5/5 -- A Hidden Treasure in Oxnard!…read more 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.

Love going here on my lunch break. The food is so good and staff is really nice. It's so cute and…read morethe lunch portion is huge.

I missed a Mongolian BBQ joint since moving to Oxnard, and was quite pleased to see that Mong Q…read moreopened in the Collection. I stopped by a couple of times to get the lay of the land, kinda sorta, and tried it a couple of times. I loved the choices and everything looked fresh. During my most recent visit, I had a chance to speak with Junior and Angel. These guys really helped me make some better, more enjoyable decisions and my wife and I truly enjoyed our meals. It was clear to me that these guys wanted us to be satisfied and did everything they could to make it so. They truly seemed to care about the product and it made me feel that much better about my decision to eat there. I am going back there again, because of these two people. Pro tip: You decide on your sauces at the outset. I'm glad they offer minced garlic. When you mince garlic and store it like that, garlic slowly loses its flavor so to get that garlic punch that we crave, don't be afraid to ask for more. Much more! (I get five scoops!) Pro tip #2: Careful on that spicy sauce! Use too much and it will be overpowering. Pro tip #3: Like a great pizza with lots of topping options, too much is just too much. Be selective in your meat and veggie choices. The tendency is to pile it on, and I, for one, love doing that, but it can be too much of a good thing. A little bit less makes for a tastier outcome. I am slowly training myself to be more selective (it's not working...). Pro tip #4: If you're thinking about lunch, get there when they open. The options look fresh and inviting. You'll miss the rush. Going back today!

I really wanted to give this establishment a shot, since this particular location has so many…read moredifferent eateries that's been in n out. We needed a different vibe, so yes.. so excited for Mongolian BBQ. My first time there, I wasn't sure what to do, there was no one at the counter so I had to flag someone to come help. The guy there seems like he didn't want to be there, so I kinda felt unwelcome. I got the regular bowl, and he asked for sauce preference... I also tried their seafood boil. You pick 2 seafood and it comes with rice, 1 corn and 1 potato. No different sauce, just spice level. After paying, walk towards the toppings and stack your bowl. Meats, veggies whatever your heart desires. All meats looked broken up, and all items were very low. Nothing was filled. After you finish piling the bowl with whatever toppings they have...the guy at the end will cook it, and Toss in the noodles or rice if you prefer. After a few minutes, foods done. Let's eat. So my first bite of the noodles was bland, just salty. I had to add in some sriracha for flavor. Then onto the seafood boil. First bite, omg so salty. Tired the rice. So dry. I got the shrimp n mussels. Both are so overcooked. The only item edible was the potato since I peeled the skin. Had to Toss the rest away. So disappointed

I am basing my review on 1 visit, during lunch. There wasn't…read morea line so I was able to be seated immediately. Ambiance- seating inside is generally small tables close together and the dining area is on the smaller side. An open kitchen area is behind the counter, but they also have more kitchen space behind in the back. They layout really reminded me of Tokyo Ramen houses that are designed for solo single eaters (as a lot of Tokyo casual dining is). During my meal, the majority of us at tables were solo eaters, only 1 other table had 2 diners. So I imagine if you're a larger party it, it may be hard to get seating at busier times due to smaller number of tables. Ordered- Tokatsu ShuShu ramen. The noodles were springy and bouncy. The broth is creamy and tasty. I still think I really enjoy Silverlake Ramen's Tonkatsu broth (I don't know what their secret ingredient is that makes it unique) but URamen's is still satisfying. I had 4 pieces of Chashu, 1/2 of a seasoned soft boiled egg. The yolk is seasoned in a very sweet sauce- interesting taste. They add a wonton crisp which is unusual for Ramen bowl! I would've like nori crisp but that's ok. Service- One server was taking care of the lunch crowd. The owners are Thai, and I believe the server is also Thai. She was quite polite. Usually I think most Thai restaurants offer that super kind, and humble service to customers. (I say this as Korean Ame, it's noticeably different than immigrant run Korean or Chinese or Vietnamese restaurants) I do prefer the taste of Silverlake Ramen, BUT they have even more limited seating. The parking and access here is easier and quicker than going to the Collection Annex, so I think this is another solid Ramen place. Note- They are closed on Mondays, and closed between 3-5pm everyday. The first time I came, was during their closed time.

This place was pretty good. Good amount of ramen…read more The Cali roll was ok, not the best. Really large roll. Service was good. Ambiance was good. I'd come back.

