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Anaba
Categories: Restaurants Japanese Restaurants Sushi Bars Japanese, Sushi Bars [Edit]
3942 Tradewinds DrOxnard, CA 93035
(805) 382-1230
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Fri 11:30 am - 10 pm
Sat-Sun 12 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
100 reviews for Anaba
Review Highlights
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"...diet for a night and try the tempura green tea ice cream." In 2 reviews -
"This is the best sushi I've had in Ventura County." In 6 reviews -
"I opted to start with yellowtail belly." In 4 reviews
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100 reviews in English
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Review from Laura G.
What a fantastic experience! We sat at the sushi bar. Locals were friendly and quick to make suggestions. The sushi chef was friendly and accommodating. We had the:
Spicy edamame - it was okay, but I wouldn't do it again.
Gyoza - was a little greasy. The filling was tasty.
Crunchy onion albacore - onion strings and raw fish, really??? What a delicious combo! I could live on that. The nice big pieces of albacore were fresh and flavorful.
Anaba roll made spicy - this riceless roll with cucumber wrap has so much going on with the filling. It was delicious.
There is plenty of elbow room at sushi bar, so you never felt crowded or rushed. The birthday celebrations are a nice break in the atmosphere. -
Review from Nicholas C.
Escondido, CA
5/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great food/ great service
I came here with friends and had a great time. The menu was outstanding, plenty to choose from and the saki list was huge. The waitresses were amazing and quick.
There birthday song is pretty cool to. You gotta check it out -
Review from Greg R.
Glendale, CA
4/4/2012
Sitting @ the sushi bar having really good sushi ! We decided to come to Anaba and loved it ! Salmon lovers Roll very good ! Go if you want great sushi that's the place !
Service was fast and efficient.
Will go there again when we come back into town. -
Review from Coby L.
Las Vegas, NV
5/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
Good sushi and better than most you could find in the area. Fresh and delicious. I'd come back.
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Review from Alissa R.
Channel Island Harbor, CA
2/6/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I have come to realize that this is my "go to" place for sushi! The food is always delish and comes out pretty fast! While it isnt cheap, I do think it is worth it! (Trust me, I tried a cheaper sushi place a block down the street and got SO sick!)
Always fast nice service. I will be back the next time sushi craving strikes! -
Review from John P.
San Jose, CA
3/31/2012
Meaty sashimi. Lobster roll ... yum. A huge menu including many non sushi items. Didnt get the yellowtail collar or the bluefin tuna sushi or the bugs life roll, but they all liiked great. Did get the sushi boat though. Bad news, does not come with a shot of captain jacks. Good news? Does come with a delicious assortment of sushi and sashimi! Ahoy matey!
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Review from Dalia L.
Oxnard, CA
4/20/2012
Anaba is my second favorite place only because Fisherman's house has THE best spicy tuna rolls. But everything else here is amazing, the view is nice, the sushi is fresh and good and the place is in top condition.
It's a little pricey but if you're looking for upscale, then it's definitely worth it. -
Review from Theo V.
Oxnard, CA
Came here on a lunch date around 1:45pm..Apparently they close at 2pm to get ready for dinner so I had to order and pay quick. Kind of made me and my date awkward but I handled it with finesse..charge it.
Appetizers:
-Spicy edamame w/ garlic salt ($2.95).
-The "Heart Attack" ($7.95) tempura jalapeños stuffed with spicy tuna and cream cheese garnished with greens and
vinaigrette was muy delicioso! All this spiced up our conversation next to the window with a view of the harbor which my date really liked. It showed her the beautiful side of Oxnard. Highly recommend doing this pimp...
She wanted to aim for something different and this is what she ordered. Forgot the name but It was a "mango" sashimi salmon slices on top, rice, with imitation crab inside. It was different but delicious.
I opted to get the "Dragon Roll" with unagi, avacado, and tempura shrimp inside! That was good and the presentation was beautiful.
My date and I agreed to getting the Channel Islands Roll which was our favorite! That thing was http://bomb.edu! Educate yourself and try it!
