50 Best Japanese Restaurants in Sacramento

“Oysters are always fresh the atmosphere is inviting and service never disappoints Always a treat to eat here ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“We had a large party and this was our first visit to pier 50. Fina was our server and did such an amazing job. We really did have an amazing experience and she was so kind and patient. Food was great and the menu had great selections for sushi/proteins. We def enjoyed our time here and will be back !“

“We tried Sushi Paradise on a visit in Sacramento and it was nothing short of amazing! Completely exceeded our expectations. The location and ambiance were great, the food and the service were even better. They were very accommodating and attentive and made us feel like family. We will definitely go back the next time we are in town. You will not be disappointed!“

“The absolute freshest authentic amazingly delightful sushi tacos I've ever had. Wings were perfect juicy with right amount of crisp and sauce. The passion fruit tea was soooo delicious. Can't wait to come back and try the Ramen. Recommend 10/10“

“Newer place in Sac my sister wanted to try for her birthday dinner. She made a reservation for 4 at 5:30pm on a Sunday but when we walked it there were a lot of empty tables and we were seated quickly.

The uni pasta was super creamy and we ordered 6 different rolls which all tasted top tier. The presentation for the chef choice nigiri was stunning

For the amount of food we got the bill was much lower than I expected. We all walked out very full and happy — would recommend if in the area“

“Lovely restaurant and great food! Sesame chicken is delicious“

“The broth was on hit! Even though I brought my own pepper sauce but the broth was cool. Out of all Shabu places I been this place gets a 10.“

“Simply a marvelous surprise. Could well have been the tastiest restaurant meal I’ve ever eaten… it was that good.“

“Local grocery store specializing in local produce, seafood, and Japanese imports. The store provides many Japanese delicacies from sweet mochi desserts to rich and savory Kobe beef. They also offer bentos featuring salmon, mackeral, beef, and karaage. They also offer fresh, made-in-store sushi rolls. The bentos and sushi aren't available mainly on Sundays and Mondays but best to check with store staff. Which is very easy to do because the staff are extremely kind, helpful and always greet you with a smile.“

“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!!“

“Checked Fuji out for brunch today. Cool atmosphere, great service, and excellent food. Big banquet room upstairs that holds 100 people. Excited to try them for dinner!“

“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.“

“Been eating at Hana Tsubaki for 30 years and it’s consistently fantastic. The sushi is innovative and fresh and the salmon teriyaki is a favorite. Great saki selection as well.“

“The staff are very friendly and professional. The food is delicious. I’ve never been unsatisfied with a dish I’ve ordered here, and we probably go once a month. The Lion King roll and Crazy Roll are personal favorites. The agedashi tofu and bbq albacore are also quite good! The restaurant doesn’t have the biggest footprint so it can get busy and a little loud during peak dinner hours. However, if you’re going for lunch or early dinner then it’s a very nice and relaxing place to be.“

“Got the super star roll, hand roll, and mix tempura. Sushi was very good, especially the hand rolls. The sushi rolls had a perfect rice mix ratio and it was delicious. The mix tempura was just ok. Tempura batter was kinda thick, hard, and too crunchy, hence the 4 stars. At the moment, Chef Frank is probably my favorite sushi spot.“

“This was an impromptu stop. My friend and I were doing some trinket box treasure hunting on March 6th and got very peckish around 3:00 p.m.

We were by rice theory and my friend had said that he had tried it a long time ago somewhere else and was wondering if this was the same place. So we stopped in.

When we got there we were greeted by the individual behind the cash register and she asked us if we had any questions. We asked what were some of the more popular items chosen and she gave us a rundown of what people typically get. We did enjoy her because she was playful about buying basically a handful of items to give everything a little bit of taste.

We decided to have the RT roll, spicy tuna salad inari, and the tuna egg salad.

While we waited we checked out the rest of the store which was super cute. As you could tell with some of my pictures they had some really cool items for purchase near the cash register that were connected to chinese/lunar New Year. And there was all these little designs throughout the shop that were just so playful and fun. The space itself was not very large but definitely comfortable. There was music playing in the background and it was just a nice space to casually be in and enjoy a nice moment with friends.

The items we got were definitely delicious great flavors, not overly spicier creamy, and the vegetables added into them were definitely fresh because they had a nice crunch to them. I want to definitely go back and try the rest of the food there because again what we had as a snack was definitely yummy yummy yummy“

“Wonderful Sushi in Elk Grove, well tail end of Sacramento! Try it and also enjoy the wonderful service“

“great family restaurant. friendly staff.“

“wonderful little place. clean, excellent service, outstanding food. try it when you get a chance.“

“Had a Land Park roll & an OMG roll! So good! Will go again!“

“Just finished lunch. Absolutely excellent. We started with the Mixed Tempura and the Pork Gyoza. My wife had the Chubby Andy roll and I had the Katsudon. The mixed tempura was perfect. The sweet potato and the kabocha are always the test and these were tender without being too soft. The gyoza were delicious. The Chubby Andy is a great roll. Huge flavor with a fantastic sauce. The Katsudon was first rate. This is the best Katsudon in Sacramento.
Thank you for making a casual Friday afternoon lunch a real treat.“

