21 Best Japanese Restaurants near Capitola

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KAITO

KAITO Japanese • $
1855 41st Avenue Food Court In The Capitola Mall, Capitola

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Katsu Curry Rice
Spicy Garlic Ramen
Green Tea Flavor
Spicy Miso Ramen
Tonkotsu Ramen
Chicken Karaage
Spicy Garlic
Takoyaki

“Kaito is such wonderful ramen and sushi. I sure do miss their 41st location but am grateful they found a way to survive the pandemic and moved into the mall. Their ramen is my favorite for a cozy night at home with a movie. I love the spicy miso raman, spicy garlic and black garlic raman. Also their gluten free ramen is not just rice noodles! Its really great!!!Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free ramen !“

4.3 Superb46 Reviews
Sushi Garden Japanese • $$
820 Bay Ave, Capitola

Customers` Favorites

Bento Box with Chicken Teriyaki and California Roll
Bento Box with Tofu Teriyaki and Vegetable Tempura
Bento Box Pork Katsu Beef Teriyaki
Seaweed Salad
Combo Sashimi
Veggie Tempura
Spider Roll
Edamame
Tuna

“Good service and good sushi located in what one might easily mistake for a dental office But once you arrive it is comfortable and peaceful replete with koi pond, sushi bar, western bar, and a menu that leaves nothing to be desired. If you are not in the mood for sushi they have tasty Udon soup and other delicacies.“

4 Good72 Reviews
Naka Sushi Sushi • $$
1200 41st Ave, Capitola

Customers` Favorites

Unagi Grilled Freshwater Eel
Custom Hamachi Hand Roll
Unagi Hand Roll
Sake Skin Roll
Naka's 2 Roll
Sake Sashimi
Spider Roll
Nigiri
Tuna

“If you are craving for freshly made sushi and an authentic high quality Japanese cuisine. This is a place that you can’t missed! The best sushi experience I had so far around the area. Foods are really fresh, which is the key of a good Japaneses restaurant!The spider roll were stunning. Highly recommended to try! The other dishes we had were also amazing too!Will absolutely come visit again soon!“

3.9 Good46 Reviews
Miyako Japanese Restaurant Japanese • $$
1820 41st Ave G, Capitola

Customers` Favorites

Unagi

“We ordered takeout on a Saturday night. The person taking the order was very helpful and the order was ready at the estimated time. The vegetable tempura was hot and crisp and the 4 different rolls were outstanding. Delicious and tastefully prepared. We were Just passing through but if we lived here this would be our first choice for Japanese food!“

3.9 Good21 Reviews
Geisha Sustainable Sushi Japanese • $$
200 Monterey Ave 2nd Floor, Capitola

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Green Tea Ice Cream
Miso Soup Vegetable Broth
Spicy Garlic Edamame
California Roll
Sushi Rice
Tempura

“The ambience is very well put together with cherry blossoms decorating all surfaces. The view is spectacular as you get to look over Capitola Beach. The service is very good. The fish is sustainable and pretty yummy. I would definitely recommend this restaurant! even though their wheelchair ramp is in the back, it's still accessible for wheelchairs. Manual wheelchair might have a hard time, navigating the ramp in the back by themselves.“

3.7 Good37 Reviews
Sapporo Ramen Japanese • $
1200 41st Ave Ste C, Capitola

Customers` Favorites

Shishito Pepper
Spicy Miso Ramen
Ko Ramen

“We stopped by Sapporo Ramen after a day at Capitola Beach, and we were very hungry. My daughter and I both got our own bowls of ramen and an order of gyoza. The gyoza was top tier, very crunchy with a healthy portion of filling, and the sauce complimented them well. When our ramen arrived, we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the bowls and the portions of meat. One bowl had a large fried chicken leg in it, and the other had an abundance of pork belly. It was definitely a unique style! Everything was very fresh and delicious. The broth could've been a little more flavorful for my taste. The spicy miso in particular didn't have any kick to it. Nice little restaurant with a few tables to dine it at. Will definitely come back next time we are in Capitola!“

3.6 Good32 Reviews
Otoro Sushi Sushi • $$
235 Mt Hermon Rd #G, Scotts Valley - 6.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lunch Special with Chicken Teriyaki and Shrimp Tempura
Albacore Delight and Philadelphia Roll
Popcorn Lobster Roll
Salmon Skin Salad
Hamachi Carpaccio
Assorted Tempura
California Roll
Monkfish Liver
Oysters Sugaki
Mixed Tempura

“This is my husband's GO TO Sushi spot when he is in Santa Cruz. Finally made it there on our wedding anniversary food spots. Their rolls come out so pretty and the quality is spot on. Service is wonderful even though the place fills up for dinner quickly; service is great!“

