Cocoro Bistro Sushi Bar

We love this Japanese restaurant in Pacific Avenue. Good food and friendly service. Must try if you haven’t yet.

We drove pretty far across town to eat here because of the reviews and because they were open late. We ate inside the restaurant. The atmosphere was okay but extremely loud! We shared a few appetizers. The karage chicken was okay, but needed a sauce. We were charged $2 for aioli, which tasted bad. We didn't eat it. We also tried the spicy mayo $1 which was much better. The mixed tempura were average. The fried pork belly had more Brussel sprouts than pork. We had high hopes for it, but it was our least favorite dish. I would skip it. The winner of the night were the spicy chicken wings. They were amazing! Nice and hot and the skin was crispy even with sauce on it. I would go back just for the wings. In hindsight, we should have ordered some sushi. I personally would not come back because there are plenty of other restaurants to try. But if you go to Cocoro, definitely try the wings!!

This place’s sushi is top-notch, Easily in my top five. The people here are super nice, and the atmosphere was really good. The service was amazing, having a waiter at your table constantly. Even during a good rush, we still got our food fairly quickly. The rolls were fairly big, and they filled us up. I would recommend this to anyone 👍

Talk about a variety of beautifully plated perfectly made food. Beef wrapped asparagus..simple and delicious. We kept the menu through out ordering as we went along. Our server was pleasant and helpful. A must try in Stockton. 8/7/23 I’ve been back more than a handful of times over the years. Order something new every time, Always pleasantly pleased. 2024 So… they’ve add a Chicken Katsu sando to the menu. Scrumptious. You have to try it!! 6/10/2025 Celebrating my Daughter in law’s birthday on a Tuesday night. Party of 15. We love CoCo❤️ro so we had planned what we each wanted to order. To our surprise they did not have the dish. Yes 3 of us were going to all order the same thing.. Beef wrapped Asparagus. 😉 Waiter apologized, was patient and helpful throughout the dinner. We ordered salad, wings, soft shell crab, two types of ramen, teriyaki steak, potstickers, sashimi, the spicy red dragon, the oh wow, and four other types of sushi. Flavors are phenomenal. We were all passing our food around sharing laughing having a good time. I love that a restaurant can bring people together to celebrate and have a good time.

My favorite sushi spot in Stockton. Good service and always delicious food. Just wish it wasn't so loud inside. I can barely speak to my wife without yelling.

The food was quite nice, very dim and nice atmosphere. Great Service with nice servers. Their portions were very big for the price, I’d definitely go again.

Edit: came back for another visit, equally impressed. Had a delicious meal and even better service. Sushi was fresh and delicious. And had a delicious sake flight the amazing bartender walked me through. Will be back!

Short wait for dinner, hostess is actively seating customers and taking calls. Atmosphere is calm & music isn't too loud. FOOD is a must try, exceeded all our expectations! Asa our server/waiter is good at what he does! A great local spot, left a lasting impression for us outa-towners...we'll be back Johnnie 👏

Super cute place in Stockton. My boyfriend lives in the area, he's been here before a couple years back but this was my first time. Super cute and intimate on the inside, with also ample outdoor patio seating. We were greeted right when we walked in and there was no wait time. We sat outside because it was beautiful outside. I will say my first complaint was the table, was wobbly. So it was teeter toting so I had to keep my food on one side to prevent that from happening. We got the Parmesan asparagus, rainbow roll, combination and 2 hand rolls, unagi and spicy scallop. The asparagus came out and it was super good! Super crunchy and good side too! The pieces were big and crunchy! I was impressed. I wanted it with spicy mayo. But let me tell you, idk why but the spicy mayo was so spicy like I had one bite and the spice was lingering and just not enjoyable anymore. So I ended up just eating it plain lol Our sushi's came out and they were good! Good flavors and the roll was bigger than I thought. More pieces than I anticipated. Presentation was good. The hand rolls were a 6.5/10 they were ok. Nothing crazy I would have liked more flavor at least. 1 hand roll is about 7$, a bit pricy so I only got 2 lol Overall presentation was good, food came out pretty fast, prices were a bit more expensive than other sushi spots and service was super nice and friendly. Highly rec if you're in the area and want something nice and are craving sushi!

