Big Tuna Sushi Bistro - Chico

We have eaten here several times now, and I must say that not only is their sushi exceptional, but the service is also commendable. The prices are reasonable and not overpriced at all, and the ambiance inside is quite surprising. It wasn't what I anticipated from this location and its name. Overall, it's become one of our favorite dining spots in Chico.

A great dining experience overall, with even better food. We had to make some adjustments to our order since there was no option available, but who hasn't encountered this issue these days? The atmosphere was wonderful, and the lighting added to the ambiance. The food presentation was spot on. I can't wait to go back!

We ordered Takoyaki, chicken katsu don, and a Shiso Fly Roll. For dessert, we enjoyed a green tea cheesecake and a Midoriya cocktail. You never know if the name is a nod to MHA, but it was delightful and the drink itself was intriguing. As always, the food was excellent and the service was very appreciative. Thank you!

Japanese tacos are the best idea ever. Rolls are also amazing. I'm not going to Chico if I can't stop here every time.

I’m a little late in my review, but I wanted to be sure to sing the praises of the restaurant. I have been to some note worthy sushi restaurants in my travels. I will say Big Tuna Sushi Bistro is among them. The menu easy to navigate. There are familiar classics for those who don’t want to go off the safe known path. And then there are other options for those who are adventurous to explore. I’ve been to small towns where the sushi has had a fishy taste, signaling it’s been kept too long. However, even though Chico is a college town, quality has not been sacrificed at Big Tuna. This is a credit to their Chef. Each time I sat in a little corner at the sushi bar to watch the culinary brigade make their specialty. The restaurant was usually packed like sardines. But the Chef’s team is well trained and accustomed to handling a sustained dinner rush. Each offering was beautifully prepared and looked as appetizing as the last. And even through all this chaos, the Chef still took time out to educate me about the fish and the offerings. Needles to say, the food was delicious. I typically would get the sushi or sashimi sampler. It was the closets thing I could get to an omakase-style offering, aside from their Omakase Roll. Each offering at each visit did not disappoint. On other visits, I tried various items. The Salmon Bomber roll, the Chico roll, the Italian roll, the vegetable tempura, and the Shishito Peppers are the offerings that immediately come to mind because I ordered them often. I felt like I was eating the quality of a meal I could get at Uchi, Uchiko, Sugar Fish, and Nobu, all right here in the college town of Chico, CA. Whatever the magic this restaurant has cultivated here, it is my deepest desire that it supported and cultivated so I may visit it again to have another memorable culinary experience