Naka Sushi - Carte

Naka Sushi offers the freshest sushi in Santa Cruz! The portions are generous and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend trying it out—the unagi is truly exceptional!

Best traditional sushi I've had in Santa Cruz the hamachi was especially good. Portions were large (huge slices of fish on the nigiri). Quaint environment where one would feel comfortable dressed up or down. Kind service as well!

Fresh ingredients, ample portions, nicer on the inside than the strip mall location would suggest in California the best sushi restaurants are often in strip malls. The word has gotten out so get there earlier to be sure to nab a table. Voir le carte

The sushi here is exceptionally fresh and authentic. While some of the rolls are larger than what you typically find, they are absolutely delicious. The service was outstanding! My only concern is that a roll priced over $20 only comes with four pieces. Although they are quite substantial, I would prefer more bite-sized portions.

This restaurant is AMAZING. I love it with all my heart. The people here really pay attention to their sushi. They put lots of care and thought into their food which I really appreciate. What I really like about this restaurant is how they carefully put together their sushi unlike some restaurants that just throw their sushi together.

If you're in search of an authentic sushi experience crafted by a true master, this is the spot for you. The portions are generous, with one nigiri serving essentially being equivalent to two. The fish is incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious, and the prices are reasonable given the size of the servings. I've had some of the best sushi here that I've ever tasted. The salmon was vibrant and fresh, the yellowtail melted in my mouth, and the grilled unagi was the best I've ever encountered—large, perfectly grilled, and just lightly sauced, not a tiny piece slathered in sauce. Voir le carte

Food is pretty good but customer service is weird, as Jaime M. said (although no Japanese speakers in my group). Staff seem in a hurry to get rid of us even though we were still ordering food, quiet, not causing a problem, and no one was waiting for tables, but other diners had arrived after us and were just getting their food as well. Both before and after ordering another dish we were told multiple times by both the server and hostess that it was going to take a long time. We responded that we were not in a hurry but it didn't seem to help. This does not feel good. Also the rolls were a bit sloppier tonight than in the past. Probably won't go back.

I recently dined at this restaurant for dinner and had an excellent experience. The price per person was around $30 to $50, which I found to be reasonable considering the quality of the meal. The food was absolutely fantastic—definitely deserving of a 5-star rating. Each dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was equally impressive, earning another 5 stars. The staff was attentive and friendly, ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The atmosphere also contributed to a wonderful evening, receiving a perfect score of 5. The setting was inviting and had a great vibe, making it the perfect place for a pleasant dinner. Overall, I highly recommend this...

For multiple years now I have taken my Japanese father here when I visit to celebrate his birthday. Tonight was his 89th birthday. I wish I could go back in time and pick a different spot. As much as I 'd like to go into great detail of all the issues we experienced, I 'll make this as succinct as I can. The owners do not care about your experience, just your money. The chef yelled at us in Japanese (not kind words) not realizing we had Japanese speakers in our group. This happened twice. At the start of our dining, we asked for our group of 5 to not be squeezed into a 4-top when the restaurant was not even a quarter full. They would not accommodate us. At the end of the evening when we comm... Voir le carte