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    Miyako Japanese Restaurant

    4.2 (305 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
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    Updated a few days ago

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    MIYAKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Delicious! Salmon teriyaki bento box with gyozas.

    First time coming to Capitola. We looked for a place to eat near our hotel found this sushi spot 10 min walk from our stay. We get to Miyako and instantly welcomed and seated. Ordered and food arrived quick! It was absolutely delicious!! The restaurant was nice and fresh and had nice jazz music playing. Not too loud. It was so tasteful. The ambience and the food! Just absolutely incredible! If you are nearby it is a must go!!!

    41st roll, dragon roll, and spider roll!
    Abby C.

    It was so good. The Sapporo beer is super refreshing with the sushi too. The staff is super nice and the ambiance is cozy and comforting. This is our new go to!

    Combination Sashimi is amazing!!!
    Melanie T.

    We love their food selection. Staff are friendly. Great customer service. We will back for more!

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    Matthew C.

    [IN A NUTSHELL] great sashimi, fresh fish, classic sushi roll [VERDICT] - APPROVED [RUN-DOWN] I think overall a great sushi place if you're ever craving sushi in Santa Cruz/Capitola area. I can not say much for in person experience, but I can say that the to go patting was still super nice and that it almost felt like bringing the restaurant home with the plating. I can't wait to try this in person after COVID. I think this is just a sushi restaurant, nothing too special. [SCORE & ORDER] OVERALL: 3.5/5 * Maguro Sashimi $27 (3.5) & Sake Sashimi $23 (4/5) -Wow just great sashimi. I really enjoyed the sake sashimi more. It was so buttery and so soft and tasted very fresh (or as fresh as restaurants get). I would recommend this dish although it was a little pricey. The sake sashimi came with 12 pieces (the dinner order) and the maguro sashimi came with 7 pieces (the appetizer one). The dinner sashimi also comes with miso soup and salad. * Scamon $11.95 (3.5/5) -The scamaon roll was pretty good (came in 6 pieces). Nothing too special about this one. It came with salmon in the middle and supposedly quid (but I didn't taste that much squid). I think I enjoyed this roll because it was deep fried. * Big Curi Roll $13.50 (4/5) -The Big Curi Roll (came in 5 pieces) was a must try. I am someone who enjoys variety and so this roll is the roll to get if you like combination of different fishes. The combination was so great and I would highly recommend getting this one. * Philadelphia Roll $9.95 (3.5/5) -A very simple roll (came in 8 pieces). The nice salmon and cream cheese combination is one that I always enjoy, and of course with salmon. MMM delicious. I would recommend getting this roll if you want something simple. * Lion King Roll $14.50 (3.5/5) -The lion king (came in 8 pieces) is a classic roll. I think I didn't enjoy this as much because the sauce was a little too much and there wasn't that cooked top that I would have enjoyed. I think it needed a little more time in the oven to get that crispy top of the sushi. And especially for the price of the sushi and the amount, I wouldn't say it's worth getting, at least here. * Spider Roll $11.95 (3/5) -The spider roll (came with 5 pieces) was an ok roll. I also think this roll wasn't that special. The combination of everything was good and the crab was also super delicious. * Chicken Teriyaki Roll $8.95 (--/5) -I think this is a great roll for those who do not like raw fish. It came with I believe unagi sauce which was a great add on for this roll. [SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE] (not reflected upon review score): I did not eat this at the restaurant. As of May 28, they are currently doing take-out and not in person dining. I however did take pictures of the inside for when they potentially open soon. The cashier/waitress was super nice and they also have this cute little chopstick for kids which has a grip for easier grabbing.

    Tuna, unagi 1, sake rolls

    Always consistently good and fresh. The service and ambiance are also great! Must try in SC'

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    Joe N.

    Delicious sushi right by our hotel room in Capitola. We got rainbow roll, spider roll, tuna nigiri and some miso soup. It was all fresh and well prepared. We did takeout and they gave us ample soy sauce, ginger etc. definitely recommend if you're in the area!

