“I think we have found our new ramen spot. We had lunch at this establishment and it did not disappoint. To begin with, the menu can be found on the wall. The menu isn’t large, which I like because it makes it easier to choose from the items. Since it was our first time there, they recommended we tried one of their ramen dishes first. I’m glad we did because it was delicious. They also told us that they specialized in pork for their ramen. My son ordered the Kurotaka Ramen but substituted the pork with chicken. The chicken is served fried and it was delicious. I ordered the Kurotaka Spicy Ramen, served with pork, and it was also delicious. The pork was tender and flavorful. The broth was one of the best I’ve tried in Fresno. When it comes to ordering and you’re dining in, you can either sit at a table and use the QR code. It will take you to the website and you can place your order there. If QR codes aren’t your thing, they can also personally take your order. We used the QR code and it was super easy to place our order. We look forward to coming back again soon!“
“I just moved to the cedar and Ashlan side of town and stopped to put gas at the arco gas station once I got out my car I smelled something delicious. I saw the sign for teriyaki and thought I'd give it a try ! This place a delicious not your average teriyaki. This place is a 10/5 ! The service was great and very professional and welcoming ! I got the beef and chicken teriyaki bowl the meat was tender ! The veggies perfectly steamed and the rice perfectly made . I will definitely be coming back to this place !“
“Awesome place for Tepenyaki and great cocktails as well! I love that it's a no reservation restaurant, it makes for available seating all the time as opposed to similar restaurants in the Fresno area. Great food!! Don't pass up the scallops!“
“Takumi Restaurant, nestled on Shaw Avenue in West Fresno, stands as a beacon of culinary excellence in the world of sushi. Its unparalleled ambiance transports you straight to Japan, offering an authentic dining experience that is both intimate and inviting. The chefs at Takumi demonstrate exceptional skill and creativity, crafting sushi that is not only visually stunning but also flavorsome, ensuring each bite is a delicacy to be savored. The harmonious blend of traditional techniques with a modern twist results in a menu that's truly "to die for," solidifying Takumi as the best in its class. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or a newcomer eager to explore, Takumi Restaurant promises an unforgettable journey through the finest tastes of Japan, right here in West Fresno.“
“This place has been here for ages, and I can't believe this was my first time coming here. It's a little underrated hole in the wall in Chinatown Fresno. The staff is friendly. I went around lunchtime, and it was pretty busy. It had 7 small tables that sat about 4 people each, and there were about 7 or 8 stools at their counter. Almost all seats were occupied, which made me feel like we chose the right spot to have lunch! The food is great, big portions and very tasty. They have breakfast and Chinese food lunch options. I tried the ham omelet, and it sat on top of hashbrowns. My plate cost about $10. It was very cheap compared to other cafes I've been to in town and the price was worth it! Give this place a try if you don't mind being in the hood.“
“This has changed owners and names from Oishi’s to Sake. The service has not faltered and the food although different retains quality. I recommend “Ron’s” special. It’s got fresh buttery garlic, lightly breaded shrimp and rice. Enjoy food so you enjoy life.Kid-friendliness: They don’t mind kids as long as you don’t let them run around everywhere.Wheelchair accessibility: Flat area. O stairs or obstacles.“
“Never noticed this restuarant until the other week. Decided it was time to give it a shot and the shot returned with flying colors. Any review that says the food was bad, definitely tripping. Walked in, was greeted by a chef that immediately welcomed new guests to the establishment and offered great recommendations for sushi and plates. You cannot go wrong on the lava cake roll, sushiyaki special roll, and dragon roll! Don't forget that New York steak with bacon fried rice plate. Definitely impressed by how tender and well seasoned them tiny thin cuts were. Total was shy under $60 for all that for two. Can't beat that for 2024 prices. Hope this helps new faces check out a fantastic hole in the wall restaurant.“
“i loooovvee this place!! you have to try the jalapeño poppers as well as the ramen. my go to is the miso ramen medium spicy and it’s perfect amount of spicy if you can handle it. i’ve tried many ramen restaurants in fresno and none compare to the ramen here. it has much more flavor than the broth at other ramen restaurants. the servers here are kind and the owner always welcomes us back and asks how things are. definitely check this place out.“
