Sushi Yusho

As there is only one cheif cooking, it will take a lot longer than other restaurants; however, it is worth waiting!! Love every food item we ordered and this became my favorite Japanese restaurant for sure!

Steve is a wonderful chef and host, he asked about our lives and made recommendations about visiting Japan. The sushi was great yet the friendly atmosphere is an even better reason to return. I could see myself coming here every week if I lived closer.

This is the best sushi place in the conejo valley… probably Ventura county. Made by the owners and very homey but of the best quality. Don’t expect everything to be fast paced and appreciate the love that is put into every piece. Truly an amazing experience and we are looking forward to being regulars.

This place was freaking good. The presentation of the sushi was simply divine. I will definitely be coming back.

This is hands down my favorite sushi place! I rarely leave reviews, but this place is way too good! Incredibly fresh fish. Not a single item tasted fishy, which normally at a sushi restaurant at least one type of fish tastes fishy (even expensive places). We had the Love Roll, salmon nigiri, salmon cut roll, and the Hanaki roll. Highly recommend. Rolls range from $7-$15 ish, so very affordable for the quality. And they put a ton of fish in each roll. On top of how delicious the food is, the atmosphere was great. Extremely friendly people working there!

I had never eaten here even though I have lived in the area more than 30+ years. What a treat it was to have wonderful tasting fish, light tempura (not overly floured) and the knowledge that a Japanese sushi chef was sharing to me about fish was fantastic. I went in there not knowing the menu and ordered ala carte when the Chef pointed out to me that a Sashimi dinner would be more cost effective...right then and there I committed to making future trips to this restaurant. Above all fish was fantastic.

Sushi Yusho is old school Japanese: traditional. Steve is a trained sushi master, trained in Japan and has so many years of experience. Sashimi is fresh and of high quality. Menu is priced accordingly and quality food is not cheap and well worth the cost which actually isn’t overpriced. Steve and Judy are beyond fair and portion sizes are highly appropriate for Japanese food. Restaurant is very clean and authentic Japanese food is outstanding in freshness, flavor and presentation is impeccable. For an Asian delight highly recommend Sushi Yusho.

When I want the freshest and most delicious fish in Ventura County, I vist Steve San at Sushi Yusho. Not only is Steve San a master sushi chef but he offers all the favorite choices in Sushi and other fish dishes. Expect an upscale experience when visiting. Though this is not an inexpensive spot, it's a great place to treat yourself to healthy and delicious food. I can't wait to visit again soon.

Great food and friendly chef! Food is consistently good! Recipes are made in house and unique in flavor! Textures and flavors are top notch! Highly recommended!!!

Stumbled upon this sushi restaurant for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the fish and the hospitality of the sushi chef has made me an instant fan of Sushi Yusho. Sushi Yusho is easy to find, your GPS should take you to it easily as it's located in a strip mall with plenty of parking and signage. It is an unassuming restaurant, no frills type of a place but trust me once you get inside you're in for a treat! For lunch on a Monday it wasn't particularly crowded but that was perfect as the sushi chef was the only one running the restaurant, his name is Steve and he is awesome! I was so impressed with his ability to multitask all of the restaurant while providing stellar service. Steve is a wonderful sushi master and I feel like based on the reviews people come here just for him! He's got a friendly and personable attitude that I loved talking to him at the sushi bar. The sushi here is fantastic! Freshest fish you'll find anywhere and he's a masterful sushi chef. I loved sitting at the bar watching him cut the fish and prep the rolls. Every bite was heaven and addicting. The salmon sushi melted in my mouth and was some of the best I've ever had. I also tried some of their rolls and was a big fan of the spicy scallop roll. I love how he puts masago on the spicy rolls. 10/10 would recommend the sushi here. For the non sushi lovers they also had great bento boxes and the miso soup was really tasty. The ambiance itself was comfortable and welcoming inside. The restaurant is clean and I liked the decor, felt very cozy. The prices were average but your getting quality sushi from a master so well worth the price. I am so happy that I found a new sushi spot so close to home with stellar sushi and A+ service. Can't wait to come back.

