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    4.3 (105 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Fried Veggie Roll Assorted veggie, avocado, wakame salad
    Anphie K.

    This restaurant located right next to the hotel, clean and elegant. The service was nice. We were there a little bit late. They didn't refuse the service. They also provided recommendation for vegetarian options. Although the food was pricey, they were really good. I like their fried veggie rolls. Definitely recommend it.

    Shoyu ramen
    Jin K.

    Excellent quality. Sashimi was fresh and they had quite a variety including Hokkaido uni which was delish. Cooked items were prepared well. Only thing that was a little disappointing was ankimo. Not a traditional preparation. Usually the ponzu cuts through the fattiness and makes this dish. They served it with guac and taro chips which didn't work so well. We also appreciated the variety of mocktails. Service was attentive. They didn't have udon which was a little unusual. So we got ramen instead but didn't come out until we were finished with the meal. Restaurant itself was modern, clean, and nice. Would definitely recommend.

    Chirashi bowl
    Maddie W.

    This spot has a beautiful interior and service was impeccable. We arrived around 11:15am on a Sunday and it was quiet and peaceful. We both tried the chirashi bowl and loved it! The fish quality is very solid. I usually am not a big fan of tuna, but this one was super fresh and not fishy at all. Usually tuna is on the mushier side, but this one was so glossy and firmer like salmon. There was so much care in preparing this and it shows! Beautiful presentation and love that it included radish, lemon, and lime slices. The variety of fish is also well noting. There were 2 that were seared. I'd recommend eating the mackerel near the end since it's a stronger flavor and can overpower the others. Highly recommend trying this spot! It's a great balance between an elevated lunch or dinner spot without breaking the bank.

    Chiraishi
    Daphne D.

    My husband and I came here for our anniversary. We wanted someplace fancy, but didn't want to leave Davis. We didn't have a reservation and it was semi-busy so there was a wait as expected. Pleasantly surprised when they checked in on us during the wait (which didn't feel that long) and offered us bottled water while we waited! Not at all expected and such a nice touch! I enjoyed the quiet ambience and the fresh flowers at the table. Service was very quick! The waitress recommended a drink (I think it was yuzu jello shot?) that was very good! It felt like an adult boba drink. :) I ordered the chiraishi since that's my go to whenever I don't want to think. Everything in it was delicious and fresh with just the right ratio of rice to fish. And I normally don't enjoy the seaweed salad these come with because of the fishy taste, but this was a very clean tasting seaweed salad. Husband got chicken katsu curry and he enjoyed it. It had a little spice to it. No pic cuz it tasted better than it looked. There's a parking lot literally across the street so even though it's downtime, parking won't be terrible. Overall, it's a nice place to go to if you want to spend a little more for a nice night out in Davis.

    Tartare with taro chips
    J A.

    Fancy and fresh! The fish was delicious, and every roll was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. You can really taste the quality in each bite. The presentation was just as impressive as the taste, making the whole experience feel special. A great place to celebrate special occasions. If you're in Davis and craving sushi, this spot is definitely worth checking out!

    Echigo Premium Red Ale
    Monica C.

    This restaurant was no disappointment. Walking in you can boldly see it was an upscale establishment. The lighting shown on all the finer details within. There were fresh flowers on every table, topped off water glasses with a small dish of soy sauce. The food was phenomenal. We ordered Truffle Himachi, Ikura with Quail Egg, Sunset Roll, and the Hwy 80 Roll. For the drinks, a Cucumber Cooler and archivo Premium Ale. The pictures will make your mouth water. I also recommend each patron request Ponsu Sauce and Unagi sauce for dipping, you won't regret it. The staff was so very friendly and never let our waters or our dirty dishes sit. A few downsides. This is an upscale restaurant where you pay premium prices for food and at the very least on an evening service I'd expect cloth napkins instead of paper. When I went to the restroom at the end of our meal, I saw both stalls that had broken toilet paper dispensers and had to compensate with a small toilet paper stand. One stall even had an out of order sign but was unlocked. Kinda disappointing when each table is possibly spending over $150.

    Matcha IPA
    Brian G.

