Yanagi Japanese Restaurant

09/10/10

Sushi

by connie suthinee at Citysearch

What looks like a hole in the wall turns out to be the freshest sushi my husband and I ever tasted. We have eaten lots of sushi, and this is by far one of the best tasting sushi. Their specialty rolls are excellent. We happened into them on a 50% special day, and what a treat. The "tuna lover" roll was so yummy.

If we had believed the reviews on "Yelp", we would never have gone. We think that someone has a personal grudge against the owner, and that is why the unfair reviews on "Yelp".

05/06/10

Excellent!!!

by BL25 at Citysearch

As a sushi snob from LA, I was THRILLED to find such a fantastic place in North County! La Costa residents are extremely fortunate to have this classy, unassuming gem offering them fresh from the tank selections daily. I have eaten at the best, and Richard is my go-to sushi chef hands down. If you want really fresh sushi and great service, sit at his bar and wait for heaven to land on your plate. You MUST have the sweet shrimp and eat the flash-fried head in it's entirety. Never had that urge before, then begged for seconds. And my salmon "birthday cake" was over the top delicious, candle and all.

• Pros: fresh fish daily
• Cons: can't find one