The veggie dragon is amazing plus the have vegan friendly spicy mayo unlike most Japanese restaurants. Several vegan friendly appetizers.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-06
Rocco Fergola
Sushi Tozai is hands down one of the best sushi spots in Sebastopol! From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant has a relaxed, comfortable vibe, perfect for enjoying a delicious meal with family or friends.
Katarina and Miranda serve some of the best customer service I have ever seen. Management was also very welcoming and courteous.
The quality of the sushi is unbeatable. The fish is fresh, the rolls are expertly crafted, and the flavors are spot on. I particularly love their specialty rolls – each one is unique and packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients that perfectly complement the fish. Whether you're a sushi novice or a seasoned fan, there’s something for everyone here. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, always ready with great recommendations if you're not sure what to try. I also love the cozy, intimate setting that makes each visit feel special. The service is always quick, but they take the time to ensure you have a wonderful experience. Overall, Sushi Tozai is a must-visit in Sebastopol if you’re a sushi lover. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a leisurely meal, you can't go wrong here. I can’t recommend it enough – I’ll definitely be coming back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Flint
Went in for my friend’s 21st birthday, both Katarina and Miranda were both very attentive and responsive, the atmosphere and the staff were amazing, highly recommend! Def coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glenn Takano
Dinner last night mostly disappointed us. My wife had the tempura udon but the shrimp tempura was greasy telling me that they used old oil and the vegetables (usually whole)that was with the shrimp was julienned and unrecognizable. I didn't taste her udon. Spicy tuna roll tasted fine but the fish had a weird color to it. Ordered hamachi nigiri, disappointed, not fish from Japan but I believe it was caught in California, probably cheaper in price, not much taste. Can't mess up saba, but was served with a weird spicy sauce which that didn't go well with the fish. I've eaten at a lot of japanese restaurants and even worked at one in SF, won't be going back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Ian Shine
My favorite sushi in west Sonoma county
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ernie Carpenter
Making a comeback since COVID. Sushi back to pre Covid. Wait staff good. Food quality good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
SarahYoungSeb
Their menu is well labeled and there are lots of vegan options. Love this place!
Chris Hoffman
Horrible. Ordered Port Katsu dinner. Katsu was dry and over-fried but worst of all drenched in plum sauce which had gone bad. It smelled wrong and ruined the entire meal. Also every piece of lettuce in the salad was old as evidenced by the red discoloration on every cut mark. Simply aweful. Threw it in the garbage.
My family has been going for two decades. Quality has never been compromised, the people are always friendly, and we always appreciate their commitment to good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
brian Paulick
I was at Sushi Tozai today as they aced their new health certificate today. I had to go food but the place was really clean and theservice was great. Try the Sebastopol roll. VERY PLEASED with the place !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dynamite Roll, Fried, Nigiri, Roll
E Crowder
This place is exceptional. The miso soup is usually an afterthought at many places, but it really shines here. We got a variety of rolls, including some daily specials (California roll topped with Eel was a stand out) and some standby rolls. The Carburetor roll, while not the most appetizing name is worth ordering. My favorite roll at any sushi restaurant is Salmon Skin, and this was probably the best I have had almost anywhere. Little bits of nicely seasoned belly meat and crispy skin were honestly the star and everyone at the table really liked it. The pink lady was the only roll that didn't rock me, but the quality of the tuna in there was undeniably good I had just never tried the soy wrap and I missed the seaweed flavor. All in all fantastic quality and price. Would recommend.
Vegetarian options: Vegan rolls and specials abound with a few other options.
Parking: Small on site lot, on street parking.
Kid-friendliness: There were plenty of kids in there early. No kids menu, but they had some kid friendly rolls like fried chicken and veggie rolls.
The veggie dragon is amazing plus the have vegan friendly spicy mayo unlike most Japanese restaurants. Several vegan friendly appetizers. Updated from previous review on 2026-01-06
Sushi Tozai is hands down one of the best sushi spots in Sebastopol! From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant has a relaxed, comfortable vibe, perfect for enjoying a delicious meal with family or friends.
Katarina and Miranda serve some of the best customer service I have ever seen. Management was also very welcoming and courteous.
The quality of the sushi is unbeatable. The fish is fresh, the rolls are expertly crafted, and the flavors are spot on. I particularly love their specialty rolls – each one is unique and packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients that perfectly complement the fish. Whether you're a sushi novice or a seasoned fan, there’s something for everyone here.
The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, always ready with great recommendations if you're not sure what to try. I also love the cozy, intimate setting that makes each visit feel special. The service is always quick, but they take the time to ensure you have a wonderful experience.
Overall, Sushi Tozai is a must-visit in Sebastopol if you’re a sushi lover. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a leisurely meal, you can't go wrong here. I can’t recommend it enough – I’ll definitely be coming back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went in for my friend’s 21st birthday, both Katarina and Miranda were both very attentive and responsive, the atmosphere and the staff were amazing, highly recommend! Def coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dinner last night mostly disappointed us. My wife had the tempura udon but the shrimp tempura was greasy telling me that they used old oil and the vegetables (usually whole)that was with the shrimp was julienned and unrecognizable. I didn't taste her udon. Spicy tuna roll tasted fine but the fish had a weird color to it. Ordered hamachi nigiri, disappointed, not fish from Japan but I believe it was caught in California, probably cheaper in price, not much taste. Can't mess up saba, but was served with a weird spicy sauce which that didn't go well with the fish.
I've eaten at a lot of japanese restaurants and even worked at one in SF, won't be going back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
My favorite sushi in west Sonoma county
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Making a comeback since COVID. Sushi back to pre Covid. Wait staff good. Food quality good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Their menu is well labeled and there are lots of vegan options. Love this place!
Horrible. Ordered Port Katsu dinner. Katsu was dry and over-fried but worst of all drenched in plum sauce which had gone bad. It smelled wrong and ruined the entire meal. Also every piece of lettuce in the salad was old as evidenced by the red discoloration on every cut mark. Simply aweful. Threw it in the garbage.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Love the food. Nice staff. A real treat ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sukiaki Beef was fine and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Our go to for Sushi!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dynamite Roll, Carburetor Roll, Sushi & Teriyaki Chicken Bento Teriyaki Chicken Part, Miso Soup, Roll
High quality!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family has been going for two decades. Quality has never been compromised, the people are always friendly, and we always appreciate their commitment to good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was at Sushi Tozai today as they aced their new health certificate today. I had to go food but the place was really clean and theservice was great. Try the Sebastopol roll. VERY PLEASED with the place !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dynamite Roll, Fried, Nigiri, Roll
This place is exceptional. The miso soup is usually an afterthought at many places, but it really shines here. We got a variety of rolls, including some daily specials (California roll topped with Eel was a stand out) and some standby rolls. The Carburetor roll, while not the most appetizing name is worth ordering. My favorite roll at any sushi restaurant is Salmon Skin, and this was probably the best I have had almost anywhere. Little bits of nicely seasoned belly meat and crispy skin were honestly the star and everyone at the table really liked it. The pink lady was the only roll that didn't rock me, but the quality of the tuna in there was undeniably good I had just never tried the soy wrap and I missed the seaweed flavor. All in all fantastic quality and price. Would recommend.
Vegetarian options: Vegan rolls and specials abound with a few other options.
Parking: Small on site lot, on street parking.
Kid-friendliness: There were plenty of kids in there early. No kids menu, but they had some kid friendly rolls like fried chicken and veggie rolls.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dynamite Roll, Pink Lady Roll, Miso Soup, Nigiri, Roll, Tempura
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