11 Best Japanese Restaurants in Vacaville

“Picked this place as a halfway meeting spot for lunch with a friend. It's in a shopping center right off the freeway and a hidden gem.

The restaurant space is open and clean, and the staff friendly. We were greeted and seated right away.

We shared orders of edemame (served warm) and chicken karaage (nicely crisp and tender with a slightly spicy sauce).

We both elected the Make Your Own Bento Box - Mine was sushi focused with a dragon roll, spicy tuna roll and Alaska roll - all very fresh and tasty. My friend went sushi free with chicken teriyaki, tonkatsu and mixed tempura - it Al looked delicious and she throughly enjoyed it.

Definitely recommend trying the restaurant, it's away from the hustle of the Outlets area which is a plus in my book.“

“It is expensive for what we got.
At the end of the night we felt robbed because we wouldn’t pay more than 40$ with what we got.

We paid 80$ for 2 people and we ordered 4 plates. The amount of food in each place small… the calamari, the poke salad, the sushi roll and the big miso soup.
Excellent service and very very helpful and polite staff…. The food needs some attention. In quantity and quality.“

“The food is always wonderful and delicious. My son is a particular eater to some things and they are so gracious to make a roll exactly the way he likes. Service is excellent and love the new redecorating they have done. It’s the only place we like to go. Everything is great!!“

“Hidden Gem!!
What an ABSOLUTE Suprise, every bite was divine. The best sushi in vacaville hands down.
Ordered garlic edamame, Gyoza to start. Followed by the Deep Fried California Roll, The Dynamite, volcano, lion king, 49er, & the scallion Roll. All the rolls but one (49er with lemon slices) was fried or baked. All cooked to perfection, no soy sauce needed. Each was like an explosion of amazing taste in your mouth.
Staff was no where near rude like other reviewers. It was quiet, well cleaned and they cook with passion. We were checked on adequately & drinks never went empty.
Very affordable and perfect for family night or date night even.

Thank you for such a divine taste experience!!!“

“Best poke around! Always very fresh, delicious sauces, endlessly customizable!“

“We came in on a Friday around 1:30pm for lunch as my wife wanted Ramen and she has not been to Cherry Blossom before. My son and I came when they first opened a few years back. I never really came back because the food was just mediocre to me. We came here for ramen so my wife can try it and they are closer to my house.

Food (3.5/5 stars):
- Ramen: both the Tonkatsu and the Black Garlic Ramen both had tasty broth,but I had better elsewhere. They did have a decent variety of toppings compared to the other ramen place in town. The medium boiled egg was just that. The other place in town gives a soy sauce roasted egg which is much tastier. Overall, their ramen is good and recommended.
- Bento Box: both bento boxes we got was just fair. The portions are decent for the chicken katsu with tempura, but the teriyaki chicken with the CA roll was a little chintzy (only 4 small pieces of CA roll. Other places give 6 pieces). The CA roll was nothing to write home about, just bland. The dipping sauce for the chicken katsu was just ok, could be more flavorful. The miso soup that came with the bento boxes could be more flavorful, but decent and had some tofu and seaweed. The salad dressing was a sesame based dressing and was pretty good, but could benefit from a little bit more.
- Ika Geso (deep fried squid tentacles): flavorful batter, crispy and not too thick. The dipping sauce was just a basic sriracha mayo, so nothing impressive. I chose to just eat it without dipping in the sauce.

Service/Ambiance (4.5/5 stars): the wait staff were very attentive and the food came out quickly. A little after 2pm, they came by all the tables to announce the last call for the kitchen as they close at 2:30pm and reopen at 4:30pm Monday-Saturday. It's not a big place, so it is best for parties of 2-4 people, but they can accommodate a slightly larger party at the back of the restaurant.

Overall, great service, I would come back for the ramen, but there are better places for bento boxes (only chicken here, no beef or pork) in town. I did not try their sushi, (only the CA roll that came with my bento), so I cannot comment on that.“

“Buddy, let me tell you! By far one of the best places I have been to in years. Let me start by saying our server Tara (I think that's how you spell it), was the best server I have encountered in decades. Decades my friend! Sushi was absolutely amazing! The skewer thing was a big hit and everyone loved the pot stickers. The fact that Hisui hit 5-stars in the food, service, and atmosphere criteria should tell you it's great. To the management, give Tara a raise! Employees like her are part of the winning combination of why people will return. I loved it all!
*Note: sadly, I left my phone in the car for this family meal so I didn't get pictures. It was all beautifully presented though and looked delish!“

“My husband and I visited the new location on Peabody Road in Vacaville tonight ! First off talk about clean ! Greeted by Jonny and his employee whom are extremely helpful and friendly. We order to eat in as well as to go for someone else to have cooked as we finish our meal . The meal was plenty to share and was fresh and cooked to perfection. Go check them out . Welcome to the neighborhood.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — Amazing Experience at Hoshi Hibachi!

I went to Hoshi Hibachi for the first time and had one of the best dining experiences ever. Our server and chef, Miguel, truly made the night unforgettable. From the moment we sat down, he brought great energy, kindness, and skill to the table.

Miguel wasn’t just cooking — he was entertaining, connecting with everyone, and making sure we felt welcomed. His timing, his jokes, his attention to detail, everything was perfect. The food came out delicious, cooked exactly how we wanted, and you could tell he takes pride in what he does. It’s rare to meet someone who puts that much heart into their work.

You could feel that Miguel genuinely cared about giving us a great experience, and he absolutely did. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. If you go to Hoshi Hibachi, ask for Miguel — he’ll make your night special.

Highly recommend this place!“

“Been going here for 10+ years and the owner recognizes us every single time. I love that! I may try other sushi restaurants to compare to umi but I always come back to umi. The quantity and quality and price is top tier in my opinion. I’ve never been sick or disappointed from this place so I’ll always recommend until the day I croak“

“Not bad for all you can eat sushi in the area, gets pretty busy on the weekends. There are a lot of options from different types of sashimi and rolls, but there can be a wait depending on how busy they are. They are accommodating to large groups, and their flexible pricing for children is nice. Overall recommend and this is a place we enjoy coming back to for sushi in Vacaville.“