I think Oishi is the second best sushi place in Lafayette, after Fuji. The fish is super fresh and tasty, and the rolls are thoughtfully composed. They don't have too much going on, in the best way, unlike some spots that mash up ingredients that don't really complement each other or the fish. The service is friendly, but it's takeout only so don't plan a date night here. The prices are extremely reasonable, especially for the quality. read more

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Owner is really nice. Take out only. Sushi is always fresh and portions are great. Really great sushi in this area.

After the first time i tried their sushi last month i ended up getting it for the next three nights, it blew me away. Any sushi enthusiast would be as w read more

Always fresh, great quality sushi! I order from here every time I come to town. It never disappoints! FYI, It is takeout only. read more

Mr Chen just kills it every single time. I don't know why his sushi is so much better than EVERY. OTHER. PLACE I've ever gone but it is. Hawaiian, LT, Rodney, Julie, Shrek, Hunter, Hettie, Heidi... they're all amazing. Also I love his cucumber salad. It's addictive. read more

Mr. Chen has found the perfect balance of flavor and texture in sushi, and nowhere else compares. This is my favorite sushi place in Lafayette. The rolls are the perfect size, everything is always fresh, and it's well worth the average 30 min -1 hr pickup wait. If you haven't tried Oishi, do yourself a favor and get it! read more

Been coming here for years, still my most favorite place to get sushi in Lafayette! Truly authentic, and Mr Chen is awesome! Our favorite rolls are: Elle Roll - snow crab paste, tempura shrimp, cream cheese topped with spicy salmon, jalapeño, eel sauce, seared Hettie Roll - fried shrimp, jalapeno, cream cheese, snow crab, spicy mayo, all deep fried Karen Roll - salmon, tuna, snow crab paste, avocado and smelt roe all wrapped with cucumber Katherine Roll - snow crab paste, avocado and fresh salmon on top Shrek Roll - spicy snow crab, avocado, tempura shrimp inside, blue crab meat & kiwi fruit with wasabi tobiko on top Treasure Roll - spicy salmon, cucumber, and jalapeño with avocado, white fish and ponzu and Sriracha True sushi gem tucked away in a shopping strip, but worth every wait and penny. read more

It's fresh sushi for a good price, I always eat takeout so I had no issue with it being takeout only. The cashier was kind and helpful, and the food was great, always reccomend read more

Chef Chen is great and has a large following. The sushi is always and delicious. We typically order for takeout and miss the pre-Covid dining in experience read more

Authentic sushi! This is a must eat whenever I am back home in Lafayette. The Julie Roll is my personal favorite!

Mr. Chen is a gift from God!!! Oishi is really Lafayette's hidden gem! Every single time my husband and I are in Lafayette, we pop in to have some of the best sushi I've ever tasted. Oishi is reasonably priced, non gimmicky, and has a really relaxing atmosphere. It's small, so if you have a party or big group... I wouldn't suggest it... but he knocks out "to go" orders pretty quick... so that's always an option. His raw fish is always ridiculously fresh and his cuts for sashimi are thin enough not to be chewy! I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Oishi Sushi - The Hawaiian roll, the Rodney Roll & the LT roll. (I forgot the name of the one with nuts on the top) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Food was good but prices on menu online are not correct anymore! The chef said "don't trust the prices"!

Quiet. Quaint. I have been to Oishi many times over the past 10 years and I can say that each visit has been consistent and tasty. The prices are AMAZING for the quality and quantity of food you receive. The fish is so fresh and perfectly sliced. They also have great lunch deals where you can get 2 normal rolls for ~15 and 3 special rolls for ~18. If you're expecting a big bustling place with bouncing music that can accommodate a table of 15 without a reservation... this is not the place. It is an intimate and small setting to have a relaxing dinner. If you have ever eaten there you know to use your inside voice. Also, pro tip: order the sweet iced tea. The tea blend is floral and heavenly. read more

We went on a Monday evening and it looked closed from the outside, but just walk in. They're open! Seat yourself because there's not a hostess. Write down what you want and bring it to the sushi bar or else you'll just be sitting there waiting. When we read previous reviews about the wait time for the food, they weren't lying! So do not come here hungry! We ordered a baked salmon, miso soup, Elle roll, shrek roll and treasure roll. Everything was so good and definitely made the wait worth it. The baked salmon was good! The miso soup had vermicelli noodles in it, which added a nice touch of texture. Our favorite rolls are the Elle roll and the Shrek roll. We can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu! read more

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Quality sushi, great taste and reasonably priced. It would be nice if they would open for indoor dining.

