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    Mikuni

    4.0 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Kassandra S.

    Great staff, great service, & amazing food!! I have came to this chain & each time the food is delicious, fresh, and made to perfection! The ambiance here was busy and mid-loud range of noise level. Perfect for medium to large parties. We came in a group of 10! We were sat down quickly and our water and order was brought out in a timely manner Overall great sushi spot to bring your friends & family!

    Michi roll + Bob's roll
    Wallace T.

    Went to Mikuni on a visit to a friend for her dance showcase, and honestly, this meal ended up being pretty disappointing We wanted something a little nicer, and since my friends hadn't tried Mikuni before, we decided to give it a shot. We spent around $35 per person, and for that price, the food felt below average. We started with the chicken karaage, which was probably the first red flag. It was $16, and the portion was shockingly small. There were basically only enough pieces for about two bites per person at a table of five. The edamame was fine, but that's not too hard to get right. The Spicy Tuna roll was the most forgettable. It genuinely was nothing special, and I've had better sushi rolls from grocery stores for less. The Fair Oaks Roll was okay. I guess you can't go wrong with avocados and tempura. The flavors felt muted, and like a lot of the rolls here, it leaned too heavily on sauce. The Michi and Bob's roll was the biggest letdown for me. The tempura shrimp was almost all batter, and I'll admit this is a hot take, but I really do not think cream cheese belongs in sushi. Between the batter and the cream cheese, it felt more like a like an americanize appetizer than a sushi roll. We also got tuna, yellowtail, albacore, and shrimp nigiri. The yellowtail and albacore were actually the best part of the meal for me. Both tasted smooth and relatively fresh. The shrimp nigiri was overcooked and rubbery. The worst piece was the tuna. It tasted noticeably fishy and not very fresh. To Mikuni's credit, the presentation was nice. The rolls looked appealing when they came out. But good presentation can only carry so much when the actual quality doesn't match the price. The service was also just okay. Since we were seated on the patio, it felt like we were forgotten a few times. Felt like the little details were disappointing. The ginger and wasabi looked sloppy on the plate. The ginger was so wet that the liquid ran into the wasabi, and you could see the green coloring in the liquid. It made the whole setup feel a little careless. Overall, I left feeling like Mikuni charges in the mid-range for sushi that's ultimately pretty below average. I've had much better sushi in the Bay Area for the same price or less. If you want sushi in Davis, I'd personally recommend Zen Toro.

    It's going down!
    Meena P.

    Stepped into Mikuni today FINALLY during lunch given how close it is to work! It was an extremely beautiful day out today, made my way over for lunch! Was greeted immediately and I chose to sit in the outdoor patio with the wonderful weather! I was greeted by my server whose name is Emily and I will tell you now, she was so sweet and kind while serving me! Lucky if you get her! I got the spicy salmon handroll, I wasn't a fan because I love tuna more and I should just know to stick with tuna. Bbq Albacore just melts in your mouth, and the sushi was good! Was fresh and tasted how it should! I will say lunch was a little pricey from what I normally pay but hey that's expected when dining out for sushi, quality is always gonna cost a little more! I will definitely be back to try more of their rolls!!

    Marilyn Monroll (delicious) & Michi Roll
    Cameron C.

    Went back for a second try and had a wonderful time. We waited around 15 minutes to be seated. Waiter was friendly and gave us plenty of time to decide. We ended up choosing the $70 for two and it was definitely worth it! We were stuffed by the end and the sushi was delicious!

    Vegetable Tempura
    Young D.

    We visited Mikuni on a Sunday night. It was pretty busy, but luckily we were seated right away. The service was great. Our server was very friendly and attentive, which definitely added to the experience. We started with the vegetable tempura, which was light, crispy, and enjoyable. The Fair Oaks Roll with panko shrimp with avocado, topped with masago and green onions was fresh, flavorful, and definitely a highlight. Unfortunately, the spicy tuna didn't quite meet expectations. It didn't taste particularly fresh and lacked the punch I was hoping for it was just okay at best. Overall, a mixed experience: great service, some solid dishes, but not everything hit the mark.

    Salmon sake Iburi rice bowl
    Alexandra C.

    They have new lunch options!! This salmon sake iburi rice bowl is $17! Highly recommend. So many other good priced options.

    Tan Tan Men Ramen
    Roy S.

    You can never go wrong eating at Mikuni. There's something for everyone there along with a warm welcoming. It begins from the founder Taro's love culture. We literally took a drive out of Roseville to enjoy Mikuni in Davis. It's simply a nice community away from our area and offers a great walking trail by the UC Davis campus. The service there is generally chill and you can always expect quality food. There are many Mikuni locations. Pick one and enjoy!

