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    A-Ru Sushi

    3.7 (244 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Ramen
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Stephanie A.

    Ordered some food from this restaurant through DoorDash to eat in our hotel room and thought the food was just okay, but came still pretty warm. I got the chicken katsu don, bibimbap and some potstickers. Nothing really special....

    Regina X.

    First wanted to start with the customer service and attentiveness, as soon as we walked in we were seated and asked for the choice of our drinks. In a little time we had our food and must I add it was very good very fresh and flavorful not disappointed. The people are so friendly and made it like home I would recommend this place to anyone local or anyone passing by.

    Janice A.

    Our first time here. I think we were the first customers of the day. The lady was so nice and attended to us. We tried a bunch of the normal stuff. Very neat and clean place. Bathroom is clean no smell. I'd def consider going here again when I'm in the area and in a sushi mood

    Tempura cheesecake... tempura batter fried cheesecake... you dont have to say much else...
    Ray F.

    Was in town recently and was look for something fresh, light and flavorful. After a once over of the menu, I order the Poke salad. I got it to go. The Poke was larger chunks of tuna and a nice portion of seaweed sprouts and seasame seeds and oil, very flavorful and decent serving for what I wanted for the evening. The Poke made me feel so good... I ordered cheesecake. Tempura Cheesecake this was an interesting twist on a traditionally rich dessert. The tempura fried treat was then drizzled in chocolate and garnished with a little whipped cream and cherries. Interesting, its warm almost soft "cooked" texture of the cheesecake, im assuming from being batter and then deep fried, was different. Maybe my thoughts of cheesecake texture effected that, it was good just ood. Still an interesting twist and worth a try at least once. 3.5 Stars - Next time Im in town, plan to sit down and order a few other things, defintely worth a try. 00857

    Special combination with Dragon Roll
    Tony F.

    A-RU is a pretty decent Japanese restaurant in a small transit town like Buellton. Comfortable and clean setting with friendly service. We had special combination with Dragon Roll, the sushi were fresh and tasty, Dragon Roll was as expected. It also came with Misi soup and salad which was quite nice. We also had the Nabeyaki Udon, served on an iron pot which kept it nice and hot. The seafood items were plentiful but they were a little some. Overall, these two items with a small hot saki made a delicious and satisfying dinner for two.

    OMG roll
    Joe S.

    This is a local favorite. Very friendly and welcoming folks. Because we've been going here for a while, they know our orders and they'll even recommend dishes we may not us f thought of. There are certain days where they have special sashimi from local fishes or sea urchins. The food is solid and not too expensive. I highly recommend it!

    Sabina C.

    Great sushi place in town. We stayed in the area for almost 2 weeks and came here nearly every other day. Loved the owners, they def poured their heart in their establishment. Highly recommend!

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    Diana G.

    The service was excellent, very friendly staff, however the food was mediocre. I did not enjoy any of the rolls and I feel it lacked quality. It's the only sushi place near me so I didn't have any other options but I think I'll make the drive to Santa Barbara for sushi instead.

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    3 months ago

    We like coming to our local sushi place every couple of weeks. It never disappoints and the staff is very kind/welcoming.

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    10 months ago

    Horrible. I ordered DoorDash and just got a tempura udon soup. My soup didn't even have any udon in it not worth the money.

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    We had the Vegas Roll and Shrimp Killer roll, so Good!! The service is fantastic. The whole experience is a 10!

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    9 months ago

    Great selection and impeccable taste. Small spot but I saw a lot of to go orders being picked up

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    Food was great. Service was excellent. Ambiance was great. it's up in Buellton with Solvang about 10 minutes or miles east of to there.

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    Everyone was so friendly! The food was extremely good as well. Well worth it! Would definitely go back and recommend.

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    The food here is amazing, and the staff is always really nice, very clean and warm welcoming.

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    Nikka Ramen - Tongkatsu Black w/ Pork Shoulder & thin noodles

    Nikka Ramen

    4.4(889 reviews)
    23.9 mi
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    Another amazing experience at Nikka! We were seated right away and our server immediately greeted…read moreus and made sure we knew they temporarily stopped serving sushi. That was no problem for us because we were craving a chashu bowl and some chicken karaage! This was different from other chashu bowls I've had. This one was more balanced with fibrous ingredients like apples and lettuce. It was amazing regardless! I can't wait to come back again!

    Had an awesome meal at Nikka Ramen with my dad during a weekend trip to Santa Barbara. This has…read morebeen one of our go to ramen spots for years, and it never disappoints. The tonkotsu ramen is the star. I always get the Kuro with the black garlic oil, which is hands down my favorite. The broth is incredibly thick, rich, and full of flavor. You can really tell the quality of the pork and the care that goes into the broth every single time. My dad usually goes for the classic tonkotsu with garlic, and it is just as solid and comforting. I always add extra pork, corn, scallions, a little spice, and extra black garlic oil. That black garlic oil takes it to another level with this smooth, garlicky, creamy depth that is unreal. Portions are generous for the price, which makes it even better. Service was excellent. Our server was friendly, attentive, and quick, from taking our order to refilling our drinks. We felt taken care of the whole time. If you are in the Santa Barbara area and looking for a reliable, high-quality ramen spot with amazing broth and great service, this place is an easy recommendation.

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    Nikka Ramen - Super comfy dining area with calming energy vibe.

    Super comfy dining area with calming energy vibe.

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    Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - SB Craft Red Ramen. This is my fav and some of the best ramen I've ever had! Delicious and definitely recommend.

    Santa Barbara Craft Ramen

    4.1(769 reviews)
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    Arrived here on a Saturday night, driving back from Solvang. It was a bit chilly, so it was a…read moreperfect time to get some ramen. Got seated pretty quickly, where there are various heaters to ensure comfort. Drinks were served pretty quickly. Ordered the Black Ramen (made with Black Garlic Oil) for 19.50, solid price. I enjoy the choices of meat that you can choose from, which I chose Pork Belly, and added an egg to mine. Didn't take too long for the food to come out, everything was really fresh and tasted well. The pork belly was a nice chunk too (I had expected it was going to be smaller). The broth was very delicious, which I killed the entire bowl. With the check, they also give mini Hi-Chews. Overall, great food, great seating, great service. Much Better ramen than some chain restaurants.

    The ramen is just ok bordering on mediocre. The vegetarian ramen is downright atrocious. It is…read morefilled with all sorts of non traditional vegetables like broccolini, kale, and even cranberries!?? Those vegetables do not work well with ramen. We tried the black garlic ramen with chashu. It was just ok. The chashu did not have the melt in your mouth texture which is the payoff for clogged arteries. We had the chicken karage. Again, just ok, and a bit dry and stringy. We also ordered a cucumber roll. It was the sloppiest sushi roll we've ever seen. First off it was the big, kimbab size roll, but cut super skinny. So you had to bite off half of it. Which meant all the insides fall out. It was rolled so loose, that you could literally see through it. The chef didn't even bother not serving the messy end pieces, so it looked even more sloppy on the plate. All in all, there is hardly any craft in the ramen. The other dishes are mediocre, and the sushi rolls are amateurish at best.

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    Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - Wall decoration near kitchen

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    Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - SB Craft Red Ramen (spicy) with pork shoulder. Love this place! They have a great lemonade too that pairs well.

    SB Craft Red Ramen (spicy) with pork shoulder. Love this place! They have a great lemonade too that pairs well.

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