Had an excellent dinner here. The sushi was fresh and delicious. The service was fabulous and the ambiance was equally enjoyable. 5 stars, easily.
Ash
Best Japanese food. Ordered veggie sushi and veggie tempura and both were so delicious. Thank you!
Eric
I wish I could give 10 stars for atmosphere, service, and food. Chef Cam’s delivery and expertise of his craft was unmatched — who knew such a gem exists right here off Madison Ave.
Oh, and ask if they have Truffle! Sourced wild and locally from The King’s Bolete.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leah Jenkins
Oh my gosh i just ordered from here and the food is literally the best ive ever eaten! I am thoroughly impressed! Not to mention its super close to my house, so ill definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
JA S
Very impressed!! Delicious, fresh, very flavorful and excellent service. I will definitely be going here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Franklin Moore
This place is so delicious! I love that they don’t have pages and pages of food items. They’ve carefully crafted unique items that are so delicious. Plus, they are often running specials so there is almost always something new to enjoy. I’ve been all over Sacramento and greater Sacramento for Japanese food and this is easily one of the top 3 I’ve been to. Go show this spot some local love, it’s well worth it. Oh, and the service? So kind and generous. It feels like you are sitting in someone’s home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Majesta Ewing
Okay WOW! So good! We started with a special the Strawberry Madai and it was so good and fresh. The house salad was one of the best of any sushi restaurant I’ve had, so much flavor. Don’t sleep on the potato salad though either! For entrees we both for the special Red and White Roll and it was just so good. Everything tastes exceptionally fresh and the service was great!!! Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LenKa K
I love coming here! Its a small place but the food is soo yummy! We love the dragon and the super spicy roll! The chefs specials are always just so 👌 and the mini don, I think that's what it's called, I literally dream about it!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenny Tucker
Oh wow! So glad I found this place on Yelp. Somehow I missed it when they opened almost two years ago. I tried takeout omakase once during Covid when it was still Shige, and although I've heard the ownership has changed from a few incredibly talented sushi chefs I know, I didn't pay much attention and missed this gem.
We just returned from Japan and I really wanted something that was similar to the food there: seasonal fresh ingredients not heavily seasoned or sauced, and just letting the true flavors of the ingredients shine through to bring out the most umami flavor. There isn't anything like that as far as I know... and I searched on Yelp blindly not thinking anything would even remotely be close. There are a few spots with good sushi of course, but really lacking in other dishes and can be quite a drive or hassle (Roku in Roseville or Kru in Sac).
It was a bit unassuming when we first walked in and we really had no idea what to expect. The pictures of the kinmedai and hotate nigiris looked real legit and hence we decided to give this place a try, and really had no idea what to expect.
Chef Cameron and Chef Nick were both amazing. I had some wonderful nigiris and I loved all the other kitchen dishes I have tried as well. The staff were all wonderful and attentive. I definitely plan to come back to try their omakase, and I will be taking a ton of kitchen foods to go lol. This place will be added to my rotation for sure!
Everything was excellent, and considering we just came back from Japan doing lots of good eating including Sukiyabashi Jiro (you would know if you ever watched the documentary), and not only was Hito Yatai on par, everything was delicious! The ingredients were fresh, the taste and preparation was all well executed.
Their sake is incredibly priced as well. They also have off menu sakes.
Now only if they will open on Sundays and get a hard liquor license haha! One can dream right?! I can't wait to be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yvonne Au
We arrived a little before 7 PM on a Friday night, and we got the last available table. I am very familiar with Japanese cooking and most of their dishes are better than mine at home. This was our first time and we shared several of their chalkboard specials. We were so hungry and the food delicious that we forgot to take photos! Good sake selection too. We will return for dinner soon. Excellent service.
The best sushi restaurant in the Sacramento area, period. Expect to be greeted with a smile and seated very quickly. The service is truly fantastic - we always take our server’s recommendations and have never once been disappointed. I cannot say enough about the quality of the food here. You can really taste the difference from any other sushi restaurant. The fish is extremely fresh with each variety having a clean, distinct, and delicious flavor. Highly recommend anything from their special board, especially any items marked “in season”. I love that I can come here and order things that I have never heard of or tried before with confidence. I know that each dish will be prepared perfectly, presented beautifully, and will transport me with intricate and subtle flavors all coming together harmoniously. Love, love, love that this little gem opened up so close to us. We are truly lucky to have it in our neighborhood. Even if you have to drive it’s worth it - a must try for anyone looking for authentic and delicious Japanese cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Panyia Thao
I came here with my friends for a celebration and the sushi rolls we got were sooo good. It's a great place to hang out and have sushi, the environment of this place nice and clean, and the staff were friendly as well. Would definitely come here again when we get the time. Highly recommend if you're looking for a good sushi restaurant!
Yuriy Fox
This was a great meal and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shannon Higgins
Great little restaurant for sushi and select dinner entree's. Staff super attentive and food seemed thoughtfully prepared!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miles Webb
The food was great, service was great, I just wish they’d dim the lights down a little!
