Azayaka Japanese Fusion

Sacramento has a lot of extremely good food, and Azayaka still manages to be a standout. If you want a real izakaya-style experience, this place should be on your radar. We came in on an early Friday night, and quickly got sat at a table of 3. The staff was quick, friendly, and helpful; we had drinks and some delicious garlic edamame on the way while we cruised the menu. And it's an extensive menu; plenty of nigiri, sashimi, and rolls (which are all very good; we tried them at the Roseville location), delicious grilled yakimono meat and seafood skewers, and comfort classics like ramen and udon. But we already came with a plan in mind; to try their new A5 Wagyu paper hotpot sukiyaki. There's a lot of Japanese restaurants around Sacramento, but there aren't many doing this that I know of. We had a short wait to snack, chat, and sip on some tasty sake cocktails, and they started the show. We were presented with an amazing spread; beautifully marbled cuts of Wagyu beef, laid over a blend of Japanese mushrooms, steeped in a sweet and savory sukiyaki sauce, all arranged into what looks like a sheet of paper. But the paper is magic. The delicious broth doesn't leak through, and more impressively, they light a fire underneath it. A little flame licks the bottom of the paper, without burning or even scorching it throughout the whole meal. It heats the broth inside to the perfect temp for dipping the delicious thin-sliced Wagyu cuts. Dip it in a little runny egg yolk, and you've got a savory bite that'll have you gearing up the chopsticks for round 2. And you've got plenty else to stay busy with when you need a beef break. An assortment of deep-fried veggies, a light and refreshing cucumber salad, noodles, rice, and more. You probably don't have to worry about leaving hungry after this one. After stuffing ourselves, they gave us a delicious little dessert that's also a rare surprise; a slice of strawberry Mille Crêpe cake. It was a perfect finish to a great meal. Throughout the whole meal, the staff had us in good hands, making sure that both cups and bellies stayed full. This place gets what it means to have the "spirit" of an izakaya; eat, drink, and be merry. The meal is a celebration. We'll definitely be coming back to this one again. They have a reasonably priced omakase option I can't wait to try; if it's as well-crafted of an experience as my meal was, I'm sure it'll be able to stand with some of Sacramento's best.

Asayaka is nondescript on the outside, surprisingly warm and cheery on the inside. This large, striking, contemporary Japanese fusion restaurant is obsessively neat and clean, tastefully decorated, and surprisingly serene, when you first enter. Their menu is large and varied. Delicious food, cooked to perfection, is attractively presented. The servers are friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable. In a tired strip mall with a few sad embers contrasting newer sparks of life, seek out Azayaka, burning brightly. It will not disappoint you.

A cousins date- omakase reservation for 4 at the sushi bar for 5pm on a Friday night. It is either a 5pm or a 7pm reservation. 2 hours is plenty of time. Did not feel rushed. $123 per person before taxes and gratuity. The omakase reservations can be up to 10 people, as that is how many can fit at the sushi bar. There were 2 other tables when we walked in at 4:50pm. We situated ourselves and decided to purchase the 500 ml bottle of Kinushiro Nigori for $26 between 3 of us. It was a very nice bottle to share with our Omakase meal. It came with 3 cold appetizers- jelly fish, raw squid and octopus. The raw squid was SO GOOD! It was mixed in with kizami I think. Kizami is chopped wasabi, much tastier in my opinion. The raw squid is a crunchy chewy texture. I was a bit afraid at first but we all loved it. The chef was very nice and accommodating to my pregnant sister. He was able to swap out all the tuna to salmon for her. We were honestly at first glance of the restaurant and area, not very impressed or even having high expectations. We wanted to go to the Roseville location at first, but they didn’t not have Friday bookings, as it was all blocked out. As if they did not do Friday omakase reservations at all. We all left very impressed and amazed at the quality, presentation and service. Each fish and wagyu was very fresh, not fishy and prepared to perfection. Presentation was remarkable. Otoro, A5 Wagyu and uni (sea urchin) melted in all of our mouth. Our eyes all widened when in our mouth just staring at each other with astonishment. There is an option to lay an additional $20 for unlimited handrolls. Only one of us was able to do that, my cousin chose 3 more handrolls and all otoro. That itself is already well worth it! There is no sharing on the unlimited add on. The rest of us were too full to even want to share! While eating, we saw other items going out to tables, sushi and fried squid, they all looked very good, well prepared and presented!!! I would definitely bring other beloved friends and family to experience this again

Absolutely best sushi around service is amazing. The owner was there to greet us and price is fair. Definitely our go to spot.

