Came here a few more times with friends. It does get busy weekends dinner time. The tonkatsu is the bomb! So crunchy on the outside but super moist in the middle. I usually get the dinner combination. Great value for the prices (around $23). You get 2 main dishes plus soup, salad, pickle side dish, and rice. Also add 4-pc California roll for $2. Always have left overs to take home read more

I've been wanting to return to this little hidden gem in walnut for quite sometime. Believe it or not I used work here as a server and sushi back in the early 90's during my college days....brought my wife here for an early wedding anniversary celebration. Walked in and the place looks almost the same as it did 30 years ago. We sat at the sushi bar and ordered many of their sushi specials. All of the sashimi were super fresh. The ponzu, garlic, yuzu added some extra flavors. The wait staff was super friendly and attentive. I started talking to the sushi chefs and told them I use to work here. It turns out one of the sushi chefs was one of the owners. I asked him if he knew the original owner Terry. He said he's heard of his name but has never met him. The restaurant probably had a few different owners since I worked there. The chef ended up giving me one of their commemorative shirts celebrating 20 years since they've owned the restaurant I will definitely be returning since I know the current owners have carried on the legacy and maintained the quality of the original Ninja sushi .... read more

High quality fish, friendly service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere: this place is my favorite sushi place in the area! I've only had their sashimi and nigiri, but the quality of the fish vs the price is an insane deal! The cuts are generous compared to the rice ratio, and everything is just fresh and tasty. The rice is well seasoned: a good balance of vinegar and softness from the rice. Will definitely be back to try more of their menu. I'd highly recommend the lunch deals as the portions are large and the prices are fair: what a deal! read more

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Amazing service, felt like family. They let my boyfriend and I eat before closing and were so courteous and patient. Their langostino roll was so delicious, we got 2! I'll definitely be back. The environment was peaceful as well with great music. read more

Food was ok. Service was great. But what the hell is wrong with their receipt? I have to guess what item costs what (see pic). If I'm gonna be paying over $100 I like to know what I pay. This is unacceptable. Also their name of the restaurant is "ninja sushi" but the store front sign is "sushi" wtf? I won't be coming back. read more

Ninja Sushi - This receipt does not spell out the dishes I ordered. I'm very confused and frustrated by this. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Walnut, California

Food was really good. Sushi/sashimi was very fresh. Service was excellent. We didn't have to ask for water refills. They cleared our plates immediately. Food came out fast. A little on the pricey side but worth it. Restaurant was nice and clean. read more

So happy to find out this great Sushi place is open till 12pm every Frid & Sat. Husband and I wanted a late nite sushi Ramen snack and this place delivered. The sushi was amazing and fresh & the Ramen hit the spot! There service was excellent & everyone was so attentive, friendly and polite. Will definitely be back. read more

Lunch time... Co-worker referred and I am happy I took a chance. Very small inside but clean and friendly wait staff. Everything was so fresh and good tasting. No wait time during the 12pm lunch hour so that was cool. Food came fast. No complaints here. I had the lunch combo entree with miso soup and salad included. Teriyaki salmon, veggie/shrimp tempura; hot tea and I'm a satisfied woman! read more

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Lovely small, hole in the wall sushi place. Really got the welcoming mom & pop shop vibe here. We cam here on a weekday, before the lunch rush. There's not many tables and only some sushi bar seating, so it DOES get packed. I know this place is my best friend's favorite stop and where her family goes often. I've only gone here once before but was glad to try it out with my brother again. We got the: 1) Chirashi: -Big heaping bowl with a variety of fresh fish. -The sushi rice is seasoned perfectly and was at a good temperature. -Some of the fish included slices of salmon, tuna, tako, ika, tamago, some white fish and clam among fish roe and others. -Definitely enough to serve between 2 people so there was enough to share. 2) Special Salmon: -Melt in your mouth salmon nigiri with some thinly sliced red onions and bonito flakes on top. -Not sure if they marinated it with a special sauce but we liked this one. 3) Fatty Salmon: -Had to be our favorite sushi of the day. -Very buttery and melt in your mouth. -Rich and fresh, I would definitely order this again. 4) Nigiri Sushi Assortment: -It's 6 pieces of mixed nigiri and a tuna roll. -Some of the nigiri included were salmon, tuna, shrimp, and unagi. -Good fish to rice ratio, fresh fish. -Delicious and hits the spot if you want sushi. Great small, hole in the wall that I will for sure return to in the future. read more

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The food was delicious, the prices were reasonable and the staff was very friendly and attentive, but not overwhelming. I would recommend.

This small neighborhood restaurant has been around for a very long time. We came here for dinner on a Saturday night and were quickly seated as it was just the two of us. Larger parties had to wait as the restaurant was packed. The service was fast, friendly and efficient. All the waitresses work together so we were well looked after. We ordered the Nigiri Deluxe and their Short Ribs Bento Box special. Thoroughly enjoyed the Nigiri. Plenty of food and a variety of fish was fresh and delicious! The Bento box on the other hand had a variety of different items including sashimi. Everything was good except for the Short ribs. Will definitely be back for the next sushi craving! read more

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Evening are always packed but worth it. Our favorite specialty rolls are Alaskan, BSCR, Doctors, H&D, Rainbow, Spicy Ninja, Spicy Tuna & Yellowtail rolls. Be sure to order the spicy garlic edamame too. read more

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The food and the staff are amazing, have been going to Ninja Sushi for over 22 years. The albacore is amazing.

