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    Samurai

    3.9 (316 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SAMURAI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    My Two Item Bento Box Lunch.
    Michael H.

    At Samurai Japanese Sushi Restaurant..!!! We Haven't Been Here In Awhile..!! Been Craving Their Food..!!! So I Ordered The Two Item Bento Box Lunch I Got The Beef Teriyaki And 3Pc. Tuna Sashimi Comes With Rice And A Salad. My Fiancée Ordered The Melissa Sushi Roll..!!! YUMMY..!!! And To Wash It All Down I Ordered A Small Sapporo Beer And My Fiancée Ordered A Pelegríno Sparkling Water.

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    Devin M.

    9/10 Great sushi spot honestly the best sushi I've had in Salinas so far! Starting off with the salad, and it was a pleasant surprise. The portion was generous, the veggies were crisp, and I loved all the little additives that gave each bite a different flavor sometimes tangy, sometimes a little sweet. It made something simple feel refreshing and unique. The sashimi was the real star. Every cut was precise, clean, and incredibly fresh none of that chewy or uneven slicing you sometimes see elsewhere. Every slice had that melt-in-your-mouth quality, and you could tell the fish was handled with care. The Tekka Maki was another favorite. A smaller roll, but perfectly rolled and balanced, fresh from the first bite to the last. Definitely a staple always in my book. Service was another highlight. The servers were quick, efficient, and genuinely kind, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Food came out in a timely manner without feeling rushed. Ambiance-wise, I'll admit it's not the coziest place. It was clean, but the lighting felt a bit off and the seating was arranged in an unusual way. There were also quite a few menus displayed on the walls, which gave it a slightly cluttered vibe. That said, the most important part the food was excellent, so it's easy to look past the small details. If you're looking for fresh, quality sushi in Salinas, this is absolutely the place to go. Fresh fish, precise preparation, and service that makes you feel welcome. I'll definitely be back!

    Goyza
    Michele B.

    As always service was great and the food was delicious! The feel of the restaurant is old school and refreshing. No frills just super delicious food. My favorite sushi place for sure! The Harley Davidson roll is it. Thank me later!

    911 with "avocado"
    Jul R.

    Ordered the 911. It comes with: inside: spicy tuna. Top: salmon, avocado , spicy sauce, habanero fish eggs Requested no "spicy sauce" and was not exactly what was given to us. See picture below for reference. Pointed out to the female server that the roll was lacking avocado. Female waitress said "that is how it comes and" Also, was missing the fish eggs. After requesting, the fish eggs were given on the side. What a huge disappointment!!! It was on 6/13/2025 friday 12pm. I have never had a problem with the food the many times i have eaten here. New staff?? Either way, unsatisfactory. Will stick to coming on the weekends. Seems like the service is better.

    Pink lady on right mortal kombat on left.
    Jaime E.

    I've been craving samurai's sushi for ever. Their mortal kombat and pink lady rolls are mandatory. Service is great and it's a great location. If u like sushi or if u don't just come try it.

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    Danny V.

    I love a combination of great value and great quality. I had two large beers and saki along with spicy hamachi roll and spicy yellowtail roll. Staff was so nice and great. Rolls were amazing and beer was ice cold. Vibe was great and can't wait to go back.

    Vege  roll was supposed to be 8$
    Tiana L.

    Been wanting to try this place for a while.. finally did and was so disappointed The way the dishes are prepared aren't well thought the agedashi tofu is soaked in sauce couldn't finish it fast enough before it turned into mush, seaweed salad was mostly garnish under to make it look like a lot for the price it is its not worth it and the veg sushi I ordered came with loads of ginger inside of it, I dislike ginger a lot in the menu said nothing about ginger being inside but instead had onions.. unless onion means ginger to them ? It's deseiving .. then at the end I know I ordered the 8$ veggie roll and on the tab it said 12$ I brought up all concerns and they did fix it quickly for sure but with the portion sizes and the price I don't feel it's worth it.. they themselves are great people seems very family like in there but I've tried better at other places unfortunately

    Ulyssa R.

    Keep this restaurant open forever because it is my favorite of all time. I have spent numerous big moments at this restaurant and keep coming because of how cozy the restaurant is and delicious the food is. 10/10 would recommend always

    Samurai Bento  Box California roll and chicken teriyaki.

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    Love the variety of sushi and the ambiance is not that bad. Cute little place and easy location.

