Our favorite place for dinner. The food is always delicious. All of the staff is super nice & very accommodating.

Hands down, AWESOME!!! I've been on several occasions...all my experiences here have been jaw dropping...in a GREAT way! The staff is friendly! The restaurant is clean! and the food, oh the food! ...REMARKABLE (is an understatement)! Note: there is a wait during prime time dining hours...Call in advance and make a reservation...doesn't guarantee a seat right away, but definitely less of a wait then if you just showed without a reservation. The place is small, but definitely happening! read more

This has been our favorite Japanese restaurant for over 20 years. It is the only restaurant I have found that makes my favorite, Agedashi Tofu, perfectly. Their sushi is fresh-'Chief ' is the best sushi chef. My family each has their traditional favorites, Oyako Donburi, Chicken Katsudon, deep fried Calamari, California roll. The Bento box lunch or dinner has so much food we usually need a To-Go container. It may sound funny but their salad dressing is the best we have found at any Japanese restaurant. The wait staff is helpful, the restaurant is always busy so get there as soon they open for lunch or dinner to be served quickly! Our family has held private parties at Miyuki's and they have catered family events- the food and attention to detail have always been excellent. read more

Bomb ass sushi. Loved their 11 piece nigiri. Photo attached. Note that I took it to-go, so presentation should not be considered as items may have shifted during transit. ;) read more

Miyuki Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Watsonville, California

We had a takeout meal at our AirBNB upon a recommendation by a friend, and gobbled up the sushi and tempura easily. Fresh fresh fish, what more can you ask! read more

This is the best sushi around the Santa Cruz area. Better for a few people and not a big group, but the sushi is always delicious with a nice Japanese beer. My favorite is the rainbow roll, but I've only been a few times, and I should branch out. There are enough Asian decorations to set the tone but they don't overdo it like alot of Asian restaurants. And I always enjoy sitting on the bar stools and watching them make the sushi like pros! UPDATE: 10/2009 I went back for a friend's birthday and he knows how to order sushi and all the side dishes - oyster shooters and other appetizers that are served on vegetables with a sauce. I don't really know what they were, per se, but they tasted GOOD. The eel sushi rolls were such an interesting texture, and the staff brought out beer and hot sake for sake bombs. read more

I am going to have to readjust the ratings of some of the Japanese places I have dined at after cause this place has set the bar. This place is 5 stars as in "Woohoo! As good as it gets!". I am glad that we went early cause the place was packed shortly after we arrived. Our server was very friendly and engaged us about the sushi menu. The place is real clean and I appreciate the efforts they made to enhance the decor, such as the potted bamboo outside all the windows. We ordered 6 rolls and it came for 35 dollars. They all were very delicious and we (2 of us) enjoyed the flavors of each roll. The only downside is that this is not closer to where I live. read more

Japanese in Santa Cruz? Cancel your reservation at that mediocre joint downtown on the Westside and drive 20 minutes to south county. It is all the way on East Like but worth the drive. The sushi chef "chief" is always rollin em up. I truly love their inari tofu rice pockets as well as the unagi freshwater eel roll. Good udon soups too. Used to come here every Wednesday night with my Grandpa but when I come back here it is always the same. Small dining room for local Watsonvillians who love their good sushi. read more

Favorite sushi in Watsonville. The agedashi tofu is a little bowl of heaven. The sashimi platter is my go-to. These two never disappoint!

Best Japanese food around. Huge fan of their rainbow roll. This place usually gets packed up for dinner. Only downfall is the size, but I'm def. not going to hate on them for that. Plus the food makes up for it! If you go for a birthday they turn all the lights down, and strike up the disco ball while everyone sings happy birthday to you. It's always a great sign when over half the customers are in fact Japanese read more

This is definitely the best sushi I have had in this area! Its always a good sign when you see a table of Japanese out to lunch at a Japanese restaurant. :) read more