“When i go to sushi restaurants, i only go for the sushi. These place is great, not the best ive had but definitely a place i would go to again. The rolls are a good size and they have a big variety of rolls to choose from. It's a bit small and they do have a sushi bar but it's definitely family friendly and the staffs are quite attentive. If you're someone who enjoys trying new rolls of sushi, then this should definitely be on that list“
“The place is a gem. Their tempura batter is excellent. A combination of flaky, sturdiness, and flavor. Gyosa were full of flavor and cooked to perfection. We came on a Tuesday and the place was sadly empty. Also, the service and attention to detail was just right. Our needs were met while allowing us to enjoy our meal. This is worth a drive from our home in North West Fresno.“
“The sushi was delicious! Both the Dragon Roll and Booty Tempura Roll werena delight to the senses. Unfortunately, the Grilled Unagi Teriyaki Bowl my girlfriend had was disappointing. The Grilled Unagi, despite being delicious, was riddled with bones that ruined not only the texture but the experience. Although the bones are safe for consumption it was unpleasant. Finally, the restaurant was cozy. We arrived 10 minute's after their 4:30pm dining hour and it was a full house. Our food took nearly an hour to arrive at our table just before we were going to flip a coin to determine if we should leave. Although the rolls were phenomenal after waiting for so long I finished my roll within 5 minutes and although I was still hungry we decided not to order desert or anything else out of fear of the wait time. A 30 minute wait time I feel is acceptable but an hour is too much for so little food. We shall return but with deep consideration and definitely staying away from the grilled Unagi.“
“After an event downtown we sought a restaurant to deter the cold. We settled on this ramen place and were pleasantly surprised. Our waitress was helpful and patient. The recommended ramen was full of flavor and delicious. Definitely worth the drive downtown.“
“We had a party of 23 people 3 birthday ? we sat down fast drinks were in a matter of of minutes,the mushroom soup and peanut salad ? was so good,the rice was delicious with bits of bacon ?,I give the restaurant was top 5 Star ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ in my opinion it must “
“The food here is spectacular. I loved my sushi roll and hand roll. The service was very good and we were checked on a few times. The ambiance inside was very well decorated to the point that my friend said that they wanted to get the same type of doors that separate the additional dining area from the primary dining room in the restaurant in his house.“
“Been here 5 years ago, and was not impressed but that's where everyone wanted to go so went.Glad I went sushi was outstanding and the service was excellent.Talked to the waitress and found out it changed hands a while back. The fish was fresh and the sushi rice was outstanding.The small Salad was huge and the miso soup was delicious. Will be back for sure.“
“We purposely drive an hour away to just eat here. We love the tepanaki but this last time we didn't enjoy it as much as the last time. The chef who cooked for us did tell us that they had a lot of call offs so he was a sushi chef cooking for us. We love the fried rice but this time it was super dry like he let it cook for too long. But overall the meal was enjoyable. We were a group of 2 adults and 5 kids including a 1 year old who disliked seeing fire.“
“We stayed a night in Fresno and had breakfast here. The lady boss is from Indonesia and she's really friendly! We chatted a lot about the cultural differences here in the US and Indonesia lolThe food here is nice and I strongly recommend their spicy crispy chicken!“
“Beautifully run true mom and pop restaurant. Becoming more of a unicorn these days with the increasing cost of overhead to run a family owned restaurant. Had the shrimp yakisoba and a couple of sushi rolls from the 2 for $20 menu. Very fresh and you can see care was put into the meal presentation. Was quiet for a weeknight, don't be in a rush. Great food takes time!“
“There aren't too many sushi spots in southeast Fresno, but if you want good quality fish, a basic menu, delicious rolls, and good size cuts for a quick bite, this is the place. It's a small place and most of their orders are To Go. They have three basic fish available: tuna, salmon, and white fish (tilapia) as well as shrimp and eel. They don't have yellowtail, scallops, escolar, or octopus but for basic sushi and poke, it is worth it. Good size cuts and good prices.“
“This place is a CASH ONLY restaurant. Called a few minutes before noon to place a takeout order. When I showed up for my takeout, it was pretty busy already inside. I ordered the Spicy Beef Donburi for lunch, it was delicious. It came with a cucumber salad that was yummy also. The meal was prepared really quick for it being a busy lunch time and the portions are just right. I will definitely order from here again, just have to remember to have cash on me.“
“Had a good dining experience here. Friendly staff and an impressive sushi menu. The prices are pretty reasonable and the quantity per item is just enough for one. The spicy edamame was a good choice for the appetizer. Their fried sushi rolls are awesome. Had a tough time deciding what to order. Gotta go back.“
