33 Best Japanese Restaurants near Port Hueneme

“Izakaya Jin is a friendly place to dine with authentic Japanese cuisine. They offer amazingly fresh sushi, sashimi and nigiri. Hot dishes are just as good! The special sets they create for various holidays are out of this world. We lived in Japan for seven years and we are so thankful to have found a place that offers some of the best food in town!“

“First time visiting this restaurant with my partner. The atmosphere is nice. The server was very kind and efficient. Highly recommend their variety of rolls. Don't even need the soy sauce because the rolls are well seasoned. Serving is huge enough to make you full. Almost forgot my hat and very glad my server reminded that I left it in my chair. Will definitely visit next time!“

“I've been going to this place since I was attending Rio Mesa! I have since moved to Vancouver, WA and there are teriyaki places EVERYWHERE. None compare, still. Sauce is a perfect texture, veggies are always perfectly steamed, portions are amazing. I was so glad to see that this place survived Covid.“

“Just came back to the sushi restaurant for the first time in about a year. Mostly everything is still the same.The quality the people the environment. I love consistency and being able to say hi to a smiling face that knows me after all this time.“

“So good! Flavors are amazing! Staff is awesome! Great atmosphere !“

“Great teppanyaki food and entertaining chef performance!“

“Best udon noodles in town!

We’ve been going here for years and I always get the cold udon gomuku. It comes with lettuce, shrimp tempura, julienne cucumbers, fish cake, marinated mushrooms, seaweed, and the yummiest sauce. Their fried chicken and calamari are good too. We’ve also had the udon soup and rice bowl combos. Haven’t tried the bento boxed or sushi. Really, we just come here for the udon fix. The waitstaff are always friendly with great service. It’s a small joint in a strip mall but it’s been around forever and is doing something right!“

“Small & family owned. The food tastes great and the prices are very reasonable. The owners are there 6 days out of the week from opening to closing. Do not go there expecting a 5-star fine dining experience, but if you want to support a hard working small mom-and-pop owned restaurant with great quality foods and welcoming atmosphere, it's totally worth a try!“

“We always order the Joey Vegas, Lion King, Drunken Tiger and Muy Chingon when we want rolls and the baked green mussels or spicy edamame for appetizers...and of course an ice cold Kirin light, yum!!“

“Indescribably delicious. Get the omakase from chef Yuji! 🥲“

“Very nice date I had w my husband. We both enjoyed and loved it here, we both said this will be our to go place for sushi. You get soup and a salad to start with I believe that's part of the service because we didn't order it lol so u do get what you pay for. Good portions and a very good place to go to. Nice and quiet just how we like it for a dinner date so we are able to talk and have conversations but not to quiet as well.“

“Fantastic drinks! Great location!“

“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 so delicious. Everything on this menu is so good, especially all the curries. In addition to the delicious food, the owners are amazing. Super attentive, good memory from previous visits and so very kind. I wish I remembered to take off photos of the food, but as soon as it hits the table, it's eating time! Don't skip out on AM Noodle!“

“Hands down BEST sushi in Ventura! We come here at least once a week. Highly recommend parking along the street, catching sunset on the beach, then coming here for dinner. Although everything I’ve ordered here has been excellent, my very favorites are the Avocado Bomb (the best I’ve ever had) and the Sushi House Roll. The staff are always very welcoming, friendly, and attentive.“

“Large plate is pretty filling so come hungry. The crab salad is a great add on if you're lookin for more protein. Sauce option: Ponzu + Spicy Mayo + Sriracha = 👌 btw. this place is Keto Friendly“

“Because all food are delicious!! Yumi yummy“

“The best quality in all Ventura no doubt. Delicious and great service!“

“sushi is delicious!!!!!! Love it ❤“

“I was in a mood for some rolls and saw that this place was the closest to where I live and it had positive reviews. I ordered a couple of rolls and they were delicious. It also helped that the order arrived at a quick pace.

This is most likely will be my new sushi/roll place to dine“

“Best California roll ever....“

“A friend recommended this place and we came here for lunch on a Tuesday and there were only a few other patrons as it was quite early. We were greeting by everyone and seated promptly. We got our water right away and was surprised with the complimentary appetizer of fried tofu with dressing which was piping hot but crunchy and delicious.

Our friend recommended the lunch combo and there were so many items to choose from! Mix and match 2 items for $18 or 3 items for $20, no brainer to go with 3. I ended up getting chicken katsu, mixed tempura and baby lobster roll. Before our food arrived, we were served with a bowl of hot miso soup. And when our food did arrive which took about 5-10mins, we were all blown away by the portion size.

The bento also came with 2 gyoza and small salad. Every item tasted yummy and I thoroughly enjoyed everything but struggled to finish the entire plate as there were just so much food that we had to get to-go boxes.

More people trickled in toward peak lunch hour, I'm just glad we got there early to avoid the crowd. This place is a keeper and we are already making plans to come back!“

“Kyoto Sushi is a very nice little gem with very good food. I personally really like their ramen dishes but they have plenty of other options like Bento and od course sushi.
The staff is always very friendly and I really enjoy going there for lunch. Highly recommended!“

“Great food , good service!!!“

“We loved everything we ordered! Delicious and shareable portions! From sashimi salad to fresh/fried rolls and delicious soups! Amazing customer service! Everyone is helpful and pleasant! Haven’t had this type of great service in a while! Definitely worth every cent! Our go to for sushi! Finally! Wish I would’ve taken pix but we just went right in as soon as they put food down 😁“

“Tasty food and friendly staff“

“Food is delicious🍣 Beer Sopporro is excellent with Sushi. Love Happy Hours Chefs are excellent! Daughter and I love coming here💖“

“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.“

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“One of few times I got Americanized to-go Asian mall food that I didn’t regret instead of getting Panda Express.

Got a noodle bowl. Teriyaki chicken and Hawaiian chicken were really good and satisfying. They gave samples. Nice people. Chow Mein was solid. Would come back when stopping by the mall.“

“This is a food truck that parks in the Vons shopping center. I ordered a steak and shrimp plate. It’s not overly salted, which is how I prefer it. The veggies are nice and crisp. Dip them in the ginger sauce, and the veggies rise to another level. You can choose between plain rice or fried rice. Obvi I’m gonna go with the fried rice. The fried rice still retains a bit of moisture, and I love that. Other spots serve a dry fried rice, and it’s cool if that’s your thing but I prefer it not so dry. Be sure to ask for extra white sauce and pour that over your rice. Explosion of flavor in your mouth! I asked for Medium cooked steak, of which was served at just the right temperature. The steak has a nice exterior sear, while maintaining the juicy center. I feel like the shrimp can use a little charring on the outside, but overall they were fully cooked and still had a nice crunch to them. Again, that white sauce will elevate the shrimp. Every time I order, my order is ready within 15 minutes. Staff seem friendly and they always have a smile on their face. The food truck itself looks clean and well kept. Prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get. I will keep coming back.“

“Had an amazing experience at Maki Sushi! The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, making it a great place to enjoy a meal. The food was incredibly fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Every dish was prepared with care and attention to detail. The staff were also outstanding—friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our visit. Overall, a fantastic dining experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great sushi in Ventura! 🍣😊“

“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.“