I recently came to Oshima Japanese Cuisine for my very first omakase experience, and it was…read moredefinitely a memorable one! My date and I went with the 13-item omakase dinner and sat at the sushi bar right in front of the chefs, which I think is the way to go for an experience like this. It was fun watching everything being prepared and having each piece served throughout the meal. Of everything we tried, the black cod was easily my favorite. It was so good that I had to order another one at the end. So technically, I guess I had the 14-item omakase. No regrets! Oshima is a pretty small and intimate restaurant, so I would recommend making reservations in advance. We booked ours through Yelp and were seated practically right away when we arrived. Parking was also easy. The restaurant is located in a small commercial strip center with plenty of parking available, so that wasn't an issue at all. Overall, I really enjoyed my first omakase experience. The sushi was fresh, sitting at the bar made the meal more enjoyable, and that black cod alone is enough to bring me back. If you're an omakase regular or, like me, looking to try it for the first time, Oshima is definitely worth a visit.

Top shelf fish, extremely fresh. Omakase is their specialty and the menu items are all delicious…read more The yellowtail collar delightful. Just be prepared for a very large check; you get what you pay for in this case. The service is a bit frantic, but good considering the tight space. Expect a wait, resto is very small, but worth the wait! Or Make a reservation.

Every time I come here, and I've been coming here for years, I have an amazing time…read more They may not recognize me, but the servers never fail to give me absolute 10/10 service every time. I have never had a negative experience eating here. I'm sat as quickly as possible, and my water arrives immediately. There is no question about this. It does not matter how many friends I bring, we will have our waters when we sit down, no issue. Kim and Dulce were a dynamic duo, taking care of our every need without us even needing to ask. Refills on water and checking in on us after we finished a round of sushi, they were on top of everything. Not for a moment did we feel like we were a second thought in this restaurant, even though we were in the corner of the outside patio! I've never had a bad experience here, but Kim and Dulce really made us feel welcome in my dining experience tonight, and we absolutely have to harp on them again. They were fantastic! The food was amazing, the service was quick, and we'll be coming back whenever we are in the mood for sushi! There's nowhere else we'd rather go in the orange circle!

Came here for a break from moving in my fighter back to college…read more Yummy sushi option near the Circle. Good quality fish and rolls are pretty generous. Parking lot is usually full so best to find parking on the street.

Kaigen is a hidden gem for an affordable omakase! Their sushi omakase set is $45 for 9 pieces of…read morenigiri, your choice of either a blue fin tuna or yellowtail cut roll, miso soup, and salad. The fish here is really high quality, and each piece melted in your mouth with how fresh and buttery they were. My favorites were the bluefin tuna, scallop, cherry salmon, and black cod. This is such a steal, especially considering how the omakase already comes with a piece of bluefin nigiri, but you can still choose to get more bluefin in your roll. My only criticism would be that they can go a little heavy on the wasabi sometimes, but that's more of a personal preference since I prefer to eat sushi without wasabi at all. We came at around 6:30 on a Thursday and got seated right away. Our server was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is located in a strip mall, and parking was plentiful and easy. The restaurant itself was very clean and decorated with a very traditional Japanese vibe. Overall, we loved our experience here, and would definitely come back!

Went for special occasion bc other places were booked. Left with bad taste and experience was…read moreregrettable. Food: stick to $45 sushi omakase. Yakitori was a joke: scallops were dry, rubbery, shrivelled up; honestly should've sent it back after one bite, inedible. Pork belly was so dry and chewy. Chicken karaage did not look like chicken?! and didn't have proper batter/fry. Completely forgot miso soup and rice, waited forever and had to remind them, not apologetic. Service: forgettable, place was not even fully booked, staff not trained, couldn't perform basic functions. There are plenty of better options in OC, will spend my hard earned money elsewhere.

Absolutely loved our experience at Daoni Sushi! Everything…read morewas fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. You can really tell that a lot of care goes into every dish. The sushi was delicious, the service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. It's definitely one of those places you visit and immediately know you'll be coming back. Whether you're looking for a great dinner with family and friends or a nice place for a special occasion, Daoni Sushi is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend it! We'll definitely be back!

