Yoichi's | Japanese Cuisine
$$$$ • Japanese, Vegetarian Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Yoichi's | Japanese Cuisine
Customers' Favorites
Fish Cake and Crab Soup
Snow Crab and Egg Cake
Assorted Appetizers
Selection of Sake
Sushi Course
Chawanmushi
Rock Fish
King Crab
Mackerel
Sashimi
Yoichi's | Japanese Cuisine Reviews
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Awesome meal with the finest ingredients! Romantic evening with the wife.
Had an excellent time celebrating my husbands birthday here. The food was great, loved the journey it took us on. All of the raw fish dishes were super fresh and delicious. The service was outstanding, very thoughtful and they did an excellent job describing everything we were being served and talking us through the sake menu. It's a higher cost meal so definitely a special occasion level for us, but we are definitely going to be coming back.
Note it is a small dining room...read full review
Note it is a small dining room...read full review
What a fabulous experience! The food was exceptional. Every dish was perfectly balanced, restrained, and thoughtful. The servers were attentive and knowledgeable, without being overly present or pushy. We enjoyed every dish and the quiet, intimate setting. Would highly recommend for any special occasion!
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 - 9:30PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 - 9:30PM |
Based on the reviews, Yoichi's | Japanese Cuisine in Santa Barbara is a sensational restaurant run by amazing people with amazing food. It is hands down one of the best sushi spots in town, offering a genuine Japanese experience. The atmosphere is cozy and elegant, and the location and overall vibe are wonderful. The restaurant is small and minimally decorated but classy.
The food is deeply flavorful and made with serious care and intention. Everything tastes super fresh and the presentation is beautiful without feeling fussy. The 8-course meal and omakase are incredible and worth every penny. Standout items include ika nigiri which was so uniquely creamy, a swoon-worthy corn bechamel atop sea bass, and baby octopus with seaweed and vinegar. The kaiseki menu includes soup, appetizers, sashimi, grilled, nigiri, and dessert. Each dish is carefully arranged and explained by the most friendly and attentive waitstaff. It is a quiet little gem that makes you slow down and actually enjoy your meal. Reservation is a must and required.