Yelp lead me to Sura. I saw the great reviews and the best health inspection score when I was…read moresearching for Korean food in Oxnard. I have eaten at Sura twice this week and had the lunch special choosing tempura and beef bulgogi. Both times the service was better than average. Both times the food was delicious. The tempura reminded me of the tempura I grew up eating in California with the exception that they used panko crumbs on the shrimp. Nice! The veggies had tempura batter. Beef bulgogi is so tasty here. And the rice with beans reminded me of the Korean meals I had frequently in Virginia. The salad was fresh with a refreshing dressing. The radish soup was comforting. The bachan here are tasty. And the potsticker is nice and crispy. Best sit down Korean place I have been to in California. I really appreciate the lunch set, which provides a complete meal for one.

The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, it's very clean, and the location is great with a beautiful…read moreview. However, the staff is not very welcoming, and it gives the impression that guests are not really appreciated. As for the food, I can't say it was particularly delicious -- it was just okay. The prices are a bit high, and the portions are not very large. Nothing more to add.

We love this place everything is perfect the food is delicious amo esta comida es un lugar limpio…read morey organizado

Arvin IS THE BEST WAITER we have had. Food is the best. He is amazing 1,000 stars. Very attentive…read more Highly recommend

Great find in Ventura! Asian food has certainly come a looooong way since I was a kid!…read more Was needing a quick bite before swim finals. First, the gal who took our order was super friendly and helpful. The food was really good. Reminded me of We had the original chicken wings, japchae, kimbap, bulgogi bowl and the yuzu and grape ades. All of the dishes were wonderful. Chicken was nice and crispy --good flavor throughout and not greasy at all! The japchae had a great balance of flavors and the shiitake mushrooms, in particular, had really great flavor--must have been marinated for a long time to soak up all the juices! The kimbap was delicious! It was fresh and the pickle in it (Japanese call it takuan, idk what its name in Korean is) was super mild. It didn't overpower the other ingredients. The bulgogi was a solid dish. It had also the glass noodles on one side and plenty of meat and veggies. A good, well-rounded dish. We will come back for bing soo after the kid finishes finals, if it isn't too late! A local regular enthusiastically suggested we try it, so we will be back. The drinks were really delicious as well. Not too sweet and refreshing taste--I think each one is handmade individually. Overall, I highly recommend this place. It has all of the taste of real Korean home cooking at a good price point. You can get quality dishes in a casual in-and-out setting. We will be back for sure!

I recently tried Matna, and overall the experience was just okay. The food wasn't bad, but the…read moreprices felt way too high for what you get. I ordered the bibimbap and some wings. The bibimbap was very standard -- nothing special or memorable about it. It tasted like a typical Korean bibimbap you can get at many other places, but here it was priced at $12.75, while I've seen similar dishes at other restaurants for under $8. The wings were the same story. A small portion of five wings costs $12.99, and while they tasted fine, they were just ordinary Korean fried wings. Nothing about them really stood out to justify the price. Overall, the food is decent, but there's nothing unique or special that makes the higher prices make sense. In my opinion, the only thing that stands out about this restaurant is that it's overpriced for what it offers.

This food hall is like an elevated food court! The pho restaurant inside was surprisingly good. We…read morefound it as an afterthought after putting our name down for Cheesecake Factory. After we discovered this Annex Food Hall, I called Cheesecake Factory to remove my name from the seating list. At the pho restaurant, I had My Tho noodles and my husband got the Pho Ga. Both great and big portions! It was one of the busier restaurants inside. It does get a bit loud but that is expected at a food hall!

GETTING HERE:…read more Located at The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard, CA. Head towards "Copper Blues Cantina" to find it. REVIEW: This is a great time! So many food options to choose from. I've been there a handful of times and am surprised to find *another place to eat there that I had missed in previous visits. Just to name a few food items you can find here: pizza, ice cream, chicken, hot dogs, super food, coffee, etc. It has a pretty large footprint, too. It's a great place to meet friends to eat or to find a quiet space to work or veg out. Currently, I would say my favorite place to eat is Gordo's Hot Chicken. Good stuff! Great, convenient location with a variety of places to eat and drink. Enjoy!