After 10 years of owning a beach house near Watsonville, I finally made it to Miyuki's! They certainly lived up to their stellar reputation. I just had their 3 piece Bento Box, and it was exceptional! They served the best miso soup I've ever tasted. It had a deep, rich flavor, with tons of succulent cubes of tofu, and it was not overly salted as many miso soups are. There tempura batter was flavorful and perfectly done. The thing that put them over the top for me was their sashimi. It was SO fresh and literally tasted like something just pulled from pristine ocean waters. Amazing! Only $12.95 for the 3 item Bento, including a big pot of green tea! Awesome! read more

This place has fabulous sushi. Their new renovation looks very nice. Sometimes service is a little on the light side, we always joke we should bring water bottles for when we get thirsty, but the quality of the fish and food makes up for it! read more

I've come here quite a few times with my Fiancé. It's a smaller restaurant but the food is very good. Miyuki is a much more traditional sushi style place. The staff is always nice and it can get pretty packed some evenings. But def worth the wait. The scallops dynamite is my fav thing on there menu. Give it a try it will not disappoint. read more

This is the two combination.i chose the beef and temporary. I feel the beef is not fresh!!and it only two shrimps in that meal .So I thought that food is not cheap! read more

Miyuki Restaurant - Yummy,good job!enjoy it - Sushi Bars Near Me - Watsonville, California

I used to really love Miyuki - great service and food. But lately their service really sucks! Like terrible!!!! Last three times I came went a little like this. First time I waited over an hour for sushi , they kept saying ... they were behind . But hey at lest they kept informing me . The second time I came was horrible too, I waited 30 Minutes to get wasabi ; among other things, no checking in, no water etc) this time I ordered take out, the main server was so overwhelmed she kept looking over and not even acknowledging me there waiting! Well, obviously the food is good enough for me to have kept returning, but I may have to to just find a new spot. The horrible service is definitely outweighing the satisfaction of the food. So bummed!!!!! read more

My wife and I are regulars here and tend to come on Fridays and Saturdays when the other more popular places are over crowded and noisy. If you are looking for more authentic Japanese food instead of the typical California sushi fare, this may be the place for you. That said, they do have a nice selection of special rolls and appetizers that are quite good and not too far over the top. Staff is friendly and service is generally pretty good but occasionally lacking anticipation of your needs (water & drink refills) once the food is delivered. Don't be afraid to ask for what you want. read more

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Traditional Japanese food and sushi. They have bento boxes for a great price and portions are more than enough to fill you. read more

Simply the best. Have been eating here for years and have never ever been disappointed. Sadly I have moved out of the area, but would wholeheartedly recommend this place if you are looking for a good Japanese food. read more

This place always remains one of my favorite restaurants in Watsonville. It's so freaking friendly and the homestyle Japanese food is unsurpassed in the region. read more

So we are pretty much over this place which is sad because we have loved Miyuki's for decades! The new owner just doesn't have it together (well it's been a couple of years so not that new). They've had continuous slow service which, you know happens, but it's not just a fluke, it's every time! Last month we decided to do take out, called it in and I went to pick it up (it was to be ready in 25 minutes, I gave them closer to 35). . There was a couple waiting to be seated and one person waiting for pick up. It took another 15 minutes to be able to pay because of the "line" and then still had to wait for food. It was placed on the bar and Kathy said it was ready, I looked through it quickly and double checked with Kathy that it was all there to which she said yes. I got home and we unpacked the bags and we are missing 3 things! I call down to the restaurant, Kathy answers and I tell her we are missing items, and she says oh yeah they're right here. One item missing, that's happened before with other places so not a huge deal. But three items is kind of ridiculous. It's a good 15 minute drive back, which I'm not going to do, so She tells me they will credit my credit card for the amount of those three items. It's been nearly a month and it has never happened (would've been around $30-$35). Obviously this made our decision to never, ever return. The lack of service and attention to detail just seems to grow with time rather than get better. Fortunately, there's Sushi Q and Akira nearby. Sayonara Miyuki's! read more

First tried Miyuki for a lunch meeting and liked it so much was back with my wife for lunch later that week. A hidden gem for Sushi in Watsonville. read more

