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Wow Yanagi Sushi in Pismo Beach

4.2 (151) 869 N Oak Park Blvd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, United States

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Sushi restaurant
Asian restaurant
Japanese restaurant

Location on the map

Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California, US

Phone: +1 805-489-6358
Site: http://yanagisushigrill.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday:5–9 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.2

151 Reviews for Wow Yanagi Sushi 2024:

Review №1

2023-10-13 18:28:28

The only thing WOW about this place are the prices. Went there yesterday for lunch. Hubby and I both ordered the same 3 item combo. They brought mine, but delayed his by 15 minutes. For the EXACT same combo? Portions were tiny. Literally three weeds of lettuce as the salad. Tiny California roll. 3 pieces of mini sushi and the fish had obviously been frozen. $9.00 for mexican mackerel sushi? Really?Wouldnt order sushi for that price. They even skimped on the bowl of rice. $3.75 for ice tea. $51 and we were hungry when we left. Will never go back.

Review №2

2022-07-10 16:39:02

Delicious! And they have a lot of variety that other sushi places dont. Ill be back again for sure.

Review №3

2021-10-29 21:08:46

Ive been going to WOW for many, many years, but I dont expect to return for quite a while. I ordered the $36.50 sashimi combo, and the portions sizes were less than half the standard cuts for sashimi. I ate my food and was still hungry.The rolls are decent, though the fish portions are again, much smaller than theyve been in the past. My friend was full after she finished, at least.

Review №4

2022-06-26 03:57:17

The food was delicious (as always) and staff give you the feeling that you are dining with family. The chefs are top notch, and the dishes are not only mouth watering, but look that way, too. This restaurant is a hidden gem on the west coast.

Review №5

2021-08-14 04:34:38

Really good place for sushi. Plenty of room inside, very spacious and comfortable. The service was a little slow but they were busy so thats fine. The food was amazing! There was a crawfish roll and one called the tigers eye that was a MUST GET! The portion of the tigers eye was small but presentation was A1! Id go back, no hesitation!

Review №6

2023-10-31 09:58:42

Excellent food. A little spendy but certainly delicious. I had an one of the best oyster shooters. I would return.

Review №7

2020-01-11 04:27:44

This is my favorite Japanese spot in the five cities. Everything is delicious, the staff is nice and accommodating and there is rarely a wait. Much better than their larger restaurant just up the road. Its not cheap, but most good Japanese places are not cheap. I highly recommend Wow Yanagi Sushi.

Review №8

2021-08-05 02:09:16

There was so little food here for $25… I ordered chicken and it was five little bites. This was all the soup… not even 20% full. Just a ripoff. We have been coming here for years and they have cut portions by 75%. Will not be returning.

Review №9

2019-12-13 04:07:13

My new favorite sushi restaurant. Definitely more low-key than their main location and I really like it. Small, but quaint and quiet. Beautiful decor. Good prices for great sushi!

Review №10

2023-10-13 02:56:39

Great rolls. Go big…So many delicious choices like the James Way!!

Review №11

2022-11-18 02:26:37

This is awful and disrespectful. According to them this plate is Vegetables for a beef teriyaki plate. So poor plate for $25I never give negative feedback, but if I could give a 0 stars I would.

Review №12

2023-06-07 13:00:58

Atmosphere is pretty average for a Japanese restaurant, service was OK but not as good as I would have expected for how few customers were there, the Ramen was pretty basic, almost like someone just added a few vegetables to packaged Ramen, my girlfriend barely touched her udon, and Ive gotten better California roll and spicy tuna rolls from a grocery store

Review №13

2018-12-04 21:14:29

What an awesome meal I had. As you can see from the picture it was amazing. The lunch combos are priced very nice. You must stop in if you get a chance.

Review №14

2023-07-10 21:59:27

You need to set your google hours correctly. Im sitting here at 3pm on a monday and google says u r open. But your window says you are closed. Verrrrrrrrry annoying.

