Japanese Food in Ventura

Savory skewers and rice balls anchor Japanese food at Gotetsu - Kushiyaki and Sake House in Ventura, with pickup available.

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Edamame

$5.95

Steamed edamame sprinkled with sea salt.

“First time going to this restaurant. I was actually in Japan previous week. This restaurant very similar to Izakaya's in Japan. Great food and service.”

Spicy Garlic Edamame

$7.95

Pan-fried edamame with garlic, spicy bean paste, and teriyaki sauce.

Yakitori

Meatball

$4.75

Japanese chicken meatball made with ground chicken.

“Please visit for a great, laid back meal. Such a fun vibe in the restaurant. It's small with music playing (The Cure when I was there) and you're basically in the kitchen. It's all small plates so you can try everything. I recommend the scallops, beets, and chicken meatball.”

Thigh with Citrus Pepper

$4.50

Chicken thighs topped with yuzu kosho citrus-chile paste.

“A different kind of Japanese cuisine.”

Chicken

chicken curry with green salad (to go)

$15.00

Japanese chicken curry served with a green salad.

“I came here a few years back and ordered the chicken curry. It was one of the best curries I’ve ever had. Tonight I came back and ordered everything that sounded good to me. The chicken curry was a 10/10 of course. The chicken Karage was so flavorful and perfectly fried. The beef skewers were packed with flavor and HELLA tender. Everyone here was really nice and you could tell even the people dining were here for a good time and good food. I didn’t take a picture of everything I ate, but here’s that beautiful Karage.”

Garlic Chicken

$11.95

Chicken thigh sautéed with garlic and onion in teriyaki sauce.

Steak

Filet Michael

$8.95

Filet skewer topped with blue cheese, fried onion, and fried garlic.

Ribeye Steak bowl with Salad

$23.95

A bowl of ribeye steak served with a side salad.

Onigiri

Jalapeno Yaki Onigiri

$4.95

Crispy grilled rice ball filled with chopped pickled jalapeños.

Yaki Onigiri

$4.50

A grilled Japanese rice ball with a crisp exterior.

Japanese Vegetable Skewers

Shishito peppers

$3.50

Japanese shishito peppers served as a simple pepper dish.

“Our first visit to this great restaurant for Japanese skewers and other dishes. We loved the food and the atmosphere of a food centered business. Decor is no nonsense and the seating is small, but cozy. The quality of the meats and the preparation made this place stand out.”

Japanese Eggplant

$3.50

Japanese eggplant with homemade Yakitori sauce.

“One of our go to date night places. We love to sit at the bar we love the small quaint vibe. Our favorites are the chicken meatballs with the yolk. The rice ball with the yolk, Shishito peppers are amazing eggplant is amazing the mushrooms are amazing. There are a new pink cocktail is pretty good and a nice addition to the menu. It’s a fun place to go and we’d love that it’s different and unique.”

Find Something Special at Gotetsu - Kushiyaki and Sake House

At Gotetsu - Kushiyaki and Sake House, Japanese food includes chicken curry with green salad, seafood-flavored cabbage batter pan-fried as okonomiyaki, and eggplant with homemade yakitori sauce.

Try Gyoza for homemade, pan-fried pork dumplings, Pork Belly for a crisp exterior and juicy center, and Spicy Meatball for chicken filled with chopped pickled jalapeño. Edamame is steamed with sea salt.

Join us in Ventura for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Filet Michael tops a filet skewer with blue cheese, fried onion, and fried garlic; Rice uses premium short-grain Tamaki Gold.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Japanese food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

chicken curry with green salad (to go) — This to-go meal includes chicken in Japanese curry sauce and a green salad served alongside.
Meatball — This Japanese-style chicken meatball is called tsukune; the menu description notes ground chicken with panko, egg, and onion.
Thigh with Citrus Pepper — Chicken thighs are topped with yuzu kosho, a Japanese paste combining citrus zest and chili for tangy heat.
Filet Michael — A beef filet skewer is topped with blue cheese, fried onion, and fried garlic for added crunch.
Ribeye Steak bowl with Salad — The bowl features ribeye steak and comes with salad; the menu does not specify its base or other toppings.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for japanese food throughout the Ventura area. Order your japanese food online for convenient pickup or delivery.