Last night we "discovered" this place (that has been there for 19 years) and it's a favorite! Fabulous food, wonderful service, relaxing atmosphere and the aquarium is amazing! We don't have sushi often, but I had a hankering and everything was delicious. Our waitress was so personable and suggested substitutions since my husband is not crazy about a particular type of fish. It seems subtle, but I so appreciated the choice of music - background not blaring, and relaxing instead of the heavy rock/rap that you usually hear in restaurants. In all, a delightful dining experience. read more

I was craving Japanese food last week and decided to finally try out Oko Sushi while waiting for my tires to get rotated next door at America's Tire. My husband came along as well. I had scoured the reviews of this place and it *seemed* like the reviews had gone up. I am generally distrusting of Japanese restaurants in small towns, but I figured Oko Sushi would be worth a try. Our first visit unfortunately looks like it will be our last. We were pretty hungry and both ordered the dinner bento boxes. I got the salmon teriyaki with veggie tempura, while my husband got the chicken katsu with gyoza. The first red flag was seeing the extremely limited selections of the bento boxes. At other (better) Japanese restaurants, there are far more options to choose your sides from, such as shrimp tempura or even sashimi. Oko only had a California roll, gyoza, and veggie tempura to choose from. Fine, just small-town things I guess, but not really an excuse when you're the only Japanese restaurant in a pretty wide radius. However, what honestly annoyed us both was that neither the lunch nor the dinner bentos boxes came with miso soup, which is a standard appetizer, and our meals were still $19 each. I have never been to a Japanese restaurant that doesn't provide miso soup with their bento boxes (or any set menu items, for that matter). Anyway, on to the next part of my review. Now it pains me to write this section as the entree portions of our bento boxes were actually pretty well-executed. My husband enjoyed the breading and flavor of his katsu, and I enjoyed the tenderness and the crispy skin of my salmon teriyaki. The gyoza were pretty good as well, and I had plenty of tempura, which were nicely breaded. The California roll was fine. Nothing to write home about. The ginger was fine as well. Now the rice that came with our entree on the other hand was absolutely not it. I'm not sure how an Asian restaurant can mess up rice, but Oko did. The juxtaposition of mushy yet undercooked rice was so unappealing. We finished our rice as we hate wasting food, but it's been a long time (I'm talking years) since I've had rice this bad. Tell me how the sushi rice was perfectly fine while the rice for the entree was undercooked?? This goes to show that the restaurant doesn't use the same kind of rice for their entrees as their sushi, which if you go to a good Japanese restaurant, it should be Japanese rice for both sushi and regular rice bowls. The salad was also mid, and seemed to cater to the country folk who frequent this establishment. Upon finishing our meal, we were also asked if we wanted dessert right away. Not a thing with other authentic Japanese restaurants we've been to. Service was fine, but nothing to write home about again. The presentation overall was also not exactly refined. Everything was packed into the bento boxes, and we actually had to take our rice bowls off the bento boxes themselves to have more space to eat. The best part of our meal was enjoying the beautiful fish in the multiple salt-water tanks they had. At other Japanese restaurants, the staff usually have beautiful cuts of their sashimi being shown off through glass counters. Here, the view was blocked by yet another fish tank. I do not see myself returning to Oko Sushi. Unfortunate, but I do not wish to spend my money on subpar food. Do yourself a favor and drive to Sacramento (or even north Stockton) for far better Japanese food. read more

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I love oko, for many years yet today I was so mad. I wanted to yell at the person on the phone. Short story short i called in door dash, two hours prior. I asked if nobody picks it up if my husband could grab it. I was told no. Ok for 30 bucks or so I get it but 11 rolls and almost 300 bucks there is no excuse for your only words being sorry call door dash and hang up on me. Luckily 3 hours later I got my food, after 40 bucks tip I tipped an extra 40. I'm a waitress and understand the struggle but as a waitress understand the lack in customer service. I hope you had an off night or pray you find a job that makes you happy. Know you did not ruin my night. I hope you treated your customers kindly. I also hope you learned some self respect and if this job isn't for you find something that makes you happy read more

The service was great. We had the bento box lunch special. It was pretty good and priced well.

