I am never really out in the Santa Clarita area except for work. I am also a huge Poke fan, so I figured I would try a poke spot out here while waiting for traffic to die down. I found this place on Google and absolutely loved it!!
I have always been cautious of places that have "sushi burritos" or "poke burritos," but this place is the real deal! They serve the best Japanese Burritos with such perfect combinations of fillings!! These burritos are stuffed full of proteins, toppings, and flavor! (They are so packed that when I add extra protein and toppings, they fall apart, but that is my own fault lol)
I never feel like the fish is unfresh or that they skimp on really anything! Truly a hole in the wall hidden gem. Just went to Santa Clarita again for work, and right after I was off, I swung by and was not disappointed! Please check this place out if you love poke or sushi. You will not regret it! (The ginger lemonade is also the perfect drink pairing with...
Read moreIt is a small unassuming place located in a strip plaza. Walk in, order at the counter, and take a seat (if you can find an empty one). Lots of folks were getting takeout. The staff explained the menu and made some recommendations. We chose to share the refreshing homemade Ginger Lemonade, a Japanese Burrito, and a pizza. The pizza is not the normal pizza. Theirs is quite unique, and absolutely delicious!! It is called the Ahi Tuna Sushi Pizza. The fresh ingredients include ahi tuna, crab meat, baby scallops, salmon, and dynamite sauce. The mixture of these ingredients caused both our tummies to be very very happy!! It was a flavor explosion...
Read moreWow, I love this place. Come on in! Don’t be afraid! A Japanese burrito is nothing more than a large sushi roll (and we all love those)! I had the Tsukiji Pescado, which is a burrito-size roll of fresh sushi grade ahi tuna, tamago (a traditional Japanese egg omlette), leaf lettuce, red tobiko (flying fish roe or fish eggs), guacamole, pickled cucumber, mango pico de gallo, onion chips and wasabi aioli ($10.95). I had them mix me an “Arnold Palmer” with their Aloha Ice Tea and Ginger Lemonade. They looked at me like “I” was the crazy one! Someone needs to come up with a Japanese name for this drink. My recommendation is...
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