Pacifica isn't known for it's restaurants and eateries, so a solid Japanese spot like Uoyakutei is very welcome! The restaurant is located right off Highway 1 Southbound at Rockaway Beach, which is a great little area to walk around in. There are coastline views, a handful of local shops to pop into, and the Mori Point hiking trail if you want to get in a few thousand steps. Parking is available at all times throughout Rockaway Beach, making access to the restaurant easy even during peak hours. Uoyakutei itself has a good variety of classic Japanese dishes. You'll find sushi, ramen, skewers, specialty meats and fish, bento boxes, all manners of rice and vegetables, and beer/sake all on the menu. On my trip there, I tried the Gyu Skewers, Chicken Karage, and Chicken Teriyaki dinner plate. All of them were amazing! Particularly the Gyu skewers. I don't know what the chefs season the meat with, but it's tender, juicy, and so very tasty. At $4 per plate, with 2 skewers per plate, they're a very good deal and probably the best thing at restaurant. The restaurant has a decent amount of table seating, as well as a sushi bar for single diners who wish to pop in and out and get something quick. Service is also very good all around. While the hosts can sometimes get busy checking people in and getting them to their tables, the sushi chefs and servers are all very welcoming and warm. It's a great experience beyond the food, and the food's quality just makes it an even better local spot. Highly recommend if you're passing through Pacifica and need your fix of Asian food! read more

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Ordered food for delivery this evening directly from their website. An hour later, got a call from the business that they are closing and for us to pick up the $75 food order because the driver had not yet arrived. I am home sick, which is why I placed the order. I asked for a refund and they told me they could not authorize it. I did not order through a third party, just directly from the business and it says my order will be delivered in 5 minutes. I do prefer the exceptional service, menu, and food quality at Sushi Kashiwa, which will have my loyalty and business moving forward. read more

The rolls were extremely small for the price paid, I left feeling hungry for more. Two rolls and a beer $46. I'm not sure I'd do that again. Service was polite and quick. read more

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Such a great find. The outside lacks a little luster but there is reasonable parking. Inside is a spacious area with four tops and two tops that could easily be squeezed together for a bigger group. The food was delicious. The menu had signature rolls like the toro bomb which was absolutely delicious. The staff was friendly, sociable and made recommendations. We enjoyed the food and look forward to coming back. read more

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I use to order teriyaki beef combo dinner. However lately the quality of the meat hass significantly went downhill. The it f steak is tough? Tasted old and pre cooked instead of freshly laid on the grill. The meat is always cold ) as if thawed out taken from the freezer and quickly microwaved. Would like to see a better quality of meat ( steak with marble of fat to enhance flavor. read more

Uoyakutei is a great spot to grab lunch or dinner! They have a great menu with lots of tasty options and the sushi is always fresh and delicious. Love this local restaurant!! read more

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It's located at the end of the street with parking right in front. The inside is very nice and welcoming. Our server was quick with bringing water which was nice. The prices per roll looked good but keep in mind, they are much smaller than what I expected. We didn't get full with what we normally order. I had to order a second round because it wasn't enough. Overall it was good. read more

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It's very chic inside. Looks dumpy on outside. Very good. Very nicely prepared. Service good. Super fresh. I came for their happy hours 430-6pm. But mainly order off menu. I sat at sushi bar. 2chefs. Large menu and I want unique offerings. They do have wine beer and sake. I didn't drink. Would reco and would return when I'm back in area. My chef was Andy. read more

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We have been in Pacifica for 3+ years and never came here. The service is great! The food was very good and very creative. Loved that they have a great veggie option menu. My mom who is Japanese said the Chu toro and Negó toro rolls were excellent!! Will absolutely make this a regular spot from now on. Don't judge a place by its exterior. We were pleasantly surprised!! read more