Went here for my wife's birthday lunch as sushi is her all time favorite and we love trying…read moredifferent omakase sets when an occasion presents itself. I made reservations so we could get the premium set. It was our first time, so not sure what to expect. The reservation for seating wasn't needed as the tables were mostly empty but the reservation was needed to make sure the omakase was available. There was no sushi bar seating, so the omakase came out all at once instead of a piece by piece experience. That's fine. Oddly though, the waiter did not explain which fish each piece was, but the sushi chef James told us at the end of the meal that the waiter was new and Chef James then explained the fish himself. Weird backwards experience but every one was kind and well-meaning. The quality of the fish in the nigiri was exceptional. Some of the best I've had in the area considering how close it is located to competitors like Ooshima and Kaigen etc. The fish all came dressed, which was to be expected. It was all pretty delicious except it was all just a little bit sweet for my taste.. I prefer more savory, salty, or lemony. That being said, the quality made up for the preference in taste which could easily be remedied with some soy sauce, ponzu, lemon, etc. The bite of Wagyu nigiri was genuinely the best wagyu I've ever had. We also tried the mussels and agedashi tofu for hot appetizers. Would 100% recommend either dish. Overall, happy with the experience as wifey was a happy birthday girl. We did not have room to try any regular rolls so I cannot comment on that. The one negative thing I will say is to absolutely skip the handrolls - any of them. The machine compacted rice made a roll that should be delicate feel mishandled and ruined the texture/experience of that roll. That being said, will definitely be coming back again for some more of the best quality nigiri in the area.

Food was delicious! Staff were super friendly and nice and explained the menu really well.read more

I used to be a huge fan of this spot and loved coming here for their sushi (especially their old…read morehalf-roll option), which was perfect for trying a variety of dishes without over-ordering. They've recently transitioned to an All-You-Can-Eat model, but unfortunately, the shift has really changed the experience for the worse. The quality has noticeably declined, dishes felt rushed, and standard items I order regularly came out looking and tasting different. On top of slow service, the AYCE format felt stressful...like I had to binge eat under a time limit rather than enjoying a meal. While you certainly won't leave hungry, it feels like the focus has shifted from quality to quantity. Really disappointed to see a former favorite take this direction.

The Truffle Salmon With Real Crab looked interesting on their menu, and being a truffle lover, I…read morehad to try. It was decadent! It has all my favorite things in one bite - salmon, truffle, and REAL crab, not that imitation stuff. The presentation is also beautiful. The roll is placed on a nice green leaf, set on a bed of tiny branches, in a bowl filled with ice, garnished with tiny sprouts. It was also very filling. This is probably my new favorite thing! The Baked Scallop was also scrumptious. They're hot and savory. I love the pretty shells they were served on. :) The Rainbow Roll was also delectable. Every piece of fish is fresh and feels high quality. Overall we enjoyed our visit. Definitely coming back.

Heemo is one of my favorite sushi spots in Orange, and they have multiple locations! I love dining…read morein or taking my food to-go, and their food is always fresh, delicious and consistently good. I always get their salmon sushi, seared with Cajun pepper, and their udon combo. The rice-to-salmon ratio is perfect, and the Cajun pepper on the seared salmon adds the perfect amount of flavor. When I'm craving both noodles and sushi, I'll get the udon combo with a spicy tuna roll. The spicy tuna is always fresh and has just the right amount of heat. Heemo is consistently delicious, fresh and quick, with plenty of indoor seating and a super clean dining area. The staff is always friendly and attentive whenever I dine in, which makes the experience even better. I'll definitely be back soon and highly recommend Heemo if you're looking for a solid sushi spot that's reasonably priced!

HIDDEN GEM. Always impressed with the service, food and…read moreexperience. Tonight we sat at the teppanyaki grill & celebrated our anniversary. Once the whole party was seated & our order was taken, we received our delicious ginger salad and miso soup quickly. When our chef arrived he was ready to put on a show! He was so fun, engaging and very genuine. All of the food was amazing. I got the filet mignon steak w/ fried rice and my husband gets the sumo steak. The filet mignon is definitely worth it but if you prefer more meat, the sumo steak is the way to go. The drinks are affordable and compared to other teppanyaki places, the food is affordable and absolutely worth it. They also offer a happy hour in the dining room only - does not include the teppanyaki grill area. Truly one of our favorite places!!

