Friendly service.Cozy place. Yummy food. Their garlic chili edamame is a must!. Tried the saki…read more(hot) and was not disappointed.

I guess you could say we are pre-gaming for our Japan trip in 3 weeks. LOL!! This place was…read moreamazing! I delegated picking a sushi restaurant for our Mom/Daughter adventure up to Santa Paula today. She said there was a lot of reviews showing that people become frequent flyers here. I can see why. Staff was friendly, they also have some Mexican food items on a separate menu I believe I saw. We ordered the Caterpillar roll, Geisha roll & Garlic tuna roll. The crispy garlic "chips" on the garlic roll was new to me and an amazing touch I now want to replicate at home!! Yum!! The Geisha roll literally looks like it could resemble a geisha girl. There's a lot going on in this shopping center including the city's DMV but we still parked front row. We really enjoyed our time here and prices were reasonable as well!! The 3 rolls were perfect for the two of us.

Annette was our server at Asiatique Eatery, and she was fantastic. From the moment that we walked…read morein, she had a smile on her face and asked us to sit anywhere we'd like. We sat down near the entrance to get some of the breeze from outside. The decor of the restaurant is nice, with lots of Thai-inspired decor. Now let's get to the good stuff! The food here is amazing. I ordered a hot pot soup that was simply perfect. The amount of spice was just enough, and I love hot pots because they keep my soup hot. My husband ordered a beef rice bowl and added shrimp to it. The rice bowl was also so delicious. To go along with my meal, I ordered Thai boba tea, and I loved it! The portions are generous, so we had leftovers, which we were happy about! I definitely want to go back to try some of their shaved ice; it looks amazing. I can't wait to go back to try other items on their menu.

Heard so many good things about this restaurant that it was time for a visit. Came on a Sunday…read morelunch hour when it wasn't particularly crowded and decided to eat outside on this beautiful day. We were seated on the front patio and given menus. It seemed to take a while till someone brought us water and another little while till our orders were finally taken. We requested two Thai iced teas which were quite delicious with coconut milk subbed for the cows milk. We told the server we would be sharing our orders. We shared a vegan hot pot and a Pad See Ew with chicken. The hot pot consisted of broccoli, shredded cabbage, carrots, steamed tofu, corn, udon noodles, two vegan dumplings, sliced squash, spinach and baby bok choy. Veggies were tender crisp although the broth was rather bland. The Pad See Ew was a bit disappointing. While the sauce was tasty, the broccoli and carrots tender crisp, the chicken was not only dry but quite tough and chewy. I must add, as were sharing these dishes, the server neglected to bring additional plates and a serving ladle for the soup. So my hubby had to go inside find someone and request the serving utensils for both dishes, plates and eating utensils for sharing. So we waited again. Not sure what folks ate that gave a five star review . What we experienced fell a couple notches below that rating. Would I return? Probably not, there are better options in Ventura.

Treated myself to a cute little date at this trendy spot downtown. There was nearby live music so I…read moresat outside on the shady patio, the server was so helpful and accommodating, and the bartender crafted the most gorgeous coconut fizz. Their drinks are unique and tasty and the hand rolls are always excellent. Try their happy hour asap or stop in for karaoke Wednesday nights! Another five star review for Strange Beast

Came here on Father's Day night. We were hesitant at first to check it out as there were only 2…read moreindividuals at the bar and wasn't sure if minors were allowed. Glad we didn't let that deter us and came in after checking in if kids are allowed. Waitress and bartender were welcoming and nice. Nice ambiance, dark with good music. It got busy as the night went on. Every food item we ordered were pretty good and recommendable. The edamame had a good spice to it. Hand rolls were good. Really liked the chicken wings. The katsu sandwich was flavorful and well portioned with fries. Ramen was flavorful, but felt like something was missing in it. A spice? Drinks were good as well. Would return again to try other things in their menu.

Dish review: - Brussel sprouts: Amazing! Flavorful,…read morecaramelized, sweet, almost my #1 dish - BBQ ribs: Fall off the bone tender meat, roasted texture, and glazed sauce was delicious - Puffed rice: Love the medley of flavors - tangy, savory, refreshing mint/cucumber. Texture was crunchy fried goodness. My #1. - Braised chicken: too sour, went too hard on the lemongrass, hard to enjoy because was sour note was too overpowering. Bokchoy cooked soggy which I liked. Everything cooked and served hot. Feels very fresh. Flavors were great. Just be wary of braised chicken curry being sour.

