Ordered the Hobe roll, girls night out, king roll, and octopus karrage so good! Honestly the first time to have the octopus karrage and it was one of the best calamari-like dishes that was delicious! These are some my usual go to roll orders and they always hit the spot. Thank you for the friendly and prompt service - the food was fantastic! read more

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All right I gave this 5-6 tries before writing a review. I want to preface this and say I used to live by the Sushi Teri downtown, and that location is VASTLY better than this one. Sushi Teri is often quite busy, but I can only imagine that is due to the fact that it is one of the only sushi spots in Goleta. I've consistently received to-go orders that are wrong, or even if the are an attempt at the right roll, the ingredients don't match the description. The fish quality and freshness are both just barely fine, but it's almost a moot point because nearly every roll on the menu is some combination of the same two fish. I will say you do get better quality if you dine in, but the to-got quality and craftmanship of the rolls is simply abysmal. If this were cheap sushi I might bump it up a star or two, but dropping $80 for a small meal for two and getting this quality is simply unacceptable. read more

I was in the mood of some sushi for my most recent visit here to Goleta. I've been to a lot of the other Nikka locations and so it was inevitable that I tried the sushi here at the Sushi Teri restaurant. I ordered a spicy tuna roll with some edamame that was it. I called it in and it was ready shortly after. The roll was really good and I can't wait to come back to try some of what else they have here. There is plenty of parking here in this plaza. There's all of the usual favorites for rolls and also keep an eye out on the specials they'll have too. read more

This is my daughter's recommendation for dinner when I visited her at college. She loves it so much that we went here two nights in a row for dinner. She loves the sushi here so her go to is the Orange Dragon roll and Spicy Salmon Handroll. I've had their Galbi Beef Plate but my favorite was the Korean BBQ Ribs- full of flavor and cooked to perfection. Service was great and attentive. Will be back. read more

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Teriyaki beef dinner was superb!!! To the chef tonight 4/8, thank you for the most delicious,tender and flavorful meal. Kudos to the chef. The place was packed and the vibes were on point. My order was take out. read more

On my day train trip to Goleta from the SFV, I was diligently covering the culinary bases. I started at one eatery for breakfast, then another food spot for appetizer, which was followed by my third base for lunch, at Sushi Teri. It is a small well appointed dining space that has a good vibe and welcoming serving staff. After reading a menu outside, I decided on the Samurai Sashimi special. It came with two pieces each of Tuna, Yellow Tail, Salmon and Albacore. Accompaniments were seaweed, cucumber, radish, ginger and wasabi. The presentation arrived swiftly and was well poised for picture taking. My stay here though, was a totally different matter. All four pieces of fish were not adequately sauced, half with, the other half without. Clearly, a lop sided job, to get the dish expressly to the table? Then, the sashimi pieces themselves were bad cuts, some of which were internally membranous. Never had this happen at other restaurants. The albacore portions had clearly visible outer membranes (see my picture). Finally, the ambiance. Both the behind the counter sushi chefs were conversing between themselves in a very loud manner, so much so, that you could hear them throughout the restaurant. I mentioned it to the server, who quickly stated that he could not do anything about it. Really? On top of that, they do have WiFi, that too was scanty, unreliable and dropping the signal repeatedly. Overall, a disappointing dining experience. Oh well. read more

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Great place for a quick lunch. We sat in the patio - they've also added additional outdoor seating on the side near the parking lot. Staff was friendly. Rolls were delicious. read more

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Food was great!! Had the popcorn salmon, highly recommended. Service was great, friendly and quick. Great for families and couples too. Not loud inside, which was nice read more

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Solid sushi, quick service and good atmosphere! A great sushi option in Goleta with a large variety of rolls and some dishes. The spicy edamame slaps btw read more

Sushi Teri - Broken Heart, Girls Night Out, and Hobe roll (left to right) - Japanese Near Me - Goleta, California

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We've been here a few times as it's close to our house, and the food is pretty good! The service is quick and the prices are pretty reasonable. The restaurant has plenty of seating including an outside patio section which has a nice ambiance. read more

Gave me a bunch of sauces but not the ones I ordered which is hilarious. Portions are very skimpy also.

