The food and service from the lovely Kay was Great. My…read morefavorite was the Habachi shrimp and seafood salad.

One of my favorite spots in town. Honestly, it's a great price for the quality and variety. We'll…read moreusually come by for the lunch special when we're feeling super hungry. For about $20-25 this can't be beat. The amount of salmon nigiri and eel I eat here is crazy. It's not the best sushi in town but it's definitely not the worst. Much better than standard buffet quality but not quite the same as a good sushi restaurant. All the other items are pretty tasty too. Favorites for my non-sushi loving husband are the teriyaki & hibachi steak and shrimp. He has had a little bit of everything on the menu and never has anything bad to say. Service is usually pretty quick but there are days where the sushi comes out painfully slow. To be safe, I recommend just ordering the max amount you're allowed each time. Cute little decor on the inside and not too cramped. We'll (obviously) continue to come back!

I went to celebrate my brother's birthday and the food made by chef Niko was delicious and amazing…read more Our server named Crystal was polite. She even refilled our drinks without us asking her. and our Expo who was name Dom was excellent. He even placed our food in to goat containers for us, which was nice. The restaurant itself was nice. You didn't wait very long in a line. It felt like you were walking into a actual teriyaki from China or Japan.

My experience here was so good our server Ethan was the best 10/10 recommend coming hereread more

9/9/26 Getting…read morelunch! Definitely time for an update! Dynamite Roll, Earthquake roll and Baked Mussels ordered. The worker was very kind and said it would be ready in 15-20 min. Arrived!! Greeted! Let worker know. Almost ready. Paid for it and waited at the very nice bar. The worker was doing the finishing touches on a roll. Just a couple min and it was ready and received with good day wishes from both workers! GREAT! Lunchtime! Order split! Dynamite Roll is Really DELICIOUS!! Fresh & FLAVORFUL with GREAT spice!! Earthquake Roll is GREAT too!! Fresh & Tasty!! Mussels are FANTASTIC! Much Flavor!! Mother said hers was all Really GREAT!! Both have leftovers and another lunch too!! Great service and Really GREAT lunch!! HIGHLY recommended!! Deserve every star!!

We'll be back! My…read morehusband had been recommending Shobu for a while, and I'm so happy we finally made it out. From quality service and food to laid-back atmosphere, the kindness and love was definitely felt throughout. Even upon our first moments entering, we felt the love from the sushi chef who greeted us with genuine care. We ordered a mix of sashimi, rolls, and apps, and we were not disappointed. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is bc I want room to grow for when we return for the ramen, which was recommended by our generous server at the end. See you again soon, Shobu!

Vegas-grade Holidate special occasion spot. -- Of all the Fresno restaurant grand openings over the…read morepast couple years, Oiza made one of the most delicious first impressions and quickly became a favorite holiday date-night discovery. When we first visited, it was also one of the few Asian restaurants open during the holidays, which made getting that reservation feel even more special. Coming from Vegas, the beau is especially particular about sushi, and Oiza successfully exceeded expectations. As for me, having dined at Japanese restaurants from Nobu and Morimoto to Michelin-starred experiences, I was equally impressed by the ambience, service, presentation and overall execution. It also makes sense that the operation feels seasoned: Oiza is part of Lin's Restaurant Group, the same local family behind other Fresno-area favorites including Hino Oishi, J-Pot, Spicy J's, Ramen Hayashi and Lin's Fusion. It's obvious the staff has been properly trained in both front- and back-of-house fine dining operations. We've now dined here three times -- each for a different experience -- and Oiza has delivered. First Holidate: Fabulous evening from start to finish. Everyone from our server to management checked in on us, service felt polished without being intrusive, and we appreciated the elegant attention to detail. Bonus points for being seated side by side. We ended up closing out the restaurant as the last two guests to leave. Hamachi ceviche -- Exactly what an appetizer should do: whet your appetite for more. Salmon spoons -- Tasty little bites. Wagyu gyoza -- Rich and indulgent. Miso seabass -- If miso seabass is on the menu, I'm ordering it. Definitely a reorder. Hi Tuna roll -- Unique enough that we ordered it again on our second visit. Yellowtail & salmon sashimi -- Excellent quality and freshness. Second Celebradate: We returned to celebrate a special industry achievement and arrived just in time for our 5:45 p.m. reservation. Although I had booked directly through Oiza's website via Tock, the reservation didn't appear in their system. Fortunately, I had the email and text confirmations, and the team graciously accommodated us after a short wait. We repeated several favorites and ventured into a few new dishes: Hamachi ceviche -- Worth repeating. Grilled oysters -- A welcome addition to the table. Uni udon pasta -- The one miss for us. I wanted more uni and umami depth; the noodles were slightly overcooked and the sauce could have been smoother. Hi Tuna roll -- Just as good the second time. Amaebi & yellowtail sashimi -- Fresh and beautifully presented. Our server Itzy was wonderful throughout the evening and surprised us with a complimentary dessert. We would have ordered the matcha parfait if we hadn't been so full -- or if Dubai chocolate wasn't already waiting at home. Third time was the charm: We came back for Oiza's impressive luncheon specials and loaded up on several of our favorites while finally trying the temakis. The perfectly crunchy seaweed made every bite, and the lunch offerings were such delicious, incredible value. Even the takeaway bags deserve a mention -- sturdy enough that they've earned a second life as reusable lunch bags. Do: Make a reservation. Try the lunch specials. Buy the gift cards. Don't: Eat the towelettes. ;) From Holidate to Celebradate to lunch date, Oiza has earned its place among our favorite Fresno special-occasion eatsplorations -- with enough value and variety to make an ordinary afternoon feel worthy too.

