21 Best Japanese Restaurants near Cotati

“I discovered Shige in February 2025 while heading down to Southern California and had to stop by again this November on my way back up. I’d been looking forward to eating here for the past couple of days while planning my trip—and even more so this morning!

The food is excellent, the atmosphere is small but cozy and inviting, and the service is top-notch. My waitress even remembered me—where I sat and my attitude! Shige made a great impression on me the first time, and an even better one now.

Highly recommend!“

“My Cousin, who lives in Northern California, said we need to stop in Santa Rosa at Ippinn Udon while on our road trip from Washington to FL. He said it’s his absolute favorite. It did not disappoint. It was amazing! The staff were very kind. The food was delicious and fresh. They had really good sized portions as well. We even had enough to take with us on our road trip. This is definitely our new favorite place in Santa Rosa. Thank you Ippinn Udon for making our road trip extra special.“

“Really outstanding local sushi place. The outside looks quite unassuming, but the inside decor vibe definitely makes up for the fact that it is in a strip mall.

My youngest son enjoys coming here, the sushi is fresh, fast, and delicious.

Today was a quick lunch, so I went with the California spicy roll, and a Sapporo beer to wash it down.

I don't have any real recommendations, everything has been good. To be honest, I enjoy the Nigiri tuna probably the most, which is crazy because I'm not raw fish guy. But this tuna is absolutely delicious.“

“very good service..food is bomb! so Delicious 😋“

“Been a 10 year follower of owner Billy and his sushi creations! He set the bar high so when I moved to St. Petersburg, FL I have yet to meet his equal! His place is a must stop whenever I come back to Sonoma County.“

“As bad as it sounds I didn’t want to write this review…. Part of me wanted to be selfish and keep this place under wraps! But real foodie girls aren’t gatekeeping in 2023 so here goes nothin…. This place is a hidden gem! Nestled in a shopping center between Motel 6, Dollar Tree and Jack in the Box who would have thought this unassuming Sushi joint would be serving the BEST sushi you or I will ever eat. The Pink Lady Roll is my absolute favorite. It has crab salad wrapped in salmon and topped with scallop and lemon. Melt in your mouth! Couldn’t get enough of this stuff. I always get the Geisha Roll as well. No rice roll with tuna, avocado, yellow tail,crab salad, wrapped in thinly sliced cucumber. DI-VINE! Their Takoyaki is always a hit, ALWAYS. The Ultimate Hamachi roll is an easy win for anyone that loves yellowtail. We always get their Miso Salmon special if it’s not sold out and it does not disappoint. The Hamachi wings were my son’s favorite this past visit. They are usually sold out but this time we managed to snag the last plate of them! I can’t say enough good things about the food and the service here! The place is super small so they are always packed. Sushiko rivals some of the fancier more well known spots I’ve visited in Northern California *cough* Kru *cough*. I drive 60 miles to eat here and don’t plan on stopping any time soon. The only thing that would make this place better is a larger location so we never run the risk of not getting a table :P.“

“I went to Fresh Fuji today for the first time, the flavor is delicious, I recommend it 100%“

“Best sushi, and great service!“

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“Top quality food and service! My boyfriend and I have been eating here for 4 years and they know us by our order. 😆 Best sushi in Sonoma County!“

“High quality sushi, super clean environment, high ceilings modern decor. Only problem- they all still wear masks. Foolishness! (RN here and I know the truth). Highly recommended sushi fare.“

“This is really a good restaurant and it’s located on Farmer’s in Santa Rosa, CA. I had originally gone to another restaurant but they were so “full” and I just wanted to get a meal to go and be out of there. I ordered the Shrimp & Chicken Udon Noodles box which consisted of the Udon Noodles, kale, bean sprouts, steamed rice, side salad with cucumbers and tomatoes with a Japanese dressing. A soup with tofu & green onions in a bone beef broth. Also, I order the Jumbo Tempura Shrimp and it came with a teriyaki sauce. A very good meal with large portions. Friendly staff & a clean environment which is very important to me.“

“This is our spot for sushi in northern California. Gary chu and family are great. We have had some of the most delicious meals here. You should definitely ask Gary about the off menu items. The universe is amazing and has a great story, he will happily explain so check it out. The rolls are delicious and fun. Don't take my word, I am there once a week if not more, come get great food. Tell head sushi chef and owner Gary Chu I sent you and he will take great care of you!“

“Lovely restaurant, great service and Annie is a gracious hostess. They need a larger staff…food was great it could have been a little warmer. Will return.“

“Wow, was in town and stopped in for take out. Great choice. Tasty food and large portions. Good kimchi, house salad dressing was flavorful and light, and the spicy BBQ chicken was tender. Could have been a bit more spicy though. So if you want some heat ask for it.“

“We love Fuji come here at least once a week. Nothing compares, hands down the best“

“My husband and I have been coming here for years and the food is always fresh and delicious. They just added some new sushi rolls to the menu and they are fantastic. I highly recommend the Golden Gate Roll and the Alaskan Roll. Their prices are very reasonable for the quality.

Give them a try!“

“Really top notch sushi, wonderful service and staff. We are thrilled to have found this place and will be back! Can’t wait to try some of the interesting dessert choices.“

“We came here on a Friday night around 6pm. There was a few seated tables and no wait for our family of five.

This appears to be a husband and wife shop and probably could use one additional pair of hands. Husband was behind the sushi bar making the rolls and such while the wife takes orders, bus tables, answer phones and serve the food. Have some patience as they can get backed up when it gets busy.

The food was good, typical sushi fair. Fish was fresh and presentation was beautiful.“

“This place is pure MAGIC! The owners are an absolute delight. Food to brag about. This is the happiest I’ve been eating out in years. What a hidden gem. I’m well traveled, dined at some of the best restaurants and the deliciousness that is coming out of this kitchen is absolutely on par with the best.“

“Great food and service!!!!“