Modesto Sukiyaki — Restaurant in Modesto

Upon entering Modesto Sukiyaki, the ambiance struck a delightful balance between elegance and comfort, thanks to its dark theme accented with soft lighting. The welcoming smile from the staff added a touch of warmth, although the chill in the air was noticeable. Despite being winter, the restaurant's AC seemed to be in full swing, a small note for future visits to bring along a jacket.

The restaurant, cozy in size, had an intimate atmosphere that was unexpectedly quiet for an early evening, with just a few patrons besides us. Its smallness contributed to a more personalized and relaxed dining experience. I was immediately drawn to the vibrant neon sign highlighting the day's specials - an array of tempting choices like tempura soft shell crab and blue fin o-toro. However, my sushi craving was insatiable. We started our culinary journey with some classic saki bomb drinks, accompanied by the comforting warmth of miso soup and the delightful crunch of gyoza.

For our main course, we chose the Crazy Tuna Roll and the Volcano Roll. Each roll was a masterpiece of flavor and texture. The Crazy Tuna Roll, with its spicy tuna and crispy asparagus, offered a satisfying crunch in every bite, while the Volcano Roll was an explosion of tastes, combining the heat of jalapeño with the richness of cream cheese, topped off with eel and crazy sauce. It was a delightful balance of spicy, creamy, and crunchy elements, making the Volcano Roll particularly memorable.

What surprised me the most was the affordability of our meal. Despite the high quality and generous portions of the sushi, our total bill was under $60, making Modesto Sukiyaki not just a culinary delight but also a budget-friendly option. This restaurant proved to be a fantastic choice, offering a cozy atmosphere, delicious food, and prices that leave you pleasantly surprised. It's a spot I'd gladly recommend to anyone in Modesto looking for a great sushi experience without...

The restaurant is relatively small, in a cozy and warm sense; the music playing inside was some very recognizable hits of the 90s, 00s, and 10s, all of which combined into a pleasantly social air. The service was quick and polite, even getting us the check very shortly after we had clearly finished our meals, and our drinks didn't run out. The food was certainly delicious. The fried calamari was tender and flavorful, and the miso tasted very good, though my girlfriend and I both remarked that it wasn't as hot as we'd have liked. Warm, but not hot. We got three rolls: the flaming roll, sukiyaki roll, and sun-something roll (I forget its name). All were good, though the flaming and sukiyaki rolls were truly stand-out in their flavors. The sukiyaki had grilled jalapeno, delicious and notable but not overpowering, and the flaming roll's garlic flavor was sublime. There's still more dishes we'd like to try here on a...

They're very generous here. We ordered 2 sushi rolls and pork karsu entree. But they gave us a California roll and miso soup as freebies. It was a nice but confusing surprise. We thought they gave it us by mistake. I wished they explained that to us up front.

The sunset roll has a refreshing taste. Enjoyed it! I didn't like the crunchy roll. It was just a salty taste.

Unfortunately, the pork katsu was super dry! We dunked it in soy sauce to make it more palatable. It has a nice crunchy exterior, but the meat was quite thin and dry.

Also, I wish the menu had listed all the drinks available. We just ordered water because we didn't know what was available.

Even if not all the food was to our taste, it was still an okay dining experience, and I liked...