    Wanted to try Show Izakaya since they opened. They get pretty packed on the weekends so we had to wait half an hour for a seat. Miso soup: A Very good Miso soup! Lots of seaweed and tofu. Salad: B Had a sweet miso dressing, I thought it was pretty good. Chicken karaage: B- Decent, big chunks of chicken. The coating they use is flower so it's not as crispy as the ones made with potato/corn starch. I like the spicy mayo they serve it with though. Chicken yakitori: B+ Slightly sweet from the marinade/sauce and quite juicy. It has green onion on the skewer as well that goes well with the chicken. Chicken katsu curry: B- Curry tastes good. The chicken could have used some more salt. It was very tender though. Saba shioyaki: A Loved this mackerel! Easily my favorite dish here. Served with grilled lettuce which was kind of weird but I like the fish and the sauce. Edamame: C+ We didn't order this but they gave us a massive bowl of edamame that had garlic and chilies on it. It was alright. Service is pretty good here and rather attentive. It's a bit pricey but I'd say the quality of food is good when compared with other Japanese restaurants in Davis.

    Table decor
    Elaine K.

    This is probably the best place to go for Ramen in the YOLO County area. Ambiance is very pleasant as the decor is very modern and very clean. The service was very good. The only hiccup we had was getting the wrong bill. Ramen was very flavorful and the gyoza was pretty tasty. I would definitely come back here for Ramen but not sushi. My husband and daughter didn't really like the sushi.

    Hwy 80 Roll
    Jodi T.

    Stopped by since it look swanky. It's a very nice date spot but kinda pricey for college students. Our waitress was great! Super friendly and attentive. Hiyayakko - 10/5 stars - this is one of the best tofu dishes I've ever had, the tofu was very good and the sauce was strong in umami Hwy 80 Roll - 5/5 - loved this roll! Everything tasted fresh and it was not very spicy, the unagi was very well made Overall, great place to go on a date but it is pricey!

    Inside
    Jenavieve Z.

    Modern blended with traditional. The menu has a lot of modern twists and takes on Japanese cuisine without losing respect for traditional techniques and recipes. Best of both worlds. We got two cocktails. Tokyo linen and yuzu margarita. Tokyo linen stays out a little more with a more distinct and unique flavor profile but the yuzu margarita is super good as well. For food we got: Ankimo: monkfish liver. It's served with avocado and crisps. The combination over a textural contrast as ankimo and avocados are creamy and rich. Hotate nigiri and uni nigiri: both fresh and beautifully presented! Love! Sashimi platter: chefs choice. This offered me an opportunity to learn about new fish. We were able to enjoy some premium cuts with its according accompaniment. Dynamite roll: it's got Deep Fried Shrimp, Crab Salad, Spicy Tuna, Scallop, Tobiko. Everything I love in one roll. This is a hit for me love it. The place is clean and nicely decorated. Service is friendly and fast. They are also very knowledgeable when we had questions on which fish is which. I would say the quality and taste justifies the high price point. Perhaps not my everyday sushi spot but definitely a special treat worthy kinda place!

    Crunch crab wraps
    Adriana S.

    Excellent food in taste, quality and appearance. Great services with professional and friendly staff. It was a bit formal environment, but very cozy and welcoming. Prices are good as well!

    chicken yakitori
    Ester L.

    came looking for a simple meal and food was pretty average. the basic rolls are not exceptional in taste or size. everything was bit underwhelming for the price - we got the steak teriyaki, philadelphia roll, king california roll, and chicken yakitori because they were out of sasami yakitori. my king california roll had a shell in it. both rolls were a bit too fatty and also inconsistent in size which I wasn't expecting. miso soup and salad for the teriyaki were pretty good. chicken yakitori was an insanely bad choice as it was super basic and $10 for four chunks of chicken. the best item was the steak teriyaki, with various vegetables and a good amount of steak. but I noticed that they don't give you a choice of doneness so we got well done with one slightly rarer piece. the steak itself was half tough + fatty pieces and half tender, so that's even more inconsistency. ambiance was pretty good and the service was polite but super inefficient. we waited fifteen minutes in between ordering and getting the miso soup/salad, then fifteen minutes for our food, and then after eating it took thirty minutes for the check to be processed, AND we had to get up to get a random server's attention to even ask. this restaurant is like mid food, pretty quality ingredients and okay taste but with massive shrinkflation to account for the location/interior. if you want to have a fancy date for the sake of having a fancy date, come here. don't come here if you're into satisfying, well-executed cheap eats because you won't find any of that here.