Review №15

2023-08-25 02:47:21

The food is great and there are specific back ribs to add to the experience. Definitely a great place for social occasions.If you love the Yanagi sushi tepanyaki restaurant that overlooks Pismo beach, u will love this place. Great sushi, better prices, it just lacks that amazing view.Update -8/24/2023We had dinner here to celebrate my sons 20th birthday. We were a party of seven and were well served with a lot of fun. The server gave us plenty of tips on new dishes to try and we appreciated his interaction and advice.

Review №16

2021-03-27 04:56:22

Excellent food and service. They were busy but still quick. Everything we ordered was fantastic.

Review №17

2023-04-22 18:16:58

My favorite restaurant! Always fresh and even when they are busy, you can get a table! Very friendly and professional and its a family owned and operated business! They always welcome you and I highly recommend!

Review №18

2022-05-21 02:20:23

Great place to go if you want to A. Wait 15 mins to take your drink order. B. Wait for the server to ever come back for anything. They never refilled our drinks. Never asked us if we wanted anything else. It took 15 minutes for us to flag down a waiter and ask to pay and then another 5 minute wait before we asked them to please take the payment so that we could leave. Also beware: tiny portion sizes, but don’t worry there’s a taco bell across the parking lot.

Review №19

2023-01-29 21:06:25

Great family-run sushi spot. My family and I have been going here for years and every visit is just as special. The staff is so friendly and loves to chat with our kiddos. Try it out.

Review №20

2022-08-29 04:37:46

First of all service was friendly and great through and through and that really is the entirety of my rating. Sushi however: fish quality was high (signs of high quality picking) but the cuts of fish for the price were small and not very flavorful. The caliber of the sushi is not much beyond average. The sushi rice could have used more vinegar and fish cuts themselves were tiny. Huge plus for offering FRESH wasabi and not that bright green horseradish stuff masquerading as wasabi.

Review №21

2022-05-21 02:35:09

Our experience at this location felt a bit too casual and below quality. We had to wait for a lot of things over 10 minutes such as seating, drinks, getting the receipt and having them take our payment. Some of their items were a bit bland, their miso tasted watered down. Their teriyaki chicken was almost like it was steam cooked without any flavoring, grilled really quick for grill marks then lightly drizzled in sauce. I was also a bit surprised that a lot of their items were overpriced with small portions. The food to cost ratio was way off.

Review №22

2022-03-17 23:27:29

My friend and I were very hopeful and happy to come here as we have been loyal customers for years. I had ordered two avocado and cucumber rolls and to my surprise the seaweed was fishy.. first off ew. I could get past this, Im not one to complain or give up especially when I was that hungry. I tried to eat it but there were LITERAL SUGAR CLUMPS IN MY ROLL. Meanwhile my friend got a golden California roll and had let me know that the crab did not taste right, like it had been sitting stagnant for weeks. Again we are not people to complain but these rolls were completely inedible. We respectfully tried to let our server know, but he was always busy chatting with coworkers(sushi chefs). We finally flagged down another server and she disregarded almost everything we had mentioned. We didnt even want a refund or reorder, we simply were letting the staff know of a food quality issue.

Review №23

2021-09-21 01:46:19

I ordered to go. When I ordered shrimp tempura roll I expected tempura on the roll. This particular roll has just the tail, and supposedly shrimp tempura in the roll. Not at all what I thought I was ordering. The crunch roll is what I was expecting and since they dont have a clear shot of the REAL menu, there was no way to distinguish one from the other and the person who took my order didnt ask me which one I was ordering. And when I finally got the correct order, they barely put any shrimp on the so called crunchy roll and theyre was very little shrimp to begin with in the regular Tempura roll.I will not be back here for the lack of customer service and listening ears.

Review №24

2019-03-16 06:22:08

Been coming here for over a year now. We receive excellent service every visit. They always have high chairs if we need it. They are kind enough to give us a bowl of sushi rice for our toddler(We do pay for it), many places will only give regular white rice. The udon is great. The sushi isn’t cut too big and ingredients are fresh. Very family friendly restaurant. Has a sushi bar. Authentic sushi chefs, it’s not some random cal poly douche student workers. Don’t skip this place, you’ll love it.

