Ojiya has been one of our favorite restaurants in Chino Hills for years. Before we had kids, my husband & I used to come here almost every week. There's usually a wait during the dinner rush, but the food is absolutely worth it. Everything is consistently delicious & the quality keeps us coming back. Some of our must order items are the miso sea bass, teriyaki beef (get the sauce on the side) pork cheek & salmon. The sushi is always incredibly fresh and large cuts. One of my favorite little traditions is starting the meal with their sake served in the wooden box. It makes it fun taking shots. If you're looking for fresh sushi, great Japanese dishes & a restaurant that's earned a loyal following for good reason, Ojiya is a must-try! read more

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We came here years ago when we first moved in the area from friends recommendation. All I remember was the long line and food/bento was mid. My husband and I stopped by this restaurant again because we wanted something light and Japanese food seemed like a great option. I was so surprised by the amount of seafood they put in each handroll. They definitely made sure you had more than enough seafood in each bite. Ankimo was also very fresh! I was so surprised by the freshness and generous portion. Although their bento is still not my favorite, I might come back more often to try their other seafood. read more

Ojiya - Ankimo, blue crab handroll, and salmon handroll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Try to get there right when they open 11:30AM for lunch or 5:00PM for dinner. Otherwise, you'll probably end up waiting for a table. The sushi was really good. What stood out to me was the rice to fish ratio. The rice was small and the fish was generously thick, which made every bite super satisfying. I honestly can't remember having sushi quite like that before. The chefs are from Japan, so you can tell the food is authentic. We also ordered the teriyaki bowl. It was okay, but nothing special. The Chirashi bowl, on the other hand, was packed with fish and definitely worth the price. Overall, if you're a sushi lover, I'd highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

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Great food. So glad to have tried it out. Good service. There will more likely be a wait before you get seated. read more

Ojiya - 3 item box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chino Hills, California

This chirashi bowl from Ojiya was such a satisfying meal -- spicy tuna, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, albacore, surf clam, sweet shrimp, tamago, tobiko, and all the little toppings that make every bite different. The miso soup and salad on the side made it feel like the perfect comfort meal. Picked this up to go, and it still hit the spot just as much at home. Definitely one of those bowls you take your time enjoying. read more

Ojiya - Chirashi Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chino Hills, California

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Great local sushi joint with quality fish and great combo options. It's one of the hidden gems in CH. I usually go for the Deluxe Nigiri which comes with a nice assortment of sushi and also a cut roll. There's not a whole lot of seating so it can get packed sometimes with a waitlist. read more

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Our family had dinner at Ojiya sushi bar in Chino Hills. Normally my family sits at one of the tables to get dinner, but my husband was feeling spendy and my ten year old son was excited to get fresh sushi made before his very eyes. The sushi was excellent, my son noted how fresh and delicious it was. Wonderful service and a welcoming waitstaff completed our pleasant dinner. read more

I cannot believe it's been 11 years since my last review, which means I've been frequenting this restaurant for even longer. On the plus side, definitely still a 5 star rating from me. This is literally the only non AYCE sushi place I'll go to. I've tried all the other sushi places (and there's a lot) near me, and the quality elsewhere doesn't compare to here. I'll agree the prices at a bit higher here as well than other places, but it truly makes up for it in food quality! If you've never been here before, coming into the restaurant it'll look like a small hole in the wall restaurant from Japan. They even have a wooden overhang in the booth sections to give it that Japanese feel. There are a couple mini bench seats in the front waiting area. People are usually standing up or waiting outside. There's only a handful of tables and booths, so there's usually a wait. Make sure to put your name down on the paper when you get in for the waiting list so you don't lose your spot. The ambiance may seem a little dark when walking in, but once you get seated there's ample lighting to see the menu and to eat. The food and service are still top notch. I love anything I get from here. My usual is the bento box though since it comes pretty much with everything for a meal. If not, I'll opt for the salmon skin salad as my 2nd choice. I've pretty much tried everything on the menu by now.. and nothing disappoints. Leah has been our server for years.. and she is the best! Always friendly and with a smile. Quick to take our order, bring drinks, refills.. anything we need. Can't beat great food and service. If you're looking for a local sushi place, gotta give this a try. Stop by and ask for Leah if she's available! You won't be disappointed! read more

