Rolling Sushi first caught my eye at Lunch On The Run in the Anaheim Hills since their van was significantly smaller than the average food truck. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from a sushi food truck but I was pleasantly surprised by the assortment of nigiri, hand rolls, cut rolls, udon, sides (miso soup, salads, edamame, etc), and yogurt. To be on the safe side, I decided on a cooked roll instead of raw fish since I was a bit skeptical. I ordered the baked salmon roll ($9) and thought it was pretty good. It was delivered with a generous portion of salmon on top of a California roll, although it could have used a bit more avocado and less crab meat. It wasn't over-sauced and the texture of the rice was perfect. The sushi is made fresh so the wait was a bit lengthy but we were given complementary miso soup with green onions and tofu cubes while we waited. The customer service was great and I'll be sure to try the nigiri and/or udon during my next visit. read more

Thank You , Chris! For attending our elementary school's 1st Multicultural Fair!! My son loved the California and Avocado rolls!!! read more

Stalkers! Yes, my husband and I stalk...I mean find the Rolling Sushi Van once or twice every week. We aren't regular sushi eaters since we're both meat and potatoes types from the Midwest, but Rolling Sushi Van has menu items even for sushi beginners like us. We love the baked lobster roll, lobster taco, shrimp tempura hand roll, spicy tuna chips and tiger roll...but everytthing we've had is good to great. Check the sign for Chef Chris's daily specials which are always priced right and taste delicious - like the chriashi bowl and recent ahi poke tacos. Oh, and we're always asked by people who look very leery, "Sushi from a food truck? really?" Our answer, a resounding "yes!" Fresh, great service and delicious. Enjoy! read more

Not sure how others check in with it, I added it on FB but wish I could check in on Yelp! This Gourmet Foodtruck is PHENOMINAL - I've dined from it 3 times now on Wednesday nights @Homestead Apartments! The Truck is super clean looking and "earth friendly" - the propriters are very nice and go above and beyond my expectations from a foodtruck. The food: I've eaten sushi from some of the best joints in OC and LA and I have to rank Rolling Sushi Van among them - their cuts are So fresh and well prepared, from Sashimi to sushi and cooked rolls, these guys have it, and it's spot on! It's hard to rate a truck since I plate it when I get home but they do make it easy to take their art and make it beautiful on a plate! I've never filled 2 adults w/ sushi for $40 but they make it easy! Super fresh, Super friendly, SUPER SUSHI! Arigato Gozaimashita! read more

I tried the Rolling Sushi Van at the O.C. "Great Park" Farmers Market. The sushi was damn good and much better than I expected to be served out of van. I ordered nigril tuna and unagi (fresh water eel). The were both great, but the unagi was the stand out and was as good or better than I've had in some pretty high end sushi joints. Talk about great customer service, while I was waiting for my sushi, I was presented with a complimentary bowl of miso soup, which was also excellent, and a super nice gesture on a cold morning. Two orders of sushi $6.00. Watching 5 and 8 year old daughters happily trying both (I didn't explain what it is) while wife rolls eyes and shakes head, priceless. read more

Well, I guess it's time to eat crow. I received a message from the Van shortly after my 1-star review, inviting me to come back and try another roll, on the house, and see if it was more to my liking. So, last Thursday, we headed back to The Attic in Buena Park. This time I had the shrimp tempura roll, and I must say, I really loved it. It was extremely tasty and was more on par from the quality I've come to expect from the other gourmet food trucks. The rice was fresh and sticky, and all the ingredients inside very fresh and delicious. He also threw in a couple items I've never tried at any sushi place, so I'm not sure if they are his own concoctions or just something I was not aware of. The first was spicy tuna on top of a won ton-style chip, topped with some orange colored sauce. These were delicious, and I gobbled them down very quickly. The second were their "Rolling Balls" which seemed like a combination of crab with perhaps another type of fish, on top of rice, and wrapped in a rice paper. These were AMAZING, I loved the flavor. I would definitely come back and order more of these. Thanks for the awesome experience, Rolling Sushi Van. If anything, I can guarantee the Yelp community that they are committed to delivering a quality experience. read more

