There's nothing like an evening filled with hanging with friends surrounded by a pile of meat…read more Which is exactly how my Sunday evening was spent hanging out at Gen! Arrived around 7pm on a Sunday and were super silly and didn't put in a reservation beforehand, so we had to wait about 30-40 minutes before securing a table (pro tip: GET A RESERVATION! Sunday night is family night, so it will be tough just being able to simply walk in without a wait). After a beer at another location, we got the glorious text from Gen saying our table was ready, so we scrambled to get back ~30minutes later. We were seated and were met with Arvin, our incredible server. Since we all have been there, he didnt have to go through the rigamarole of telling us how to our nght would go, so we got to orderin! First off, the menu is HUUUUUUUUGE. There are so many options to choose from and we got so many things. My personal favorites were: Kimchi fried rice w/ Cheese - so flavorful with a little bit of kick (i love the spicy) Corn Cheese - because of course Spicy Pork bulgolgi - Again Spicy Honey spicy bulgolgi - This surprised me at how much i liked this. So good They even serve my favorite sake here (Kikusui) which was excellent! Great night over at Gen! Arvin, our server was amaxing, gave us lots of recommendations and treated us really well. This was a bit of a going away dinner for myself, but I know that there are tons of other locations of Gen! If I don't catch this particular location again soon, im sure ill be at another up north!

I have been coming to this Gen location ever since it opened, so there's definitely some nostalgia…read moretied to this place. On a busy Saturday evening, expect the usual 45-60 minute wait. We ordered from the regular menu. The brisket seemed leaner than I remember and didn't taste as high quality as it used to. The pork belly was cut way too thick, I prefer thinner slices so you can get a better char and crisp texture. The galbi marinade also felt a little off this time, slightly too sweet and missing that smoky charred flavor. That said, the service was above average and surprisingly quick despite how busy it was. Honestly, one of the main reasons I still come here is because there aren't many KBBQ options in Ventura County unless you're willing to drive out farther.

I recently visited Matna 1631 and came away pleasantly surprised. The ambiance is modern and…read moreminimalist, with thoughtful typography and graphic design elements on the walls. It's a clean, contemporary space, though there isn't much else to say about the décor; it does its job without drawing too much attention to itself. The real surprise was the food. The noodles were excellent, far better than I had expected. It was flavorful and satisfying, the tofu was cooked perfectly, and the broth struck a nice balance without being overly spicy. Everything came together really well, making for a genuinely pleasant dining experience. Overall, it was an enjoyable evening, and I'd happily return.

Had a couple friends recommend this place so I finally went and was blown away. Where I live it's…read morehard to get authentic Korean food and this place really has it all in my personal opinion. I saw that they had Yukejeon on their menu and I had to get it. I have been craving it ever since I got back from Korea and it was as if I never left. I recommend you give it a try. Also, since this was my first time I wanted to try something else and the worker, Judy was extremely helpful. She told me all the popular items that people have been ordering lately and I've decided to go with the Soy Garlic Fried Chicken. I'm so glad she recommended it because it was one of the best Korean fried chicken I've had in a long time. Now the inside of the restaurant itself is another great factor. Has a nice modern interior design with a nice shade of yellow. Exceptionally clean and had great Korean music playing. Overall, from walking in to leaving, one of the best services Ive had in a while. If you live in the area of Ventura, I highly recommend you go check this spot out. I'd give this spot more than five stars if I could!

I loved this spot! What a hidden gem with such awesome options for food. Located in the Collection,…read morethere is something for everybody here with plenty of seating and dining options. If indoor ever happens to be too crowded there is outdoor seating with life-sized chess, tic-tac-toe, and activities for kids.

This food hall is like an elevated food court! The pho restaurant inside was surprisingly good. We…read morefound it as an afterthought after putting our name down for Cheesecake Factory. After we discovered this Annex Food Hall, I called Cheesecake Factory to remove my name from the seating list. At the pho restaurant, I had My Tho noodles and my husband got the Pho Ga. Both great and big portions! It was one of the busier restaurants inside. It does get a bit loud but that is expected at a food hall!

The Fisherman's Sushi is a serviceable, minimalist sushi joint offering fair sushi and Japanese…read moreclassics at an appropriate, budget price. After a long day on the beach at Oxnard our family stopped by on a Sunday evening for a quick dinner before driving home. The restaurant is seemingly the only survivor left in a strip mall food court, leaving, after sunset, an almost eerie feel with the restaurant taking up one corner of an otherwise empty courtyard. We ordered and our food came quite quickly. We got the Tonkotsu Ramen ($13), which was quite poor; while the proportions were generous the broth was off and the ingredients melded together a bit too much, like a stew kept on for too long. The dinner bento box with teriyaki salmon ($17) was decent though, with great tempura vegetables, excellent fried gyoza, and good, if generic, salmon and spicy tuna maki side. We also got the B.S. II roll (whatever that stands for; $14), a California roll topped with cooked scallops and shrimp and spicy mayo. We've had many variants of this before (my spouse being a cooked sushi fan) and this was fairly mid, as the foodies say these days. A special note should be said for the service; our waitress, while quite busy by the end of the evening, attended to our needs, added on drinks later, and even put on the game at my request. Value, listed above, I found to be quite favorable. The food quality was limited, yet this still made for great budget pick. My expectations weren't high for this Fisherman, but he met them. The steady stream of pickup drivers and other families who came to that empty mall are telling, however. This is a stalwart, stubborn shop in a dying mall - an adequate, budget-friendly sushi place for the people. I can appreciate that. Food: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Service: 4.5/5 Value: 5/5

