Japanese Tradition. American Innovation.

36 years of family sushi tradition

1985

The Arai family emigrates to America. Reverend Koki Arai, wife Komichi, sons Kotaro & Noamichi, and daughter Keiko.

Reverend Arai pastors First Japanese Baptist Church in Sacramento, California.

1998

First of many awards for Best Japanese and Best Sushi Restaurant.

2001

The Mikuni Sushi Bus takes to the road as the world’s only traveling sushi bar on wheels.

2002

Mikuni launches Sushiology, an interactive, hands-on cooking class where participants learn how to make perfect sushi rice, techniques and basic ingredients for making classic California sushi—Mikuni-style.

2004

The “Koki Club” launches. Mikuni offers a member-only loyalty program where you will receive points on your meal and beverage purchases every time you dine with us. As the program grew, “Hoshi”, which is the upper-level Koki Club tier members, began enjoying the perks that include personal Concierge service, discounts to special events, and “Join The Waitlist” privileges. We now have over 80,000 active members.