Great Sushi spot that's really close to UCI, their portions are super generous and their prices are fair. One of the only AYCE sushi places that offer sashimi as part of their normal menu. I had lunch there and the fish to rice ratio was amazing. The atmosphere was super cute there and their service was amazing. They also have a coffee store in house which serves great drinks. I recommend their Grapefruit Jasmine Frappe. I would definitely come back here whenever I have the chance. read more

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I've realized that my issue is that the food quality is pretty inconsistent. Some days the takoyaki is cold on the inside. Some days the ramen is super salty and I can't finish it. Some days it's all pretty good. But I can't gurantee it will be on any given time you visit. That's my main issue with this place. Servers are kind, decoration is beautiful. read more

Very Cozy place with great food and welcoming environment and service. Menu has a variety of options read more

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What a fun space! Well decorated with lights and flowers hanging from then ceiling . We ordered the Pacific platter which was delicious. It came with five Nigiri and four pieces of either the UCI or the Hawaii roll. We also ordered a rainbow roll. Loved everything here, except the miso soup which was a bit watered down. Parking is super easy in the lot out front. It's right between Albertsons and Wells Fargo. Will definitely return! Will read more

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A hidden gem for Japanese food near UCI! I absolutely love the décor here--it's elegant, romantic, and makes dining such a pleasant experience. It's great for a family meal with kids, but also perfect for a girls' night out or a date. Here's what we tried and loved Sashimi Platter: Salmon, tuna, yellowtail, sweet shrimp... thick cuts, super fresh, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Hawaiian Roll: Shrimp tempura, eel, crunchy tempura flakes--every bite was a surprise! Salmon Hand Roll: Flavorful sauce and plenty of salmon--must-try for salmon lovers. Unagi Rice Bowl: The eel was cut into a star shape (so cute and unique!) with generous toppings. A great choice if dining solo. Appetizers: Crispy fried tofu, edamame, and sweet potato fries--our kids couldn't stop eating them! You can order à la carte or go for the all-you-can-eat option: * À la carte is more refined, perfect for a light meal. * AYCE is the way to go if you're really hungry! Kids under 3 eat free Ages 3-12: $19.95 ‍ 12+ years: Weekday lunch $34.95, dinner & weekends $39.95 The food is plated beautifully--Instagram-worthy shots with zero effort. Even when dining with kids, you'll walk away with some gorgeous photos. Overall: Botan Sushi not only serves fresh and delicious food, but also offers a cozy, romantic, and family-friendly atmosphere. Definitely one of the best choices near UCI for group gatherings or date nights. Can't wait to come back with friends! read more

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Good late night sushi spot. The service was excellent, the ordering system was efficient and the workers were kind. They gave us some free apple juice and calpico while we were waiting for our order! Very aesthetic interior with a lot of tables. I enjoyed the hawaii roll, ocean breeze roll, and umi delight roll. I usually am very strongly against cream cheese in sushi but the jalapeño complemented it perfectly. I ordered the UCI roll because zot zot zot but unfortunately it was my least favorite roll. The sweet potato and the asparagus are just not very appealing as sushi ingredients in my opinion. The miso soup tasted like water, I've never seen such clear miso broth. Maybe it's because we came right before closing, i'm sure they would have replaced it if I asked but I didn't want to bother them after last call. read more

Botan Sushi - miso soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

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Lovely and spacious sushi restaurant with great service. I found a social media discount deal that we took advantage of today. I was trying to decide between a handful of delicious rolls, and I decided to go with the Hawaiian one with a perfect amount of spicy with jalepeno. I look forward to trying more! read more

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Great specialty rolls, loved the miso soup and the cucumber salad. Good service and vibes.

