This place was so good, I had to take out my phone to take notes. Each dish blew me away, and I…read morestarted texting my friends about it before all 9 courses were done. Had reservations for 7 pm dinner on Friday. The place wasn't busy during our entire dining experience. Aside from a larger table of ~10 people and 2 smaller tables, the place was empty, which was nice and quiet for date night and anniversary celebration. The 9-course Kaiseki was plate after plate of flavor. Highlights: - Course 4: Somen with sweet broth, grilled beef, and grilled green onion. THIS. The beef was so good, I refused to swallow, so I could savor the flavor. Fatty in flavor. Lean in cut. Somen cooked to perfection. - Course 7: Chilean sea bass simmered in bonito chicken broth with daikon and green beans ~ THE SEA BASS WAS GAS. Marinated in miso before grilling, the tenderness and juiciness of the sea bass is locked in prior to simmering in the broth. Chicken broth with the bonito added depth to the dish. - Course 9: Black sesame pudding with tangerine jelly ~ THIS. This dish embodied the level of black sesame I expect for any dish. Tangerine jelly cuts through as a nice refresher for the next bite. Perfectly not too sweet. All in all, I had the best experience. Each component of a dish adds its own flavor that completes the dish as a whole. Ultimately, one of my favorite culinary experiences that took my taste buds on a journey! Would return!

This was one of my best omakase experiences in the US and I'm glad we found this place! The owner…read morewas extremely nice and makes you feel like you're eating at his house, which is an apt feeling since the restaurant is in a small house. All the dishes we had were flavorful, had perfect texture, and the seafood was all very fresh.

Great food. Well priced. Service is fantastic. Try the…read moredome and tempura .......delicious!!!

Three of had a wonderful experience here a few nights ago. We made a reservation and only waited a…read morefew minutes to be seated We ordered a wonderful bottle of sake. We also ordered soft she'll crabs(delicious) a wonderfully prepared plate of sushi, including eel and unagi with quail eggs Many other wonderful dishes. Our was knowledgeable and suggested some excellent items. We left not full but satisfied and very pleased with this establishment.

Omg !!!!!!!! Delicious I went crazy in the yellow tail Everything had a great taste Great location…read morewonderful staff wonderful service ambience your typical little sushi spot. Great location right on the State Street. Food was freaking phenomenal. I will definitely be back again. The spicy edamame had like the best flavor with like that garlic sauce The yellow tube has been melted in my mouth felt fresh. It was amazing.

This was my first time at this restaurant. The servers were really nice and the chef was amazing…read more Great food. I highly recommend you take the family to the restaurant.

My husband and I came here on our honeymoon and had an unforgettable experience! We had the best…read moretable with a sunset view of the ocean on the upper floor patio. We got a bottle of champagne and had delicious appetizers and food. The service was amazing! It's rare to find a waterfront restaurant that also has stellar food and reasonable prices. Usually all you get is a good view. But oku is totally different! They do it all! My husband doesn't like raw fish so it was awesome to have a place that had a wide selection of cooked proteins and sushi too. I can't wait to come back! I wish we lived closer. It will be a lifelong memory. Richard, Tina and our server made us feel so special.

Sooo my girlfriend and I made a mistake of not getting a reservation here..whoops! But it's ok we…read morestill got seated within 10 min of arriving but unfortunately wasn't able to sit on the outdoor patio for the views. However that's fine! We still enjoyed our time there. We ordered a few things to share. We got lychee martinis because why not! Definitely had to order a few nigiri's which were delicious. Got the shishito peppers and they were flavorful and not too spicy! Can't go wrong with a few sushi rolls. Our server was sweet and attentive. The vibes for this restaurant is around intimate depending where you sit but also loud and vibey if indoors. Great place to visit but make sure to make reservations for the outdoor patio on the second level for views of the ocean and the pier!

Omg where do I begin??! Hands down one of my favorites restaurants in Santa Barbara. I got the…read moreSangria cocktail which was so fruity and delicious! Then I also ordered the KFC and the pork belly bao, both had a delicious flavor and balance of savory and sweet. We also ordered the cucumber peach salad, which was delicious with pieces of Basil in it. So fresh! We got the crab rangoon, and I believe the scallop and prawn dumplings. All had such a lovely flavor and we're just so good. You can't go wrong here with anything you order! Great service and great food.

