Seriously delicious! I know Oishi Sushi has been a staple of Glendale for a while, but can't believe it has taken me this long to try it! We came for a friend's birthday party, and DEVOURED. Started off with the Matcha IPA beer (green deliciousness, a bit strong on the hop + matcha so beware), and ordered a few appetizers to start--edamame, karaage, seared albacore with onions, yellowtail jalapeño, ceviche (omg so good), shishito peppers--everything was amazing! And we were off to a great start. We ordered a few rolls, and sushi, and hadn't realized that each portion came with 2 pieces so we definitely ate a lot. Everything was very fresh, and the quality was amazing. As if it couldn't be better, the service was superb! The owners came to check on us multiple times, ensuring everything was according to our liking and nothing was amiss. Can't believe it was my first time here! Will definitely be back for my sushi cravings!! read more

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So, my daughter saw this place on TikTok and had to try this place. It was happen to be a really scorching hot day, Sunday afternoon. The restaurant was pretty empty due to the extreme hot weather. We ordered the lunch specials and they were really fresh and delicious. (like their restaurant name) The server lady was very friendly and answered the questions that my daughter had. I accidently left my key after the lunch and they kept it safely for me. This restaurant deserve more business and highly recommend. Obviously we will be back this restaurant again sometime soon. read more

Oishi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, California

Love this place!!! 20/10 !!! Highly recommended, great food, service and atmosphere as if I was transported to Japan!! read more

Oishi Sushi - This sushi was absolutly delicious!!!!! The rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned to each grain. And the fish was fresh and phenominal!!! - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, California

This place has always been a go to place to eat sushi with a close friend of mines. The drinks are delicious, the food is tasty, the service is very professional and friendly. The place is super cute and gives that Japanese feeling. Everything is clean and the whole experience from the front to the back is great! I need to come here soon but I just wanted to leave my honest opinion about this place. You're looking for sushi? COME HERE!!!! :D read more

Wow this place was super amazing!!! The service was spot on every bite was just delicious and so flavorful. The vibes were really nice especially the temp was really nice compared to the hot heat outside today lol. We are here on vacation and wanted some sushi and wow this place did not disappoint us. Every roll we picked was so so good the kick to the spice and all the flavors just made it amazing. This place is a HIT for sure I'm glad we came and tried it out. Thank you for the amazing customer service and high five to the chef read more

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Service was friendly and attentive, no complaints here. The sashimi was decent. Fresh enough, though nothing that really stood out compared to other spots nearby. Why we came: We were actually in the area for Porto's because honestly, who isn't LOL? Decided to check this place out while we were around. Dark, clean, and gives off a vibe that really does feel like Japan. The space is also surprisingly roomy compared to how it looks from outside. Glad we gave it a try, though I wouldn't say it's a must-visit. read more

Oishi Sushi - Salmon Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, California

The staff is friendly. The ambience is cute and traditional. The place is clean and well taken care of The toro is absolutely delicious and I will be back just because of it. I ordered a 911 and it was spicy but delicious. read more

Oishi Sushi - Otoro - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, California

Food was delicious! The restaurant was super clean and the service was so welcoming! Thought it was closed because we were the last customers but they were so sweet to let us in! The not only treated us with the best customer service but the sushi was delicious!!!! Definitely recommend checking this cute restaurant out !!! read more

Oishi Sushi - Soy sauce set up - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, California

This place has been in Glendale a minute that is true and the food is clean and nicely prepared, the chef's are nice enough and smile when they hand you your food and the waitress who may be the owners daughter is helpful and friendly. The one thing I think this place has working against it is something "Lori B" touched on and that is rude service. However, I can say that it is really only because of the owner who as I said may be the waitress's mother and who is rude with one of the most unhappy expressions on her face which just means nobody has dipped that Sushi in a minute my babies! So...I hope somebody that sees this and has that woman's ear can explain just how bad she is for business. It is really good clean food though...she's not the worst thing, you can survive a meal. read more

Oishi Sushi - Rainbow Roll and Kirin Ichiban - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, California

