I think I owe this restaurant an apology. I only gave them 4 stars when I first reviewed them, but quite honestly, I should have awarded all 5 stars. They do such a great job of preparing Korean food. It's always delicious, well-prepared, and I wished we lived a bit closer to go there more often. Shouldn't the first clue to greatness (pre-Covid times) have been that it was always packed, and packed with 95% Asians each time. That's the highest compliment because it speaks to the authenticity and quality of the food being prepared. I love everything I get, and when I tell you we get a lot, trust me on this. We like so many dishes that we order a bunch of stuff, bring about half of it home because we way over-ordered (PURPOSELY), but our other line of reasoning is so we could have a complete second meal for dinner the next night. That's the way to stretch it out and have something to look forward to. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, we haven't been there (or anywhere), but I'm craving this place, so maybe we'll justify traveling for takeout. This place is soooooooo delicious !!! read more

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Absolutely love the food here! Have gotten the dolssot bibimbap multiple times--so excellent and full of delicious vegetables. The jjajangmyeon is excellent and the portion is huge. The mandu soup is delicious also!! Have not had a bad dish here! read more

Solid Korean restaurant - nice clean wooden inside area and good service. Ordered and shared a lunch combo for tofu soup (soonduboo mushroom and pork) with KBBQ ribs, croquette, and banchan. It filled up me and my significant other pretty well. But on day we went - For the price of $16.95 the food portions could've been a bit bigger and they didn't give a lot of banchan for some reason (in other peoples photos their portions and amounts were way more!!! They got 6 dishes while we only got 3 for some reason) Hope that can change in future and be fair. But the quality was really great indeed for a cold cloudy day - Def recommend if in need of hot Korean food in Oxnard area. read more

Tried this place for the first time today and loved that they are super authentic in their recipes compared to other Korean spots. Had the dolsoot bimbimpap and it was great with all the banchan. Also, tried the Mandu soup and ribs. Super attentive staff and right off the harbor to walk it off afterwards read more

W t f $70 for two small trays of food? Ugh ... butttttt quality over quantity. Holy moly!!! So yummy ... you can honestly taste the difference down to the fish cakes. I really think everything is made in house. Pro Tofu soup (pork and mushroom ) Fish cakes Quality Con Vons parking lot Qxnordians please support small quality businesses cause this place is an amazing quick serve restaurant Please don't come here if you're looking for ayce. Bye Kim chi bye read more

This isn't my first time eating here at Sura, and this restaurant never leaves me disappointed! Today I had the soon tofu with kalbi. Everything came fast, fresh, and delicious. Seriously, never a disappointment. Anyways, the service is awesome and the staff are always so friendly/welcoming. It's kind of a bummer how there's not a lot of Korean restaurants in Ventura, but I'm definitely glad they have Sura. Thank you, Sura, for always satisfying my cravings for Korean food! read more

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Excellent Korean food - very comforting and flavorful but so expensive! I usually get their lunch or dinner combo which include sides (kimchi, potatoes, seaweed, some meat dish), a choice of tofu soup or calamari or something (but get the tofu soup!), and your meat entree (bulgogi, spicy pork, spicy chicken, etc) (~$15.99-18.99) I tried their spicy pork but their bulgogi is the best in my opinion (I may be bias as I like to cook with the bulgogi sauce at home too hehe). You can get a cheaper option if you do specialty dish instead of combo and the only difference is you get their radish soup instead of the tofu soup. The radish soup is actually pretty delish but somewhat plain. Their tofu soup is very flavorful and comes out boiling hot (literally!) My first choice is always Gen (AYCE KBBQ) but if for some crazy reason I am not up for that, I definitely wouldn't mind some Sura for some Korean food. read more

Sura - Korean Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Ja jang men delish! The kimchi and daikon came with the fish which was also authentic. Clean and friendly place. Highly recommend! read more

