We had dinner here on our way home from Las Vegas, and it was such a pleasant experience. The…read moreinside of the restaurant was clean and very cozy, which made it a comfortable place to relax after a long drive. We ordered the Korean bowl, two udons, a Ninja roll, and a chicken bowl. Everything tasted superb, and the portions were very generous! The Korean bowl was especially flavorful and fresh. We asked for the spicy sauce on the side so we could adjust the spice level ourselves, which worked out perfectly. The servers were also very accommodating and friendly. If I'm passing through Victorville again, I will definitely come back for more!

Samurai Sushi is a lowkey gem with highkey flavor. I pulled up on a whim and left plotting my next…read morevisit before I even hit the parking lot. Rolls were fresh. Presentation was fire. Whoever's behind that counter is slicing with love and legendary knife skills. Felt like they trained under Jiro and binge-watched Food Wars for extra flair. The Red Dragon Roll slapped harder than expected. Spicy tuna inside. Avocado and eel riding on top. That eel glaze hit like the final scene in a Tarantino flick... messy. Dramatic. Mic drop in every bite. The Crunch Roll was the Drake of the menu. Basic but undefeated. Crispy tempura edge. Creamy middle. Sweet soy drizzle that stuck the landing. Had the Sunset Roll too. Salmon. Mango. Citrus. Felt like a Malibu sunset on a first date. Sweet but grown. Even the California Roll came out like it had something to prove. Real crab. No soggy wrap. Just clean execution and confidence. Inside is all charm. Booths that feel like they've seen generations of chopstick legends. Walls covered in Polaroids like a yearbook and a scrapbook had a baby. It's giving early MySpace energy with a sprinkle of Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Nostalgic. Local. No frills. Service was chill. No hover energy but never ghosted. Chopsticks sealed. Tables clean. Bathroom passed the vibe check. All green lights. If you're pulling up on a solo healing mission or bringing someone you like-like... this place delivers. It's giving Uma Thurman post fight in Kill Bill... full. focused. slightly dangerous.

Food is very fresh, with the shrimp tempura being crispy enough to eat the entire tire tail. The…read morerolls are nice and tightly wrapped. The staff is amazing and go above and beyond. I haven't found anything to complain about here on my three visits so far . I highly recommend this place!

This place does not disappoint. It definitely has a big variety for their all you can eat sushi and…read moretheir food is made right there fresh the fish is now always to me. The freshest or highest quality. I should say but it's still very good and you get a good bang for your buck.

Went to Yoshi Sushi on Wednesday first time. I hadn't had Sushi in while. New owners at this…read morelocation and I kinda shied away. When I walked in I was greeted and asked if I was having AYCE? Me: Nope ... ‍I asked my waiter if the Itamae could make me something special -- I love letting chefs get creative. My waiter was super sweet and translated everything since the chef mostly spoke Japanese. I told them I like lemon and spice, and the chef checked my spice level using hand gestures, which honestly made the whole thing even more fun. He made a roll with lightly cooked fatty tuna, avocado, shrimp in the middle, and just enough heat to make me happy. It was so good I basically inhaled it. Treated myself to a small pineapple sake and had a great lunch overall. I'll definitely be going back.

Came on a weekday night. There was plenty of parking in the lot. There was no wait and the dining…read morearea was pretty empty. Happy hour was all day, everyday for take out or 3 to 5pm and 7pm to close for dine in. Got the happy hour rainbow roll for $9.75. They ask if I wanted ginger and wasabi when I placed my order. Food took about 5 minutes to be ready. Seemed like they forgot the ginger and wasabi I requested. The sushi tasted fresh and delicious. It was a great price and I would come back again. Just make sure to check your order before you leave.

Absolutely phenomenal experience! From the moment we sat down, everything exceeded expectations…read more The food came out incredibly fast, and every dish was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. What truly made the night stand out was the top-notch service. Our server, Elizabeth, was amazing--attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. She really elevated the entire dining experience. The ambiance was also a highlight--the bar area had a cool, colorful vibe that added a fun and lively touch to the night. If you're looking for delicious sushi with exceptional service, this place is a must-visit. Easily a 5-star experience--we'll definitely be coming back!

Service in here was on point even though it Was really busy…read more Also the sushi was really good and there ramen is huge Good place for friends and family to have dinner They also have alot of drink options

We visited The Grill for the very first time, and it did not disappoint! The cocktails were…read moreabsolutely fantastic , and the food was delicious too! We bought a cabin up here almost two years, and I can't believe it took us this long to try it. We came to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary, and it turned out to be such a great experience. Cameron, our waiter made the night even more enjoyable--he was hilarious with a great sense of humor. We will definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend!

