Stopped in for a quick bite and the owner suggested this dish as it was on happy hour. Delicious and beautiful. read more

Oyuki Sushi - Sooo delicious and beautiful - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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

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The restaurant is fairly small, but we were seated right away on a Saturday afternoon. I believe the owner was also the person serving us. He was a lovely gentleman and friendly. We didn't feel rushed as we enjoyed our meal. We were in town visiting my nephew and he's allergic to seafood, so we really appreciated the sushi options for a non-seafood enthusiast. My partner and I shared the sashimi dinner that came with salad, miso soup and rice. I enjoyed that the salad wasn't overly dressed. For $28, it was a hearty serving that was enough for two adults to share. Also, can't beat a $7 large hot sake! The other couple also thoroughly enjoyed their vegan sushi. read more

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Some rolls were great, like the more simple ones. But the specialty rolls all tasted pretty similar. read more

Such a treat! Between this and other place in downtown Santa Cruz that has vegan sushi, I prefer Oyuki. We tried two different vegan rolls and they were both delicious. Unfortunately I don't remember what we ordered but based on our experience, I don't think you could go wrong ordering any roll from the menu. The service was also friendly and it was a plus that they had outdoor seating. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Oyuki Sushi - Vegan rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Went here with my family and was pleasantly surprised with a vegan menu! I was very impressed with the vegan salmon in the Master Piece Roll. Loved the vegan potstickers and how you can choose if you want them steamed or fried. Our server was also very welcoming and attentive. read more

Oyuki Sushi - Vegan Pot Stickers (Steamed) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Staff really nice, food great! Restaurant was small so not for big groups. Great Peruvian inspired sauces for sushi and appetizers. read more

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Amazing vegan sushi! They have a separate vegan menu for sushi and all of the varieties we've tasted are very good. Today we had spicy tofu sushi, warrior roll and Machu Picchu roll - all really excellent! The place is small but rarely crowded and the owner is very friendly. It's cute and cozy and service is very fast. Totally recommend it! read more

Oyuki Sushi - Machu Picchu roll and spicy tofu roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Enjoyed the Peruvian Japanese culture cuisine. We ordered the lemon potatoes which presented in square molding ( each had filling ) on a platter: That was fun surprise! The sashimi platter with Peruvian sauces was also nice twist! Our food server was very attentive and always Cozy restaurant and felt cultural connection to Peru with the decorations. My friend is surprised that there is big Japanese influence in Peru. read more

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excellent spot! their service was nice and you get food really quickly for one person working!! and food was tasty too, fish are fresh too and the slab of fish that they give is pretty big. good pricing too. definetly come here! good place for both peruvian and japanese mix. will come back to try more items read more

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Oyuki Sushi offers a variety of Japanese and Peruvian fusion options in a small yet cozy space. Thanks to Yelp, this downtown eatery popped up on my search for a lunch adventure while downtown. An appetizer of their Steamed Pot Stickers pleasantly woke up our taste buds. The pot stickers were well-filled, steamed to perfection, and served on a bed of shredded cabbage and slivers of carrots. The red Peruvian dipping sauce nicely complemented the dumplings. I ordered an avocado maki roll which consisted of eight individual pieces of avocado wrapped in nori seaweed then sushi rice. Also, I selected their Philadelphia Roll which I requested as a temaki (handroll). It was attractively constructed with salmon, cream cheese, avocado & cucumber slices. Delicious. The Eagle Ridge sushi roll consists of avocado, cream cream, tempura shrimp, crab, and topped with salmon, crunchies, sweet sauce, & spicy mayo. It is a good-sized roll. Attentive and friendly service with a smile. I look forward to enjoying their Peruvian appetizers and entrées. *A section of the menu is dedicated to vegan selections *Authentic Peruvian specialties available *Conveniently located in downtown. read more

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The restaurant is a tiny place with a small sign on a popular street in Santa Cruz. The bathroom has a weird sink with the airplane style hold-as-you-wash faucet. Service was a bit slow on water (would have loved a bigger water carafe - we had at least 4 for a party of 4 and were still thirsty by the end). I ordered the mango mania and the Fuji special. I highly recommend skipping the basic dishes and getting the fun rolls! I loved my rolls (I'm a huge salmon sushi fan) and found there was great flavor and my rolls were popular among the table as well as generous enough to share! The other rolls were very basic and nothing to write home about. Loved my meal though and would definitely come back. read more

