The best sushi in Roseville: Local Favorites.

Roku Japanese Cuisine on Thrive Drive gives Roseville a modern room built around a sushi bar. Diners describe the design as stylish and welcoming, the staff as attentive without hovering, and the fish as fresh. Nigiri and sashimi are the orders that earn the strongest praise, and travelers who found it near their hotel call it a good find.

The menu also reaches past the bar. The Tonkatsu Ramen draws diners who walked in planning on a bento box, and the specialty rolls, including the Lion King, the Paradise and the Roseville Roll, show up in repeat orders. Miso soup is a steady side.

Practical notes: birthday dinners are common, and a party that arrives in a large group may be split between two tables. A few recent diners report an uneven visit, so confirm hours before a lunch trip.

Its Sushi on Foothills Boulevard serves unlimited-order sushi at several price tiers, and the top tier opens the entire menu. Diners who tried it praise fresh fish, including salmon belly, bluefin tuna and toro, and a tea service they enjoyed. Servers earn credit for coming back quickly when they say they will.

The menu goes beyond nigiri. Baked rolls, grilled bulgogi, shrimp dishes and a sushi burrito all have fans, and one diner describes the format as a good middle-of-the-road spot that pleases a mixed table. The group also owns a ramen shop that one diner calls excellent.

Practical notes: tables have a time limit, which is standard for unlimited-order, and last call comes in the evening. Arrive early enough to order several rounds, and expect a short wait at dinner.

Tang's Sushi on Blue Oaks Boulevard is the room Roseville diners describe in the strongest terms. Fish arrives thick rather than thin, so the flavor can be tasted, and rolls come out looking beautiful. The Tang Lobster Roll is named most, and diners say the pricing stays reasonable for the quality.

The Chef's Omakase impresses guests who travel for sushi, including one from Seattle who left satisfied. The tempura is crisp with vegetables that keep a bite, the seasoned edamame and scallops win repeat orders, and the chicken teriyaki is called tender and well cut. Guests who skip raw fish still eat well.

Practical notes: the room gets crowded, and takeout is an option when the room is full. Plan extra time at peak hours, since both table service and takeout can run slow.

Sushi House on Sunrise Avenue is the kind of room where diners keep returning for years. They say the fish is cold and flavorful, the rolls are well made, and the recipe stays consistent from visit to visit. Chirashi arrives over ice with very fresh fish, and rolls like the Firecracker and Dream House have named fans.

The menu includes a full ramen list, with a black garlic tonkotsu bowl that regulars like, plus gyoza, mixed tempura, udon and bento boxes with katsu chicken. Vegetarian rolls and kids meals make it easy for a mixed family to order together.

Practical notes: dinner on a Friday fills the room but tables turn fast, and servers are described as friendly and attentive. Diners also say the bill comes in lower than at other sushi places they know.

Sushi Omakase on Sierra College Boulevard sits on a hilltop, and diners mention the view and the roomy patio with umbrellas. The menu is broad, with a sports TV, local beer, sake bombs and a list of rolls that includes the Love You and Charlie Sheen. Diners also describe the sushi as fresh, including a Philly roll that served as a good baseline.

The Build Your Own Roll option is the item groups talk about, since each person can choose the fillings. Gilroy garlic edamame earns the loudest praise, with several guests calling it the best they have had. Teriyaki bowls, steak and chicken give non-sushi eaters something to order.

Practical notes: outdoor seating is plentiful, and servers are often named for being attentive. A few visits have gone unevenly, so check in with the host if timing matters.

Naruto Show me the Sushi on Pleasant Grove Boulevard offers both sushi and ramen at prices diners call fair. Rolls are large, with thick slices of salmon, and a visitor from New York said the size impressed. The Popcorn Lobster Roll is the roll named most, and the staff will adjust a listed roll when asked.

The kitchen goes further than sushi. Udon stir fry earns praise for deep umami, ramen noodles and fixings are called good, and pork dumplings and sesame chicken fill out the table. Diners say the room suits a date, a solo meal or a family birthday.

Practical notes: service is quick, with rolls arriving fast, and the broth gets mixed reviews, so lean on the sushi.

Umi Sushi on South Harding Boulevard is a small room that centers on unlimited-order sushi. A regular menu and a premium menu are offered, and the premium list adds bluefin toro, salmon toro, hamachi toro, amaebi and uni. One diner who orders mostly nigiri rated it above the other area unlimited-order spots.

Outside the premium tier, the black garlic ramen gets repeat orders, and lunch brings bento boxes with miso soup, tempura and salad. Happy hour oysters, hamachi kama and chirashi appear in accounts of date nights. Diners describe service as quick, with seating almost immediate.

Practical notes: the unlimited-order price differs between lunch and dinner, and the premium menu can limit quantities of some sashimi. Oysters at happy hour carry a per-person limit.

Mikuni on Eureka Road draws diners who say the rolls are balanced rather than loaded with sauce. The menu is broad enough that a table with a non-raw eater and a sashimi fan can both order well. Real wasabi is available on request, and the ocean trout in the Tasmanian roll is described as smooth as cream.

The DMC Roll, Annie Roll and Incredible Roll all have fans, and the Chef's Choice sashimi shows off knife skills. A spicy salmon hand roll works as an appetizer, and the chirashi don works as a main. Cooked dishes such as sesame chicken, tantan ramen and wagyu fill out the list.

Practical notes: birthday parties are frequent, the room is busy, and service can vary on full nights. A reservation and a little patience help.