Absolutely wonderful spot for sushi! This was my first time here but I'll definitely be back. Some notable things: 1. Service was prompt and courteous - they were pretty busy when I visited but they still made sure to greet me, seat and take my order ASAP 2. Food was amazing!!! - I ordered the Lizzie roll, Sashimi, and Black Snapper Sushi. All the fish were really fresh and delicious! 3. Great atmosphere - Though the place is on the smaller side, I really appreciated how clean the restaurant was as well as the bathrooms. Plus, being able to see the head chef preparing the sushi was a treat!! Overall, I'd definitely come back and highly recommend this family owned restaurant!

I always love stopping by here for sushi whenever I am in the area. Without fail, the fish always is super fresh and really good. My personal favorite is the salmon nigiri and I always gotta get a plate whenever I stop by. By the way, their tamago is a hidden gem (I haven't been to a place that layers their egg like they do). I also gotta say I appreciate how accommodating the staff always are. I came at a busy time but I was still seated and got to eat without having to wait too long, even with all my questions as about menu items. Highly recommend!

We usually only eat sushi in Los Angeles in little osaka but man was this sushi Amazing. 1st of all the chef was a delight. He let me practice my Japanese With him which was so much fun and he was really sweet to us. The rolls were great and you could Taste the fish. The ssshimi was delectable. The fish was so fresh and the taste was amazing hard to beat in this area. This will be our new go to sushi restaurant for sure

I love Sushi Yusho. They use high quality ingredients to make Japanese food the old fashion way. The level of time, detail, and care that goes into each dish is what makes Sushi Yusho so incredibly special!!! My favorite dishes are: Chirashi, which is an assortment of sliced fish over a bed of rice. I enjoy the thick cuts of fish, they are so fresh every time. Hamachi Kama, which is a broiled Yellowtail collar. It is the best one I've had. Only at Sushi Yusho this dish is made from sushi grade Yellowtail and comes with hand-grounded dikon radish. I haven't found any place that uses this grade of fish for this dish. And no place takes the time to even have dikon. It really shows how much love is put into their dishes. The fish tastes amazing, crispy on the outside and so juicy and flavorful in the inside. The daikon compliments it beautifully. Eel nigiri: broiled eel over rice (sushi). Again, it's specially made. They even made their own eel sauce from scratch, which is why it tastes amazing. On top of the delicious food is the kind and sweet service from the family members that run this restaurant. I feel like I'm welcomed into their home every time I visit. It is so rare to find a Japanese restaurant like Sushi Yusho. I can't wait to visit again.

Yusho's was top notch ran by Steve-san sushi master! Unfortunately Steve-san passed in NOV 2023. May Steve-san RIP dear friend. Steve Kuge passed away on November 25, 2023 in Thousand Oaks, CA surrounded by his loved ones.

Great food, great service love this place. The owner is a real sushi chef from Japan.... The miso soup is real greasy made. Not typical can stuff...

Absolutely love this place. Best quiet, beautiful in quality tradition sushi you can get. Not only is the food delicious, The environment is clean and comfortable. The owners Steve and Judy truly are the best. It feels like dining with family as they care so much. I highly recommend sitting at the bar to watch Steve the sushi master work his magic. Judy will be near by working tirelessly to make sure every table and customer is happy, if you are lucky when the crowd dies down you will have a moment to chat with these lovely folks. I myself am so tired of the overly trendy, very loud, tasteless sushi joint, this place is anything but. I can't express enough how refreshing dining with Steve and Judy is. This place is absolutely perfect. Cheers to 20 years of business Sushi Yusho

I absolutely love this place. This is my second time being at Sushi Yusho, and the sushi and sashimi are always so fresh and yummy. My favorite sushi was the bluefin toro, it literally melted in my mouth the instant I put it in. They don't cheap out on the portion as well. The owner lady was very nice and welcoming, she chatted with my table for a couple minutes which really added a personal touch to the whole experience. Sushi Yusho is definitely a hidden gem in the area, if you want a true authentic Japanese food experience, this is the place to be!

