I want to start this off by saying the service was amazing! Came in for a Saturday lunch and it…read morewasn't too busy. Our server checked in on us right away, suggested great dishes, and even gave us a dessert on the house for our anniversary. The martini was pretty strong, and I liked that it came with a shot of sake. The bone marrow was good, but the salmon spoon really took the show. I think I set my expectations too high for the entrees we got--the sea bass with risotto and uni pasta. They were still tasty, just didn't give that wow factor. Because this is on the pricier side, it's a good place for special occasions, though it's casual enough for just a really good meal.

Oiza is the answer every time someone asks where to go for a nice dinner in Fresno. I've taken…read morepeople here multiple times and it has never once let me down. The sushi is beautiful. Not just visually, it actually tastes as good as it looks which isn't always the case. The rolls are creative without being gimmicky and the fish is fresh. The teppanyaki is fun if you want more of an experience, great for groups or dates. Cocktails are solid too. Not an afterthought like at a lot of sushi spots. They clearly put thought into the drink menu. The space feels upscale but not uncomfortable. Like you can dress up or just come after work and both feel fine. Its $$$ so yeah its a splurge, but for Fresno the quality absolutely justifies it. This is the kind of restaurant that makes you feel like you didn't have to drive to the bay for a good meal. Reservation recommended, it gets busy for a reason.

This is one of my favorites for lunch! Lunch special is enough for lunch and left overs for…read moredinner! From the soup to the salad to the huge lunch plater it is just delicious freshness and amazing flavors! Just can't go wrong. Service is perfect, friendly, and helpful when you want to try something new. Your beverage is always kept full! I could come here everyday and be perfectly happy. Til til next time!

Hostess staff are polite and congenial. The teppan servers do the absolute bare minimum, but they…read moremay have a lot of tables. The teppan chef we had last was Ruben. All his food was pretty good. The drinks were awful. My husband asked for a Vodka soda and was given a vodka tonic. At first we thought maybe the server heard wrong, but since the server wasn't around at all we walked it over to the bar ourselves and asked the bartender to remake it since the bar was completely empty (I mean not one soul) at 7:45 on a Saturday night. The second drink the bartender gave us was a vodka sprite. Maybe we should have specified soda means seltzer. Dinner bill for 3 adults and 2 kids was $250 plus tips. The food was decent but the service was underwhelming and subpar for spending that type of cash. Especially since the server seemed like anything we asked her was asking her to go out of her way. For example, we had to ask for straws, chopsticks, refills on water etc.

My sister and I have tried everything here, some examples are in the photos below. We love this…read moreplace, we do our best to come once a month. It's really a comfort place for us. Food is amazing, as well as the service. We love the oysters. It is a must get for us. Place is not too busy, we would wait 10-15 mins on average. Always coming here 10/10.

Food was good Service was good…read moreGot the salmon garlic lemon butter Came with soup And salad And the salmon was two fillets Got some extra rice Definitely have lunch for tomorrow covered.

Spicy calamari salad. A. MUST TRY. That's my favorite thing to order here. Service for the sushi…read morebar area is great. Can be a bit slow if they're busy, but now that I'm older I'm generally eating out when it's slow. It's a shame that the little moat is not around any more, but it wasn't doing well. I'm happy this location is still around so I can treat myself to the salad every other month.

Love this place! That's why I've been coming here for years. I love all the employees here! And…read morethe food is always so fresh and delicious. Whatever you order you can't go wrong. My favorite items I like to order is the Bento Box lunch specials, which varies from day to day, but they're always so good and (Lots of food). I also love the Spicy Seafood salad (another favorite), and if you haven't tried the Sukiyaki, I highly recommend (this is also another yummy favorite). And if you love Teppanyaki this is my favorite place to come, all the Teppanyaki chefs have been here for years and are so great! And last but not least is the Bar (LOL) no but seriously they have the best bar, cozy seats including table service and great cocktails and good wine. They also have a great happy hour with great drink specials including good wine and awesome food items. Check it out!

