A lot comes to mind when you hear the name Fresno. Raisins, Agriculture, Bridge to nowhere, but Sushi is not one of them. So when my son asked us to meet him, his lovely wife and our 3 granddaughters for dinner on a recent visit I didn't have my hopes up. Namikaze is a nice quiet restaurant that from its decor could easily be an Italian, French or American restaurant. Just change the paintings on the wall. The Menu is pretty expansive. A full menu of Sushi, noodles, gyoza and rolls made it difficult to choose but eventually we narrowed it down. I always try the Unagi (eel) at any sushi restaurant. It is my barometer for how good everything else will probably be. It was good. I also ordered the Kimono Roll while my wife had Shogun roll. We also tried the Chicken Gyoza. Everything was terrific. Excellent taste and fresh. Next time someone asks me about Fresno I'll say "Fresno! They have good sushi there". Definitely Recommended. read more

I came by for the first time on a weekday lunch with the intentions to grab a quick meal to-go. The lunch crowd is light as to be expected. I was immediate greeted by the two Sushi chefs behind the counter as I walked in. Not long after, the host greeted me and handed me a menu for me to select my order to go. I considered a poke bowl, however, their sauces were pretty standard. So instead I opted for their seaweed salad that came with a number of protein including tuna, edamame, shrimp, avocado, and masago. It was $19, so it wasn't necessarily inexpensive, however I figured a poke bowl with a couple proteins would run me right about there as well. The sushi chef got right away to work preparing my meal and I was in and out within 5 minutes. When I got home, I opened up my box and was a little underwhelmed with the presentation. The protein is cut up into small pieces and mixed in with the seaweed salad. In addition it is not pure seaweed as it is also mixed in with a bunch of other greens such as sprouts. So while the presentation was not what I was expecting, I was pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed the flavors and textures. I will definitely order this again. read more

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Yummy! Just moved to the area and found this little hidden spot. Loved the lunch special (Pick any two items for $18). I picked a poke bowl with 1/2 salmon & 1/2 tuna and a spicy crispy chicken bowl. Excellent and the price was excellent too. read more

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Made a reservation but came a bit earlier and they were still able to seat us. Place didn't seem to have a wait for dinner on Saturday but the tables were filled. The place could be a bit cleaner - there was food/crumbs on the chairs. The staff cleaned it up quickly when I asked. They were also very helpful and friendly throughout our meal. Got the karaage and ebi tempura to start - the batter/breading on both weren't what you normally get. The karaage was almost like those frozen chicken tenders. Tempura was okay (sauce lacked oroshi). For the entrees, we got the dragon roll, crunchy roll, and katana roll - all pretty decent, just your typical rolls. We also got the chicken yakisoba and uni pasta with the fresh uni and roe. The uni pasta was probably the highlight of the meal, though $10 for a piece of uni felt like a robbery. Not sure I would come back read more

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I had lunch with my son at Namikaze and this place is excellent. Their spicy tuna and beef bowl are amazing! Great sushi place in the Fresno area. read more

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Trying this place for the first time. Saturday are busy and for the looks of it they get pretty busy. I ordered on line for take out. They were going to take an hour to have it ready. But luckily they make it shorter to 10 min. We order sushi and fried rice. The sushi was called tofu lover. This is a vegan sushi. It had tofu in top and cucumbers, avocado, tofu, and asparagus. They were dipped in a sauce. They also ask you what type of sauces you like to dip them in and I got the spicy shriracha and the spicy mayo. The sushi was very delicious only that it seemed very small. I wanted more after I finished it. The fried rice was very good too. The ambiance is very familiar. I saw ladies having fun. Families enjoying their dinner and young people too. There is plenty of parking in front and around the place. read more

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I have to admit that this is my favorite sushi restaurant among other goodies offered, it's clean, friendly and very professional. The service here is beyond average and I completely trust their recommendations when it comes to both drinks and food. With the expanded bar the accommodations are even better when it comes so larger groups, with an open floor plan and room to visit and or watch sports...something for everyone. read more

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We were looking for a new sushi place to try so we ended up here. when I walked in, it looked small, but then I realized there was a whole back room and a bar area. I wasn't graded as soon as I walk in but a couple minutes later someone finally said I'll be right with you .The place could be a little cleaner and some of the fixtures were broken. I will say our waitress was really nice but not super attentive. We started with spicy garlic edamame, which was OK. We got muscles and a crunchy. My favorite was the crunchy. It was really good. The sake was really bad that we couldn't even finish the bottle. I'm giving this place three stars because there's a lot of clutter insight and the food was mediocre. read more

