Absolutely Excellent! I keep saying this is one of my favorite restaurant experiences of all time. Our waitress Jazmine was so helpful. With suggestions and attentiveness and really vibing with our needs. The restaurant was out of stock of my favorite dish (seared white albacore), but I was so happy our alternatives worked out to perfection. We were blessed with the first of their new beef dish they haven't launched on their menu quite yet and it was perfection. The beef melted and was savory and absolutely delicious. Give Jazmine a raise! Oh and our greeter, who I assume was the owner couldn't have been more gracious or kinder. I will definitely be back! read more

It was Oco Time indeed as I had the "States" Oco, delicious savory goodness topped with tender chunks of sweet and spicy beef! Twas a solo, business trip on a Friday night, so I was able to experience this place on full, local display. Sat at the sushi bar and I was able to watch the chef make my Oco personally. The only reason I left a star out is because as I sat at one of those bar spots, I was exposed to the back side of the deep fryer so not only was it warm but it was a touch scummy. It needed to be cleaned thoroughly. (To me that something you expect in Japanese culture is the expected cleanliness.) The service was not bad, perhaps not top notch, maybe due to the fact it was a full house with tables turning over. Overall well done and I will return. read more

A small space, 10 small table inside and 2 large tables outside covered patio. Their specialty is Okonomiyaki. It's fried noodles on top of a pile of cabbage, sauce, egg crepe, sauce, and other choice of topping, and (of course) sauce. I ordered the "Japanese", pork and mushroom with sweet and spicy sauce. When I got it. I thought to myself that I needed a straw for the sauce. I would order again and try the other flavors, but less sauce. We also ate the "fish sticks", cooked spicy tuna, with spicy sauce on top. Not bad The secret to good sushi is the rice, and fresh ingredients. The fish was fine. The rice was not too sweet and the right consistency. Not bad. The service was great. Very attentive and plenty of help. The atmosphere was pleasing. It space must have been a Latin style restaurant cuz it has kind of a Latin vibe. Regardless it was a good time and good food. On a humorous note, I noticed we were the only Asians, other than the owners, in the restaurant. That's was concerning. . But I'm glad we got over it. There aren't many Asians here. read more

Oco Time - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ukiah, California

We come back every time we're in town and, while I'm not usually a fan of okonomiyaki at other places, I really like it here. It is more similar in flavor and texture to omusoba I think, which I love. The pancake part is more like a crepe, whereas at other places it is more like a thick fried batter? Nonetheless, Oco Time never fails to impress. Most recently we had the Pirate okonomiyaki, which has a ton of crab, big piece of salmon, and plenty of grilled and batter fried shrimp. Every individual piece is delicious and not overcooked, and as a whole it is a beautiful symphony of flavor. We prefer a sweeter savory dish, so the sweet sauce is our jam. I'm not sure if it was mixed with the bbq sauce this time or not, but it was sweet, smoky, lots of depth. We got the spicy sauce on the side and it was good and relatively spicy (I'm not sure I could eat an oco with even half of that mixed in) though I'm not a huge fan of buffalo-style flavors, so likely won't get it again. The dish is also good as cold leftovers! (But best fresh) We also had the panko ocean sticks with cream cheese. Best fresh, but also so good as cold leftovers because the cream cheese just becomes solid again lol These kind of taste like crab cakes (but with like 85% salmon, which wasn't a problem for me) if you made them into long/thick pieces, then added crunchy panko and nori exterior and doused with a sweet and creamy sauce. Supreme. I also really enjoy the house tea. Brown rice tea is simple and non-caffeinated. A perfect hot drink to enjoy while sitting outside on a "cold" winter night (the heat lamp was giving off a good amount of heat, I was sitting with a t-shirt in December). The sake flight is also nice. There is a customer favorite, which is smooth and sweet but tastes more like a vodka. All 3 were good but our favorite was the unpasteurized middle one, which is mildly sweet but very complex and refreshing. Service, quality, and value is excellent and we still plan to come back whenever we're in town :) read more

