Asahi in Healdsburg delivers consistent quality. Fresh fish. Clean cuts. Proper rice texture. Each piece tastes intentional. Nigiri stands out. Rolls stay balanced and tight. Portions feel right. The space feels calm and comfortable. A definite go too! read more

This evening's meal was disappointing, especially at this price point. I ordered the omakase tasting menu, and at roughly $175 total, the experience fell short of expectations. The appetizers started the evening on uneven footing. The first course was acceptable, though the vegetables seemed tired, as though they had been pre-sliced the day before. The second appetizer -- boiled fatty eel with cabbage and carrots -- was bland and forgettable. In hindsight, I should have sent it back. The tempura was similarly underwhelming. It felt indistinguishable from what you might receive as part of a lunch special at an average neighborhood Japanese restaurant. At this level, I expect a lighter, more delicate batter with a crisp, almost ephemeral texture. The nigiri was good, though not exceptional. One puzzling choice was the use of chopped scallions on every piece. The piece topped with truffle-infused butter was theatrically seared tableside using an oversized torch that looked like it came from the plumbing aisle at Home Depot. The presentation felt unnecessarily aggressive and distracting; a smaller culinary torch would have been far more appropriate. That said, the ahi tuna itself was outstanding -- probably the best slice of ahi I have ever had, and easily the highlight of the meal. Dessert was another miss: an eggy bread course that tasted as though it had been prepared days earlier and stored under plastic wrap. Oddly, one of my biggest frustrations was the absence of iced tea. Virtually every Japanese restaurant serves iced tea, so its omission felt strangely out of touch. Service was efficient but impersonal. Courses arrived too quickly until I specifically requested more time between dishes. There was little warmth or engagement throughout the evening. I've had excellent meals at Asahi Sushi in the past, which made this experience even more disappointing. Unfortunately, this visit did not justify the price, and overall the meal fell far below expectations. read more

When Asahi opened in 2020, it immediately became my favorite Sushi restaurant in the area. The Omakase experience is reminiscent of being in Tokyo. They also have a wide variety of rolls. The food is exceptional. The people are great. Nobu is a creative chef and the fish are always fresh. The Omakase comes with a beautiful appetizer box (see picture). read more

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Super fresh and the local weekday deal is a steal. For $35 we got an appetizer, roll, and miso soup. All yummy! The restaurant is small with some bar seating and a few tables but super easy to make reservations the night before. Will come back on the weekend for their weekend specials and skewers. read more

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So many options and the food is always served "hot" and delicious. Have been several times and each noodle dish is worth coming back to try something new and not be disappointed. Fresh ingredients and flavorful sauces. Server attentive but polite to enjoy conversation with friends! read more

You cannot beat the fresh seafood and ingredients here! Chef Nobu has some amazing knowledge and creations that will easily make this your favorite place for the most special and memorable outing. Four of us dined at the counter on a Sunday afternoon where we could watch Chef Nobu's masterpieces come to life. He has great skill in slicing, creating and plating. His specialty seafood actually come fresh from Japan! My friend and his partner know Chef Nobu well due to their frequent visits so there was very little communication about what we wanted since they are regulars. I was the only one in our group who doesn't eat raw fish so everything he created for me was cooked or seared nicely. Our beautiful chef's choice dishes started with four appetizers on a pretty plate for each of us. Mini chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) with tiny pieces of veggies inside, next to it was a shu mai, then a piece of chicken karage, and finally thick cucumber slices with prawn and a small dollop of flaky fish. Everything was superb. Next came four pieces of rolled sushi. We had watched him expertly (and quickly) slice up a cucumber shortly after we arrived and inside of our sushi was that cucumber. On top of each roll was lightly battered tempura fish. These were my favorite. It was a lovely combination of delicate fish and veggies. Our third dish was sliced beef with brussels sprouts flavored very nicely. Definitely a heavier dish than the other two and a different taste sensation. Fourth dish was a 5-piece sushi plate for each of my three friends. As far as I could tell, it looked like two types of tuna, Hamachi (white fish), salmon and scallop. Chef Nobu knows how to make nigiri perfectly with small sushi rice under each generous slice of fish. He made me a 2-piece seared nigiri plate with Hokkaido scallop and salmon. It was delightful. The whole experience was such fun and intriguing. I loved being surprised by the dishes Chef Nobu served us. It was an intimate and entertaining meal especially to have shared this experience with good friends. Thank you Chef Nobu and staff. Interior is super clean and decorated warmly and tastefully. The server was attentive and very polite. She brought us all green tea and removed our dishes promptly. Parking is always a challenge near the plaza but if you don't mind walking, you will eventually find a spot. The restaurant is located conveniently across the street from the town square. read more

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Excellent service. Tempura was delicious...could actually taste the veggies that were cooked perfectly. Had shawan mushi which is one of my favorites. read more

Tasting menu was delicious!! Coming back for happy hour for sure!! Staff was knowledgeable and the vibe was cool inside!

