We moved from Santa Cruz to Hollister in 2021. We tried the places in Hollister but none of them…read morecompared to the sushi we'd get on Santa Cruz or Watsonville. We decided to check out Inaka after we learned the owners had owned Miyuki in Watsonville. We were blown away and this is now our go to sushi spot when we are home. The dinning rooms are clean, modern and inviting. The staff is so attentive and kind, they always load our 3yr old up with as much miso soup as she can eat. The servers always chat with her and she genuinely enjoys going even if she's not super adventurous yet. Our teens love the California Rolls and Shrimp Tempura. Hubby and I truly enjoy everything we order. There has never been a roll we've ordered and regretted. Their hot items are full of flavor and the menu has lots of options. I have heard others in the area say that it's pricey but you totally get what you pay for. Honestly I think here you get more than what you pay for. You can tell this fish is super fresh, they have some of the best quality sashimi I've ever had. We are looking forward to many more family dinners here!

Happened upon this cozy little Japanese restaurant in San Juan, purely by accident.... the traffic…read moreinto Hollister was so bad that we decided to explore the area... honestly hadn't stopped by in years and stumbling on this little gem was well worth the stop! The staff here is very friendly and eager to point you to an available table or recommend something delicious to tickle your tastebuds! While the portion sizes could use a little work, the flavors are definitely a highlight. Everything arrived to the table rather quickly, so that's also a plus. The simple and clean aesthetic of this spot is the icing on the cake. Definitely enjoyed the experience and look forward to future stops here!

Delicious miso soup. Fast and attentive service. Servers keep tables clean. Large sushi selection.read more

Sadly, this restaurant is no longer one of my favorites. Over the past 8 months, we've noticed that…read moreprices have increased significantly, with most rolls going up by $2-$3 and now costing over $20-$22 each. I also noticed something different at this new location. In addition to the 8.75% sales tax, they charge an extra 2.6% service fee! You know what I mean? In my opinion, the prices have surpassed the quality. If you're looking for better value, I would recommend Arigato Sushi, Fujiyama, or Samurai in Salinas. They offer a much better quality-to-price.

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.

I've never been here and I was adventurous. I came in 30…read moreminutes before closing and right away, I received attitude. Apparently he was the owner : Michael. He was very rude and did not want to help me what so ever and was not willing to explain the menu. I assume he was on drugs because he licking his lips and his eyes were weird... but 90$ for rude service and food wasn't tasty and honestly we didn't try it because we aren't sure what they were capable of on the food. Jim was also a worker there and was giving same attitude and honestly all I wanted was to try new food and to have good experience. I know should've ask for refund but I'm sure they need the money more than I do. I'm a server myself and I know restaurant industry standards and this was beyond unacceptable and unprofessional. I would give this a zero star. ( I already posted a photo of owner , but to accuse me on the influence of alcohol? Sorry Honey I don't drink at all or do nothing I'm a sober person ...so that being said you can't even compromise with your own customers (with me) with bad experience ... I wish but nothing good in your life .. since clearly you need it honey .. Goodluck .. btw this doesn't look good on your end.

Hubby and I had such a nice time dining at this bustling community spot!…read more I always order a salad because I like Japanese dressing. I also got a really fresh-tasting spicy California roll. Hubby thought his nigiri was really fresh too. I also tried their udon. The broth was light, but flavorful and it just felt really restorative. It came with rice and pickled daikon radish. I have never been served udon this way, but the rice was yummy! For drinks, I got a very generous $8 glass of sauv blanc. Honestly, everything was really reasonably priced and the service was good! A cute little spot serving authentic Japanese food in the middle of Watsonville?! We will definitely return.

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.

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!

Always fresh! We love the maki rolls, Oshinko is my favorite. The service is friendly and they do…read morewell with understanding dietary restrictions and make an effort to accommodate specific needs. The restaurant is clean and well staffed with kind servers. We like the relaxed and comfortable dining rooms. Both the sushi side and the bbq side are comfortable for intimate dining and for larger families.

*Joins Monterey Food Group*…read more OP: Where can I find a good matcha latte in the 831? R #1: Nowhere. R #2: You have to drive to San Jose. R #3: Make it at home. R #4: Names a new trendy coffee shop in Monterey. R #5 To R #4: Their matcha is NOT good. The thread was like 15-20 replies deep and not one person mentioned Maido?! Opening in late 2024, Maido is a Japanese owned and operated Japanese cafe which is very rare these days. They serve poke bowls, sushi, and matcha. They also have a little corner with Japanese snacks and candies. We walked in and there was a table of Japanese speaking customers...GREEN FLAG! D R I N K S * Strawberry Matcha Latte w/ oat milk, extra matcha shot ($8.50) * Mango Matcha Latte w/ oat milk, extra matcha shot ($8.50) Hand-whisked to order, the matcha latte was bold, earthy, and creamy with the fruit puree adding a natural sweetness and balancing the matcha's slight bitterness. For the area, it was hella solid and probably the best you'll find in the 831. Oh, and where else in the 831 can you sip matcha and enjoy a bidet in the restroom? Please tho...not at the same time! O T H E R I N F O * Very friendly staff. * If you're in a rush, you can order ahead online. * We already ate but I was eyeing their musubi....they use a thiccc cut of spam (2x the thickness of Keoki's). * There's a handful of two tops inside and a cute side patio (dog-friendly) with a bamboo privacy wall. * Bidet in restroom!