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Brought my Hubs here for his birthday dinner and we enjoyed ourselves. The service is very friendly and quick and the rolls are very flavorful (our favorite was the Katana). Good location in the shopping center with ample parking stalls. read more

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So pleased with my first experience here! I just picked up an order to go but will definitely be back in the future. The inside was welcoming and clean. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by staff letting us know someone would be with us shortly. The spicy chicken katsu bowl was so good, I ordered with a side of hot & spicy and it was delish. My sister had the grilled chicken bowl and really enjoyed it as well. I'm really looking forward to my next visit to check out their sushi options! read more

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We were in the area and decided to stop in for lunch. The location is clean and nice. We were greeted by the sushi chefs when we entered so it was nice. We ordered the chicken gyozas which were soft and not crispy. The Philadelphia roll was very delicious. The EBI shrimp tempura roll was also very delicious and probably one of the best ones I have had in Fresno. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen which the broth was super flavorful and I enjoyed it but I didn't like the pork that was inside. It was very fatty and squishy and thick. I ended up taking it out and will order the beef next time. Overall we ended up paying $60 and the service was good. We will be returning to try more items out. read more

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super solid Japanese spot! the restaurant was clean and quiet, the ambiance was nice. i really enjoyed the chicken teriyaki! service was friendly as well. i would come back again if i was in the area! read more

Namikaze - Chicken Teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

first time visiting and was a nice experience. waitress was nice and attentive. ordered the grilled teriyaki salmon rice bowl, modified the rice to make it fried rice, modified the bacon to make it spam. the bowl was very good , the fried rice was yummy and also added some spicy mayo with teriyaki sauce. read more

Namikaze - Grilled Salmon Teriyaki rice bowl, made with fried rice and spam. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

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The various food dishes were very good. Baked mussels were delicious. Loaded fries and the teriyaki bowl were both very good. Only drawback was the spotty service. Would probably come back. $86 for lunch for two. read more

Our food was good just wish the serving size was a little more. Waitress was nice and friendly. Chairs could be a little more comfy. Price seemed fair read more

Everything was good from the service to the food. We were having a bday celebration and we had a few more people than expected. They kindly gave us another table and they were quick and courteous. They were even prepped to give us a lighter and forks for the cake they let us bring in. We'll definitely go back. Highly recommend. read more

Tried out Namizake Sushi for lunch, and it turned out to be a great choice for the day. I was pleasantly surprised to find out they offer lunch specials, which I hadn't known about before. You can pick two items, and I chose the Crispy Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl and the Ebi Shrimp Roll. Luckily, it wasn't very busy when I arrived, though the crowd did pick up towards the end of my meal. When the food arrived, I was impressed by how delicious it looked. The portions were definitely bigger than I expected. The sushi was fresh and even better with the ginger provided. The chicken was delicious--very crispy and fresh. It wasn't very spicy, but I actually preferred it that way! Overall, it was a great experience and a fantastic lunch special. They also offer a variety of seating options, including low and high top tables, as well as a sushi bar area. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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This is my new favorite sushi spa in town. They make really good drinks and the sushi is fresh and delicious flavor. Great side of town and the layout it fresh and bright. Staff was fast and so was the food. Service was friendly read more

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This place never fails me! Great food! This is our go to sushi place! Love the katsu curry I do have to ask for extra chicken tho lol. Then I feel like it's a meal read more

My go-to for sushi nights. I love it because the food is always fresh and delicious! I've never actually been inside because I always DoorDash them but I've never been disappointed. Keep up the good work. read more

The first time I was here was a couple years ago. I don't remember leaving with a great first impression. Came here for a second time on the invitation of friends. Second impression was pretty mid as well. They have a large menu with a good variety of non-sushi options that could satisfy most people. We got a bunch of appetizers to share. Someone mentioned all the sushi rolls seem to taste the same. They really like teriyaki sauce on their rolls as well, which was kind of a weird addition to sushi. Appetizers: - loaded fries -- these were okay, the sauces were good, fries were meh, likely frozen - karaage -- I wouldn't actually call this karaage, it tasted like frozen chicken that barely has batter and definitely was not crunchy like karaage should be - gyoza -- pretty good, sauce that came with it was good - sashimi plate (listed under specialty plates, but chose to get this instead of the sashimi appetizer platter due to the small size of the appetizer) -- this was probably the best thing we ate, the salmon was amazing and the opaque white fish was great as well, not sure which fish it was. The only bad thing is that the rice that came with it was steamed rice, not sushi rice I got the origami sushi roll with rice rather than wrapped in cucumber. It was pretty good, except the rice was not actually sushi rice. It was steamed white rice that was unseasoned. The rice was also pretty mushy. Others got the braised pork belly rice bowl, which was okay. The pork belly could have used more flavor and there also wasn't much pork belly compared to the amount of rice they give. Service was okay. They did happily accommodate our table as we had one extra person arrive than what was on the reservation. However, they brought out 3 out of 5 water glasses for us and told us the kitchen was currently washing more glasses. Then they brought out two more waters in plastic cups. Ambiance was fine, it can get pretty loud when the place is full. Overall, probably would not choose to come back again. I think there are plenty of other places in Fresno/Clovis that have better rolls with actual sushi rice. read more

