I love this place so yummy. the owner is so nice and goes above and beyond for her customers. try the golden dragon roll.

Everything is very fresh. The rolls are excellent. My husband says the soups are very good. No good wine selection. I guess they think that Suchi and wine don't match. Service is quick. It lacks ambiance. read more

Visited this past Saturday and I can confirm that the sashimi is still the best in town. You'd think sashimi would be one of those items that's always consistently good across sushi restaurants but - no. Sometimes it's too firm, lacks flavor, or even worse, the texture is mush (sign of spoiled / old fish). I've always been wowed by the high quality of fish they use at Ayame and it's what keeps me coming back. It's also why I ask for double sashimi in my bento because I'm here for the good stuff. The miso this time around was fairly diluted. Not sure what was going on there. The side salad was good and always a nice palate cleanser. My wife ordered the bento as well and she asked for sashimi as was as a Philadelphia roll. There was something "off" with her roll. The smoked salmon tasted like it had an artificial smoke flavoring added to it which threw off the balance of the other flavors. Swing and a miss on this one. The ambiance itself hasn't changed a bit. Still a no frills place that focuses on the food and I appreciate that. The service was quick and efficient. It's possible to get in, order, eat, and leave, all within 45 minutes, which is what we did since they were close to closing their lunch service. Thanks Ayame for always using high quality fish. read more

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I've been here once or twice in person a couple years ago and recently ordered through DoorDash. If you go in person it's in a shopping plaza near a gas station/convenience store and the Walmart Neighborhood Market. So parking is plentiful and easy. For DoorDash I ordered various nigiri and two speciality rolls. Scrolling through DoorDash's menu a lot of the special rolls are spicy. I think we settled on two non-spicy rolls (modified spider roll and lion king roll). The fish on the nigiri was fresh and the rice to fish ratio was good. They offer the typical fish (salmon, tuna, unagi, shrimp, etc.) The special rolls are very heavy on the sauce. So you likely won't need to dip them in soy sauce or wasabi. For me that covers up the taste of the fish more than I'd like. But that's personal preference. Ayame is worth a try! read more

Ordered the lunch bento box which is always my go to when visiting. For my two selections I went with the Philadelphia roll and the mixed sashimi. The bento box also comes with a mixed salad, rice, and miso soup for $15.50. The value of the lunch bento box is stellar with today's economy. My party of 3 arrived at 2:40 which was 20 mins until closing down for lunch which Is typically something I'd never do but I am visiting from out of town and hit some unexpected traffic. I decided to drive by and when I saw two other parties still eating we decided to go in. My only complaint was feeling rushed while ordering and eating. I do know it's my fault for coming in so close to close but they always have the right to turn customers away if they want to leave at 3 exactly. Our party was quick with ordering and stayed until 3:20. Ayame has the freshest fish I've ever had and is the reason I'll always come back and recommend to everyone looking for a new sushi spot. read more

Ayame Sushi - Lunch bento box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

3/1/26 5pm Went in to order miso soup to go and was greeted very poorly by the host. I chose to leave without ordering, as I don't support businesses like this. I'll be taking my money elsewhere. Edited, I went to Hisui 2 and got want I needed with GREAT customer service. read more

As a sushi fanatic, it is my duty to try any sushi place that is recommended to me. So when my sister spoke highly of this place, I was game. We placed a to go order of different things for me to try. When I picked up the order, the owners greeted me kindly and were lively and sociable. I can tell they put an effort in getting to know their customers in a genuine way. One of them even brought my to go order to my car since it was a big one. So all in all, the service was superb. Girlyman - The restaurant does not PLAY with this roll. This is the signature roll of the restaurant, and it absolutely delivers. The Girlyman is a perfect balance of flavors, and the sauce is absolutely heaven. Beautiful decoration as well. Bake Scallop - This roll takes a standard California Roll and adds its own twist by adding scallops and spicy mayo to elevate it. Saucy, pure deliciousness. Other things I've gotten are the Salmon Pizza Roll and Salmon Donburi. Both really good as well. Looking forward to returning to this place! read more

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Service was terrible. The lady was rude and very disrespectful. Had a terrible smell when you step in.