I've been going to Cocoro for about 14 years. I basically have been ordering the same thing every single time I come in, the spicy crunchy scallop roll. When I first started ordering it, it was amazing! Then they changed ownership and the quality was okay. Today I went back for the first time in about a year, and my role was super fishy ... very disappointed in the quality .. it also had a lot of asparagus on the inside. Honestly, I'm not a big fan of the change. I will not be coming back. Sorry Raw Sushi on trinity is better!!

My husband and I are nearly weekly regulars. Don't let the wait make you impatient. Fridays seem to be the busiest between 5:30-7. We shoot for before or after their rush and don't wait longer than 20mins (excluding holidays). It's always worth the wait as Cocoro never fails. The absolute best and freshest spot in Stockton. Tammy and Johnny the owners are always so welcoming and have an excellent team providing great customer service. Even during their busiest nights the staff does their best. Shout out to Thai and Nikki always whipping up the best drinks. They know as soon as we walk in what we like to order lol. Thai is always accommodating for any drink tweaks. He's made us our own Mangoneada (mango marg with tamarindo) 10/10. Since we go so often we try to switch up the appetizers and they never disappoint. Flavors are always on point and the freshness is always great. Don't expect rolls to be slathered in sauce, cocoro's signature rolls allow you to taste the flavors of the fresh seafood that is complimented with ingredients. For non seafood eaters they definitely have entrees that are always delicious. Last night I opted for the chicken Katsu sando and it was delicious. Their cucumber kimchi they put on the side was soooo good! Oh wow and spicy crunchy rainbow are always our fav signature rolls. Mixed tempura as an app is such a large plate it serves as a meal for me on my own. Portion sizes are always generous and we always over order so we can bring leftovers home to enjoy later. Ty Cocoro team for making our date nights always so delightful!

Wait time was about an hour but thank goodness we were able to get in sooner. Very busy and packed. First time trying here as a local! The rolls were pretty tasty and refreshing. Would love to try their katsu Sando next time. Lastly service was spectacular thanks to haley! Coming back next time for sure.

CoCoRo is phenomenal! Make a reservation in advance because this place gets packed. The aesthetic is amazing and the atmosphere is great. The food itself is fantastic. We have enjoyed everything we have tried. It has a variety of vegetarian options too which is highly appreciated.

My favorite sushi spot ! Never disappoints from the service to the food & drinks ! Always a good time ! Some of my favorites would have to the él coco loco roll , spicy crunchy rainbow roll , for app the spicy garlic edamame grilled & my fav drink here is the strawberry mojito ! For a non-raw sushi roll the shrimp mango is a yummy option! Found out I was pregnant not too long ago and sadly that means no raw fish so I'm definitely missing it and will be back once I'm able to enjoy my favorites!

This place continues to have the freshest and highest quality fish, veggies, and meat with great service! We moved away last year and stopped in to our favorite sushi spot and it's still 5 stars. Thank you Tammy & Johnny!

Tried this sushi restaurant and it was a hit! Definitely coming back again. Posted pics.

This place was amazing! This was our first time here... Our daughter absolutely loves sushi, but has not really gotten to go to a place that takes the time to hand make and do them the right way. The difference was unmistakable, and she truly enjoyed her meal. The service and ambience was absolutely fantastic, everybody was super attentive and extraordinarily kind; it was dinner and they were obviously busy, but everybody took the time to come over and explain things on the menu if we did not understand or were indecisive and make sure we were doing OK throughout our meal. It was a wonderful evening, not only with regard to the food that the service that we received. Those two things are absolutely vital when it comes to the makings of a good restaurant and something worthwhile to return to. We will definitely be back. Our compliments to the chef and to all the service staff that worked so hard to make this a wonderful evening for my family and I

