5/5 -- A Hidden Treasure in Oxnard! If you're hunting for a true comfort-food haven this winter, Ozeki Noodle is the little gem you'll want to keep all to yourself... but it's way too good not to share. The ambience is calm, clean, and quietly inviting--like Oxnard's own little pocket of Japan. The service? Warm, attentive, and wonderfully efficient. You know what truly makes this place? The authentic food. Every dish feels crafted with care. I love being able to sit down with a steaming cup of hot green tea, the most delicious tempura, a spicy tuna hand roll that never misses, and a bright, refreshing seaweed salad--without having to wait forever for seating or service. If you're starving, this is where you want to land for fast, delicious comfort. And the star of the show: the chicken bowl. I promise you will not find a chicken bowl this good anywhere else. Tender, flavorful, and so satisfying it deserves its own fan club. The tempura? Feathery, crisp perfection--easily the best in Ventura County. No exaggeration needed. Their miso is a warm winter hug, and the combo with the chicken bowl + rice + a large bowl of udon is the definition of cozy luxury. The broth is rich, the noodles are plush and filling, and you'll leave full with leftovers to smile at later. If you want authentic Japanese comfort, fast service, and food that feels like it was made just for you, Ozeki Noodle is your new cold-weather sanctuary. read more

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I had my order to go. It was a short wait because I ordered before I got there and they had my order ready by the time I got there. The restaurant looked nice but I wasn't in it too long. There was plenty of parking when I got there. The food itself is packed in a plastic bento type of box that separates each part of the meal. I got the galbi lunch special. The slices of galbi are pretty thin but I liked the way it tasted. The portion of the whole order was just right as well. I would definitely order again for a quick lunch order. read more

Ozeki Noodle - Galbi lunch special - Japanese Near Me - Oxnard, California

Great place, delicious food. Service is super helpful and nice. They were accommodating to the kiddos giving them water and small bowls and forks. The beef bowl is flavorful and umami. read more

Ozeki has been in my rotation for years. I L.O.V.E. being able to order pick up. Ozeki and Netflix goes well together. Chicken Yakisoba with a side sunomono salad (Japanese cucumber) marinated in Japanese rice vinegar with a pinch of sugar...delicious. Yakisoba, means "fried noodles" in Japanese. It's a stir-fry with buckwheat noodles, vegetables (carrots, onions, cabbage) and meat, drizzled with a savory, slightly sweet sauce. They garnish it with pink, pickled, ginger, which I request extra of in my dish. The BBQ Beef Bowl is outstanding. Love the flavor of the meat! It comes with grilled onions and mushrooms, served on a hot bed of rice. It's similar to the Korean Bulgogi flavor...if you like that staple Korean dish. Oh..and for desert don't forget to try their Mochi ice cream. Then do yourself a favor and pick up a box the next time your at Trader Joe's! read more

Very friendly and attentive staff in a small restaurant that makes you feel at home. The portion sizes are big so remember that before you load up on a ton of appetizers. Definitely try a variety of dishes as everything Iv tried has been good. Great place for a very lowkey date. read more

Why have you all let me sleep on this spot for so long? I had one of the best lunches I've had in a while here and who knew that I'd find amazing Japanese food at a little Oxnard strip mall restaurant?! If you are like me and have driven by this spot a hundred times and not bothered to step in, hurry up and turn around to make your way back because this place is phenomenal for homey comfort Japanese bites. This restaurant gives very mom and pop vibes with cute decor and excellent service. The restaurants decor was inviting and cozy but still spacious to accommodate a good sized group for a lunch or dinner rush. Service was 5 stars hands down. The waitress who took my order and bussed my food out was really nice and attentive. I was impressed at the pacing for the food as everything came out in good time. If you are coming on your lunch break it's good to know you can get in and out in 30 minutes, but they also don't rush you. The menu was bigger than I expected with a lot of great options. They have rice bowls, teriyaki, sushi, bento boxes and more. A nice variety. I was super hungry when I came in here so I luckily got to try a few of their popular items. Started with a miso soup which was super tasty, simple but made right. Alaskan roll: spicy tuna roll topped with fresh salmon. Delicious for a simple roll. The salmon tasted fresh and the spicy tuna had a good little kick to it, was a tasty roll given that they have a limited sushi menu. Some rolls and nigiri but definitely more of a specialty in their rice bowls. I had the tempura shrimp rice bowl with onions and eggs. Omg was this bowl full of flavor, great textures, and they don't skimp on the toppings. This shrimp Don was 5/5! Was one of the best dishes I've had in a while, it was simple but so tasty. I loved the sauce and texture that the crispy shrimp brought to the soft rice and eggs. I've been craving this dish since I left that I'm eager to get back here soon. Can't believe such an inconspicuous place is serving up some of the best Japanese home cooking in the 805. Love this spot and will be back soon, and with some friends! read more

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Never been here before, but food was good. Very welcoming quaint place with fast service for 2 people working. Prices varied on certain items. Would consider returning to support this local place since it's been around since the Esplanade opened. read more

