11 Best Japanese Restaurants in Oxnard

“While up in Oxnard to check out a car, we spent hours at the dealership from noon until 4 p.m., and by then, we were starving. As we waited for the car to be cleaned and charged, I quickly searched for food nearby. Turns out there’s a Marketplace at Oxnard and a Costco just 450 meters away from the dealership, so we decided to head there for a meal.

Out of all the restaurant reviews, we landed on a 4.5-star spot called New Chicken Bowl Teriyaki. The place has a simple setup—just two rows of tables on either side and a counter for ordering. I asked the owner (maybe?)what he would recommend, and of course, he suggested the Chicken Teriyaki. We ordered two large A1 meals—$8.95 each—and one small for $7.95. I was shocked by the prices—under $10 for a meal! When the food was served, I was even more surprised by the portion sizes. The chicken had crispy skin and juicy meat, with a teriyaki sauce that wasn’t too salty. It came with a side of cabbage, slices of carrot, and broccoli, making it a balanced meal.

The owner gave us two bottles of sauce—garlic sauce and spicy sauce—so you could add flavor to your liking. Overall, it was incredibly budget-friendly. I was full after just half my portion and took the rest home. The only slight downside is that everything comes pre-packed in plastic takeout containers, even if you’re dining in. I guess it’s a way to save time and effort, and it makes it easy to pack up any leftovers right away.

My husband, who has a big appetite, finished his entire meal and said he was stuffed. If you’re in the area, this place is worth checking out for a quick, affordable bite.“

“Hidden gem!! It's tucked inside an abandoned food court. All the other stores within the food court are closed. It's the last one standing from the aftermath of the pandemic. Grabbed some quick sushi to take back to the hotel.
The sushi is surprisingly very good and fresh! Sashimi is buttery and silky. Price is very reasonable, and portions are just right. Sushi rolls and sashimi were delightful!“

“The food was absolutely outstanding rolls were very fresh and chicken and spicy pork were tender and juicy. Meats were all perfectly seasoned. Bento box is great deal. Tempura was amazing and so was the california roll. Atmosphere was very traditional and felt like a miniature japan. Service was very very friendly and kind and welcoming. Been here multiple times and never rude service, coming back again!

Dietary restrictions: Food was very balanced and offered very yummy salads and many low calorie foods.“

“The noodles were so chewy and the broth was so flavorful as well as warm for this cold weather. I wish i could have stayed to eat it at the restaurant but I had homework to do. The to go order was neatly arranged and hot as if it had just been served in the to go containers.“

“My family and I love visiting Yokozuna’s for their great food and atmosphere. The owner is a great guy who makes the best hand rolls I’ve had! It’s always a joy talking with him and the staff! Yokozuna’s will continue to be my go to spot for great sushi and conversation with my family!“

“The sashimi is consistently of higher quality - fresh with smoother texture - and the tempura lighter without the oil drenched heaviness of old school home cooking. Overall, the food has a tasty, lighter, and balanced flavor profile that we enjoy. But talking about service, can you imagine our surprise when a waitress walked over to our table and gave us 50.00 in cash (not credit) saying that we overpaid on our last visit - a month ago! Some years earlier, one of the sushi chefs and former student of mine paid for our meal as a surprising and much appreciated gesture of gratitude. Thank you.“

“This place is in a small hidden area , very cute and cosy. We had a small lunch ordered a few things . Food is great !! Flavors are so good !! Everything tastes perfect . Only one thing that bothered me was the person who took care of us from start to finish was NOT friendly at all. No hello welcome , I asked her for any recommendations, she just said I don’t know , I asked her for spicy , she said she didn’t have any. I notice that she is also the cook Which is pretty cool , I would have gave her that 5th star but , she is just NOT FRIENDLY !“

“Moved to Vegas 25 years ago. Miss 3 things about Oxnard - Family, the beach and Otani’s. Been fortunate to eat in some of the best restaurants in the U.S. I would choose Otani’s Fried Teriyaki Snapper with double rice over any other meal that’s out there. Otani’s was a staple for me growing up and had the fortune of knowing the family. Crave it constantly and go there every day whenever I make it back to town.“

“We had sushi here and loved it. We enjoyed the spice on the "preparados." We had a plate of sashimi, tuna, salmon, albacore, and yellowtail. We happen to run into the owner. It had been a while since we ran into him. He is as I remembered, kind, hard working and friendly. He holds high standards for his restaurants in hopes of giving patrons the best experience possible. I invite you to give them a visit for a great experience with some great sushi ?“

“The lunch/ happy hour menu was great“

“Average sushi but I definitely will continue to go there as an option. The “ex-girlfriend roll” is great!! I do take out though, they charge automatic gratuity for dine in which infuriates me! And the dine in service isn’t very good.“