Food was great and the service was excellent. The quality of the sushi and rolls are only consistently good. Thank you Sabirah!

I had an amazing experience at this all-you-can-eat sushi spot. The variety on the menu is excellent, and every roll we ordered came out fresh and beautifully presented. Service was fast, and the staff kept the plates coming without making us wait.The absolute highlight of the meal was the bluefin tuna. It was incredibly fresh, buttery, and melted in my mouth. Sabirah was an amazing server! Thank you read more

Always great food here! The All you can eat is an awesome option. The baked jen jen is one of our favorites. Thank you to Sabirah for the great service! read more

Their $60 all-you-can-eat omakase might be one of the best omakases you can get in Orange County. You start off with a refreshing salad, 9 pieces of sashimi including otoro or fatty tuna, that literally melts in your mouth, and a meaty raw oyster that was super fresh. Then a tempura course with a tempura black cod that was my favorite, miso soup, and 7 pieces of premium sushi with even more otoro! $60 for everything before this AND you get access to their regular all-you-can-eat menu! I had to try some of their new yakitori skewers, extra orders of my favorite sushi like salmon carpaccio, and they also have riceless roll options. Oh, and one of the sushi rolls that they light on fire! Dessert is even included, and they're doing their omakase option by reservation only. Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more

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Someone recommended me this place and I was excited to try the premium sashimi and yakitori add on, but what was presented was kind of sad. The yakitori is in fact not yakitori at all but proteins pre cooked and stuck onto skewers. They presented me pork belly yakitori that was so bland looking I thought it was raw! It was weird chunks of pork cut in all random sizes and they were tough and hard to chew. It was super gross I had to ask them to recook them. The beef was tough but it was fine. Pre-Cooked and pricked onto skewers. Skip em The sashimi option was good, we had some good tuna and the eel nigiri were great. But after that it was all downhill from there. If I had just had the sashimi and some of the nigiri I would have been singing them praises but the rest of it was hard to swallow. All the rolls had an aggressive amount of mushy rice. We had a monster roll which was fine just a lot of rice. I would honestly skip all the rolls. I had the baked mussels and they used so much mayo sauce and there was water coming from the mussels so it was like soup with hot mayo on top. Uck The spicy garlic edamame used Siracha as the spice and it was not what I was expecting and it kind of grossed me out. I could not eat it. The veggie tempura was raw. I had a raw sweet potato. The broccoli had sucked up more batter and it had gummy raw batter in the inside of it. After tax and tip it was more than $155 for 2 people for lunch and it was not worth it. I don't know why people recommend this place, but hit me up and I'll tell you where some better places are. read more

I've been here before (about a year ago), and the food and service were both excellent, which is why I decided to come back. Unfortunately, today's experience was completely different. When you're paying around $45 per person for what is advertised as premium all-you-can-eat sushi, you expect the service to match the price. I was surprised to walk in and see the restaurant nearly empty with only a few occupied tables, yet the service was unbelievably slow from start to finish. It took a long time just to get water, even longer for someone to pick up our order sheet, and refills were almost nonexistent. There was only one waitress serving the dining room while several other employees appeared to be recording content for the restaurant's new menu. Our food came out extremely slowly, and we spent most of our meal just sitting there waiting. After our first round of sushi, we finally asked our waitress what was going on. She explained that they were busy recording content for the new menu. As paying customers, it was frustrating to feel like creating social media content was a higher priority than providing good service to the guests who were actually in the restaurant. We asked to speak with a manager, and that conversation was just as disappointing. Instead of apologizing or taking ownership of the situation, his first response was that we could leave without paying if we wanted. That was such a strange way to handle a customer complaint. He then asked if taking 50% off the bill would be okay. While I appreciated the discount, the interaction felt awkward and didn't really address the issue. The sushi itself was okay, but the overall experience was not. I came back because of how much I enjoyed this restaurant the first time, but today's visit was disappointing enough that I won't be returning!! read more

