Me and my partner actually haven't been to this location in person yet but we order using grubhub often because I love the miso soup from here so much! My partner is always happy with the gyoza and different sushi rolls he has gotten. Hope to come visit in person someday soon! read more

Sushi was so fresh and tasty. For sure one of my go to sushi places in town! We usually get the baked salmon, crunch lover, salmon lover, and the rainbow spider roll- can't go wrong with one of those. my favs is the crunch lover and salmon lover!!!! My only thing is the service is not great. We were one of 3 tables tonight and we constantly had to physically walk up to the sushi counter in order to get a waiter to get us more water or something. Request the check at least 20 min before you are ready to go hahah. read more

Delivery- ordered online. No wasabi, no ginger, just 35 packets of soy sauce which did nothing to improve the taste of the unappetizing, bland sushi. read more

We have been long time customers, until tonight. We went in for an early dinner and a waitress told us to take the center table. We sat there for 15 minutes, not offered menus or drinks. Then customers walked in, given the booth near the door and given menus. At that time we walked out and no one even asked us why we were walking out! read more

Service, food was out on time. We were checked on several times during our stay by our waitress.

Great Lunch specials Sushi master is friendly Overall good Food I've gone back twice I will definitely try dinner for the traditional sushi bar read more

Used to come here often. After our last experience we will not be returning. I'll admit my husband and I were dressed comfy. When it came time to pay my husband handed her his card and she asked if he had enough to pay the full amount. My husband works in construction and gets paid very well. Very disappointed that's the type of people they employ there. read more

The food here was not bad but I've been to better sushi restaurants in the area. The ramen soup had veggies in it like string beans which I was not used to having in my ramen, the sushi roll was a bit salty and the baked mussels had a sweet mayo on it instead of regular mayo. The service was good and got us what we requested. Our server was also nice and helpful. The ambience was okay, the place seemed a little run down which could use some up keeping and cleaning in some areas. There were torn seats that were patched with black duct tape. The menus were dingy and needed to be wiped and the same goes with their entrance door and decor. Overall, my expectations were high for this place but after my experience, it is a pass for me for a second visit unless I have to. read more

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Sushi is always amazing, service is efficient and the layout of the place is nice! I definitely recommend it here. My family and I love it!

Best sushi in the 805! Servers and cooks always do a great job when I go! Nice atmosphere as well, great place to go with friends and family. read more

Kibo is definitely a great little spot for sushi and bento lunch specials in the 805. I feel this spot gets overlooked but all in all it's a good sushi restaurant located in Ventura off the main drag. The service here has always been friendly and they are quick to get you in and out. The restaurant is always clean and I find they have plenty of seating. However, I will say there is nothing "wow" about the interior or atmosphere, just all in all average Japanese sushi decor and style. The have a cute little front patio that if the weather is right, I would suggest sitting outside. Much nicer ambiance and cute for a little date night. The sushi rolls here are 4-stars. Delicious and classic. They have a large menu of rolls to choose from so they definitely have a good variety. Everything I've ever tried here has hit the spot. Also for the Non sushi people in your party I've always been satisfied with their teriyaki chicken and lunch boxes. Plenty of options. If your looking for sushi in Ventura, Kibo has always hit the spot and has feel good vibes because of their stellar service. read more

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Great service & food late comes out quickly. I would rate it the best HAPPY HOUR in Ventura.

That was the most foul piece of Tuna I've ever eaten, in all 5 decades of my life on this planet.

Ssshhhh don't tell anyone! it's my favorite spot for Lemon Rolls. I have an idea. How about creating a frequent diner scheme? Me first please! read more

Great atmosphere. Great service. Great deals!! Tasty treats. Would definitely recommend trying to all you can eat.

Today was my first time at Kibo. Outside, it doesn't look great. However, inside it looks nice. The service was friendly and prompt. Unfortunately, the food was far below average. It was barely edible, but I was hungry, so I ate it. I'm not sure if the fish was old, but I'm not sure I've had worse quality fish in Ventura. It reminded me of a poor all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant. The miso soup also came out lukewarm instead of hot. I'm not sure the owners care much about the customer experience. I wish I had gone somewhere else. I won't be returning. read more

Shopping in Ventura with a friend and decided to give Kibo sushi a try when we saw it across the store we were. The decor was very inviting and we loved sitting at the booth right by the window. Melissa was very attentive and friendly to help us order. The 3 item combo was a great value with lots of food. I think I like that better than my steak hibachi. We also got jasmine tea that came in the tea press... so pretty. Really glad to give this place a try and we will be back next time in town :) read more

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My favorite Japanese cuisine in the neighborhood. The sushi is fresh and creative. A definite gem in the neighborhood.