I don't do much sushi in the states let alone sushi in small towns. Tried this place out on Friday of Lent to give it a shot. Small menu selection but great Happy Hour options! Went crazy there and stuck to nigiri. Typically when trying a new sushi spot, chirashi bowls give me an idea of their fish quality and freshness. Sadly this was not an option. The Fried tofu and eggplant was great and the hand rolls ok. Had salmon skin and soft shell crab. Surprised with the fragrant leaf I usually see in Korean foods. Nigiri- pleasantly surprised! Apparently, their nigiri and Omasake fish is flown in from Japan every Thursday. They'll torch anything you want tableside as well.Opted for the salmon trio in which one was actually Ocean trout looking like salmon. Again that fragrant leaf was hidden in that which threw me off but not unpleasant. Again not a big selection. Would've been nice to see fatty tuna and salmon belly. Overall, fish quality was great for nigiris. Tried my fiancé's roll, fish quality was definitely not the same. But the roll sizes were very large. If you come here, stick to the nigiri. read more

Why did I wait so long to go back to Asahi?! Fresh fish! Beautiful presentation! Delicious everything! Warm service! A friend and I recently visited on a Sunday for lunch and it was surprisingly quiet inside. What did we order? To start: -Agedashi - Deep Fried Tofu & Eggplant with Konbu Dashi Broth. Top with Green Onion & Arare Cracker. *the tofu is light and delicate sitting in a delicious broth (that I wanted to drink but didn't). Highly recommend this! Then 3 Signature Rolls: -Tiger Roll Inside: Fried Shrimp, Cucumber Top: Unagi, Shrimp, Avocado, Teriyaki Sauce, Sriracha Aioli, Garlic Mayo & Tobiko -Crazy Ninja Roll Inside: Cucumber, Shiso & Spicy Tuna Top: Hamachi, Sriracha, Sriracha Aioli, Green Onion -Sonoma Inside: Tempura Asparagus, Zuccini, Carrot Top: Tempura Onion, Micro Green, Tomato, Teriyaki, Tempura Flakes, Aonori Powder We loved all 3 rolls. Almost didn't try the Sonoma Roll, but so glad we did. It was so visually appealing and so delicious. We'll definitely get this again. We also split a half bottle of local sauvignon blanc. What a perfect afternoon! Now I want to do this every Sunday Funday! Note per their website: "We Are Serving Two Concepts: - Sunday to Wednesday - Casual Dining: Izakaya Tapas & Sushi Rolls - Thursday, Friday, Saturday - Little Luxury Dining: Omakase, Japan Fish Sushi, Izakaya Tapas, Sushi Rolls" read more

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Wonderful food and service. A little pricey but worth it. The Surf-n-Turf roll was amazing.

My favorite day to dine there is Thursday when they receive their fish directly from Japan

The fish here is absolutely amazing! So fresh, the waygu was phenomenal, the scorpion, scallop roll, trout etc etc, made to perfection all aroundz also love that they have Hartford family wines on the menu, perfect pairing to compliment the night!! read more

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Liked how the menu offered just the right amount of variety. Not those offering 600 different versions of sushi. Sushi was fresh and made tightly. Their tuna was heavenly...melted in your mouth like butter. Other great dishes were Agedashi-tofu with great broth, miso okra, and clam soup was delicious. Just fresh fish! Ambiance is casual and they make you feel comfortable with wonderful service. Best of all, the owner and sushi chef is Japanese so he really knows the true Nihon-Jin taste, serving methods and special sauce mix that's practiced and consumed by the Japanese culture. read more

Sushi rolls were fluffy and delicious. However, they were served without pickled ginger which was provided to our table per our request at an extra charge and some attitude! The portion of the seaweed salad was much smaller than many other Japanese restaurants considering its $8 price. The restaurant was cozy and cute in downtown with Street Parking within a couple blocks. The service on the other hand was bad as our waitress was not only unfriendly but somewhat rude. Definitely can make some improvements there... read more