Review №25

2019-10-10 02:33:15

Im so sad having to write this review. I just went in tonight with my 2 younger children, and left there feeling so let down. The young daughter and mom accused me and my family of renting a private room (which we never have) and said we had disrespected her and her mom. They had me and my children who were starving and were so happy to eat there, sit there and wait about 20 minutes after I had ordered all our food and waited all that time to talk to us. We have recommended this place so many people and have even brought them other customers to their business. And they wrongly accuse us of being disrespectful. I will be called the BBB and reporting them. If I could give them 0 stars I would. Next time you try to accuse someone of doing something wrong, make sure youve got the right person. I will never come here again and I will recommend other people to go to different sushi restaurants.

Review №26

2023-03-23 21:47:35

One of our favorite restaraunts in the area.Foos is always fresh, flavorful and satisfying.

Review №27

2020-02-18 03:47:12

Food was Incredible. Probably the best fried rice I have ever had... So much flavor. Sushi was very fresh. Didnt know what to expect from the fried oyster roll, but it too was delicious. Staff was friendly abd very helpful.

Review №28

2020-05-27 13:14:34

Delicious, fresh, and comforting food. Yanagi’s has a great menu of sushi rolls, appetizers, and soups. The WOW sushi location is best for a quiet get together where you can actually hear the other people at your table. With inviting decor and private dining rooms available for a reasonable fee this place is my favorite sushi place in the five cities. I was happy to pick up some rolls last night for my boyfriend and I to share and everything was ready in 15 minutes. Normally I would prefer to dine in but they are only offering takeout at this time during Covid. Staff and chef greeted me kindly when I arrived and my check out was friendly and efficient. I enjoyed a Sunshine Roll, Yanagi roll, and baked dynamite. So good.

Review №29

2018-03-17 17:46:56

Best sushi hands down! Consistently fresh ( I get sushi to go from this restaurant a minimum of 2 days a week, so I can guarantee this😉) always friendly and professional. Great location and parking. Also, fun rooms in the back for special occasions. I highly recommend!

Review №30

2020-11-08 05:02:20

We really wanted the sushi experience and the pismo location was booked with an hour wait. So we call this location to see if they have availability, they said they did over the phone. When we arrived it was a different story.We wait 10 min to be seated, no big deal. But then we order our drinks and get served with some lame plastic/paper cups. Dinner was just as bad. My roll was so small too! I am never hungry after 1 roll at the pismo location.I get it’s covid, but we have been out to eat at several places. No one has served us with plastics/paper cups or plates. The plate was the size of an appetizer plates... Just to give you a visual.

Review №31

2023-05-21 22:48:48

The food was very good and the service was excellent.

Review №32

2023-10-12 03:08:14

Get the live Shrimp and/or Toro specials.

Review №33

2017-02-18 03:51:14

Great food, however theyve made their rolls smaller, and unless you want horrible service and an hour wait just for your drinks, dont get a private room. Its even worse because they add the tip into your bill plus $15 just for the room so they dont have to give good service since the tips already included.

Review №34

2017-07-16 04:47:48

Great sushi. Good atmosphere. Good prices.

Review №35

2019-08-01 02:01:55

Used to be good. We got done eating and made it home just in time to fight over the bathroom. Theres definitely something fishy about their sushi. We are both sick from top to bottom if you know what I mean. WILL BE CALLING THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Review №36

2016-06-22 04:13:20

Staff was very friendly and good sushi. Free edamame was a nice perk. Loved the albacore delight and hot night rolls. Only part that was less than desirable was the yami yami roll. We didnt expect it to be so sweet, so it took us by surprise.

Review №37

2021-08-09 20:46:57

Pretty lame, the food is okay. I would take every 5 star review on here with a grain of salt. Lackluster rice for ~$15-$20 per person.

Review №38

2018-12-16 17:25:00

The udon is great on a cold day! All their rolls are delicious and they provided great service. I saw Korean BBQ short ribs on their menu if you arent looking for just traditional sushi.

Review №39

2019-12-19 18:26:18

The waiters are knowledgeable, and are enthusiastic. I had my family of 5 all eat there for not much money, but nothing felt cheap. Best wasabi ever!

