34 Best Japanese Restaurants near Newbury Park

“This is by far our favorite sushi spot for a date night. The food is always amazing and we've come to love the staff, as they are always so friendly an polite. The happy hour and reverse happy hour always keep us coming back. MiMi, Sarah, and the team are awesome.“

“Great local sushi place. Sushi prices were average and the food and presentation was above average. I have eaten sushi at almost the majority of places in Thousand oaks area (not to mention in every city I visit) and this is a top notch place even though its a small place. The service is awesome, everyone pitched in and were timely and appropriate with their service. Sushi chefs were friendly and helpful. Will make this my go to from now on“

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

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

“I’ve been coming to Sushi Planet for over 15 years, and it’s still my favorite spot in Moorpark. The sushi is always fresh, the rolls are packed with flavor, and the quality has been consistently excellent all these years.

The service here is awesome — the staff is friendly, welcoming, and always makes you feel like family. Whether it’s a quick bite or a sit-down dinner, they take great care of you every time.

After so many years, Sushi Planet feels like part of the community. It’s rare to find a place that can deliver both amazing food and such warm, attentive service for this long. If you’re new to the area, this is hands down the sushi spot to check out.“

“This might be the best ramen I have ever had. I have been to numerous ramen places around California and this takes the cake. The choices are abundant, fully customizable, and tastes amazing! By far the best broth I have had! Highly recommend the original tonkutsu

My only issue is the prices. It is a little high. If the ramen prices were to be reduced by a $1.50 and the soft drink prices were to be something like $2.75, I would come here very often.“

“I would give this restaurant 10 stars if I could. Seriously the best fish in town. No other place in our Conejo community even compares. Not too mention great ambiance, great service, and a wonderful hands on owner, Binh, who genuinely cares about your full satisfied experience. But we are all here for the sushi and again nothing else comes close to comparing in terms of quality. They are switching up what fish is in based on what's in season. If you want the full experience, try the omakase. Best in town! Thankful for this gem.“

“a wonderful experience introducing our friends to Tabu Shabu for my wife's birthday dinner last weekend. We have been many times but never with a big group or seated outside. It was a huge hit! Everyone loved picking their broth,, starches and proteins and cooking in their individual hot pot. The service was excellent and the food was so tasty. Excellent saki selection as well. The outdoor patio was perfect with outdoor heaters and we were able to hang out as long as we wanted. I look forward to hosting more friends at Tabu Shabu.“

“Food and service were incredible!! First time here and in Siem reap and it didn’t disappoint. We were the last customers and they were so sweet and attentive and the presentation was amazing. I wish I didn’t eat prior to this because I didn’t get a chance to try all the delicious dishes but my bougie significant other loved it and he’s super choosy when it comes to his sushi. We met the chef and such a sweet and humble person. The staff alone are all amazing. Highly recommended and it’s worth every penny!!! Can’t wait when I’m back in Siem Reap so I can stop by. Thank you for your amazing service 💕“

“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!“

“Hikari is a neighborhood sushi bar with very fresh fish and fair prices. The albacore sashimi melted in my mouth, and the spicy tuna crispy rice was one of the best I’ve had. Service is quick and friendly, and the chef always greets you. It’s not flashy, but the food is better than many places in LA. Great for a chill weekday sushi dinner“

“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.“

“We will not return. SOME staff is just too volatile & moody & rude. We have been going here often. The last straw was last Monday at 4:30 pm when the rude Korean waitress Sylvia (?) refused to seat us in the closest booths ( "No those are for employees "🤔) and then refused us another booth because we were only two people. Mind you we've sat at every booth many times every time because of our back issues. Even though I have a cane, she often makes us wait when the place is clearly dead. The only pleasant staff is Manny, Vanessa & the nice female Hispanic bus person. But Sylvia & the very gruff Chinese woman act like they are doing you a huge favor. I have overlooked their rudeness before, but this was it for us. Perhaps she doesn't like people line me with canes. We will go to Kyoto instead or Hai Sushi we do not need to be treated rudely.“

“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. 🥰“

“Love the food here they never disappoint me“

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

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

“All our plates were delicious, very impressed.“

“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!!!“

“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!!!“

“Authentic Japanese experience available at 2 PM for small talk, private consideration of important life decisions, or enjoying the wait for someone.

A shocking, unexpected entrance into an impressive, realistic somewhat formal Japanese environment.

Given the observation and experience above, a small note inside the establishment reminds patrons that hot dogs are not served here!“

“I have been there twice now, and really liked (almost) everything. This is just a personal thing, but the fried rice was a little dry. My impression of Japanese rice is moist and sticky. Theirs not so much. I had the chicken and shrimp combo and it was prepared well and tasted very good. The presentation was very good too. So I would say overall the food and experience was very good and I would recommend it for anyone who wants the experience of Teppan style Japanese food. Considering that you get a show from the cook and the quality of the food I would say the price was what we expected. We went in the afternoon on a Sunday so it wasn't crowded but I expect in the evening on the weekend it gets pretty busy so you might want to make a reservation.“

“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“

“Not a fan… Yellow tail was garbage… I miss Edo Japan“

“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!“

“We love coming here! The food is amazing, the sushi is always fresh and the service is always fast. We love Nicole, Ben and Allan, they’re literally the best there is! I love the vibe in there and just how friendly everyone is. All the rolls are amazing, we never know what to choose from and their happy hour is the bombbbbbb too. They have great sake and really good appetizers. Our number one choice for sushi ALWAYS“

“recently tried the Teriyaki Madness regular chicken with noodles, and overall it was a solid meal. The portion size was generous, the chicken tasted fresh and had a nice grilled flavor, and the teriyaki sauce was rich and slightly sweet without being overpowering. The noodles were soft and flavorful, soaking up the sauce well, though I think they could have used a bit more seasoning or vegetables for balance.“

“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.“

“Great food and great people“

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

“Absolutely loved this place! The sushi was amazing. So fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I also love that it’s all-you-can-eat, so you can try a bit of everything without holding back. The service was just as great as the food. Everyone was super friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this spot if you’re craving delicious sushi and a great atmosphere!“

“4 of us came here for lunch to celebrate our coworker's birthday. Surprised to find we were the only ones there. Most of us opted for 3 item combo - the soup was ok, tofu tasted a bit weird, salad was good, the sushi I got were delicious and filling, the tempura was tasty too albeit greasy. Service was minimal and we were the only ones there, we had to ring the bell a couple of times for service. The place itself is outdated and could use some sprucing up. The table felt sticky and bench didn't have much support for the backside“

“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.“

“Tomodachi is outstanding. The sushi is always fresh and delicious, and the quality is on another level. The sushi chef makes incredible suggestions and every recommendation has been spot on. You can tell how much pride they take in their work with every plate that comes out. If you can, sit at the sushi bar—it makes the experience even better watching the chef create everything right in front of you. This has quickly become one of my favorite sushi spots, and I can’t wait to come back.“