    Bar seating
    Cin V.

    Parking is ok. I was expecting worse, honestly. They have a parking lot within close proximity. The place is busy with lots of people. There's lots of staff that are very attentive. There's lots of menu items and variety to choose from. Party platters, single item hand rolls, nigiri, sushi rolls, sashimi, appetizers, etc. Lots of drink options as well. We opt for the $70 for two which came with two appetizers, two sushi rolls, and a dessert. The Marilyn Monroll had lots of good review so we chose that. I'm also a big fan of unagi, so we opt for the Ninety Nine Roll. Both tasted about the same. Not bad, but not great. The Xango cheesecake was a different take on cheesecake I've never had before. Everything was very mediocre (not bad but nothing to speak highly of). This was our first time here and will probably be the last. I'd much rather spend this kind of money on more authentic sushi in comparison.

    Zig zag hand roll
    Thamara N.

    Delicious! We walked in and luckily got a seat at the bar. This restaurant is huge and it was packed. Nice interior. Food was delicious. We ordered wine and yuzu margarita. We got the Dungeness crab hand roll, Zig zag hand roll and incredible. Everything was delicious. Great service as well. Recommend.

    Nigiri Platter
    Andres D.

    Very good sushi, probably best or second best in Davis. The platters are good value for a group. Love the fresh roll and their salmon nigiri!

    Chicken katsu
    Mia M.

    We were immediately seated when we arrived. We ordered the garlicky edamame which was really good and and several rolls including the Pimp My Roll, the Tasmanian roll, the Davis roll, the Spicy Tuna roll (which I would have preferred to have a bit more ingredients to compliment the spicy tuna), the Jerry roll, the negihama and the crispy gyoza! The gyoza was a nice complement to the garlicky edamame. Lastly, we ordered the chicken katsu dish. Overall, the food was good and it was delivered quite promptly. Our server didn't engage too much but the restaurant was quite busy so that is understandable.

    Zig Zag Shrimp, Mikey, Dungeness, Negihama, Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Spicy Scallop, Lobster Handrolls
    Huryoung V.

    Mikuni is always a go to for excellent food and elegant ambiance. The handrolls and cocktails are delightful and well-crafted. The iron chef roll is refreshing, and the Tommy roll is savory, sweet and spicy. The illegal asparagus has great sauce, but otherwise it's just asparagus with some seasoning. Service is fantastic as usual.

    Rainbow Roll and Peter 2 Roll
    Mariah R.

    Super Delicious! Highly recommend Peter 2 Roll! Rainbow Roll was pretty solid as well, but I'll probably get something else next time. Overall, good service and staff was nice.

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    Matinee has been my Covid Savior. The curbside pick up is perfect when you have a family craving sushi

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    6 years ago

    Great food and the curbside delivery is great for their employees. The green beans and Brussels sprouts are necessary starters.

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    Great selection, but a little over priced. The lunch options did not include soup, salad, or egg rolls.

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    Great service! Managers and servers are so friendly and helpful. We love so many menu items, we cannot possibly list all of them! Yum!

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    Actually pretty impressed. Service was great. Food came out in a timely manner. Good option for Japanese food if you are near UC Davis.

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    This is my favorite restaurant ever, the food is so good We eat here for every occasion.

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    Ridiculously over priced and not many options for vegan people. Authentic Japanese food can found found elsewhere at a much better price.

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    9 years ago

    Small portions, high prices and decent sushi. For the money, you'd expect more food. The sushi was pretty good but nothing to rave about.

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    Ordered the Udon Soup with sushi roll. The sushi was very good. The Udon was bland and I think I may have found 3 cubes of chicken.

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    9 years ago

    Great to be back. Good chirashi and negihama. Great garlic edamame. FYI- Kids udon comes with tofu but no fish cake and no chicken.

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    Ask the Community - Mikuni

    What's the best roll?

    The Marilyn Monroll! Yum!

    What are the vegan options?

    Limited. 2-3 vegan rolls, maybe 2 apps. Last time I came they were a little confused about which rolls were vegan. What I did have was good.

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating area?

    They hate dogs. I brought my service animal to the restaurant. They told me to tie my dog outside on a pole and dine in.

    Is there an all you can eat option?

    This isn't that type of place.

    What's a good cooked sushi similar to lion king?

    Hang Loose Roll

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    No they hate dogs and service animals

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