I had an another amazing time at Oiza. My friend and I shared a plate of sashimi and three hand…read morerolls. The mango with fried shrimp was so flavorful! It had a hint of spice which was a nice surprise. Shoutout to Bell for being a fun server!.

Vegas-grade Holidate special occasion spot. -- Of all the Fresno restaurant grand openings over the…read morepast couple years, Oiza made one of the most delicious first impressions and quickly became a favorite holiday date-night discovery. When we first visited, it was also one of the few restaurants open during the holidays, which made getting that reservation feel even more special. Coming from Vegas, the beau is especially particular about sushi, and Oiza successfully exceeded expectations. As for me, having dined at Japanese restaurants from Nobu and Morimoto to Michelin-starred experiences, I was equally impressed by the ambience, service, presentation and overall execution. It also makes sense that the operation feels seasoned: Oiza is part of Lin's Restaurant Group, the same local family behind other Fresno-area favorites including Hino Oishi, J-Pot, Spicy J's, Ramen Hayashi and Lin's Fusion. It's obvious the staff has been properly trained in both front- and back-of-house fine dining operations. We've now dined here three times -- each for a different experience -- and Oiza has delivered. First Holidate: Fabulous evening from start to finish. Everyone from our server to management checked in on us, service felt polished without being intrusive, and we appreciated the elegant attention to detail. Bonus points for being seated side by side. We ended up closing out the restaurant as the last two guests to leave. Hamachi ceviche -- Exactly what an appetizer should do: whet your appetite for more. Salmon spoons -- Tasty little bites. Wagyu gyoza -- Rich and indulgent. Miso seabass -- If miso seabass is on the menu, I'm ordering it. Definitely a reorder. Hi Tuna roll -- Unique enough that we ordered it again on our second visit. Yellowtail & salmon sashimi -- Excellent quality and freshness. Second Celebradate: We returned to celebrate a special industry achievement and arrived just in time for our 5:45 p.m. reservation. Although I had booked directly through Oiza's website via Tock, the reservation didn't appear in their system. Fortunately, I had the email and text confirmations, and the team graciously accommodated us after a short wait. We repeated several favorites and ventured into a few new dishes: Hamachi ceviche -- Worth repeating. Grilled oysters -- A welcome addition to the table. Uni udon pasta -- The one miss for us. I wanted more uni and umami depth; the noodles were slightly overcooked and the sauce could have been smoother. Hi Tuna roll -- Just as good the second time. Amaebi & yellowtail sashimi -- Fresh and beautifully presented. Our server Itzy was wonderful throughout the evening and surprised us with a complimentary dessert. We would have ordered the matcha parfait if we hadn't been so full -- or if Dubai chocolate wasn't already waiting at home. Third time was the charm: We came back for Oiza's impressive luncheon specials and loaded up on several of our favorites while finally trying the temakis. The perfectly crunchy seaweed made every bite, and the lunch offerings were such delicious, incredible value. Even the takeaway bags deserve a mention -- sturdy enough that they've earned a second life as reusable lunch bags. Do: Make a reservation. Try the lunch specials. Buy the gift cards. Don't: Eat the towelettes. ;) From Holidate to Celebradate to lunch date, Oiza has earned its place among our favorite Fresno special-occasion eatsplorations -- with enough value and variety to make an ordinary afternoon feel worthy too.

I went to celebrate my brother's birthday and the food made by chef Niko was delicious and amazing…read more Our server named Crystal was polite. She even refilled our drinks without us asking her. and our Expo who was name Dom was excellent. He even placed our food in to goat containers for us, which was nice. The restaurant itself was nice. You didn't wait very long in a line. It felt like you were walking into a actual teriyaki from China or Japan.

My experience here was so good our server Ethan was the best 10/10 recommend coming hereread more

I was dining at the Ruth Chris Steakhouse just across the street the other day and I noticed this…read moreJapanese sushi place located in the Villaggio Shopping Center on North Blackstone Ave. I checked it out online and come to find they offer all you can eat sushi lunch and dinner options just like all the sushi places in Nevada do. I've found it rare to find AYCE (all you can eat) sushi on California. I didn't think Fresno was a sushi hot spot or anything. So, I came here with a couple of others that wanted to try it out. Dinner was the better option as it offers all of the traditional sushi and sashimi. We got seated just fine by the friendly host and I hear this place can get pretty crowded. Looking over then menu I notice it's more mainstream oriented, like for people who just order rolls cause that's what they think sushi is. No super exotic fish or anything or even salmon roe (Ikura). The menu lists the fish on top of rice pieces as "sushi" instead of nigiri. I'm surprised sashimi, (fish and no rice) is offered on the AYCE menu. Inside looks on the upscale side, so this is more of a "nice" place to go like on a date or something. We all went for the AYCE dinner for around $40 per person. That's about the going price for AYCE sushi these days. I started with the expensive stuff, like the sashimi and nigiri fish. I just got one roll. We were all sharing all the stuff we ordered. Sushi is supposed to be like that, a shared experience. The tempura fried shrimp was pretty good as were the rolls the other guys ordered. The fish quality was decent as was the service. We all stuffed ourselves as much as we could. I would recommend this place if you want to experience sushi and just pay one price and eat all you want. For the money, it's a decent deal.