Due to a special circumstance, we decided to dine-in instead of a to-go order. We arrived and they provide hand sanitizer upon arrival. You write your name and size of party and the pens are in "clean" and "dirty". Their spacing is pretty small so they have very limited indoor seating available. I did not notice if there were outdoor seating, but appears like they seat four groups of people near the four corners of the restaurant. They do wear masks and for the people preparing food, they do wear gloves. Our waitress only had a mask on. Upon seating, they do not appear to require you to keep a mask on until your food arrives. Their menu is available online by scanning the QR Code at the front of the table to pull it up. They still take your order in person though. Food-wise, I had a stone bowl beef bibimbap, had the spicy Korean rice cake (Tteokbokki/dukbokki), Korean kimchi pancake, and the Kalbi lunch combo with Mandu (dumpling) soup. The food had a certain flavor behind it all and I would say the food was decent Korean food given the location. First off, the Korean Kimchi pancake came out with an iron skillet and it didn't have a strong Korean kimchi taste to it, but it was more batter than kimchi. Not bad exterior crunch, but not the strongest Kimchi pancake I've had. For the spicy Korean rice cake, they provide a fair amount along with the fish cakes. A lot of leftover sauce, which was spicy, but not overbearing. For my stone bowl beef bibimbap, it was a good amount of rice and ingredients on top of it. They don't provide the spicy sauce in a bottle, but provides you a small amount in a sauce plate. They had bean sprouts, carrots, white daikon/radish, sliced Chinese mushrooms, spinach, and cucumbers/squash on it along with some bulgolgi beef and fried egg. Each ingredient tasted as they kind of should and the ingredient that stood out the most for me was the mushroom as that had the most umami taste to it. The least favorite was the bulgolgi beef, which I think was overcooked for beef and ended up being drier than it can be. Might be the store's recipe to cook it that way and it's just a preference. The rice they use is a blend of white and purple rice together, which clumps together nicely as it's very glutinous that way. The last thing about the stone bowl bibimbap is that unfortunately, the rice sear wasn't great. The rice was stuck-ish, but it wasn't a good solid layer at the bottom as I hoped it would be. Price-wise, it's there for sure considering it is Korean food. Definitely rivals the price at other places I've been and either slightly higher or lower than some places I've been to in LA. The biggest drawback to it all was the portion size. For that price, I can usually get more than what Sura provides at a different store in LA. Granted, I would have to drive farther for it. All in all, it was a pleasant experience to dine in at Sura. The staff was very polite and professional. They are unfortunately pretty understaffed, because it was just one waitress taking orders and serving all four potential groups that dine-in. The rest of the staff was in the kitchen preparing food. Best of luck to Sura and look forward to trying something else there again in the future. read more

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Great food, good service . After being here 4 1/2 years and still seeing ripped decor on the wall, the atmosphere is getting old. It need a face lift. read more

Pretty good Korean food recipes, coming from a Korean who's grown up on Korean food. Family recipes for all of their dishes, it seems. A bit pricey, but that's because it's the only authentic Korean spot in the area until you reach Thousand Oaks. Solid jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) and soups/stews. All the meat dishes are solid, but like I said, a bit overpriced due to their monopoly of this region. I drive to LA/OC to get my Korean food typically for this reason but I come by Sura at least once a month when I'm having a craving in a pinch. read more

It's always delicious at Sura! We get jap chai & love the dolsot bim bim bop. Great service . We've never gotten a bad meal there. Always fresh & hot like I like it. read more

Good to very good food. Albeit a little pricier than expected. Bad to very bad, even shady?! server. I don't often write bad reviews, but when I do, I wish I had a Dos Equis? I'm bummed and even stressed to write this, but I was told the boss isn't available a few times and they wouldn't let me set up a time to talk to the boss over the phone. I most want the boss to know in case she/he isn't aware of their employees tactics. And of course I want people to know what to expect from my experience. So here-goes: Of the seven people in the restaurant on a Sunday at 7pm, five of them were us. We all got some version of a stone bowl and, although the sunny side up eggs were all cooked over hard, I think that might have been a server communication error more than a cook's error. Which brings us to the server... Your typical uninterested, checked out employee. Limited effort in explaining the menu and less emotion, personality, or whatever care one typically receives in the service industry. What bothered me most is that she added the "for parties of 6 or more, we will add 18% gratuity" Our party had five. When I asked she told us, "yeah. The boss changed the computers today and is working on changing the menu soon." I questioned how come the boss couldn't change the menu first and she replied "she's been trying to for 30 days; it takes a long time" The answers were spontaneous and speculative at best. The look on her face was that of a child's with their hand in the cookie jar. It seemed she was caught pulling a fast one, but of course I can never know. If she did push the mandatory 18% button, I can better understand why she gave no effort. We left enjoying our meal and questioning the integrity. read more

