Sushi Fresh Ventura – Japanese
This vibrant coastal destination pulses with a playful energy, inviting diners to dive into a world where bold culinary creativity meets the briny freshness of the Pacific. The kitchen turns out adventurous, texture-rich creations like the spicy "Heart Attack" and crispy "Monkey Brain" alongside elegant, chilled indulgences like briny oyster shooters and buttery uni. Every plate, from the golden crunch of gyoza to the savory depth of baked green mussels, celebrates a spirited fusion of tradition and modern flair.
Telegraph Road +18056506068 https://www.sushifreshventura.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, halal, high-protein, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, plant-based, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, carnivore, alkaline, aip, renal, tlc, raw-food, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the fresh soup and elegant presentation, frequently highlighting the relaxed vibe that makes it a standout neighborhood addition. Reviewers praise the warm and helpful service, noting that the staff offers excellent recommendations that consistently lead to a satisfying meal. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, the experience is defined by its attentive care and comfortable, inviting setting.
Menu
Appetizers
- Heart Attack - $12.99: Deep-fried jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and spicy tuna, topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monkey Brain - $12.99: Deep-fried spicy tuna, imitation crab and mushroom with spicy mayo and eel sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Pizza - $13.99: Spicy tuna, mango and avocado topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce on a bed of crunchy deep-fried rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Green Mussels - $12.25: Five mussels baked with herb butter, seasoned mayo and masago Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angry Calamari - $11.25: Deep-fried calamari with sweet & spicy sauce and roasted garlic Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Oysters (6) - $19.9: Half-dozen oysters on the half-shell with ponzu sauce, lemon juice, sriracha and green onions Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Shooter - $12.99: Oyster, ponzu sauce, green onions, masago, chili oil, lemon, and a quail egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni Shooter - $14.99: Uni, ponzu sauce, green onions, masago, chili oil, lemon, and a quail egg Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $6.99: Six piece chicken pot stickers. Fried or steamed Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Rolls - $5.99: Three veggie egg rolls cut in half into six pieces Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi & Sashimi
- Tuna Maguro Sushi - $7.5: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail Hamachi Sushi - $8.99: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Sake Sushi - $7.99: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Urchin Uni Sushi - $12.99: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Choice Sashimi (16 pieces) - $32.9: Assorted sashimi: Albacore, Salmon, Tuna and Escolar Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail Carpaccio - $21.99: Yellowtail sashimi topped with crisped spinach, lime caviar, karashiyuzu sauce, jalapeño, and sriracha sauce (7 pieces) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albacore Special - $18.99: Sashimi topped with fried white onions, spicy ponzu, lime juice, and jalapeño. 7 pieces. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Rolls
- Spider Roll - $13.99: Fried soft-shell crab, imitation crab meat, gobo, sprouts, cucumber and avocado inside, with masago on top Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $13.99: A California Roll topped with assorted fish Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Night Roll - $14.25: Shrimp tempura, imitation crab meat and avocado inside, topped with spicy tuna, eel sauce and spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caterpillar Roll - $16.99: Freshwater eel and avocado inside, topped with eel, avocado, eel sauce and shaved bonito Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spooky Roll - $14.99: Spicy crabmeat and shrimp tempura topped with avocado and crushed Crunchy Flamin' Hot Cheetos, spicy mayo and eel sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses & Bowls
- Chicken Teriyaki Bowl - $14.95: Chicken Teriyaki with rice and miso soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Forrest Gump Bowl - $13.95: Crispy pan-fried shrimp in butter-garlic sauce over rice, garnished with roasted garlic, green onions and shredded seaweed. Includes miso soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lunch Box - $18.99: Choice of two items, includes rice, miso soup, salad, gyoza and egg roll. Served 11:30am-4:00pm Available at: lunch
- Dinner Box - $21.99: Choice of two items, includes rice, miso soup, salad, gyoza and egg roll Available at: dinner
Noodles & Ramen
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $13.99: Pork broth base, fresh noodles, homemade chashu pork, bamboo shoots, red ginger, green onions, corn, spinach and a boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Udon - $16.95: Crawfish, scallops, mussels, and shrimp tempura in udon noodle soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimmie Noodles - $13.9: Stir-fried udon noodles in butter with crawfish, garlic, green onions, habanero chili, sesame seeds and sriracha sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Ceviche Crunch - $21.99: Fresh assorted sashimi and shrimp with avocado, cilantro, onion, tomato and lemon juice. Served with tortilla chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $8.5: Traditional seasoned seaweed Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Miso Soup - $4: Traditional soybean broth Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed White Rice - $4: 8 oz portion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Mayo Sauce - $0.5: 2 oz container
Beverages
- Japanese Bottled Beer - $10: Asahi Super Dry, Kirin Light, or Sapporo (20+ oz) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Nigori Saké - $15.95: Unfiltered cloudy sake, 300ml Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sodas - $3.5: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Barq's Root Beer, Raspberry Iced Tea, Dr. Pepper, or Lemonade
Desserts
- Tempura Green Tea Ice Cream - $6.9: Deep-fried green tea ice cream rolled in pound cake with chocolate syrup Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Mochi Ice Cream - $4.5: Two balls of ice cream wrapped in rice cake. Flavors: Green tea, mango, or strawberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Sushi Fresh Ventura
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Fresh Oysters and Yellowtail Carpaccio both satisfy keto and gluten-free diets while also being high-protein, dairy-free, and low-carb options.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is unique for its adventurous creations like "Heart Attack" and "Monkey Brain" served in a relaxed, coastal atmosphere.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Japanese restaurant stands out for its fresh soup, elegant presentation, and creative dishes like the "Heart Attack.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the Heart Attack, Monkey Brain, Japanese Pizza, baked green mussels, fresh soup, and various oyster and uni shooters.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports diverse diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, pescatarian, dairy-free, nut-free, paleo, and high-protein options across various Japanese dishes.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Sushi Fresh Ventura is an operational Japanese restaurant with an active website, though the provided data does not specify current hours.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Sushi Fresh Ventura has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests frequently praising the fresh soup and elegant presentation.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a relaxed, welcoming vibe with an inviting setting and elegant presentation that guests frequently praise.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- This vibrant coastal destination features a relaxed, welcoming neighborhood vibe with a playful energy and comfortable, inviting setting.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Sushi Fresh Ventura is located at 4500 Telephone Road, Suite 1, Ventura, CA 93003.
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