I've grown up in Oxnard majority of my life. I grew up with a particular dish from here so I have…read morealot of nostalgia for it. Now everytime I come here I always come back for this same dish and it is still one of the best things I've ever eaten. The spicy curry with bamboo shoots seems like a simple dish - and it is - but it is such a pleasure on the palate. The blend of the curry, chicken, spices, bamboo shoots, and rice is a wild adventure. I have not found any other place that serves such an amazing dish.

Best Tai Food! Best family friendly restaurant! Delicious quick service. Special chicken bowl my…read morefavorite!

I came into Tasty Pot after an awful appointment. I was in a sour mood, but eating here really…read morecheered me up! We drove down from SLO and I was craving hotpot since there's not much asian food where I'm at. The server working on Saturday afternoon was so friendly and helpful! He was the only one working but he got us everything we needed and even bussed all the tables himself. I was really impressed that he could handle the whole store himself and still keep up a really positive attitude!! The food was really good! Compared to SoCal, it might be considered average, but when you compare it to anything in the central coast (esp north) it's really tasty!! We talked about coming back any time we have some business out here! It was relatively quiet and peaceful. I think we went in during a slow time, but I'm glad we did!

I first tried Tasty Pot in NorCal, but at the time I wasn't impressed due to the numerous options…read moreavailable there. It also doesn't provide that traditional hotpot experience which I find much more enjoyable. However in VC options are limited, so when I saw Tasty Pot recently opened I was quite ecstatic! There were 12 different pots and 5 spicy levels to choose from. Pot numbers 1-7 were smaller size and numbers 8-12 were larger size pots. Except for the Healthy Veggie pot, all the soup base was pork broth. Most of the pots also had very similar ingredients, the difference I could see were the main protein choice and soup flavor. They also have another menu for rice and noodle options if you didn't want to do the personal pots. We got the Taiwanese Supreme in mild and the Seafood Lobster in medium. We also got a side of quail eggs. The pots arrived with a candle of some sort below to keep it hot. Both pots were of the larger size and filled with lots of food. The mild was the perfect level of spicy for me, a hint of spice that does not overpower the original flavor of the ingredients, rather it enhanced each one and made it more tasty. Service was good, our server came by frequently to check on us and to refill the soup. At one point the flame under the pot had already gone out but we hadn't cook the noodles so we requested another flame. We were told they had to bring the pot back to the kitchen to heat it up. So I guess the flame was there to just keep the pot warm rather than actually cooking. Although this cannot compare to the traditional hotpot, this personal hotpot is still a very good option and helps to satisfy my craving.

Yelp lead me to Sura. I saw the great reviews and the best health inspection score when I was…read moresearching for Korean food in Oxnard. I have eaten at Sura twice this week and had the lunch special choosing tempura and beef bulgogi. Both times the service was better than average. Both times the food was delicious. The tempura reminded me of the tempura I grew up eating in California with the exception that they used panko crumbs on the shrimp. Nice! The veggies had tempura batter. Beef bulgogi is so tasty here. And the rice with beans reminded me of the Korean meals I had frequently in Virginia. The salad was fresh with a refreshing dressing. The radish soup was comforting. The bachan here are tasty. And the potsticker is nice and crispy. Best sit down Korean place I have been to in California. I really appreciate the lunch set, which provides a complete meal for one.

I've visited this quaint Korean restaurant in Oxnard a few times over the last few years, so a…read morereview is a bit overdue....so here goes. I had the beef jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles), which was really good, as were the side dishes (kimchi, radish, sweet potato). Service was excellent, and maybe because the restaurant was slow at the time, but my food got out to my table rather quickly. In my handful of times visiting Sura, they have come through every time....감사합니다~~

