Location: Chico
Top Restaurants in Chico
Top 9 Japanese food in Chico, California, United States
Find out what Japanese restaurants to try in Chico. Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 86,187, reflecting an increase of 26,233 from the 59,954 counted in the 2000 Census. The city is a cultural, economic, and educational center of the northern Sacramento Valley and home to both California State University, Chico and Bidwell Park, the country's 26th largest municipal park and the 13th largest municipally-owned park. Bidwell Park makes up over 17% of the city.
Things to do in Chico
9. Rice Bowl
Overall Ratings
3 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Craig M
Okay -- I want to start out by saying the food is not bad, but it also did not make my taste buds stand up and take notice. Service was good, Prices are reasonable. I love the oriental cuisines and wish this one had more flavor in the food. They do have sushi here also, but I believe there are better places for sushi that the Rice Bowl. But that's just my opinion. Good place for a family or larger group.
8. Teriyaki House
"Best Teriyaki Ever!" It's Healthy! It's Fast! It's Reasonable! Everything We Make Is From Scratch! We Are Famous For Our Char-broiled Teriyaki Chicken And Beef. Chicken Curry, Sweet And Sour Pork, Chicken Salad, Hand Rolled Imperial Rolls.
Reviewed By ChrisMVSS
I got take out last week, twice. Both times more than enough food, served by smiling and efficient staff. Teriaki chicken and Thai style chicken with rice, crab Rangoon, egg roll. What is not to like??
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7. Momona
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Momona is a noodle and bao restaurant located in downtown Chico. Momona offers a selection of dishes including Japanese ramen, steamed buns (bao), and culturally and locally influenced small plates. Momona makes every attempt to source locally and sustain
Reviewed By foodfunfest
The old Spice Creek Cafe has been transformed into a jewel of a new restaurant in Chico, adding to its growing and impressive asian cuisine lineup. I now realize that my past forays into noodle dishes, asian salads, and rice bowls have been disappointingly pedestrian and unimaginative--this restaurant gives new life to all of my old favorites like Spicy Tan Tan Men, Miso, and related dishes. Part of the attraction is noodle texture, full flavored broths, and size and presentation of the food. But mostly it is the ginger-laced and distinctively flavored spicing--absolutely amazing. The Bao plates are also wonderful, and make great use of the fresh cilantro we have in Chico. To top it off, there are wonderful sakes to choose from--about 20 small bottles, with the requisite Japanese (from ten cities in Japan) and Left Coast beers and wines to choose from. Thank you, thank you, thank you for titillating my tastebuds again like my first-time visit to Tsu years ago!
6. Aonami Sustainable Sushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Sushi bar sourcing sustainable seafood and local produce. Inventive and creative sushi items and classic kitchen dishes.
Reviewed By joyg789
We stumbled across this little restaurant and what a great surprise!! The service was great, atmosphere good and food excellent! We had a chefs platter of Californian rolls with salmon, fabulous!! I had the chicken and vegetable noodles , great! My husband loved his beef dish! Would go back anytime!!
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5. Ojiya Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By arcodon
My wife & I regularly get our sushi & sashimi fix at Ojiya, and there is nothing to compare with in the Chico area. Generous portions of excellent fish, prepared with care by Mary and her friendly staff, never fails to deliver a satisfying meal.
4. Izakaya Ichiban
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Auntie-Nanuuq
We ate here Thursday January 3rd; It was surprisingly good! The staff was friendly and provided good service.My friend ordered the chicken Obento (don't add box, it is redundant) and I had appetizers: Japanese fried chicken, Eggplant tempura spicy tuna tacos, & Coconut shrimp.The obento was plentiful and very tasty!The appetizers: 2 shrimp split into four pieces as a bit expensive but good, JFC was pretty good too.. but best of all were the Eggplant tacos! Who'd of thought you could make tacos from eggplant tempura! Although I'd have added more choices of fish (shrimp, yellowtail, scallops,octopus, etc.)I did not order sushi, because being from L.A. we have a larger selection and what I normally eat was not available... so that was a disappointment.I did make one suggestion, for them to add a BSCR (Baked Scallop California Roll).
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3. The Big Tuna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By foodfunfest
There are other options, but for intimacy, ability to carry on a conversation, fun seating, freshness of items on the menu, and price, this place is the leader. Its in a strip mall location next to Kinkos, but exterior visages belie the wonderful experience inside. I tend toward sushi, sashimi, rolls, and ngori, but lots of bowls, grills, and other stuff.
2. Japanese Blossoms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By lost_bobcat
Well we got there fairly early 5:45 on a friday and had to wait about 30 minutes, but it was worth it. They have a ton of great choices, fantastic service with a smile and a unique sake with tequilla infused in it, that tastes like a margarita. We really enjoyed our dinner and had three unique rolls, tempura veggies and great miso soup.Just call ahead and get reservations as this is one In demand sushi spot on the Esplanade.
1. Raw Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By Steven Y
My friend took my out to the Raw Bar with his Wife and his two year old daughter. it was wonderful. The Food was great !! Best Uni I ever I had. the service was great. the wait person treated the two and a half old like a lady and she was. I was treated well, ( I have aphasia and they said " Take your time" ) we had a great time! Thanks ! We all felt cared for !
