50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Citrus Heights

“Tied for my favorite Ramen, fukumi is so good! My only advice is to be careful taking your first bite, temperature wise it can be very hot when first served. The staff is very nice and the restaurant is very clean. Will be coming back years to come.“

“Mizuki in Citrus Heights is hands down my favorite spots for sushi in Sacramento. It’s become a go-to for our work (Deacon) crew for years; we’re here so often that the owner, Ella, knows us all by name. That personal touch makes every visit feel special.

The food is consistently amazing. The Red Dragon roll is my favorite with jalapeño peppers also it’s just packs the perfect kick. The Citrus Roll is fresh, flavorful, and a perfect signature touch. And don’t even get me started on the gyoza—easily the best in town. Pam seared to perfection on the outside, flavorful inside, and always served piping hot.

Whether it’s a casual lunch or a post-shift sushi fix, Mizuki is always my go-to. Can’t recommend it enough!“

“One of our all time favorites. And we’ve tried it all. We always return!!“

“This place has all you can eat sushi which pretty much tells you everything you need to know about it haha. But they have a lot more than just sushi! They also have cooked foods, appetizers, soups, and all sorts of interesting dishes. And to top it all off, they have a full bar with lots of unique and very affordable drink options! The service is pretty fast and the fish is actually pretty good for all you can eat. I'd definitely consider coming back again sometime!“

“Wow. Just had the most amazing sushi experience. New place Roku near our house. A curated experience with individual accompaniments with each fish type. This was the Sashimi presentation with more exotic fish. All are aged fish which added to the evening“

“Great sushi amazing staff, would recommend and give a 5 star“

“Easily the best sushi in the Sacramento area. Its not close. It has ruined sushi everywhere else for me. I would eat here everyday if I could. Meet that with 5 star service and 5 star staff, its a perfect night out. Staff make you feel like family and the sushi is to die for.“

“Absolutely wonderful dining experience! The quality of the food was outstanding, and every dish was beautifully presented with great attention to detail. Everything looked elegant and appetizing, and the flavors were just as impressive.

The restaurant itself is spacious, bright, and very comfortable, creating a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. From the food quality and presentation to the overall dining environment, everything exceeded my expectations. I would definitely come back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an excellent dining experience. Five stars!“

“Seoul 1979 was a great find. The service was quick, welcoming, and efficient, and the food tasted fresh and made with care.

I ordered the Bulgogi Cupbap and thoroughly enjoyed it. The beef was tender and flavorful, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the portion was satisfying without feeling overly heavy. The kimchi on the side was a nice added touch.

I can’t speak for the Japanese offerings, but based on the Korean food alone, I’d happily come back.“

“Me and my Husband came here for the first time, and we were NOT disappointed!!!! This food was delicious and wonderful, our server was Mandy and she was so sweet and gracious!!!! This place is a gem, and we will definitely come back, best 🍣 sushi we have had in a very long time, and the tacos are beyond fantastic!!!!!!!So happy to have this awesome place to eat 😁“

“Teriyaki chicken and every meat taste really delicious and I really want to eat every day! Also, the Servers are really kind and helpful! I really like teriyaki grilled chicken in Arden mall!!“

“This place is amazing, we will definitely be back.“

“These rolls and handrolls are seriously high quality craftsmanship. When walking in every visit, the Chef greets whoever enters and the host/hostess is there ready to take the order. I really enjoy the Crossings, Galleria, or Rocklin. tempura hand roll is very wonderful too!“

“Another fantastic addition to the Granite Bay dining scene! Tucked away in the former Peet’s Coffee plaza, this contemporary sushi spot is quickly becoming one of my new favorites.

The first thing I noticed was the quality and generosity of the food. Unlike many sushi restaurants, they don’t skimp on the fish or the rolls. Every dish was beautifully presented, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared.

The lobster tempura was perfectly seasoned with a light, crispy batter. The Liz Roll actually delivered on the spice (which is rare these days), and the sashimi was cut thick, buttery, and incredibly fresh. If you’re an oyster lover, don’t skip the fresh oysters—6 for $28 is a great deal. Their Happy Hour menu also offers plenty of delicious options, making it easy to sample a variety of dishes without breaking the bank.

Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 5–9 PM, so expect a crowd. During our visit, it seemed they may have been a bit short-staffed, and our food took longer than expected to arrive. Hopefully that’s just part of the growing pains of a popular new restaurant.

The only thing I’d love to see is a patio. With Granite Bay’s beautiful evenings, outdoor seating with a few cooling misters would make this place even more enjoyable while waiting for a table or lingering over sushi and drinks. Thankfully, they do offer a Yelp waitlist, which makes the wait much more manageable.

