Fodor's Expert Review Sushi in the Raw

Landlocked Nevada City might seem like an odd place for a sushi haven, but this red-walled restaurant known for offbeat items like truffle sashimi and trout, salmon, and other "shooters" in shot glasses (quail eggs, too) consistently ranks atop local "best-of" lists for Japanese cuisine. Although Sushi in the Raw changed owners and locations in 2022, the new head chef, who trained several years under his predecessor, continues to emphasize time-honored techniques and ultrafresh ingredients.