Central Fish Company

I am rating it a three because I don't live here. My cousin says only place she will buy her fish. They dod have hood selection, prices were decent and had a variety of shrimp/seafood. They had a large section of different meat Jerry like elk and ostrich. Can't wait to try. A small restaurant that was busy so food must have been good.

Great fish market and we’ll sit down Fish restaurant. Wonderful selection of fresh fish, whole fish, self fish and other Asian market things. The small restaurant has half a dozen or so different dishes served prices and delicious food.

Gotta go early for fresh sushi- the take out is good all day. Fridays for clam chowder. Good fast and local service. Super tasty food and good portions. The market is clean and organized. Seafood is fresh

Central Fish is very nostalgic for me. I grew up coming here with family from an hour away. On this day I ordered the salmon nuggets which according to them is a popular item. It was very delicious. I have to agree with that statement. It is breaded lightly and fried. The breading was thin and the nuggets were juicy considering its fish. It was not dry at all. Then I ordered the veggie tempura to top it off and it was very good. Fried to order. I will be back and I will recommend this place. From what I can tell the made daily fresh sushi looked very good.

The food was good. I ordered the fish and chips and it was warm and tasty but the service was horrible. Also the wait was long and they ran out of clam chowder and teriyaki chicken. They also put the condiments behind the counter and you have to ask for them. They also asked us how many plates we ordered so they could give us condiments. Overall I didn't like my experience there.

The seafood is so FRESH! The Tuna Poke Bowl was loaded with varieties of seafood, generous portion and delicious! The sit-down dining is very humble, nothing fancy. It's perfect for those who appreciate good food.

I love getting fresh fried fish, sushi, and chips as well as ready to go fresh sushi rolls from Central Fish Company. This is a real treat in Fresno for many years and I hope it continues to thrive and last for countless generations ahead. Best place for fresh seafood also!

I had an incredible dining experience at Central Fish Company although the area is shady ! Girl in the front recommend I get the scallops and shrimp plate and I couldn’t say no because she was mad cute. The food was unbelievably fresh and bursting with flavor—some of the best seafood I’ve ever had. Every dish was perfectly prepared, and you could tell the ingredients were of the highest quality. The service was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing seafood. It’s definitely worth a visit—you won’t be disappointed!

Location: Central Fish Company Date: October 13, 2025 Service: take out It's Monday and lunchtime in Fresno California so I got in the car and took my mom out to the Central Fish company. They do have a parking lot on site with limited parking. The prices are on point for the area. If you go around lunchtime, you will be waiting in line but his worth the wait. I ordered the fish and chips plate and my mom bought the seafood plate. You should definitely check them out if you're in the area.

Ambiance not great at all but you didn't go there for that. Service was average. Took a while to get our order, but they were busy & it was close to the end of the day. Do want to note, the guy who cleans the tables was very thorough. Much appreciated! ORDER: Combo Seafood & Tempura w/rice & salad Fish, veggies, rice salad Disappointed that they ran out of clam chowder by 1pm tho. They only have it Friday early it seems. Food was hot & crispy w/out being greasy. Very good overall. Will definitely come back. Store also has sashimi grade fish!

We have been on a poke kick lately and found this place on sf gate . I had saw this place a few weeks ago but didn't realize it is also a Japanese supermarket . There's no other stores in this area and it literally looks like it's in the middle of nowhere but when you enter it's a pretty well stocked Japanese market / fresh fish market . Great place if you need to stock up on Japanese snacks / condiments / seasoning . They have a large fresh fish section . The poke is 17.99 / lb and it's delicious and super fresh !! They also have some fresh made sushi as well . We got poke and I also grabbed some drinks and natto!!! I'll definitely be back to try some more poke, fish, and sushi .

Came in for the first time after seeing central fish for years. We got shrimp tempura, beef teriyaki and fish and chips. I ate the fish and I was very impressed. For being a land locked fish market it was fresh and I loved the crunch. I love that it wasn't greasy and had great flavor. It isn't fancy here but who cares with how good the food is.

Always good! Great prices, nice portions and friendly staff. Love to stop here when I'm in Fresno.

