After reading some of the reviews my girlfriend and I were slightly hesitant to go for the first…read moretime but decided to give it a try and a few things to note. We went on a Saturday at 6pm without joining the waitlist as yelp said we didn't need to. Our experience vs recent yelp reviews was overall pretty damn positive. The only thing that is true that every other review mentions is yes they add auto gratuity so when you get your check the option is there to still add a tip which if you don't pay attention can lead to you giving a 25%+ tip without realizing it. The service we had was fast, I still don't know who our server was because about 6 different people kept asking us if we needed anything. Our tablet worked fine and we were able to order everything from it without having it malfunctioning or not working as some others have stated. One odd thing to mention is the soda cup is about 2x as big as the water cup. The sushi itself tasted good, however my girlfriend and I try to get our moneys worth so we normally only pick nigiri and the standard apps, and avoid any kind of rolls. Our take is on the carpaccio, seared salmon, tuna, and escolar, and fresh water eel. All the nigiri we had weren't "fishy" or tasted not fresh or whatever some of the other reviews mentioned but again we didn't have any of the items other people have complained about. So if you're looking for an AYCE sushi place and are tryna get your moneys worth I'd say it's a good place to go.

Sushi Okoku has been our go-to spot since they opened - good food, good service, and conveniently…read morenear the house. To us it was good enough that we started a list of our favorite rolls. Well, that all came to an end today when we decided to visit our old friend and she acted like she didn't even know us. We purchased 3 of our favorite rolls off our list but none of them tasted the same, they were bland at best and the best was no better than 'just okay'. Even one of our favorites, the Tokyo roll, was a big disappointment. I'd like to say that I was surprised, but I really wasn't. I started to see the writing on the wall last year but like a relationship that is past its prime, you get comfy and hope against hope that things will change but you know you're just fooling yourself. This evening, I chose to take a moment and look around remembering better times and memories made, I felt like Norm from Cheers on their final day. So, as I took my final lap I dabbed the "allergies" from my eyes, left my doggy bag on the table, turned and walked away. We're going to miss you, Big Oak. It was good while it lasted.

First time coming here to this spot and I'm glad I found it. Everything is so fresh and yummy. Yes…read moreSaturday it does get a bit busier but it is so worth the wait. The music that they play it's so upbeat and it takes me back to my raver days. This is now my new sushi spot.

Probably the best AYCE sushi spot in the area. I say this because the sushi was fresh. I normally…read moreorder no rice rolls. They had a very unique menu. I was able to try all the no rice rolls and they were all fantastic. One dish that stood out to me was the seared nigiri tuna. I normally don't like tuna but this one had perfect texture and flavor. They have indoor and outdoor seating. And they have tvs for entertainment. They also have bar seating. There is a service charge of 15% that automatically goes to your check. Dinner for 2 was $95 with gratuity and with no alcohol ordered. Over all Not bad, I'll be back.

The food is always amazing here. The fish is like no where else I've ever eaten except maybe Nobu…read morein Vegas. Everything we order here we enjoy. (Especially compared with AYCE sushi ) We come so often my husband enjoys socializing with everyone that works here. It's usually very intimate and quiet inside- Nice for dates and conversations

I arrived at noon which was when they open. Only one waitress was on shift and a dining room full…read moreof patrons. The service was slow. I ordered a glass of Chardonnay with my lunch order which is $13 and not only that, the glass was filled to less than half way!? If you're going to charge that much for a glass of wine at noon in the middle of the week.. at least fill the glass! I had the 5 piece salmon sashimi and rice. It was delicious but I asked for more wasabi which took 10 minutes to receive. Again this is what happens when you've got only one waitress serving a full dining room. My first experience at this establishment was not a pleasant one and not one that would convince me to come back. For the cost of this mid week lunch for one being $65, I would say it was not worth the price! There are a lot of reasonably priced , great quality sushi places around the area I'd prefer going to.

