All I can say is WOW! From the moment I walked in, I could appreciate the meticulous attention to detail and high quality of the ingredients they use. All ingredients are on display in front of you, each roll is made with meticulous care in front of you. I had a delicious roll, gyoza, and hamachi belly nigiri. The nigiri comes with truffle oil and pickled wasabi and the fish is extremely fresh. I was so blown away that I ordered a second! Extremely kind staff, fast service, and a welcoming ambiance. read more

Naoki - Hamachi belly with truffle oil and pickled wasabi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Bf and I came here two weeks ago for lunch on a Thursday and had zero complaints from start to finish! We were seated right away and were able to order with zero issues. Fish quality and presentation were all too good, listen I am a salmon girl through and through but their hamachi belly nigiri really did it for me. I'd come back just for that! Food did take awhile to come out as there were about 5 tables and 2 at the bar with only 2 sushi bar chefs. No worries we weren't super hungry yet anyways. Staff was attentive and nice, even the head chef came around once tickets were done to ask how everything was and to let us know they were having their dried aged salmon that weekend and to come back. Will definitely come back once they are in their grand opening for dinner service! Restaurant is clean and well decorated but parking is limited! read more

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Popped by for lunch and really enjoyed the food and service. I ordered a spicy tuna bento box and a phoenix roll. Excellent quality and fish and flavor combinations were great. Loved the flowers on the ceiling. read more

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It's been a while since a sushi place blew me away. What an amazing feeling to experience that at Naoki today. It's the fish. It's the fish quality and attention to detail in flavors and ingredients. If you're here for the fish, you've come home. I will be back often. Tried Naoki today with my dad, who likes all food just fine, but is seldom moved to declare something "really really good." Dad is just back from one of his many Asia trips to see the family, and was all over this place despite the pricing (which is totally fair and competitive, but in no way feels like a "deal" like he would prefer.) Food quality was excellent, presentation and ingredient choices were fresh and creative, and service was friendly and efficient. It was a damned delight to eat lunch there. It's also hella good and would please the most elegant food snob, while being completely unpretentious -- honestly, they undersell their dishes in the description. They don't try to convince you to order things or tell you what's most popular... it's one of the more dignified lunches I've had recently, and I eat a lot of lunches out. The space is really open and would probably be good for a private event or large party, too. Oh, and the fish fridge! I didn't know about aging fish like meat -- mind slightly blown and I might go down a ChatGPT rabbit hole on this -- the proprietor came out at the end of the meal and showed it to us, and talked us through it b their process, showing photos on his phone. This place is so so promising and I'm delighted to see it open. read more

Nothing here demands attention, and that's exactly why it works. The pace is slow, the flavors develop gradually, and the experience invites patience. It's a meal that reveals itself over time. read more

Amazing experience!! The sushi was high quality and the service was really good. 10/10 recommend. Cute decor inside too read more

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Noaki Sushi is hands-down one of the best sushi spots around. The fish selections are consistently fresh, high quality, and full of flavor. You can tell immediately that they care about what they serve -- everything from the sashimi to the specialty rolls tastes clean, precise, and expertly prepared. The sushi chefs are incredibly friendly and skilled. They take pride in their craft and make you feel welcome the second you sit down. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the service is fast without ever feeling rushed. If you're looking for great sushi, high-quality ingredients, and a team that genuinely cares about the experience they're giving you, Noaki Sushi is the place. Highly recommend. read more

Naoki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Cool spot. the food was pretty good. table servers were not good. server never checked in to inquire about meal. someone other than server brought check, but i had wanted to place an order to go. Different server took order with her back to the table Barely glancing over shoulder to hear. Restaurant and bar area were not busy at all. Sign said grand opening. I love to support local business, but I will not refer anyone to dine in. if I ever decide to patronize establishment again I will order it to go. Disappointming. I hope service gets better and the hellos and goodbyes given to customers by sushi Chef and 2 servers in particular stop sounding so insincere. I have had some pretty yucky service at times, mediocre other times, excellent many times. But by far service today was terrible. Too bad for such a new gem in town. read more

Went here last Saturday night and sat in the private room- which was cool. Triple Trouble was really good and I love the thin slices of lemon on top. They were busy, but, handled it very well. I will definitely come back. read more

I placed a to go order and it seriously some of the best Japanese food I've had in a while. I ordered the chicken teriyaki entree, tempura (mixed), California roll and the snow crab fried rice. When I say everything was cooked perfectly, I'm not kidding. Great service, fresh food cooked well. The ambiance was nice. I can tell the owner, the staff and chefs all take great pride in what they do and it really translates to the food. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu and I love that there's a Japanese restaurant with a parking lot right here on the midtown grid. read more

