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    Kabuki Japanese Restaurant

    3.4 (1k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Grace R.

    Dropped into Kabuki at The Collection in Ventura for a quick bite and lucked into happy hour -- got seated right away on a Saturday evening,. Ordered mostly rolls and a few appetizers. Honestly? Solid, reliable mid-tier mall sushi in a good way. Nothing mind-blowing or destination-worthy, but crispy where it should be crispy, fish was soft and fresh, not overly salty, and service was friendly and efficient. Shoutout to the rice being properly cooked -- sounds like a low bar, but a lot of places miss that, and it makes a difference. Overall: dependable spot when you want satisfying sushi and happy hour deals without overthinking it. Not extraordinary, but reliably good. Price was very reasonable.

    Arlene E.

    Mixed feelings on this place. I've been here 4 times and 2 times we had a bad experience. On the positive side, the entrees are delicious, the customer service is great, and everyone is very sweet. Some dishes are definitely better than others, but overall the food is solid and priced fairly compared to competitors. The reason for the lower rating is that on 2 separate occasions, not close together at all, my son got sick after eating sushi and on another visit my husband did as well. We didn't want to assume anything after the first time since we're big sushi fans, but after it happened again with my husband, we may need to take a break for now. That being said, I still encourage people to try it because the other experiences we've had were great.

    Spicy Seafood Udon Pasta
    Alan C.

    I have been here several times and the food is always good. However this time service was terrible as it took almost an hour to get our main course. The manager was super nice and made things right. Our server was very friendly but hardly checked in with us and my son's water ran out and was not refilled for more than 30 mins. Might give it one more try but not sure. The restaurant is comfortable with both tables and booths.

    Love Table
    Karen J.

    This wasn't my first time here, but I wanted to give it a few more visits before writing a fair and detailed review. I stopped by on Saturday for lunch right before happy hour. I was craving something fresh, and Kabuki happened to catch my eye. One thing I do appreciate is how quickly they seat you. We were seated immediately upon walking in. However, the table we were given wasn't really to my liking, so I asked if it was possible to move to a booth. The host mentioned she couldn't move us because it would give the waiter an extra table, which I didn't fully understand. I didn't push the issue and stayed at the original table. I do have to say, our waiter--unfortunately I didn't catch his name--was extremely sweet and attentive. He gave great recommendations and patiently answered all of our questions, which I really appreciated. As for the food, it honestly wasn't great. If you're looking for something quick and convenient, this place might work, but if you're looking for quality food, I wouldn't recommend it. We started with the clams, which were decent but a bit bland. We also ordered the shishito peppers and ended up leaving the entire plate--they were simply not good and very disappointing. For our main course, we ordered the Lover's Table, which includes teriyaki chicken, steak, beef ribs, two gyozas, two pieces of sushi, two pieces of tempura shrimp, and fried vegetables, along with complimentary soup and salad. Out of everything, the soup and salad were honestly the best parts of the meal. The steak, in particular, was not good. One positive note is that they do have a sushi bar if you're really into sushi. The music is kept at a low volume, which makes it easy to have a conversation. Overall, this just isn't a place I'd come back to.

    Lotus on Fire Roll and Cilantro Albacore Roll
    Stevie L.

    Been going for years with the fam for special events (birthdays, holidays, etc.) Mother's Day 2026 was easily the best of all of them. Andrew made our time there super memorable and the food was top notch. Stop by, you won't regret it.

    Yellowtail roll
    Deena B.

    Came for happy hour on a Friday, it was poppin in the bar area but service was super quick and very efficient! HH is Monday through Friday til 6 pm. Fried gyoza was flavorful, yellowtail roll was fresh and tasty. Sapporo draft was $3 on HH. Great!!!!

    Salmon Arugula Salad
    Mabel R.

    Came here on the Saturday night after Christmas and it was busy. It seemed like they didn't have enough servers. We waited 45 minutes for a table. Got a $10 mocktail from the bar to help pass the time. Unfortunately, the floors were sticky and the bathroom was kinda gross. I had some toilet paper stick to my shoe yet didn't realize it until I returned to my table. We had a wonderful server I could tell he was doing his best. It did take a while for our food to come out though. The food is good here although the wait times suck and the ambiance is lacking. 2 orders of the edamame and drinks kept us sane. I got a small salad with my soup and that was tasty. Once my Tonkotsu ramen arrived, I devoured that and felt quite satisfied. Once seated, service is decent. It can be pricey, depending on what you order. Have been here several times with my mom and her girlfriends and our experiences have been mixed. Not sure I'd come back.

    Erica G.

    Slower service . Only one server , Nate but he was wonderful! Not too too busy but since only a server or maybe two, it took awhile to get tended to. Happy Hour is where it's at! Loved all my rolls. My friend Laye Laye treated me for my birthday and even had them bring out a bday treat. So sweet and kind ! This spot is pretty modern and located at The Collection in Oxnard. I really like going to the Happy Hour here every so often. The reverse Happy Hour is also great .

    Friends eating sushi...!
    Gustavo R.

