Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar

(916) 447-2112

1530 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814 38.578369 -121.486152

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Neighborhoods: Mansion Flats, Central Sacramento

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Hours:

Monday To Wednesday From 11:30 AM To 10:00 PM Thursday To Thursday From 11:30 AM To 11:00 PM Friday To Friday From 11:30 AM To 12:00 AM Saturday To Saturday From 12:00 PM To 12:00 AM Sunday To Sunday From 12:00 PM To 09:00 PM

Price:

$$

Last updated 6.23.11

Category:

Restaurants, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Family Style Dining, Business Dining, Dine At The Bar

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Japanese, Sushi

What People Are Saying About Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar

Featured Review

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In Short – Floor-to-ceiling windows, shiny black-and-steel accents and a bright gold-and-green concrete floor make for a hip, modern vibe. The main attraction here is sushi, from the extensive selection of nigiri and sashimi to the original specialty rolls. Other Japanese staples such as chicken teriyaki and tempura are also on the menu. Numerous varieties of sake are offered, but the only dessert is mochi, ice cream covered in rice dough.

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
Reservations are only accepted for parties of eight or more, and not between 12pm and 1pm or 7pm and 8pm. To avoid a wait, go during off-hours.
Parking:
Metered spaces are few and far between. Take advantage of the $5 valet.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/16/09

My Fav

by somwilno at Citysearch

I love Mikuni's, it is totally my favorite sushi place! I have been going to Mikuni's for over 12 years, no one else compares.

  • Pros: Fast & Fresh
  • Cons: none
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/01/09

If You Like Raw Oysters, Try The 12 o'clock!

by LeilaniSouzaDotCom at Citysearch

My first experience at Mikuni's was at this location - what a blast! It was the most lively sushi restaurant I've ever been to...and it was here that I discovered the tasty Marilyn Monroll!

Yes, it was a long wait...but it was a Saturday night.

Yes, it was pretty expensive...but it was worth it.

Mikuni is great for most people's idea of Japanese food and they'll be wowed by the variety of specialty rolls...but if you're looking for an authentic, high-quality "traditional" sushi experience, don't come here. You'll be disappointed.

  • Pros: 12 o'clock (decorated raw oysters), Marilyn Monroll
  • Cons: It's not an authentic "traditional" sushi experience.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/08/09

Sacramento's Best Restaurant! Avoid reading 1-timer reviews!

by icyhotahs at Citysearch

I went to Mikuni's with a date, who really wasn't into sushi. That right there gave me insight to the range of food offered at Mikuni. The rolls list was expansive, and yes, as some people have said, many of them have tempura, cream cheese, or something deep fried. But there's an entire list of traditional dishes, raw rolls, and an large nigiri list to choose from for the sushi-lover at heart. And for my date? They not only had the non-raw rolls, but also a full cooked food menu including teriyakis, soups, and more. <b>

The service seemed slow, but any idiot can see with a place like that it will be. The place was packed. I will tell you now, if you're looking for a quick sushi, go to some crappy place like Tokyo Fro's. If you want to complain about wait times, service, and waiters who aren't there to read the emotions off your face, go somewhere else. <b>

I have been there 6 times now, for dates, parties, and casual dinners, and all times have been excellent. When something came out wrong, it was returned timely. The nigiri was cut to size, and not too big. the rice was small, and not overpowering. <b>

I ordered a Pepperfin: thin cut slices of white tuna in a light ponzu and sesame oil sauce with thin sliced jalapenos. At first glance, I thought, "the fish is drowning in the sauce, this will be bad". The sesame oil proved me wrong. Ponzu sauce, being mostly water-based, added just a hint as it fell to the place. The oil, which did not saturate, collaborated with the already butter-like quality of the white tuna. It was amazing.<b>

Take who you want here, but do it with style: bring dates here Sunday-Wednesday nights: friends for lunch any day of the week, and co-workers and partiers Thursday-Sunday nights.

Kampai!

  • Pros: Too many to list! Thumbs up!
  • Cons: Parking is downtown- wait times can be long
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/23/08

Mikuni Japanese

by luvnofear at Citysearch

Was in SMF for theTina Turner concert so I searched citysearch for a highly ranked sushi restaurant to compliment the experience. Friendly, fast, reasonable, comfortable, high quality! Want sushi? In SMF? This is a must do experience, thanks Mikuni!!! I'll be back!

  • Pros: everything
  • Cons: none
3 Star Rating: Average

10/08/08

Good food, fun place

by klberndt at Citysearch

I went for a quick lunch on a Thursday afternoon last week. I had been when in town 2 years ago, and remembered having fun at the sushi bar. This time, however, it was beetween lunch and dinner, and I sat at a table. The fondly remembered expansive list of original rolls seemed now mundane. Everything was either with deep fried shrimp, spicy tuna, or cream cheese...none of which I like. I got two rolls that were good, but not spectacular. The atmosphere was charming to fun. The service was tolerable, but the waitress seemed in a hurry to get me out. I would go here again for a quick roll, or with a large party for the fun, but not to impress anyone or for quality sushi.

  • Pros: Expansive list, multiple locations, fun atmosphere
  • Cons: Average sushi

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