32 Best Japanese Restaurants near Newbury Park

“I'm new to the sushi world, and Sumu was the 2nd sushi restaurant I've been to. I like Sumo so much I haven't wanted to try other places. I'm kinda picky and don't try many foods, so I'm easing my way, but so far, I LOVE the Kara Rolls and Hot Rolls best ?“

“Sushi Oaks is a hidden gem in Thousand Oaks. The fish is incredibly fresh, and their spicy tuna hand rolls are easily some of the best I’ve ever had—perfect texture, just the right balance of ingredients . Everything here is clean, balanced, and clearly made with care. Great service, chill atmosphere, no fluff—just top-tier sushi done right. Highly recommend.“

“take out, covid19 style. thanks BJ. cheers.“

“Healthy selections and no nonsense. I will be back soon.“

“This local restaurant is truly the best in the game! ? Their sushi is top notch, with the freshest ingredients every single time. They never fail with the wonderful quality of service. Great ambience with a smile on all employees' faces! Their rocket roll is superb, and the lobster hand roll is always delicious. Shoutout to the owners for always being so welcoming!! ?“

“For how busy they were they cranked out the sushi fast. The rolls were good, didn't have anything that we didn't like. Would definitely go again. The half off menu is great.

They have a picture of soft shell crab roll on the half off menu under crunch roll. That one was a little disappointing that it was not the accurate picture. Not a reason not to go of course“

“The sushi here is FRESHHHH! They have tons of options to choose from, you’ll definitely find the one you like. I love their k-pop roll. And if you like your meat raw on sushi…you MUST try their masa special roll. Every bite of this roll took me to some place in heaven!The only feedback I have for them is their sushi size could be smaller. Too big to fit in my mouth in one go.“

“This place used to be called something else (Sushi Ai) and we haven’t been back since they sold. Decided to give it a try last night. Unbelievably AWESOME! The fish was so incredible and each dish / roll was AMAZING!!! I’ve been to many delicious sushi places in my time and this was truly a cut above them all!! I would highly recommend them. We will definitely be going back, so if it’s not consistent, I will update my review. As it stands, this is by far some of the best sushi I’ve ever had and that is seriously saying something!!!!“

“They serve up the best savory chicken bowl ever. It is not an overly syrup sweet sauce but savory and soooo good. the veggies are warm and soft. if you want crunchy and sweet, go elsewhere. The flavor here is unique and delicious and they have never changed in like at least 26 years since I started going. Love it. Great for to go or dine in. 🥰“

“Q Sushi is the best! I tried oysters for the first time ever, and they were SO good. I thought they might be weird, but I ended up loving them! The food here is amazing, and everything tasted so fresh. They even gave me a really yummy avocado sushi roll, which I loved, and a little orange snack that was so cute and sweet.

The workers were so nice, and my waitress, Sage, was awesome. She made me feel really special and made sure I had everything I needed. It was such a fun place to eat, and I can’t wait to go back again. you have to try this place.

Kid-friendliness: So fun“

“TUESDAY FOOD REVIEW...HAI SUSHI (again)...3/5/24! Today we went back to Hai Sushi, located at 1101 E Los Angeles Ave., in Simi Valley, for lunch. We have eaten there many times over the years, as their food is always DELICIOUS!!! I had their Miso Soup, Spring Greens Salad, 911 Roll, Lobster Roll, Shrimp Tempura, Fresh Water Eel, Spicy Scallop Hand Roll, Garlic Edamame, Yellowtail Sushi, and Salmon Sushi. And it was as it always is, fresh and delicious!!!! Definitely Simi Valley's best sushi restaurant!!!“

“Wanted to try something new in the area and stumbled upon this place for dinner. Overall it was great as there was a huge menu on the wall and the place was well decorated with lanterns with sakura trees. It’s a place where you would come to for something quick. I dined-in since traveling with a bowl of hot udon isn’t ideal. Service was great!

