Kakurega

David Ben and Shuri helped our large party out and we're so accommodating and kind!! Good food and…read moreenjoyed our experience thoroughly. Also has gluten free tamari and shuri was very helpful on what rolls were gluten free or not

Surprisingly, it had been a few weeks since i last visited chobop in Costa Mesa. And a few days…read moreago, some friends treated me for my BD. It is my favorite all you can eat Sushi restaurant. There is lots of parking out front. The dining room is large They have tons of options from appetizers to rolls to sashimi and much more. They even include ice cream in 2 flavors. Matcha and vanilla. The Matcha is so good. I had given them a detailed review the last time i was there. So, please check that out for more info. The fish still tastes just as fresh. Their price seems to be lower than most other all you can eat sushi restaurants. They give you 90min time limit and the service is excellent. It was a good time. Great for groups. I highly recommend Chobop in Costa Mesa.

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Eat's Sushi

4.7(2k reviews)

1.3 mi

Service is great. Good and fresh sushi everyday. Never be disappointed. We love to come hereread more

Eat's Sushi is a nice little spot on the corner. The inside is a little... interesting--they have a…read more"light-up artificial tree," but hey, don't judge! The place seems dark but food was really good, especially the sushi. Just keep in mind that ordering à la carte can add up quickly. If you're hungry, the rolls and sushi can get expensive fast, so order wisely. There's no lunch special which is a bummer. However, if you check in with Yelp (think offer is still available), you'll get a free fountain soda. Service is great...fast and reliable.

We are excited to be featured in LA times article! We look forward to serving delicious sushi at an affordable price to all our guests!

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Takumi Sushi

4.6(670 reviews)

1.7 mi

Delicious food we love it so much. Long wait but worth it. the price is reasonable too.read more

First time visiting Takumi Sushi and I immediately want to come back. We ordered a bunch of…read moredifferent items - appetizers, sashimi, sushi, rolls and more. We ordered the Soft Shell Crab and Salmon Blue Crab and these were delicious! I absolutely loved how lightly battered the soft shell crab was and it was quite meaty. The dipping sauce made it even more delicious. The Salmon Blue Crab is a fan fav. The salmon was so smooth and fatty and the blue crab was flavorful. I could have eaten the whole dish all by myself. Takumi Sushi has a new style sashimi category that has 5 slices of sashimi. We ordered the Madai (Japanese Snapper) that is served with white truffle oil, lemon, yuzu and black truffle salt. Very unique and the truffle flavor did not overpower the snapper. We also ordered the Bluefin Tuna, Fatty Tuna, Scallop, Sea Urchin and Eel Sushi. All were pretty fresh, but the Fatty Tuna and the Scallop were the best. For the rolls, we ordered the Mountain Hand Roll (no rice roll) and the Baby Lobster (Crawfish) Roll (baked roll). I love that the Mountain Hand Roll uses a light wrapper and all you taste is fish. This has tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp tempura and spicy crab. Definitely another fav from the menu. All the fish was super fresh. The Baby Lobster Roll is a crab, avocado and cucumber roll and then topped with baked crawfish.Very flavorful and saucy. We were given great customer service throughout the meal, and everyone came to check in on us multiple times throughout our meal. The servers and the manager were all very friendly. They also gave us some recommendations. The restaurant reminds me of Japan because of the Osaka-inspired decor. Traditional Japanese accents and warm wooden tones. I like how intimate the dining area was set up with booths and the tables further away from each other. There is also a bar area where you can sit and interact with the chefs while they work. A really great spot for dates, quick lunch break or dinner catch ups.

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Sushi Sho Japanese Restaurant

4.1(417 reviews)

0.7 mi

Best Sushi in the area, always great friendly service and the sushi options are amazing. Highly…read morerecommend if you are in the area or live nearby.

Definition of don't judge a book by its cover, this fish is fresh! The place is clean! Service is…read moreamazing! It's a tiny bit overpriced but as fresh as the fish was we didn't kind. Highly reccomend all the nigiri

Sushi Sho

Double Tuna, It comes seared and we ordered half of it not. I liked the side unseared

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Menu One

Yuzu Japanese Sushi Bar

My boyfriend and I were staying at the hotel across from Yuzu when we decided to go. Sushi and…read moresashimi selection or great. Our waiter had amazing service. Not long way times and open very open and bright but not too bright. The lychee martini is so DIE FOR!!