Oyuki Sushi - Mango Mania and Fuji Special Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

The place is very cute. The food is absolutely stellar. The size of the rolls are amazing and the service is phenomenal. Our waiter was extremely kind. I would 100% come back here. read more

Oyuki Sushi - Salmon roll with cream cheese - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

absolutely incredible.flavors and variet. Great environment, great energy all in one

I'd give this a 2.5 out of 5. Was super excited to try this place after seeing the awesome reviews but I was not impressed. Pros: service was quick, and the fish tasted very fresh Cons: flavors were not my favorite. I tried the acevichado roll and the sauce was thick and lemony in a bad way (for me, sorry if you like it), I also tried the salmon nigiri both Peruvian and Japanese style and the Japanese style was best. The Peruvian style had a chimichuri type sauce that again just wasn't tasty to me. I also ordered the spicy garlic edamame and the edamame bowl was steaming when I got it but the edamame was cold, bad microwave job to steam it, seemed to me. But the flavor of the spicy garlic stuff was really good. Anyway, limited experience but I do t think I'd be visiting again, sorry read more

Oyuki Sushi - Acevichado Roll, Salmon - Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

They use the wrong rice for sushi. It is the same rice used in the decent lomo saltado dish, which is a Chinese Peruvian hybrid rice. And their teriyaki sauce was too sweet. The service was nice for such a small shop. Tried this because kids wanted good rice for lunch, sorry, and not worth repeating. At least single bathroom was clean. read more

Stumbling upon this gem in downtown Santa Cruz was such an unexpected treat. Even though it is not new, I rarely venture down this side street and had completely overlooked this restaurant since it opened. Seeing this particular combination of cuisines was exciting for our palates, especially given our ongoing love for Peruvian food. The restaurant itself is small but nicely decorated, and we were warmly greeted as soon as we walked in. Midway through our meal, the chef came out to check on us, which was a thoughtful touch. Everyone was kind and clearly doing their best to make the space feel welcoming and inviting. Because we love Peruvian food, we had to try the anticuchos. This Peruvian beef shish-kabob was well marinated and cooked with excellent spices. By far, it was the best dish we ordered. Although it is listed as a dinner item, we ordered it as an appetizer and were very glad we did. The portion of beef was small and came with two slices of potato. It also included a raw onion mixture that was very flavorful. While I am not a big raw onion person and only tried the dip a couple of times with my meat, it wasn't for me due to its strong onion and vinegar taste. The dipping sauce seemed to be made from a vinegar base with hints of heat, citrus, garlic, and plenty of diced raw red onions. Flavorful, just not my personal preference. We also ordered the chicken teriyaki platter. It was fairly classic: marinated white meat chicken, steamed white rice, and a side salad. Do not sleep on the salad. It was excellent. The mix of carrots, spring greens, and cucumbers with sesame dressing was surprisingly good and elevated what is usually an afterthought. The teriyaki itself was not overly sweet, which we appreciated. While the sauce was not my personal favorite, it was by no means bad. We were excited to try the Fuji Special Roll. The sushi was good, the fish tasted fresh, and we enjoyed trying something different, which is part of the fun of a fusion restaurant. Inside the roll were avocado, cucumber, and shrimp tempura. It was topped with salmon, something similar to crunchy chow mein noodles, and a special Fuji Peruvian sauce. The sauce leaned sweet, which caught us off guard. Again, not our personal preference, but still worth trying. We also ordered the classic Peruvian beverages we usually get: Inca Kola and chicha morada. The chicha morada portion was incredibly small, maybe about four ounces total. It was served in a tall, narrow glass filled to the brim with ice, leaving very little actual beverage. The flavor leaned a little too heavy on clove for my liking, though; overall it was still enjoyable. We would have liked to try dessert, but we had somewhere to be and had to head out. Overall, it was a good experience, and we appreciate the hard work of this business. However, we likely will not be returning. The anticuchos and the salad were the clear standouts, but not enough to draw us back. That said, I do encourage others to try this restaurant. During our visit, we saw several takeout orders being picked up, and the steady turnover was nice to see. To me that means that the things we didn't care for were more of a persona;l preference than a matter of bad food. Everything was fresh and we wish this business all the best! read more

