Yume Sushi

This place is almost like a hole-in-the-wall, as it’s not in main downtown aka lower state. But what a find! My boyfriend and I were looking for a sushi place when our go-to wasn’t open. We decided to try this one out and now it’s our favorite! Prices are fair and roll selection is great. Their house rolls are so unique and delicious, and I love the soy paper they use. Great and friendly service as well! Highly recommend!

Disappointing experience. Went for lunch and ordered the pork tenderloin donburi with miso soup. The miso was average but for the price I expected more. The pork in the donburi was overcooked and tough to chew as was all the fat left on the meat. The sauce was generic and uninspired (just sugar and soy sauce) coupled with a bitter aftertaste. The only redeeming quality of the meal was the colorful presentation. Maybe I should have tried the sushi, then I might have been less disappointed.

Great options for a sushi restaurant — has more than just sushi for those looking for some authentic Japanese dishes. Great appetizers, great sushi choices, good selection of Sake and Japanese beers, and above all wonderful atmosphere if you are looking for a quiet, calming place to have lunch or dinner. Service is good, not perfect, but they’re accommodating and polite, so it’s what you’d expect of a good restaurant. I always choose to come back here because of their wide variety and wonderful location!

Came in at the beginning of today's Thursday lunch opening. Ordered veggie sukiyaki with extra tofu. Food: Loved it. First thing I noticed was the amazing aroma from the dish. Full-bodied, sweet, and smelled like mushrooms. Then the presentation: everything was neat, balanced in color, and served in a large metal bowl that looked well-lived. The veggies tasted fresh, and reserved their original tastes: not overcooked. The texture of the yam noodles was very satisfying: stiff at first, they cooked in the soup and got softer, but still had a satisfying bite. The textures of all the ingredients were varied due to different cooking techniques (blanched, raw, simmered, etc.). The broth was sweet (maybe just a tad much) and savory. Service: The waiters were very courteous and responsive. They made the experience very pleasant. Environment: There are a few rooms. I was seated in the street-side room by a window. It had dark colors and a subtly elegant design. In the background was soft, smooth jazz, which I loved. Value: My $14 Sukiyaki was worth $20 imo. With the service and environment, at least $22. Only thing was an additional ~3 oz. of blanched tofu cost $2, whereas it'd be worth about $0.40 in store. It's a small cost though, and I'd argue having that tofu addition specifically with that meal increased its value by at least 3x. Will be returning.

Amazing, best sushi restaurant in Santa Barbara. Incredible flavors. The rolls prepared with scallops were amazing. if you are lucky enough to have Denise as your server you are in for a treat she was the sweetest server we have had in a long time. She gave excellent recommendations on the sake as well as the specialty rolls. Could not have imagined a better sushi dinner experience