Arrived around 9:15pm. Barely anyone inside so figured service would be fast. Took a while to order. They let you sit anywhere you like. Once ordered, food came out within 15 min or so depending what you got. Ambiance gives kawaii aesthetic as it was cute / girly with the pink and florals. Music was chill and easy going. TBH wrote this review to get the complimentary drink but also did my due diligence to give an honest review. I tried the peach oolong tea. When I received it, it was a large cup but it wasn't cold. Tasted sweet but not as refreshing... Noticed they offered ayce but was thinking it's probably better on a day when I can try lunch ($32.99). Also the guests that were there weren't really doing ayce so I was hesitant. For the signature bento box, it came with a couple slices of dill pickle, picked veggies, stir fried cabbage, California rolls, boiled egg, rice, and the protein of choice, in this case botan fried chicken. The chicken had a lot of flavor and was crispy. Everything else was mid or average. I've had better bento boxes but I did come to try since it was a spot near campus. Yo girl was still hungry so decided to try one of their rolls. Ordered the Ichi roll which reminded me of Alaska roll with lemon on it. So if you're familiar with Alaska roll (California roll with fresh salmon on top), then that's what it tasted like. Towards the end, the owner was kind to let me try their honey boba which was sweet and soft ! I added it to my drink and it made it so much better !! Hopefully next time I'll have a better experience. For those of you who haven't been here before, it can be a spot if you're looking for Japanese comfort food, that's open somewhat late (until 11pm), and are near UCI ! read more

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I came in for lunch AYCE for $35; it includes 4 orders of sashimi, it was so cutely presented! Warning, the orders come full size so I only made it two rounds. The botan chicken is OUTSTANDING. Must order, as well as the yellowtail sushi read more

Botan Sushi - D1. Salmon Sashimi 3pc - Sushi Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

Ambiance wise, the decor and the aesthetic of the restaurant is very kawaii to say the least. I went in during lunch time on a Saturday and got seated immediately. There was only one waiter working, but she was super nice and checked up on my party multiple times. As for the food, it was okay. Not bad but nothing special that stands out to me. Most of the rolls were pretty standard. I feel like the salmon could be more fresh, as you can see by its light color. read more

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Your food is really good, but my gosh, it's expensive. I highly recommend everybody go but just only for special occasions. The service was good. The ambience was gorgeous. read more

Sushi was fresh and reasonably priced. Server was friendly and informative. Restaurant was clean and cute.

We came here to celebrate my birthday and it was such a great choice! The Happy Platter was the perfect size for our family of three. It was arranged beautifully and had a nice variety of options. We added a few other dishes and left feeling full and satisfied. Our server was wonderful. She was attentive, friendly, and welcoming. The service was fast, and she helped us choose the right rolls for our taste. Everything she suggested was delicious. We will definitely be back for another special night. I highly recommend this spot for both the food and the service! read more

Botan Sushi - P3. Happy Platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

Party of three showed up for a late dinner on Friday (2/20). We've seen a bunch of social media marketing about this place and liked that it was open "late" (11:00p). We walked in at 10:05p, there were people eating at 3-4 tables in the restaurant. We waited while the hostess/waitress helped a Door Dash driver pick us his delivery. Then she turns to us, and we say, "party of three". She says, "take out only, too late to sit down". I say, "there's an hour until you close". She says, "too late". We decide to eat somewhere that actually wants our business. read more

This was very good, there is a lot of variety, and it was really delicious. The all you can eat is a great value and it was a lot of fun. The atmosphere was nice too. read more

Botan Sushi - Salmon and yellowtail Sashimi and Alaska roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

Unexpectedly amazing Japanese food. Highlights of our lunch was crispy tofu and rainbow roll. read more

This place is so cute! Very kawaii! Also, you are greeted by a cat. Jk, at the entrance there is a cute cat waiving hi. The staff here is super nice and helpful. The vibes here are great. The ceiling is filled with flowers and so are the walls- very aesthetic. Hats off to the interior designers. The sushi was great- the salmon roll was my choice. The salmon melts in your mouth. Paired with the miso soup this was a perfect meal. Don't forget to ask for chilli oil for that extra flavor! Thank you! read more

This was a pretty good sushi spot! It was our first time coming, and the servers were patient with us while we decided what we wanted to order. The boat had a lot of options to choose from, and it was pretty filling for 4-5 people. Overall, I would say it's pretty chill and a great place to get sushi with friends or family! read more

Botan Sushi - Sushi Boat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

I tried the Bento Tonkatsu box during lunch, and overall, it was a satisfying experience. The pork Tonkatsu was crispy with a nice balance of sweet and salty flavors. It came with a generous portion of cabbage, and a little bit of pickled greens (not sure what they are called), plenty of rice, and four California sushi rolls. It was filling! My only wish was for less cabbage and more variety in the sides. I'd give it a 7 out of 10 for the food. The restaurant itself was really pretty, and they offer a $1 drink with the Bento box, along with free refills. The atmosphere was a solid 9 out of 10, and service was exceptional. Worth a try if you're in the area! read more