I had been craving sushi, and was surprised when I checked Yelp to see that a food truck was the top-rated sushi venue in Irvine. Despite being a food truck fan, I was wary of having sushi from one--but I'm so glad I gave the Rolling Sushi Van a shot! I got the Rainbow Roll and Rolling Ball, and both were outstanding. Fresh, flavorful and huge! The roll was a big meaty eight-piece California roll topped with thick slices of avocado, salmon and tuna. And the Rolling Ball has a following for a reason: it's not just a cute novelty, but a delicious mishmash of crab, spicy tuna and zippy mayo topped with crunchy tempura flakes and wrapped in edible paper. Throw in some edamame, and it was a filling lunch for a reasonable $14. So, curb your hesitations and give this truck a try. I'll be craving the Rolling Ball for sure! read more

Baked lobster roll is AMAZING! The miso soup is really good aswell! Also make sure to try the spicy tuna chips, they are very tasty. Overall this is one of the better food trucks in OC. They have amazing service and the guys are really friendly. Like other people have said don't be afraid of sushi from a food truck, these guys are true artists! I wish they had all you can eat lol read more

Great food. Fish was fresh, specially the Solomon and. White tune. I've been coming here for years and I get surprised every time. Fresh and yummy. read more

Ok, I was a little skeptical about traveling sushi but I figured if ice cream can be properly preserved in a truck, then why not sushi! My clothing & jewelry line, Fleet, exhibits every Sunday at the OC Great Park farmer's market, and recently I noticed a shopper enjoying some truly delectable looking sushi while browsing the racks. It smelled so delicious from several feet away, I had to try it for myself. The Rolling Ball is excellent! The spicy tuna / crab concoction is just the right amount of spicy with sesame oil...and I don't even LIKE sesame oil! It only has 2 pcs per order, so I tend to order a few of them (I have a hearty appetite!) At $3.50 a pop, it's a STEAL. And plus, I get a vendor discount :) I've tried the Lobster Taco and the Salmon Hand Roll, which are good but I'm just too partial to the Rolling Ball. Next week, I'm going to have to try some other menu offerings and I'm certain I won't be disappointed. read more

FOOD POISONING . Very upset that I was that stupid to buy and then EAT sushi from a van. I wasn't thinking and that is my fault . Wish I could get a refund but I highly doubt that ethics would play in my favor. Shame on people who market something that can cause deadly harm to someone . Sushi is no bueno if not completely fresh. I will from now on only go to ICHIBAN in BREA, CA The chef is right in front of me and I see how he is preparing and where the fish is coming from . THE STUPIDITY on my part astounds me but the unethical marketing on this Sushi van is highly disappointing . PEOPLE , if you don't mind risking your health , by all means this place is for you . Quick sushi on the go. If you DO MIND risking your health , well then stay FAR AWAY from this van and all their chains . read more

Woohoo! As good as it gets for a food truck! I remember after I ordered my food I had a momentary thought of regret, sushi from a food truck..WHAT WAS I THINKING?!?? But that thought of regret washed away as I took my first bite into the sushi. I had the rainbow roll and the california roll. They weren't anything special, as in compared to restaurant sushi. That might be a compliment seeing as this is a food truck but I don't think being a food truck justifies subaverage tasting food. The fish was fresh, the presentation was great, the rice was packed neatly. And heck if this sushi is as good as restaurant sushi, I would rather come here. $12 flat(no tax woohoo!) for 16 pieces of sushi is way cheaper than what you would pay at a restaurant. Of course that is because you don't have to help them pay for rental and electricity costs. And....no worries....no stomach problems after! read more

Sushi, from a van? Yes! Don't be such a snob and try it, heck the van is a Mercedes, does that make you feel better? On a night with pouring rain, I fell in love with their special "Lobster Taco" if I wasn't already married, me and Mr. Lobster Taco would be at the alter right about now. Yummy yummy, holy crap you guys need to try it. I had the spicy tuna handroll and it was delicious as well. As my friend and I were waiting in the heavy rain, the owner of the van made us a complimentary kobe beef roll, how awesome is that? Very good first impression, I am smitten. Don't forget to try the Lobster Taco!! read more