Came in a little before their Happy Hour and I would say about half the restaurant was filled with a casual ambient atmosphere. Our server was attentive and did check on a couple additional options for me that can usually be made vegan when requested at other places but the answer was no. Vegan options as follows as of my visit: Secret Garden rice paper roll & Full Moon roll. I had the Full Moon roll as I did not want to walk out but at the price point I could have feasted like a king down the street ordering off the Cravings Value Menu. read more

Kibo Sushi - Vegan/ Gluten Free options section on their menu. - Japanese Near Me - Ventura, California

Great food a bit pricey but we liked it. I had enough for the next day. We had sushi, specialty rolls, sashimi, and Ramen. read more

Kibo Sushi - So good - Japanese Near Me - Ventura, California

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Went there for lunch and the 2 girls working. There were on fire. Met and exceeded all my needs. I think their names were Nubia and Brenda. If I got that wrong sorry. read more

Rated pretty decent on Yelp and I was in the neighborhood craving sushi. So I placed an order through Yelp, fulfilled by GrubHub, and picked up my order. I ordered: 1. Garlic Soy Beans, $5.95, good flavor 2. Tuna Poke Salad, $13.95, my favorite out of all the items I ordered. Dressing was spicy, veggies crispy and tuna was fresh. Soo good. 3. Spicy Tuna Roll, $6.50, was good for the price. 4. Rainbow Roll, $14.95, large pieces. The color differences in the fish, made it appear not so fresh. 5. Baby Lobster Roll, $15.95, large portion was nice, although something about the sauce didn't taste freshly made. Outside dining available and small free parking lot. Food was on time, as scheduled. I'd definitely order the Tuna Poke Salad if/when around the area again. Stay safe and healthy (mind, body and soul) Yelping out there :) read more

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Kibo is our go to when we crave delicious sushi! Hubby always goes for their seafood ramen and I try to mix up my order to at least try every other item on their menu. Usually I get their bento with 2 or 3 options but this time I opted for hibachi steak lunch which included miso soup, salad, and rice. We also tried the gyoza which surprisingly wasn't oily. Not sure if it was fried, baked, or even air fried but kids devoured it! Parking is a breeze. They have both indoor and outdoor dining. Kibo hours open exactly at lunch time so there was a wait until they opened their doors at 11am. read more

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Great happy hour! Fresh fish! Highly recommend! Servers were very nice, very attentive! No frills as far as ambience, but not bad! One of our favorites in Ventura! read more

This hurts me to write this as I have been here a few other times and it was good. This time they simply score terrible. The sashimi was old and smelly. It made me sick immediately where I felt nauseous and then I had restroom issues fairly quick. I won't be back ever again sadly as I liked this place then to ruin it by one bad day is sad. Raw bad fish is a big deal. read more

Great spot for sushi and has a great happy hour. The Tiffany and Stephanie rolls are both great. read more

Kibo Sushi - Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Ventura, California

I wanted to update my review because Kibo has celebrated 10 years+ in Ventura. Right now they offer a killer late night happy hour through the end of June. 0.99 for small sake and beer, or 2.99 for large from 8 PM to close. We went on a Wednesday night and they were so busy we had to wait 20 min. Last call was at 9:15pm. Our bill was under $40 for 3 rolls, 2 large beers, and 3 large sakes. Hands down the best spot for late night sushi in Ventura. read more

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I went here for lunch the other day and I love the endless sushi choices they have here. My husband loved that they offer a lunch combo and he got the sashimi plate and he said it was the best he's had. I ordered rolls. I got the Mexican roll, which was so delicious and I loved how big each sushi roll was. I also ordered the rainbow roll which was my favorite and then also the Florida roll. Each rolls were so flavorful and good. My daughter can't eat sushi so I was happy they offered a steak plate here too and it was a kids size which was perfect. My daughter finished the whole thing. She loved it so much! Overall I really enjoyed this place and I loved how big the portions and fish were. The service here was great as well! I will definitely be back soon! read more

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Just moved to Ventura and we went to lunch here. Fantastic! We ordered the seared Tuna Sashimi and it had a subtle smokiness to it that was delightful. We shared the Casanova, Migraine, Triple & White Spider rolls. The portions were fantastic and the quality of fish was so enjoyable. Will be visiting again as this 1st time experience was so worth it! read more

