i thought this place was going to be a great find.. but unfortunately i was wrong. I woke up in the middle of the night with a fever and a horribly upset stomach. This place gave me food poisoning. read more

I think this place is eww to meh. We ordered a lot of different roles here. The sweet sauce on the shrimp tempura roll had too much mirin in the sweet sauce, I could taste the bitterness. The spicy crunch roll was okay, wasn't bad. The worst part, they served us fishy-tasting lobster roll. We took a bite of the lobster and it tasted like it was frozen a few times and then reheated and given to us. It had a stench to it when we ate it. We ate two pieces, found a bag in my friend's purse and started stuffing the roll down the bag and threw it in the trash can on our way out....that's how bad it tasted. After that roll, it kind of ruined our appetite and we just left. Service was also pretty bad, they pretty much ignored us after they got us our orders...we had to wave the waitress down to get our check. We won't be coming back to this place after that experience. Our stomachs felt funny afterwards. Visit my blog at, thankgoditsfood.wordpress.com, for photos and a more in depth review! :) read more

The location is small and the menu and pricey compared to others, but the service is great! I have mixed feelings about the food, because it's a small location and in an area not very populated i don't think they get a lot of service. Sometimes when I go and it's kind of dead the food doesn't seem so fresh. But obviously on a busy night the food is pretty fresh. I only go here for the all you can eat, and like I mentioned first it's pricey compared to other restaurants. I have had no issues with service at this location at all, honestly they might be a little too helpful at times. A server is always there when you need them. read more

This place is my favorite place the people are nice and everything is fresh I give this place a ten star if they had it. Can't wait to be able to seat and eat in there restaurant again. My husband and I order AYCE. Thank you Maru Sushi for a wonderful experience read more

This place is so good It's my favorite The staff is very friendly too The parking is huge The restaurant itself is okay Too bright for my liking Wish it was more intimate or less bright But who cares food is great. Good service ! read more

So we started coming back here mid May..Been a loyal customer for several years. Service was Terrible then and the food mediocre, we decided to stay away for a few more months. Then a friend asked us to meet for dinner tonight. So we went and it sucked. Totally messed up our order and the wife's food when it came out was cold. Now we will wait a few more months and re evaluate the place. I hope it gets back to the restaurant it was pre covid read more

I can't even to begin with the disappoint I have in this place. Maru used to be my FAVORITE sushi spot.. like a year ago. I am not sure what happened in this last year for them but they are seriously failing in the hospitality industry in my eyes. If I could give them 0 stars I truly would. My boyfriend and I decided to come to Maru for Valentine's Day because hey it's a special date night, why not go to our favorite sushi spot? We arrive at Maru, see their busy but we're instantly sat. Once we're seated we were greeted by a nice lady who asked us for our drinks & if we were doing AYCE. We put in our drink orders while looking over the menu for our first round. We finally decided and put in the order. After 15 minutes of being there we still were not given our drinks. Finally the drinks come... still waiting for our edamame and first round. 20 minutes goes by and still no edamame.. all the tables around us are getting their appetizers but us, so we decided to say something. They apologize for the wait of the edamame and ask us if we want to put in another app order so we do mixed tempura. Came out super quick and was really delicious. At this point we had been waiting an hour my boyfriend was ready to walk out because it had been taking so long. We decided to wait a few more minutes and finally got the first round. We were so hungry we forgot all about the wait and just started enjoying the food. After we were done with the first round we put in the second round of sushi.. knowing it was going to take awhile but still decided to wait because let's face it, we've already waited this long what is waiting a little longer going to do. Another hour goes by and we still have not received our second order.. by this point we're both getting livid. Then a server comes and gives us our paper.. my boyfriend and I both look at each other like that's odd we didn't receive anything.. so we tell the waiter we haven't gotten the second round. THIS IS WHERE I LOSE IT! They freaking served our food to another table, the table had eaten a piece or two and then realized it wasn't theirs. I saw them give it back to the server saying it wasn't theirs then the damn servers bring it to us and try to serve it to us! OH MY FREAKING GOODNESS! ARE YOU KIDDING ME! Not only did you make me wait forever for my food but you also are trying to serve me food that was served to another table and had a missing sushi on it! At that moment I got up and couldn't do it anymore. I went and talked to the manager on duty and told her everything that happened. Her response is, "I'm sorry it's a busy night" like no sympathy what so ever. Like it almost made it seem like with that response, "what do you expect, it's Valentine's Day you know it would be like this" that's the way I took it. We say we just ask for the bill so we can leave. She tried to charge us the FULL amount for two AYCE which is a total of about $65 dollars. I told her I wasn't paying that much for the horrible service, not evening getting everything I ordered and for my food being served to someone else, eaten, and then served to me. I don't know what the was last night but seriously the worst service I have ever experienced in my life. I will never go to Maru again and I suggest you save yourself the headache and time from this place. They need some serious revamping. If they don't have enough chefs to accommodate the guests then they shouldn't be seating every single table. It makes for a bad experience for us and in the outcome they lose service. read more

