Sura

Twila Hickle

Sura is a hidden gem in Oxnard! 🌟 From the moment I walked in, the cozy atmosphere welcomed me. I opted for the bibimbap, which was packed with fresh veggies and the perfect amount of spice. The quick service was impressive, making it ideal for a lunch break.

I appreciated the extensive tea selection - definitely pairs well with their small plates! 💚 Plus, the restaurant is super accessible, which is a big plus. Do try the kimchi; it’s homemade and delicious! A must-visit for any Korean food lover... 🍵

If you’re looking for tasty traditional Korean food in the VC area than look no further! Sura never disappoints when it comes to authentic Korean dishes that tastes like home cooked meals.
My regular go to dishes are the bibimbap, bulgogi, and chicken plate.
You cannot go wrong with the tofu soup as well.
I believe what sets this place apart is the quality of the side dishes that they specialize in since they are the perfect addition to balance out the rich foods and the welcoming atmosphere ran by local owners who are always so sweet when I stop by.
It is also located in a beautiful shopping center overlooking water and has plenty of parking spaces.

Me and my partner went to this restaurant we traveled from Santa Barbara so it was about a half hour drive and to start things off I guess maybe this is a thing at other restaurants but I’ve never been to a Korean barbecue restaurant where you don’t get to cook yourself with a grill at the table I wanted to leave immediately but my partner did not so I did not say anything and we stayed already on this point I would not come back because I’m coming for the experience of cooking myself and enjoying Korean food which is not an option.
We started with the calamari It was very thick, cut almost seemed a little dry, and I kind of like that.
It was less chewy than normal probably overcooked however, I’m not a big calamari fan.
I only had a few pieces while my partner had the rest.
I wanted to order the bigger plate Bulgogi And I wanted to add a soup that comes with the dinner combo.
However, they said I cannot order the soup.
It only comes with the dinner combo.
How ridiculous is that? I can’t order a soup at an increase price because it’s not on the dinner combo.
Anyhow, the amount of food that came in the combo was barely enough for two which is what me and my partner shared because by this time she didn’t even want to order Her own meal since they did not have any sweet-and-sour, hot and sour soup I forget what kind she wanted, but they did not have it.
It was OK.
I really enjoyed the texture and stickiness of the black bean rice however, no flavor at all the Bulgogi was tasty, but compared to other places lacking in flavor the soup that came with our meal Which is what I was most excited for also seemed subpar at best.
There was kimchi on the side that was all Fishcakes I believe they were OK radish and potatoes and cube like shapes that were sweet I like them, but never had something like that before.
It was interesting.
The atmosphere was all right but the service was not minimal at best, and I did not like the way the server stood in the hallway behind us the whole time it was very awkward.
My partner believes that she got sick from the calamari, which again she had most to herself I only had three pieces And later on for the next couple days, she was complaining about stomach problems that she believes was from the calamari.
My biggest problem with this place Again is the fact that we don’t get to grill our own food I’ve never been to another Korean barbecue restaurant that did not have the grills at the table.
I do not know if this is common but I do not like it one little bit.
The next biggest issue is the fact that the food is not flavorfule enough and possibly not of high enough quality For them to be asking for this ridiculous prices a meal for one person comes out to the price of two meals almost anywhere else Besides steakhouses and Gordon Ramsay‘s restaurant hahaha.

The food here is as good as any Korean restaurant in LA's Koreatown or other Korean communities around SoCal.
Plus, the staff is so friendly and attentive.
Highlights include the generous servings of banchan (freshly made kimchi is marvelous!), hot tofu soup, bibimbap, and kimchi pancake (appetizer).
Recently started serving Cass Beer, imported from Korea (I like darker beers better in general but Cass really helps with the spiciness of thee Korean delicacies)