Love everything about this restaurant excellent sushi, which is hard to find fresh tempera of vegetables are excellent and the service is great read more

We just had lunch at this restaurant today, and it was wonderful. The food was super delicious, and the service was amazing! The menu is very extensive. My husband and I each had a lunch special; mine was with spicy Thai chicken, and my husband's was with teriyaki chicken, both with California rolls. Each of us had so much chicken that we couldn't eat at all! Our waitress, Paula, was a total delight, and she did everything she could to make our dining experience wonderful. We definitely will go back. Bill and Nancy read more

Recently moved to PG from Sac area & was in search of a new sushi spot. My hubby found this & we saw the good reviews & decided to give it a shot. We were NOT disappointed! The restaurant is small, but you don't feel overly crowded. It was busy (Fri evening), but we got seated right away at the bar. It was such an experience eating sushi in front of the fish tank! The food was DELICIOUS & fresh! We got complimentary edamame to start, which was your average dish. We got miso soup, & it was very flavorful. I can't remember the names of the rolls we got, but they were all spicy (our fave kind!) & 1 was recommended by our waitress (who was amazing). This will be our new go-to sushi spot! read more

Oko Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jackson, California

1st time here we tried the vegetarian bento box and it was yummy we got the ok tofu and agetashi tofu and the green roll was very delicious the service was lovely definitely will be coming back to tried the rest of there yummy place is quite busy but the service was still very attentive if u like raw fish or sushi this spot is a must try is in the plaza of staple but is before the staple parking lots is across from Safeway market read more

Oko Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jackson, California

Excellent service, relaxing environment and wonderful food. One of my favorite places to eat in Amador county.

Friendly waitress took our order for two dinners, one teriyaki chicken, one teriyaki salmon, plus two orders of miso, and two large hot sakes. It was cold and nearly snowing outside - as it had been doing all week, so we were looking forward to this. Hot sake arrives at room temperature. Waitress claims she needed a napkin to handle the bottle. I was gracious in telling her that the sake itself was just lukewarm at best. She takes both bottles back, puts them in warm water, and then returns them to our table. No difference, still room temperature. She challenges us saying that the bottles were hot when she pulled them out of the water. I said, sorry, but maybe the stoneware bottles are absorbing the heat, but the sake is cold. She then returns after microwaving the sake to the point of boiling, and of course the sake doesnt taste like sake anymore! So then the meals arrive. The vegetable tempura as part of the meal is cold - and the miso is also cold. My wife's chicken is lukewarm, and my salmon is barely warm. Not only that but it appeared the salad was just thrown together without paying attention to small things, like pulling the stems off the tomatoes before they put dressing on it. Nothing like crunching into a salad and half the tomato vine is still attached to your cherry tomatoes. We're hungry so we just eat. The waitress seems to really be lacking in people skills, and after her pushback with the sake we decide not to complain. THEN - back at home, in the middle of the night - the unthinkable starts to happen. I wake up to bad diarrhea which is still going on as I write this review. Either they were short staffed last night, or they were overwhelmed with what looked like a normal amount of customers, or they just don't care, or all of the above. We've been to this restaurant several times in the past 6 years of living up here - but I'm afraid this one was our last visit to Oko Sushi. read more

The food is super good love the rolls and the sushi. My fiancé loved the combination box but the prices have raised... don't go by the ones you see on google or yelp because a roll is 20 each. I like to plan before I go and my whole mind changed at the restaurant but I still went for it because I hadn't had sushi in a while. It's was 75 for everything way over what I guessed my fault for guessing lol. The place is super super cute I love it. The vibe is quiet and the aquarium is cute. The service I hated it... the main waitress attitude towards us was way off- took smiling orders with everyone but us so it wasn't cause she was tired but something else... she didn't check on us the other girl did she was wonderful... don't think I'd go back.... YOU NEED TO TREAT ALL CUSTOMERS SAME NO MATTER RACE,RELIGION, GENDER FYI. Wish I could get my money back from just her attitude read more

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We pop in for sushi whenever we're in town! It's always fresh and service is always fast for lunch hour despite the influx of hungry patrons! My go-to is the rainbow roll & Puff Daddy with a side of Miso soup. The Bay Scallop roll is baked and really decadent!! Yum!! Hint: if you sit at the sushi bar, you get edamame for free while you wait!! read more

I come from the Bay Area and know my sushi, this was the best ever. I truly love the lemon role and my mate got the chicken bento box. We sat near the fish tank which was the best salt water I have seen yet. It was beautiful and the owner was there adding coral. Mike was the nicest man and we enjoyed chatting and the whole experience was amazing. Great service, great wait staff and amazing food. Truly a hidden gem in a small town! read more

This place is amazing! I have been coming here for years from me picking it up for lunch in high school to being my first stop every time I come back home to visit. Everyone there is so great, the service is amazing and the food is delicious and they are consistent. They just updated the inside and there is a wall of fish tanks full of cool tropical fish that we love to look at when we come in. It is our favorite place in Amador County! read more

