Sachi Japanese Cuisine, 474 Orange Street, Redlands, CA 92374 (909) 798-3359.

I'm a late comer to sushi. I don't eat, for the most part, the more exotic like unagi or tako. However, people ask me to rate the numerous sushi restaurants in Redlands. I don't recommend them all, but I'd say Sachi>Ocean Blue>Niko Niko>Mikan>Super Sushi>Hello Sushi>Tokyo Restaurant>Sushi Kimo. If I were you, I'd stick to the top three. Another one is opening at the old Paradise Coffee Society. Because for every 8,000 residents, you need nine sushi restaurants. The funny thing is that many of the owners are Korean, yet there are no Korean restaurants in Redlands.

Which brings me to Sachi. According to the Daily Facts review, it's owned by Sun Hong, a Korean. I've been there three times, and I've enjoyed the tuna the most.

We ordered up a storm. I'll comment only on what I had.
2 Albacore sushi (4 pieces) ($4.25 per two)
1 Yellow Tail sushi (2 pieces) ($4.50)
2 Salmon sushi (4 pieces) ($4.50 per two)
1 Spicy seared albacore (2 pieces) ($4.75)
1 Unagi (BBQ eel) (2 pieces) ($4.25)
1 Crunchy Spider Roll (soft shell crab) (approximately 12 pieces) ($11.95)
1 Sunset roll (Tempura shrimp with albacore on top) (approximately 8 pieces) ($11.95)

It came with standard issue edamame.

I especially liked the salmon sushi, it was buttery. I liked the contrast of the lemon on the albacore on the sunset roll. Everything else was as expected, good, but not easy to describe with words. I think Sachi's the best in town, and if you like sushi you won't be disappointed. The fish is appropriately fresh. You wouldn't think to say that in a sushi review, but I've apparently heard horror stories about unnamed other restaurants. Which I won't point out. Let's just say that Redlands has more of a choice than in previous years.

There was a children's birthday party going on. When the host mother asked, who likes sushi, they all didn't. They were very well behaved, and the Sachi has a host of other Japanese dishes. As stated in this review, apparently it's children friendly. On an earlier visit, I had the Monkey Ball, which was tasty, but pricey for an appetizer.

The sushi bar, where I had eaten on my first visit, was as lively as ever. A couple was doing saki shots with the chefs.


I had water (eau du tap), which came from lemon. I prefer East Valley Municipal Water district tap of local waters. Which this was not, but it was still good.