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Time to update review. It still a great place for dinner. Food is great every time we have come. Service is excellent every time. We love the miso dressing on the salad that we always have a bottle at home. read more

Ojiya - Sushi boat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Love this place. I had the Chirashi Deluxe. Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, albacore, shrimp, salmon roe, scallop, sea urchin (uni), river eel, egg, and real crab. I am no carbs right now so instead of rice I got a second salad. 2 salads! Nice. I also had miso soup and a nigori sake but I can't remember the saki brand. They also have an unmarked bottle of spices on the table, that was really good. I put that stuff on everything. Even in my soup. It was amazing. Served super quick. read more

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Went to Ojiya Sushi and We lowkey kept looking at each other after every bite Like, it's that good!! sat at the bar and the chefs were seriously the sweetest!! Super attentive making bang after bang amazing nigiri. We ordered so much, The nigiri quality honestly caught us off guard. Everything tasted insanely fresh and buttery and you can tell the fish quality speaks for itself & the sushi sizes wow!! We had toro,yellowtail, scallop, hamachi seared nigiri these especially melted immediately. One of those places where you accidentally keep ordering "just one more plate." Definitely worth sitting at the bar for the full experience & amazing ambiance and service. The list on their Special Menu is definitely a must have!! 1000/100 read more

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The place is always packed with long waits. The dishes they offer are what you would expect at standard sushi restaurants. Good place for a regular meal but wouldn't recommend for special occasions. read more

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The wife and I decided to come out on a week night to have a nice dinner. Ojiya is a cozy neighborhood Japanese restaurant and follows the old standard of closing between lunch and dinner. As always unless you come just as the open up for dinner is expect to wait to be seated. It took about 20 minutes to be seated for dinner today. Once seated they were pretty fast with asking us what we wanted to eat. Miso soup is a comforting start - umami flavors and tofu in a warm broth. This was followed with a green salad with the house dressing. The lettuce and vegetables were fresh but the dressing is the start (you can buy bottles to use at home. We started with the ika (squid) as an appetizer. It's a hot August evening so unagi (eel) is always a good choice. The wife got the seabass (our favorite). All meals come with miso soup, salad, and white steamed rice. All were extremely tasty! The squid was fresh and had a nice snap (not rubbery). The seabass was buttery (perfect). The grilled unagi and sauce over steamed rice is just perfection on a summer evening. Though the prices are higher than before the pandemic , Ojiya is back to their pre pandemic food quality and service standards. All in all a five star experience. read more

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Came here to eat dinner since my party is craving sushi for dinner. This place is so cute with all the Japanese theme. Interior is great. But the service needs to be more attentive to their customers. But the food and everything else is delish and awesome. Now check out my reviews with yummy food. read more

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To go was a little slow. Wished they had just given me a pick up time rather than a minutes count. I don't know when the order was sent to the kitchen. The food is always good though. read more

Came here on date night at my girlfriend's recommendation. Hidden in a small little plaza dwarfed in size by a bowling alley, the place bravely displays SUSHI - Best in Town. If you judge by appearances, you may question this, but after dining here you won't. The place is on the small size, providing you the option of dining at a sushi bar or at a table. There were three talented sushi chefs, along with a full compliment of restaurant staff. We both ordered combination boxes, my girlfriend opting for Sashimi and Tempura, while I selected California Roll, Spicy Tuna and Teriyaki Chicken. Both orders came with rice and Miso Soup. Everything was delicious and I never wanted to stop eating. Service was excellent, friendly and attentive. Upon leaving the entire staff will thank you for dining with them. I look forward to coming back here many more times and being a bit more adventurous with my selections. The menu is quite diverse with choices for all levels of sushi eaters. read more

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Everything is good! Really they do an amazing job of putting out a great product consistently. That's why customers wait every day to eat here. I luv the sushi bar experience and the table service is also excellent. read more