2 lobster taco's for $4.00 today. Amazing. I just ate here at the OC Farmer's market and all I gotta say is this is one delicious taco!! The meat is REAL LOBSTER! Def. worth a try because it is very different. I also ordered the dragon roll that is very sweet. Taste is pretty good for a truck! Definitely would come back to them. read more

The shrimp tempura and baked lobster are great. I also liked the veggie roll and sushi rice. I had them near The Bruery by Fullerton State. read more

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I thought this was going to be the best sushi ever considering the high reviews. I mean seriously, it has four and a half stars on yelp... How can it disappoint... BUT it did. Maybe my expectations were too high. But I felt like it was nothing special - just your average sushi. The only thing different is you get it from a van... I would get it again definitely if it's ever in area. The sushi isn't bad. But if the van's never near again, I wouldn't be sad since any other Japanese restaurant would satisfy my craving just as well if not more. read more

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My favorite place to eat. I can eat lobster tacos all day and have been laughed at for doing just that, but I take my insatiable lobster taco appetite seriously. I've tried a lot of different things there & they're all very good. I try to go here at least once a week, but have gone as much as three days in one week. I'm smitten by lobster tacos so much I might even name my firstborn child L.T. read more

Me and my family came by this truck on a Tuesday night as we were looking for Dos Chinos. Personally, I wouldn't have ventured over there if my daughter didn't want sushi--who gets sushi from a truck, right? I'm glad we tried it out! The friendly staff handed my daughter samples of yummy frozen yogurt. We took home an order of salmon and tuna sushi. We were pleasantly surprised at how fresh they were! We will definitely check out their other offerings the next time around. read more

I received the following message from the Rolling Sushi Van today in regards to my previous review. This is why I love the food trucks. The food is amazing & the customer service and relations is top notch: From Rolling Sushi Van "Dear Jeffrey, I am sorry you had an unpleasant experience with the udon we served that day. For the New Year's Eve event at OC Fairgrounds, we were told by the organizers of that event to prepare "packaged foods" that can be readily served along with our main menu items, so that there'd be less time-wait for so many people in line waiting for their food. It must have been that same noodles from that night that was served to you that night. On a "regular" day, we serve fresh noodles in home-made broth with 6+ garnishes. Pls come back and try the udon again as well as sushi or rolls of your choice, and it would be our compliment to you. I would very much like you to try our sushi, too. Thank you." read more

Not sure why I expected sushi from a van to be really good. I think I conflated the good tasting food from other food trucks into my perceptions of how this was going to fare. Bad move. First, the positives: Service was friendly and fast. Now, the negatives: The sushi was not good. It did not taste fresh, and it was evident that lots of sauces and other condiments were used to hide this fact. Again, my bad for thinking it might be otherwise from a van. The price was $13 for an 8 piece roll. That's the same as a brick and mortar restaurant with likely much higher overhead. Methinks this proprietor is making bank. I wouldn't complain if the quality was there, but as I've said, it was not. Sushi connoisseurs, if you know what good sushi really is, then you will not like this. Sorry! read more

California rolls were average BUT they did stick one of those little drink umbrellas in them, which totally earned a star in itself. THAT was cute. Friendly and fast service. read more

Came here when it was stopped outside Bottle Logic Brewery. I ordered the Rolling Roll, which is really a sushi burrito. Girlfriend got the Spicy Tuna Roll. The Rolling Burrito was pretty tasty, but not filling at all, which was a bummer for $10. The Spicy Tuna Roll was forgettable, but not awful. The girl inside the truck wasn't super friendly, but whatever. Gets 3 stars just for the taste of the Rolling Burrito and convenience, but you can do better for the price. read more

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Oh my goodness, we just ate off of this truck and the chef made the most amazing lobster tacos. They were so fresh and wih flavor combinations and a sauce that was creamy, warm and unexpected, with a dollop of golden caviar on each taco. It was the special of the day. If he is offering it, you've got to order it. At $6.00 for two of these tacos it was a very fair price. We also tried the sashimi salad, part of the regular menu, and it was also excellent. Again, unexpected touches, the freshest greens and several types of fish, and a delicious dressing with a yazu punch. Will definitely find this van again. read more

