Atmosphere is family friendly. With lots of space. Kid potion is big. The sushi selection is wide and the nigiri is still good and fresh. Not the places with just big piece of rice and big slices of fish as nigiri.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vibricia P
We recently visited Huku Japanese Bistro, and it exceeded our expectations. The sushi is fresh with high-quality ingredients. The service is also noteworthy, with friendly and attentive staff who make sure you feel welcome.
We first ordered their spicy edamame and wow it was really spicy but somehow addicting. Can’t stop munching it. And we also ordered some of the sashimi and it’s so fresh and the cut was thick too 😍 Their combo bento offers great value - we think two people can easily share one bento.
The bistro has a cozy atmosphere, making it perfect for family gatherings. The serving robot is a fun touch that adds to the dining experience. One thing to note that when we had dinner there, the place was quite hot. We’re not sure is it because of the ac not properly working or simply because of the weather outside.
Huku Japanese Bistro offers excellent value for the price. The lunch specials are a great deal, with sushi at an affordable price.
Overall, Huku Japanese Bistro is a must-visit for sushi lovers in Davis. With its exceptional food, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere, it's a great spot to enjoy a delicious meal. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good Japanese dining experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Michael Chang
TL;DR - Sub-par food at slightly elevated prices.
We stopped by Huku on a Friday night. It was around 6 p.m., and the restaurant was about half full. It wasn't very long before we were greeted and seated by the friendly staff.
For our meal, we ordered their 18-piece Sashimi Moriwase, Dragon Roll, and Ikura nigiri.
The sashimi meal came with a salad and miso soup. The salad was fresh and tasty, but the miso soup had a sweetness that we really didn't care for. It was the first time we had miso soup that was sweet. The soup was very off-putting.
The rest of our food arrived shortly after. There were some hits and misses. The Sashimi Moriwase was mostly a hit, except their sushi rice is horrible. Firstly, the rice was dry, a bit hard, and lacked any hint of tang from the vinegar. The rice was more like steamed rice you normally get at Chinese restaurants, which was a shame. The rice for any sushi restaurant should be one of the most important aspects you get right.
The rice also ruined the Dragon Roll. The Ikura nigiri was also a disappointment because that too had a sweet flavor. I'm not sure why both the miso and Ikura were sweet, but it really threw me off.
I would only recommend Huku for their Sashimi. If that's not your thing, then this restaurant should be a pass. Such a shame because the staff was great.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
William william
Excellent quality, delicious taste and excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
H T
This place has seemed to have gotten worse. I've been here once last year, and since then, prices have substantially increased while dishes have decreased a bit in quality.
Still the best quality sushi dishes in/around Davis, but wouldn't come back at these prices.
3 item bento is now $36. That is crazy. In an upscale place in the Bay, it'll be like $25. The salmon teriyaki was bigger than expected, but still. Came with little sides, such as creamy sweet potato mash and plantain chips, but was a bit off in the details. Chips were stale, teriyaki sauce was extremely thick and tasted like BBQ lays chips. Miso soup that came with it had 2 of the smallest cubes of tofu, which was pretty salty and sweet. Carrots that came in the side salad tasted like they had sat a while.
Salmon skin roll was quite good, well fried crunchy skin, but $14 compared to closer to $11 at most other places.
The restaurant itself is still beautifully decorated, but it seems people have stopped coming as it was quite empty. Change of ownership?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Susana Chhetri
At Davis California, very nice restaurant, the food was awesome 👌.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Xinjie Cao
Takoyaki not bad, but other are all normal, average level of Japanese resaurant or even worse. Visited twice and do not wanna go more. If you are hungry, it is good, but for taste and texture, no. Service is also very normal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Sarah Swanner
Great restaurant for a semi-formal occasion on a budget! I had a group of ladies dressed in Japanese kimono for a concert in Davis and we wanted dinner at an affordable yet nice interior restaurant. The manager was very helpful in accommodating our group.
If you’re interested in wearing Japanese kimono and attending events, join our Sacramento Kimono Club on Facebook! We have kimono rental as well for women/teens. 🧡
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Eileen Ailman
A very pleasant dining experience. Having the wee robots bring out the food added to the fun! The food was delicous (and plentiful) and the service was great.
This is my family’s favorite Sushi restaurant in the area by far! The quality of their fish is great, and the service is always exceptional. Not the most expensive, but also not the most affordable, but I personally believe the Sashimi here is up there with the higher end place like Morimoto’s! Highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Perry
Excellent. Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time, and certainly the best sashimi and rolls hands down. Each bento item was spectacular from the melt in your mouth tuna and salmon sashimi to the house made sweet potato and mash for dessert with the bonus Japanese pickles, salad, and stuffed tempura red pepper. On the side were the Rock and Roll and the Treasure Island rolls, both fantastic in their own right. There is no doubt we will be back to enjoy this lovely place with updated decor, subtle music, and amazing, friendly and courteous staff and servers. Our meal was two 2-item bento boxes and two rolls with a soda for me, for just over $100.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll
Ricky F
Excellent services and food are good. I ordered the kids' bento and it was huge!! 👍🏼👍🏼
PS don't forget the robot!! 😆
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Gregory Desierto
The hours listed is incorrect. Walked in and was greeted by an annoyed host and was told it was last call.
