Went to Mikuni on a visit to a friend for her dance showcase, and honestly, this meal ended up being pretty disappointing We wanted something a little nicer, and since my friends hadn't tried Mikuni before, we decided to give it a shot. We spent around $35 per person, and for that price, the food felt below average. We started with the chicken karaage, which was probably the first red flag. It was $16, and the portion was shockingly small. There were basically only enough pieces for about two bites per person at a table of five. The edamame was fine, but that's not too hard to get right. The Spicy Tuna roll was the most forgettable. It genuinely was nothing special, and I've had better sushi rolls from grocery stores for less. The Fair Oaks Roll was okay. I guess you can't go wrong with avocados and tempura. The flavors felt muted, and like a lot of the rolls here, it leaned too heavily on sauce. The Michi and Bob's roll was the biggest letdown for me. The tempura shrimp was almost all batter, and I'll admit this is a hot take, but I really do not think cream cheese belongs in sushi. Between the batter and the cream cheese, it felt more like a like an americanize appetizer than a sushi roll. We also got tuna, yellowtail, albacore, and shrimp nigiri. The yellowtail and albacore were actually the best part of the meal for me. Both tasted smooth and relatively fresh. The shrimp nigiri was overcooked and rubbery. The worst piece was the tuna. It tasted noticeably fishy and not very fresh. To Mikuni's credit, the presentation was nice. The rolls looked appealing when they came out. But good presentation can only carry so much when the actual quality doesn't match the price. The service was also just okay. Since we were seated on the patio, it felt like we were forgotten a few times. Felt like the little details were disappointing. The ginger and wasabi looked sloppy on the plate. The ginger was so wet that the liquid ran into the wasabi, and you could see the green coloring in the liquid. It made the whole setup feel a little careless. Overall, I left feeling like Mikuni charges in the mid-range for sushi that's ultimately pretty below average. I've had much better sushi in the Bay Area for the same price or less. If you want sushi in Davis, I'd personally recommend Zen Toro. read more