All-you-can-eat sushi and it did NOT disappoint! Everything we ordered was delicious, fresh, and…read morekept coming so definitely bring your appetite! The service was also amazing. Our server was super attentive and consistently checked in on us throughout our meal. Our water glasses were always promptly refilled without us ever having to ask. Great food, great service, and overall a really enjoyable experience! BTW, if you don't eat all of your food they will up charge!

9/9/26 Getting…read morelunch! Definitely time for an update! Dynamite Roll, Earthquake roll and Baked Mussels ordered. The worker was very kind and said it would be ready in 15-20 min. Arrived!! Greeted! Let worker know. Almost ready. Paid for it and waited at the very nice bar. The worker was doing the finishing touches on a roll. Just a couple min and it was ready and received with good day wishes from both workers! GREAT! Lunchtime! Order split! Dynamite Roll is Really DELICIOUS!! Fresh & FLAVORFUL with GREAT spice!! Earthquake Roll is GREAT too!! Fresh & Tasty!! Mussels are FANTASTIC! Much Flavor!! Mother said hers was all Really GREAT!! Both have leftovers and another lunch too!! Great service and Really GREAT lunch!! HIGHLY recommended!! Deserve every star!!

We'll be back! My…read morehusband had been recommending Shobu for a while, and I'm so happy we finally made it out. From quality service and food to laid-back atmosphere, the kindness and love was definitely felt throughout. Even upon our first moments entering, we felt the love from the sushi chef who greeted us with genuine care. We ordered a mix of sashimi, rolls, and apps, and we were not disappointed. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is bc I want room to grow for when we return for the ramen, which was recommended by our generous server at the end. See you again soon, Shobu!

First time here was referred by a coworker and oh was the food delicious 10/10. Very good portions…read moremy son and I shared the dinner plate and the service was great. I'll be going there again

Honestly this was not good. Chicken, steak were tough, dry. Shrimp were not close to fresh,…read morefrozen, just thawed, bacon fried rice had no bacon or flavor. Only $18.00 gor the lunch special. I guess I got by cheap.

The other day, my family was out looking for food. Sushi I think. My daughter saw the sign for Miso…read moreHungry and thought it was hilarious. When it was time to get some food the next day, my daughter wanted to come here. It was a very hot day so my wife stayed home. It was just the kids and I. Walking in, I was curious to know how much the place changed since Tiger Bite Bowls closed. Not a whole lot really. The interior is very simple. Like a pho restaurant. We sat and looked at the menu. I know Teriyaki bowl is in the name, but I didn't see any bowls on the menu....not that I wanted one. Just an observation. Essentially the options are plates and sushi, so we did 2 of each, and later took a dragon roll home. Coming inside, it was initially welcomed because of how hot it was outside. But as our bodies began to cool down, I started to notice that it was a little warm in the restaurant too. It wasn't hot, but clearly they were concerned with their PG&E bill. I think one of the younger workers who arrived later noticed it too, because after they got there, the room temperature went down to a comfortable level again. As for the food, I was telling my daughter that it's too bad we didn't find Miso Hungry that day we were on the hunt for fried rice. Instead we had that horrible restaurant in Clovis. I think the only thing missing was the show you normally get with a tepanyaki restaurant. Was the good at the level of Hino Oisi or Edo-ya? Not quite, but it was still good. I like my fried rice a bit more crispy. The sweet and spicy sauce was an added bonus. Goes great on the fried rice! On everything really. Be sure to ask for some. As is always the case, one sushi roll isn't enough to fill a person up, so my son and daughter were still a little hungry. This is universal so no knock on Miso. I had my fill with my chicken plate and was able to share. I think the surprise was my son getting the salmon plate. So why only 3 stars? It's a hole in the wall, as evidenced by the fact that the restroom is out back in the alley, a few doors down. Nothing against a restaurant being a hole in the wall, but for $100 for 5 plates, no drinks, the food better be great, not just good. I feel like Miso is this areas version of Teriyaki Don, except Teriyaki Don is cheaper, with more options. I'm sure we will be back. Hopefully by then the menu will have expanded to include Teriyaki bowls or something

We recently tried Miso Hungry Teriyaki Bowl, and overall we had a really good experience. The food…read morereminded me of homemade teppanyaki; comforting, flavorful, and satisfying. We ordered the baked mussels, the Miso Hungry Roll, and the New York steak and shrimp combination plate. The baked mussels were very good, and I especially loved the sauce. The sushi roll was well balanced, fresh, and had great flavor; everything combined really well without one ingredient overpowering the others. The combination plate came with a generous portion of rice, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked, still nice and crunchy instead of overly soft. The steak and shrimp were also flavorful and filling. The customer service was great, and the staff was very welcoming throughout our visit. My only criticism would be the pricing. The combination plates are over $20 each, which is similar to other well-known teppanyaki restaurants in town that also include miso soup and salad for the same price. I completely understand inflation is affecting businesses, but I did feel the prices were slightly high for what was included. That being said, the food and service were both enjoyable, and I would definitely stop by again once in a while.

