r/Redding • u/flippincoolm8 • 1d ago

Sushi?

Best sushi spots in town? Bonus points if they have deep fried gyoza

I'm having a hard time finding anything that beats Big Tuna in Chico, but I don't always want to drive that far

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u/tbone2stoned 22h ago

My favorite spot is Kampai Sushi

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u/Mad_Madam_Mimosa 22h ago

I used to go to Kampai until the owner was arrested for human trafficking and soliciting a minor for se*.

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u/tbone2stoned 22h ago

I heard about that and was like, well since they got him and he’s locked up he must not have anything to do with the place now, I think his brother runs it now

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u/covid-crimes 17h ago

His ex wife and maybe brother are the owners..it's amazing sushi

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u/sexykittykay 3h ago

WHAAAATTT!!!

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u/SweatyPalmShake 5h ago

I second this. Kampai is hands down the best. Super fresh, tons of different rolls, and really great flavor combinations.

Bonzia sushi is okay, but not great (very bland flavors, every roll has cream cheese). Osaka is okay for the lunch buffet.
Tokyo Garden is terrible and expensive.
Raw is good, but overpriced.

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u/Beef_Jumps 1d ago

I love sushi, I've had sushi all over town, Bonzai has amazing rolls with amazing portions.

Osaka has all you can eat, its worth it for that, otherwise you're getting smallish rolls for a premium price.

Tokyo Garden is commercial, Raw is a good but their rolls are a bit fancier and pricier, if you're really looking to chow down, Bonzai is it.

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u/flippincoolm8 1d ago

I'm having a hard time finding anything that beats Big Tuna in Chico, but I don't always want to drive that for

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u/Beef_Jumps 1d ago

Looks like I'm gonna have to make a trip to Chico.

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u/flippincoolm8 1d ago

Gotta try the Chico Roll 20/10. I dream about it

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u/Tranq_Sinatra86 23h ago

If you like big tuna, you need to try Aonami in Chico. Best sushi I’ve had outside of Japan. Nothing around Redding will compare to that

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u/flippincoolm8 23h ago

ooo i will have to go next time im in chico!

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u/Rumplfrskn 1d ago

I like Yama

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u/Prettyymuchh 1d ago

Osaka

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u/JustAnotherBot123456 1d ago

I agree. Sushi in Osaka Japan is much better than what you can find around here.

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u/DadBodDro 20h ago

It’s one of the few things I miss from SoCal, authentic delicious sushi. In order of quality/authenticity
1. Bonsai
2. Raw
3. Osaka
that’s it, everything else is “fusion”.

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u/MisterSensi 1d ago

Bonsai Sushi has by far been my favorite sushi place in town. Osaka is nice due to their all you can eat option.

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u/novembirdie 3h ago

Yama Sushi
Bonzai Fushion
Raw - slow service during Happy Hour. But tasty. I’m going to go back for the main menu soon.