Saw this restaurant is a chain restaurant around Santa Barbara area so wanted to give it a try besides are regular fanfare of good restaurants we visited regularly. It's not bad nor was it good, a bit disappointed. 1) wait staff seems to be new or not familiar with the menu item when I asked about the difference between scallop nigiri and Hototae Japanese scallop nigiri. 2) we ordered appetizers once we sat down, we had high hopes for their calamari legs ( gezo fried ) but the batter was too thick and I don't know what idiot would cut the calamari legs into small chunks which loose the whole point of eating calamari legs into small the beginning. The baby fried tako was average, again too heavy on batter and nothing special. 3) we ordered lunch special chirashi bowl which means assorted fish, for some reasons unknown we get paper thin sashimi and mayo imitation crab meat which we never have seen on a Chirashi bowl before, it tasted weird and the amount of rice is too much, even with some of the sushi rolls they are serving here have way too much rice, maybe that's their thing but the sad part is the rice has no aroma, not enough vinegar and rice to fish ratio is all wrong. It really tasted bland!! My son ordered tempura udon, another let down, very few pieces of tempura vegetables and 1 small piece of fried shrimp, it's vegetables, how much does it cost to throw a couple more pieces in to make it look good, when it came out, it looked liked the tempura has a few pieces missing and look super stingy with that, udon is average, even college students cooking at Marukame has better texture and consistency than whatever this is. I have to mention stop making rolls with cream cheese in them, it's a nasty mix, not a good combo, I didn't even see something simple like rainbow roll on the menu. No one came by to check on water refill or hot water refill, should have went to Nikka fish and grill or Nikka Ramen instead. Sorry but this is a 1 star place and won't be going again. read more

When you enter Sushi Teri you are greeted by a friendly staff and a clean yet generic decor. I ordered a tempura and teriyaki chicken combo with a California roll. It came with a huge cabbage salad (which consists of cabbage and thousand island dressing). The California roll was perfectly done, with a hint of sesame in the rice to eliminate any potential blandness. The teriyaki chicken was well made. Lightly sauced, not smothered. There was a variety of fresh tempura vegetables and giant ball of rice. LOTs of food. Their wasabi is fairly tame, but I'm not really complaining. Overall, a nice place at a good price. read more

Sushi Teri - Teriyaki and Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Goleta, California

Very average sushi restaurant considering it's Santa Barbara. I ordered the Red Dragon Roll, Salmon, Sweet Shrimp, Ikura (Salmon Roe), and Uni (Sea Urchin). The red dragon roll was cut disproportionally where some sizes were significantly larger than others. The description stated that it would have avocado inside and I was disappointed to note that it was simply a slice of avocado smeared over three pieces of the entire roll. The presentation was an absolute disaster. The salmon roe was not only fishy but also salty and wet as if it were left in the fridge for days. Additionally, I found a fish scale inside my ikura. It was not fresh by any means. The sea urchin was disappointing as the taste and aftertaste were both odd and not sweet. For $15 for two, I'd recommend hopping over to Sun Sushi for better quality sea urchin for the same price. The salmon nigiri deserves an honorable mention as the saving point of this meal. While this may be one of the better sushi places in Goleta, I'd highly recommend making the extra drive for Sun Sushi or Oku. While it may be a bit more pricey, the quality of their fish is definitely better. read more

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i love the everything there! it is sooooo good! especially the ramen and salmon nigiri!!!!!

Wow. Just wow. Unbelievable bad food. Crunchy roll was absolutely disgusting and worst tempura fry I've had since home ec. 35 years ago.

it satisfied my cravings. the rolls are decently sized and got me full. the staff was pretty attentive and quick. read more

Sushi Teri - Japanese Near Me - Goleta, California

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Really good sushi and great service. Ate on their outside patio right when we landed in town and it was the perfect spot! Only thing was they didn't have Toro or Blue Fin Tuna, but I know that's not always available. read more

Sushi Teri - Japanese Near Me - Goleta, California

Love this place! I always go here for sushi and there teriyaki beef and chicken rice plates are super good definitely recommend

They *never* brought my food. With a group, we were eight. Went around the circle, I was #7. Orders came randomly but quickly, except for my tempura. It never showed up. So, my seven friends had dinner while I watched. Good thing I wasn't that hungry. Never again. (PS: While waiting, I phoned the manager, who was inside. He said he was "too busy" to come outside, didn't know where we were (side patio, place not that big) and that I should "wave [my] arms" when he sent someone. I said cancel it, and he said "I have too many orders, I can't find yours." (?!?!) read more