A friend of mine was recently in Lafayette and I recommended this place for lunch so I figured it HAD to be my next review. I'm a Cajun girl. I was born in the swamps of Houma, Louisiana and moved to New Iberia, Louisiana (or as the locals call it The Berry :)) when my dad was transferred there for work. Next door neighbor Lafayette has some pretty amazing restaurants and I've been lucky enough to dine at most of them. Let me just say, however, Oishi Sushi wasn't there while I was growing up and if it would have been I wouldn't have eaten anywhere else. It's that good. I'm still a frequent visitor of Lafayette since my dad and a brother and sister still live there. My sister brought me here about a year ago and let's just say my first impression was not great. It's in a really dinky strip mall. When you walk in there are about 6 or so tables. It's VERY small. One waitress. One chef. I didn't have high expectations. Boy, was I wrong! I kid you not, the sushi here is absolutely to die for. Just so fresh and scrumptious. It's amazing! My personal favorites are the Shrek roll..spicy snow crab, tempura shrimp with crab and kiwi fruit and the Snowcrab roll with snow crab paste and avocado. I love them wrapped in rice paper as opposed to seaweed too. Oh dear Lord...anyone up for a road trip to Lafayette? read more

The best Sushi in Lafayette. Probably in the entire state. The service is quick and friendly. It's a very nice, small, dimly lit place to eat. Great place for a date night. read more

I can't remember a time when I travel from New Orleans to Lafayette that I do not make the effort to dine at Oishi Sushi. Food is awesome, always fresh & delicious! Only slight negative tidbit is the hrs.... closing from ~1:30-5, but definitely worth the wait. From what I see, is the Chef running the entire show. It's a quaint establishment with handful tables. I ordered the Salmon sashimi Super Roll Combo Lorie (shrimp) Karen (Salmon tuna cumber wrap ) Elizabeth (snow crab)ADD soy paper Lobster roll Superb food & service. read more

Oishi Sushi - Salmon sashimi Super Roll Combo Lorie (shrimp) Karen (Salmon tuna cumber wrap ) Elizabeth (snow crab)ADD soy paper Lobster roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

This place is great. I came in with a large party not realizing how small it was but they were very accommodating. The food was amazing and the staff was sweet. I was very impressed with every roll I ordered. The sea bass roll was my favorite! read more

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Hunter roll. Fried shrimp. Spicy tuna. Avocado inside with snow crab tempura crunch and eek suace. But what's up with the no sake !!!! read more

I can't believe I've never commented about my favorite sushi place. I've been eating there for 15 years. The chef, owner, is gifted. His sushi rolls have the fullest taste. Meaning you can't just taste one item in his sushi, it all blends so well and excites your tastebuds from the time it reaches the tip of your tongue until you sallow. I talking about being up there with the best tasting food in Lafayette. Not only the way he chooses the ingredients for his sushi rolls but if ever you watch him make your rolls with precision and care, you'll be calling him the sushi expert too. I bet he would be a great Cajun chef. read more

I have eaten sushi all over the area here. And this was by far one of the best establishments I've eaten at. And the presentation of the food was just amazing! read more

I ordered the 2 roll lunch combo with a cucumber salad. BEST cucumber salad I've ever had. Will be visiting again soon!!

So I'm not from Lafayette, from Baton Rouge - anyways I'm in town for a week long conference with the state dept of ed. Anyways, i eat sushi with my friend, my brother, and his gf every Friday evening back home. So being out of town, they drove in to not break our tradition and surprise me today for my birthday, and I found this place on yelp. To start - it's small, has soft traditional Japanese music playing, and you see Shinto symbols. Now to the food. Probably the best food I've ever had in my life. The sushi was amazing. We each got four different rolls, miso soup, tea, and traditional red bean ice cream afterwards. Everything was on point. Of course we all tried each other's rolls, and everything was perfect. Tasty and fresh. Everything. Perfect sushi rolls and perfect atmosphere. Lastly, it is a small place, plan accordingly. We will be back. I would recommend everyone try it out, it's def worth the evening out. read more

Excellent, fresh sushi, sashimi, rolls, etc. 2nd time here (in town on business), great quality and price.

If you eat here, keep this in mind: there is one, repeat, ONE, man making all the sushi in this little hole in the wall, so get there early, call in your order, or be prepared to wait. Do NOT dine in if you are in a rush. You have been warned. Yes, service is a little slow, but not as slow as Fuji Sushi, despite Fuji having more people on staff. The couple of people who work at Oishi are sweet as can be & the quality of the food there is very high - I've happily consumed their Edamame, Miso Soup, Seaweed Salad, various rolls (can't remember which) & all of their different hot teas. Delectable. I would recommend Oishi Sushi to anyone who has some time to spend at lunch chatting with friends. You will not regret it! read more