4/18/25 at approximately 2:30pm. Parking will aways be a inconvenience. Other than that I've never had a bad experience after all these yrs eating at this establishment. Today lunch consisted of 3 appetizers and a main course. The first was a new pork belly dish consisting of bite size pork belly accompanied by Brussels sprout that out numbered the pork belly 4-1 along with spicy mayo and pickled red onion. Tasty nonetheless. Next was the Shishito pepper. They are served blistered with soy sauce. You can also get them tempura. They were also tasty and non spicy. Last app was the Agedashi dōfu. Best in town imo. Always a delightful. For the main was the beef tomato curry with added chicken katsu. First time having such a dish. Didn't eat it all took most of it to go but it hit every aspect rice was fresh slightly sticky, katsu was crispy, and the curry was curring. Lol.. I was surprised by the portion size it's a hardy meal if you ask me. Anyways it comes with soup or salad. The soup is miso. I sat at the bar I was the only one at the bar so the bar attendant was great with every thing. He was server so he has great knowledge of the menu even suggested a few dishes. I ordered a strawberry mojito and water. So for 3 appetizers, main course and a mix drink it was $100 including tip.

Fast service for a Friday night. Staff was attentive and friendly. I enjoyed the Calamari and the sauce it was in. My roll was ok it didn't hold together well but I will return to try the other items. Good ambiance.

The place is comforting. The waiters are chill and very busy. Food is above average and very fulfilling. And the appetizers are so good.

Me and my husband are newer fans of this place, absolutely love it! Their spicy ramen is off the charts delicious. They have really good rolls and the hand crafted drinks are some of our most favorite in town. The staff is amazing as well, super attentive and friendly. We highly recommend this place looking for some great drinks and flavorful dishes.

Best sushi place here that I have tried in the area so good love the food. Super cheep

Cocoro is one of my go-to spots in Stockton. They have affordable and tasty ramen. The nigiri and sashimi tastes fresh and the portion sizes are solid. The servers are always friendly, although receiving your food can take a bit of time. The inside is cozy and dimly lit. Atmosphere: 4/5 Food: 4/5

Their rolls are pretty average, I honestly wouldn't really come here for their sushi rolls. Their sashimi is kind of a hit or miss, I guess it depends on what day and how lucky you get when going. The first time we went the sashimi was amazing and the quality was out of this world, the second time the sashimi was pretty mediocre. One thing I gotta say is their beef asparagus is top notch, best thing I tried here. It's really loud in the restaurant.

One of the better sushi spots in Stockton. It's pricy and the rolls are a bit small, but everything typically tastes fresh and the ratios of everything in the rolls are good. There is a good variety of fish types for the rolls. Food: - Tempura Asparagus - 2/5 - mostly got the hard end pieces which were impossible to chew so I had to throw away most of it. - Chili Spider Salmon - 3/5 - inconsistent quality. One time I ordered and there was no meat with the soft-shell crab it was 90% shell. The other time the salmon had skin and lots of fat on the pieces, and the cilantro was really gross and old looking with black spots all over. Otherwise it's good. - Fried California - 3/5 - mainly taste the batter and nothing else. Not worth the price. - Not a fan of the spicy aoili here, tastes strange and is a bit too hot to the point where it overpowers the food. The rest of the below are 5/5: - California roll - Rainbow Roll - El Coco Loco - Spicy sesame Seared Tuna - Tekka Maki - Spicy Tuna (good but spicier than average) Issues: - When ordering for take out they are always at least 15-20 minutes late beyond the pick up time they give you. - Delivery they ALWAYS forget to include utensils (napkins, chopsticks, etc) even when you select it within the door dash app and it also takes an extremely long time for the order prep. Overall the food here is pretty good but many things could be improved on considering the really high prices such as quality control and timing. Haven't dined in in many years but when I did it was a good experience.

I tried cocoro again and ordered to go to satisfy my craving since last time I tried to dine in I left because it took so long. Again I was disappointed, I placed and order and was told it would be 20-25 minutes and I arrived about 23 minutes after I called in. I waited another 20 minutes after and my order still wasn't done this time at least I wasn't forgotten about. Then I got home and was again disappointed when I realized they got my order wrong. I was not about to wait for them to remake it AGAIN! Thank god I found Jimmies place so at least I have a good sushi place to go to because I'm starting to feel like cocoro ain't it. ***regarding the incorrect order. I ordered no wasabi and it was smashed onto my plate and I ordered a soy wrap with my roll and a regular one was given instead. I also ordered extra teriyaki and that was not included in my order either. Like I said I still love the restaurant and I will be back eventually but it has been a little disappointing the passed few times I have went.

Came here for my birthday lunch, fish tasted very fresh and yummy. Service was good and its very nice inside.