Upon walking in the restaurant smelled absolutely delicious. Like fresh grilled meats with sweet soy sauce. The food was very good and come out on very hot cast iron plates. The beef bulgogi had great flavor and was slightly sweet. The chicken was nice and spicy. Extra order of rice is $2. The sides were a perfect compliment to the meal. The reason I'm giving 3 stars and not 5 is the price. It was $50.48 for the beef bulgogi, spicy chicken and an extra order of rice..... would not go back because of the price. read more

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Sura is family-owned, and absolutely the real deal in Korean food! Their piping hot stone bowl meals: pork, beef or chicken are authentic and memorable. So too is the spicy pork over bean sprouts served on a sizzling griddle to your table. Abundant vegetables and a wide array of side dishes accompany your entrees. Totally fresh, quality ingredients, generous portions and all dishes are made to order. Be patient. The best takes time. Enjoy a Korean beer with your appetizer mixed salad tossed with a citrus and light sesame dressing. Wow! Pace yourself and enjoy it all. read more

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Amazing restaurant! Every time I come I can't even decide what to order, because everything is always so delicious! Customer service is always amazing. The Kim family is always so nice and welcoming. 5 stars every time! Bring your friends and enjoy the Tempura Green Tea Ice Cream! read more

Sura - Tempura Green Tea Ice Cream - Korean Near Me - Oxnard, California

Sura was a FANTASTICALLY tasty surprise! My boyfriend suggested it after probably perusing yelp while hungry. We were a little nervous that the restaurant was empty but it was late on a Monday evening. We were pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything was. We both tried the soft tofu soup. My boyfriend got the veggie version and added clams and squid, level 3 spicy. I ordered the veggie version as well adding glass noodles, shrimp, and squid, level 2 spicy. I'm always afraid something will end up being too spicy even though I enjoy a good level of spice so I was a little cautious. The presentation was pretty cool. They give you a raw egg to throw in and cook when it arrives to your table boiling. The rice was fluffy and added a good texture. Not too many veggies but it was a good amount of food. Mine was double the size since I added the glass noodles and was way spicy for my taste. However, with a touch of broth, it was perfect. I'll probably get mild level 1 next time. However, I couldn't stop eating it! It's that cayenne pepper, slow rise, hands around your neck heat so beware. But incredibly tasty. What an amazing find! We will definitely be back! read more

New favorite spot! Came here for the first time on a weeknight. Place was empty at the time but by looking at the reviews I think this was just a downtime before the dinner rush. Employees were friendly. Greeted and seated right away. The Service was excellent. My husband had the spicy pork on a sizzling plate that came with asparagus on top. I ordered the seafood pot which was a very generous serving. Everything was fresh and so flavorful. My husband who was unfamiliar with what to order raves about this spot now. Will definitely be back. read more

Sura - Korean Near Me - Oxnard, California

Sura offers authentic Korean flavors without excess grease. I love the healthy cuisine here! It gets pretty busy during lunchtime because they offer lunchtime specials. For those who may be uncomfortable with the names of the dishes, they offer little photographs of the dish. I'm very impressed that one can easily choose their meat selections and even, keep things vegetarian, if one wants to. They have delicious desserts and drinks. Their version of the Arnie Palmer is to use green tea and lemonade! I wanted to order Soju but had a meeting to go to, darn. The tea was strong and wonderful. For those afraid of spice, you will be able to ask to manage the spice/heat level as well. For a nice lunch adjacent to the harbor, expect to pay around $55 for two people, after tax and tip. Bonus: lots of free parking! I feel very full and satiated but not disgusting. What a gem, to have an authentic Korean restaurant so close to the Harbor and the ocean! I'll definitely return to try out their stews and boxes. read more

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This place seems like a hole in the wall but it's delicious. First time there and had the lunch specials which were filling and at a good price. The sides and entrees were all pretty tasty. The lunch combo is a good way to get try a lot in the menu. The place is pretty small though and we had to wait to get seated but not too long. Overall a good spot for Korean food in Oxnard. read more

