ordered the rainbow roll ($15) which is my barometer for sushi at restaurants. Decently sized, the fish was fresh and the roll was filling. Daughter ordered the ramen ($18) with the red option, which she enjoyed with the plethora of toppings. Dinner the second time, I got the teishoku set with salmon ($21). Two decently filets of salmon came with rice, miso soup, salad, deep fried egg roll and salad. You also get a choice of either croquette or chawanmushi. The chawanmushi was a highlight for me! I missed eating this savory custard when I used to live in Japan. Their version did not disappoint! This has spot has become a rotating staple for me and am looking forward to trying out more of their sushi rolls.

Celebrated my sister's bday last night here. 3 tables seating 10 each. Service was impeccable and…read morethe food was amazing. We all started with apps: Truffle Hamachi Crudo, Lobster Tempura Balls, and their House Salad. All very good. No leftovers there. For the entree, I ordered their Dragon Roll: Shrimp tempura, crab mix, topped with avocado, unagi, spicy mayo sauce, unagi sauce, sesame, scallions and their Rainbow Roll: Crab mix, cucumber, avocado, topped with albacore, tuna, salmon, escolar, hamachi, unagi sauce, spicy mayo, and shared their Beef Ribeye Steak: Grilled 12oz ribeye, shishito peppers, asparagus, and teriyaki sauce. I could not eat it all, but brought it home and am having a great lunch from it as I write this. Excellent presentation and flavors! Their outdoor seating is beautiful. I highly recommend this place. Parking gets tight, but it's okay to walk a bit, right?

Although arriving just a few minutes after they opened the place was almost completely full but we…read morewere seated promptly on the cozy clean patio with good ambiance of plants and screens to allow air but also provide shade. It didn't take long for a wait list to accumulate so it is def a popular spot. The service was a little slow but the place was packed. The food was 5/5: - Poke Salad: 4/5. So spicy my husband had to give me his sea steak and finish it for me. - Sea Steak Salad: 4/5. The steak was perfectly grilled but most of the sauce was under a huge amount of unnecessary lettuce. - Broadway Roll: 5/5. So good. (The rolls come in 10 pieces but the cuts are smaller in size and easier to eat. We all finished our rolls. ) -Sunshine Roll: 4/5. This wasn't marked as "hot" but it was very spicy and I had to wipe some of the siracha sauce off to eat it. The lemon slices on top were delicious. - Messi Roll: 5/5. Hubby would get it again. - Firecracker Roll: 5/5. Son in law ate every bit!

Exceptional service and some of the best sushi I've ever enjoyed!…read moreSuper cool/contemporary vibe. Everything we ordered was very fresh and tasty, from appetizers - dessert! Give KRU a try, You won't regret it! We were a party of 8, didn't hold back - ordered a LOT of food to try and enjoyed several amazing cocktails and our tab was $600 including tip. It was an amazing night celebrating my son's graduation from Pharmacy school! Thank you for being a part of it, KRU!