Naoki - Snow crab fried rice, Cooked perfectly. And a California roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Took a visit here, noticed they replaced the previous Japanese restaurant that was here, Koi, which was n out that good. Overall my partner and I had a pleasant dining experience here. The decor and ambience is super cute, the space is really updated, it's modern and bright. Very cute and inviting. We ordered quite a bit and our final verdict is that the food was super hot and fresh, however we found some of the sushi was too salty and had too much going on. For appetizer, we ordered the chicken karaage. The chicken was delicious, it was fresh and hot and straight out the fryer. The disappointing part though was the dip that was offered - just Kewpie mayo it seems, maybe with a hint of lemon? I was disappointed the sauce option for the karaage wasn't stronger, I would've been even pleased with a spicy mayo or something... the chicken was good but it could've been stronger with a nice dipping sauce to pair it with. Not pictured but we also ordered salmon belly nigiri and unagi nigiri. Salmon belly is my absolute favorite and I get super excited when it's on the menu as not many Japanese restaurants carry it. The quality of the salmon belly was super fresh the and portion was very generous for a nigiri, however, such a fatty piece of fish needs some kind of topping to help break it up on the palette. Most places I go to will top it with a little yuzu kosho or offer it to the side. I was a little disappointed it wasn't offered. The unagi nigiri was delicious as expected. The three rolls we ordered were the Dragon Roll, the OMFG Roll and the Volcano Roll. Dragon Roll was solid - tasted a little plain as compared to other places but no denying the quality of the fish and ingredients were super fresh. The other two rolls, OMFG and Volcano, came drenched in sauce. I am all for sauce but the rolls were just completely saturated with mayo, spicy mayo, and unagi sauce. Unagi sauce is suuuuper salty so it kinda was hard to taste the quality of the fish due to this. We felt less would have been better for these rolls since the essence of the roll got lost in the sauce, literally. Overall, the fish quality was great which is super important for sushi, however, we felt some of the rolls and items could use little improvements. We also felt it was a little pricey considering the overall taste of everything was just okay for us. It was good but I'm not sure if it's something we'd come back to. Hopefully there are improvements made for the future since I know they're still in their soft opening! read more

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Amazing quality selection of fresh ingredients harmonized together creating a blast of flavors that is pleasing to the palate!

Checked out a new Japanese spot in midtown. Had the Sashimi appetizer, Snow Crab fried rice, oyster and the Hinoka roll. Fish was super fresh and tasty, and the rolls were nicely balanced. Everything I tried was really excellent. The portions were pretty generous, and the presentation looked great. The staff was friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely gonna come back! read more

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Everything I had was great! Recommend the saki flight if you want to widen your thoughts on saki. Very shareable if necessary. Staff is super helpful and attentive. read more

Table service okay, ordered BBQ tuna, sushi nachos, two hand rolls, nigiri, and Suki roll. Asked for avocado in the hand rolls and Siracha. They forgot and when asked took plates back placed avocado in roll which is perfect, but a whole half of avocado on the side along with 1/4 cup of siracha. It appeared to be passive aggressive. Ordered 2 Snow Crab fried rice to go and there is ZERO crab. This place is a scam! read more

Naoki - No Snow Crab Fried Rice! Complete scam. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place was good - I asked for the Omaske but with just fish not liver or uni... but they gave that to me anyway. Still great service and niice place read more

Came here for my birthday and everything was amazing! Sat at the sushi bar and got the omakase nigiri for $65 dollars which was honestly a great price for how amazing everything was. Each piece was specially crafted and you could tell the chef put a lot of effort into crafting if it well! The chef explained everything super well and was super friendly. It seems like the place is pretty new but it was genuinely awesome and I hope it gets more popular like it deserves. read more