“Was scrolling on Doordash and noticed that Sarku Japan had a 4.7 star rating, so I decided to give it a try. For $11, this was a great amount of food! The chicken was flavorful and cooked well, and the rice was also really, really good. The veggies had no flavor but topped with the teriyaki sauce they tasted great. I had no idea that this was located in Fashion Fair, but will buy from them again when I happen to be shopping in the area! Bonus: I really liked the to-go containers. It's sturdy plastic and has a little compartment for the sauce container to sit on top!!“
“Have gotten to-go from here a handful of times since moving to Fresno. Really high quality food with good portions for a reasonable price. I've gotten the crispy chicken (katsu chicken) with rice and a salad or mixed veggies. Have also gotten the ginger steak dish. Also highly recommend. The sauces and salad dressing are fantastic. Definitely a great spot for quick Japanese food in my opinion.“
“Simply delicious! Welcoming environment, they make the most of their space. Great location, easy to find. Glad I tried the special that night, Birria Ramen-wow! So good! Just enough spicy, perfectly tender meat. Ben enjoyed his traditional pork broth ramen as well.“
“It was decent sushi. Not as many choices as most local sushi places. Still good. This is a strange review to write. There was nothing wrong with the place but I'll probably go to others instead. Oh but did not like garlic edimame, tasted sweet.“
“I'm just gonna cut to the chase. I loved it. My friend Larry--we go WAY back--kept speaking negatively about her experience here, mainly her distaste for what she refers to as "the monkey balls," and straight from the lion's mouth, she claims, "Now, I know a thing or two (and sometimes three) about balls!" Um, ok pal, we believe you!! I visited this monument to the gods, this crystal palace of all that is Japanese cuisine, with my darling beloved, my voluptuous bride. Her knee's been in complete agony, and this is just what the doctor (Dr. Cruz) ordered: a sushi roll, tempura appetizer, and cocktails. Each mouthwatering morsel got my brain racing, a torrent of pure ecstasy electrifying the synapses of my cerebrum, like Frankenstein animating his most abhorred creation. I, too, abhorred the atavistic nightmare these toothsome piscine viands birthed inside of me. One taste, I became a monster starving for more. Two tastes, I transformed fully into a demon, Lucifer awakening in Milton's Hell, free from his chains and ready to rule in pleasure and sin. Papa likey, and that's an understatement. The sashimi got me going like nothing else could, and the cocktails are beautifully crafted and exquisitely priced for a humble gourmand as myself. Yeah... I think I'm gonna make another visit to Banzai. Larry was absolutely dead wrong. She ended up loving it upon her second visit, and the rest of my dining party was head over heels, as well. Thank you, Banzai, for making my "Hump Day" a real treat!Illustrated below is Larry's eyes, beaming with joy at her second visit to this fabulous local establishment. Only the eyes are displayed so as to protect the true identity of this skeptical dining companion.“
“100% eat here. Sit at the bar. We had the Fresno and super girl plus eel. Service was perfect. Food quality, and volume was great. I'm only upset that l and my wife got full.Vegetarian options: Many people were heard ordering and enjoying veggie only sushi“
“Very unassuming, and honestly, doesn't look like it'll add up to much, BUT I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was friendly and the food quite delicious. I got the chicken stir fry and spring rolls - both were great. And the best part - the prices! Very happy with the decision to try this place out!“
“Was craving some bacon fried rice the other day, so we decided on Spicy Mayo Hibachi, as I'd heard good stuff about them. They're out in front of the ALDI on West Shaw. You order at the counter, then they had about ten tables for eating in. The hubby and I wanted to try it all, so we both ordered the trio (not on the menu, but it had chicken, shrimp and NY steak). $21 for each plate. Food didn't take long to be prepared. Small, but nice clean restaurant. Back to the food...there were five shrimp, nicely seasoned. The chicken was breast meat, cooked a bit too long, but lots of it. We both ordered our steak rare, hoping for medium rare. We got between a medium rare and medium, but nice and tender. The fried rice was good and plentiful, but it wasn't very bacon-y. The spicy mayo sauce was good, you get one with your meal. We paid fifty cents each for the extras. We had enough food leftover for another meal. Food is served in take out containers, even when you're dining in. Self serve sodas. Very nice people working there.“
“We only had teppanyaki so I can't speak for the sushi. The duo meals are well stacked dinner for two for approximately $130. Includes steak, chicken, lobster tail, scallops, shrimp, veggies and their famous bacon fried rice which is quite delish! All with a fire show and good ambiance. You def need a reservation. The cooks are nice and try to make u feel special if it's a special occasion.“
