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    Oto Sushi

    4.5 (442 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Nikko Groove!
    Michael B.

    Our good friend Jake recently started working as a server at Oto Sushi and asked us to drop by. Unfortunately, he wasn't working on a Friday afternoon at 4:00 when my wife and I stopped by for the first time. This is a beautiful sushi spot in downtown Laguna Beach. The restaurant has a very comfortable vibe and is beautifully decorated. There is also outdoor seating and a second floor space we didn't check out. We took a seat along the rail at the long bar. We were greeted by our server, Christy, who was very pleasant, professional and gave is the low down on the restaurant and its philosophy. This place has Happy Hour every day from 3:00 to 6:00. Keep that in mind when you are in the area at this time and want a break from the crowds and hungry for some delicious food. I noticed the two guys sitting next to us ordered an incredible looking platter of sushi. I asked Christy what they ordered and she said it was one of their Signature Sashimi platters ($40). This one came with 12 pieces with a selection of seasonal sashimi and sushi rice. It looked incredible. And they weren't finished. They ordered a bunch of other stuff too. It made me wish I was much younger and could eat a lot more than I can these days. My wife isn't much of a sushi person so we don't go to these places together very often. I on the other hand was craving some good sushi and with Christy's recommendation opted for the Chef's special hand-roll of the day ($17). She explained the chef creates a special roll for HH each day. I'm afraid I don't remember exactly what was in my roll except for spicy tuna and some sort of seared fish but let me tell you it was awesome. If you don't believe me, just check out the picture. It tasted as good as it looked. Very creative and super tasty with a nice crunch. I would definitely order it again if I could ever remember what was in it. I also ordered the Chicken Karaage ($11), jidori chicken, miso aioli with some dill. This came out piping hot, extra crispy and very tasty. I would definitely order this dish again. It was one of the best versions of Karaage I have ever had. I ordered for the wife and went with the Nikko Groove ($3 off during HH), Tempura green bean, green onion topped with avocado and a sweet chili aioli ($15 normally). I thought this was well made and had a nice crunchy texture. Christy mentioned that anther "Go to" vegetarian order is the Artichoking Me ($17) which is made with cauliflower, roasted carrot, mushroom Karaage topped with avocado and sweet chili aioli. Very different and tasted great. I will definitely come back, hopefully when Jake is around and can serve us. 5-Stars. Highly recommended.

    Gohar K.

    Had a beautiful dinner with my husband and son after a long day in Laguna Beach. Welcoming customer service. Our waiter was also friendly and attentive. We asked to sit outside to enjoy the beautiful summer evening but the inside looked very beautiful too. Hard to choose. It was a bit loud for us inside. Maybe next time The food was interesting here. Very tasty and unique flavors. The chili edamame was delicious so was the poke bowl. The cauliflower was served warm and tasted amazing. The rolls we got were ok some better than others. The crispy rice tuna was delicious. The spicy tuna hand roll was a hit with all of us. Overall a great place to eat while in the area. We love sushi so we always end up at a sushi spot when out of town.

    Weilynn T.

    We are so thankful this is our local/walkable sushi spot because it's DELICIOUS and their happy hour is worth it. They have ample seating but would recommend booking before as they do get busy during peak hours/days. We loved sitting outside and dining al fresco during summer. We love getting the chef choice of nigiri where the fish is super fresh and delicious or the hand roll trio (lunch special) which is packed with fish and the tuna poke bowl is super refreshing with the watermelon. The robotayaki is worth it, we have had the wagyu and indoor chicken multiple times and each time the flavor packed skewers have hit the spot.

    Crisp and succulent chicken karaage
    Evie D.

    Oto is hands-down our favorite sushi restaurant in Laguna Beach. The fact that it is gluten-free is an extra bonus for our family, because several members are severely allergic to gluten. We often go for the happy hour specials although we've sampled widely in the menu. Yesterday we enjoyed four delicious Nigiri, the Chef's special role, and the chicken Karaage. The Nigiri were fresh and included salmon, steelhead, Hamachi, and another fish that I can't remember, but it was delicious. Each was served with the perfect amount of garnish and required absolutely no tamari. The chef's roll had a tempura bean in the middle and then Hamachi on top with a beautiful lemon aïoli. It sounds odd, but it was scrumptious. The chicken karage is always crisp and delicious and served with a nice aïoli on the side. We have been to this restaurant probably 15 times sometimes just us and often with a large family group. It never disappoints. The service is super nice and friendly with a lot of expertise. The management is impeccable. Highly recommend.

    Devin K.

    I love sushi but I just don't know about this place. It's very close to the beach but can be hard to find given the GPS and area it's located in. (I would love it if they were more specific on how to find the location on their website!) We walked in and the hostess was nice enough to seat us right away although we didn't have a reservation + we were only allotted 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to their next reservation which was doable for us. We ordered a few rolls and to be completely honest they were just weird. One roll had fish eggs on top (which can be normal for sushi) but it did not pair well with the flavor profile of the roll. The chicken karaage was definitely just slightly breaded and tasted very bland although it can be very tasty + juicy at other restaurants I've been to. The only thing I loved out of everything we ordered was the sauce that came with the shrimp tempura- it was savory plus creamy. I almost wanted to have the sauce with the chicken! According to the server, this restaurant makes the majority of their items in house. Could possibly be the reason why everything wasn't the best. The restaurant is a little pricey as well!

