Katana Sushi

Unfortunately this isn’t going to be a great review, but it’ll be honest..after hearing a huge ad campaign on the radio about how great this spot is, I decided to pop in with my kid to get some dinner. I’m just going to get to it. The food was lackluster. Not a lot of flavor at all. Ordered a baked roll, which would be hot as they have been in other sushi restaurants. It was not even lukewarm when it came out. I didn’t even finish it. They upselled it and tossed some shrimp “bits” or something like that on it, and some jalapeño that were supposed to be tempura..I guess. The nigiri was fine. Guess you can’t mess up raw fish unless it’s just not fresh, then that’s a whole other issue you’re dealing with. The appetizer we got was calamari…unimpressive..upsold us to make it spicy? It wasn’t.

Foodie Buddie Dinner for Two @ KATANA SUSHI – Turlock, CA $85 This visit would have been an easy 5 ⭐️ if not for the delay—we waited about 35 minutes for our food due to staffing and the chef “running behind,” even though there were only three other tables seated. That said, the experience overall was excellent. The atmosphere was welcoming, the staff were kind, and the food was worth the wait. I went with my foodie buddie; my daughter, and here’s what we ordered: Nigiri (Chef’s Choice): All three available items—salmon, tuna, and hamachi. Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Salmon Teriyaki: Generous portion—easily enough for two people. The salmon was tender, flaky, and savory, paired with sticky rice and a crisp house salad. The mashed potatoes were not my favorite, so I’ll

Absolutely outstanding food, service and you can't beat the price!! Definitely will return! Try the Dragon roll and Jade Dragon, Absolutely delicious!!!

Unfortunately, our experience ended on a very uncomfortable note. After we had already paid our bill, Brandon the manager approached us infront of other customers to confront us about not leaving a tip. We were told that we were “not welcome back” if we didn’t tip and that he had essentially “paid for our meal” because no tip was left. Regardless of personal views on tipping, confronting guests after payment and making statements like this is unprofessional and inappropriate. Tipping should never involve pressure, guilt, or intimidation. If you are being paid below minimum wage because tips are expected. That shifts the employer’s responsibility onto the customer. That’s not the customers fault. If your restaurant restaurant can’t operate without shaming guests into subsidizing wages,

Tables too close together, food is amazing, service is so bad, if you are in a good mood they will seriously ruin it. They rarely check in with you. They NEVER bring the things you ask for. Like I love spicy mayo and everytime I ask for extra it takes them an extra business day to bring it to me (which is after I have to ask for it for the 3rd time, not exaggerating). They don’t refill your empty waters until you’re so thirsty you just have to ask yourself. Do not count on this place for a quick dine in because they take forever too. Only good thing is the sushi and that’s the only reason I go there. I always see people doing pick up orders so I would recommend everyone do that so you don’t have to experience things like this.