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I've haven't been here in years, but I'm visiting from out of town with my husband and I wanted to take him. We actually had reservations at a different restaurant that didn't work out; so we showed up around 6:30 on a Friday night without reservations here. The did not have any tables available and it was raining so we didn't want to sit outside. The hostess was so accommodating and communicative and ended up seating us at the waiting table right by the front door, which suited us just fine. It was actually pretty private in between people coming in and waiting to be seated. Our waitress was efficient and the food was both delicious and a great value. I definitely recommend having a reservation! But I can't recommend Oco Time; largely for the excellent service. read more

This is a very small restaurant. From what we could tell, they have an equal amount of orders to go as they do for sitdown service. They operate a very clean restaurant with minimal decor. We shared two rolls, the chicken katsu plate, and ordered the miso soup and salad. I did not enjoy the miso soup because the broth was flavorless and the seaweed was too thick and undercooked. The two rolls were good, however it was odd we had to tell them we wanted the ginger and wasabi. Any true sushi restaurant would provide this by default. A few concerns that did not affect our food but would affect others was that they were using tempura for the cooked rolls that had been sitting under the heat lamp for over a half hour. The chicken katsu was good but the sauce was served on top and was far from evenly distributed. We had to ask for some extra sauce. The staff was friendly but as mentioned they missed things that should just be automatic at a sushi restaurant. This would include serving the first pour of hot sake. Also not keeping food under the heat lamp would greatly improve their quality. If I am in Ukiah and have a craving for sushi, I would visit again. However, I would not make it a regular stop or travel out of the way to visit. read more

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This place is amazing, the service was great, everyone was very attentive. Not to mention the rolls/portions are huge. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to try some sushi in ukiah for decent price. read more

Really nice surprise for us! The sushi was great, so was the service. The fish wash huge! No skimping. I didn't try the oco, I will go back for that next time I am heading south on the 101 and looking for something that isn't fast food. Speaking of fast and easy! The next day we popped in to the grab and go and go some prepackaged rolls. They are also generous on the meat and they were super easy to take on the run. We were there for a conference and sat outside and enjoyed a slower lunch break, but I'm very happy to have this grab and go option in the 101, heading south from NorCal to the Bay! read more

Oco Time has never disappointed the many times I have eaten there or ordered from them. Tonight I ordered their "Merry Fishmas" seasonal roll, their Double Rainbow roll, and their seared albacore nigiri and all were delicious. My partner ordered the BBQ Beef and vegetables hot dish. The waitstaff were highly attentive to our needs as patrons and the atmosphere was so cozy and delightful. I highly recommend this spot to travelers who are looking for a spot for dinner, and to locals who may not have tried this place yet. read more

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Stopped by here when driving home from Mendocino to the Bay Area. Food is decent but not super authentic Japanese. We did take-out from the small take out kitchen on the side of the restaurant. Cashier was pretty inexperienced and slow. She did not even know that they had menu options that I ordered (lunch special bento). But she was very nice. Food order did take particularly long to receive. read more

I used to spend a lot of time in Ukiah so have eaten here many times, however not for many years. So came here on a Saturday night to check it out. Just got the "Everyday bento" with chicken teriyaki, shrimp tempura and a tuna roll for $26. Started with miso soup which I liked. Lots of seaweed and not too salty yum. Nice little spinach salad with a tasty dressing. Portions on the bento were generous. I enjoyed the chicken and noticed the teriyaki sauce was somewhat garlicky which was different but I was fine with it. Three large shrimp tempura were good but the batter could have been a little lighter although they were crispy. The sushi roll was just ok for me, the rice wasn't seasoned with vinegar enough for my taste. Service was excellent. Our server, Sebastian, was friendly and efficient. Overall a nice dinner and hope to return one day. read more

Oco Time - Everyday bento- Good and filling - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ukiah, California

Amazing food! Our family loves Oco Time! The States Oco is our go-to every time! The owner is very sweet and accommodating. Thank you! - very satisfied customers read more

OCO Time is my go-to when I'm in Ukiah now (now that TasteBudz has moved to Willits). Really tasty Cal-Japanese food. Lots of options for vegans - make mine the Peace Plate! The basil sauce is amazing, as are the spicy sauces. Can take a little while to get your to-go order when they're busy, but it's worth it. Their grab-and-go next door is handy when you're in a rush. read more

Triple S sushi is unbelievable good. I always opt for the pick up, there's a cold case always fresh.