I'm in town for training for work. So far, been disappointed with LA fast food and was looking for "real" or "homey." Looked up sushi places and discovered reviews for this. After missing the turn TWICE for this place--it's easy to miss if you're unfamiliar with the area because it's hidden in the corner--and it being bumper to bumper traffic, I figured it wasn't meant to be. But that just ended up making me want it even more. So I endured an additional 30 minutes of traffic because people here said waiting would be worth it. And it totally was. I ordered miso soup--tastier than usual miso soup other restaurants serve--dragon roll, and spider took and I left completely satisfied and full. Totally worth the u-turns and the traffic and the wait, which was only fifteen minutes because it was dinner time and only one couple was in there when I arrived (two more came later). They were very nice too. Will be going back if I ever have training here again. (PS: this is my first review. That's how satisfied I was with this place--created an account just to write up this review for this place. Thanks, Oishi!) read more

DO NOT COME IF YOU ARE IN A HURRY. As others have noted, this is largely a one man restaurant with a few tables. Luckily with Yelp, I'm rarely surprised. There were plenty of warnings that the meal would be slow. I was in town for work and decided that I'd get there right when they opened to mitigate some of the slow service concerns. Despite being one of the first, it took roughly 50 minutes from ordering my sushi to getting my sushi. It was obvious who the regulars are -- they'd call ahead of time, telling the gentleman what time they'd arrive so he'd have time to make the sushi. The sushi itself was very good and reasonably priced for the ingredients. If it wasn't for the service, it would be a five star review. The waitress showed up late and seemed overwhelmed, because it was her first few days. As a result, my water remained empty the entire wait in anticipation of the sushi. read more

To think, I actually ended up here by accident, thinking my GPS was taking me to another sushi place and ended up here. Let's call it fate. Best sushi I have ever eaten, can't believe I'm saying that. Was only in town for the night and I read other reviews, and wasn't in a hurry. Only two people working when it seemed a bit busy with a lot of to go orders, so yes, my food took some time. Now for the Food. Ordered 4 rolls, all arrived together. Upon first bite, I sat back in my chair and had to ponder on it, wow, few more pieces, same reaction. I actually decided to wait 10 minutes, drink some more water, thinking maybe it was just because I was hungry before starting again. Each roll, it's own unique flavor, beyond delicious. After devouring the rest I was still in awe of what I just experienced. Got up, paid for my meal and had to shake the chef's hand, thanking him for the culinary joy I just witnessed. Very affordable as well. I called friends of mine soon after leaving, telling them the experience I had which held weight considering how many sushi places I have tried. Epic Plan to be back in town in a few weeks and will be here again. read more

Don't let the hole in the wall restaurant fool you. Oishi sushi is by far the best sushi place in town. It's always my go to place. Been going for years. Mr. Chen is by far the best sushi chef in Lafayette. And his workers are always amazing and super friendly. Everything on his menu is super fresh, delicious and has so much flavor to it. I haven't tried anything on his menu that I didn't like. Since his food is so good, he is always super busy so I would always suggest calling 30-45 before wanting to pick up your food so you don't have to wait. read more

I'm convinced this guy is the Bob Ross of Sushi. Very unassuming from the outside but the masterpiece is within. Simple, non-flashy combinations and skilled, artistic preparation leaves you feeling like you just ate a happy little tree. read more

Average sushi, nothing really stood out. It was good, not like wow. Worth trying, but I wouldnt go out my way to go back. PAINFULLY slow service due to having only 1 waitress. read more

Best sushi I've ever had. The place is small and quaint. Prices are great too. Big Bang for your buck. read more

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Don't listen to all the idiots claiming to know sushi, this place is it. If you want good sushi in Lafayette, there is only two places to go. Oishi or Fuji sushi. Oishi is the best priced though! read more

Wonderful sushi! You will not be disappointed. Also very fair pricing. A hidden gem of Lafayette!

The freshest and best sushi I've ever had! Been a loyal customer for years, and it has never disappointed.

Easily the best sushi in Lafayette. I've had sushi from most everywhere in this town. This place is a cute lil hole in the wall that I've been going to since my first month moving to Lafayette. In the couple of years I've been here, it's been a regular go to. Love love love! read more

This place is a diamond in the rough if you ask me. Located in the back of small strip mall, it's not easy to find unless you know where to look. Excellent price for the sushi and a very intimate venue. Almost too small but it's enjoyable. I mostly get take out at lunch time during the work week even though there are other sushi restaurants less than half it's distance. The drive is worth it. read more

We love this place. The sushi is high quality and fresh. Do not dine in if you are in a hurry. It's a small place and Mr. Chen does it all himself. The Katherine, Elle, Karen and Shrek rolls are our favorite. The salmon sashimi appetizer is amazing! They do take out also. Check the hours before you go too. They aren't open late. read more

Very good sushi. Tastes very fresh. We didn't have to wait very long at all. The eggplant shrimp miso is excellent.