We had omakase, which was delightful. The service was great super attentive servers. The sushi chefs very busy and definitely had to ask the name of each dish. Not sure about some of the negative reviewers but it leads me to think they haven’t experienced omakase before. Coming from the Bay Area we have a pretty high standard when it comes to freshness and dinning experience, and Azayaka is a gem in Sacramento. Comparable prices and quality. Would surely return.

Great sushi. Higher than average price but you get a much better quality for it. Gone twice once for omakase and again for a normal dinner. Both were amazing, great for anyone who wants sushi better than California roll plus topping.

This was my first time visiting. I recommend trying the tempura and pepper fins they were great it had a really nice presentation. I also tried the California roll, which tasted okay, though the rice had a weird color that threw me off a bit. Overall, the service was a positive experience

This was our first time dining here, and we had an overall positive experience. We ordered the jungle Party roll, the Fujisan, the fresh roll, a 12 pc Sashimi plate, and spicy edamame and miso for appetizers. The rolls are unique and all taste differently. Our favorite of the 3 was the Fujisan. Good lively atmosphere. I do feel like the service could be a little more personable and professional. The service felt slightly scrambly and rushed, but giving them grace because they’re new and they were busy. Would definitely go back though!

For both entrees mentioned below, presentation was clean and organized. A5 Wagyu Sukiyaki - At first glance, it can be visually overwhelming from the different items that are included along with the full entree. Overall, this was a great meal and experience to try out especially if this is your first time eating Wagyu. Reminder that this is a meal for you to personally explore in how you want to approach it. Sukiyaki has a light sweetness to itself with good balance of fatty wagyu meat and produce. You can enjoy the Wagyu by itself or dip it in the onsen egg accompanied by a scoop of rice. Cleanse your palate with the Sunomono then do a cycle of the crisp assortment of tempura, udon, or sukiyaki. Eat how you like it and try doing combinations of each food together. Azayaka Sashimi Box 18 Pieces - Starting off with presentation, it was clean and organized. It's as if I was looking at a jewelry box with different treasures to try. In this case, it was an assortment of beautiful slices of fish selected and prepared by the chef(s). Each fish has a great quality in (1.) freshness (temperature, feel, taste, and appearance), (2.) texture (from the fish itself and/or the small cuts the chef does), and (3.) simple ingredients to enhance the flavor.

Worth the try: nankatsu karaage, rolls, nigiri Tip: No reservations unless you do omakase! Chawanmushi: Japanese steamed egg custard with clams, corn, snow crab meat. Very silken, full of flavor and texture. One of the best chawanmushi I've had. Yuzu Nankatsu Karaage: deep fried chicken cartilage served with house made yuzu honey dipping sauce. Chewy and fried without feeling too oily. PARKING: Located in a plaza so lots of parking outside! SERVICE: They're a busy restaurant with limited staff, but the food came out incredibly fast and the servers are kind and attentive. ATMOSPHERE: No frills restaurant with a lowkey, authentic Japanese vibe. I've had this place bookmarked for a while and glad we made our way out to East Sac to try out this hidden gem. The menu has a wide variety of things, and everything we tried was amazing. You can tell they care about providing an authentic Japanese experience with the chicken cartilage (vs. chicken breast or thigh), the lack of ginger or wasabi served on the side, and the kinds of fish they serve. I'd recommend this spot for those looking for a solid hole in the wall Japanese restaurant. Will be back to try more of the menu and eventually the omakase!