Such a great spot, the owner is amazing and the food was delicious. This will definitely be our neighborhood sushi spot from here on out. Super authentic!

Best authentic sushi restaurant we've found in the area! High quality, fresh fish that is super delicious. The restaurant is low key, hole in the wall, hidden in a little strip mall off the 101. The owner is really nice and you can tell he cares about serving great food. I can't speak on the negative reviews, because we were the only ones here both times we've been here. Definitely recommend!

Went to eat lunch, they were closed during business hours... gonna try a different sushi place.

Phenomenal; 20 stars, can never go wrong here! Best sushi in Ventura County! The owners are so nice on top of everything.

Great little sushi spot. Chef Steve is amazing! Always a positive experience. The half avocado is one of our favorites!

Never again. Messed up the orders multiple times. Never received the sushi I ordered, chef says he made it. I'd remember, it was my dinner. Miso was cold and Judy, an employee or presumably the owner got in an argument with the sushi chef and said "I should have never opened this shitty restaurant, chef has no base."

Came in one night because I was craving sushi and this place was right down the street. I come from OC, where there's no shortage of delicious and reasonably priced sushi. That being said, Sushi Yusho is pretty damn good. Their salmon (sake) is one of the best I've ever had. And you can't go wrong with the baked rolls. It's a tad understaffed and a little pricey (then again, it's Newbury Park). But the owners are super friendly and go out of their way to get to know regular customers. This is my go-to sushi place in the Thousand Oaks area.

Sushi was fresh. Everything we tried was good. Poke, eel, and mackerel were my favorites but yellowtail, tuna and salmon were also great. Staff were friendly. Not a big place but you can either sit at the sushi bar or at a table. They also prepared a lot of takeout orders while I was there. If you like sushi- definitely try this place out.

Steve is a wonderful chef and host, he asked about our lives and made recommendations about visiting Japan. The sushi was great yet the friendly atmosphere is an even better reason to return. I could see myself coming here every week if I lived closer.

AVOID at all costs, terrible service!! Read reviews in the 1-star section they are right on! Especially note the owner's rude and disrespectful responses. This is my second time at this sushi restaurant. The first time was several years ago and I reminded my husband as we drove there, that the last time I was there the wife/owner Judy was literally yelling at her husband (the sushi chef) who was behind the sushi bar in front of all of the customers, it was embarrassing. Last night it was late--8pm when we came to eat, 2 other parties were eating, place was practically empty. We entered and we were put off by a table at the very front as you walked in, messily strewn with lots of junk and take out paraphernalia. We stood at the front for a few minutes, being ignored, when a dark-haired young man pointed us to a table to sit at, but said he was too busy to help us right then, and said he'd be back with the menus (he never came back). A kind polite young women (daughter) approached a few minutes later and saw we had no menus so offered to bring some and we asked for water which she brought. Then...here comes the bad part, we literally waited for 10-15 minutes and nobody acknowledged us, particularly Judy the owner who passed our table several times (5 times) and never looked at us once, even though my husband tried earnestly to make eye contact. He even finally said politely "Sumimasen" which means excuse me in Japanese. The daughter who by then was sitting with a table of her friends, repeated "Sumimasen" after hearing my husband say it, to her mother Judy who finally got up from a table in the front where she was EATING!! She exclaimed that she was eating her dinner and by that time we stood up and were leaving, and she had the gaul to loudly question us as we walked out in front of everyone (very humiliating and rude), "What's the matter?" to which we told her we had been waiting a very long time with no service and that she passed us by several times. I feel sorry for this sad excuse of a restaurant. The food might be good?? but the service and very poor attitude by Judy the co-owner is hopefully going to lead to the ultimate demise of this place. *By the way if you read the disrespectful way Judy has responded to many of the 1 star comments you will see exactly the poor and disrespectful attitude that is at the root of the problem.

sushi was soooo delicious! we loved every roll we got. and the owners of the restaurant were super nice. we had a great date night!

