I ordered take out on 11.8.2022 at 9:57pm. I ordered the Chula Vista Pho and Cali Sushi Roll. They said it was going to be 15 mins for my order to be ready. I did not get my food until 10:35pm. 5 mins later I got home and I opened the bag of food. They put the pho noodles separate, the broth liquid separate and the bowl with condiments separate. When I put them together in the bowl, the pho was still raw after letting sit for a few minutes. I was not able to eat my pho noodles. All I was able to eat was the broth and 2 very small pieces of chicken. For $16 dlls that the bowl cost this is not acceptable. I could not go back to the restaurant since they close at 11pm. I would suggest you don’t order any hot food to go. See attached picture of the noodles that I did not eat because they were cold and hard

I ordered take out, the food was fine, nothing special, but I didn’t feel welcome, there was no where for me to sit and despite having multiple open tables and seats at the sushi bar they would not allow me to sit down unless I purchased a drink while I waited. They also had strange rules posted that I didn’t feel reflected good customer service. I would not go back, there are many other places locally with friendlier service. I ended up sitting in my car while I waited for my order.

All of the rice in the sushi seemed old and it was dry. The fish on our sushi rolls seemed like it was left out for a couple days and they just dumped spicy "House" sauce all over it which tasted horrible. We only had one piece of each roll. The ceiling has stains and there are wires sticking out around the restaurant. The staff were very unorganized and had zero communication. There were also gnats flying around our table. Definitely do not recommend.

Overall great little strip mall family style Japanese restaurant. We came here specifically for the rolls to try to find a sushi spot in Chula Vista. Parking - Not too much parking inside, so just fyi Seating - wrote our names down, waited say 15-20 minutes for a table to open Decor/Ambiance - izakaya style decor, really made me feel like I walked into a restaurant in Japan! (I've been!) Service - very polite and friendly Happy Hour - get there before 7pm for cheap beer during happy hour! Sushi - Orange Roll and Hawaiian roll - really good! The sauce on the Hawaiian roll is so different, I will come back for this roll! Salmon Sushi is good, but not the best we've had. Overall, I'll definitely come again!

Super nice staff and we’re friendly. I wish they’d do in person orders and have indoor dining because I think the hand rolls would be amazing with paper still crispy. Will be back when they have indoor seating.

Omg i love this place, every time i go, always welcomed with "hello! Welcome!" Súper nice customer service and also a "thank you!" From all the employees once i leave, it's really nice and i totally recommend this place, i will go a million times more no matter what. i appreciate you taking the time to write my wife and i congratulatory. It means a lot.... From Nate! Naruto ramen you're the best Also to whoever gives one start, keep the comments to yourselves this place is amazing!!!!

We had dinner at this place tonight. My god, everything was amazing! We tried the Algo Refrescante and Hawaiian rolls. They were the best sushi I have ever had. We also tried the Chula Vista ramen and that was amazing as well. There was a bit of a wait to get in, but the staff was super nice and courteous to everyone. The wait staff was cool as heck. They were all very attentive and welcoming! The green tea was amazing. If I were you, I'd get down there and try everything! We're definitely going back soon.

In total we got 2 rolls, some shrimp tempura, Japanese fried chicken and a teriyaki chicken bowl- spending roughly $80. The shrimp wasn’t friend enough, and was soft, same with the friend chicken. The teriyaki chicken bowl was tiny, had a BUNCH of onion, and honestly I’ve had better frozen options then they have the nerve to charge $18 for it. The shrimp tempura roll was good and tasted fresh but the spicy tuna roll tasted so bad I left it on the table at the restaurant. Wouldn’t go back and tbh I don’t recommend. Staff is awkward and seem rushed when it wasn’t busy.

My girlfriend and I loved it it was such a great evening and the food was tremendous specially Hera the broth was spectacular and overall it has become our favorite spot in Chula Vista for great Ramen and Sushi. Definitely going back for a third, fourth and fifth time lol.

Came here with high expectations per others recommendations. For the long wait I expected a much better service and taste. Would not rule it out in giving it another try.

Definitely get a lot of food for what the prices are! I really enjoyed the walnut shrimp, personally I liked the beef in my husband’s Mongolian beef but he didn’t and there were more peppers and onions than there was meat. But the fried rice was good, needed a little salt or soy sauce but it was good. I would like to try the beef and broccoli at some point.

No reason to return. Prices are on par with most sushi places but the portion is smaller. Not sure how that’s possible in a roll but it was. 45 minute wait for takeout turned into 1hr25. I get it, it’s not chik-fil-a but people after me got theirs before. Flavor didn’t stand out at all. The picture is rolls compared to a soy packet. Tiny and not enough rice.

This a a premier Sushi Restaurant in Chula Vista. It's a small family run place but the quality of the sushi is superb. Be prepared to wait an hour or more to be seated. There are often lines outside waiting to dine, even in the cold of winter. For the best shot at getting seated right away, arriving when they open is a must. Don't be surprised to see a few people who arrived early before they open, waiting outside. Really the Sushi is outstanding, the staff very friendly and courteous. The food is an art to them, and the fashion of flavors hit every craving you could have, from spicy to sweet and anywhere in between. The Go-go Godzilla role is a must for anyone who like tempura. The Chula Vista ramen with cilantro is delicious! They serve huge portions and they’re piping hot. The Cajun roll with tuna is really good. The tuna melts in your mouth. They use good quality fish. Now I don’t have to drive up to convoy for good Japanese food.