Tucked away in an old food court just steps from the harbor sits a sushi bar that feels like a…read moreportal to another time. The wooden counter, cute decor and menu make you feel as if you've been transported straight to Japan. Fishermans sushi is a hidden gem known to those who grew up here and to those who stumbled upon it by chance (like me). The last man standing in a ghost town of what I imagine was a once bustling food court. It's a real testament that they've been able to stay open all these years. This restaurant has character that's for sure. Inside are eager chefs and friendly service, even after all these years. The prices are still insanely reasonable too. My friend and I split a sashimi boat for $45. That was six varieties of fresh fish, each with five large slices of sashimi. HOW?! In this economy?! Grateful that they can serve up fresh sushi at such reasonable prices. Their classic rolls and fried appetizers are also fantastic. My friend and I would both highly recommend their shrimp tempura. Fried up fresh, the batter was crispy and delicate. For rolls, go with the Fisherman's house roll as it was garlicky with a good sauce and fresh. We had a really good time here and definitely feel like it's a well kept secret to those who weren't born and raised here as for lunch it was pretty dead inside. Yet a lot of the locals love it and rave about this spot. Definitely worth checking out, we had a good experience and loved the old time vibes of this place.

Food was very delicious, fulfilling yet light altogether. The Spam and Egg Banh Mi stayed intact…read more The fried egg rolls also tasted good and were a good portion size. The Vietnamese coffee had good flavor as well and had a good blend of bitter sweetness that complimented the food well. Service was fast and helpful. Peaceful ambiance for a Thursday afternoon. Will comeback

Was driving by on our way to some other restaurant when my partner insisted we pull in. From the…read moreparking lot we could see only one table with a two people, but a large, happy looking, family was exiting with arm fulls of to go bags so we decided to chance it, my partner especially excited for hot pot. We let the group pass us and entered the restaurant. We were promptly seated at a corner table and given menus. It did take a bit for the server to come back to take our order, but we did realize we came in 1/2 hour before closing, so we eased off a bit. My partner order the hot pot and was very happy with his choice. The server came back with a hot plate and instructed us how to cook the meat. I was a bit apprehensive about having to cook my own food, but the fragrant smell as it cooked changed my mind. The broth was flavorful and the veg and meat were tender as they soaked up the soupy goodness. I also ordered the boa buns and the pillowy texture, mixed with the soft pork and crunchy cucumber and carrots made my belly sing. We slurped up our food and cleared out as quickly as we could. I hate being that person that lingers at closing time. What I do regret is that I did not take more time at their counter as we exited because it was full of snacks and curios that I love. Next time for sure!

Pretty much regular, spanning between sushi, chicken teriyaki, bento box, veggie tempura and all…read moreoptions I've tried were a success. Quick service when empty, reasonably fast when packed.. and it can be.. popular place indeed. Nice quaint place with patio option. Thumbs up

I've had mostly good experiences at Anaba, and I have to say that my main gripe is communication…read more Both of my bad experiences had to do with waiting. Once it was waiting for a server to come take our order, and more recently it was waiting for my to-go order. Put simply, the to-go order was placed at 6pm, I was told it would take 20 minutes. I showed up at 6:20 and the gentleman told me it was just being made right then, so it was going to be a few minutes. I didn't get my food til 7pm, after I flagged down the manager and she personally looked into it. An hour is insane. Now I was also told that they were down one sushi chef and that they had a huge order (approx $800 of sushi) but stilllll. The food here has always been quality, and parking can be a struggle on busy nights. The ambiance of the restaurant is fine, nothing to write home about.

INSANELY DELICIOUS!!!!! Okay! Okay now!! This place is FIRE!…read moreSimple menu style, different items on different days to keep it fresh! Such a great concept..It was $1 wing night and let me tell you, Crispy, flavorful, and I couldn't eat them fast enough! We got a few other items that deserve jist as much praise! Smash burger, Sweet & smokey potato with pork belly YUMM!!! The smash fries had me in a good coma! The service was friendly and and our food arrived in a timely manner, which is important. The place is spacious and is in the Ventura Music Hall, were concerts, bands, and other music events happen. I most definitely will be back for whatever this place is selling!!! This is a MUST stop with family, or friends. Great for groups.

VENTURA NEEDED A SPOT LIKE THIS. Very good and solid BBQ spot here and I am so happy to have…read morefinally tried it. Located currently inside the Ventura Theatre, you will find parking in the rear parking lot. Only open on the weekends, I had to plan my visit and stopped by on a Saturday 20 min after they opened. They had a line out the door! I took this as a GREAT sign. After waiting in line for 10 min we placed our order. We got a 1/2 pound of Tri Tip and Brisket, one sausage link, a side of Mac and cheese, brisket gravy mashed potatoes and chili beans. This ran us $70 bucks and it WAS WORTH IT. The brisket was the star of the show as it was very flavorful and smoky and cooked to perfection. The tri tip was good, just needed a bit more seasoning/salt for my liking. But it was cooked to perfection. The Mac and cheese was phenomenal as well along with gravy and mashed potatoes. Over all, would have to rate this place a 8 out of 10. Make sure you stop by and support this local buisness. Every penny spent here was worth it and I already can't wait to come back again. Thanks Ruff House BBQ for the great lunch, till next time.

Once you learn how to order and pay with your phone. This place is wonderful! We eat out…read morefrequently, and we have dinner at Gotetsu at least as often as any other restaurant, even though it's a bit of a drive from where we live in Santa Paula. We love the food, atmosphere, and the friendly, you're-family attitude of the staff. When the weather allows, we bring our dog and eat on the patio. Yes everything is cooked to order and therefore take a little longer than McDonald's, the quality is excellent and the wait time did not seem excessive.

Absolute gem in Ventura! Food was absolutely the best I've had ever had!…read more Bring everyone you know!