My friend and I had a good experience here. The service was pretty prompt and efficient. The food tasted good and flavorful. My only complaint is that the sushi rolls kept falling apart. I felt like they just weren't rolled tight enough or something. So that was a little frustrating. Overall was a nice time and good service. read more

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Not a very welcoming restaurant. I would understand if it was super busy and stressful, but it was an hour before closing and there were barely any customers dining in. I think if they did not want more customers they should have just closed early. We ordered the chicken katsu curry, tempura udon, and spicy tuna & avocado roll. The spicy tuna and avocado roll was not spicy at all. It was poorly put together and the avocado was brown. The chicken katsu was okay. It honestly tasted like those Japanese curry packets, which don't taste bad, but if it is going to be over twenty dollars it should at least taste house made. The udon was probably the best value. It came with a good amount of tempura, but it wasn't very crispy. I can appreciate that they were open on MLK day, but if you're going to be upset that customers walk through the door, then don't open on a holiday. There are other Japanese restaurants in town that are much nicer with better quality food. read more

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Small Japanese restaurant offering sushi, curry, & noddle dishes. There is free street parking available. Limited seating (call ahead to accommodate for larger parties). Very friendly staff (homey atmosphere)! The fish quality was okay, but for the price, it was a great deal! read more

The service was fantastic. Multi-generational servers who are very attentive. Everything we ordered was delicious, but not photographed. Some of the best food doesn't get a picture because it is SOOO good. Had to take my tempura home because the tofu Soba noodles were very tasty; my tummy was satisfied. I think this is a family run restaurant: quaint, great lighting and seating for all size groups. Thanks for a great experience. read more

Goleta Sushi House - Vegan sushi roll and yummy tofu with tea. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Goleta, California

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I've been here twice, the first time I was in a soup mood so I ordered their Udon noodle with vegetable & shrimp tempura. There was only one shrimp tempura so that was a bit disappointing but oh my goodness the udon noodle soup was such a generous portion and so flavorful, it definitely made up for it. Their rolls were good, we ordered the Shrimp roll, California roll and Avocado roll. The food and service make this place a good choice for dinner. The restaurant is clean, has parking out front and they have a restroom. I will be coming back. read more

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Food was good enough, but it was pricey and there wasn't enough on the portion size. Characters Characters Characters Characters Characters Characters read more

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Nice sushi house; great selection and service. Kind and attentive staff with a full service sushi bar. Can accommodate large parties. Wholesome ambiance --small business. read more

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This is an old town Goleta staple. Fresh fish, rotating specials, and a no-frills serving style. It's a small restaurant so you might have to wait if you get there later in the evening but I think it's worth the wait if you want to enjoy the best sushi offering in the Goleta area. The Chirashi bowl has big slices of sashimi and is still a great value despite the price going up. The stand outs are the yellow tail/hamachi and the salmon. The hamachi kama was delicious and cooked perfectly. The portion was a lot and was enough to share. The only thing that could have made it better is if it was served with some lemon to squeeze on top. The fire dragon roll with salmon was great too. The spicy tuna was flavorful and not mushy, and the salmon was great quality. The rolls are large and come with eight pieces. They also have other dishes like donburi and tempura but I really think you would be doing yourself a disservice if you don't order sushi, sashimi, or grilled fish. You'll generally be able to find parking around there but you might have to walk a block or two. read more

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Not too sure how this place has such a high rating. I was a little grossed out on how outdated the restaurant was, but still decided to give it a try based off reviews. I was disappointed by the quality of fish, but I guess based off the looks of the place I should have known. read more

Love this sushi spot! Super small for inside dining but so worth it! One of the few spots in Santa Barbara where I have had yellow tail kama and it has been perfect every time! It had been the same staff every time I have gone and they are so sweet and welcoming. I feel as though I am at a family members house eating that's how welcoming they are! Food is always consistent and fresh! Would 10/10 recommend probably my favorite sushi in town I have lived here for 10 years! read more

