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    Yanagi Sushi

    3.9 (444 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    The lovely Liz and birthday girl *not pictured her empty plate of yaki udon noodles.

    This is one of our regular spots especially our daughter who wanted to go there for her birthday (yaki udon noodles was her pick) we had the pleasure of having Liz who was so gracious and friendly and made our little birthday girl feel very special. Thank you Yanagi! Always enjoy the food here!

    Super Crunchy
    Nan M.

    BEST SUSHI IN TOWN!! Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything you get on the menu. I could recommend so much. It's all delicious.

    Sushi. Octopus was so overcooked it was barely chewable. Salmon and yellowtail fine.
    Mary K.

    Decent sushi in Paso with good service. The older woman at the front just stared people down as they entered and left but the the rest of the staff was friendly and efficient. No problem with the service. It's more of a roll type sushi place and pretty basic stuff with a bunch of other non sushi options. They were out of gyoza and takoyaki which was disappointing. Sushi: generous portions, yellowtail and salmon were very good, octopus was awful. Way overcooked and tough. Barely chewable. The rice was just ok. The spider hand roll was great. A lot of crab and fresh. Didn't really like the sauce but it was not bad. So an ok experience as I was craving sushi. Service and ambience nice. Could walk in on a Friday but it was getting crowded when we left.

    Dragon to
    I P.

    We are first time in Paso Robles and love sushi! Food is amazing! So delicious! So fresh! If you like sushi you must to stop by!

    Chicken Teriyaki Rice bowl
    Nikkomae S.

    I understand that we're in Paso Robles, and choices are very limited, but this place is okay at best but overpriced. The service and ambiance were really good. I have no complaints about that. The restaurant is very clean, and the server was attentive and ensured we had our drinks and refilled them on time. My issue was with the prices and quality of food. Chicken Teriyaki Bowl: The chicken was tough and probably not fresh, as it did not taste fresh. Also, $15 for this is overpriced. There was nothing special about this bowl. Rainbow Roll: The price could have been better for the quality of the fish used. I tried to look for something decently priced, and this was one of the closest ones. The taste and quality were okay but overpriced. It's an okay place to go to. They are not bad, but I can't say they were amazing.

    Back again for the second time in two days for the albacore tataki
    Shania ..

    Went back two days in a row. We loved the yellowtail & albacore tataki's! I also tried a roll i forgot the name of it though, but yummy as well. We sat at the sushi bar and the sushi chef took our entire order both times. Tomago isn't your made in house tomago I was super bummed. But other than that we loved it and will be bacon ambiance is definitely a crowd of regulars that come often with their families which was nice to see!!

    Joy J.

    Great sushi place. It looks smaller than it is from the outside. We had a group of 3 and were able to be seated right away during weekend lunch hours. The service was good and there's plenty of street parking.

    Yanagi Boat for 2 persons
    Tiffany L.

    The vibes at this location was pretty chill as it was in the heart of downtown Paso Robles. The location had plenty of parking and the inside was quite spacious. The staff was very kind and attentive. My boyfriend and I came an hour before closing, but were seated immediately and treated very kindly. Since we did come an hour before closing, we ordered quickly and served swiftly. We've gone to the Yanagi location in Pismo Beach, and knew of their sushi boat and wanted to give the Paso location a try ... THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The sashimi and nigiri tasted fresh and the rolls (which were Chef picked) were pretty dang good too. The boat came with miso soup and salad, though I didn't care much for the salad, the miso was a perfect little appetizer. We had also ordered a Dragon Roll and a Golden California Roll- both being yummy and though basic rolls, still tasted great. To be honest, I somewhat prefer the Paso location over the Pismo location - the staff was kinder and more attentive even though we came in an hour before closing. Will definitely be coming back :)

    Sushi rolls
    Taylor S.

    The sushi and service were great! I got the macadamia roll and it didn't disappoint! Would definitely go back.

    da sushi chef
    Martin T.

    I thought we were headed to our go to mexican place taco mafia but CJ had said she was buying dinner tonight of course at the place of her choice. "How bout sushi tonight"...sure, lets go. Nearly 9 when we arrived seating wasn't a problem but was told the counter was closed...okay. The table for two was just fine, I personally prefer sitting next to my gal as opposed to across the table from her. Alex was our server, just in from Vegas he was good, fun, and knew his sushi. We wound up ordering three rolls and the wonton appetizer. Very good, all of it. Fresh, looked great and tasted very good. Okay this is a good sushi place, really good. Pricing was what you would expect these days, we were out the door for a bill. It felt like our new go to neighborhood sushi place and I'll go with that. Foodguy-martin

    Crunchy Roll, Red Dragon Roll, Tarantula Roll
    Danielle B.

    We were looking for lunch on Christmas Day and not many places were open so we were thankful Yanagi was open. They are located in downtown Paso and thankfully we found parking nearby. First two hours are free parking which I loved! We were greeted and sat down right away. Hubby ordered a Sapporo beer and I ordered a Shirley temple. The Shirley temple was way too sweet for my liking and needed some water to dilute the taste. For our meal, we ordered 3 sushi rolls which we shared. We ordered the Crunchy roll, Red dragon roll and the Tarantula roll. All the rolls were delicious and our favorite was the red dragon roll since they used a red chili oil that paired perfectly . The cost overall was $75 with tip. Inside it felt very family friendly and not crazy loud or anything. The service was good and our waitress was attentive. I definitely would recommend this place for lunch or dinner and come with an appetite!!

    Nabeyaki Udon
    Melissa H.