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    6 years ago

    Sooo goood. It almost makes up for the price I know I know, Suhsi isn't cheap lol. Everything I've tried here has never disappointed

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    4 years ago

    Excellent food, good service, good price. Ambiance good. Need to serve liquor drinks.

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    We have tried all the other ones here in town and this is still by the the best place for sushi here in salinas

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    Ask the Community - Samurai

    Is there currently a happy hour menu? If so, what time is happy hour? (I know a lot of restaurants changed their menus and hours during COVID)…

    I have never had sushi, but I love Japanese food and some of the sushi rolls on their menu look great, so this may be a stupid question but I truly don't know, is their sushi that has crab and shrimp cooked or raw. Or can I get cooked fish in sushi?

    Shrimp & crab are cooked but the crab is imitation crab meat mostly.

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    Sourdough & Co

    Sourdough & Co

    4.2(48 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Even though it's a chain, it feels like a family business! They have great sandwiches and salads…read morewhere you can really taste the fresh ingredients. Rena and the rest of the team are always friendly and provide great service.

    First timer here, ordered take out food was neatly wrapped reminded me a lot of the old togos's one…read moreof my all time favorites ! I chose this restaurant because i have a love of sandwiches , primarily in my area of Salinas... some other places that have been around for a very long time so read my review with that in mind please... As much as i enjoy giving 5 stars reviews to promote new and older businesses local! i must be very honest. I ordered a turkey sandwich with garlic pesto sauce, added extra meat and it came with cheese and lettuce tomatoes. i love sourdough a lot... my bread was very difficult to even bite into literally. I have to say the meat was minimal a thin slice of cheese and i could barely see the added avacado we added. i was hungry the size of sandwich as or looked big 8 inch. i as handed my sandwich and hubby says i hope you enjoy as it was $25 for the sandwich so i knew before i unwrapped it! I'm sorry, but i probably would have to give a 2 for the sauce taste of a hint of garlic pesto sauce is green usually and overall this sandwich was just A lot of "bread" not worth $25 i feel it could of been better ! for the extras we added and barely saw any of it period. In my opinion people making sandwiches either didn't weigh the amount of meats out in sandwiches and don't understand the extra and how much it costed. The presentation of sandwich was very professional. but not worth $25 at all. I hope management sees this review because i was hoping this would have been my new place for a good sandwich. the menu has so many selections. but unfortunately i can't see chancing spending $50 for two sandwich meals also side note: i didn't order full meal either no chips of drink. please give quality and quantity new time to avoid un happy customers. thanks anyways, i hope this place improves for future customers and maybe one day i'll try again?! just a lot of $$ for very little food and mostly bread and way to hard to eat... regards, Corina

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    (in between Starbucks and BKM health foods)

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    Portobello's - Two Piece French Toast

    Portobello's

    3.8(288 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I stopped by Portabello's for a Sunday brunch and overall, I had a very nice experience. We were…read moreseated right away and provided menus promptly, which is always a good start. We ordered avocado toast, French toast, banana pecan pancake, house potatoes, and an Aperol spritzer. My avocado toast was served on a single very thick piece of bread, which had a very generous amount of avocado smash and was topped off with this delightful and fresh arugula salad. I added an over easy egg for an extra charge that was the perfect balance. The house salad was simple with butter lettuce, cherry tomatoes, radish, cucumber, with a light lemon house dressing that brought the salad together. It was refreshing. The French toast is pretty standard. Nothing that particularly stood out. The banana pecan pancake was delicious and shared with everyone at the table. The house potatoes were extra crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, which I found particularly satisfying. Overall, we had a pleasant experience and found Portabello's to be a good brunch spot in Salinas. The service was fast, the food portions were big, the food tasted fresh, and it was a nice ambiance. I would definitely return for the avocado toast and potatoes. Side note - I noticed Caesar Salad was misspelled on the menu as "Caeser"

    Popped in father's Day brunch and wanted to check it out. There was a wide selection of entrées…read morethat included scrambled eggs, eggs Benedict and loco moco, French toast and pancakes as well as proteins like bacon and sausage. The service was okay as I was half way through my meal before I got coffee and ordered. Bloody Mary which was just okay with a lemon and olive on the stick...celery would have made it look prettier. The restaurant has modern feel in the courtyard area is usually the best place for an outdoor brunch.

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    Portobello's - Banana walnut pancake

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    Samurai - japanese - Updated September 2026

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