Wonderful experience and the food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere is family friendly. With lots of space. Kid potion is big. The sushi selection is wide and the nigiri is still good and fresh. Not the places with just big piece of rice and big slices of fish as nigiri.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We recently visited Huku Japanese Bistro, and it exceeded our expectations. The sushi is fresh with high-quality ingredients. The service is also noteworthy, with friendly and attentive staff who make sure you feel welcome.
We first ordered their spicy edamame and wow it was really spicy but somehow addicting. Can’t stop munching it. And we also ordered some of the sashimi and it’s so fresh and the cut was thick too 😍 Their combo bento offers great value - we think two people can easily share one bento.
The bistro has a cozy atmosphere, making it perfect for family gatherings. The serving robot is a fun touch that adds to the dining experience. One thing to note that when we had dinner there, the place was quite hot. We’re not sure is it because of the ac not properly working or simply because of the weather outside.
Huku Japanese Bistro offers excellent value for the price. The lunch specials are a great deal, with sushi at an affordable price.
Overall, Huku Japanese Bistro is a must-visit for sushi lovers in Davis. With its exceptional food, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere, it's a great spot to enjoy a delicious meal. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good Japanese dining experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
TL;DR - Sub-par food at slightly elevated prices.
We stopped by Huku on a Friday night. It was around 6 p.m., and the restaurant was about half full. It wasn't very long before we were greeted and seated by the friendly staff.
For our meal, we ordered their 18-piece Sashimi Moriwase, Dragon Roll, and Ikura nigiri.
The sashimi meal came with a salad and miso soup. The salad was fresh and tasty, but the miso soup had a sweetness that we really didn't care for. It was the first time we had miso soup that was sweet. The soup was very off-putting.
The rest of our food arrived shortly after. There were some hits and misses. The Sashimi Moriwase was mostly a hit, except their sushi rice is horrible. Firstly, the rice was dry, a bit hard, and lacked any hint of tang from the vinegar. The rice was more like steamed rice you normally get at Chinese restaurants, which was a shame. The rice for any sushi restaurant should be one of the most important aspects you get right.
The rice also ruined the Dragon Roll. The Ikura nigiri was also a disappointment because that too had a sweet flavor. I'm not sure why both the miso and Ikura were sweet, but it really threw me off.
I would only recommend Huku for their Sashimi. If that's not your thing, then this restaurant should be a pass. Such a shame because the staff was great.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Excellent quality, delicious taste and excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This place has seemed to have gotten worse. I've been here once last year, and since then, prices have substantially increased while dishes have decreased a bit in quality.
Still the best quality sushi dishes in/around Davis, but wouldn't come back at these prices.
3 item bento is now $36. That is crazy. In an upscale place in the Bay, it'll be like $25. The salmon teriyaki was bigger than expected, but still. Came with little sides, such as creamy sweet potato mash and plantain chips, but was a bit off in the details. Chips were stale, teriyaki sauce was extremely thick and tasted like BBQ lays chips. Miso soup that came with it had 2 of the smallest cubes of tofu, which was pretty salty and sweet. Carrots that came in the side salad tasted like they had sat a while.
Salmon skin roll was quite good, well fried crunchy skin, but $14 compared to closer to $11 at most other places.
The restaurant itself is still beautifully decorated, but it seems people have stopped coming as it was quite empty.
Change of ownership?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
At Davis California, very nice restaurant, the food was awesome 👌.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Takoyaki not bad, but other are all normal, average level of Japanese resaurant or even worse. Visited twice and do not wanna go more. If you are hungry, it is good, but for taste and texture, no. Service is also very normal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great restaurant for a semi-formal occasion on a budget! I had a group of ladies dressed in Japanese kimono for a concert in Davis and we wanted dinner at an affordable yet nice interior restaurant. The manager was very helpful in accommodating our group.
If you’re interested in wearing Japanese kimono and attending events, join our Sacramento Kimono Club on Facebook! We have kimono rental as well for women/teens. 🧡
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
A very pleasant dining experience. Having the wee robots bring out the food added to the fun! The food was delicous (and plentiful) and the service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This is my family’s favorite Sushi restaurant in the area by far! The quality of their fish is great, and the service is always exceptional. Not the most expensive, but also not the most affordable, but I personally believe the Sashimi here is up there with the higher end place like Morimoto’s! Highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent. Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time, and certainly the best sashimi and rolls hands down. Each bento item was spectacular from the melt in your mouth tuna and salmon sashimi to the house made sweet potato and mash for dessert with the bonus Japanese pickles, salad, and stuffed tempura red pepper. On the side were the Rock and Roll and the Treasure Island rolls, both fantastic in their own right. There is no doubt we will be back to enjoy this lovely place with updated decor, subtle music, and amazing, friendly and courteous staff and servers. Our meal was two 2-item bento boxes and two rolls with a soda for me, for just over $100.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll
Excellent services and food are good. I ordered the kids' bento and it was huge!! 👍🏼👍🏼
PS don't forget the robot!! 😆
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The hours listed is incorrect. Walked in and was greeted by an annoyed host and was told it was last call.
Atmosphere: 2
Food is not as pleasant as it's high prices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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