The arrive at goleta sushi is incredible. Their service is top notch and the selection is wonderful. We had the snake roll, dynamite roll and the hamachi with jalapeño. The environment is quiet and enjoyable. All of it was incredible. We are regulars and will be back next week. read more

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Great service, solid sushi rolls, great family spot with low key home vibes! We come here about once every few months. Enjoy! read more

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Servers were excellent from the time I walked in and the food was even better! I ordered the chicken teriyaki platter came with a wonderfully presented spring mix salad with a strawberry garnish. A short time later I was presented with a very generous portion of mouth watering sautéed marinaded chicken cutlets with a delicious teriyaki sauce over sticky white rice. Delicious!!! Looking forward to my next visit to Goleta Sushi House! read more

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Ok, ok, I'm posting for our favorite, Goleta Sushi House. We love the super fresh Yellowtail and Salmon sashimi, the best Karaage fried chicken we have experienced, the special hamachi kama (cheeks), the seaweed salad, and recommend that you ask for the Salmon Skin roll! Their Miso soup is loved by everyone we've shared a taste with. They are located in a trifecta of great small businesses in Old Town Goleta. Look for Goleta Sushi's blue awning across Hollister from the _original Habit Burger_, Designer Haircuts, Bob's Vacuum, and Mike Ruiz' Smog testing at Fuel Depot. (huh, a quatrofecta!) read more

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Okay, this place is so good I had to come back immediately less than a week after I tried it the first time. Sushi is so good, staff are friendly and vibrant. Sushi Chef is friendly and brings laughter. Aside from the great service, the food is delicious. Even the miso soup just has a heartier and exquisite taste. The first time I had way too much because their sushi pieces are a nice proportion, didn't expect that so I ordered the dragon roll in addition to an order of Tuna, Salmon and albacore. The salmon is why I had to go back immediately . It was just as good if not better than the first time. I like the location on old town Goleta and inside it has a feel of cozy mom n pop sushi place, that feel where the locals go to because it's the good stuff, a hidden gem. read more

Goleta Sushi House - Tuna, albacore, red snapper and a dragon fire roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Goleta, California

Sushi was served with hot rice so fish was about 80 degrees. Sushi rice had no flavor, fish did not taste fresh, soggy seaweed, avocado was hot. Chicken karrage sauce was served with a bad sauce that tasted like mayonnaise with a tsp of Saracha. Drinking water was unfiltered tap city water. Place must be highly rated by college students. read more

Ordered the chirashi bowl. The rice under the tuna was a bright red--not sure how or why, but it looked unnatural and kind of off-putting. It didn't taste bad, but the color made the whole thing feel unappetizing. Service was solid, though--friendly and attentive. read more

Checked out Goleta Sushi house after golf at Sandpiper for my birthday. Small hole in the wall. We were seated immediately. Loved the katsu and teriyaki chicken and a few of the rolls. The green tea ice cream banana split was my fave. The service was excellent. And the owners auntie treated us like family. My sake was overflowing!! Can't wait to go back! read more

Tamago tastes like vinegar/expired.Curry cutlet is lost in sauce. Would not come back. Server was confused what Toro was. Not a great sushi place. read more

In Santa Barbara for a business trip and the day went really long... I was ready to get back to the hotel and skipped having dinner with the rest of the crew. Ordered sushi from here since it was on the way to the hotel, the woman on the phone had a great sense of humor and was really helpful with explaining different items on the menu. I placed an order and the food was ready much sooner than anticipated , the portions were extremely generous, and it tasted absolutely delicious... The prices for the portion sizes are much better than Los Angeles or San Diego. read more

I got takeout from here for my first time trying this restaurant. I ordered the sushi and sashimi combo and was pleasantly surprised with the portion size. They also give a very generous serving of edamame and steamed rice (separate side orders). The fish was great quality and the sauce it came with was delicious. The service when I went to pick up my order was great, Sarah was very sweet. Will definitely be back. read more

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Wonderful, cozy spot with very fresh fish, tasty appetizers, and good rolls. Very friendly service.