This place is a little out of the way of my usual dining spots but I had to stop in because I started seeing ads on instagram for a place that started doing paper-sukiyaki, so I had to get it. It was an early Saturday afternoon so I was promptly seated by the staff. They don't skimp on the meal. It comes with an onsen egg, cucumbers, a bowl of udon and a side of assorted fried tempura. I enjoyed the broth because it wasn't too sweet. It had the right amount of savory to sweet ratio, and the meat was tenderly cooked in the broth.

Great time here. A nice Japanese themed restaurant that had TVs and played the TNF game. This is really high quality a5 wagyu in a sukiyaki that felt just like Japan! Wish I took more photos but went on a Thursday and they had discounts on Same and Blue fin, chutoro, and another fatty tuna that were bomb! Ordered two of these specials came with 5 sashimi slices for about &9 Got the nigiri special- it was decent probably wouldn't order that again I believe it was 9 pieces for $39 Had great service and they even treated us to a mini lava cake for a birthday celebration!

Irasshaimase! The staff at Azayaka is welcoming, and they want their customers to feel at home. The food has been consistently good and delicious. My go to is the Teishoku. You can choose from several different choices of proteins; with my favorite being the teriyaki chicken. The set comes with a vegetarian eggroll, miso soup, salad, rice, and clam chawanmushi. It's the perfect meal. Everything is tasty, and the portions are so incredibly generous. You will not leave hungry. The only item that I don't like is the clam chawanmushi ( savory egg custard). I've enjoyed this dish another restaurants that hasn't had clam in it, and there's just something about the clam flavor that just ruins it for me. Plenty of free parking, and they definitely will accept reservations for larger parties. It's a great place for date night, family dinner, or enjoying a nice meal with good friends.

Honestly really liked this place! You could tell the seafood was high quality and the menu is well thought out. They were out of Wagyu by the time we arrived at 7pm so that's something to consider. Drink menu felt limited and atmosphere was cute but maybe a little quiet? I think they had music playing but it was super muted. I could hear everyone's conversations lol Service was pretty fast and servers were kind. I def would give this place another go!(:

Came here with the family of four for dinner and got seated right away, it was around 6pm too. Surprised how much food was served we also ordered the paper hotpot wagyu and California roll for my toddler. Everything was delicious, as well as the presentation. The raw Fish that I had was fresh and big sizes.

The food was super fresh and delicious, the spider roll was fresh and delicious, I used soy sauce to kick up the flavor, the salmon plate was my favorite part, I only ate the salmon and rice but both were fresh and delicious

I am so glad that I found this establishment. This will be on my rotational places to dine at even it is out of my area. The chawanmushi was really good. I cannot find this menu item at similar establishments. I love the silky soft eggs with clams, corn, and snow crab meat. The sauce was light and savory. The A5 nigiri was delicious. It was really tender and seasoned perfectly. I did not care for the spicy garlic edamame. It was overly tangy and not spicy. I am so glad that we ordered the A5 wagyu sukiyaki. The wagyu was so tender. I love the flavor of the broth. I love that it consisted of udon noodles, an egg for dipping the wagyu, and an assortment of vegetable tempura. Overall, I had a great dinning experience. I am looking forward to my next visit.

Did their omakase and thorougly enjoyed the experience ! Place was easy to Find lots of parking and vibe reminded me of eating at a place in Japan. Very hospitable staff and just walking in you had high hopes it was gonna be a Good Time. Food was very fresh and beautiful to look at the omakase had so many wonderful flavors to savor. Ill let the pictures i post do the talking of How Good everything was!

Stumbled upon this establishment on a whim, looking to see what sushi spot was around after a day at the mall. The sushi gods guided me to the most perfect sushi place I could have chosen. The place is quaint and cozy. The servers are nice and very attentive. One of my favorite parts of the place is they give you a water jug--and they are very proactive in making sure it's replaced--so you never run out of water. I've only had their sushi and warm starters. so I can't speak on the bigger warm plates, but you can honestly pick any sushi roll or appetizer and not go wrong. The fish is always so fresh and delicious. Their hand rolls are a great portion (my favorite is the salmon skin) and are pretty filling. One of the best sushi spots and a no-brainer whenever I want to settle a sushi craving. You won't be disappointed!