    Happy hour is very good... Service in Kabuki is good... Best ambiance......!!! 3;00pm - 6:00pm best happy hour in Collection....be there and enjoy

    This is the Poké Tuna Bowl it's good does come with the weird fish eggs
    Daxton C.

    It's a very nice place I really love the mushroom miso soup it's really good and it's not like regular miso soup with the under whelming but it's like the best miso soup. I also really like the interior it's very nice. The servers there were also quite nice but I think they got a little weirded out when I chugged 3 glasses of water lol.

    Philadelphia Roll
    Thomas K.

    Happy hour pricing is great. Good quality food at a great price. Nice ambiance. The only problem we had was a long wait + the server was always somewhere else. It gets quite busy here. If you have a lot of time and want to catch up with friends, its great. If you want a good meal and get out quick, be prepared to wait

    Kimchi beef yakisoba noodles
    Iryna N.

    I like this Japanese restaurant. Besides great happy hour deals, the regular menu is also pretty decent. I love their creamy shrimp crab udon and my boyfriend liked the beef yakisoba, the only thing he said it is a bit too greasy. Service is always good here, never had any problems. Atmosphere is nice.

    First time here
    Abigail P.

    This spot was just okay to me Nothing was awful or inedible We got seated and the hostess and waitress were both very nice and our food came out quickly The "crispy" rice with spicy salmon was not crispy and even if it was thee bite way too large to just pop in your mouth, then when you did take the huge bite it was soggy rice. The steak we got on the plate was not tender but chewy, and the meats overall barely had any flavor including the chicken. My biggest upset was the white rice they give you on the side is not Asian long grain rice, it tastes like goya short grain Spanish rice. It wasn't sushi rice, which was weird and disappointing, we did not eat it. The vegetable tempura was really good surprisingly and they have Asian sweet potatoes in the mix as well which was the most delicious thing I ate here Unfortunately won't be coming back because it was just okay and nothing blew me away Unsweetened ice tea for $7 I enjoyed the ambiance, service, and bathrooms are clean.

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    Super yummy! We love their happy hour and especially that they offer a happy hour on the weekend!

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    Maybe for the happy hour. It's a good deal but if you're looking for real Japanese food this is not the place

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    Gen Korean BBQ House

    Gen Korean BBQ House

    3.6
    (2.1k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$

    There's nothing like an evening filled with hanging with friends surrounded by a pile of meat…read more Which is exactly how my Sunday evening was spent hanging out at Gen! Arrived around 7pm on a Sunday and were super silly and didn't put in a reservation beforehand, so we had to wait about 30-40 minutes before securing a table (pro tip: GET A RESERVATION! Sunday night is family night, so it will be tough just being able to simply walk in without a wait). After a beer at another location, we got the glorious text from Gen saying our table was ready, so we scrambled to get back ~30minutes later. We were seated and were met with Arvin, our incredible server. Since we all have been there, he didnt have to go through the rigamarole of telling us how to our nght would go, so we got to orderin! First off, the menu is HUUUUUUUUGE. There are so many options to choose from and we got so many things. My personal favorites were: Kimchi fried rice w/ Cheese - so flavorful with a little bit of kick (i love the spicy) Corn Cheese - because of course Spicy Pork bulgolgi - Again Spicy Honey spicy bulgolgi - This surprised me at how much i liked this. So good They even serve my favorite sake here (Kikusui) which was excellent! Great night over at Gen! Arvin, our server was amaxing, gave us lots of recommendations and treated us really well. This was a bit of a going away dinner for myself, but I know that there are tons of other locations of Gen! If I don't catch this particular location again soon, im sure ill be at another up north!

    I have been coming to this Gen location ever since it opened, so there's definitely some nostalgia…read moretied to this place. On a busy Saturday evening, expect the usual 45-60 minute wait. We ordered from the regular menu. The brisket seemed leaner than I remember and didn't taste as high quality as it used to. The pork belly was cut way too thick, I prefer thinner slices so you can get a better char and crisp texture. The galbi marinade also felt a little off this time, slightly too sweet and missing that smoky charred flavor. That said, the service was above average and surprisingly quick despite how busy it was. Honestly, one of the main reasons I still come here is because there aren't many KBBQ options in Ventura County unless you're willing to drive out farther.

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    We are now offering Alcoholic Beverages with your Fav KBBQ for To-Go!
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    Gen Korean BBQ House

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    Silverlake Ramen

    3.5
    (397 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I love the Blaze with pork. Medium spicy is perfect for me. Very filling, but sometimes I splurge…read moreon an appetizer too. They have some combos that are a good deal. I also really like the spicy tuna crispy rice appetizer. I keep telling myself that I will try one of their other bowls but I just love the ramen so much I haven't been able to stray. Service is pleasant, but if you want to dine in you have to go on non peak hours or expect a wait. The Annex just doesn't have enough seating. If it's a nice day you could just get it to go and find a bench outside.

