Yum and great service. I really enjoyed sitting o ur side and getting a roll and drinking a beer.

Amazing food and great service from the staff. If you're looking for a sushi place in this area, definitely consider coming here.

We love this restaurant. The food is flawless when eaten in the restaurant, but as we all know, sushi is not a good 'travel food'. Warm food gets cool and mushy, cold raw fish is dry when consumed later (even 10 minutes later) isn't the same. I suggest, at the very least, you lovely folks at Rumble fish, open up the patio for outdoor dining. So many restaurants are doing it and you guy have a nice patio you're not utilizing. 5 tables outside and a few inside will be enough and will help us folks who want to support you and yet don't want to deal with the either too warm (sashimi) or too cold (hot rolls) food that happens with take out. We love you guys and want to support you. Once you open up for table service, WE ARE THERE. (Most likely every week, because we miss your food so much! xxoo) read more

I've been frequenting Rumble Fish on and off for probably 10 years. The food is still as great as ever but the dining experience has dropped to a new post-pandemic low. Close to the minimum attention given, restaurant feels a bit like a storage area, order a Diet Coke and you get a can without even a glass. read more

Terribly disappointed today at lunch. This used to be my favorite sushi place, with comfortable seating, good service, great flavors, but it has gone so far downhill, that I will not go back. The first issue was takeout only, which they started when Covid hit. All the rest of my favorite places have gone back to full service, but not here. The next thing was that all the food was served in plastic. The use of such a huge amount of plastic was unconscionable. Although some of the plastic was labeled as recyclable, it all had to go in the trash due to food contamination. In this day and age of compostables, the extent of the use of plastic was shocking to me. The flavors have become bland, and as the salad was closed in with the hot entree, it was wilted and watery. It feels like a fast food place where one has to get one's own glass of water, with no service at all on the patio. No extra soy sauce, no forks, no napkins unless we go back to the order window to ask for each item. One is expected to bus one's own table and wipe it down for the next customer. I will have to find a new sushi restaurant. read more

Wow! Authentic sushi! The facility is a little small, but they do have a little patio where it is nice and cozy! Service was amazing and very attentive to our needs. read more

Food is great when you can actually get it. Order ahead. Get there when they say it's ready. It's not. Even after dealing with the "line" if you can call it that to get to the window. There needs to be a better system set up. If you can actually get to the front of the line to order and eat there it's great. But the cluster f@*k they call a line needs to be fixed. Also slow the eff down when you pull in their driveway. All too often people in the "line" almost get hit. read more

Best Sushi Place in Town! The food is always spectacular and the outdoor seating is lovely.

Excellent sushi every time. In a town with so many good sushi restaurants, they have the edge with quality.

I can only comment about lunch since I've only been there for lunch. The location was very easy to find with plenty of parking at 11:45 am. We were seated immediately with no reservation. The service was quick and friendly, we both had a 2 roll lunch combo which came with miso soup and salad. All was delicious and fresh. Will definitely go again, maybe for dinner next time. read more

I have been eating at this place for years now and they have great sushi! Even if a few weeks go by between visits, the owner and staff always seem to remember you and greet you as a friend as you walk in. It's owned by a Korean family which is quite common in the local sushi world but don't try to order your fish using the Japanese terminology or you will get a "Huh"? from the chef. I like the California deluxe, its only about $8 and consists of their already awesome California roll topped with unagi (eel for you Koreans, haha) and drizzled with unagi sauce. The Spider roll is very good as well, a soft shell crab thats deep fried and served in a roll maki style with avocado. Dont forget the saki! They have a great selection as well as some Japanese beers to help wash down the goodness! I'll be back... read more

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My friend gave me a gift certificate for Rumble Fish for my birthday so I decided to check it out. It doesn't look like anything amazing from the outside, I'd have easily driven past it many times. Yet, this place is really highly esteemed in the area & I can understand why. The service was prompt & the place was very clean and cozy. I LOVED the thin translucent slices of cucumber added to the water, very refreshing. We ordered the cherry blossom, a spicy tuna roll, a veggie asparagus roll, and some hot sake. Everything was yummy. The tuna was a beautiful deep red color and had a great texture. The pricing was fair. I will definitely come back here if I find myself in Scotts Valley. read more

