Location: Isla Vista
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Best Japanese food near Isla Vista, California, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Japanese food in Isla Vista, California, United States. Isla Vista is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Barbara County, California in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 23,096. The majority of residents are college students at nearby University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB, located to the east of the community) or at Santa Barbara City College. The beachside community lies on a flat plateau about 30 feet (9 m) in elevation, separated from the beach by a bluff.
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1. 212° Hotpot
Reviewed By 736ellent
What a hidden gem within what seems to be a college town, UCSB. Food was great, prices reasonable, they even had a vegetarian option hot pot. Wonder meal on a cold winter's night. Will certainly come back the next time we visit.
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2. Itsuki
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By jlab4949
I haven't been to Itsuki in over a year and was really impressed with improvements in service and food. We had the okonomiyaki appetizer (savory pancake with meat and vegetables) that was as good as those I've had in Japan! We followed with a course of sushi - yellowtail belly, ama edi (sweet shrimp), Japanese mackerel, snapper, and uni, all delicious! We also had a futomaki roll - unagi, pickled vegetables, and tamago (egg cake) - superb!!! Now my favorite sushi place in Goleta!
3. Goleta Sushi House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By caligirlburb
We were traveling and visited this sushi place on a Friday night -- packed!! Great friendly atmosphere. The service providers are really well attending -- multiple people always on top of what you need. The food was delicious in every respect. Lots of options, even a vegetarian sushi roll that was so beautifully made. Average prices. Would go again. Reminded us of Tomo Sushi which used to be in Burbank, CA.
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4. Sushi Teri
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Winthrop M
We missed the lunch rush by coming after 1:30. Friendly service greeted us. We noticed that everyone else was a regular in this strip.mall setting. In the midst of the usual staff you would expect to see is this Japanese man in his sixties. Looks like a retired fisherman from Okinawa. He proceeds to prepare one of the best Chicago bowls I've had. The rolls were also great, bit you can't hide anything with sashimi. The slicing. The selection. The placement. Yep. This guy is the real deal. Doing it right because that's the way you do it. Not because he's on iron chef. Thank you, master. I now to your integrity.
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5. Nikka Ramen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By ohana
If you like noodles, this is the place for you. Their Ramen is hearty, tasty and fairly priced for the big serving you get. The gyoza is delicious as well. I only wish they had a smaller bowl for times I just want a smaller portion.
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