I've tried Sushi in Oklahoma (hmmm yeah, I know), In Austin, Texas, at Uchi (fantastic, but....) I still feel like Miyuki is the best place I've been to in the US (not counting Japanese sushi because well... that's Japan for you). It is honestly the best place I've been to, the fish literally melts in your mouth like butter. The family that owns and operates the place know what they are doing. Please do yourself a favor and order two oyster shots, tuna tataki, and chirashi bowl for the best experience possible. read more

This was the worst Japanese restaurant I've been to. Their customer service is dry just like their food. If you're in watsonville, avoid this place! read more

Miyukis is a wonderful choice if you are looking for a welcoming environment paired with authentic Japanese food. The staff is warm-hearted and are very accommodating. Though the service is slower paced, it allows you to experience the community in an amazing way. This is a restaurant for people of all different backgrounds to enjoy! read more

One word describes our experience here....S-L-O-W! We visited on a Thursday night around 5:30 before things got busy and it actually took about 40 minutes for us to get our first roll. To me, that's a long wait. The waitress also forgot to bring out our miso soup so we had to ask for that as well. The rolls were good and tasted fresh. The atmosphere was nice in a quaint little converted house. But I really wouldn't rate this as amazing and feel like there are better sushi places on the Peninsula. read more

Deceiving to walk in, but the food was fantastic. Kid-friendly and great service. Got the Uni, Unagi Avacado Roll and a Hamachi Sashimi plate. All very fresh and tasty. read more

A great place to dine with family or friends. My parents and grandparents love this place too. It's become a bit of a family tradition. Love the soup, beef and chicken teriyaki, tempura, and especially the green tea ice cream! read more

This is the best Japanese restaurant ever. I won't even bother going anywhere else for sushi. Food is divine. My only complaint is that the restaurant is often full, and the waiting time for a table can be long, especially if you arrive during peak hours. Several times we've had to leave. They need a bigger place (and the same goes for the parking lot) given their popularity. read more

A small family-owned spot. We ordered a wide variety of items (there were 6 in our party) and everything was really good. I was especially happy that they had an option to seaweed wrapped sushi rolls -- for me, that sealed the deal! The food was fresh and the service was solid. It's a small place so go in understanding that you'll be sitting really close to other folks. Not the spot for a romantic, quiet night out, but a terrific spot for a good meal and friendly conversation! Check it out, I'm glad I did. read more

Small and quite noisy, no area for customers waiting for a table to wait, so the customers waiting stood between our table and the table next to us and talked loudly to Other diners who they knew and one actually backed into my arm while I was trying to to put a bite into my mouth! , ruined our meal. read more

Everything is relative, especially Japanese restaurants to the neighborhood in which they're located. We recently moved to Santa Cruz from Los Angeles, and so far, the Japanese food as been pretty consistently disappointing. If it's not the rice, it's the fish. On a whim a couple weeks ago, I convinced my husband to drive me out 10+ miles to Watsonville for another opportunity to be disappointed... We were not! Hooray! Their katsudon (breaded pork chop over rice with an egg and a sweet sauce) alone was worth 5 stars. Their saba (mackerel), salmon, and halibut are awesome too. Yummy tempura and gyoza to boot! Just be like me and get there early to beat the crowds. Now Santa Cruz is officially home. read more

i love the food very much but its pricey big time....shrimp tempura roll is like 10 bucks!! :(... best tataki ever!! :) place can get busy and cluttered... but u want som bomb spicy shrimp tempura go there!! :) read more

