I have loved sushi since before I could remember. I loved trying new types of sushi and places that serve it. Sushi is a big part of today’s culture and there are some amazing sushi restaurants out there. I have tried some notable sushi restaurants, and that made me wonder if I can find a better restaurant here in Rocklin.
I decided to put it to the ultimate test and tried a few sushi restaurants nearby. While the Sacramento area undoubtedly has amazing sushi places, it is not convenient for everyone. So finding a good sushi restaurant in or around Rocklin was my goal.
I examined every detail down to the taste, price, staff, and cleanliness of three different restaurants. I kept the same order for every restaurant to get a fair comparison, a Rainbow Roll and a Sunomono Salad.
“The best sushi roll
I have ever had in my life…”
The first sushi restaurant I went to was Oki Sushi, which is located across from the Rocklin Commons. Beforehand, things I have heard about this place is that “they give a good portion of food” and I will say, this statement is 100 percent correct. The staff was amicable and welcoming. The food came out quickly and, for the amount of food I got, the price was exceptionally good. I wish the Sunomono Salad had more topping on it because it was plain. However, it was not bad at all, and that is just my personal preference. The roll was extremely fresh and I had a burst of flavor in my mouth. I will definitely be back here in the future! I give this restaurant an overall rating of four out of five.
Now heading in the opposite direction, by Blue Oaks Movie Theater is Crazy Sushi. I am unfamiliar with this restaurant since I have only been here once a while ago. The ambiance of the restaurant is chill and dark. They were short-staffed so it took quite a long time to get my food. The staff was extremely welcoming and gave me a free Sunomono Salad because I had to wait a long time. They gave a small portion of food and it was overall okay. The roll was super small and did not fill me up. I was not a fan of the Sunomono Salad. It had too much of a vinegar taste to it and was EXTREMELY small. I would say it was not worth the amount of money it was. I might give this a try one more time, but overall I was not impressed and would give this a rating of three out of five.
Just down the road from Crazy Sushi is a good sushi restaurant called Tangs. I took my friend Erica Villegas with me to review the food. When we first walked in, the restaurant had a very modern vibe to it and we were welcomed by the hostess. My friend Erica got the Fish Lover Roll and some Gyoza for an appetizer. I, of course, stayed with my original order. Our food came out quickly. My Sunomono Salad was amazing! It had a light vinegar taste to it and was topped with some spices. The roll was enormous and filled with spicy tuna and avocado and topped with an assortment of seafood. This is by far my favorite place! Villegas said that the roll she got was “the best sushi roll [she] ever had in [her] life. The gyoza has a nice crunch to it and the side sauce gives it that finishing touch.” The price was a tad bit more expensive than the other restaurants, but it was worth it. This restaurant was amazing, therefore, I am rating this a five out of five.
I strongly believe that Rocklin has some of the best sushi restaurants (obviously it differs on the menu item you get) and you do not have to travel just to get sushi. Ultimately, if I had to rank them, I would say Tangs is number one, Oki Sushi is number two, and Crazy Sushi is number three.