Rumble Fish - cherry blossom roll - Japanese Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

Rumble Fish is an excellent choice for sushi in Scotts Valley! I have been coming here since I was a child and really enjoy it. Right now during take out times, they are taking order either via phone or at the window outside and pickup is at the window too. They are friendly and quick to make orders. The place is clean and it is clear that extra measures have been put in place to ensure a safe working environment. The sushi itself is great!! All of their rolls are pretty big and very tasty. I tried the 49ers roll and one other that was similar and both were great. The fish was fresh and the other ingredients were good too. It was packaged nicely and all utensils and napkins were included too. I am looking forward to coming back for more sushi soon. read more

Food was good. The server was very helpful and attentive. Will be returning to enjoy more work lunches on the patio.

Consistent fresh and flavorful food and pleasant staff makes this THE location i turn to for various occasions: late night at the office, birthday celebration, office lunch and just be cause. It has a wide variety of rolls that dazzles with creative look and ingredients (try Vegas roll and Tropical roll) but it also has simple down to earth combination that I value. Chirashi (mix variety of Sashimi over a bed of sushi rice) is my favorite item here and Sashimi freshness and quality is the reason why I could enjoy it so much. read more

I've eaten at Rumble Fish quite a few times! The rolls here are huge and they have an extensive menu. The service is always friendly and they sell sake for cheap too. The lunch bentos are such a great deal! They're super cheap and the portions are huge. The sushi rolls here are pricier than most places, but the rolls are really big as well. I've tried the lunch bento with chicken teriyaki and gyoza. I've also tried it with chicken katsu. They give you rice, fruit, salad and miso soup! The chicken teriyaki chicken and gyoza tastes great! I thought the chicken katsu was a bit dry the last time I got it. For rolls, I've tried the shark roll and lion king. The shark roll has tempura, imitation crab and avocado on the inside and is deep fried. It's drizzled with spicy mayo and unagi sauce. I asked for no spicy mayo when I ordered this roll but they ended up not putting on unagi sauce too. The roll was really good, but I wish they hadn't omitted the unagi sauce. The lion king is yummy too! Bigger than your average roll and everything tasted fresh. Overall, this is a pretty good place to get Japanese food in the area. read more

Rumble Fish is by far the best sushi restaurant in Scotts Valley! My husband Larry and I go there at least once a week due to the awesome fresh food and the outgoing friendly owner/manager Luna. She always bring us our drinks as soon as we sit down and asks about our family. She is our family. We love that place! read more

In 5 minutes walk from my house I can enjoy the delicious sushi in or out. Big selection on menu and all taste great!

I got the two roll lunch special - tuna and negi-hama rolls, miso soup, and salad. The food and the service were both great. The rolls were so fresh and delicious! read more

Here it is! One of our top two sushi places in this little town! Excellent sushi and everything else! If you like your rolls gooey and warm, this is your place! If you like them cool and fresh, this is also your place! If you just like Japanese food, well you can't go wrong! Disclaimer- as of a few weeks ago, they're still only offering patio dining (take and go)... read more

Where the food becomes art..... Excellent service and authentic Japanese cuisine. The sushi is always fresh with generous size portions Definitely the best Japanese cuisine in Santa Cruz The Staff is amazing!!! read more

Rumble Fish - Chirashi lunch - Japanese Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

If you're going to charge $15 for a roll and $5 for a bowl of edamame then you have the money to invest in your business and keep it clean and modern. This place needs a remodel. Sushi is mediocre and with so much mediocre sushi around here I'm choosing to go elsewhere for future visits. read more

Wow! Incredible service! We went to the restaurant about 20 minutes before close to place a Togo order. I was worried they would not serve us because we were close to closing time but they were happy to. Everyone we interacted with was seriously so nice. Our order had to be customized because of multiple allergens. The two women taking our order took so much time and care to make sure everything was allergen free. Our food came out quick and when the woman brought it out to us she was smiling from ear to ear and seemed genuinely happy for us. It was such a pleasant experience the food was incredible as well. I cannot wait to dine in! Ten stars! read more

Food consistently good. Have gotten bento box, sushi and bowls. Dine in can be a long wait and not as much seating since pre-Covid....but Covid messed everything up! read more