It's soup season and Ayame has just what you need. We had the beef udon soup. It was delicious and the service was excellent. You can sit at the sushi bar or a table. read more

Ayame Sushi - Beef Udon Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

Food is great, they make amazing sushi and it's no wonder this is my sister's favorite spot in Vacaville. The service is definitely "we will get you what you need but you might not get the sunniest disposition". read more

I first discovered this hidden gem thanks to my brother and his friend, and I've been coming back ever since, always bringing along more friends and family to experience the deliciousness. The Girlyman Roll - 5 stars in my book. The Ayame Roll and spicy salmon nigiri are also my fave. I also love their agedashi tofu, it's served hot and fresh so be careful not to burn your mouth. Staff is attentive and friendly; the servers remember me as "the one who always orders a lot of Girlyman Rolls". The chefs probably hate when I come since the girlyman roll takes a lot of effort to make lol. Whenever we're in the Vacaville area, Ayame Sushi is a definite stop for us - whether we take it to-go or dine in. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! We went on a super warm day and they AC wasn't working well. They stayed opened and we're still taking orders. Holy buckets Batman some of the BEST food I've had in a while. Super fresh, super delicious, and they were SO EXTRA nice even though it was hot out. 10/10 recommendation. I've been there once before a few years ago and it was good then too. read more

Excellent vegetarian options. Great customer service. We go to this restaurant several times a year.

Heading back after spending the day visiting our mom in the hospital in San Francisco and we were exhausted and starving!!! Yelp search found us a place along our route back to Sacramento; Ayame Sushi. We stopped for dinner on the way. Our first time visiting this place, and I must say, it was a great experience! Even though they were close to closing they welcomed us inside. It's a cute little place! Comfy seating, sushi bar in back, just an overall chill atmosphere. We started with miso soup while waiting for our appetizer. The broth was rich a flavorful and VERY soul healing. It was the perfect start to our meal. We then had the Mixed Tempura appetizer, which was delicious; batter was light and satisfyingly crisp; not at all greasy, the dashi dipping sauce the perfect complement to the crispy fried veggies. My sister had the Mixed Tempura dinner for her entree, my niece had the Chicken Teriyaki dinner, and I had the Chicken Teriyaki and Tuna Sashimi. The chicken teriyaki was perfectly grilled with a nice char while the sauce lent just the right amount of sweet and savory, and I like that they didn't try to drown the chicken in sauce. The entrees all came with a mixed field green salad with a creamy mayo based dressing; it TASTED like it had ginger in it? It was quite tasty, even for someone who doesn't normally eat dressing on salad. The tuna sashimi was absolutely fantastic, there is nothing like seafood on the West Coast in my opinion - VERY Fresh!! The sashimi was served with pickled ginger and wasabi. To round out the plate you get a nice little mound of Japanese white rice. It was all so delicious! After a long day, it was nice to stop for a quick recharge. Thanks so much Ayame! We will make sure to come thru again soon! Hope to bring our mom next time. #sushi #ayamesushi #yummy #chickenteriyaki #tunasashimi read more

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This is one of my mom's favorite spots, so of course we had to eat here and I had to try it. We made a take out order right during the usual food rush hour on Friday night, and they let us know that it would only be 30 minutes! My family loves the 2 choice bentos. Their absolute favorites are the tempura and the hibachi chicken. The chicken had grill marks that added that charred flavor to the chicken. I tried the tonkatsu donburi with egg and it was SO GOOD. Ayame sushi puts the PERFECT amount of the donburi sauce on the rice and this is perfect for those sweet and salty cravings. I LOVED this donburi... so good!! read more

Ayame Sushi - Ton Katsu Don (with egg) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

Came here while visiting some friends here in Vacaville. They chose the restaurant because we're not familiar. Oh my gosh what a great place. It's in a strip mall and you might not notice it right away. It's clean inside with social distancing table seating. Menu is full of great items and we all tried something different. Hubby had sashimi, our friends husband had a bento box and us girls had rolls. Very fresh, tasty and big!! Yummy. We will definitely make sure that we come back here next time we're in Vacaville. read more

Ayame Sushi - Two great rolls!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

For what Japanese restaurants we have in the area, I think this is one of the best places around. I'm not into the gimmick of all you can eat sushi, so this place is perfect. When we arrived, they seemed pretty busy. Luckily, the customers waiting around were waiting for their to go orders and not a table. We were seated quickly and had our orders taken shortly after. I really liked the menu options. We all tried different things and everything was really good and was good quality. read more