Review №40

2015-12-25 00:27:40

First of all, the food is good, especially the tempura... We ate here once before, several months ago and experienced friendly, courteous service... Today, it was just the opposite... The waitress was much more interested in flirting with another employee and playing with her phone than taking care of her table (yes table, ours was all she had while we were there)... I had to bother them to get a tea refill and get take out boxes... Even though they close at 2:30 pm, she left at approximately 2:20 and didnt tell us or leave anyone to serve us... Another negative I observed was one of the sushi cooks standing behind the counter, in plain sight, drinking cough medicine, gross!... Im very disappointed and will go back to the Yanagi on James Way where Im appreciated, definitely not to Wow Yanagi... Sad...

Review №41

2016-06-13 20:28:36

Comfortabke atmosphere with friendly wait staff. Food cane out quickly and was delicious. Free edame and iced tea haha. Prices were average. Definitly reccomend. Pictures are of calamari appetizer and golden california roll

Review №42

2021-05-04 16:39:18

We love all the different Yanagis Sushi on the central coast and this one was no different. A nice, smaller location compared to the Beni Hanna inspired larger location just down the street.

Review №43

2015-04-13 02:47:48

Poor service, understaffed. Couldnt place a to go order on the phone because nobody answers the phone. Walked into the restaurant hoping to place the order in person, but was unable. Customers at the tables were flagging servers down to get their attention and service. I waited about 15 min and nobody greeted me. Nobody was available to talk to. So frustrating. Walked out disappointed that my efforts were in vain. Will never go back.

Review №44

2019-02-09 02:37:59

I like coming here for some sushi. Quality food, nice employees

Review №45

2021-07-02 04:43:26

Pretty good as usual. Not incredible by any means and unless you get a lunch special a bit expensive. But not many decent sushi options in this area.

Review №46

2022-04-23 04:06:03

Service was fine but the food is no longer like it was. Skimpy portions. OK at best.

Review №47

2021-10-07 00:47:09

$11 for Spicy tuna rolls and ramen!?!? I’ve been hooked sense the first time I came, best sushi I’ve ever had, ramen was exquisite as well!!!!!

Review №48

2019-05-05 02:29:13

Great food and a friendly staff. We go here several times a month. One of the top 10 restaurants on the central coast for sure.

Review №49

2020-10-14 00:41:08

Friendly service. Only took 10 minutes for 3 rolls. Best sushi place Ive been to yet. Strongly recommend

Review №50

2017-07-18 16:46:00

Great food. Great service. Reasonably clean. Prices are typical. Fish always fresh, good portions. Cold beer 🍻. Parking is easy.

Review №51

2021-07-18 02:00:20

I asked for the sunshine roll which always has come with the same sauce instead I received a totally different sauce and when I asked whats wrong with the sauce she said its the house sauce even though it never had soy sauce in it I told her can I just have it with the soy sauce with a red spicy sauce and she said no then I asked her what are the different types of sauces available and she refused to cooperate and said thats the sauce that comes with it I walked up to the counter and the chefs helped me figure out a suitable sauce and I asked for a plane Sunshine roll so I could add the sauce I preferred then I sat there for 20 minutes with no food left on the table swimming in the sauce waiting for a roll that took them 2 seconds to make at first the waitress is rude and argumentative and does not care about customer service the only exception to this visit being awful was the owner lady who had helped me figure out a suitable option

Review №52

2022-01-09 20:16:05

This place was great. Finally another good sushi spot after Yanagi’s closed. Excellent saki selection.

Review №53

2020-02-19 22:09:16

Came at 209pm. Sign says closes at 230pm. Food is good. But nothing worst when cook says closing because no customers. Not good business practice.

Review №54

2022-12-01 03:47:19

Dinner for 3 for $97. An excellent food and service as well. Everything was delicious, as usual.

Review №55

2019-01-09 17:11:14

The staff was great. Very friendly and helpful. Food was not very good. Gave me the runs. Charging way too much 4 so-so food

Review №56

2019-08-20 02:37:46

Poor quality seafood, very Americanized sushi, and rude service. If I could give this place zero stars, I would.

