We tried quite a few dishes from this little sushi spot and they were all delicious! This is a cozy, clean place with few tables but it looks like most of their orders were to go. Our server, Eunice, was very nice and friendly. She was very attentive, never letting our water cups dip lower than half way before refilling. We had a part of 7 and it was able to accommodate us. It also allowed us to try out quite a few of their dishes and none of them disappointed. It's hard to tell in the pictures, but the rolls were nicely sized and we were stuffed when we finished! I didn't get a chance to take pictures of everything we had as we started eating as soon as the food arrived. We had: Appetizers: -soft shell crab (great flavor, but wasn't cut up) -baked muscles (excellent with white rice) -fried calamari (perfectly cooked) -edamame (as expected) -Hawaiian Poke (flavor was on point-sauce good balance of sour and spicy) Dishes: -Salvador Mango Roll (the slices of mango gave this roll interesting depth of flavor) -Hawaiian Roll (Cali Roll with sashimi on top-yummy!) -Crunch Roll (yummy!) -Orale Roll (this was a unique roll! My son ate it so quickly I didn't get a chance to try it!) -Buddy Roll (it was just plain good!) We finished everything, every last piece. And we were stuffed! This says a lot as we normally take unfinished food home when ordering this much. Needless to say, if you're looking for a sushi fix with decent prices, great service and good food--give this place a try. read more

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Great little sushi spot! We came in right when they opened and were greeted with a smile! It is a small establishment but packs a punch with each dish! I love baked green muscles and it will be the first thing order at any sushi spot, if it's available - Niko Niko CM has the best BGMs I've had - period. We also started with some gyozas and they were warm and crispy. We ordered my daughter some salmon sashimi and they come so thick we asked them to slice them in half. Good problem to have imo. My wife and I shared the Superman Burrito, Sapporo Roll, and the Jalisco Roll. Knowing what I know now, we could have ordered 2 rolls since they are massive! The burrito is cut into 2 halves and was refreshing and although, big, felt pretty light. The Sapporo was good with a slight kick and tang from the spicy CA roll/ponzu sauce. Jalisco was great and I normally do not like cilantro with my sushi; just know this one has a decent amount of sauce but it works well. We'll def be coming back! read more

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Fantastic meal today at Niko Niko. Nothing fancy, just your simple sushi restaurant with great prices, fresh rolls, quick and friendly service. Come hungry because their rolls are massive. We ordered too many and ended up with one roll we couldn't finish. For 7 adults, here's what we ordered: 3x baked mussels 2x shrimp and vegetable tempura 2x spicy garlic edamame 1 Oishi roll wrapped with cucumber 2 oracle salmon rolls with crab in the middle 1 popcorn scallop roll 1 Irvine roll 1 ultimate albacore roll 1 roll I can't remember but it had a huge topping of shredded crab and sauce lol....its the one that was not finished Overall, great option for lunch, dinner, a quick bite. For my last visit, it was a last minute family gathering while everyone is here for the holidays. Highly recommend. read more

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The sushi was great, the tempora shrimp was good and the staff was nice. Im not a big sushi person but the salmon was cooked so I was ok lol. I would eat here again. They do close for an hour for their lunch like around 2 or 3 (I can't remember which). read more

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Fish was grey and did not taste right. Ordered on Doordash. Will not be getting food from here again. read more

Niko Niko Sushi - Ultimate Albacore Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Get your sushi combo rolls here. Nice Korean lady with good service and fresh vegetables but don't eat the bitter cucumbers please not fresh. Replace that with the two salmon Kama collar grilled as a wonderful alternative. They do have a great sashimi salad with tuna and salmon. Everything came out hot and fresh today for lunch time. Not busy here. Plenty of parking available and clean restroom available inside for customers. Overall a nice location for customers to enjoy their favorite sushi rolls during this renovation time. read more

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I shoulda ordered my sushi at the restaurant instead of DoorDash because they just added more stuffs on their menu. I think they are under a new ownership so everything was upgraded. I like my rolls THICK and Niko Niko didnt disappoint me. The staffs were nice and attentive. Will be coming here often. read more

Niko Niko Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great spot for a quick and yummy lunch! My 3 year old, who is a picky eater loved the calamari and rice. We had the baked green muscles, albacore role, calamari, and some nigiri. I really enjoyed the crispy garlic on the albacore roll! Portions were generous and it was more than enough for our family of 4. Food was so great and the waitress was friendly! Will definitely come back for lunch. read more

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Cliff Notes Price Range: $$ Parking: Plenty Perk: Food Non-Perk: Paying Ambiance: Felt like a typical small sushi place Dress: Comfy Noise: Low Temperature: A little cold Recommend: 100% Date: 06/09/2024 Dissertation: I recently met the popcorn scallops at Niko Niko Sushi, and honestly, I think we're in a committed relationship now. These little crispy scallop bites are dangerously good--like, "oops, I ate the whole plate before my sushi even arrived" good. Whatever magic they sprinkle on that sauce should come with a warning label: "Highly Addictive." One second, you're thinking, "I'll just try one," and the next you're sitting there with an empty plate, wondering where it all went wrong. Pro tip: Don't make the mistake of offering to share these. You'll regret it immediately. Hold your ground--this is a solo mission. If your friends want some, they can order their own. read more

