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    Yui Marlu

    4.6 (436 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Updated 3 months ago

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    YUI MARLU ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Kaiwen J.

    Perhaps the most authentic Japanese restaurant that we have experienced since our trip to Japan. It's hard to explain what "authentic Japanese" is consider we only toured Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima regions of Japan. But the meals from this restaurant hit the palates of my wife and I in the right way to trigger the nostalgia of our Japan trips. We have been hitting various Japanese restaurants in Vegas, Reno and Sacramento. This place felt the most authentic. The restaurant appears to be ran by a Japanese couple. Very friendly service and timely served with our food. Very pleasant and we would not hestitate to revisit.

    Tofu and eggplant appetizer
    Peter C.

    Fantastic, authentic Japanese cuisine in the Sacramento area. The cook takes serious pride in his work and it shows. The serving host was also very welcoming. The fish was excellent: large cuts that were fresh and very filling. Beautifully laid out on the plate in perfect proportions. The karage chicken was fried to perfection using nice cuts of the chicken. The food is excellent. I am glad I finally found a restaurant in the Sacramento area that has amazing Japanese food. Thank you!

    Charlie roll and chef's roll
    Michael Y.

    We came to this place on a weekday for dinner. There were a few other tables. We reserved the Nabeyaki ahead of time. It was first to arrive. The sushi slowly came afterwards. The presentation was superb. Everything was delicious. They do have some disney plates and decorations. Service was a bit slow but we were already expecting this. The staff was nice and packaged our leftovers very neatly.

    Fried Oysters

    Food was excellent! The service was slow as many mom and pop restaurants are when there is a limited staff of cook, server and cashiers. Worth the wait as we were comped a few dishes. Rather small place so to get a table of 8 was difficult. Owner is Okinawan and friendly.

    Choose your own sake cup.
    Bishop B.

    This is the most authentic Japanese restaurant in Sac It's a mom and pop restaurant, so it's reservations only, unless you're lucky to drop in while there are enough empty tables. Call and leave a message for reservations but definitely don't drop in unless it's after 7 PM as they have many loyal customers who have found this hidden gem. The restaurant feels like you're in a comfy Japanese dining room and sushi bar at the same time. We are starting with some hot house sake - they let you pick out your own sake cups!! We were so hungry

    Mixed Sashimi
    Diane M.

    As always, the food and service were great! It's good to make a reservation since it's a pretty small restaurant.

    Special Chirashi
    Jared H.

    I ordered the Special Chirashi and it was delicious! The presentation was unique for chirashi, however it was plated perfectly. There were many different types of sashimi with sushi rice and it was all arranged on a plate in a very decorative manner. Salad and Miso Soup were also included. Service was good. Reservations are recommended since there is limited seating and the food is good. This is one of the only few "real" Japanese restaurants in the Sacramento area.

    Best Chirashi bowl ever!!

    Absolutely a surprise. We wanted to try out a new sushi place rather than the same old one that was recently purchased by Pan Pacific. Glad we did. Masa and Cami (please excuse my spelling) were wonderful. The food was exceptional. I think the picture says it all. And yes it tastes as good as it looks. Thank you for the fabulous experience we will be coming back. Oh and it kicks booty on that corporate place.

    Chef special (right) and a roll I can't remember...
    Talia W.

    What a wonderful, family-owned business! The vibe is cozy and homey, with lots of wood and only a few dining tables (so reservations are appreciated!) We started with mixed tempura - soooo light and crisp and fresh! We then had the chef special roll and another roll I can't remember the name of but that had a super thin slice of lemon on it, which was absolutely delicious. We topped it off with chicken udon noodle soup and a chicken soba noodle soup, both of which had an umami, satisfying broth. Service was reasonably paced and very friendly. We even got some complimentary chocolates with our check! I'd definitely come back if in the area.

    Sukiyaki
    Garrett F.

    My co-worker recommended this restaurant a while back and I finally had a chance to check this place out. Like others have mentioned, this is a mom-and-pop place. It's not a big restaurant with a lot of seating, so I recommend calling for reservations ahead of time. My friend and I ordered the beef sukiyaki, which is basically a pot of hot broth with various ingredients such as tofu, carrots, noodles, etc. The meal also came with a side of rice. The food was tasty. The next time I'm back, I'd like to try the tempura (fried vegetable/shrimp) and tonkatsu (fried pork). The lady that took our orders and served us was really nice. Based on her facial expression and body language, I believe she was trying to figure out if we were Japanese. At the end of dinner, I switched from English to Japanese to surprise her. Overall: If you're looking for some good Japanese food, be sure to check this restaurant out. この店は美味しい日本食があるので、お勧めしますよ。入っている前に、予約したほうがいいと思います。是非、行ってみてください。

    Special chirashi
    Devon W.

    Although this is a small restaurant that does not focus on Ambience the Food and Service is amazing. When it comes to Sushi and Sashimi quality I don't think there is anything better in the local area.

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    5 months ago

    Real Japanese food. Kind and polite service. Intimate, comforting, and quiet ambiance. 10/10

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    Great food, very small spot for wonderful traditional sushi. It was busy but our order still arrived quickly. Will be returning

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    The best authentic Japanese food in Sacramento! The staff is so sweet and amazing. The quality of the food never changes. Highly recommend

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    Fantastic food, diverse menu and great prices. Service is great. Love this restaurant

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    Good good food with no frill setting. Make feel at home every time and like me. Simple and good priced.

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    2 years ago

    Best Japanese food in Sacramento. Their fish is always fresh. Masa is a master of sushi. I highly recommend this place to everyone.

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    Ask the Community - Yui Marlu

    Has Chef Masa recovered and reopened for business?

    They will be opening on September 14th. They're asking that you preorder and make a reservation

    Is the pick up and ordering time only between 5-7pm?

    The restorant is still under Covid 19 hours 5-7 pm I walked over and placed a order same day yesterday it was a 30 min wait but worth it, they recomend you call for ordering one day before as of today! Hope this helps!

    Is this all you can eat?

    No. It's not a sushi buffet.

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