This place has been such an establishment for many decades. It is a staple of the old Chinatown that used to be here in downtown Fresno. What I love is that people from all walks of life come here for some good fish, sushi and groceries. We came here on a weekend day about 1.5 hours before closing and there were only two sushi containers left up front. A staff member said that if we wanted sushi we should come early. We then ordered some fish and chips and sesame balls. The fish and chips were very very basic. The fish was basa and the fries were kind of odd with multiple of them stuck together. The sesame balls were tiny and not what we were used to, but still tasty. We did enjoy browsing the store, which had gifts, dishes and utensils, fish, and various goodies and treats. I was surprised though that an unmarked gourmet bag of candy was $10 for a small bag. That caught me off guard. Overall, appreciate this place still being a staple in the community and holding up the various businesses in the area as well.

I'm not from the area, but from what I'm told, this is a local institution. Central Fish Company has been opened for well over 30 years and has a fresh fish counter filled octopus, scallops, ahi, and what seemed like hundreds of other catch-of-the day items. There's also a produce section with specialty Asian fruits and veg, imported Japanese candies, sauces, noodles, and an entire aisle dedicated to pottery and dish wares. There's a small upstairs area where they sell decorations, along with some knives and other tchotchkes. I did end up getting some Japanese candy kits for my kids and a green tea and strawberry Kit Kat from Japan. There were super tasty! There's so much amazing stuff in here. I feel like I barely scratched the surface. A second trip is definitely in the works. If you've never been Central Fish Co., or haven't been in a long time, this place is definitely worth the trip.

I love eating here, their food is delicious.. & the staff' is very friendly & kind .

A great little market with prepared sushi and snacks up front and a pretty good fish selection. They also have a hot food restaurant with a couple different options. I believe they sell trinkets and other miscellaneous items on the second floor, worth stopping by to take a look!

It was good. Got the fried fish and chips, and Teriyaki chicken combo which comes with with side salad (comes with French dressing), tempura vegetables, and white rice. It was a good amount of salad, sauces were self serve on counter. Came out to $28 with a soda and water. Everything was good, but nothing to write home about. I did hear good things about the sushi from here, but they ran out. Will go back to try that out!

Central Fish has always been a fun place to stop and get authentic Asian ingredients. My sister gets raw fish for sushi and sashimi and I usually get chili oil and snacks! There's a pretty fair selection and you can get pretty much everything you need for a nice dinner. The service at the fish counter is great, the service at checkout is usually pretty lackluster. The cashiers often seem bored to death. The food at the restaurant is... poor. I've had the teriyaki bowl and katsu and both times the rice was dry, and the chicken was dry and super rubbery. Overall I recommend coming here, but make sure you can handle a VERY strong fish odor.

Fast, fresh and affordable! Only $16.50 Looking forward to treating myself again after meetings downtown

Excellent selection of fresh seafood, ethnic foods and a wide variety of grocery items. A well known store located in Chinatown near downtown Fresno, this store has served the community for years with fresh seafood as well as serving plate lunches just next to the store.

The freshest fish in fresno! The food here is amazing i have been coming here since I was 18 and they still got it. The sushi is fresh every day. For the downtown and west workers this is the spot for the adorable sushi roll. Also the fun Japanese snack, drinks and ice creams are a must! Love seeing this keep up China town and revive the area.

One of my favorite places to come and shop at, they have a lot of Japanese food items that I consistently buy. I love the diversity! Today I ordered a poke bowl and a miso soup, both 100% exceeded my expectations! I've had other food from here but this was very good!! My definite new go to for a salmon poke bowl and now I'm in trouble because I've found a new favorite AND I work down the street from them lol Thank you Central Fish!!

Amazing. This place is pretty much half restaurant, half market. The pros of the grocery section; 1. A lot of imported delicacies and dry goods. They have everything from fresh fish to Japanese Oreo tasting cookies (a fav of mine), to Japaness imported Fanta and Monster, to meats. Also love their imported curry rice in the mylar pouch. 2. Pretty decent selection of domestic beers and IPAs - they got Tioga-Sequoia beers, Modelo, etc 3. Not just Asian oriented groceries, they have a lot of Creole and Mexican stuff as well. Great selection of seasonings. The restaurant portion; In my opinion, the true winner here. Service; 1. Lauren at the front end is always super friendly. 2. As is, the woman I presume to be the restaurant manager. I asked her and the gentleman working tonight to pack my teriyaki bowl really well as I had a 2 hour drive home. They understood the assignment, 6 hours later it was still warm! Those two deserve a raise! The prepped food; 1. Their beef teriyaki bowl is a must try. With broccoli, it's even better! 2. Their Basa fish and salad meal is a close second. I'm not a huge fan of most fish, but their preparation and frying of it is great. Paired with some tartar sauce makes for an excellent filling meal on the cheap. 3. Their salmon nuggets. Absolute perfection, order fries with it; thank me later. All in all, a hidden gem and a new favorite of mine.