Prices are reasonable for the quality and the restaurant looks nice and clean...While I was waiting for my date out the front a couple of businessmen walked out stuffed with levity, one saying "Best Sushi in Oxnard." I would have to agree. -
Review from Richard O.
Oxnard, CA
Updated - 3/28/2012 3 Check-ins Here
Now here we are again and the best again.great place for a romantic evening or a date,yell love it. Now it's are new favorite spot ,Enjoy real sushi here.try the blue fin tuna.
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3/6/2012
Ok ,most sushi bars are good but "this one man oh man !one of the best since 1977 brings back… Read more »
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Review from Garey E.
Oxnard, CA
2/12/2012 2 photos
My friends come here a lot and suggested this place. I wasn't disappointed. My wife and I had the Poke salad, spicy tuna roll, California Roll, and the Golden Tiger roll. Good food for the price. Based on reading the other reviews I though it would be expensive but I felt it was very reasonable. They also have a lunch menu which applies for the weekends also. The place is new, clean and has a great location.
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Review from Darrell B.
Oxnard, CA
12/12/2011
The Place
good - Beautiful view out the back window. Nice atmosphere - a big cut above the typical sushi place and a really nice Japanese restaurant for a nice strip.
bad - nothing
indifferent - hey, it's a very nice place, but casual - that's not "indifferent"
The Service
good - Everyone very friendly - good recommendations - courteous and prompt.
bad - They were out of draft beer at 5:30 on a Sunday. What should I do? Sue them?
indifferent - The waitress was a little hard to understand. What should I do? Sue her? (she was great!!)
The Food
good - Great sushi, decent portions and prices - creative rolls and a super menu - You get what you pay for - this is not for bargain hunters, but these are not Malibu or Beverly Hills prices either . . . far from it.
bad - Not a big fan of the cucumber salad which I found had unusual (but not "off") flavoring that was not to my liking at all.
indifferent - everything else was good to great
Overall - The Real Rating - against it's peer group - 4.5 Stars - This could be one of my 5 favorite sushi restaurants - definitely will be back multiple times as I live nearby. A great fresh fish restaurant is two doors away, and it wouldn't surprise me if they source their fish from the fishermen who run that. This is a really good restaurant of its type, and the look and feel of the menu alone will make you smile. -
Review from Crystal L.
Ventura County, CA
This place isn't cheap but, I do believe you sometimes pay for what you get! Sushi is an art. That's one of the reasons why I love it :)
Anaba means: Small fish that resemble perch. Let's just stick to Anaba and never mind what it means...
Every sushi bar you go to there's never a doubt they greet you! -
Review from Meghan F.
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA
1/24/2012
Favorite sushi place in Oxnard. Try the garlic edamame, it's soooo good. A big variety, and their menu has photos of all their food. It all depends on what you like, but you can't go wrong if you know your flavor preferences.
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Review from Keycee D.
My brother recommended this place to me when I asked him where is a good spot in Oxnard to take a friend out for her bday dinner. He told me to make reservations because they get busy. So i called when they opened and the hostess told me they don't take reservations around the time i wanted but they can put me on the wait list [not really sure what the difference is]. I asked for a table for 4 people at 7PM. My friend and her husband got there before my BF and I and they got seated right away.
Our table was AWESOME. we were right at the window looking over the water as the sun was setting. It was pretty and romantic!
My BF and I ordered the Short-Rib a la carte and the Golden Tiger Roll. My brother recommended the Tiger Roll so I trusted him, I tried it and it was pretty good. The negative was that each piece were huge that I could not put the whole piece in my mouth! I don't like eating sushi if i have to bite into it twice - it just gets really messy.
Overall the food was good, the service was less than satisfactory for me since they took forever to take our order. i'm not sure if i would go back, maybe, possibly but less than likely [haha!!] I was just disappointed, I guess I expected a lot from the place since my brother recommended the place.
