15 Best Japanese Restaurants near Isla Vista

Sizzling Lunch Japanese • $
6533 Trigo Rd #106, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Garlic Pepper with Rice Add Egg and Cheese
Beef Pepper Rice Spicy
Curry Beef Udon

“Food is amazing! The safe is Amazing! The whole vibe is amazing! I had gone in after work and got taken care of by Jubei! He was absolutely amazing! He made sure I had what I needed and came to check on me as well! 5*****stars!“

3.5 Good29 Reviews
Hana Kitchen - Isla Vista Asian • $
6558 Pardall Rd, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Beef Teriyaki
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Super Beef Bowl
Mango Snow

“Food with great service with great“

3.3 Good61 Reviews
Kaiju Ramen & Curry Ramen • $
901 Embarcadero del Mar Unit 104, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Original Curry Pork Katsu Rice Bowl
Teriyaki Beef Rice Bowl
Dirty Latte w Boba
Tonkotsu Ramen
Chicken Katsu
Vegan Ramen

“I will admit I pretty much have only come here for the boba and have yet to try their food. But the boba is AMAZING. Their quality is very consistently good, both the drinks and the boba pearls themselves, which are always just sweet enough and chewy enough. Would recommend!!“

3.4 Good46 Reviews
The Sando Truck Japanese • $
259 Storke Rd, Goleta - 1.21 miles

Customers` Favorites

The Chicken Sando 3pc
The Potato Sando 6pc
EMI's Potato Salad
The Pork Sando 6pc
Karaage Chicken

“So you’re on a first Tinder date in SB, tasked with picking dinner, and you find the Sando Truck. The date goes downhill after that — because honestly, the Sando Truck was the best part of the night. Trust in the Sando Truck. Great sandwiches. Delete Tinder, eat sandwiches instead. Trust me.“

4.9 Superb57 Reviews
Edomasa Sushi Bar & Restaurant Japanese • $$
2710 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara - 7.88 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sushi Combo at Edomasa Santa Barbara
Sushi & Sashimi Combination
Sushi Dinner Special
Buffalo Volcano Roll
Sushi Dinner Rolls
Salad & Miso Soup
California Roll
Chicken Teriyaki
Sunomono Salad
Mochi Ice Cream

“I lived in SB my whole life up until 4 years ago and have been going to edomasa for near 30 years now. The food is incredible!! Santa Barbara offers many other sushi restaurants but none come close to comparing to edomasa. They are mostly too expensive, not fresh, extremely packed with tourists, etc. Edomasa is the real deal when it comes to a locals spot with even the famous that live there frequenting (they skip the fancy frills for quality too �)... Edomasa will always be my FAVORITE restaurant in SB! �“

4.5 Superb71 Reviews
Kaz To Go Japanese • $
3613 State St, Santa Barbara - 7.09 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Soba Noodles
Pork Ginger Don
Vegetable Udon
Katsu Curry

“Good food fast and inexpensive.“

4.6 Superb11 Reviews
Yoshinoya UCSB Japanese • $
552 University Rd, Santa Barbara - 1.16 miles

“The older Asian lady here is so nice.I come here just to say hi.The food is what you expect from any Yoshinoya operated properly.If you don't mind the thinly sliced beef, I absolutely love their beef bowls.Large beef, no juice, extra grilled onions is the way to go!“

4.3 Superb17 Reviews
Sushiya Express Japanese • $
955 Embarcadero del Mar, Goleta - 0.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Tempura Mixed Tempura
Salmon Sashimi 7pcs
Red Dragon Roll
California Roll
Tuna Poke Bowl
Avocado Roll
Baby Lobster
Spider Roll
Galbi Bowl
Miso Soup

“A mí me gusta que me traten bien cuando voy a comprar algún lugar y en este lugar siempre lo hacen es algo por lo cual yo vuelvo, y la comida pues me encanta todo muy Rico“

4.1 Good42 Reviews
Shintori Sushi Japanese • $$
3001 State St A, Santa Barbara - 7.78 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Albacore Salad
California Roll
Japanese Beer
Sushi Roll
Miso Soup
Tempura

“Wonderful, thoughtful, and kind. And great food! Pleasant atmosphere.“

4 Good39 Reviews
Goleta Sushi House Sushi • $$
5744 Hollister Ave, Goleta - 2.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sushi and Sashimi Combo
House Salad Avocado
Salmon Dragon Roll
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Green Tea Ice Cream
Tuna Dragon Roll
Fire Dragon Roll
Yellowtail Kama
Hollister Roll
Salmon Teriyaki

“Probably one of the best if not THE best sushi I’ve ever eaten! My first time, and now I’m a lifelong customer!“

4.7 Superb82 Reviews
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant Japanese • $$
3232 State St, Santa Barbara - 7.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

Combination Tempura
Sashimi Combination
Combination Sushi
Chicken Teriyaki
Shrimp Tempura
Hawaiian Roll
Rainbow Roll
CA Hand Roll
Mexican Roll
Spider Roll

“Excellent service the food awesome I recommend the playboy roll ❤️“

3.8 Good63 Reviews
Sun Sushi Sushi • $$
3631 State St, Santa Barbara - 7.06 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fresh Water Eel and Salmon Sushi
Yellow Tail Carpaccio
Sweet Shrimp Jumbo
Smelt Roe Masago
State Street Roll
Chicken Teriyaki
Yellowtail Kama
Red Dragon Roll
California Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll

“Awesome! First experience with sushi!“

4.1 Good92 Reviews
Sushi Teri Sushi • $$
5746 Calle Real, Goleta - 2.85 miles

Customers` Favorites

Alaskan Roll Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: No
Sushi Combo Dinner
Shrimp Chow Mein
Teriyaki Chicken
Cabbage Salad
Hibachi Steak
Spicy Edamame
Chirashi Bowl
Tuna

“We had an excellent meal of sushi here at Sushi Teri. I was very impressed with the speed of the service. We had a reservation for 6:30 and we were basically done eating by 7:30. Everything was really delicious. Our server was friendly and very helpful at accommodating my son's food preferences. My favorite sushi roll was the Girl's Night Out.“

3.9 Good59 Reviews
Sushi Ai Japanese • $
7020 Market Pl Dr, Goleta - 1.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

California Roll
Tiger Roll
Hand Roll
Miso Soup
Gyoza
Sushi

“Staff was kind and clearly loved their business. The food was super tasty and the portions were hugeeee. We got the udon noodles and only were able to eat half the dish so I also get a tasty treat tomorrow. The atmosphere was awesome and the service was insanely quick especially for a busy day. Would recommend I will definitely be coming back.“

3.1 Average62 Reviews
Ichiban Sushi Sushi • $$
1812 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara - 8.03 miles

Customers` Favorites

California Roll and Tempura Dinner Combination
Philly Roll and California Roll
Sashimi Combination
Avocado Eel Roll
Rainbow Roll
Box Sushi
Miso Soup
Rolls

“Really enjoyed this sushi spot — everything was fresh and beautifully prepared. The rolls were flavorful and well-balanced, and the sushi tasted top quality. My favorite was the oyster and sea urchin combination shots — rich, briny, and super fresh! Great service and nice atmosphere too. Definitely a place I’d come back to for good sushi and creative dishes.“

3.7 Good46 Reviews

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