Strange Beast - Ventura (CA)

5 /5 Eric Lane: Blow me up Tom!!! In-friggin-sane! BOMB drinks all super flavorful and creative. Food? Youre gonna be addicted. Smash burger with melted cheese onions and pork belly. Hand rolls. Spicy Edamane! Some of the best Japanese American fusion Ive experienced. Must try. See my pics youll be down here.

1 /5 Amara: I feel lied to. I ordered the kaiju roll with the expectation of having a nice piece of seared salmon on top. And guess what there was lacking in the entire roll. Salmon. The server explained that the seared salmon was actually flaked salmon seared on top of the roll. Would definitely recommend not ordering this. Other than that the service was great.

2 /5 Griffin John Edwin (j2dagriffs): Cool vibes but the food is bad. Presentation is nice but not good flavor or textures. Pretty slow service when we went.

3 /5 Joy Renn: My recent dining experience at the the Strange Beast was very pleasant. The bartender and serving staff were very helpful and personable. 5 star! I ordered the spicy tuna roll. It had some ingredient in the rolls that was not easy to eat. Im not sure what it was, but the roll wouldve been much more enjoyable to eat with julienned cucumber instead. The price of the roll was ridiculous. $17? Not worth it at all. I wont be going back.

5 /5 Krish Hernandez: Strange Beast is an incredible spot with some of the best sushi around. The rolls are fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made — you can taste the quality in every bite. Their unique sushi combinations stand out, and even the classics are done perfectly. The atmosphere is cozy and creative, and the staff is friendly and attentive, making the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming. If you’re looking for amazing sushi paired with great vibes and top-tier service, Strange Beast is absolutely worth visiting!