Great vegetarian options! The ramen broth was delicious. I ordered it medium and it did not seem…read morespicy at all so you may want to order it hot. I also ordered the gia roll which was very good. I am not in the area often but if I ever am again I will definitely go back

Went on a Friday night and it was packed. I'm glad that my wife and I were seated right away. Few…read moreminutes later, the waiting line was out of the door! I ordered the bento box and my wife ordered a sushi roll. The amount of food was good. Nothing really stood out, I had better Japanese food somewhere. Staffs weee very friendly and welcoming. Not too Japanese restaurants in Watsonville and I think Imura is the best.

The food was excellent and service was great! Owner was friendly, there was lots of happy staff.read more

This restaurant serves fresh and high quality authentic Japanese food. Take a look at the nigiri…read morecombo. How many restaurants serve such a beautifully presented wide variety of fresh fish in their nigiri combo? Everything I ate here: the sushi, the vegetable tempura, the udon and rice was made to perfection. Needless to say this place is not a well kept secret in Watsonville. It can get busy on a weekend for dinner. We waited about 20 minutes to get seated and it was well worth the wait. Miyuki also has a nice community feel. It feels friendly and inviting and you can have a private conversation without needing to shout. It's definitely a very special treat to dine here.

Recently tried this place out for the first time. We went on a Wednesday which happened to be…read moreperfect as they have 15% off. It is self seating, and we were immediately greeted with edamame. We shared their two item combo meal. We chose chicken katsu and a California roll. We planned to get their three item combo meal, but you are unable to get two different types of sushi. So we just opted for two items. The food was very good, but the restaurant itself could be cleaner. The place itself is on the smaller side, but plenty of seating and parking. I love the specials that they run throughout the week, will definitely be going back.

Always delicious good service always fresh Sushi nice quiet place where you can enjoy good Sushi…read morewith out the noise just because it's not busy like other places definitely does not mean it's not good !!

Amazing delicious sashimi and Dinner Bento Box. Sashimi was…read moresuper fresh and tasty loved it. I will definitely come back again and Highly recommended. Definitely 5 Star Appetizers-BBQ Pork was delicious. Looking forward to come back again

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.

This sushi spot is seriously so good! It's easily one of my favorite places to visit whenever I'm…read morein Santa Cruz. The service is always friendly and attentive, which makes the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. The rolls are consistently fresh and flavorful, and the soup is always comforting and delicious -- they never disappoint. The menu has a great variety, so there's something for everyone, whether you're a sushi lover or just want a light, tasty meal. Overall, it's a reliable, high-quality spot for sushi with a welcoming atmosphere. I always look forward to coming back whenever I'm in the area!

A decent sushi place here in Scotts Valley. The nigiri are decently made, but it's hard to tell…read morethat the rice has been seasoned appropriately with vinegar, and the overall flavors and balance is a bit off. Judging by their specialty roll menu, I think they specialize in rolls that are heavy on sauces, toppings, fried aspects, and "western" elements. It may be just because of the local palate, but I typically prefer more authentic, traditional Japanese/sushi/sashimi. Servers were prompt and polite. Ambiance is normal - good for small groups, families, or friends. I had one issue with one dish which they tried to resolve, but initially they advised that it was a "normal" part of the fish, which I can acknowledge, but the degree/size of the issue was a bit more of my concern. They did try and make it right, but I was a bit off put by their initial response. Perhaps they were busy and getting slammed by the evening rush.

My boyfriend and I had dinner here on our santa cruz and it was soooo good! If you're in the mood…read morefor sushi but also some latin food, definitely recommend. We got the Salmon bento box and carlet roll and both were 10/10. Definitely would come here again.

- quick service! - quiet space, friendly staff…read more- great tasting sushi for the santa cruz area - fairly priced

I had a lovely night at Akira Aptos!! Everyone I talked to from the hostess to servers to bussers,…read morewas extremely kind and talkative, I love when places value customer service, And not knowing english too well, I felt really comfortable, I order 2 Rolls, the Shrimp Tempura and a Spicy Yam, possibly in my hometown the quality of sushi isn't the best, But when I tell you these were the tastiest rolls ever I mean it!! They politely always asked if we needed anything, from more water, to heaters on, to any utensils or to order more food, I will certainly be coming back with my husband and my daughters. Thank you to the owners, the staff and the people working the sushi bar, I will be inviting LOTS of people here to try for themselves. At night time, I would recommend sitting outside for the sunset, and asking for the heaters if it's a bit too chilly!

