This place is always busy in the evening time for dinner and on weekends. If you get on the Yelp…read morewaitlist, you will at least get an idea of how long the wait is. FYI it is quite loud inside, but you can still hold a conversation with your friends and family. Staff was friendly, but when they're very busy, you can have a hard time flagging them down. Food wise, I love the Alhambra roll perfectly warm and freshly made. The Yasai Ramen had plenty of veggies which is great, broth was ok, and noodles are great! Would definitely come back to try more rolls.

Besides the consistent, absolutely delicious food that is always served, I have to give credit for…read morethe clean and sanitary environment and most of all, the staff are always so polite and courteous. My Tempura shrimp always taste so perfect!!! And the Udon vegetable noodles is always mouthwatering! Thank you Sushi Cafe for the consistent great experience you offer your customers.

We have been dining here for years and love, love, love this place! Except... they recently did…read moreaway with the chardonnay in favor of a canned white wine that is supposed to pair well with sushi. It is a viogner/sav blanc blend that I didn't care for. Please consider bringing back the chardonnay. Server told us we could bring our own bottle, but that's a hassle when all I want is one glass of cold chardonnay. Otherwise, food is great, portions are ample. Best thing about the Bento box is 2 pieces of shrimp in the tempura mix, plus option to add 5-piece gyoza for $4 more. Rolls are wonderful, with fave local-themed Riverside and Greenhaven. Happy hour prices and choices are definitely something to check out. Servers are very attentive even when busy with in-house and take out orders. Would have given a 5-star review, but only 4 due to no more chardonnay.

OPPs!! I made a wrong turn and ended up at the wrong Sushi place. I was so used to coming here that…read moreI automatically pulled in. We were actually supposed to try my girlfriend's favorite place. I guess next time we'll try her place. This has been the go place for the past couple of years for my girlfriend and I. She lives around the corner so this place is so convenient. They have ample parking as they share a lot with others in the strip mall. If you're lucky you can even get a parking space in-front. We've been lucky once and it was nice. Usually we park down a row. Their hours from 11:30am -8 pm. We usually get there at 11:30am to beat the crowd. Today we arrived around 1pm and we just hit the take out frenzy time. I can't believe how many take out orders they had. They just kept coming. Someone even ordered their hot food tray. The people kept streaming in to pick up their orders. Actual in restaurant guest were down to 3 tables. There had to be around 8 to go orders during the time we were there. It could be due to the storms that were on and off all day. I can't blame people for not wanting to come out. At one time it was pouring buckets. Not just a drizzle or hard rain it was coming down like a garden hose was turned on high. To our happy surprise you can get their lunch special Bento Boxes on the weekend. That was a surprise as most places don't offer their lunch specials on the weekends. The lunch specials are offered from 11:30am-3;30pm. The Bento Box is $15.50 (4-11-26) served with rice, salad and sunomono for dine in only. You can pick any two from a long list of options and unlike some places the Salmon isn't an up charge. I got the Chicken Teriyaki and miso asparagus. The asparagus is blanched and served with a miso based sauce. I find both very tasty. My girlfriend got the Chicken Teriyaki and Sesame Chicken. The Sesame Chicken is battered and fried and topped with the same teriyaki glaze that the chicken Teriyaki is topped with. I tried her Sesame Chicken and it was very good, but I prefer not eating fried foods. The other dish that I really like is the agedashi tofu. That's crispy battered tofu. So tasty. I'm glad we came here for lunch today. It was extremely tasty and just the right amount to fill our tummies and with enough food to take home for a snack later. If you haven't tried Banzai Sushi you should and come for the lunch special. It's the best deal around town.

Recently came with my friend for dinner, heard good reviews about the Freeport location from a…read moredifferent friend so wanted to try a new sushi spot. The restaurant is tucked away among a strip of other shops/stores and restaurants off of Alhambra. It might be easy to pass but because you don't see it from the street. The inside of this restaurant is so beautiful! The decor is lovely, beautiful wallpaper and wall art, plants and flowers everywhere, lots of seating (table/booth and bar), and the atmosphere was overall relaxing. The staff were friendly and helpful, greeted us as soon as we got there, and were attentive during our meal. My friend got an order of their oysters and the fire starter roll, I ordered the spd roll. I loved my roll, it had spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, and fresh salmon. It was filling, delicious, and a nice level of spicy (I would've preferred maybe jalapeño or an additional spice). I would definitely be back to this location and will be checking out the other one as well. Check it out!

