I came in from SoCal, and not really having much sushi experience but my girlfriend loving sushi i…read moredecided this place would be perfect! I couldn't be more right, from the moment I placed the reservation to getting sat, the customer service was spectacular!! The fish decor hanging from the ceiling was so unique!! Mary, our server, really went above and beyond, after doing the routine check to make sure everything was alright, I asked her if she'd take a picture of me and my girlfriend and without skipping a beat she'd say either her or the hostess would do it (we're long distance so this was extremely appreciated!) As soon as we finished she ran outside as soon as we left, and took a few pics just to make sure it was perfect! 10/10 would absolutely go here again!

I want to like this place so bad! There is so much potential. But I have given it three tries, and…read morethere is something wrong every single time. I can no longer justify the high price point for a dining experience that has not once met it. Let's start with the good: the fried rice cakes are incredible. The ambience feels really nice and upscale. There are some delicious food items here. The service is friendly. Last night was my final straw though. The service was incredibly slow. We ordered a couple appetizers and a couple rolls. The appetizers were on the slower side, but within reason. But then we were there for over an hour (like actually timed, not me being hyperbolic), and we still hadn't gotten our rolls. Now full disclosure, my mom does have a shrimp and crab sensitivity. However, she made it clear to the server that this is not a contact allergy. She specified: She can handle things being fried in the same oil. A simple wipe down of the food prep service suffices. She has to actually ingest the food for it to affect her. Well. It had been over an hour, and they had not even started on her rolls. When I asked someone (who I think may have been the manager?) to check on them, she let us know that they were starting right then and that with an allergy they have to clean off an entire station in order to serve, and so on. Uhm. How does that justify the fact that they clearly didn't even start cleaning a station at all for over an hour after we had ordered?? Do they expect us to wait till all other customers have left?? An allergy doesn't mean we should be completely de-prioritized. I know that she wasn't intending to make excuses and was intending to explain, but an explanation at that point is completely inadequate. To try to explain to someone with an allergy that service is going to be slower because they have to clean off an entire station... Do they think we've never been to restaurants before?? We know how it works and there's just no justification for that. The rolls were also terrible. We substitute tempura asparagus for my mom due to her not being able to eat shrimp. In our experience, this is quite standard with sushi restaurants. They served it with steamed and it was terrible. The rolls were also very thick cut, falling apart, and- I kid you not - not even cut all the way through. We got chu toro, one of our favorite items--they didn't trim the sinewy parts off. I had to send back a drink because it felt like I was drinking perfume. They took these items off thankfully but overall, we still spent over $100 and didn't even get sushi. Ugh. So frustrating and I just can't imagine myself giving them another try.

The food was very good and fresh. I got the original Presley roll and the Friday night roll. The…read moreoriginal Presley was my favorite. The waitresses were very attentive as well. My only complaint was it was kinda hot in the restaurant, I don't know if they don't have AC or what.

This is by far the best sushi restaurant in town. The fish is always fresh, service is great and…read morethey offer a happy hour.

Rawbar is hands down my favorite sushi spot in Chico and after another visit it still holds the…read morecrown, well not the King of Chico, that's me. They are famous for their Poké bowl, but we only did sushi this time (my willpower deserves recognition).. The edamame was excellent and their miso soup is still one of my favorites anywhere. It just tastes different... richer and more intentional than the usual versions. I'm a huge saba fan and theirs was exactly why I keep coming back... clean, fresh and done right. My kid had the tataki and it was the same story there, super fresh and gone in about thirty seconds. We also had the Gilroy (yum) Japanese Cowboy, Red Dragon, Hibachi Sunset and Lotus Cobra. The Lotus Cobra is one of those rolls you order once and then it just becomes part of your future. The ambiance is probably my favorite in Chico. It's one of those places where you can have a great meal and some top tier people watching at the same time. Service is always solid, friendly without being fake, and everything from the dining area to the bathrooms is consistently clean. I'll just say it... I wish we had a place like this back on the Mendocino Coast. Until then, this is always going to be my Chico sushi stop. If you like fresh fish, good energy and a place that just feels dialed in, Rawbar is hard to beat.