The Fisherman's Sushi is a serviceable, minimalist sushi joint offering fair sushi and Japanese…read moreclassics at an appropriate, budget price. After a long day on the beach at Oxnard our family stopped by on a Sunday evening for a quick dinner before driving home. The restaurant is seemingly the only survivor left in a strip mall food court, leaving, after sunset, an almost eerie feel with the restaurant taking up one corner of an otherwise empty courtyard. We ordered and our food came quite quickly. We got the Tonkotsu Ramen ($13), which was quite poor; while the proportions were generous the broth was off and the ingredients melded together a bit too much, like a stew kept on for too long. The dinner bento box with teriyaki salmon ($17) was decent though, with great tempura vegetables, excellent fried gyoza, and good, if generic, salmon and spicy tuna maki side. We also got the B.S. II roll (whatever that stands for; $14), a California roll topped with cooked scallops and shrimp and spicy mayo. We've had many variants of this before (my spouse being a cooked sushi fan) and this was fairly mid, as the foodies say these days. A special note should be said for the service; our waitress, while quite busy by the end of the evening, attended to our needs, added on drinks later, and even put on the game at my request. Value, listed above, I found to be quite favorable. The food quality was limited, yet this still made for great budget pick. My expectations weren't high for this Fisherman, but he met them. The steady stream of pickup drivers and other families who came to that empty mall are telling, however. This is a stalwart, stubborn shop in a dying mall - an adequate, budget-friendly sushi place for the people. I can appreciate that. Food: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Service: 4.5/5 Value: 5/5

Tucked away in an old food court just steps from the harbor sits a sushi bar that feels like a…read moreportal to another time. The wooden counter, cute decor and menu make you feel as if you've been transported straight to Japan. Fishermans sushi is a hidden gem known to those who grew up here and to those who stumbled upon it by chance (like me). The last man standing in a ghost town of what I imagine was a once bustling food court. It's a real testament that they've been able to stay open all these years. This restaurant has character that's for sure. Inside are eager chefs and friendly service, even after all these years. The prices are still insanely reasonable too. My friend and I split a sashimi boat for $45. That was six varieties of fresh fish, each with five large slices of sashimi. HOW?! In this economy?! Grateful that they can serve up fresh sushi at such reasonable prices. Their classic rolls and fried appetizers are also fantastic. My friend and I would both highly recommend their shrimp tempura. Fried up fresh, the batter was crispy and delicate. For rolls, go with the Fisherman's house roll as it was garlicky with a good sauce and fresh. We had a really good time here and definitely feel like it's a well kept secret to those who weren't born and raised here as for lunch it was pretty dead inside. Yet a lot of the locals love it and rave about this spot. Definitely worth checking out, we had a good experience and loved the old time vibes of this place.

Food was very delicious, fulfilling yet light altogether. The Spam and Egg Banh Mi stayed intact…read more The fried egg rolls also tasted good and were a good portion size. The Vietnamese coffee had good flavor as well and had a good blend of bitter sweetness that complimented the food well. Service was fast and helpful. Peaceful ambiance for a Thursday afternoon. Will comeback

Was driving by on our way to some other restaurant when my partner insisted we pull in. From the…read moreparking lot we could see only one table with a two people, but a large, happy looking, family was exiting with arm fulls of to go bags so we decided to chance it, my partner especially excited for hot pot. We let the group pass us and entered the restaurant. We were promptly seated at a corner table and given menus. It did take a bit for the server to come back to take our order, but we did realize we came in 1/2 hour before closing, so we eased off a bit. My partner order the hot pot and was very happy with his choice. The server came back with a hot plate and instructed us how to cook the meat. I was a bit apprehensive about having to cook my own food, but the fragrant smell as it cooked changed my mind. The broth was flavorful and the veg and meat were tender as they soaked up the soupy goodness. I also ordered the boa buns and the pillowy texture, mixed with the soft pork and crunchy cucumber and carrots made my belly sing. We slurped up our food and cleared out as quickly as we could. I hate being that person that lingers at closing time. What I do regret is that I did not take more time at their counter as we exited because it was full of snacks and curios that I love. Next time for sure!

Everything we've ordered has been amazing! Sesame Chicken, Teriyaki Salmon, Tempura, Unagi bowl!…read moreJust amazing! Management and owners are wonderful people! Servers are very friendly and super attentive!

