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    Ooka Japanese Restaurant

    3.4 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Blue fin tuna salmon toro on display.
    Paul S.

    Over the years I have periodically dropped in, but after the pandemic I seemingly forgot about Ooka. In that hiatus many places I used to like went downhill (R91 and Oishi), are good but not easy to get to (Sushi OK), or much too far Riverside. Today I ran into unexpected tire trouble and needed to kill a couple hours for America's Tire to do their thing, so I sat at the bar for a light lunch. The two chefs were really nice and did excellent work, and we hada good time chatting. The 7-piece Sushi meal comes with a Tuna roll and miso, as well as a salad. I also ordered their menu augmented One-night stand roll. I figured that'd be enough and it was. Service is excellent and immediate here. It's changed a little since the last visit, and I enjoyed seeing the fish on display in the chef station. The Bluefin is deep red and the salmon nice and fatty, which is a sign of good selection. The salad and soup came quickly, and both chef's worked on the other items, which arrived quickly. The presentation is really good here. Fresh and delicious. One by one I sampled the sushi, and Halibut really stood out. As did the house ponzu sauce. The salmon and albacore were especially tasty, too. The roll was perfectly assembled with clean separation inside, and the seared salmon on top with pesto sauce was superb. All-in-all, it really won me over and I think I'll be back much sooner than later.

    Sashimi sampler Sashimi Set Miso Soup
    Sandar S.

    Had a wonderful dinner after long day of meetings. Sashimi sampler set was perfect for one person and very fresh. Miso soup and hand roll were delicious as well. Service was good and quick. They have hibachi section too. The ambiance is nice and cozy.

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    Diana P.

    We went to ooka Japanese restaurant for a birthday dinner. It was my first time having hibachi where they cook in front of you. I will say at first i felt a little awkward as the hibachi area its small and a bit crammed. You have to sit with others and it was a little awkward at first because we got a corner seat that was not very spacious to eat at. Luckily the party next to us left and we were able to scoot over. The service was great and our chef was really funny and nice. The food was good as well but some was oversalted liked the fried rice and some lacked flavor like the tempura shrimp. Overall it was a fun experience but i would only return with a large party and don't see myself going by myself or for a date. It's definitely more of a group activity vibe.

    Volcano onion

    Our party of four went to Ooka on a spur of the moment on Thursday night. The wait was 30 minutes, which was fine. We were seated with another group of 3. The waitress was nice, gave a few suggestions, but after taking our orders and getting us our drinks, soups, and salads, wasn't there hardly at all. The manager Linda (and come to find out later the owner) came to the table a few times and when we asked for items such as sriracha and chili paste, she said they only had sriracha, walked away in a rush, brought the sriracha so quickly as if to drop the sauce, and left. She was rude and always in a rush when she came to the table- only 2 or 3 times total. Later, the chef (he was great) asked if we needed anything and again we asked for chili- to which he said, we have a chili oil or paste- and low and behold, they did actually have what we asked for when our food initially arrived. At this point, we would've preferred to have Linda not come to the table at all because she wasn't helpful, had no idea what customer service was, and just upset us further. Ooka is a nice restaurant and should be paired with great customer service, but unfortunately it is not. When we got our bill, we found out that they charge for each sauce- at no point were we told this. At this point, we were already annoyed at the lack of professionalism of Linda, whose attitude and blatant disregard of her customer's needs, really turned our experience into a bad one. Someone in my party asked to speak to her and when she came up, they questioned the charge for sauce. She didn't have much to say other than yes in a short tone. When she was called out on her lack of customer service, she got upset and instead of speaking like adults to resolve the matter, she walked away and sarcastically said, "Byeee." I understand that people have bad days, and not every one has the communication skills to speak to people, but as a restaurant manager AND OWNER, she needs to find someone to he the voice of the restaurant because it is NEVER ok to walk away from a customer trying to resolve an issue. The sad thing is, this was the first time the other couple had been to Ooka and were already talking about our next visit- not anymore....We will not support a restaurant whose owner is so dismissive and rude. There are plenty of other places that have similar services to give out money to. Only giving 3 stars because the Chef was good and the food tasted great.

    Brian K.

    Excellent service. Our waitress was friendly and kind. She made great suggestions on the different dishes and appetizers they had. The food was very tasteful and high quality. I will definitely come back to try other things on the menu.

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    Summer L.

