The food was decent, but for me, Hibachi is all about watching the chef put on a show as your food is cooked. This place isn't that. My waiter had a dry attitude and inattentiveness that brought the entire dining experience down. I did leave a good tip, but that was for the female server who brought my drinks and the bartender who made the two Old Fashions I had that came in smoked glasses, which was pleasantly surprising from a place like this. I'd stop in for drinks again, but I'd order the food to go.
From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, the ambiance promised an extraordinary dining experience, and it didn't disappoint.The culinary journey began with an array of dishes that were nothing short of spectacular. Each dish was a masterpiece, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection, highlighting the chef's meticulous attention to flavor and presentation. The standout feature, however, was not just the food but the impeccable service.Our server, Monika, played a pivotal role in elevating our dining experience. Her knowledge of the menu, coupled with her enthusiasm for recommending dishes based on our preferences, was remarkable.Monika’s timing was impeccable; she was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring our glasses were never empty and our table was always neat. Her warm and genuine interactions added a personal touch, making us feel truly valued and well-taken care of.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vaca Loca USA
Best Sushi in Downtown Riverside!!! Food was delicious, the place is very nice and excellent service. This place is a must visit! SANTOS was amazing…. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Noodles, Sushi
Cecile
They charged 3% of cost of living and tips after the tax when it should be food price * tip
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Jeffrey Thomas
We came in right before they closed. They took great care of us. The food was great as well as the staff. Thanks guys!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Sushi
Steven Figueroa
Had a great time there food or cuisine I should say was top. Price is reasonable service was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adrian HERNANDEZ
Everything we got was good.A little disappointed with the lobster roll. But poke nachos,kamikaze roll , shrimp and salmon hibachi and spicy edamame are ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Fuego Chicken Hibachi
Francisco R.
The food was amazing. We had great service by the waitress named Tania everything was good. Highly recommend !!!!!!!!!
First let me start by saying it's a small place I recommend you make reservations before going. The food was great had good flavor the appetizers were awesome the pokey nachos were the best I have had. Service was awesome cannot complain I also had flight of margarita they were all good.
Andrea Garcia
Reservations were made for my sister 30th birthday party. A little hiccup when I got there but nothing that they didn’t turn around for my family and I. Michelle greeted us and was also our waitress. Her presence and customer service made the evening it’s like she was apart of our family! So sweet and she was so attentive it’s almost like we had rented out the restaurant perfect time to come for a Monday! Finding out that happy hour was until 6p was also a treat ! Everything she recommended we ended up trying from appetizers, drinks and the entrees. The chef Aaron was excellent !! The food was fresh hot and delicious! Juiciest chicken and the mango habanero sauce was so good. The rolls were so good and I highly recommend even the fried Riverside Roll and the Ay mi papa roll! The Mexican Korean fusion right there was a treat! Drinks were so good and they don’t skimp on liquor! The spicy Paloma and the soju were really good!Manager came over and even brought us birthday shots for the inconvenience from earlier and it definitely made an impression he even stopped by and asked if we were good! Service was fast, attentive, friendly and helpful. The decor in the establishment was picture worthy! Michelle went above and beyond!! Will definitely be returning !! The shrimp and chicken hibachi combo with the fried rice was 10/10! Very pleased with the turnaround and service!! Thank you for making my sisters 30th special
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Chili Rellenos, Noodles, D T R Roll, Sushi, Fuego Fried Rice, Fuego Chicken Hibachi
Sheila O.
Food was delicious! The lobster roll is super fresh. You must try the spicy edamame. The atmosphere was lively. Service was great and seating could be better.
Maxine M.
On Saturday my family and I decided to try this spot. Let me start with why I am giving it two stars because of the atmosphere, good music and the waitress was nice. Let's talk about the food, it was not good. They didn't even use sushi rice for our sushi rolls we ordered, I was so disappointed. We also got the habachi plates the chicken was over cooked, the noddles and veggies were cold. The food tasted rushed. My family overall said the food was okay. This restaurant is very small so if you want to try it don't go with a large party.
Abby D.
Easily the worst service I've ever experienced -- 0/5 stars if possible. DO NOT come here if you plan to have a large group! We called multiple times a week before to ensure they could accommodate a party our size and provide us with indoor seating; the manager Santos assured us we would be seated inside. Upon arriving, we found that the restaurant threw together some tables for a makeshift outdoor seating area that had no overhead covering. We didn't want to upset the birthday girl, so we tried to roll with the punches. 1 of the 2 waiters tending to us was visibly annoyed with the size of our party and extremely rude (I believe her name was Monica). I understand that serving a large party can be a handful, but this is why we called multiple times to ensure the restaurant could handle a party of 15+ people. Within 35 minutes of being seated, it began to rain, which is why we requested indoor seating! The manager did a terrible job offering a solution. Multiple guests in our party had to ask about being moved in before the manager finally suggested that we wait for other guests to finish their meals so they could clean tables and separate our party across different tables indoors. This defeated the point of us confirming beforehand that they could accommodate a party our size. When we decided to move to another restaurant, staff insisted that our party pay for the few drinks that were ordered before it began to rain. Any decent manager would have offered to comp the small bill since it was clearly the restaurant's poor planning that led to us to leave, but whatever. At this point, we'd been there for 1.5 hours with no food. I'm currently expecting and didn't have the energy to move to a whole different restaurant, so I decided to just take my L and place an order to go. I would have been better off hitting a drive thru on the way home! My meal was completely wrong -- I ordered filet mignon & lobster and paid extra for fried rice; I was given a filet mignon & shrimp plate with white rice AND Monica (?) didn't give me my proper change. I tried to call the restaurant 3 times to remedy this and they aren't answering their phone. Do not waste your time or money here.