I really enjoyed the food. I think the quality is good! It wasn't super busy when I came so we got seated immediately as a group of 4. There was plenty of parking as well. My favorite was probably an appetizer/small dish, I can't remember the name exactly but something related to truffle. Super yummy! My second favorite was the double toro roll. Next time I want to try the Wagyu appetizer and nigiri!!

Asayaka is nondescript on the outside, surprisingly warm and cheery on the inside. This large, striking, contemporary Japanese fusion restaurant is obsessively neat and clean, tastefully decorated, and surprisingly serene, when you first enter. Their menu is large and varied. Delicious food, cooked to perfection, is attractively presented. The servers are friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable. In a tired strip mall with a few sad embers contrasting newer sparks of life, seek out Azayaka, burning brightly. It will not disappoint you.

One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Sacramento. I highly recommend their kaisendon box sets (and add the corn chawanmushi). Presentation is beautiful, the sashimi quality is fresh, and the overall set price for quantity is so worth it. Not to mention, the service is bright and enthusiastic!

Fish was so fresh!! literally melted in my mouth. You're paying for quality rolls. The double toro was fatty and delish. The rice is preseasoned with soy and wasabi. Looking to come back and try the omakase and other rolls. Rolls came out quick and service was nice.

Amazing quality sashimi and rolls loved the little chili crisps on the squid. Need to try their omakase one of these days.

I've been wanting to try a special omakase dinner for the longest time, and when I saw that Azayaka was serving it at a reasonable price, I was all over it. You can make a reservation through their webpage and save some dough since it is cheaper than a walk-in. Also, the walk-in is not guaranteed seating, so if you are set on omakase at a certain time, make sure to do the reservation. You have to make a 50% deposit to secure the reservation. It's a nice simple restaurant without a lot of fancy decor, which shows me they are all about the food. Once you tell them you have your reservation they will guide you to place settings at the bar. I posted a picture of their winter omakase menu. It had some amazing exotic dishes that I never thought I'd be trying. The first and foremost was the grilled shirako (google it). I've heard of it before, and I admit it didn't sound like something I wanted to eat, but I was gonna try everything and get the full experience. Lo and behold it was actually quite tasty and the texture was rich and creamy. It was mild and a little smokey flavored. A very unique experience indeed. The second exotic item I had was the monkfish liver. It also had a smokey flavor and a rich texture. I was glad I had a chance to experience it. The omakase included 8 pieces of nigiri, and they were all excellent and super fresh and of the highest quality. My favorites being the torched A5 wagyu with truffle on top and the torched otoro (fatty tuna) of course. Other highlights included a grilled lamb chop with kiwi jam. That was super fantastic and I can remember all the flavors distinctly. OMG the hand roll! It was just incredible, so fresh and tasty, it was the best hand roll I've ever had "hands down". I've never tried chazuki before and it was a really nice end to the meal. It had abalone that was not tough but chewy enough like abalone should be. The rice had some sear to it with smokey goodness. Dessert was a multi layer cake that was really light and delectable. The chef was really cool, friendly, and pleasant. He explained things and answered questions and it was a treat to see him create every tasty morsel. I had high expectations going in and boy was I satisfied and more. I'm looking forward to coming back for the spring menu and even coming to dine here for their regular menu. I was impressed and highly recommend it to everyone.

I had the Omakase menu. Very unique experience, majority of dishes are delicious. Honestly, majority of dishes, I didn't understand what I ate. I didn't care as everything tasted great and it was a fun experience. I just remembered the A5 Waygu, Abalone, Lamb, and there was caviar. You definitely are getting what you paid. Service was wonderful and very great. FYI - only half the Omakase price has a service fee. So remember to tip properly.