I also got sick an hour later when we went to meet up with my other friend and her hubby at Friday's for Happy Hour. It totally ruined my night =/ -
Review from Diana G.
Oxnard, CA
7/2/2011
Let's face it. Oxnard doesn't have much to choose from when it comes to Sushi Restaurants. Case and point, I only stumbled upon Anaba after driving to 2 different sushi locations only to find out they were closed. My navigation detected this place as the next closest place to where I was.
I must say, this place was a pleasant surprise. It had a a sushi bar which is great for people like me who dine by themselves. The sushi chef Sam recommended Toro as the fresh fish of the day which was SUPER fresh and delicious. Ordered the dinosaur roll which essentially is a California roll topped with Avocado and fresh water eel.
Holy crap, I just got my bill. $12 for the Toro sushi. Well, ok then. My bill totalled $31 for hot green tea, Toro sushi, seaweed salad, and dinosaur roll. (yes I love to eat) but I'm going to walk away a content person. I definitely recommend this place for families, singles, and couples. -
Review from Cristan D.
Santa Clarita, CA
7/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
I don't live in Oxnard so this was my first time eating here and am not familiar with any of the area or other places. I yelped sushi and found this gem! Thank you Yelpers!!
Family was visiting in the area so we (my husband & I) drove out to Oxnard to meet them and go out to eat. I'm so glad my trusty Yelpers didn't let me down! Everyone loved the food here. We like traditional and fusion sushi, and our family likes fusion as well and teriyaki. So, it all worked out well.
The sushi here is some of the best we've had considering my husband and I are discerning raw fish eaters. We can tell when the fish is poor quality or not made properly, and I must say this place is a rare jewel in California. (Our favorite place is in Nevada and we have a hard time finding an equivalent in Cali, but the quest must go on!) Everything we ordered was delicious! I can't remember all the names of the dishes, but I do remember the delicious firecracker (tuna stuffed jalapenos). Those I have not been able to find so far, other than a Nevada hang out, and was delighted to find them here! They weren't super spicy either. Yay!
If we're ever in Oxnard again we'll definitely stop here for some sushi!Listed in: Good Eats!
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Review from jessica v.
Oxnard, CA
3/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
4.5 stars!
In the past month I have become the biggest Anaba Fan! Without a doubt it is my favorite sushi restaurant in the 805. My first visit was about two weeks ago. I have been meaning to try it because it was the highest rated sushi restaurant on yelp (at least for Oxnard and I like to spend my $$ locally). It is located at a strip mall and although that is always a turn off it is not too bad for this restaurant. The restaurant is nicely decorated and creates a relaxing ambiance, it also has a view to the harbor.
The food here is delicious. I've been here three times (my first time was early March) and I've always left satisfied. They have a huge selection of sushi so it is very hard to get bored. I hope I can remember all the one's I've tried so here it goes: Salmon Tempura Roll, Macademia Roll, Rock n' Roll, crunchy dragon roll, Mango Roll and I've sampled others such as the Jalisco Roll and the Hawaiian Roll. To share, I highly recommend the popcorn lobster roll (I think that's the name) it is very good! I am not lying when I said they were all AMAZING! very well put together and at reasonable prices. Their rolls range from $8-$11.5, pretty average cost so it will not hurt your budget. Their sake is good too, I had the plum sake (cold) and I loved it.
The only thing I have not liked about Anaba is the service...I am not the pickiest client, TRUST ME. I understand this place gets busy and there are a lot of customers to take care of but that is not reason to come to our table 5-6 times and try to give us plates we did not order. I also foudn it a bit rude when our waitress asked us if could "pay our bill already, she said it extremely rude and it kind of ruined the mood a little. I mean I understand it was getting late but she could have said it nicer or more "customer friendly". Sigh...so yeah, they need to be more organize and have a customer service workshop for some of their staff. Thiswill not stop me from coming though, the food is too delicous! -
Review from Karen V.