First of all, I am actually shocked at some of these reviews of the sushi. I am not sure if the yelp reviewers are comparing this place to Yamashiro in Hollywood, but the quality of the sushi here matched with the size of the place and the location is actually very impressive. Just the picture alone that I posted, you can see how fresh and delectable the sushi is. The chefs are genuine, authentic, and they put their heart into everything that they do. Each time I have gone here, it has been by accident--after being entertained at the Playhouse next-door. And each time, it is such a refreshing place. The ambience is very gorgeous, and authentic. Traditional style. The service is fantastic, everyone is attentive, everything is clean. After going to sushi places all over the world, following deployment, I was genuinely surprised with how good the sushi was and the price attached. It was so nice to have a good squid sushi. Arguably, it was the best squid sushi that I ever had. It was so tender. The chef's choice was toro, the fatty tuna and that was really good too. Honestly, if you want some really good sushi for a good price that is authentic and close by, you have found a diamond in the rough. read more

Oishi Sushi - Seriously SO GOOD - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, California

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I came order a bento box. The service is very rude give attitude when answering questions. The food is poor quality and cold, also didn't give me any utensils to eat. Bad service Bad food Bad experience Will never come back. read more

Oishi Sushi - No utensils - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, California

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So good! Very fresh sushi and the service is amazing interior design makes you feel like you're in a little Japan alley way read more

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Went here for lunch and it was sooo good!! Highly recommend it to anyone who loves sushi read more

Oishi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, California

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Don't go to this place! Sushi Chef decided to lecture me and my friend because we only had drinks at an empty restaurant. What a jerk be greatfull you have clients. Never going back ro this place! I give you zero stars if I could! read more

Oishi is a solid local sushi joint on Brand Blvd near the heart of downtown Glendale. We visited on a Tuesday for lunch, getting a signature roll ($19), a 3 item bento box with sushi, salmon teriyaki, and nigiri ($23) and shared a mango Nigori sake bottle ($22). The sushi was freshly made, of excellent quality, a little spicy where it was supposed to be, and delicate. The salmon teriyaki was fairly standard, as was the miso soup, salad, and rice. Our waitress was very attentive (we were the only ones in the restaurant that early Tuesday afternoon), while the inside was clean and beautiful. I especially liked the canopied booths in the traditional Japanese Akachochin alley style. Prices are a little elevated, but value can be found in the Bento box and lunch specials. Otherwise Oishi is a very solid, if somewhat traditional and predictable sushi joint worth a visit if you're in the area. Food: 4/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Value: 4/5 read more

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I'm not a fan. Everything was mediocre and poorly rolled. Not sure why this place is so highly rated. -Yellowtail Roll: It was actually negihama. If I had known, I would have ordered something else. It also wasn't rolled well and fell apart. -Rainbow Roll: Standard. -Hamachi Kama: Standard. I wouldn't come back. read more

Oishi is probably now my favorite sushi restaurant in the greater L.A. area, and it was an unexpected surprise due to extended family visiting and choosing Glendale for a few days. A Google and Yelp search brought this gem to my attention, and we were immediately seated on a Monday evening. We were slightly overwhelmed with the extensive menu, and our server made a couple of excellent recommendations to start. The 'big eye' and the jumbo scallop special were outstanding. Very unique flavors and textures which set the tone for the remainder of the meal. These were followed by the shrimp tempura rolls, crab rolls, and vegan and avocado rolls. All were above and beyond. The decor is old school Japanese, despite this location being open only for about seven years. It was spacious and comfortable. And the service was impeccable. Highly recommended. read more

Oishi Sushi - Jumbo Scallop Sushi; Big Eye Sushi. - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, California

Really loved the Shrimp Tempura roll. Service was nice I got there the last 20 minutes but they still served me which was nice. read more

Oishi Sushi - Yellowtail Jalapeno Shrimp Tempura Roll - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, California

The fish was so fresh! I was really pleased with my experience here and excited to go back. It's a family restaurant and it was quiet when I went. Very underrated spot! read more

Probably one of the best sushi spots in Glendale. The food is affordable and delicious. The ambiance makes you feel like you're in Japan and the service is amazing. We ordered a lot of food and 3 bottles of sake. The food is fresh and delivered quickly. The owners are also extremely friendly and gave us new items to try on the house. I genuinely felt like I was visiting family with the amazing treatment I received. If you're in the area and want good sushi, this is the spot. read more

Awesome restaurant with fresh and good quality fish. Owner and staff were all friendly! Scallop, ama ebi, red snapper, and albacore belly were sooo good. Rising hamachi roll and sara roll were filling and tasty. Definitely one of the better sushi restaurants in Glendale. Parking behind or street parking available. read more