Wanted to love this place based on the reviews but was disappointed. Came on a Sunday for lunch. Not crowded. Ambiance of interior in the back is nice and modern and spacious. We got the lunch special- tonkatsu ramen and spicy tuna roll. The ramen was fine, came with single slice of pork and a half jammy egg. Nothing else tho. No corn, nori and other fixins like a traditional ramen. The bowl is also a "lunch size". The spicy tuna roll was lacking flavor. Not spicy at all and tasted bland. Sukiyaki beef rice bowl was also meh. Beef pieces were hard. Takoyaki were decent. Nice crunch even tho they're traditionally not deep fried which they were here. Parking plentiful. Plaza is sort of empty on a weekend. read more

I love popping in here and grabbing bar seats during the week! The bartenders are always so nice and quick with the orders. The pricing is reasonable for the quality and portion size. I always try atleast one new roll when I visit but of course, I have my favorites that cycle through :) We always start with spicy garlic edamame and I ask for a side of spicy mayo for dipping. We also go the muscles which are always delish. Shogun and Katana rolls this time around with an extra size of the white wassabi mayo...bomb! They serve local Fresno breweries like Crow & Wolf too! If you're looking for a great sushi spot with good vibes and full bar, Namikaze is it! read more

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We came in late at night and were seated right away. The place was clean and the waitress was very friendly, attentive, and fast. Our food came out after about ten minutes and it was delicious! We got the Suzuki style beef entree and honey chili seafood mix(both really good and definitely recommend) that came with a side of rice. The proportions could've been a bit better for how expensive the entrees were but not so bad. The salad dressing was great and the miso soup was ok. More tofu than I'm used to but overall, paid about $70 and definitely worth it! read more

My friend and I came here for sushi for the first time and had such a lovely afternoon. We tried the Katana and Kimono rolls -- both were super good and full of flavor. The Namikaze Nachos were delicious & the mimosas were also a nice touch! Our server Devin was so sweet and attentive, she gave us great suggestions and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. The vibe was chill and welcoming. Definitely coming back! read more

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Was intrigued by their lunch specials where you can choose any two items from a varied menu, ramen, udon, rice bowls, rolls and poke. I had the spicy miso ramen and salmon poke. Only ate the ramen and will have the poke for dinner. A great value for $18. read more

Namikaze - Salmon poke and spicy miso ramen lunch special. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

My Grandma only likes a few cuisines and places; her most recent favorite being Namikaze. She asked that we dine here for lunch. I was eager to try the restaurant and felt that for Fresno it's a great addition. My Dad made reservations for us. The restaurant is extremely casual, minimal, and relaxed. It's spacious with tables and bar seating for all party sizes. Service is nice and friendly with orders coming out efficiently. The menu is not shy here--appetizers, entrees, rice and noodle dishes, and lots of sushi--a mix of basic and distinct options for all. We shared the Takoyaki and Yasai Tempura. Both are standard and not too impressive. I took advantage of their Lunch Special, ordering Salmon Sashimi and Salmon Poke. The sashimi was a thinner cut and good. The poke bowl comes with your choice of sauces and a base; I chose half salad and half rice. It was loaded with lots of greens but I wish there were more fish. My Grandma, Dad, and Aunt were all satisfied with their choices and we left full. A lot of my family raved about their experience at Namikaze--casual and calm, good food, and affordable. I'd recommend it to others in Fresno who want to satisfy their Japanese food fix. Find the restaurant in Washington Square with ample plaza parking. read more

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I crave this food on a regular- I've tried pretty much everything now on the menu and everything is delicious, fresh, and tastes sooo good!!! The atmosphere is very inviting, - can be a family type dining place or take a date, or if you're like me just sit at the bar and enjoy a yummy meal. The nachos, uni pasta, and crispy chicken are my fav!!! Oh and the pizza too. SOO Good. Prices are on point too and they have such a cute bar with unique drinks if you are into that. This has become a weekly staple for sure! read more

