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    Sakura Ojai

    3.8 (137 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SAKURA OJAI ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Sarah S.

    The sushi rolls here are beautiful, fresh, and clean eating. They have such a big menu with lots of special rolls and some great Korean food options. It was great to come here on a hot summer evening to sit in the AC and enjoy the clean and quiet ambiance. The service was attentive and pleasant. The sushi chefs were smiling and appreciative. The prices are typical. This is a solid spot for sushi in Ojai.

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    Ann D.

    I really enjoyed the ramen here. The broth was a chicken base with veggies and rice noodles. The sushi rolls were even better. I think the restaurant is very clean. The service was good. For being such a small restaurant I think they lived up to their previous ratings. I would come back here.

    Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna
    Alyssa C.

    Overall the food was surprisingly good! Not exactly authentic but still good! 4.5/5 The Spicy Chicken was listed as both "Teppan Yaki" and "Korean Food" but honestly tastes like Chinese food. Still great though! Came out on a sizzling plate with a small side of rice. 5/5 Agedashi tofu was lightly fried and the skin stayed with the tofu (didn't fall off and didn't make the tofu too difficult to cut). Seemed to be served with tempura sauce? Unique but good 4/5 Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna had great texture but was missing something - would've been improved with eel sauce or another sauce. Instead, it was served with what seemed to be watered down soy sauce. 3/5 Garlic Tuna Roll. Had fried, crispy garlic and fresh garlic mush. Too much garlic mush soaked the rice and made the roll too soft 4.5/5 Crunch Roll smelled and tasted amazing!! It was different than normal crunch rolls but great! 5/5 sexy spicy salmon crunch roll (not pictured) was amazingly fresh and so so good (and I'm not normally a salmon person)! My favorite dish of the night!! Service was good for the most part! Our servers were mostly attentive although it took a couple asks for get a second pair of chopsticks for the two of us.

    Tuna Tower - spicy crab, crabmeat, spicy tuna, topped with tuna, masago, avocado and crunch.
    Terry C.

    Came across this hidden gem by accident after trying to find parking for another restaurant, and we are glad we did. Sakura Ojai is located on Matilija just one block off E. Ojai (Hwy. 150). The atmosphere of this charming restaurant is very comfortable. There are a number of tables for both small and larger groups along with some seating directly at the sushi bar. The service was very friendly & efficient. There is a TV on, but they had the sound turned down that helped to keep the atmosphere tranquil and conducive to enjoying the dining experience. They offer Japanese and Korean fare. The menu has an excellent selection of over 20+ appetizers, numerous salad options, along with fresh, tempura, vegetable, baked, & regular rolls. Also, Sushi Bar Special Entrees with individual sushi and sashimi options, along with soups & ramen. Korean options include bibimbap, bulgogi, and teriyaki. The prices are reasonable for the quality of the food. This seating our selections included: Cherry Blossom - tuna, salmon, albacore, escolar, crabmeat, avocado and wrapped in cucumber - no rice. It was beautifully presented and exceptionally flavorful. Tuna tower - spicy crab, spicy tuna, topped with Ahi tuna, masago, avocado, & crunch, on a bed of crabmeat - no rice. This dish is amazing eye candy, as well as an explosion on the taste buds. It was almost too beautiful to consume. Absolutely delicious. Dancing Shrimp - shrimp tempura and crabmeat, covered with a cream sauce and baked, topped with sesame seeds. The creamy texture of the baked combination melted in our mouths. And, Spider Man - deep fried soft shell crab with teriyaki sauce; beautifully presented on the plate drizzled with a sauce to resemble ocean waves. Absolutely delicious. All the dishes were very delectable, and created by a very skilled chef(s) with a beautiful artistic flair. Even after finishing the four dishes we wanted to try more, but were so full. It was impossible to try everything on the menu. We will be back to do so as they offer an amazing number of cuisine options.

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    Best sushi around. Love Ben Alex and Gil always happy and welcoming. The fish is fresh and the teppan is fabulous!

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    Ok the owners vegetable roll, no rice is a piece of art that is so delicious it's all you need to get. I go daily while visiting.

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    Great sushi spot! My partner and I both tried new and different types of sushi we usually never order! Great prices too! Will be back!

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    Their rolls (we ordered the spider and spicy tuna rolls) are good and the portions are large and prices are reasonable.

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    Always good spot for a quick bite . The staff is nice and the fish is fresh. Thanks guys and ill see you soon.

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    Back in ojai my happy place. Sakura ojai chef ben thank you always for fresh fish and nice cuts. Great sashimi specials. ^____^

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    Used to be great now just overpriced. Tastes like imitation crab. Wouldn't recommend to anyone looking for a great deal

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