Botan Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

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Came here on a Monday evening to grab a bite before grocery shopping. Right when you walk in, you're greeted by the most kawaii decor. We almost thought we were at a Hello Kitty cafe of sorts. We were met with friendly servers who allowed us to take a seat anywhere. The menu here is pretty large, with all kinds of Japanese food items like ramen, sushi, and bento boxes. For two people, we got the bento box with tonkatsu which also came with rice, 4pc cali roll, boiled cabbage, seasoned egg, and some radish. For apps, we also go a salmon cut roll, and the dinosaurian egg. The tonkatsu was good, but very thin, although the sauce on it was delicious! The salmon roll was okay. The fish was a bit warm, but maybe it's because being wrapped in rice made it warm. The dinosaurian egg is an avocado stuffed with crab meat and spicy tuna, deep fried. In theory it sounded good, but because everything was deep fried, it just all kind of tasted mushy and warm. Food came out within 10-15 minutes of ordering with our app coming out last. Overall, it was a decent spot for an affordable meal. For three items and two people, we spent about $40 which included tip. read more

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Hi , I found out about this place on Facebook they have a promo going on of a 10$ off , so I went yesterday a Saturday night at 10:15 pm knowing that the restaurant opens till 11 pm , the restaurant was empty only one table ( I should have run away ) the person in the front said sorry we gonna close , I said ok can we get it to go ? Then he went inside asked another person came back with attitude and said okay ! I ordered a bento box , Sashimi and a roll and a drink, then asked the cashier to apply my offer the 10$ off , then she said ok your total is above 35$ that works , and then she told me click redeem on the offer that she can see it it's used !! then she went inside for lil came back she said let me call my manager she was on speaker then the manager said just tell them u can't do it and the manager should be here ! What a joke ! I told the cashier it's okay no worries ! Then here comes the crazy part ! The bento box felt like a left over food disgusting , sushi NOT EDIBLE !!!! the only thing was okay is Sashimi ! This place is empty a sat night for a reason ! I felt they just give me the left over rice in that bento ! If u guys run a promo to get costumers then u don't honor it what's the point !! I threw all the food in the bin next to the restaurant while the server watching inside ! And left home hungry !!! Really a refund would be appreciated !SCAM SCAM save your money and go elsewhere! read more

Botan Sushi - The offer that they are running and asked me to click redeem just for it not to be honored - Sushi Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

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The food was Amazing! All of this different favors dancing on my taste buds. The place is cutesy. I feel like I'm in a Hello Kitty store. Very clean and open. Service was great. The server had to be the owner because he gave service with love. Just cool dude. Come on in and enjoy. Try the Dan Dan noodles and the Hawaiian roll. read more

Botan Sushi - Dan Dan noodles "spicy" - Sushi Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

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Service was quick and there were tables available, so we got good seats. I got the jasmine milk tea which tasted pretty good! Served let me sample the different teas before ordering. Sushi was OK, but I think for the price, there are better options. read more

Botan Sushi - F9. Yellowtail Roll (6pc) H9. Tiger Roll F7. Tempura Shrimp Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

The server here was so sweet! Food was great!! We had the Tonkotsu Ramen Combination, Spicy Salmon Poke, Crispy Tofu, and Seaweed salad. Definitely would come back! Cute interior too!! read more

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I ordered from here online and, in hindsight, I probably made a grave mistake of doing so at the end of their lunch hours. I ordered the ICHI roll and a 2-for-1 spicy tuna roll and both were entirely inedible. While the spicy tuna roll was indeed spicy, beneath the pepper the whole of it tasted like flavorless and oddly stale fish mush. Not even smothering it in wasabi and soy sauce could save me from it. The ICHI roll was absolutely disgusting even by looks alone. The salmon on top was really thin and almost slimy, looking more like silly putty than fish. I tried a bite, hoping this would be different, but the immediately horrendous mouthfeel was only worsened by the flavor of sweet and cloying rot. I gagged and spit it out immediately, throwing all of the rolls in the garbage soon after. Even an hour later, I still can't get the film of gently rotting fish off my tongue. The miso soup was the only thing that was edible, but honestly the soup-to-seaweed skewed heavily towards the latter -- it felt like I barely had any soup with it. Overall, not at all impressed with this place but I did at least get a refund. read more