    Salmon Society
    Kristin M.

    we stopped by oto sushi after a long day at the beach and we were greeted and sat immediately, on the grounds that we left within 2 hours (due to a reservation i guess?) the interior was quite clean and there was a decent amount of people sat. our server introduced himself and told us about the foundation of the restaurant and its dedication to sustainability. he also told us that soy sauce is available upon request, since it wasn't on the table, and the rolls were meant to be enjoyed with no soy sauce on top. i was a bit hesitant at first because i like my rolls drenched in sauce for lack of better word but it didn't end up being a problem! we started with the oto salad, the lotus crisp and tomato were my favorite parts, and then we started with the rolls. first was the salmon society which i was a big fan of. the apollo roll was the best one by far. it was covered in crispy seaweed and some kind of lemon pesto-y sauce that was very good. the laguna heat roll had the most mixed reactions from our table: the jam on top of the roll really overpowered the other ingredients inside and just reduced it to a sweet roll for me. the scorch roll was also pretty spicy but you can ask for the sauce on the side which was nice. none of the rolls were overly "dry" to me. we ended with the chicken karaage which was actually one of my favorites i've ever had! overall i had a good time here, im happy i tried this place out! the atmosphere is a little elevated so i probably would not come back for casual pop-in dining

    5.17.26- ganache bar
    Kim I.

    There's a reason why this restaurant was voted 2nd place winner for best sushi in Orange County. What an incredible experience. What made it this great though had to do with our waiter Wes, his knowledge from living in Japan that he brought to our dinner was so unique and he really just went above and beyond. He was so attentive and engaging and if you haven't given him a raise, well now is the time The vibes are so chic, yet casual too. We had the lovely lightning as the sun was setting and sushi menu that is made to order you can taste the freshness of each bite as if you'd caught the fish yourself. We took advantage of their daily happy hour from 3-6pm and ordered some edamame, chicken kaarage and a sushi roll, then.. we went for it.. we ordered the sushi board and shared among the 4 of us which is $430. It was well worth it, along with the award winning burger. We ordered every single dessert, even the vegan one (and I'm not vegan) but ended up being my favorite surprisingly. I have no complaints other than wishing my stomach could expand when food tastes this good and you truly feel like you've known the waiter your entire life, especially as he table grated our wasabi and told us how they are grown in Japan next to waterfalls. Thank you for such a core memory that I'll forever hold dear

    The best sushi place in Orange County!! I just came back from Japan, & this was just as good! Save a trip & head to Oto!! Slade was our waiter, he was so knowledgeable & gave amazing recommendations!! You need to request him when you dine. He was so friendly & made the experience so special. In picture: Japanese eggplant, salmon Robatayaki, tuna poke, Laguna heat, akari cove Drinks: Seafoam bees knees (10/10), crystal cove, Paloma

    Chef Choice Chirashi
    Hailey F.

    I love this place. They have outdoor seating. Our server was excellent and very knowledgeable about their menu. He was also super helpful to a couple seated next to us, giving them detailed tips on how to navigate Laguna. The food was absolutely delicious. I liked my chirashi, which is a bowl of sashimi with rice. It might change every day depending on what's fresh. We also ordered the garlic albacore. It was very garlicky with chili sauce, which was a big departure from a traditional Japanese dish, but it was okay. I saw other tables order the Wagyu burgers--their buns were black, probably with squid ink. They looked very interesting, and I want to try them next time. Overall, great service, great location, and great food.

    Lily A.

    Sushi was so delicious! No sauces needed yo be added because of how flavorful each roll was, we got seated very quickly on a Sunday night. Our servers name was Matt and he was extremely kind, gave menu recommendations and told us his favorites. 10/10 recommended!

    Strawberry Margarita
    Azy G.

    Came in for a little sushi lunch and was delighted with great service and even better food + drink. The strawberry marg had real strawberries which was a great touch and tasted delicious. I forgot the roll I ordered but it was bomb. Perfect from looks to taste and was on the spicy side which I liked. Perfect location right by the beach!

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    Jamie H.

    Oto Sushi in Laguna Beach is by far the best sushi and quality in SoCal. The owner, Ashley, is at the top of her game, and her amazing staff make the experience five star. You can tell she cares about the details, from the quality of the fish to the pace of the meal, and that care runs through the whole restaurant. Our server, Slade, matched that energy perfectly. He was attentive without hovering, knew the menu inside and out, and made a handful of smart recommendations that made the meal even better. Gavin, the manager, did a great job checking in on the table to make sure we had everything we needed.

    * AKARI COVE * Spicy salmon, tempura green onion topped with hamachi, roasted jalapeno ponzu, miso ginger, ikura, negi
    Jeff N.

    Dined here last night since I was craving some good Sushi for an early Dinner. This was my Second time dining here this month. My family loves this place. I sat at the Bar and ordered a glass of Kubota Senjyu Sake These Rolls had just the right amount of spice I liked and they tasted Delicious! * SCORCH* Snow crab, cucumber, avocado, topped with spicy tuna, spicy aioli, tempura crunchies * AKARI COVE* Spicy salmon, tempura green onion topped with hamachi, roasted jalapeno ponzu, miso ginger, ikura, negi * SALMON SOCIETY* Salmon skin, spicy salmon, cucumber, topped with spicy aioli seared salmon, anago sauce, crisp salmon skin, ikura, lemon Service was great with Friendly Servers Chefs were friendly and made the best tasting Rolls Ambiance was nice, many others were enjoying Sushi I'll definitely be returning for the nice atmosphere and their delicious choice of Rolls.

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    The habanero masago, miso, oyster, maki roll was amazing. Will come back again soon. Thank you so much.

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