A bit conflicted about my experience. The food was ready pretty quick and the server Kenny was…read morefriendly. The food tasted fairly fresh and the pieces about average size. Con: -unfortunately have to start with this. We found a METAL SHAVING in our yakisoba. It was pretty rigid and pretty big, as well. We ate quite a bit before we noticed it so nervous we could've possibly ate some smaller pieces. Thank god we noticed because I was serving myself onto my plate so I would've put it in my mouth if I didn't see it. -the soft shell crab was a pretty small crab/2-piece for the price and was very salty. Pro: -the sushi tostada was more portion than we expected it to be and pretty good. Fully loaded as well and a good flavor of fish and avocado with sauce. -the sushi pieces were pretty fresh tasting but wish they were alittle bigger. Despite the overall experience, we don't feel comfortable coming back knowing that this could occur or maybe stay away from anything that is made on the grill, stovetop.

Ruff House BBQ is one of those places you almost don't want to tell people about because it's that…read moregood. Tucked inside the music hall, it serves up legit Texas-style barbecue that would hold its own anywhere. The atmosphere is unique--great food, live music vibes, and a laid-back crowd all under one roof. The brisket was phenomenal with a perfect bark, deep smoky flavor, and that melt-in-your-mouth tenderness every BBQ lover hopes for. The beef rib was absolutely massive and incredibly juicy, while the pork belly burnt ends were rich, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The mac and cheese was the ideal side--creamy, cheesy, and comforting without stealing the spotlight from the meats. What makes this spot even more special is that they're only open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 PM to 3 PM (or until they sell out), so you know everything is fresh and made in limited batches. After tasting the food, it's easy to understand why they often sell out. The portions are generous, the quality is outstanding, and every bite tastes like it was made by people who truly care about barbecue. Whether you're there for a show or just making a special trip for lunch, Ruff House BBQ is absolutely worth it. Get there early, come hungry, and don't leave without trying the brisket and beef rib. I'll definitely be back.

INSANELY DELICIOUS!!!!! Okay! Okay now!! This place is FIRE!…read moreSimple menu style, different items on different days to keep it fresh! Such a great concept..It was $1 wing night and let me tell you, Crispy, flavorful, and I couldn't eat them fast enough! We got a few other items that deserve jist as much praise! Smash burger, Sweet & smokey potato with pork belly YUMM!!! The smash fries had me in a good coma! The service was friendly and and our food arrived in a timely manner, which is important. The place is spacious and is in the Ventura Music Hall, were concerts, bands, and other music events happen. I most definitely will be back for whatever this place is selling!!! This is a MUST stop with family, or friends. Great for groups.

Absolute gem in Ventura! Food was absolutely the best I've had ever had!…read more Bring everyone you know!

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.

I am basing my review on 1 visit, during lunch. There wasn't…read morea line so I was able to be seated immediately. Ambiance- seating inside is generally small tables close together and the dining area is on the smaller side. An open kitchen area is behind the counter, but they also have more kitchen space behind in the back. They layout really reminded me of Tokyo Ramen houses that are designed for solo single eaters (as a lot of Tokyo casual dining is). During my meal, the majority of us at tables were solo eaters, only 1 other table had 2 diners. So I imagine if you're a larger party it, it may be hard to get seating at busier times due to smaller number of tables. Ordered- Tokatsu ShuShu ramen. The noodles were springy and bouncy. The broth is creamy and tasty. I still think I really enjoy Silverlake Ramen's Tonkatsu broth (I don't know what their secret ingredient is that makes it unique) but URamen's is still satisfying. I had 4 pieces of Chashu, 1/2 of a seasoned soft boiled egg. The yolk is seasoned in a very sweet sauce- interesting taste. They add a wonton crisp which is unusual for Ramen bowl! I would've like nori crisp but that's ok. Service- One server was taking care of the lunch crowd. The owners are Thai, and I believe the server is also Thai. She was quite polite. Usually I think most Thai restaurants offer that super kind, and humble service to customers. (I say this as Korean Ame, it's noticeably different than immigrant run Korean or Chinese or Vietnamese restaurants) I do prefer the taste of Silverlake Ramen, BUT they have even more limited seating. The parking and access here is easier and quicker than going to the Collection Annex, so I think this is another solid Ramen place. Note- They are closed on Mondays, and closed between 3-5pm everyday. The first time I came, was during their closed time.

This place was pretty good. Good amount of ramen…read more The Cali roll was ok, not the best. Really large roll. Service was good. Ambiance was good. I'd come back.