We were the only ones here and my friends and I had the all you can eat lunch. Most of the rolls were just okay... the best one we had was the baked salmon. The miso soup was good. Nothing really memorable about this establishment except that our waitress was very nice and she filled our waters promptly. I would be upset if she didn't since we were the only customers in the restaurant. I do have to mention that we got our food pretty quickly so that is a plus! Overall... the quality and taste of the food was average. Nothing I would ever go back for. read more

This review may be a little bias since this is the only sushi restaurant with an AYCE option that I've ever taken on (besides from ToDai, but that doesn't count). However, I genuinely adore this place though! It's rarely ever packed when I come so I always get to sit next to the sushi bars. YAY! The chefs are so friendly and the service is right on point! I'm pretty sure my experience here wouldn't be the same if I didn't sat next to the sushi bar. The sushi rolls are average but there are a variety to choose from including appetizers! Your taste buds won't get bored, I promise. I recommend this place to the folks with big appetites & a tolerance for a BUTTLOAD of rice. ^__^ GOOD EATING! read more

Maru Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Westminster, California

The Good: - Pretty cheap all you can eat menu - Good Service The Bad: - Not all the rolls or nigiri is offered on the AYCE - Menu for dinner doesn't change (usually, other places offer a more extensive menu for dinner) read more

We got the AYCE. On a weekend dinner, it is $5 cheaper than Todai. This Korean owned AYCE is decent. It has an okay atmosphere, with decent service, and Korean pop playing in the background. The AYCE lets you order 2 specialty rolls per person per round, but they let us stay way past the hour and a half time limit, because it wasn't busy. The dynamite and other baked rolls are really bland. They don't have a kick to them, like the ones I usually get. They just seem to be topped with watered down mayo. The fish was pretty fresh tasting. This is probably why I bumped it up to 4 stars, instead of 3. The eel was really soft, and very tasty compared to most sushi buffets I've tried. Other than that, the fish and rolls tasted pretty standard. The edamane is lightly salted. The mussels have a decent amount of creamy sauce. The gyoza is heavily fried in oil. The skin is completely drenched. I thought it was gross, but my bf seemed to really enjoy it. read more

The bf and I have been coming to this particular sushi restaurant/bar for the past few years. Whenever we need our sushi fix and we're hungry, we tend to come over here. Parking's not too bad. Big general parking lot for the strip mall. Service has been pretty good for basically every time we've been there. Our drinks are filled regularly, we have our food in a pretty prompt manner, and they don't give us any trouble or any dirty looks when we have a big group of people come in. Prices are reasonable for the AYCE sushi. It's now 18.95 for lunch and $22.95 for dinner, which is just a one dollar increase that we've seen in the past 5-6 years (we didn't live in the area before that). So, just a one dollar increase in that length of time? Not too shabby. Now, the quality that used to be here was pretty okay. Not too bad, was always clean, and presentation was good. However, the last time we were here (which was just last weekend), the food was better than we've ever tasted. I don't know if we somehow came in right when their new shipments came in, or they're just now going for the higher quality sushi, but the sushi was AWESOME. My mouth watered every time I took another bite. And I wanted to keep on eating even though I was so full. The quality was just much better than they ever had, and I hope it's there to stay. In terms of what the bf and I enjoy, we normally go for the specialty rolls. I enjoy the rainbow (which has a number of different nigiri on the top of it), while the bf typically goes for the tempura eel specialty roll (the name escapes me). We always get the edamame, the miso soup, and the gyoza. For those who don't want an AYCE, they do have just regular menus that you can order from. However, I think the restaurant asks that everyone in the party orders the AYCE, instead of just only one or two people in a party of four.... Been issues with people being dishonest, I believe. Anyways, you have up to 1.5 hours to order the sushi, which I think is more than enough time. Great service, AWESOME food this last time we were there, and it's pretty much always clean when we come by. Will be visiting again like we normally do. read more