YUM YUM YUM. This place is unassuming from the outside but soooo amazing such a good spot. I went with a group of 13 people. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. Everything that I tried was so yummy and we got a lot of food! The bill was inexpensive for a party of 13. Reasonable prices. Great food. Great people. What more can you ask for. Everyone who works there is so friendly and nice too. Highly recommend read more

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I've been a long time fan of Goleta Sushi. The family run hole in the wall was a charming favorite in great part due to the older couple running it. They must have retired, because tonights experience was poor because of the brooding, cranky guy who sat in the back corner, adjacent to the cash register, sucking multiple beers and putting a cloud over the staff and diners. His BAD attitude seemed to be oppressive to the whole staff, and not worth being around. He had an ankle boot on and crutches against the wall, but it would seem like his sullen attitude was "his way", and not attributable to the ankle. His mood did change for a few seconds when he would change from a pissed off face to smile and shout "thank you" to leaving diners as they walked out. But then he would return to a surly attitude that seemed to infect the entire staff. Maybe I caught a rare moment, as he clearly had an attitude toward Vinh's daughter for coming in to the restaurant late. I don't know if he is a family member, but he claimed loudly that it was "his" restaurant. He then started complaining to other employees and acting like a junior high school bully. Really a shame. Food was good. Plentiful. Parking was a hassle (not the restaurants fault), but that guy absolutely killed the vibe. He should not be in the front. I might get take out in future. read more

Always a lovely, little, off the beaten path, experience with excellent sushi. Highly recommend. read more

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When I drove to this place - I initially had second thoughts: the neighborhood had some tricky reverse in parking and the restaurant was totally empty. I sat at the bar and ordered salmon nigiri and a specialty raw roll and a cup of miso. The fish was outstanding - I'm an avid sushi eater and I think this was amongst the best fish I've ever had - specifically the salmon. The rolls were a bit pricey but overall worth it. The ambiance could be improved especially the bright overhead lighting and the lack of noise but the food made up for it! read more

I have never reviewed a single business FOUR times. But I fill compelled to add a couple of words to share that this cheerful business is going strong--very strong. Vinh and her team are sill sourcing excellent fish and ingredients (my wife has spotted Vinh at the local farmer's markets many times.) I am a frugal fellow and I have never left the GSH feeling like I didn't get more than my money's worth. We always leave full, happy, and with left overs for lunch the following day. On this most recent visit, my mother-in-law got a plate of Tempura vegetables. The crispy, not-at-all soggy, veggies were the most current reminder of the GSH chefs' skills. If you are as price sensitive as I am, or even more...but you love fresh sushi, this is the place. Final fun fact..the building that houses Goleta Sushi used to be the Goleta Court House. I love Old Town. read more

Goleta Sushi House - Parking just got better in the summer of 2024. #ProjectConnect This is how I parked. Photo taken from the doorway of GSH. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Goleta, California

When we got here it was about an hour from closing, the service was relatively okay and the food came somewhat m. The lady working that night was a little tired most likely, so it was a little slower than usual, and she was ignoring us a bit. However, the food kind of tasted a little off from what I expected, a little "fishy". The restaurant was nice looking on the inside and had a good amount of japanese decor. Overall, would recommend only if you're looking to walk to get sushi from nearby and nothing else is better. read more

Goleta Sushi House - Gyoza, Calamari, Tiger Roll (Bottom), Salmon Dragon Roll (Top) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Goleta, California

We were craving some late night food and luckily this place was open! They graciously and kindly received us, the food was out within minutes, and the meal itself was delicious. Gyoza = YUM! The dipping sauce they came with, especially, was SO good and spicy and flavorful. The Snake Roll had some spines still in the eel, which does occasionally happen when ordering unagi, but which made for an unpleasant eating experience. The other two rolls were absolutely delightful. The Sushi House Roll was our favorite, with a great mix of flavors and textures encapsulated in a fried rice "crust." And the Spider Roll was also just a solid one to get; loved the sauce. The rolls were all also really interestingly plated, and really cool in terms of aesthetic (unique) as well as function (just in case those with food allergies/restrictions were present). read more