Yea. I used to go there from time to time. And I think I need to update my review. When they first opened it a few years ago. Food was so awesome and price was so darn right. I can understand inflation and cost has been raised. My recent visit is a little out of ordinary and not what I expected. Restroom needs help and they were no busy. The fish has become thinner and thinner. Sorry

Went to the Roseville location, it was really good. Knowing that they are changing the omakase menu in sacramento first. We decided to come to the Sacramento location and try out their new winter omakase menu. Chef Carson is amazing. And this is also the first time I try the Shirako lol. The cod milt

The sushi here was good, they have a variety of options. We got a few rolls and I got uni. There was 2 other parties inside, we went around 3pm. Staff were okay, bit super friendly but weren't rude. Just doing their job. Not eating the place based off service. The food was good and I would be back if I'm ever near again.

We come here specifically for their Kaisendon sets and grilled whole squid and every time we've left so full and satisfied. I love Azayaka because they don't miss the details and it shows through the quality, consistency and presentation of their food. Portions are generous and prices are more than reasonable for what they offer. What also stands out to me is their unique menu items that feature Japanese dishes I've yet to easily find elsewhere, i.e. their chawanmushi. I've been meaning to try their omakase meal and I have a feeling it'll be well worth it. This spot remains in our regular rotation and I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

This was my first visit, and I'd recommend the tempura and pepper fins! the flavors were great, and the presentation for the pepper fins were nice. I also tried the California roll; it was okay, the rice had a strange color that was a little off-putting. That said, the service was friendly and made for a positive overall experience.

The sushi and rice were made well, it felt more authentic than most sushi restaurants I've gone to. The service was excellent! My husband ordered nigiri and the staff noticed he didn't eat the squid. The staff was willing to sub it out for another nigiri piece! Restaurant isn't big but it's a great setting if you're wanting something more intimate, which i appreciated!

Absolutely 5 stars! What a great Japanese Restaurant. Loved the smiling and friendly greeting from several of the staff, immediately seated although they were getting ready to close. My Spider Roll was fantastic, big and crunchy. Hubby loved his salmon bento box. The beer selection is fantastic and even the few wines they had on the menu were OK too. I can't wait to go back here again. Hint... they are opening a new place in Roseville, very close to my house. Yippee!

Friendly service and good food. Place was busy Fri night but we were seated after waiting 5 min for someone to acknowledge us. It's modern and with sushi chief working behind bar but NO fridge/freezer in sight. They work out of boxes and pull fish from back. The food is very well displayed and beautifully plated. Sake came with small side dishes. Loved the double toro roll. The Wagyu roll was complex and I liked it but my daughter didn't. My son had spicy ramen. Their steamed egg with crab, corn, mushrooms was delicious. Roasted eggplant was half an eggplant topped with salad and salmon roe, lucky we asked for sauce on the side because the mayo was thick. Price was reasonable for dinner for 4 $120 (with small sake). Definitely worth returning to. Only negative was it took awhile to get waiters attention because we were seated in far back - also right under cold AC vent.

Best Japanese food that I've had in ages! And I eat Japanese restaurant food frequently, more than 2X / month. This brightly lighted, clean, welcoming place looks like any other small strip mall mom & pop humble eatery. Looks can occasionally be deceiving. Okay I was primed by the excellent Yelp aggregate score and the many, many enthusiastic reviews. I actually drove 15 miles outt'a my planned route towards home to eat here. And I'm so glad that I did! Ordered the $20 salmon teriyaki bento box combo meal. Astounding was the variety, portions sizes and deliciousness of the other 5 items on the platter. Two BIG slabs of salmon. The salad was fresh picked from the garden delicious. Even the requisite bowl of white rice was perfectly cooked. At the end of the meal I told the server that I live in Roseville. She beams a beautiful smile and says "We are opening restaurant in Roseville close to the Costco by the end of the year". I nearly exploded with joy. Guess who is going to be their favorite customer?

I visited during lunch for a quick bite, and the service was top-notch--very attentive. The roll I had was tasty, but not amazing. I'm still on the hunt for my perfect roll here. I've heard they've introduced a new omakase menu, so I'm definitely looking forward to coming back and giving that a try!

A way overdue review. My wife and I come here a few times a month. always consistently good service and even more delicious food, at a great price point. Solid portions and more importantly, the quality of the ingredients and freshness is top tier. We always bring friends and family to Azayaka when they're in town. We recommend the agedashi, the veggie maki, the sassy, and any of their sets. The sets come with a variety of sides - a well rounded, balanced Japanese meal. We also went to the Roseville location once, but prefer the La Riviera location.