Ok so I have to start with this is our favorite place in Stockton to eat.. the food is always amazing and Stockton doesn't have a lot to offer but we always enjoy coming here. The reason I'm leaving 3 stars.. we went out tonight to eat here again.. we come here allll the time.. we ordered all our usuals and my favorite which happens to be a spicy crunch rainbow row.. well.. tonight I failed to mention the spicy crunch part because I didn't realize there were two rainbow rolls. The regular one comes with crab inside and the spicy crunchy rainbow roll comes with spicy tuna.. I told the waiter I would like to rainbow roll but I would like to alter 3 things.. I wanted to replace the spicy tuna with shrimp and take off seaweed wrap and replace eel with salmon.. ok great sounds good!!! Later comes my roll and I noticed it looked different, I stared to inspect and realized it wasn't my normal one.. I asked him and he said there were two and because I wasn't specific he couldn't do anything about it for me except charge me for a new one.. funny thing is that only one of them came with spicy tuna and I specifically asked that to be subbed, wouldn't you then think he would tell me that's the spicy crunch rainbow roll instead of subbing something the other roll didn't even come with?!?! Makes no sense at all to me.. then to tell me he can't do anything for me at all except charge me again??? Normally I would have talked to a manager but I felt bad for my mistake of not being specific in the title.. I've literally never been anywhere where they don't try and accommodate you. Suuuper disappointing.. I spoke with him further because I didn't want to cause a scene and said I would compromise to paying half. Let me tell you I didn't even eat more than one piece and told him I wouldn't because I didn't like it.. well I paid half but this experience left a really bad taste in my mouth!! Not sure how soon we will be back..

Honestly disappointed. Been here a few times and each time has been a toss-up between bad service or lack of quality ingredients. On some visits, it seems like they forget the order of who checked in and it feels like they just snag whatever party is close to the entrance. Other times, the organization is very apparent. Inconsistency I guess. The ambiance is great here. Love the dark interior, lighting, and atmosphere. It is very inviting so I do appreciate that. The servers are great at their job and quick. Food-wise, the sushi was pretty lackluster. Some cuts of salmon were so chewy and ocean-y that I couldn't stomach them. The oysters I do not recommend as they aren't the freshest batch. My friends and I felt like it was too grimy and ocean-y to be considered a quality oyster. The rolls however were solid, but once again, pretty pricy for what you're paying for.

Came on a Saturday night around 5:30 pm. we only waited about 5 minutes. nice interior, good drink selection, and rolls are consistent and delicious every time. our favorite appetizer is agedashi tofu, it comes out super crispy and hot every time. The tuna ceviche and the veggies that came in it, especially the red onion, was refreshing and uplifting!

Food is top notch and very very good. The spicy Ramen is the best in Stockton hands-down! The sushi is over the top and they always have awesome specials. The only complaint is I come out smelling like cooked food. The exhaust fans could be better .

Super creative, fresh, fun, and delicious! I got here as they were opening up so the service was great and the atmosphere was quiet. I ordered the Pom Sour cocktail and if you like whisky and sours, this one is . I had the Poke raw tapas and the Coco Loco roll and both were amazing! Definitely will be going back.

We haven't been here in a while. It was once our favorite go-to restaurant that we visited weekly. We went on January 4th at 8:45pm with our 12-year-old daughter. We were sat in the new section on the left. It's an odd area with light shining right in your eyes. But whatever, we wanted to have a nice late dinner. We ordered, and it took about 25 minutes for the food to come out. The entire time the party to the left of us (it was only us and them) were so loud and it seemed the only English they knew were curse words. The staff would come by and they'd hear them, loud af and screaming "shut the F*** Up!!!!" 50 times. It was embarrassing, Cocoro used to be a nice place to eat, now its turning into a place people can go get wasted and be belligerent in public. No thank you, I'll make my food at home or head to another restaurant.

My girls and I just LOVE this place. Whenever we all have the chance to get dinner we always end up right back at Cocoro and it never fails! Whoever the bartender is he or she deserves a raise. The drinks always complete our meals and are so tasty.