Service and ambiance are excellent, and the food is decent. I would have easily given this place 5…read morestars, but I was disappointed by their policy of automatically adding a 20% service charge/tip before even taking the order. While I understand restaurants sometimes do this, it removes the ability to tip based on the actual service received. I normally tip 10-15% when service falls short of expectations, and a mandatory 20% feels excessive in those situations. It would be better if they let customers decide the gratuity at the end based on their experience. Overall, the atmosphere and staff are nice, but the inflexible tipping policy left a sour note.

Fusion Grill is wonderful! We've been several times, and I love that everyone can find something…read moreon the massive menu. The food is great, and the owners are the best! My son was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease, and eating out at restaurants has been a challenge. We went to Fusion Grill today, the first time since his diagnosis, and the owner explained that she could make almost anything on the menu gluten-free. They have gluten-free pastas, breads, buns.... They even have a separate fryer, so we don't have to worry about cross-contamination. Most importantly, the owner really understands that even a tiny bit of gluten is still gluten, and for someone with Celiac, they can get very sick. My kids were so excited to find a "safe" restaurant, and we plan on returning frequently!

I've been going to this place since they had a tiny location in Newbury Park…read more The menu is deceptive, it looks like oh, salads and sandwiches, but like all great spot, it's the little things. The fries are addictive, crispy and perfectly seasoned, their "house" sauce - a sweet and savory aioli is crack. This fusion salad is perfection, every thing is perfectly seasoned, insanely fresh, but what gets me is how clean the flavors are, every ingredient comes through clearly and then complements so well. Service is warm, genuine and owner driven. Space is bright and tasteful but nothing overly fancy. Prices are a little over average, but quality really makes you not blink an eye over it.

Visiting the area for work and needed to stop for lunch. So glad I found this place!…read more First off, the banh mi was stuffed! The grilled pork was so tender. I had to save the rest for leftovers. Also, the shrimp chips that came with it were so delicious and crunchy. Service was great! I was between the grilled pork and the lemongrass beef. Wish I had room to try both but the worker was very kind and patient. He also helped me decide. Lots of seats and tables! Great music and very clean. Highly recommend this place. Never got to try the boba but they looked really good on the pics. They also offered lots of different flavors like ube and matcha!

Was super excited for this place, as their menu on yelp listed lots of vegan options. About half…read moreour party was vegan, so we were super disappointed to find out that they apparently changed the recipe so the tofu was no longer vegan. In fact, it's not even vegetarian, as they add fish sauce. My wife ended up having the pho (their only vegan option) and it was fine. I hoped at least the BBQ pork Banh Mi would slap, since it's right there in the name, but was disappointed again. It was as if they learned everything they know about Vietnamese cuisine from a dollar store cookbook. BBQ pork tasted like 90s mall teppanyaki, Thai tea was fine, but the boba was undercooked and crumbly in the center. The guy behind the counter was nice enough, and I appreciate that he was knowledgeable about the ingredients. Would maybe give them another shot if they had vegan options for the fam, but as it stands we're taking this place off our list

Absolutely 5 stars! Very friendly staff and the food is always delicious. They serve a lot of…read morefood as well. I go there a couple of times a week. Great food, great prices.

Lunch rush staff have no sense of responsibility or urgency…read more I placed an online order at 1:09 PM for one bowl and an order of dumplings. The app said it would be ready by 1:21 PM. When I arrived at 1:18 PM, I had to walk around to the front because the back door leading to the parking lot was locked. By 1:45 PM nothing has been communicated to me--no employee has explained the delay, made any mention of it, or offered any sort of apology. Nothing. I understand that things can get backed up, but this kind of delay and lack of acknowledgment is disrespectful of my time and of the other people who have been waiting with me. I've watched people come in after me, order, eat, and leave. I was even handed an order that wasn't mine, despite announcing my name and that I was there for a pickup. I've wasted my entire lunch break waiting for food that was supposed to be ready 35 minutes ago. I left at 1:48 PM. They would not offer a refund, credit, or anything--just a "thank you for being patient." They ran out of chicken, she said. During lunch.

Excellent service. Great experience. Love this place. Takeout and delivery too. Patio great for…read moresummer evenings

Himalaya Fresh is a favorite for Indian/Himalayan whenever visiting downtown Ventura, and is…read morereliably our lunchstop after hitting all the cool shops, history, and parks along Main Street. Walking distance from Museum of Ventura County, Mission San Buenaventura, and Vita Art Center, if any of that's your thing. The food is clearly prepared with such care and such fresh ingredients and some novel appetizers ... tried the aloo palak on this last trip, which was delicious, filling, and perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of kick. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options, too. The staff -- notably Sunny, who somehow remembers us every time we visit -- is so welcoming. Seating is spacious. Serving sizes are large and make for great leftovers. Five stars.