Had an excellent dinner here. The sushi was fresh and delicious. The service was fabulous and the ambiance was equally enjoyable. 5 stars, easily.
Best Japanese food. Ordered veggie sushi and veggie tempura and both were so delicious. Thank you!
I wish I could give 10 stars for atmosphere, service, and food. Chef Cam’s delivery and expertise of his craft was unmatched — who knew such a gem exists right here off Madison Ave.
Oh, and ask if they have Truffle! Sourced wild and locally from The King’s Bolete.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oh my gosh i just ordered from here and the food is literally the best ive ever eaten! I am thoroughly impressed! Not to mention its super close to my house, so ill definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very impressed!! Delicious, fresh, very flavorful and excellent service. I will definitely be going here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is so delicious! I love that they don’t have pages and pages of food items. They’ve carefully crafted unique items that are so delicious. Plus, they are often running specials so there is almost always something new to enjoy. I’ve been all over Sacramento and greater Sacramento for Japanese food and this is easily one of the top 3 I’ve been to. Go show this spot some local love, it’s well worth it.
Oh, and the service? So kind and generous. It feels like you are sitting in someone’s home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Okay WOW! So good! We started with a special the Strawberry Madai and it was so good and fresh. The house salad was one of the best of any sushi restaurant I’ve had, so much flavor. Don’t sleep on the potato salad though either! For entrees we both for the special Red and White Roll and it was just so good. Everything tastes exceptionally fresh and the service was great!!! Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love coming here! Its a small place but the food is soo yummy! We love the dragon and the super spicy roll! The chefs specials are always just so 👌 and the mini don, I think that's what it's called, I literally dream about it!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oh wow! So glad I found this place on Yelp. Somehow I missed it when they opened almost two years ago. I tried takeout omakase once during Covid when it was still Shige, and although I've heard the ownership has changed from a few incredibly talented sushi chefs I know, I didn't pay much attention and missed this gem.
We just returned from Japan and I really wanted something that was similar to the food there: seasonal fresh ingredients not heavily seasoned or sauced, and just letting the true flavors of the ingredients shine through to bring out the most umami flavor. There isn't anything like that as far as I know... and I searched on Yelp blindly not thinking anything would even remotely be close. There are a few spots with good sushi of course, but really lacking in other dishes and can be quite a drive or hassle (Roku in Roseville or Kru in Sac).
It was a bit unassuming when we first walked in and we really had no idea what to expect. The pictures of the kinmedai and hotate nigiris looked real legit and hence we decided to give this place a try, and really had no idea what to expect.
Chef Cameron and Chef Nick were both amazing. I had some wonderful nigiris and I loved all the other kitchen dishes I have tried as well. The staff were all wonderful and attentive. I definitely plan to come back to try their omakase, and I will be taking a ton of kitchen foods to go lol. This place will be added to my rotation for sure!
Everything was excellent, and considering we just came back from Japan doing lots of good eating including Sukiyabashi Jiro (you would know if you ever watched the documentary), and not only was Hito Yatai on par, everything was delicious! The ingredients were fresh, the taste and preparation was all well executed.
Their sake is incredibly priced as well. They also have off menu sakes.
Now only if they will open on Sundays and get a hard liquor license haha! One can dream right?! I can't wait to be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We arrived a little before 7 PM on a Friday night, and we got the last available table. I am very familiar with Japanese cooking and most of their dishes are better than mine at home. This was our first time and we shared several of their chalkboard specials. We were so hungry and the food delicious that we forgot to take photos! Good sake selection too. We will return for dinner soon. Excellent service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The best sushi restaurant in the Sacramento area, period. Expect to be greeted with a smile and seated very quickly. The service is truly fantastic - we always take our server’s recommendations and have never once been disappointed. I cannot say enough about the quality of the food here. You can really taste the difference from any other sushi restaurant. The fish is extremely fresh with each variety having a clean, distinct, and delicious flavor. Highly recommend anything from their special board, especially any items marked “in season”. I love that I can come here and order things that I have never heard of or tried before with confidence. I know that each dish will be prepared perfectly, presented beautifully, and will transport me with intricate and subtle flavors all coming together harmoniously. Love, love, love that this little gem opened up so close to us. We are truly lucky to have it in our neighborhood. Even if you have to drive it’s worth it - a must try for anyone looking for authentic and delicious Japanese cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here with my friends for a celebration and the sushi rolls we got were sooo good. It's a great place to hang out and have sushi, the environment of this place nice and clean, and the staff were friendly as well. Would definitely come here again when we get the time. Highly recommend if you're looking for a good sushi restaurant!
This was a great meal and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little restaurant for sushi and select dinner entree's. Staff super attentive and food seemed thoughtfully prepared!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great, service was great, I just wish they’d dim the lights down a little!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loading...