    It has been a while since we have been here but we were glad to have finally been able to come back! I really like this place for the various dining experiences it offers. They have a sit-down dining, sushi bar, or a hibachi dinner for you to choose from! Each option is great, but we chose to sit at the sushi bar this time. The sushi chefs are so friendly, love talking to people, and, of course, have great suggestions if you don't know where to start. You are still served by a server (who brings things like drinks or food from the main kitchen), but each time we've been there, it seems like the sushi chefs are more our servers than anything (and they have a cash tip-jar if you'd like to leave them a tip). The vibes overall were just really great and it was a perfect date night with some amazing food and drinks. The sushi was really really good and flavorful, and so were the drinks! The wine was sweet and was honestly some of the best wine I've had. I would definitely recommend trying this place out if you haven't, it is definitely a favorite for us and we will certainly try to go back more often!

    Filet mignon   steamed rice  noodles and delicious veggies!

    The ambiance was nice, the food was delicious and the service was extraordinary! It was great to not only have your server, but the extra help of continuous check ins( picking up extra dishes, being attentive to our tables drinks and refills of water) I took my 2 grandchildren who made to feel special! I appreciated everyone's kindness

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    Best hibachi in the area!!! They do a great job on their courses and portions. It's also a great vibe.

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    I enjoy the sushi here plus the ambiance. A little pricey but the fish here is pretty great. Would come again, service is great.

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    Every time we go, the food is excellent. My favorite is the morning after roll and a dirty martini. Sushi is fresh and delicious.

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    Food was not good. Tasted microwaved and service was slow. I do not recommend this establishment.

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    Food was presently beautifully. Great service and very fast. Restaurant had a very nice presentation.

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    Clean and great staff service. Server Conner great customer service very attentive. Chef Chris was funny and amazing cook. Will be back soon

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    Ask the Community - Ooka Japanese Restaurant

    Trying to make dinner reservations?

    they take reservations, just call!

    All you can eat?

    No it's not a buffet. But they have a large selection on their menu and they also have an hibachi grill where they cook in front of you.

    Is the hibachi open during lunch time?

    Yes they open at 12pm

    Are we able to dine in habachi grill?

    Yes. We did this with a group of ten

    Are reservations accepted?

    Yes. We did it for my sisters birthday this April

    Is it by reservation or do you just do a walk in?

    We did reservation

    How many people can sit at the hibachi grill? I am planning on coming for my bday but want to make sure my party can sit together.

    Approximately 4 per row x 3 rows = 12 If squeeze together then maybe 15

    If you have a group doing hibachi does everyone have to order hibachi?

    No, you can order off of the menu instead of doing the hibachi

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    Went here to dinner with family and it was really good! We got put into a cozy little room that's…read moreperfect for groups. They were really accommodating for the little toddlers and babies in our group too. We started with the mussels which were delicious! I usually don't like shellfish but they were great. They had a specials menu that featured Kuushi oysters from Washington - we didn't get them but seeing them on the menu was a surprise because those are usually high quality oysters. I got the chicken teriyaki bento set which is about $24 and came with so much food - miso plus salad plus a half California or spicy tuna roll plus 4-piece veggie tempura. Everything was perfect in terms of portion size, temperature, taste and texture. Even my niece who is a pickly toddler ate and enjoyed a california rol. Everyone in our group loved their sushi. Everything was presented very beautifully and the fish was all fresh. The rice to fish and filling ratio was perfect, no too much rice. We ended our meal with a fried green tea ice cream which was fantastic and perfect to split amongst the four of us after all the delicious food before it. We met the owner who was a really nice guy too. Really surprised to find a solid sushi spot in the middle of the Riverside. I would not mind returning here anytime I'm back in the area!

    Typically go to AYCE spots, but it was just me and the wife, and we've never tried it…read more It wasn't too busy but still left waiting for severs for some time. When we ordered, we both ordered 1 specialty roll each. Food took a while to come out, and it was just...meh. Neither was really good, and both left us wanting...something. The price though, for 2 rolls was over $55. We could go to AYCE for just a little more and have had so much more variety and flavor! First time, and definitely last time. No thanks!

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    First Visit Experience…read more My wife and I tried Sushi R 91 in Riverside for the first time, and overall it was a good experience with a few areas that could be improved. I ordered the beef ramen, and the flavor was great. The beef tasted really good, and the broth had nice depth. I do wish they offered more condiments on the table so you can adjust the broth to your liking--spicy, savory, etc. My food took a little while to come out, but it ended up being worth the wait. The price was also a big plus: $13.99 for a bowl of ramen, a sushi roll, and a drink is a great deal. My wife ordered two rolls--the Salmon on Fire and the Caterpillar Roll. Both were tasty and comparable to what we've had at other sushi spots. We also tried the gyozas, which were average. Customer service could use some improvement. Our waitress wasn't rude, but she seemed rushed and tried to take our order almost immediately after we sat down. Since it was our first time, we needed a moment to look over the menu. Overall, the food and value were solid, but the service and small details could be better. I'd rate Sushi R 91 a 3.5 out of 5.

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