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When my husband and I first walked over to this restaurant we were a little skeptical. The outside looked like a former Jack in the Box, but you should never judge a book by its cover. Or in this case, don't judge a restaurant by its former paint. Whenever we go on vacation we love to grab a few sushi rolls and sip on hot sake. This place definitely satisfied our craving! We ordered: -Chicken Karaage which came with spicy aioli. The fried breading was a little thicker than we are used to, but the chicken was so juicy and flavorful. -Tuna Lover Roll (spicy tuna, asparagus tempura topped wth blue fin tuna and crunchy flakes) was my favorite! You can never go wrong with blue fin tuna! Yum!! -Giant Roll (unagi, avocado topped with walu, onions, scallions, tobiko and friend garlic) was pretty interesting. It had a lot of different textures from the onions and garlic, but still really fresh. -Warrior Roll (salmon, avocado, lemon topped with hamachi and garlic sauce) really packed a flavor bomb in your mouth. It looked the simplest, but probably had the most flavor. The mix of lemon and garlic really push through and complement the salmon. We here for a early dinner around 5pm and it had a good amount of people. No wait, but I could tell that it would start getting crowded after we left. The servers were nice and quick with our food and drinks. They kept the sake flowing so we were having a blast! Such a chill spot to grab some delicious and fresh sushi! Love it! read more

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The sushi guys from Guangdong make tasty nigiri. I enjoyed negiri of the following: o-toro, chu-toro, hamachi, uni and amaebi. Very delicious. Only $72 for one person to enjoy some fresh sushi. Much more affordable than Tokyo. Check it out. read more

So lucky we found this place! It totally lifted our vacation vibes. It was just down the street from our hotel. We had some sake, yakitori and sashimi were amazing. Loved the hamachi carpaccio and the Kobe beef. The servers were so polite. Definitely recommend! read more

I give four stars because I have only tried a small portion of their menu. I come for the sashimi. The chef's favorite 7 piece is my go-to. I pair it with garlic edamame. They go well together. The balance with the hot sake makes it a complete meal, and then topped off with the green tea ice cream. A full four course meal, well priced. It's one of the best sushi places in Pacifica, conveniently located off HWY 1. Come alone, or with friends or with kids - there's something for everyone. Good space. read more

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Food is good but if you order to go check your food. They have forgotten multiple items many times. AND they don't answer their damn phone. Very disappointing. read more

My family and I ordered dinner from this Japanese restaurant via DoorDash. I got the main dish for beef teriyaki. The beef was cooked to a perfect medium rare. It came with miso soup, salad, and rice. I also ordered a California hand roll which I enjoyed because it had real crab meat. My family was also satisfied with their meals and rolls so we'll definitely be ordering from here again. read more

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I sat at the bar to watch the sushi chefs at work and for quicker service. It was a little cold out so I decided to have something warm, and I never pass on a 49er roll. The broth in the seafood hot pot was bland which was disappointing because it carried over to the seafood. It needed depth of flavor to bring it all together. The salmon in the 49er roll tasted fresh. The roll was small but good. I gave it a 3-star rating only because of the friendliness of one of the sushi chefs. The real question is - would I come back? Probably not... read more

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Worst service I've had in a long time. Came on an early Friday evening before the dinner rush. Food took a long time to come out. My husband's order took about 30-40 min to come out, my kids are I were already done eating before his food arrived. The waiter didn't bring water or utensils for our kids. We tried to order more food because the portions were small and ask for utensils, but after getting his attention and making eye contact at least 3 times, he would just walk away and not come back. Very odd. We finally just gave up. Food is just ok. Small portions and not worth the price. Overall a frustrating experience with hungry kids who just got crankier and crankier with the long wait for food and lack of basic utensils/dinnerware/water. Definitely will not be coming back. read more

Saw this cute Japanese restaurant when I pass by Pacifica . The stuff is friendly , the waitress recommended their specials and patiently answer all our questions. I love the Santa Barbara uni and the fresh sashimi. Especially the scallops, they so tender & sweet . I would recommend this place to my other friends. read more

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The food is amazing!! Now the restaurant needs to decide if the whole place can be amazing. Service staff mediocre, dressed in jeans and t-shirts, no smiles or conversation. The food takes it from a 2 to an 8. Now they need to decide if they are staying there or stepping up the atmosphere and wait staff to a true Japanese experience. read more

Loved all the food I ordered: duck breast, veggies roll, tempura, mushroom skewer, bacon mochi skewer. Only dud was the sunumono, which was uninspired. Fast service, fair prices, lovely presentation. read more