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We came here to celebrate a birthday and we had a fantastic time! ^.^ The spicy tuna was actually spicy. We really loved the Lemon Roll and Popcorn Shrimp Roll. The staff members were really nice and friendly. We truly felt welcomed here. read more

Oishi Sushi - Dynamite Hand Roll, Popcorn Shrimp Roll, Takoyaki and Firecracker Roll. - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, California

Oishi Sushi was such a pleasant surprise. The sushi tasted incredibly fresh and the variety of dishes made the whole experience feel a bit more elevated and upscale than your typical spot. The space itself is also worth mentioning. It's clean, spacious, and thoughtfully designed. I could easily see this being a great date night spot but also perfect for catching up with a friend or even a casual family night out. It really feels versatile in the best way. My favorite dish was the Oishi Tower. It was so unique and packed with flavor and honestly pretty filling too. You can tell a lot of care went into it. And I have to talk about dessert because wow... the tempura green tea ice cream was to die for. I literally rolled my eyes while eating it. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, just perfect in every sense. Also, as a parent, I have to add that my picky toddler, who usually survives off air and juice, actually ate the kids meal teriyaki chicken and gave it a thumbs up. That alone says a lot. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating, which made the whole experience even better Definitely coming back!! read more

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I've been coming here for years and live in the area, so this is a genuinely well-rounded, realistic review--not a one-time impression. I dine here every 2-3 weeks, which says everything. If we're talking top-tier sushi in the Glendale / Burbank / NoHo area, the crown belongs to UMIAI. The quality and ingredients are unmatched--but let's be honest, with drinks you're looking at a $400-$500 bill. In today's economy, that's simply not realistic for most people on a regular basis. I've also looked into Cavi Sushi, located near Oishi Sushi, and while the menu appears very similar, the pricing is noticeably higher. Rolls that run about $17 at Oishi are closer to $22 there, without a clear difference in value. Oishi Sushi, on the other hand, truly hits the sweet spot. It's a family-owned neighborhood gem with warm, friendly staff and a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere. No, it's not luxury--and it's not trying to be. What it is is consistently good, comfortable, and reliable. The quality of the sushi is solid, the fish is fresh, and they carry a great selection of alcohol--including MIO sake, which is surprisingly hard to find elsewhere. Must-tries: * Lemon Roll * Hot Night Roll * Baked Lobster Roll * Sashimi Two people can easily enjoy a satisfying dinner for around $70, leave happy, and not feel like they need to justify the bill afterward--which matters. This place is a true neighborhood staple and a rare balance of quality, value, and consistency. I'll continue coming here and supporting them--and I'm genuinely glad they're part of the community. A gem. read more

Back again. I swear I love this place. The food is amazing I cannot get enough. My three favorite dishes I order constantly. They make you feel like family and the waiters are so nice. Love the ambiance here as well. TIL we meet again I will be back. I recommend this place to everyone who is looking for good food. read more

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We ordered take-out rolls from Oishi Sushi one night: Rainbow Roll and Crunch Roll. Both were extremely HEAVY on the crab meat on the inside despite being described as having fish and other goodies. I just felt like both rolls were mostly rice + crab meat with scant pieces of fish. The fish pieces that were present were fresh at least, and our order was ready quickly? Meh. As it was take out I can't comment on service, interior of restaurant, etc. Will not return. read more

went on a friday night with a couple of friends. we had reservations so we got seated in ~10 mins. they were really busy that night, so it took a while for our orders to be taken. our food took even longer to come out. but every single roll we got was sooooo good. so it was literally worth the wait. our favorite roll was the umi roll. all the servers were nice and we could tell they were trying their best. will definitely try to come back on a less busy time! read more

Why have I never been here??? I may have passed by this place a thousand times and never knew about it. We have been to many sushi places in Glendale but somehow missed this amazing spot. As soon as we walked in we were greeted with the most genuine hostess/waitress. She was friendly and attentive. Made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal. The sushi rolls were fresh and delicious. My husband and I ordered four rolls. I'll name them from the most liked by us to the least. Let's start with the Rising hamachi roll, lemon roll, Sara roll and salmon in and out roll. We enjoyed our lunch with a bottle of iced cold Asahi beer. Our experience was awesome here and we will be back again soon. Happy to find another sushi spot that we liked. Great location, parking in the back, clean and organized with great customer service and ambiance. read more

