Maki Japanese has some of the best sushi! Everything is fresh and flavorful--favorites are the Maki…read moreRoll, Hot & Spicy Baked Roll, and Lion King Baked Roll. The spicy shrimp eel and Philadelphia rolls are also so good. Don't skip the appetizers either--fried calamari, Vietnamese egg rolls, and spicy garlic edamame are all delicious. Highly recommend!

Roll was good. Spring roll a bit fishy. Service good but…read morecharged me for Chefs Choice Roll at $20.99 when I ordered a roll costing $18.99 so watch your checks. Ambiance okay.

Sushi is amazing. Cannot beat sushi buffet. Service was warm, friendly. We normally go at night for…read morea better ambiance.

Normally when I visit my hometown I go to big tuna but my friend wanted to try this place. We were…read morenot disappointed! $23 for all you can eat at lunch lets go. I found the quality of sushi to be surprisingly good! The salmon was so buttery and gave big pieces. The rolls were tight and well sized. Definitely will want to come back. The art work was great in the restaurant and t felt very open inside even though they were quite busy. The only downside was that they lost a couple of our orders and it takes time for food to come out which is understandable. Highly recommend ordering 4-6 things to begin with.

I was seated right away and provided a menu ( I like to look for different items I've never tried)…read more I always try the mixed tempura and The Chico roll was suggested. The tempura was light and crispy- perfectly cooked and the shrimp, I swear practically melted in my mouth, veggies cooked to perfection. The Chico roll was wonderful,mildly spicy not over powering (I like spicy with flavor not torch your mouth). I promise I will come back with friends so we can all try a little of everything. I was in and out in 30 minute, staff was attentive not pushy. It was over all perfect.

We have had some of the absolute best meals here but the last two times 4/2026 & 5/2026 have just…read morenot been that good. Our favs have been the Japanese Tacos, Gyoza, Sushi Sampler Plate and any number of rolls. The side salad with the Wasabi dressing has always been and is still delicious! Every place can have an off day or item but the last two visits leave us looking for other options. The sauce for the Japanese Tacos has become so spicy hot we've had to have them hold it - something's changed there. The gyoza (2 orders for one person and one order for the second person were all served on the same plate, forgivable but they were bland and the sauces were spilled when the waitress set them down. The Sushi sampler contained "room temp", not cold raw fish and was literally flavorless AND the rice tasted old and chalky. I tried the spicy tuna roll the month before and I could not eat it. It was flavorless and warm. Our last visit's service was very poor. Had to ask more than once for the basic wasabi and ginger. Then we had to ask for our beverages again halfway through our meal. Used to be awesome but this is two poor experiences in a row. I've been enjoying Japanese cuisine throughout California my entire life and this just wasn't worth it. The place is also loud and rushed.

Went and had lunch with a friend and our server Bailey provided excellent service! He was friendly,…read moreattentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. Great experience I would definitely ask for Bailey again!

I've been to this place multiple times and have always had a good experience. The food is always…read moregreat, the customer service is always pleasant and I feel like the food always comes out quickly. They do a great job of working like a well oiled machine. I just wanted to comment on my experience tonight because not only was everything great, per usual, but I witnessed above and beyond customer service from one of your staff members. I believe it was one of the hosts named Jake (I hope I'm remembering that right, he has a mustache if I'm getting the name wrong). Anyways, there was an elderly lady that Jake escorted to her table. The lady was definitely in need of assistance and was moving very slowly. This employee was so incredibly patient, polite and accommodating to her all while having a warm smile on his face. Every table in the building seemed to be full and even during a rush, Jake was so attentive to such a simple but gracious gesture that just made my night and made the dining experience that much better.

This place is our all time favorite restaurant. And best sushi in Chico!…read more Great service they have really stepped it up in that department! Always get sat right away and the sushi is fresh and flavorful! Recently had the best cocktails ever . Keep it up Gen Kai worth every penny !

The food was very good and fresh. I got the original Presley roll and the Friday night roll. The…read moreoriginal Presley was my favorite. The waitresses were very attentive as well. My only complaint was it was kinda hot in the restaurant, I don't know if they don't have AC or what.

Excellent Food, prepared fresh and fast! Excellent Service,…read morestaff are happy and smiling, treat you like you're their favourite! Great Ambiance Definitely recommend!

