Whether booking through the spa (on Ten Thousand Waves grounds) or walking in (Juan was graciously…read morewelcoming without reservations), this is a sushi spot on a hill worth visiting. Happy Hour runs twice daily with reduced prices on food & beverages from 3-5p and 9-10p. They have an extensive sake menu categorized by flavor profile designed for pairings, along with a lean but modern wine list including detailed tasting notes. Japanese whisky and exotic green tea (try the kuki cha!) round out a full beverage program, and deep booths offer private views of the lush valley below. Chef Kiko Rodriguez offers a four-course tasting menu at an exceptional value for $65 - trying this or any of Paloma's suggestions from their fresh sushi menu (only restaurant in New Mexico with fish flown in from Japan daily) will surely please. Gloriously chilled tuna sashimi was thinly sliced cut with heat from fresh wasabi and a savory ginger shoyu. Hand rolls are served in pairs, and the spicy tuna was simple, elegant, and delightful - a perfect showcase of the freshest fish. Before switching to dessert, shaved ginger is also snappy and cleansing. I was absolutely mind blown by the Sakura Pannacotta - delicate and dreamy custard textured like chawanmushi with soft aromatic cherry blossom and the most delectable shortbread accent. Three light courses that were fully nourishing, absolutely satisfying, and delightfully delicious!

The bar seating provided a lively yet intimate experience with two attentive bartenders…read more The pairing program (sake and whiskey) complemented the menu wonderfully. The flavors, textures, and freshness were consistently impressive. I would definitely return to Izanami for another culinary and sake-focused evening. Japanese Stone with steak**: A remarkable pairing; the texture and depth of flavor were exceptional. American steak with**: Rich, well-balanced, and cooked to perfection. Japanese beef**: So good, it felt like a standout in the entire meal. Sashimi plate**: Fresh, delicate, and elevated with the right sake accompaniment.

The service was really nice. There was a long line. My party was 4 people and a baby. Sitting…read moreinside was a little challenging with the stroller. There was outdoor seating but there wasn't much shade. Just something to consider. The bento box was tasty. I would order it again. Loved how the salad brought a lightness for lunch. Overall a great lunchtime experience.

I had the umeboshi (pickled plum) onegiri and my wife had a yaki imo (roasted Japanese sweet potato…read moretopped with miso butter). We each had the sake (slow-roasted salmon) bento. The food was amazing. We will definitely be back. It did feel like stepping into Japan. You order up front and they bring it to your table.

This place is amazing. The atmosphere is the first stop and by that alone, you know you are going…read moreto get good service and tasty food. I came in looking for udon soup and saw that they offered it. I ended up getting the baked muscles as well and boy am I glad I did so. They were delicious. The udon soup was so tasty and it came with some kind of deep fried shrimp on the side with sauce for dripping. My server was attentive and made sure to check on me for my drink refill and just to see if I needed anything else. I love this place and will be back anytime I am in Santa Fe.

Food service and ambience was excellent!!! I always forget about this place and it is always a good…read morechoice.

I love this sushi shop. In the back they have a cool and unique seating area on /in the floor…read more They occasionally have live music to accompany the tasty sushi as well!

This place was busy with great energy when we visited for the first time. A jazz trio was setting…read moreup to play. Jazz, in a Japanese restaurant? They ended up being a great addition to the evening and created a very relaxed and fun atmosphere. Music was just the right volume where you could still have a conversation. The food was better than we expected, after reading some of the reviews here. We ordered several different appetizers and all of them were good. The only one I was not a fan of was the shrimp shoe my, which I think might have been frozen. Our favorites for the night were the spicy tuna salad, and tai carpaccio dish. We didn't have any rolls, but the ones we saw being served from the bar looked amazing. We will definitely return when we're in Santa Fe again and try their rolls.

A couple reviews mentioned "funky." And it is that. But in a good way! Unique ordering -- you get…read moreto pick what you want in your dish. And everything was soooo good! So much to explore. We'll be back to try more Chinese variations. And I want to try the Southern dishes as well. Looking forward to many more visits. And reasonably priced too. Anthony himself took our order. What a pleasant, funny guy.

The variety of food is fantastic. My husbaylokes hush puppies so I surprised him with a treat…read more The business is in a great location especially with Smiths Cerillos closing. The Asian market is down the sidewalk and Food King is across the street. There is a tamale shop nearby. But back to Anthony's - friendly service , great for people who want various meals (vegan , vegetarian ,Asian, southern US).

Took two new choices home to try, New York Crunch and Rising Star. Loved the taste, sauces, and…read moretextures of both. I prefer selections without cucumber, so these were perfect! I called first to place my order. It was ready to-go by the time I arrived. The staff is great!

The Nevada Roll was excellent as was the Salmon Sushi. I never thought I would brag about the…read moreginger but this was the best ginger I've ever had!

Best sushi in Santa Fe. We're pretty uniform in our consumption of tuna roll (teka maki) and…read moretempura. Service is excellent and hot sake is well prepared ... Kai is closed on Sunday. They just completed a remodel of their dining room that we've yet to see. Photo looked dated.

One of our go-to spots for dinner; good sushi and nice chill ambiance. The service is good and they…read morejust redid the dining area with new seating, looks fancier now :-)

Great food Great ambiance…read more Great location Friendly service Interesting menus This is our favorite sushi restaurant in Santa Fe -it outshines anything happening up the hill from 10,000 waves and is much easier on the wallet and sashimi much fresher and more variation.

My husband and I just returned for a second time. This sushi is fantastic. It's not the same rolls…read moreyou will find at every other sushi place. This seems to be more of a locals spot- it's small and if it's busy, the service might be slow but worth it!

04/16/26 12 of the Santa Fe Foodies group dined here tonight, and we all thoroughly enjoyed a…read more5-course meal set up by the owner. The menu was: Course 1: Shrimp Stuffed Green Chile Tempura Course 2: Chicken Karaage Course 3: Kimchi Fried Rice and Pork Fried Rice Course 4: Half-bowl Ramen (choice of Tonkotsu or Black Tonkotsu; Miso; or Vegetable Miso or Vegetable Shoyu) Course 5: Vanilla Ice Cream with Sakura Mochi Stout Beer Drizzle Everything was superb. The Black Tonkotsu Ramen was off the charts. The pork fried rice was delicious, too. The service was just outstanding.

There was a 20-25 minute wait on a Friday evening. The staff was polite and kept us informed with…read moreseating arrangement updates. The seating area is a bit small so that justified the wait time. The vegan ramen broth was very flavorful. Hot sake was a kept us warm on a very cold night in Santa Fe. Japanese chicken wings were tasty too. We also ordered the special izakaya appetizer which was fried sticky rice. Interesting but wasn't that good. It was served with wasabi crunch on the side but still lacked flavor.