Very good Japanese style sushi served Fresh made…read more The venue tight with limited seating @ Tables or bar

My first time going and I did the omakase. It was super intimate which I liked. They also seated…read morepeople in the order you get there which I liked because I arrived early and was able to pick the exact table I wanted to sit at. They served hot towels before food which felt authentic and a nice touch. The whole place is super clean and put together. One of the courses we got to cook our own wagyu at the table with a hot stone and it was super fun. It felt professional yet fun and warming at the same time. Little bit out of my regular budget but a fun special occasion experience. Jacob is so talented and truly deserves all the success.

The sushi here was fresh and light; we enjoyed it after a long day of hiking. The mango cheesecake…read morewas delicious as well. Portion sizes were a bit small for the price though. The restaurant is clean and spacious. Staff were friendly. Easy free street parking outside.

Amazing! Sushi was fantastic, they had an enormous amount of options to pick from, and pricing was…read moregood relative to a lot of other places for sushi. Everyone was incredibly friendly, and although the place itself is fairly small, the environment felt cozy rather than cramped. Absolutely would come again.

Tomo has become one of my go-to stops whenever I'm up north visiting family. It's one of those…read moreplaces where everything feels consistently good--comforting food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in. The menu is solid across the board, but the standout for me is the salmon cakes. They're genuinely exceptional--crispy on the outside, tender inside, and full of rich salmon flavor. The rest of the dishes are always fresh and well-prepared, and the staff is warm and attentive without being intrusive. Whether I'm grabbing a quick bite or having a longer meal with family, the experience is reliably smooth and enjoyable. A dependable, welcoming spot with great food. Tomo is absolutely worth a visit if you're in Arcata.

Serving consistently fresh fish and delectable Japanese plates with something for everyone. in a…read morewelcoming atmosphere, where service is unparalleled. Always worth the wait, Tomo is a cornerstone of the community, a place to see familiar faces, and special occasions for any reason, it's no surprise Tomo has been the "go-to" for exquisitely prepared Japanese cuisine and sushi on the North Coast for more than 30 years

We ate here with my daughter who was recently diagnosed with celiac disease…read more I had heard that they had gluten free options, and were careful about cross-contamination, but I was blown away by how helpful our server was with making sure my daughter's meal was safe. She right away inquired whether it had to be "celiac safe", and made sure that all of our dishes were labeled "celiac safe" for the kitchen, and helped us make substitutions for the items that couldn't be gluten free. This was our first experience eating out since the diagnosis, and I was nervous about how it would go, but Sushi Spot (and our very kind/helpful server) made this experience easy, and we are reassured that we won't have to completely give up eating out. Still waiting to see if other restaurants offer the same care for celiac diners. Until then, Sushi Spot will be our place to go!

The service was very friendly and attentive. It couldn't have been better. The ambience was also…read moreenjoyable. My kid really loved the aquariums, and he ate the egg part of his tamago sushi, which is what we expect. I only had a couple of grumbles about the food. One of my pieces of hamachi was torn and didn't look great. That's a minor gripe about presentation. The main issue was the rice. It was bland and more or less plain. Sushi rice should have some sweetness and a little tang. After all, it's meant to recreate the fermented rice from the old days before chefs learned how to make rice taste similar without taking so much time... Sushi is probably 90% about the rice and maybe 10% is the rest of what's on it. It is the main thing, really. It should not be bland. Also, their chefs had trouble forming the rice neatly, which is a skill issue. This was prepared in the back and might yield different results at the bar. For me, the real star (food-wise) was the plain sunomono. The cucumber was fresh and crispy and topped with thinly shredded carrot for a touch of color. I have eaten at many wonderful sushi spots since the 1980s when you had to order in Japanese because the only sushi chefs around in the U.S. were Japanese immigrants. This was one of the best sunomono I've had anywhere.