I really enjoyed the warm California rolls \s. Next time maybe you could put them with the salads instead of the hot entrees? The beef teriyaki was tough and over cooked. It's usually great. And you forgot the miso soup...again! I drive from Capitola for take out. Maybe not so often anymore. read more

We LOVE Rumble Fish! First we just liked it because the food was great. Our favorite roll is the Santa Cruz roll, I love the bento box and my honey loves the beef udon. But what has sealed the deal for us here is Luna. Luna is one of the owners and she spends time to make us feel special, remembered and pampered. She remembers my son Nate every time we come and she gives him a hug and attention that makes my 9 year old blush with excitement. She has also worked with my husband Ben donating gift certificates for an ALS fundraiser. I think even if the food was awful we'd still go to see Luna! Lucky for us it's awesome. Oh and if you're a Sake drinker they have specials, $1 small and $2 large hot Sake. How can you go wrong?!! read more

This is a GO TO place for my friends so we get to see them and enjoy their company. We were nit impressed with the food. We had the bento box.. and the shrimp tempura looked like it was on a diet. I had the salmon and it was dry and flavorless..oh well read more

The food is always delicious. The staff treats you like you are their only customer . They have a wonderful outside patio area too. Great choice for lunch or dinner. read more

Well, Three of us tried to have lunch at Rumble Fish yesterday March 31st, around 1:30. We sat down in their nice patio and waited for the waitress to bring us menus and take our orders. We waited and waited. Finally we got up to leave. She pointed to a sign saying we would have to order online. So we left. read more

Some of the best sushi I've ever had in Santa Cruz county. Everything is fresh, flavorful and SO good. Big shout out to Luna and Jin for being the most amazing, caring, fun people ever! They really make the ambience amazing. My family adores this place and we will always come back for our weekend dinners. You will not regret trying it! read more

Always great and I love the owner who always says "Thank you so much" - i usually order shashimi and udon.

Always consistent goodness and great service. My go-to for Japanese food in Scotts Valley and they have done a great job with to-go orders. Love their hot sake winter specials. read more

Update: I wrote my previous review the first time I went to this restaurant. Now I go here almost every single week. I have NEVER been to a restaurant with as good, consistent service as this one. Every employee I have encountered here is friendly and polite. They even remember my phone order! I would 100% say this is the best sushi place in Scott's Valley. Excellent food and exquisite service. There's more than 5 sushi places in this area and I always choose this one. read more

Rumble Fish - bento (bad lighting) - Japanese Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

Always fresh, and beautifully presented, save 10% by ordering online to be picked up. Indoors feels tight and they have a nice outdoor patio as an alternative. Friendly staff. read more

We recently ordered carry-out from Rumble Fish, twice in the last month. The quality of the food is consistently excellent, and the attitude of the dining room staff is professional, outgoing and customer service-oriented. We are a family of four, and have ordered various sushi and tempura, katsu salmon, pan-fried gyoza, with the salad and miso soup. Everything, every bite, is to be savored. We highly recommend Rumble Fish, and will be enjoying many more meals there. read more

By far my favorite place around. We're in Live Oak and door dash delivers it to us. Creative menu, and quality product. Never been disappointed. Mango rolls are all bomb as weird as they sound.. on my fav list. read more

Most affordable sushi and sake anywhere in Santa Cruz county! And...good too!!! I drive from Live oak to Scott's valley for lunch just to eat here. read more

I've only eaten in the restaurant once and that was maybe 10 years ago. But wee regularly get takeout. The food has always been universally excellent, high quality, generous portions, ready on time, accurately fulfilled. Highly recommended. read more

Love Rumble Fish, one of the best sushi places in the area for sure! No hesitation recommending them very highly!!

Had two great experiences in a row there now. First time with a buddy, where we went on a sushi binge, second time with family. Both times the food was excellent. I've had rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, and all were very good. My better half prefers rolls whereas I've always leaned towards Sashimi. At Rumble Fish I don't feel you can go wrong because the preparation and ingredients are immaculate. The service is provided by the sweetest ladies out there. They are wonderful, super attentive, and love chit chatting with my son, who apparently adores them. Again, if you're looking for sushi and having that craving, give this place a try. You won't regret it. read more