Ozeki Noodle - Tempura Udon - Japanese Near Me - Oxnard, California

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From top to bottom this place gets an A! The ladies who work there are kind and helpful. They recognize us and always remember what we order. In fact the last visit I forgot to say no rice and extra veggies and she asked me if I wanted the rice or the usual veggies. That's the type of service that makes you feel welcomed and like someone sees you more than a number but a true customer. I generally don't eat much red meat but I love their beef bowl! The beef flavor is excellent - not overpowering, slightly sweet and tangy with onion. The sauces on their salad (the creamy one) I want to put on everything and their fried food even tastes fresh. Always light. I like their casual ambiance but still in a restaurant vibe (not fast food) as it strikes the perfect balance. It's always clean and there is a good amount of seating. They seem to constantly cycle steadily people which is a good sign. read more

Great Food and Friendly Staff. No music playing so you can eat peacefully and truly enjoy each other's company.

Tried this place for the first time and oh my god!! it's so good food was great and costumer service was amazing. Always asking if things are ok and if we would like anything else the place is nice and very welcoming I like the decoration super cute nice place read more

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Got the beef bowl and it was absolutely delicious! Definitely coming back for that bowl! Good price too! I would definitely ask for more pickled ginger because it goes so well with this dish, you want some in every bite. Service was fast and the gals were so nice and friendly. read more

We both thought the food was very good and the service was exceptional. I would highly recommend this spot and I'd return!

This place has always been consistent with their meals and customer service. Headed over for dinner after a day of work and a rosary service. We arrived an hour prior to closing and were still welcomed and seated in a friendly manner. The place is always kept clean and plenty of places to seat. We came for katsu Don and a couple appetizers which were served generously and at the appropriate amount of time. My favorite is still the bento boxes with salmon but the katsu Don was perfect dish as comfort food. read more

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Loved the Mountain Vegetable Udon. The service is great, nice and prompt. Nice lunch place. Quiet and perfect for quick lunch. read more

Ozeki Noodle - Mountain Vegetable Udon. - Japanese Near Me - Oxnard, California

Several things to mention on this review. My family and I have a long history of coming to this small restaurant for lunch or dinner. It's been our go-to for a while. It's changed over the last couple of years to say the least. 1. Not sure if their AC is broken but it's always hot and humid inside. I've mentioned it to them several times and they say they will take care of it which they never do. We end up finishing our food by the time we complain again. 2. The service. It has not been the best the last couple of times. I always talk my family down due to the "restaurant business" side of things. I truly understand how servicing tables and rush hours are. This place is not it anymore. The service takes so long even when the place is empty. The waiter, owner, or whoever they are, are rude. They walk away from you. They talk over you. They are just not great services. 3. Lastly, the way their prices are set. The last time we dined in, we were sat down by 2:49p. We ordered our drinks immediately. By about 2:54p, we received our drinks and asked the waiter to order. She's asked us to give her a minute. She walked away and walked to the next table. She eventually came to take our orders at 3:00p. Because it was 3:00p, the 'new dinner price' had to be added. I asked the waiter why they couldn't honor the 'lunch special' since we were sat down and our drink order was taken well before 3:00p. She declined in a rude manner and would not honor it. She stated that it doesn't count because the time starts until you place your food order. That's odd to see any business have those types of business practices. I told her to cancel the whole order $120+ and just charge me for the 1 lemonade I ordered. I left the place and paid $5 versus the $120+ I would have ordered. Bad for business. Not professional. Bad business practices. Safe to say my family and I will not be giving them our business anymore. It was good while it lasted. read more

Hidden gem They serve a small array of Japanese food and do them fairly well. I was really surprised by their katsu, juicy and crispy. They have a really great lunch special that's perfect both in serving size and price. Staff is great as well. read more

The food had no flavor we had the beef noodle soup was awful and we also ordered a bento box and the chicken was rubbery the the charged for the sauce that u use to eat their food . I was in shock ...never going there ever and it was over priced.... read more

Quick lunch at my favorite spot , I always get the tempura shrimp roll and beef bowl , when it's cold I love to get the udon noodles . Place was quite cozy. Food was brought out fairly quick , everything here tastes so good ! Everyone here is always friendly ! read more

Ozeki Noodle - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Rude people terrible service. Went with me and my son here and the staff just treated us terrible and kept giving me and my son stares. Mind you it was just my son and I. He's 2, he was acting up and I was just trying to feed him. We were out. Literally such a terrible situation to be in. I would never come back. I even apologized at the end for his crying and they totally disregarded me. Tip: NOT kid friendly. Don't come with your families here. read more

Dark chicken dinner box is excellent. Been ordering it for years. Couple it with the spicy tuna roll and finish the night with the green tea ice cream. Great food made with care and friendly service! read more

Ordered teriyaki salmon bento box and it was over priced. It was missing tempura veggies & shrimp, dressing for salad was missing, the teriyaki sauce lacked flavor no ginger or garlic and was oily. read more

This is my go to place for a warm bowl of soup. I know it might seem intimidating, but give it a try. I've tried many of their dishes (Tori Udon, Nabeyaki, Curry udon, Hiyashi Gomoku salad, and more) and everything is always super yummy and doesn't disappoint. If you are eating-in be prepared to feel a bit awkward. This place is super quiet and you can at times hear other people's conversations. And I'm pretty sure they can also hear yours. It would be nice if the owners would put some music or turn the TV on- just to make it less awkward. read more

