Heard a lot about and was recommended this place as being one of the best Japanese restaurants in the area so was super excited to try it. Went at around 6:30 pm on a Saturday and we were able to get a seat immediately inside. The interior is super modern and there is a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. Our server was nice, came to chat with us throughout the meal and she did forget one of the items we ordered but helped us resolve that so quickly and had them rush it for us which I greatly appreciated. Hamachi Aburi 1 - This was my favorite item that I tried. It was everything I wanted and expected: it was sour, sweet and the slight char on the fish was perfect. The combination of flavors was amazing and really complimented each other. Hotate (Scallop) - It was soft and I liked the texture but it tasted a little fishy. Fresh Roll - The salmon was very fresh and had a nice bite to it being in the center and layered on the top of the roll. Didn't have too many ingredients in the roll but it really highlighted their freshness and the ponzu it came with added a more sour salty taste. Everyone else at my table ordered the chef's sashimi platter or the chirashi bowl. What stood out the most for us was how fresh and large of a portion the fish was in every dish. Everything was well priced and I definitely recommend it if you want some great quality fish. read more

Mikuni - Fresh Roll - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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If you're a dog owner, you may want to be cautious about bringing your pet to this location. My family and I asked the hostess if pets were allowed on the patio, and we were told yes. After being seated, I asked our server if there was anything appropriate to order for our dog. The server, who was friendly and helpful, suggested the grilled chicken skewers without sauce, noting that other guests had ordered the same for their pets. We placed the order based on this recommendation. When the food arrived and I was about to hand-feed a piece to my dog, the manager came outside and told us that pets are not allowed to have any ordered food or eat from the restaurant's plates. To clarify, I had no intention of letting my dog eat off the restaurant's dishes--only hand-feeding him. Still, the message completely contradicted what both the hostess and server had just told us. The server apologized for the confusion, but the inconsistency left us uncomfortable and we decided to leave. While I understand if there is a company policy about pets and food, it does not appear to be communicated clearly or enforced consistently at this location. We've been longtime Makuni customers and will continue to enjoy other locations, but unfortunately we won't be returning to this one. read more

Mikuni has the most fish selection in town. On our latest visit last night, there were 9 choices from amberjack to steamed monk fish liver on the specials list. There are rolls galore and cooked entries on the menu as well. The party platters are great for functions and easy entertaining at home. We have a small collection of Mikuni swag and couple 5 pound bags of sushi rice from the birthday wheel over the years. It's not a quiet place. The bar and happy hour are as popular as the restaurant. read more

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Restaurant is very nice. Has a big space inside and also an outdoor area to sit at. Restrooms were very clean and modern. Service was good. Our service was friendly & patient while we looked over the menu. The menu is big. We got Gyoza & puff daddy to start they were very good and tasty. Also got Tony two roll it was very tasty and filling. Flavors were very well balanced and it was a good portion. read more

This was our favorite sushi place 20 years ago and still holds true today. The ambiance is nice. The advice is fast and friendly. And the food?? The food is absolutely amazing. The BBQ white tuna is my absolute favorite and a must try!!! It great for anyone who likes sushi OR introducing someone to sushi!! read more

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Sorry but the portions on their sushi keep getting smaller and the price of their sushi keeps getting higher. Kaiser roll was $21, the Annie's roll was $15.50. The Fair Oaks roll was $13.50. Also got udon noodle soup for $21, crispy gyoza for $9.50, tempura appetizer for $13.95. Just a lot of $$ for a little. read more

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We generally go to "I love sushi" for the expected flavors for a reasonable price, but the place was closed at the time we needed sushi, so we went with Mikuni knowing that the price will be a bit higher, portions smaller, but solid quality and taste. We got exactly that after ordering a few milder rolls (my people don't like spicy). It all was delicious. Miso soup was really small, though. Service was fairly quick for a pickup order. read more