Bad service. There was plenty of staff, and only four tables…read morewith customers. So this should have been a good experience. Despite the slow dining room, we had to wait for 20 minutes to get waters and order. (During that 20 minute wait, I stopped the servers three times asking to order our food. They kept saying they'd be back. Then they seated two other tables, and served those new tables their waters immediately and took their orders first. They gave our table one glass of water for two people. I finally asked to order and said we've been waiting 20 minutes, and the server said that the other tables came first. Which was not true, we were there 5-10 minutes before them. When I finally ordered our bento boxes, the staff repeated back my order incorrectly, showing there was no attention to detail. Food was okay. Some of the sashimi fish slices were still slightly frozen. I don't know what the deal is with this place. Maybe I came on a bad day. Regardless, I will never come back here. I actually hope they improve their situational awareness and service, and that my negative review gets lost in a sea of good ones. I truly do want good restaurants to succeed. Let's see if they improve!

Yes, Izakaya just keeps getting better. After the remodel, it seemed like the kids were in charge…read more They updated the menu added so many new creations such as the diamond roll which my husband actually had requested it be made for him for the last 10 years and I was requested that it be named after him. The daddy roll is really something to behold with the lobster tail shell included in its beautiful presentation. The boomerang is also a super tasty roll that is a very rich crab bomb of flavor appetizer to be shared. Pro tip: if you want to sit in a booth, you might want to bring your own cushion. The wood seats is very hard and while they said they had cushions on order, it's been well over a year and there's still no cushions.

I've always wanted to try Izakaya, and finally I did! Cute…read morelittle restaurant with plenty of tables and booths. We all ordered the lunch bento box. I chose the chicken teriyaki and mixed tempura for my two choices, and it was accompanied with rice, salad, two pieces of California roll and miso soup. The miso soup was quite bland, with about 3 little cubes of tofu, and tasted watered down because it didn't really have any flavor. The chicken was very good, with teriyaki sauce with the perfect flavor and thickness. The salad was very good too, because of the salad dressing. I couldn't really judge the California roll because it was so thin that it broke apart. I couldn't wait for the tempura, one of my favorites, but the batter was pretty thick and kinda greasy, so it was just okay. I'm glad I finally got to try it, and will be back. But I'd probably skip the tempura next time. It was a bit heavy for me. There was plenty of parking available, which was great, because we were there during the peak of lunchtime.

My girlfriend, and some friends and I decided after class to come here for dinner and for Ramen…read more With doing Jiu Jitsu across the street weekly, but never venuring in this particular plaza. I'd see the shops but never paid much attention. But we stopped in around 8:30 and made it in time to sit down and eat. Karaage Ramen (Spicy) Duck breast Ramen Spicy Tan Tan Men Ramen Sashimi Sushi roll Karaage Ramen was bomb. As we waited for our orders I stepped away to wash my hands, and came back to the delicious looking bowl pictured. Karaage chicken is one of my favorite dishes at my favorite Japanese restaurant, and this Karaage Ramen had a perfect crispiness to it. The Ramen broth was also very flavorful and has a nice little punch of Spicy to it, with the addition of the chili oil; nothing too hot. Overall: Great spot for good Ramen. Will definitely have to come back again for more.

It's pretty good! I came here May 2026 with a date. I had the ramen with karaage, my date got the…read morespicy tan tan men ramen. We got a California roll and a takoyaki to share. The karaage is a different style than I was used to, which wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't bad. The broth of the ramen isn't the richest, but it's good. The sushi was surprisingly good and refreshing. The rice and ingredients felt fresh. Generally, pretty good Japanese for the area. The whole meal felt pretty expensive-- it's 12 dollars for takoyaki, which feels a bit pricey for what you get.