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Restaurant ambiance is okay. Not great. Restroom was really in need of a total rehab down to the studs. It wasn't dirty but it looked bad. So worn. Lunch was not good. I would never come back. Sushi rolls are small. Not great. Tempura didn't taste that great. It's all about the oil and it didn't have a real fresh good taste. Overall I did not enjoy my meal and we regretted coming here. Amber had the lemon roll with spicy mayo and didn't even eat the last piece. The miso soup has no pieces of tofu in it! read more

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Amazing sushi very fresh come support them. Such great food never as busy as they should be for how fresh and friendly the staff is. Owner is delightful. read more

Staff greets you upon entry. They quickly seat you and hand you menus. They take your order and prepare your rolls quickly. This place is consistent with their quality of service and food. If you're looking to grab a peaceful dinner this is the place you want to visit. Firecracker Roll- 10/10 Nice heat and has a lot of flavor. Spicy J Roll- 10/10 Tends to be very spicy if you consume it with the jalapeño. *Highly Recommend* read more

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We've been here a few times. Last time, we came here because the wait at another restaurant was too long. I don't remember this place being that bad, but I was a little surprised during this last visit. We had a bigger party of family and friends, and I got to try a little bit of several dishes The sushi was unimpressive. The salmon was decent. Everything else was dry (dry sushi?!) and tasted pretty bad. Aside from the salmon, I've never had sushi this unappetizing before, from higher end sushi places to the cheapest buffet or hole in the wall joints. It was almost impressively horrible. My salad was bland and very basic: a few pieces of greens with some dressing splashed on. My miso soup was room temperature--almost cold, which was a new one for me. I had some teriyaki beef, which I couldn't finish. And sampled some rolls which were equally terrible. Everything was dry. Moreover, the service was surprisingly poor as well--they were friendly, but we had to keep asking for basic stuff like table settings, wasabi, ginger, water, etc. It wasn't just that we had to request these things, but that we had to ask several times for just about everything. The decent salmon sushi and the friendliness of the staff (even though they weren't great at bringing things) saves this place from being one star. But I don't plan on coming back. read more

First off...they are open on Xmas day. That alone is pretty terrific and appreciated. They did seem a little short staffed but, it was okay, we understood. They got some things wrong, like salad dressing when we ordered no dressing and shrimps included in the tempura when we ordered only vegetarian tempura. But they remedied it fairly promptly. The combo dinner I had was very good with generous sized spicy tuna rolls. For excitement, a random belligerent older man stormed in from outside screaming "Jed Eye" over and over in a foreign language and waving his cane. It was harrowing and anything could have happened. Luckily, a customer got up and gently ushered him out the door. That felt a little dangerous but...in the end, our dinner was good and we went home full and happy. read more

Best sushi I've had in LA! The food is great and the service is quick as well. I'm vegetarian and they gave me some great suggestions and did a few modifications too. The interiors are super well done and give an authentic Japanese vibe. I've been here a few times and will definitely come again. read more

Oishii means delicious, and this place is aptly named. Fantastic Japanese fare, beautiful interior, and warm and friendly staff. Had the bento with tempura, karaage, and crispy salmon skin roll, plus some of the specials. Try the Monkfish Liver, there's a reason they call it 'foie gras of the sea'. read more

Quality like you use to find it, Thank you. Must sit at the bar and go with maybe one other person but no more than that to get that quality I'm talking about. read more

The ambiance is great. I am very impressed with the unique options that you do not see at most sushi places. I also get the vide this is a mom and pop restaurant read more

A hidden gem in Glendale! The two times I've been it hasn't been packed but that means better service! Fish quality is great! Even my friend who is picky with sushi enjoyed the rolls we got. We asked for a modification on one of the rolls and they happily did it (with a $3 extra charge, of course). Will definitely be back! read more

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Food and service were amazing!!! The chef knew so many customers by name it was so cute! My favorite was the salmon carpaccio and fatty tuna sushi with caviar! It wasn't super busy either so we didn't have to wait. Definitely coming back next time I'm in Glendale area! read more

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Wow! We discovered this place since my daughter had to do something in UCLA last Sunday, then she had this sushi craving when we were on our way to Glendale so we researched on yelp---- such a pleasant surprise! Food were tasty and fresh. We got sushi combo plates A and B. Plus customer service was great. Eventhough she was alone that afternoon, Julie was quick, attentive, and friendly. She is really good with customer service. There were cute booths and one can see the chefs prepping the sushi. We'll definitely come back! read more