I came for the premium $60 ayce includes blue fin tuna and sashimi They have a bunch of things on their menu from nigiri, rolls, appetizers, hot dishes, sashimi, and etc. The blue fin tuna nigiri was pretty good, similar quality to x fish. Salmon and yellowtail was good as well. Service was fast once it got going but it was slow to start. Staff were all friendly and nice. Main concern: when i bit into blue fin tuna sashimi, i felt a thin layer of ice as if the fish hasn't been properly thawed. Big issue since this is one of the main things i came for Regardless, imo this is one of the best ayce in oc in terms of bang for your buck since you can order as many blue fin tuna as you can. This is very similar to x fish, biggest difference is that x fish is $55 and you also get a 12 piece omakase which includes a toro piece. This place is $60 without that. But if you live in the oc area it makes more sense to come here instead of driving further to go to x fish. read more

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The ambiance is gorgeous dark, moody, and they have great food and service. This may be weird to point out but I love the size of their tables haha so spacious. Please note that their fizzy drinks are not from a soda machine but rather a can with ice on the side I didn't mind but just letting you know. Food is absolutely picture perfect and I love the options of the baked sushi. I was able to get dry udon for my baby girl. Ages 0-3 are free and thank goodness because I have twin babies (not so babies) and it gets expensive doing family outings. Im already thinking about my next meal here. Ohh they had the fun bendy straws+ waters for my kiddos which was so cute and my kids loved it. read more

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great place! Indeed a premier ayce. Also paying attention to the flavoring of food, even sashimi is nicely seasoned. Will come again read more

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Sushi Damu has always been my favorite AYCE sushi spot because of the quality, variety, and usually great service, so this experience was really disappointing. I give Five Stars for the food, but two for the service we received this night. We came in for dinner and placed our first round of orders, and while we received our sides and two rolls, we were still waiting on our nigiri for quite a while. At first, we understood because it seemed busy, but after waiting longer we finally asked about it and were told that our order paper had been lost. If we didn't ask would they have even noticed? By that point, we had already been waiting a long time. We were handed a new order sheet and put in our 1st round order again and not long after that we were then told to put in the rest of our order because last call was soon... They also forgot one of our appetizer orders but at that point it wasn't worth waiting for. I still love the food here, but the service during this visit was frustrating and made the experience feel rushed and overlooked. read more

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It's been a while since I've been here. I've visited once before. I brought my family along with me during this visit to celebrate my mom's birthday. Parking: There's a medium sized parking lot. Finding a spot can be difficult. Since all the spots close to the restaurant were already taken, I parked further in the back. Ambiance/Environment: We visited on a Sunday for an early dinner around 4pm. It was already packed with every table and booth filled. We waited about 18 min to get seated. The tables were somewhat close together. Everything was kept clean. If you're a millennial, you'll appreciate the type of music. Service: We thought the service can improve. 3/5 at most. The host was really nice when he greeted & seated us. If you need assistance, you'd flip the sign to get their attention. It takes a while to grab their attention. The servers weren't as efficient. They forgot some of our dishes and didn't bring a bottle opener for the beers. Throughput was a bit slow bc it took a while to receive our orders. Sushi & cocktails: They offer two options, and we decided to go with the Premium AYCE. They have a QR code for the menu then you'd fill out the sheet for each round. The taste of each fish was good, especially the seasoned ones. Presentation can improve. Some of the cuts were messy. My favorite appetizers is the Monkey Ball. The alcoholic beverages were sweet. Can't expect much when it's $10, so I didn't expect them to be strong. - Monkey Ball - Garlic Edamame - Lychee Martini - Soju Sunrise - Salmon, Tuna, Blue Fin nigiri - Sushi Damu - Protein rolls Pricing: Their AYCE options are more on the higher end. We enjoyed the majority of the appetizers and sushi. Presentation can be cleaner. Drinks were okay, and service can improve. read more