Stopped here for a quick lunch-…read more *oyster half shell 8/10 *uni hotate yuzu 7/10 *bluefin toro tartare 9/10 The restaurant was pretty clean. Service was good. Food was great.

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Sushi Town

4.0(932 reviews)

0.6 mi

Such a Costa Mesa staple! We use to come here all the time when we use to live in the area. This is…read moreme and my husband's go to when we were dating! I absolutely love this place and never did it disappoint. They are still consistent even today. The last time we are here was before we moved to Vegas in 2017. I really miss this place and could not find anything at Vegas that's casual and delicious like this place. We absolutely love the pink Cadillac and all their no rice rolls. Worth every penny. We can't get great sushi like this fresh and good in Vegas. I love the red eye as well. All light with seasoning on point. The nigiri are pretty pricey for 1 piece but it's fresh fatty tuna and blue fin. What do you expect. Especially since everything has gone up and cost of living is not the same anymore. I'll pay $6 for the nigiri. It's what we expected. Fatty tuna was on point! Service here is always amazing! Staff has been here for years. They even remember my hubby. Lol. Ambiance is casual. Can't wait to come back.

Came here for the lunch special. It did not disappoint. Parking is not the greatest. However the…read moreservice is friendly and the ambiance is relaxing. The lunch special was sashimi I got that came with spicy tuna roll and miso soup. It was all good. Wis I could have had more. 5/5. I thought the spider roll was a bit too pricey for my liking but it was so good I wish I got more. The soft shell crab was cooked perfectly. 5/5.

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Koyi Sushi

The sushi was great, service was super quick and got to me fast. Would recommend to those who want…read moreto get in and just eat

10/10 would recommend. Great service and great food. Coming back for the no rice rolls .read more

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Oji Sushi & Bar

4.1(931 reviews)

1.8 mi

Great service! Kaia San was so so helpful. She recommended some great dishes! Everything we…read moreordered came out looking great! Would definitely be back to try some of her other recommendations!

Oji food was phenomenal and the service from Sean was phenomenal! Would highly recommend!read more

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Sweet Shrimp (Ama Ebi) Sushi.

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King Scallop

IZAKAYA OSEN

Had such a great experience at Izakaya Osen in Irvine! Everything we ordered was fresh,…read morebeautifully presented, and full of flavor. The favorite is definitely the scallop with uni. Only minor tweak would be less rice for the omakase bowl. Can't wait to be back!

came in for dinner with my friends tonight after hearing from our other friends that recommended us…read morehere. our server gave us pretty good recommendations, but it was a bit out of order. as to how our food came out, we were not happy that our main dish of rolls came out before all the small foods. and why do the skewers come out 1-2 sticks a plate? literally just skewers alone took like the half table and barely any were ordered. all the food just cramped up and we're pretty big people so it felt like we had no room to eat all. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't the greatest. our favorite was the omakase bowl, but our skewers were half cooked or too burnt. It seems like a lot of foot traffic at this restaurant and everything looked packed and hectic. I didn't wanna bother my server too much as they seem already stressed, but a lot of my questions just went to them and to another person, and then it took a while before they came back with an answer. maybe just an unfortunate experience for me though

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K’s Bistro

4.6(217 reviews)

1.4 mi

I used to come here back when Ikko held down this Baker Street spot for nearly two decades…read more Following a local legend like Chef Ikko isn't easy, but the transition to K's Bistro (helmed by Chef Shoji Hijiya from LA's Kanpai) has been seamless. They refreshed the intimate space while keeping the high culinary standard alive. The nigiri was dialed in--pristine cuts, great knife work, and perfectly seasoned rice. A few standout dishes from our order: Seared Engawa w/ Caviar: Engawa is one of my favorite cuts of halibut in general, and this is a must-try. Not every place has it since it's just the fin muscle and there's only so much per fish. Lightly torched to render the rich fat, topped with caviar--it completely melted. Kamatoro: Incredible marbling with a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Oyster with Uni and Caviar: Incredibly fresh, sweet, and clean. Truffle Chawanmushi & Beef Tongue: Silky smooth custard with great aroma, and the beef tongue was crazy tender. Wagyu Yukke & Wagyu Nigiri: High-end marbling, super flavorful, and a great change of pace between the fish courses. Nigiri (Striped Jack, Amberjack, Sweet Shrimp, Red Snapper): Simple, classic, and extremely fresh. Service was attentive, and the meal flowed naturally. Paired it with a cold beer and walked out thoroughly impressed. This location is still in great hands. Highly recommend.

