Teru Japanese Cuisine 1305 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

"The food and service are amazing! I had the New Zealand salmon nigiri special and the Dream Press Box. The best!!"

"The BESSSSSSST Sushi... not just in California, but (at the risk of sounding like Elle Woods)... like, EVER! The freshness, the flavors, the sauces-- AMAZING! There's so many options for a variety of preferences... for the pure sushi lover who just wants the simplicity of sashimi, or the "deck the halls" sushi lover who wants everything piled on top of that little roll of love, you can't go wrong. Not to mention, Teru himself is the best. He creates a friendly and comfortable environment to enjoy delicious, fresh and often local options to make up a memorable dining experience. If in Santa Barbara, this is a must go, "treat yo self" spot!"

"Good selection of fresh fish on the daily menu. Plenty of specials too. They have plenty of local uni dishes including whole fresh uni. There's a selection of good sake to go with the fresh seafood. Food is a 5 star for variety and freshness. The beige plates don't show off the food enough and it's hard to see the daily specials menu board from some tables. I wish they have a couple more copies on the walls. The daily fish selection is excellent!"

"Five stars all the way! We ordered off the specials board and enjoyed some fine sake. The food was outstanding, as was the service. Teru San accommodated our wishes to have three pieces of each (since three of us were dining together and wanted to eat the same food). I love that this place has the small vibe of a sushi restaurant in Japan. It's also covid safe with tables set far apart from each other and high ceilings. I'm looking forward to my next visit!"