This is probably my favorite AYCE sushi place around my house. Their lunch deal is only like 18 dollars which is really cheap! So you should definitely check this place out in the middle of the day. The seating is always pretty quick, and out of the two times we have been here, the servers have been very kind and helpful. They help you with the menu and special requests, and they always clear up the table to make sure you have plenty of room for the food to come. It's not top dollar sushi, but you are obviously not paying top dollar, so you can't complain. I've seen some people talk bad about the sushi but honestly it takes great for what you are paying. It comes out quick, it tastes just like you expect it to, and it's very flavorful and filling. If you live in the Huntington area by the 405, this is where you should go. One of the top sushi places in the area. And it's open almost all day, unlike the other places around that open only for dinner. read more

Our go to sushi place. We use to go for the AYCE because we are fat and it never disappoints. Now that the option of AYCE is gone (raging Rona) we have been finding ourselves going there even more often for their takeout. Usually we go so hard on the AYCE so take a month or two break after. But now that we're getting 1-2 rolls at a time the craving is strong! They also have a decent amount of rice-less rolls. My daughter loves the chicken katsu (sp?). Heavenly burrito roll is nice a refreshing. Staff is friendly. Beer is priced well too. Highly recommend. read more

The sushi here was decent but we have to say that the service is very slow and they didn't real care for us to be there. It was a bad experience overall and disappointing. read more

I've been going to Maru sushi for years and the food here is always good. It's a family run restaurant and the owners are so nice and always try to take care of their customers even when they are busy. I highly recommend this place for take out! You just need to call the restaurant and they'll get ur order in quickly. Amazing service! read more

It was ok. I wouldn't come back here voluntarily. I think it's great because they offer an AYCE option which is a really good deal so if you're looking for that, you should definitely try it here. There's no fun or special rolls and the server really didn't pay attention to us once our orders came out. It sounded like the people at the bar had a better time because the sushi chef was making them take sake bombs. The rolls that I did order were not too impressive either. The only ones I liked were the basic ones like the crunchy roll. The albacore with onion roll was ok but I got tired of eating it after 2 bites. The rice to fish ratio was pretty good though. I hate going to sushi places that give me more rice than fish. Overall it was OK of a dining experience and nothing that I would come back for. read more

Maru Sushi - Tempura philly roll and yellowtail worth it crab And avocado on top - Sushi Bars Near Me - Westminster, California

My brother lives nearby and was always raving about the awesome sushi here.I had been to the Maru Sushi off of Harbor and Adams in Costa Mesa (not sure if they are related), where my review was A-OK on the experience. Since this version of Maru Sushi in Westminster seemed to be exciting enough with the AYCE invite, I thought.. "let's take a stab at it.." Well, I think I was too hopeful. Let's dish why.. This place was busy. I'm sure because of the many patrons who are local and love an AYCE deal. We had to wait for a table, which on a Friday night didn't seem to be too long. Once we sat down, the menus were overwhelming with info that I got lost for a minute, until the server came and explained to us how the AYCE system worked. It was a menu of certain appetizers and sushi rolls to choose from. We chose carefully and wisely. The server was nice and not impatient to explain to us. Ordered plenty of Kirin and then we were on our way. The food was nicely displayed and the sushi was filling. Decent portions of sushi (which is very important) are noticeable. Because it started to get busier thru the evening, our server seemed to be delayed on coming back to our table. I wouldn't recommend this AYCE if you are truly hangry.. it can take a while. But we understood, our server had many tables, and he was still very polite and attentive to our orders. Perks: As mentioned, decent portions. Beer and Wine available. The AYCE option is great for Sushi lovers. Downsides: Small inside dining area. Can feel a little cramped. Can be busy than expected. KNOW before you GO: The AYCE is per person, so no sharing one plate is allowed. Also, keep in mind that what you order and keep ordering is what you finish. If you order and don't finish, you most likely will be charged for it. ( it happened to my brother) so be sure to note any disclaimers. OverALL: A-OK. I was hopeful for an EPIC experience but it wasn't horrible. Definitely worth a try for AYCE sushi first timers. read more