Delicious bacon flavored rice! Would eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner…read more Super friendly service and sparkling clean inside.

Came here to eat on a Friday night no reservations I guess they do a walk-in basis. We didn't wait…read morelong. Our weight was about an hour, but it was all worth the food. Walked around the area and grabbed a donut to ease off. The appetite ended up coming in about an hour, and the place was packed, but we were seated and our food was made.

Namikaze Sushi was so good! We tried the Katana Roll and the Maiko Roll, and both were loaded with…read moreflavor. The Katana Roll had shrimp tempura, crab salad and avocado, topped with salmon, sliced onion, spicy mayo, sriracha, tobiko and scallions. I loved the combination of the fresh salmon with the crunch from the shrimp tempura, and the spicy mayo gave it just the right kick. The Maiko Roll was definitely the indulgent one. It's a fried California roll with cream cheese, topped with chopped shrimp tempura and spicy crab salad, then finished with teriyaki sauce. Crispy, creamy, sweet, savory and seriously filling. They definitely don't skimp on the toppings here! Everything came out looking great, the portions were generous, and both rolls hit the spot. If you like specialty rolls with lots of flavor and texture, these two are absolutely worth trying. We'll definitely be back!

My husband and I came to Namikaze after returning home from vacation; our first time at Namikaze…read more We were energized by our server, who was lovely, and the music, which gave great vibes. We ordered from main and happy hour menus, and we enjoyed the sashimi and sushi roll (wrapped in cucumber). What we wished we had more of was the ahi tuna on top of the Namikaze Nachos. The wonton chips and the rest of the toppings were great, but the lack of ahi tuna, which was the best part, changed the entire dish for us.

Limited hours of operation (for me)... Definitely have to…read morego straight after work if I want to catch them on the weekdays (I'm out by 5-530 rush hour, they close at 7). They're downtown, I'm in Fig Garden. Picture painted? They are closed on the weekends (good for them, not us). I really enjoyed the food in this establishment each time (3) that I've been here... however, this last visit was probably the "worst" of the prior visits (service-wise). The wait for our food was verrrrrry long, our waitress never bothered to check on us or do any refills-- she was more focused on getting her closing shift duties done. I'm all about that-- but I'm damn good at multi-tasking so... idk. Another lady had to pick up her slack but only when we were done eating were we then offered more water (my glass was empty for a while). Our waitress came to give us our check though, ha. My first time here (which I'll have pics of food from that visit as well) was remarkable... like, amazing. Food, service, and all. Might have been with the right crowd, at the right time though... I'd say. They knew exactly what to order too-- all I wanted for sure was the Salmon Spoons (delish). I can't name everything in all the photos I will be attaching except for the goods in my most recent visit. The food has been consistently good... I have no complaints in that department whatsoever. Service, meh. There's very limited space in here as well... not too many tables inside. I felt like we were very close to the other tables. I do believe I remember them serving tables outside as well? I could be wrong. If it was on the food alone, they'd be a 4-5. But, with the inconsistencies with service... 3-4. Common denominator? 4 it is.

Umi Sushi has been a family favorite for years and consistently provides quality sushi, rolls and…read moremore! Seating is available both inside and outside. We generally arrive for early dinner and service, though always friendly, can be a bit slow so be mindful of that if you are in a rush. There is plenty of metered parking available either right up front or a short walk.

The service was excellent.I would highly recommend this place.I ordered the original tonkotsu and…read moremilky tonkotsu broth with my family; it was rich, flavorful, and flawless. The service was also very warm and welcoming--I'll definitely be coming back!

Stumbled upon this ramen shop and was blown away by how delicious everything was!…read more Stopped by during lunch for their $12.99 deal, which comes with ramen and a side. Such a good deal for lunch! It's a small little restaurant with a lot of character. I really liked all the Japanese decorations throughout the restaurant, and they even had a claw machine! Our server was also really nice and checked in on us throughout our meal to make sure we had everything we needed. Thank you! Here's what we got: (2) Lunch Ramen with Takoyaki & Egg Rolls (5/5): Such a good portion for lunch, and the broth (spicy miso) was very umami! The takoyaki and egg rolls were a nice bonus on the side. Chicken Katsu Rice Bowl (4/5): I was craving rice, so I got something with a little protein, and it did not disappoint! The chicken stayed nice and crispy, and the sauce was really good. Shrimp Tempura (5/5): Crispy and so delicious! You really can't go wrong with this one. Overall (4.5/5): Definitely a great lunch spot, and I would come back again!