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    Miki Sushi & Sake

    4.6 (46 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Albacore Soy chia 10000/10
    Fatemah S.

    My absolute favorite sushi spot to come to. They're always packed so make sure to call or reserve a table ahead of time. They're always packed dont have soy sauce because they make their own sauces in house. They have fresh fish and unique fusion rolls.

    MaDonna W.

    We absolutely loved the previous sushi restaurant in this space... However , I think we like the new sushi restaurant in this space even more. Different owner , but same warm, caring, ocean vibes. Unique flavors and very fresh . We recommend you make a reservation. They do take walk-ins as we were a walk-in and bullied up to the bar. Super friendly staff . It's definitely a tiny small space but remarkably they can fit quite a few people in this restaurant. ( the parking is a little bit tricky however, if you go behind the restaurant up the little hill, there is plenty of parking. It's a very, very short pleasant walk.)

    Anna N.

    Wow the quality of the food here is amazing! I ordered the sweet shrimp miso soup which I loved was more than just the usual basic soup. It was so flavorful with the different veggies and had a large shrimp in it. The sparking canned water was also very unique and I asked for a few extra lemons to squeeze in the water. The fish on the sushi roll tasted very fresh and the sauces that accompanied it were mouth watering. The service was quick and the waitress was friendly! I was able to get a seat at the bar doing a walk in. It is a pretty small place so I definitely recommend making reservations.

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    Mitch R.

    This was a little different style of sushi than I was used to. I really liked the yellowtail nigiri - I'd definitely stick with nigiri on my next visit. Vibes are incredible, you're in a nice, cozy dining room right on PHC and can see all the sushi getting made right in front of you if you're at the bar.

    Hot Spicy Bay Roll
    Sarah P.

    Miki Sushi was such a wonderful experience! We made a reservation a few days in advance (highly recommend since seating is limited), and I'm so glad we did. The space is small and quaint with a cozy atmosphere where you can see the entire kitchen, but also peek-a-boo ocean views from the window seats. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm and welcoming. Our server provided fantastic recommendations, with some of our favorites being the Volcano Sizzle, Give You Energy and Hot Spicy Bay. Each dish came with its own unique sauce and all the flavors were absolutely incredible! What a hidden gem! We'll definitely be back.

    Give Me Energy
    Peyton L.

    Super unique sushi experience here at Miki. The founder was a female sushi chef who worked with Nobu previously, and the restaraunt continues in her honor (named after her too!) with all female sushi chefs which was a first for me to see. They are very skilled at their art and create incredible rolls and sauce flavour mixtures that I have never tasted before. Every item we had was a huge hit but I most highly recommend the Hot Rock and the Laguna Canyon. Very small inside which adds to the cozy community feel of this place. Will be adding this to my sushi spot rotation for sure.

    Canyon de Chelly
    Bryan A.

    Unique destination! Love that they create custom sauces for everything and portion it for you, so no soy sauce is needed or offered. Servers are friendly and attentive. Salma was amazing!! Small restaurant, so be sure to have a reservation on the weekend.

    Tina Y.

    This restaurant has hands down some, if not the best sushi I've ever had. The quality and taste is top notch. Make sure to snag a reservation since the location is pretty small but accommodating.

    Albacore chili, White fish chili (can't remember which is which)
    Michelle K.

    Came here at opening on a Saturday night (make sure to reserve!) with two dear friends and had a fantastic evening. Bustling and small, but such a cozy restaurant! Hannah was our server and she did a wonderful job with giving recommendations and making sure we were attended to. We ordered a ton of different nigiri and one roll, which was enough to fill three people. We also had some nice green tea, which they thankfully kept topped up as I love politely guzzling tea while having sushi. My friends had most of the nigiri but could attest to their deliciousness. I personally had the salmon lotus nigiri and prairie and the freshness was amazing (I'm a salmon enjoyer). They don't offer soy sauce in this establishment, as the offerings are meant to standalone and have their own flavor profiles, which I found to be pretty neat. My only gripe is that I wasn't informed that substituting out crab for spicy tuna in my prairie roll (which was really yummy!) would add an extra $2 - just a note for the servers for next time! Overall a great experience and would love to come back soon. As my friend remembers chef Miki before her passing, he was touched that it did well to pass on her legacy :)

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    Stephanie B.

    The sushi at Miki is exceptional! The only reason Miki Sushi and Sake is a 4/5 is because when we did a walk-in last night versus having a reservation we were told that there would only be two options of fish for us: salmon and yellow tail, versus the table next to us (who had a reservation) was able to get the full fish and seafood menu choices. The service however was extraordinary, we loved our server Salma who was extremely helpful in suggesting items that were not only Gluten-Free (celiac safe) as well as mouth watering and delicious--with us only having two fish choices to work with (the sashimi, they did sneak in another fish choice ). We also enjoyed The Laguna Canyon roll (Normally made: Albacore, tuna, yellowtail, salmon, snapper, crab, masago, cucumber, avocado, sriracha, scallions, spring mix, daikon, kaiware, sesame seeds, crunchies, ponzu, Miki dressing) which was still bursting with flavor even though it was created with only salmon and yellow tail. We enjoyed sashimi: the Purple Ginger and Sexy truffle and we had Salmon Peppered (fusion nigiri) and The Wich (looks like a seaweed sandwich with chopped up salmon inside)--yummmmm. And to sweeten our tastebuds we had the crème brûlée--wow!!!! Although the resturant is small, the ambience is very inviting and cozy. Miki sushi and sake is a unique experience and one you don't want to miss dinning at when you are visiting Laguna Beach! My advice--make a reservation so that you can have the full experience of this dining sensation!

    I look so silly! The waitress is great!
    Elisa G.

    Hanah was our server and the food and service were amazing. A+ I love the prairie roll and the sake was spot on. It our first time here. We will be back as long as they will have us! They accommodate gluten and cheese free needs

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    Great food, excellent service, and the vibe is amazing. We loved it, will return! Street parking only, can be a little tricky.

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    Fun, all women, excellent sushi and salads. many interesting twists on sushi options, lots of veggie oprions

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    The sushi is not so great. Covered in sauces some of which were sweet. It was a bummer. The wine pour was fantastic though.

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    4 months ago

    Delicious sushi, creative yet simple and oh so fresh! Staff were amazing and we will definitely be back soon :)

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    11 months ago

    Rude take away from trying to stop in for dinner. You better have a reservation. Its a very small space. FYI

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    Love all their food! Owner friendly. Staff helpful and knowledgable. SO thankful they re-opened in town. Try anything...no bad choices!

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    6 months ago

    best sushi i've ever had- imagine sushi + salad. if you can't imagine it you need to visit miki

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    The restaurant is tiny and cramped feeling. The food was just OK and expensive. The wait staff were excellent!!

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    Everything was delicious and Tanya was an awesome server! Really recommend the Green Planet! Thank you!

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