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A prix fixe only spot featuring traditional Japanese small plates & sushi in an intimate setting.
Hours
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday (Labor Day) | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 230 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 962-6627
Website: http://www.yoichis.com/
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Yara Askar
What a wonderful experience. This was truly a unique dining experience and while it is expensive it’s a rare experience making it worth the cost. We had the opportunity to try several different entres and learn about the culture. The food was exquisite and definitely left us full. The staff is very kind and polite. It was a great way to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary!
… moreColin Kapps
The most amazing set course meal we have ever had. The meal left us feeling satiated, inspired, and well taken care of. Chef served us a special glass of sake for our anniversary. We will be back.
… moreMichael Stoltz
What an incredible meal. Every dish that comes out is crafted with such attention to detail. Every single bite is full of so much flavor. The fresh sushi and sashimi was some of the best I’ve ever had. The chutoro was a slice of butter melting in your mouth…unbelievable! Beyond the food, you sit down in a very unassuming and cozy room. The team are so friendly and accommodating and you can feel the energy they exhume being a part of such a special experience. If you’ve never had a traditional Japanese kaiseki experience, this is as good as any other. Great way to open up your horizons to a new culture and new ways of preparing fine dishes. I highly recommend and I will absolutely be back. Incredible from start to finish.
… moreSophia Jensen
What an amazing experience. And amazing food! We got out of our comfort zone a bit for this one and we were so glad we did! I already love sashimi and sushi, but I’d never tried uni before. Delicious!
… moreBat Togtoh
Highly recommended!!
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This place was outstandingly good. The courses were all balanced and delicate. The selection of shrimp and fish is flown in from Japan and is more tender and creamy than some of the local options. This is a great spot to celebrate an occasion but just eating here is a celebration unto itself.
… moreStelios Serghiou
Very good, but there are better choices for ~ $160/person (all included). The sashimi was some of the best I’ve ever had. The wagyu, duck and crab could be better. The eel with monkfish liver pate was good but for the price I expected more complexity. The servers were kind and knew the dishes and sake very well, but at times were too busy to be adequately attentive. Excellent choices of sake – maybe the highlight of my visit along with the sashimi. The ambience was very serene, calm and understated. Attire smart casual or smart. Good for a date, but there are better choices (e.g. El Encanto)
… moreMatt Israel
It is an amazing experience and definitely a place to try quality Japanese cuisine. Not big portions but the quality is the definition of perfect.
… moreCody Kwok
First time we had this 7 course meal and it was impressive. I agree with another reviewer about the variance of the quality of materials used inthe meals, but for a Kaiseki course this is about the right price for the quality. The best qualitiesare the sashimi, the uni (from Santa Barbara and Hokkaido) were wonderful, the mackerel was fatty and the best mackerel I’ve had. The cod soup is great as the blackcod itself was very flavorful. For the grilled dish I had Salmon and it was the best choice out of the 3, the salmon was grilled to perfection with some marinate that gave it an extra kick. For the steam dish the oyster bowl was awesome, the sauce absorbed both the taste of the mandarin bowl and oyster, and as you get deeper the mandarin flavor strengthened, I loved it! The eel and monkfish liver was ok, the eel is exactly what you’d expect, and the liver was not too fatty and had decent flavor and not too strong. Now the less impressive are the wagyu, both the appetizer and the grilled version did not impress, it was dry and hard, and the grilled one was well done which did not help. The dessert was strawberry and blueberry mochis, which I thought could be fancier. Kaiseki is definitely an experience though, and we thoroughlyenjoyed it.
… moreDaniel Souphankhaysy
Wonderful food experience and awesome staff! Always on par with excellent chef’s choices.
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