I love potstickers & my boyfriend's loves sushi so we have been trying out spots that serve both. Potstickers here we're super crispy, they tasted amazing. The potsticker sauce tasted a little different than I'm used it had a little too much vinegar but was still good. My boyfriend got the crunchy roll & that was so delicious, was my favorite. He also got the California roll which he said was amazing with the spicy Mayo. Price is great we paid $33 for Potsticker, side of white rice, crunchy roll, California roll, hot green tea and a soda. read more

Good sushi but my plates and cups always have a dirty smell and film on them. Sadly makes me sick to smell it.

There garlic fried rice is 10/10! I like their California rolls and get them deep fried for $2 more. Super yummy!

This place has amazing sushi. SUPER fresh. The Sukiyaki and Lion King rolls are so good. This place is now my go to when in Modesto.

Absolutely delicious rolls! They were accommodating to our shellfish allergy with using clean knives and had delicious non-shellfish roll options. read more

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Everything was amazing! The food and the customer service. We have been looking for a Sushi place in the area and I can definitely say we will be back again. We went 45 minutes before closing and we were treated amazing, not rushed and everything tasted to perfection. We had two rolls and the mussels and they were so good I would want to order them again, but I also want to try more on the menu. read more

Best sushi in town! One can change any roll to one's taste, but the selection is varied with a high quality standard.

2nd time here and it just keeps getting better. Best ramen i've ever had. The sushi is always so fresh and delicious. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The chef comes around and introduces himself and makes sure the food is up to par. Not to mention the sake bombs are always a good idea. New favorite spot read more

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So I have been in this plaza before, but the signs and color scheme of the buildings are not noticeable. I would have never thought there was a restaurant in the buildings. Any how, my friend and I decided to give it a try. We came in and was quickly seated. Children are to be seated next to the wall because they have paper and a book for kids to do origami. I find that very neat. The decor of the place is so cute. The tables each had Japanese art on it. I ordered the teriyaki beef. Which was made very well, just the way I would like my steak. The teriyaki sauce was a pleasant surprise. It was sweet, salty, and tangy. I really look forward to house salads because they always have a unique flavor that's custom made to the restaurant. Unfortunately I wasn't a huge fame of shredded cabbage with what I tasted like peanut and sesame for the dressing. But everything else made up for it. I'm assuming it's a family business and they are super sweet and made the place nice and homey. I really adore the place for the atmosphere and how nice the service was. And of course the food. read more

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Food did not taste fresh (tasted fishy) and photos must have been for advertisement only because mine did NOT look like those here online. So disappointing! The "nicks mango inferno" was the best we ordered though. The seared ahi tasted fishy. The California roll was too mayonnaisey (how do you ruin CA roll?!) Would not recommend. Waste of $75. :( read more

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We used to go to Modesto Sukiyaki about one a year. About a year ago the original owner retired and sold to a new owner. This was our first time visiting Modesto sukiyaki under new ownership. To start with, we ordered the spicy edamame appetizer, my wife ordered sushi and I had my favorite which is the sukiyaki. The servers were pleasant and brought us our drinks pretty quickly. But after that, things went downhill. Instead of bringing the appetizer first, they brought out my wife's sushi, then a few minutes later the spicy edamame appetizer. Then within a minute later, they brought me my sukiyaki. I don't think they understand an appetizer is supposed to be the opening dish and the rest follows. Once I started eating my sukiyaki, it did not take long to determine it was very substandard. The meat small pieces, very over cooked, and spread throughout the soup. There was two pieces of soggy wombok that was over cooked and mushy. Almost everything was hidden under the broth. I've had sukiyaki was not impressed with in the past, but this was the worst! It was my understanding the new owner learned from the original owner before opening for business. If that was the case, then the new owner forgot everything. It is always sad when a wonderful establishment no longer provides the quality and standards they used to have. In this case, I cannot recommend Modesto Sukiyaki to anybody. read more

I had not been in this restaurant for some time and was very disappointed to find that although the name is the same, everything else has changed including ownership, menu, the size of the restaurant (it's a fraction of the size it was before) , the style of the food (this is no longer authentic Japanese or anything even resembling Japanese food) and most importantly the quality of the food has declined drastically. The steamed rice was hard/undercooked, the tempura was very greasy and the vegetables raw, the sauce for the tempura in no way resembled a traditional tempura sauce nor was it in the least bit appetizing, and the salad dressing was just down right gross, tasted like mayonnaise with soy sauce. There are some very good Japanese/Sushi restaurants in Modesto, unfortunately this is not one of them. read more