An updated review is looong overdue. Ojiya has been a family staple. This is our go to spot when we want miso sea bass. My go to order is their three item combo- chicken teriyaki (basic I know but I always pack it for lunch), miso sea bass (because it's absolute perfection), and their crunch roll (no avocado since I tend to eat it for dinner and detest brown avocado). So yes, I basically order this huge meal to spread it out into three meals. The up charge for the miso sea bass is worth it! Don't even think twice. The sea bass is packed with flavor and melts in your mouth. My go to salad dressing is their miso, it's pretty darn good. Service has improved a ton, though they do get busy so I tend to get there right at opening. I love that I still see the same servers from when I first came here a little over ten years ago. Ambiance is rather cozy and warm. I like that it's a nice, intimate restaurant. If you're in the area, I would highly recommend Ojiya! read more

It's a cute spot with plenty of parking available. It's a mid tier sushi restaurant. I wish I could give half stars because I'd give 3.5. The quality is decent and they don't overpack the sushi with rice (if that's important to you). I went for dinner so I didn't get to check out the lunch options. It's not my preference for sushi, as I prefer more traditional sushi. If they had a lunch special, this would be the type of place I would check out. The service was good. It's pretty cute inside with decent lighting. The bathroom was clean. read more

Favorite sushi spot in Chino! Cozy atmosphere with kind staff. The wait is always long during prime dining time, so I recommend either coming early or closer to closing. My go to is the sushi boat. Generous portion sizes and can easily feed 2-3! I made the mistake once of swapping the chicken teriyaki with white meat. The chicken ended up being very tough and dry. Recommend sticking with the chicken leg teriyaki instead. read more

Ojiya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chino Hills, California

I was a bit worried about visiting here after reading regarding service issues and wait, but my visit was fine. Overall, I would give them solid four stars. Food was good and service was prompt - maybe because we sat at sushi bar instead of regular table. I'd be back here again next time I'm in the area. read more

It's Great to have Authentic Japanese near by where you can feel good to bring new friends. Please to see them enjoy their food. read more

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This Japanese restaurant is surprisingly very good. They are located in a strip mall with free parking. I think you need to come early to avoid waiting in a line. I ordered the chirashi deluxe bowl. It was so fresh, so good. The server lady was very patient with our huge group. We had about ten people or so, celebrating a birthday. I think she gave the birthday person a free dessert! Bathroom available. Credit card accepted. read more

Ojiya - Chirashi delux $34.95 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chino Hills, California

We were nearby Torrance and wanted Japanese food for dinner on a Friday and thank goodness there was no wait. There were a good amount of people inside and it's started to fill up a little after we finished eating. I am not surprised as this place is delicious! We were greeted right away when we entered and sat at the bar. We really enjoyed our dinner! My husband ordered the udon carbonara and chicken karaage and I had the eel bowl and plain hot soba. Every dish was delicious and tasty! Service was wonderful as well. Servers were friendly and attentive. I've been missing Japan so this was a nice treat for us as this place was pretty authentic. Highly recommend if you're craving Japanese food!! read more

Ojiya - udon carbonara and chicken karaage - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chino Hills, California

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This place is such a gem. We came here on Sunday night around 6pm to celebrate my birthday. Luckily, we were seated right away as a party of 4. I had heard about the long lines here and since they don't take reservations on weekends, we anticipated somewhat of a wait. We ordered a huge spread of different appetizers, nigiri, and rolls. Everything was delicious, the fresh was extremely fresh, and they use quality ingredients you can taste. Our spread: Nigiri included salmon, yellowtail, amberjack, japanese scallop, and sweet shrimp. Appetizers we ordered agedashi tofu, fried squid legs, pork cheek (daily special), and stuffed jalapenos. Our rolls included a crunch roll and lobster roll. Service was quick and attentive. The interior of this restaurant is small with a sushi bar against one side and booths on the other side. Really enjoyed this authentic Japanese restaurant feel. read more