I didnt think you could get good sushi off of a truck but was proven wrong. The price aren't bad and the quailty of the sushi was great! I would go back again the next time it comes around! They took care of my sushi fix that day! read more

I don't know what I was expecting. Well, to be honest, I think I was expecting this diamond in the rough, greatest sushi of all time to come out of a van. Why would I have such expectations? Well, for starters the rating is 4+ stars, which is rare for any local sushi venue and secondly, the pictures truly make this look like it is going to be amazing. I have been waiting to try this food truck for at least a year and finally it came to my building for lunch. I decided I was going to break my diet and give it a try. The menu was very limited (which is to be expected for a food truck) and I decided to give it a try. I got the crunchy rainbow roll (or whatever it is called). What should be not surprisingly, it didn't have that much flavor and had too much sauce on it. Therefore I can't really discuss the quality of the fish. The guy was super nice running the truck and it was only a 5 minute wait or so. It appears he makes each order right after you order and takes his time to make the presentation look nice. You can tell this is definitely his passion and I wish him the best. I will probably take my $13 and spend it elsewhere next time. read more

Sushi and Yogurt seems like an odd combo. Didn't try their yogurt, so I can't say for sure. Anyway, I decided to try Rolling Sushi instead of getting my weekly Dogzilla fix. -Service (5 stars): The guys who run this van are really nice. They gave us two free miso soups to keep us warm while we waited for our food. Very classy. -Food quality (3 stars): I ordered the Rolling Ball ($3 for two pieces) and the shrimp tempura roll ($8). The Rolling Ball is a ball of seafood, including 2+ types of fish, atop a bed of rice and wrapped in rice paper. The Shrimp tempura roll included shrimp tempura (obviously), avocado, and crab meat. The food was good, but it wasn't stellar. I'm pretty sure I could have found a better shrimp tempura roll at a mid-range Japanese restaurant for about the same price. However, I'm gonna hold off on further criticism because I haven't tried any of their other rolls/dishes. Will update ASAP. read more

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This is the first time that I've ever seen sushi from a food truck so I just had to try it. I didn't have high expectations but I was pleasantly surprised. I got a spicy tuna HAND roll and an order of the Rainbow roll (I know I'm a pig but I just had to try it all). The spicy tuna hand roll turned out to be really good and the Rainbow roll (comes in 8 pcs) was fresh and the portions were decent. I was pretty full but it did cost me around $12 for lunch ($3 for the hand roll and $9 for the Rainbow roll). I would definitely go again and try some of the other rolls! read more

I was really looking forward to this one! Located this sushi truck at a regular location, and placed my order: * Two piece tuna nigiri sushi; * Spicy Tuna Hand Roll; * Rainbow roll I thought with these three I could see how they handle a few different things, plus they are favorites. Ordering was simple and easy, although with the small window they have in the van, plus the way they have the various menus scattered left, right, above, and off truck on a sandwich chalkboard standing nearby, it took a while to see what they have, and come to a decision. They definitely could simplify the menu presentation to be more clear. There were options including an ahi poke bowl, and a variety of rolls, including the crunchy roll. It wasn't busy, and the sushi came out even faster than I expected. Ratings are as follows: 1. Tuna sushi: This was pale and not the deep red maguro tuna sushi. Looked like it had been artificially colored and was a little like storebought (the fish). The rice, which came off the nigiri too easily, wasn't sticky enough, but was flavorful with the vinegar and rice flavor you expect. 3.5/5 2. Spicy Tuna Hand Roll. Amazingly perfect. This was flavorful, definitely did not lack in spice, was constructed well (it didn't fall apart and had the rice, very fresh vegetables, and the tuna in the right proportions and the right places in the roll. And the serving size was very, very generous. They hit this one out of the park. 5/5 3. Rainbow Roll. Unfortunately, even though I was definitely charged for the rainbow roll, when I got home and opened the styrofoam to go container they put everything in, I was given a California Roll. Since I had paid $25 overall, and the rainbow roll was nearly four times the price of a California roll, I felt like I got ripped off. The California roll was made with rice that was a little too rubbery for my tastes, and may have been sitting out for a bit. The California roll that I was given instead of my Rainbow Roll that I paid for I give a 2/5 Overall, some tasty options, and definitely good on speed of service, but check your orders so you don't get charged for something and then have it switched on you, like I did. Very disappointing. read more