Ayame Sushi - Sushi plate - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

This is the best sushi place in Vacaville. I've been a few times and my favorite roll is the lambada roll. Their girlyman roll is also very good I believe that's their signature roll. All of the rolls I've tried are good of the 10-15 different I've had. Something I appreciate about Ayame is that their specialty rolls do not have too much sauce, but just enough to add valuable spiciness or sweetness. The fish is high quality and I believe they sometimes get it from Japan when they can but don't quote me on that. The high quality fish makes their hand rolls, chirashi, and sashimi very good as well. They also have good sides I enjoy the chicken karaage they always bring it out hot and fresh. The food comes out quick and service is fast. Again best place in Vacaville for sushi. Prices are very good for the quality you're getting as well on average maybe $10-12 per speciality roll. read more

Ayame Sushi - Lambada Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

Quote of the Night: "I'm not that mean. I'm just funny-crazy. Good night, Sweetie!" - overheard from our waitress talking to a couple as they left after dinner We had read the comments before going and seen the reviews about rude service. We figured maybe there had been one particular employee who caused all the trouble. We figured, what are the odds she's there tonight anyway? The moment we walked in, we knew exactly who these were about. There was no mistaking her. Throughout the evening, we talked to her and listened to her interactions with other customers. I totally see how her style can be off-putting to someone more accustomed to typical "polite" service. But it can also be endearing, if you choose to look at it that way. The quote above, straight from the source, sums it all up. read more

Ok so here's the thing, the sushi was good. I'd go as far to say very good. But the service was absolutely terrible. Go to this place if you want good sushi but don't mind getting flat out disrespected and talked to in such a rude manner it turns into a standoffish situation. To go into further explanation, the woman took her smart a** remarks to a whole different level and left our whole table feeling insulted and extremely uncomfortable. This was by far the worst service I've ever received and trust me I've been to some bad spots. Would not go back would not recommend. I'd give this place zero stars if I could based off the disrespect alone. read more

Hidden gem in Vacaville! Normally my go to sushi restaurant in Vacaville is Fuji Sushi since it's AYCE and excellent quality. However we wouldn't make it in time and since it's the pandemic, best not to go to an AYCE. So pull out the handy reviews from my Yelp friends and others and ended up at Ayame. Plenty of parking in the lot that they share with a Walmart Grocery store. Went in and were seated immediately in a corner far from other tables. Every other table was sectioned off with caution tape so people couldn't sit there and they maintained the minimum 6 feet distance. We were given paper menus (probably what they use for takeout) and ordered our drinks and food. One of my friends, Bob, ordered edamame which was excellent. It was not only salted but also roasted. I'd definitely order that the next time I go! Bob also got gyoza which was good too. My Yelp friend, Asianae, ordered the lunch bento box with teriyaki salmon and spicy tuna. I ordered the lunch bento box with the teriyaki salmon and the mixed tempura. The bento boxes came with a salad, miso soup and a small serving of rice (which was perfect for me). Everything was fresh and tasty. The salmon was very well cooked, flavorful and lacked the oceany taste that some times accompanies seafood that have been frozen or are old. Asianae said her spicy tuna was excellent. I could say the same for my mixed tempura! Lightly breaded and fried to perfection and not oily at all!! The service was excellent and we got to chat and joke a bit with the sushi chef who was probably an owner. The bathroom was also very clean. I think my friends and I will definitely be back if we go to Vacaville again! read more

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Nice evening, great service. Is this the most top of the line sushi in the area, it is not. However, the fish was all fresh, flavorful, and served in a reasonable time frame. I tried the maguro nigiri, the cherry blossom roll and the spicy tuna roll. All of them tasted great. The rice was a little thick and a little dry so it overwhelmed the flavors a bit, but that's a very small complaint. The cherry blossom roll was also just a roll without much fish on top, surprising because most places serve it as more of a blossom. The woman who waited on my was warm and friendly and is clearly loved by her regulars and the rest of the staff was helpful and there were plenty of people to keep the place running. Prices were reasonable. Will definitely return read more

Ayame Sushi - Maguro nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

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The food was delicious and came out very promptly! You're getting fresh fish and quality ingredients you can taste! Our server was very attentive and checked in on us throughout the meal. Inside is nice, warm with an izakaya vibe. I would recommend this as the go to sushi/Japanese spot in the area! read more

We've been going here for many years and have enjoyed the food and service but recently this has changed. The food isn't as fresh as it once was and the service hasn't been as friendly. read more