Came in for my sister's birthday. I'd never eaten here before but I've always wanted to. The place was packed, but really clean- there bussers were REALLY on it! The second a party left they were right there. Our server was really patient with us, I unfortunately don't remember his name, but he was really nice (I came with a party of 5; 12/19 7-6:30pm). The food was AMAZING everything was really great. I did the $70 dinner for 2 and it was fantastic! The $70 dinner for two came with an appetizer, a plate, 2 sushi rolls, and a dessert. Our appetizer: Flaming Shrooms -Tempura mushrooms with crab mix, cream cheese, jalapenos, special sauce, shaved bonito flakes, green onion Plate: Musolino Pasta -Udon noodles sautéed in olive oil and garlic with prawns, asparagus, mushrooms, onion Sushi Rolls: Spicy Salmon -Spicy salmon, cucumber, chili powder, sesame oil, tempura flakes Rainbow Roll -Imitation crab, avocado, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, masago, green onion Dessert: Xango Cheesecake -Rich, smooth, creamy cheesecake with a tangy finish, rolled in a flaky pastry tortilla, topped with powdered sugar and drizzled with caramel and raspberry sauces Everything was great and well worth the price. I would definitely come back! :) read more

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Mikuni's is one of my favorite sushi restaurants to go to locally. There is a large food selection so you are bound to find something you like. Mikuni's tends to get packed and they don't take reservations, so I would definitely recommend going on a weekday or showing up a little bit earlier before the dinner rush on weekends. There is plenty of seating inside, outside, and at the sushi bar. The only reason why I give four stars is because the service can be a little bit slow sometimes, which can be nice if you're okay with sitting and chatting for a bit. read more

I had such a nice lunch here ! Delicious rolls .. so many choices . Menu is like a book ! Loved the " pimp my roll " sushi roll , that was delicious. Definitely recommend read more

Mikuni - MIKUNI'S GYOZA & SAPPORO - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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It was a busy Friday night but was greeted with warm welcome and was seated with minimal wait time. Waiter was really friendly and attentive. Food was amazing as always! Their menu is extensive and has so many choices from raw fish to cooked food which give options for everyone in the group from sushi lovers to non-sushi lovers. Cannot wait to go back! read more

My family and I have been dining here every time we're in town. The atmosphere (decor) is nice. The service has always been impeccable (friendly, efficient, and precise). And last but not least, the food is and has always been delicious!!! We've dined at other Mikuni restaurants, but we all agree that this is our favorite location. Keep up the great job! read more

Mikuni - Ninety-nine roll with a bowl of miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

This was our first visit and I was pleasantly surprised. The lobstermania was our favorite! The servings in the bento were generous and I am glad our server suggested it. Our sever was also attentive and consistently checked on us. read more

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Came during happy hour. Waiter was very attentive and often checked on my table. I'd say it was decent prices for happy hour. They have a lot of options but I don't think they were all necessarily sushi. Ordered the freaky edamame which is just their version of spicy garlic edamame. The Fresh roll and Judie roll were rather small and simple plated. Still good though. Was going to order a dragon roll or baked California roll to go but was told they don't have those. What sushi place doesn't have those very basic rolls? Decent sushi, a variety of items on the menu, but I think there are better sushi places in town. read more

Mikuni's is a great stop for sushi! When in Davis, the sushi craving always hits. We ordered the Japanese Mafia roll, Masa three roll and the Judie 2 roll and all of them were delicious and had great flavor combinations! Out of the 3 rolls, we liked the Japanese Mafia roll the best. We were seated quickly and had great service. Overall a great spot to stop for a sushi craving fix. read more

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Came here for a friend's birthday and it was a lot of people here but they were all ready to rock and roll and just had an amazing service. Since then we have been back usually for happy house 2-5pm Monday to Friday dine in only. There's a decent selection on the happy hour menu. Our go toos are zigzag shrimp handroll, Spicy scallop handroll, karaage chicken nuggets, iron chef roll, yuzu Calamari, tuna sliders, Annie roll. They staff there is very friendly and very attentive to their customers. I love their Japanese old fashion and the lycee shockers is another great drink. A great place to just grab lunch or have dinner with family or friends. There is indoor and outdoor dining. read more

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Very superb service seated quickly very friendly staff Drink n food is good plenty of parking nearby read more

Mikuni - Tofu as appetizer - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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Fresh and delicious bento boxes! Great customer service! We were celebrating a birthday and the birthday girl got to spin the prize wheel. So fun. read more

Mikuni - Beef and asparagus bento box - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

We ordered a lot of different dishes including nigiris and sashimi. We enjoyed the fried tofu a lot and also edamame for appetizers. Unagi nigiris were good as well. The rest of the sushi dishes were okay. Fish could be fresher as there was a slight fishiness to it that I didn't enjoy. Presentation and service were both good. read more