Delicious!!! I have ordered both for take out and dine in and enjoyed my food both times. The sushi here is phenomenal! So fresh and so tasty! The service I received on this last visit was great! The host accommodated us very well as we were in a tight schedule with our 1 hour lunch. We ordered the ceviche, edamame, and 2 rolls (one was Italian). The Italian role was amazing! I had never had sushi with pesto and it was surprisingly SO good. Moving on to the ambience. The restaurant has a very trendy vibe inside with a full bar and dark interior. I loved eating inside rather than taking my food to go. The sushi tastes so fresh and is one of the best I have had between Manteca/Stockton. If you are in the area, I highly recommend this restaurant!

You know a restaurant is good when a line forms prior to opening! Came here for lunch with a friend and although I was a part of the line that was all sat at one time they were extremely attentive! The ceviche was the best that I have had in a while and the restaurant was nice and clean!

First time here and everything was amazingly yummy!! The quality is good too. Probably first place in Stockton I really like! The service was amazing too. They check on us a lot to make sure if we needed anything. I came here with 3 gfs. Our tab was $200! Price was great.

I ate here by myself at the end of my solo Stockton day trip because I love sushi and heard good things about this place. I tried the wagyu nigiri and the kona kanpachi nigiri and both had good flavor and the kanpachi was fresh. The red dragon roll was also good and fresh but the spice definitely accumulates so I would opt for a different roll next time. The service was fast and friendly and the restaurant was nice with lots of windows and a cool vibe.

Cocoro's sushi selections are a potpourri of joy. I've been eating at Cocoro since it opened on Stockton's Miracle Mile. Their ambiance and decor is fitting for a Japanese sushi restaurant. Their service is outstanding. The staff and chefs are a bunch of fantastic and friendly workers. I love sitting next to the large pane windows where you get a great view of Pacific Ave.. Get there early or you'll stand in line for a table, but they have a comfy waiting lounge. My favorite sushi is the Eel Roll and the tempura box is delicioso! The Japanese food items are moderately priced. Whenever I'm in the mood for great Sushi or tempura, I head to Cocoro.

Service today at Cocoro was kinda spotty at best. Seems like their service was slower than usual. They should really have a dedicated host and busser. This place needs better service to keep up with the good food that they serve. Totally on the ownership to correct this simple problem.

Tammy and Johnny have worked hard to turn things around over the years. Our family has started returning more frequently to eat and have seen numerous improvements in the menu, service, quality of food and the recent remodel of the restaurant. We have developed a good relationship with the owners and know some of the staff. They have come a long way to earn our respect and appreciation for what we once regarded as the best sushi restaurant in the city. I will continue to patronize and support their steadfast commitment to service and innovation! Also, the food is pretty good too!

New ownership has brought back some favorites. Tuna Ceviche is back and awesome. It gets crowded given the new expansion, but staff makes it work!

Easy to find. On the corner. This was my second time here. I really live the chicken teriyaki because I'm not a huge sushi guy. My friends live the sushi here and it looks good, just not my jam. I will stick with the teriyaki. They are very friendly in here. There is inside and outside seating. They have music playing in the the background and there is usually a game on the TV. You should try this place.

Visiting from out of town and stopped here for some sushi and wow! Amazing sushi! First off the service is great, the staff is super attentive and friendly. Second, the portions are huge! My salmon sashimi was the thickest sliced and the rolls are massive! So fyi you only need to order one or two! The sushi is delicious and very fresh. We started with the tuna poke and goyza, the spicy tuna poke was amazing served with wontons. Highly recommend. Then we had an assortment of rolls but the ultimate was the red dragon if you like spice! We also had the scallop roll, caterpillar, and dragon. All was super delicious and amazingly presented. Would definitely recommend this place for any sushi lover. Only 4 stars because it is quite pricy but again the portions are massive.

Came with a friend to celebrate my birthday on a Tuesday night. This is one of my go to places to eat in Stockton. Food is always wonderful. And it's so much quieter on Tuesday than Friday night and had a pleasant conversation with her. Tuna tartar is a must even though it's an off menu item. Tried Scallop Paradise for the first time, delicious but the rice falls apart when dipped in the soy sauce. So, skip the soy sauce. Just pop it in your mouth. The broccoli tempura was very fresh and cooked perfectly but the sweet potato tempura could use another minute in the fryer. We liked the Tako Kimchi Salad being sliced instead of cubed. It's easier to chew. Chicken Karaage is solid.

