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    Ooka Japanese Restaurant

    3.4 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Blue fin tuna salmon toro on display.
    Paul S.

    Over the years I have periodically dropped in, but after the pandemic I seemingly forgot about Ooka. In that hiatus many places I used to like went downhill (R91 and Oishi), are good but not easy to get to (Sushi OK), or much too far Riverside. Today I ran into unexpected tire trouble and needed to kill a couple hours for America's Tire to do their thing, so I sat at the bar for a light lunch. The two chefs were really nice and did excellent work, and we hada good time chatting. The 7-piece Sushi meal comes with a Tuna roll and miso, as well as a salad. I also ordered their menu augmented One-night stand roll. I figured that'd be enough and it was. Service is excellent and immediate here. It's changed a little since the last visit, and I enjoyed seeing the fish on display in the chef station. The Bluefin is deep red and the salmon nice and fatty, which is a sign of good selection. The salad and soup came quickly, and both chef's worked on the other items, which arrived quickly. The presentation is really good here. Fresh and delicious. One by one I sampled the sushi, and Halibut really stood out. As did the house ponzu sauce. The salmon and albacore were especially tasty, too. The roll was perfectly assembled with clean separation inside, and the seared salmon on top with pesto sauce was superb. All-in-all, it really won me over and I think I'll be back much sooner than later.

    Sashimi sampler Sashimi Set Miso Soup
    Sandar S.

    Had a wonderful dinner after long day of meetings. Sashimi sampler set was perfect for one person and very fresh. Miso soup and hand roll were delicious as well. Service was good and quick. They have hibachi section too. The ambiance is nice and cozy.

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    Diana P.

    We went to ooka Japanese restaurant for a birthday dinner. It was my first time having hibachi where they cook in front of you. I will say at first i felt a little awkward as the hibachi area its small and a bit crammed. You have to sit with others and it was a little awkward at first because we got a corner seat that was not very spacious to eat at. Luckily the party next to us left and we were able to scoot over. The service was great and our chef was really funny and nice. The food was good as well but some was oversalted liked the fried rice and some lacked flavor like the tempura shrimp. Overall it was a fun experience but i would only return with a large party and don't see myself going by myself or for a date. It's definitely more of a group activity vibe.

    Lobster dynamite roll
    Collette K.

    Delicious always Teppanyaki and sushi in one spot! Perfect for a date night and larger parties They have a separate bar too

    Brian K.

    Excellent service. Our waitress was friendly and kind. She made great suggestions on the different dishes and appetizers they had. The food was very tasteful and high quality. I will definitely come back to try other things on the menu.

    Seven Daughters Moscato
    Summer L.

    It has been a while since we have been here but we were glad to have finally been able to come back! I really like this place for the various dining experiences it offers. They have a sit-down dining, sushi bar, or a hibachi dinner for you to choose from! Each option is great, but we chose to sit at the sushi bar this time. The sushi chefs are so friendly, love talking to people, and, of course, have great suggestions if you don't know where to start. You are still served by a server (who brings things like drinks or food from the main kitchen), but each time we've been there, it seems like the sushi chefs are more our servers than anything (and they have a cash tip-jar if you'd like to leave them a tip). The vibes overall were just really great and it was a perfect date night with some amazing food and drinks. The sushi was really really good and flavorful, and so were the drinks! The wine was sweet and was honestly some of the best wine I've had. I would definitely recommend trying this place out if you haven't, it is definitely a favorite for us and we will certainly try to go back more often!

    Salmon Bento Box Dinner - also comes with rice, miso soup, salad, and tempura
    Erin K.

    I ordered a salmon dinner bento box to-go, and it was phenomenal! Definitely made Ooka a restaurant I will return to. The bento box comes with: protein of your choice, miso soup, salad, 6 piece california roll, shrimp tempura (I subbed for vegetable tempura), white rice (I subbed for fried rice; upcharge), and shumai (I subbed for vegetable gyoza). The price was $27 for the box, with a $4.75 upcharge for switching from white rice to fried rice. Although pricey, I felt the meal was worth it for everything you get, and all the substitutions you can make. The rice was a high upcharge, but luckily you do get a significant portion for what you pay for. Everything was packaged nicely, and it was easy to carry home in one bag. Can't wait to go back!

    Filet mignon   steamed rice  noodles and delicious veggies!

    The ambiance was nice, the food was delicious and the service was extraordinary! It was great to not only have your server, but the extra help of continuous check ins( picking up extra dishes, being attentive to our tables drinks and refills of water) I took my 2 grandchildren who made to feel special! I appreciated everyone's kindness

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    I enjoy the sushi here plus the ambiance. A little pricey but the fish here is pretty great. Would come again, service is great.

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    Every time we go, the food is excellent. My favorite is the morning after roll and a dirty martini. Sushi is fresh and delicious.

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    Best hibachi in the area!!! They do a great job on their courses and portions. It's also a great vibe.

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    Food was presently beautifully. Great service and very fast. Restaurant had a very nice presentation.

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    Food was not good. Tasted microwaved and service was slow. I do not recommend this establishment.

