“We went and got a variety of specialty rolls and one of the specials (seared yellow tail with jalapeño). We also got the spicy edamame as a start and it was fantastic! I liked the variety and the rolls were great. My one complaint was that the spicy (fiery roll) wasn't very spicy! I could have used more spice in the spicier rolls but I added wasabi and it was delicious.“
“All around an awesome restaurant! The food is amazing, the portion size is good, the service is awesome and fast, the atmosphere is comfortable for couples or large groups! Loved the Spicy Albacore Salad and we got a Summer Freash Roll that isn't on the menu but worth asking for! So delicious!“
“Some of the best sushi I've ever had the pleasure of tasting. Pro tip: Sit at the bar and watch as the chefs freshly prepare your meal. The flavors are truly out of this world. I still dream about this plate! Extensive sake selection to choose from. Quaint interior and large exterior patio seating area. Definitely in the ranks for best sushi in town.“
“This is the best sushi restaurant I’ve ever been to and I crave the sushi all day this place truly serves the best sushi with fresh ingredients and adding on to the delicious food the atmosphere and general building is beautiful I definitely recommend this place!“
“I love this place! Been going here since I was a little kid. High quality food at a good price point. Would definitely recommend getting the love boat if you are wanting to try a lot of kinds of fish. I’ve had a lot of sushi in my life and I can certainly say that this is a great option.“
“This restaurant is not typical Japanese restaurant. There is no sushi menus however, you can enjoy authentic Japanese original dishes that are not on the menu of other restaurants. The owner-chef is Japanese and has over 40 years of experience. The foods taste is reliable!“
“Nothin like my home spot on Vermont near LA city college, space wise (its underneath a parking structure on UCSB) but every bit as delicious food wise! I work in Santa Barbara and was craving beef bowl and threw a Yelp Hail Mary to see if there was one in the area ... JACK POT!!!!“
“Excellent Japanese food option while in SB. Reasonably priced, food came out quick, wait staff was attentive, and the outdoor seating area was comfortable and nice. We ordered a 2 item bento and about 5 rolls. The only weird thing was it's the first time in my 40+ years where I had to cut my own steak and chicken at a Japanese restaurant. In any part of the world. Japan, US, etc. Not a deal breaker, because it still tasted good.“
“Major hidden gem of Montecito! Great vibes, incredible service and very fresh sushi.Menu has lots of options, crazy sake list, and everything hits. Tempura was perfectly crisp, sushi rolls were on point. I will definitely be coming back.Highly recommend!“
“Excellent takeout. We ordered over $100 worth of food and it was all great. Chick teriyaki was good quality and arrived hot. All the rolls were fresh and made well. The service was top notch. They listened to all the special requests. We will order again.“
“Had dinner here last night, and was completely impressed! I wanted just about everything on their menu, which offers all sorts of options. The entire menu felt healthy and fresh, with lots of fresh salads. I ordered the green salad, which had a peanut dressing instead of the traditional carrot miso dressing, and it was lovely and fresh, with papaya and tomato on top. We ordered shrimp tempura rolls which were perfectly lightly crispy on the outside, not overly battered. The yellowtail sushi was fresh and delicious. The miso soup had a much nicer "umami" flavor than any other I've had in town. And to finish it off, we had freshly made Japanese donuts, served piping hot - ahmazing! Overall, the best sushi dinner I've had in Santa Barbara so far. Five stars, and we'll be back soon!“
“Really nice setting. Great service. We had spicy tuna on crisp rice and edamame for appetizers. The tuna and charred avocado roll was interesting. We also ordered sake and Sapporos. The chocolate mochi ice cream with berries and shaved chocolate was divine. The menu is limited, but perfect for a light dinner.“
“This is a nice traditional Japanese restaurant located at the high traffic corner of las positas and state. There is ample parking in their free lot. The food is decent. I usually just get sushi when I go. I prefer the shrimp tempura and the Hawaiian roll. One cool aspect is having dinner in one of the rooms. They are better than some of the other rolls I've tried. All in all I think there are better sushi options in town. This one is just ok. I love sushi, but I don't come here very often.“
“Absolutely loved Yoichi's. Can't recommend highly enough! The Central Coast dining scene needs more variety and high-quality options - Yoichi's is definitely pulling its weight. The owners are super friendly and passionate, many of the ingredients are flown in from Japan, and the Kaiseki itself was beautifully executed, from preparation to presentation. Will be back!“