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    3.5 (891 reviews)
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    temaki
    Candy ..

    Really cute vibe with a sushi counter. Didn't expect fresh fish out in Truckee but was pleasantly surprised. Hand rolls (temaki) were so great especially the hotate one. Special rolls were pretty good as well. Not mind-blowing but good for a sushi date night. Good service but can definitely be a little slow when crowds pick up.

    Singapore Noodles
    Neha J.

    Another top notch Japanese restaurant in Truckee. It opens at noon and have enough seating options and great ambience. They have a variety of food options from rice dish, sushi's and noodle bowls. The food is tasteful and the service was great. Highly recommended

    Chef's Special
    Jon Z.

    We tried this restaurant in Truckee and honestly I was really disappointed. We got the chef's special sushi plate for market price, and it was $150. It's one thing to pay that much, but as you can see in the photo, it's really not that much food which was extremely disappointing. You essentially get one roll, 6 pieces of nigiri, and a few pieces of sashimi for $150.....not worth it at all in my opinion. The fish was seasoned well and tasted pretty good, but I simply couldn't get past the price. The kitchen was also super backed up so when we were still hungry after the chef's special and decided to order more, it took way too long so we decided to cancel the order because we didn't want to wait. Overall the rest of the food was pretty mediocre as well, and again for that price, I would simply not return here. Just my opinion.

    $7 service charge for to go order. Yikes.
    Khanh P.

    Overpriced sushi. Paid almost $60 for 2 miniature rolls. See picture. Almost $8 service fee for to go order and they didn't even inform me of this until I looked at the bill. Waited 30 minutes for order though restaurant was empty.

    Nigiri Special - King Salmon
    Alix B.

    The vibe makes you feel like you're not in Truckee. The pace is quick. The focus is on food. The sake is good and the fish is fresh. I recommend ordering for the experience and getting out of the norm. Try something new, let yourself be surprised, enjoy the flavor journey along the way. Oh, and if you like garlic, you CANNOT skip the edamame pictured.

    Alan R.

    Love this place and stop every time I come by I watch all the other great entrées and starters going by everything. Here is great standard Real true Japanese food quality no weird mayonnaise junk all a great spinach dish this morning or today. I just spent much of time in New York in Portugal eating great food but drunken monkey as weird as Name is. It's top top top top sushi spot in the world. If you miss this you missed out I never miss it.

    Miso Soup
    Stephanie X.

    An okay sushi place... the sushi was decent but not the best. There was no nigiri combo or set which was a bummer so you have to order each nigiri separately. Miso soup was definitely a miss and lacked an authentic miso flavor. It was more reminiscent of a chicken soup. I think this sushi spot is decent, but if you're used to more authentic Asian flavors this might not be the spot for you. Service was good and the inside was nice!

    Hibiscus margarita
    Nicole C.

    We had a great meal here with 8 people last weekend! We called that morning and they told us to just call when we were on our way and then they were able to seat us quickly. We had the Kamari edamame to start, which had a kick from the chili. I thought it needed salt, but my husband thought it was the best edamame he's ever had! We then had the Sierra sunset roll, the Tomoe roll, and the sake (salmon) thin roll. The tomoe roll was so good, it was deep fried and delicious!! I also had the hibiscus margarita which was delicious! It was light and fresh, and not too sweet! Overall a delicious meal with friends!

    Suzy N.

    This places service was mediocre at best, bringing the score down. They pretty much never came over, and when we tried to flag them down for a second Sopporo, it was a bit difficult to get their attention. We came here on a recommendation of the front desk at Gravity Haus Truckee. We biked here; a short, breezy, enjoyable bike ride. We arrived on a Monday evening at 7PM and seated promptly amongst a bustling crowd. The music was loud and a bit disruptive. This place is more of a fusion, and none of these rolls really remind me of authentic Japanese sushi. They added stuff like garlic aioli and deep fried the sushi. Which is okay, but was still a bit bland! We did really like the katsu dish. The fried rice had good wok hay, which we enjoyed. The Kathy was fried perfectly, yet still tender! We would probably never visit again, as there are definitely better sushi places we've visited!

    Amy Y.