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Came in for lunch on a Thursday with a group of 2 at around 1pm and were seated immediately. The place wasn't too crowded, there were 1-2 other groups there so it was nice and peaceful. Organice Brussel Sprouts - Standard, deliciously seasoned Clam Miso Soup - Delicious! You get the whole clam shell and all in your soup. White Wine Flight - This flight came with a sauv blanc, chardonnay, and riesling. Great pairing for fish! Sashimi Appetizer 10pc - Super fresh! Great to share between 2, you get 5 varieties and 2 slices each. Surf n Turf roll - You really get to taste the wagyu flavor in each bite. No need to dip in anything, the flavors work great together as is. Godzilla roll - Delicious and light, goes great alongside the wine and heavier Surf n Turf roll. I'm partial to tuna so this was my favorite. I enjoyed the soft shell crab shavings on top. Food: came quickly, delicious, fresh, fulfills expectations Service: courteous, prompt, received 1 standard check-in Ambiance: quiet, peaceful Parking: downtown parking in various lots and street parking, should be easy to find read more

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This isn't going to be the best sushi you've ever had, but it's really solid and is a great value. Their sashimi is really good quality on the weekends and I like their selection of appetizers and sake. The service is great too. I'd recommend Asahi for a very solid, casual dinner. read more

Good local spot. I bring my family and we feel accepted by the high society Healdsburg locals who live in the wine stratosphere.

Nobu is the best sushi chef ever. Great taste. The balance of that dish is exquisite. Hats off to you for the sense. We were impressed. Definitely, we will be back again. Junko read more

Last night my fiancé and I went on a date to Asahi Sushi and left so happy! We sat at the sushi bar and enjoyed watching Chef Nobu in his element. He carefully selected each type of fish and expertly crafted each piece for us. Many of the delectable fish were fresh from Japan! The sakes I tried were smooth and complimented the sushi very well. The glasses each one was served in added to the experience. The matcha tiramisu was light and a perfect way to end our meal. The food, service, and vibe of the restaurant were all extraordinary. What a treat! Thank you read more

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I was way excited to see that they offer a sushi burrito. I called ahead and went to pick it up. The restaurant looked nice, the food was ready in a timely manner, and the lady who helped me was friendly. Once I got to my car I took a peek in the bag to make sure my order was correct before I left. What I saw inside made me do a double take. I paid $17 for a "burrito" that was disappointingly small(that's what she said). I've gotten them elsewhere and they were proper burrito size, but this was ridiculous. Can't say I'll ever come here again. read more

Asahi Sushi & Kitchen - $17 bucks for this?!?! And I don't even have big hands. What a ripoff. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Chef Nobu is the best!! Hidden gem in Healdsburg! Food is amazing. I have brought many friends and guests here!

The best damn sushi ... period! You have to go on the right days to get the full sushi menu (Thursday - Saturday IIRC) with a more limited selection the rest of the week. This ensures the specialties are always fresh and you're not getting stale fish - and this business model is worth the fuss because the quality is outstanding. Try the smoked hamachi, what a pleasant surprise as it's cold smoked to order by the chef. read more

Good fresh sushi - fun lunch specials that are great to have in the plaza. Handled a large group order with no problem responding within a hour of me inquiring and then showing me receipt of order for total cost. Packaged very nicely and included plates for us to use as again we were eating outside. read more

Small good sushi spot. Great food and apps, nice atmosphere and good service. Definitely would go again.

Last Friday, my wife and I had to meet friends coming up to Healdsburg for our older daughter's baby shower. Our 12-year-old daughter and her friend wanted sushi for dinner, so my wife walked them down to Asahi before rejoining our friends. And Asahi took it from there. When we went to pick them up, they could not stop talking about the experience. They said the staff was so nice and helpful. They said the food was amazing (and these are two girls that are very experienced with sushi). As a parent, I was just amazed that the restaurant not only didn't treat them like children, but they went out of their way to embrace them and ensure they had an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives. Thank you, Asahi! read more

Great service and amazing food. Downtown Healdsburg on the square! Cozy and fun for small group read more

This is the best sushi I've ever had. I was just sitting next to a saki salesman that said this would be a high end restaurant in Tokyo. I think that explains the quality of fish and the service is great. I love that the menu turns over a lot based on the freshest fish that Nobu can get. Do yourself a favor and just order omakase. read more

This was such a great discovery! We wandered in on a Thursday night and were able to secure a spot at the bar. From there we got quite a show, watching the chef/owner create a plethora of unique creations. Everything was delicious. There are a large number of vegan options as well as all kinds of lovely traditional and over-the-top sushi options. Truly works of art! I recommend making a reservation sitting at the bar so that you can watch the creation! read more

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AMAZING food! Server was incredibly delightful, hard working, and kind. The food arrived at a perfect time too. Everything in the restaurant was so superb and admirable, gave off such a cozy vibe. Asked for the matcha tiramisu, and it was just amazing! Would come again 100%. read more

