50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Gold River

“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.“

“Ellie could not have done a better job. Super busy and she flowed flawlessly through all orders to the satisfaction of all. Multiple orders ahead of us, my mother and I waited patiently for our rice to go. She called my name in my direction. Thanks to your MVP Ellie.

Jay and Gaile“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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 😁“

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

“Really good sushi lots of fresh fish. Really tasty menu, lots of great customer service. I would recommend this wonderful restaurant to all of my friends and family. Than you“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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’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.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“Yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy“

“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.“

“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!“

“I have a gluten allergy and our waitress was SO helpful with accommodating it. They were able to modify almost everything to make it gluten free. I had a Philadelphia roll and crispy rice without the eel sauce (the eel sauce has gluten). Everything was so yummy! We had an excellent experience overall.“

“Came to Pier 50 for an early dinner with friends, food was fantastic! The Fukumi roll is my fav. Our server Kaila was wonderful and was very attentive and caring. I’ve come here a couple times before and I’ll definitely be coming here more in the future!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Come and try the best sushi in Sacramento!“

“Excellent food with a diverse menu for those who wish to order something other than sushi. You can easily make a meal with the appetizers alone, which I have done on more than one occasion. Mikuni is our go to for special occasions and when we have guests visiting.“

“GREAT and great service too!!“

“Great food and stellar service absolutely love this place.“

“Good customer service highly recommend triad plate 🍽️“

“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!“

“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!“

“this is the best sushi place in the world. the lady up front is super nice. the spider roll ran shivers across my body like the first time i was touched intimately by my first love. the food is incredible and really cheap. its like 9 bucks for the best roll of your life.

your time on this earth is finite and its likely that you will not have the opportunities to achieve everything you hope for. tomorrow is not guaranteed— if you can only ensure one experience between now and then, make sure you go to yoko sushi. my life is forever changed.“

“We love dining here..Food is delicious and people are very nice.Very good service,we love the servers.Very clean dining area and bathroom.We recommend this restaurant.“

“Good decent food and good service. This place have a drive thru to order or you can just dine in. Got myself the combo beef & chicken, eggroll, rice, veggies, and small drink. Good portion amount. Somehow, I like the eggrolls here. Only veggies, yet it's crunchy and flavorful (includes a sweet dipping sauce). The beef seem like it was pre-cooked and then heated up. It tasted ok in a pinch if you need beef to mix it up with other items. The chicken was freshly grilled, tender, not dry, and delicious ...highly recommended. Skip the beef, instead get the chicken!“

“Try the tuna sliders! Delicious!“

“Went there with a large group they got us seated right away . Server was very attentive and the food is always amazing .“

“must go to this place, it's really delicious and the atmosphere is very pleasant, don't miss the opportunity and you'll enjoy it a lot!“

“This is my favorite place for lunch. The food is consistent. The staff are friendly. The music is good. I have never had a bad experience.“

“the food was bomb.First time eating here.Definitely will be back“

“Great food and experience. We have been to many hot places across San Franciso and this one is great for Folsom . Awesome it’s also locally owned“

“All you eat shushi buffet, order abd they’ll make fresh and can also order from the menu as well. Prices vary from lunch to dinner was $27, plus drinks and takeout box was $6 time a tiny box that only fits 8 shushi. Order digitally from the table. This place is always packed, arrive early. Ice cream is one scoop per bowl, so order two for each person. Same with appetizers 2 pieces per order, so order more than one! Not bad for the prices. If you love shushi this is the place for you!“

“Edit: Updated to 5 stars, I was just hangry. Still love this place and will be back very soon for another Deluxe plate!!!

Love the food, one of my favorite places. But last time I used the online ordering system, it sent my food to the wrong location. I called to ask what happened, but what I was told is that all I could do is come pick up my already cold order. It was good but cold. Ill come back because I like the food, but customer service could use a little work.“

“First time there today.. sushi was amazing!!!“

“Absolutely worth it. I got the large sashimi and spicy garlic edamame and cleaned both dishes spotless!
The staff were attentive and kind and the dining area was clean and open.

Was charging my car across the street while having dinner. It was the perfect spot to wind down and relax after a long day of driving and work.

Will definitely go back!“

“This is my go-to sushi spot, and it never disappoints. I regularly make the drive all the way from Woodland just to eat here, which says everything you need to know. The quality is consistently on point, the fish is fresh, and every roll I’ve tried has been solid.

The staff is always welcoming, service is quick without feeling rushed, and the overall experience is exactly what you want when you’re craving good sushi. It’s one of those places you can count on every time.

Well worth the drive—this spot has earned its reputation.“