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    Robata Wasa

    3.7 (900 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jennifer D.

    robata wasa might've just made its way onto our favorites list! the sushi was insanely fresh, every dish we tried was beautifully done, and the whole experience felt elevated. bonus: the patio is dog friendly! definitely recommend if you're stopping by irvine spectrum.

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    Shawn S.

    Superb Japanese restaurant that is set in a modern, elevated dining space. The quality of the food is great and very delicious. They have a large menu filled with classic sushi, sashimi, rolls, and other entrees. The staff are very friendly and helpful. This was the first time I have ever seen double sided chopsticks, which were very interesting and helpful.

    Katherine S.

    We came here on a weeknight to celebrate a birthday, and it did not disappoint. So glad we found this spot! Our favorite was the tuna crispy rice -- absolutely delicious. The tuna was finely minced and well seasoned, and the rice had the perfect thickness and crunch. We've had crispy rice that was too thin and practically jaw-breaking, but this one was just right. Since our family loves sashimi and sushi, we ordered a wide variety. The standouts for us were the salmon belly sashimi, salmon belly sushi, and the sea urchin -- all fresh and satisfying. We also ordered the mentaiko and shrimp cream pasta to honor the birthday "longevity noodles" tradition, which made the celebration feel extra special. Our server was friendly and attentive, and she gave a great recommendation. The gindara saikyo miso was good -- we've had better elsewhere -- but it definitely wasn't a deal breaker. Overall, we were very happy with our experience and would gladly come back again.

    Wasa sushi platter and mojito

    Food was excellent as always and Tiff was my awesome waitress. Started with Miso then sushi platter with seaweed salad. Worth the trip!

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    Winny K.

    Still a solid spot! Crispy Tuna Rice is a crowd pleaser and I feel like I could just eat order after order of this. The texture of the rice is crispy, crunchy, delightful and packed with flavor. Definitely a crowd pleaser of an appetizer! The RW Sushi Platter has nice presentation, and provides a good variety of fish, so it's a nice way to sample Robata Wasa's nigiri offerings if you don't want to order a la carte. Tiff was our waitress and she was very helpful, friendly, and took great care of our table. Ambiance is casual enough for every day, but still feels upscale and a nice place to celebrate special occasions too. We had two birthdays in our group and Tiff made it special with some mochi desserts! Thank you!

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    Viv N.

    A hidden gem inside Irvine Spectrum for affordable yet upscale Japanese cuisine! Everything was super fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Among the appetizers & entrees, the real standouts were the salmon skin taco and the mentaiko & shrimp pasta. The taco was crispy, savory, and so addictive -- the guac inside added a nice kick. The pasta was rich, creamy, comforting, & not too heavy. With its modern low-lit ambiance, Robata Wasa is the perfect spot for date night or dinner with friends!

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    Jonathan B.

    Upscale Japanese restaurant at Irvine Spectrum! The Beef Don was super flavorful, lots of beef, borderline too much rice, and healthy greens on top! Service was nice, checking in on us often!

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    Always great dining there ! Great food! Great service. Never disappoint! Incredible choices of house rolls

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    vivian was amazing waitress! so kind and helpful being a good atmosphere to the restaurant! food is amazing as always

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    Ask the Community - Robata Wasa

    How can we make a reservation, don't see an option online?

    Do I need to make a reservation for lunch?

    It couldn't hurt because the Spectrum does get busy. Staff is also a little snobby so if you are coming in with a big party I would recommend you do. You might get better service that way.

    Will you be open during christmas?

    Robata Wasa is not open on Christmas Day.

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes, there are gluten free options. Please ask a staff member for details.

    Is the beef halal?

    The beef is not halal

    Reservations only? Or can reservations be made?

    Reservations can be made by calling in.

    Is there a cake cutting fee, for birthday cakes brought in for a party?

    There is no fee for birthday cake cutting.

    Is there corkage fee for wine and how much?

    $15 per bottle

    Is the vegetable ramen vegetarian-friendly?

    Yes

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    According to one of the reviews on here no

    Is there a happy hour?

    Yes they have it now. Happy hour started on March 4th 2019. From 3:00-5:30pm.

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    Met with friends from all over So Cal for an event down South. After the event our friend found a…read morenoodle house in Santa Ana, odd find location but lets go ... Massive parking lot so that was easy, one friend went ahead and let them know we had 10 incoming. They made room and we sat immediately. One of the spots that you scan a menu at the table and you review, order and pay all in the app. I was really not familiar with the line up and went with the "House Special Beef Pot Roodle" (Roodles are their rice noodles). It was a weekend only item and I tried that. The noodles came separate from the soup. Over all it was very tasty. The meat was a bit fatty and the soup had tendons too. I took that part home and my wife loved it. I tend to avoid the fatty meat and tendons are not good to me. 10 of us so some of the appetizers got passed around. The smashed cucumbers are excellent, and my buddy also got some friend potatoes of sorts, reminded me of a fat French fry. Because my buddy and I sat at the same table we scanned the same menu, he ordered a bunch of stuff and also House Special Beef Pot Roodle. That confused the kitchen and they asked me if I meant to order 2, I said no and didn't realize I cancelled my buddy's order. Part of the confusion of a large party and many scanned menu orders. My buddy was struggling to order and our initial waiter seemed to not understand my friend and that took a little bit to work out, young lady came from the back and was able to quickly resolve some of the confusion and get questions answered as needed. In the end he had lot of food to explore. One thing that caught my eye was several couples there and sharing a large soup item served with a tray of various food items for the soup. Kind of a date night visual and something that looked very interesting. Several couples around us had that same dish and its got me more curious. Might have to come back with my wife and try this one.

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