Asahi Sushi & Kitchen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Best sushi spot in town with a great happy hour menu. We usually sit at the bar and marvel at the art that the chefs here create. The servers and chefs offer great service and are extremely friendly, even offering suggestions if you're not sure of what you want to order. The fish is unbelievably fresh and all the dishes we had were amazing. The Japanese Style Steamed Cheese Cake is the best cheese cake I've ever had. It's soft and spongy which is the last thing you'd expect but trust me, it's amazing. Put your faith in the chef and order the Omakase and chase it down with a local wine from Selin Cellars. read more

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Best Sushi Period!! And I've tried a lot of sushi from all over... Went here for my birthday for the first time and I was not disappointed. First of all, the service was wonderful. The staff are all friendly, professional and knowledgeable on their products. The owner had a special meal prepared for my Girlfriend of something that wasn't even on the menu! The Food was phenomenal. High quality seafood sourced from Japan, Hawaii, locally and other places. The fish was vibrant and fresh with good marbling and deep with flavor. We sat at the sushi bar and had an omakase dinner which is 'chefs choice' for everything. Every single item that was prepared for us was truly exquisite. A lot of the drinks there are imported and of high quality as well. Between the wine, saké and beer it was hard to pick a favorite! And lastly the ambiance... the restaurant was clean, modern and was like a little slice of Japan. Between the fish lantern lights and the artsy presentation of all the food, the atmosphere here is wonderful. I won't be getting sushi from anywhere else. read more

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incredibly fresh, very good quality sushi and innovative menu, highly recommend. service was quick and helpful.

If you enjoy authenticity, don't miss this quaint, comfortable izakaya in Healdsburg. The service is friendly and efficient, with chef/owner Nobu offering warm smiles and jokes as he glides his knife through some of the better salmon I've tasted in quite some time. Miso soup with clams, shrimp shumai and chawanmushi were all on point, as was the agedashi tofu topped with thin slices of marinated eggplant. It's a good thing I live in Texas, otherwise I'd be spending most of my money eating and drinking at Asahi! read more

Asahi Sushi & Kitchen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Healdsburg, California

This was recommended by a local and so glad we stopped by before leaving town. The Healdsburg and Crazy Ninja rolls were big and delicious hence the higher price point, and the sashimi was fresh and yummy. The service was good and the ambiance is nice albeit small. We would recommend. read more

Best shumai shrimp. Drove from San Francisco to discover the place. Tapas style appetizers are superb! Also, employees are super nice ! read more

Asahi Sushi & Kitchen - The best Shrimp Shumai ! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Tried to come in- but despite showing they were open on Yelp - they were closed. I get it- it was Christmas after all - But still, please update the operating hours (including holidays) in the future to not disappoint folks who are excited to try you out and drove from two towns away. Found a different sushi restaurant in Santa Rosa that was open to go to instead. read more

The food is ok at best. But so frustrating to see their "inflation surcharge". They really have the nerve to add on and even call it an inflation surcharge. Maybe next time, a resort or destination fee. I'm sick of restaurants doing this. I won't be back. read more

My wife and I just had the most amazing meal at this restaurant. Chef Nobu was incredible. As an example, and at the end of the meal, he asked us if there was anything else we would like. We asked if there was tamago on the menu, and although there wasn't, he just winked at us, and then fired up the tamago pan and made us tamago on the spot. He does not hire other sushi chefs. As far as the nigiri sushi goes, every piece is made by Nobu himself. There is care and attention paid to every piece. All the fish, except for rare exceptions, appears to be flown in directly from Japan. We spoke with him and he has a lot of experience working in Tsukiji market where his family ran a business for many years. It is clear that the entire staff of this restaurant adores him and respects him. The food is incredible, pure and inventive at the same time -- the agedashi tofu was the best that we have ever had, served with marinated coins of eggplant on top, which made for an unexpected but beautiful pairing. Other items we tried included the salmon kama which was better than every version of hamachi kama we have ever had. There are special nigiri available here not often found at other places. Although we did not order the $98 omakase, I can say quite confidently that this would be a steal and you cannot go wrong just putting your meal in chef Nobu's hands. If you are thinking of whether or not to go here, or here versus somewhere else nearby, just go here and you will not regret it. read more

The fish is ok but limited. The service is mediocre. The ambiance is standard.. what sets this place aside is a great location. The staff, however, caters / favors folks that have been there 100 times or more. They end up turning folks like myself off. Been there 10 or 20 times. Never going back. There is a much better place in town that offers the best fish at a great price, with a warm and well seasoned staff. These folks are the BEST. Asahi lost out on this whale. Screw Asahi. read more