11/21/25 FRIDAY 9PM: Hubby's Birthday Dinner…read more Uni Panna Cotta $24+ Hokkaido uni, chives, tempura crisps, arare, furikake foccacia, nori chips. - PHENOMENAL. Beautiful presentation. Flavorful, butter-y spread with uni for crispy chips like bread. Loved it! Half Dozen Fresh Oysters $24+ Dressed with ponzu sauce and ground sesame. Served with kizami wasabi, chili paste, and sea salt. - PHENOMENAL. Tasted fresh, clean and was the right temperature for oysters. Ngiri Mix $45+ (2 Orders) 10 piece. Chef's choice. Served with wasabi and accoutrement. - This took forever to come out. When she finally served it to us, it was warm. Sushi rice had a good texture but the fish was warm. We sat at the bar area so, we didn't see how it was being made. My husband and I thought they probably forgot about our order and was sitting out for awhile. Disappointed but since we were happy with the other dishes, it was no big deal. I had an Orion Beer. Taste like Japan lol Hubby got Kru Old Fashion and loved it! 5/3/26 SUNDAY 7PM: Wedding Anniversary Dinner Bluefin Tuna Crudo $27+ Kochujan aoili, saku saku, garlic and yuzu sauce, shallot, cucumber, chili oil, shiso oil, kaiso, black lava salt. - PHENOMENAL. Butterr-y tuna. Different textures bursting with different flavors. Drank the leftover sauce! Lol. Tuna seemed fresh. Ngiri Mix $48+ (2 Orders) - We decided to give this another try. This time they sat us where all the chefs were making the dishes, so I finally saw how they make ngiri. There is 1 guy who makes it and I didn't like how he would make the ngiris but was not served asap. He would make about 3 sets at a time or some thing like that. The time from when it's made and time where it's served is too long. That is why the fish is warm by the time it got to us. Also, we didn't see a fridge where he was making it but it could be underneath around his leg area. I'm a little disappointed. From all the sushi documentary's I've watched, this is not how it's suppose to be. I regret ordering the Ngiri Mix again cause the fish was warm. Same like last time! I read other reviews where people have said the quality is going down. Even though, I am not a regular here, I can kinda tell that it is. My favorite are ngiri's and it doesn't beat Kura's ngiri's right now. Kru just give's bigger portions but the quality of Kura's is superb! Shiozake Salmon $26+ Springtime congee, furikake, truffled English peas, basil oil, and pickled radish. - DELICIOUS. Crispy salmon skin, tender and butter-y salmon, congee does have a springtime taste and is the perfect texture. Every ingredient complimented each other. Would love to squeeze a little lemon to cut out the fatty taste at the end. From our experience, all the specials have been a hit! Ibérico Kashira Kushiyaki $16+ Den miso tare, basil-mint pistou, grilled lemon - SO-SO. Pork was tender but was wayyy too salty. Kru's ambiance is dark, chill environment with lights shining down on where it matters like the food and selfie pics lol. It can get loud when it get's busy. Mos def chiq and aesthically pleasing. Every little detail from the ceiling to the floor, table setting, mural, bathroom, and even menus were all BEAUTIFUL! SPECIAL SHOUT OUT: To all the resto staff that helped us for both nights. You guys are amazing! Friendly, awesome smiles and knowledgeable. Thank you for your top notch hospitality. Our server from our recent dine in gave us a complimentary drink to toast for our Wedding Anniversary: 1 non alcohol rosé for me and I forgot the other drink he gave for my husband. VERY SWEET OF HIM.. much love.. Grateful for our food and for every one. More blessings and abundance for all of us. Happy Eat's ya'll =)

Super high quality fish and great service. Damien, our server recommend some great choices. Best…read moreJapanese restaurant I have been to in years.

Came here to celebrate my best friend's birthday, and as always, it did not disappoint. I love this…read moreplace for its consistently relaxed and inviting ambiance--it's the perfect balance of casual and special. The food is exceptional every time. The fish is incredibly fresh and prepared to perfection, and the service is truly outstanding. Our server was courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive--what really stood out was that they remembered my gluten intolerance and proactively provided gluten-free soy sauce, which I greatly appreciated. We started with the spicy garlic edamame, which was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. My friend ordered the chicken teriyaki with wings, and I had the chirashi don paired with soothing Japanese green tea--everything was beautifully prepared and satisfying. To top it off, the restaurant treated my friend to a complimentary Mille-Crêpe cake for her birthday, which was such a thoughtful touch. I consistently order the red bean panna cotta since it's GF--light, refreshing, and the perfect ending to the meal. This continues to be my go-to spot when I'm looking for a consistently excellent dining experience. Highly recommend!

What is there to be said about Mikuni that hasn't already been said? The service is always top…read morenotch. The quality of fish is impeccable. Mikuni was the first place I had sushi so I think I got spoiled as a young kid. But I don't mind! My favorite rolls are Benjamin and Carmen. The pepperfin and trufflefin are to die for. You can't go wrong here.

One of the best sushi spots in Sacramento…read more Favorite roll is the Japanese mafia roll Great service, vibe is always good and huge variety of rolls

