Blue Ocean Japanese Restaurant

A Japanese friend recommended this spot and it definitely did not disappoint. Japanese owned and operated. I knew this place was going to be good when I arrived for Saturday around noon and the place was packed. Everything from the appetizers, nigiri and Japanese entrees were on point. My friends and I loved the fatty salmon belly, ikura, uni, chutoro and yellowtail nigiri. The fish was buttery and at a premium price the uni and salmon belly were so worth it. The fish was so fresh and yummy we had to order a 2nd round. The tekka tuna don, katsu don hokke shioyaki teishoku and the katsu curry were delicious entrees. The flavors of the cooked fish and pork were on point. They give you a fair amount of fish and food quantity overall here. We each spent over $50, but definitely felt stuffed and got our value. This is a great place to bring the family to enjoy some quality Japanese food. The servers were great in knowing the speciality items and freshest cuts. You get a great deal here considering the size of the fish and price for some of the cuts like chutoro.

This place is great. It’s small and has an authentic feel. The staff is very nice and attentive. I didn’t think the sushi was particularly outstanding, but it wasn’t bad by any means. The tonkatsu ramen had the most delicious broth I have ever tasted. The chashu pork and egg were both somewhat plain, but even so, I would say that it was some of the best ramen I have ever had. Would definitely recommend this place for a nice, cozy meal.