Nice little spot to get some food. Been coming here for years now. Food has always been good and the service has always been great. Gove Ozeki a try! read more

It was my day off, went on a whim with my significant other. Perfect idea to get delicious tempura udon with fried calamari...on a cold weather! Not only the ingredients were fresh, but the meals are FILLING! Service was also impeccable with attentive staff. I would love to come back again and try the sushi! read more

Ozeki Noodle - Tempura Udon - Japanese Near Me - Oxnard, California

Great little gem in Oxnard. Everyone is very nice and are accommodating when we have larger groups. Been a staple when we are in the mood for Japanese. read more

Cute little hole in the wall Japanese spot. The service isn't that great but it makes up for it in food. Excellent - I enjoyed a nice steaming bowl of udon soup and some teriyaki, which was amazing on a cold day. read more

Ozeki Noodle - Udon noodles, teriyaki, and seaweed salad - Japanese Near Me - Oxnard, California

Very good quality food! Great price and supper filling. The chow mien is so good and not like typical chow mein it's better! Very clean restaurant. They just need music playing in there. Service was quick. read more

Not bad. Service is on the slow side but nice waitresses. I got the beef rice and udon combo and it was pretty good. Beef could've been more tender and the udon noodles could have been a little cheaper and the broth could use less salt. Overall not too bad though. read more

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i hope this place never goes away, we love the cold soba noodles!! it's hard to find places nearby that serve them! it's so refreshing in the summer time! read more

Good food, the meat quality is hit or miss. The service is great and friendly, it is a quiet comfortable place inside. We got takeout. Flavors are rich and authentic. read more

Ozeki Noodle - Oyako Udon, Beef Bowl, and Niku Udon - Japanese Near Me - Oxnard, California

I have been coming here for years and the food tastes exactly how I remember! Really good! Order sushi, gyoza, and a teriyaki bowl. My gal loved it here, and is now one of her go-to sushi places within the city of Oxnard. Service was fairly quick, not many people in at the time we went. I'll definitely keep coming back here for the food. read more

Ozeki Noodle - BBQ Beef Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Love love love this place! The customer service is great, very welcoming and they help you right away. I always get the California rolls with teriyaki sauce on the side and the chicken udon soup, it's always consistent and delicious. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

The food is good, but they really need more staff to greet customers, take their drink orders and ACTUALLY come back with the drinks.

Terrible food. Ordered chicken teriyaki and it looked like pressed and formed meat. It was so overcooked it was dry and chewy like jerky. Barely any teriyaki sauce on it. The salad was floating in water. read more

Quick and friendly service. Food was great! I was visiting from out of town and didn't know any of the local restaurants. They proved to be a good choice. read more

I've been coming to Ozeki for at least 10 years, love the food and the service is usually good. Tonight I was craving a warm udon soup to share with my son. We sat as we saw the waitress give 1 or 2 pick up orders, take one to go order and take the order (or at least drinks) of a couple that came in after us. It had been at least a year since my last visit and this left a bad taste in my mouth. I can understand she was the only waitress and was busy but the fact that she took the time to serve all those others ahead of us without so much as giving us water was so rude. I'll be sharing my experience with my family and friends who wouldn't appreciate this kind of service. We left at 7:03 pm or so tonight. read more

My family and I have been coming here for years. The staff is always friendly and the place hasn't changed in years which I love! It's cozy, familiar and a friendly environment. Food is great as well. I usually get the special combination of a chicken bowl and udon. The chicken bowl is on the smaller side but the Udon is huge. It's a very feeling meal for the price! read more

Heard this place was really good, and i came and the lady working at the front desk was so friendly and amazing, so open and asked so many questions, she even asked how i was doing, it was really nice. I ordered the chicken and beef udon and a Salmon roll, with a salad. Thank you so much, you guys are awesome. read more

Ozeki Noodle - Japanese Near Me - Oxnard, California

Food and Service were perfect! We did really enjoy our meal, drinks, and "dining experience" . Highly recommend read more

We have ordered Ozeki Noodle's signature donburi for dinner via delivery several times and were pleased with the quality and taste of the food at a reasonable price. We decided to visit the restaurant in person and try their lunch bento. I ordered the kalbi ribs and my wife ordered the tonkatsu. Ample portions, and nicely presented. The restaurant's interior was neat and clean. What I am reviewing more than anything else is the service. My wife is from Japan and we were conversing in Japanese while we were eating. Perhaps this was offensive to the Korean owner, but we noticed that she and the waitress were very attentive to the table right next to us, asking them how their meal was, etc. On the other hand, they did not come by once during our meal to ask how are meal was. While we enjoyed the food at Ozeki Noodle, I feel that the poor (and one might even say discriminatory) service made it a rather unpleasant experience. read more

Ozeki Noodle - Kalbi lunch combination. The meat was well seasoned and tender. The CA rolls are very thinly sliced. - Japanese Near Me - Oxnard, California