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If I could give 0 start I would nasty , I came here for lunch and I found a black hair in my sushi roll... ruined my whole experience,the lady with red hair and glasses working didn't seem to believe me and just had attitude. only offered credit for next time. How can I come back to a place that serves hair? it's gross. read more

Very small place in the middle a of SUPER BUSY strip mall. Great - inexpensive - very fresh - thick cut - sashimi and sushi. Huge - inexpensive - delicious - bento box. Good luck finding a parking spot but great cheap sushi spot read more

Niko Niko Sushi - 2 Item Bento Combination - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Give this little spot a try! Service was great and fish was fresh and tasty. Server was super friendly. The Jalisco roll was especially awesome!! read more

Nope, never ever again! This place is a disgrace to the Niko Niko name. I have been going to Niko Niko in Costa Mesa since the very beginning. Moved around California over the last 2 decades and have never been to this location. Currently, we go to the Burbank one which has been consistently 5/5 since we discovered it 7 years ago. I went to another location in Irvine and it was also as good as I remembered but this one makes grocery store sushi feel like a fine dining experience! We were in the area, hungry and exhausted so we just wanted something reliable. Easiest solution was to just call Niko Niko to pick up some rolls we knew and trusted. We realized we picked up the bootleg edition of Niko Niko once we opened the boxes. If you are looking for rice heavy rolls that look like they've been waiting all day to be served, this is your spot! On top of that, there was a little gift we found on one of the rolls. Can't tell if it was a very long eye lash, beard hair or idk? I know there are levels to sushi restaurants out there but how dare they represent Niko Niko like that. Lesson learned, not all Niko Nikos are built the same! Gave it 2 stars because parking was a breeze. read more

Niko Niko Sushi - Yum, hair. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Always come here for sushi I swear it's so good everytime definitely coming back. Very nice workers also

No gluten free options! I asked if anything could be made gluten free, they said no and I asked if I could do a bowl of rice and sashimi and she cut me off saying no. I understand not every place can make gluten free food but I have never had a problem with sushi before. read more

I've been here before but another location and such a long time ago. I forget how many good rolls they have here. I just wanted something simple since I was on a quick lunch break. I got my soft shell crab roll, it took awhile but that's ok, that means it'll be fresh. It was a huge portion too so it definitely got me full with just one roll. I definitely want to come here again but order ahead of time if I'm going during my lunch break. read more

The food is delicious! The portion are insane and for the price I will definitely come back

The took my order on uber eats... and then canceled it because they had to leave for lunch. They have nothing in their business hours on google or uber to indicate they take lunch between 3-4.... Wasted my time! read more

I always call to order a Philadelphia Roll with sriracha, jalapeños, and lemon on the side and they always have it ready to pick up in 7-10 minutes. The sushi itself is good quality and the lady up front is helpful. Overall I would recommend trying this restaurant. read more

Niko Niko Sushi - Philadelphia Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Ordered a 3 bento box combo with salmon, crunchy roll and spicy tuna roll. It also comes with rice, salad and soup. It was a good portion for lunch meal. I have no complaints. It's a basic roll so you cannot expect too much flavor. read more

Niko Niko Sushi - 3 Item Bento Combination - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Anytime my buddies and I ever want sushi we come here the incredible size and service is amazing always made to perfection with great ingredients read more

Niko Niko Sushi - Garlic albacore soft shell cran roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Just plain....bad. Tasteless and everything was soggy. Even the "crunchy" roll. It was delivered very quickly though!

Niko niko is a great sushi place! The lady at the front always welcomes us in, since we come so often. The food is always so good and flavorful. My personal favorite rolls are the hungry roll, the órale roll, and the snow cone roll. There is always music playing, and there's a TV too. There are comfortable tables, and a couple of seats at a bar- like seating area which kids are welcome to kids. Overall, my favorite sushi restaurant in Costa Mesa! Definitely would recommend. read more

Niko Niko Sushi - Google image, but this is the hungry roll, one of my favorites! This is what it actually looks like too. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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It may be a small place, but the food and service is exceptional! The rolls are huge and the gyoza is so crunchy and tasty! I didn't expect the service to be so good but they really catered and paid attention to our needs! Don't overlook this place! read more

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Just placed and order for sushi and the Asian lady was super rude she quoted me 15 minutes over the phone when I got here I was told 10 more minutes. She started screaming at me when I asked if it was ready. Very unprofessional. She kept saying I can cancel it when asked why my order was not ready. She then continued to bang and slam things around. Someone needs training. read more