I rarely complain about the parking or how many times the water glass was filled but this parking…read moreis rough for the OC. You might almost think you were in LA. The lot is small and "sold the __ out" with cars on a Friday night. Street parking is piss poor ugly (pardon my French). If you are lucky enough to find anything you will be getting some legit exercise before dinner. The REVIEW: We did the $120 omakase for my birthday dinner. The chefs were great as were staff with excellent service and identifying dishes. The vibe nearly makes me feel I am back in Tokyo visiting my bro in one of those underground secret sushi restaurants. Some of the ones we had: -- red snapper -- amberjack -- best salmon ever maybe (melting butter salmon texture) -- blue fin tuna -- salmon roe with crab meat (had me all in for something I norm don't get excited about) -- scallop (fat and tasty) -- eel w/a sweet corn cake on plate? -- clam soup (yum) -- sweet shrimp (petite and tasty) -- black sesame ice cream (my choice) in an airy wafer two-piece to make an ice cream sandwich -- we vetoed other options because we did not need so much uni

Santa Barber Uni Nigiri + Extra Kizami Wasabi | $16

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Nyk L.

205

10 months ago

Kakurega is an absolute gem. The sushi is incredibly fresh, and the quality of the Japanese dishes truly stands out--everything tastes clean, balanced, and prepared with care. What I love most is that the restaurant is completely unpretentious. You get top-quality food without any of the stiffness you sometimes find at high-end sushi spots. The service is always warm and welcoming, and Shogo and the team make you feel genuinely taken care of. It's the kind of place you want to keep coming back to, whether it's for a quiet dinner or a casual night out. Highly recommend! read more

Alex Z.

8 years ago

Favorite sushi restaurant in OC. Yes, the service is slow, do not come here to get a quick meal. I love the omakase. It's always fresh, and the variety of fish they serve is incredible for such a small restaurant. If you choose a restaurant to become a regular at, this is the one. This restaurant is a labor of love and it shows through the chefs and the staff. Don't come here if you're looking for California rolls and spicy tuna: you're wasting your time. read more

Christine L.

Elite 23

179

133

3 years ago

Kakurega offers a solid dining experience that will satisfy your cravings for fresh and tasty sushi. During my recent visit, I found the service to be friendly and accommodating while the ambiance is intimate and cozy. The seafood used in the omakase was of good quality and impeccably fresh, ensuring a delightful and satisfying taste. While enjoyable, I didn't encounter any standout dishes that left a lasting impression. read more

Lorraine L.

1 year ago

The best sushi! Great menu! Excellent staff! I have been going there since they opened because they came from another restaurant that my family frequented weekly. The Chefs added their personal touch on each order with unique flavors for each fish. Best ever!! read more

Zaal A.

8 years ago

Jun and Sho are the best! So happy they're back with their own place and the sushi is amazing. Service is great! I've taken family, friends, and co workers and they all love it! I wish they were open for lunch though. read more

Sam K.

9 years ago

This small cozy little sushi and tapas restaurant used to be the old Sushi Island. When you walk in you might recognize the two behind the counter. Former sushi chefs from Kitayama are now the new owners of this place. read more

Seal S.

3 years ago

In all his selfishness, my boyfriend said he doesnt want this place to be so known as he loves this place and doesnt want it to get so busy! But confirming it is the best sushi place in OC. read more

Jenny W.

8 years ago

Yum Yum yum ! My favorite spot for sure ! The sushi is always fresh Absolutely amazing is all I can say, excellent service and fantastic food read more

Ito T.

269

1 year ago

Always love Jun and Sho's sushi. You have to visit them during lunch. Amazing deals. Ask about the off menu omakase they have.

presley b.

3 years ago

I love this place! Food is amazing and it's the best sushi place in town. I love love love it. Great environment and service

Dmitrii B.

4 years ago

Best lunch so far in the area. I would recommend this place to everyone Will come back here for dinner read more

Maziar B.

7 years ago

Loved these guys are Kitiyama and now they have their own spot! Great spot great vibes great sushi!

Nancy L.

9 years ago

The best of the best. We have been so many sushi places but this is definitely the best, read more

Tamara M.

6 years ago

So legit has two great chefs. My friend turned me onto this spot and it never disappoints

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