Sushi Garden Aptos in Aptos

I keep going back for lunch and dinner and Im very picky. Consistent high quality Japanese food every time. Super nice waitstaff as well. The bento boxes are overflowing with tasty items at reasonable prices. We always get a table or place too. Parking is excellent. Nice views of the forest beyond and your car if you want to keep an eye on your bike rack or something in the truck bed. Windows all around and high a ceiling for good airflow tvs too with sports..Easy, convenient, and enjoyable. Only pic is of the soft shelled crab my friend had sorry..I was to busy chowing my bento. Check it out. Thank you

The food is good. Having a busy evening affected the level of service, overall good value for the money, food is fresh, generous portions -

Why is this location better than the Watsonville one? Different cooks? Not sure why, but lunch was delicious on Saturday. Had the 3 choice Bento box lunch special with chicken teriyaki, tonkatsu and Veggie tempura.

Mmmmmm. Yummy, yum yum!! This is one of my favorite places to get Japanese food, it is just so delicious and full of flavor.I usually order to go from the Capitola location, but today I was in Aptos and needed to eat, so I thought I’d check out their other location since I have never been to this one before.Cute inside, a little smaller than the Capitola location, but very modern and updated with this being a newer location. They also have outdoor seating, with heaters too if it’s a colder day/night.Had the 3 item lunch special with teriyaki salmon, veggie tempura, and chicken katsu. The lunch also comes with soup, salad and rice.Plenty of food, enough for a few meals, and half the price of the same thing at dinner.Delicious!

I was very suspicious of this place. The location in a strip mall and because of the multiple locations. (is it a chain?) I also prefer Japanese owned sushi restaurants but Im Soooo happy we decided to eat here.Pros: Great atmosphere, high ceilings, big TVs with sports on, comfortable seating, great view of the sushi chefs, clean bathrooms, excellent sushi/sashimi, nice staff, $20 off your bill on your birthday (super generous), ice cold beer in frozen glasses, big salad with creamy goma dressing (this sesame dressing is as good as my wifes!) complimentary edamame, good tempura.Cons: The tempura dipping sauce is completely wrong, ruins the tempura. They use the same sauce for their Age Dashi Tofu and its also completely wrong. Also the tofu pieces should be larger and softer, the contrast of the soft tofu and the crunchy coasting with the slightly sweet umami sauce makes Age Dashi Tofu one of my favorites. Their teriyaki sauce is mostly corn starch. (I lived and cooked in Japan for years and the sauces are so important and not hard to master so I know you can do it.) The bowls for their Chirashi Don are too heavy and clunky and they should give a little more sushi rice.Having said all this the Chirashi Don is still excellent. This is a great sushi place in a convenient location if you are in Aptos. We will be coming back.

Always a good place for lunch. The portions are really good and the menu is big. The selection is solid and Ive enjoyed everything theyve served. I often order the udon. The tempura has a ton of breading which some people love so this might be perfect for you. I really like how crispy it is but I find it heavy. I also being my toddler here and he loves the food. Inside and outside seating available. Not a great place to bring a dog but you could sit outside with them if you want to.

It was fresh and really good tasty food I am glad I dropped by 😋

Great service, super friendly staff. Good prices. And amazing food. Super fresh and yummy. Beautiful presentation! I will definitely go again!

A wonderful spot. I am from out of town and saw it was full so we stopped in for dinner. Typically a full restaurant is a good one and this did not disappoint.

Every time I am in town this is my go to sushi place! I highly suggest the Eternal Sunshine and Rio Del Roll along with the White Peach Sake! I’ve never been disappointed with my order.