One of my favorite restaurants, especially for Happy Hour. We got to check out their HH menu on a recent trip out to Davis. It's about the same as their other restaurants. I like to get a mix of rolls and hot food. I went for my old standards like the Judie roll, the karaage chicken and the Kaizen ribs. My friend got the albacore tuna which I got to try and tuna sashimi. All we absolutely delicious! Service was top notch, as always. Our wait staff and sushi maker were all on point. Our order was taken promptly and food arrived shortly thereafter. We sat at the sushi bar so we got to interact with our sushi maker quite a bit. He was hilarious. During HH, we take advantage of being able to eat high quality sushi on a budget. I always leave happy and satisfied. Can't wait for my next Mikuni trip, read more

Mikuni - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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Mikuni Davis has fallen off so hard since the pandemic. The service - it's just atrocious. Multiple times, we've had to wait at our table 5+ minutes to even be greeted by our server. Tonight drove me to the point that I finally left a review. It took us 30 minutes to get a patio table, even though there were multiple tables open for at least 10 minutes before they finally called us. Once we got seated, we were ignored - even as the server checked on the table next to us (who had their food) twice. After waiting the allotted 5 minutes with not so much as an "I'll be right with you," we left. The food is decent - even though they stripped their menu down a while ago. I'd recommend getting it to go and eating at one of the tables by the lawn in the strip mall the restaurant is in. You won't be missing much. If you want to sit down to eat sushi in a restaurant, I'd suggest going somewhere else. read more

I really like sashimi! The seafood here is very fresh, and this restaurant has sea urchin. Although the price is a bit high, the food is really delicious! read more

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As a vegetarian who hates the touch / taste / smell and everything encompassing fishyness, eating here was frightening. However They had great vegetable options which allowed me to eat while my husband chowed down on some of his favorites! As a vegetarian or vegan here you won't have very filling options but you will have options! Everything is presented beautifully. Tasted great and the staff were wonderful and handled my questioning in making sure there was absolutely nothing fishy about my vegetables with Grace read more

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It pains me to write this. My husband and I are loyal Mikuni customers. We rave about their sushi and recommend Mikuni to others. We love it so much we go at least twice a month and spend a minimum of $175 per visit and have been since 2020. To us it's worth it because the quality is great and portions were huge. But I hate to say this but the quality has gone down, the portions are very small and the prices have gone up. We ordered the Mel and DMC and the sizes of each piece were extremely small. Definitely not worth spending $30 on a roll. However, the customer service is always great as well as the atmosphere. Hopefully Mikuni Davis will go back to the great quality and huge portions sizes as they did before that hooked us in as constant customers. Otherwise we will find a new sushi spot that's worthwhile. read more

10/10 would highly recommend checking this place out! We went late on a Friday night and they were able to sit us right away without a reservation. The waiter we got was AMAZING and gave us a little history lesson on some items on the menu. I love having waitstaff that love their job and are passionate! He was able to make several recommendations and our food was fantastic. I cannot wait to go back again! read more

My friend and I went here for dinner and the food was delicious! This was our first time sitting at the bar, and if you are coming in a small group, I highly recommend! Because we were at the bar, we were able to have personal conversations with our sushi chef (which was super convenient as my friend had to express dietary restrictions so this prevented any miscommunication) and we also got faster service and unlimited edamame (we had sooo many bowls it was delicious). The restaurant itself was organized nicely and everything operated smoothly. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Mikuni - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

You're defiantly paying for the ambiance a bit at Mikuni, but their service and food is great, so all in all, I think it's worth it and a great date location! It's also in a really good location, with a parking lot in the back, and within walking distance to downtown and UC Davis. Most rolls are going to cost $12-24, even for more basic rolls, like a simple spicy tuna. So if you're looking for cheap sushi, this isn't the place. Their food was good, don't get me wrong, but I don't think it was $25/roll good. Because of COVID, they also aren't serving their whole menu. Honestly, I enjoyed my experience here and would likely come back, especially if I was looked for a nicer meal. However, given that Davis has a lot of sushi options, that are much more affordable and the same quality, I will often pass Mikuni for another option. Sushi is just too easy to find in Davis. read more

Best sushi in town by a long shot. Good food, good service. Can get busy but only because it is so good.