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Authentic Korean and moderately priced .... had their seafood stone bowl and a 6 pc orange wing appetizer. Service was quick and the atmosphere was family friendly, clean and open aired and welcoming. Enjoyed the side dishes of radishes, Kim Che, seaweed, bean sprouts and soup base. Will be trying either their Kalbi (beef ribs) or spicy pork loin rice dishes next time read more

Sura - Orange fried chicken wings - Korean Near Me - Oxnard, California

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After a long day off being out in the ocean and not very many healthy choices, I decided to try Sura - a Korean restaurant with hopes that the food will live up to its yelp rating and it'd be healthy enough. The quality and quantity was good and just enough whereby i didn't feel stuffed and the server was cordial... I'd certainly visit again when back in town. read more

Authentic Korean food! It's not the prettiest establishment but their food was really good. I ordered the Kimchi samgyub sal gui. It was delicious with lots of pork belly pieces and all the sides. My bf ordered the beef bbq ribs. The flavor and portions were on point. We really enjoyed our meal here. Staff is all really friendly and our food came out quickly. read more

I have lived here and walked right by for 5 years. Desperate to find something good in our own neighborhood, I yelped great restaurants in Ventura and Sura came up. I have never had Korean food before but we tried it and it was delicious! Yum! And definitely ask for Judy, she is adorable and very attentive. I don't remember what the name of the dish I had was but it was beef with glass noodles and did I say yum! We will definitely go back. read more

Sura - Yum! - Korean Near Me - Oxnard, California

Amazing, I didn't have one thing I didn't like everything is perfectly seasoned and delicious you can tell that the chefs put love into every bite. Sura sets the bar so high for Korean bbq that you can't go back to the others. You'll leave with a smile and wish you lived around the block from this place because it's that delicious! read more

I was pretty skeptical about this place, considering Oxnard isn't exactly known for having great Asian food...but this place is surprisingly good and authentic! I ordered the beef soondooboo (soft tofu soup) and loved it - the flavor was great, the soup contained a lot of veggies, and it was extremely comforting. The spicy level was a bit more weak than anticipated (i.e. their medium is probably more like a mild), but everything was really tasty. I especially enjoyed their banchan (side dishes), which consisted of fish cakes, cucumbers, kimchi and a few other items! Their Korean BBQ short ribs were really yummy and had just the right amount of fat on them, but unfortunately, the order only came with five pieces, which was a bit ridiculous considering the pricing. The inside of the restaurant is clean and it's located inside a plaza with plenty of parking. Our server was really nice and refilled our sides frequently throughout the night. Overall, this place is great, but it's at least $2 more per dish than other comparable Korean restaurants I've been to and the portion sizes are definitely smaller. Nonetheless, I liked it! read more

My girlfriend and I have been going to Sura for a while. I think it's time for a review. Sura is a great Korean restaurant that's always consistent with their food. I've traveled to Seoul South Korea with the Navy and this place reminds me of the food I've eaten at Seoul. The ambiance of the restaurant is awesome! There's never a dull moment when we eat at the restaurant. The owners always walk around making sure everybody is taken care of and even take the time to get to know their customers. The food is always delicious and worth the money! For first timers, I recommend any of the hot stone bowls or the Sundubu-jjigae. read more

I tried the tofu soup, veggie option, level 3 spice. So yummy! I wasn't sure exactly what the sides were, I should have asked, but one of them was kimchi for & bean sprouts, onions, and the mystery ingredient. They provide an egg which is to be cracked and poured immediately when you get your boiling hot soup.... Have a nice dinner! read more

This is the best Korean food you'll find shy of going to Korea Town. The food is very authentic and portions are generous. They don't have the "all you can eat", but everything is made with care. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, especially when it comes to allergies. That's a rare find when you're allergic to something that is commonly used. Keep up the great work! :) read more

as soon as we walked in we were greeted nicely right away. the food was amazingly delicious. they brought out free bangchans (kimchi, fish cake, pickled radish). they also brought out salad & hot soup as well waited for our main dishes! highly recommend this place! the employees were really nice and also the view of the water and boats were calming to watch. THEY ARE ALSO OPENING A KOREAN STREETFOOD PLACE IN VENTURA read more