    Food: 2/5 Service: 2/5 Ambiance: 5/5 The food here is very mediocre but I guess you can't expect much from a sushi place in Tahoe. The only thing that was really good was the scallop handroll. Would definitely order that again. Everything else didn't taste fresh and felt like I just bought it from the grocery store on $5 Fridays. There was a mystery meat in the chirashi bowl that tasted like nothing. And for the love of God, do not order any noodle dish here. Bonus that they use real crab though? Service is mediocre. We were celebrating my dad's birthday and I mentioned to one waitress (blonde, high heels) that we were celebrating. (So.. they can bring out a dessert) She looked at us like she's never heard of celebrating a birthday at a restaurant before. Didn't relay the message to our own server (Mary, I believe). I had to tell Mary again, where she explained they don't celebrate birthdays. That first waitress could have clarified that instead of being so weird about it. The ambiance made up for the entire experience. Can't be mad when you're in beautiful Tahoe. We sat outside and the weather was perfect. Overall, would not eat here again and don't plan on celebrating a birthday here because they've never heard of that. I would come back to the plaza for the ambiance and eat at the Thai place next door.

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    Are they open on Christmas?

    Is there a reason you don't have the menu on your website?

    The availability of fresh fish in a mountain range is a challenge. The menu cannot therefore be static and is subject to daily change

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    RAKKAN Ramen - Truckee - PEARL is made with an original blend of salt and soy sauce. Our signature recipe from Japan with a clean and refreshing flavor.

    RAKKAN Ramen - Truckee

    (227 reviews)

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    Had early dinner after skiing and the delicious broth def helped warm us up…read more Parking was easy, as it was about 4:40 pm and the shared lot was not full. The restaurant was not busy when we walked in (about 2-3 tables) but it got busier afterwards. Due to the restaurant not being super busy, they only had one employee waiting on us and the initial wait for our food was about 15-20 minutes. Later on, it appeared more staff came in and additional ordered items appeared faster. Items ordered: Green tea- great nutty flavor and perfect for fellow green tea lovers! Free refills Spicy cucumber - they used Persian cucumbers and this was a small dish. Taste was fine but I prefer the Northern Chinese style spicy cucumber over this one (if you compare these two dishes) Garnet Ramen - Good dish and delicious broth! Hubby enjoyed this. Pearl Ramen - I really enjoyed the clear broth and subtle but good mix of flavors. I preferred these noodles over the Garnet as these are thinner. Quartz Ramen - The creamy broth was my second favorite and the amount of chicken, fried onions, and broccolini were a nice touch. Kid's chicken karaage x2 - kids enjoyed this a lot Kids' Ramen- this came with just noodles, corn, and broth (your selection). Kiddo enjoyed the Quartz broth, so we selected Quartz. Even though tea had free refills, I had to ask our waiter for a refill. I know he was busy, so it wasn't a big deal.

    Delicious Had dinner…read morehere tonight. Service was spot on and attentive. Ordered the miso ramen spicy and it was tasty. Please see the picture, I accidentally ate one piece of the pork and some of the cabbage before taking the picture. The pork was tasty, the egg was also. The broth and noodles are very yummy. The broth has a nice flavor and just the right amount of heat. I also order chicken Karage for and appetizer and it was very yummy! I think it was juicy tender boneless thigh pieces in a light batter. Very yummy! The mustard sauce was nice and spicy. Aldo ordered the Gyoza and they were yummy! Nice crispy pillows filled with pork. Very yummy! Had the iced green tea and that was very tasty too! The ambiance is very warm and welcoming. Please see the pictures below and let your eyes do some feasting!

    Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo - Pork Belly

    Smoke Door - Lake Tahoe Saryo

    (73 reviews)

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    I had a really great experience at Smoke Door. I called around dinner time without a reservation,…read morebut the woman on the phone was super accommodating, which I really appreciated. It was my first time there, and my server Jamie was really friendly and helpful. He walked me through the menu, and I ended up going with à la carte so I could try a few things. The wagyu was delicious and cooked perfectly, and the cauliflower was amazing too. The Toyosu fish was really refreshing. I also thought it was really cool that they source fish from Japan every couple of days. That definitely shows the level of quality they're going for. I'll definitely be back, and next time I want to try the full course. The restaurant itself is beautiful overall. Only small thing for me was that it got a little smoky at times, and the wine tasted slightly old, although my server confirmed the bottle had been opened recently. It honestly may have just been the wine I chose. Still a great experience overall.