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Sever gave our table the wrong orders and charged us for it. Food was good, service was lacking and didn't appreciate paying for food we didn't order. Was under the impression they still served AYCE and asked for it in the beginning, and found out the hard way when they gave us our large bill and telling us they aren't doing AYCE. They have no signs or anything which notifies of no AYCE. I won't eat here again after that bait-and-switch. read more

Such good place to have sushi they offer 30% off when you order to go! My favorite is Tiger roll.

This place is the best, my family and I have been coming for a long while and we were bummed when they had to close for dine in because we love the ppl that work here and the environment. Thank god they're finally open again, please don't hesitate to visit this best sushi place of all Orange County hands down. No stars can compare to the delicious food you'll find here! read more

I love coming here on the weekend for lunch or even in the afternoon for dinner. This is a great AYCE place in Westminster/Huntington Beach when you don't feel like driving to Tustin for AYCE sushi. The fish to rice ratio is pretty good as of recently, maybe because of the popularity of Sake 2 Me. I absolutely love all the servers the girls and guys are always so sweet, not to mention they don't pass judgement when they see me scarf down sushi twice my weight. hehe. My favorite thing to order here is the Nigiri Sushi. If you get any of the deep fried rolls or baked rolls they fill you up fast! The bf always loves to order some green tea mochi after as well. read more

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We went again tonight for takeout. Their sushi was so fresh and tasty. The rice was soft and melted nicely in my mouth. We are very happy. And, we will return. read more

Their food is decent, but the service overall just sucks and it depresses me for some reason.. my girlfriend's friend had to wait over 25 mins just to get her bento box meal. One of the servers even forgot to give her miso soup and salad. Like the servers apologize and everything, but still it doesn't make up for the bad quality service. There was only like 5 tables and 2 servers and they could not single-handedly get each order right for each table, sometimes one sushi would be for the other table, but they gave it to the wrong table. These guys are like kind of my age but younger in their early 18's to 21 years old. The food did not filled me up and the salad had no dressing at all. Definitely would not come back here again. read more

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BOMB.COM ask your mom! really good sushi, and AYCE is awesome!

I came here for AYCE sushi, I'd rather go during lunch than dinner hours though just because it costs around $20. I came here Friday night with my family. Service was slow at first but it was understandable because it was packed. My challenge was to order everything on the menu, but we had to stop on the 2nd round. :( Next time, I'll try to finish off the menu :) read more

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Ordered to go and chose the Sapporo Night and 6 orders of escolar sushi. After a few bites, the flavor started to taste different and not appetizing. However, I ignored it because I've eaten here several times and was just hungry. A few hours later I felt nauseous and ended up vomiting. I was hoping it was just food poisoning but it turned into a stomach flu. This was Friday night 2/11 and it's now been 3 days. My stomach still hasn't fully recovered. Make sure you check your order before leaving the restaurant read more

Came for the all you can eat lunch and it was great. Randomly found this place via Yelp & thank goodness. The servers were attentive and didn't need to flag them down for anything, sushi tasted fresh and came fast each round, and the bathrooms were clean. All around a delightful & fulfilling lunch in route to the beach read more

The service is awesome the food is always Fresh and the prices are good as well! I would def recommend if you like a variety of choices

I went to Maru Sushi on 12/31/2010, because a friend recommended this restarunt. I had the lunch special "A", great deal, okay tasting. Didn't really meet my expectation for the best tasting sushi, but a very reasonable price for a lunch special. My friends that went with me, had the all you can eat for lunch. They mentioned the same about the taste, that it was all right, not all that great and wouldn't go back for all you can eat. The waitress, was very nice. Fast and friendly, there was only two tables though. read more

Maru Sushi - Lunch Special A Combo, 6.95 12-31-2010 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Westminster, California

I love this place! Delicious food and it is great that they are open during this crazy time!

