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For four star Japanese, try Tenriki in Santa Barbara. This is a great place.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I would very much consider Sakana a gourmet sushi restaurant regardless of it's size. It's got amazing sushi, the best rolls, great raw fish, and a great atmosphere.Best place for dates. Get the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful, yummy, yellow tail sashimi served on ice, amazing! Best sushi in santa barbara.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, if you are looking for traditional sushi - do not go here. By theGo here for a spectacularly unique sushi experience! Had 7 different things from menu and loved them all! Favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Frankly, there's a new sheriff in town. The common wisdom holds that Arrigato has the best sushi in town, but I believe that the torch has been passed. Arrigato, you've been put on notice!A recent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! This tiny hole in the wall sushi restaurant makes the best rolls, has the best salads, and has a romantic atmosphere. Although I've only gone on girls night dates here, I would bet...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow has this place changed in the past year! We used to come here fairly often, but in the past year we've probably only been here once every couple of months. My sister in law was in town and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually I'm not a fan of places that have gigantic menus with pages and pages of sushi rolls dressed in sauces. But being heralded as the "best sushi in Santa Barbara", I had to give it a shot. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is an extreme Ameri-Sushi experience. We rolled into this swinging hot spot for dinner and were lucky to get a table at 7:00 on a Sunday night. We had been told about a Habinero Lobster melt that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi place!!! Some people have complained about the sauces, and how they are overpowering, but in my opinion I think they are delicious, and add a twist to common dishes. I am a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. The most innovative, extensive and absolutely delicious sushi menu I've ever had the pleasure to dine. There must be at least 75 types of rolls, nigiri and other totally unconventional types of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sakana is a favorite of mine and the hubby. Great ambiance - very cozy and warm. The rolls are eclectic and original...and delish! I highly recommend the following rolls: lobster habanero melt, bakes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love sushi. Sakana isn't traditional sushi because it features sauce-based sushi dishes. Don't come here expecting sashimi. It is a real treat and although it is very expensive and difficult to get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply amazing!Sakana is by far some of the best sushi I've ever had. It's definitely pricey, but totally worth every penny. This is not really the place to go if you're looking for traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me begin by saying I was introduced to this sushi restaurant by my old roommate who works there, who ranted and raved about the sushi at Sakana. I figured it would be okay, BUT WHO KNEW?!!!?I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here recently for a work-related dinner.I love that it is tucked far away in a little corner, which makes for quieter dining than another "innovative" sushi place in Santa Barbara.Which brings...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is very difficult for me to write because there are two incredible sushi restaurants in Santa Barbara. Arigato and Sakana. After years of procrastination I finally tried Sakana, and it was the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place really does take sushi to the next level. Where this place excels is in thier sauces. I know a lot of people who actually take offense to this. They would say, a sushi restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always crowded but how can you blame them? Last time I went in here I met 2 famous people at the bar and had the best sushi of my life! oh yea and waited 2 hours....
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There comes a time in every reviewer's life that he has to swallow his own words, like the very food he scrutinizes.That moment came for me at Sakana. I know I have been an adamant "authentic" sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and the honey were visiting some friends in SB...our old stopping grounds and all they could talk about was Sakana sushi this and Sakana sushi that...well being that I live in SF now the town of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, yes... Arigato this and Arigato that. But for those who like to enjoy sushi at lunch, Sakana is hands-down the best place to go in the SB area. Try the Habanero Yellowtail Box Roll, or if...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in one very busy Friday evening and luckily got a spot at the sushi bar. The service was great and the sushi chef really friendly. A fairly extensive sake menu as well. After reading the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. I lived in Santa Barbara for six years and ate at literally every sushi joint this small town had to offer. This is the place to go if you're looking for traditional rolls and fresh fish. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious small sushi joint tucked away in Montecito. The fish is always fresh and the selection of rolls is not only vast but creative. There are at least 3 full pages of rolls to choose from. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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