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!

Best sushi I've ever had - hands down. The food was so fresh and flavorful, and the atmosphere was…read moresuper fun and welcoming. The whole place just has a really good vibe. Jared truly made our experience. He was so friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home from the start. You can tell he genuinely cares about customers having a great time, and his energy really stood out. Our waiter also knew the menu really well, which made everything easy. They gave awesome recommendations and helped us try a few new things we ended up loving. Can't recommend this spot enough- great food, service, and all-around experience for great sushi!

Love this place, the theme is ocean/anime, every time we go to eat, my boyfriend likes to buy a…read morepack of Pokémon/One piece cards from their take-out/gift shop, and although they have excellent fast service, it always helps us pass the time between ordering and being served. Very fun and the staff is kind. Sushi is delicious!! And the Hama Kama is wonderfully crunchy and tasty . There are plenty of options for people who don't like sushi as well, so it's great for the whole family!

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.

I don't eat sushi much these days because of how expensive it is but I was really surprised by the…read moreprices here. Most rolls are around $12 but a few do go up to around $15+ which is honestly more typical at other sushi places. We did to go and got plenty of food for two for around $60. Everything was good, the crab ragoons were a bit chewy. The sushi tacos were huge, I don't remember them being that big and I could only eat one and the crab salad seemed a little mayo heavy. They did forget to give us our drink but also kind of on us for not checking before we left. Now that I know it's not too expensive I will be back more often.

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.

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.

Located in downtown area with limited parking . Cute restaurant with rolled dollar bills in the…read morebrick walls. Different. Got seated fast but service after that took awhile . Sushi was good but the teriyaki chicken had way to much sauce on my meal . My coworker had too little . Pricing was great .

This is by far the best sushi restaurant in town. The fish is always fresh, service is great and…read morethey offer a happy hour.

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 !

Went here last night with a group of friends and had the best dinner ever! Our server was very…read morehelpful when we had questions about the menu and the chef was hilarious. Jamie and Tino were awesome and we had so much fun. Everyone had the hibachi dinners and fried rice and the food was delicious. Additionally, getting to see it cooked in front of you is a really cool experience. I had the chicken as well as the tempura sweet potato sushi roll and will absolutely be returning the next time I'm in town!

I love this place! This is my go to sushi place ever since I found it a year ago. The cuts of their…read moresushi allows for more bang for your buck not to mention how fresh and delicious their fish is! The customer service is also completely unmatched. Anytime I'm there I can tell I'm genuinely welcome in their gorgeous dining area and I'm always happy to order from them for delivery as well. About a year ago a doordash driver took forever to deliver my Ojiya order and the restaurant personally reached out to me to make sure everything was alright- I was so touched! They remade my order and I was able to enjoy it after all. I will always return to Ojiya for all of my special events and I am endlessly thankful for their entire staff. THANK YOU OJIYA!!!

Rawbar is hands down my favorite sushi spot in Chico and after another visit it still holds the…read morecrown, well not the King of Chico, that's me. They are famous for their Poké bowl, but we only did sushi this time (my willpower deserves recognition).. The edamame was excellent and their miso soup is still one of my favorites anywhere. It just tastes different... richer and more intentional than the usual versions. I'm a huge saba fan and theirs was exactly why I keep coming back... clean, fresh and done right. My kid had the tataki and it was the same story there, super fresh and gone in about thirty seconds. We also had the Gilroy (yum) Japanese Cowboy, Red Dragon, Hibachi Sunset and Lotus Cobra. The Lotus Cobra is one of those rolls you order once and then it just becomes part of your future. The ambiance is probably my favorite in Chico. It's one of those places where you can have a great meal and some top tier people watching at the same time. Service is always solid, friendly without being fake, and everything from the dining area to the bathrooms is consistently clean. I'll just say it... I wish we had a place like this back on the Mendocino Coast. Until then, this is always going to be my Chico sushi stop. If you like fresh fish, good energy and a place that just feels dialed in, Rawbar is hard to beat.

Visited again October 30th..see receipt as always…read more Before leaving Chico I had to get their delicious ribs and suishi! I don't know how they prepare their baby back ribs but they are AMAZING! So tender and literally melt off the bone! OBSESSED! LOL I also got the red dragon roll ( asked for extra spicy) and the Sacramento roll . SO good! Most of this was to go as I always have my ice chest with me! It's classy...clean..and staff are very professional. Full bar and inside and outdoor seating. RAGAN AND Sjarif are the best ( A team!). Love love love this place! Great asset to downtown Chico!