The Best Sushi in Santa Barbara, According to a Local Writer | Eater LA

"Ama Sushi’s executive chef, Scott Yonamine, is surprisingly soft-spoken for someone who regularly leads omakase in a setting with a Las Vegas-style soundtrack. His menu is simple and fresh, focusing on the finest seafood sourced locally or from Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market. The menu changes seasonally and often reflects bright citrus, rice from Northern California, and fresh wasabi from Half Moon Bay. Live freshwater eels are flown in regularly from Japan and prepared by the team. The toro with grated truffle is an indulgent pairing that Yonamine learned while training at the celebrated Musashi by Aman in Tokyo. Dine à la carte for more nigiri, sashimi, or rolls like the spicy tuna Woman of the Sea with king salmon and a side of citrus tamari ponzu." - Meaghan Clark Tiernan