This is only Japanese sushi place I go. I love their bento and variety of sushi. Price is reasonable. I come here every year for my birthday. read more

Total jewel in an inconspicuous strip mall. Every dish I've tried has been delicious. Truly authentic Japanese cuisine. The staff is very courteous. read more

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I've been coming here since they opened in the 80s. They don't skimp on the food. The beef Teri is ribeye. The sushi is fresh. Always my go to spot when I don't want to drive far for Japanese food. read more

Heard about a japanese owned spot in Walnut. So I decided to stop by after the gym. It was crowded but small. The prices were reasonable. The california rolls were good and different ,salad was good and big portion. I opted for chicken and beef teriyaki. It was a huge portion . Service was attentive. There is not much of a waiting area! read more

I hesitate to write this review because I don't want people to find out about this great hidden gem but do to my hippocratic-Yelp path I feel obligated. Located in a little plaza this Japanese restaurant serves delicious sushi at an even more amazing price. All their sushi is fresh and delicious and they portions are surprisingly good. I can honestly it gives it's neighbor Ootoro a run for their money. When I got here it was already packed and I'm glad I ordered beforehand at lunch time. The deluxe chirashi and sushi come with a great selection of fish. The beef tataki is a flavorful appetizer and cooked very well. The soba and udon we ordered were cooked decently and overall every dish was good. The miso cod was great as well with the buttery sweet flavor. It's a quaint Japanese joint that gets busy very quickly. The Japanese server ladies are very cute and polite with their old lady demeanor. The only thing I would change is the name because I first read Ninja and thought it was some non-Japanese owned business. Actually keep the name so people don't find out about this place. Your welcome. read more

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It's hard to find places run by the OG's. You know their chefs are taught the best practices. I find that the non Japanese owned spots just do mainstream basic quality foods so I come here for top tier food. Before you read that review below me complaining about the receipt, do you not see their systems and the age of these women? I imagine a complaint about a receipt coming from a 10 year old who's never seen a receipt without the name of the dishes. This place is a no frill establishment with long wait on weekends and peak hours. Guests are all friendly neighborhood people who know's about the consistency of the quality and taste from this restaurant. I can't imagine trash talking a mom and pop shop... go to a $300 omakase spot if you want premium stuff. This place is the best at its price point. read more

Another good local sushi spot. Reasonable price, fresh ingredients and good service. Ordered Chirashi bowl for lunch. Plenty of seafood included compare to other Sushi restaurant at similar price. Typical small sushi place with some Sushi bar. Nice ambiance. Funny, the lady give me spoon with the giant bowl. Nice. read more

Ninja Sushi - Chirashi Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Walnut, California

The place in Walnut for authentic Japanese food! I just had the dinner special featuring chirashi bowl, agedashi tofu, teriyaki chicken, egg, miso, and salad. The food delivers in a classic and cozy ambiance. read more

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Giving a shoutout to my hometown Japanese restaurant. The food is always fresh and delicious, the sauces delicate, the salad crisp. You have to earn the right to eat here because they don't deliver and you can't order online. They also have working hours that maybe annoying to demanding entitled customers but is probably conducive to work life balance. And isn't that what we all strive for? So to be deserving of fresh food with fresh ingredients and a tantalizing demitasse scoop of potato salad, you have to show the fork up. read more

Ninja Sushi - Tempura, salmon combo. Comes with miso and a dainty scoop of potato salad. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Walnut, California

Great and fast service and the food was great. Very welcoming to my kids who don't eat sushi.

I absolutely love coming here for their chirashi bowl. Despite the small space, the service, prices, and food quality are exceptional. It's definitely worth a visit if you're a fan of fresh, delicious sushi bowls. read more

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I have been coming here for many years. It's nice to see that they're still open for business during the COVID-19 pandemic. They're currently only doing take-out orders. They have their phone number in very large font on the front of their restaurant. Smart. Just give them a call with your order. Along with your order, they'll just need your name and your phone number. They'll provide you with an estimated time to show up. You can pay when you get there. Once you're there, you'll notice that they've blocked the entrance into the dining area with a couple of tables. They have plenty of signs up with their COVID-19 protocol and also provide hand sanitizer. You'll pay and pick up your food at this table. As for the food, the quality has remained the same. Everything still tastes great and the food is well arranged. Now we just have to enjoy it at home. They'll provide plenty of chopsticks, napkins, and soy sauce. read more

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HII YAT! (ninja face) This is a family owned restaurant and we always try to support local businesses as much as we can. They are sweet and give great customer service. Here are our orders: Nigiris Salmon Belly Yellow tail Belly Uni - not always the freshest. Last time was pretty sad, 2 of them were fresh the other 2 were brown, sour, stanky and it just aint right. (*Cry Sob). Halibut Tuna otoro Scallop Sweet shrimp with soup heads H&d roll We order the udon for our kids and they love it! The fish is usually really really fresh and they do a good job with balanced portions with the rice and fish. I just wish they had more unique garnishing flavors that compliment the fish and also that their prices are not as high. read more