Had a meal near UCI and randomly found a Japanese restaurant. The prices were very reasonable, and the food was great! Tried three types of sushi, and they were all delicious! Highly recommend the Volcano Baked Roll! Generously topped, with a warm, crispy layer on top--amazing texture and flavor! Also loved the cucumber roll without rice--it was super refreshing and light, perfect for a clean palate. They also offer bento boxes, which are perfect for solo diners. Options include fried chicken, pork cutlet, salmon, or beef, paired with rice, California roll, and vegetables. A balanced and satisfying choice for a solo meal. read more

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The atmosphere is so delightful in this place! If you get Yasmin as your server you will be in great shape :)

Cute place. It's well lit and clean. The bento box is very good. We got the fried chicken which has a kick to it. Love the cabbage and hard boiled egg that comes with. We also got a bunch of rolls and all were very good. The jalapeño bombs were flavor full. Service was good. The owner gave us complimentary coconut dessert that was delightful. read more

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Business is full of scam, got charged $120 instead of original price ($75 or less) we didn't even ordered much, employees might be tricking people to give them tips, they said they were 1 dollar short too, we only ordered 5 things which only worth about $9-$15 per dish. This is very unreasonable that we got charged $120 (without tips) and they refused to give us our receipt. The fool you with "free ice cream" don't go here. I did my calculations from the menu, the price was only around $80 (generously calculated). We would give tips anyway, so why bother scamming customers? ADDITIONALLY.. I got food poisoning the day after, my whole family had to fight for the restroom. ramen with boiled egg? No flavor? Please be better, or just close the business. read more

Service was quite good, the lady gave us menus and allowed us to peruse the menu before committing while explaining the rules of the AYCE without being too pushy. She was attentive and while the water could've gotten refilled a little quicker overall service was 5/5 Onto the food itself. The sushi was very good, each roll unique in taste and well made, none falling apart easily. My only gripe would be the spicy popcorn chicken had no flavor and was not really worth it. Other sides were incredible and well worth it! Food 5/5 but avoid popcorn chicken tbh. The ambience of the place was cool. With a demon slayer esque vibe with wisteria and cool pink and white lights around the place. The back had some boxes and stuff visible if you go to the bathroom. They might need one more staff to clean a little more. The tables were a little sticky. But the decor and boba fountains were cool to look at. Overall I would recommend this place! And look forward to coming back. read more

Really not a good sushi place. The rolls were ok not good. A little better quality than grocery store sushi. The spicy garlic edamame was so bland, the miso soup had 0 flavor , and the shrimp and vegetable tempura just tasted like it was drenched in oil. It just felt like bad quality overall. Very flavorless I will not be coming back and very disappointing. read more

Jalapeño bomb too small for the price. The miso soup tastes like the smell of wet dog (idk hard to describe) and the cucumber salad has wasabi in it which would've been nice to know. Maybe their fresh sushi is good? I usually get that but was craving a good Jalapeño bomb tonight and didn't get that. read more

Super friendly and adorable place! The service was wonderful and the sushi was very fresh. Everything came out fast

Amazing quality sushi. Super soft and large cuts, and their fried food is incredible too.

Not bad. The sashimi is massive and rolls are huge. They're very traditional American sushi rolls.

The most delicious and fresh sushi I've ever had. Definitely order the A+! This is our favorite sushi spot. We highly recommend it. read more

Botan Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

Good deal and great tasting. First time here with my son who just moved into Acc. I think it does cater to the student crowd, so it makes sense. read more

AYCE with a great vibe! The atmosphere was great (I love those lucky cats display-- perfect for a casual night out).The takoyaki was surprisingly good (crispy outside, gooey inside -- a must-try!) and the sashimi boat was a colorful showstopper, super fresh and beautifully plated. read more

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Waiters very friendly, sushi good, the place very cute and romantic, clean place, good for hang out for family and friends