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    Sake

    4.5 (88 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sashimi
    Khristine C.

    This is such a great addition to Napa. There isn't any AYCE sushi places close by unless you go to Fairfield or Vacaville or Concord so this is perfect for us American Canyon/Napa folks. The sashimi and the nigiri is so fresh and buttery. I love how the presentation of the sashimi is on par with higher end sushi establishments. That special touch does not go unnoticed. They also have way more selection than other AYCE sushi spots such as fried rice, short ribs, teriyaki, and they also have an extensive appetizer and salad menu. The service is great, the food comes out quick and you get ice cream for dessert! I feel the price is worth it and I've gone here 4 times since they opened. The wait is not usually more than 15 minutes but I try to go at off times to beat the rush. I highly recommend if you have a big appetite but a small wallet lol

    Jeffrey L.

    I gave this place a second chance after a so-so first visit, and while there were some improvements, a few things still need work. The miso soup came out hot this time which was a win, but a second order was surprisingly bland. The tamago nigiri was cold, which was a little off-putting. Fried dishes were tasty but quite oily. The rest of the food was enjoyable. In terms of service, despite having plenty of staff, it still felt slow and inattentive. For an AYCE spot, that pacing matters. They seem like they're still getting their footing, so hopefully things tighten up. An okay experience overall, but probably our last for now. Hope to see them improve!

    Patrick T.

    Came for lunch right when they opened at 11 on a Tuesday. As the first ones there, we had prompt service while their crew was still eating. The food came out quickly. The nigiri was all good. The ambiance isn't amazing as I read this was a former Wendy's. But who needs frills? This is pretty high quality sushi for AYCE. And lunch is only $25. Would definitely come back and try dinner

    Milan L.

    Japanese AYCE usually have lower quality of food, but not this one. This place allows unlimited orders of fresh sashimi and offers a good variety of cold and cooked dishes. We ordered salmon/yellowtail/tuna sashimi, scallop/seared salmon/tuna/raw shrimp/ikira nigiri, hamachi kama, tuna tartare, yellowtail jalapeño, salmon lover, fried oyster, fried calamari, soft shell crab, tonkatsu, spider roll, salmon avocado roll, and more. Free ice cream as well. Drinks cost extra. Adults $40. Kids have discounts. On Sundays around 6:30pm, the wait was roughly 30 minutes for a party of 6. This place is currently in soft opening phase. Hopefully the quality of the food and the generous selections will sustain.

    Beef udon
    Cassie N.

    I saw this place on Yelp and thought I must be misunderstanding what I'm reading. AYCE sashimi and it looks like this ?! I was not mislead. You CAN get bowl after bowl after bowl of fresh sashimi for $40 a person. Coming from Reno (which seems to be the birthplace of AYCE sushi) we always felt we could be ok with the lower quality sushi because it was THE only way to profitably do AYCE. We were wrong! Every piece was just as delicious (or more!) than the last. This seemed to be more of a locals spot than a tourist trap. We recommend going around 5 or 5:30 to avoid the crowd and the wait. We did get one roll. It was tasty. It had a lot less rice than we were used to which my husband loved but I could have added a little more rice. If you're not in to raw food but still want to join your friends then this is feasible here! Lots of udon, teriyaki, katsu, fried rice, and other appetizers. If you're in it for the cooked sushi, this is probably not the place to go. Loved the Takoyaki! So gooey and octopus was not too chewy. My only con was that I couldn't find a changing table.. I didn't know it was legal to not provide one, but honestly for the price and the fish quality it didn't bother me at all to go change the baby in the car and come back to eat more. I'm assuming given it's Napa there are higher end options, but for much higher prices and probably way more formal. Sake is much more of a casual place, which is exactly what we wanted. We will be back!

    Ray T.

    Great sashimi options and fish quality. I was surprised they had salmon belly and sweet shrimp. Terrible service. I had to flag the waitress down every time I wanted to order. Several items did not come out so i reordered but they still did not come. After requesting the order several times and waiting 45 minutes, we finally received them.

    Nigiri. Tuna and Salmon
    Alvin C.

    After my wife and her friends had a excellent dining experience, she wanted to bring us. Unfortunately, we didn't get the same me. In her first experience, she went during the week around 5pm. She says they weren't too busy so food came out in a timely manner and food came out consistently cooked the same way. When we went, it was a Saturday around 6pm. Wait was about 40 min. Staff are very friendly. Unfortunately, our food took a long to come or it never came. In our first order, we ordered a handful of items. Half came in about 10 minutes and the half never came. After 30mins, we followed up a second time and they said it was probably served to a different table by mistake. Most of the food we ordered were good like the sashimi, nigiri, vegetable tempura and hamachi. The hibachi beef was good but when we ordered a second, it was overcooked. The hibachi shrimp was very salty that we couldn't eat it. The vegetable tempura was good and crispy. However, the shrimp tempura was not crispy. The beef fried rice was oily. Considering it's a soft opening, there's definitely room for improvement. Be patient on weekends or if they're really busy. We'll probably come back when they're more settled to see if it's changed.

    assorted nigiri: salmon belly, seared salmon, seared tuna, seared albacore, tuna, and salmon.
    Audrey C.