Nice little sushi joint on the side of Vons and Chase. it's a small restaurant but no wait to be seated most of the time (on weekdays). Their deluxe nigiri set is great for the price, but the wait is discouraging..... 40 minutes for the food to come out. The other people in my party had already finished their orders before my order came out. Service is nice but disorganized. read more

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Took my wife here for date night on a recommendation I found on Reddit. It's a small place, which is great, but it fills up fast! The food was amazing, the prices were less than expected. Everyone there was in a good mood! Food comes quickly. After living in Japan for two years it was great to find a sushi place with all Japanese staff! I was able to use the Japanese I know for the first time in a while. I'm still full two hours later. Can't wait to go back! read more

We had luncheon yesterday celebrating a birthday 14 of us. This place has never failed us. I used to live in the area more than 10 years. They maintained good service and quality. The food is good; fresh fish. Pleasant ambiance. 1 waitress was very patient with 14 of us and there is a waiter who was able to take and arranged taking picture of all us. Also the prices were reasonable. Keep up the good service Ninja. read more

So, within this tiny restaurant is the most abundant, flavorful sushi in the neighborhood. The food is fresh and authentic. I ordered the deluxe mixed sashimi (I have a hearty appetite). It was delicious!!!! The sashimi just melts in your mouth. My daughter ordered the deluxe nigiri sushi assortment and it was just as good. The people who work here are the nicest and most attentive. Plenty of parking. Support small businesses, and check this place out. read more

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Family has been coming to this little Japanese restaurant for longer than I've been alive. Service is always excellent and food is always delicious. I love their portions for their bentos and chirashi bowls. read more

I came on a Tuesday afternoon and this is a solid lunch option. I ordered from their "special rolls" menu and had no idea how much rolls were. It just had descriptions but no pictures. I love ordering by photo at Sushi spots. Staff was fantastic and was the perfect blend of attentive and absent. My water was always full and I was able to enjoy their food in peace. The chefs were quick and precise. Overall a tight experience and worth a second visit. Would recommend if in the area. read more

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Good for convenience since its in my city. But wasn't great. Rolls has a lot of rice only a little filling of fish. read more

Ninja Sushi - The rolls were very ricey. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Walnut, California

Love coming to this hidden gem for sushi! The restaurant is a pretty small place and does tend to get packed quickly once they open again for dinner. (5:30pm) Really good service, everyone there is always welcoming and helpful. The sushi is always fresh and delicious! It is a little on the pricey side so plan on spending a few bucks if you plan on ordering a shit ton of rolls, but it is definitely worth it. read more

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This place was fantastic, my mom had told me about the place for lunch and we both went. We tried their combination lunch that was great and the price for it was good. I even ordered their Philadelphia roll for extra fill and it was really fresh. I would come back for the food and service. read more

Ninja Sushi - Lunch combination with beef - Sushi Bars Near Me - Walnut, California

The food was great and the service was decent. The fatty salmon was mouthwatering. Will definitely go there again

A hidden little gem in Walnut! If you're in the area and are looking for some delicious Japanese cuisine, this is where you want to go. Surprisingly fresh quality fish from this quaint spot and the customer service there is excellent. The restaurant is located in the Lemon Creek Village so there's ample parking, but be advised that because it's a small place, wait times can be a little long. Dined here on a Friday night, close to 8:00 p.m., for a party of two and still waited about 30 minutes before being seated. I've been here several times and haven't been disappointed with the quality of the food. Everything is pretty tasty and the wait-staff are very attentive and friendly. I normally order food off of the dinner combo menu and everything is always cooked to perfection. Combo meals come with a seaweed and cucumber salad that's sweet and tangy, regular salad with a house-made dressing, miso soup, and rice. Pro-tip as well: ask to have the teriyaki beef cooked medium-rare--scrumptious! Chirashi deluxe bowls are pricey, but well worth it, in my opinion. Pretty filling and come with a variety of fresh fish from the sushi bar. My favorite sushi rolls here are the spicy ninja roll and spicy scallop roll and I recommend getting at least one or two cut rolls for the table. The scallops are always sweet and fresh! I will say, however, that COVID has taken its toll on this restaurant and portions have gotten a little smaller than I remember. I ordered the sashimi and salmon shioyaki dinner combo recently and I kid you not... The salmon was so small that I finished it in less than four bites. Don't get me wrong, it was still good, but I wish the portion was a little bigger (definitely needed those sushi rolls to feel full). I would probably recommend having the teriyaki beef or chicken for first-timers. Highly recommend giving Ninja a try! read more

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I got the deluxe nigiri set to go and it was amazing. I loved the quality and the variety provided. For the price, I thought it was pretty good and I was definitely full after. read more

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I forgot how much we paid, but I remember that we ate a lot of food for a very good price! The fish quality is really good as well, and my family was very satisfied! read more

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Our favorite Sushi spot. Great food and great service. Very good portions. Been going there for years.