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    Mermaid Sushi

    4.3 (58 reviews)
    InexpensiveSushi Bars, Seafood, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    MERMAID SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Margo V.

    Mermaid Sushi is inside of the Davis Coop. I used to look forward to coming here for a quick grocery-store, sushi lunch. There is not much variety, but it is usually pretty fresh. Unfortunately, they don't make my favorite roll anymore. They used to have mini rolls, where half of the rolls had just avocado and half had just either tuna or salmon. When it wasn't pre-made, I would ask the sushi people if they could make them for me. They always said yes, but sometimes there was a wait. I also liked that the mini rolls were $2 cheaper and you get more rolls, even though they are mini. Now, someone new works there and when I asked if he could make the mini rolls, he didn't know what I meant. When I explained, he still was confused. This week when I went, I got the basic salmon and tuna roll. The rolls were heavy with rice. Received a spicy mayo drizzle upon request. Not as good as it used to be in my opinion! Not planning on going back anytime soon.

    Dragon roll
    John H.

    Another successful dinner from Mermaid Sushi. Just look at these three delicious trays of sushi. Fresh, Fresh, Fresh.

    Spicy tuna and salmon roll
    Quyen V.

    Sustainable and freshly made to order sushi? Yes please! I got the spicy tuna and salmon roll for $8.99. The sushi was so good, I didn't even need any additional soy sauce to eat it with. The fish was light and buttery, and the rice was soft and chewy. Best sushi I've had in a long time, for such a great price! (+) speedy, great customer service, gave me two extra pieces

    vegetarian platter
    Shannon B.

    A whole vegetarian platter for $20?! Best deal I've ever seen. You can tell this sushi is made with love, too- super fresh and yummy. When you want to order, call the Co-op and press 0 and ask for Mermaid Sushi. they're also very environmentally conscious which I appreciate :)

    salmon nigiri + rolls
    T R.

    i love coming here!! its a little pricy for davis sushi but i appreciate how everything is very simple but fresh. nothing is drowning in sauce but you feel really good and clean after you eat it! love love will miss u in davis

    a platter of sushi with avocado, cucumber, and sauce

    We always enjoy our sushi and the whole experience (from ordering to pick up). I know it's takeout, but the interactions with the owners always feel like they really care about the food and the people. We don't eat out often, but this is the place we eat from the most since we've moved to Davis a year ago.

    Simple, 'Teni Tiny' sushi roll.

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    mermaid roll. so good. so fresh. consistent courteous service. Davis food coop location very convenien.

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    Located inside of co-op, sushi were good and very good for its price! Nothing super especial about this just a good to go sushi place

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    Amazing, friendly service. The sushi is so delicious and beautiful. Order ahead as they are very popular!

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    The owner is very nice and the sushi is very high quality. I loved the generous cuts of fish on their nigiri!

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    Great service, great foods, great atmosphere, what else can one ask for?…read more We had a party of 9 and in the peak crowds of Davis Graduation. The restaurant was packed and yet service was so incredible. Our server was Emily and she was awesome. Emily was super fast on taking our orders, giving us great recommendations, and was super catering to our party. We had an amazing experience at Mikuni and we're all still thinking about the sushi rolls (I only took some photos of the foods, the other items the rest of our table ordered looked amazing). Overall restaurant is super nice and pretty and the decoration is great. I do think the parking lot is overflowed with how much traffic is there but, worth the wait. If I'm ever in the area again, will definitely be visiting. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Shop Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10

    My bestie and I got our lunch at Mikuni's again Food:…read moreDelicious and always tastes fresh and amazing. Service: Dakota and Ming were so friendly and so kind, checking up on us at the sushi bar and making us feel welcome. Vibes: always clean and smells good in here! We got two bottles of sake: the unfiltered strawberry sake and the Gekkeikan Haiku sake. and got two Iron Chef Combos (basic, I know but). They were all delicious! Will always come back, always and forever

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    Zen Toro is a hidden gem of perfection in Davis. It's tucked away in downtown and worth the visit…read more The fish is fresh and delicious. My favorite roll is the 49er roll and the cherry blossom. I also like ordering salmon and yellowtail nigiri because the fish tastes so fresh. The restaurant is clean, has a traditional sushi restaurant feel to it not trying to be fancy. Services is great, you have to check this place out!