I asked for a warm water. The mug had lipstick marks on it. Upon pointing it out to the waitress, she brought another one but in a dark mug and no apologies whatsoever. Their wall displays were dusty and the bathroom appeared unsanitary. I was astonished by the over-priced menu. They charge extra for every little thing. The waitress heard me calling her but acted as if she didn't hear me just passing right by. Simply put, this restaurant would not make it in a Korean community. read more

Want a Korean person's point of view? Well, you found it. I'm always suspect of the reviews of Korean places on yelp. I'm sure my Mexican friends would say the same about Mexican places on yelp, my Italian friends about Italian places, and so on. I was vacationing in Oxnard on the beach for a weekend and a couple of the Koreans in my group were craving some solid Hangook-food for a change of pace. So... we ordered food from Sura - pretty much the only Korean restaurant within a 30 mile radius. We were pleasantly surprised. Food was decent. Look - nowhere near the quality you'd find in Los Angeles but it also wasn't "Americanized" with excess salt, sugar, and soy sauce in the marinade. My only gripe was that they packed VERY little banchan (side dishes for us). My friend drove back after we realized and the staff were deeply apologetic and packed us some banchan upon request. This should be standard and not just available upon request. But... I appreciate that they fixed the issue hence me rounding up what would otherwise be a 3.5 star review. Pleasantly surprised to find decently authentic Korean food in Oxnard. read more

This is one of our favorite Korean bbq spots! If you're looking for authentic food, great service, and a family-oriented ambiance, I definitely recommend checking it out. A plus - they have several vegan options, just tell your server! read more

Wow! I'm so glad we found this place! The black bean noodles were the best we've had and we loved the soups/rice dishes. The service was great and everything came out quickly. I highly recommend this place for some wonderful Korean food! read more

First time here and the place is what to expect for in any Korean places. Family oriented atmosphere, fast service, The food we had, the Korean BBQ, hot stone served Bulgogi, Noodles - spring seafood noodles, simply the best so far. For the price, a bit high compare to other Authentic Korean places, but still worth the stop whenever you visit the Marketplace area. read more

This establishment is a great place to experience authentic Korean food. It's a bit on the pricey side, but a great place to treat yourself to one of the better quality dining (short of driving to LA). read more

Whenever I'm in town , I always get their soondubu (spicy hot tofu soup) w/ beef & mushrooms and it fills me up. They serve their hot tofu soup with purple rice (I like it better than brown or white rice) and banchan (their multiple side dishes). Get their traditional cinnamon dessert tea at the end. It's delicious :9 Ambiance is small , intimate and clean. Love the two seater booths along the wall. Super friendly service too. There's not that many Korean options in this area besides Gen KBBQ in The Collection lol. This place is NOT ayce but they have an extensive menu and the quality/quantity for the price is just right :) It's by the harbor so it's a nice place to walk afterwards. read more

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I tried the kimchi fried rice and I'm not quite sure if I would eat it again. It was alright.. the taste was not that exciting. It was sort of bland. It simply tasted like it was missing something. It did taste better when I added seaweed and radish. I give the dish a solid 5/10 as it was served and a 6/10 with the seaweed and radish. Portion was huge and price was just about right for that size. I may come back to try something else though! Customer service 9/10 Cleanliness 9/10 Small and quiet space Menu is small, prices are on the higher end. read more

Sura - Kimchi fried rice topped with an egg and dried seaweed. Would NOT eat again. - Korean Near Me - Oxnard, California

Really great food, value, and service. Really enjoyed eating here. Great ambiance too.

The first time I came was well over a year ago with a co worker. At that point and time I only ever had traditional Korean food in LA. The food was really good but nothing compared to the ones in La. I live near downtown Ventura so driving here was about 20-25 mins depending on the time of day you go in that direction. Recently, a few friends and I wanted to go but by the time we arrived it was too late for them to serve us, that was a real bummer . So, later that week my daughter and I decided to go for lunch. The portions are a lot smaller than I remembered and the tofu soup was really salty. The lunch prices are quite expensive in my opinion but when you want to get your Korean food fix on, there's not much more you can do ‍. Nonetheless, it was still good food and the server was nice. Here are pictures of the to go menu as of 1/16/18. read more