This place is always busy in the evening time for dinner and on weekends. If you get on the Yelp waitlist, you will at least get an idea of how long the wait is. FYI it is quite loud inside, but you can still hold a conversation with your friends and family. Staff was friendly, but when they're very busy, you can have a hard time flagging them down. Food wise, I love the Alhambra roll perfectly warm and freshly made. The Yasai Ramen had plenty of veggies which is great, broth was ok, and noodles are great! Would definitely come back to try more rolls. read more

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Besides the consistent, absolutely delicious food that is always served, I have to give credit for the clean and sanitary environment and most of all, the staff are always so polite and courteous. My Tempura shrimp always taste so perfect!!! And the Udon vegetable noodles is always mouthwatering! Thank you Sushi Cafe for the consistent great experience you offer your customers. read more

I have to say that I'm surprised that I'm enjoying the mackerel bento lunch plate so much at the sushi cafe. I think I've had it the last three times I've been here in the past year and have enjoyed it each time. Mackerel is a strong tasting oily fish that has to be prepared "right", or the taste can go terribly wrong. I'm happy to report that the fish her as The Sushi Cafe prepares is very much to my tastes. I really enjoy the atmosphere, the service, and the food prepared here. read more

Sushi Cafe - Mackerel and mixed vegetable tempura bento lunch. Was delicious. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Sushi Cafe has been around a long time in this area and they seem to have a solid fan base. Tucked away in a small strip mall, there is an impressive amount of seating in what seems to be a small space. Also, speaking of space, there is extra parking in the back behind the strip mall if you're struggling to find spots. The sushi is all fresh and wonderful. We love Sa, the chef behind the sushi bar on most days. We have followed him to multiple sushi restaurants, but it seems like he'll be here for a while. If you're ever feeling adventurous, just sit with him and let him feed you - trust. While I cannot tell you most of the items he laid down in front of us, I can tell you that everything was delicious. I think we did have a sashimi platter over ice and it was just as delicious as it was a beautiful presentation. The bento boxes are also quite good for those who tag along with the sushi lovers! The staff do seem a bit busy, waiting on so many tables, but they are polite and try their best. Menu as of 6/18/2025 read more

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Sushi cafe has my daughter's favorite sushi roll, the crunchy roll, at my favorite price during their happy hour! Sushi cafe's happy hour menu has not only rolls, but a number of appetizers and small plates at great prices (please see the photo for the menu). There has not been a wait to be seated during happy hour and service has been friendly and prompt. There is a bar area to be seated in or a number of tables. There was adequate parking in the lot. The crunchy roll was delicious as usual. A complimentary cucumber salad/ sunonono was served. I enjoyed the calamari, but wished the portion was a little bigger! I ordered a sesame chicken entree to go which was a very generous portion. We will be back! read more

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I went to Sushi Cafe for the first time yesterday with friends for Happy Hour. I've heard great things about their food so I was excited to try it. I ordered from the Happy Hour Menu as I wanted to try a little bit of everything. The pork spare ribs were tasty and tender. The Dragon Roll was perfect with very fresh fish. The Pepperfin was fresh and yummy with a good portion of Jalapeños. I tried a bite of my friend's pork Ramen and it was good. Another friend had the Veggie Ramen and was not pleased but I didn't try it so I can't confirm that it tasted "off". The ambiance was lively (around 5pm) but not too loud. The bathrooms were clean and well attended. The place itself is cute and well decorated. It's a casual atmosphere but still great for a date night. The service was efficient and friendly. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. read more

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We were in the area and decided to come here since they have happy hour (M-F 2:30pm-5:30pm). There was a good variety of items on the happy hour menu. We weren't too hungry, so we just ordered a roll and two small dishes. I didn't expect cream cheese in the chef's special roll- pass. I enjoyed the spicy calamari and grilled salmon kama. The calamari was crispy and the kama was meaty. If you're looking for quality rolls, then maybe happy hour isn't the way to go. The happy hour menu is a good value though. read more

