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Trending Japanese restaurant in Santa Barbara, California

Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover japanese restaurant making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

calendar_monthScores as of October 30, 2026

The Restaurants on the rise

Leading monthly increases · Santa Barbara
Illustrative image: Destination dining room
73.9
#1

Santa Barbara California

Kyoto Japanese Restaurant

trending_up+6.5pts
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Illustrative image: Close-up of a bright coastal restaurant dish
82.7
#2

Santa Barbara California

Yoichi's | Japanese Cuisine

trending_up+2.8pts
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
69.5
#3

Santa Barbara California

Edomasa Sushi Bar & Restaurant

trending_up+2.7pts
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More restaurants gaining ground

Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#4

Somethin's Fishy - Santa Barbara

place Santa Barbara, California

trending_up+1.7pts
68.9
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Illustrative image: High-end plated dish
#5

Teru Japanese Cuisine

place Santa Barbara, California

trending_up+0.2pts
72.0
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A little context

Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 30, 2026; the comparison target is September 30, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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