4.8 Superb66 Reviews
Sushi Market Sprouts Japanese • $
300 7th Ave, Santa Cruz - 2.57 miles

Customers` Favorites

Salmon
Sushi

“Yum, yum, yum!This spot is in between my sisters house and the beach. It makes for the perfect quick stop with top notch food. There were quite a few choices (even more if you like spicy). Just looking at it, you could tell the ingredients were high quality. Bright colors on the fish. Well prepared. Packaged safely. I got two full rolls and that was plenty for a light lunch. A packet of soy sauce is included in each pack, which was plenty for each roll. They had a small selection of beverages and cure little toys and trinkets. I couldn't resist a cat magnet to hold your keys and a set of chopsticks with a chopstick holder of a cat laying on its back. I was impressed with how clean the store was also.I look forward to heading back in for another treat soon!“

4.8 Superb31 Reviews
Rumble Fish Sushi • $$
4727 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley - 6.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ginger Chicken Katsu
Beef Teriyaki L
California Roll
Chicken Katsu L
Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz
Miso Soup
Seafood
Tempura
Rolls

“While visiting Scott's Valley, I came across Rumble Fish. Great menu! And the staff was very attentive. But I'm not sure what to do with the atmosphere. So much potential.The rolls are really good, with fresh fish and ingredients. Portions are dead on! Not too big or small. The albacore Sashimi was delicious!I would definitely recommend this place when you're in the area looking for sushi.“

4.4 Superb62 Reviews
Sushi San Sushi • $$
6231 Graham Hill Rd, Felton - 8.27 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sushi Combo Plate
Miso Soup
Edamame
Sashimi

“We love coming here! The service is wonderful, the entire staff is incredibly caring. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, family friendly and quiet.We love the sushi, teriyaki, udon etc. and they even have a several vegetarian rolls. The only thing that could be improved is to add more vegan rolls.“

4.5 Superb37 Reviews
Akira Seabright Sushi • $$
1222 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz - 3.13 miles

Customers` Favorites

Natural Bridges Roll
Seaweed Salad
Unagi Donburi
Veggie Rolls
Special Roll
Akira Roll
Miso Soup
Calamari
Tempura
T-Pain

“Food tastes GREAT! A little more expensive that Sushi Garden, but I really like the taste here. WE had the tempura combo as an appetizer, and then I had flank steak and a sushi roll. My friends had Donburri and pork Tonkatsu. Not much on ambience or atmosphere, but you come here for the food. Parking in the back sucks - there just is not enough because Ace hardware, Real Thai Restaurant, the Bagelry and laundromat are here also.“

4.3 Superb77 Reviews
Wasabi Sushi Scotts Valley Japanese • $$
11 Camp Evers Ln, Scotts Valley - 6.2 miles

Customers` Favorites

Yellow Tail Delight Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Baked Mussel
Poke Bowl
Bento Box
Gyoza

“We've been out of our house for three nights. No power up in Boulder Creek decided decided to stay at the Hilton tonight. Didn't know what we wanted to eat. We wanted sushi. We ate it all of them but we decided to try wasabi went there when they first opened. We got signed up for all you can eat sushi you get three rounds of sushi. All you could possibly ever want. We left with two bags of food. I had to pay for the to go containers which I'm not quite sure what that was all about, but all in all it was $104 so a little bit more for the three of us to eat good time. The waitress was wonderful very accommodating and sweet. Felt really bad. She got kind of bullied by some takeout orders, and we kind of heard about it because the restaurant so small.“

4.3 Superb61 Reviews
Sushi Totoro Sushi • $$
1701 Mission St, Santa Cruz - 4.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

California Roll
Dragon Roll
Pink Dragon
Miso Soup
Sushi

“Decent spot! I ordered the teriyaki chicken lunch special. It consisted of chicken teriyaki, rice, and a California roll. What worked:-- pretty tasty! I thought the rice in the California roll was nice and soft and the teriyaki chicken was good-- good portion size-- cute spot! Lots of photos on the walls and the theme was fun-- they gave me a free sticker! There's nothing more exciting than thatWhat didn't work:-- my only complaint is that I wish the meal came with a fresh element. Both the chicken and the California roll are pretty sweet so I feel like it needs something fresh or acidic to create balance“

4.2 Good60 Reviews
May's Sushi Bar & Grill Japanese • $$
435 Front St, Santa Cruz - 3.95 miles

Customers` Favorites

California Roll
Popcorn Lobster
Baked Muscles
Spider Roll
Dragon Roll
Udon Soup
Sushi Bar

“too much rice. I don't know if it's just when you order the all you can eat, but the sushi pieces were disproportionately large, with way too much rice. same goes for the California roll, disproportionately large and too much rice. it's in all you can eat so they charge you for what you have left on your plate. so they make the sushi difficult to eat ?other than that everything was fine.I can't say anything bad about it really.Kid-friendliness: there is a kids menu if you consider teriyaki beef or teriyaki chicken bento box a kids menu“

4.4 Superb24 Reviews
Shogun Japanese Restaurant Japanese • $$
1123 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz - 4.01 miles

Customers` Favorites

Teriyaki Chicken Bento Box with California Roll
Miso Soup with Tofu
Mixed Sushi Dinner
Tempura Vegetables
Sashimi
Edamame
Gyoza

