Top Japanese Restaurant in Redlands
Sachi Japanese Cuisine
474 Orange St, Redlands, CA 92374, United States
Sachi is a small little sushi/Japanese restaurant in the middle of a strip mall. It has the fairly standard menu of a wide variety of different rolls, ranging from the some-what traditional to the fully Americanized. Food has always been good. Service can at times be a little slow but is generally quite attentive and they do pay attention to regulars: Ive gone with friends who eat there weekly and the staff has their usual drink orders ready almost immediately. If youre looking for a good lunch place, this is a strong option.
Tokyo Restaurant
660 E Redlands Blvd, Redlands, CA 92373, United States
I (young-ish, brown and high-femme presenting at the time) was looking forward to a nice chat with a family member (young-ish, caucasian and femme) and their toddler at lunch. We came in and were directed to take a seat in the least comfortable seating location where all the hustle and bustle is. Located right beside the hallway and across from where the older lady was spraying all the menus down and doing prep work. We were the only customers in the restaurant. Shortly after we received our menus a group of middle aged bros (visibly all caucasian) came in and we decided to order to-go instead of having to be in that vibe throughout our lunch. Overall there was a lack of hospitality for us from the lady as she was doting on the group of guys ( that got to choose where theyd like to sit and got their drink orders taken before us). She also just had the overall attitude that she was angry with us each time she engaged. The toddler was just chillin and babbling as they do but nothing over the top. When the toddler was getting loud my family member took them outside to prevent any diners being disturbed. Also there was no ambient music or ambient sound makers in the space either so the overall mood was just flat and cold. When the lady brought our order out I kindly thanked her and I got the cold shoulder as she just dumped the bags on the table and waked off to check-in on the bro table -- not even a have a nice day as I left the restaurant. It was over a $50 dollar order with a tip too. She made a point of having us pay up before placing the order kinda like she expected us to dine and dash. When we finally got to a park to eat it we found the special tempura rolls had an absurd amount of sauce like it was completely drenched and sopping sauce when you would lift up a piece.The chicken teriyaki was bland. The nigiri I got was just so-so and the Albacore I got was also drowned in sauce. ALL OF THE TO-GO BOXES WERE USED UPSIDE DOWN as well so the overall dining experience at the park was cumbersome. Really disappointing dining experience and I would not recommend to anyone. Save your coins for a place that actually values you as a customer and has quality food. Highly recommend Thai House --> yet to find a good sushi place out here so thatll continue to be my go-to for good food, good hospitality, and good atmosphere.
Sosogu Ramen & Japanese BBQ
360 Orange St, Redlands, CA 92374, United States
Moving back to the states after spending 4 years in Japan Ive been looking to scratch an itch. Getting ramen after spending time in Japan has until now been a rather disappointing experience. Most people have no idea what good ramen even is.The most important part of a good tonkatsu ramen is the broth it must be thick, creamy, and coat your mouth with the consummated pork fat that is full of flavor. They got it, I could complain about it just not being the same as the ramen in Japan or not fully authentic but that honestly doesnt matter its delicious and checks all my boxes for a good tonkatsu broth. The noodles were good, I saw a review before coming here comparing them to spaghetti noodles and Im not sure what kind of spaghetti noodles this person is eating because these are very obviously an egg based noodle and not a spaghetti noodles by any sense. The chasu was delicious its kind of hard to mess up pork belly but Ive seen it done. Overall I have no complaints about my ramen after being consistently disappointed trying to find some half decent tonkatsu ramen on this side of the Pacific.I had a chasu bao as well it wasnt a traditional bao by any means and was served like a taco but that was also phenomenal and tasted delicious.The service was quick easy and friendly. The food got to us quickly and the whole place was clean with a slick hip vibe. Looks like they have yakiniku here as well and judging by the quality of their other food Im sure it doesnt disappoint. I would love to come back but unfortunately I live up north.The photos of the ramen may not look the most pretty because I decided to take a photo after we started eating. On the left is the garlic shrimp ramen and on the right is the black garlic ramen. There is also a photo of the chasu bao.
Maki Yaki 22
25227 Redlands Blvd, Loma Linda, CA 92354, United States
The best sushi restaurant in Southern California. Theyre the best Ive ever been to, and Ive been there a lot!Although prices have risen a little for lunch and dinner at AYCE (All You Can Eat), its still ok. The sushi was worth the price. If you are a foodie, the AYCE is a better choice.The staff is always helpful and friendly, no matter how busy. Their greetings in Japanese to all customers are a nice touch. One guy has been there for a while, working as a cashier and taking orders by phone. But hes new to the job, I believe. Hes always smiling and says hello to everyone who comes and goes. Its pretty amazing.Sushi is made from fresh, perfectly firm rice. Never make the sushi too soft or too hard. Its just right. There are many types of sushi available. They have plenty of prepared sushi. I prefer the raw ones. I have never had bad sushi or felt the need to go to the bathroom afterward. They are fresh and I have sensitive stomachs.This place is a great place to go if you are looking for excellent customer service and delicious, fresh sushi. Even though we dont live in San Bernardino County, Maki Yaki is a place that we always return to. Its well worth it.
Bluewater Poke
1981 W Redlands Blvd a1, Redlands, CA 92373, United States
I absolutely love this place! If you like sushi Im sure youll enjoy Blue Water Poke. Theyre consistent and delicious. I am usually here once a week to have lunch. Its just that good. Theres so many options to choose from but its not overwhelming. You choose a desired size bowl, which determines how many proteins you can have (you can also add more for a fee). You choose your base, what proteins you want, add/mix-ins, choice of sauces from light to heavy, and toppings if desired. Theres also a selection of drinks as well. Its prepared right in front of you and its not much of a wait to complete a bowl if theres no line. If there is a line the longest Ive waited was 15 minutes max. Its refreshing and not heavy like most fast foods Ive had. Try this out one day if youre feeling something refreshing.
