Excellent sushi and a nice relaxing dinner. I strongly recommend supporting this family owned business. read more

Hito Yatai - Nigiri mix-excellent! - Japanese Near Me - Carmichael, California

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This is a hidden gem located in Carmichael neighborhood that is just recently opened. Their menu is specially curated with the most freshest fish available by each day so you will see different menu every now and then. When we tried our appetizer, string seaweed from southern side of Japan and sea bream sashimi w/ yuzu jelly, we already knew that we're gonna come back so soon. I was so tired of Mikuni type of American Japanese restaurants that serve sushi rolls drizzled with three different kinds of sweet sauces and fried stuff inside, and you know there are not many authentic Japanese restaurants in Sac area, I was so happy that I found this restaurant!! read more

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We drove 25 minutes to try this place out. We wont be coming to this restaurant again. Both the service and the cleanliness of the facility has not improved with nee ownership. A good sushi, restaurant, should not smell like fish when you first walk in. It appears that the owners made no changes to that. Secondly, we went and waited before the restaurant opened was greeted by the hostess sat down. Waited 20 minutes to be served in an empty restaurant, only for the hostess to wait on the table that came in after us. It's too bad. Because my children will prefer sushi over any other food, and we go tp Mikuni at least 6x a month. I was excited to try a more authentic sushi place. But this experience has rendered it impossible for us to return here. read more

This will now be my go to sushi spot! the food was SO fresh and flavorful, teriyaki was perfection and the roll was a refreshing and satisfying flavor combo. Service was friendly and the interior was cozy! read more

This is the best Japanese restaurant in Sacramento in my honest opinion. Cameron and Hoimei are specially trained, they carry special fish from Japan and across the world monthly, and their sushi rice is one of the best in the Sacramento region. Like others have said, it's basically like going to Kru without paying Kru prices. They would make Shige proud if he was still around in the area. People, come here if you want to experience an out-of-this-world gastric journey. read more

If you're a raw sushi fan, this is the place for you! It's a small place so keep that in mind, but the food is just amazing. The rolls are wonderfully crafted and the fish is so fresh and delicious. Staff is knowledgeable and has always helped us pick out dishes if we weren't sure or wanted to try something new. read more

The nigiri was amazing! Especially loved the golden eye snapper and scallop. Also loved the corn soup special. Cameron-San is a worthy successor to Shige, and we can't wait to go back. read more

Food good, services good, the restaurant is beautiful and chill. This is what sushi eater wants to go. Rare place to find in this area. read more

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Best restaurant in Sacramento. We went in for our anniversary and we were treated lime royalty. The young and brilliant chef has great product and excellent flavors. Please try the omakase and let the chef handle the process. read more

Went for lunch, tried some of the nigiri specials, shrimp tempura and a roll. Overall- very good. Definitely enjoyed every bite, the tempura was light and crisp, with the shrimp juicy. All the nigiri was tasty, as was the roll. I really appreciated the time the hostess spent explaining the different fish, helped me appreciate everything more. Service was good and unobtrusive, refills on water and hot tea with no problem. Overall ambiance good, quieter during lunch than dinner, which I enjoyed. Will be going back for more. read more

The staff made everyone feel like they were wanted, food was great and the restaurant was clean.

Hands down most authentic and delicious sushi in the area. Great environment and service. Highly recommend! read more

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This is an unassuming, fantastic sushi experience. Nestled on a quiet corner, this gem surprises with its fresh and expertly crafted sushi. The ambiance is cozy, and the amazing staff adds to the overall delightful dining experience. Fresh delicious fish! read more

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Authentic Japanese! Amazing service and super accommodating to our very young children. We will be regulars here.

Amazing food and service. The remodeling looks great as well. We will always miss Shige but we're so happy a quality place went in its spot. read more

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3 all around for ambiance, service, and food. Probably a 2 for price. The ambiance is nice when you walk in, but it seems very... unfinished. Like if someone did a really good job at dressing up the inside of a doughnut store, but it still held that doughnut store vibe. Service was nice when we got it, but they we're definitely understaffed in front and back, and the waitresses looked visibly stressed. We tried a little bit of everything from the menu. The food was sort of what you would expect from a decent sushi restaurant in this area, but a little less polished (and definitely not what the restaurant's feel or brand is trying to portray). Lastly the prices. While the rolls were adequately priced, the entree's and nigiri were exceptionally expensive - for one piece of nigiri nonetheless. Overall a solid 3, especially in the context of so many other great sushi places in Sacramento. read more

Came here on a whim & we were so impressed! My husband just recently started eating raw fish and he liked the options and quality of this fish much more than any other restaurant. Not a large restaurant but very friendly staff and comfortable seating. We can't wait to come back! read more

