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

Compa Franks is truly one of Madera's hidden gems. From the moment the food hit the table, you…read morecould tell everything was made with care and packed with flavor. The Molcajete was the standout dish of the night. It arrived sizzling hot and loaded with perfectly cooked meats, seafood, fresh vegetables, and a rich, savory sauce that tied everything together. It was hearty, flavorful, and easily one of the best Molcajetes I've had. The mussels were another favorite. Honestly, everything tasted like it came straight out of someone's mother's kitchen--in the best way possible. The food had that homemade, comforting quality that's hard to find these days. The portions were generous, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere had that cozy, family-owned feel that makes you want to come back again.

Like most, we found this place here on Yelp and was not disappointed. Everything was so tasty and…read morethe seafood was so fresh. My favorite were the shrimp tacos. So full of sweet and spicy flavors. The Mexican sushi rolls are HUGE! I can't wait to come back and try the molcajete. The atmosphere is open and finding the place was a little hidden from the main street. The service was friendly and fast. And we even got a complimentary slice of cake and ice cream because they were celebrating one of their employees. Much appreciated.

Al Pastor delicious! Opens only on the weekends. Ambiance…read moregreat outside seating Service is fast and polite

Heard about this gem through a friend who heard it from a friend, so we tried it out last night &…read moreall I can say is DELICIOSO! We all got carne asada tacos, chose from the variety of freshly made fixings. My favorite was the nopales, great flavor & not slimy. I didn't take a photo of the jamaica & horchata, they were both so refreshing & authentic, they also have some soda's in the fridge. I absolutely loved the family's welcoming hospitality & dedication to providing great service. There isn't much to the location, it's outside behind an old restaurant, in the parking lot under a tent w/ lights but who needs 4 walls to get down on some tacos?! They even had a playlist going of some of my childhood favorites. Definitely telling a friend so they can tell their friend & maybe we"ll all meet later. Try this place out for yourself, you won't be disappointed :)

First time here.. I moved to Madera 4 months ago.. The server was good.. the sushi was amazing!!…read moreThe Music was a little loud.. when we walked in.. BUT got use to it.. Thank you for the great experienceI'll be back for sure!

Food is delicious service is good very friendly, beer is delicious playing pool watching the…read moregames on television

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.

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!

Customer service poor, ordered ahead and wasn't ready when specified, had to wait another 15…read moreminutes, when the order was ready wasn't told, food just sat there. Won't go back to this location.

I ordered a chicken fajita party tray when we went for pick up they said there was miscommunication…read moremy son had to wait 30 minutes and was given a small guacamole to compensate when I saw the tray it was just chicken, no onions, no bell peppers like the picture on the presentation. I was embarrassed for my guest. It looked like it was meat for tacos, not a fajita. I spent over $100 on this tray. Not worth it. I do not recommend it

I really liked the place but the food was cold and it made my stomach hurt and my teriyaki chicken…read morewas pink inside of it

Food was cold, felt very tv dinner like. Not worth the price. Pictures misleading. Walked out…read morehungry because I couldn't eat anymore.

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.

Walking into banzai it's nice it gives a nice vibe! I love the sushi it's always so good. They have…read moredrinks at the bar that are just as good it's a nice spot forsure!

Unfortunately, my experience with Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen was extremely disappointing and did…read morenot come close to what I expected based on its overall rating and many of the positive reviews. The quality of the overall experience simply did not justify the price or the praise this restaurant receives online. Service and customer care were especially disappointing. I understand that restaurants get busy and that no business is perfect, but there is a difference between an occasional mistake and an experience that leaves a customer feeling as though their concerns are not taken seriously. After my experience, I went back and spent more time reading both the positive and negative reviews. What stood out to me was the significant contrast between some of the glowing reviews and the experiences described by dissatisfied customers. Several of the negative reviews seemed much more consistent with what I personally experienced. That contrast made me question how accurately the overall rating represents the customer experience. To be clear, I have no evidence that any reviews are fake, purchased, incentivized, or otherwise improperly obtained, and I am not claiming that they are. I can only say that, in my opinion, the difference between some of the overwhelmingly positive reviews and my actual experience was striking enough to make me skeptical of relying solely on the overall rating. People considering this restaurant should read a range of reviews--including the lower-rated ones--rather than simply looking at the star average. I wish I had done that before deciding to visit. Based solely on my own experience, I cannot recommend Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen, and I personally would not return. I hope management takes critical feedback seriously and uses it as an opportunity to improve the experience for future customers.