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    Yanagi Sushi

    3.9 (440 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    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.

    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.

    Sushi rolls
    Taylor S.

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

    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 :)

    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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    Our favorite sushi in Paso! Always tasty and fast. Highly recommend. Friendly staff and great service.

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    Umi Sushi & Sake - Spicy Tuna Roll and a Cold Asahi hits the spot every time!!!

    Umi Sushi & Sake

    3.4(143 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    This place was amazing and service was great! We came to visit Paso Robles and saw this place and…read moredecided to try. They have outdoor seating and pet friendly. All of the food is amazing! Definitely will be back

    Sushi was okay, nothing spectacular but decent. HOWEVER! I hope you read this!! The server was NOT…read moregood. She needs to have some further training from a manager because we had the strangest experience.... So we sat down ordered our food, out came first, a thing of edamame with garlic. Well it sorta looked like our server but it was so quick we didn't know. We both looked at it for a minute and then ate it. But we didn't order it. Me thinking well this place really does smell like garlic edamame maybe this is the Asian version of chips and salsa for the table. BOY was I wrong!! Our server came over and goes.. you guys didn't order that. This is for another table. Grabs it off the table, brings it back to the sushi bar right next to our table. We had already each grabbed one piece and we ask where can we put the shells since she just grabbed the plate to take back with the bowl of it. She looks at us, grabs a napkin out of her apron and puts her hand out. We put the shells in her hand. She then brings it to the correct table, AFTER WE JUST ATE FROM IT! It was the MOST AWKWARD server moment we have EVER experienced. Then she brings out our rolls and goes here's what you ordered, these 2 rolls.... Whole experience was crazy. The food didn't not make up for it. Server needs more training. Including the other co worker. Two young brunette girls.

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    Umi Sushi & Sake - Beautiful decor lighting

    Beautiful decor lighting

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    Goshi Japanese Restaurant - 8 pieces of Yellowtail Tataki @ Tsurugi's. There should be 9 pieces but I couldn't resist!!

    Goshi Japanese Restaurant

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    24.2 mi
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    Simply delicious…read more Professionally prepared. So fresh and balanced. I can't see how it could be any better. Also tried the fried squid legs-so perfectly cooked. Tender and battered well. Service staff was efficient and friendly. We always enjoy the atmosphere here, whether table or sushi bar. Try the sake with your meals, if you can ;)

    Ordered: - Lunch Special Chirashi with Tofu and Pickled…read moreCucumbers (5/5): Most worth of all the lunch specials, probably the best chirashi I've had at this price. Loved the variety of the cuts including scallops and some other unique cuts that we didn't recognize. The way the rice was prepared was a standout too. I did find a fish scale in my bowl though which was unfortunate. - Lunch Special Salmon Roll + 5 Nigiri (4/5): Solid generously portioned fish on the rice, but nothing else wowed us. Still satisfied. Nigiri included Tuna salmon, amberjack, yellowtail, and golden eye snapper. Overall (5/5): Came here on Friday for lunch and was seated after a short 15 minute wait - it was a lot busier than we expected! The parking lot was pretty small and full so we had to find metered parking nearby as the nearby parking structure was also closed. Service was good, though it was a bit hard to hear over the noise and music. The sushi felt super fresh and we loved the portion sizes - we were pretty impressed and we hope to return if we're ever in the area!

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    Goshi Japanese Restaurant - Albacore sashimi salad, onikoroshi

    Albacore sashimi salad, onikoroshi

    Goshi Japanese Restaurant - A sampling of food.

    A sampling of food.

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    Sushi Table

    4.3(133 reviews)
    25.6 mi

    My first visit to Sushi Table was a delight! A friend had been recently and wanted to go back…read more There is a cozy Sushi bar in the back, or option to eat out in the open area in front. The staff were so genuinely warm and friendly I left feeling like I had some new friends. The sushi was super fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. Chef took time to explain the choices and different selections. Menu offered lots of choices for sushi, hand rolls, bowls and more. I will definitely be visiting again soon!!!!!

    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.

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    Sushi Table - Dim Sum is well worth the wait! The ONLY read DIM SUM in within hundreds of miles.

    Dim Sum is well worth the wait! The ONLY read DIM SUM in within hundreds of miles.

    Sushi Table - Black pepper tonkatsu ramen

    Black pepper tonkatsu ramen

    Sushi Table - Outside seating area.

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    Outside seating area.

    Kanpai Sushi - Rock n' Roll

    Kanpai Sushi

    4.2(654 reviews)
    32.1 mi
    $$

    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.

    phenomenal sushi but abysmal service. especially because even at the bar you have to order from a…read moreserver. my sushi got to me 10 minutes before my drink? I had to stop eating to make sure I could enjoy them together - even though they were both ordered together and the only thing I got. I honestly wanted to eat more but the server was pretty rude to me in particular despite trying to be as nice as possible to him. After my second order I left especially because while delicious it still felt overpriced especially for a very causal environment with a TV playing sports. I would get takeout next time and eat at a nearby vista point.

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    Kanpai Sushi - 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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