“Delicious! Aqua & Daddy rolls were dreamy. mmmmm“

“I eat here every week with my dad , food is great ,service great and prices are good“

“variety looks so fresh and delicious! bringing a friend for our first visit to Vacaville location on Sunday..can't wait!“

“Hidden gem of a traditional Japanese restaurant!! Lovely people and wonderful eating experience! Highly recommend going for lunch and dinner specials!“

“We were visiting Sacramento for 1 day and saw the reviews for Sushi Cafe - so we tried it out - and we weren't disappointed. The sushi was very good, the staff was friendly, and the prices were quite reasonable. The only thing that disappointed was the Oyako Don - which was overcooked. All in all - this was a great find.“

“best in Sacramento generous portions quick service“

“Excellent food & service.Great.“

“I've been coming here for over 16 yrs. I'll be very honest the only thing I order is the Bibimbap #17, no spicy. I just love the sesame sesame seed oil. The vegetables are gently sauteed in the sesame seed oil, chicken is char grilled for the prefect touch of smoke..they have some traditional items that look fresh and delicious.“

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

“Been coming here for years. The owners are super nice. There are several business clustered together and sometimes parking can be a challenge. The teriyaki chicken is plentiful and cooked just right. I love their teriyaki sauce. Every place makes their sesame chicken different, theirs is thin and crunchy, seems like a pounded out fillet of breast. Plenty of tables if you wish to stay and eat, I usually call ahead for a to go order.“

“Not going to lie but it was my lil sis and her husband that were the customers to eat. I was visiting with both while driving through Sac to L.A. They were very pleased and satisfied with their meals and the workers were 100% professional on their level. Next time I will definitely order cuz the food appearance looked delicious!“

“Love this place. Great staff, great food. 100% recommended.“

“Was hungry for lunch and had errands to run nearby (R Street). At first I scoffed at the price for a katsu sando bc $16 is a lot. When it came out, I saw it was worth it. Not because it's delicious--it is--but because it is a HEFTY sandwich. I ordered the Jtown spicy chicken. I ate half + half a cookie and was stuffed. I took the other half home. The little box it came in was heavy. It's a solid block of yum. I would definitely come back for a shared lunch next time. Nice staff. Sunny table. Great cookie. The black sesame miso chocolate chip cookie was amazingly chewy and beautiful. I'll be back.“

“The BEST JAPANESE FOOD in Sacramento bar none‼️ The staff are friendly & kind! They treat us like family here & we love bringing our friends & family... We are lifers @ Osaka Sushi‼️💞“

“I got a sushi roll and teriyaki chicken which were both delicious. The roll was a little small but the teriyaki chicken serving was hearty. The restaurant is clean and the staff was kind. My meal was ready for pick up within 15 minutes . I'll be back😊“

“Good service. Free bday desserts“

“Order and pay upfront, this place actually remind me of being in Japan. The chicken katsu curry plate full of sauce, interesting but not exactly our favorite. The ramen noodle was good, but the original ramen only comes with a big piece of pork belly and an egg.“

“Amazing & creative sushi rolls at 50% off all of the time. The waitresses are charming and attentive! Recently remodeled!“

“Mochi, monju, and shaved ice are the featured attractions here. Osaka Ya also has some Japanese food staples to stock up on as well. Keeping the Japanese traditions alive in Sacramento. Thank you!“

“Great place, great food, and great service!! One of our favorite places!!“

“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!“

“I go here alot. Great food at a good price. I recommend the sexy devil roll as it's my favorite.“

“Good service and friendly people and pleasant environment 👍🏼“

“Good go to place for lunch. People are nice and food is usually served up pretty quickly. Good selection of various Teriyaki dishes. You'll get a good lunch here at a decent price. It's a stop and go kind of place. But if you're hungry it fits the bill.“

“Honestly this place has the absolutely best food and atmosphere. I loved the outdoor misters. Highly recommend. Most important the staff was outstanding.“

“Gift card scam. Mikunis implemented a new protocol in 2022. Any gift cards that were purchased before a certain (unknown) date, and now utilized, will be zeroed out. Back story: I attempted to use a gift card today (April 2023) and was informed it had a zero balance. The server kept my card. I had a gut feeling, asked for the card back. I spoke to the manager about how I could have a zero balance when I had never used it. The manager informed me that corporate zeroed out all gift cards that weren’t used. In order for me to get my money on the gift card, I have to call corporate headquarters and “request” an inquiry; which I did to no avail. It’s not about “expired” gift cards. It’s about not informing consumers ahead of a new rule that gift cards be zeroed out before a certain date. I’ve used 10 year old gift cards at other restaurants without any problem. Biggest scam ever.“

“Was delicious 😋 lots of choices 🍣🍱🍤🍥🍚 fresh fish great service“

“What a wonderful happy hour ! Met some wonderful people ☺️“

“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!“