Sushi Cafe - ? and Godzilla Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

If I could I would give this place a 0 rating. They have the worst food I have ever tasted. I ordered the Bento Box with Spicy Chicken Teriyaki and Chicken Curry. The chicken teriyaki was the driest one I have ever tasted. It also had almost no sauce. The curry had one piece of potato and was in a small sauce container and didn't taste good at all. The chicken katsu that came with the curry was dry too.The salad was stale. And the food was over $21 after tax! This order was for a birthday so we had more orders. My coworkers ordered the Tonkotsu ramen and they said the soup was so watery and tasteless. Another one ordered pork chop and it was hard and dry. Save your money and don't eat here or order from this place. You can use that money to order food from a much better place. Totally not worth the money you spend! read more

Sushi Cafe - Bento box with chicken teriyaki and chicken curry - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

I've been coming to this spot for At least 3 decades , and it never disappoints. While I absolutely love the Alhambra location -- it might even be my favorite -- I've recently moved back to Land Park area and find myself drawn to this original spot again. One of the main reasons? Chef Sai. Chef Sai originally started here, moved to the Alhambra location, and now he's back -- and whenever he's working, I always sit at the sushi bar. He's incredibly talented, not just in preparing sushi but also in entertaining guests. If it's not too busy, he'll do little impromptu "shows" like slicing a cucumber into a flower behind his back. It's wild, and just adds to the charm. My go-to is our custom roll he makes for us: scallops inside and out, with cucumber, topped with Meyer lemon, masago, and a mix of house sauces and mixed it up with jalapeño or other fun stuff ... It's always absolutely phenomenal -- he nails it every time. While I usually rave about the barbecued albacore at the Alhambra location, I recently ordered it here and, honestly, it was the best version I've ever had. Sadly it had less salad on the side, but the flavor? Perfectly smoky and rich. Truly memorable. Also love the new lobster roll, but I don't like it spicy as they normally make it. I order it sweet and it's fabulous. One of my favorite things about this location is the happy hour. They serve surprisingly good wine for just $5 -- and not in cheap glasses either, but really nice ones. The short rib is probably one of the most incredible small appetizer dishes I've ever eaten, hands down. The Mango Tango roll (just $11.99) is a fantastic deal and bursting with flavor. If you can swing it, I highly recommend coming for happy hour -- just note it ends at 5:30, which can be tough for some schedules, but totally worth it if you can make it read more

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This location is great because it's so close to the Zoo, Funderland and Fairytale Town. The food is really good (we always get the chicken teriyaki, gyoza and chirashi, as well as some rolls) and service is always done with a smile and super friendly staff. But what really got to me today was that there were 2 young girls (maybe 10 or 12 yrs who clearly live nearby) who were reading books and having lunch. They were short $5 to pay their bill. They asked to use the phone to call their mom to come pay the difference, but a nice woman sitting next to them gave them the money to pay the bill. Rather than take the money, the Sushi Cafe staff adjusted the girls' bill so that the cash they had covered it, AND so they could give the money back to the generous patron. THAT ladies and gentlemen is customer service. With margins slim as they are at restaurants and in this economy, it was refreshing to see staff treat the girls and their patrons with dignity and respect. We love their other location in midtown-not sure if it's the same owners? But both locations have always impressed me with their kindness to their patrons. So please continue to support these family run businesses so they help the next set of readers lunch and pass it on. If it helps, parking is available and free! read more

Great place and delicious food. Love the rolls. Specifically the spd and the rainbow roll. If ordered for takeout, make sure you give them plenty of time or you may be waiting awhile. I'd recommend dining in to avoid the long wait for takeout during the weekend. I was told 30 minutes. I ordered at 8:00pm but order wasn't ready until 9:05 PM. Absolutely DELICIOUS rolls. Atmosphere inside is phenomenal and staff are wonderful. read more

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Came in on a Tuesday around 5:30pm. Our server was kind and helpful as we had some dietary adjustments that we needed to make. Our group of four ordered three rolls, veggie tempura appetizer and a dinner with chicken katsu. The roll I got was the land park roll minus the masago. It was well made and tasted fresh. The miso soup was good. The chicken katsu was a nice portion but the batter was more of a crispy tempura not the traditional katsu coating. The tempura was well cooked and crispy - not oily. The veggie assortment was also great: asparagus, carrot, potato, onion, pumpkin and broccoli. The restaurant was clean. The air conditioner went on and off so there were times of frigid cold and stuffy hot. Food: 4.5 climate: 4.5 service: 5 (Sorry no pictures today - too hungry) read more