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I don't know if management changed or what happened but quality and service has gone down. I'm disappointed because I live in a different state and this was a spot I would frequent whenever I was in town. I went on a Thursday around 4 with a friend and took my 2 little ones for the first time. We got seated in an area that looked much older then the rest of the restaurant - unsure if having my children with me had to do with that. All the food was horrible. For appetizers I always order the mussels because they are typically delicious - well that day they were all chewy and had a lot of liquid. The fried calamari was chewy as well. Spicy garlic edamame was awful. The quality of the fish seems to also have gone down. The salmon is usually very buttery and my favorite- I couldn't get more than 3 pieces down before I had to spit it out and there was a lot more rice than usual. Also had tuna , yellowtail , and eel. All equally gross. I'm sad to say I will no longer be visiting this establishment when I'm in California. read more

Came here after debating between Sushi Damu and Sake 2 Me Newport - ended up choosing Damu because we heard parking was easier. Ironically, we got there around 6 PM and still had to circle for about 10 minutes before finding parking since the plaza was packed (possibly because of the animal hospital in the same center). Pro tip: even if you join the waitlist online, you still need to check in inside when you arrive. We missed that step, so parties who arrived after us got seated before us. We ordered the AYCE Premium (without the grilled options), and honestly it was more than enough food. Service was friendly and efficient, and dishes came out at a good pace. Favorites: * Nigiri: Unagi, Scallop * Rolls: Craw Me Daddy, Dynamite, Spider Roll * Appetizer: Baked Mussels, Poke Nacho Music was decent volume where it was still easy to have a conversation. It helped that we were in a booth. We only made it through 2 of the 3 rounds and still felt like we got our money's worth. We're not usually big on AYCE, but if the craving hits again, Sushi Damu would definitely be on our list. read more

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Their $60 sashimi ayce is awesome. Came here for a business meeting and we forgot all about the business when the sashimi came. For the price is was well worth it, i can usually rack up a $60 tab in a few rolls. Will definitely be back. read more

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This place is great. We arrived on Saturday evening, and there was a bit of a wait -- no surprise. The Google waitlist said there was no wait, but that was not true, so don't rely on that. Instead, try getting on the Yelp waitlist. In spite of being packed, the hostess was very friendly and personable, as well as our waitstaff. Their interior is a bit awkward because all the booths have low backs, so there isn't much privacy. It's a rather small place, so you will be stared at by the people waiting for a table. We did premium AYCE and were happy with everything we tried. Their lychee martini was good, as well as the Izakaya menu -- I only wish they had onigiri. Their presentation of the dishes was nice, too. We were celebrating my husband's birthday, so they were kind enough to bring us a dessert. I am so glad I found this place and am looking forward to going back. read more

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(I want to preface that I have come to Sushi Damu a handful of times prior to this review, and back then it would have been a 4/5 review.) The sushi quality is top tier, there are many options of rolls to choose from, and I love that the interior has been renovated to look more upscale. My only reason for bumping down my review to 3/5 stars is because the service quality on my last visit was a bit concerning. My party and I came in on a Friday evening, around 8pm, but after we sat down and ordered our first round, more than 30 mins had past and we never got the first round! By that time, it was already close to 8:50 and the servers admitted they lost our order sheet, and were prompting us to make one big batch to order as last call was coming up in the next 20 mins. We had no choice but to bulk order what should have been the second and third round, and it sucked because we were rushed from our meal. I want to give Sushi Damu and the team another chance, but I am also being honest here and learn from our mistake of not waiting more than 20+ mins to check on your order. Aside from that, everything about this place is still great. read more

We went here on a Friday night around 6pm. We joined the waitlist and we were 1st up but for some reason the hostess skipped us and let 3 parties go ahead of us. That is the minus one star. The place is clean but the music is just way too loud (maybe because I'm old now) and the service is good but slow . Our server Amy was cool and nice though. The food is good here. We ordered fish taco, beef skewers, jalapeño bomb, sushi salad from the appetizers and all 10/10. We ordered nigiri's, sashimi's, rolls, and much more all 10/10. We also had some soju frose and soju with beer to make somaek. Lots of variety of options to chose from but since the orders take long to make order a lot in round one. We got to round two and was told our time was getting close to the end even though there was a table that started before us. read more