I was super sad that this place did not meet my expectations. From the reviews and photos, I thought this would be a hot spot but fell short. I stopped into the market which look like a Chinese takeout restaurant. I wasn't sure where to go for my poke fix. When I finally found the front of the restaurant, there weren't much options for poke. It was basically salmon or tuna; regular or spicy. I wish there was an option to do half and half. When I received my food, I didn't realize but there were tons of toppings on top of my rice. To be honest, there were barely any rice. My salmon tasted super fishy which was tough to eat. Overall, I don't think it was legit poke.

Central Fish is very nostalgic for me. I grew up coming here with family from an hour away. On this day I ordered the salmon nuggets which according to them is a popular item. It was very delicious. I have to agree with that statement. It is breaded lightly and fried. The breading was thin and the nuggets were juicy considering its fish. It was not dry at all. Then I ordered the veggie tempura to top it off and it was very good. Fried to order. I will be back and I will recommend this place. From what I can tell the made daily fresh sushi looked very good.

Food is prepared well. Servers are very good. I enjoy the dining & shopping atmosphere afterwards.

I have to say right out the gate that the purpose of our visit was to try their diner's hot food. It was terrible. The French fries were the only 3 star out of 5 rated item. The fried fish was not good. The teriyaki chicken was sturdy, making you work on every bite. The teriyaki sauce had this processed flavor that can only be satisfied by any off-the-shelf bottle. And the service from the girl at the counter was terrible. On the store side, it's got a quaint, "hey give me credit, I'm an Asian owned store" kind of vibe. Which to me as an Asian, excuses them from meeting current American standards. I'll leave it to you whether that's okay or not. This was earlier in the day and yet the floor was dirty. I won't excuse that having an older property can't be kept clean AND maintained. The sushi that I picked up was dry and most definitely did not get the rice vinegar/sugar/salt treatment. The fish was not cut to the right standards and you can tell from the taste. I even got two of the rolls that the fish were inedible due to some durable-like sinewy running through it. Gross. They have Kopiko Coffee treats. These are potent. Love them. Try them! And their only other saving grace from an abysmal 1 star is the fresh made kimchi was actually very good and worth the buy, especially because it's packaged in a variety of sizes and undercuts prepackaged prices. Otherwise this store was not worth a trip to south Fresno for.

Was looking for a new teriyaki chicken go to, but unfortunately this isn't it. It was fine. Cheap compared to other places, but chicken was pretty fatty, I didn't finish a good portion of it due to this. Seemed like a decent Japanese market otherwise, lots of hard to find items.

Service at fish counter was excellent. The store is full of lots of Asian food. Great place!

It doesn't get fresher than Central Fish Company! I had popped in here before to grab groceries but finally had the chance to get here in time before they close. I wish I had come earlier though because I really wanted to try the scallops but they were sold out for the day! I like that several items like the sauces, paper towels, and utensils are available for us to self serve. All the food came out piping hot and crunchy and just so delicious. Fish and Fish: 5/5 if you're shying away from carbs, this is a great deal. We ordered this to split for a group of 4, giving everyone and extra filet. Shrimp and chips: 5/5 If you like shrimp, this is a must try Breaded squid: 4/5 The squid is reaaallly good and you can tell its good quality - only downside is that it was smaller than we expected so between the four of us we each got one bite. Vegetable tempura: 4/5 a little heavier on the batter than ideal, but not so much that we couldn't enjoy it!

IF 3.5 existed this would be it. Probably one of the top decent places to get fried fish in Fresno. Been getting fried catfish strictly from here since 2019 Customer service isn't all that great though. I called to place an order, the young lady asked if I was calling to purchase fresh or cooked fish, I told her cooked and she said she had to transfer me ... I was on hold for a 1-2 mins before I just hung up & drive there since I was up the street. I walked in 6 mins after the call. placed my order for "cooked" fish & the young lady who answered the phone is THE SAME PERSON WHO SAID SHE HAD TO TRANSFER ME TO A DIFFERENT DEPT TO PLACE AN ORDER !!! ... keep in mind if you ever been here it's not that separated at all. lol it's only 1 phone I believe... this is more funny than anything .