Our last visit to Ayame this past Friday was awful. We ordered a Nigiri and sashimi dinner. After my wife complained to me that her Hamachi tasted like it was bad, I decided to inspected my Hamachi. It really smelled bad and super fishy. All the redness you see in a nice Hamachi nigiri was all brown. It also looked like the sushi chef had trimmed the brownness away as well. I should've returned our meal but I really felt sorry for them. Usually this restaurant is full. This past Friday it was virtually empty, only 2 tables had people. This will be the last time we go to this sushi restaurant. This was the second time over the past year we have had bad fish. This Yelp review is for the consumers, the owners of Ayame have yet to claim their own restaurant on Yelp. read more

We came in for dinner on a a Sunday evening. They were not very busy this evening, so we were seated quickly. Ayame is a small restaurant (doesn't have too many tables) in the Walmart Neighborhood Market Shopping Center on the corner of Elmira Rd and Nut Tree Rd. We ordered Seafood Salad, Mixed Tempura and Takoyaki for appetizer. Main course were Futomaki Roll, Salmon Teriyaki Rice Bowl and 3 different Bento Boxes(choose 2 items in the list, comes with miso soup and salad). Food was good overall, just the potion sizes on a few items were a little small. The Salmon Teriyaki Rice Bowl which had a large portion of rice, but the piece of salmon was pretty small and could have benefited for a little more Teriyaki sauce over the rice. The Futomaki Roll only had 5 pieces, but were decent in size. The Takoyaki only had 5 pieces which was an odd number. The bento boxes had decent potions of salad, Tonkatsu and sushi rolls, but the Beef Teriyaki portion was lacking. The Mixed Tempura was a decent portion, but only had 1-2 of each vegetables and 4 shrimps. Some of the main courses came out before the appetizers, but I noticed a lot of restaurants lately have been doing that (not sure why). All the food items had good flavors and not bland or overpowering. They seem to get a lot of regulars as the owner (Winnie) seems to know a lot of the patrons. She does make her rounds to all the tables to chitchat (some people may like that, some people may not). Overall service was good. There are quite a few Japanese Restaurants in Vacaville, but Ayame is one of the better ones for taste of food. read more

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The workers are great and friendly. Amazing sushi and udon! A Greta little hole in the wall spot!

Staring at my Vacaville Roll I couldn't believe my eyes, such a pretty roll, but does it taste good? Gawd, yes! This textural behemoth takes a California Roll then tops it with spicy tuna, crunchy bits and multiple sauces, so much to love! This is just one of the many enjoyable meals I've had at Ayame Sushi. Located in an unassuming strip mall, which also houses the ever popular Roline's Uniquely Filipino, but don't let the grungy exterior fool you. Inside you'll be greeted by a friendly smile, and invited into a warm and comfortable space. With 80's pop music streaming, you might be inspired to sing-a-long to one of the many hits, but focus, there's food to be eaten. Truth be told, I've only been here for lunch and for good reason, just like their streaming radio, Ayame's lunch Bento Box menu rocks. You have your choice of 2 items which comes with miso soup, salad and rice all for one low price. On my last visit I was all about their crispy yet juicy and tender Tonkatsu along side a California Roll. On another visit I had their lip smacking Tonkatsu Ramen, whose noodles were springy and the eggs nice and creamy. Even with these belly satisfying options, the one thing that keeps me coming back, that Vacaville Roll. I heart you. read more

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This is one of my favorite sushi spots to eat at! I love that is down the street from me! The service is always great. I've never been disappointed with their food. The crunchy monkey, girlyman, ayame, eva, and pink lady rolls are my faves so far. read more

Ayame Sushi - eva roll and pink lady roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

I thought the sushi was going to be great after looking at the reviews but it was a bit disappointing. Service was okay. We had takoyaki and shrimp tempura for starters. The tempura was good but two of the takoyaki balls had filling that was a bit too chewy. We also had some cooked rolls and some raw rolls. They didn't have a huge selection of raw rolls. Most of them had imitation crab. The rolls where nicely presented but too big to fit into your mouth and the rice was just mush and translucent. Might give it another try and maybe try some of the sashimi and nigiri and other kitchen dishes. Ambiance was quiet but people surrounding us were ordering soups, salads and California rolls. There was only one table with a roll that seemed like actual sushi. Not sure what to think of that. read more