Ojiya's Tonkatsu Curry ($16.95) is tasty. The portions are large; its pork cutlet is juicy and flaky; and the curry is thick, savory, and hot. Satisfying Japanese curry. I arrived at Ojiya on a weekday (1:20PM). Customers write name on a list and wait to be called for a table. I waited 5 minutes and 48 seconds to be seated. The waitress is cordial, but the elderly lady appeared distracted. She never offered spoons for the miso soup or straws for the drinks. I ordered the Tonkatsu Curry ($16.95) and Salmon Roll ($6.95). The meal included miso soup and a small salad. The miso soup arrived 2 minutes and 30 seconds in. I was offered no spoon, and the waitress immediately vanished before I could speak. Regardless, when the soup cooled, I sipped from the bowl. Tasty. The miso soup tastes fresh and hot. Four minutes in... the Salmon Roll arrived. The Salmon Roll are the size of ice cubes wrapped in chewy seaweed. I barely tasted the tiny bits of fresh salmon. I immediately regret ordering it. In addition, the salad resembled every other generic Japanese restaurant salad. Its yellow leaves were off-putting. The Tonkatsu Curry arrived in 20 minutes. As mentioned prior, the Tonkatsu Curry is tasty. Fluffy rice, juicy tonkatsu, and thick curry created a delicious dish. The Tonkatsu Curry is large and satisfying. The ambiance is adequate. It's loud from the chatting customers, so I couldn't hear the quiet music. The waiting area is stuffy while the main dining area is cold. The decor is creative with tiny roofs hanging above tables. Overall, ambiance and service were adequate. The Salmon Roll is tiny and chewy. But Ojiya serves delicious curry. 3.5/5 read more

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Ojiya did not disappoint and everything was so good. The fish was so fresh and it literally melts in your mouth. All the food options we got were so tasty and flavorful. The servers were also really sweet and helpful. They got our food out pretty quick too. The restaurant is pretty small so there may be a wait. I recommend going at an off time to get seated quickly. I will definitely be coming back and can't wait to try their other food options on the menu!! read more

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I know today's prices and food qualify aren't the same as before, but last night almost everything we ordered were below par as comparison to last time we went to ojiya which wasn't that long ago. For starters, the salmon sashimi looked like scraps. Every piece was falling apart and some were stuck together. Thin and sad looking. The amaebi(sweet shrimps) didn't taste fresh and lack of taste. Unagi(fresh water eel) had no crunch and very little taste as well. Yes, I cleaned my palette every time before eating another dish with ginger slices. Still no help at all. Even the bento's beef and chicken teriyaki slices were sad and way worse than before. Bottom line, no wonder there weren't any waiting though we walked in at 7ish on a Saturday night. Seriously thinking of switching to try another local sushi joint at this moment. Oh, also had to ask for tea refills. read more

Ojiya is a popular local sushi spot for a reason! There is often a wait since the restaurant is small, but their food is fresh and made to order. It can get pricey, but I do think their value is better than a lot of other comparable sushi restaurants these days. The workers are always quick and attentive as well! read more

Great for dine in or takeout. We get takeout at least once a week. The food is amazing and fresh. Their Japanese curry is good too.

This place has become one of my favorite Japanese places! We got the sushi boat to get a taste of of everything and it was a lot of food for two people! The sushi was very fresh and tasty and it came with salad, soup and ice cream after which is worth the price. The service was phenomenal, however wouldn't recommend the place for larger parties of 6. Definitely would recommend coming here. read more

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Been coming here for a long time and have always loved them. My wife and I sat at the sushi bar last night and it was packed and out from behind the sushi bar comes crawling a huge COCKROACH! My wife and the lady of the couple next to us screamed. Think about this, if that roach, (they hide in the dark) came out during a packed moment with tons of people and the lights on then how many do they really have! Stay away! What a disappointment! read more

This place overall good .only problem is servers never look at you and never ask you what you need and food come out (sushi) really late compared to other food I ordered mine and it came out at the very last min. At the finish of our meal. read more