The staff remained friendly, welcoming, and appreciative despite how busy they were, which says a lot.

Overall, the quality of the food easily outweighed the wait. Fresh fish, generous portions, creative rolls, and a solid Happy Hour make this a place I’ll happily return to again and again. Looking forward to seeing this hidden gem continue to thrive!“

“Delightful little venue. It's an order at the counter, then find a seat venue. They'll bring your food out to you when it's done. They'll also bus the table after you leave. Selection of authentic Japanese food gives you a fair amount of choices. Run by a Japanese family!“

“My boyfriend and I went on a Wednesday. The place was super chic and clean. The music was really good too it was covers of some 90s music which was fire.Our server was sweet and made the environment very warm and welcoming. My boyfriend and I got miso soup cucumber salad for an appetizer which was PHENOMENAL. For our sushi rolls we ordered a dragon roll & a salmon roll (fried) both were really good and gone within 2 seconds. For dessert they have mochi ice cream and I ended up deciding on the mango flavor which was so light and fruity, delicious. My boyfriend and I will definitely be back!!!“

“The best sushi in the area without question. They never skimp on portions and they always have the freshest fish, that just melts in your mouth. And of course, they always super friendly.“

“We love this place. Much attention is given to presentation and the food is excellent. This time we tried the Black Cod Steak. Cooked perfectly in a lovely sauce on top of asparagus.
Their starters are also very good. In addition to the Sonomono we tried the breaded fried Oysters that came with a creamy crab dipping sauce. Again, excellent. If you are adventurous or just love trying new tasty foods you will love this place. It is small and you will want to get there early, if you don’t want to wait.“

“Solid food with a wide variety of menu items, casual vibe, and excellent service. Our waitress was so invested in our comfort the entire time. She was always refilling waters, getting us more napkins or small plates or ginger, and asking if we needed anything. We were a huge group and she was MOVING to accommodate all of us- it was really nice to feel so valued! Would definitely come back just for the service, but the food was also good!“

“We visited Tangs for the first time on the 3rd of July. Exceptionally busy but even with a slower service than we anticipated we absolutely will be back. It was worth the wait!“

“Outstanding! True Top-Chef Level Quality

I recently tried Young’s Teriyaki in Rancho Cordova, and it completely blew me away. The food here is genuinely top-chef level quality.

I ordered both the regular Teriyaki Bowl and the Spicy Chicken Bowl. Both were absolutely outstanding. The chicken was perfectly grilled, incredibly tender, and not dried out at all. The classic teriyaki sauce has the perfect balance of sweet and savory without being overwhelming. The spicy chicken had a fantastic kick to it that kept me coming back for more.The portions are generous, the ingredients taste incredibly fresh, and the flavors are spot on. If you are in the area and craving high-quality teriyaki, this is the absolute best spot in town. I will definitely be a regular customer here!“

“Such a great dining experience. When Xfinity went out, I decided to visit the restaurant — best decision I’ve made all week. The new management team has really elevated things. Alexander and Bennette were amazing, guiding me through the new Japanese dishes and giving spot‑on suggestions for adult Japanese drinks. I honestly forgot how enjoyable dining out could be after COVID. We’re lucky to have this gem in Antelope.“

“What a cosy atmosphere with comfy booths and soft music! I ordered a teriyaki chicken salad plate for lunch— yummy, very fresh, tasty dressing, and a great price. Check out the sake menu! Attentive and welcoming servers made this a nice lunch experience!“

“We came with a large group and only one guy was working but he made our food really fast. Everything we ordered was fresh, hot and DELICIOUS. we really enjoyed the bulgogi beef and our teriyaki bowls. Thier homemade hot sauce was a nice touch and very flavorful.“

“We’ve always had great customer service here. However today was a bad experience for us with one of their servers, Helen. We asked her for help as she was walking by but she cut me off before I could finish my question. She said very rudely to us “your server will help you with whatever you need,”before walking off. There were only 3 tables seated and it was not busy as we went right when they opened so I felt her response towards us was unnecessary and dismissive. I hope management will retrain staff as needed.