Don't sleep on Azayaka Japanese Fusion! Had lunch here with the husband and we were both extremely satisfied with our meals. We ordered the chu toro carpaccio, house ramen, chicken katsu, fire dragon roll and double toro roll. The fish was fresh, the katsu was banging and the ramen hit the spot. I wished the toro was a little more fatty and my husband was hoping the ramen would be spicer, but both were still good. Come for lunch, which was when we came, to get their lunch special. A specialized lunch menu that includes 2 appetizers (smaller portion than regular), a main dish or roll, and a drink. The service was great so we will definitely be back. They do offer omakase that requires advanced reservations, so hopefully we'll get to try this out soon.

Their fish and all the other ingredients were super fresh. I was also impressed that their miso soup had real clam in it! They do offer an omakase menu that you can make reservation ahead of time. This time we were just ordering off their regular dinner menu, but would love to go back for the omakase sometime! We tried their Double Toro roll, the Fire Dragon and the Jungle party roll. They were all delicious! Would definitely recommend the Double Toro and the Fire Dragon.

Outstanding fresh food. Every dish was delicious. Very nice presentation also. The service was very prompt and courteous as well.

My friend and I have been wanting to try Azayaka for a while and decided to go for lunch...did not disappoint. Everything was super fresh and the plates were presented beautifully. I ordered from the lunch special, the rainbow roll was great and portions were pretty good. My friend ordered the Bara Chirashi Don and loved it. Other dishes to consider: Mixed tempura and agedashi tofu- both perfectly fried and not greasy at all. Chawanmushi- warm and silky, very satisfying to eat. Can't wait to return :)

Food was fantastic. Came here on a Sunday afternoon and was really blown away with how good the food was and the atmosphere was great. We did got their version of a Bento box, Teishoku. I got the beef teriyaki and my wife got the pork Katsu. Wonderful! A lot of food so come hungry. We will be back but go to the new location in Roseville.

Excellent, fresh sushi with very responsive servers. The miso soup and hot tea were very good. The yellowtail, scallops, and albacore were incredibly delicious and seasoned perfectly. The golden California roll was fantabulous in flavor as well.

I very much enjoyed what I ordered. I had an order of the Otoro nigiri, salmon toro nigiri, and I asked for the wagyu truffle nigiri. I also got hamachi Kama and they gave me a big portion. The fatty pieces of meat were so buttery and tender. I loved the chili crisp on top of the salmon. The truffle drizzled on top of the beef was what I was craving. Hamachi Kama was soft and flakey and delicate. Love the fatty parts and the skin. Grilled nicely. Service was very friendly and welcoming. BD liked his teriyaki chicken but he doesn't like seafood, seaweed, or creamy sauces. His bento box came with a croquette which had bonito flakes on top. And his spring roll had a creamy sauce on top. So keep this in mind if you're a picky eater. Friend seemed to enjoy her two rolls, her steak, and the udon. Food didn't come out completely at the same time, she did have to wait a bit for her steak but at least she had her rolls. Restaurant smelled strongly of fish when we walked in though. We did get used to it. I have friends and family that don't like a strong fishy smell anywhere so it would've been a no for them from the start but thankfully not there with us that day. Sacramento has lots of sushi options and I've had this bookmarked for a while so glad I can cross it off the list.

Tried to DoorDash before their designated window for orders closed (15 minutes before). They canceled my order immediately for a couple rolls and now I have to wait 3-5 days to receive my refund. Pretty unprofessional. They could've called if one roll couldn't be completed for some reason but no attempt at contact was made and I just think that is bad service.

I had omakase here as well as regular dine in. I prefer ordering from the menu. One of the best sushi spots I've tried.

This is my absolute favorite sushi spot in the Sacramento area. I've had their omakase a few times for special occasions and I'm never disappointed by the freshness of the seafood and how well they season their sushi rice. Their customer service is top tier and their cocktails pretty bomb too. I definitely suggest getting any of their signature nigiri and sharing with friends.