Review №57

2022-09-04 01:50:39

Really delicious! Fresh rolls, spicy tuna was great.

Review №58

2016-03-09 15:47:29

Good quick place to go and enjoy sushi. I like the private rooms when I eat with the family. Staff friendly. Good options.

Review №59

2016-12-29 21:03:20

Super nice staff and fast service. The sushi is fantastic. Worth every penny.

Review №60

2018-12-28 01:30:07

I go here once a year. Never waited for a seat at the bar. Order off menu twice, very accommodating.

Review №61

2017-02-23 04:38:12

Omg great service! First time eating here and it was amazing (: everybody is just so nice 👍

Review №62

2019-02-05 09:47:03

Great food, same as the 1 on 4th Street.No teppan tables but have these private booths with a authentic Japanese feel.

Review №63

2019-01-24 02:32:01

Good selection of dishes on the menu, good service, and reasonable pricing. I will be back again.

Review №64

2022-09-04 23:13:09

My go to sushi. Love this place. Super friendly.

Review №65

2023-09-08 13:50:36

Great food.

Review №66

2019-08-03 04:21:21

We wanted a fun place for a healthy meal. Really enjoyed the monkfish liver sushi and sashimi

Review №67

2015-08-04 19:54:13

Love their rolls and fried appetizers, so delicious and great sized portions!

Review №68

2021-11-05 07:25:51

Food was great. Place was clean. Staff was nice.

Review №69

2018-07-28 20:27:11

Great sushi, good service, never had a bad experience here

Review №70

2017-07-21 23:38:24

Great service & food. A bit pricey but good selection of food.

Review №71

2023-01-04 04:17:23

Food is great, staff are excellent

Review №72

2021-04-04 02:02:50

Make sure you give the servers a hard time they love it lol 😆

Review №73

2019-04-11 21:10:04

Friendly, great service and food. I love the sashimi salad- Phuong Gunasayan

Review №74

2018-03-07 05:07:02

Our favorite sushi place in South County. Great food and service.

Review №75

2019-02-12 06:32:35

Their special rolls are quite that. Not a spectacular menu but has all the sushi and sashimi you crave.

Review №76

2020-06-28 16:11:19

Good food and good service but prices are central coast.

Review №77

2022-03-17 22:15:27

Fishy rolls. I feel personally attacked by the 5 star reviews. 😬

Review №78

2018-12-01 21:45:22

They allow there employees to smoke outside the restaurant and the smell travels inside. It is atrocious.

Review №79

2018-12-27 18:43:31

Food and service were great but its expensive for sushi

Review №80

2016-11-19 03:09:31

I love this place. I am never disappointed with the food or the service.

Review №81

2021-07-28 18:17:38

The rolls are nice and tight, delicious and always fresh.

Review №82

2022-04-20 00:07:23

Was decently priced but could have been better

Review №83

2017-11-13 04:47:40

Best sushi in town! We will be eating here as often as possible

Review №84

2016-09-26 01:56:16

Great experience and perfect for a hot day. The yellow tail was outstanding!

Review №85

2016-10-12 18:03:25

Nice and quaint sushi restaurant. Its the smaller version of their larger restaurant located nearby.

Review №86

2016-08-23 20:22:20

Went in for lunch had y I wait for four other guest then they decided not to order then I was finally prepared lunch

Review №87

2020-02-17 22:02:34

Love this place. Everyone here is friendly and the Yami Yami roll is fantastic.

Review №88

2020-01-18 00:40:47

Great food! Service was good too!

Review №89

2020-07-07 02:46:49

I love this restaurant. They are so nice

Review №90

2019-08-16 14:16:01

The quality of the food and service are great.

Review №91

2019-10-20 20:28:47

I love Wow Yanagi sushi. I’ve gone every week for the last five years!!

Review №92

2018-09-05 14:33:37

Yum yum yum and great prices with friendly staff!

Review №93

2022-11-27 02:37:43

Best SUSHI in AG by far.

Review №94

2019-06-07 15:38:18

Great atmosphere and good sushi 🍣.

Review №95

2018-05-05 22:55:35

Super fast service. Good food.