This was an Anniversary dinner and we have wanted to try this restaurant. It was definitely an…read moreexperience! We knew that it would be costly but can still be a surprise when the bill arrives, watch out for the drinks We only ordered what we had seen reviewed and listened to our servers recommendations. There are a few things we plan to go back and try though. Based on his recommendation we tried the scallop temaki and it was delicious but we still really want to try the scallop spoons. Everyone talked about the sushi so we tried the house Iza Sake roll, it was good but honestly didn't blow us away. So many reviews told us to splurge on the Wagu A-5 hot rock lettuce wraps. It was fun to have them cooked in front of us and the meat was buttery, I would say to save your money. Let them cook your fried rice in front of you for the ambiance and you get more for less money. It also has Wagu beef. We also tried the bone marrow and we liked it but I do believe it's an acquired taste. We had two mixed drinks the Hibiscus Shoga, very good, but a bit too sweet. Then the Kohahu Carmel Old Fashioned which was a recommendation and we love old fashions. This was good but way too sweet for us. I do recommend the Kurosawa Nigori. We plan to return to try the spoons and seafood risotto and maybe the lobster temaki. Also recommend going earlier than later. We had an 8pm reservation and the grill was cleaned at 9pm so it was a surprise to have the kitchen closed so early.

Friendly service and clean restaurant. My kids loved the spam roll. I love how the spicy tuna was…read moreserved. Will be back for sure.

The food price was good, but the chicken in the chicken teriyaki was over cooked, not very tender…read more Other than that the food was decent. Not much atmosphere in the restaurant and the AC was not on.

Namikaze Sushi was so good! We tried the Katana Roll and the Maiko Roll, and both were loaded with…read moreflavor. The Katana Roll had shrimp tempura, crab salad and avocado, topped with salmon, sliced onion, spicy mayo, sriracha, tobiko and scallions. I loved the combination of the fresh salmon with the crunch from the shrimp tempura, and the spicy mayo gave it just the right kick. The Maiko Roll was definitely the indulgent one. It's a fried California roll with cream cheese, topped with chopped shrimp tempura and spicy crab salad, then finished with teriyaki sauce. Crispy, creamy, sweet, savory and seriously filling. They definitely don't skimp on the toppings here! Everything came out looking great, the portions were generous, and both rolls hit the spot. If you like specialty rolls with lots of flavor and texture, these two are absolutely worth trying. We'll definitely be back!

My husband and I came to Namikaze after returning home from vacation; our first time at Namikaze…read more We were energized by our server, who was lovely, and the music, which gave great vibes. We ordered from main and happy hour menus, and we enjoyed the sashimi and sushi roll (wrapped in cucumber). What we wished we had more of was the ahi tuna on top of the Namikaze Nachos. The wonton chips and the rest of the toppings were great, but the lack of ahi tuna, which was the best part, changed the entire dish for us.

Ok this time we ordered the Baked muscle, dragon roll,…read morespicy edamame and Mixed tempura. It was the perfect amount of food for two hungry people. The service was excellent and very attentive. And as always, the ambience is and clean.