I stopped at Sakura Sushi House in Willows after a job interview. They are as surprised as you…read moreshould be that I'd want to leave the coast, but I do. Then to try Sushi 90 minutes from Sacramento and 3.5 hrs from the coast. Adventure awaits. This is an absolute gem for anyone seeking a high quality dining experience. From the start, the visit is effortless thanks to the spectacular parking, which is a refreshing change of pace. Upon walking in, the amazing atmosphere immediately grabs your attention, featuring vibrant Japanese murals and a modern, polished look. The entire establishment is very clean, and the service is truly top rated, striking the perfect balance between professional and genuinely welcoming. The food is where this spot really shines, as everything served is very fresh and beautifully presented. The house salad is a crisp, refreshing way to begin, followed by hand rolls that showcase the kitchen's expertise. The Spider Hand Roll features perfectly prepared soft shell crab with excellent texture, while the Escolar Hand Roll is incredibly buttery and rich. Between the fun "Prize Wheel" at the counter and the high caliber of the sushi, it is clear why this is a local favorite. It is a must visit if you are in the area.

It's been a long time coming--I'm not sure why it's taken me this long to put this into words…read more We've been coming here for 8 years, and it's more than just a sushi spot to us. This is where my husband and I learned to truly appreciate nigiri--the simplicity, the quality, the intention behind every piece. There's something special about knowing the fish is always sustainable, always fresh, and always treated with so much respect. The nigiri is consistently top tier. Our forever favorites: masu, bincho, hotate, ama ebi --and toro belly or uni when we're lucky enough to catch it. And we can't skip the starters: smoked collars, shiitake tempura, miso soup, and that chipotle lime edamame we crave constantly. Even the vegan rolls are insanely good, and the Godman roll? Truly unforgettable. But what really makes this place ours is the people. The chef and his team have become some of our favorite humans in Chico. Every visit feels warm, familiar, and full of joy--like being welcomed back by family. Walking through those doors always feels like coming home.

Food was great. But…read moreservice was so slow. And our waitress didn't do much to keep us updated. I don't think I'd come again but come try it once. Just don't have hungry kids.

I want to like this place so bad! There is so much potential. But I have given it three tries, and…read morethere is something wrong every single time. I can no longer justify the high price point for a dining experience that has not once met it. Let's start with the good: the fried rice cakes are incredible. The ambience feels really nice and upscale. There are some delicious food items here. The service is friendly. Last night was my final straw though. The service was incredibly slow. We ordered a couple appetizers and a couple rolls. The appetizers were on the slower side, but within reason. But then we were there for over an hour (like actually timed, not me being hyperbolic), and we still hadn't gotten our rolls. Now full disclosure, my mom does have a shrimp and crab sensitivity. However, she made it clear to the server that this is not a contact allergy. She specified: She can handle things being fried in the same oil. A simple wipe down of the food prep service suffices. She has to actually ingest the food for it to affect her. Well. It had been over an hour, and they had not even started on her rolls. When I asked someone (who I think may have been the manager?) to check on them, she let us know that they were starting right then and that with an allergy they have to clean off an entire station in order to serve, and so on. Uhm. How does that justify the fact that they clearly didn't even start cleaning a station at all for over an hour after we had ordered?? Do they expect us to wait till all other customers have left?? An allergy doesn't mean we should be completely de-prioritized. I know that she wasn't intending to make excuses and was intending to explain, but an explanation at that point is completely inadequate. To try to explain to someone with an allergy that service is going to be slower because they have to clean off an entire station... Do they think we've never been to restaurants before?? We know how it works and there's just no justification for that. The rolls were also terrible. We substitute tempura asparagus for my mom due to her not being able to eat shrimp. In our experience, this is quite standard with sushi restaurants. They served it with steamed and it was terrible. The rolls were also very thick cut, falling apart, and- I kid you not - not even cut all the way through. We got chu toro, one of our favorite items--they didn't trim the sinewy parts off. I had to send back a drink because it felt like I was drinking perfume. They took these items off thankfully but overall, we still spent over $100 and didn't even get sushi. Ugh. So frustrating and I just can't imagine myself giving them another try.

Cute spot, feels very SF / LA vibes! The sushi is fresh and tasty, and not terribly priced for…read moresushi. We went in for happy hour but found out it's only at the bar which is unideal if you have a group of more than two people. I'll be back for happy hour with a smaller crew!