Firstly, I'm a Watsonville native who's been eating at Miyuki's for over 10 years. I absolutely love this place and do not eat sushi anywhere else. I'll start with the cons: Miyuki's is super small. The eating area is about as big as my living room. It is almost always crowded and the walkways are very narrow. If you are claustrophobic or just don't enjoy crowded areas, I'd recommend coming at 5 on the dot for dinner and precisely 12 for lunch if you still would like to eat out. If not, just call your order in for pickup. I'd recommend doing this during the weekend dinner hours, as you will most likely be waiting for a table. The second complaint I have about Miyuki's is the service. Do not expect a host when you walk in. There are no set hosts, only servers who take turns seating people. It's actually pretty casual, they pretty much let you sit where ever unless there is a big party coming in. The actual servers are ok. There's one girl that I really like who is always friendly regularly checks to see if we need anything. Sadly, I don't know her name. I'll have to ask the next time I go (in 2 days!). The other servers, though, aren't nearly as thoughtful. It takes forever to flag them down and even longer to get what you need, especially on busy days. It isn't entirely their fault, seeing as how busy it gets, but they could be more friendly and polite. It's not that they are rude, it's just that they are distracted because the place is so busy. I've never, in over 10 years, had anyone be rude to me. That said, the service could be better, but overall it is decent. Now for the good stuff: THE FOOD HERE IS FANTASTIC!!! You will find no better sushi in all of Santa Cruz County. I will not eat sushi anywhere else because this place is so good. Chief (the head sushi chef) is a master at his craft. His rolls are delicious and beautiful. The fish is always super fresh. Try the scallop dynamite, mmmmmm, it is food heaven. My personal favorites are the ebi (shrimp) tempura and the unagi (eel) rolls. Also try the Pajaro roll and the spicy tuna roll. And for those of you who aren't culinary adventurers, the good old fashioned California roll can't be beat. One last thing: Miyuki's is very expensive. But, in my opinion, it is totally worth it. The quality and quantity of food are definitely worth the price. If you are on a budget or can't afford to splurge, try coming for lunch and getting a bento box. It's a mix and match of the most popular dishes on the menu for about 8 dollars! Try this place, you'll never go back to boxed Safeway sushi again!!! read more

Lovely little place! So authentic. Wait staff was friendly and helpful for those not very familiar with Japanese food. Food was excellent. Wouldn't hesitate to return there. Brush up on your use of chopsticks! :) read more

Probably one of the better sushi restaurants between Santa Cruz to Carmel (but definitely not other places in the world ie. Mountain View, Portland as another reviewer stated), but their menu has changed. I got some of the dishes based on yelp pictures, but everything was different. I ordered some rolls based on the pictures posted on yelp (some dating 2 years ago) which had plenty of fish. The rainbow roll I received only had skimpy cucumber and avocado in it, fish only on top, then some weird thinly sliced seaweed gelatin on it. I even double checked with the waitress what was supposed to be in it. This place satisfies the sushi crave, but the high review is odd. The chawan mushi was good, the nigiri rice was good. The quality of fish was mediocre and I didn't get sick. read more

If you want authentic Japanese food, this is the place to come in town. Everything I've tried is delicious, from the soups to the sushi and the food. read more

When you think "sushi", you don't usually start looking in Watsonville, but if you live in Santa Cruz County you'd be right to do so. The sushi is good to very good, not of the caliber of say, Mountain View or Los Angeles heavyweights, but pleasantly surprising with nice portions and fair prices. The three selection variety dinner is good and usually makes two meals. The teriyaki is good here, especially the Salmon, but the thing that sets this place apart and worth the trip from anywhere in the area is the tempura. A light , flavorful, non-greasy batter over fresh vegetables and shrimp served with a very nice tempura dip. Even the best Japanese restaurants mess up tempura, but not Miyuki. Come early or come late because it is small and will fill up almost every night. read more

I live in SF so I am used to really good sushi restaurants. For a Japanese restaurant in the little town in Watsonville, Miyuki does a decent job providing sashimi, sushi rolls and entrees like bento box and donburi. There's good selection of fish and it is fresh. However, the preparation manner is average and the time it takes to get your food is almost unbearable. In terms of preparation, the sushi broke apart just by grasping it with your chopsticks. The filling for the rainbow sushi roll were plain cucumbers and nothing else (not even like a Cali roll as base). The execution lacks which was magnified when it took a really long time to get the food which is the downfall of having one sushi chef at peak lunch time. Even a good meal becomes mediocre when it bears on your patience. read more

Small Sushi place but IMO better than imuras or sushi garden.( I like imuras/sushi garden too) the scallop dynamite are a must have and their spicy tuna hand roll also is a must read more