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    Sushi Koto

    4.2 (934 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Lunch Chirashi
    Doreen T.

    We visited for lunch on a recent Sunday, and the restaurant was surprisingly quiet. We were seated right away. I ordered the chirashi bowl, while my husband chose the Okhotsk Don. The presentation of both bowls was beautiful and very aesthetically pleasing, but unfortunately, we felt the quality of the fish was below average. We also shared three hand rolls: negi toro, shrimp tempura, and blue crab. I liked that they included cucumber and avocado in the rolls, but the seaweed was soggy and overly chewy. As for the Okhotsk Don, the scallop-to-fish ratio felt off. It came with only one scallop, while the rest of the bowl was mostly filled with random pieces of fish and topped with an overwhelming amount of roe. The service was good overall, but we left a bit confused by all the glowing reviews regarding the food.

    Lunch Chirashi
    Grace C.

    Lunch Chirashi Bowl- a combination of various sashimi over rice. Toro Don- salmon, tuna and other sashimi over rice. Everything was pretty fresh.

    Jean Y.

    Friday Sushi Lunch at Koto Sushi Koto used to be our favorite sushi spot in OC, but this visit felt different. Tony's Ohtani Don was just okay, and the chirashi Camille and I had was disappointing. The restaurant was unusually empty for a Friday, and the familiar Japanese clientele was missing. The sushi chefs we remembered were gone too--replaced by new faces behind the bar. Something has changed here--maybe new ownership. After so many years, it felt a little sad.

    Plate 1
    Tom S.

    Fresh sashimi and sushi?! Yes please! Went to the once a month AYCE buffet and they did not disappoint. The only thing, as others have mentioned, was that they did not replenish the pickled and side dishes. The buffet line is short and long but you will be full with delicious sushi for sure. They have scallop, tuna, hamachi, amaebi and salmon sushi along with some hand roll offerings. They also have shrimp and vegetable tempura, chicken karage, chicken yakitori, sushi rolls and other side offerings. The AYCE was $69 pp and worth it based on the quality and the taste of the food. The price also includes drinks. I will definitely go back for the AYCE but their lunch specials looked good as well from the menu.

    Hakodate Don
    Ellie G.

    Been coming here for years and it's still one of my favorite sushi spots. The quality is always fresh and consistent, whether dining in or taking it to go. I always order the Hakodate bowl, chef's choice sashimi over perfectly seasoned sushi rice. The fish is thick, buttery, and super satisfying, and the rice has just the right touch of sweetness. Service is always friendly and welcoming, and the cozy, relaxed ambiance makes it an easy place to sit back and enjoy your meal. Bowls range $30 to $50 and the Hakodate is totally worth it. Always a solid, comforting meal. Highly recommend.

    Hakodate Don
    Emily S.

    The food was really good as per usual, however, I did find a big fish bone in my bone that I was not expecting. Luckily it was big enough for me to spot it before I ate it. Other than that I would say the quality of all the different types of fish and the fish roe were all really good! I really the like the variety of fish they have in their bowls!

    Teresa B.

    I love the close knit service and ambiance in the restaurant. It just feels cozy. We dined here Friday night and there was bar and table seating available. We ordered negi toro and salmon skin handroll. The negi toro was straightforward flavors and it wasn't too fatty. But the salmon skin handroll can use some citrus and a better cut of skin for more flavor. The best nigiri item is the eel, it has sauce for flavor and perfectly tender. We also had a spider roll and that was decent too. I think a couple of the dishes would taste better if seasoned or salted a little bit more. Maybe their chirashi bowls are a better option to order.

    Okhotsk Don
    Katherine N.

    Sushi Koto is a gem for fresh chirashi tucked away in Fountain Valley. My friend introduced me to this spot, and I'm actually surprised I never heard of it before then. I heard this place can be pretty busy, but I guess I must have been lucky because the two times I've been here, I had little to no wait. There's also a decent amount of seating, so they are capable of accommodating large parties, but I recommend calling and reserving ahead of time for that. FOOD: Gosh, it's hard to choose what to get off the menu. I did giggle a bit at the homage paid to beloved baseball players with their menu items, such as the "Ohtani Don." Okhotsk Don (5/5) - I got this because I love big Japanese scallops. This bowl was so delicious and filling, and I thought it was worth the price. The fish tasted super fresh and topped a hefty portion of imitation crab and vinegared rice. This meal also came with a bowl of miso soup and an interesting dessert. I am not sure of the dessert's official name, but it was a thin layer of mandarin jelly topped with red bean paste, whipped cream, and some fruit. It was not too sweet and inoffensive. No strong feelings about it. SERVICE: Service was standard and attentive. Overall, a welcoming atmosphere.

