14 Best Japanese Restaurants near Salinas

“Most cheerful counter person ever, probably the owner!“

“Hidden little jem! Come here a lot and always make sure to get the Spicy Chirashi, the appetizer Mussels. Only place you'll find this delicious spicy chirashi and I've eaten all across this peninsula. They have so many rolls, you'll definitely find something delicious here.“

“service was good, sushi has good flavor but is 1/3 what you get at other places. maybe 1/8th of a roll from Arigoto. For the same price. Up side is great service and never busy when I have been there. very good for last minute large groups.“

“La comida muy rica y los tragos divertidos ❤️🥩“

“Always outstanding! I come here often as it’s close to my house!“

“Love the North Riverside location they’re always delicious and the customer service is friendly and welcoming to say the least.“

“Kokoro is one of my favorite restaurants in Salinas! I've only had great experiences here as the wait staff is always friendly and attentive. My favorite is chicken katsu and the California roll but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on their menu.“

“delicious food and quick service“

“Delicious! Can’t wait to go back and try different menu items.“

“Very happy to have Maido Sushi here in Marina. Staff is friendly, food is tasty, and it feels like an actual cafe you would find in Kyoto or some parts of Tokyo having visited. Thank you :3!“

“Hanabi is a wonderful family-owned and operated restaurant. You can really feel the care they put into their food and service. The sushi is fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. Everything we ordered was excellent. It’s always nice to support a local family business that takes so much pride in what they do. We’ll definitely be coming back! 🍣“

“I’ve been coming here for 10 years and in that time the food has always been exceptional, delicious, and they provide such kind service. Truly a gem hidden and I will continue to support them as long as they are open! The bento boxes are highlights but the sushi is also very tasty!“

“Excellent food!!! It beats what we had in Maui recently.“

“I had the fried tempura plate, which came with a nice combination of shrimp tempura and fried vegetables. The tempura was golden, crispy, and flaky with every bite, and the vegetables were well-balanced and not overly fried.
The soup that accompanied the meal was delightful, light and not over-seasoned. The rice was fresh and well prepared. Overall, I really enjoyed the food, the welcoming atmosphere, and the excellent, friendly staff.
For anyone who enjoys sushi or Japanese cuisine, this is definitely a place worth visiting. I enjoyed what I had , If your a sushi fan Drop by just off of 101 in Prune Plaza“