Great place with an awesome vibe. The people who work there really make the place outstanding! Not really a fan of chicken broth ramen and I've yet to try the Phomen but the drinks are nice and the service is great!

This is a Hidden Gem. An Izakaya truly Hidden in the Leaves! I was surprised how much this place has changed from years ago, prepandemic. Wasn't impressed when we went years ago with my mom. Years later, after pandemic, this place has great Chicken Ramen! Sushi was good too. I'm glad we don't have to go all the way to Convoy for Great Ramen anymore. The staff are good as well. Wednesday night at 6:30pm, wasn't busy at all. We were sat at a table within minutes (no 30 minute-1 hour wait). My wife and I recommend their Surpicy Ramen ($17) w/Ramen Egg ($2) and Nori ($1). If you order that, you can get an 8 piece Cali Roll for ($5). Even the Sushi was good! Fresh ingredients! Great Chicken Broth!!! Ichraku Ramen/Naruto Ramen! The only drawback was that my water wasn't refilled and we weren't checked on. Also, I believe there were others seated before us and we got our food first. Maybe they were just a little unorganized on who was taking who's orders and who sat who first. Hence, 4 star rating. Reading other reviewers reviews, the rules posted were made during the pandemic when city ordinances mandated restaurants to abide by mandatory mandates or be fines and or closed down.

Waiting time is quite slow but super friendly staff the menu was super the server was awesome he engaged in conversation with us. Order our food, got her food pretty quick the presentation of the plate was really pretty the food was delicious. We got many rolls we probably ended up eating half of what we ordered because they’re a big rolls they give you enough quantity. The spicy mayo sauce for me was the best part because I love it and it was super because it was just the perfect taste it wasn’t too main easy or too spicy so it was perfect they brought us an extra pitcher of water because all of us ordered water besides our other drinks. Will be returning to this place many several times even though I live all the way in the El Cajon area I will be driving down here is totally worth it. Rolls that I recommend the gorilla one and the abre la boca mucho one. The abre la boca mucho one was cute because it had mint little shrimp on top!!! And the staff was friendly clean place very small but it’s totally worth it.

Was very laid back experience the price on the bowl was a little high for what I got but it was pretty good. The service was very nice and made a lot of jokes although some don’t always land it was a great experience however it can be awkward at times. The place was very quaint and had more of a rustic feel it was very packed as well when entering with a lot people there for pick up. There wasn’t much space between tables but it wasn’t too packed.

We went and asked what the best ramen is. The cashier said just to pick a broth and that was the only difference. Went home and a friend asked if we put pork belly and egg in it. Didn't even know that was an option, would have been nice to have been given more options. The ramen noodles were wonderful. We tried each broth, my favorite was the Chula Vista broth.

Awesome experience! Very cute hole-in-the-wall with speedy and friendly service. The chef also checked in to see how our meal was, which was really cool. The Chula Vista ramen was absolutely delicious, as was the plum wine. Highly recommend and hope to go back soon!

Loved the food, the atmosphere was good. Server was very nice but she was so shy and quiet it was hard to understand anything she said. Mind you this was when they first opened for the day and there wasn't a rush either she was just so timid. The whole meal was fantastic though 😋

Unexpectedly great food. The place looks run down but the staff is very sweet. The shrimp tempura with lemon mayo starter was just ok, needed to be crunchier. The sushi rolls were really good, and the soups looked great. Plus, it is cheap

Some of the most kind and friendly staff. The food was delicious and fairly priced. The ambiance is nice, snug place but it almost makes you feel like it's in Japan. The staff is so sweet, attentive, but still give you space to eat comfortably and not rushed at all.

Great service, friendly customer service and amazing people overall. Went there once buy will definitely be back for more. Their "abre la boca mucho" was my mom's favorite, and the tempura shrimp just ☺😍

It was a clean place , the coworkers were so nice and kind. They take my order so fast and it was right. The food take like 10 min and it was so delicious we love it.

Best ramen spot in Chula Vista. Sushi is also really good. Staff is very friendly. I hope they can open the indoor seating soon so I can sit down and enjoy it fresh from the kitchen.

Amazing food from this spot we happen to find on a whim and will definitely be back when in the chula vista area w the family

Great little sushi place. They only have take out at the moment but food is still amazing. Very fresh and tasteful sushi rolls. Price is a lil higher than other sushi places in CV but you can taste the difference.

Great quality sushi but it is expensive and they still only offer take-out. The sushi is great but the extras that add to the sushi taste from the sit-down experience make the high price point for the sushi less worth it. Nonetheless, great quality sushi and delicious!

The sushi is very fresh. The Chula Vista ramen with blended cilantro is bomb, it tastes like a Mexican ramen lol, it's a must try. All the sushi rolls I've tried are delicious even the chicken teriyaki one. The fish used in all their sushi is always super fresh & the sushi rice is really really good/fresh!

I’ve eaten here a couple times trying to give them the benefit of the doubt because they have good reviews. But they’re just not good. The sushi rice is bland and taste like it has too much water and the rolls are so small compared to other places with similar prices. Quality and value are just not there. The ramen isn’t bad but there’s a few other places near by that are better. The staff is really friendly and helpful. Poor rating is only due to the food