It's been difficult traveling and finding good vegan options, especially with smaller towns that…read morehave lots of hours/days they aren't open, especially "Off season". I'm hoping this helps another vegan out there, or anyone really. We came in for an early ish dinner. At the time it was pretty mellow but that was appreciated because we just needed to relax and enjoy sitting down after hiking the last few days. Something fresh and not too rich where we could take out time and not feel gross. I was curious about the soul options being vegan or not because miso usually isn't, but they had this yummy sounding mushroom and veggie broth soup with vegetables and tofu (I think it's called Kenshin jiru but I might be absolutely butchering that). GET IT! It's not too heavy but has such a great flavor, plus the fresh veggies and bits of raw tofu for protein (they accidentally forgot the tofu but when I asked my server if they could just bring it on the side for me they were super nice about it). I also got some standard edamame and avocado maki roll, both of these were "fine", they did the trick but weren't amazing. My partner had the large hot sake which he loved, and then a tuna maki roll and the omakase nigiri. Same thing with his maki, fine nothing to write home about, but he loooved his omakase. They didn't tell us what was on it but I think it was albacore, salmon, salmon roe, mackerel, yellowtail, and tuna. He said it was some of the best tasting fish/nigiri he's had in a while. Our server was great at refilling our waters and checking in making sure we had everything and was just very sweet, so we appreciated them a lot. We'd definitely recommend!

Nori has a beautiful Japanese styled restaurant with great decor that transports you to a small…read moreJapanese izakaya. It's hard to believe that you're still in Humboldt county when you enter in! The workers are all very kind and knowledgeable. They are able to make accommodation or alterations as necessary. Despite that, the food in general leaves more to be desired. The fish is definitely high quality! But perhaps the rice should be a bit more fluffy, and more flavorful. The batter on the tempura was a bit too thick and ultimately caused it to not be cooked all the way. I think the sauces can also be better prepared-- they taste a bit prepackaged and not really homemade. I'd be willing to come again and not order rolls but instead focus on the nigiri or the chirashi bowl.

Such an easy choice for lunch or dinner! The people are so nice and the food is cooked to order…read more We have eaten there and it's lovely. The menu makes it easy, it's nice and bright and a good location with a parking lot in back. But we love to take this home. I'm so grateful for the half or full order choice. We have gotten in the groove of getting a full order because leftovers are awesome! The ability to customize to your own taste is great, one of my favorite things. Take advantage of the app and make ordering easy for pick up! It will keep your tummy warm and happy with authentic tasty noodle bowls all year long!

One of the best ramens I've had in the states! I really liked the fact that they had full and half…read moreportions of ramen, something I haven't seen before. I had a half order of the miso ramen and it was enough to fill me up. The broth was perfect, a nice blend of miso and chicken/pork broth. I'm still thinking about it days later! The waiter was really friendly. The interior was modern and contemporary. Street parking is available here. Thank you for having us!

Fave "sushi spot" in Humboldt. Faves are the crispy rice, gyoza, new style sashimi, dynamite…read moreoysters, a d anything from the specials. Shout out to Lisa and Lauren who are gems and the chefs who make everything so amazing!

This place seriously needs to work on their serving sizes. I think it's a little ridiculous for the…read moreend of a roll to have a teeny tiny sliver of fish inside. Otherwise, the service was nice, and the miso soup slightly overpriced.

Recently visited the town of Blue Lake and had a bite at The Blue Fusion Cafe, formally Sushi Blue…read more My wife and I had a great time. Our waitress, Mo, steered us toward the Fish & Chips with the spicy fries. I think the fries are the star of the dish. I had the Chicken Sliders and they were extremely filling. Food 4/5, Service: 5/5.

Sushi Blue is a nice little sushi spot tucked inside a casino hotel. You do have to walk through…read morethe casino floor to get there. The service was genuinely great, and the sushi was actually pretty good! I don't think I'd make a special trip just for it, but if you're already staying at the hotel or in the area, it's a solid choice for a good dinner.

This place was amazing. They also got good views as well. The menu is huge but the food is…read moredelicious. Service was amazing 5 stars Food was delish too My miso was cold and they did a new batch and it was hot. I saw the steam coming out of it. Thank you for that. Do I recommend here? Yes I do!!

Assistance+ Balance+…read moreCleanliness+ Deliciousness+ Environment+ Our server Alexander was amazing the entire time, prompt, professional, wonderful! Cost to quantity/quality was balanced well! Restaurant and restroom were clean and organized. The food was fantastic! Delicious. Skillfully made. Great variety! The environment is romantic but casual enough to be in regular attire or formal doesn't matter. Live pianist was wonderful, everything was perfect!

The atmosphere isn't dark and gloomy like others have said. I would say average. Rolls were good…read morefor the price. The restaurant was clean. Good service and nice staff.

Had chicken teriyaki and fried rice. Chicken was dried out and tough. Obviously cooked on an…read moreearlier occasion and reheated. Teriyaki sauce was bland as was the fried rice. Service unenthusiastic.