“I've been going to this place since it first opened. I've never had a problem with the taste of the food, just the waiting and getting someone to actually come take your order. Most, if not all the time, you have to seat yourself because there's really no host. The servers are everywhere, until they notice you. And that can take an awkwardly long while. Don't go too late on the weekends or Friday because you may not get a table. The music is a little loud. They can tone it down and still have fun. It's hard for staff and guests to hear each other. They changed the DJ and afterwards it just sucked. DJ needs to know that if they have a long list of people waiting to karaoke, they need to move quickly down the list and not play music in between each singer. Then the waiting is even longer! I get it you're not going to get through everybody until closing time, but you don't prolong it if you can help it. I feel their service got worse towards the end when the last owners were going to close the business. Hopefully the new owners will train their staff to do better.Parking: big open parking lot, recently upgraded tooWheelchair accessibility: no stairs, 1 level“
“To be super honest, this is one of my favorite places to come grab sushi. I always get the ono nigiri because it tastes like butter...!!! The server was professional and attentive. As of right now it is about $40-$45 a person for AYCE Sushi... but on this particular day, my boyfriend and I ordered 1 chef's special roll at $15, 1 order of takoyaki at $8, 1 order of ono nigiri at $7?, 1 Good Day soju at $15, and 2 servings of ice cream at $5 each. After taxes it came out to be around $60. It is a lot pricier than it used to be.. i still enjoy ordering from here once in a while! I forgot to mention that they made the chef special roll that we ordered extra spicy and it was incredibly delicious! My boyfriend, who doesn't usually like eating sushi, loved it!!!“
“You can never go wrong with Pete's Teriyaki! My family and I have had this place for years and it always hits the spot. I recently took my goddaughter a couple weeks ago. Luckily, there was no line and we were able to order right away. I got the chicken teriyaki plate with dark meat. It came with a large amount of tender chicken, perfectly steamed white rice, and tempura veggies. The veggies were crunchy and soft on the inside. This place always hooks it up with the amount of food, so naturally, I had leftovers.“
“10/10!!! This place is amazingly delicious. Came in with my husband for a lunch date and it did not disappoint!! We got Nigiri to start, yellowtail, albacore, and salmon, then had the super Mario roll, Larry the lobster, crazy roll, and dragon roll. We had to take some home with us we couldn’t finish it LOL!! We will be back to try the other rolls soon!!Thank you !!!“
“I found Ginza while out on business in the Central Valley looking for some deals on Upside. This place intrigued me as I was going to be in the area Friday and I needed meatless or fish items. This place can be a little tricky to find if it's your first time going here, but it's easy on and off.This store reminds me of places like Hibachi Express that are more quick-serve than full restaurant. That said, the atmosphere is nice for for a hole in the wall restaurant.The food was good, though it could use a few tweaks to make it awesome. I had the "scampi" shrimp with tempura shrimp and veggies plate and a bowl of miso soup. The soup came out piping hot a d freshly made and for the most part tastes as miso soup should. Service for the main plate had prompt, but also as if made to order. The plates come with a scoop of steamed rice and a small side salad. The rice was just right and fresh, the salad was nothing home to write about. It was good, bit didn't stick out. The tempura batter was light and crispy, but the sauce served with the tempura didn't add much for me. This might be a case where a different dip/sauce would come in handy. The other small critique is that I'd like to see at least two pieces of tempura shrimp for that particular plate. Felt like it was mostly tempura vegetables to me. The real highlight was the scampi-styled shrimp. The sauce they used was very flavorful (you can also request to adjust the spice level, too). The shrimp was cooked very well and the main dilemma was that I wanted more of it.Most folks will like spend at least $15 for a meal (entrée and drink); the cheapest dish is around $12-$13. If you want sides or eating with family, definitely expect about $15/adult. While a fast-service restaurant, I had a good experience with the service. The front of the house was attentive with my order and also took care of the soda refills. They were also very personable as well and an overall experience.If you're looking for a relatively fast-service Japanese restaurant in Fresno, Ginza is a good choice. I believe they just need a couple tweaks and they would be a great place to go.“