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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Edamame
    Shawna C.

    This sushi place was amazing. I don't know when I will be back down here so I thought I would be brave and give it a five now. I didn't expect the business to be so small, but luckily it was not a packed house. A friend and I met up and I told the employee her reservation and she took me to our table while I waited for her to arrive. There is a nice little special where you can order two rolls for a discounted price (I forgot what it was) or three rolls for $40.95. Considering each roll was $15-$17, this was a good deal. We started out with two hot green teas. They came out quite hot too. It hit the spot and I really liked that we got second teas for no charge. We ordered the Scotland Roll, Asparagus Snow Roll, and the Deep Fried Philly Roll. Also we ordered a side of edamame and seaweed salad. I was very impressed with how tasty the seaweed salad was and I loved the way all three rolls were presented beautifully on a large plate. We dug in and enjoyed every bite. My friend decided she wanted dessert and order the mochi. She asked the server what she recommended out of their three options of mango, green tea, or strawberry. The server said all of them were good but ended up bringing the strawberry over. I ordered the green tea ice cream and I really loved how it arrived in a martini glass with some whipped cream and chocolate. I was very impressed with what a gem this was and how amazing their food was. I really appreciated the great service. I wish it was closer to me.

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    Leslie L.

    Great service. Attentive, friendly. Amazing food and presentation and prices. So delicious from start to seaweed salad.

    In front is the Newport Roll, and on the back left is the Kamikaze Roll, and on the right is the Salmon Lover Roll
    Mitchell N.

    This place is by far our absolute favorite sushi restaurant in town. James and Jean are especially kind and provide the best service you can ask for. They are very welcoming and making sure everything is expected but better! The sushi rolls versus the price, you really can't beat the quality of fish you get and also getting the Chef's special rolls! James does an awesome job at creating new and tasty rolls like the Salmon Mango and Blue Fin Tuna roll - absolute fire! It is a smaller shop, and the decor is very subtle and peaceful! it is a smaller shop, which is nice because it feels more private and enjoyable!

    Already my 4th time coming back. And as always the food is amazing and the chef, James , is so cool.

    C R.

    This was a quaint restaurant with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The server was kind and prompt to assist us. We ordered 3 special rolls to share. Presentation was beautiful and combinations were tasty. The cuts of fish were not the best but for the price it was very good. They even gave us green tea ice cream for a great price. Overall, a great experience.

    Salmon

    Very good quality sushi and I always come here for sushi. The service is amazing and the ambiance is also very good.

    This restaurant has very kind staff, and their sushi is absolutely delicious. I wish I could give 6 stars

    Timothy L.

    Simply the best sushi in Costa Mesa, CA...which is near Irvine, I guess. I don't know. My wife was driving. Weve gone before, and I've reviewed before. We will go again, and I'll review again! Everything was fresh and immaculate. Well cut, and well prepared. The Cajun Roll is their speciality, especially good paired with the special house sauce, which has just a bit of spicy to it. Even my 5 year old chowed down on Udon noodles, grilled salmon, and the snapper. Owned and run by the nicest couple, just quality people serving up quality food. They love this place and the cuisine, and it shows. Check it out. Say hello. Leave full and happy! Always good to make your wife happy, and this does the trick. May work better if your wife is Asian, but probably in general as well.

    Chef's Special Cajun Bluefin Tuna Roll

    Best Sushi spot in all of the OC! We have been coming here for 2 years now and let me tell you that the quality of the fish here is the best. You will not find any spot with better quality or presentation. James (the owner & chef) is very friendly and one of the most talented chefs I have ever witnessed. The mango tango roll is so fresh with a delicate sweetness from the ripe mango. I would highly recommend making it spicy! Any of the Nigiri is delightful, especially the Aji (Spanish Mackerel). Clare and Jean have some of the most efficient and friendly service. They always check in on us and ensure we have our glasses full. If you are looking for your next favorite sushi spot in the OC, look no further than Sky Bay Sushi in Costa Mesa! PS, be sure to share a glass of Sake with them on your next visit

    Sushi

    Great service, great quality of food and great prices. Definitely recommend it if you're in Costa Mesa

    Does amazing catering, as well as sushi is breath! The amberjack is unbelievable

    James, the owner and chef is amazing! We've been coming here for years and this is the only place we will go to. We are originally from Seattle where the seafood is the best, is indeed that quality! No better place.

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    Yum yum in my tum-tum. Nice little spot with very cool staff and incredible specials from the chefs!

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    The food this sushi shop serves here has a very homey feeling so its comfortable to eat at the restaurant and the servers are nice too.

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    loveeeee the sushi here i def recommend this place if u are looking for a good sushi spot

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    This place is great. Good service, fresh food. Ninja roll & Hawaiian rolls are awesome!

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    Ask the Community - SkyBay Sushi

    Is there and all you can eat?

    No, we are not all u can it,but we have all u can sake bomb start 8 p.m every day.