    Ooof that uni was not fresh. I don't know what happened to Zen Toro. It used to be so good, but my…read morerecent visit was a little disappointing. It's a Thursday late lunch visit. I sat at the sushi bar. It took quite a long time for someone to come over and take my order. And it also took a little while for my sushi and sashimis to come out. One thing that grosses me out a little bit is that my soy sauce dish is oily. But I can't wave anyone down so I used it anyways.. The sashimis are fresh. And they give really big pieces too so it is great value. The Madai sashimi still have scales on them tho that was a little surprising in texture. The nigiris are in massive pieces. Which again I appreciate the value. However, the uni was visibly dark in color in some piece. I thought it might be a regional character (cuz uni from different place can have different colors). But upon first bite it tasted a little stinky which is not how it's supposed to taste. To be honest, I would rather have less uni and smaller nigiri if I can just have fresh fish. When eating raw fish freshness is a huge priority. This dinning experience too way longer than expected. And I'm very disappointed in the freshness of an expensive ingredient. I do hope they improve and succeed as it's been in Davis for so long.

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    Super cute interior
    Super cute interior
    Chicken katsu plate
    Chicken katsu plate
    Nigori (unfiltered) sake. The sweetness of koji is prominent.

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    3.5
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    My daughter's bf referred this little hole in the wall gem to my husband and I. This is a AYCE…read moresushi place. We paid $74 for 2 dinner buffets. The restaurant is small with I believe 6 booths. One wall had a mural of fishes on it and mirrors on the other wall. Our server was a young man and was very nice. He was taking care of all the tables and was very busy. It was a full house! We ordered fried calamari, mixed vegetable tempura, cream cheese wontons, fried shrimp for our appetizers. All tasted very good. I love the light batter on the tempura and it wasn't so oily like it is at some other restaurant. My husband loved the fried shrimp and calamari. We ordered the Green Dragon, California, Hawaiian, Hurricane, Flame, Spider, and Tiger rolls. Everything tasted so good. I was surprised how big the rolls were. The rolls were full of so much flavor and the ingredients of the rolls were so fresh. We will definitely be back! Don't skip on this little place.

    Very interesting hole-in-wall spot in Downtown Davis. Didn't get the AYCE but it looks like a…read morereally good deal! The food was satisfactory and reflected the price. They offer a discount if you pay in cash too. Good spot for a night out with friends on a budget. Food 4/5 : The Katsu Curry was very delicious and a ridiculously large portion for just $14! Didn't get to try much sushi or raw fish. Service: Don't feel like I can give a fair rating because most small-scale Asian restaurants like these have a different service culture than the typical "American" restaurant. No complaints. They were respectful. Ambiance 2/5: It's a pretty run-down restaurant. It's a very cramped and narrow building with tattered seats. Chairs were stacked up in the middle of the eating area. Unfortunately it's hard to appear 100% clean with an old space like this. I would probably go back for the AYCE and try all their appetizers and sushi.

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    Chef Area
    Snake roll
    Snake roll
    Jusco Japanese Restaurant