    The Garlic Truffle Ramen is absolutely out-of-control good. The broth is rich, savory, and…read moreperfectly balanced with bold garlic and earthy truffle flavor that isn't overpowering. The noodles have the perfect texture and soak up all that incredible flavor. It's the kind of bowl you crave long after you've finished it. Full honesty, the location itself isn't ideal. There's rarely enough room, and the seating arrangement is weak. If you plan to dine in, there has to be an open seat available before you can even order. You have to wait for space to open up first, and only then can you place your order and sit down. It can definitely be inconvenient. The prices are also on the higher side. I'd love to see some occasional specials or slight price adjustments to make it more accessible. That said, I keep coming back anyway. The Garlic Truffle Ramen is just that good. For me, it's worth working around the tight space every single time.

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    Silverlake Ramen
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    The classic Ramen
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    O-sabi Japanese Restaurant

    O-sabi Japanese Restaurant

    3.9
    (458 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Bonnie and I took her sister here for her birthday last Sunday and it was fantastic. Interior is…read morekept up well, it has a very cool vibe and what you would expect for a Japanese restaurant. There are multiple Teppan stations on one side of the restaurant and the other side is set up for sushi dining. We arrived 15 minutes before they opened and started seating. We were seated very promptly at 4:30 by a very friendly hostess. We were surprised to see the restaurant at least in the Tappan area full by 5 o'clock. That's always a good sign. You want to eat at a busy restaurant. The Teppanyaki menu has you choose your proteins, steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops, lobster, fish. Then It starts with soup, we ordered both the onion and the miso to try both. Our consensus was the miso was better. The miso must be traditional as that is what we have always been served at other Teppanese restaurants. Next is a little green salad with the house dressing. I swear the miso soup and the house salad seem to be the same in every Teppanese restaurant. Then the show begins. We all chose the upgrade to fried rice then the grilled vegetables each entre comes with three grilled shrimp. It's an appetizer. Always keep in mind with Teppanese they grill and put these things on your plate one at a time. Do not wait for everything to be cooked before starting or the rice and the vegetables are going to be cold by the time you get your protein. They brought the birthday girl a nice chocolate sundae with a candle and took a picture that they delivered to us. All in all a fantastic evening. Thank you to all the staff at O-sabi

    We've been here a few times, and the food has consistently been good. The prices are decent, though…read morewe've had better teppan elsewhere. The ambiance is nice, and the customer service has always been friendly. We went on Valentine's Day, so it was understandably busy. The hostess seemed a bit stressed and quoted us a 1-1.5 hour wait encouraging us it's pretty late, but we were seated in about 20 minutes, which was a pleasant surprise. The reason do 3 stars is that our soup bowls had dried food on the outside, which was a bit off-putting. Cleanliness is important, and that detail took away from the experience. Overall, we would still come back and give it another try.

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    Inside
    Deluxe sushi
    Deluxe sushi
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    Larsen's Grill

    Larsen's Grill

    4.0
    (941 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    I was initially a bit skeptical about dining here because I had heard both positive and negative…read morereviews, and the last thing I wanted was a disappointing experience on our wedding anniversary. Fortunately, our experience exceeded expectations. First, the service from our waiter, Mathew, was outstanding. He was attentive, professional, and made us feel very welcome throughout the evening. We started with the California sushi roll appetizer, which was excellent. For our entrées, I ordered the steak, and my wife chose the tri-tip baby back ribs. Both dishes were prepared perfectly, and we were extremely satisfied with our meals. Mathew also recommended a red Pinot Noir that paired wonderfully with dinner. His recommendation was spot on. To top off the evening, the restaurant surprised us with a complimentary anniversary dessert, and it was absolutely amazing. The entire experience felt special, and everything came out perfectly. Overall, we had a fantastic anniversary dinner and would gladly return.

    Thank you Larsen's Grill in Oxnard for saving our Christmas dinner! The restaurant we had…read morereservations for flooded due to the rain storm of the century and could not open. We called Larsen's and they had an open reservation at 7:30 PM. We were greeted with friendly faces, a joyful ambience in the restaurant and it was definitely Christmas. We had two dinners of lobster tail and one of the pork chop. This was a preset menu, which was very representative of their excellent food. The pork chop was probably the best pork chop we've ever had in our lives. It was prepared sous vide style and so tender, juicy and seasoned perfectly. The lobster tails were good size, broiled, but a little dry and not much flavor but the butter made them all better. We still enjoyed it and really were happy to be there. We tried 3 of the desserts. The maple bourbon crème brûlée, the butter cake and their house-made Keylime pie. There were three of us eating and we all tried these options. We had two thumbs up on the crème brûlée, one thumb up on the butter cake and no thumbs up on the Keylime pie. The Keylime pie was similar in our mind to a cheesecake (huge piece, super creamy but it's not what we were used to. The crème brûlée was delicious, but we didn't get much maple bourbon flavor. The butter cake tasted and felt like a cake doughnut, delicious but not what we expected. We also enjoyed the maple carrots side dish, it was fantastic! All in all the dinner was successful and again thank you Larsen's for serving us all on Christmas instead of you being home with your families. It is truly appreciated!!!

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    Macadamia crusted Chilean sea bass with sweet chilli sauce. It was excellent.
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