    Matcha IPA Beer
    Sylvia D.

    Food was delicious and amazing. This place is a gem and I would strongly recommend the hamachi truffles. The service was great and attentive. Ambiance gives a fine dining vibe and very clean. It wasn't busy when we came, but I would recommend calling and recommend making a reservation by calling the restaurant.

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    3.9
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    Checked out Yakitori Yuchan back in the summer of 2021. At the time, they were transitioning away…read morefrom their original yakitori-focused concept and putting a greater emphasis on ramen and donburi bowls. Today, that change has become permanent, with the restaurant now operating as Yuchan Shokudo. Even during the transition, the food absolutely hit. I especially loved the cozy red-and-black interior, which gave off warm izakaya vibes. - Tan Tan Ramen -- rich and creamy broth with Japanese noodles, tender chashu, minced chicken, menma, bean sprouts, and green onions; packed with protein and full-bodied flavor - Tokyo Shoyu Ramen -- noodles in a lighter chicken bone and fish shoyu broth, topped with pork belly, half a tamago egg, fish cake, menma, bean sprouts, and green onions; lighter but still satisfying, though I wished there was a bit more pork belly Located in the heart of downtown Davis, it's an easy walk from campus. Prices have risen over the years, so it feels more like an occasional treat than a casual student meal these days. We also ordered a side of sake to complement our ramen. Since then, the former sake bar has been removed as part of the restaurant's evolution into a full-fledged shokudo concept. Service was friendly, our food arrived promptly, and the overall ambience struck a nice balance between a cozy ramen shop and a casual Japanese eatery.

    This has a good mix of everything. Ramen, curry and wait carbonara? my husband had the carbonara…read moreand he loved it. the squash fries were also good. actually everything was good. Staff was friendly and professional. Place is fairly cozy and a little dark. Booths were spacious. A little expensive. Street parking or nearby parking lots. Would order here again.

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    Vibe & Ambience
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    4.0
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    0.1 mi
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    Great service, great foods, great atmosphere, what else can one ask for?…read more We had a party of 9 and in the peak crowds of Davis Graduation. The restaurant was packed and yet service was so incredible. Our server was Emily and she was awesome. Emily was super fast on taking our orders, giving us great recommendations, and was super catering to our party. We had an amazing experience at Mikuni and we're all still thinking about the sushi rolls (I only took some photos of the foods, the other items the rest of our table ordered looked amazing). Overall restaurant is super nice and pretty and the decoration is great. I do think the parking lot is overflowed with how much traffic is there but, worth the wait. If I'm ever in the area again, will definitely be visiting. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Shop Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10

    My bestie and I got our lunch at Mikuni's again Food:…read moreDelicious and always tastes fresh and amazing. Service: Dakota and Ming were so friendly and so kind, checking up on us at the sushi bar and making us feel welcome. Vibes: always clean and smells good in here! We got two bottles of sake: the unfiltered strawberry sake and the Gekkeikan Haiku sake. and got two Iron Chef Combos (basic, I know but). They were all delicious! Will always come back, always and forever

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    Zen Toro Japanese Bistro & Sushi Bar

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    3.8
    (619 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Zen Toro is a hidden gem of perfection in Davis. It's tucked away in downtown and worth the visit…read more The fish is fresh and delicious. My favorite roll is the 49er roll and the cherry blossom. I also like ordering salmon and yellowtail nigiri because the fish tastes so fresh. The restaurant is clean, has a traditional sushi restaurant feel to it not trying to be fancy. Services is great, you have to check this place out!

    Ooof that uni was not fresh. I don't know what happened to Zen Toro. It used to be so good, but my…read morerecent visit was a little disappointing. It's a Thursday late lunch visit. I sat at the sushi bar. It took quite a long time for someone to come over and take my order. And it also took a little while for my sushi and sashimis to come out. One thing that grosses me out a little bit is that my soy sauce dish is oily. But I can't wave anyone down so I used it anyways.. The sashimis are fresh. And they give really big pieces too so it is great value. The Madai sashimi still have scales on them tho that was a little surprising in texture. The nigiris are in massive pieces. Which again I appreciate the value. However, the uni was visibly dark in color in some piece. I thought it might be a regional character (cuz uni from different place can have different colors). But upon first bite it tasted a little stinky which is not how it's supposed to taste. To be honest, I would rather have less uni and smaller nigiri if I can just have fresh fish. When eating raw fish freshness is a huge priority. This dinning experience too way longer than expected. And I'm very disappointed in the freshness of an expensive ingredient. I do hope they improve and succeed as it's been in Davis for so long.