    My family and I visit Paso every year and have tried most of the places in the area. Yanagi and the Thai place across the street are reliably open on the holidays - like Christmas/Thanksgiving when we usually visit, and we're so grateful for them! I went recently with some friends and had a similar experience as before. SO MANY OPTIONS on the menu. It's not your traditional Japanese place but it offers exactly the type of sushi I like (I know...my sushi connoisseurs would shame me, but Lion King is my kind of roll!) We ordered the Nabeyaki Udon and the Combination Plate. I've had better udon, but it was perfect for a rainy day. The Combo plate was a great deal too - you get a roll, choice of meat, and salad. Between the 3 of us, we ordered 3 plates (pictured) which satiated our appetites!

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    The sushi was mediocre. The roll description was avocado not cucumber but the roll had cucumber and no avocado. Spicy tuna pretty tasteless.

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    I love Yanagi! The fish is fresh, service is great, and I always have a great meal here. Great price for the quality and so consistent!

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    Visiting from the Bay Area. Excellent food. Great service. Good value. Very pleasant atmosphere. Loved it! Would definitely come again!!!

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    Goshi Japanese Restaurant

    Goshi Japanese Restaurant

    4.1
    (371 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    As sushi lovers, we were so happy to find authentic Japanese food during our Paso Robles getaway…read more It was also the very first meal we had there, and it did not disappoint. The lunch menu comes with miso soup and two sides. Since we had a big group, we got to try a variety of sides, including cold tofu, green salad, marinated seaweed salad, and vinaigrette cucumber salad. Most of us ordered sushi or chirashi, and everything was super fresh. Such a great start to the trip

    Very good Japanese food in such an unexpected location, a small business park in the middle of SLO…read morewine country. Goshi is an absolute gem for anyone looking for good quality fish and dedication to preserving and translating Japanese flavors to the California coast. From the moment we walked in, the service was prompt and professional. The lunch specials seemed like the way to go. We got to try a few different rolls; although none blew my mind, each one was solid. The udon broth was a bit dark and salty, but the umami flavors were rich and complex. The shrimp tempura was well-fried and lightly battered. Honestly, the standouts were the miso soup and the yuzu sorbet mochi (perfect refreshing way to end off a meal). Price-wise, I might be spoiled coming from Vancouver, but I thought the dishes were all a bit pricy. However I do think the quality of the fish was quite high, so it didn't feel like the most ridiculous ask. I'd definitely stop by again when passing through the area!

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    Sushi Table

    4.3
    (143 reviews)
    25.6 mi

    On a first casual visit to Sushi Table I knew it was a standout spot in SLO. But the Omakase…read moreexperience I had on my second visit cemented this place as one of my standout sushi experiences anywhere. They've done an incredible job making the space special. It makes a busy open space intimate. If you want to sit at the sushi bar make reservations or roll the dice. There is nothing quite like watching a chef dedicate their entire service to you. That's the Omakase experience we had. The restaurant was busy, but the team running the show outside our service was a well-oiled machine, and I could tell other diners were enjoying their meals. But what we experienced was on another level. Course after course was assembled in front of us. I love to cook, so watching and engaging was really special. Learned about every fish, salt, oil, cut. Just spectacular. They were also very kind. A few folks celebrating birthdays, including myself, and they doted on us in a major way. Truly memorable.

    What's the old saying... First time, shame on you, second time, shame on me?…read more I've tried this spot twice now and both times have been a major disappointment . First time, build your own sushi rolls... Kinda weird and I spent $30 to have to buy dinner somewhere else shortly after... Second time, ordered the chicken yakisoba and a blue crab roll (California roll with real crab).. Yakisoba was $20 and literally looked like a kids sized meal.. good thing I bought the blue crab roll for $15 that I had to squeeze out of a weird plastic roll... Both tasted good, but definitely not worth $35. Again, had to buy dinner somewhere else .. Let's try serving meals that are appropriately sized with less weird gimmicks...

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    Kanpai Sushi

    Kanpai Sushi

    4.2
    (662 reviews)
    32.1 mi
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    We started with the seaweed salad and a cold pint of Asahi. The seaweed salad featured a variety of…read moreseaweeds, perfectly seasoned with what tasted like sesame--everything blended together beautifully. The Asahi arrived in a frozen mug, which made it even more refreshing. We also ordered the Shell Beach Sunset roll, which had an amazing balance of raw and cooked fish, vegetables, and the added crunch of tempura flakes. All the flavors and textures worked perfectly together. The nine-piece sashimi was beautifully presented and incredibly fresh. For dessert, we had the tempura ice cream and the green tea cheesecake--both were absolutely delicious. Honestly, everything we ordered was fantastic. Our servers, Jasmine and Austin, truly killed it. They were friendly, attentive, and genuinely engaged throughout the meal. The restaurant itself had great lighting and décor, was spotless and well-maintained, even down to the restrooms. Parking was plentiful and free. Overall, we had a wonderful time with family and friends. An amazing experience and definitely worth coming back to.

    Went with my boyfriend and ordered the "Cheers!" , which includes 9 pieces of sashimi, 8 pieces of…read morenigiri, one classic roll, one specialty roll, mixed tempura, edamame, 2 miso soups and a choice of salad for $99. It was plenty of food and we think it could feed three people easily (or take home leftovers). The mixed tempura was surprisingly good, but we didn't care for the seaweed or house salad. The rolls are always good and we really enjoyed trying most things at once. It's a fun way to try Kanpai! You don't need a reservation in a pair, but consider one if you're a bigger group. Otherwise, you're sat and served quickly. 3.8/5

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    Tony & the wonderful crew are busy creating yummy treats! Thanks Tony!
    Tony & the wonderful crew are busy creating yummy treats! Thanks Tony!
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