I ate at Akira Aptos for the first time! (Jan. 2026). They…read morehave a pleasant patio, with umbrellas and heaters, which is important to me. The food was excellent, generous portions, reasonably priced. And our waitperson, Nicolas, kept me to my vegan diet better than I would have on my own! Highly recommend, will be back regularly.

Hostess was not very warm to me on my birthday. Acted like I was an inconvenience after putting in…read moremy name in. But after I was seated, amazing service from Louis. And food was phenomenal. Thanks for making my bday awesome Louis :)

A big fan of Akira sushi out in Aptos so came to the Akira sushi e Santa Cruz…read more Food was equally good as well as service.My friend and I both got the two Items bento box I got the teriyaki salmon and Cali roll with salad,rice and miso soup and a diet Coke Food was excellent

Take out lunch, I don't have any photos, it was very yummy, Shio says he wants more…read more My dad was ready, but I had take more time next time, lunch specials: 2 to 3 items. 2 items cost $16 and 3 items cost about $18. Comes with soup or salad and comes with vegetable tempura. Items my dad picked were: Chicken and Beef Teriyaki Salad ran out, left was soup. My items were: Salmon Teriyaki, Salmon avocado roll, and California roll. Tempura and sauce was very hot and sweet taste. Don't waste your food. Salmon avocado rolls were very fluffy and soft. Good for ppl who can't eat hard foods. Other items were on the menu were Sashimi, and Yam rolls, I was sort of leaning that way, but we had go back. Next time, yummy rolls. Service was good Ambiance was natural light, and it was 2 pm something there and empty place. But 2 something they still serve lunch which thank goodness.

I came to grab my to-go order tonight and the girl was super rude didn't have a care in the world…read moreto interact with people definitely should not be working at a restaurant if you don't want to deal with people! Mostly all the waitress are really rude the females here are very stuck up when you ask simple questions I do not recommend coming here it's not as good anymore don't waste your money or time! The food is very mediocre here they need to step it up!

Let me start by saying I am a very regular customer - I have come once or twice a week, nearly…read moreevery week, for the past 2 or 3 years. Their food is great, & I love the poke. I would've given this place 5 stars in the past, but their recent employees' service is extremely, extremely poor. Due to other responsibilities, I am often arriving about 30mins before close. There have been several occasions where they are cleaning up already, even 30mins before closing time. This leads to certain items being cleaned up/removed from display before they close, & their go to answer is that "they dont have anymore available for the day." It happens most often with the avocado, although it can also be other ingredients. This happens too often to be true, & on a few occasions, Ive had an employee go to the back & retrieve a small amount of avocado to add to my poke bowl, which is the appropriate action to take, but demonstrates 1. theyre not actually out & are being dishonest with customers & 2. they are cleaning things up & putting them away before it's an appropriate time to do so. Additionally, there was a time my fiancé & I arrived at 6:30pm & the worker helping us was so eager to close that as they rung us up they kept asking, "anything else? Anything else?" to rush us out of the restaurant. We both felt rushed & pressured, & when they asked "anything else?" & my fiancé went to look at the drinks to consider getting one, she continued to ask "anything else?" multiple times over before he even had a chance to look at what was available. He never even had a chance to look at what was available because she wanted to rush us out. This service is extremely dissatisfying, dishonest, & lacks integrity. From someone who comes once a week for years, the service has significantly gone downhill, & I do hope this is addressed in the future by leadership.

**Overall 3.5 stars**…read more Food: 4 stars I love poke, and the fish here was very fresh, and I enjoyed my medium-sized bowl (3 protein choices in a medium-sized bowl). Variety/menu: 3 stars There wasn't a large variety of add-ins or toppings (ie, your add-ins with your protein were only cucumbers and onions!) There were many protein options, including tofu, chicken and octopus. Only 2 fresh fish options (ahi tuna and salmon) and one spicy tuna...so the choices were limited. Location/venue: 3.5 stars There were tables inside and outside, which is nice, though they weren't cleaned. Nothing a napkin wipe wouldn't fix, so it wasn't a big deal. The bigger issues were that the restrooms were closed and the soda/water machine was out of order. Customer service: 3 stars They also were understaffed. There were 2 workers there, and my friend and I were the only customers. Yet we had to wait a good 12-15 mins before anyone helped us or even spoke to us because they were apparently filling to-go orders. I would've thought that with 2 workers, one could help the customers who were inside the restaurant while the other filled to-go orders. At least greet customers and let them know why you aren't helping them for awhile. This place scratches the poke bowl itch! Just try to avoid busy times, be ready to clean your own table, and be prepared to bring your own drink or buy bottled drinks there, otherwise you'll be thirsty!