Tanuki’s Den

Some of the best sushi I've ever eaten! The Wu Island Style roll had such a wonderful composition of flavor, with the garlic and house made eel sauce (I think?) coming on slowly over time, it made me smile uncontrollably to have the flavors composed over time like that. The bluefin nigiri and other nigiri was phenomenal as well, perfectly balanced. Service was lovely as well. Looking forward to next time c:

Cozy little spot with a friendly neighborhood feel. The sushi was fresh and tasty, with all the favorites plus some unique combinations. I cannot wait to try more. Slightly more expensive but worth it. The ramen is not traditional but still good. We did have to wait for a table on a Wednesday since it is a smaller place, so I would recommend calling ahead for reservations.

I had an incredible dining experience at this exquisite sushi restaurant in Arcata! From the moment I walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the wonderful local owners made me feel right at home. The quality and freshness of the sushi were absolutely top-notch — each bite was a perfect balance of flavor and artistry. The menu offers a fantastic variety of traditional and innovative rolls, and the presentation is truly a work of art. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall experience. If you’re looking for a high-end sushi spot with a personal touch and exceptional service, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

I really liked this place! Tucked back the way it is the ambience is really lovely, right in the middle of town. The staff is attentive, and the food is fabulous. A really great fusion menu. I particularly recommend the Tanuki Dogg, the spicy Kimchi is fire. I will definitely be back!

It is honestly so sad how so many restaurants in Humboldt thrive on mediocrity. This was my third time in and I wanted to show a friend how good the sushi was and cute the atmosphere was. We ordered a couple rolls, pork gyoza, and spicy chicken miso. The servers took incredibly long time and borderline unprofessional. I saw servers with sleeveless tops which is not ServSafe compliance. With a restaurant that has such expensive prices and nice ambiance I would hope that they would want provide service that matches the prices. When the food arrived everything tasted great except the spicy chicken miso ramen. It borderline had mo flavor? The chicken was dry/flavorless and shredded, and the noodles with subpar at best. I communicated to the server of the poor flavors and she seemed annoyed. As