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Flavors are solid and so is service. Only downside is that the place is kind of hot and swarming with flies. Service is great though! Lots of rice in each roll which will definitely make you feel full but it is also difficult to pick up fully with chopsticks. A bit of a choking hazard imo. The carlet roll was tons better than the salmon special. Life hack, eat the carlet roll first and then put the leftover toppings on the salmon one read more

Oyuki Sushi - Salmon Special and Carlet Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Amazing first time experience eating here at Oyuki sushi , their Lomo saltado and sushi rolls were incredible ! Great customer service and delicious food read more

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The sushi was basically just sauce, it was really soggy. Also just didn't taste very good.

We go to Santa Cruz downtown all the time and always wanted to try this place. We decided to get take out and ordered the popular kitchen sink roll. Delicious with avocado and tempura shrimp, topped with crab, tuna , albacore , and yellowtail. Super delicious with an explosion of flavors! Will definitely come back and try other rolls! read more

Oyuki Sushi - Kitchen Sink roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

My boyfriend and I had dinner here on our santa cruz and it was soooo good! If you're in the mood for 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. read more

My first time at this restaurant since I'm from SLO county and I'm so happy to know about this Peruvian/Japanese fusion sushi shop. Thanks to Yelp, this local restaurant has had many reviews that intrigued me; so off I went in search of what might be considered the best sushi in Santa Cruz. And I was not disappointed with my late night dinner discovery. I ordered the Santa Cruz #1 nigiri plate that included teka-maki (tuna roll with nori on the outside) and six pieces of a nigiri from a variety of fish, including hamachi (yellow tail), ebi (cooked shrimp), salmon, and tuna. This nigiri plate comes with miso soup and a really large bowl of green salad with miso/sesame dressing which was really delicious. The presentation was impressive because a lovely orchid flower was placed at the end of the long large white plate near the wasabi and pickled ginger. The owner took my order and asked if I preferred the sushi to be served Peruvian or Japanese style. Being adventurous, I asked for the Peruvian-style which had a mix of interesting sauces and flavors on top of the nigiri sushi. This fusion is interesting and delightful. I started with a glass of "chicha morada" or "purple beverage" -- the iconic Peruvian cold, nonalcoholic drink made of dried purple corn. During my dinner, I enjoyed a pot of hot green tea which always adds more flavor to my palette. The owner is nice and very friendly. He came over to my table as the place was almost closing and we talked about Peru and the cuisine. It's a small shop that feels cozy. I hope the locals appreciate the unique experience Oyuki Sushi Peruvian restaurant offers. My next visit can't come soon enough. read more

Oyuki Sushi - A large green salad with miso/sesame dressing is served with Santa Cruz #1 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Really amazing sushi rolls...best I had in Santa cruz! We also had a very good seaweed salad. read more

Oyuki Sushi - 2 amazing special rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

The rice isn't even seasoned properly. Eating here is a waste of money. The sushi doesn't taste fresh at all.

The food tasted absolutely fresh and delicious. I was impressed with the atmosphere and the service provided . I enjoyed my time there . read more

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Solid spot for a sushi fix. The family decided to have dinner in Abbott's and of course, we grabbed some rolls. The fish is fresh and the rolls are pretty big. There's also a lot of options for non-raw fish eaters. read more

I came here based on the reviews, but was not prepared for the small dining area and fast food vibe. We made sure to get a Peruvian specialty roll and a typical Japanese roll. Service was fast and friendly. The place was small but clean -- maybe "too clean" because we could smell the strong scent of Clorox at our table. The location is in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, an excellent spot, and near a large pay-at-the-machine parking area. The rolls were okay-size and decent-tasting, but both were smothered in strong tasting sauces, so we couldn't taste the sushi. It wasn't our cup of tea and combined with the Clorox smell, we were out of there in under 20 minutes. Rolls seemed to be "the thing" to order, based on what we saw and the reviews, but maybe we just ordered the wrong ones. I hope this small shop does well though. It's good to shop small! read more

