Very fresh ingredients, tad bit on the pricey end, slow service (lack of staff unfortunately), miso soup costs $3 as is white rice being the cheapest while the Taos roll (baked lobster) was $18, but was very hospitable and friendly and not too busy.
Feels fairly authentic but nothing like Izanami up the road. I'd say it is above average for most places though it is average for most places in downtown Santa Fe.
My friend noted that our Red Dragon roll was made differently the second time. I noticed it was made special the first time (different but better than from the menu), and was done normally the second time (following the menu).
The fish is very fresh and everything tasted very professionally done. I especially enjoyed the unagi, as well as our sashimi and appetizers (chef's choice).
Is this a local only spot? Who know and who cares- great service and the sushi was fantastic. Nice if you want a lighter dinner after so much New Mexican cuisine. Highly recommend.
Izmi is a totally solid and delicious sushi choice in the middle of Santa Fe. I had the Green Chili roll (yummy!) with seaweed salad. (generous portion!) My husband had the sushi combo, which was also good. The service was efficient and great, despite a sign saying they are short staffed right now. The restroom was a little dark, but clean and well stocked with essentials.
Great service, the sushi and fish are fresh. My fiancé and I are extremely picky when it comes to sushi and this place definitely delivered. The sashimi was so tasty and the classic rolls were well prepared. The tempura was served piping hot and so crunchy. We will definitely be going again.
Sushi in the desert? Typically a no- but this place has legit fresh fish, inventive rolls and attentive, friendly staff. A great way to add some variety in the southwestern-dominated cuisine (which is fantastic).
Santa Fe continues to surprise me with its wide selection of cuisines. Sushi here was no worse than I've had anywhere else, and better than some other places. I mean what can you expect from the middle of New Mexico? What I really liked is that they use local ingredients, i.e. Hatch Chiles. The Chiles were roasted and incorporated into a roll with shrimp tempura and spicy mayo, which I enjoyed. The most surprising was the quality of the okonomiyaki (pictures). For the uninitiated, this is a pancake like thing made with cabbage, batter, sometimes some fish, and delicious toppings including Japanese mayo. This version was a bit more fried and crispy than one might be used to, but was delicious nonetheless. Sushi is always a tad pricey, but here the cost isn't too bad as I walked away full without having to break the bank.
Really enjoyed this for a little change of pace in Santa Fe. The green chili tempura and the New Mexico rolls still reminded us where we were! Nice fusion of flavors! Also, the Okonomiyaki pancake is excellent!
Hands down, the best sushi I’ve ever had. The torched salmon roll melts in your mouth. The salmon belly nigiri is the perfect combination of rice and salmon. The rice used is impeccably done. I would expect this place to be in an ocean city like Tokyo or Sydney. Absolutely recommend.
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