This place was super packed, not just because the restaurant was really popular (which it was) but also because the restaurant itself was really small. When we walked in, we were immediately squished into a small waiting area as we waited for the hostess to come to the front. The service was surprisingly quick, as even though they were busy we were seated almost immediately. In addition, our orders were taken quickly and our food came out within a few minutes with the exception of the shrimp nigiri. The sushi itself was average. We got the box sushi roll and the tiger roll. Nothing special stood out to us, and if anything, the shrimp nigiri was a little concerning. For whatever reason this item came out of the kitchen ten minutes after we had already finished our rolls, and after having asked twice if we were still getting the rest of our order. When it finally did come out, the shrimp was slimy and had a funny smell. If you plan on coming here, be cautious with the quality of the raw fish. Other than that one dish though, everything was fine. Again nothing amazing, but nothing terrible, just average sushi.
Taylor A.
Best crispy spicy tuna I've ever had. The service was amazing and everyone was on top of asking if we needed anything and constantly refilling our waters. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area!
Jessie S.
Exquisitely delicious state street roll and dragon roll. Excellent service. We came around 1:20pm on a weekday and they were nice enough to seat us. Ambiance was very chill around this time.
Maggie H.
Best sushi in Santa Barbara no contest. $$$$ pricey though. They often have otoro and uni which are premium!
George G.
Good, tasty, nice and friendly staff, usually too crowded, and very packed Definitely will go back later, its one of the better sushi's in SB but i hope they would offer ayce
Mai
They forgot my soup but it was busy. Great food and service.Parking: Busy parking lot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: California Roll
Boj o.
Freshest sushi! Every aspect of flavor was explored! Great friendly service. Food was priced reasonably. More bang for your buck! Inside was simple and clean. We selected this place randomly and glad we did. Every single thing that went to our mouths were delightful. Simply delicious. Highly recommended!
Ingrid V.
We love Sun Sushi! We order pick-up and have loved every roll we have tried. Their edamame and miso soup and classic and delicious. Every roll tastes fresh and delicious. We order from here once a week and are always pleased!
Jaime N.
Sun Sushi is a hit or miss depending on what you order, but there are more hits than misses. The Hits: Salmon 6 Step, Red Dragon Roll, Volcano Roll The misses: Chicken Karaage, Takoyaki The quality and value of the rolls are superior to other restaurants in town at the same price point. The salmon 6 step had a nice variety of subtle flavors that pair wonderfully with each cut and was my favorite by far. The fried appetizers, not so much- the Takoyaki was deflated and soggy and the Karaage was crunchy, but dry. The restaurant gets busy quickly and the parking lot is shared by other equally popular restaurants, so plan accordingly.
Jp chen
This is the best sushi restaurant I’ve ever been to and I crave the sushi all day this place truly serves the best sushi with fresh ingredients and adding on to the delicious food the atmosphere and general building is beautiful I definitely recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Salmon Sashimi, California Roll, Fresh Water Eel and Salmon Sushi, Spicy Tuna Roll, Roll
One of the better sushi spots in SB. Friendly and accommodating staff. I really like that it's open til 10pm on the weekends. Good sushi for a good price. Def would go again!!
Cecilia S.
This was our first stop in Santa Barbara and it was a great experience. We were indecisive with some of our order so the staff gave us some good recommendations. Also threw in a free miso soup so that was nice. Sushi presentation 10/10 Sushi quality freshness 9/10 Service quality 10/10 Ambiance 8.5/10 Below are the items we ordered.
Kachun L.
Visited this sushi place in Santa Barbra! Really recommending this place. Everything here is very fresh here! I love their Toro and Uni! I think all sushi here is very good! Also their sushi chief was very kind and provide wonderful service. He recommended some sushi to us which taste very good ! The place very quiet and clean. There is parking lot for guest as well
Conor S.
As you may know, the best caviar in the world comes from the Black Sea in Russia. Similarly, the best sea urchin, also known as Uni comes from Santa Barbara. I know this because I was born and raised here. In fact, uni was my baby food source. I loved it! I still love it! I've never been to Japan, but i do know that they go beyond to make sure they have SB uni. When I do eventually travel to Japan, I know i'll have a strong connection because of our Uni and have a taste of home. I know I'm making a lot of points right now... like a sea urchin's exterior, the MAIN point is that Sun Sushi is the BEST source of Uni in the BEST uni destination in the WORLD! Their uni is buttery, delicious, and sublime. So when you eat here, just know you are eating in a world renowned 5 star Michelin style restaurant and that is a fact. Enjoy your uni day!
