Teru Japanese Cuisine
Japanese restaurant · Downtown ·

Teru Japanese Cuisine

Japanese restaurant · Downtown ·

Authentic sushi & sake, creative rolls, fresh local seafood

Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null
Teru Japanese Cuisine by null

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1305 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Get directions

$30–50

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1305 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Get directions

+1 805 679 5835
terusushisb.com
@teru.sushi

$30–50

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

"With a prime location next to the Arlington Theatre in Downtown Santa Barbara, Teru Sushi offers a compact menu of sushi, nigiri, and hot plates like spicy chicken karaage and hamachi kama. Every night, a variety of unique appetizers and mains of the freshest catches appear on the nightly specials chalkboard. Look for the seared toro, especially when finished with Santa Barbara uni. The Welcome Roll is another fan favorite, filled with yellowtail and topped with salmon and a basil truffle vinaigrette. Or, go bold with the chef’s special press box, a peek into the best flavors of the day, which changes regularly but might feature bluefin tuna, halibut tempura, or toro." - Meaghan Clark Tiernan

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Teru Japanese Cuisine

bella smeester

Google
Such a cute, underrated sushi spot in sb. Its owned by the nicest people who are very passionate about the food. Such amazing and unique sushi rolls that you cant really find anywhere else. Love!

Chiara Gallo

Google
The cold and eat appetizers were very tasteful. I will come back for the Hamachi collar without a doubt! After visiting Japan 2months ago, we didn’t taste the freshness and flavor of the nigiri sushi. The staff was friendly. Unfortunately, the atmosphere did not meet our expectation a for a Japanese dining experience. A more serene and authentic environment would greatly enhance the enjoyment of the meal.

VT B

Google
Chef Teru is from Osaka and puts so much love into his food. Not only is this the most authentic sushi in Santa Barbara, but also some of the best sushi I’ve ever had. Highly recommend ordering omakase.

Kristen LaBonte

Google
Five stars all the way! We ordered off the specials board and enjoyed some fine sake. The food was outstanding, as was the service. Teru San accommodated our wishes to have three pieces of each (since three of us were dining together and wanted to eat the same food). I love that this place has the small vibe of a sushi restaurant in Japan. It's also covid safe with tables set far apart from each other and high ceilings. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Leng Ooi

Google
Good selection of fresh fish on the daily menu. Plenty of specials too. They have plenty of local uni dishes including whole fresh uni. There's a selection of good sake to go with the fresh seafood. Food is a 5 star for variety and freshness. The beige plates don't show off the food enough and it's hard to see the daily specials menu board from some tables. I wish they have a couple more copies on the walls. The daily fish selection is excellent!

Erica

Google
Very fresh toro, uni and other things. Great combination and tastes for all things we ordered. Loved the toro hand roll trio, uni on toro and lots of other things. We went on NYE. Like others mentioned, the restaurant seems to be a small family business (seemingly Japanese family), while they seem to be really nice and kind, it does seem a bit short on help when it gets crowded - you’d be patient. I will go again for their really authentic and delicious food!

Marie Moreau

Google
We ordered toro with uni special, yellow tail kama, eggplant dish, yellow tail with jalapeño, and a hot saki. I did not get a headache with the saki so it was a good quality. The Toro was high quality, melts in your mouth. The uni has a taste of a rich ocean flavor with a creamy buttery texture, abosutely ideal combo of tantalizing perfection. It's a must if you are an afficionado of Japanese cuisine. Chef Hiro is outstanding, by far the best Japanese food so far from San Diego to Carmel. The service was excellent. Rio was our waitress so helpful, quick, and professional. Ellie was so attentive and wonderful too. We will be back. My new favorite discovery in Santa Barbara.

jj barrows

Google
The BESSSSSSST Sushi... not just in California, but (at the risk of sounding like Elle Woods)... like, EVER! The freshness, the flavors, the sauces-- AMAZING! There's so many options for a variety of preferences... for the pure sushi lover who just wants the simplicity of sashimi, or the "deck the halls" sushi lover who wants everything piled on top of that little roll of love, you can't go wrong. Not to mention, Teru himself is the best. He creates a friendly and comfortable environment to enjoy delicious, fresh and often local options to make up a memorable dining experience. If in Santa Barbara, this is a must go, "treat yo self" spot!