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Decent sushi spot with a lot of seating. We got the salmon teriyaki bento with veggie tempura. The salmon portion was smaller than expected, but it was ok. Good not great. The sushi combo came with a small roll. The fish was great quality, but the roll was pretty plain. Overall, I would say this place isn't the most impressive sushi spot, but it is very clean and good for big groups. The service was great! read more

Mikuni - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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My husband and I were in town for a photoshoot and searched for a sushi place nearby, I am so glad this place is what was recommended. We were greeted right when we walked in and were seated immediately. Our server was Madison, and she was so wonderful. We ordered the Edamame with the Freaky seasoning, wow! I am not sure how so much seasoning works, but it totally does! The Flaming Shrooms were sooooo delicious! I would have been down to eat three orders of just those. The Sake-Q was such a fresh tasting roll. I am a big fan of cucumber wrapped rolls, this one did not disappoint. The 3pcs Kaizen Oysters with Ponzu were really tasty. I did not taste any sand or shell when eating the oysters which I appreciated. The Yuzu Calamari was some of the best breaded calamari I have ever had. The breading was so lite and didn't overpower the taste of the calamari at all. The bathrooms were clean and nice. The restuarant felt lively. The parking lot in the back had lots of spaces to park in for free. read more

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Surprisingly Davis has a handful of sushi restaurants in the city, but we decided to go to the fanciest one. I came here on a random weekend and it was still packed. The sushi here is pretty pricey, but the $65 for two was worth it. This deal comes with one appetizer, one entree, two sushi rolls, and one dessert. Also if you sit at the sushi bar, you'll receive a free edamame Flaming shrooms (4/5): This is a tempura mushroom stuffed with crab, cream cheese, jalapeños, and other garments. It was a really great appetizer to share since there was so much flavor and the mushrooms was pretty big. Musolino Pasta (5/5): This was the most worth and tastiest dish in this deal. It's the most expensive item available that will make you leave full, so I recommend you taking it if you do the deal. It's a stir fry udon sautéed in olive oil and garlic. It also includes large and generous amounts of prawns, mushrooms, and onions. Marilyn Monroll (4/5): The scallop on this roll was very fresh for Davis, but the roll was very small. It was a bit underwhelming for me. Fresh roll (4/5): The salmon was fresh, but the size of the roll was underwhelming for me. Xango Cheesecake (5/5): This mango cheesecake was excellent and unique to try. Great way to end the meal! This place is a bit pricey, but I really like the deal. I would recommend this place if you want fine dining and willing to pay a bit extra for sushi. read more

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First time visiting Mikuni, and my son and I were thoroughly impressed! We ordered from the "$70 for 2" menu and a few other orders of Sushi rolls and EVERY SINGLE THING we got was incredibly delicious!!! Everything was prepared really well and presentation was beautiful. SUPER yummy! We had an awesome server named Chris who gave us some great menu suggestions when we asked, and he was so cheerful and attentive. Chris gave us great input about the town of Davis and UC Davis. What an incredibly nice, gracious and authentic person!! Service with a smile, great food, we will be back! (PS- Thank you also to Alex who was the most helpful and welcoming...) read more

This place was so delicious!! Seating for 2 was right away inside (outdoor was a 40 min wait, i dont even know what it looks like). It is spacious inside with various tv monitors. Extensive sushi bar u can sit at as well. I loved all our appetizers. Got the garlicky edamame, broccoli salad (this is straight up cooked broccoli with a dipping sauce), and the calamari was soft and crispy and perfectly seasoned and nice dipping sauce. The rolls were very good as well, Annie roll and Benjamin roll were both fresh with great flavor combos! I would def recommend! Service wasnt too bad. read more

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Food was delicious and nicely plated. I came during their happy hour, everything pictured was $30. Their sushi quality stands out as they get sushi shipped from around the world! I left full & happy. They have friendly servers & sushi bar personnel. Ambiance is trendy, they have a cocktail bar, sushi car, indoor and outdoor seating. Their restrooms are super clean & modern. Good for a nice or casual meal. read more

Mikuni - Wakame salad, yellow tail nigiri, spicy tuna hand roll, negihama hand roll, complimentary Edamame - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