I came here with my bf and his family during grad weekend (June 2021) around 4pm and were seated right away. We were starving so we got the tempura as an appetizer and got a set and 2 other rolls. The tempera barely came with anything...Not sure if the tempura was smaller because it was Happy Hour. But it only came with like 8 pieces of vegetables. And some of those vegetables shouldn't even be tempura. It didn't work. It took 20 mins for the rest of the food to start coming out. The food was ok... not the best sushi I've ever had but also not the worst. The nigiri was ok in terms of freshness. The rolls honestly all tasted the same to me. The platter was $90... Not worth the price at all. read more

Mikuni - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

I was visiting a friend in Davis when we happened to stumble upon this bustling restaurant. We went relatively early for dinner but by the time we got there, the place was packed, and rightly so! My friend and I were seated at the sushi bar and received complimentary edamame. We shared the Agedashi tofu appetizer which was cooked perfectly and tasted fantastic and then I ordered the Peter Two Roll, which had fresh eel and tuna. As someone who is pretty bad with spice, I must say the Siracha was a bit overwhelming at times but this roll was super filling and tasty nonetheless. I will be back if I'm ever in Davis! read more

Mikuni - Peter Two Roll - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Price 6/10 The place is awesome but it can be a bit pricey for sushi's read more

Disappointing!!!!! Wow, after waiting an hour, they apparently still missed our checkin , SHAME!!!!!!!! Poor management

Came back here for the second time since they have amazing sushi. Ordered 4 rolls for two people and it was just the perfect amount. I personally really liked the incredible roll which was a recommendation from our waiter and the Kaiser was recommended by someone else when we came for the first time. It didn't take long for us to get our table for a Friday night since it's a party of two and we didn't mind sitting at the bar. The bartender were super friendly always checking up on us even though they were incredibly busy themselves. There is a free parking lot behind the restaurant so you don't need to worry about parking and there's also st parking around the area. Super convenient for dining in I personally think that it's a bonus if there's parking. read more

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My favorite place to go on my birthday. I am allergic to avocado but love the rainbow rolls. The first time I told them I was allergic and they still gave it to me so I had to wait another 20 mins to get the new one and by that time my friends had all finished so it was awkward, but the food is high quality and the ambiance is nice as well. I've only ever sat outside but when it's too warm they have misters which cool you down quickly read more

Unfortunately I didn't take photos of our food because it took over 30min to get our food and when it came, everyone was starving and starting chowing down. We ordered from the Happy Hour menu (2-5pm.) We ordered bento box combos with beef curry and teriyaki salmon and teriyaki chicken and California rolls. The food was decent. But the Happy Hour specials didn't seem like Happy Hour prices. They were all about $17-20. I thought it was a bit pricey for Happy Hour as it seemed like regular prices. They have a full bar and this restaurant has lots of seating inside and outside. read more

Staff went above and beyond with service. Loved the kids menu and all the alternative vegetarian options they had. Bartender was friendly and very knowledgeable. read more

For the record, I was so hyped to try out this sushi hot spot. I think the price is higher than normal for sushi but if the high cost matches the high quality, in theory it should be well worth it. I ordered some food to go, the Sacramento roll, the Annie roll, and the miso soup. Simple enough. I came to the restaurant and I had a difficult time finding the hostess because it was empty out front. After going inside, I found someone and was able to grab my food to go. The Annie roll was nicely presented while the Sacramento roll was more so thrown into a box but both sushi rolls tasted so off. I think the fish wasn't as fresh as proclaimed in previous reviews. The one positive feedback I can give is that the $2 miso soup was pretty decent, otherwise it was truly a disappointment. read more

Mikuni - Store front - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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10-8-21 Longtime eater of Mikuni's but first time at their Davis location. Regardless of the location I always get similar items. I highly recommend ALL the aburi nigiri . This type of nigiri is torched on the top so it's not fully raw nor fully cooked. But what it does is bring out the fatty oils of the fish and adds a bit of smokiness. They have 4 types and Of aburi nigiri- salmon , salmon with garlic and chili oil, and I think 2 types of tuna. If you haven't tried it yet your missing out. Out of all of them I highly recommend the salmon, but they are all good. Another item I always get is the illegal asparagus. It's so good I didn't have a chance to take a picture of it. It was gone as soon as it hit are table. Also the sashimi combo is one of my go-tos as well. I love raw fish so if I am trying a new "sushi" spot for the first time I'll order the sashimi as my way to see if the place is good or not. I have never been disappointed yet. Now for my main entry I almost always get the same thing- the Sake Don!!! It's raw slices of salmon over delicious sushi rice topped with a bit of fish eggs and a garnish of shiso leaf. I wish they gave more shiso leaf, because I love to make little shiso-wraps. (See images) and if your considering the Sake Don I have a tip for you- ask them to torch it. So I'd like to circle back and talk about a few of the other things and I love about This location and Mikuni's in general. The customer service is phenomenal!!! Thank you to ALL the staff for running a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Your food is amazing and your servers are professional, polite, and attentive but not overbearing. Every time I eat at Mikuni's it always hits the spot. read more

