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Tsurugi Japanese Restaurant

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4.5 of 5 stars 28 ratings
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#1 of 172 restaurants in San Luis Obispo
  • Cuisines: Japanese
  • Address: 570 Higuera St Ste 20, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Phone:  (805) 543-8942
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Reviews of Tsurugi Japanese Restaurant

( 1-10 of 17 )
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 3, 2008

Very good traditional Japanese. Love the Tataki. more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 18, 2008

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

5 of 5 stars
Atascadero, California
Jul 15, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Wesley from Atascadero, CA. It's fantastic.!! I am a second generation Japanese and I have traveled and eaten the best restaurants in Japan. But this little restaurant in a small town USA can rival any of the places I have eaten in Japan. And its no wonder, The owner "Goshi" is a master chef from Japan, learned the art of... more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 1, 2008

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

2 of 5 stars
Atascadero, California
Jun 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

It was not BAD, but it was by no means fantastic. My date and I ordered the most expensive chefs choice sushi boat, thinking we'd get the best experience that way. The sushi on the boat was not very exotic or exciting... With the exception of a large amount of escolar, which I don't know anyone who likes. I was... more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 29, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

its okay more

May 13, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

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

Apr 8, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

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

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 13, 2008

Best Japanese place in town, hands down. more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 24, 2008

Most Authentic Sushi in SLO more

Reviews of Tsurugi Japanese Restaurant

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Tsurugi Japanese Restaurant Address

570 Higuera St Ste 20, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Tel: (805) 543-8942
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.