Naoki - Nigiri Omakase! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

If you want the quality of Kru but don't have the patience for their parking and wait times, consider Naoki. The five of us came during the week of the soft opening and upon arriving, the exterior of the building is unassuming. Like a speakeasy, the drab exterior hides a dark and swanky gem. Upon entering, you're immediately transported into another time and place. A robot whirrs around the room while patrons enjoy a meal behind shoji panels and a private chabudai dining table. In the front a dry aged salmon hangs in a cooler by its tail, ready for expert preparation by the sushi chefs. You immediately forget the strip mall facade on the other side of the glass door you entered from. We were greeted promptly and seated soon after our arrival. The restaurant had only a few occupied tables, but it was a Sunday afternoon and still in the soft opening phase. Unfortunately, the room is reverberant, which made the atmosphere a little less comfortable, but luckily there weren't too many people there conversing. We placed our drink orders and appetizers while we discussed amongst ourselves what to order. Seeing as the menu was very fairly priced for the quantity of food compared to Kru, we immediately got excited and placed orders on about half the menu. Once the appetizers arrived, we knew we were in for a treat. The karaage chicken was a star! Perfectly crispy and seasoned, the chicken was juicy and tender on the inside and it came out hot enough to burn us. It was decided we were already off to a good start! The dipping sauce matched up perfectly and turned out to be an excellent complement with our other appetizers as well. Among those were the Brussels sprouts and the Dancing Mushrooms. Everything was hot and delicious. Next up was the Ikayaki, while not a hit with everyone at the table, I thought it was pretty good, but it's definitely an appetizer for the more daring since it contains the complete squid, tentacles and all. I could see in the distance that our main entrees were being prepared, a beautiful selection of fresh fish, wagyu, special rolls, and a generously sized bento box. Our order arrived shortly with our server and robot in tow, and it was a sight to behold! A colorful mix of fish, vegetables, roe, and dipping sauces adorned the table with expertly crafted precision. I didn't realize we ordered lunch AND a show! The server poured water into small containers in each of our sashimi platters and a gentle wisp of smoke wafted around the platter like a movie set. It was time to dig in! The servings were generous, even for our two friends with us that are well over six feet tall and athletic. The fish was fresh and the wasabi is incredible! We ate almost everything family style and not a bite was left behind. Every dish had such unique complexity and distinct flavors. If you're a fan of Kru, you owe it to yourself to give this restaurant a shot, before they get popular. The food is excellent and the prices (for now) are a bargain. We frequent Kru, but if we don't have the patience to wait, Naoki is now on our short list of sushi spots we will happily substitute for quality sushi and sashimi. The service and drink options leave a little to be desired, but those aspects can grow and change over time. Here's hoping that Naoki is here to stay as yet another example of the excellent culinary scene in Sacramento! read more

Wonderful place. Our meal was fantastic. The sushi was fresh and delicious. The bento box (2 item) was generous and very pretty. Service was attentive. The tables and booths are inviting and the restaurant is attractive. I can't wait to go back. read more

Great place, nice happy hour vibes. Fish was fresh. All of the food we had was delicious. Staff were super friendly. I will definitely be back. read more

Loved every dish ordered here! You can tell they take their time in preparing each dish! Sushi rolls were great and I loved the uni pasta! Wish there was a bit more uni in it, but I would still order it again based on the sauce. read more

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Good vibe when walking in. High ceilings and tables spaced nicely so you're not too close to the tables next to you. Food presentation was excellent and the taste of all the dishes was on point. Service was outstanding as they kept checking on us. A couple of the dishes took an extremely long time to come out was the only disappointment read more

A bit pricey, but their menu is absolutely amazing! I wish that I would've gotten the dry ice like I saw the videos but I guess they just didn't feel like it that day. The waitress could've been a little nicer but as for the food, it was great and the inside decor was really nice. read more

Naoki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

I have been hearing about Naoki for a few weeks now. I must say the hospitality, the fast service, the space, and the food are really wonderful. I LOVE fresh nigiri and often have high hopes for sushi restaurants. Naoki really delivers. I usually am very picky on where I eat my sushi and the texture of the fish itself. Whole time I kept thinking how tasty and pleasant everything was. The miso soup was yummy too. Great job Naoki, staff, and owners. Support this restaurant and let's help them stay open for a long time. :) read more

Naoki - 7 piece nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

My sister hasn't had flavorful sushi in a while, her "go to" place in Huntington Beach has new owners and she hasn't been back! She is really enjoying the wonderful Phoenix Roll and the Hamachi Nigiri. The service is great as usual! Our Chief RICE!!!! Is really taking care of us! Come and enjoy this new Japanese restaurant!!! You won't be disappointed! read more

Naoki - Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This sushi place caught me so off guard. I was not expecting to love the food as much as I did. My boyfriend and I both came together. We started with gyoza for an appetizer. Amazing! I ordered the salmon hand roll and the shrimp tempura roll. He ordered the Camila roll and the Triple Trouble roll. All the rolls so unbelievably good. My hand roll was so fresh and I love salmon so it was of course delicious. The presentation was amazing. Food came out in a timely manner. The service was absolutely fantastic. The waitress chatted with us while we waited for food, the sushi makers (behind the bar) carried conversation and told us about our rolls. I am not from Sac but am at the airport a lot and will definitely make this a pit stop when I am here next! read more

Naoki - Shrimp tempura and salmon hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Wowww the food here is delicious and the fish is so fresh! I had the New York nigiri, summer roll, and suki roll. The summer roll tastes so refreshing with the fish cuts and avocado, perfect with just some soy sauce. The suki roll is very saucy and tasty. I will say the second time I went, my rolls broke apart very easily when I picked them up. I ordered the lion king the second time around, I could pass on it. Other places have better lion kings. However, I was very impressed with their matcha latte. It was very solid for a plain matcha latte. Strong, not too milky, and generous portions. I believe they use ippodo matcha. The only complaint is they give you a lot of ice. The ambience of restaurant is a bit confusing to me but they are still in their soft opening. There is 2 different sides to the restaurant, with one side looking/feeling much more expensive than the other. The bathrooms have nice blue walls. I took some photos there LOL. Bonus: there is a parking lot!! (thank god) read more