Valencia, CA
10/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
October1st for lunch
What a beautiful place! You can sit at a table that has a nice view of the water. I sat at the sushi bar. I started out with albacore and then had a couple of hand rolls. Ended with unagi sushi....soooo good. Everyone was so nice who worked there! I will definitely be back :-) -
Review from Tamir V.
Ventura, CA
7/10/2011
My husband and I discovered this place when it first opened and 3? 4? years later it is still our favorite sushi place. Yes there have been times when the service has been slow, but 9.9998/10 times the food has always been worth it (once I thought one dish was not as fresh as the normal quality). We've even taken our sushi loving friends here and they loved it too.
And now that I've seen the review recommending the chirashi, I will be on that train the next time we go. It's so easy to get stuck in a food rut. -
Review from Diana M.
Port Hueneme, CA
6/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place has become a lot better since it first opened! Their food has always been good, but most of the time their service was lack luster. There was always a wait even when it wasn't full. However I was happy to find that on my latest stop here, the employees were friendly, quick, and mindful. Our food came out quickly and it was all very delicious! Definitely one of the best on this side of town.
Recommendations: The dynamite roll, the rainbow roll, and (I can't remember the name now so bare with me) the one that has cream cheese, crab, and salmon and is lightly fried. -
Review from veronica b.
San Jose, CA
8/20/2011
I am giving it a 5 stars not because of the food i only took one bite of the Crounch Dragon something roll not sure and my angel ordered the Ch Island roll ( that is also the name of a plaza and apartments minus the roll). It was yummy umm I didnt taste my cousins roll but he ate it all and my daughters did also so that should same thing.
I give it 5 stars because of the birthday acknowledgment we are eating chatting feeling great then all of a sudden the musics treble gets a little higher and then lights go dim and stobe-lights hahahahahahahahaha we had to pull a, what is it? " Night at the Roxbury"? move head side to side type of a thing.....
lol it was great once over everybody continues to go on with what they were doing. Total flip scene! -
Review from Jeff W.
Oxnard, CA
12/11/2010 3 Check-ins Here
I really like this sushi place. It has very nice decor and a friendly wait staff. Most of the rolls are very nice however I find them to be a little big and messy. I like my sushi to be cut into bite size pieces that do not fall apart easily.
Now what I really love to get here is the chirashi bowl. Very fresh sashimi neatly displayed on top of ice in the top bowl, then when you take the top bowl off, there is another bowl with steamed rice, covered with furikake and omelot.
If you are going to go here most of the rolls are 10 dollars or more and plates around the same. It can definitely get pretty pricey but the portions are decent size. -
Review from Joel B.
Ventura, CA
11/23/2010
This is one of my favorite sushi places in Ventura County. I found out about it while eating at Mori Sushi; a hundred dollar per plate place in LA. Apparently their fish guy knows this fish guy. It makes me wonder about the secret world of fish...
At any rate, the place is well maintained and the fish is as fresh as can be. It is a bit expensive and their waiters do wear those silly bluetooth-like headsets, but the quality of the food outweighs the distractions. -
Review from Chris G.
Fairfield, CA
5/18/2011
Was down in Oxnard visiting a friend and stopped here for dinner.
The sushi was excellent, the atmosphere was great, and the staff was very friendly!
Will definitely stop here again next time I'm down to visit. -
Review from Neil E.
Monterey, CA
10/22/2011
Have been here several times already. I'd rank this a consistent 4 out of 5 stars. A place where a lot of the locals eat. Also, it's good to be recognized by the staff during each visit. Busy atmosphere, but efficient service. Food/sushi is good if you're into western style sushi, i.e. rainbow rolls, California rolls, etc.
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Review from Andy B.
Aliso Viejo, CA
12/3/2011
Another wonderful Sushi restaurant in Oxnard. Decent pricing and great fresh fish every time I have eaten there.
Don't forget to get an uni shooter on your way out. -
Review from Fiona C.
