Our special day was made even more special by a wonderful blend of delectable menu options,…read morethoughtful service and ambiance. The menu presented extensive and adventurous options that as first timers could have been intimidating but with the help of Donavin our delightful server, we selected the perfect seafood salad for the Mrs. and the curated selection of Maki (delicious sushi "tacos") that together made for the perfect share. Add to that a smooth Japanese beer and a surprisingly moderate overcast that made our dinner on the patio the perfect way to celebrate our first meeting 47 years ago. There were so many other tempting menu options that we'll look forward to sampling on our next for sure visit. Hopefully we will have the pleasure of having Donavin as our server even though our observation is that all the young people serving are helpful and gracious . Having read about Oiza in the CVLUX magazine, I can honestly say our experience so grandly exceeded our expectations my wife wants to submit her own review!

My partner and I had a wonderful experience at Oiza! We shared the duo delight and it also came…read morewith two hand rolls and a deep fried roll (I forgot the names). Everything came out super fast! The ambiance was elegant and our server Kammi was wonderful. She was very attentive and made sure our drinks were filled, especially out in the heat. Definitely would recommend coming during the afternoon as dinner can be a bit of a wait.

This was my first time here with my family and EVERYONE left so satisfied! The sashimi was fresh…read moreand delicious. The rolls weren't heavy on the rice. The hibachi shrimp was perfectly grilled. Literally every we ordered was so good. Surprisingly we did not have to wait long for a table. Our waitress was attentive and allowed us to order multiple rounds of dishes. She checked in on us to see if we needed anything else, we never had to flag anyone down to order more food. Thank you for such wonderful service!!! I can't wait to come back! I will promote this restaurant to all my friends, coworkers and fellow sushi lovers! Amazing! Thank you for a delicious meal!

Finally tried this place out and I'd give it a good 4 star rating. Visited during lunch time and…read morewas sat immediately. Booth style seating and indoor decor was cute. Staff were friendly, quick and the water is filtered to the T! I never usually care for water at restaurants and it was super crisp and refreshing. Literally gulping! We ordered an array of plates trying a little bit of this and that. I wanted to try more but I was stuffed. I really liked the hand rolls, seaweed salad, stir fry noodles and sushi. I would definitely come back and try again. I totally didn't take any photos but will add them on my next visit.

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

We've been to Shobu twice now, and it's quickly become one of our favorite Japanese restaurants…read more What I love most is the variety on the menu. Whether you're craving sushi, teriyaki, or ramen, they really have something for everyone. The sushi and sashimi are incredibly fresh -- honestly some of the freshest fish we've had at any sushi restaurant. It tastes like the chef went out and caught it that morning. The 14-piece sashimi platter with a couple of rolls was more than enough for two people, and everything was excellent quality. The ramen is also fantastic, but fair warning: the bowls are HUGE, so definitely come hungry. Their garlic edamame is absolutely addictive, and we really enjoyed the poke in the seaweed poke salad, though the dish does lean very heavily on the seaweed, so just keep that in mind before ordering. Cassidy is new to the restaurant and waited on us. an Shewas wonderful -- super friendly, attentive, patient, and just genuinely great service all around. The only downside was the new menu design. The font is extremely tiny, printed on a small laminated sheet, and honestly very difficult to read. Hopefully they make the text larger in the future because the food itself is outstanding. Overall, highly recommend Shobu if you're looking for fresh sushi, excellent sashimi, hearty ramen, and great service.

I really wanted to like this place based on the positive reviews, but it was just an awful…read moreexperience. It was our first time coming here, and things just kept getting worse. The moment we walked in and sat down to our table, we did't feel welcomed. Our server was very short with us and seemed annoyed. Initially, they were pushy on having us order assuming we have been there before. It was our first time and we didn't even get a chance to look at the menu yet as we just sat down. Throughout the service, our server never offered us water or came to check up on us. It was an off vibe like they were having a bad day and it resonated to us. The food was a big letdown. We ordered the agedashi tofu, earthquake roll, big boy, fireball roll, and a sashimi appetizer. Each item we ordered had an issue. The agedashi tofu was super bland and the broth didn't pair well with it. I've had this dish several times at other locations and this wasn't up to par. The rolls were drowning in sauce and ruined their texture. The rice was also overcooked and very soggy. Soggy rice drowning in sauce is not a good combination. Lastly, the sashimi appetizer was served lukewarm. Each piece of fish had a mushy texture instead of being firm, and it didn't taste fresh. Perhaps serving them on top of ice to keep it cold would help. Plus, the miso soup was very salty. Overall, it was a very disappointing first visit, and unfortunately, I don't see myself coming back.

Everything was great . They treated me like family I recommend this place . When I firsted walked…read morein I didn't have to wait very long to be seated . They have variety of great dishes to pick from

Food was delicious Service was friendly and attentive…read more The place was clean and a beautiful place to dine in

This place is located on Friant and Champlain. In the building next to Azura Nightclub and The…read moreStandard. I decided to eat sushi so I went straight to the sushi bar. I was seated and serviced right away. The staffs were very friendly and checked up on me every time. Mori (sushi chef) was so sweet and nice! He plated the sushi beautifully! Absolutely delivered! My favorite sushi is the sashimi platter which is raw high grade salmon and the best toro! Toro is for sure a delicacy, it's like high demand that's why it's so pricy. It is the under belly of a bluefin tuna. The texture is soft, buttery and rich and the word "toro" means melt in Japanese and it says it all! I'll like to come back again to try out their teppanyaki!

I really want to like this restaurant. So here's my first complaint that I noticed immediately. I…read moreordered the s Sangria at the bar, while we were waiting to be seated. The bartender gives me half a glass with a ton of ice. When we are finally seated at the table next to us, a young lady had the same drink as I and when it was served to her, it was filled almost to the brim. Why is that? Our server - we really wanted to like him but poor guy was all over the place. A 5:30pm reservation, we got drinks around 6pm, chef came out around 6:45pm and we didn't leave until 8pm. Our server mixed up tabs and actually charged the wrong amount on someone in our party ticket. It was a mess! The food was good though! But the customer service skills in the restaurant need to be ironed out

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.

Our go to Ramen place! We've tried a few other ramen places when we moved to Fresno since my…read moredaughter loves ramen and this is by far her favorite. Their Tonkotsu ramen/kids ramen with steak is always a hit to my little girl and her dad, we love the kaki fry, crunchy ramen salad and the fried rice with steak and shrimp. The new item on the menu chicken curry rice is good too. The place is nice and cozy. The service is fast, efficient and friendly. We'll definitely be coming back again and again.

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.

Food was good though when we got the gyoza, we asked if it had meat.( my friend has a restriction…read moreto certain meats) the wateriest said no. When we got the food it had pork she didn't charge us for it and on top of it she gave us free spring rolls on the house. I would give this a three cause the food did come out fast. The ambiance was calm and quiet. Just disappointed that the specific thing we asked came out wrong.

10/10 would recommend! The coffee had me tweaking but both their coffee and matcha are chefs kissread more

1/31/26 Time for an…read moreupdate and they have Banana Coffee drinks!! Yummy!! Ordered! Convenience on Toast!! Arrived!! Great restaurant!! Very nice, safe and clean!! Greeted by kind worker, let her know & received with good day wishes!! Appreciated!! OMG!! Absolutely DELICIOUS Coffee & Banana Boba drink!! Flavorful!! Tasty GREAT boba too!! Great service & GREAT Coffee & Banana Oat-milk Boba drink!! Highly recommended!!