    I genuinely do not understand how this place has such high ratings, and is well acclaimed by…read moremagazines and newspapers. We spent around $700 for two people and it was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had -- not just in Tahoe, but anywhere near this price point. The food was wildly inconsistent. Several dishes were overly salty to the point where it completely overpowered everything else. Others were just forgettable (like the beet salad). For a tasting menu that's supposed to be carefully curated, it felt sloppy and poorly thought out. On top of that, the portions were tiny -- even by fine dining standards -- and we left still hungry, which is pretty unacceptable given what we paid. For example the fish was probably a 3-4 oz portion. Many of the dishes were the same size as the a la carte menu, but for the tasting were meant to be shared for 2 adults. That means you are paying 400 dollars for dishes that can be bought for 40 bucks on the menu. The exact same size.... What is going on.... Service was just as frustrating. It wasn't outright rude, but it was disorganized and careless in ways that really matter. We ordered an extra dish and no one bothered to tell us it was already included in the tasting menu -- so we ended up paying extra for something redundant. That's a basic failure and honestly felt borderline deceptive. Drink service was slow, and mis-timed. What really pushed it over the edge: my wife is pregnant, and instead of putting any real thought into substituting a raw fish/uni course, they gave her a duplicate of another dish already being served, and was a dish that we extra ordered. No creativity, no effort -- just the easiest possible workaround. For a restaurant trying to position itself as high-end, that's inexcusable. This place charges like a top-tier dining experience but delivers something far below that level. It feels like they're relying on hype and location rather than execution. Save your money. There are far better places in Tahoe (and beyond) that actually justify the price. Would not return.

    Off The Hook Sushi - Fire In The Sky and Red Dragon - both were delicious, slight edge to the Red Dragon

    Off The Hook Sushi

    (1.3k reviews)

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    I tried this spot because my "usual" spot was closed this particular day. And let this serve as a…read morereminder to us all - it's good to get out of your normal rhythm and try new things! Off of Route 50 in South Lake Tahoe -- A short hop from Heavenly Village - this is a place I have seen before but never stopped. But in the mood for sushi -- I did a quick Yelp search for places open - and here we go! The restaurant was inviting. Quickly seated and served by really kind and attentive staff - we enjoy some sake sashimi, gyoza, tempura vegetables and a roll or two. I had a glass of Chardonnay - everything was quick, delicious, and just right. I give top marks for quality and freshness, staff attentiveness and all around experience. All for a very reasonable sushi price point. We will be back - maybe this is our new South Lake Tahoe #1 sushi spot???

    Girl on the phone was extremely rude! 3 of my friends and I ordered separate orders online but one…read moreof my girls couldn't place her order in time. I then called the restaurant to ask if it was possible for them to accommodate 1 more small order since I didn't want my friend to starve and be left out. The young lady on the phone wasn't aware that she wasn't on mute and said "These 5 girls should've placed one fu**ing order instead of multiple". But logically, wouldn't one big order still take the same time as 5 separate ones? I understand that the restaurant was busy. I work in the industry myself. But this behavior was UNACCEPTABLE. She even asked my friend if she could order something easy such as a side of rice. Ok so if i wanted one bowl of rice why the hell would I even place a togo order for that? Once we got our order, I talked to the manager and he was shocked at what had happened. Please hold your employees to a higher expectation because as a paying customer, I wanted a refund but it was too late to ask. To the young girl on the phone if you're reading this, make sure you're on mute next time if you're going to talk sh*t!

    Asian Vibes - Tamago

    Asian Vibes

    (92 reviews)

    Came here on a last minute dinner date with husband about 11-12 days ago…read more Many tables cute setup. It was super busy so we were very understanding on the wait time. I am a business woman so I show lots of patience especially when there was a new server definitely doing her best. We were seated off to a corner again no worries gave some privacy. Food delicious loved the ramen husband and I tried two different ones and we both very much enjoyed them. I loved the cucumber salad surprisingly my husband did too usually he doesn't like that sort of thing like vinegar cucumber etc but he definitely appreciated this one sweet and tangy. Tried two rolls Togo the mango one my husband was very hesitant due to past experience but family enjoyed including my husband. Husband and I both go Thai tea Boba and that was the best way to end the night. Definitely recommend, they also gave us complementary mochi ice cream and edamame due to the mix up and wait which we appreciated.

    Right in Kings Beach, Asian Vibes is an easy stop near the water if you're already in the area…read more Inside is simple and casual. Clean and comfortable, with a lot of eclectic and funny signs throughout. Feels more like a quick meal spot than somewhere you'd stay a while. Service was good. Everyone was friendly and things ran smoothly. We had the tuna summer roll, fried gyoza, shoyu ramen, and tonkatsu ramen. The summer roll was fresh but pretty standard. The gyoza had a nice crisp, but the filling was just okay. The shoyu ramen was light but a little flat, and the tonkatsu ramen was richer but didn't really stand out. Prices felt a bit high for the quality, but that's pretty typical for Tahoe and tourist areas. Overall, it's a convenient option with good service.

    Drunken Monkey - japanese - Updated May 2026

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