Lovely aesthetic and even tastier dishes! We got their 18pc special and holiday 3part box, which was filling for 3 people. Highlights included the scallops, wagyu, and otoro.

Came here with my family for the first time on Saturday at noon. The restaurant was not busy yet and there was plenty of parking! We ordered a variety of food items, some not pictured. The fish tasted fresh, but there were some hit and misses. I would SKIP the spicy scallop hand roll, it tasted like sheer sriracha and nothing else unfortunately. For those who do not like sashimi, there are bento sets. Bento sets came with LOTS of food and appetizers. Our favorite items were the nigiri set and the double toro roll! The fire dragon roll and double salmon were good, but I am not sure we would order it again. Ramen was good as well, my parents enjoyed the red and white ramen. Large portion of ramen to fill up an adult! Servers were efficient and kind; the restaurant was also very clean. Overall, the quality of food was great for the price-- I think we just need to order different items next time.

I went here for date night and loved it! It was busy, but the service was still fast. They also had a deal on hot sake that we saw on Instagram that was perfect for a rainy night. My partner is not a big sushi fan, so he loved the option of getting a chicken katsu set. The portions for the sets were great, and I really enjoyed the Fire Dragon Roll I got. It was not too spicy and had a bunch of toppings. Our server was very kind, and I enjoyed getting to see the chefs creating the food with the clear glass in between. I cannot wait to try the cocktails next time and hopefully try their omakase in the future!

This is my second visit to this Japanese restaurant and I really think this is the best sushi restaurant in the Sacramento area. Lobster Misoyaki (5/5): This was a part of their special menu and it was two half lobster tails topped with miso butter paste. I thought the paste flourished well with the lobster Hotate nigiri (4/5): the scallop was very plump, but tasted a weird fishiness. Umi Masu (5/5) this trout nigiri was topped with Truffle mushroom. It was tasted like a salmon by with more flavor. The truffle was strand addition though. Kamasu nigiri (5/5): this barracuda nigiri was very fresh. Mixed tempura (5/5): came with 3 pieces of shrimp, string bean, pumpkin, yam, onion. It was super crispy and hot. Perfect appetizer. Although the tempura felt a bit heavy. A5 Wagyu tataki (5/5): comes with five fatty pieces that just melts in your mouth. Azakaya Sashimi box (5/5); If you love sushi like me, I think this is the best bang for your buck. It comes 9 types of sashimi with 2 pieces each. In mine, I got salmon, salmon toro, hamachi, scallop, squid, tuna, and others. I thought it was super fresh and provides a good balance of things to try. Definitely my favorite restaurant in Sacramento

Okay settings... it's a nice concept, and having been born in Japan, I appreciate the selection on the menu but the pricing was outrageous. They nickel and dime you for every tiny thing, on top of the already insane costs for very small portions. If you got money to burn and want to have dinner at a place you'll likely end up having to stop somewhere else after to feel full, but go throw your money away here. But I think you're better off buying a flight to Okinawa and fulfill your sushi craving there.

