Samurai Restaurant | Sushi • Japanese
$$ • Sushi Bars, JapaneseAbout Samurai Restaurant | Sushi • Japanese
Customers' Favorites
Teriyaki Chicken and Gyoza Combination
Salmon Teriyaki Tempura and Gyoza
Soft Shell Crab Roll
Tempura Ice Cream
Caterpillar Roll
Sashimi Dinner
Samurai Roll
Rainbow Roll
Sushi Dinner
Chirashi Don
Recent Reviews
220 ratings
Share your opinion about Samurai Restaurant | Sushi • Japanese
Great food! The sake selection was amazing! Definitely recommend the soft shell crab!
A nice sushi bar and restaurant!
Awesome service, good meal & reasonable prices. We had crunchy roll, seafood yasenobe and combo dinner with steak & shrimp. We’ll return next time we are in town. Thank you!
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 9PM |
Samurai Restaurant | Sushi • Japanese is highly praised for its fresh and high-quality sushi, with many reviewers calling it the best sushi in town and the only place they will go for sushi in Tahoe. Customers often mention the freshness of the sushi, oysters, sweet shrimp, and yellowtail, highlighting the excellent presentation and flavor. The sushi bar setting provides a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with staff and chefs being friendly, attentive, and making the visit enjoyable. One reviewer appreciated the quiet environment, making it easy to have a conversation, while others appreciated the low music volume.
However, some feedback points to areas needing improvement. Food delivery can be slow, especially during busy times, with some waiting over an hour for their orders. The kitchen sometimes seems short-staffed, affecting service speed. Additionally, some dishes like the jellyfish salad and volcano roll were only okay, and the prices are considered high relative to the portions and quality by some diners. The bathrooms were also described as in need of cleaning and updating. Overall, while the restaurant is highly recommended for its sushi quality, visitors should be prepared for possible wait times and higher prices.