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Very disappointing experience. Sushi Damu advertises that they're open until 10:00 PM, so we arrived at 9:08 PM expecting to enjoy their all-you-can-eat menu. Instead, we were immediately told that last call for all-you-can-eat is 9:15 PM and that we couldn't be seated for it. If there is an earlier cutoff for all-you-can-eat, it should be clearly advertised on the website, social media, and at the restaurant--not just the closing time. We made the trip based on the posted hours only to be turned away despite arriving nearly an hour before closing. Clear communication would have saved us the drive and the disappointment. read more

Good quality and overall great value for AYCE sushi! Fresh cuts of fish and plenty of nigiri and roll options. I enjoyed the baked mussels, but the other appetizers were just so-so. Good for small to medium sized groups. Ordering style is 3 group orders max, but that's usually plenty. Reasonable wait times for dishes as well. read more

Updating my review based on my most recent visit. The service I received was top notch and the quality of the Salmon and Bluefin Tuna was outstanding. Absolutely one of my favorite AYCE sushi restaurants in OC due to the ambience, overall vibe, and quality. read more

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First time trying this place and overall enjoyed the sushi here. You can really taste the quality of the fish in the nigiri pieces. The salmon and yellowtail were outstanding. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed how both the salmon and yellowtail fish collars tasted. They were seasoned and deep fried to a light and savory crisp. Our table enjoyed them so much that we ordered them with each round. I could pass on the other cooked appetizer dishes and focus only on the fish. Our server, coincidentally of the same name, was friendly and efficient. This place has a great vibe and I can see why they are busy. read more

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Wow, the quality of their fish is excellent and they're so fresh. I enjoyed the premium AYCE deal and will consider the $60 sashimi + grill deal next time. The izakaya offers variety of options and they're all delicious too. The staff were friendly and attentive, taking new orders and refilling our water. The ambiance is hip, bright and cozy. Come early as parking can be a challenge and line will start around 5:30 pm. Highly recommended! read more

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I ordered takeout from here for the first time after randomly discovering it on Yelp and it did not disappoint! The lovers set for two people came with salmon, tuna, and yellowtail nigiri, one salmon roll, one tuna roll, and an assortment of tuna and yellowtail imitation crab meat and avocado rolls. We also got an order of the spicy bay scallop rolls. All the fish were so fresh and so good. We had leftovers for the next day and it still tasted good. Would dine in next time to get the full experience! read more

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The rolls were amazing, the fish was incredibly fresh, and everything tasted delicious. The service was just as great! read more

Sushi Damu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Our go to spot for AYCE sushi! The prices are good and you cannot find the nigiri selection at any other AYCE places! The vibes are chill, music is good, and the service is attentive. Until next time! read more

Best sushi, service, and ambience in Tustin. Can't explain enough how Dj and Nancy went above n beyond for the squad. Definitely gonna comeback and make this a go to spot. Ima miss this yellowtail read more

Sushi Damu - The boys n their sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Where do I start, this place is a dump!! They took soo long for round two! I mean, fuck!! We've been here almost the time limit and they still haven't brought our second round of food! Then the skinny Asian chic and the tall white American girl got my underpants all gooey and now they are ruined; thanks a lot! #Hooorrnnnyyyyy :( read more

Sushi Damu used to be our go-to spot for AYCE sushi back when they had three different tiers. The price was very fair for the portion and quality of food you'd get. But ever since they changed the menu the food quality has gotten drastically worse. We mainly order nigiri at sushi restaurants and the fish didn't taste as fresh as it used to. There was also way too much rice, and on top of that the rice itself was stiff. Some of the appetizers were lacking flavors and basically tasted like they were unseasoned. The service was still great. Our server Mai was very sweet and attentive. But unfortunately, despite how much I used to love this place, I don't think I'll be returning. Such a disappointment to see it fall off. :( read more

Sushi Damu - Eel, salmon, bluefin tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

