Assistance+ Balance+ Cleanliness+ Deliciousness+ Environment+ Consistently good Yanagis is truly a staple in Paso Robles, always fantastic, always kind, always the best service. Elizabeth has made our experiences memorable for years and we will always appreciate everyone at the restaurant for their incredible food and service! read more

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6:00 Friday night, Easter weekend and I can't remember ever seeing it this busy here???!!! Food was good as always but tonight's service was the worst we have ever experienced! We were a party of four, seated quickly and our server came up after 5 minutes or so, asked about drinks. We ordered he brought them and then disappeared...didn't ask if we wanted appetizers. We stopped him on his next lap passing by and asked for edamame, he brought one order and left. Had to stop him again and asked for another order as he didn't wait long enough for us to say two orders the first time...he dropped it off and gone againWe were ready to order so we had to flag him down again. Finally ordered and he brings one order...then 5 minutes later another order...and then 5 minutes for the next order and then closer to 10 minutes for the last order. No apparent thought given to bringing everything at the same time so we can all eat together? Very sad as we have always enjoyed eating here...maybe they were too busy but good service should always be a foremost goal of a restaurant... read more

We hadn't been here in years, particularly after their big norovirus issue. Service: Great. Not super surprising since we were the only customers at ~11:45 AM on a Saturday, but our server was attentive, helpful, and great. Ambiance: It's alright. Food: It was okay. I was expecting langostino on the "lobster" roll, and it indeed was- but these were the weirdest, most rubbery and gristly tiny little guys that I've ever seen. Way downhill from years ago. My husband's katsudon was under-seasoned but meh, okay. The hot night roll was fine, if something was a little unusual in the spicy ahi. So, why a two-star review? A sushi chef (I assume- one of two guys standing directly at the sushi bar) was visibly and audibly hacking/coughing, sneezing, and blowing his nose while standing directly at the sushi bar. Having heard a lot of coughing and being sort of alert to it, I watched after he blew his nose into a paper, and he did not leave to wash his hands- instead working on prep, handling plates and utensils for customers. Big yikes- looked down at our sushi bar meals and internally cringed. Never again for us. read more

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! read more

Yanagi Sushi - The lovely Liz and birthday girl *not pictured her empty plate of yaki udon noodles. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Paso Robles, California

This is the Sushi place we go almost once every 2 weeks before we had our baby. Food is good but the older lady just does not like kids. She would not give regular table for older kid and forces bigger toddler to use high chair even thought they don't fit in it. We had to leave the place after waiting 30 minutes in line to get in because she refused to sit my baby on regular chair. This place has gone down pretty bad, all they care about is number of people in and out, gather plates as your people are still enjoying the meal. Make you feel rushed to finish and leave. Good note: there's Shushi place name Umi sushi couple blocks from Yanagi and they are top notch. Open space, great service, people who work there look happy and do not rush you out. read more

Went on a busy day, staff communicated wait time for food due to only one chef at the time but we didn't wait long. Our sushi was delicious & we appreciated the hospitality. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Yanagi Sushi - Sushi. Octopus was so overcooked it was barely chewable. Salmon and yellowtail fine. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Picked up a to go order. After checking order there was no sides. Went back and asked the guy working at the register if I can get my sides. He sighs and says I guess and grabs one side of spicy mayo and ginger. He said thats all he can give me. This after a $ 150 order. Now I see why people are no longer recommending them. read more

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

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!! read more

Yanagi Sushi - Back again for the second time in two days for the albacore tataki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Great experience, yellow tail collar is a winner. Staff is lovely. Very accommodating. Good experience tonight and last night. Will be back another time. Highly recommend read more

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. read more

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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 :) read more

Yanagi Sushi - Yanagi Boat for 2 persons - Sushi Bars Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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

Yanagi Sushi - Sushi rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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 read more

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Can't believe this place currently has a 3.9 average. This was the best sushi I have ever had. Great variety on the menu. Prices were reasonable--I mean we are talking downtown paso, so they got to pay that rent! Staff was welcoming, friendly and responsive. They even surprised my wife with deep fried oreos for her birthday. A+ We will definitely be back soon! read more

Yanagi Sushi is a surprise. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside, boom! Packed, great vibe, great menu, and great sushi. My party of 4 eating late on a Saturday night were totally accomodated. Seated promptly with a great (and funny) waiter, and 7 rolls between us were all powdered. I'll be back. read more

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!! read more

Yanagi Sushi - Crunchy Roll, Red Dragon Roll, Tarantula Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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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! read more

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I went here with my mother and younger brother on Sunday evening. We planned to eat Thai food, but when we parked, we saw Yanagi restaurant right in front of us, so we decided to go in. It was unplanned, but it was well worth it. The food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. My younger brother enjoyed his meal very much. My mother loved the restaurant's salad; it was very fresh and tasty. It's definitely worth trying, and I will return to this restaurant if I travel here again. read more

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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!