Review №96

2017-06-11 06:42:10

Fresh ingredients, friendly service, good causal dining

Review №97

2020-01-27 04:03:28

Food is great! Service is great also!

Review №98

2019-08-11 01:40:57

Always great service and excelkent sushi

Review №99

2019-03-17 03:13:45

Limited selection and a lil bland, but staff and service was awesome.

Review №100

2019-01-17 16:55:40

Great service and the food is bomb

Review №101

2019-11-05 16:13:17

Nondescript little restaurant with excellent food, private rooms

Review №102

2021-09-04 04:30:49

Love the 2 item lunch special.

Review №103

2021-06-09 05:07:45

Great service and food as always!

Review №104

2023-03-09 03:16:23

Always a amazing time...

Review №105

2016-12-30 02:47:52

Service a little slow, but still good.

Review №106

2017-04-13 02:44:57

Great food very consistant.

Review №107

2021-09-15 03:20:57

Fantastic service, great Sushi!

Review №108

2019-06-18 02:12:51

Wonderful. We go there whenever we are in the area.

Review №109

2018-11-10 02:25:25

Great sushi and good service

Review №110

2017-12-02 05:16:16

Good food and great view.

Review №111

2019-03-18 14:23:05

Delicious sushi and great service!

Review №112

2017-12-19 03:26:41

Great rolls. Friendly and pro service.

Review №113

2022-01-19 22:07:14

It costs too much for What you get🤯

Review №114

2017-08-14 05:39:36

I like Yanagi, but its never open when I have a chance :(

Review №115

2018-06-10 06:00:40

You cant beat good sushi/sashimi

Review №116

2019-09-18 15:38:18

Delicious sushi!

Review №117

2017-10-22 15:01:37

Tasty offerings and friendly service

Review №118

2021-06-28 01:33:19

Good California fresh roll!

Review №119

2019-11-17 02:20:54

Great Japanese restaurant

Review №120

2019-12-19 03:41:21

Still love thirds restraunt.

Review №121

2019-03-11 01:16:59

Vons has better sushi.

Review №122

2018-01-28 20:30:13

Great sushi and service!

Review №123

2018-11-14 02:05:12

Had a great time with friends.

Review №124

2016-10-30 15:14:30

Good services & test good

Review №125

2018-09-18 16:04:08

Delicious!

Review №126

2023-02-27 00:09:02

Fun experience

Review №127

2019-10-13 05:24:15

Clean and good food

Review №128

2020-03-06 03:26:44

I mean who doesnt like sushi

Review №129

2020-01-20 08:20:10

Everything is so great.

Review №130

2022-06-09 20:34:25

Excellent place.

Review №131

2018-11-28 21:05:26

I love wow yanagi!

Review №132

2021-08-07 04:01:53

Always great 👍!

Review №133

2022-01-11 00:35:22

Excellent service 👏

Review №134

2018-03-14 02:27:20

Nice all around.

Review №135

2019-02-25 11:11:57

Absolutely delicious!

Review №136

2019-08-18 23:48:48

Pricey.

Review №137

2018-03-18 18:25:49

Love it!

Review №138

2018-11-07 05:18:15

Getting too pricey!

Review №139

2018-01-06 03:00:40

Peter is awesome!

Review №140

2019-04-29 02:15:54

Awesome sushi the bomb

Review №141

2018-08-01 03:35:27

Great Service!

Review №142

2019-08-10 04:50:22

Tasty

Review №143

2019-08-31 01:35:19

Average

Review №144

2018-10-22 02:10:08

Love this place

Review №145

2022-05-09 04:19:26

Yum yum yum!!!!

Review №146

2018-12-24 05:18:04

Great sushi

Review №147

2019-04-08 03:15:47

Love it

Review №148

2018-08-02 14:23:17

Loved it

Review №149

2023-06-16 06:15:23

I really liked the sushi, nothing fancy, but very tasty. I ordered yakisoba (not many vegetables came) but it was good! Ok service and pleasant atmosphere.

Review №150

2021-11-22 02:33:03

Very good

Review №151

2020-02-15 05:44:04

Delicious everything