I watched the young man with longer hair checking orders and working the register sneezed in his hand 3 times and wipe the snot from his nose and wipe it on his pants. Then he continued to check orders touching food including mine which when I got home I didn't eat. It takes a lot to disgust me and this was no small offense based on the amount of snot that came out. read more

The curry udon is sooo good! I loved how attentive the server was and they were very nice. The sushi is great as well. Great Japanese restaurant in Goleta! read more

I come here often and am impressed by the portions. We always get a miso soup and combination plates. They have outdoor and indoor seating. The booths are comfy. The staff is helpful and always checks up on you. Their bathrooms are clean and well stocked. read more

Wonderful place to have dinner. Friendly staff, great service and delicious food choices. Everything from the tea, gyozas and karaage to the fresh sushi rolls choices, and bountiful teriyaki beef and chicken entree. Certainly worth coming back again and again. read more

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We came from Solvang and most of the restaurants were closed because it's Easter Sunday today. So we found this 40 minute away restaurant from Solvang. The menu has Japanese, Korean, and Chinese food to choose from. We ordered: Galbi with rice and salad (me & my husband's favorite) Hibachi steak with rice and salad 3 kinds of sushi rolls. Price is worth it because the servings are really generous. There rolls were good too though. Restrooms were separated for men and women, but only 1 person can use per cubicle. No diaper change table for babies or young kids. Servers are mostly young, but very nice and friendly. They are respectful and get your orders correctly. Ambiance is clean. It's not that big but it's not small either. They have free parking lot space. It's big. We will come back if we are in the area again. read more

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Service was friendly and helpful. The cabbage salad was yummy, but the sushi wasn't anything special. Good, not great, not bad. For COVID they have a nice outdoor dining area with heaters and lights. That made for a festive dining experience. read more

Sushi Teri - Rolls - Japanese Near Me - Goleta, California

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If you are a world-class sushi aficionado, then probably Sushi Teri is not for you....but for those seeking a delicious, sauce driven, fresh-fish meal, then read on....Sushi Teri shakes up traditional rolls a bit on the sushi-meter by adding unique pairings and special sauces that up the crave-ability. Everything is fresh, and elegant and embodies Japanese comfort food. It's clean and the service does not disappoint. Be prepared for a wait during the 7-9 pm hours. Maybe sit and have a sake while you wait. read more

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I ordered the chicken katsu figuring that it's hard to mess up breaded and fried chicken. The batter was so heavy, it was like thick bread. The batter for the veggie tempura was also really heavy and doughy. The place is clean and the service is quick. read more

The sushi here was pretty solid and satisfying as expected. Salmon nigiri 10/10 yummy Tuna nigiri 10/10 my go to nigiri and I was not disappointed. Uni nigiri 10/10 never had uni before and wow it was creamy and sweet. I'd get this again. Monkey roll 7/10 I'm not into spicy tuna, so I was already expecting not to enjoy this one. Although I think other people would love this if they enjoy eating spicy tuna. Hobe roll 9/10 everything in this roll was super compatible and I love how the jalapeño and avocado slices complimented the mixture. However, I think the roll might have had a little too much sauce on it. Still good tho. Crunchy roll (10/10) I love the crispy exterior and creamy interior. It's like an all in one roll meant for me. Tuna, yellowtail and salmon AND cream cheese?? Delicious. I'd come back for this. Service: 10/10 the servers were very attentive and accommodating to us and our requests for extra sauce/tea. read more

Sushi Teri - Salmon nigiri, tuna nigiri, uni nigiri YUM - Japanese Near Me - Goleta, California

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When that craving for Sushi happens it's nice to know Sushi Teri is close by in Goleta. And I recently had a very delicious dinner here, and servers Sebastian and Felicity were very helpful with describing the various choices and then helpful with their recommendations. Always start out with the Edamame, and then explored the different rolls. Thanks again Sebastian and Felicity for steering us towards the freshest available. Also enjoyed the Sashimi which paired very nicely with a highly recommended Sake. And nice that they are located on Calle Real, across the street from Trader Joe's and Albertson's, and alongside Los Arroyos and Nikka Fish Market and Grill. read more