Edit update: I had a minor missing item in my online order, and there's a link if you want to…read morecontact the company. I mentioned it, and did not expect a full refund, but they offered that. Unnecessary but appreciated. I returned and ordered my usual Classic Tokatsu, and maybe there is a different broth for Blaze version. This time Classic broth tasted closer to what I happily remember. I also opted for grilled chicken option, and you get much more quantity chicken compared to chashu pork. This makes sense as chashu pork is labor intense. I'm raising back to 4.5 stars (even if I can't show that extra .5) I still place Silverlake and then URamen as my fave local options. I think this location primarily operates as take-out restaurant. There are maybe 5-6 tables available for dining there. There are surprisingly limited # of general tables to eat inside the Annex; may have better luck eating takeout at outside tables. Silverlake's tables are reserved only for those dining in, you can not sit at a table if you're waiting for your takeout order. I ordered the Blaze (tonkatsu broth) ramen. It didn't have that same special taste I remembered. Today my seasoned egg was missing, but that is not the reason for lowering a star. Overall, from what I remember, the broth does not have that same unique flavor; the noodles were still good and fresh tasting. I also had a chicken bao snack, and it did not have a freshly cooked taste; nothing stood out in the flavors. I expected it to have more punch with kimchi inside, but it was kind of flat. Ramen is packed very well for takeout; they have a great system of separating the broth, noodles and making it easy to re-heat ramen at home and mix it together in the larger noodles/ sides bowl. Still good ramen, but maybe the flavors and some quality has become more muted. * Note: I did not realize this until I saw the prices at the counter, but if you order online, prices are approx. 10% higher, probably to cover costs of takeout containers etc. Generally I have not seen higher prices for ordering ahead. It may be more cost-effective to order counter take out if you don't mind waiting in longer lines.

The Garlic Truffle Ramen is absolutely out-of-control good. The broth is rich, savory, and…read moreperfectly balanced with bold garlic and earthy truffle flavor that isn't overpowering. The noodles have the perfect texture and soak up all that incredible flavor. It's the kind of bowl you crave long after you've finished it. Full honesty, the location itself isn't ideal. There's rarely enough room, and the seating arrangement is weak. If you plan to dine in, there has to be an open seat available before you can even order. You have to wait for space to open up first, and only then can you place your order and sit down. It can definitely be inconvenient. The prices are also on the higher side. I'd love to see some occasional specials or slight price adjustments to make it more accessible. That said, I keep coming back anyway. The Garlic Truffle Ramen is just that good. For me, it's worth working around the tight space every single time.

Two days ago, I was here. My dandan noodle came out super late, ended up taking it for to go…read more Today, I came back to eat the dandan noodle. I want it fresh and hot. Well indeed it's really good. Pack with flavor not spicy but just enough kick. Very well. Now, this place has the best Dandan noodle, even better than the one in Monterey Park or Alhambra. Best part is, its even good when it's cold. Garlic pork ribs. I was thinking like a riblets but it's more like garlic fried pork chop. Not what I expected but it's delicious. Fried pork dumpling. The meat inside is very succulent. Thumbs up. Can't skipped the XLB. I must say that the staff are very hard working and efficient. Thanks. Will be back soon.

Ordered a lot of items for a party at home and was pleased with all the fresh and flavorful dishes…read morethat we selected. The restaurant itself is nothing special inside. Wait staff is friendly and helpful. Favorite dishes: Pork Xiao Long Bao, Beef Pan Fried Dumplings, House Special Chow Mein, MongolBeef

Ordered: Pho combo with eye round steak, & flank steak. Side of spring rolls…read more I stumbled upon Love Pho bc I was in the collection and I was super skeptical because food court Pho doesn't sound the best but I was pleasantly surprised Pho portions was very good, meat was high quality and not fatty at all. Everything tasted super good and was more affordable than some other spots I go too. They also have homemade chili oil which was a plus. Spring rolls were super pretty and the sauce was SO good and smokey. Normally I'm pretty picky with my spring roll peanut sauce. And their water had Chick-fil-A style Ice which I also liked a lot. The only thing I didn't like that much is that staff wasn't very attentive to the tables, the dropped off the food and didn't come back to refill drinks so I had to ask for a refill of water at the counter but because the food experience was good I could look past that. Would definitely come back again.

I love the Pho Spot my favorite so far ! The staff is…read morefriendly and attentive. The Pho has layers of flavors vegan options.

Oh my goodness! This place was so good, THE tenderness of the chicken was unbelievable…read more Could use a few more veggies but the bowl was so stuffed the lid practically blew off when I opened it. lol. The sauce was great and the noodles perfect. The place is cafeteria style but very clean. They were happy to give me ice for my can of soda. They're Very fast too.

Casual fast food made to order. As you walk in the employee greets you warmly right away. Not a big…read moremenu but enough options. Prices are on the lower end and they give you a big portion of meat. I got the steak & chicken noodle combo plate. The chicken was tender but the flavor was just ok, definitely needed hot sauce to make it tastes better. The beef was also tender and tasted quite good, no hot sauce needed. Overall a good option.