    Charlie T.

    I first visited Sushi Koto a long time ago for their chirashi bowl. The experience was not bad back then, but since it's a bit far from where I live, I hadn't made the trip again for years. However, the restaurant has always stayed on my list, especially after I heard they started offering a Sunday AYCE Champagne Brunch. At first, the price seemed high (around $80 per person I think), but when I saw it was $59 per person recently, I decided to give it a try. Be sure to make a reservation through their website, due to the restaurant space is limited, and walkins for Sunday brunch are nearly impossible. When we arrived, we were seated promptly, and people were already lining up for food. The buffet is set up along the sushi bar area, and while it doesn't look overwhelming in size, the variety and quality are impressive. They offer a great selection of traditional Japanese hot and cold dishes, sushi rolls, and sashimi. One of the highlights is that they bring in whole fresh tuna and cut it right in the restaurant, I think it's on the same day in early morning. The tuna sushi and sashimi, including both maguro and toro, are incredibly fresh, tender, and melt in your mouth. Other seafood items like small ikura bowl, salmon sushi, yellowtail sushi, sweet shrimp sushi, blue crab hand roll, and scallop sushi are all so tasty, better than all the other buffet restaurants. You can also order sushi or hand rolls directly from the chef if you don't see your favorite items on the plates. Although I spent most of my appetite on raw fish items, I recommend saving some room for their Japanese cooked dishes. The flavors are authentic and reminded me of the breakfast buffets I had at hotels in Japan. The AYCE price also includes house champagne, cold sake, and bottled beer, which is a great bonus for those who enjoy drinks. The champagne was smooth and easy to drink, while the sake was on the dry side but still pleasant. Overall, if you love sushi and sashimi, this is a must try dining experience. The seafood quality is exceptional, the service is fast and attentive, everything was great and makes for a satisfying Sunday brunch.

    Lunch Chirashi
    Jane L.

    Pretty good sushi place in Fountain valley. I think I have been here many years ago, but I came here recently and really enjoyed the experience. Sushi Koto is located inside a strip mall, it's small and cozy. I would say it's not the fanciest, but if you're looking for something casual, this place is perfect. I opted for the lunch chirashi, which was about $22. I thought it was a really good deal. There was plenty of fish, which was really fresh, in the bowl. I also really enjoyed the few surprises I found in the rice, like bamboo and asparagus. Definitely thought it was worth it. I didn't get to try anything else because I was pretty stuffed by the time I was done, but next time I would like to try a few more things. They also had pretty good set menus. I will definitely try Sushi Koto next time I am in the area for a casual dining experience.

    Ohtani Don with wasabi shaped "baseball", a radish "bat "and a cute little shaped "home plate"
    Christy V.

    We've been wanting to come to this restaurant for a while now. We were in the area and decided to stop by for a quick lunch. They weren't too busy since they were wrapping up their lunch hours. The staff was very friendly and even offered us to try their lemon ponzu sauce for free. It was delicious. We got the Ohtani Don and Yamamoto Uni Don. Both were surprisingly filling and the quality of the ingredients were fresh and top notch. Loved the little details in the Ohtani Don with the wasabi shaped "baseball", a radish "bat "and a cute little shaped "home plate". Both bowls came with miso soup for lunch. The Ohtani don came with a dessert in the end. Pretty sure they use real wasabi here as it didn't have that artificial kick/punch you get with the tube wasabi. We also got their spider crab roll and it was great! Definitely will be coming back soon due to their amazing quality and the friendly service. Definitely a no frills, mom and pop restaurant vibes. Loved everything about our visit here!

    "Toro" Kaisen Don
    Phoenix A.

    Very generous ikura portions and good quality fish. Fantastic food, kind staff, and easy parking!

    Gloria A.

    Their fish was very fresh, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. The sushi was nicely prepared with good balance -- not too much rice, and the cuts of fish were generous. The menu has a good variety of bowls and traditional options, so there's something for everyone. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere felt clean and comfortable, perfect for a casual dinner without being too crowded or hectic. Overall, this is a solid sushi spot in Fountain Valley if you're looking for fresh fish, good portions, and reasonable prices. Definitely coming back again!

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    Ask the Community - Sushi Koto

    How much is the current buffet brunch for adults, child under 5 and seniors?