I normally despise food trucks due to long, winding lines and the discomfort of not having a seat and table readily available, but this sushi truck has convinced me that even all these hindrances are worth experiencing true sushi nirvana. Who would imagine u can get fresh, delicious sushi from a roach coach! My friend and I shared the rolling balls (2 for $3), which is great as an appetizer and cheap too! This sushi ball was an infusion of spicy tuna, rice and crab morsels, wrapped around in soy paper and sprinkled w/black and white sesame seeds. Such a simple formula...with such a big bang! Then we tried their dragon roll and crunch roll which were both $8 each but definitely worth every penny... they piled heaps of juicy eel on top of the shrimp tempura roll w/avocado and cucumber inside. The crunch roll was also rockin and not lacking in flavor, as there was enough crunch and seafood zest in every bite. Every divine meal should end w/dessert is my motto. Initially I was reluctant to try their frozen yogurt, thinking that it can't be anything remotely crack-berry flavored. But once again, Rolling Sushi had me sold after trying their vanilla and dutch chocolate concoctions....the vanilla initially tasted like the classic soft serve ice cream from Mcdonalds, but finished off w/a tart sweetness reminiscent of Pinkberry....and the dutch chocolate had me reminiscing the taste of rich, chocolate fudgsicles! Wooow move over Pinkberry and Mcdies hehe! Overall, I must say Rolling Sushi has absolutely one of the best sushi and yogurt combinations.... and can't forget their top-grade, friendly service either! They def converted me into a food truck fan and taught me never to judge a book by its cover.... even tho they cruise in a mercedes luxury super truck !! read more

Now, I know people may not think getting sushi from a food truck is entirely good idea... but with the recent trend of gourmet food trucks, it's possible to get quality sushi without worry. I had the pleasure to get food from the truck at the OC Great Park, and then at Noble Ale Works in Anaheim. I recommend stopping by this truck if you're a fan of sushi. They have a decent selection of common sushi & rolls, along with miso soup, rice, udon, and frozen yogurt! read more

Now I understand why this place has such good reviews! I ate here for lunch today for the very first time when they were over in the University Research Park. I ordered one of the specials for today which was the Tropical Baked Lobster Roll. It was pretty much like a normal baked roll but they also put pineapples on top. I'm not even much of a lobster person, but this roll was amazing. Everything was so fresh, and the wait wasn't even long (around 10 mins) either despite the fact that this was a baked roll. You would never have guessed that this came from a truck - the sushi was good quality and prepared well. Way better than Kura in Diamond/Jamboree. The service here was excellent - all of the people in front of me got their rolls very quickly. When I ordered, the man working there told me that it would take a few minutes longer than normal because of what I was getting. He updated me a couple of times while I was waiting, too. Most of the rolls were around $8 or $9 each, but this includes tax. Considering you'd usually have to pay tip if you went to a restaurant, this truck is actually a pretty good deal! Update (3/2/11): I went today and tried the Crunchy Roll, and it was pretty good, too. Not quite as good as the one from Sushi Imari, but still pretty solid. This place is like the best kept secret of all the food trucks....every other truck had 15-30 people lined up at the Teller lot, but I ordered and got my food at the Rolling Sushi Van in less than 10 minutes. If you're trying this truck for the first time, I'd still go with one of their baked rolls! read more

We have food vendors that visit my work location in Irvine. I ordered the California Roll & Crunch Roll Special for $10. All I can say is GROSS..!!! First of all everything was warm (EWE). The rice was super mushy & when I ate my first bite of the crunch roll, the sauce on the top smelled like old oil/grease mixed in it. I went back to the truck & told them and I asked if I can just get something else. Well, I got the other special which was the Spicy Tuna Bowl. I ended up eating everything else exept the MUSHY MUSHY rice. I definitely won't be eating from this Food Truck again. Be careful cause warm seafood is not good & can you can get worms eating fish/seafood warm. Who wants to eats "WARM" seafood? Not me. read more