*** Vegetarian Review ***…read more Would I come back? Yes, friendly service. They can accommodate their broths for vegetarians. If you can handle it, always ask for a medium spice level. Tips for first-timers: 1) Plenty of free parking 2) They accept reservations The Food: Vegetable Tempura ($18.95, Grade A): I like how they cut the vegetables--not too chunky. There is nothing worse than a chunky carrot that isn't cooked to its core. The tempura batter doesn't pull off when you bite into it, and it isn't oily at all. Yasai Ramen ($17.95, Grade A): Asked for a water broth to make this safe and vegetarian-friendly. You would think it would be tasteless, but it was surprisingly packed with flavor. The medium spice level definitely helped, but even for people sensitive to heat, this would be a tasty dish. It says water-based, but it still has a deep, eye-appealing dark color. The noodles have a great bite. Not overly mushy. And they stay that way for the entire meal. Broccoli, zucchini, bean sprouts, wood ear mushrooms, and cabbage. The cubed tofu is fresh and wasn't spoiled which often happens with tofu in restaurants that a lot of people don't order daily. Jungle Roll ($14.95, Grade A): Avocado and cucumber, topped with a seaweed salad. Most Japanese restaurants fail to understand that vegetarians also want a fun roll! We asked if they could include a vegetable tempura inside the roll so there would be a good textural component, and added a drizzle of teriyaki and spicy mayo. Good news--they were able to do it, though having to check with the sushi bar is always an adventure ($1 extra for each request). Sidenote: Why do all Japanese restaurants need to ask the sushi bar? One-hundred percent of the time, we eagerly have to wait for the sushi court to give a "rolling." (Ruling if that was too vague). The rolls are made fresh and many meat-based rolls include a tempura element rolled inside. I could understand if we're asking to deep fry the roll, but just adding a tempura and a drizzled sauce? Ok, hopping off my soapbox. Bottom Line We've been coming to this place on and off for over ten years. It's been at least 2 years since our last visit, and there are some noticeable changes. Portions are smaller; the ramen bowls used to be the size of a food challenge. The restaurant itself is looking older and not quite as cared for, but the flavors remain excellent and the friendly, attentive service is completely unchanged.

My friends had lunch there and the party of five asked for separate checks. One person paid with a…read morecredit card and the rest in cash. My friend watched the waitress stack the 5 trays and left to process payment. Waitress returned and told them she was missing one payment. The party insisted that they all paid. The manager came to the table and told them they had to pay before they leave. Again, the party insisted they all paid. One of the ladies asked,"Are you saying that we're lying? There's security cameras in this room. Go review the footage and you can see the proof that we all paid and the waitress took the trays." Apparently the security cameras weren't functioning as he wouldn't look at the footage. The manager wanted to charge the missing payment to the person who used a charge card for her payment and the group told him that was not acceptable. The dispute went on for 30 minutes and customers at a near by table kept turning around and looking at us. The manager stepped away again and returned shortly with the missing payment saying that he found it under the cash register! There was no true apology, no effort to compensate the group for the embarrassing behavior and accusations. Clearly it was the waitress' mistake and she didn't apologize to the group. This is unacceptable behavior from the manager. Knowing this happened yesterday, I will no longer dine at Akebono. Very poor customer service.

Ordered the hinoka and dragon roll at 3pm on a Thursday. There was no wait and the restaurant was…read morepretty empty. Service was quick and friendly. The decorations for cherry blossom festival were beautiful. Hinoka roll: savory/creamy/slightly spicy Dragon roll: a classic, crunchy/savory/slightly sweet, the rice pearls were a sophisticated touch that added a little crispiness Would recommend!

We went there for dinner and got seated right away. The restaurant was clean. We ordered one kid's…read moremeal with chicken teriyaki, dragon rolls, rainbow rolls, and Lion King. My toddler enjoyed his meal, he finished almost everything except some white rice. He used his hand to eat his California rolls, and the chicken was soft to chew. Also comes with miso soup. My husband and I enjoyed our rolls, they all tasted delicious, and the freshness was still okay. The plaza has lots of parking available.