UPDATE: I don't understand her hurtful and insulting response. We did NOTHING to deserve this treatment. Nothing. And we certainly did not order ANYTHING because she started screaming after we tried to place our order. None of us drink. We didn't drink any beer. So.... There is no excuse for her sudden refusal to serve us, other than her bias. Apparently, she thought (as she said in her own words) that we were "weird folks". Yes. We are Lesbians who have been together 34 years with a 15-year-old son. Too weird for her, apparently. She has confirmed it. Can you spell hate crime? She chased us out, screaming YOU ARE SHIT. Hmmmm.

Ok updating this review because the crazy owner below tried to call me a liar! One- your food and service was awful. Two- we most certainly did NOT plan to leave without paying but the food was spoiled we did not eat most of it I had one piece. We also OFFERED to pay for the drinks and you told us we had to pay for the full meal so that's why my boyfriend walked out. My boyfriend showed up to dinner later than me because he was coming from work? Why would we plan to come to a restaurant and not pay? We planned on going to sushi oaks across the street because we love that place but they were closed so we ended up at your crappy restaurant. For the record, when a customer send food back and then gets sick from your food, it's not good business to blame and yell at them. Step up your quality and service. Absolutely insane

Absolutely amazing! Steve and Judy are so friendly. The fish is as fresh and fresh can be. Everything was delicious! You must have the Black Snapper!! This place is a gem.

Best sushi in town. Very authentic and fresh. They have fish you don't normally see at other sushi restaurants. For example the black snapper sushi is the best I've ever had and I've only seen it here. They also make their sauces from scratch. If you asked me what I would want for my last meal on earth?! The yellowtail collar with the garlic ponzu would be my choice forsure !!!! I am a local and come here once a week since I found this place. Highly recommend!!

When I want the freshest and most delicious fish in Ventura County, I vist Steve San at Sushi Yusho. Not only is Steve San a master sushi chef but he offers all the favorite choices in Sushi and other fish dishes. Expect an upscale experience when visiting. Though this is not an inexpensive spot, it's a great place to treat yourself to healthy and delicious food. I can't wait to visit again soon.

The​ first​time hereee.!!! A Warm welcome​ e​ven​ though we​ were​ late. Salmon skin sushi​ was​ crispy loveeee it. Uni so​ good.

I love this little neighborhood sushi bar and restaurant. The food is so fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is really relaxing and comfortable, the service is top notch. They make veggie and avocado sushi for vegans like me. It's always a treat to get a bowl of edamame and catch up with a friend here. The owner treats you like family. My friend loved the fresh fish.

Second visit was just as good as our first. This time we tried these awesome tostada appetizers. Oh my yummmmm! Great service as usual and wonderful sushi!

I really love this place not just for the food but because Steve and Judy are amazing

This place was amazing and Judy and Steve were the best! Have a little patience as they are short staffed and you will be rewarded with the freshest and tastiest sushi in Ventura county. Will definitely be back!

This is a must try Sushi joint! First time here and I'm thoroughly impressed. If you like Albacore, try the love roll and the Arnold roll. The albacore was unbelievably fresh and melted in your mouth! Judy was amazing with service and Steve is a talented such I chef! Also must have as an appetizer are the tuna tostadas. Yummm!

My family has been coming to Sushi Yusho for almost 3 decades. Even when Steve was at his Camarillo location! I remember going to Steve's for the first time when I was 5 years old ( so 24 years ago) and I have been coming back ever since. Of course, I started off eating and loving their Chicken Teriyaki before gradually moving onto sushi as I got older. But in my opinion this is the best Japanese food in Ventura County! And this is coming from a guy who studied abroad in Tokyo, Japan his senior year at Berkeley. Steve has the freshest sashimi/ sushi rolls and the best sukiyaki! I have brought numerous friends here who have also fallen in love with this great sushi restaurant right off the 101 in NP. Highly recommend anything on the sushi menu, Sukiyaki, and Yusho House Lunch or Dinner Special. This place is a must try if your in town!!