My girlfriend's sister always praises this place, so i decided to give this place a try. My party, 3 adults and one kid, walked in around 8 pm, and the restaurant seemed to have maybe four parties dining at that time. It seemed like the owner lady was serving front of the house at the time, and i will admit that the server and the owner lady "tried" to check up on us as much as possible. However, things start to go downhill when the dishes were delivered to the table. The proportion of rice in comparison to the fish fillet of nigiri were just too big. One may say that i am asking for too much to expect tiny rice and a huge slap of fish fillet, but maru was just too much with their rice. I will admit that i am no sushi expert, but i often dine out at different japanese sushi restaurants to have an idea of what a good proportion of rice size is for an aycu sushi restaurant. For example, sake2me in Tustin is known to have tiny rice for their nigiris that the fish fillet can wrap around the rice bed, and i honestly did not even expect this from maru. Furthermore, the quality of the fish was a appetite killer for me. The cajun seared salmon was literally falling apart while i was trying to pick it up, the salmon had an old fridge aftertaste, yellowtail looked way too old and stale that i thought it looked like albacore for a moment, salmon skins were actually burnt, tuna looked pinkish white, and miso soup was super bland. On top of these, the chef sauced way too much for rolls and tempura rolls. I Would not come back nor recommend maru to any others. If you want good sushi, drive a bit more and pay a bit more to go to maybe aycu hb sushi or sake2me cerritos. read more

Very quiet and zen-like place. We were first time here and tried their sampler. Love it all. Will stop by more often. read more

Just came here tonight with my dad and ordered all you can eat, food was good and service was great. Their menu had a wide variety of sushi rolls which included no rice options for all you can eat, which is hard to come by at all you can eat. Servers refilled my drink pretty quickly and did so with a smile, very friendly as well. The bad reviews at this place all seem to be pretty petty or an over reaction in my opinion. Definitely coming back soon. read more

Love this place!! The pop chicken was to die for!! I absolutely love the crawfish was really good. All the food was very good!! The service was great!! This was our first time there and we are definitely going back!! I want more eel!! read more

We have come here for years and will continue. We LOVE their rolls and kid friendly service. Nothing is harder than kids and sticky rice!

Very good food. Service is good too. We were here on Thursday night. We came around 8 and had no problem. We got what we ordered. They do close kitchen at 9.30. Service is more buffet style but prices are really good. I ordered sushi and expected more rice than fish. No. It wasn't the case. I got big piece of fresh fish on a tiny piece of rice. Kirin bear buy one get one 99c. It was my husband birthday and he got an icecream. It was very nice. read more

Maru Sushi - icecream for birthday boy - Sushi Bars Near Me - Westminster, California

The empoyees were welcoming and nice :) i totally forgot to leave a tip and im so sorry! but they are following covid guidelines and the food is delicious! wonderful service. Its great especially during these times because i can order and pickup easily. read more

It definitely is a cheaper deal to get the all you can eat as opposed ala carte. The problem is you have the tendency to want to stuff yourself with sushi to get your money's worth. The quality is very very good. read more

My FIRST TIME AT MARU SUSHI Restaurant at 16362. Goldenwest St., in Westminster, California 92683. My Combination Chicken AND SALMON had SESAME SEEDS ON TOP AFTER I REQUESTED NO NO NO SESAME SEEDS as per Gastro Intestinal doctor. I fussed after they brought back COLD COLD . They decided to give me a NEW CHICKEN TERIYAKI WARM . So the grade was B But my husband' dish got A minus grade! read more