Despite the bad service experience today, we really enjoy Sake AYCE Sushi and would highly recommend this place. The fish quality and food always tastes fresh.“

“great family restaurant. friendly staff.“

“Super clean place to eat. Food was great but the teriyaki sauce was amazing. Probably some of the best I have ever had. Service was very fast. Went to fill my fountain drink and my order was sitting there when I returned. So I order a meal to take home for wife. She loved it. Was impressed with the sauce as well. If you love teriyaki like we do, you got to try this place.“

“Looks as good as it tastes 🫰🏻 one of the miso ramen was pretty spicy! Luckily the staff had given us some extra plain broth to cut down on spice level. I like that they also give you the option to add extra noodles. Pair with an alcoholic and refreshing chu hi 🍋🫧“

“Honestly one of the best sushi experiences I've had after visiting several other restaurants around Sacramento and roseville, service was quick and friendly, we went shortly after they opened so experience may vary on time of day but otherwise I absolutely had a blast me and my friend did indeed FEAST UPON THE FLESH OF FISH!!!“

“The flavor of this place has had me coming back for decades. Plus family owned and I love their faces 🥰“

“try it out people always say they want something new something different. Well here's something different so try it out!“

“This is one of our go to sushi place in Folsom. Every time we go here it’s a treat. We have a hard time choosing. Their mix fish sushi is a must. Pepper fin tuna is one of the best I ever had. They even serve you fresh fruits at the end.

Mixed fish is GF.“

“Great food, friendly staff, nice fully stocked bar and modern interior. Will be back for sure.“

“Delicious food! We shared the Chicken teriyaki bento plate and it was so much delicious fresh food. The terriyaki sauce was my favorite I’ve ever had. The chicken has a great char and the mushrooms in the teriyaki were a welcome surprise. The tempura was airy and light and had some fun additions like oyster mushrooms and kabocha squash. We also ordered two rolls, the Lion King and the So Fine. The fish was fresh and the sauces on top were amazing. We’re looking forward to coming back again soon.“

“The freshest, the friendliest, clean and so yummy. we have celebrated my entire families birthday here the past yr and a half“

“First time here. Sushi were fresh and delicious. We ordered Sunshine and Prime. Salmon teriyaki was cooked to perfection. Pepper Fin pieces were yammy and they were thicker than at other restaurants. Everyone was polite and welcoming. Clean. Definitely coming back! Recommending!“

“We were such a big group that we took over 2 cooking table stove tops. When the cooks performed their cooking show, it was great! Big flames and throwing bits of food in the air and us trying to catch it with our open mouths was incredibly fun. We had a few kids under 10 and they REALLY loved it. We also had my 90 year old mom with a walker and the place was most accommodating. Great tasting food.
Highly recommend this place!“

“Havent been out in a few months. Came here to get my usual. Food was perfect as usual. But shout out to brooke for making the entire experience feel like i never left. Friendly. Fast service. And made me feel like a valued customer. Blu nami just keeps winning. 10/10.“

“Yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy“

“Come and try the best sushi in Sacramento!“

“This is our favorite place for Japanese food!“

“I love that Arigato's still has 1/2 price sushi rolls. The sushi is always top notch and super fresh. The tempura Veg was delicious. We walked in to order to go and they had the order done in maybe 10 minutes? Super fast. Been an occasional customer for 15 years between this location and the one on Howe Ave. Always happy with my visits.“

“I rarely feel compelled to write a review, but this place is a hidden gem. Roseville has plenty of excellent sushi, but sometimes a tucked away hole in the wall, with consistently great food, reasonable prices, and servers who treat you like family, is exactly what hits the spot.

It is easy to drive past without ever knowing it is there, but well worth finding. The rolls are excellent, the udon should not be missed, and there is a little treasure on the small plates menu called dragon balls. Highly recommended.“

“Good customer service highly recommend triad plate 🍽️“

“Best option for food in the mall hands down!! You already breaking the bank why pay the price to on your health as well??? Eat healthy, feel better!!!! Yum . On my way to eat here second day in a row. Thank you for providing healthy option here in the galleria mall!!!“

“The service was very good and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Our server was especially pleasant and did a great job, which is the main reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 3.

Unfortunately, the sushi and rolls were pretty average and not as flavorful as I expected. They weren’t terrible, but they definitely didn’t stand out and left me a bit disappointed. Maybe other items on the menu are better, but based on the sushi alone, I probably wouldn’t come back.“

“Came here for the first time and ordered the crazy fries, bulgolgi beef, and tonkatsu special - everything was delicious! The crazy fries were amazing (already half finished in the photo, so a hefty portion size) and the bulgolgi came with pickled radish (not pictured), salad, rice, and pickled cucumbers. Both dishes came with miso soup. Loved the food, and the chef and waitress were both very sweet! Highly recommend!“

“Best Sushi/crew in town..“

“GREAT and great service too!!“