I've had mostly good experiences at Anaba, and I have to say that my main gripe is communication…read more Both of my bad experiences had to do with waiting. Once it was waiting for a server to come take our order, and more recently it was waiting for my to-go order. Put simply, the to-go order was placed at 6pm, I was told it would take 20 minutes. I showed up at 6:20 and the gentleman told me it was just being made right then, so it was going to be a few minutes. I didn't get my food til 7pm, after I flagged down the manager and she personally looked into it. An hour is insane. Now I was also told that they were down one sushi chef and that they had a huge order (approx $800 of sushi) but stilllll. The food here has always been quality, and parking can be a struggle on busy nights. The ambiance of the restaurant is fine, nothing to write home about.

Pretty much regular, spanning between sushi, chicken teriyaki, bento box, veggie tempura and all…read moreoptions I've tried were a success. Quick service when empty, reasonably fast when packed.. and it can be.. popular place indeed. Nice quaint place with patio option. Thumbs up

We just came back from Japan and needed more ! Friends told…read moreus how great the uni was here because the owners during it in fresh from their other business . It was so fresh . Lovely variety here can't wait to come back for dinner . This place is clean and has many choices for all . The young woman who helped us was very sweet and answered our questions we had many .

Amazing Japanese! We stubbled upon this fantastic gem after everything was closed in Ventura on a…read moreSaturday night at 730pm. The fish was fresh and really good. My kiddos were so happy with ramen and salmon sushi, and hubby and loved the chirashi bowls. Also, worth mentioning the chef came out wanted genuine feedback and was so kind. Great experience and would absolutely come back next time we're in Ventura!

Wow! Yesterday was the first time my boyfriend and I dined in at Kuu Sushi. Previously, I had…read moreordered takeout / doordash 2x. Each time, the takeout was great. Fish was fresh and everything was packaged neatly. I didn't think it could get much better than that but was I wrong! We dined in yesterday to watch the game, sat at the sushi bar. We were seated promptly. All staff was kind and attentive. We ordered 4 rolls and spicy edamame. Each roll was delicious and what a difference it made it have the sauces added by the sushi chefs. We loved the spicy rolls. They even have kraft beer from Japan outside of Asahi and Sapporo. We had a great experience at Kuu and can't wait to return.

I decided to come here with family after many people recommending this place. I'm not sure why. Not…read moreimpressed and I don't know what's the hype about this place. We went on a Saturday around 8 pm and it happened that they have happy hour. Not impressive either. It was 4 adults, 1 child and 1 baby in stroller . ONLY 4 adults ate. But somehow they charged 20% gratuity! What? Why? Because you're taking seats. Never heard of such a thing. Anyways this won't happen again as we won't be returning here Let's start since we got there. Saturday night at 8 pm. 2 of us for raw sushi and the other two don't like raw so they had Yakisoba and chicken teriyaki. So the sushi came first and we finished our food and the Yakisoba and chicken teriyaki is still not here. We had 4 different servers come asking for things and orders and one of them asked if we got the bill when we hadn't even gotten our food. Not to mention when we asked for straws. It was thrown on the table which is also unacceptable. Finally the hot food came and we decided we wanted more raw sushi and here comes another 25 minutes and still nothing. When the bill came and I saw we were charged for gratuity, I didn't like that because first of all, service was horrible, we didn't get to enjoy the meal together we kept looking to see if our food is coming. Then cherry on top, you would think the owner would try to make it better. No, it was even worse. Yea because you were taking seats. I said there is a kid in stroller and another kid who can't eat sushi. If you have kids, don't bring them because they'll charge you for the seat! The 2 stars is for the chaos roll and salmon sashimi. Everything else was NOT worth it Ridiculous and won't be returning

We came here for saturday happy hour and although busy, Giselle was the absolute best. Didn't have…read moreto wait for any refills, she kept checking up on us as needed. Best service ever!! Will be back.

their hh is goated…read more food comes out fast and tastes amazing. it's cuter and cleaner than your average sushi place. service is attentive. i recommend

Came here 2 days in a row this week. I love it and I'm always here picking up work lunches , but…read morenow my 8yo daughter is requesting it :) so .. yess.. let's go!! The gyoza is so good , any of the rolls , but my fave is the yakisoba w extra ginger . Oh and idk what the ice tea flavor is but it's incredible.