It's been a while since i've been here. had the teri chicken donburi lunch special. came with a salad with mayo soy dressing. Salad was shredded cabbage and a strong tasting dressing almost bitter flavor. The donburi was large, mostly white rice. The chicken was grisly with an overly salty "teriyaki" sauce. There were 4-5 small pieces of chicken. Disappointing meal. Used to be good based on my last recollection. I will try one more time, maybe the real cook was out sick today. read more

I love sushi but I have reservations about getting fresh fish so many hours east of the coast. However, I'm always willing to give a well-reviewed place a shot when the craving hits. Modesto Sukiyaki is relatively easy to find and is tucked away in an Old Western-themed shopping center. The inside is relatively small but looks like an average sushi shop. The staff were pleasant and my order was ready on time. I got the Sunset Roll and the Crazy Tuna to-go. The size of the rolls were large, two rolls should definitely satisfy an average eater. The Crazy Tuna was pretty good, the fish was fresh and the sauce had a nice tang. The Sunset Roll was a complete 180. It was dry, had no sauce, and was very, very bland. The salmon and imitation crab had no hint of taste and the salmon was surprising very thin, like it was lox. The lemon slices overpowered the everything else. Could've just been a fluke but for the price and compared to the other roll it was very surprising. The price was very comparable to Bay Area prices so there wasn't much value added. I still think this place is worth a shot if you're craving sushi but maybe stay away from salmon rolls. read more

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The restaurant is a clean small cute place. The food was really good! We got the popper and inferno roll. Loved both but the popper roll is definitely the one to try! We will definitely come back and try other rolls and entrees. read more

Great ramen and great service. We arrived around 1pm on a Saturday so there was about 15minute wait time. The staff was attentive and the food was great. read more

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Great sushi and the service was good and fast. The place wasn't too big though, so don't go with a big party. 10/10 would go again.

I don't know how I haven't heard about this place before , what a gem ! I went to get my nails done next door at David Lee's and saw there was a sushi spot so went to check it out by myself, it was so good that I brought my wife back the next day and ordered the same thing and some other speciality menu items. Hands down the best quality sushi in modesto, I might even say the Central Valley, I was really impressed with this place. Presentation was on point and the raw fish selection was impressive. Service was A+ as well, even more so when the owner came to my house to return my wife's wallet that we didn't even know went missing! Such honest people, it was a Gucci wallet I bought for her when we first met so it has sentimental value and she's so grateful to have it returned. Thank you for going the extra mile to return this to a customer. We will definitely be coming back to continue to support this restaurant. Great food, great service , beautiful ambiance and great people. Thank you sukiyaki! We will be seeing you again soon. You have earned two more loyal customers! read more

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This sushi restaurant is horrible. We came in the restaurant at 6:45 and food didn't come till 7:30. But their food is still delicious

One of the best Japanese restaurant in town! We came on a weeknight and it was quite busy. The server was so nice and accommodating, I also give her 5 stars for her warm service! It was our first time and she graciously answered some of our questions. Their unique and authentic recipe for the sukiyaki is probably the winning entry in their menu -- definitely a must try! Also had the spicy fried chicken teriyaki, which was delish! Their udon soup was very tasty too! Hope to come again soon to try more dishes! read more

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love this place! just tried the king fish roll by far the best at this restaurant, I don't go here enough tbh

I went here with my family for a pit stop. We visited Yosemite and was on our way home to the Bay Area and found this place because we were craving sushi. I'm so glad we stopped here even though we waited a few minutes. The two waitresses were super kind and patient with our large group. If you come here, try all of their specialty rolls, not one of them disappointed! The fried ice cream was so delicious, I left wanting more... overall, highly recommend this place for GOOD FOOD :D read more

Great customer service! The minute you walk in your greeted. Food is excellent and the staff are friendly. You won't be disappointed! read more

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We went here for our anniversary dinner tonight and it was perfect. Everything from food to service. The new owners and staff are so fun! We will for sure be back. Easiest 5 star review ever. Try the baked mussels! YUM read more