I feel like sushi Teri is always an option for sushi, especially late night. The customer service is usually very quick and pleasant and the sushi is filling. I usually order take out at this location, but have done sit down and had a fun time with my sister. The food is fresh, but I was surprised at the $32 total a few days ago for two rolls. read more

Sushi Teri - Rainbow Roll and Orange Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Goleta, California

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Just okay. Food was okay, service was okay and the atmosphere was okay. Everything was just okay. Pretty slow on getting our food but the nice server guy was very apologetic. I wasn't a fan of the rock fried calamari, it was weird. Top roll was good. My sister liked one of the dragon rolls. My brother-in-law got a HUGE portion of chicken katsu curry that he liked. Overall, it was decent, but I probably wouldn't come back. read more

Went here for a lunch date, and had a great time for a great price. My partner and I both got chirashi bowls and a chicken karaage to share. The chirashi bowls were on lunch special and was a really great value, with fresh fish and generous portions. The chicken karaage was crispy and hot, also with good portions. The house sale and beer we ordered were perfect with our meal, and arrived promptly after we ordered. The servers were quick and courteous. It was nice that the menu had a wide variety of items in case you come visit with a friend who doesn't like sashimi or sushi. Overall had a great experiences and will be back for the chirashi bowls again in the future. read more

Sushi Teri - Chirashi bowl, lunch special - Japanese Near Me - Goleta, California

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If you want to eat Japanese food at very reasonable price, I recommend this restaurant. To me, portion is big I usually order Sashimi or Sushi and taste ok. The service is good. read more

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We were there just before closing (our bad, miscalculated the time), and even though it is really not nice to do that to restaurant workers, the staff was extremely kind and generous. We got quick, friendly ,and helpful service while they could have been (understandably) less pleasant with us. So kudos to the amazing staff! But that's not all. The food! The sushi was so fresh and so yummy, I kind of want to eat there every day! The salmon melts in your mouth! The ambiance is simple and clean, though it's always nice to see a little tanuki welcoming you! This is probably one of my most !-filled reviews, but we were that impressed. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a great sushi place! read more

I've come to this place multiple times with my family whenever my two daughters are feeling like having some sushi for dinner. The food here is actually really good, with them have different kinds of sushi to having plates of teriyaki chicken served with white rice. It is a neat little place that has you leaving full! The only thing that keeps this place from getting 5 stars is that the service. Not to say that it's horrible, but personally, I've been to other places with better customer service. With all that being said, I would recommend this place if you are ever in the mood to have some sushi for the night! read more

So I agree with all the main points of these reviews. This is not the best sushi you'll ever have. It's fairly average. BUT... The staff is chill, the variety is good (my chirashi had 9 or 10 different things... Usually it's like 6) and when I couldn't decide between soup or salad the guy brought me both (the miso soup was awesome, the salad was a bowl of cabbage with 1000 Island dressing - skip it) . Also the price won't kill you and they have tons of sake/beers to choose from. I dug it, but I wouldn't take a first date here. read more

Sushi Teri - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Goleta, California

Not fair to compare this restaurant with the Bay Area , but it's hard not to. For the price it should've been better quality. The rolls were just OK and the best thing was the beef teriyaki. Sadly I ordered Green Tea and it came lukewarm . read more

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Went with group of 5. Two of us got there first and then the rest of the group showed up. We were waiting for someone to come take our drink order at least and 10 minutes passed by and no one came by. A group sitting behind us got sat after we all had been there and they already had their drinks and menu and next thing we knew they were getting their food order taken while no one check on us. Very disappointed with the service as we were ready to order food. I made eye contact with the 3 servers and no one decided to see if we were ready to order. The girl that said she would take our order after we all got there passed by us multiple times so we ended up getting up and leaving after we saw two new people get sat and immediately got their drinks along with menus. Lastly, it wasn't very busy so I don't understand why we got very bad service. Horrible experience overall. read more

I really like the Dragon roll!! The combination of eel and avocado is truly amazing! My boyfriend highly recommends the eel bowl btw. read more

Sushi Teri - Japanese Near Me - Goleta, California