Master of his craft! Sah is always treat to be around. A visit is memorable. Every time is something new read more

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Went to Sushi Cafe for dinner and ordered the ToroToro Roll and the Cafe Special. The ToroToro roll was divine, the salmon belly and tuna belly were incredibly fresh and literally melted in your mouth. Easily the standout of the night. The Cafe Special was pretty good as well and a solid choice. Service was a bit lacking. The host staff wasn't very attentive, and our waitress didn't check in on us much throughout the meal. That said, for the price point, the quality of the fish still makes this spot worth visiting. read more

Service was great during lunch rush. We came in around 12 and were seated promptly. The food came out fast with complimentary miso soup and fermented cucumbers. Ambiance is mellow with Japanese decor. Will definitely come back for Lunch whenever in the area. read more

Sushi Cafe - Lunch Bento Box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

We eat here at least once a week. They have an amazing happy hour (2:30-5:30) and the two of us are able to eat well for @$40 with drinks. Staff is friendly and service is fast and efficient. Sushi is yummy and the miso soup is delicious. read more

Sushi was good and flavorful. We also got spicy popcorn chicken which was super delicious. Our drinks were so good! I would really recommend the choya yuzu sake. It was refreshing. The staff was nice and attentive. I love the vibes the restaurant had. They have outdoor seating as well. We had reservations but they didn't check us in. I think they had a good amount of open tables which might be the reason why. It did get busy afterwards and they had a waitlist going. I would recommend doing dinner reservations since I know that's an option. Overall, nice restaurant I would come back. read more

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Locals recommended this place for sushi and we are glad we listened. Thanks to Eva. We had a wonderful experience with her excellent service. We started with complimentary cucumber relish on table, ordered miso soup, had multiple wonderful sushi rolls, the plum wine was wonderful (broad range of Japanese drinks available). In addition the presentation was spectacular. Finished with Mochi green tea and strawberry. We highly recommend this place. read more

Sushi Cafe - Wall hanging - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Sushi Cafe! It looks small and unassuming on the outside, but inside is very modern with a great ambiance. They've been around for 30+ years but looks like they've undergone a remodel sometime. My friend and I split their $40 mystery box and a $10 shrimp tempura appetizer and it was the perfect size for us to share as we weren't too hungry. I was amazed at how much I liked their tuna sashimi! Such a smooth and fresh texture. Also their tempura is DIVINE! The batter is perfectly light and crispy. Definitely one of the better tempuras I've had. Service was nice and friendly, however when they got busy they weren't able to drop off the check. No problem as we were able to walk to the front to pay. Don't let the outside fool you! Sushi Cafe is for sure worth a shot. read more

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This is a great spot! We love this place. Great sushi and great service, also great selection of drinks!

I received a gift card for this place and we gave it a shot. We arrived around 7:30 on a Monday. Parking could be a hassle on a busy night but thankfully the night we went we were able to park close by. We were seated immediately but our booth was dirty. It had tons of rice on the seats and floor as well as dirty balled up napkins under the table. The woman who sat us scurried off so quickly we just swept the rice on the seat onto the floor with the rest of the garbage under our table. We were given a complementary cucumber refresher which we really enjoyed and ordered a full order of it as an appetizer. We also got edamame, spicy bbq albacore, deep fried Cali roll and the MVR roll. Edamame were big pods but needed more salt. The spicy albacore was not spicy at all, it was very garlicky as it had huge chunks of garlic in it with minimal jalapeños. It was cooked ok, as the center was still raw as it should be but it was very fishy, more-so than normal. Both the Cali and MVR rolls were dry, no sauce on them whatsoever. Definitely needed a miso or spicy mayo sauce. Overall, we weren't too impressed. With so many sushi options, this place probably won't be on our list of return spots. read more

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Service was okay. Forgot my wasabi and didn't refill my water. Ambiance was nice and pretty. Food was okay. The free cucumber was the best thing I had. The Godzilla roll was so nasty and the spicy calamari was average and pepperfin was fresh but the sauce was okay. read more