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    Super cute interior
    Chicken katsu plate
    Chicken katsu plate
    Nigori (unfiltered) sake. The sweetness of koji is prominent.

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    Nigori (unfiltered) sake. The sweetness of koji is prominent.
    Hikari Sushi & Omakase

    Hikari Sushi & Omakase

    4.9
    (229 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Wow, I really loved this experience! It didn't feel like they were just serving sushi and moving…read moreon. They actually took the time to explain the dishes, where certain ingredients came from, why they pair flavors a certain way, and how everything was prepared. I also loved the ambiance. It felt intimate and had the traditional Omakase feel that made the entire experience feel even more personal. You can tell there's real passion behind what they do. Everything felt thoughtful and intentional, and the chefs and staff were so welcoming the entire time. It honestly felt like an adventure and something different from a typical dinner experience. I left feeling like I got to experience the story behind the food, not just the meal.

    My husband and I came here for the petite omakase experience and decided to come back to try their…read more full omakase menu. The omakase felt really thoughtful from start to finish, with each course carefully paced and beautifully presented. You can tell the chef puts a lot of intention into every bite. The fish was incredibly fresh--everything melted in your mouth--and there was a great balance of flavors throughout the meal. Some pieces were simple and clean, while others had unique touches that made them stand out without being overpowering. The atmosphere was intimate and calm, which made it perfect for really enjoying the experience. Sitting at the counter and watching the chef prepare each dish added a special touch. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a high quality omakase restaurant in town .

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    Nami Sushi

    Nami Sushi

    3.6
    (350 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Amazing value my kids loved it large portions for not that much money. Friendly staff toread more

    I am really sad to write this. I'm writing this as a long-time customer who used to hold Nami Sushi…read morein high regard. Ten years ago, I was a regular, often visiting after long runs or bike rides, and we always tipped 100%+. I had such fond memories of this place that we drove 40 minutes out of town today just to bring my wife and our four young children here. Unfortunately, this visit was a stark departure from the quality and service I once knew. We came specifically to eat the AYCE sushi, and about 90% of the rolls we ordered featured raw fish. Instead of delivering what we requested, more than half of what came out were cheap, traditional California rolls and tempura shrimp wraps drenched in sauce. They kept bringing these same low-quality rolls over and over again, as if we wouldn't catch on. To make it worse, the server would hardly name the rolls when dropping them off, clearly because they weren't what we ordered, but just what was cheapest for them to make. Even though we were literally the only table in the entire building, the service was frustratingly slow. We were left waiting 5 to 6 minutes between rounds with absolutely nothing in front of us--which any parent knows is a nightmare when trying to keep four toddlers and young kids calm. The lack of care was staggering. At one point, without even asking, the server took my wife's iced tea and just refilled the glass with water. Mistakes happen, but we were the only customers there; forgetting a drink order like that felt completely intentional. To top off the cheapness of the whole experience, even the hand soap in the bathroom was watered down to the point of being completely liquid. When I finally waved the server over to address the issues--explaining that typically we easily spend $200 on sushi and had planned on tipping 50% to 100% today and want them to provide us with every roll we ordered--the explanation we got was insulting. They actually tried to argue that they didn't bring out our actual orders because they wanted to "save us money." Our bill ended up being just under $80. To make it absolutely clear that we weren't trying to take advantage of them or look for a handout, we still left them a $50 tip. We are perfectly fine with spending good money on quality sushi and honest service, but this restaurant didn't earn it. We even offered to pay for our younger toddlers who usually eat free, but they completely ignored the gesture. It is incredibly disrespectful to think your customers are stupid enough to not notice being fed cheap fillers instead of what they ordered. We left feeling completely misled and disrespected. We will absolutely never be back. Save your time and money--do not eat here.

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    4 roll combo- The Firebird (second roll to the left) with black pepper sauce is the best!
    4 roll combo- The Firebird (second roll to the left) with black pepper sauce is the best!
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