I am super disappointed in today's experience. I have been coming to this restaurant at least once a week for the last few months. Unfortunately, today was the day it sadly ends. We arrived approximately 815 and Melissa told us about 35 minutes and took our number. I advised I will be in the car waiting... come 855 I walked in to ask Melissa about our table. Our unlucky turn of events rendered a slash of our name with no call.. to our surprise, there was about 8 tables after us called.What was even worse was an unapologetic Melissa.. I can seat you outside.. it was freezing so we declined.. to be fair we tried to give it a shot and look at the spot.. Not would you like to wait for an additional spot.. I am really sorry.. nothing.. how unfortunate. Perhaps for future circumstances you double check a situation prior to disregarding a customer. read more

If I could give this a 0 I would. Hands down the worst meal I've ever eaten. Ordered the dinner and teriyaki steak was old stinky meat and solid gristle. The tuna if you can call it that in the spicy tuna roll was mealy and had no flavor the California roll wasn't much better. The salad was even gross. The only edible part of the meal was the Miso soup. Never ever again read more

Best sushi happy hour in Ventura county. Honestly, their nigiri was my favorite. We ordered at least 4 large sake's, 6 beers, 3 miso soups, 4 rolls, and 12 different kinds of nigiri (yellowtail, albacore, and tuna)....all for $76. Unmatched. Happy hour is from 8pm to 10pm but I think it only lasts the rest of June so take advantage! read more

Kibo Sushi - From left to right. Yellowtail Sushi, Albacore Sushi, Tuna Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Ventura, California

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Good sushi with good friends always makes for a great experience... met some old friends that have become my newest Yelp friend here at Kibo per their recommendation. Came in on a Friday night and there were still some great seating available. Our waitress was very good and kept coming around on a regular basis. We ordered and shared the mixed tempura appetizer yellowtail collar, sweet shrimp with the deep-fried heads and a couple of rolls. I opted, for the cold sake, where they had hot sake and beer. It was a great night, and the food was all fresh and incredibly good. And Kibo has a nice look inside of this is definitely a sushi place to try if you're in Ventura. read more

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Ordered the baked salmon roll and a miso soup for delivery on DoorDash. It arrived quickly and was warm! For me the miso soup was lacking a little *depth* in the flavor, but was otherwise tasty. The roll was delicious, but for some reason the rice they used didn't want to stick together so each piece I tried to pick up fell apart instantly:( Would definitely order again, though! read more

One of the better happy hours in town with fast and friendly service. Trenton in the kitchen kills it

First time here! This sushi place has exceeded all expectations. Impeccably fresh fish, expertly crafted rolls, and an inviting ambiance make it a must-visit for sushi enthusiasts. The attentive service adds to the overall delightful experience. The waiter was excellent!!!!!! read more

Kibo Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Ventura, California

Sushi is legit, but super pricey--maybe the most expensive sushi in town! Reading other reviews, I guess the trick is to only come on happy hour. Service was great even with one server and fairly busy lunch hour. We'll be back for happy hour soon. read more

**UPDATE 01/19/24** I reached out to the restaurant after they replied to my review. I was introduced to Claudio over the phone. He was kind and understanding about the issues I ran into with the particular employee. We decided to go back to meet Claudio and give the restaurant another chance because we always enjoyed their food and all of their staff are friendly (minus one). Kibo did not disappoint. Our go-to rolls are Geisha, Lemon, & Crazy Horse. We regularly enjoy the spicy edemame as an appetizer. We always get hot sake and beer or sometimes the grapefruit soju. All items are delicious. Thank you to Claudio and the staff at Kibo! **Original Review Below** Been going here regularly for 2 years and I have referred a lot of friends here. The reason for my 1 star review is solely based on one employee. There's one staff member (Asian lady) who has terrible customer service even tho she knows I'm a regular customer. She never greets or says hi or even smiles! On 12/16 I went in with my gf and our 4 kids. She didn't say hi and immediately asked "how many?" We replied 6, there's an open table for 4 and she says we have to wait for a table. No problem. I see they are serving customers on the patio and there's open seating for us, she tells us they are not serving outside. Weird. Then she asks if we want to wait outside! The weather was around 50 degrees and we are waiting with children. I said no thank you we will wait inside. A couple walks on behind us and is immediately given the open table of 4. Why weren't they asked to wait until we were seated? I always tip well and talk highly of this place but this lady is constantly rude and difficult to deal with! It's very rare that I write a negative review! read more

I love this place! The happy hour is my favorite--just make sure to get there early because it fills up fast. Great food for the price, and the service is always fast and friendly. read more

Always get the happy hour. Deep fried California roles are the comfort food of sushi! Fantastic staff and place.