Steve was extremely friendly and provided excellent service. The sushi was outstanding! I recommend the crunchy roll. I brought some clients here for lunch and they really enjoyed it. We will definitely be coming back again. Thank you Steve!

The owner of this sushi restaurant purchased an expensive amount of Japanese green tea from our online store in Japan. We shipped it to her by FedEx, she received it, then without any communication whatsoever, she did a chargeback for the entire amount. Basically, she stole from us. If you are okay with the ethics of someone like this handling your food in a safe manner, take care.

Steve and the family are fabulous. Tasty sushi, and great fun! We highly recommend Patty-San roll and Blue fun tuna sushi. Delicious!

This place is one of our favorite places to eat! Their chicken teriyaki is totally unique! We always order it as part of our meal. We usually get their Yusho special dinner with choice of three items. Usually sashimi or salmon teriyaki, tempura, and of course..Chicken Teriyaki! Always plenty to eat, and delicious! Highly recommended!

Delicious ! Sushi is quality. The owner attended us personally and was very kind, fast service, bento with chicken and beef was excellent quality (tender). Thank you Sushi Yusho!

This was our first time here . They were slammed busy. There were many Japanese people in this restaurant, which means this place is good ! We were greeted with a warm welcome . We were patient and it was worth the wait. My husband had a roll with tuna and salmon . I had charashi bowl, always my test to any Japanese restaurant. It was fantastic. The fish here is very fresh. We enjoyed our hot sake from a tea kettle stayed very warm . The sushi chef Steve apologised many times for being so busy, we were glad they were . We enjoyed having to wait and just relax . There was a large party behind us but it wasn't loud ... we enjoyed ourselves in this restaurant. A lovely traditional Japanese family owned restaurant! Thank you

Love this place! They were able to accommodate my once again last minute lunch order. Staff is so sweet and very helpful. Food tastes amazing as well!

Definitely a very overwhelming menu. You got your sushi rolls, your nigiri, tempura, katsu, chirashi, the list goes on and on. Spent literally 10 minutes looking over the menu and finally just bit the bullet and ordered an Arnold Roll and a spicy tuna roll from the regular menu. They provided us with a Lunch Menu as well but that mainly had set lunches of teriyaki. The sushi rolls were mediocre. The Arnold Roll ($13) was a crab roll with Yellowtail atop the pieces. It was fresh but nothing special. The spicy tuna ($7) roll was better because it had more taste. Probably due to it being spicy and I actually prefered that over the Arnold Roll. Along with the food, we got miso soup and a side of pickled veges. They pickled veges are pretty good with its tangy flavor of sour and sweet. My friend got the chirashi bowl ($21). Not sure how great it was but he finished it so I guess it was pretty good. The service was good. It seems like a couple with the husband making the sushi and the wife handling the front of house. They were attentive and happy to help. They came at the right times to clean up the table and also provide the bill but were hands off throughout the rest of the meal. Overall, a decent place to find sushi if you are looking for something to chomp on. I wouldn't recommend this place if you are looking for fantastic, full of flavor sushi.

I have lived in the area for over 10 years and never thought about this place as they didn't have the crowds as some of the other sushi places. My wife and I were in the area and decided to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the sushi and the service. Steve the Sushi cook and the staff gave great recommendations and it was nice to visit a sushi bar and be able to have a conversation without screaming. We will be back!

This is the best sushi in town, and it's not really very close. I've had sushi all over the world, and the ownership here really knows how to select fish. They will honestly tell you what is fresh and great, and they won't serve you something that is less than excellent. Just a note: I am someone who likes individual pieces of sushi. I typically don't purchase rolls, tempura, or anything really other than nigiri sushi. If you like excellently selected fish, and properly cut portions, go here. Husband and wife team, and fantastic at that. Enjoy!