    This is my new favorite AYCE sushi spot! The food is fantastic. The fish was so fresh. The rice to fish ratio is great. The appetizers were so good as well. For an old Carl's jr, they made the space work! Everything is clean and the waiters/waitresses were so nice! They just opened and are still in the process of hiring more staff, so please give them grace if they do take a bit to get your food. I cannot wait to go back!

    Jalapeno bombs
    Janice P.

    My friends and I came here for lunch when they first opened. The restaurant is a good size, and they can accompany large groups. The lunch menu has so many dishes to choose from. I really enjoyed the Jalapeno bomb and sakura roll. The Godzilla and spicy tuna rolls were great. Everything we ordered was tasty. The staff are very helpful and attentive. They were pretty busy and managed to check on us pretty often. I plan on returning for dinner time to try sashimi since it's not included during lunch time.

    Juyeon H.

    Loved this place so much!! Very high quality for AYCE sushi restaurant. It was one of the best AYCE sushi restaurants. The service is also exceptional and also the presentation was amazing. Will definitely comeback when we visit Napa.

    Sashimi - salmon, seared tuna, salmon belly
    Juanna F.

    Dined in on a weekend during the first week of the grand opening so there were a few kinks including some mix up orders with other tables. Service was attentive and nice. The fish is super fresh. I particularly enjoyed the sashimi along with the presentation. Sushi rolls were smaller with not too much rice. Miso soup could've been hotter. Great variety of options with good quality food, especially for an Ayce! I've also had their party takeout tray which was $65. It was fresh and delicious with a nice variety of rolls and nigiri.

    sashimi: yellow tail, white tuna, tuna, salmon
    Aileen L.

    I came to Sake during their first week, and our group of 3 came around 5:00pm and were seated about 15-20min after arriving - by the time we left around 7pm there seemed to be a pretty long line of people waiting. The space is clean, but not too decorated or fancy - which is fine by me, because the fish is excellent! Service was pretty good for how busy they were - we were able to find someone to place an order relatively easily throughout out time there, and everything we ordered came out as ordered except for 2 salads we never ended up getting. Do note some things do take longer to come out, like the hamachi kama. We tried a lot of different things, but the standouts were the tuna, salmon, and yellowtail sashimi and the seared nigiri. The seaweed handrolls and the maki rolls is kind of soggy, which made them hard to eat, and I think I'd generally stay away from things that involve the sushi. The rice in the nigiri was surprisingly good, not mushy or overly seasoned. The fish was of great quality, though we did notice that throughout our time there the cut of tuna/salmon would be different (i.e. sometimes a more fatty vs a more lean cut of the fish), which is understandable given how much fish they must be going through - just a note in case you're picky about what cut of sashimi you get. We tried some appetizers, including the edamame, the takoyaki, and the hamachi kama, and these were all pretty good. The sashimi specials at the end of the menu were also good, but I'll definitely be back for the sashimi and nigiri!

    Shrimp tempura, Vegetable tempura
    Ken T.

    Sake in Napa used to be a Carl's Jr. so do not expect tatami rooms and shoji screens. AYCE doesn't mean a buffet in warming trays here. Each dish is prepared and brought to you. That said, I came here on Sunday with my daughter to try this new restaurant in Napa. The menu has a good selection of many types of dishes, both hot and cold. Depending on the item, there will be be 2-3 pieces (ex: shrimp tempura, veg tempura, nigiri). Sashimi is by the piece so you can order one or several. I was especially impressed with the presentation of the sashimi. If you like what you order, order it again. Empty dishes did not stack on the table. Someone was always coming around to take them away. Sake is casual, a place to bring the family, good, and my daughter said "yummy" (as she had 21 pieces of sashimi herself). It is not located in downtown so I think it will be a place for locals not tourists. They are still having the soft opening but I hope nothing changes.

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    Amazing food and service! I love it here. Highly recommended. Super fresh food and great quality ingredients.

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    Great place for ayce Japanese food in Napa. Service was good. First time trying this place and I left satisfied. I will be back

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    Was excellent flavor and value..staff very attentive...as good as Eiko's...better value than Morimotto...I live in Napa 49 yrs...excellent

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    As I used to say in my previous Yelp profile I do not do reviews ( unless I had extremely great…read moreexperience or extremely bad experince) I would feel bad if after visiting Kenzo a few times, ever since they have opened, I did not give them the praise they deserve ! Yes, the Food, the service & the experience is absolutely perfection. What makes my visit every time most memorable are the staff. The super knowledgeable & kind staff go out of their way to make you feel at home. I brought a super special 1 liter bottle og Sake with me all the way from Los Angeles. Needless to say it was not just for me, but to share with staff to recognize their kindness and attentiveness !!

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    I have been eyeing this place for awhile and we had an opportunity to try it for lunch. The…read moreSaturday lunch crowd is scarce which made the our experience calm and unhurried. The sushi tasted fresh and portion for lunch is just right. Aside from sushi there are other entrees to explore. I think the next move is to try this hidden game for dinner.

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