I was visiting from LA for the holidays and this place was recommended to me for their Chirashi Bowl and I wish I could've rate it and my experience higher. Food: 2/10. I got the Chirashi Bowl combo and all of the appetizers were amazing! The Chirashi Bowl looked just as amazing! Unfortunately, as I got to the Chirashi Bowl itself to eat.. I picked up my first piece of fish and found a piece of hair. At first, I thought it could have been my own hair, but I have black hair and the hair found looked red. I have worked in the food service industry and have around 8 years of experience, so I completely understand that it happens. Though, when the waitress sent my bowl back, I overheard the sushi chef stating that what I found looked like part of the brush hair he uses and it shouldn't be an issue to eat. The waitress then said to him, "It's better to be safe than sorry." Again, I understand that wasting food sucks, especially with high-quality raw fish, but it's better to be clean and hygienic. The chef instantly remade my bowl and I was so excited. The bowl started off and looked absolutely amazing and beautiful, but I noticed that the cuts weren't as good. I noticed lots of salmon skin that looks like it should have been cut off. Again, I thought that maybe it was a one time thing in my bowl but no, there were multiple cuts of salmon skin that was hard and I couldn't even eat it because it was hard and inedible. Example: I would eat a fish, but would bite into it and it would be so rough/hard, I would have to spit it out to the side because it was inedible. I love sushi/sashimi and have dined at many establishments, but I have never been to a restaurant that kept on the salmon skin. While communicating to friends about the incident via text, they assured me that it was not a normal instance. Towards the end of the bowl, the fish started to taste sour to the taste as well. I assumed that my negative thoughts were getting to my head as the experience has started to go downhill, but my boyfriend got the same exact bowl and had absolutely no issue (no salmon skin nor hard fish or sour fish). He then tried my fish after finishing his whole bowl and also agreed that mine tasted sour/funky compared to his and urged me to not finish the bowl for safety purposes. Already finding a hair, I did not want to make another complaint and be a difficult customer and cause any more issues/inconveniences for the restaurant, so I simply just did not finish my bowl. Overall, I was not even disappointed at the hair being found, but felt very very disappointed at the quality of the bowl. I was so upset and felt sick to my stomach all night. Service: 10/10. The one star is for the awesome service we experienced. The waitresses helping me and my boyfriend out were so incredibly kind and so attentive to all of our needs. When the waitress saw the hair on the fish, she seemed very empathetic and validated what I saw. The waitress was the one to apologize to me for the incident and to tell the sushi chef to remake my bowl. Another waitress helped us out when paying and she also apologized for the incident and gave us a 10% discount for "what transpired." It was a nice gesture because we were not expecting anything from the staff. Ambiance: Cute indoor seating along with it being spacious and clean. I went to the restroom to wash my hands and it was pretty clean in there as well. Overall, I am hopeful that I personally just dined on an off night. I do still wish success for this restaurant, but hope that this instance does not happen to another customer.

Enjoyed Teishoku sets so filling always go back for more add a side of mix tempura or geso have some nice cold beverages with a few friends Cheers! I noticed now beef teriyaki on the teishoku set

Hiro, Edison!!! You guys are awesome!! TYSM! The impromptu omakase was out of this world!! I know, it's sacrilegious to doggy bag omakase but I proudly took a bite of the last 2 items before packing them up to enjoy later! Had to save room for dessert! Loved everything!! Wagyu, barracuda, uni, ankimo, toro, oyster, lamp chop, and all the nigiri I can't even recall the names of, marvelous, fresh and flavorful! I got nervous when I saw the tako bc that's one of the things I don't prefer sashimi, I take my octo and squid calamari style. But it was to my liking and perfect with the daikon and delicious sauce! Helped that it was boiled. Thank goodness. So ya, I repeat, everything was scrumptious! Wouldn't change a thing! Just 4 months in, you guys are doing great! See ya again soon for the next round, next season! ;) *Sorry, for the late review. Glad y'all made it past your 1 year anniversary! Congrats! #timeflies

The food was really amazing and came in big portions, they were very generous with their toro and truffle for every dish, so applauding the chefs of the restaurant. The only problem is the service is very lackluster by our waitress. We ordered chawamushi to come with our unagi don, and the waitress told us it would take a bit which we were okay with waiting. And after 15 mins she came back and said the machine wasn't ready in the kitchen, and left. We were confused but thought we're still waiting for it. After the entire meal, the dish never came, but we were still charged for the 3 dollar add-on. When we asked about it, it turns out that she had decided to replace it with a potato croquette for us, without ever consulting us, while still planning to charge us the third dollar add on. I immediately told her to take the charge off and left the potato croquette untouched. But even aside from this incident, she never responded when we asked her questions about the meal. For example we said: "what's a sake bomb?" To which she replies "it's a sake bomb." The attitude we received made us not likely to come back again.

It was my first time trying this place, and it was delicious! The lunch meals and deals are definitely worth it. My order came with a sushi roll, my choice of appetizer, and a drink--all for a great price. My sister and brother-in-law ordered some of the yummiest rolls I've ever tried. The bento box was also well worth it. We'll definitely be back!