In my humble opinion. A MUST READ.... We were visiting Davis this past weekend. We happened to find this Restaurant. It looked beautiful for the outside and was packed in the inside. So we decided to give it a try. It was dinner time and we were hungry. We love Japanese Food and frequent so many amazing places in the Bay. This place looked like it was going to be amazing. We were settled within 5 minutes. The service was great, very friendly. We were giving the menu and the first thing we noticed. The menu was huge, bigger most of the Japanese restaurants we've been to anywhere. Wasn't sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing. But we picked several items that we love to eat. Now this is where the problems in my opinion started. 1. When our sushi arrived. Right off the bat. The rice used for the sushi, was off. Zero flavor, didn't stick together and the wrong type of rice for sushi. 2. The sushi were all different sizes and shapes. What irqn by that. The portions were off. It couldn't hold together and tasted like it was from a premade pack from a grocery store. 3. We ordered a large Sashimi platter. When it arrived. The portions were perfect for a baby. Who ever cut the piece must be blind. The cuts were all over the place. Different sizes, not fit for even a beginner sushi chef. 4. I ordered the Sesame Chicken. When it arrived I was puzzled. It was a thin piece of breat, lightly battered. With absolutely zero and I mean zero flavor. It was topped with some kind of basic teriyaki sauce or maybe unagi sauce. Sprinkled with sesame seeds. Nothing remotely close to Sesame Chicken. The chicken was dryer thn the Sahara. Never in my life have I had something like that. If Applebee's made a Sesame Chicken. I would assume, it would be exactly like that. All that and it cost us $180. Which is ridiculous. If I were you. Just pick up some sushi at 7/11. Not only would it be cheaper. But there is a high probability. It would taste better.... In my humble opinion. I gave this place 2 starts. 1 for the atmosphere and 1 for the service. That's all this place deserves. Again, in my humble opinion. read more

Mikuni - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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Came here on lunch when we were attending a conference at the SAFE Credit Union convention center. We came with 15, and did not have a reservation. It was 11:30, and not too many people were there yet but they did start to come in as we waited for our table. It took them about twenty minutes to seat us which was okay because we had an hour and a half for lunch. Everyone ordered different things and everyone said all the food was fantastic! I had a house salad, miso soup, and the Kaiser roll. The salad and soul were great, but I will say the miso soup was lukewarm so that's something to be improved upon because we all felt that way about it. The Kaiser roll was absolutely delicious. It was really large which I wasn't expecting, but the flavors were very pleasing. Our waitress was super nice and did a great job remembering everyone's food abs checking in with those whose orders took a little longer. All in all, a great visit. Will be back! read more

Mikuni - Kaiser Roll - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

Food is good not Hreat like it use to be and the Ambience is Now like going to a high end Dennys and Not a Stand Alone one of a Kind Sushi place ... Just Saying.. I would save my time, energy and money and Do Sashimi with fine Wine at Home read more

Not sure why I keep coming back to this location. It doesn't do the brand justice - food is Mikuni quality but service is sub-par. There is always a wait for a table and acoustics are terrible. The noise level is not conducive to conversation when you have to shout across the table to be heard by your dining companions. The environment is frenetic and rushed without delivering on service. The parking is in the back of the complex and a bit far for disabled persons to get to the front door of the restaurant. The bartender was very efficient in serving up drinks, water and an appetizer of tempura shrimp while we waited for our table. They won't transfer your bar tab to your table so you have to pay before being seated at your table. Never been to a restaurant with a bar that does that. When we got to our table, the food we ordered came out quickly from the kitchen but we didn't have any plates, ginger nor wasabi for our sushi. We had to wait quite a while to flag down the hostess who kindly brought us plates to eat the food they had served to our table. The dinner for two at $70 is still a deal although the sushi rolls they serve are smaller than the standard size when ordering off the menu. It comes with one appetizer, one entree and two rolls as well as choice of dessert to share. We would have gone elsewhere in town except the smaller locations downtown for sushi were already booked at the time we wanted to eat. I'd rather wait or drive to Sacramento next time I'm in the mood for sushi. Mikuni should do better, especially in such a well-established location. read more

Mikuni - Sesame chicken - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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Service and food here is always good. Coming in between lunch and dinner helped with the crowd. Ambience is clean and relaxed as usual We ordered four rolls and I liked them all. I probably wouldn't order the spicy Johnny again, it wasn't that impressive. read more

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Wait for a table is forever. Wait staff is overwhelmed. Food was OK but total experience is numbing

We come often. Food is always great, as well as the service. Sushi always fresh. They recommended great dishes to try. Can't by wait to return read more