Food: everything was flavorful and had good presentation but dang the slices of salmon on my roils were thin and short! I've never had such a stingy piece of a sliver of fish on a roll, ever. Service was nice and friendly. Ambiance: two fruit flies constantly buzzing around our food. Drug addict asked me for a hand out prior to walking in. Mexican music. read more

Always great! Good customer service and fresh delicious rolls. Love their nude roll. No rice but like a ca roll with shrimp on top just extra faux crab. Sometimes specials. Right now bogo 25% off. read more

Niko Niko Sushi - Nude roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Service was phenomenal, everyone was insanely kind and professional, food came out fast and it was delicious. Prices are relatively low as well. 10/10 will definitely be coming back read more

Niko Niko Sushi - Crunch Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Rudest customer service given. Coming in 40 minutes before they close and when asked if we can sit down they told us no, we had to order to go only. Didn't catch the lady's name but she was Asian and she was the cashier at the moment and she made a face when we asked. I don't understand you have 40 minutes before closing and you decline us sit down. Even if you do decline us you could have said it in a nicer way. Don't recommend coming read more

We were craving sushi so while sitting at home during the stay at home orders, we ordered honestly more than we could eat at one time. We had: chili garlic edamame, miso soup, baked spicy lobster roll (our favorite,) and the popcorn lobster over a spicy tuna roll. The food was AMAZING. Literally it was so good my bf and I ate until we were stuffed and then some! Definitely good food, pleasant contact free delivery and arrived quickly. This will have to go on our regular rotation now! read more

Overall good rolls at a fair price. The service is always good. The offer a special of buy one roll, get 25% off the second roll. We have been going here for years. read more

They made so fresh sushi really yummy prices are reasonable it is worthy to drive a long way to this Niko Niko Sushi servers are nice but very busy serving us and others, read more

Man, this place ain't it. I ordered miso soup, which was tasty yet lukewarm, and a rainbow roll. The rainbow roll contained a giant portion of rice but a tiny portion of fish. Dude, keep the rice and give me more fish. Gotta find another sushi place now. read more

Love this place! Nice service and delicious food. My favorite is Baked Spicy Lobster Roll, so yumm! read more

Love coming here since the food always come out fresh and always have large portions in their servings. Definitely look into the special rolls deals B1G1 1/2 off and the teriyaki chicken bowl at a deal price ! If you are craving for a quick fix of excellent sushi and combos they are the one to go. Definitely order ahead of time since they will get busy and you know everyone is coming here for the meal! read more

Yes, my favorite lunch time meal adjacent to my place of work. Large portions, tasty, great presentation.

Really poor quality would not recommend this place in the time I reached into my back pocket for my wallet my 2 order meal was done. Even my daughter was amazed how quick they served our order mind you I ordered a genki & a niko roll smh ‍ definitely a waste of my 27$ not coming back here again. read more

Niko Niko Sushi - Really bad genki roll idk wtf this is - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Food is okay, but Kim I think is her name is very rude. She really makes your meal unpleasant 1. Won't check up on you 2. Gives you attitude when you ask for spicy mayo/hot sauce 3.Rushes you She got my order wrong, but there's no point explaining to her as she will make you feel like it's your fault and not once did she ask if I would like a refill but would check up on THE TABLE BEHIND ME. A couple came in & she told them the wait would be 40min and didn't bother to take their order but a younger lady walks in & she accepts her order asap. Kinda odd to pick & choose your customers. Theres a guy who's there some afternoons and has way better customer service.. read more

The quality of the fish was not good. The service was decent. The deals on the rolls seemed good but overall I probably wouldn't return due to the food quality read more

Sushi is ok, always on time and staff is Always Always friendly to us. My husband loves it, we order at least twice a week. The owner needs to hire more staff and I think things would get better. I mean people can only handle so much make 1 or 2 people in charge of take out orders and 1 for the wait staff an extra cook and chef perhaps? Service is everything. The fact is when I go in there and I can see that the guy in front of me just ordered 15 items of different sushi and paid over $100 and doesn't tip the wait staff? I'm sorry, but I wouldn't be in a rush to hurry up and go, would you? Some people think because it is very much so considered fast food sushi and a small establishment that they don't need to? Regardless of your "fancy palate" and what you expect, if you don't tip and smile at your server and give a thank you then get what you get. If you went to Nobu or even a mediocre steak house or anywhere for that matter are you going to look that waiter in the eye and not tip? Cmon don't be cheap. The food is what it is and if you want the best go somewhere else! My husband always gets the Harbor combo with California rolls, comes with miso and they always pack the extras we never have to ask. Tip: if you tip your waitstaff you won't be forgotten or feel hurried AND just remember we are lucky these workers are showing up to work to provide us kind customers with our food. Happy Eats my fiends! read more

Niko Niko Sushi - Harbor combo with California rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California