    Is there a happy hour?

    Every week day Lunch and dinner.plus weekend dinner And Tuesday hand roll special all day long. And… 

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    Chobop

    Chobop

    4.2
    (2.3k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$

    My go to AYCE sushi spot! The food is always great and the servers are attentive and nice.read more

    Had a fun, casual lunch date at CHOBOP AYCE Sushi! We went with the Premium menu, and there were so…read moremany options to choose from! We started with the seaweed salad and yakitori, which were both tasty and made great appetizers. As nigiri lovers, we were excited to try all the different selections. My favorites were definitely the toro and yellowtail, and the uni was sweet and delicious! One thing I really appreciated was the fish-to-rice ratio. The nigiri had a small amount of rice, so you could really enjoy the fish without feeling too full too quickly. The fresh rolls were also yummy, with a good amount of fish and nicely balanced seasoning. Overall, it's a great spot if you're looking for good AYCE sushi at a great price. The staff were also super kind and friendly, which made the experience even more enjoyable! What we ordered: -Seaweed Salad -Yakitori -Nigiri (tuna, toro, salmon, salmon belly, sweet shrimp, scallop, yellowtail, albacore, uni, salmon egg) -Pepper Me Crazy (in: spicy tuna, cucumber, top: yellowtail, jalapeno, sauce: mustard, hot sauce) -Salmon In & Out (in: spicy salmon, cucumber, jalapeno, top: salmon, jalapeno, sauce: spicy mustard, hot sauce) -Kaboom (in: spicy tuna, cucumber, jalapenos, top: albacore, jalapenos, green onions, sauce: garlic ponzu, hot sauce) -Tuna & Salmon Temaki (hand rolls)

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    Sushi Town

    Sushi Town

    4.0
    (930 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Such a Costa Mesa staple! We use to come here all the time when we use to live in the area. This is…read moreme and my husband's go to when we were dating! I absolutely love this place and never did it disappoint. They are still consistent even today. The last time we are here was before we moved to Vegas in 2017. I really miss this place and could not find anything at Vegas that's casual and delicious like this place. We absolutely love the pink Cadillac and all their no rice rolls. Worth every penny. We can't get great sushi like this fresh and good in Vegas. I love the red eye as well. All light with seasoning on point. The nigiri are pretty pricey for 1 piece but it's fresh fatty tuna and blue fin. What do you expect. Especially since everything has gone up and cost of living is not the same anymore. I'll pay $6 for the nigiri. It's what we expected. Fatty tuna was on point! Service here is always amazing! Staff has been here for years. They even remember my hubby. Lol. Ambiance is casual. Can't wait to come back.

    Came here for the lunch special. It did not disappoint. Parking is not the greatest. However the…read moreservice is friendly and the ambiance is relaxing. The lunch special was sashimi I got that came with spicy tuna roll and miso soup. It was all good. Wis I could have had more. 5/5. I thought the spider roll was a bit too pricey for my liking but it was so good I wish I got more. The soft shell crab was cooked perfectly. 5/5.

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    Black hair in the Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna Roll (2 pc)
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    Kakurega

    Kakurega

    4.4
    (294 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Decided to not fall for the uber eats trap and get some fake sushi place with BOGO deals and shop…read morelocal instead! I stumbled upon kakurega down the street from me and had a great experience! We got a crunch roll and two other rolls and they were fabulous. Just what we wanted, nice fresh sushi. I ordered at the restaurant for take out and sat at the bar, the waiter offered me water and tea and was super nice helping me with the menu. The place is small and quiet and makes for a very nice date night, I am excited to get back and try the sake menu and have a nice time with my wife. I am over the delivery app deals that suck me in! Local tasty family owned sushi!!

    Came here on a Saturday evening at 7:30 and there was plenty of parking available. The restaurant…read moreis rather quaint so it's personable but great atmosphere for dates, family occasion, or even business. Server was attentive and food came out relatively fast. We ordered crispy rice for the appetizer and it was absolutely delicious except for the fact that the rice was a bit thick so it was harder to eat. Maybe if it was on the flatter side, it would have been more enjoyable. We got soft shell roll and also a variety of nigiri. The fish for the nigiri was fresh and the rice to fish ratio wasn't bad. The roll was alright. Nothing to rave about. Overall experience here was pleasant and I would come back again if I'm in the area.

