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    Big Chico

    3.3 (12 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Always passed by this place but never got around to it. But it's just amazing, the food and everything My thoughts will be categorized so it'll be out of order but the numbers will tell you the order it was originally Food: 6. After heavily deciding, I chose, albacore roll, japanese taco (tuna), and oyster shooter. 9. The lady then asked me for my id. Of which I was confused. As you may have noticed if you have seen the menu, oyster shooter is on the drink menu. Turns out, theres alcohol in it. Its an actual shot with oysters in it. (For some reason I didnt compute in my head). So I just asked to remove it from my order but then they offered to just take away the alcohol from it. So I did that. Hoping the price would go down significantly. (I dont think it did but it was still good. ) 10. After more waiting, the oyster shooter came first. It was very little cause I had it with no alcohol when it was supposed to, the glass was cold and I just shot it like it was a shot (not that I drink alcohol lol) cause its a shot idk where Im going with this. It was actually really good. Caution: VERY STRONG FLAVOR. Its not super salty, its just hits you in all the right places (sounds weird). It was delicious. I shot it then, while still in my mouth, grab the oyster a little cause it got stuck at the bottom. The drink Goes down really easy. I was not sure of the taste at first but after having the after taste and all, man that was really good. It might be an acquired taste tho since the flavor is that strong. Also the money is def not in how full you get, its probably mostly from alcohol (which I didnt get) but other part flavor and that made it worth it. Rarely do I see foods that are actually worth the price because of flavor alone 11. Enough talking about oyster shooter. Next one came out was albacore roll. The wasabi was fresh. On first look, that looks like a dot, like how could that be enough, boy was I wrong, I just grabbed a little bit of wasabi onto the sushi and it was still super pungent in the right ways. So good wasabi. Another thing is the soy sauce came in this tall glass with a spout thing. Pours very well. Good sauce. 12. Ok got side tracked, albacore roll, was good. Not in flavor. Actually lacked a bit of flavor which made up for with good wasabi and soy sauce. They do give a fist full in size tho, the rolls were chunky and it definitely made me full. 7. When choosing the japanese taco, they asked me for the topping. I thought they were just the ingredients but the words below the name were actually toppings to choose. 13. Last one is japanese taco. As I've said, I chose tuna topping. It came on top of some kale it looks. The taco was delicious as well. The shell was fried and crisp. The toppings did give it a lot of flavor. Pretty good. I'd eat this again. (Tbh I expected it to be worse since usually anything I've never tried ends up being sad. Happily surprised). The kale at the bottom I also ate. Raw kale, nasty, but I pulled through thanks to a leftover tomato from the taco. Layout: 3. The front lady asked me if I wanted to sit here or the bar, I didnt know what the bar was so I just said bar for the experience. They had a second room if you walk some more. They also had an outside where you could sit outside with some fencing around but can still get the wind and sunlight. I sat in the second room not outside. And then they also told me to pick a seat so I picked the couch. 19. They did make the oyster shooter at the bar/second room. There was also a tv at the bar/second room. It was kind nice cause you get to see a little of the first room and the outside room too. Extra note: 1. On coming in at like 3:10pm ish since goog maps said it opens at 3pm, the door was locked and the lady told me that it opens at 3:30pm so either google lied, it changed, or they needed extra time. 2. When I did come in, all the servers were very nice. 18. I talked to a total of 3 workers. The front lady who always stays in the front for the most part. 2 waiters. 1 a girl and the other a guy, girl came up to me the most, maybe she owned the second room or something. But the guy did ask the same questions the girl asked some times so maaybe some communication going on. It was fine tho. 4. They gave me 3 menus, main menu (sushi and plates), happy hour menu (open time to 5pm) and drink menu. (I took pics of all 3 front and back as you can see) 5. She also gave me a glass of water almost instantly without question. Love these kinds of restaurants 8. After getting the order, I was set and they didnt take the menu so that was nice. 15. Eventually, they asked if I wanted the check, I said yea, they said I can go to the register when I'm ready so that was the last thing they said to me. 17. 5 star, would go again, didnt have a single complaint about the food. Its great service but as an introvert it did hurt some times lol. 20. Deleted some thoughts for text limit

    Spicey tuna roll. So small and nothing but tuna! Pretty bad!