Camarillo, CA
8/14/2011
Great sushi, I always have a great time when I come here. I used to live right around the corner, then moved to Camarillo but still come back here for sushi! The owner Min is very attentive, which cannot always be said about the wait staff. That is the only reason I don't give it 5 stars - often they don't come by for drink orders for 15 minutes, and if you want a refill, it's waiting time again. Also, I agree with a previous reviewer about the paper napkins - please switch to cloth, or at least better quality paper. Otherwise it's a great place, and I love their birthday music!
Anaba is always very busy and you have to come early to get a seat at the bar. Although the sushi chefs change quite a bit, my favorite at the moment is Sam. He is always smiling, very attentive, and he pays close attention to special orders. -
Review from Tiffany N.
Santa Barbara, CA
4/24/2011
So, we got a little lost finding the place, but I was desperate for sushi on Easter and so we hunted it down. When we walked through the door, we were immediately seated at the Sushi bar and the staff was very friendly.
The menu was HUGE. They must have 30 different specialty rolls? I opted to start with yellowtail belly. It was nice and buttery, but not as chilled as I like...my boyfriend got a specialty roll with spicy tuna, avo and asparagus, topped with yellowtail...and it was DIVINE. I don't really like spicy tuna usually (when they put too much mayo) but their spicy tuna was different, almost lime-y. I don't know what it was but it was delicious! I got the princess roll with baked salmon...creamy but rich. And the popcorn lobster was good, the roll itself kind of boring but the lobster tempura was to die for.
I'd go here again--service was fast and not overly attentive, and the sushi fulfilled my cravings :) -
Review from Victor V.
Camarillo, CA
10/21/2010
Had OK food for 3-4 times, but last night I ordered the Seared Garlic Tuna Roll- which was a mistake. ( and cost $10.50)
Seared Garlic should be just that, garlic seared in butter/oil and drizzled over your roll. This was NOT. The chef used old seared tuna, some spicy tuna and made a roll out of it. He then sprinkled what looked like dry corn flakes on top. Turns out it was burnt old garlic flakes!
I explained that was not a seared garlic roll and he disagreed. I did not eat it and set it aside as I had lost my sushi craving. I ended up going next door to Jersey Mike's for a # 13! -
Review from G Z.
Port Hueneme, CA
2/18/2012
I go to Anaba every week. Nuff said.
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Review from gee l.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 8/31/2010
My experience at Anaba 2nd time around:
I needed sushi dinner for three adults at 9:30pm, which didn't give me many options as to where to go. I was hesitant for Anaba because of my first experience, but this time around it wasn't bad at all. Yes I have still had better in more Metropolitan cities, but they had a few speciality rolls that were quite tasty and the price was very affordable! For about $50, I got a Sushi Dinner Combo, 3 Speciality Rolls, and an order of California Rolls.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/5/2010
No one comes between me and my sushi, but after trying Anaba I was disappointed. I took the food to… Read more »
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Review from Stefannye S.
Fullerton, CA
2/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
Good food. GREAT staff. I sat at the bar tonight, brought in by sushi cravings and positive reviews of this place, and was blown away. The sushi was pretty good. We had the Spicy Tempura Tuna Roll, Salmon Lovers Roll, Golden Tiger Roll (at the suggestion of sushi chef Min who was very friendly, efficient, and skilled) and a pitcher of Sapporo for about $50. All those rolls are huge so they fed three of us, no problem. Whoever thinks this sushi is expensive of crazy. By SoCal standards, this sushi is pretty cheap. I'm from Hawaii and am not used to all the creative and crazy rolls that cali has and our sushi chef told us that the cali style is very American whereas Hawaii sushi is more traditional Japanese style but that it's all going to change as Japan is starting to pick up some of the new styles. Pretty cool to hear insight on the future of sushi from an actual insider, especially since he seemed passionate about it. I highly recommend this spot.
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Review from w k.
Camarillo, CA
9/30/2010
Sushi snob here in the first order.. Sashimi is my victim, and it must die.. lots of it. Not here, not so much...
The rolls are SO DAMN GOOD! I have to limit myself to just three or four. Its brutal. I have sampled about 20 so far, and have yet to find one that wasn't stellar, tight and well built!