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Me and my son loved it. He tried sushi for the first time and loved it; so many fun dishes to try read more

Mikuni - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

I have reviewed this spot several times. And it doesn't disappoint. Just me tonight so sat at the bar. Sunday night a little busier than usual. But it is raining. Kinda noisy but wasn't bad. They also had the kings game on Food as always is good. Went to my go to s. Mafia roll and the aburi 2. On point as always. The blue fin was fatty good. And the fish was fresh. I'll be back. read more

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UPDATED REVIEW: The food at mikuni's is really good, but the service is honestly horrendous. My friend and I arrived at 1:20pm and did not leave until 3:10pm. At 1:20pm we get there and the waitress gives us our water and says she will be right back with our straws and a drink my friend ordered. 30 minutes later and she was NOT right back. I had to let the host know we had been waiting before our waitress came back. After she took our order, the food still did not come out until 2:30pm. There were two women behind us whose food was taking a long time as well and their server offered them free miso or edamame while they waited. He also explained to them how the kitchen was backed up and some staff members took their break. We were offered no explanation and had to eat sad pieces of ginger and soy sauce while we waited for the food to arrive. ALSO at 2:50pm we finished our food and asked for the check and one more drink and after waiting ANOTHER 20 minutes I finally had to get up and ask for our check again at 3:10pm and it wasn't even our waitress who brought the check. My friend and I were honestly so mad during the whole experience because we spent maybe 20 minutes eating and the rest waiting. Great food. TERRIBLE service. Be prepared for this I suppose. I can't believe that I had to get up TWICE to ask for service. That's insane. read more

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Mikuni never disappoints, and the Carmichael Roll is a solid choice if you're looking for something flavorful and satisfying. It's got tempura shrimp and crab mix inside, topped with seared tuna, avocado, and just the right amount of sauce. The tempura adds a nice crunch, while the avocado and tuna keep it rich and buttery. The flavors balance really well--nothing overpowers anything else, and the sauces bring a little sweetness and spice without being too much. Plus, the portion size is pretty generous. If you're into sushi with a mix of crispy and creamy textures, this roll is definitely worth trying. read more

Mikuni - Carmichael Roll - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

Wow- this is one of those places where everything is good despite such a big menu. Started with a few things that caught my eye. Tuna sliders with a fried scallop on top (5/5), 4 pieces of Toro Tuna belly, and some edamame. The three of us got 3 rolls after that and green tea. Our server was attentive -and for how busy it was I ordered some bites a little worried how long to get our food- and those plates came in good time while we read the lengthy menu and hard to choose rolls. It is so busy that there is not someone consciously walking around refilling waters , which is a big deal for my husband's experience. I was able flag someone down. We were warned of waiting up to an hour after arriving to get a table on a Friday, but it really only took just over 20 minutes. We scored one of the many cozy booths which I think added to the comfort of being there and eating such delicious food. The room was crowded and a bit loud but tidy and medium loud. I think being at the window in a booth tamped the sound down a bit. Our main rolls arrived after everyone was super happy with our starters. After that another surprise starter arrived- Flaming Shrooms- this looked like Agedashi tofu but was a creamy bite of cap mushroom of some type and crab mix and panko crusted and fried into a ball almost like an Arancini Ball- so surprisingly delicious My Daughter wanted her own Fair Oaks Roll which is a classic combination. I was looking for something different- and lighter, I went with the Fiesta Roll which was perfect for all that I already had. But one more roll was coming for my husband and it was the DMC roll with lobster ! When you see this roll- it is impossible to not try one bite. Or two! What an amazing ending to a great meal. read more

Mikuni - Front door - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

Food was good, service was ok. It was fairly busy. The BMW roll is really good. I like the location because there's a parking lot. read more

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Such a good sushi place with soooo many options! The host was super accommodating and friendly (we had a baby with us) and they made sure he was treated well, too :) I can see why this place has a waitlist on a random weekday... We started at the bar while waiting for our seats and had no issues. The bartender was super friendly and easy to talk to. Once we got seated, I went straight into getting the Japanese Mafia Roll, which was tewwww good! I just moved to the area, so finding a staple sushi spot has been a priority on my list and this place might just be it! I loved that the sauce wasn't heavy and just right. Presentation was good as well. Loved our servers, too! It is a bustling place but as it should be! Can't wait to come back :) read more

Always the freshest sushi and imaginative sushi rolls. Don't forget the great tuna appetizer