Rokuan – Chino Hills, CA
14230B Chino Hills Pkwy
Chino Hills, CA 91709
(909) 590-1233
Rating: 
Overall rating: Just OK
Pricing – Moderate
Finding good sushi in other areas of California other than the usual coastal joints is hard to come by. When a friend told me of this spot in Chino Hills, I had to check it out. Mind you, that day I will admit, I was not in the mood for sushi – BUT, my taste buds were there so I checked it out. Rokuan is situated in the grocery shopping center of Stater Brothers, marked by a sign called ‘Sushi’. After reading a few reviews and blogs, I decided to give it a go but could never find the appropriate time! The restaurant opens at 5pm on the weekends and I am only ever in the area during the day. I went with the family on an impromptu request by my sister for sushi.
I ordered the sushi and sashimi combination platter – figured it’d give me a variety to choose from and taste. Overall, it wasn’t that bad. The cuts of fish are on the thick side so I did have a hard time biting through it all. Reviews I had read raved about their proportional value and good taste. I’d have to agree on the portions, they were on the greater side. I simply wished that they had cut them thinner. That way, you get more and don’t have the feeling of biting through a big piece of meat. I wanted to appreciate the taste and feel of good sushi.
I’m not sure if it was worth the drive for someone from Pasadena (as I read in one review). The sushi was good, just not great. I would go back though – only next time, I’ll be sure to order more on the side of wanting sushi.
Chino Hills take: It’s one of the better sushi restaurants in the area. Definitely a must if you like sushi. The tempura is fantastic too – not on the batter-y side – more simple and crisp.