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Small neighborhood sushi- rolls were great. Nigiri is really good- yellowtail quality fish. Unusually huge portions of fish on the nigiri-like a blanket style - don't over order til you see how generous! Excellent prices- you will not be hungry later! Will be back! read more

What a pleasant surprise to find this hidden gem!! Excellent service, high quality fresh fish. Very clean and well kept - quaint place to dine. Adding Oyuki to my faves!! read more

Oyuki Sushi - Peruvian Ceviche - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Came here after trying 2 other sushi restaurants were too full or too long a wait ( our fault for trying on a Friday ) . Quickly seated and brought menus and water . Wait staff were attentive and friendly . Food was delicious and plenty of seating . read more

Oyuki Sushi - Inside , lots of spacious seating . - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Very cute little place, service was warm and friendly. I love Peruvian food and I'm excited to have a Peruvian restaurant in Santa Cruz! The menu is mostly sushi focused, but I selfishly hope they'll add more Peruvian dishes with time. I had the spicy salmon, it was a perfect meal with salad, rice, vegetables and a huge portion of salmon. The salmon was braised in a savory broth that was very delicious. It came with steaming hot miso soup. Canchas and plantain chips brought the perfect crunch and Peruvian vibe. read more

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I'm so happy to have found this restaurant! Every single thing I ordered was DELICIOUS. The mango mania sushi roll was my favorite ive ever had, rhe ceviche and nigiri were also delicious and everything tasted fresh. They had great vegan options too, an entire page! It's a small place with quit ambiance and great service. Definitely coming back here when I'm in Santa Cruz! read more

I ordered all the Peruvian dishes, four, & thee only one that was flavorful & actually had that Peruvian taste was the ceviche. They missed a lot of cumin in their dishes & their meat quality was not from a butcher, but from a bag of frozen chicken & beef. Lousy, absolutely lousy & won't come back, especially for the price. It was $132 for the four dishes; Ceviche, Chicken Ají, Anticushos, & Lomo Saltado, & Chicha Morada. The service was lot all that great, it was a phone order, but I should have not given that much of a tip to do absolutely nothing, no personality, no care in the world for my large order, & when I asked for salsa they fill the cup about 1/8 & told them to fill it up to the top. The place is extremely small & cute, but I wish that the food was excellent cause I'll tell everyone & would be absolutely stoked to have a Peruvian restaurant in Santa Cruz & not have to drive to San Jose or San Francisco. read more

The very best vegan sushi I have tried anywhere! I love that they add so much sauce and goodies just like a non vegan roll read more

Oyuki Sushi - Two vegan rolls! SO DELICIOUS! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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This sushi restaurant exceeded all my expectations. While it is a small, humble building, it has superb sushi. I strongly recommend the pot stickers and yellowtail sashimi, which seemed to melt in my mouth. The owner/chef is a very kind man and father, and was even so kind as to re-make my kids a whole new roll when they didn't like their first one. 100% recommend this restaurant!! read more

Phenomenal sushi! Fish was oh so fresh. The yellowtail nigiri melted like butter. The salmon roll and the Carlot roll were both creative but core. Staff was kind and attentive, great service. Couldn't ask for more! read more

Oyuki Sushi - Salmon roll, carlot roll, Yellowtail nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Stopped by for lunch as we were intrigued by the combo of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, two of our top favorite cuisines! The ceviche was delicious. It's a generous portion and I love how much sweet potato there was. The fish was great quality. We also really liked the Fuji roll. It's a standard roll you'd find at a Japanese restaurant, but with a Peruvian twist since it's topped with a Peruvian sauce. It was delicious and refreshing! We really enjoyed talking with the owner. He's really sweet! He was telling us about how he even went to Peru for a few months to train with his wife's family in this style of fusion cuisine. We came during off hours so we luckily didn't have to wait. I heard during prime dining time, the wait can be pretty long. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Came from out of town for mini trip and this spot had great reviews so my fiancé and I had to check it out. I highly recommend this place, really great food and service as well. read more

Oyuki Sushi - Kitchen Sink and Oyuki Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

This place was delicious!! I was visiting Santa Cruz for my bachelorette weekend and my best friend found the perfect place for dinner. Tiny place with really friendly staff, & sushi was so good. Fresh and unique and spicy. read more

Oyuki Sushi - Carlet Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Cruz, California