Ayame Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

This is a great find located in a mini-mall shopping area near a Walmart Neighborhood Market. There's ample parking. This is one of the first restaurants we dined at before we moved to Vacaville three years ago. Since then, we have returned numerous times always satisfied. The restaurant ambiance is very chill, a little dark, with room to seat around 40-50 people. There's a bar with a TV. There is a young waitress that is always very nice and friendly. The manager (?) lady is also nice and if you want to know about a certain menu item and how it's prepared, she'll gladly tell you. I'm a bento box person and am not fond of sushi. (Sorry, sushi lovers). I always order the chicken teriyaki and veggie tempura combo. The chicken is cooked well and not dry. I like my teriyaki sauce on the side and for some reason, I keep forgetting to make that special request when I order it. The side salad, soup and rice are well portioned. Salad was not watery as some Japanese establishments tend to make it. Restaurant and restrooms are clean. We'll definitely return! read more

Ayame Sushi - Chicken teriyaki and veggie tempura bento box. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

Terrible services rude service and rude workers. They also have terrible food. They make out of cats.

We were on our way to the outlets and were craving sushi for lunch. Fond this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. My family and I walked in we were not greeted at all. The lady just looked at us and kept talking to another customer. After a few minutes, she pointed to table and didn't say word. Then, she took another 5 minutes to give us our menu. We waited for another 10 minutes for her to take our order. It was not busy in the restaurant and there were inly a few people eating. People that came after us got their order taken. Our food came out about 15 min. later. I ordered the 2 item bento box lunch special with Chicken Katsu and spicy tuna roll. It came with soup or salad. The food was ok. Not as great or as much as it looks. The katsu was ok, it had a nice crunch but was bland. The spicy tuna roll was ok. After I ate my meal, I still didn't feel satisfied. I thought it was just me, but then my kids said the same thing. Their dished didn't have that much meat. They both ordered chicken teriyaki. The service is slow and rude. They gave us attitude and did not tend to us. It was so bad, my husband even wanted to leave because of the bad service. I tipped them even though I didn't think they deserved it. read more

Ayame Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

Been here few times now thanks to my friends introduction. I live in Suisun and it is soooo worth the drive out here for sushi. It's so fresh, for having raw fish - it's not very "fishy" you can tell it's great quality. Fire roll is my favorite so far. Broccoli roll was great too. Looks like they have some really good veggie rolls, can't wait to bring my hubs so he can try! read more

Ayame Sushi - Friends order. Can't remember the one on the left but I think the one on the right was the crazy monkey. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Their food always tastes super fresh. They are quick and great service. The restaurant is always clean, restrooms included. It's a great vibe. Plus Winney is awesome and personable. I love chatting with her. The Ayame roll is my favorite so far, but I'm still working down the list! read more

This small restaurant has a nice vibe. It's clean, modern, and casual. Staff is super friendly. I had a small salad and Philadelphia roll. The salad was spring greens with very heavy mayonnaise dressing. The roll had great flavor but the nori was so tough, it was strange and took a while to chew. read more

First time coming in I'm a long time resident of Vacaville , and the vibe was chill and cool. I ordered the crunchy monkey and the deep fried California roll (no avocado) . It was absolutely delicious my new favorite is definitely the crunchy monkey and I will definitely will be going back to dine in... read more

Ayame Sushi - Crunchy monkey (left) deep fried California roll (right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

Wow, absolutely phenomenal! Decided to come here after my graduation today, and not gonna lie, I was a little off put by the location. From the outside it looks like a restaurant you'd absolutely avoid, however upon entering, it's a pleasantly nice sized place and a really quiet ambience. We were warmly greeted by the waitress (she was amazing!!!!), and we were attended to so fast and quick. And let me tell you, the food? A M A Z I N G! We ordered so much food, and everything was delicious, fresh, and nicely portioned. Some stand outs: the Ayame roll, beef teriyaki, salad (with dressing), and all the nigiri sushi. If you're hesitating to go, don't!! Go, you won't regret!! read more

This was referred to us by our friend which one of their avid customers and of course would love to try them. It's my first time ordering in this restaurant. As always, I've tried our favorite rolls. What can I say, they didn't disappoint us. It tastes right and really good. Now, we have an additional favorite sushi place in town. I would recommend you to try them, you will surely love them too. I just gave them 4-star because I'm not sure if they don't have additional help inside or they're just only the two of them, I've waited a bit to pick up my order and there's some people waiting for their table. So, as for me, that's a minus point. But, as food is concern, you will not get disappointed. As for the staff, very friendly and accommodating. The place is packed. The sign that they're doing great. I'll be back here again. read more

Ayame Sushi - Ayame Roll & Spider Hand Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vacaville, California

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A very rude sushi chef and owner. He doesn't represent the proper ethics of a true Japanese restaurant only one waitress have good manners and she's originally from Japan read more