We found this wonderful little restaurant and we are so glad we gave it a try. So fresh and delicious. They clearly care about their customers' experience and the quality of the food. Next time we head over the Conejo Grade we will definitely pay them another visit!

I wasn't even able to enjoy anything because the service was non existent and rude. I was coming back from Ojai and on my drive down to the valley just pulled off to an area that looked like it had some restaurants and shopping. I pulled up sushi places near me and this place looked like it got some really great ratings. When I walked in the space seemed small but clean but a little cluttered. I walked in and there were 2 groups seated. No one was up at the front where the cash register was, so I waited...and waited...and waited....and you guessed it waited....I saw an older woman at the pick up window in the back she picked up her head and I thought she saw me (but no recognition)-so I continued to wait-I went outside for a quick second to make sure I was at the right place that received all these good ratings...yup, so I went back inside. I waited yet again and the woman at the service window had disappeared....I walked up near the take out window and the older woman came out and it looked like she was attempting to put together a take out order-I asked her are you still seating and serving (there was an hour and a half until their posted closing time). She responded without looking up-yeah...and she continued to put together her take out order, I stood there kind of confused-then she looked up again and asked-"So you want to sit and order?" I said yes initially and she just went back to putting together the take out order- there was no-I can seat you in just a minute or take a seat nothing-so I finally got tired of begging her to allow me to have the honour of eating at her establishment-so I said never mind. I walked back to my car and as I drove away all the sudden she was at the front and so was another male employee (they had propped the door open and I was able tot see inside). They may have great food but the service is way lacking-It is like she has never ever helped a customer in her life ever...service. The good food is nothing without great people behind it.

Very good sushi, great service. Very friendly staff marvelous definitely will be coming back

I have been coming to Yusho for the last two years, and there are so many things I love about it. It's a nice cozy atmosphere, owned by ma and pa (Steve and Judy) who have been doing this for decades. At Yusho, everybody knows your name. The owners are super sweet and attentive. Their fish is the most fresh, and their blue fin tuna is amazing! You'll never be rushed out either, unlike some spots. After a while they'll even be throwing out samples, nobody else has this kind of personalized service. It's like hanging out with friends. I suspect the single star reviews to be fake, from a local competitor across town. What a shame because these are the nicest people in the business. Check out this wonderful ma and pa restaurant, it's the best spot in town!

Very good sushi( try the black snapper) Small but cozy. Steve and Judy are great and the place is clean and orderly. Try it !!!

Most authentic Japanese cuisine. Unlike most other Japanese Sushi places (Korean), this one is owned and operated by actual Japanese persons. My mother is from Osaka, Japan, and is a really good cook, I grew up eating Japanese food since 1965 and everything on the menu here has authentic, traditional, Japanese style and flavor. This kind of cuisine is hard to find. This little treasure is located in a shopping center right of the 101 freeway, Borchardt exit, in Newbury Park. Taste and presentation of the food prevails over all others. Best Japanese food in ALL of Ventura County. I tried them all. Sushi is FRESH and I highly recommend the Sukiyaki!

I have an update. After my experience a couple of Saturdays ago where crickets sounded, it turns out the problem may have been both a google/yahoo/yelp problem with the posted hours. Since, it's been corrected. I was invited back by Judy, the co-owner, for another try. Service was lovely by Judy, Judy's daughter Elizabeth, and the new gal (who was much better, and very sweet). The place was nearly packed, and what makes this place special is the personable service that Judy gives. Hugs and a lot of first names -- doesn't service make an average meal great? But the food is far from average. I liked it the first visit, and even more my second. Super fresh fish, and nice presentation. Chef Steve does sushi right -- wonderful. Take my word, order a sake bomb. It's so fun. Happy hour? Oh yeah buddy. Buy 1 get second 50%, all night long. Plus, $5 roll specials. Would I return? Hell, yes. 36 years in business, this is a family worth supporting.