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One thing I thought was odd was that my friend ordered tempura and it came out almost immediately, making me think it was precooked. She said it was just "ok". I had a sushi roll, and honestly don't remember which one. It was ok, but nothing special. Service was adequate. read more

I tried this place relatively soon after they took over from the previous owners and I was impressed with the service and quality. I totally loved the previous menu, the majority of which was not Sushi oriented. But, I was happy to see that they kept the Sesame Chicken and a couple of other dishes from the menu. I was impressed by the attention to detail of the Sushi dishes. On one occasion I tried the tankatsu ramen and it was delicious. Anyway, I had lunch there a few days ago and was so impressed by the attention to detail, I ordered several nigiri orders and each one had a unique dressing to it, sauce or tobiko or green onion etc. I love that. I hope the pandemic allows me to come back soon! read more

It's time and we enjoyed the food and the dining experience. Our server was very attentive. I especially liked the Tempura Combo.

This is a traditional Japanese restaurant, not your hip Sushi bar with fancy Americanized rolls. In fact to the poor young lady from San Francisco that gave this place a 2-star rating expecting one of her City Sushi Joints geared for the Yuppie. She found an honest, excellent Japanese restaurant and did not even realize it. Too bad. That is a shame. The little place only has a maximum occupancy of 35 (I read the sign). The place has been in business at the same location since 1985. Before that he cooked for Yoneda's restaurant in Stockton for eight years. If you like Tempura, Teriyaki, Udon, Donburi's and Sukiyaki you will love Modesto Sukiyaki. If you are looking for fancy sushi rolls go spend a lot of money some place else. And if my friend Charlie O likes this place, then it must be good. It does look a bit out of place in the Western looking Frontier Shopping Center. But they have been there now for 25 years. read more

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Buffet Man Sez: I love this little place because it reminds me of the small mom and pop Japanese restaurants back on Oahu... on King Street or in Pearl City or Waipahu. Decor: Same (country-style Japan); Seating Capacity: Same (limited); Food selection and quality: Same (Onolicious and what I consider comfort food); Prices: Same (not cheap, but not ridiculously expensive). This is a traditional Japanese restaurant because it is more of an entree serving place than a sushi bar. Most of the other choices in Modesto focus on specialty sushi FIRST; full meals second. Peeps, I grew up with okazu (entrees) and that is what I consider true Japanese food. These fancy sushi creations nowdays are more like showpieces to get more people to try them. But hey, I will scarf 'em too because I believe in diversity!!! Anyway, their Chicken Katsu is supah good because they use lean meat and delicate breading, as it should be. Sukiyaki is wicked good (heck... it's the place's name so it better be!). Spicy Peanut chicken is freakin' good. Sheesh... I'm making myself hungreeeee so I think I'm going there tonight!!! Tip for evaluating Japanese restaurants: - Miso Soup: Bland? Too much miso and salty? Gotta have finely chopped green onions and small pieces of tofu, but no damn round onions. If it doesn't meet these criteria, make like a tree and get outta there (thanks, Biff). Modesto Sukiyaki's miso will tell you, "make like a gardener and plant." For Chinese restaurants, it's all about the noodles... but that's another story. Aloha! read more

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I am so thankful the Modesto Bee highlighted this restaurant in their articles regarding eating establishments and COVID guidelines. Modesto Sukiyaki's commitment to health and safety led is to try their sushi this evening. It was outstanding! My eleven year old son, who rarely ventures past a California Roll, enjoyed each and every roll our family shared. We can wait to order again and try more! That Spicy Mayo Chicken sounds delicious. We will be back, for sure. read more

