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    Hito Yatai

    4.6 (133 reviews)
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    HITO YATAI ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed

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    Carla Catalina L.

    Some restaurants age like milk. This place ages like really good sake, it somehow gets better every single year. First things first: the fish is so fresh it practically introduces itself. Every bite reminds you why you keep coming back. Pro tip: come during the week. It's a cozy, intimate spot, which is part of the charm, but weekends get busy fast. If you can snag one of the seats right in front of the chef, congratulations, you've unlocked the best experience in the house! Watching the magic happen up close is half the fun. Bonus points for being pet-friendly, which instantly earns extra love, and for having a great variety of sake and beer that pairs dangerously well with everything on the menu. Small place, big heart, top-tier sushi. You won't regret coming here, unless you regret not coming sooner.

    Toro
    Tyler S.

    Went here with a friend on a whim because we were out golfing in Carmichael and man am I glad we stumbled into this place. Hands down the best sushi I've had in a long time. They even serve fresh wasabi from half moon bay! My only complaint is that my stomach wasn't able to handle more food than what I ordered! 10/10 will come back

    Menu as of 11.11.25
    Zin M.

    We had: - chicken teriyaki bento box $20 which came w miso soup, potato salad, salad. Delicious chk terkyaki w thigh meat. - okonomiyaki $9- Delicious and nostalgic. Hard to find in sac! Had green onions in it though so hubby couldn't eat even though waitress told me no green onions. - Nigiri mix 10pc $45- Delicious fresh fish. Again 1 or 2 had green onions and we were promised none. - white yuzu sake $9- not bad - red & white roll special $20- was ok. Probably wouldn't get it again. - echigo sake $9- not bad. Service was super slow once more people came in. Small restaurant but our last roll took forever to come and toddler got restless. Tried to cancel order but supposedly was coming out soon. Overall good for fresh fish sashimi and nigiri. Wouldn't get the rolls again. Would try other bento boxes.

    Soft Shell Crab roll appetizer
    Regina L.

    This was my friends' and my second time here and as usual, even on a weeknight, the tables and sushi bar seats were full! We made reservations just in case, so good thing we did! The first time we dined in this Japanese gem of a restaurant, we were blown away by the flavors and presentation of their soft shell crab appetizer roll and salmon teriyaki dinner. Service is excellent and the ambiance and decor make us feel as though we are in a home in Japan. This 2nd diving visit,, I decided to try one of their specials posted on their wall chalkboard. Wow, that lobster-mas roll did not disappoint! I am sometimes weary of ordering something that is not what I already enjoyed from past dining experiences, which is salmon teriyaki from Hito Yatai for me. Every bite of this roll had the perfect amount of garlic and mayo flavoring and the lobster and tuna were very fresh! If they have this special roll on the menu next time, I want to devour it again! What's more is the sake we tried was so smooth and with its hint of sweetness, it paired well with this roll, as it enhanced all of the roll ingredients, as the flavors danced on my tongue. Last time, they ran out of the mango mochi I wanted to try, so I was excited to order both the ube and mango mochi this time. What a perfectly sweet, grand finale to our dinner!

    Dream Fish
    Lon H.

    Early celebration for my brother's birthday and we wanted a good Japanese place that's not too far. Found this new place and read several good reviews from Yelp elites. We decided to try it. We had the okonomiyaki and it was okay. Think my brother could almost make it just as good lol. The premium sashimi was not cheap - 15 pieces for $55, but it was worth it. My mom loved the quality and taste. It seemed that the Dream Fish was popular so we ordered that one, but I did not think it was special. I liked the Red & White roll much better with blue fin tuna. We were still a bit hungry so we got the mixed tempura. It was perfectly fried. I also got a Hokkaido uni and Hokkaido scallop. They were delicious. I must say - their nigiri is on point. That's what I normally would focus on, but my mom likes rolls and other items. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and taste at this place. Think the sushi chef and one of the servers were Japanese. Not very affordable and not a lot in quantity, but the taste was excellent. I will certainly be back to taste other items.

    Forgot which course but AMAZING
    Connie C.