I came here with one of my girl friends for her bday. It was our first time and unfortunately the experience wasn't great. We were able to add our name to the wait list when we were closer through Yelp. From there we checked in when we got inside, so the wait wasn't too bad. This is an all you can eat (AYCE) spot, so when they called us we were greeted with two diff menus and told to choose before we got seated. And since it was our first time, that was a bit overwhelming as we weren't even seated yet. But it seems that they're so busy that they suggested we choose before sitting since once we sit our "time limit starts." As for the food, the first round was great! Loved it! But then we noticed the second round, it wasn't consistent! Not sure if it's because they were so busy or what. For example, we knew we liked certain carpaccio and sashimi, so we ordered them again the second round, but the cut or taste was different.. disappointing. Service was just okay. We expected better service like refilling our waters. We noticed that the servers only checked on us when we turned the table's sign to "alert" them... Wished we had a more memorable experience. read more

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Just not for me. Started strong with sashimi. Made the mistake of ordering 3 rolls for two people. Four came to the table. The rolls were loaded with rice and sauce. We were done after trying to finish what they sent to the table. So for $75pp after tax and tip it felt like not a great experience. It would be great if the kitchen could do smaller portions. Then we wouldn't have felt force-fed. We also found things too salty and were thirsty for hours after. I think I just have to swear off buffets. I dislike the feeling of having to eat my money's worth. read more

Coconut shrimp, craw me Daddy, crunchy shrimp, Alaska, baked jen jen, salmon from Norway, a smoked salmon and a spicy scallop. If this is all of the $45 for the AYCE premium then it seems like a pretty good deal. I'm just trying to find out if I'm ordering this correctly I think I am I had the waitress help me lol we will see! OK so the $45 deal might be too cheap lol especially with the options available! Actually branched out for the first time and tried some other options. I am already stuffed and I have my five rolls to go through still lol it's been absolutely delicious. Music is great service is fantastic. It's nice to see people with manners. I was able to get in quickly this time only had to wait on a normal amount of time about 30 minutes so I'm very glad that I was able to come back and try this place again. Special shout out to Liz who got me in super fast and was such a great atmosphere provider. Truly top-notch quality service. The food is fantastic I actually got too full and ended up paying for some to take home. Everything was absolutely fantastic thank you so much for making this trip the beginning of many more to come! read more

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I've been wanting to try Sushi Damu, and it was pretty good. I came at opening on a Saturday. This is probably the best time to eat, since they started getting packed around 12:30pm. You can choose between two AYCE options: premium $45 and their sashimi/grill $60 that also comes with dessert. We got the premium AYCE and ordered: -variety of nigiri: bluefin tuna, ebi, salmon, scallops, smoked salmon- 4 stars, unagi, and yellowtail - scallop handroll- 3 stars- bland - caterpillar roll- 4 stars - coconut shrimp roll- 4 stars - craw me daddy roll- 3.5 stars - dynamite roll- 4.5 stars - Alaska roll- 5 stars - spider roll- 3 stars- very bland - shogun roll- 5 stars You can order up to 3 rounds and you have a 90-minute time limit. There is a green and red card you can rotate towards the kitchen so you can order your izakaya/ small dishes and snacks with the server, and hand them your nigiri and rolls sheet. The servers were welcoming and efficient, and our orders came out fast. They were attentive and came back to collect our dishes and refill our waters. The food was pretty good overall, although their rolls were a bit oversauced, so the quality of the fish could not shine through. Glad I got to try them out. I may come back for their sashimi/grill option in the future. Happy eating! Yelp Review #9- 2026 read more

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We've been on a sushi kick lately, and decided to try the AYCE dinner at Sushi Damu. We arrived early at 4pm on a Saturday to avoid the crowd. They're located in a small shopping center right off of El Camino Real and Red Hill Ave. Parking is somewhat limited since they're in a small plaza. Upon arrival, the restaurant was already 3/4 full. It's a medium-sized restaurant that's laid out in several rows. We added our name to the Yelp waitlist, but they sat us right away. Pro tip: you can also put your name on the waitlist via their website before you arrive. It'll tell you how long the wait is. They have 2 menu options for dinner - Premium AYCE for $45 or Sashimi + Grill for $60 (see attached photos). We opted for the Premium $45 menu. The waitress explained how the ordering system works, and the green/red sign (green facing the chefs means you're ready to eat, red means you're not ready). Our food came out really fast! We ordered several rounds - various types of nigiri, hand rolls (forgot to take a pic of those), Alaska baked roll, poke nachos & mussels. My favorites were the blue fin tuna and salmon nigiri. Hubby & I both agreed that the fish was fresher and more flavorful than the other AYCE sushi place that we've been going to. The waitresses and servers were very friendly, attentive and efficient. We never had to wait for anything. The atmosphere was a bit too loud though, especially the music. I could barely hear my hubby speak. I feel like others were speaking loudly so they could be heard above the music, too. I think it would help to turn the music down a bit. Hubby & I both agreed that we like this place better than their competitor that we've been frequenting, so we will definitely return to Sushi Damu soon! read more