have not been here for years. I recall when i was here many years ago, the owner was the chef,…read morecashier, wait staff, and dishwasher. i also recall it seemed forever before our food arrived. So we never went back. But I heard there was an ownership change awhile back. so we decided to try this location. First impression, inside looked vaguely familiar...but there seems to be another employee that greeted us who was extremely cordial and friendly that took and served our entrees. So what did we order: 1)Tempura Udon: our friend devoured her entree so i am thinking she enjoyed her meal. 2) 2 item bento box: tempura and chicken Katsu. our friend is very particular when it comes to Japanese cuisine. but we heard no complaints. 3) Sesame chicken w/sauce in the side: another entree with no complaints. 4) Teriyaki chicken w/sauce on the side: chicken was moist but also somewhat stringy- perhaps without the sauce, made the grilling of chicken more challenging. 5) Una Don: basically it was unagi. it arrived with three nice size pieces of eel in a somewhat sweet but more soy sauce flavored sauce- nice portion on a heap of rice. Overall, dishes were decent, wait staff were very accommodating to the special request from everyone so it was a nice lunch.

The restaurant is called Edokko II. I should have asked where the I is located. I always forget…read moreabout this place and we go to the one in the Grocery Outlet Shopping Center. Both are big togo places. Just as many togo orders were picked up as people were sitting in the restaurant. Parking- it's part of a strip mall so there is plenty of parking. I actually got a spot right out front, in the shade. They are located next to the dollar tree and is the same strip mall as Ace Hardware and Round Table. Ambiance- It's not all that. It's a one room restaurant filled with tables and chairs. Little decor. I wouldn't go here for the ambiance. Service- It's good, she was attentive, but not overbearing Kitchen- They were pretty quick. I am thankful that they brought out the Soup and pickled cabbage first then the California roll before the bento box. Food- This is the reason we came here. My girlfriend loves their teriyaki and sesame chicken. She ordered the sesame chicken this time and I ordered the teriyaki chicken. We both ordered the Bento Boxes for $20.95 each. The Bento Box I got came with: Rice, Salad with miso dressing, mixed tempura (2 Shrimp, 1 broccoli, potato, 1 zucchini, and a huge pile of Teriyaki Chicken. My husband had some left over teriyaki chicken and really enjoyed it too. I took most of it home as there was way too much food for one person. I really enjoyed the tempura. The shrimp was really crispy and great texture. The zucchini was very juicy, the potato was creamy, and the broccoli was fun to eat. Price-I felt it was pretty pricey compared to the lunch special Bento Box we usually get at the other Japanese Restaurant we usually go to, but this is dinner and dinner is usually more expense. No wonder we usually go out to lunch instead.

Place is awesome! Great atmosphere, delicious food, and very affordable! Staff is also very…read morefriendly. I got the Philly roll and the Rocky roll. Both were absolutely delicious and made fresh. Give this place a try! You won't be disappointed.

Everything was so perfect! We had a waitress by the name of Koy, she was an excellent!! we had a…read moreparty at 15 and she made sure that she took care of us like we were royalty.., you don't find this type of service often. The food was stellar! Cooked to perfection, prepare to perfection, and price perfectly!!! the first time we've eaten here and it will not be our last! You must try everything it is perfect and delicious. The ambience was calm, clean and perfect for our party. We couldn't have found a better place to celebrate my girls 46th birthday!!! I can't wait to return and try other stuff on the menu.. keep up the good work and may your business thrive for much success!!!

4.5! I really appreciated the portion sizes at Poke Ichii and the freshness/texture was solid!…read more Service is quick/efficient and ambiance inside is casual. Easy option for a quick bite :)

Big fan of Poke Ichii. When I'm craving sushi or poke, and I don't want to break the bank, this is…read moremy spot. Like most poke places, there are a number of pre-designed options or you can make your own. I usually actually go with their spicy bowl, and it's bomb. No notes. But if you're more of a control freak, have at it - they'll hook it up. One nice thing here is that you have options in terms of sizes - we bring the kids often, and there are plenty of options that are appropriately sized for them. I also appreciate that they have a loyalty club! We eat there enough to earn free bowls, which is nice. Everyone that works there that we've encountered has been super friendly, and the fish / produce is always very fresh. Never had the "ugh, it smells fishy in here" experience here - always a clean, nice atmosphere for a lunch. We usually take out, and it's always a good option. Definitely recommend.