    Took myself on a solo date for omakase here. Brought a little sudoku to pass the time between courses. IT WAS PERFECT. I loved everything. It restored my sanity and health. Especially when a loud bass playing music enthusiast almost ruined the night and a fellow diner stepped out to save the day and politely ask them to drop a few thousand decibels. Amazing omakase and saved from tinnitus. 500/5 stars!

    Desirée K. H.

    Hidden gem unlocked! We kept seeing this sushi spot pop up on Yelp and finally gave it a try for date night--and we should've come sooner. The menu is refreshingly unique, focusing on nigiri & sashimi with a strong lineup of Japanese staple apps. Fresh inventory, clean flavors, and attention to detail all the way through. We started with uni and flounder nigiri--super fresh. The mixed tempura wasn't your usual veggie lineup either; creative, crunchy, and so good I didn't even get a photo. Probably my favorite dish of the night. Rolls are a make-or-break for me and these were handled beautifully--fluffy, not smashed, exactly how they should be. The Hokkaido roll (spicy tuna, Kani Kama, tempura scallop in soy paper) was the winning combo of the night. Tucked away on Madison & Fair Oaks with easy parking, this spot feels like one of those under-the-radar gems that get you excited about "finding it first." Already planning our next visit to keep working through the menu.

    Sushi bar
    Lynette B.

    My daughter's favorite fresh sushi restaurant. I ordered to pick up for us and the coziness, cleanliness, sushi bar and friendliness of the owners was very welcoming. The food is first rate & sooo fresh. We had chicken teriyaki, rainbow roll, California roll, yatai roll and miso soup. The owners said they will be on vacation soon. So I told pics to share. Will be returning again! Highly recommend!

    Veggie Tempura
    Ante A.

    Love this place based on our first visit! We got a spicy tuna roll (our favorite) and the Veggie Tempura which was beautifully lightly battered and super crispy (must order) Beef skewers were also good but next time i'm ordering more sushi!

    Blue fin sampler. Leaner to fattier
    Adam H.

    We could not recommend this business more! The service was stellar. The interior was very cozy and cute, considering the building space itself. If this restaurant was located in EDH, Folsom, Rocklin or Roseville, they would sell out every night. The food was incredibly fresh and melt in your mouth delicious. We had the blue fin sampler, ribeye skewers, gyoza, two special rolls, and a miso black cod. The food was exquisite! Our new favorite sushi spot. We wish it was a better location, but we will gladly continue to support this business

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    Wow this place is top notch. And not just the rolls, everything we got was perfect. So glad this is right around the corner.

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    Great fresh fish selection and authentic dishes. For a random stopover it was super good and I would go back next time I'm in town!

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    Ask the Community - Hito Yatai

    How much is the omakase?

    Omakase was at $120 / $150 per guest when I went. $150 pricing would include more seasonal specialities. Both prices will include sashimi, nigiri, kitchen specials and dessert. When you call to reserve, they ask for allergies but I would probably… Read more

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    I love this little Sushi & Teriyaki spot, ive actually been coming here for years! It's a goto for…read morea solid bento box or some tasty sushi rolls. This time, I was all about the rolls. Ambiance: 6/10 This isn't a fancy sushi joint, and honestly, that's part of the charm. It gives classic mom and pop vibes if they had an express train running through. Big open seating area with booths along the wall, standard tables in the middle, and a sushi bar up front. It's casual, quick, and comfy... perfect for what it is. Service: 8/10 The service was great! It's one of those team effort places where everyone checks on you, refills drinks, and makes sure you're taken care of. Super friendly, no complaints at all. Food: 10/10 We kicked it off with the garlic edamame, which came out nice and hot, perfectly seasoned, and not too heavy on the garlic. For rolls, we got the King Kong Roll, deep fried, and the Sundown Roll (no unagi for me)and wow... that King Kong Roll slapped. Definitely the star of the show. Deep-fried deliciousness never fails. 10/10 would recommend. I'll absolutely keep coming back. Next time I might switch it up with one of their bento boxes they're also bomb and come in generous portions. Don't sleep on this spot!

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