We had our meal delivered to our hotel room so this only speaks to the food. The quite good: Mixed tempura - crisp and not greasy. Loved the kubocha squash! Pork belly, mochi bacon and shitake skewers - very good! This is the first time I've loved mochi. Tapas style duck - cooked perfectly, the mustard seeds on the top added a perfect hit of acidity Four leaf roll - we weren't sure about this bc we've never seen tomato as a roll topper, but it was great. Will definitely order again The only disappointment was the sunomono. The shrimp and tako were good, but the cucumber was completely unseasoned. Like, nothing. Don't know if this is their style or if someone forgot to add seasonings, but it wasn't to our taste. The serving sizes were as expected and the meal didn't seem at all overpriced. read more

Food is consistently good but not exceptional and service is good as well- we typically get our food to go and they are very reliable and prompt. Our favorite Japanese place in Pacifica. read more

We love this place. We live in Pacifica and eat here 1-2 times per month. Staff is always friendly. Food is always fresh. Affordably priced rolls. Always a great experience. read more

This is the best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to. The menu has an incredible amount of variety. The wait staff are super friendly and solicitous. It's in an out-of-the-way location, barely visible from Highway 1. It's small and cozy. I have gone there with a large group, with one other person, and alone. Each time the food was amazing, and they keep coming up with more dishes I have never seen at other Japanese restaurants, such as crunchy veggie tacos! We eat a plant-based diet, which in another Japanese restaurant we've gone to for decades has meant very limited choices, such as vegetarian tempura. I just wish delivery was available. read more

Uoyakutei Restaurant in Rockaway Beach! Wow! Wow! Spectacular. We had never been there, took a chance and are so grateful that we did. Apparently, they just recently remodeled and changed their menu. It was easily one of the best sushi experiences of our lives. I am not joking. (I am a chef, so I have had a lot of sensational sushi in my life...) For my first impression, I was so relieved to find a Pacifica restaurant that has a cozy, hip, welcoming atmosphere, but it was the food that took us by complete surprise! The server was a delightful young guy who had obvious pride at their new offerings. The new menu is an excellent cross between traditional sushi but leveled up by inspiring modern twists and top notch plating. We had a Kobe Beef Tataki with a hint of truffle oil (luscious), an inspired "taco" made with tempura nori topped with avocado, seared fish and salsa (pictured, crispy delicious) and the Chu Toro Sashimi (pictured, incredibly good). We even tried their super simple Okra Skewers, they are brilliant. Who knew about Okra Skewers? I didn't... The use of traditional shisho, yuzu and ponzu was spot on, but the additions of green peppercorn, truffle oil, garlic butter and so much more in a very restrained way really made me connect to the spirit and creativity of the chefs with every dish. I love Pacifica so much and we have some brilliant casual food (Rosalind Bakery, Red Eye Grill, Soul Grind Coffee, Pacifica Pizza Project, and the more upscale Pacifica Brewery) but not yet the "destination" spot to bring out of town guests in my opinion. Well, this place is worth a drive! I would happily bring any guests to this wonderful spot with confidence and pride. We can't wait to come back! Cheers to the team, congratulations. read more

We came here on a Friday right after they opened. Their customer service is good and food came out fast. Rolls are smaller compared to other places we have been to. read more

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The only reason 2 stars is because of the lady server very nice & helpful. . Everything is different menu food serving portions too small bland tasteless it's far different from the old Uoyakutei I used to enjoy excite to eat before . We pay for $76 for not even good food So all the new reviews are right . I must read the reviews . We're trapped not good tasty food little servings So disappointed New management . I won't go anymore waste of time energy & money. So sorry Please read reviews before you eat order in this restaurant but you can try it then you gonna regret it afterwards I told you so . read more

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Super long weight. Other than this the food was OK. I was a bit disappointed in the size of the sushi, they were very small in thickness and slices for the price you pay. Good quality Fish, and fresh, just very small for the size. I would go here if I'm craving sushi and live locally. read more

