11 Best Japanese Restaurants in Vacaville

“🍣 Warning: Haruki Sushi House May Ruin All Other Sushi For You — Forever

Listen, I’m not saying Haruki Sushi House in Vacaville is magic… but I’m also not not saying that. The fish here is so fresh it practically introduces itself before melting in your mouth like a buttery dream you never want to wake up from.

The menu? Oh, it’s got it all — creative rolls, silky sashimi, cooked options for the sushi-curious, and a staff that will literally bend over backwards to tickle your taste buds just right. Picky eater? Weird request? These folks will make it happen with a smile.

This isn’t some cold, corporate sushi conveyor belt situation. Haruki is a warm, cozy, family-run gem — the kind of place where you walk in a stranger and leave feeling like you’ve been adopted.

Fair warning though: once you eat here, the sushi bar at your local grocery store will never look the same. Consider yourself spoiled for life — and honestly? Totally worth it. 🐟“

“We just stumbled on this place, and I'm so very glad we did. We enjoyed the sushi very much, and the staff were all VERY helpful. Clean restaurant, fast service. A very large menu, it took us a very long time to decide on which to try. The only negative thing I could say was that some of the rolls were too big, and they fell apart too easily. BUT we enjoyed them all. There were some very inventive rolls, not just the standard ones you see so often. We'll be back! We ordered Edamame, Deluxe California, Nut Tree, and Island. All were yummy.“

“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!!“

“Tried Ayame for the first time through takeout. Such good flavor and quality. Can’t believe I haven’t tried this place yet! I’m picky about my salmon nigiri and Ayame’s is bomb, super buttery and melt in your mouth. Also ordered some of their specialty rolls, all amazing! Definitely underrated sushi spot in Vacaville.“

“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.“

“First timer here with my wife. Had the AYCE. Adam asked us what we like. The next thing you know he's making us some of the best and freshest sushi we've ever had. Whatever he made, we ate. It was absolutely delicious! The boats also had incredibly good fresh sushi as well. I have eaten at many different sushi restaurants, and this one is in top 5 for sure! We'll be back for more. Adam was great. The chefs were nice as well.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“Service.. Sushi is fresh🍣“