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    Clean and great staff service. Server Conner great customer service very attentive. Chef Chris was funny and amazing cook. Will be back soon

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    Ask the Community - Ooka Japanese Restaurant

    Trying to make dinner reservations?

    they take reservations, just call!

    All you can eat?

    No it's not a buffet. But they have a large selection on their menu and they also have an hibachi grill where they cook in front of you.

    Is the hibachi open during lunch time?

    Yes they open at 12pm

    Are we able to dine in habachi grill?

    Yes. We did this with a group of ten

    Are reservations accepted?

    Yes. We did it for my sisters birthday this April

    Is it by reservation or do you just do a walk in?

    We did reservation

    How many people can sit at the hibachi grill? I am planning on coming for my bday but want to make sure my party can sit together.

    Approximately 4 per row x 3 rows = 12 If squeeze together then maybe 15

    If you have a group doing hibachi does everyone have to order hibachi?

    No, you can order off of the menu instead of doing the hibachi

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    Walking in, we were automatically greeted and seated. There are a variety of tables, spaciously…read moreseparated, with fairy lights on the ceiling. You could also sit at the sushi bar, if you prefer. And there are a variety of tvs. When we went, it was featuring the world cup; no audio and some tvs had captions. Music was playing at a good level. Menu features lots of options. Some of us were craving sushi and the other half had bowls (beef bulgogi, spicy pork bowl, orange chicken). Our meals were served around the same time and waiters regularly checked on our refills and if we needed anything. At one point, music turned loud and lights flashed, to celebrate someone's bday so something to be aware of that they do. Overall, our dining experience was satisfying. I was a big fan of the salmon carpaccio and the super sexy bowl. The fish tasted fresh and portions are large so you get your moneys worth. My companion did mention that their bulgogi had more onion than meat which was visibly notable. Definitely aim to visit again and will recommend this spot to others.

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    4.1
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    This restaurant as a very intimate vibe, which was nice gives you the opportunity to make…read moreconversation with other patrons which I met some cool people and had a nice convo. The staff was friendly. and helpful suggesting different items to try and letting us know we could customize our sushi based on our preference. My only gripe was the the sauce container to pour you sauce in was a little dirty and i had to clean it myself... kinda grossed me out tbh Now on to the food the sushi was pretty yummy. The texture of the salmon was melt in you mouth. I totally forgot the names of the items I got but the salmon rolled crab meat was my favorite along with the Salmon belly. the sushi roll i got was recommended by our waitress it was good although I wished that they had used a little less i'm assuming sesame oil in the sauce because the flavor of peanut was a bit overwhelming and overshadowed the flavor from the Salmon and Tuna :/ . Overall I would recommend trying, you might meet some cool people. That was honestly the highlight of my experience. The sushi was good too. I would try them again. I would say 3.8/5 stars

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    Very disappointing experience today…read more This was actually our second chance for this restaurant. We used to enjoy the food, but previous visits were plagued by incorrect orders because staff repeatedly chose not to write anything down. Today, my husband found a hair fried into the batter of his popcorn lobster roll. It was wrapped around the piece of "lobster," making it clear the hair was there during preparation--not something that fell onto the food afterward. It also raises concerns about basic food safety practices, including whether proper hair restraints were being used by whoever prepared the meal. He quietly brought it to the staff's attention, and they simply took the plate away. No apology. No follow-up. To make matters worse, we were still charged for the contaminated roll. We mentioned it again when paying and, again, received no apology and no offer to remove the charge. Mistakes can happen. What shouldn't happen is dismissing a legitimate food safety concern and charging customers for contaminated food without so much as an apology.

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    3.7
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    Ordered takeout from Sushi R91 and it was a solid experience. I didn't dine in so I can't speak…read moremuch on ambiance, but from what I saw it looked like a clean, nice restaurant. Pickup was quick and easy. I ordered the 69 Roll, OMG Roll, and Tsunami Roll. The fish was super fresh and not gamy at all, which I really appreciate. The sauces paired perfectly with each roll and didn't overpower the fish. Everything tasted balanced and well put together.

    First Visit Experience…read more My wife and I tried Sushi R 91 in Riverside for the first time, and overall it was a good experience with a few areas that could be improved. I ordered the beef ramen, and the flavor was great. The beef tasted really good, and the broth had nice depth. I do wish they offered more condiments on the table so you can adjust the broth to your liking--spicy, savory, etc. My food took a little while to come out, but it ended up being worth the wait. The price was also a big plus: $13.99 for a bowl of ramen, a sushi roll, and a drink is a great deal. My wife ordered two rolls--the Salmon on Fire and the Caterpillar Roll. Both were tasty and comparable to what we've had at other sushi spots. We also tried the gyozas, which were average. Customer service could use some improvement. Our waitress wasn't rude, but she seemed rushed and tried to take our order almost immediately after we sat down. Since it was our first time, we needed a moment to look over the menu. Overall, the food and value were solid, but the service and small details could be better. I'd rate Sushi R 91 a 3.5 out of 5.

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