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Upon arrival we were immediately greeted and sat by the servers. This was our 2nd time in one week dining here and the second time "Tiffany (young lady with mini tattoos) gave outstanding service. My Mom is battling stage 4 Cancer and has an extremely strict diet, so Tiffany was so patient with her and answered all her questions with ease. This is what made me want to help 5 stars! Tiffany is incredible! The food is also amazing! We ordered a variety for everyone's needs and I have zero complaints about the food. Everything is Fresh, Clean & Delicious! I loved the Ambiance-very Cozy and a welcoming feel....We will return! Thankyou Sushi Cafe for the great experience! read more

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A local gem! FOOD: I always get the bento box with teriyaki chicken, shrimp tempura, gyoza, salad and rice. The teriyaki sauce is some of the best I have ever had. They perfectly grill the chicken. The portion sizes are large. I always finish full and happy after this meal. SERVICE: I always get take out. The staff is timely and professional. AMBIANCE: Everytime I get take out I think to myself I really should eat inside. The decor is modern and clean. Do not be fooled by the outside strip mall, this place is super cute! Overall, will I be back? Yes, this is one of my favorite places to eat in the city! read more

Sushi Cafe - Bento Box - Chicken Teryaki - To Go - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great price, food is really good and the staff is friendly. Love coming here, wether I order take out or dine in. Great Sushi in Land Park

The service was good this rating is based on the food. Cucumber Appetizer Cucumber was wilted, should not have been served. Spicy Chicken Teriyaki and Mixed Tempura The salad was swimming in dressing. The chicken was not hot. Batter fell off of the shrimp. Tempura just ok. There was no pride in making this dish. Freeport Roll California Roll Just ok. I came here a few years back and the food was much better. read more

Sushi Cafe - Teriyaki Chicken and Mixed Tempura - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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It had been at least 10 years since we had last frequented this restaurant. Why now? My SIL suggested it so off we went. It was different from back then like it was larger than beforehand inside but in a good way. Nevertheless we got there for a later dinner than our usual. I ordered their ramen which I thought was just okay bc it was a chilly night. My wife ordered the combination steak & chicken teriyaki bento with a shrimp tempura on the side. This totally hit the spot for her. My BIL had saba & katsu in his bento. He seemed satisfied since he finished his entire bento. Normally he has double sashimi but I guess he wanted a change. They do give you a cucumber salad dish to share but one isn't enough for four so we requested another. The service was just average. They seated us way in the back on the side. Maybe that's why since we were out of the way. Parking was very tight if you're familiar with this particular strip mall you know what I mean. We did return for some food to go and it was better the first time eating inside the restaurant. . Would we return probably with the fam but for ourselves we would stick with our local faves. read more

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We had a gathering of HS friends here because they can handle 10 people in one seating. We made reservations for 4:30 to take advantage of their happy hour. I ordered the chicken teriyaki with meso soup and a sweet potato . My chicken has a good bbq taste and was medium cooked . Soup was delicious and my sweet potato was baked and tasted great. My friend ordered a crunchy roll and he said it was prepared well and tasted delicious. Their service was Johnny on the spot. We were seat next to a bay window that overlooks Freeport Blvd. I recommend sushi cafe as a go to spot. read more

Haven't been here in years. They remodeled a bit. Came in to order to go. Disappointed in the XL sashimi mix. I expected so much more for about $40. I ordered SPD and Land Park roll both taste the same with too much sauce. Bento box was small but I think that might have been the best for me as you get a little salad and 2 pieces of California roll. I selected 2 choices of the salmon sushi. Staff were friendly. While I was waiting for my to go order there were a few customers picking up orders so think more people order to go here. read more

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Meet up with my Aunty Gail for lunch at her favorite spot for lunch special. It was winnah! I ended up getting the chicken katsu and shrimp tempura two choice lunch special. Both were amazing. The chicken katsu had nice golden crust, moist, and solid. Shrimp tempura was same on point and delicious. The shrimp had nice light, flaky batter, and dipping sauce was bomb. All little sides perfect compliment and overall amazing lunch special!! read more

Sushi Cafe - Lunch special chicken katsu and shrimp tempura - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

The best gyoza in town, hands down. Great sushi, too. Friendly service and not too pricey