I like to come here to treat myself to some raw salmon when I can. I be craving but sometimes it can be expensive cus then I end up wanting some of the mixed squid thing, seaweed salad and spicy mixed tuna lol.. so I try to resist. I usually do get the salmon. It's fresh and sushi grade. The best part is when I get the fatty pieces. U can tell them how much of it u want and even have them cut it for u sashimi style. The little store itself is pretty cool. They have a lot of imported Korean, Japanese and Chinese snacks, candies and noods!!! So many new things to try! I even heard they have a little shop upstairs compared to a mini daiso.. not sure if it's still there. I never been up there. I also never tried the restaurant side of the place. My review is strictly for the market. The service is always great. Everyone is nice. The outside area is a lil sketch. But it's not something I'm not used to here in Fresno lol. Might be bums across the st in the dirt field. Someone got stabbed last time and ran into the store for help. Shit crazy in Fresno!

Been going here for years and the place just keeps getting worse and worse. . I hardly ever write reviews, but this really needs one. There was a hair in my fries a while back ..that should've been the last time I went there... Returned today and got a teriyaki salmon plate.. For 18$ I got the most flavorless small SKINNY dry salmon I've have ever tasted. I don't know what that price is paying for because the salad and rice doesn't cost that much. Neither does the salmon. That plate is worth 8$ no more. If you're thinking about going there, you should find somewhere better. My family and I used to love this place, but we will not be returning after all the years of going.

I love this place so much! It is so nostalgic. Central Fish Market is our go to for all things Asian, but especially when we're craving an authentic meal. Not only do they have the best frozen and pantry items, but you can also get some hot meals. Their seafood section is also diverse. We decided to get a Poké bowl this time. The poke bowl was heavy! It was $17 but had warm, perfectly cooked rice. On top it also had a lot of crab salad, edamame, seaweed salad, squid in ginger and mini squids (didn't like these as much). Of course you also get your choice of protein. We went for tuna.

This place lacks ambience, but makes up for it in the food. Plenty of quality food for the price. Location is rough, but worth going. Found the poke bowl taste and on point with price.

Terrific flavors in all I got ty great way to start the day. I would recommend central fish to all my friends

We love buying fresh salmon here and making our own sushi rolls at home. We like that the fish is packed in ice and they will slice it for you for an extra charge.

The place reminds me of an old school eatery tucked away inside a Japanese grocery store but I actually found the box lunch good. It's by no means a game changer but you get a lot for what you pay for. I got the chicken teriyaki which consisted of chopped up chicken breast which seemed grilled - not sure - but the sauce was a bit off in taste and not in a bad way. I really liked that it came with five pieces of tempura veggies - sweet potatoes, broccoli and carrots. It also had steamed rice and of course a good mixed salad with a thick dressing that resembled thousand island. You can also get a variety of grab and go sushi plates in the grocery store too. The menu covered a broad range of items from udon, poke bowl, beef dishes to deep-fried seafood (fish, clams, oysters, and shrimp) and chips. The service is order at the counter and when they call your number pick it up.

Wanted to come back and say, when we went again a couple weeks ago, I told them about the missing sesame ball order, and they gave us an order of 8 on the house, no problem. Thank you! Also upping my review because I had a taste of the fish plate, and it was delicious. Gonna get that next time we're there.

We've been going to Central Fish market since my grandfather and family members. back in those days, they had stamps that we would collect to use for anything in the store. We hope the family will continue this treasure store.

Food taste was okay very greasy, fish market smell grossed me out when I went to restroom. A lot of flys made dining not very enjoyable. Gave our order to some other couple waiting was long , severs and cooks-didn't ware hair nets while frying and handling the food . Place was very old in a not so nice location in Fresno

Chicken katsudon is to die for. It takes a little time to cook but it is well worth the wait. The chicken is fantastic, the sauce is great and the rice is very fluffy. The service is always great and the workers are awesome!

My husband and I have eaten here several times the food is always excellent!! Staff is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. It's not a large dining area, but it's cozy. The view from the windows as you're eating is breathtaking as you can still see the original buildings from the early 1900s if not earlier. Anytime here in the mood for great seafood and don't wanna travel to the coast come here you will not be disappointed.

Not a great part of town but great prices, food is good and big portions. Fish is always fresh! Half the price of eating at the coast!