Naoki - Summer roll, Suki roll, NY nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The best tempura. Fresh vegetables and shrimp was so nice and plump not overdone with tempura batter but just perfect. Can't wait to order in since this was a pick up by my sister. read more

This place met all my expectations!!! We started with the dry aged tuna, moved on to the Phoenix roll, then did 16 peice Paris sashimi, they have a pickled wasbi is real ( just a head up ) AMAZONG might i add but it it is a little surprising. Then we finished up woth trying there wagu A5 Nigiri. Just AMAZING. the waiter was super knowledgeable! He really helped us understand how their menu works ! Definitely worth trying since its new and they are this good cant wait to try it again ! read more

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Food and service is excellent. Restaurant and restrooms are nice and clean. We will be definitely be coming back.

The sushi was very fresh and i loved how friendly the staff are. My favorite was the Uni (Sea Urchin). The ambiance was very cozy! Perfect spot for date night especially sitting at the bar. read more

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this place is so good. torn about writing a review bc i love how it's not crowded but they deserve the praise. i have not had a single dish i did not like. my fave is the crispy tuna skin salad. read more

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Omakase served a few pieces that are more unique. Almost all of it lands well. Tasty food in a clean, modern space and service was great for a new restaurant. read more

The food was so good. So good. The lemon on the triple double was different but really good and refreshing. Then the triple double roll was heavier but very good and the two rolls balanced each other out. The quality of nigiri was unbelievable. Otoro was the best. Great service and a very nice atmosphere and space. read more

Saw a soft opening sign and decided to give it a try. I had the New York nigiri and the Triple Trouble roll. The fish was super fresh and flavorful, the rice was perfectly seasoned, and the rolls were well balanced. A few items weren't available yet since it's still the soft opening, but everything I tried was excellent. Portion size was generous and presentation was beautiful. Staff was friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

Naoki - Triple trouble roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Update: I went to key last week and Naoki absolutely blows it out of the water. At naoki the nigiri is much fresher and higher quality, more care is put into each roll. This is my new main go-to sushi place. read more

wow. absolutely delicious. everything we ordered was phenomenal. when i say this is probably the best sushi i have ever had i am not kidding! the fish is incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned and served at the perfect temperature. we ordered the chirashi, summer roll, triple trouble roll, creamy salmon, and bbq albacore and they were ALL so good. i recommend these rolls if you like sashimi and dont like rolls that have a lot of sauce/fried. they are super light and fresh. the creamy salmon was perfection, the white sauce, avocado and onion puree really made this dish stand out. the flavors work so perfectly together. they even do fresh wasabi here which is great! and the sushi rice alone is also seasoned really well. overall, 10/10! seriously. we came in on a sunday around 6 and there werent that many people im surprised there werent more people tbh because this place is really that good. we will for sure be coming back! only thing id say is i wish there was some kind of dessert but thats no biggie id just be curious to know what would they offer if they did since everything we tried was amazing! props to the chef, he really knows what hes doing Phew!! ‍ yum. read more

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I was too busy smashing all this delicious food to take a picture! Big Thank you to Chef Moua & Chef Joey for making our experience magical, Congratulations on the Grand Opening! read more

Naoki - I wish took a better photo of the absolutely delicious Uni, but I was way too busy eatin' - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Hear me out: like some of the other reviews stated, better than Kru, which is GOATED in the hearts of many. Bold statement, but it's just accurate. In terms of price, service (much appreciation to Linh), food quality, and ambiance, Naoki is a high performer. While the location is technically perfect, the exterior might be overlooked or even perceived as a bit underwhelming. Just walk in and you'll feel entirely opposite and regret initial judgment - the interior is pretty well thought out, sophisticated, warm and welcoming. About the food: my party and I enjoyed the 9 piece sashimi appetizer - the salmon was especially unmatched in freshness/quality and all of the cuts in general were dramatically thicker than usual. This was exciting. The spicy tuna hand roll was also a favorite, as were our speciality rolls of choice: Philadelphia and the Suki. One additional detail that we appreciated was how well the sushi rice tasted on its own across each sushi order. This spot is a true gem that I feel very confident about standing behind. Will be back! read more

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Wow! Incredible food. Tried the suki roll, the triple trouble roll, a bento and some spicy garlic edamame. Great service and food surpassed our expectations. The interior was quiet and classy. Definitely worth the price. read more