Pros: Fresh fish Cons: Long wait if theres a line 3.5 stars Got a rainbow roll here when the van was nearby my work. The roll is around $8-$9 bucks. The fish is pretty fresh considering it's coming from a van. Pretty comparable to your neighborhood mom and pop Japanese restaurant. Only downside is the roll took like 15-20 minutes. I understand there was a line, but it took a little longer then I would've like for food out of a van. Overall, it's good, but expect a wait if there's a line. read more

i have to admit, I was a little leery of trying this one out, since I'm pretty picky when it comes to sushi and since it's a van, how fresh is their fish, exactly? I decided to play it safe, so I ordered their shrimp tempura roll, since that's cooked. It did NOT disappoint, but I wouldn't say it was the best I've ever had. Still, given that they're a food van, I was beyond impressed. Their portions are also very, very generous... read more

AWESOME! The guy in the truck gave us free edamame to munch on while we wait how nice is that? We ordered the baked salmon roll, baked lobster roll, shrimp tempura roll, and the rolling balls. All turned out to be about 33 dollars. It was too much for two people! We couldn't finish :[ but all three rolls turned out MAGNIFICENT. Despite all the good reviews on the rollings we never got to it =/ it's in the fridge now and I probably wont eat it because 2 day old cold rolling balls doesn't sound appealing at all... read more

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Customer service is always friendly. The food is great. The tuna chips are very delicious with a great spice to them. My friends have eaten off this truck a lot more than I have but I have always had a great experience at the Rolling Sushi Van. Recommend trying it at least once. read more

If you had hypothesized, even five years ago, that I would feel comfortable eating sushi out of the back of a makeshift passenger van, I never would have believed it. But food trucks have come a long way since 2008, and doing so felt acceptable. I ordered the baked lobster roll, the philly roll, and sampled a spicy tuna chip. Everything was fine. My personal reservations are with the portion sizes, which run large here. For example, I could barely fit the rolls I ordered into my mouth. I'd rather eat rolls that are 75% of the size and 75% of the cost. In the end, the best thing I can report is that the lobster portions are generous. Overall, this is an above average concept that does not rely upon the gimmicky nature of food trucks. read more

Rolling Sushi was at our office building for lunch today. Had the Spicy Tuna Crunch Roll - and it was spicy and delicious! A bit pricey for one roll but I guess for sushi on the go you have to expect that. read more

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Not a traditional style food truck, RSV is truly more of a van than the boxy trucks we are used to seeing. I only had the chance to try one thing. I had the baked lobster roll. Several reviews said the food takes a while to come out. The very nice cashier told me '4 minutes' which is nothing in the world of sushi. The roll had a TON of 'lobster' on it. Definitely a great value at $12. While not the best I've had, I would say it falls squarely in the average to above average category (if nothing else, for the sheer volume of lobster on it.) It came with a small cup that had a little wasabi and a packet of soy sauce. The wasabi was woefully mild. They also include a few edamame as well, which is nice. I saw a few other orders come out and everything looked fresh and tasty. I'll be trying these guys again, for sure. read more

What can I say, don't judge a book by it's cover! Sure, sushi from a van may seem suspect but whatever they are doing, they are doing it right. This is no pre-packaged supermarket sushi. It is fresh and made to order. The hand rolls were plump and fresh. I asked for something off the menu one time -- sashimi - -and they made me a delicious shrimp and tuna sashimi salad. Beautifully presented and wonderful tasting. Cons: Sushi is hard to eat from a food truck due to lack of a receptacle in which to mix your soy and wasabi. Would be nice if they had those little disposable mixing bowls. I ordered the baked lobster roll and some tin foil must have gotten in it because you know that searing foil-on-filling pain? Yeah, that. Can't say if that roll was enjoyable because that foil ruiined it and away went the roll. read more