“My friends and I had a wonderful dinner on Sunday night. Jessica, our server, was very friendly and attentive. 5 stars for Jessica!!! She took great care of all guests even though she appeared to be the only server. All of our food was excellent. Bathroom was nice & clean. I would be happy to return on my visit to SC. Thank you Jessica!!!“

4.1 Good62 Reviews
Akira Aptos Sushi • $$
105 Post Office Dr STE D, Aptos - 2.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bento Lunch Chicken Teriyaki and Chicken Katsu
Hamachi Sashimi
Calamari Tempura
Beer and Fries
Dynamite Roll
Dragon Rolls
Sushi Rolls
Miso Soup
Hot Sake
Edamame

“Akira ended up being a great local sushi place, highly recommended. The food was fresh and delicious, the service was great, and the location is nice. HIGHLY recommend the spicy edamame appetizer, it's fantastic. Will definitely come back!Parking: Plenty of spaces within the shopping center Akira is located in, easy peasy!“

3.9 Good74 Reviews
Sushi Garden Aptos Japanese • $$
38 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos - 2.54 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beef Teriyaki Dinner and Deep Fried California Roll
Chicken Teriyaki Dinner Combo
Salmon Teriyaki Bento
Salmon Skin Roll
Veggie Tempura
Tempura Combo
Chicken Katsu
Edamame
Sashimi
Sushi

“What a pleasant surprise!!! I was driving from Watsonville back to San Jose and was hit hard with lunch time hunger. I made a last minute decision to exit the 101. I pulled into this shopping center and stumbled upon this restaurant. I had no expectations and was going in completely blind. Upon entering, I was greeted by a very friendly hostess. She said that I could pick anywhere to sit. I almost sat outside in the patio area but instead I elected to sit at the sushi bar so I can watch some sports on the TVs behind the bar. The server was very pleasant and brought me a glass of water and complimentary edamame. I thought to myself: so far so good. I decided on the lunch combo with three entrees. My selections were Tuna Sashimi, Salmon Nigiri and Salmon Teriyaki. Along with an a la cart order for a Salmon skin hand roll. When the food arrived I was surprised at the quality and presentation. The combo was $22 but I paid an extra $6 for the nigiri and sashimi. The salmon hand roll was $10. The meal also included miso soup. Overall everything was excellent and tasted VERY fresh. And for the price the portion was very nice. I highly recommend this place if and when you’re in the Aptos area. Two gigantic thumbs up for this hidden gem.“

3.9 Good58 Reviews
M.G. Sushi Sushi • $
1733 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz - 3.21 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lobster Delight
Dragon Roll

“- combo#1- special sushi deluxe #3- sake sushiI've ordered from here multiple times now in-person, but mainly delivery. Pricing is solid and honestly I have no issue with it for the quality and amount of sushi I get. I usually get the sushi deluxe box, because I like getting a variety of nigiri. There's usually one nigiri that I don't super like but that's because I'm usually someone that just likes salmon. The rice isn't densely packed like some other places and the fish is actually pprreetttyyyy darn good. Salmon nigiri is really good. Spicy tuna roll is so good. The maki rolls I got in the combo was basic but like...that's what a maki roll is. Whenever I'm craving quality sushi, MG sushi is both accessible and able to provide quality sushi...it's hard to beat. (When ordering in person...they were done making it really quickly too!! 10-15min max)Plus the lil pudding cups they give for each combo or deluxe box is my favorite touch“

3.8 Good21 Reviews
Daisuki Octagon Sushi Japanese • $
118 Cooper St, Santa Cruz - 4 miles

Customers` Favorites

Avocado Roll
La La Roll
Sushi

“Our sushi was great. They could really benefit from hiring a native speaker to proofread their menu, though. An unclear menu plus owners who don't speak native english is the perfect recipe for confusion when you are ordering a meal.One of their sushi menu items is called "Real Crab". Is it a roll? A salad? A bowl? Perhaps no one will ever know.I can't dock a star though, because the sushi tasted great and the owner was friendly despite the language barrier.“

3.6 Good30 Reviews
SUSHI MORI Japanese • $$
429 Front St, Santa Cruz - 3.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Green Tea Ice Cream Dessert
Chicken Teriyaki
Firecracker Roll
California Roll
Sashimi
Sushi
Gyoza

“My boyfriend and I stopped in for lunch and they have all you can eat! Haven't seen that since before the pandemic. The fish was so fresh and the portions were larger than I expected. Our server was Alyssa and her service was the best I've had in a long time. We will definitely be back! This might be our new sushi spot.“

3.6 Good59 Reviews
I LOVE SUSHI Japanese • $$
516 Front St, Santa Cruz - 3.92 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sashimi Dinner Combination
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Sushi Combination
Roll Combination
California Roll
Salmon Sashimi
Viagra Roll
Jenny Love
Miso Soup
Hot Sake

“Wonderful food and service told the owner that we were celebrating my son's birthday and he brought him free CA roll with a candle and even sang to him! I would definitely recommend this restaurant.Kid-friendliness: Definitely great with my boy“

3.6 Good72 Reviews
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