There are 5 sushi joints in my town, and I find myself trekking up the 101 for 20 min to eat here time and time again.
Well worth the drive and well priced, bring your appetite, and leave your amex black at home, you wont need it. -
Review from Jack F.
Updated - 2/19/2009 6 photos
After a morning of reading Yelp reviews, I had an almost insatiable craving for sushi for today's lunch. I'd like to thank all you reviewers that helped set me back over $40.
- Ahi tuna
- Albacore belly http://www.yelp.com/bi...
- Yellowtail belly (2 orders)
- A spicy, delicious roll including tuna & tempura shrimp (name forgotten)
Bonus: a new chef has joined the staff at Anaba. Many of the locals may know Tony (formerly of Ozeki Sushi) who has a solid reputation for providing good quality food. Please tell him Jack F. sent you.Listed in: Sushi Joints
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5/5/2008 First to Review
On the eve of Cinco de Mayo 2008, Deb informed me that a new sushi restaurant had opened in the… Read more »
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Review from Michele J.
Camarillo, CA
11/18/2011
Great place for lunchtime sushi! The staff is always quick and efficient, I've never had a problem with the food or service.
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Review from Joy I.
Brookhaven, PA
7/29/2009
I don't write reviews often, but I eat sushi a lot! We stumbled on this place while visiting Santa Barbara and Ventura on vacation.
First look made me hesitate as the place looked very trendy and all of the staff had the secret service earphones on. We did not have reservations but arrived early enough that we had our choice of seating on a Monday night.
We chose to sit at the sushi bar. We were promptly greeted and offered drinks while we looked at our menu. We decided on the ala-carte option.
7 pieces Salmon Sashimi--awesome, buttery, beautiful, considering flying back for the salmon!
7 pieces Tuna Sashimi--okay, have had better and have worse.
Spicy Tuna Roll--approximately 3x the size of the same price roll in comparison to most sushi joints in Philadelphia. Totally awesome, yet almost overwhelming!
Octopus sushi- excellent, should have ordered more
Uni sushi (Sea Urchin)-- First time ever eating. Looks like a yellow tongue but melts in your mouth..why haven't I ordered this before!
Toro--aka fatty tuna belly--excellent choice if you feel like splurging. It puts the regular tuna to shame
Fresh Oysters--spicy yet tasty. Different from the classic lemon and cocktail sauce.
Spider Roll--once again, very large portions in comparison to what I'm used to! Excellent sauce as well.
I believe we also got miso soup, salad and warm sake and the green tea ice cream for dessert. If I didn't live so far away I would totally go back. Did I mention the girl next to us had been there 3 times in 3 days? Also, I would have to admit, the prices weren't too bad either! -
Review from John Anthony G.
Camarillo, CA
9/7/2011
Of the places I've eaten sushi here in Port Hueneme, this is rated third, which is actually no small feat. Surprisingly, there is actually quite a bit of good sushi places out here. The other two ahead of this place is Sushi Holic and Sushi Hanada. The place focuses on fusion type sushi, although you can get traditional as well. But if I wanted traditional sushi, I would go to Sushi Hanada. I don't believe I've ever had a bad roll here, and the quality is quite good. Service is good, but nothing memorable. Good decor and ambiance. The main reason I don't give it a 5 is because there was nothing that stood out to me to make it stand out above the rest.
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Review from marilyn h.
Denver, CO
4/27/2009
Went here with friends the other night, and I can only yelp in regards to sushi & atmosphere; I didn't get any of the entrees. Next time.
The best unagi I have ever had, and I've had lots of unagi. Tuna wasn't that great, sad because that's usually my favorite. I ordered Kirin which is probably one of the best beers you will have. No wonder they call it Kirin ICHIBAN. ;) They gave me a glass with my ice cold bottle to pour it out, classy.
I LOVE THE INTERIOR DESIGN. I couldn't stop staring at the wall with the beautiful cherry blossoms on it, gorgeous.
