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 Asian 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.

This was an Anniversary dinner and we have wanted to try this restaurant. It was definitely an…read moreexperience! We knew that it would be costly but can still be a surprise when the bill arrives, watch out for the drinks We only ordered what we had seen reviewed and listened to our servers recommendations. There are a few things we plan to go back and try though. Based on his recommendation we tried the scallop temaki and it was delicious but we still really want to try the scallop spoons. Everyone talked about the sushi so we tried the house Iza Sake roll, it was good but honestly didn't blow us away. So many reviews told us to splurge on the Wagu A-5 hot rock lettuce wraps. It was fun to have them cooked in front of us and the meat was buttery, I would say to save your money. Let them cook your fried rice in front of you for the ambiance and you get more for less money. It also has Wagu beef. We also tried the bone marrow and we liked it but I do believe it's an acquired taste. We had two mixed drinks the Hibiscus Shoga, very good, but a bit too sweet. Then the Kohahu Carmel Old Fashioned which was a recommendation and we love old fashions. This was good but way too sweet for us. I do recommend the Kurosawa Nigori. We plan to return to try the spoons and seafood risotto and maybe the lobster temaki. Also recommend going earlier than later. We had an 8pm reservation and the grill was cleaned at 9pm so it was a surprise to have the kitchen closed so early.

The food and service from the lovely Kay was Great. My…read morefavorite was the Habachi shrimp and seafood salad.

One of my favorite spots in town. Honestly, it's a great price for the quality and variety. We'll…read moreusually come by for the lunch special when we're feeling super hungry. For about $20-25 this can't be beat. The amount of salmon nigiri and eel I eat here is crazy. It's not the best sushi in town but it's definitely not the worst. Much better than standard buffet quality but not quite the same as a good sushi restaurant. All the other items are pretty tasty too. Favorites for my non-sushi loving husband are the teriyaki & hibachi steak and shrimp. He has had a little bit of everything on the menu and never has anything bad to say. Service is usually pretty quick but there are days where the sushi comes out painfully slow. To be safe, I recommend just ordering the max amount you're allowed each time. Cute little decor on the inside and not too cramped. We'll (obviously) continue to come back!

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.

It's amazing here. Taste so good. And it's fast and friendly and nice chill spot as well…read more Reasonable price for some tasty sushi. Best in Madera Ca for sure

Satisfactory in-town sushi Easy lunch spot…read moreNot for big groups Service is quick Definitely a go to during the week

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!

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

Ok this time we ordered the Baked muscle, dragon roll,…read morespicy edamame and Mixed tempura. It was the perfect amount of food for two hungry people. The service was excellent and very attentive. And as always, the ambience is and clean.

I ordered 5 rolls online. Pick up was a little odd. They asked for the name on the order. I gave…read moreit to them, they handed me the food, and they started walking away. I had to remind them that I still needed to pay. They left to get the handheld payment device. It was taking a while to process. As soon as I said it looks like it's working, they said thank you and left. They didn't verify that it went through. It did go through a few moments after they left but somebody could easily have gotten $100+ worth of free food due to their rush. If they are that rushed on a to go order, it makes me wonder how rushed they are for in-service dining. From my perspective, they didn't look particularly busy. The rolls themself were OK. Certainly better than another sushi spot I went to the week prior, although still nothing special. The rolls looked fantastic. But taste wise there was nothing that stood out, other than the Treasure Box. Four of the rolls were either bland or very much one note only. One of the rolls was also poorly wrapped and easily came apart. The Treasure Box was the only standout. However, the size made it impossible to eat neatly. And while it was good, it certainly wasn't worth $27. The baked salmon roll was also good but nothing special and again not worth $22. I wouldn't say any of the rolls were bad. They were just OK but overpriced. I also found it odd that they gave one serving of wasabi and ginger for an order of five items.

We love their food. We like the Ramen pick your own. They have different broths and noodles and…read moremeat for your soup. I always get the vegetables broth, with spinach noodles, beans sprouts, mushrooms, fried tofu, cilantro and Serrano peppers. I add some lemon to taste and some red sauce to make it spicy! It is so good. They have the AC full blast when it's hot so you don't have to worry about being 110 degrees outside. You still will enjoy your soup. I highly recommend. They have plenty of room to eat and they are very attentive. When you get to the counter they have the menu right there and you can choose from different options. I always get the same thing because I love it. My daughter in the other hand, she loves the Chicken karage. It's fried boneless chicken. It comes with a sauce. She also loves the fried rice. My husband loves the soup too. He gets different broth and he adds meat to it. There are many options to choose from.

Quick service, friendly staff, and focused menu (ramen and a few sides). Not too many items…read more A lot of good options, family friendly, etc.

I really enjoyed dinner tonight. The flu was flavorful, and the Poké bowl was a bit of a spicy…read moreside, which I like the miso soup was really good. I actually added my mom's miso soup to my bowl since she was like tofu. I usually get the sushi rolls there, but I wanted to do a more low-carb version. The service was really good. The waitress understood my dietary concerns. The ambiance was nice. There was not too huge of a crowd, but I hear this place usually gets packed where you have to wait.

Delicious food every time! Yummy beef bowls and great sushi rolls. Owner is super nice and always…read morewelcoming every time I see him.

Came out to Fresno for the first time ever for a work trip and something I wanted to do while in…read morethe area was to check out local cafes and try their matcha lattes. 3 cafes, 3 matcha lattes, and let me tell you, Okome delivered the best cup!! Okome was my last stop before heading back to LA and I didn't have high expectations going in since the last 2 cafes were average, ok at best. Okome offers so many options, very hard to pick but I decided to go with the chef's special, matcha corn latte. It wasn't displayed on their big menu but I saw it on the kiosk. I've never seen this flavor offered before at any cafe with matcha so I had to try it for myself. Typically you only see corn coffee, but never a corn matcha. The drink was not too sweet (100% sweetness), very natural, and the matcha flavor and quality was good! I was surprised the flavors worked well together. If ever in the area again, I would definitely come back to try other drinks and food.

When in Fresno, you should definitely check out this place!…read more This place is very spacious, with plenty of tables available for dining or studying. You order your food and drinks through a self-service machine, and they'll call your number when your order is ready. My boyfriend and I got the Coconut Coffee Crunch (we would rate it 3.5/5) during their BOGO 50% promotion, and it wasn't bad. It was definitely an interesting combination. However, I think this place is better known for their matcha, so I'll probably give that a try next time. Overall, not a bad spot to grab a drink and hang out!