Richard G.
Went for take-out here twice a week during covid and now about once every other week. It's good and reliable.
This place was super packed, not just because the restaurant was really popular (which it was) but also because the restaurant itself was really small. When we walked in, we were immediately squished into a small waiting area as we waited for the hostess to come to the front. The service was surprisingly quick, as even though they were busy we were seated almost immediately. In addition, our orders were taken quickly and our food came out within a few minutes with the exception of the shrimp nigiri. The sushi itself was average. We got the box sushi roll and the tiger roll. Nothing special stood out to us, and if anything, the shrimp nigiri was a little concerning. For whatever reason this item came out of the kitchen ten minutes after we had already finished our rolls, and after having asked twice if we were still getting the rest of our order. When it finally did come out, the shrimp was slimy and had a funny smell. If you plan on coming here, be cautious with the quality of the raw fish. Other than that one dish though, everything was fine. Again nothing amazing, but nothing terrible, just average sushi.
Best crispy spicy tuna I've ever had. The service was amazing and everyone was on top of asking if we needed anything and constantly refilling our waters. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area!
Exquisitely delicious state street roll and dragon roll. Excellent service. We came around 1:20pm on a weekday and they were nice enough to seat us. Ambiance was very chill around this time.
Best sushi in Santa Barbara no contest. $$$$ pricey though. They often have otoro and uni which are premium!
Good, tasty, nice and friendly staff, usually too crowded, and very packed Definitely will go back later, its one of the better sushi's in SB but i hope they would offer ayce
They forgot my soup but it was busy. Great food and service.Parking: Busy parking lot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: California Roll
Freshest sushi! Every aspect of flavor was explored! Great friendly service. Food was priced reasonably. More bang for your buck! Inside was simple and clean. We selected this place randomly and glad we did. Every single thing that went to our mouths were delightful. Simply delicious. Highly recommended!
We love Sun Sushi! We order pick-up and have loved every roll we have tried. Their edamame and miso soup and classic and delicious. Every roll tastes fresh and delicious. We order from here once a week and are always pleased!
Sun Sushi is a hit or miss depending on what you order, but there are more hits than misses. The Hits: Salmon 6 Step, Red Dragon Roll, Volcano Roll The misses: Chicken Karaage, Takoyaki The quality and value of the rolls are superior to other restaurants in town at the same price point. The salmon 6 step had a nice variety of subtle flavors that pair wonderfully with each cut and was my favorite by far. The fried appetizers, not so much- the Takoyaki was deflated and soggy and the Karaage was crunchy, but dry. The restaurant gets busy quickly and the parking lot is shared by other equally popular restaurants, so plan accordingly.
This is the best sushi restaurant I’ve ever been to and I crave the sushi all day this place truly serves the best sushi with fresh ingredients and adding on to the delicious food the atmosphere and general building is beautiful I definitely recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Salmon Sashimi, California Roll, Fresh Water Eel and Salmon Sushi, Spicy Tuna Roll, Roll
Restaurantji Recommends
One of the better sushi spots in SB. Friendly and accommodating staff. I really like that it's open til 10pm on the weekends. Good sushi for a good price. Def would go again!!
This was our first stop in Santa Barbara and it was a great experience. We were indecisive with some of our order so the staff gave us some good recommendations. Also threw in a free miso soup so that was nice. Sushi presentation 10/10 Sushi quality freshness 9/10 Service quality 10/10 Ambiance 8.5/10 Below are the items we ordered.
Visited this sushi place in Santa Barbra! Really recommending this place. Everything here is very fresh here! I love their Toro and Uni! I think all sushi here is very good! Also their sushi chief was very kind and provide wonderful service. He recommended some sushi to us which taste very good ! The place very quiet and clean. There is parking lot for guest as well
As you may know, the best caviar in the world comes from the Black Sea in Russia. Similarly, the best sea urchin, also known as Uni comes from Santa Barbara. I know this because I was born and raised here. In fact, uni was my baby food source. I loved it! I still love it! I've never been to Japan, but i do know that they go beyond to make sure they have SB uni. When I do eventually travel to Japan, I know i'll have a strong connection because of our Uni and have a taste of home. I know I'm making a lot of points right now... like a sea urchin's exterior, the MAIN point is that Sun Sushi is the BEST source of Uni in the BEST uni destination in the WORLD! Their uni is buttery, delicious, and sublime. So when you eat here, just know you are eating in a world renowned 5 star Michelin style restaurant and that is a fact. Enjoy your uni day!
Went for take-out here twice a week during covid and now about once every other week. It's good and reliable.