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    Nama Sake Sushi and Restaurant

    Nama Sake Sushi and Restaurant

    4.2
    (109 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    I want to like this place so bad! There is so much potential. But I have given it three tries, and…read morethere is something wrong every single time. I can no longer justify the high price point for a dining experience that has not once met it. Let's start with the good: the fried rice cakes are incredible. The ambience feels really nice and upscale. There are some delicious food items here. The service is friendly. Last night was my final straw though. The service was incredibly slow. We ordered a couple appetizers and a couple rolls. The appetizers were on the slower side, but within reason. But then we were there for over an hour (like actually timed, not me being hyperbolic), and we still hadn't gotten our rolls. Now full disclosure, my mom does have a shrimp and crab sensitivity. However, she made it clear to the server that this is not a contact allergy. She specified: She can handle things being fried in the same oil. A simple wipe down of the food prep service suffices. She has to actually ingest the food for it to affect her. Well. It had been over an hour, and they had not even started on her rolls. When I asked someone (who I think may have been the manager?) to check on them, she let us know that they were starting right then and that with an allergy they have to clean off an entire station in order to serve, and so on. Uhm. How does that justify the fact that they clearly didn't even start cleaning a station at all for over an hour after we had ordered?? Do they expect us to wait till all other customers have left?? An allergy doesn't mean we should be completely de-prioritized. I know that she wasn't intending to make excuses and was intending to explain, but an explanation at that point is completely inadequate. To try to explain to someone with an allergy that service is going to be slower because they have to clean off an entire station... Do they think we've never been to restaurants before?? We know how it works and there's just no justification for that. The rolls were also terrible. We substitute tempura asparagus for my mom due to her not being able to eat shrimp. In our experience, this is quite standard with sushi restaurants. They served it with steamed and it was terrible. The rolls were also very thick cut, falling apart, and- I kid you not - not even cut all the way through. We got chu toro, one of our favorite items--they didn't trim the sinewy parts off. I had to send back a drink because it felt like I was drinking perfume. They took these items off thankfully but overall, we still spent over $100 and didn't even get sushi. Ugh. So frustrating and I just can't imagine myself giving them another try.

    Cute spot, feels very SF / LA vibes! The sushi is fresh and tasty, and not terribly priced for…read moresushi. We went in for happy hour but found out it's only at the bar which is unideal if you have a group of more than two people. I'll be back for happy hour with a smaller crew!

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    Nama Sake Interior
    Nama Sake Interior
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    Crispy Brussels Sprouts
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    Big Tuna Sushi Bistro

    Big Tuna Sushi Bistro

    3.7
    (500 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Went and had lunch with a friend and our server Bailey provided excellent service! He was friendly,…read moreattentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. Great experience I would definitely ask for Bailey again!

    I've been to this place multiple times and have always had a good experience. The food is always…read moregreat, the customer service is always pleasant and I feel like the food always comes out quickly. They do a great job of working like a well oiled machine. I just wanted to comment on my experience tonight because not only was everything great, per usual, but I witnessed above and beyond customer service from one of your staff members. I believe it was one of the hosts named Jake (I hope I'm remembering that right, he has a mustache if I'm getting the name wrong). Anyways, there was an elderly lady that Jake escorted to her table. The lady was definitely in need of assistance and was moving very slowly. This employee was so incredibly patient, polite and accommodating to her all while having a warm smile on his face. Every table in the building seemed to be full and even during a rush, Jake was so attentive to such a simple but gracious gesture that just made my night and made the dining experience that much better.

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    Packed on a Friday night... we see just picking up, apparently that's a door to the right, totally separate from the restaurant!
    Packed on a Friday night... we see just picking up, apparently that's a door to the right, totally separate from the restaurant!
    Spicy tuna, salmon, and salmon with bacon and cream cheese.
    Spicy tuna, salmon, and salmon with bacon and cream cheese.
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    Ichiban

    Ichiban

    3.7
    (456 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    I was seated right away and provided a menu ( I like to look for different items I've never tried)…read more I always try the mixed tempura and The Chico roll was suggested. The tempura was light and crispy- perfectly cooked and the shrimp, I swear practically melted in my mouth, veggies cooked to perfection. The Chico roll was wonderful,mildly spicy not over powering (I like spicy with flavor not torch your mouth). I promise I will come back with friends so we can all try a little of everything. I was in and out in 30 minute, staff was attentive not pushy. It was over all perfect.

