About a year ago I reviewed tsurugi's very poorly after one visit. I had stringy/fishy smelling fish, and was not impressed with my chefs choice selection - The assortment of fish in the chefs choice was pretty boring. However, I've been back 8 or 10 times since then, and it has since become my favorite sushi joint in SLO. Here... more

My wife and I were sadly disappointed with this restaurant. The food was not all that. The sushi chefs were well skilled, but the menu lacked any variety, and when we tried to "make our own rolls" it was all lost in translation. My wife and I love Sushi and have eaten at some great places all over the world,... more

Very good traditional Japanese. Love the Tataki. more

Authentic sushi and staff. A super friendly environment that is fun yet relaxing to be in. You will fall in love with this tucked away restaurant! I suggest: kobe beef sushi, seared tuna with black pepper sushi, spicy tuna roll, spice albacore with garlic chips roll, eel roll, miso soup, rice (with eel sauce, yum), plum ice cream, green tea... more

Authentic Japanese restaurant, I've been to Japan and I felt the similiarity. Rolls on the small side for the price but I tried the Ten Don and it was excellent. more

its okay more

Excellent Japanese food- sushi, sashimi, tempura. An overall good experience. Locally popular more

I have heard about this restaurant from other elder friends who know far more Japanese Restaurants then I do. And the visit did not fail me. We went back two nights consecutively as we were really impressed by the first encounter in the restaurant. Both nights we ordered Kanpai Boat, which featured combination of sushi and sashimis that the chef... more

Best Japanese place in town, hands down. more