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    Rolls were okay, a little bland. Bento box had great portions. Will try more options with bento boxes but prob have rolls somewhere else.

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    A great find, I'll definitely be back. Had sushi, sashimi, soup and appetizers. Next time will try handrolls.

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    Best sushi experience. Authentic Japanese sushi and high grade fish. We were astounded at how much sashimi we got for the low price!!

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    Food was great, wait staff were friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere was pleasant with neat Japanese art & artifacts on display.

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    Best sushi in Santa Cruz by far! The freshest fish and friendliest staff. My wife and I eat there once a week at least!

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    Ask the Community - Miyako Japanese Restaurant

    How much is the lunch buffet?

    $10.99, and totally worth it!

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    Pros: The combo tempura was piping hot and just *perfect*,…read morewith a fun assortment of veggies (crunchy green bean? almost creamy Japanese eggplant? Super cool.) I honestly haven't stopped thinking about it. The chow mein was also piping hot and extremely fragrant of garlic as the plate was set in front of me. I haven't stopped thinking of that succulent steam facial, either. I also had a root beer. Life should always be perfect tempura and your favorite soda. The service was great as well. They replied with a genuine "enjoy" to each of my "thank-you's", and also spoke very kindly and gave great service to the considerably under-spoken guy at the booth next to mine. Con: The place is old as dirt and needs to be gutted. I don't think it was 'sticky' tablecloth dirty, but I was pleasantly surprised that the bathroom was very clean and tidied. The smell when I entered the restaurant quickly let me know that something was wrong with the sewer lines, or something. Like, I almost left before anyone saw me stroll into the empty place, ok? There was a gal who was walking in to scope the place out for she and her friends as I was leaving. She didn't stay. I was waiting for an Uber as she hightailed it back to her car declaring "Well, I guess I haven't been there in a while..." into her phone. Overall, I'm glad I stayed to give an old place a new try for the first time in... 15 years? Not surprised that all of the orders were being picked up by DoorDash, etc, but also not surprised at how many orders were being pickup up, one after another. I need tempura and rooty beer this week. Not sure if I'd ever be brave enough to give their sushi menu a try, though.

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    Hello new favorite asian restauraunt in all of santa cruz county / norcal coast?? Sushi Garden has…read moreextremely fresh and clean cuts of fish and has a super cute garden with a koi pond and an inviting outdoor patio seating!! Inside, natural light floods in through giant windows overlooking the garden. Time to try sushi: - Chirashi - Sushi Garden Special (sashimi + nigiri combo) The fish is incredibly fresh and clean! For either of these, you get thick cuts of buttery melt-in-your-mouth fresh salmon, toro (tuna belly), hamachi. There were other cuts of fish but these truly stood out. For such premium cuts, it's a pretty good deal! Their tamago/egg was tasty and sweet - delicious. The rice itself could use a bit more flavor, but the rolls, on the other hand, were so deliciously flavorful! Overall, the sauces on all the rolls delivered excellent flavor. Not too heavy, salty, or spicy. Great balance and ratio of fish : rice : sauce. the ROLLS we got: - Magic Dragon - This is like a spicier dragon. Great combo of spicy and sweet. Yum! - Trio (from the special menu) - A lighter, all-protein option with no rice. Again, quality buttery salmon right here. - Dr. Woo's - yellowtail inside with albacore outside, great combo with spicy mayo - Volcano roll - spicy tuna topped with seared salmon - like when salmon gets slightly seared, it absolutely is the best! All the rolls were great, but the Magic Dragon and Volcano Roll were my favorites because their flavor profiles were chefs kiss. The staff was incredibly nice and generous. This local establishment has been a staple here for years! Their menu is massive, and while the names of the rolls could be more straightforward, their website has pictures, which helps! They truly have options for everyone, from classic to fusion. Btw free parking! Huge lot.

    Fun ambiance. Staff is always friendly. Sushi, udon, delish. Today I got the seafood udon noodle…read moresoup. Salad comes with it. Edamame is complimentary.

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