    We have had some of the absolute best meals here but the last two times 4/2026 & 5/2026 have just…read morenot been that good. Our favs have been the Japanese Tacos, Gyoza, Sushi Sampler Plate and any number of rolls. The side salad with the Wasabi dressing has always been and is still delicious! Every place can have an off day or item but the last two visits leave us looking for other options. The sauce for the Japanese Tacos has become so spicy hot we've had to have them hold it - something's changed there. The gyoza (2 orders for one person and one order for the second person were all served on the same plate, forgivable but they were bland and the sauces were spilled when the waitress set them down. The Sushi sampler contained "room temp", not cold raw fish and was literally flavorless AND the rice tasted old and chalky. I tried the spicy tuna roll the month before and I could not eat it. It was flavorless and warm. Our last visit's service was very poor. Had to ask more than once for the basic wasabi and ginger. Then we had to ask for our beverages again halfway through our meal. Used to be awesome but this is two poor experiences in a row. I've been enjoying Japanese cuisine throughout California my entire life and this just wasn't worth it. The place is also loud and rushed.

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    Spicy Taco Roll, Red Shrimp Roll, Mexican Roll add Salmon @ Ichiban.
    Spicy Taco Roll, Red Shrimp Roll, Mexican Roll add Salmon @ Ichiban.
    So good!!!
    So good!!!
    Happy hour snacks!  Edemame, spicy tuna roll, California rolls, and my favorite tuna taco!

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    Happy hour snacks! Edemame, spicy tuna roll, California rolls, and my favorite tuna taco!
    Rawbar

    Rawbar

    3.6
    (394 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Rawbar is hands down my favorite sushi spot in Chico and after another visit it still holds the…read morecrown, well not the King of Chico, that's me. They are famous for their Poké bowl, but we only did sushi this time (my willpower deserves recognition).. The edamame was excellent and their miso soup is still one of my favorites anywhere. It just tastes different... richer and more intentional than the usual versions. I'm a huge saba fan and theirs was exactly why I keep coming back... clean, fresh and done right. My kid had the tataki and it was the same story there, super fresh and gone in about thirty seconds. We also had the Gilroy (yum) Japanese Cowboy, Red Dragon, Hibachi Sunset and Lotus Cobra. The Lotus Cobra is one of those rolls you order once and then it just becomes part of your future. The ambiance is probably my favorite in Chico. It's one of those places where you can have a great meal and some top tier people watching at the same time. Service is always solid, friendly without being fake, and everything from the dining area to the bathrooms is consistently clean. I'll just say it... I wish we had a place like this back on the Mendocino Coast. Until then, this is always going to be my Chico sushi stop. If you like fresh fish, good energy and a place that just feels dialed in, Rawbar is hard to beat.

    Visited again October 30th..see receipt as always…read more Before leaving Chico I had to get their delicious ribs and suishi! I don't know how they prepare their baby back ribs but they are AMAZING! So tender and literally melt off the bone! OBSESSED! LOL I also got the red dragon roll ( asked for extra spicy) and the Sacramento roll . SO good! Most of this was to go as I always have my ice chest with me! It's classy...clean..and staff are very professional. Full bar and inside and outdoor seating. RAGAN AND Sjarif are the best ( A team!). Love love love this place! Great asset to downtown Chico!

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    Rawbar
    Baby back ribs ( not chops)..the best!!!
    Baby back ribs ( not chops)..the best!!!
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    Ikkyu Japanese Restaurant

    Ikkyu Japanese Restaurant

    4.1
    (41 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    We've gone twice now, both times the place was pretty much empty. A sunday night and a Saturday…read morenight. Was slightly concerning for dinner time to be so slow but it also was nice not dealing with other folks. The second visit was very strange as our food took forever, yes we had one couple ahead of us and one pick up order but it still took over 20 minutes for our first roll and our daughters avocado roll arrived last and an hour after ordering. This was just strange but they only had one sushi chef working. Another issue was our omakase orders, one was just a Tina roll and the other was the surf n turf roll. Which both rolls are totally fine but it wasn't what I thought I'd get when ordering omakases. Also the ginger that say was really flavorless, I've never had such watery bland ginger before. Being in the old Japanese blossom build it has plenty of space, and with the lack of customers the parking lot was a lot easier to deal with compared to when it was JB. No music was playing but it was well lite and didn't have any noticeable smells. If we could remove the odd Saturday night dinner it would rank higher. But that second visit was a huge miss from time to flavor.

    Came here again for some ramen and tried some new sushi rolls. The customer service here is beyond…read moregreat both times and the food was delicious. I have officially found my go to sushi restaurant.

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    Tuna lover's roll
    Tuna lover's roll
    Ikkyu Japanese Restaurant
    Seared salmon roll on right.

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    Seared salmon roll on right.

    Big Chico - japanese - Updated August 2026

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