Namikaze has the best fries in Fresno! Their Loaded Otaku Fries with kimchi are hands-down the best…read morefries I've ever had. We come back again and again just for those, and we've even called in takeout orders when a craving hits. We also love the Poke Nachos, topped with generous chunks of sashimi, avocado, and jalapeños. The fries and poke nachos together are more than enough for two people to share for lunch, and for dinner we usually order one of their delicious rice bowls. The restaurant has a great atmosphere with a bar area featuring TVs, a separate dining room with high-top tables where the sushi bar is, and a back dining area with standard-height tables and chairs. There's also a beautiful patio overlooking a water fountain and courtyard, making it a great spot to enjoy a meal outdoors. If you're visiting Namikaze for the first time, the Loaded Otaku Fries are an absolute must-order!

A lot comes to mind when you hear the name Fresno. Raisins, Agriculture, Bridge to nowhere, but…read moreSushi 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.

Gave Sushiyaki a spin, given the recommendation…read more Dude at the register was cheerful, nice to be greeted after a long work week on the road. Mindful, I'm from out of state and was looking for something Fresno local. Ordered the dinner special and the portion was massive. Easily enough for my wife and I. Added a Cali roll for good measure and it was all legit. Even the sauces were just right. Lots of parking, a lots of local culture in the area. Food was right on, wish I could visit more frequently. Check it out, you'll be pleased you do. Nice work to the cook!

Sooo good! The hot and spicy sauce can be in competition with the best of the best! The owner is…read morevery nice. Always support the local folks when you can. The bacon fried rice is amazing! The interior is dated, although it's gotten a bit of a spruce up. They have a dinner special daily.

This place is quiet and laid back. No music playing and never packed the times I've come. Quick and…read morefriendly service. I have only come during lunch hour. The food is solid and good. Huge menu with a lot to choose from - I usually go for the bento boxes. The tempura isn't greasy but it's crunchy. Gyozas are good and fresh. The sushi I've tried has been tasty too. There's another side to the restaurant that I believe is the teppanyaki side. Haven't experienced it yet since I've only come for lunch. I'm wondering if they get a lot of business since it's so barren when I go. Hoping they get enough business because I do enjoy this restaurant!

Boyfriend and I were visiting from Long Beach for Valentines Weekend Getaway 2025. We were craving…read moresushi and found KiniSama. Easy to find and upon arrival, plenty of parking. Once we walked in we noticed it was pretty empty for a Saturday afternoon, but nonetheless we weren't bothered or worried. We feel our experience will be all the more better with just us 2 in the restaurant. Either way, we're good, the food will speak for itself. We decided to sit at the sushi bar and glad we did! Great music selection and the sushi chefs were a blast to talk with. Their humor made our lunch even that more enjoyable. We definitely made some friends and looking forward to come back another time.

We had a fantastic time Celebrating Gideon's Birthday with them…read more Takumi's is The Best Tabayaki Restaurant in Town in my opinion. Great Quality service, excellent staff, delicious food, energetic Ambiance and Tasty Drinks As always Mr. Diego put up a Great show cooking for us. Please visit them and you will never disappointed period...

Short and not so sweet: this place is not good. I would give it a 1.5 stars because they had clean…read morerestrooms at this time. The restrooms should NOT be the star of the show at a teppan restaurant. The service was nothing special and the beef and chicken were either not a choice cut or prepared poorly, followed by a saturation of butter to deny a proper Japanese seared protein. Even more sad was how undeniably bad the fried rice was. I don't prepare fried rice at home too frequently because of the prep that's required. So I can appreciate when a restaurant does it when they have their ducks in a row. Takumi's ducks were all floating upside down because the fried rice had no personality. Again, unless you like the taste of buttered rice, THIS is not the place for good authentic Japanese food.