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This was the first time we went Mikuni since they had moved to the new location; anyway it was to-go order via https://direct.chownow.com/order/5090/locations/8054 so it does not matter. We usually try Nigiri in Japanese restaurants, but this time we only tried special rolls (with Brown Rice) plus some appetizers. Mix Tempura: typical American style - with sweet batter. Flaming Shrooms: unique Tempura mushrooms, little too heavy for me. Mel Roll: similar to Japanese fish-only Futomaki with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, shrimp, and touch of wasabi - great for fish lovers. Fresh Roll: also more traditional one but uniquely served with Negi and Ponzu. Una Cali Roll and James Dean Roll: similar eel and masago dominant heavy sauce with a little difference in ingredients. Sacramento Roll: little too oily to me, would be better if it was fried a little lighter. read more

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I've been to Mikuni's a couple times and tried out a variety of different foods to have a pretty good idea of the quality of the restaurant. Definitely one of the better places to get sushi in Davis but is also a more costly option. Patio/outdoor seating situation: There is a section that is outside, somewhat enclosed and heated but there was a 30 minute wait the last time I came here for the section. They also have some outdoor tables (which are not in the heated area) which you can be seated at more quickly. Recommendations: I would recommend the nigiri pieces (cost around $6.25 for two pieces) The hamachi aburi is what I like to get--it's seared slightly to get a smoked taste but is not completely cooked. The salmon quality is just ok. Bento boxes are also ok if you are hungry. Service: Wait staff is friendly and the level of customer service is pretty good. read more

Mikuni - Train wreck roll - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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we came in at 3:30ish on a Friday and got seated at the sushi bar right away and we were greeted by the entire staff on the floor including the sushi chefs. our server let us know that we would be ordering everything through the sushi chef except for kitchen appetizers. we started with the yuzu calamari and omg soo good!! then we got both the hamachi aburi 1 and sake aburi 1 and OMGGG THAT IS A MUST!! them we got the garlic salmon but there wasn't really garlic anything on it and i wish it was avocado slices instead of mashed avocado but it was still delicious. then we Kaiser roll and a Fresh roll and was so good. our server only checked on us one time which was fine until we had to wait about 10 minutes for our bill. honestly was fine for us because me and my sister were just sitting and talking. the sushi chefs checked on us about 3-4 times and were super sweet!! we will 110% be back to try some more sushi! The restaurant was also very clean and honestly a super cute spot. read more

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Best sushi I've had in a long time! Very fresh and the ambiance is Service was excellent! Highly recommended and this is now my go to spot for sushi! read more

I came here on a Friday evening at 5pm (sadly just missing their happy hour) and it was already busy with larger groups waiting. Since there were no tables ready (even on the patio when it was pretty cold outside) we were seated at the sushi bar. Our sushi chef Ming was really welcoming and was ready to take our sushi orders at any time. I ordered the sashimi combo while my friend ordered while my friend ordered the iron chef combo. We only waited for a little while before he made our food as he was in the middle of preparing another table's roll. I didn't ask about which fish he used as I'm shy, but he overheard our conversations arguing which fish was which so Ming then settled our debate. The fish itself was very fresh with there being little to no fishy taste to any of it. My favorite from this plate was the yellowtail. I also had a taste of the iron chef roll from my friend and the panko shrimp was super good and crunchy even when sitting in the roll. Overall a very good dinner that was well worth the price. If you're coming to dinner during the weekend though, try coming a little earlier to avoid a long wait. read more

Mikuni - Sashimi Combo - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

One of my favorite places to get good sushi ..service always great.. and great locations on Sacramento and Davis .. Great outdoor seating in Davis with Fire places ..highly recommend! read more

Mikuni - Tekko Dom .. Sashimi Tuna over Rice - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

Great food and service. Got the $70 for two wirh bbq tuna, ginger pork, mikeys roll, veggie ten roll and mochi. The seasonal grapefruit mochi was great. They were very mindful of allergies and dietary restrictions in our group read more

One of the best places in Davis for japanese! Their sushi bar is great; the chefs are very knowledgeable and helpful. As someone with allergies, they did a great job accommodating for them. You can taste the quality in their ingredients and their attention to detail in the food. Service is generally good, meeting expectations but nothing mind blowing. The lighting and vibes are good; the restaurant is located at, in my opinion, the nicest part of Davis. Plenty of parking to be found in that huge parking lot. Food - 5/5 Service - 3.5/5 Ambiance - 4/5 Bathrooms - 4/5 Location - 5/5 Overall - 5/5 read more