3.5/5 Stars - Nice Experience, But Some Service and Timing Issues…read more We visited Tabi-Ji Teppanyaki for my husband's birthday and had an overall decent experience, though there were a few things that would make us think twice before returning. We chose the dining room seating rather than the teppanyaki tables. The staff did offer us the teppanyaki experience, but since we don't eat red meat or chicken from certain places and weren't sure how the food preparation process worked with mixed ingredients, we opted for a regular table instead. One downside was the seating arrangement. We were seated away from most of the other guests, and it often felt like the staff forgot we were there. Our original host/server was attentive and friendly, but once they were busy with other tasks, it became difficult to get assistance. It was also not busy for a Tuesday evening. We found ourselves waiting for long periods or having to wave someone down, which wasn't ideal, especially for a birthday dinner. As for the food: * Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll (4/5): Fresh, good quality fish, and a generous portion. A solid sushi roll. * Garlic Edamame (4/5): Flavorful and exactly what you'd expect from a good appetizer. * Lobster Duo with Miso Soup, Salad, and Fried Rice (3/5): Unfortunately, the lobster was quite chewy and seemed overcooked. The miso soup and fried rice were both enjoyable and helped make up for it. * Unagi Donburi (4/5): My husband's meal came with white rice, miso soup, salad, and fried rice. It was his first time trying eel, and he really enjoyed the soft texture and flavor. He said he'd definitely order it again. Our biggest disappointment was the timing of the food. The Unagi Donburi arrived significantly later than everything else. By the time it came out, we had already eaten most of the appetizers and other dishes and were pretty full. It's unfortunate because it seemed like a dish that would have been much better enjoyed fresh, but we ended up taking most of it home. Overall, the food ranged from good to very good, and being able to reserve through Resy and use our Amex dining benefit definitely helped offset the cost. However, considering the price point, we expected more attentive service and better pacing of the meal.

This is our go-to spot for takeout sushi! The rolls are HUGE & fish quality is impressive. The only…read morecon is that the rice ratio within the rolls is pretty heavy. They have a large variety of rolls but my favorites are the Jim Doti roll & Euclid roll. Would definitely recommend to those having a last-minute craving for sushi. Staff are friendly and service is quick. The parking lot is fairly limited; however, this has never been an issue when we stop by.

I used to order from here frequently for years, but the quality eventually fell off so much that I…read morestopped. I decided to give it another chance today and ordered something super simple and safe for lunch: a shrimp crunch roll and a cucumber salad. To say I was disappointed the moment I saw the food is an understatement. The roll was so oversized and thinly put together that there was no way to pick it up or eat it without it completely falling apart--and sure enough, it did immediately. I ended up having to eat the entire thing like a rice bowl, just picking at the ingredients. The cucumber salad, especially at $7.50, was also extremely disappointing. The cucumbers were all sliced at completely different thicknesses--some were incredibly thick while others were paper thin--and it was basically just cucumbers with soy sauce poured over them. It had almost no flavor. There just seemed to be absolutely no effort put into making the food taste good, look good, or even be practical to eat. It honestly made me wonder who is back there preparing the food and why there doesn't seem to be any quality control. I ended up throwing away about half of my meal because it simply wasn't enjoyable or properly put together.

We are visiting from out of town and were lucky enough to stumble upon this place. From start to…read morefinish everything was amazing.. The appetizers, the sushi rolls, the entrees, and the dessert. The food was super flavorful and the fish was really fresh. The service was better than any service we've ever had. Not only were the waiters very attentive but they were friendly as well. We will definitely come back before we go back home.

The food here was super good!!! I got the double hamachi roll ($26), the dish was super tender and…read moretasted fresh. The spicy mayo sauce was also well flavored, not too sour. The miso soup was also great. Our server, Mimi, was super nice and wonderful! Doing god's work! The restaurant environment itself is super clean and welcoming. Lighting is adequately lit and noise level was good. Highly recommend!

Came here with the family from Vancouver, B.C. and celebrated my sons's birthday. All the sashimi…read moredishes were fresh and absolutely delicious. The special rolls and fresh wasabi were a great touch. The owner recommended some rolls based on our likes which were spot on. Service was quick and very attentive. Ambiance for birthday celebrations here are the best. We'll be coming back next time we visit California.

Excellent sushi. Fresh fish, melts in your mouth good. When something as simple as their miso soup…read moreis hot and delicious, you know the kitchen pays attention to detail. Service is genuinely friendly and attentive (none of that corporate smile stuff). Ambiance is nice. Authentic Japanese decor. Understated and classic. This may be the best sushi place in central OC. I would put it right there with some of the high end expensive Japanese restaurants but with as good if not better service and lower prices.