I came here on a Sunday for my last meal in modesto and it was a good decision. The store feels very authentic. From the decor, to service, to the menu, everything seemed very authentic. I'm not Japanese and the last time I went to Japan was five years ago, but my friend who has studied a lot of japanese culture also said it was legit. The menu does not have any strange Japanese-american creations and is really about the traditional japanese food. The specials insert listed many authentic Japanese dishes like fried smelt, calamari, yakitori, agedashi, etc. I ordered the wakasagi, lightly fried smelt dressed with ponzu, for an appetizer and it was so good that I ordered it again after my entree. Light, crisp, fresh. Delicious little fish with a savory sauce balanced with citrus. So good. Don't dip too much into the sauce at the bottom though, or it'll be too salty. The complimentary miso soup was okay, a little on the salty side. My friend and I agree that they used red miso which is more robust. But I think white miso, which is a little lighter and sweeter, is better for miso. Although he says red miso is actually the authentic choice. For my entree, I had the sukiyaki which came in a large cast iron kettle with transparent sweet potato noodles, napa cabbage, and scallions. The beef was sliced thinly and cooked in a sweet-savory broth. The beef was not over cooked and still showed a bit of pinkness. Very tender and juicy. The vegetables and noodles were good as well. This came with free refills of rice. Being from a Chinese family and having eaten a lot of rice, believe me when I say this rice was pretty good. Nice separation of grains, good, clean, sweet rice flavor. I thought that everything with appropriately priced. I think when factoring in the context of Modesto being very mexican-dominated in terms of restaurants and culture, and the authenticity of the restaurant, Modesto Sukiyaki is really a hidden gem. I wish I were in Modesto for just a little longer so I could come back again. read more

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LOVE this place! I have never had a bad sushi roll from them. Everything on the menu is yummy. Fresh food all the time. The mango roll is my favorite. read more

A little gem in Modesto. I have a hard time finding a sushi place that will cater to my restriction ( fish and rice ) , yeah most people would say why even bother with sushi ... anyway, I like rolls but couldn't do rice for diet reason and I am not very much acquired with fish taste, I enjoy tempura wrapped in seaweed with cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, crab meet topped with sesame seaweed and anything I can get someone to make without those 2 ingredients. This place, with their sushi chef made me feel that's it okay to get into a sushi place and that he can make something as heavenly delicious without those 2 ingredients I can't have. The roll was amazing, and just the fact that there is no judgement from the sushi chef and his sous to make something different and unusual from what they essentially use everyday was very welcoming. I also want to emphasize on how great their other food , sushi and sashimi look as it passes our way from the sushi bar, presentation and by the look of the freshness had made order chic Katsu curry ( yeah no rice, how pathetic rt ) and I enjoyed every bite of it. Sometime you just have to find a place as far as you can go that will make you happy that there are pros that takes their craft seriously and bring it to the next level for people who has restricted diet, in any case, we still want to enjoy our food experience, you just have to find the right place. BTW, we drove all the way from Tracy to Modesto scouting for good Japanese resto and we found this, it's a recommendation I can't deny ! Thanks Modesto Sukiyaki. read more

Definitely in the high grub levels, fresh quality delicious food excellent service! ‍

If you are looking for authentic Japanese food, Modesto Sukiyaki is where it's at. The restaurant is small and intimate with great decor. Service is friendly and family owned. Food is always fresh and delicious. I have never had a disappointing meal. read more

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This place is rather small, but seems to be packed everyday. We had to wait for a table to open up and even then, very clusterphobic. The service and wait time is a huge problem here. Service is nice, but they seem under staffed or something cause they always seem to can't wait to go rest in the back. The cooks as well are very slow (not the sushi makers) because I had already finished all my food and they finally brought out my noodle bowl, which wasn't that great (Luke warm, and way over priced). Probably won't come back here again. Overall this place is ehhhhh. I'd go somewhere else for sushi and ramen. read more

I like this restaurant, it's small and the quality of food is top notch. The service is also very good, the staff make good recommendations.

Most definitely the best sushi I have ever been to. I definitely would recommend this place to all my friends and family. The service was the best, and our server was very friendly. The food itself was delicious, something out of heaven. read more

I called to make an order and the woman who answered seemed new and passed the phone to mai. She was super helpful. Gave me the run down on the Ramen their broth options and ingredients. I chose the miso broth which is more of a vegan dish with no meat. Just veggies and noodles. Pick up was ready in 20 min. Fair pricing. Out door seating available if choosen. I did take out but I will be back to try other items. read more

Great food! My phone recommended this sushi restaurant because I'm always on yelp. My daughter and I ate here with our good friend Susie and we all loved it. I gotta say one thing though, don't get food from there menu because it looks good in pics on Yelp, stick to what you personally like. Pics are deceiving. I love sushi but I prefer mine simple, raw fish, rice, seaweed, maybe something spicy but no sauce. If you love your sushi covered in sauce this place has got some great options. I also got the salmon teriyaki place, crab rangoons, and fried tampora. Everything was delicious! If you live in the Modesto area and love sushi, give this place a chance, I plan on trying the ramen next time. read more