The best sushi I have ever had! On top of that the service was excellent. This place makes me wish I lived in Paso Robles. read more

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Great foid at very reasonable prices. The service is phenomenal. We were warmly greeted, and our order taken quickly. All of the food arrived soon after ordering. Water glasses refilled promptly and dishes cleared. Amazingly friendly people and very good food. read more

Excellent experience! The staff were so nice and welcoming. Our server was super pleasant and intentional. Since we're on a road trip, we ordered something quick and simple: salmon and tuna rolls and fried rice -they were great. Perfect size on the sushi.. and fried rice was perfect ! read more

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Great service. Generous portions and delicious rolls. They have an all you can eat option that looked fun but we just opted for a couple of rolls. Excellent sushi! read more

First of all I love this place. I spend a lot of money here. The day I really wanted some soup for this flu is the day I had to reconsider their service. I was told they're busy to call back in 1 hour and they hung up. Couldn't even get a word in. Wtf kind of service is that. I'm pretty bummed about that. Hope they can improve on take out orders! read more

Came here late at night. Boyfriend remembered this place from the last time he was here. We had a blast with the food, especially Tom's special. Now that one, we can probably munch on two or three of those orders. read more

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Excellent food. Service was great! I recommend the fried California roll. My wife had a variety fish plate. The ambiance was warm and they were playing awesome 80's tunes. read more

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We ordered take out after eating in the restaurant many times. Take out quality was on par with the food quality that is provided for in person service. read more

We stopped in Yanagi Sushi for an early Saturday dinner to avoid the crowds. We were seated promptly and were again delighted with their sashimi salad and Tom Special. Fresh ingredients deftly prepared are the simple reasons why they're so good! Service was very attentive as well. read more

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On Christmas Eve we tried the Yanagi sushi. We received Great and pleasant service. The first coarse for us was crunchy tempura shrimp sushi with mayo, it was a bomb. Super soft and fluffy inside , and crunchy outside. The next step was trying the boat for 2. The boat contained 6 other options as you are seeing on the picture , each boat comes with soup and rice. I really enjoyed the salmon and chicken skewers. The quality is high so definitely coming back for try their sashimi's this time. read more

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Came in here last minute after some wine tastings in downtown Paso Robles. Came on a Monday evening and we got seated right away , order our food and it also came out super fast which was greatly appreciated since we were starving ! Everything tasted delicious and will for sure be back next time we're in Town. read more

Yanagi Sushi - Salmon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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If you're ever in Paso Robles or nearby, this sushi spot is an absolute must-visit. The ambiance is delightful, the service is exceptional, and the prices are reasonable with a wide variety of options to choose from. read more

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I've ate a fair amount of Japanese restaurants and Yanagi in Paso was an experience. This place blows all out of the water. I was blown away at the quality. They had the best fish I've seen out side of LA or San Fran. Service was outstanding if you want to treat yourself go there read more

Certainly one of my preferred uncomplicated, effortlessly stylish sushi establishments across much of the U.S. Chef Tom presents sashimi-grade seafood comparable to the finest omakase venues, featuring generous portions of neta. I appreciate his inclusion of extra pieces of loose uni and bluefin when assembling sushi, along with the additional bluefin sushi nigiri on the plate--truly an embodiment of bluefin sushi. Most notably, Chef Tom's shari boasts delightful flavor and impeccable cooking. His sushi rolls not only boast a well-proportioned amount of rice but also strike a harmonious balance with the generous fillings. The Futomaki, in particular, is remarkably "fat," substantial, and presented in an indulgent set of six pieces--truly a feast for the hungry. I consistently designate it as a must-visit during our road trips from San Francisco to Los Angeles or on the way back. The service is outstanding, with a special mention to Pallaton T, who consistently remembers us from our annual road trip, ensuring a personalized touch. In summary, an utterly fantastic experience awaits, and you'll find nothing to disappoint on the menu. read more

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Omg!!!!!!!!! BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST SERVICE EVER! And the most freshest generous fish ever ! Yellowtail was the BEST! And so plentiful! Another sushi bar down the road NEVER serves it up like that ! We will ALWAYS support them now! Wow wow wow !!!!! And so so FRIENDLY !!!!! 10 STARS read more

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