Sushi Roundup

Despite the fact that well more than 5,000 miles of ocean separates California from Japan, it is very easy to find quality sushi in Yolo County. Most sushi restaurants are located in Davis, with budget-friendly all-you-can-eat buffets popular with the large student population. There are also more upscale sushi establishments that local residents frequent, as well as a number of restaurants in Woodland. A quick stroll through downtown Davis will make the large number and popularity of sushi restaurants quickly evident, with lines that often reach around the block for the more popular sushi buffets.

Davis

Fuji Sushi Boat and Buffet ~ $13 gets you a full lunch sushi buffet, with all-you-can-eat rolls that travel around the restaurant on sushi boats. Very popular with students due to the relatively cheap cost, but make sure to get there early because the wait line often travels around the block. This is likely the most popular sushi restaurant in Davis.

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213 G St; (530) 753-3888; www.fujisushiboat.com

Lunch: Mon Sun 11am-2pm

Dinner: Mon-Sun 5-9pm

Davis Sushi Buffet ~ Cost range is $14-$20, popular with the all-you-can-eat student crowd. Dishes are ordered through a waiter instead of off sushi boats. Not as popular as Fuji but it still can get crowded in the evenings.

707 2^nd St; (530) 297-1999; www.davissushibuffet.com

Lunch: Mon-Sun 10:30am-2:30pm

Dinner: Mon-Sun 4:30-9pm

Mikuni ~ Part of a Northern California chain, Mikuni is located in the popular Davis Common and caters more to the upscale crowd than to students. It is more expensive at $12-$30 per dish, but it is a sit-down restaurant rather than a buffet and serves traditional Japanese dishes in addition to sushi. Mikuni also has outdoor seating and a bar with happy hour.

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500 1^st St, Suite 11; (530) 756-2111; www.mikunisushi.com

Lunch: Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-4pm

Dinner: Mon-Thu 4:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 4-10pm, Sun 4-9pm

Zen Toro Japanese Bistro and Sushi Bar ~ This is the most popular sit-down Japanese restaurant in Davis, and with good reason. Like Mikuni, it attracts a more adult crowd. Prices range $12-$25 for dinner, but the portions are generous and the food quality excellent. Zen Toro has a quaint location in Mansion Square in the heart of downtown and boasts a stylish, modern interior. A reservation is recommended, especially for dinner on weekends.

132 E St, #1A; (530) 753-0154; www.zentorosushi.com

Lunch: Mon - Fri 11:30 am-2pm

Dinner: Mon - Thu 5:30-9pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm

Jusco ~ This is a small family-owned restaurant in downtown that offers made-to-order sushi rolls and a large menu as well as a buffet. The price range is reasonable at about $11-$20. Jusco is low-key, has an unimposing façade and is rarely crowded, giving it an undiscovered feel.

228 G St; (530) 750-2869

Lunch 11am-3pm

Dinner 4:45-10pm

Moshi Moshi

A small establishment in South Davis, Moshi Moshi offers sushi and traditional Japanese dishes in the $12-$20 range. Its location outside of downtown means it is relatively quiet, but it’s popular with local residents on the weekends. Service is friendly and efficient and the food is generously portioned.

2120 Cowell Blvd; (530) 758-8889

Lunch: Mon - Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 2-3pm

Dinner: Mon - Thu 4-9pm, Fri 4-10pm, Sat 3-10pm

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Sushi Unlimited ~ Like Mikuni, Sushi Unlimited is also part of a Northern California chain. It offers a large menu including sushi rolls, nigiri, and a variety of traditional Japanese dishes. Its location in North Davis well away from downtown makes this a very quiet restaurant that is almost never crowded. It offers dine-in and takeout options and is a sit-down restaurant, not a buffet.

620 W Covell Blvd # B; (530) 758-4560; www.sushiunlimited.net

Mon-Thu 11am-9:30pm

Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Sun 11am-9pm

Enju ~ A new sushi restaurant in Davis, Enju offers a more traditional menu with a fusion influence in the $9-$18 range, making it popular with students. The service is excellent and the waiters friendly and attentive.

305 1^st St; (530) 746-2326

Sun-Thu 11am-9:30pm

Fri-Sat 11am-11:30pm

Oshio Café ~ Oshio is a small café located right next to the UC Davis campus, making it very popular with students. It offers a Japanese/Korean mix of dishes mostly less than $10 for the budget crowd.

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207 3^rd St; (530) 750-5012

Mon-Sat 10:30am-9:30pm

Nami Sushi ~ Nami just opened and is located outside of downtown, making it less crowded than some of the other popular sushi restaurants. It offers a polished, traditionally decorated interior with a full menu, made-to-order sushi, and a bar. Lunch is $13 and dinner is $18 for all-you-can-eat sushi.

2880 5th St, Suite 105; (916) 999-1113

Lunch: Mon - Fri 11am-2:30pm, Sat - Sun 12-3pm

Dinner: Mon - Fri 4:30-9pm, Sat 5-9:30pm, Sun 5-9pm

Woodland

Jinju Sushi ~ A pleasant atmosphere and great quality food makes this a very popular restaurant. There is a bar and sit-down options, with friendly service and prompt food delivery. The price range is reasonable at $10-$20 per dish. This is one of the most highly praised sushi restaurants in Yolo County so make a reservation if you’re planning on going for dinner, especially on the weekend!

467 Pioneer Ave; (530) 666-7575; www.jinjusushi.com

Sun – Thu 11am – 9pm, Fri – Sat 11am – 10pm

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Osaka Sushi ~ Osaka is located in historic downtown Woodland and offers sushi and traditional Japanese dinners in a sit-down setting instead of a buffet. The cost range is $10-$30, making it slightly more expensive than other options. It has locations in Sacramento as well.

608 Main St; (530) 668-6288; www.osakasushi.com

Lunch: Mon - Sat 11:30am-2pm

Dinner: Mon - Sat 5-9pm