Hito Yatai - Dream fish - Japanese Near Me - Carmichael, California

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The good here is delicious! Went here with a large party. Some members were vegan/vegetarian and the owner provided them with a delicious option. The other members loved the jumbo fried shrimp and sushi. Would highly recommend! read more

************** Update ************** The owner called 05/03/2024 at 9:12am and 10:17am but I was unable to answer. She left a voicemail on the second call. At 12:38pm I called back and spoke with the owner. I told her that what really bothered me about the interaction yesterday is that she told me twice that she would call and resolve it but never did. I told her that all she had to say was that she was committed to providing the refund but unfortunately the restaurant is extremely busy so she will not be able to issue a refund until tomorrow morning. I would have been fine with that. I wouldn't have felt like we were deliberately cheated. I certainly wouldn't have left a 1 star review. She issued a refund via PayPal. She refunded the missing carpaccio, the missing sashimi 15pcs and the chicken teriyaki which had three big undercooked pieces; in addition to that, she provided a $20 courtesy credit. I appreciate the courtesy credit. It is going to take me a couple of days to shake off the bad feelings over this whole situation and probably a few months before we will try them again. Since family members enjoyed the rolls, the salmon teriyaki and the potato/egg salad in the teriyaki dishes I am updating the review from 1 star to 4 stars. ************** Original Review ************** My normal review policy is to leave positive reviews. If I don't enjoy a place I don't review it. I don't believe in wasting my time being negative. For Hito Yatai, I am going to break my rule because they have defrauded my family. Today, 05/02/2024, at 4:57pm I walked into Hito Yatai and placed a large order for my family: Chicken Teriyaki, Salmon Teriyaki, Yatai Roll, Rainbow Roll, Dragon Roll, Carpaccio (Hamachi) and Sashimi 15PCS. Total:$156.00. It took till 5:41pm before my food was done, which is understandable, it is a large order, and then I received my order. At 6:13pm I arrived home (Natomas), and we found that they FAILED to include the Carpaccio (Hamachi) $16 and the Sashimi 15pcs $45. At 6:15pm I called Hito Yatai and the owner said "Oh yeah they're still here. I put them in the fridge for you and I forgot to take them out for you. I'm so sorry. Do you live far away?" I said "Yes, Natomas." She said "I am going to give you a refund. I will call you in one hour." An hour came and went, no call. At 7:20pm, I called her back and after one ring my phone was immediately forwarded to the voicemail of another phone number. I immediately called from my husband's phone and since she didn't recognize Abran's phone number she answered and sounded surprised to be talking to me again. The owner reiterated that she would process a refund and call me when it was done. I asked when that would be and she said 9pm. It is 11:32pm and there's been no call, just a stomach ache from some undercooked chicken teriyaki pieces. I had to split my son's chicken teriyaki and while his half was cooked some of the pieces in my half weren't fully cooked. Everyone had to share food since we didn't receive all of the food that we paid for. Mistakes happen, and I have no problem forgiving a mistake that is corrected. We are all imperfect and I do not believe in writing a bad review over a mistake. When you make a mistake that shortchanges a customer food that totals $61 plus tax and you don't fix it, it is inexcusable. It is disrespectful. It is bad business. And legally speaking, it is fraud. read more

Wow, the reviews don't lie about how incredible the food here is. On par with Kru and Southpaw for sushi quality without quite as high a price tag. Yatai roll was outstanding, and their spicy tuna is the best I've ever had on the west coast. Low key ambiance and friendly service. A warning: Do NOT come here if you're in rush. It took a good 30 minutes for our three rolls to be prepared, because there's one sushi chef behind the counter and he isn't compromising on quality! Seriously though, their staff:table ratio overall is a bit lacking. No one refilled our water the entire meal. During peak rush around 7PM, we watched a couple sit down next to us and then decide to leave 15 minutes later because they still hadn't been served water or had their orders taken. We will definitely be back! But probably on a weeknight when it's a bit less crowded. read more

Quaint little place with great food and friendly service. They had a great selection of fresh fish. Dessert was super light and fresh. Would recommend trying this quiet little spot. read more

Love this place. It's a small hole in the wall but the quality of the fish is top notch. The nigiri and sashimi are where they really shine but the appetizer specials are very good too. Okonomiyaki was killer. The guys at the bar are very knowledgeable and are happy to make recommendations if needed. My husband and I joke that we have been ruined for sushi now, this is now the bar for quality. read more