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    0.5 mi
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    Checked out Yakitori Yuchan back in the summer of 2021. At the time, they were transitioning away…read morefrom their original yakitori-focused concept and putting a greater emphasis on ramen and donburi bowls. Today, that change has become permanent, with the restaurant now operating as Yuchan Shokudo. Even during the transition, the food absolutely hit. I especially loved the cozy red-and-black interior, which gave off warm izakaya vibes. - Tan Tan Ramen -- rich and creamy broth with Japanese noodles, tender chashu, minced chicken, menma, bean sprouts, and green onions; packed with protein and full-bodied flavor - Tokyo Shoyu Ramen -- noodles in a lighter chicken bone and fish shoyu broth, topped with pork belly, half a tamago egg, fish cake, menma, bean sprouts, and green onions; lighter but still satisfying, though I wished there was a bit more pork belly Located in the heart of downtown Davis, it's an easy walk from campus. Prices have risen over the years, so it feels more like an occasional treat than a casual student meal these days. We also ordered a side of sake to complement our ramen. Since then, the former sake bar has been removed as part of the restaurant's evolution into a full-fledged shokudo concept. Service was friendly, our food arrived promptly, and the overall ambience struck a nice balance between a cozy ramen shop and a casual Japanese eatery.

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    Vibe & Ambience
    New York strip donburi
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    4.3
    (106 reviews)
    0.5 mi

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    My close friend and I originally wanted to meet halfway for lunch to catch up. She's from the Bay…read moreand I'm from Sacramento but we ended up choosing a spot in Davis, and I'm glad we did. Food: Everything we ordered was fresh and beautifully presented. The sashimi platter was high quality with a great variety, and you could really taste the freshness. The sushi roll was flavorful with a nice balance of textures, and the ramen had a rich, savory broth with just the right amount of spice. Even the drink was refreshing and well-made. Service: Service was good. Our server checked in on us regularly, made sure our waters were always refilled, and gave us enough space to enjoy our time without feeling rushed. Ambiance: The atmosphere was clean, modern, and cozy. It had a relaxed but slightly upscale feel. I was shocked when I walked in. We had mainly been focused on the food when choosing where to go and didn't pay much attention to the ambiance beforehand. But it's okay. It was a nice place. Perfect for catching up with a friend or even a casual date. The decor and lighting made it feel welcoming. Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience. Good food, attentive service, and a comfortable vibe. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

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    Inside
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    Sunset Roll, perfect combination of flavors. Fresh Fish, amazing soft sheet crab, not too saucy. Overall, best roll there.
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    4.3
    (53 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    I just have to leave this super positive review for you guys. You're seriously amazing. I love your…read moresushi. It's honestly the first place that comes to mind when I think about sushi, no question. And just to put it in perspective, I literally drive here all the way from Sacramento. What can I say about the sushi? It's absolutely incredible. Today I tried a new spicy shrimp roll. I don't exactly remember the name, but wow, it was so good. Overall, your sushi is just 10/10. I also noticed you've added drinks since the last time I was here. It's been a while, so I didn't know about that, but I love it. I'm really into drinks like that. And they look just as perfect in real life as they do in pictures. Another 10/10. The only small thing I'd maybe suggest is working a little bit on the interior. But honestly, the atmosphere is still great. It really gives that cozy, homey vibe with a nice touch of Asian culture. I've been coming here since back when Davis Sushi & Fusion was in downtown Davis, and I'm genuinely so happy to see you growing. Your menu is much bigger now, and that's really cool to see. I wish you all the best. Places like this definitely deserve to be everywhere. By the way, I'm originally from Ukraine, but I absolutely love Asian cuisine. It's honestly a hundred times better than any fast food. Customer service: 10/10 Everyone is super friendly, open, and just genuinely nice people. ^~^

    While stopping in Davis, we decided to stop at the Anti Mondays pop up inside Davis Sushi &…read moreFushion. It was super crowded and hot inside. We ordered on the kiosk. We ordered the Banana Pudding Matcha & Banana Pudding Vietnamese Coffee. After approx. about 20 minutes to get our drinks. Both drinks were served with scoops of banana pudding on top. They had the perfect lids. They were open so you could spoon the banana pudding or use a straw. My daughter absolutely LOVED her matcha. Unfortunately I found my Vietnamese coffee a little underwhelming. The coffee wasn't the usual strong, full of flavor Vietnamese coffee is used to but the banana pudding was delish.

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    Reception type area
    Philadelphia roll
    Philadelphia roll
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