Hello Sushi
1630 W Redlands Blvd STE G, Redlands, CA 92373, United States
Hello Sushi has always been one of our favorites. We hadnt been there since before the pandemic and we thought it was safe to go back, maybe we should have waited a little longer. No all you can eat. The sushi bar is still not open and worse the sushi bar was littered with to go boxes bags etc. I get that they dont feel safe enough to open the bar but at least keep it tidy and welcoming. The staff was very sweet and attentive but they didnt know their own menu and our waitress even told us that she wouldnt eat raw fish. The fish was fresh and tasty but the selection was limited with none of my super favorites like Uni, Sweet Shrimp. Not even the daily special of fresh oysters. One actual hi-lite was an excellent tuna collar. Their wasnt a single Japanese employee in this Japanese restaurant and the three sushi masters were Latinos and they were chatting away in Spanish. Kinda kills the ambiance. I totally understand how difficult this time must be for a sushi restaurant. Staff shortages and supply issues must be challenging. Im going to wait awhile but I will give Hello Sushi another chance. I hope they can bring back the fun and the all you can eat.
Niko Niko Sushi
27510 W Lugonia Ave Suite E, Redlands, CA 92374, United States
By far THE BEST sushi I have ever had!!!! And I AM pickyyyyy. Im the girl who tries to find something wrong about everything and let me tell you I have NOTHING bad to say about this place. Its small but so charming and the seller for my love of this restaurant is definitely that mouth wateringly good sushi✨ I would honestly fly back to Burbank just to have some of that Japanese goodness?
Super Sushi
1502 Barton Rd, Redlands, CA 92373, United States
I cant say enough about how great this restaurant is! As you can see from my pictures, the wife and I have tried a lot of different rolls, and every one of them has been phenomenal! Each time we try a new one I say this is my new favorite, but honestly I cant pick a favorite because theyre all so delicious, beautifully made, and the fish is so fresh that it just about melts in your mouth. If you like a little heat, the Jessica Roll is perfect. If you like more heat, the spicy tuna rolls (they have several rolls with spicy tuna in them) packs a bit of a punch without the spice level overwhelming the flavor. The family that owns and operates the restaurant are incredibly nice. I didnt ask her name, but the owner stopped by our table to see how everything was and she ended up talking with us for a bit and even boxed up the rolls we couldnt finish for us at the table. Theres not a lot of places where you get a lovely conversation with the owner and such impeccable service like that! She told us her sons are all the waiters and one of them makes the sushi rolls, so even if she isnt there you know youre going to get consistent rolls and excellent service! I mentioned that she boxed up what we couldnt finish. We like to order a large number of rolls when we have sushi and take what we dont finish home to have for lunch the next day. Typically the rice will dry out, but the sushi here stays so fresh by the next day that it tastes like it was just made minutes before! The prices are incredible for the amount of food you get. We ordered ten rolls, goyza, egg rolls, and two beers at our last visit and the bill was under $150. You cant find this quality of sushi for that price anywhere else! The last thing that I think is worthwhile to mention is that the waiter and the owner were both very cool about us ordering so much. Were both smaller people and clearly not able to eat everything in one go, and weve had the wait staff at other sushi places comment negatively about the size of our order (we do not ever get all you can eat sushi, we only order individual rolls). When we placed our order here my wife joked to not judge us because we ordered so much but both the waiter and owner where very happy that we loved the food so much to place such a large order and the owner was clearly so proud that her sons talent was so appreciated by our tastebuds! Do your own mouth a favor and support a local business, I promise youll leave happy and full!
Yoshinoya Redlands
2072 W Redlands Blvd, Redlands, CA 92373, United States
Tried their new habanero chicken. Sauce is very good but chicken was dry/over cooked, made it a combo with their all time favorite beef and I did enjoy it a lot. I noticed their name is different from LA area restaurants which go as Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen. Either way food is food and restaurant clean with nice (busy) staff.
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Z Sushi & Asian Food Restaurant
2087 Orange Tree Ln, Redlands, CA 92374, United States
Its been a while since Ive been to a place that left me disappointed. We stopped here on a whim, since its the location of the old BBQ place. First concern was nobody was there during dinner time, it was just us. And thats how it stayed during the entire visit.The place itself was a bit of a head scratcher, as if it couldnt figure out what it wanted to be/represent as a restaurant. The decor was uniform gold/black like something from a 70s restaurant. The food was all over the place for selection (Chinese, Japanese, and some other stuff we couldnt figure out). The Mrs had told me to not trust a sushi place with no outward facing bar. I should have listened.I have to agree with the previous mentions of 1 star for sushi as I looked at it and had to wonder if it was 3d printed or something of lower quality, as it didnt look right. I say this for the salmon nigiri as the rest of what I ordered was a combo set of rolls and they were covered with stuff. The texture/quality of the sushi I ordered could have been bought at Stater Bros or other grocery store and gotten same/better quality sushi for about the same price.The remainder of the food was also lacking and was bland (Kung Pao, pork fried rice, pork dumplings).The service was strange too as we never really saw our host until we went to the counter needing more drinks, etc. Speaking of drinks, none of them had ice, this being water and tea we ordered. After going back again to the counter to pay, they dropped off the payment kiosk/pda, we paid, and pretty much stepped on out.I hate to give these kinds of reviews, but given all the 5 star ratings I see posted here, I cant help but question those raters levels of quality and what they consider 5 star.