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    Tanuki’s Den

    4.8 (25 reviews)
    Closed • 5:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Emma Z.

    We came to this place after a long drive. Everything is so delicious! This little place has a very charming ambience. All the staff are welcoming, friendly and professional. We would be back again next time we come to visit the area.

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    Carol E.

    Ordered the mango dango roll and miso soup from the menu and then asked if we could go off menu to enjoy the sushi bar. All of our nigiri bites were fabulous. The owner/sushi chef said he had personally smoked the salmon that day and I asked for it lightly seared - it was my favorite bite of the night. Well curated fish, excellent service. Thursday night 2/19/25 6:30 PM table for two

    I've eaten a lot of sushi in my life and I can confidently say Tanuki's Den is on another level. Jake consistently creates the most original, well-thought-out rolls I've ever had. Every bite feels intentional and perfectly balanced. The Friday night omakase is an experience you can't miss. The space itself is small, cozy, and welcoming, it makes the whole evening feel intimate and special. You're not just eating sushi; you're part of something unique. I've been to big-name sushi spots like Nobu and other top-tier restaurants, but Tanuki's Den truly rivals them all. You can tell that there is a lot of passion and care that goes into every dish, and the service makes it feel like you have your own private chef for the night. If you love sushi and want something extraordinary, this is the place.

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    Leisyka P.

    Yamarito was delicious! Fast and friendly service. Small indoor eating area. Miso soup was really good as well. Great spot for lunch since it's quick. Wishing they had less packaging for their wasabi, ginger & soy sauce. Otherwise a great new spot to check out in Arcata!

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    Ava G.

    So fresh, so delicious! Faves are Wu island roll, chicken miso ramen & yam these are good!

    ceviche tostadas, gyoza, sushi roll (cant remember exact name)

    such a cute spot and the food was amazing! we had a roll, gyoza, and ceviche tostadas. 10/10 for me and the staff are so sweet

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    Addictively delicious l. Everything we had was extraordinary. Will definitely visit this place again.

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    10 months ago

    They have reservation only nights where they don't do to go, so just keep that in mind.

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    Went for our fourth Omakase and once again it was GREAT! They really do an outstanding job with the food and atmosphere.

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    The best sushi in Arcata. Can't wait to go again. Fresh, high quality ingredients and unique specialty rolls.

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    Pho Thien Long

    3.3(336 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    The food was delicious, but they started cleaning and mopping the floor while we were eating…read moredinner. The restaurant closes at 8:00 and it was 7:45 when they started cleaning and piling chairs on tables. It made me very uncomfortable. Plus, the smell of the floor cleaner ruined my meal. I know they are anxious to go home, but they should delay cleaning until their customers have finished eating!

    This is one of the greatest restaurants I've ever visited. There is a calming ambience with leather…read moreseated booths, nice wooden tables that like the result of human craftsmanship rather than machinery, and low lighting which serves as a compliment to the muted, warm colors which decorate the dining space. The food was fantastic. None too oily, nor too saturated with complex flavor profiles. A consistent experience throughout; however, this place shines when it comes to an unexpected item. Their coffee. I walked in once and ordered just a coffee. No sifting through a tiny menu booklet, peering over ridiculous coffee names, and no micromanaging ingredients. I simply requested a coffee and they gave me what is the greatest cup of joe in my entire life. It reminds one of espresso, a kind of dark roasted and chocolate-y flavor, but it is palatable and pleasant. No bitterness at all, but it doesn't sacrifice its richness in getting rid of the bitterness. If nothing else, go to this place for their coffee! Purely and simply a divine brew.

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    Rooftop - Salmon Lover and Hamachi Poke rolls

    Rooftop

    3.7(127 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    We went on a Saturday with no reservations (very risky!) and had about a 15 minute wait time, not…read moretoo bad, BUT we did have to sit outside and the wind was crazy! So beware and check the weather before going and dress accordingly. It's nice on sunny days but then you have to be mindful of the UV. I appreciate our waitress getting our drinks and food out to us through the chaos of people being seated outside, then being reseated inside when room opened up, or like one table, just leaving! Their plum sake is very good, smooth and light. I also got a hot tea but that was only hot for a moment out there, the sake definitely did more to keep us warm. Their ramen bowls are now my favorite in downtown, the pork is DELICIOUS, the broth could be a drink on its own and the marinated egg has a perfectly soft yolk; it's a very pretty dish. My favorite sushi is split between the Russian roulette and the ocean queen (I think that's its name).

    For being on a rooftop location, the expectations are high ()…read more This place certainly disappointed. Craftsmanship and attention to detail are central to Sushi and Japanese cuisine, none of which I could find in what I was served. We ordered: salmon lover roll, vegetable tempura, and chicken katsu. - salmon lover roll was not notable, bland, almost too sweet. It came with the smallest blob of wasabi and two slices of ginger (one which was very long for some reason). - vegetable tempura was serviceable, if you mess this up you get 0 stars. - chicken katsu is the star of this abysmal show though. I was served two cut up chicken katsu slices. The presentation was horrible. Loosely strewn about the plate over some cut up veg and a fork on the side of the plate. For an $18 chicken katsu entree, no rice is criminal. This entree comes with miso soup which was served in a small bowl half full. Service was slow, took them 40 min to get the food out and the tempura came after the roll. On a positive note they took our card quick, the atmosphere was cool and the bathrooms clean.

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    Tanuki’s Den - sushi - Updated October 2026

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