What a gem! We will come here whenever we miss the wonderful meals we had in Japan. Don't let the online menu make you think the offering is limited. The rotating specials is where it's at. The menu is a solid combination of sushi and kitchen prepared meals (small bites, a few sharing dishes). Feels unfussy traditional Japanese with California flair - fresh meat/fish, quality produce, balanced flavors, and seasonal. Modern furnishing, but the overall feel is warm and inviting. No giant TVs or music blaring. Our toddlers polished off their tender pork and salmon skewers (panko breaded with sauce in the side) and miso soup. We ordered hamachi kama, okonomiyaki, chawanmushi, the dream fish roll, and nigiris for ourselves. Solid drinks menu too. Service is friendly and efficient. We shared the best hamachi kama, that's worth driving back alone to eat again, comes with crisp and sweet shredded cabbage, grated daikon, a very nicely cooked bowl of rice and miso soup that our toddlers fight over. Served with lemon and light soy sauce based sauce. Hardly used the sauce, the fish is so fresh. Slightly sweet, rich, delicate large moist flakes, and charred salted skin. I scraped the fish clean shamelessly. I have mixed feelings about having this place discovered and get too crowded in some near future. You can taste the care and precision put into these dishes; they really advertise themselves. read more

It so lil bit elegant restraunt it so nice service people and delicious food!some day I will come back again

At at Hito Yatai tonight with a group of 6. Very personal service. I liked the ambience ---the place has a pleasing vibe, supported by an apparently happy clientele ( as I looked around at other diners) and a simple but pleasing interior. Our food was excellent--from the okonomiyaki, to the beef skewers, to the trio of fish on a sushimi plate (very fresh, flavorful, tender), and the multiple rolls we ordered. We also shared a sake recommended by the owner---apparently a choice from a large sake tasting the owners attended. I was pleased, not that I'm a sake expert. I can't wait to return! read more

I was sad when Shige sushi closed but the new owners are great and the quality is still great! Don't let the small menu scare you away, they have two boards for specials that rotate but are fresh and high quality. read more

Hm, the interior looks nice and but the service is way too slow. I ordered online and waited about 30 min before heading out to pick up since it said it should take 25 minutes or so. I showed up and they said it would take a few more minutes. It was about another 35 minutes before I finally picked up my 2 orders of Nigiri and a Maki roll lol. So total time about an hour. Observing around the place, there were about 5 tables with guests and 2 couples at the bar. Only one table was actually eating. The rest were still waiting for what I assume their food because none had menus on their table. read more

The place was packed and even though they were a little short staffed, the staff were all calm, kind and friendly. The sushi was fresh and tasty. I will definitely be back read more

I know , I know, 5 stars but its more the ambience and service and the food too! This is literary a family restaurant Cameron(sp?) the sushi chef took over from his Senpai, and crew plus family run a tight joint. Traditional japanese aged fish meaning the fish does not taste like its come straight from the fridge, more umami. He is working on his skills, give him the credit due, Sazae sashimi was awesome-its a delicacy 4 bites per 2 people! The nigiri platter was well thought out. Lots of space , bring the wee ones too ! And the skewer specials are good value for $5, @binchoyaki its $15 anyways support local business and enjoy a superior kind of sushi from someone who is really exacting and american! read more

Easily the most thoughtful and delicious meal I've had in a long time. The fish was incredibly fresh and the service made me feel right at home. This is a hidden gem and I would suggest anyone who loves Japanese food to try this place! read more

Hito Yatai - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Carmichael, California

Love this place! They have a good variety of food, the staff is happy to offer suggestions and an overall good vibe! We ate here a week ago and are back already. Highly recommend!! read more

Came to this establishment with my husband and baby. Cute and cosy place. Very friendly staff, fast service, delicious sushi! Would love to go back to try their rice combo meals. read more

Fish was fresh. Service was excellent. Place was clean. I would go again.

Hito Yatai is simply amazing. Their fish is really fresh, they don't have an overwhelming amount of options to choose from and everything is presented beautifully. The service is excellent and everything is super nice. I keep coming back here and will continue to because this has become my favorite sushi place. read more

I loved the scallops, I loved the oysters. Everything was so fresh and delicious with the taste on point. Also try the wagyu ribeye skewers. The potstickers are perfect amount of meat to dough. Great experience and an exceptional meal. Definitely recommend. read more

We was group of 7 People we ordered all the menu was amazing food one of the best sushi places everything super fresh the test very flavour we enjoy from every dish highly highly recommended read more

Started off great when they opened. As soon as they lost sushi chef Yoshi it became below average. The service has always been slow, but without good sushi, I won't be going back. read more

The best sushi we have had in the Sacramento area, and definitely top 5 we have had in CA. Very high quality fish. Pure and clean. Melts in your mouth rice. Very happy someone came to try and fill Shige's shoes. We will be back! read more

Hito Yatai - 10 Piece Mixed Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Carmichael, California

This place is fantastic with high quality fish. Absolutely recommend if you like sushi read more

Hito Yatai - Japanese Near Me - Carmichael, California

Loved everything about the place, the staff, the menu, the ambiance, the cleanliness, and the FOOD. Wow!