I ordered 5 rolls online. Pick up was a little odd. They asked for the name on the order. I gave…read moreit to them, they handed me the food, and they started walking away. I had to remind them that I still needed to pay. They left to get the handheld payment device. It was taking a while to process. As soon as I said it looks like it's working, they said thank you and left. They didn't verify that it went through. It did go through a few moments after they left but somebody could easily have gotten $100+ worth of free food due to their rush. If they are that rushed on a to go order, it makes me wonder how rushed they are for in-service dining. From my perspective, they didn't look particularly busy. The rolls themself were OK. Certainly better than another sushi spot I went to the week prior, although still nothing special. The rolls looked fantastic. But taste wise there was nothing that stood out, other than the Treasure Box. Four of the rolls were either bland or very much one note only. One of the rolls was also poorly wrapped and easily came apart. The Treasure Box was the only standout. However, the size made it impossible to eat neatly. And while it was good, it certainly wasn't worth $27. The baked salmon roll was also good but nothing special and again not worth $22. I wouldn't say any of the rolls were bad. They were just OK but overpriced. I also found it odd that they gave one serving of wasabi and ginger for an order of five items.

Great tasting ramen!…read more My family and I made this place a pit-stop for dinner on a Sacramento to Los Angeles trip. Our original target was the Fresno location, but due to a GPS entry error, we ended up at their Clovis location! It was a little longer drive than usual, but still well-worth the drive. And besides, we were on a family long weekend break so who cares about distance... Our orders were quickly taken on the counter and we were off to find our table. A lot of places to choose from inside and outside seating was also available. And the place was nicely decorated and well-lit! Feels comfortable to dine inside! The menu was quite expansive. And you even have the choice of minor changes to the regular menu. I ordered an Oxtail Ramen...a first of this kind for me, so I just had to have it. And it passed with flying colors! Weird ingredient...but absolutely tasty! And at a really affordable price range! You just have to try our this place when you're in the area! You will love it!

High hopes. Didn't completely hit the mark…read more You order at the counter, then they bring the food out to your table. Staff was friendly, though it was very little interaction. Good amount of tables and seats. Simple, minimal decor and it was clean, from what I can remember. He got the Shoyu Ramen (#2) and I got the Spicy Miso Ramen (#4). We both agreed the broth wasn't as hot as we'd like and could use just a touch more flavor. Both were okay, but I preferred my broth more. I wish I paid attention to the fact that mine came with THIN noods though... I feel like I would've enjoyed my dish way more with thick noodles. To be honest, I should have done the build-your-own Ramen and selected everything I wanted myself... now I know. You live and you learn. The Wontons were good but we didn't eat much of it, as it came out the same time as the ramen. Once the ramen was served, our main focus was on that and that filled us up! Packed the rest to go. For this being our first time, it wasn't bad but it didn't wow us. If I'm being honest, so far-- the best Ramen we've ever had was in a small little shop we found while in Thailand back in March (yup, Thailand!). Unfair to this rating maybe? But-- every ramen I try will be compared to that now (sorry, it was THAT good). Until next time, which there will be a next time (just unsure how soon that will be)... they get a middle placement.

Service was friendly and welcoming. Enjoyed the sushi and generous bento box. Great neighborhood…read moreJapanese restaurant.

My family love eating here and it is our go to place when craving sushi. A typical order would be:…read moreEZ Roll, Cali Roll, Spicy Tuna Hand Roll, Magic Dragon Roll and 2-3 spicy mayos on the side. Our to-go order usually totals $80 with tip. Pros: Sushi is pretty fresh for Fresno. Portions are good. Decent prices. Bento boxes are not bad. Friendly staff. They answer their phone for takeout orders even when super busy. Orders usually take 20-30 min to be ready. Cons: They skimp on the spicy mayo so you have to tell them to fill it all the way up since it's $1 each. Use to be $0.25 each. Don't recommend the fried rice (bland); maybe try getting a few tips from teppan chefs ;) Tried other places and this is our go to place for sushi. Expect a loud atmosphere when walking in but most restaurants are these days. All in all, would recommend this place if you happen to be in the area and craving sushi.

Listen. No more gate keeping!!!! This place has been bang for your buck every time I tried…read moresomething here. Food is good proportion to cost is just right and it's made fresh! Just take my word for it and order already. If you a take out fanatic then this will be the spot for your quick fix.

My first time coming here! Ahhh, I loved this little place. The vibe was so cozy and welcoming, and…read morethe food came out so quickly! I even got to make miso soup and gyoza~ It was such a fun experience. Definitely a cute little spot! Might be my new favorite spot~