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The last two times we ate there, I ordered the Orange Chicken and got horrible diarrhea for an entire day each. At other times, especially the LAST time we will be there, BEFORE closing time, they came out and told us to leave, "closing time." We had a large group including children so it took a bit. They were so rude. The food normally good, left a bad taste in my mouth! read more

I'm a little saddened that Oko Sushi has mid reviews. Not to say this in a derogatory way but it's a sushi restaurant in Jackson, CA guys... Jackson!! A city that's in the middle to nowhere and can considerably be a passerby city. You really can't expect much. My friend and I decided to get some quick lunch on our way to Travertine. The restaurant is located in a new-ish plaza with ample parking. It neighbors other fast food restaurants, so if you're looking for something better then Oko is your best bed. We came in to find the place somewhat filled. The lady out the counter was very friendly and led us to our table. Within a few minutes our order was taken. The interior is clean, spacious, and was filled with Japanese memorabilia all around. The rundown: Caterpillar Roll - Standard mid-quality sushi. Its basically crab salad, avocado, and unagi sauce. Portion was huge and one roll is good for one person. Bay Scallop Roll - Crab salad, salmon, and scallops all baked and topped with what seems to be garlic sauce and lots of onion. Loved the baked aspect of it. It basically is a Lion Roll. Don't expect the Wasabi and ginger to be fresh because it won't be. You can tell the wasabi was store brought but hey, it did the job. Friendly customer service, mid sushi, and decent prices. Pretty good to be located in the middle of nowhere so I won't knock it. Thank you! read more

Oko Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jackson, California

I always love coming here because the staff is amazing! Punctual and super friendly! I can't eat seafood so they always make me a roll with chicken on it. The food is always on point! Ambiance has been a great vibe for me! read more

We've been coming to Oko Sushi for about 18 years, and it's still our favorite spot in Jackson! The food is always fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere, complete with colorful fish tanks, makes it fun while you wait. Dot and Paula give the warmest service, Jerry and Jason craft beautiful sushi, and Mike runs the place with genuine care. Oko Sushi isn't just a restaurant for us, it's been part of our lives for nearly two decades. Highly recommended! read more

I been coming here since I was a kid the staff makes you feel like family the food is so fresh and makes me feel so good every time I eat here this place is amazing I recommend everyone to try it the staff is so sweet and kind truly a great experience. read more

Always delicious. The new honey walnut prawns are amazing. My favorite special menu sushi is the Chicago roll with garlic sauce. It's exquisite!! Service is so great. We love the ambiance of the beautiful fish tanks. read more

I would not recommend this place at all. I placed an order over the phone to pick up I get there. My food is not ready half an hour later they called the person that just came in and picked up food back because they gave him my order, the owner of the company insisted that she pay for it the waitress that was there or call the person back to get it returned if I would've knownthat they were giving me that order that the gentleman before me returned. I would've gotten my money back and went someplace else. Not very good customer service. Again, would you eat something that somebody just returned not saying they did anything but still why would you give it to the customer knowing that's exactly what they did. read more

What a great little place we just found. The food was excellent and the staff were so nice and funny to talk to you. Can't wait to go back.

The dinner was very good . Our first time here and we shall return . Two negatives I must say, very cold inside the restaurant and the bento box sauce/soup wasn't good. Couldn't figure what it was for. read more

Our first time to dine at Oko Sushi. We came in at 8:45pm from high school graduation. They were very friendly & told us they close at 9pm. We ordered the Catalina roll and Teriyaki chicken plate (which is a large portion & shareable). All of the food was delicious. We were at the restaurant until 9:40pm. With our check they also gave us homemade chocolate chip cookies. Super yummy. Nice way to finish our meal. Highly recommend!! We don't leave in the area but we will come back someday!! read more

Just picked up our dinner. Disappointed. I think the restaurant is not using food-grade sanitizer. All our Sashimi tastes like Lysol. First taste - ugh Luckily we brought it back to our room and could rinse it under cold water. For the staff. I'm in hospitality - **Please contact your supplier for sanitizer specifically for restaurants and food handling. Food should not taste like it's been freshly sprayed with Lysol I hope you do well but we won't be returning. read more

Good place. Came in the late afternoon after the huge crowd left and got special treatments :) Go when it's not crowded for a nice, relaxing place. read more