Ozeki noodle is located in a strip mall with a few other eateries. The inside is homey and you…read moreimmediately feel like you are having lunch at your Japanese grandmas house. We ordered the tempura udon and the katsu don, both items came out fresh and hot. The tempura were well fried and the meal felt like a warm hug. I do wish that the tempura was a slightly larger portion, so it will be better paired with the large bowl of udon. Overall, it was a delicious meal and we will be back again.

First time in over 20 years. Use to come here with my family. Food is still amazing! Service is…read moregreat. Ambiance is great. Recommend this place. It's been over 70 years.

We decided to try a seafood staple in Oxnard during our latest jaunt down south…read more We parked on the street in front but there also was a parking lot right next door. Dinner that weekend was quiet with a couple other tables occupied. The wall showcasing the generations of Otani's in Oxnard was a good read while we waited for our order. A large white board was the menu. Lots of options to pick from. However with the variety we ordered the food was just ok with the grilled snapper and fries being the stand outs. The fried fish seemed a bit too oily, the tempura batter too thick on the vegetables and the clam chowder needed more flavor. Given the years in business, I was hoping for more from the food.

100% recommended, they have my favorite fried rice ever!!! (they also have shrimp fried rice)…read morebut... Pork fried rice, the balance of all the flavors in that rice.... DELICIOUS!!!! Affordable and very very clean!!! Friendly staff. great location. A real Japanes food.

Nice location in Oxnard! Very gorgeous location with a lot of areas to walk nearby…read more Food was good, the chashu was alright and super thick and fatty. The broth was good and the noodles were delish! We also got the chicken karaage and it was amazing. Highly recommend getting that - it was a good portion too! Service was good, our server was really nice and attentive! Big parking lot with free parking as well!

This is always a fun place to go for a fun show and delicious food. This is one of the better…read moreteppanyaki places I've been to. The chefs are fantastic at putting on a show! So far, my stats are 50/50 catching eggs in my mouth when they're flung toward me! Everyone gets a good laugh as they attempt to catch some, too! The other side of the restaurant is the sushi side, but I've never ordered sushi here (yet). You can also order sushi on the teppanyaki side, though. Once you order your meal, it also typically comes with soup, salad, and white or fried rice. I always have plenty to take home in a to-go container for another meal. My favorite is the teppanyaki chicken. I've also ordered the teppanyaki steak, but the meat was a little dry and not well seasoned. Prices are reasonable at $25-35 a plate, and you will get plenty of food. This is also a good place to take kids, as you can share your meal with them, and they will (hopefully) enjoy the show the chef puts on as he cooks. The group I arrived with included over 15 people, so the staff seated us at one large table. This is definitely a great place for enormous groups.

Bonnie and I took her sister here for her birthday last Sunday and it was fantastic. Interior is…read morekept up well, it has a very cool vibe and what you would expect for a Japanese restaurant. There are multiple Teppan stations on one side of the restaurant and the other side is set up for sushi dining. We arrived 15 minutes before they opened and started seating. We were seated very promptly at 4:30 by a very friendly hostess. We were surprised to see the restaurant at least in the Tappan area full by 5 o'clock. That's always a good sign. You want to eat at a busy restaurant. The Teppanyaki menu has you choose your proteins, steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops, lobster, fish. Then It starts with soup, we ordered both the onion and the miso to try both. Our consensus was the miso was better. The miso must be traditional as that is what we have always been served at other Teppanese restaurants. Next is a little green salad with the house dressing. I swear the miso soup and the house salad seem to be the same in every Teppanese restaurant. Then the show begins. We all chose the upgrade to fried rice then the grilled vegetables each entre comes with three grilled shrimp. It's an appetizer. Always keep in mind with Teppanese they grill and put these things on your plate one at a time. Do not wait for everything to be cooked before starting or the rice and the vegetables are going to be cold by the time you get your protein. They brought the birthday girl a nice chocolate sundae with a candle and took a picture that they delivered to us. All in all a fantastic evening. Thank you to all the staff at O-sabi