Was in ukiah so I stopped by oco time for sushi. Walked up and the outside tables were occupied by teens who were have a afternoon break on the way home from school. I went inside the door to the right and waited a moment before someone came to seat me. Inside was pretty empty so I chose the sushi bar seat. After waiting a moment to be seated I noticed a lot of workers once I sat down. They have a take out side of the restaurant that seemed to have most staff on that side. I ordered the bento box with miso salmon. Super good. The fried tofu was excellent. I enjoyed everything I had. Definitely will return read more

Easily some of the best vegan sushi we have ever had! The Magic Dragon roll was creamy, and the Pele is a Vegetarian fulfilled the "eel" roll flavor that is hard to replicate. The calming atmosphere and warm staff made this otherwise plain space a treat. The Miso Soup was delicious. read more

Best sushi we have had in the past year and half since we moved to Northern California.

The best food always. The warmest of services and friends for over 20 years. With such an abundance of both treasured friendships and food. The ambiance is always the best. PS; miss the sushi bar. read more

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This place was difficult to find at first but totally worth it! It's a small seating inside, but more out back I believe. The chefs and wait staff were so very helpful and friendly. I'd never heard of oko before, it was a HUGE portion which I was not expecting. If you've never tried this dish, do it!!! A layer of cabbage with a ramen tower, covered with my choice of meat and half hot n spicy, other half sweet and savory seasoning and sauce. My lunch mates ordered off the lunch menu and enjoyed theirs as well :) read more

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Honestly, I guess this place is ok for a small town business BUT it's not authentic and over priced. I came here based on reviews so I can buy dinner for my son's bday since we are from out of town. Well, lesson learned. Rice wasn't soft nor tasted like it had rice vinegar. The presentation was interesting. Miso soup was ok. Tasted more water down. The teriyaki chicken was bland. Triple SSS wasn't fresh. Yokayo roll was meh. Leo roll was different but no heightened flavor on the kabocha tempura. The seaweed salad is interesting with shredded carrots. It's was bland. All I can say in a nutshell, it was all bland or how my kids would say *meh*, and we ended up not eating majority of the food. We ended up with McDonald's since I spent most of my cash here. read more

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We had the Udon hot noodle bowl with veggie broth and the Udon hot noodle bowl with fish broth to compare. We also had the combo tempura. $30. They were both very flavorful with the fish broth being much more salty. Each had lots of veggies, mushrooms and fried tofu. Bonus: I think the chef must believe that each noodle bowl should have it's own tempura plate (and they were right) because we were brought an extra tempura plate for free. This was some of the best we've had and we've had a lot! The food, restaurant and staff were all so good we may go back to try some other dishes. read more

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Hands down one of the best Japanese restaurants I have been to. The food is delicious and the service is wonderful. My boyfriend and I got a sushi that had salmon in it and even my boyfriend, who is not a fan of seafood, absolutely loved it. Every employee is extremely kind and willing to help. If you haven't been here, you should definitely try it! read more

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Solid place to get sushi in Ukiah. I was not expecting much from this place. From the outside it looked a bit unassuming. We ended up ordering a bento box, sashimi combo, and okonomiyaki to share family style. The sashimi was pretty tasty and fresh. The bento box was nice and would definitely be a great meal for a single person. The okonomiyaki was huge and definitely can be shared with 4 people as an appetizer. I would come back here if I am itching for sushi and in the area. read more

Excellent - Small place and very informal. A group of 10 sat in the back area, service was good and friendly. Each of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Much of what was ordered was, their specialty, Okonomiyaki, which many of us had never heard of. Lots of options on how/what you want it served with, which was perfect for me as I'm a vegetarian. I thought it was very yummy and would definitely stop by and order it again next time I'm in the area. read more

A local fixture. The food is good, and the restaurant is bustling. They make things that are impossible to find anywhere else in the area, but I do often leave feeling like the meal I ate was missing something- though that may be my menu choices! I have tried various sushi, sashimi, ocos, tempuras and bento style meals. All were pretty good. read more