First off, for me, my photos don't do this place justice. My husband and I have been here maybe 4…read moretimes when we want sushi, or ramen, and this place just happens to serve enough for us to share. I'm currently pregnant and before I enjoyed going out for sushi at our normal location south of the 210. However, I prefer to stay as local as possible nowadays and try to find places that I can enjoy. I am obsessed with the "Golden California" rolls, and if you don't know what that is, it is a California roll that is fried in tempura batter. I can't always find a place with that style roll and when we happened upon this place our very first time, I saw that they offered the roll. Well, let's fast forward to present, and our order is usually always the same. Husband and I share a Golden California roll, a ramen we feel like having spicy, some mixed tempura with shrimp and then he will choose a roll that's more on the raw fish side. I actually changed it up our last visit l because I did not realize they had a Spicy Golden California, and that roll was very good. I'd definitely get that one again when we are on a sushi run. My sister and my nephew are also sushi people, and they have never been to this spot. I took some sushi to go, and they actually enjoyed it. They too are used to the other spot we frequent, but this is perfect for just my husband and I as we do t consume too much to warrant a visit to the spot we usually go to. If you're in the area, looking for a sushi spot, I'd recommend it. I know they offer other items, we just haven't decided to try anything other than our usual mix.

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

Yummy staples with my partners and I - baked scallop roll, tempura, ceviche and Jessica roll were…read moredelicious. the agedashi tofu was not traditional (thicker sauce rather than thin dashi sauce) but still good. would come again bday boy said wakka flakka, as a Japanese boy, this brought a tear to my eye as it reminded of home.

I love this place!! I would recommend more people to stop by and get a roll so good…read more .

I love trying new places and hoping they live up to the hype and this one definitely did! I checked…read morethe reviews beforehand and saw far more positive comments than negative ones, so I decided to give it a shot. When we arrived, it was packed and we were told there would be about a 20 minute wait after signing in, which we were fine with. Surprisingly, we were seated within about 5 minutes. Our waiter was amazing very attentive and on top of everything. The food came out in stages, which was actually great because it gave us time to enjoy one roll before the next arrived and kept the table from feeling crowded. The ambiance was perfect as well. This is definitely a new favorite!

We went there for my daughter's birthday. This place is one of her favorite spots. The service was…read moreokay and it took a while to get more sushi because there was no paper to fill out. The server seemed to forget some of the sushi/sashimi that was ordered. I ordered the bento box and the teriyaki chicken and katsu chicken was not good at all. I barely ate anything. Even though I didn't care for the food, I didn't say anything because I didn't want to ruin my daughter's day. As long as she was happy, I was happy.

This place is fantastic. Absolutely great selection of high quality imported fish…read more Their otoro was better than some I've had in Japan Service is prompt and friendly. And their bar has a nice variety. Their Hand rolls are delicious. I would definitely recommend sitting at the bar. Great conversations with that chefs Great family owned restaurant that cares about what they put out. Highly recommend

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.

First visit was amazing--great drinks, delicious food, especially the rice. Unfortunately, our…read moresecond visit for a birthday lunch was a letdown. Drinks weren't consistent the second round, and the food came out one at a time with about a 45-minute wait for everyone to be served. By then, most of us were done eating. We also had to keep asking for water, and my molcajete chicken was not good at all (though the carne asada and sausage were tasty). Sushi and dragon roll were delicious. It seemed like they may have only had one cook, which affected timing. Our waitress was kind, but overall the service and experience just didn't match our first visit. Sadly, I may not return.

Woah , sushi was super delicious!…read more We grabbed the eel sushi, the baked lobster and I forgot the name but it's a ceviche sushi in aguachile. This place is off the chains! Everything was amazing. Probably, best sushi place in the riverside area. The service was excellent. The waitress was so kind and friendly. She took the experience to the next level. The crazy thing is that is also a Mexican restaurant because I saw in the menu a bunch of Mexican dishes. This place is a 10/10.

I've been coming to this place multiple times, and every time, the sushi is amazing!…read more I'm vegetarian, so I specifically come here for their vegan rolls. They have such a large variety, which is hard to find at sushi restaurants. So far, my favorite has been the Magoto roll which has mango, sweet potato tempura, and avocado. I also really enjoy the tomago. They have a really good happy hour with a great selection of rolls at better prices, plus appetizers. It's definitely worth checking out! I highly recommend coming here with a group of friends. They have plenty of seating, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back again!

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.