Secret Bao was an okay experience overall. The food was decent, but nothing really stood out enough…read moreto make me want to come back specifically for it. We tried the garlic noodles, spicy beef noodles, popcorn chicken, and corn dumplings. The garlic noodles were creamy and the spicy noodles had good flavor, but the dishes overall felt a bit underwhelming. The popcorn chicken was soggy (but probably cause I had it to go), though it wasn't particularly memorable, and the corn dumpling were fine but didn't leave a lasting impression. The service was friendly and our food came out in a reasonable amount of time, which we appreciated. The restaurant had a relaxed, casual atmosphere that made it a comfortable place to grab a meal, but was super packed for a weekday. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it also wasn't anything special. I might give it another try in the future and order some of their more popular items before making a final judgment.

Amazing service, friendly staff, great food!…read more My wife and I had the Mizo and pork ramen that hit the spot after a day trip of wine tasting. The staff constantly checked our table to make sure our needs were met. The food was delicious!

This was our first visit to this restaurant, and unfortunately, the overall experience was…read moredisappointing, mainly due to the atmosphere and pricing. We were drawn in by the happy hour specials, which were advertised until 7:30 p.m. We arrived at 7:15 p.m. and ordered a couple of appetizers from the happy hour menu, along with miso soup and sushi rolls. At the time, we were the only two customers seated in the dimly lit dining room. As soon as our appetizers arrived, gnats began swarming our table. One landed on my water glass, and another ended up in our soy sauce. After dealing with a couple of them, we felt rushed to finish our meal before more appeared, which made for a very unpleasant dining experience. The food itself was decent, but nothing memorable. The miso soup could have been served hotter, though I did appreciate that it wasn't overly salty. Our server was friendly, attentive, and our food arrived promptly. One aspect that made the experience uncomfortable was that the four staff members stood nearby watching us eat, which gave the impression they were waiting for us to finish and leave. Finally, despite ordering multiple happy hour appetizers before the advertised cutoff time, only one item was discounted at the happy hour price. Overall, the service was good, but the insect issue, uncomfortable atmosphere, and pricing left us disappointed. Unfortunately, this isn't a restaurant we'll be returning to.

这里的海胆非常棒，软壳蟹也很出色，寿司同样美味----在圣巴巴拉想饱餐一顿海胆的话，来这儿就对了。我们吃过两次，每次都很满意。…read moreExcellent sea urchin, great soft shell crab, good sushi - great place to get you sea urchin fix while in Santa Barbara. Very happy with our two experiences here.

Edomasa is hands-down one of my favorite sushi spots in Santa Barbara. It has everything you'd want…read morefrom a neighborhood favorite--friendly staff, consistently fresh fish, and prices that don't break the bank (a rare combo these days!). One of the things that keeps me coming back--aside from the great sushi--is the warm, welcoming vibe. The staff is always super friendly, and if you go often enough, they'll even remember your order, which adds such a personal touch. As for the sushi itself--delicious. My go-to orders are the spicy tuna rolls and the scallop roll. Both are packed with flavor, the fish is fresh and well-seasoned, and the portions are generous. It's clear that quality and care go into every dish.

Overall wonderful experience! Food was delicious. Both…read morerolls we got was enough in terms of quantity. The unagi rice bowl was very good. The spicy beef udon was a really good choice if you like spicy. The broth was fire! The chaschu ramen was amazing. The pork was so soft, like melt in your mouth. The spicy miso wings and edamame were a good surprise. The wings had such a yummy sauce. Service was commendable. They were all attentive! Perfect for a lunch out after the zoo or other family activities in the area. Casual and family friendly inside. Although I have to mention the bathroom did not have a baby changing station.

We were back here and loved it as always! I loved the broth of the veggie miso ramen - comes with…read morequite a few veggies like zucchini and spinach. I got extra seasoned egg and garlic oil. Forgot to ask them to make it spicy but it was very flavorful nevertheless. My partner got his favorite black garlic oil tonkotsu ramen with no meat and loved the flavors too; he did say the veggie broth was better though. Great ambience. We went on a Saturday evening and still got seated immediately. I love their decor with umbrellas and paintings.