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    Koyi Sushi

    Koyi Sushi

    3.7
    (457 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$
    All you can eat
    Large group friendly

    I actually quite like this place. I came to this place a couple times and enjoyed my time here,…read moreeither with a group of people or by myself. I would go back again. The turnaround rate from ordering to receiving was kind of slower than other AYCE sushi locations I've been to, but it made up in the taste for the most part. Rice can be a hit or miss here sometimes, but it's usually pretty good. The fish was fresh and the plating was beautiful when I ate here alone! I honestly love their mozzarella sticks it just hits the spot for me. There's no limit on how much you can order, but there is a maximum of 3 rounds of ordering. The servers (only male ones) I encountered were friendly and attentive, too. Refilled my water and was there for my next order either before or soon after finishing my round. However, I usually go during lunch (1-2) when it's not so busy. Overall, enjoy coming here and I think you pay for what you get.

    i want to preface this and say I never leave reviews... this experience has been honestly the WORST…read moredining experience i have ever had in my entire life and i'm not even exaggerating. I took my girlfriend out to try their AYCE $40 sushi and we were so dissatisfied. the first thing you notice when walking in is the lack of staff there to seat you, they have one active waitress managing all the tables making the order times slower and leaving us unattended, 3 round limit on the orders which is alright i guess but other places nearby don't have that rule so I'd recommend any other one of those places alone. Next was the order. We got the appetizers, the premium products that were limited, and ordered our first round of fish. TELL ME WHY they fucked up our order 4 different ways. First they forgot our seaweed salad, then forgot our tuna, then gave us 2 instead of 4 bluefin tuna, and they ran out of one of their appetizers!! That was 4 mistakes in just the very first round... We decided to give benefit of the doubt and just enjoy the food, who wants to eat sushi in a bad mood?! The avacado appetizer was good and lifted our hopes but then we tried everything else and it was incredibly mid. The bluefin tuna wasn't that great, the rice was overportioned (as most ayce sushi places do which is fine wtv) but also just weirdly textured. the salmon wasn't hitting at all, I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO A SUSHI SPOT WHERE THEIR SALMON WAS GARBAGE. so that was a first. then round 2 comes and they FUCK UP AGAIN. they switched our 6 and 10 so they gave us 4 extra pieces of a fish we didn't order and shorted us on 4 pieces we wanted. They forgot another order of seaweed salad we placed, forgot our soybean appetizer, and there's something else that i can't remember rn but holy shit we felt so terrible having to talk to the waitress to correct our order but i can't even believe that's possible, we ORDERED ON A PIECE OF PAPER, u can literally verify what we placed it's not even like verbal communication. horrible. then the chef tried to make an excuse for himself and say he didn't wanna give us the order that we marked lightly in pencil (when we could scribble over it if it was an accident) but wtv i guess that's a reason... UNTIL I LOOK AT OUR OTHER NUMBERS CLEARLY WRITGRN IN BOLD PENCIL THAT HE STILL FORGOT. don't try to blame us for your incompetence. waitress was nice, again we felt really bad and i've never written a bad review anywhere even at places that might've deserved it but this place really did it for me. there are so many other good sushi spots nearby for better prices, better quality fish, and better service. i can't believe this is a $40 meal i just think about that every time i see good food in my area, like wow i could've had that instead. I will never forget my expierence here at koyi sushi and not in the good way. please if you value your sanity stay the hell away from this terrible establishment, they need to get their shit together

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    Ayce sushi costa mesa
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    Best sushi costa mesa
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    IZAKAYA OSEN

    IZAKAYA OSEN

    4.3
    (2.1k reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    There are a few good options for vegans here. Eggplant appetizer tasted better than it looks…read more Wasn't mushy. Wasn't difficult to eat. The flavor and texture was good. The vegan roll was filling but not super flavorful but it is perfect for vegans especially those who don't eat onion and garlic. Appreciate that it's not just a simple cucumber or avocado roll. It's packed with more protein and that's what I loved about it. Ume & S hand roll was different but I actually liked it! Even with a reservation, had to wait a bit but it was chill. Nice play to enjoy good sushi.

    Wow really nice place for japanese cuisine!…read more I tried some skewers and the chicken hotplate. The prime beef skewer was my favorite! The meat was tender, had a nice balanced buttery taste that wasnt too heavy, and was cooked at just the right level of done-ness. The seasoning was just right. The bacon wrapped shrimp skewer was great as well. The shrimp was succulent and it already comes with the shell peeled which was very nice haha. The bacon on the outside had some nice crispy bits to it which added some fun textures to the skewer. Very yummy. The pork belly skewer was good too! Not as good as the other skewers I tried though. As for the chicken hotplate, it was really good! The chicken was grilled perfectly and the meat was very tender. The skin on the outside is grilled such that it's crispy, so that added some nice char flavor and texture. The arugula added some nice brightness to the dish. The lighter colored sauce had a sweet and tangy flavor to it, whereas the darker colored sauce had a sweet soy sauce flavor to it. Reminded me a lot of teriyaki sauce, but in a good way! It comes with a side of white rice and the rice was cooked perfectly. Overall a nice spot to go to for a special occasion. The ambience felt modern, clean, and kind of fancy. Seemed very upscale to me. The service was great. Our server was attentive to us and they took really good care of us. If I ever come back, I definitely want to try their nabe hot pot dishes.

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    Sashimi Omakase
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    Omakase Bowl
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