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I will never come to this place ever again this place is very slow -Hardly any variety that they want you out as soon as you come read more

Sushi Damu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Before coming here, I read the great reviews and thought "how great can AYCE sushi be" and I was proven wrong. This is the best AYCE sushi I've ever had and I've had a lot. The quality of the fish here beats out a lot of regular sushi restaurants (non AYCE). All the fish used here are fresh and melty. I was so surprised at the quality that I even told a couple friends to make sure they try it when they visit SoCal. Service is also exceptional here and food came quickly. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in SoCal. read more

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OMG I just can't stop eating. Delicious sushi and esp the Jen Jen..had 2 and almost ordered another. No Space. Great staff . Liz is exceptional. Super friendly and accomodating. read more

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This is bar none the best ayce sushi spot I've ever been to. Usually at an ayce they pile on the rice but here they use a nice light amount that compliments everything so well. We went with the $60 option and left very full but not that gross kind of full. I also had a lychee martini which was delicious and perfectly strong. This is our new number one ayce spot, we will definitely be back. Also whoever controls the music, your selections are impeccable read more

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- 5* Service. The service is extremely attentive to your needs. Just flip the sign to green and they come running! Keep it on red and they'll leave you in peace. :) - 5* ambiance. The music was great. It wasn't too loud, just perfect classics you'll instantly recognize and want to sing along to. Lighting for the table was perfect while the restaurant is dim. Perfect to feel more private. - 3.5* Salmon Sashimi (chef special). The chef gave us this order. It was okay, but salmon isnt really my go-to. Not a bad Roll and I'm sure many would love this. - 5* Coconut Shrimp Roll. delicious I'd have ordered a second if there wasn't already so much to consume. - 3* Scallop Hand Roll. This had a very punchy flavor. Overall good, but not for me. - 3* Dynamite Roll (crawfish). Very little crawfish despite being a crawfish Roll. Small pieces with little flavor, but together it was a good bite. - 5* Alaskan. Hands down the best Roll we had. Very warm, delicious spicy crab and the baked salmon melted in your mouth. Definitely give this one a try. - 5* Caterpillar. Always a safe order with great flavor. Can't go wrong. - 4* Shogun. This sounded better in the menu. It was still good, but I didnt know what to expect. Its a very refreshing roll to eat between the heavier rolls. - 2.5* Spider Roll. This was unfortunately a bad roll. No flavor, very cold, and the seaweed was chewy. Almost like it had been sitting out ready for someone to order. It surprised us because the rest of the rolls were quite good. 4* Nagiri - all good and fresh. The blue fin tuna was the best. The yellowtail was good but also the weakest. Overall a solid place to chill and eat good sushi. Enjoyed the meal, thank you Sushi Damu. read more

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I used to go here a lot when I lived in OC. I loved the fish to rice ratio and the large selection of nigiri. It's been a couple of years, but it's charged a bit. There's more rice now and it got pricier. However the fish was still good, but I think other places are more worth now. read more

Sushi Damu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Came here for the first time on a rainy Saturday at around 4 pm with the hubby. Place had about 5 tables filled so not packed. There was no wait for us. Service was great. I like how they all work together and it's just not one server. So guests do not get neglected. Also, I love their ready to order sign on the table. Again, no neglect to the customers. It started getting busy at 5 pm but they still provided on great customer service. AYCE was great and would definitely come back. read more

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