This is probably one of our favorite local sushi restaurants. We love it so much, that we've been coming once a week. We love to get the Albacore Sushi, yellowtail sushi, the mackerel, miso halibut, and so much more. It is all so tasty and fresh and the service is excellent there might be a wait, but it's all worth it. The restaurant is small, traditional style and the restroom is very clean. read more

I mean it when I say ojiya has some of the highest quality fish I've ever tasted... and I see now why you need to get there right when they open to get lucky with a seat. The staff are quick to serve and always follow up, and I'm not normally a sushi bar type of person but with this place, the sushi chefs are so friendly and talkative you have to sit up there and interact, it makes the whole experience so much better! The place itself is decently low lit, if you get bigger tables you could be under what looks like a small hut of some sort, and it has to tie in with the restaurants traditional ways. There aren't too many "specialty roll" choices, but there's a lot of other dinner options to choose from which definitely fills in that gap. I love this place, everyone I know loves ojiya, and it's highly worth a try! read more

Ojiya - Toro, yellowtail, tuna, yellowtail and onion - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chino Hills, California

真正的愛自己取決於你是否能真正的和自己好好相處，是否在乘風破浪時，能夠披上盔甲， 勇敢的去為自己而戰～ 前陣子跟好友到 chino hills Ojiya 吃午餐時，從他們一上來的miso 湯，兩個人就覺得非常的好喝，可能東奔西跑的吃過很多餐廳，太多餐廳貴到不行，卻華而不實，而有些老店， 一步一腳印的，不花俏，卻能一直維持原來的好味道， 光這點堅持就不簡單， Ojiya 雖然離我不遠，卻也一年多？兩年？沒踏進來了， 午餐便當， 炸咖喱豬排，跟真正日本人開的餐廳才會有的香甜白米飯，都讓我們兩個吃的很開心，普通的一頓午餐，就能感受到老闆的用心，當天感受真的是心滿意足的～分享這頓簡單卻是有溫度的午餐 read more

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This place is one of the top Japanese restaurant in Chino Hills due to the high quality of food and services, but I will most likely not return based on the experience I had last weekend. The service we received was absolutely unacceptable. I haven't received this type of service in a very long time, especially from a Japanese restaurant. After the food arrived, we've asked for utensils 3 times before any server can get us the right utensils and napkins to eat. For the 1 hour we were there, no one bother to stop by our table to check or refill water. It was not a busy day with multiple open tables and 6 servers. The food was alright but the quality of the chirashi bowl dropped quite a lot compared to themselves 2 years ago. The fish was not as fresh and the sushi rice was also not well made. The only redeeming part is the seabass in the combination box is still good, but the price definitely increased by a lot. They used to be my top Japanese restaurant around here, but now I would rather go to other sushi restaurants to receive better food and service. There are many other choices around this area. read more

The food was AMAZING best chicken katsu ive ever had and we also got the beef udon and the two sushis, everything was amazing very busy very fast but thats because the food was great quality!! inside decorations are also great as well and create a nice atmosphere read more

Ojiya - chicken katsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chino Hills, California

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By far the best California roll in this whole area. Excellent sushi but the tempura and katsu are also excellent. They have 3 different dressings and have great green tea sweetened and unsweetened. Great family service and nice ambiance. read more

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I've been a customer of Ojiya since 2008 and have been coming to the restaurant frequently over the years. The place has a very cozy and dimly lit dining area with an adequate amount of room for seating. The service has always been quick, but the food has gotten a little slower over the years. It takes some time for the food to come out, but that's all that really changed for service. The food quality has changed over in quality with their bento boxes and other izakaya style foods. I think that the food has gotten a bit more salty and a bit more sweet than what I'm used to, which will have become too strong as the meal is finished. Also, their miso soup has lost a bit of the miso flavor, but it's still good as an appetizer. For their sashimi and sushi, I think that the quality has been great and is always getting better. Both the nigiri and sashimi in the photos were ordered at different times, but always has a great texture and flavor. You can trust that their fish is fresh and of great quality. Their menu is broad and there are many different types of Japanese plates to choose from, but I definitely recommend the sashimi and sushi if you have the chance. read more

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