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    4.4 (138 reviews)
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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Vegan rolls
    Emily P.

    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!

    Vegan Pot Stickers (Steamed)
    Paola J.

    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.

    Imelda R.

    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.

    S.S.T.S. Roll
    Andrew L.

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

    Machu Picchu roll and spicy tofu roll

    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!

    Philadelphia Handroll
    Terry C.

    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.

    Mango Mania and Fuji Special Roll
    Thalia G.

    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.

    Chicken teriyaki plate

    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!

    Acevichado Roll, Salmon - Nigiri
    Melissa C.

    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

    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

    Salmon Special and Carlet Roll
    Amanda L.

    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

    Salmon roll with cream cheese

    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.

    Kitchen Sink roll
    Nancy L.

    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!

    A large green salad with miso/sesame dressing is served with  Santa Cruz #1

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    you all have to come try this peruvian beef dish immediately so incredible best service and atmosphere

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    Food and service were great. Fish was fresh. Seating is very limited. Location is close to the boardwalk.

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    The sushi was very good. You had an option to have Japanese style or Peruvian style. I had Japanese. Interesting! Very good service.

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    Thank u so much we are glad that u enjoy our food

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

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

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    Thank you so much for try our fusion!!!

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    What ingredients are in the special Fuji Peruvian sauce? Is it spicy?

    No it’s not spicy is sweet and a touch of sour is made with cookies and other Peruvian ingredients

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    Wasabi Sushi

    Wasabi Sushi

    4.1
    (354 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    This place is 10/10. The food is melt in your mouth delicious. Our order came out at a reasonable…read moretime. Their restaurant is small but they have outdoor seating as well. Loved the self serve water, they even added cucumber & lemon. This is definitely a must when craving sushi in Capitola!

    This food was not good, and I genuinely pity all the reviewers on here speaking to the contrary…read more Wasabi Sushi is an order-at-the-counter sushi joint. Yet when you pay at check-out, the tip amount defaults to 18% (yes, a default 18% tip at a fast-casual restaurant), with the alternatives being 20%, 25%, or custom. The lone employee who made eye contact with us was nice, but again--this is a fast-casual restaurant! The edamame was soft and unseasoned. The only condiment on the table was soy sauce (no low-sodium options available) and sushi rolls do not come with wasabi nor ginger. "Bento boxes" are essentially combo meals. When we sent the first edamame back because it was mushy, we received another bowl of flaccid beans back moments later. I suspect they are steamed in bulk, possibly in a bag in a microwave. My gripe with this place that finally pushed me to publish this review was the fried soft shell crab roll. PLEASE, for the love of cuisine, spare yourself from this roll. The crab is fried harder than a well-done Kentucky fried chicken leg, with a sweet sauce smeared over the top to distract from the flavorlessness of the contents. To add insult to injury, one piece had unfurled when this landed at our table. I have never, ever received a deconstructed sushi roll that was not immediately replaced. A minor aesthetic inconvenience for me; but a good illustration of the lack of concern for attention to detail here. I did not enjoy any part of this meal, which cost over $100. My biggest takeaway from this dinner is to never take Reddit reviews of Santa Cruz restaurants seriously again. Of course, nobody asked how my food was.

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    Netflix and Chill - party of one goblin, a chirashi and her Carmel Valley, unoaked Chardonnay!
    Menu is very big and visible, with basically every single picture that help us to choose easy!

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    Menu is very big and visible, with basically every single picture that help us to choose easy!
    Sushi Garden

    Sushi Garden

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    Hello new favorite asian restauraunt in all of santa cruz county / norcal coast?? Sushi Garden has…read moreextremely fresh and clean cuts of fish and has a super cute garden with a koi pond and an inviting outdoor patio seating!! Inside, natural light floods in through giant windows overlooking the garden. Time to try sushi: - Chirashi - Sushi Garden Special (sashimi + nigiri combo) The fish is incredibly fresh and clean! For either of these, you get thick cuts of buttery melt-in-your-mouth fresh salmon, toro (tuna belly), hamachi. There were other cuts of fish but these truly stood out. For such premium cuts, it's a pretty good deal! Their tamago/egg was tasty and sweet - delicious. The rice itself could use a bit more flavor, but the rolls, on the other hand, were so deliciously flavorful! Overall, the sauces on all the rolls delivered excellent flavor. Not too heavy, salty, or spicy. Great balance and ratio of fish : rice : sauce. the ROLLS we got: - Magic Dragon - This is like a spicier dragon. Great combo of spicy and sweet. Yum! - Trio (from the special menu) - A lighter, all-protein option with no rice. Again, quality buttery salmon right here. - Dr. Woo's - yellowtail inside with albacore outside, great combo with spicy mayo - Volcano roll - spicy tuna topped with seared salmon - like when salmon gets slightly seared, it absolutely is the best! All the rolls were great, but the Magic Dragon and Volcano Roll were my favorites because their flavor profiles were chefs kiss. The staff was incredibly nice and generous. This local establishment has been a staple here for years! Their menu is massive, and while the names of the rolls could be more straightforward, their website has pictures, which helps! They truly have options for everyone, from classic to fusion. Btw free parking! Huge lot.

    Fun ambiance. Staff is always friendly. Sushi, udon, delish. Today I got the seafood udon noodle…read moresoup. Salad comes with it. Edamame is complimentary.

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    Chirashi - lots of buttery melty TORO!
    Chirashi - lots of buttery melty TORO!
    Volcano roll (torched salmon!!)

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    Volcano roll (torched salmon!!)

    Oyuki Sushi - sushi - Updated August 2026

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