The happy birthday song was so intense! They dimmed the lights at first and it was very confusing and then the party boy music (you know, like in jackass) comes on, some of the staff come and bring dessert and start dancing, and I was jealous that it wasn't my birthday! It got old after 1 min and a half into the song, but I'd definitely bring a friend here for their bday and get them ambushed.
update: my new fave here is the dynamite roll. priced around 10 bucks but comes with large pieces of scallops. definitely on point. -
Review from Clara K.
Camarillo, CA
1/1/2011
Decided to give this place a try on New Years Eve, and I was not disappointed! I shared a crunchy onion albacore sashimi, toro sushi, yellowtail belly sushi, salmon lover roll, seared tuna roll (can't remember what it was called, but it was somewhere along those lines), and a tempura green tea ice cream. The albacore sashimi, salmon lover roll, and seared tuna roll were blessed with extremely fresh fish; however, out of these three, I can only really rave about the sashimi and the seared tuna roll. To me, the salmon lover roll lacked flavor. I enjoyed the toro and yellowtail belly sushi as well, but did not find it to be as fresh as the others. They were both still very delicious! It just probably was not fresh on the night I went. As for the tempura green tea ice cream, you really can't go wrong with that one. You'd have to try to mess that one up.
Quickly summing up the rest of the experience, Anaba presented a very friendly staff, nice ambiance, and a clean atmosphere. Give this place a shot! I will definitely be back :) -
Review from Veronica R.
Oxnard, CA
Ok ok, I was FINALLY RE-inspired to write a review of this place after last weekend =D
Love the food, love the ambience, love the staff... Way to go Anaba!
Let's see, getting down to the food, I have been VERY fortunate to try a plethora of different foods off their menu. My go-to favorite has always been the Albacore Lover's Roll. Fish is always fresh and flavorful, moreso than most any other sushi rolls I've tried @ other places. My cousin stared @ me because I was literally closing my eyes and savoring the bites. Mmm!
If you like sauces on your rolls, I'd suggest the dynamite or tiger rolls, or any other one w/ unagi sauce. The chefs know how to complement the food extremely well and my tastebuds are grateful for that. Haven't tried a roll I haven't liked here, so I'd say it's ok to venture out in this restaurant. One of the chefs was even helpful in making a recommendation to me once. Is that a special order I hear calling my name? Yep!
Other foods I've tried here include:
~Edamame: comes plain, salted, or w/ hot sauce on it. Haven't seen
the latter at too many places. It's a nice little twist that makes a huge
difference in flavor.
~Squid Salad
~Seaweed Salad: love the texture on this one. It's cold and refreshing,
especially after you down something spicy!
~Udon Noodles: The flavors on the broth really come through in a very
refined way. Nice, assertive flavors. One of my recent discoveries
which I will be sure to order again.
~Too many rolls to remember the names of.
~Miso soup
~Mango and Avocado Salad: delicious! Again, it's all about how you
dress it here.
~They also had chicken and vegetable noodles, which I declined to try,
because I wanted to save room for dessert. Heaping plate of food
though!
~There was also a cooked fish dish that I stole a bite of. Absolutely
divine! It was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Unfortunately, I didn't
get the name, but may go ask for it on my next visit.
AND THEN...
Came dessert. It is a MUST every time! Forget the diet for a night and try the tempura green tea ice cream. They also have a fried banana version, but the tempura is hands down my favorite. The ball of ice cream is fried in tempura batter and then topped w/ heaping mounds of whipped cream and chocolate. I could probably eat it all by myself if people let me. They're good portion controls for me though, hahah =p
The waitstaff always makes a noticeable effort to make sure we're comfortable and enjoying our time there. They make us feel at home, constantly asking if we need anything and making friendly banter. Feels like a special occasion every time we step in there. We tend to get the Spanish-speaking waitress for our table, whose name I sadly forgot, but she is great. Truly appreciated!
Overall verdict: If you love sushi, this is a MUST. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try!