Went back for the first time in a while not much has changed but sadly they did change the type of fish they use for their fish and rice now they use basa catfish instead of the cod they once did the taste is not the same, still good but not the same. Definitely need to start stopping buy more when I need to buy shrimp Or fish to cook at home especially with all the different types of sauces and seasonings they sale.

Tried fish and chips and veggie tempura for first time. Fish was hot fresh and crisp as could be. No soggy batter inside which I find off putting. Beautifully cooked. Tempura was just ok but I just ordered out of curiosity. Mainly looking for the best fish and chips which I think I've found. The fries were also perfectly cooked not soggy. I love my fries crisp. I would recommend!

My husband and nephew had the fish n chips and I had the chicken rice and tempura veggies. The fish seemed undercooked and mushy, the breading wasn't very good. My chicken was dry and luke warm, I got very little rice and the tempura veggies weren't fresh! The place was filthy with dirty empty tables, my husband had to clean a table himself, and we waited a long time for our food. Don't waste your money!

We love the products and the fish counter is great its always fresh and the restraunt in the back is great customer service is aways top notch and the fish counter employees knew what the difference was between the different cod I was asking about.

Best place to buy and eat fresh fish in Fresno. The service is excellent. The ambiance is excellent both the store and restaurant very clean. I highly recommend this business.

Been shopping there for years. Then catching the Teriyaki Salmon plate before going home. At least since 1992! Have always felt portions were generous and I could always bring at least half of the salmon home for later. BUT on Fri. 11/8/24 was shocked when I ordered the same Teri Salmon plate and saw the amount of salmon drastically reduced . I actually took it back up to the counter and expressed my unhappiness and wanted my $17.99 back! Was told that the mgr. Cut back on the portions of salmon recently. I felt it was no longer worth it and was offered more salmon to make it right. I know now never to order that item off the menu! Shocking and disappointing.

I don't come here too often since it's a bit out of the way for me but the few times I've been here especially during the night market, it's definitely left a good impression on me. They have a decent variety of Asian groceries/snacks and of course seafood. I really enjoy their food from the restaurant, that's one thing I can confidently say is worth getting here if you happen to be nearby!

Great food and excellent prices. Seafood is very fresh and well prepared, looking to return soon.

spacious grocery store with a small selection of japanese kitchen & imported kawaii items. there's also a small selection of japanese spirits & beer, ice cream treats & wide selection of snacks. EXCELLENT customer service. plenty of parking right in front. there is a 2nd floor which leads to a small selection of japanese decorations/knick knacks. one thing to watch out for though is the EXPIRATION DATES on candy/snacks. some of the food item dates were already months past expiration date. i was hoping this place would be very similar to mitsuwa market in san jose, ca but it's very different. they carry some similar items as mitsuwa, but is lacking in variety. we ate at the small restaurant located inside this market. delicious & fast food. we had salmon teriyaki, fried veggie tempura, veggie eggrolls & sesame balls. all were very tasty & great for the price. seating capacity is small, better to take to-go unless you're on a quick lunch break. also it is pretty warm inside. there are fans blowing here & there but for the most part it felt very warm & uncomfortable while shopping..in 110 degree heat outside i don't know how the employees can stand how warm it is inside the store, even with the fans..

It's an experience! Great food, GREAT SERVICE, and everything you will need to either cook Japanese dishes, roll your own sushi, or have it prepared for you. No gigantic sales pitches, just GREAT Japanese/Asain groceries that you will want or need for cooking or eating. Great Fish & Chips, Tonkatsu, ramen, and teriyaki bowl. The Shrimp Tempura is fantastic!!! They make great French Fries, also. They even have Clam Chowder in a bread bowl, on Fridays! That's my next "I've gotta try it"!!!

Updated review for the grocery store side: in 2022 I've been doing a lot more cooking and have visited Central Fish for some harder to find ingredients. Last weeks recipe was Vietnamese style egg rolls that called for MSG and those clear vermicelli type rice noodles-I found both and more at Central Fish. I really enjoy shopping here. Lots of interesting finds, fresh fish of course and other household items and pantry staples. Big selection of sake! I picked up some Japanese beer last time too. The staff is still masking which is so awesome! Will be back soon.

Good, spicy, and fresh poke. Big portion comes with everything shown. I skipped the seaweed salad. Had enough for leftovers.