If you're looking for authentic Japanese cuisine keep moving. It's absolutely a Japanese fusion place. First of all, Oco is their signature dish, which is based on Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. I ordered the Japanese oco which consists of a thin pancake (which got lost in the rest oftentimes) with layers of noodles and cabbage on top, pork, and extra sauces and toppings. It was huge, probably enough for two so it isn't as pricey as it seems, and delicious. The waitress was friendly when answering my questions and the food came quickly. The place is clean, has some fun artwork on the wall, and is the kind of narrow inside that makes it feel like a hole-in-the-wall. They also have dessert options that sound good, especially yuzu cheesecake and ube cheesecake, but I can't give my take on those. If you're in town get an oco here. On second thought, I do have to lower things to four stars since I was disappointed by the ube cheesecake. I did take that home with me but it doesn't feel like that was the problem. I'll try it again next time and put the star back if it was. read more

We found another excellent place for working lunch in Ukiah. I will be back any time I'm in town for work. Oco Time has a friendly casual atmosphere and the sweetest server named Luna. We were seated out in the back patio which is full of natural light and beautiful decor but is also nice and cool. We ordered two vegetarian rolls the sea weed salad, fried tofu, cocktail special and got ice-cream mochi for dessert. My favorite was the spicy fried cream cheese filled veggie popper roll! And the cocktail tasted like candy! Iv been craving this meal since we had it. Thanks Oco time can't wait to be back. read more

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Food was bombdiggity . Sushi was very good . Love the bento boxes Friendly Service on point ! Look forward to going back . read more

We visited Ukiah for the weekend and the Airbnb host highly recommended coming to Oco Time for their Vegan selection. We love Sushi but have not been able to find good vegetarian sushi until now. All of us absolutely loved Oco Time's vegetarian sushi and will happily dine here if we're ever in the region. Of course, now that I'm home, the nightmare is I'm back to hunting for that delicious vegetarian sushi..... read more

I have been going to this place consistently for sushi for 3 years and I have never been disappointed, all workers are very friendly and respectful. The atmosphere is very nice and calm although it can get a little louder when busy but of course it's going to happen when it's a busy restaurant. My favorite rolls are the "Mendo popper"(hot) and "crab rainbow"(cold) roll. Definitely recommend. read more

my cousin brought up how this mendo popper roll is delicious so i wanted to try it, she got the spicy tuna one and i got the salmon one, i have never had lemon in sushi before it tasted so good!!! there's lots of seating areas to choose from and the menu is so big i appreciate how they have a good quantity of vegetarian rolls too, they also had a good selection of drinks ranging from verbamate, sake, plum wine and japanese beer, i'm excited to try more items on the menu read more

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A quaint restaurant. While passing through Ukiah with friends I was surprised to find this authentic Japanese restaurant. The bento boxes are delicious! read more

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I've been to this place several times and I have always had a great experience. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the food is above average! I was sad that they closed the one in Willits but at least the one in Ukiah is still thriving. Good job guys! read more

We went for dinner. The food was amazing! I almost gave in finding a good place for sushi. This place changed my mind. Our host, Sebastian was. Very warm and knowledgeable about food. Offered some really great recommendations. Thank you Sebastian! This is a must visit kind of place. We plan to make our go to place in Mendocino County. read more

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This is the best vegetarian sushi I have ever had!! Can't get enough of it! The Veggie Veggie and the Magic Dragon Rolls are delicious! The Oco is great too, we like the mushroom. Really can't go wrong great place to take your out of town friends. It's popular so you'll need to have a reservation read more

I ordered a delicious, well portioned bento box. The sushi was tasty and fresh. The restaurant was busy but our server was great. read more

Oco Time - Bento box Miso soup, tofu, chicken teriyaki, vegetable tempura, Leo sushi roll, salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ukiah, California

Fresh sushi, Sashimi, and soup daily to go or eat in their small indoor outdoor seating area. Always delicious always fresh great customer service and reasonably priced. read more

Amazing amazing amazing! No complaints. Order by phone and carried out. We were all very happy with the rolls, bowl, soup, salad, tempura. read more

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Our party of three headed there early, arriving about 5:15. The place was overrun and we were told the wait would be an hour. But there is nowhere to wait, you'd be blocking the door. This after we drove around 10 minutes in the rain looking for parking. I think we're done trying to try their food. read more

BEST Japanese restaurant in Ukiah! Everything I've ever ordered tastes amazing from the sushi to the teriyaki salmon to the Hamachi Kama. I love how many vegan and healthy options they have. This place is accommodating to all types of diets. read more

Oco Time - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ukiah, California