I am from the Bay Area amd I am used to having fresh delicious sushi. Never did I imagine I would have fantastic sushi in the mountains. My hubby even questioned my decision to hand mountain sushi.. The decision was the right one. Oh my word, this serving of sashimi maguro was pink and not at all old and fishy tasting. The serving of wasabi was enough to burn my nose hairs off (I love it that way) and the side salad was fresh and the perfect size. I could kick myself for not snapping a pic, but I was fast approaching "Hangry" and wanted to spare my lunch date with my anticipated tantrum. Great job! I'll be back! read more

Wow amazing YUUUUUMMYYY sushi rolls are so good man wtf where do you get this amazing food from Ambiance stunning, food delicious, employees SO nice :) WOWWW i wish i could live here lmao read more

We frequent this place often and have always had a good experience. It's important to have perspective with these reviews. I give this five stars for what it is. Is it an omakase sushi restaurant in a big city, no. It's not meant to be that. What it is, is a nice (recently renovated I noticed), reasonably priced local restaurant that we're glad to go to any time. I should also add that they've always been amenable to substitutions or just plain build-my-own rolls (without the off-putting attitude known to come with some sushi chefs). Just last night a friend of mine and I walked in about 20 min before closing. It was quiet with the last customer about to leave. I hate being a last minute shopper, but we just needed to eat without the need to linger so we gave it a shot. They greeted us kindly and our waitress couldn't have been nicer throughout the meal. Also a special thanks to the gentleman we spoke to when we were leaving (owner? Manager?) And whom was also extremely nice and very welcoming. read more

We stopped in to try this place out after driving by it for years. It was a Sunday afternoon, the service was fast and friendly. We got the Rocky III and the Ichiban rolls with calamari is the appetizer. They where very good rolls, just a little lite on the topping. We will definitely be coming back to try a few more rolls. read more

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Absolutely wonderful 10 stars Paula our server just the best the sushi is some of the best I've great portions will come again‼‼ Thank you so much Robin and Rocki read more

Have lived in the area, but don't get to Jackson much. We decided to stop in. Service with a smile!! Our waitress was and knowledgeable and made sure to bring a wine menu too. Food was good, although I was skeptical since there are not really any other sushi restaurants close by. Food was fresh and the perfect amount. The tempura was hot and not all greasy. The sushi rolls were great too. Fresh lemon is my favorite on a roll! We will be back! We will read more

Absolutely great sushi. Staff is always super friendly. Everything tastes High quality. The decor is absolutely stunning. We are so lucky to have such high quality sushi in our small county. Who needs to drive out of town when you've got great sushi so close. This will always be our go-to spot read more

On the way to Jackson, I decided to get something to eat.... and was surprised to see Sushi as an option. As I walked into the restaurant, you could immediately see it's a place where the servers know their customers by name and want you to have a good experience. I order the spicy garlic edamame..... and was not disappointed!! It was the perfect blend of spicy and sweet... it was so good... I forgot to take a picture..... I then ordered the Gyoza..... it was crispy and fresh and after eating all 6 I almost wished for more. I ordered 2 rolls.... the T&T and the Rocky III. The T&T was PERFECTION!!! The Rocky III Roll was good... it has lemon in it.... which was a surprise. While I liked the tartness and the clean after taste, if I were to order it again, I'd do with out the lemon. But it was a refreshing take on a roll that should be tried if you're looking for something different. I would definitely come here again..... the staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean. read more

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My favorite place to get sushi. My favorite roll has to be the spider web it's got the perfect amount of heat to it. The owners are so nice and make sure you're satisfied. I usually order to go but if you decide to dine in it's a really cute place nestled in our small town. read more

Good was delicious. Good service reasonable prices! Place was full on a Monday night. Still quick service.

Amazing so many choices and so delicious great service food is amazing we took the whole family the experience was top notch

I come here once a year an up-to-date everything was good. Today I waited almost 45 minutes till I got my appetizer. I seen a guy sitting next to me at the bar ordered after me got his food and he left. I noticed another guy come in place an order to go got his stuff and left. I seen a family of four arrived about 30 minutes after I did, ordered received their food and they just left now. Ridiculous! read more

Oko Sushi - Sashimi Deluxe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jackson, California

Pleasantly surprised. Food was delicious and atmosphere tranquil. We ordered the tempura combo. The shrimp were overdone and the breading was heavy. The same for the roll with "tempura shrimp". This was why I gave it four stars. All together this was a great spot for sushi in the foothills. Will return the next time a craving for sushi hits. read more

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Freshly prepared and tasty bento boxes, excellent sushi rolls, and prompt and friendly service.