We came on a Saturday evening, around 8pm. They looked super busy but we were seated in about 15 mins! Our waiter came a greeted us right away. He took our app and drink order. We got our app pretty quickly. We got the fried gyoza-they were delicious!! My husbands sushi order came out but after waiting for almost 30 mins for my hot dish, my husband had to track down our waiter to ask him about it. Our waiter was very friendly but I hate to admit, not very attentive. He didn't check on us and he definitely did not come check about my food taking so long. I was honestly ok with it as we were not in rush. At the same time I would've been nice for him to check on it for us without having to find him and ask. I ordered the beef teriyaki. The portion size was huge! The teriyaki was a little too tangy for me. But it was still good. Loved their dressing on the salad. The ordered their mango margarita. It was good but did not taste like mango, more like pineapple. The restaurant itself it nice. Cozy and has a full bar. It's a casual setting. Plenty of people with shorts etc.

service is terrible...cannot produce the food in a timely manner...waitress doesn't check in...

Came here for my girlfriend's birthday. We got the gyoza, the california deluxe, the spicy tuna, and the red dragon. All were excellent.

Had lunch here and it was excellent! I had chicken teriyaki & my lunch companion had the 5 layer tuna tartar which she said was excellent! We had a new young man attending to us with excellent service! Will definitely be back!!

We came in for my birthday dinner. The area is nice. The seating is too close to each other for our liking so we sat at the empty bar. The food was good. I would definitely return. The service was a bit slow is my only complaint.

I asked my husband to take me out for sushi on my birthday and Cocoro did not disappoint! I was served more nigiri and tuna roll than I could eat. For him, who doesn't eat sushi (still unsure why not!!!), they had plenty of dishes in his comfort zone. The servers were soooo cute and kind to my nervous husband and me. Service wasn't fast but the food is fresh, made to order. The place was full on a Monday. That surely says something about the place.

Consider a better place for service. Host sat two couples ahead of us that didn't have reservations so we walked out and went across the street to Sakura Hibachi.

The recipes are amazing but you need to be careful with the cookers. They destroy the meat you paying a $30 piece of nice Stake and ask for a medium rare and it was cold on the center!! Waited over 7 minutes for waiters to fix the mistake. They returned my stake burns out tasting bitter asf. Unable to eat it. Terrible time and super expensive!!

We really wanted to like this place as we were told that the owners of this place also own Ululani's in Stockton, and we love Ululani's. We came here to support good businesses. Sadly, we were disappointed in the service. The food was very good. I had the spicy ramen, BWE had the teriyaki chicken, and my son had the sushi platter. They give you good sized portions. We were all happy with our food. The disappointing part was the service. Our server took our order and then we didn't see her or our food for a good 40 minutes. She wasn't on break because we could see her walking around. For some reason, she never came by our table after taking our order. It also took her 20 minutes to take our order. Needless to say, we were sad to see such poor service but the food was good. So...3 stars.

If you are a nigiri lover, Cocoro is a must try! The restaurant is modern and there is a nice outdoor seating area. We were lucky to beat the rush so our waiter sat us right away. The service was great. It was our first time coming here and they have to have the best nigiri in the Central Valley! We tried the seared sake toro, toro, escolar, maguro, and matsu nigiris. All of the nigiris we tried were so buttery and delicious. The prices are also very reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant!

It's located on the corner of the Miracle Mile. Parking is very limited to street parking or at a small parking lot in the rear. We had to circle twice before we found a spot. We were greeted and were sat down soon after. There are plenty of windows to people watch. They have a full bar. It was too cold in the restaurant to be comfortable. The server was friendly but not readily available. I had to ask for soy sauce and silverware. From the two rolls, I preferred the lemon salmon. It tasted really fresh. The spider roll was ok. The chicken was a bit dry considering the teriyaki sauce. Salad needed dressing as it was just leafs.

As soon as you walk in you are greeted by the hostess and seated. Music was playing in the background which made the patrons talk loud. Our server was very helpful with the menu. We ordered what he suggested. So glad that we did because they were delicious. The service here is outstanding. Highly recommend!!!