One of Ventura's Treasures worth the Hunt!! Gotetsu is hidden behind an unmarked storefront located…read morebetween a Design showroom and a Tattoo Studio. The Japanese style of grilling each item on a stick and coveted bar seating around the open kitchen squeezed into a narrow bustling space is truly authentic. If you're claustrophobic, walk through the interior dining area to the back patio for an open air experience. Food is ordered from an App so come with a full phone battery charge. You order each skewer and all other items and they are brought to your table as they come off the grill. We ordered a couple Japanese draft beers and the Spicy Garlic Edamame to start as we studied the revolving selection of skewers on the menu. Tip- keep that edamame plate because you're going to want to double dip with that leftover sauce. You choose your own adventure here and the quality of the food and preparation are outstanding. I think Sushi when I think Japanese food-- not here- it's Kushiyaki style ! There's no Sushi! We ordered One of many variations of filet mignon, ribeye and chicken skewers in order to taste our way through the menu. We kept ordering 2 at a time and sharing. The Unagi was a stand out for my husband and apparently is very popular. I felt that that the beef skewers were more flavorful than the chicken but all the proteins were grilled to perfection and very tender. The Fillet with onion sauce and the ribeye with yuzu were standouts to me. The servers are friendly and efficient. If you want the full experience, come early and snag a seat at the bar so you can watch the dinner theater. Here the focus is on the perfect bite! Tip: if you map it, you'll drive right by it. Look for the downtown Cafe Ficelle on Main across from Ventura HS and park. Then walk toward the Tattoo studio until you see an open door full of people and no visible signage. It truly is a Hidden Gem!

Very disappointing experience…read more We placed our order and paid through the restaurant's QR code ordering system. After some time, the owner came to our table and told us that another customer's order had somehow been charged to my credit card. She said she would cancel the transaction and asked us to place the order again. Naturally, I was concerned and asked for an explanation of how another customer's order could be charged to my card. Unfortunately, she repeatedly said she didn't know and offered no explanation or reassurance. Her attitude was dismissive and surprisingly unconcerned about what could have been a serious payment system issue. Because I was uncomfortable with the situation and the lack of transparency, I decided to cancel my order and leave. She simply said "OK" and showed little interest in addressing my concerns. Whether this was a system error or not, customers deserve a clear explanation when their credit card is involved in an unexpected transaction. The poor customer service and lack of concern left a very negative impression. I would be extremely cautious about using a credit card here in the future.

Just visited this past weekend (2026 Mother's Day) with my family and it saddened me that they will…read morebe closing permanently this 7/6/2026!! :( :( There was a little museum and other shops but all the surrounding buildings will be demolished including theirs and building new and they will not be returning. If you have a chance, visit, pick your seafood of choice (rock crab, shrimp, lobster, spider crab, fish & chips, clam chowder) and eat there in the Fisherman Wharf or bring it home to fully enjoy the deliciousness!! It's fresh, sweet and just yummos!! :) :)

This place has been around since late 1980s and has been one of the best seafood places around. You…read morehave fresh crab to pick from, then they steam & crack ooen for you. Grilled prawns are so delishes but at $53/lb for 6-8 pieces kond of high for me. They also have lobster, shrimp, fried or grilled, fish (cod) & chips . We ordered today, 5 crabs, 2 orders fish & chips, grilled shrimp, large Clam chowder with total of $140. The swafood fresh, crab meats so tender and sweet. Unfortunately, I m writing this bc I found out today, this place will permanently close July 6th, 2026. This is the only place left open in this worn out area. The people working there said, the old buildings will be demolished and they will build something else. Too bad they will not return. So if you have a chance, go visit before it happens. This place is delicious and worth the 1.5 hrs from where we live.