Husband said the steak was amazing! I had a bite and i agree! The texture, cook, cut, flavor was…read morespot on! We will definitely skip the calamari next time, my husband doesn't like to send food back so he ate it but i couldn't .. squishy sticks Tequila chicken Fettuccini was pretty good, not amazing but good Definitely come here for a good steak and great atmosphere Our server was attentive and lovely as well, gave us a dessert for our anniversary we brought our wedding champagne they allowed us to open but did have a cork fee of $22 which was fine since we were celebrating

I LOVE THIS PLACE! My friend recommended it to me and so glad he did…read more Food: I got the Krakatoa and got extra spicy sauce. It was really good. The poke was fresh. It was a stacked bowl. I asked for extra crunchy chips and they gave me a whole bowl of it. I will definitely come back. I want to try the other flavor bowls. (For the record, you can't compare this to Hawaii poke or Orange County. Let's be real here. It's Big Bear..and there's not that many bomb places to eat, most are mediocre, so with that being said, Tropicali was bomb!) Service: A1. The workers there are so awesome. So friendly and welcoming. Very chill, fun, kind vibes. Every single one of them. And also very attentive. Walked by me while I was eating several times to make sure everything was okay. They brightened up my mood and set the tone for my day. Ambience: super cool and hip. The entrance has a cool huge shark where you enter in through the mouth. There's indoor and outdoor seating. I would usually sit outside but it was really hot during lunch time when I went. And the inside decor looked so cool so I just wanted to stay inside and sat at the bar top which faces the outside patio. If you sit at the patio you can see the lake view from afar too. Everything about this place was amazing. I think this is the best food spot in all of Big Bear. I will 1000% come back & recommend Tropicali to my friends.

FINALLY! I'VE BEEN TRYING TO REVIEW YOU GUYS FOR MONTHS!…read more NOW THAT I'VE GOT YOU RIGHT WHERE I WANT YOU... i'd like to leave a 5 star review. :) Tropicali is the best thing to happen to Big Bear. The food, service, and atmosphere is all top tier. I have tried: the Pele bowl (FAV), Krakatoa bowl (Great), Kraken bowl (other FAV), Island Style Coco Mac Nut Cold Brew (Tasty), Why Tiki cocktail (YUM), Baja Bubbles cocktail (When you want something not sweet), and one of the waffles I dont remember the name (not for me). On my last visit, I accidentally spilled half of my Why Tiki drink all over the table and the staff was quick to clean and even remade me a new beverage. They were all smiles while doing so too. Everyone I've interacted with at Tropicali is so awesome! The food and drinks are always super fresh and delicious and the place does feel like you stepped into a tiki wonderland... They have the coolest decor! Anytime I'm in Big Bear, Tropicali is a must stop!

We went twice in a few months. For a new place, I like to see if it's consistent. They were! Staff…read moregreets you warmly and we got seated right away. The menu does have a lot of options. I order more than I can eat because I like checking things out. I really love how they deep fry things. The oil tastes fresh, and the batter is light the way I'd expect. The meat is very good quality (we had shrimp, chicken, and beef). No gristle. Things were well cut up. Well, not the shrimp. But I digress. And I did enjoy the sushi. It took a bit of back and forth to verify that the tuna was maguro and not toro. I also had unagi and a few others, but I can't remember now. I appreciate the portion size. It's large compared to what I get up here in Silicon Valley, and the prices are quite reasonable considering how fresh the ingredients are. I haven't checked out the bathroom yet but the rest of the restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated. My only grumble is that the hot sake is not hot. It's slightly warmer than room temp. So that's not fun.

Food is okay for Ridgecrest but the owner Barb is always so rude . Prices are okay but honestly…read morenone of the sushi in town is worth restaurant prices. Sushi from staters is just as good and less pricey.

My partner was helping out a neighbor move in and asked me to pick him up afterwards. He asked that…read moreI find a good place for us to have dinner since he was very tired. I didnt know what I wanted so I was looking at different places on the way back the SF Valley. I ended up choosing this place and it was a very good choice. We got there and was seated right away. We ordered our drinks and food. It didnt take long fot us to get our food. We ordered: Jalapeno Poppers -- wasnt spicy at all but it was really packed with spicy tuna, cream cheese, etc. Baked Jen Jen -- this was part of their low carb roll. It was spicy crab and avocado wrapped in baked salmon. It was pretty good. It was just too much crab for my liking. Dynamite Roll -- it had a decent amount on it All that we ordered were flavorful. Something to remember though is to make sure to ask for Wasabi and/or Ginger. They do not automatically serve them when you order rolls because some people just waste them. Makes sense! It is free so ask if you want any. The service was great. I will be back if I am in the area. The price was also comparable to other sushi joint.

Came here yesterday to try the ramen, since the restaurant boasts being top 3 ramen in the US. I…read morewill say that I was a little nervous upon entering, since there were almost customers at 11:30 on a Sunday, but glad to report that the ramen is quite good. We ordered a black ramen, a spicy tonkatsu, and a Jessica roll. They have a deal where, if you buy a ramen or udon, you get a specialty roll at half off. The sushi was very mediocre; the ginger was extremely dry; it's not bad for the half-off price, but I wouldn't pay full price for the sushi. The ramen however, was really good. The spicy tonkatsu had the perfect amount of spice, the black ramen had an umami flavor that didn't overpower the ramen. The eggs were cooked perfectly, just a little solid yolk, but still runny enough. I have to say, walking into an empty restaurant, where they advertised a new mozzarella stick appetizer, I was extremely skeptical. I was afraid that it would not be an authentic experience, but I have to say, the ramen was really good! While the ramen was good, the service was a little lacking. Even though there were only 2 other customers, no one checked in on us during the meal. Server was nowhere near us, and so we did run out of water, with no refill. to be seen. Good ramen, mediocre sushi, lackluster service.

Best iced green tea and mussels hands down! Every roll was…read moregood and customer service was great! We'll definitely be back!

My server was great! Came here upon happy hour. Their portion sizes are huge. The food was fresh…read moreand tasted delicious!