I ordered the Udon with Tempura Shrimp and asked the person at the cashier what they recommend as an appetizer and he stated that the Potstickers were a usual go-to which is what I got. The price for the udon was fairly priced, but maybe not for the potstickers. However, I do understand the economy so it’s reasonable, I guess…

The udon noodles were nicely textured and had 2 pieces of narutomaki (maybe not enough in my opinion). Wasn’t sure what the other things in the udon was but it melted quick. The tempura shrimp are similar to the ones I get at Costco. I believe I was 75% full after eating that complete meal which is a good percentage.“

“Always amazing! We have been going to Yomama since 2009. Some of the best quality sushi/sashimi around! And you definitely can't beat the service. The wife/husband combo that run the restaurant are the sweetest and so fun! If you are a sushi lover, it's a must try!“

“Love the food here they never disappoint me“

“We had a Ramen bowl and a sashimi and tempura lunch special. The food was good but not particularly special. The flavors were fine, but nothing stood out as exceptional or memorable. It’s a decent option, but not a must-visit if you’re looking for something extraordinary.“

“The food is SO YUMMY! The poor staff members, though, are running the whole time! It seemed like they needed 2-3 more people to manage the crowds. We had to wait quite a while for refills or to get the servers attention, but I felt bad because they were working so hard! Excellent food though, fun and busy atmosphere, just needed some more staff!“

“Great Sushi Bar staring Nhina. He creates some amazing dishes. Love this place!“

“I've haven't been to japan yet but I've had sushi all over the world and this is the best I've had so far. Not the usual quick innexpensive sushi environment, you pay more, but you get a unique eating experience from someone who is a master of their craft. I don't live in cali but eating here is one of the highlights of my trip, and can't wait to go back when I am in town again.“

“Sea Butter in Westlake Village is hands down my favorite sushi spot in the area! The sushi is always incredibly fresh, and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. My absolute favorite is the Emma sushi—it just melts in your mouth. The spicy tuna crispy rice is also amazing. I love coming here with my family and always have a great experience. If you’re looking for top-quality sushi and great service, this is the place to go!“

“Sarku has been my favorite for many years now. Unfortunately they don't have a location in the valley so I have to wait to visit Bakersfield to enjoy their tasty and amazing ? food. I took my son for his birthday to thousands oaks because it's only 30min away to try their Sarku location, I'm happy to say ? it's also delicious ? thank you!!!“

“Great sushi spot! The tuna was fresh and flavorful, and the soft shell crab was perfectly crispy. The service was friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere was very welcoming. The place is clean and has a light, pleasant scent that makes the dining experience even more enjoyable. We enjoyed our meal and will definitely come back!“

“Healthy delicious Japanese food provided in a faster process with greatly decreasing quality. Good value.“

“When Pierre Chapet gets involved with a Restaurant you know your getting the freshest sushi 🍣 and the best services out there! Abraham Essinger, LCT Bend, Oregon“

“Great food and great people“

“The sushi is good, the beer and wine selection are not, though the wine that *is* offered is high quality. Service was a bit slow this time around (sat at the sushi bar). The prices are ok, not notably inexpensive, but again, the sushi is decent.“

“Fresh Oysters are the best! Young staff is on point! Sapporo beer is very very cold!!“

“Sushi is ok. Since Covid, it's a different quality. Was there for in-person dining today and they added a 15% service charge on the bill. When I inquired about what it was for the waitress said, "it's your tip for us". I was like, "last I knew I decided in the tip for you". Saw a sign on way out referencing 10% but they added 15. I don't mind tipping for great service...Ever but I expectto get it. Diners beware.“

“Definitely a go to restaurant for me and my partner that never has a wait. The food is always outstanding with the servers doing an amazing job if you do need to get a server you just click a button and they arrive! Definitely gives a mom pop type of restaurant. So if that’s your style you will definitely love this spot!“

“The lunch special is fantastic! Expediently but expertly presented and an incredible value! The quality is top notch and the service is impeccable. Always had a great experience at Tomodachi and the rest of their menu is extremely impressive! Wonderful selection. Their attention to detail is unmatched. Enjoy!

Parking: Ample parking out front.

Kid-friendliness: Family friendly atmosphere.

Wheelchair accessibility: No steps, easy access.“

“This place is AMAZING! Not too many quality all you can eat restaurants around the area, but I’m so glad I found this one. I’m a tough critic when it comes to sushi restaurants but at $40 for AYCE sushi dinner for this quality is unheard of nowadays. The food was delicious with generous amount of fish and the service was super quick and great. I highly recommend this place.“

“This is a great spot for casual dining and dates. The food is always fresh. I recommend the Spicy Pork Bulgogi Dinner, Baked Green Mussels, and Freshwater Eel sushi.“

“We really liked the food, and the service was great. Unfortunately, the smell of cleaning solution in the restaurant was overpowering, and I don't think we can do a repeat visit because of that one thing. My husband and I both left with headaches from the smell.“