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Very delicious! I've tried this place twice now and they don't disappoint. This time I ordered almost $80 worth of food for my partner and I, and the nice old lady who works there gave us free miso soup with our order! She was sooo welcoming and sweet to us! This place gets a lot of costumers! They have great business. I'll definitely keep coming back, but only doing to go orders since the tables gets filled read more

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Found a hair in the salmon avocado roll. Also the rice is not sushi rice. It's dirty inside and smelled like mildew. Really sorry to say so because the people who worked there were nice, but it's pricey and needs to be much better for what they're charging. read more

Went on Weekend Getaway with wifie for her birthday. Tried this sushi place and it was the bomb! Everything really fresh! Sushi chefs are very friendly. Quick service. Casual feel to place. Highly recommend! read more

Was craving a quick order of sushi Togo. I placed an order and picked it up 10 mins later. The lady/ owner was very nice and friendly when I came in to pick up my order. Just from her presence alone, I would want to come back and dine in. The place is not a fancy place. It's definitely more casual and laid back. There's nothing too appealing but it was very clean and bright when I came in. The sushi looks really good and there was a couple parties dining in when I came to pick up my order. I got the pizza roll. It's basically a baked scallop roll with sauce on top. The scallop pieces are huge and the whole roll is really dense and filling. It really is good and hits the spot. I would recommend this place and would want to come back to try other rolls. read more

Goleta Sushi House - 10/10 Pizza Roll (not sure why it's called a pizza roll. It's a baked scallop roll with huge pieces of scallop on it). - Sushi Bars Near Me - Goleta, California

OMG! It was like eating dead fish washed up on Goleta beach as seagulls barked at us. We've had better sushi in Barstow. They also refused to serve us a dish because "we are too busy." However, we did find the salad dressing plausible, so one star. read more

Was looking for a sushi place near the Hilton Garden Inn. Supposedly this place had decent reviews. Ordered the Chef Special, Sushi and Sashimi Combo and the house special Shrimp and vegetable tempura . They use Trader Joe's bags for to go orders . Since my order was heavy they put it in one bag - as soon as I get to my car the handle broke . By the way, decent sushi places would separate cold and hot dishes in separate bags. I go back and asked for another bag . And as I distribute the food myself they forgot to put the rice that's included in my order so I have to back in for the second time to ask for the rice. Going back to hotel - I thought they would give some soy sauce but only got 2 packets out of all the sushi orders I made. The pieces are big but they are tasteless . So disappointed. read more

Now that my kid's going to UCSB, we're getting a lot of sushi here. As far as I can tell, they're the best option in the immediate Goleta/Isla Vista area. It's a modest little operation but the people who work there are really nice. It's not world class sushi but it's good and fresh. Very generous portion of tempura. It's priced appropriately for what they're offering and I feel like I can trust them to not serve me old fish. read more

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The service was absolutely AMAZING on top of the food. Such great customer service, even when we walked in within one hour before closing. My boyfriend wanted sushi for his birthday and we were in for one night, zero regrets. read more

Pizza Roll Sunrise Roll Saba Happy in my belly. Vin, the owner, is great at remembering your favorite and striking up conversation. The chefs and waitresses are nice. 10/10 always come hungry and leave happy read more

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The service was fantastic and I appreciated the attention of the waitstaff. It's a small spot, homey feel but clean. The salmon sashimi was great but the dynamite and Hollister rolls were terrible: Mushy rice, mid sushi and bland. You can get store bought "sushi" and it might taste better. Chicken Entree was ok as was the miso soup. But is not the place to go for sushi :( read more

You ain't never had a mama like this until you meet Mama at Goleta Sushi House. Most hospitable host, top notch service and honest and straight up good food. They are not into the fluff, but serving up familiar and straightforward Japanese food and sushi. If it's fresh, local and around, mama serves up some dishes that are not even on the menu. Don't ask for it, just go and experience. Cute and quaint restaurant in the heart of Old Town, that is wholesome, has character and welcoming to all. There is a reason I've been a loyalist since 2007. read more