If you're looking for a sushi spot that balances elevated cuisine with cozy, heartfelt hospitality,…read moreKumi Sushi is the one. It's the kind of place that quietly becomes your favorite before you've even finished your first dish. ‍ Service That Feels Like Home From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm, enthusiastic "Irrashaimase!" The hostess was exceptionally engaging--personable without being overbearing--and guided us through the sake menu like a seasoned sommelier of umami. Her thoughtful recommendations led us to a beautiful tasting journey featuring three types of sake: * A classic hot sake for comfort, * A crisp cold sake imported from Japan, and * A smooth and unexpected bottle from Vernon, CA (yes, Vernon--who knew?). Although the tall glasses were emblazoned with Orion Beer branding, we stuck to the sake. No regrets. What We Ate -- A Love Letter to Flavor Every dish was visually stunning and bursting with freshness. Here's what we devoured: * Truffle Hamachi Carpaccio: Thin slices of hamachi bathed in a rich truffle soy, topped with microgreens and salmon roe. Silky, aromatic, and sublime. * Shishito Peppers: Perfectly blistered and dusted with spice. A simple dish that delivered big on smoky flavor. * Sake Nigiri & Tobiko Gunkan: The sake (salmon) nigiri was melt-in-your-mouth fresh, and the tobiko gunkan had just the right briny pop. Clean, classic, perfect. * Negihama Roll: Yellowtail and scallion in delicate harmony--refreshing and elegant. * Spicy Tuna Roll: A fiery flavor bomb, dusted generously with shichimi. Spicy but well-balanced. * Jade Roll: Wrapped in seaweed salad and sesame, this one was fresh, crunchy, and full of herbaceous notes. A standout roll. * Cucumber Sunomono: A palate cleanser and a beautiful contrast to the richness of the fish. Light, crunchy, and seasoned just right with sesame. Ambiance Kumi Sushi's atmosphere is refined but intimate--dim lighting, soft jazz playing in the background, and warm wood tones throughout. It's got date-night vibes without trying too hard. Final Verdict Kumi Sushi is everything you want in a neighborhood sushi spot--just elevated. Thoughtful service, stunning presentation, fresh ingredients, and a sake list that deserves its own night. Whether you're a seasoned sushi snob or just looking for a delicious evening out, this place delivers. 11/10 would truffle hamachi myself into oblivion again. Highly recommended.

Went here again today and as always superb food and service! This time there was a crowd for…read morelunch, good thing we arrived at 11:45. Daisy showed up shortly after we arrived. Highly recommend, the sashimi and rolls are freshly made to order. Very nice and cozy restaurant.

First time coming here and we really enjoyed it. We ordered spicy edamame, chicken karaage, truffle…read morehamachi, BBQ albacore, and hamachi kama. Everything came out hot and fresh. The chicken karaage was very juicy, and both me and my kid really liked it. We also ordered oysters, salmon sashimi, camila roll, and phoenix roll. Everything tasted very good. The camila roll was a little bit dry, and I think it would be better with a little more sauce. The service was fast and very welcoming. We will definitely come back again.

Order some sushi for takeout so I can't attest to the full on dining experience. We ordered $200…read moreworth of food which included the Uni pasta, triple trouble, salmon 2 ways, spider mushroom, tonkatsu ramen, and the suki roll. It was nice that they had some vegan rolls that weren't just avocado rolls. My sister was happy to be able to order at one place with us. I'm not sure when the grand opening was, but the sign was still hanging up when we got there. The Uni pasta was good, but I wish I had it fresh. I think I would have loved it more. The rolls were decent and we had a little bit of variety. I always cautious going towards 29th St. because of the limited parking but was really happy that they had their own parking lot. I was also able to walk down to Pushkin as well. Inside the restaurant there wasn't an abundance of tables. I hope they get busy, because I think they previously took over this restaurant.

We continue to visit Fuji as one of our favorite date spots and a fun place to bring friends. They…read moreoffer a great happy hour and no matter what time we've visited the experience has been consistent, friendly, and the food has been delicious. There is a designated parking lot across the street, so it's easy to grab a spot and walk over. Just be careful because the parking spots in the lot aren't well marked and it's easiest to just park neatly next to other cars. We like to sit at the bar if there's just two of us, and will grab a table when we have friends. If you want to make sure you have a table, you can make a reservation ahead of time, but we usually don't need to wait too long. Our favorites are the brussel sprouts, karaage chicken, and their nigiri. We also really enjoy the sukiyaki, it's really flavorful and perfect for cooler or rainy weather. We still need to come by for brunch, but we've heard good things. The team here is always friendly, and we've been in enough that some of them recognize us now.

Came here on a Monday and the street food was half off. The place is pretty big and has a ton of…read moreseating so I did not have to wait, plus the food came out quick. Macadamia shrimp: B+ Karaage: C+ Tuna temaki: C Pork/veg gyoza: C+ Garlic salmon: C Out of the dishes I tried I mostly only liked the macadamia shrimp. The tuna and salmon were both quite bland. And the karaage was bland as well. Service was attentive and checked on me so that was good, and the space is pretty large. But I wasn't impressed with the food quality.