Overall summary: Tiny tiny rolls Sushi rice flavor was too strong 3rd time coming to sushi cafe, I ordered for pick up and we ordered 8 rolls, a Chirashi bowl, and a bento box. Had to wait about 5 min near the bar where other people's orders were being brought out. It was a busy night so the staff was pretty busy delivering Rios to the different tables. I saw at least 7 rolls come out of the kitchen and then saw the rolls of the people sitting at the bar. All different and all huge. But when I got home and opened our order, the rolls were as small as a quarter. Almost seemed like they were trying to make the rolls fit into the containers. I was Disappointed as it was my family's first time trying this place and they said the flavor did not compensate for the size and how much we paid for the order. Also unfortunately the sushi rice had too much of a vinegar flavor my brother in law was not able to eat it. (We order Japanese food 3x a week for dinner so this was not our first time trying sushi rice.) I will end this review on a good note in regards to the tuna sashimi. Delicious! read more

Sushi Cafe - The quarter was bigger than some of these rolls and each roll was over $12+ - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

My favorite sushi in Sacramento. Been going here since I was a child, full of memories with family and friends. The service is always great and the ambiance is intimate. One of my favorite places, hands downs weather it be for a quick roll or a whole meal. Always a go to read more

I was in the area and craving sushi, so I decided to place a to go order. The parking lot was packed, but, after driving around a few times, finally found a spot. I ordered, Unagi Nigiri and the Freeport roll. The Unagi was delicious, large portions of Eel. The Freeport ro was also delicious. The location is small, but has outdoor seating. It was packed, filled with lots of happy customers. Next time, I'll grab a seat. read more

It was our daughter's birthday and she requested sushi cafe for our family dinner. We spent $160 for food and deliver. We had the absolute worst experience with this restaurant. We placed an order for three rolls, edamame, and three bento boxes through their website for delivery to our house. Half of our order was missing. Mistakes happen but how they handled it was disappointing and offensive.. I called the restaurant and the woman I spoke to told me she gave two bags to the driver and said they had made our order and that they would contact door dash. She could not get ahold of the driver. So once that was determined, she refused to fix the problem. She told us that we could re-purchase what we ordered and dispute the charges with DoorDash. In addition to that, two of the three bento boxes that were delivered had hair in them. Mistaken happen, but how this restaurant responded was absolutely atrocious. I even offered to go there to pick up the order that we were missing. I could live the hair and a mistake, but it is the attitude I received when trying to rectify a problem and get dinner for my daughter's birthday. Safe to say, we will NEVER go back to this restaurant and will not be recommending anyone go there until they have a discussion with staff on how to handle a mistake. read more

Food is really great!!! Service and employees are wonderful!!! Best japanese restaurant!!!

3.75 stars We have came here on and off for years. SALMON SALAD-- It is one of my raw fish type salads of all the salads I get from various Japanese restaurants. It has a slight breading or crust made of tasty nibbles like panko, and it gives the salad a fabulous crunch and carby taste that makes this salad even yummier to eat . The salmon is a good amount and it's served atop a sesame creaky type dressing. My Hubby gets this every time we come here and I will likely start, it's that good. If you like raw fish salad combos, give this one a try. SHIGOKU OYSTERS-- We got a dozen of these and I'm so glad I did. I usually eat Kumamotos and love them but gave these a try. They are more substantial and meatier than Kumamotos (these are small and buttery) but very good. Not fishy, served with a dot of Shiracha hot sauce, ponzu and lemon slices on the side. I would get this again. SABA SHIOYAKI-- it was a decent sized piece, not overpriced and nicely presented. The waitstaff assured me it was not dry and it still kind of was. Some parts weren't too bad but I won't likely get this again. Parking is limited, come early to get a spot and a seat. Noise level is high during peak times, but if you know what's you like this place is reliable and a good place to come. read more

Been goin here since I was a kid (at least 10 years), food is always so good. Love their pepperfin!!!!

Service is great and food is so good. They have a small plate sampler that is wonderful. I took friends here this week and they were so pleased with everything. We will be back. read more

There were five of us came here for the happy hour and got seated pretty quick since there weren't many people. I haven't been here for awhile cause they have remodeled recently which is nice and better now. The staff is friendly and one of staff noticed that we speak Chinese so they communicated with us in Chinese which is nice. The food was pretty good and not overly salty. The beef short ribs and beef udon are delicious. The lettuce wrap was a bit spicy yet tasty. The pepperfin and truffle hamachi are tasty. read more

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