Mikuni - caterpillar roll - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

Don't buy Mikuni Koki club membership. They overpromise and do not honor their part of the bargain. You will not be able to get in the waiting line unless you are there in person. The food is always good, but membership is not necessary to enjoy it. read more

I remember Mikunis being so delicious, maybe just the rolls I ordered this time were a bit on the bland side. Even the spicy ones I ordered didn't taste spicy at all. The Garlicky edamame was really goo, had a nice garlic and lemon flavor. I still enjoy Mikunis and the atmosphere is very friendly. We'll be going back of course. read more

Mikuni - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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came here with my family for the first time and it was so crowded. order some menu and here is what i think: 1. brussel sprouts ~ it is overcooked. very soft inside but burnt outside so become a bit bitter and i think too much of garlic chops... 2. miso soup ~ it is just ok but should served it a bit hot. i got at room temperature and with tofu only. adding a bit seaweed and green onion will make it better ~ just my two cents... 3. illegal asparagus ~ it is ok and i should say if you are a veggie lover, then should try this menu!!! 4. udon ~ is just ok and again, served a bit hot will be better instead of warm... 5. tan tan men ~ to be honest, i expect at least a bit spicy but my soup turns out salty, not even spicy at all. the presentation is ok, but too bad warm only... 6. sushi ~ just ok. we ordered four different of sushi and for us, not that special. for the ginger pickle, adding a bit sugar will taste better ~ too sour... overall, taste is mediocre and service is just ok. a bit long waiting for foods to come, may be they have no enough staffs working that day... read more

Mikuni - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

Finally made it to this restaurant. It was worth the wait. The food is amazing. We had the DMC lobster roll it was the best roll I have ever had. Everything was really good. I like the atmosphere which can be a bit loud but still has a warm feeling to it. We had the lychee cocktail that was yummy! A bit pricey but so worth it. I will be back. read more

I did curbside pickup here recently. Online ordering on their website was easy and pickup was quick. We parked in one of the designated spots for curbside pickup, called the phone number that was listed in the order confirmation email, and a masked and gloved employee promptly brought our order out. I ordered a bento box for lunch and two rolls. For my bento I chose salmon shioyaki and California roll. It was also came with salad and a whole extra container of rice. Everything tasted good and I felt like I got my $14.50's worth. I also ordered the Fox roll and the DMC roll (NBA fan here). They were pricey at about $20 each but they were huuuge! One of them had lobster in it too. Too many flavors and sauces in my mouth for my personal liking. Wish they had simpler options like a shrimp tempura roll. Overall though, I was satisfied with my overall experience and would be likely to place another order with Mikuni. read more

One of my go to spots if I'm craving sushi! Love sitting at the sushi bar and ordering off the daily special nigiri. Some of my favorites are: Chu-toro, Shima Aji, Shiro Maguro, Hamachi Belly, Uni, monk fish liver, and we end the meal with the Zig Zag softshell crab roll. The service is always great and you can't beat the price for the quality of the fish they serve. read more

This place is really good. We got sushi and tempura green beans. They have a really cut outside dinning patio and the food was flavorful. Service was excellent. Definitely recommend! read more

Mikuni - Edamame and the crab appetizer. - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

The food is always super fresh and always hits the spot! Customer service is always amazing. read more

Mikuni is one of our go to places in Davis, somewhere we take our friends if they are in town. It is a bit expensive but definitely worth it if you love sushi. The menu is really big, it always take me sometime to decide what to get :P They also have a good matcha dessert! read more

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Wanted to go to Pluto's but they were closed for cleaning. Decided to have sushi instead. The restaurant was very crowded. We elected to sit at the bar. Wait service was so so. Fortunately the chef preparing our rolls was right in front of us. We had 3 rolls. All were tasty, but not spicy although they were supposed to include spicy tuna. Pimp my roll Carmichael roll and Masa three. Total bill $39.89 before tip. read more

Mikuni - Scallops - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

Happy Hour selection is great, 2-5pm. Sushi is always very fresh, have not been disappointed by anything on the menu. Service is mediocre, other times has been better than others. read more

A rare disappointing experience. The Mikuni App kept me looping with "order online" so I phoned in only to have a recording say the best way to order was "online". At $100 per meal I'm surprised how few points I've accrued. Finally serving team let my foot sit 20' from me indefinitely after I had paid at the cashier - I regret tipping early. If I hadn't spoken up my order would have sat til closing. Mikuni is usually better too bad. AND opening my sushi order: no ohashi (chopsticks) no soy sauce? Minus one more star Mikuni - sad read more

Amazing food and great service. The fish was so fresh and the flavors were great. I would highly recommend a visit to Mikuni!