We were greeted with a genuine welcome and a verbal introduction to the menu. Very sweet and the…read moremenu was shown with pride. The food was good. We had to wait quite a while for the food. I got the poke bowl, the fish was fresh and it was visually appealing, I could tell it was put together with care.

Stopped by Sushi Daruma for dinner --…read more I got the 3-item bento with chicken, beef, and salmon teriyaki. The portions were huge -- I saved about half the meat and made rice at home for another meal. My friend got the Alaskan roll with a generous amount of salmon, fresh avocado, and a good rice-to-filling ratio. We also tried the sushi tacos with poke and rice in a crispy seaweed shell - super big and filling, and delicious We got lucky with street parking. There was a bit of a wait, but we walked around and checked out some nearby shops. There are also benches out front if you want to sit while you wait. Definitely give this place a try!

We have been here multiple times and really enjoy their food and their excellent service. I've…read morenever seen OKONOMIYAKI on a menu in a Japanese restaurant. Maybe I missed it but I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've seen it. They don't always have it so ask your waitress if they do before ordering. It is such a delicious rich and savory dish. It's filled with eggs, green onions, sometimes bacon, flour, cornstarch, corn, Dashie powder, reconstituted, and cabbage all mixed together into a thick batter that becomes a thick pancake. Browned on both sides. It's served with two or three different sauces- cutie mayonnaise, OKONOMIYAKI sauce, a sweet teriyaki thick sauce and topped with Bonita flakes. One pan cake is enough to serve two or three people as an appetizer. It's a treat. $8 Their Agedashi is excellent! I order this at every Japanese restaurant that I go to that has it on the menu. It is one of my very favorites. Here they have nice bite-size squares of firm tofu dipped in cornstarch and deep fried quickly just enough to make them piping hot and super crispy on the outside then served in a Dashie sauce topped with green onions and Bonita flakes. Because the tofu is so hot the Bonita flakes start to wave around and it's always been fascinating to watch this as we enjoy the dish itself. It's also a good dish to take to go because it's easy to reheat at home. $8.25. The crispy and crunchy combo tempura as an appetizer for $10 is also delicious in its simplicity and perfection. The Avo Mango Roll $ 9.95 has avocado, mango, nuts. It's light fruity and savory at the same time and the nuts are macadamia nuts, which add a really nice crunch to it. They have pages and pages of different sushi, sashimi and rolls. Some are simple some are very complex. It really depends on what your taste and what flavors you're looking for. Everything we've tried on several visits there have been fresh and outstanding. Their bento boxes $17-25 ($10 for kids bento) are huge. With miso soup salad rice your protein of choice ( the Katsu pork is outstanding and really holds up well to reheating at home). You also get tempura and a couple of pieces of roll with your bento box. My favorite however for just how beautiful it looks, and how light and delicious it is, is the Futo Maki $11.25 tamago, avocado, cucumber, gobo, shiitake, kampyo, oshinko. When you look at the roll itself, it's beautifully organized inside, very artistically arranged, and appealing to the eye. The first bite into it gives you a little bit of each ingredient and together they make for a very good imaginary trip to Japan. My only complaint about this restaurant is that it is so consistently good whether we eat in or have it delivered by DoorDash that we totally over order and end up with so much food! Lol. We always get a side serving of a large hot saki and a large Sapporo beer to wash it all down with. Add a wakame salad and we are good $5.50. Service is excellent and attentive. The place is very busy, but usually you're able to get a table fairly easily. Our tab is usually about $100 plus tip because we order so much!

I have been to Arigato Sushi several times over the years, and they have consistently great. Their…read morelunch 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!

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

So nice, I stopped by twice! I recently spent a few days in Watsonville for work, and while the…read moretown is lovely, this particular corner of it doesn't have the best options -- that is, until I discovered Imura. Every item I tried was perfect, and the staff were surprisingly welcoming, both on the phone when ordering and inside when picking things up. Both nights I stopped by -- weeknights, I might add -- the parking lot was full and the restaurant was bustling, and yet everything felt like it was running particularly smoothly. Next time I'm in town, I'll be back.

The food was mid at best the fired chicken was burnt with no flavor and no sauces were given with…read moreit and the bento dinner was all over the place and honestly horrible we all got a miso soup just to get two little pieces of Tofu in each soup we also got ramen that tasted like sink water I do not recommend this place just go to jack in the box

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!

This place is tucked away in a shopping plaza, unassuming front door and entrance, but has a great…read morevariety of rolls and everything was fresh. Service was kind and prompt. Would return again if in the area. Prices are fair! Miso soup was only $2.50. My roll were $13-15 dollars.