Retirement party held there. It is a beautiful place and have several options to choose from. The…read moreappetizers we have were very good. I ordered fried California roll and it was so good. Giving the fact it was Friday evening and they were busy I felt the service was very slow and not real good about coming in to check on us. Maybe I will try it on a different day to see if it was an off night.

We love this place and are happy to hear they ARE coming to Oroville!…read more The Japanese tacos are , the sushi is great

We have had some of the absolute best meals here but the last two times 4/2026 & 5/2026 have just…read morenot been that good. Our favs have been the Japanese Tacos, Gyoza, Sushi Sampler Plate and any number of rolls. The side salad with the Wasabi dressing has always been and is still delicious! Every place can have an off day or item but the last two visits leave us looking for other options. The sauce for the Japanese Tacos has become so spicy hot we've had to have them hold it - something's changed there. The gyoza (2 orders for one person and one order for the second person were all served on the same plate, forgivable but they were bland and the sauces were spilled when the waitress set them down. The Sushi sampler contained "room temp", not cold raw fish and was literally flavorless AND the rice tasted old and chalky. I tried the spicy tuna roll the month before and I could not eat it. It was flavorless and warm. Our last visit's service was very poor. Had to ask more than once for the basic wasabi and ginger. Then we had to ask for our beverages again halfway through our meal. Used to be awesome but this is two poor experiences in a row. I've been enjoying Japanese cuisine throughout California my entire life and this just wasn't worth it. The place is also loud and rushed.

I've been to this place multiple times and have always had a good experience. The food is always…read moregreat, the customer service is always pleasant and I feel like the food always comes out quickly. They do a great job of working like a well oiled machine. I just wanted to comment on my experience tonight because not only was everything great, per usual, but I witnessed above and beyond customer service from one of your staff members. I believe it was one of the hosts named Jake (I hope I'm remembering that right, he has a mustache if I'm getting the name wrong). Anyways, there was an elderly lady that Jake escorted to her table. The lady was definitely in need of assistance and was moving very slowly. This employee was so incredibly patient, polite and accommodating to her all while having a warm smile on his face. Every table in the building seemed to be full and even during a rush, Jake was so attentive to such a simple but gracious gesture that just made my night and made the dining experience that much better.

Just like the first couple of trips into big tuna. The service was professional, and the food was…read moreepic. Sincerely . Not to mention, the environment is welcoming as always. Thank you, everyone, again for a great experience.

Roll was good. Spring roll a bit fishy. Service good but…read morecharged me for Chefs Choice Roll at $20.99 when I ordered a roll costing $18.99 so watch your checks. Ambiance okay.

I want to start with an odd fire-code violation I saw: they cut the push bar off of the fire exit…read more I think it's to prevent people from leaving as soon as they see the prices. Two stars because the food was semi edible. For the price, minimum $8 per drink, minimum $10 per appetizer, minimum $20 per entree, I expected decent food. Everything felt canned or frozen or tasteless. We were charged for food we didn't even order. She didn't give us an itemized receipt because she wouldn't bring us the check. It's no wonder the place was completely empty. I will not be returning.

I don't understand how this place isn't packed every night! The food was sooo amazing, group of six…read moreand everyone loved their food. From the friendly welcome, to the waitstaff being so kind and attentive and the prices are in line with other restaurants but the food quality tipped this over the top. I have a thing about cleanliness and this place is clean. The windows sparkled. I hate a dingy dirty window, makes me wonder about the kitchen. No worries here. We will definitely be back!!

Sushi is amazing. Cannot beat sushi buffet. Service was warm, friendly. We normally go at night for…read morea better ambiance.

Located in downtown area with limited parking . Cute restaurant with rolled dollar bills in the…read morebrick walls. Different. Got seated fast but service after that took awhile . Sushi was good but the teriyaki chicken had way to much sauce on my meal . My coworker had too little . Pricing was great .

Food was great. But…read moreservice was so slow. And our waitress didn't do much to keep us updated. I don't think I'd come again but come try it once. Just don't have hungry kids.