Came here for a couple drinks with some friends and Namikaze did not disappoint. We started off with some of the high end Japanese whiskeys before moving on to cocktails. The bar is a newly added expansion and the selections were good. The craft cocktails had flavors that were well thought out and balanced. After a few drinks my friend ordered some appetizers for us to snack on and everything was good but the bacon fried rice stood out particularly. Our server was friendly and made sure we always had what we needed. The ambiance may not be the most fancy in Fresno but don't let that fool you into thinking this isn't a great place for a food and drink! read more

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Was looking for a good place for sushi in Clovis and we found it! The sushi options were great and so filling. For Apps, I recommend the Gyoza and Nachos. The nachos were on fried wontons instead of tortilla chips. Very clever and delicious. Service was good but I wouldn't say amazing. The waitress seemed to be bouncing around between tables. This place was clean and welcoming. The bar seemed fun, too. We'll be coming back again. read more

Called ahead for a takeout order a few weeks ago, I got the katana roll with jalapeños on top. Sushi was delicious and high quality. I will definitely be back! read more

Last week recently picked up a take out order. I was craving sushi big time. I went on their website online and ordered the crunch shrimp roll and the shrimp tempura for pick up. You have the option to deep fried the sushi roll at an extra charge. The parking out front the restaurant was limited. As soon as I walked in was serviced right away I gave them my name and they gave me my order. The restaurant decor was Asian oriented style and clean. There is plenty of seating in the front and back of the restaurant. The prices are decent for sushi in North Fresno. They have a bar set up and regular dining area for you as a customer to choose from. Check them out located off Champlain in North Fresno area. read more

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They have great quality and good sized sashimi cuts. Remember to ask for real wasabi for the refreshing taste! We also tried their tofu steak and it was 2 large slices of nicely breaded fried tofu (agedashi tofu) with mushrooms, side of miso soup and white rice. We were pleasantly surprised and a perfect dish to share amongst the kids and 2 adult parents. We rarely get to try lunch special and was a good price to try a variety of dishes. My wife liked the spicy miso ramen and the avocado sushi was fresh. Umami soup soba was a bit too sweet for my taste. Wife will try the full size ramen next time since it wasn't enough to fill her up. read more

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Unprofessional. Server seemed unfriendly and irritated when I was ordering. Rushed away to chat excitedly with only couple at the bar about nail salons. Second staff came over to her loudly discussing the departure of a former employee in front of customers. One sarcastically stated "but we're not supposed to comment about her anymore". When another pair came to the bar she was very attentive, offered to show them photos of self drunk. Engaged in racial conversations about behavior of Mexicans and "baby daddied". The food wasn't good either. I will definitely not return. read more

Shame on them. My husband and I arrived and weren't even acknowledged by the staff. The waitress looked over at hubby 3 times without saying a thing. We then talked loudly about looking up another Japanese restaurant to see if they were open. When I shouted over to my husband that they were, he said, "Let's go there." We left and still weren't ever acknowledged by anyone. Not going back after that! read more

The food was so beautifully presented. Very delicious. And impeccable service! We will be stopping in for many more. The setting is light and airy. read more

Customer service upon entry was fine. We were seated pretty quickly. Food came at about 10 minutes. The rolls were all pretty disappointing. I want to say on par for Fresno, but that isn't fair to them. Namikaze had good word of mouth, and they were still well below our expectations. The cucumber salad was weird. Not delectable at all. The karaaga was their only win. Almost forgot... there was HAIR in our sushi. No reason to return. read more

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We've been coming here for date nights for quite a while and have always enjoyed it, which is why it's disappointing to say the last two visits have been really poor. Both times, the service has felt inattentive and careless. Simple requests, like asking for sauce trays, were ignored, and we were left to pour soy sauce directly onto our plates. After our food was brought out, our server was nowhere to be found. Tonight in particular was frustrating. The restaurant was nearly empty, yet our server became distracted talking with a friend who came in and completely forgot about our table. We finished eating and waited about 10 minutes just to receive our bill. I understand that serving can be a difficult job, but when the restaurant isn't busy, basic attentiveness should still be expected. We really enjoy this place and hope to see the service improve, because right now it's been consistently disappointing read more

Fish is exquisite Family ordered both cod and ponzu salmon and they cleaned out their plate Chicken teriyaki was filling and teriyaki flavor was one of the more decent ones in Fresno that I've tried so far I like their fried calamari a lot (that's coming from someone who really doesn't like fried calamari) read more

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