The food was decent, but for me, Hibachi is all about watching the chef put on a show as your food is cooked. This place isn't that. My waiter had a dry attitude and inattentiveness that brought the entire dining experience down. I did leave a good tip, but that was for the female server who brought my drinks and the bartender who made the two Old Fashions I had that came in smoked glasses, which was pleasantly surprising from a place like this. I'd stop in for drinks again, but I'd order the food to go.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Fuego Chicken Hibachi, Edamame
The food was good but it was very loud. I could barely hear the people at my table.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
My second time eating here top notch the food was amazing and my old fashion was good and smokey. Going to try sake and soju the next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fuego Fried Rice, Hibachi Salmon Combo
From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, the ambiance promised an extraordinary dining experience, and it didn't disappoint.The culinary journey began with an array of dishes that were nothing short of spectacular. Each dish was a masterpiece, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection, highlighting the chef's meticulous attention to flavor and presentation. The standout feature, however, was not just the food but the impeccable service.Our server, Monika, played a pivotal role in elevating our dining experience. Her knowledge of the menu, coupled with her enthusiasm for recommending dishes based on our preferences, was remarkable.Monika’s timing was impeccable; she was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring our glasses were never empty and our table was always neat. Her warm and genuine interactions added a personal touch, making us feel truly valued and well-taken care of.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Sushi in Downtown Riverside!!! Food was delicious, the place is very nice and excellent service. This place is a must visit! SANTOS was amazing…. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Noodles, Sushi
They charged 3% of cost of living and tips after the tax when it should be food price * tip
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
We came in right before they closed. They took great care of us. The food was great as well as the staff. Thanks guys!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Sushi
Had a great time there food or cuisine I should say was top. Price is reasonable service was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything we got was good.A little disappointed with the lobster roll. But poke nachos,kamikaze roll , shrimp and salmon hibachi and spicy edamame are ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Fuego Chicken Hibachi
The food was amazing. We had great service by the waitress named Tania everything was good. Highly recommend !!!!!!!!!
Restaurantji Recommends
First let me start by saying it's a small place I recommend you make reservations before going. The food was great had good flavor the appetizers were awesome the pokey nachos were the best I have had. Service was awesome cannot complain I also had flight of margarita they were all good.
Reservations were made for my sister 30th birthday party. A little hiccup when I got there but nothing that they didn’t turn around for my family and I. Michelle greeted us and was also our waitress. Her presence and customer service made the evening it’s like she was apart of our family! So sweet and she was so attentive it’s almost like we had rented out the restaurant perfect time to come for a Monday! Finding out that happy hour was until 6p was also a treat ! Everything she recommended we ended up trying from appetizers, drinks and the entrees. The chef Aaron was excellent !! The food was fresh hot and delicious! Juiciest chicken and the mango habanero sauce was so good. The rolls were so good and I highly recommend even the fried Riverside Roll and the Ay mi papa roll! The Mexican Korean fusion right there was a treat! Drinks were so good and they don’t skimp on liquor! The spicy Paloma and the soju were really good!Manager came over and even brought us birthday shots for the inconvenience from earlier and it definitely made an impression he even stopped by and asked if we were good! Service was fast, attentive, friendly and helpful. The decor in the establishment was picture worthy! Michelle went above and beyond!! Will definitely be returning !! The shrimp and chicken hibachi combo with the fried rice was 10/10! Very pleased with the turnaround and service!! Thank you for making my sisters 30th special
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Chili Rellenos, Noodles, D T R Roll, Sushi, Fuego Fried Rice, Fuego Chicken Hibachi
Food was delicious! The lobster roll is super fresh. You must try the spicy edamame. The atmosphere was lively. Service was great and seating could be better.
On Saturday my family and I decided to try this spot. Let me start with why I am giving it two stars because of the atmosphere, good music and the waitress was nice. Let's talk about the food, it was not good. They didn't even use sushi rice for our sushi rolls we ordered, I was so disappointed. We also got the habachi plates the chicken was over cooked, the noddles and veggies were cold. The food tasted rushed. My family overall said the food was okay. This restaurant is very small so if you want to try it don't go with a large party.
Easily the worst service I've ever experienced -- 0/5 stars if possible. DO NOT come here if you plan to have a large group! We called multiple times a week before to ensure they could accommodate a party our size and provide us with indoor seating; the manager Santos assured us we would be seated inside. Upon arriving, we found that the restaurant threw together some tables for a makeshift outdoor seating area that had no overhead covering. We didn't want to upset the birthday girl, so we tried to roll with the punches. 1 of the 2 waiters tending to us was visibly annoyed with the size of our party and extremely rude (I believe her name was Monica). I understand that serving a large party can be a handful, but this is why we called multiple times to ensure the restaurant could handle a party of 15+ people. Within 35 minutes of being seated, it began to rain, which is why we requested indoor seating! The manager did a terrible job offering a solution. Multiple guests in our party had to ask about being moved in before the manager finally suggested that we wait for other guests to finish their meals so they could clean tables and separate our party across different tables indoors. This defeated the point of us confirming beforehand that they could accommodate a party our size. When we decided to move to another restaurant, staff insisted that our party pay for the few drinks that were ordered before it began to rain. Any decent manager would have offered to comp the small bill since it was clearly the restaurant's poor planning that led to us to leave, but whatever. At this point, we'd been there for 1.5 hours with no food. I'm currently expecting and didn't have the energy to move to a whole different restaurant, so I decided to just take my L and place an order to go. I would have been better off hitting a drive thru on the way home! My meal was completely wrong -- I ordered filet mignon & lobster and paid extra for fried rice; I was given a filet mignon & shrimp plate with white rice AND Monica (?) didn't give me my proper change. I tried to call the restaurant 3 times to remedy this and they aren't answering their phone. Do not waste your time or money here.