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This place is seriously so bomb! I always sit at the bar and order hamachi carpaccio and the 5 piece omasake, and I am NEVER disappointed! The price is right, the service is awesome, and James at the sushi bar never disappoints read more

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This was on par with a 5 star Michelin sushi restaurant in San Diego, Blowfish. Wonderful service, beautifully prepared and uniquely flavored and delicious sushi, fantastic appetizers, and a very calm and peaceful atmosphere. HIGHLY recommend this place! read more

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We came in when there was only a couple people here. There was 10 of us and the gal was very unfriendly made our party stand at the door for 10 minutes even though there was two tables that would accommodate us right next to each other. She kept saying give me a minute give me a minute so we finally just sat down we have elderly with us and two children so we finally said it the tables her attitude was so nonchalant and never smiled once. I did leave a tip I just got back from Sydney Australia where they don't tip just to come to here where everybody expects a large tip for nothing. The food was great the company was great we just had a funeral for my father and then to come to this unfriendly waitress who is probably part owner. I really wanted to go elsewhere but it's kind of hard to move 10 people. If you can't smile and you can't be friendly with people that are spending hundreds of dollars in your establishment you really need to get another job. Maybe dishwasher. We've been coming here for many many years in this by far was one of the worst experiences. We came on a Wednesday 5:00 p.m. March 20th. check the cameras for how long we all had to stand at the front door so that little Missy could tell us we could finally sit down. Blah read more

Disappointing. I was taken here against my wishes. I regret not standing my ground. Food is meh, prices high, and atmosphere makes me unhappy. read more

We had an amazing dinner after our hike. The food was amaaaazing, everything was fresh and very delicious. The photos are not perfect because we were starving haha but the food is delicious and the price is very good too, definitely coming back soon. Thank you guys! read more

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I've been here twice and both times thought the sushi was great! Will definitely be returning when I'm in the Pacifica area and craving sushi. read more

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Open early weekend dinner 4:30pm, no wait. Starter with the Kobe takaki( lowest grade kobe was not A1 Prime level, but tasty starter. They didn't have fried oysters on a weekend, but subbed the grilled Scallop and asparagus tempura was very clean and not greasy. The Char Shu Tonkatsu in pork broth was good and filling. Tuna trio nigiri was ok, rather prefer the fatty O toro. Finished with mochi icecream was a decent quick meal to make you feel like you are in an anime! read more

This place has gotten worse. The ambience has gone downhill with cheap fake plastic floors, and wallcoverings. The sound system is awful and distorted, The servers get easily annoyed when you ask questions about the menu if you're not familiar with it. And the worst thing of all is the portions of food they serve you have gotten even smaller than before. I spent $45 and walked out hungry. It's too bad because this used to be a really good place to eat before they remodeled it and started to screw the customers. I highly recommend not eating here. read more

Very good Japanese restaurant in Pacifica that has stood the test of time in this location, when other places have come and gone. Fresh, quality food, very nice people, and amazingly decent prices. Believe it or not, I'm not a sushi eater so I can't comment on that, but I love their udon and ramen and other cooked food items they have -- massive menu! Solid place, definitely try it out. (One small note: went in today right when they opened and the one server working clearly did not want to be there. I was being friendly, he clearly was not. All other times I've been here they've been great -- at least the ladies who've helped me -- so I'll refrain from a star deduction.) read more

..just wanna post this lovely mochi cake and fried ice cream we ordered as dessert - it tasted so good and was presented very well.. the server was very attentive that day that we commended him and gave somehow a great tip :-) read more

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I'm sorry to write this review. I don't think the rolls are worth the price since all of them shrank. The price went up but rolls got smaller. I know times are tough but paying $16-18 for a roll that's the size of a small 4 inch churro is not worth it. I remember when they opened and it was my go to sushi restaurant in my area. I loved the quality and the service was overall decent. Now, I can't justify paying over $100 and my family still feels hungry. read more

The sushi was good! The rolls were smaller than what I have seen in most other sushi restaurants but the spicy tuna was tasty! My fiance did not love her vegetarian sushi. We picked up our takeout at 8pm and they close at 8:30. Even a half hour before close they seemed very busy! This was on a Wednesday night! Surely a good sign. read more