    Do you offer Sunday brunch now?

    They recently started doing them occasionally, might be once a month or so. I was at their 4th of July one and it was glorious! Would want to check with them and see when their next one is.

    Are the chefs Japanese?

    Oh yes!

    Do you offer Sunday Brunch now?

    No, not yet!

    Will Sushi Koto be opened on Dec 24th? Would the hours change that day?

    We are open regular hours on the 24th, 11:30 to 3 on the 25th!

    What is the white, slimy, crunchy vegetable item in your chirashi bowls?

    Yamaimo! A type of yam.

    Are they open for 4th of July?

    Yes!

    Do you still offer Chirashi bowls on Sundays for lunch?

    Yes!

    Do they still offer Sunday ayce?

    We do not unfortunately. However, we are open all day on Saturday and Sunday, serving our regular menu.

    Is there an AYCE menu here?

    No. But so worth eating there. Really fresh fish. I would recommend one of the bowls.

    Do they have hand rolls? If so how much are they?

    Is the AYCE on Sunday good quality like their chirashi bowls?

    YES

    Is this AYCE?

    On Sunday there is Brunch that is AYCE. Only on Sundays. $35-38 per person

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    Momoyama

    Momoyama

    4.5
    (430 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$$

    Momoyama was delicious! I made a reservation online for the lunch omakase to celebrate my best…read morefriend's birthday. I called a day before to request that we be seated at the bar and the hostess was super friendly and communicative. When we arrived the restaurant was very bright and well decorated. Despite being a nicer restaurant it didn't feel stuffy, so it felt like we could really enjoy ourselves without needing to be hoity-toity. The sushi chef was very personable and every bite I had was delicious. He asks you ahead of time if you like wasabi, which I do so I loved everyrhing. The quality and texture of the fish is incomparable to anything I can get at "regular" sushi restaurants. The carpaccio to start off with was bright with yuzu flavor and the chawanmushi was so creamy. My only complain is that I wish there were more of the dishes as I left still hungry, but that may have been in part due to me having not eaten breakfast. I loved this omakase experience and would definitely return for a special occasion!

    omakase is around 60$ each person…read more don't remember all the names but there was carpaccio, tako wasabi, unagi chawanmushi, 6 piece nigiri set, they gave us a small chirashi bowl as service, there was a soup & then finished off with matcha ice cream the unagi chawanmushi was the most memorable plate for me portions were small so i was still hungry afterwards ambiance is nice, there's a bar & stand alone tables for smaller groups good spot for date night or maybe a small group meal

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    EAT'S SUSHI

    EAT'S SUSHI

    4.7
    (1.9k reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    I don't think I've ever been to a sushi restaurant with this high quality and reasonable prices!!!…read more Everything was delicious! We stopped by on the drive from San Diego to the Bay Area and could not be any happier to come across this place. Service is top tier, the owner was even helping out running food and checking in on tables. As established as they are, I always appreciate that. Beautiful restaurant with moderate volume music playing, definitely a more elevated casual spot. Great for any occasion, friends, family, and date. They have a yelp waitlist and have water outside for guests too. Whatever the wait is, worth it! Salmon blue crab 4/5 Bluefin tuna new style sashimi 5/5 Ankimo new style sashimi 5/5 (not always something I order so I was surprised in a very good way!!) Chicken teriyaki bento and miso soup 4/5 Yellowtail 4.5/5 Fatty tuna 5/5 such a great value! Tiger topping roll 4/5 Vegas big roll 4.5/5 Thank you to our server Sammi and all the staff for giving us a 11/10 experience :-)

    I went here over the weekend with my boyfriend, and the food was so good and very affordable for…read morehow much was ordered. The gyoza was super crunchy. I honestly forgot which rolls we ordered, but everything was fresh with no complaints. Our waitress/server was great. She checked in multiple times throughout the dinner. The restaurant itself was nice as well. Very clean and good environment to be in and have a date night.

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    We are excited to be featured in LA times article! 
We look forward to serving delicious sushi at an affordable price to all our guests!
    We are excited to be featured in LA times article! We look forward to serving delicious sushi at an affordable price to all our guests!
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    ROL Hand Roll Bar - Fountain Valley

    ROL Hand Roll Bar - Fountain Valley

    4.7
    (1.5k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    My wife and I came here for our first date night at Rol Hand Roll Bar, and it exceeded our…read moreexpectations. We ordered the Seven Set, which was the perfect way to experience a variety of hand rolls. Everything was incredibly fresh, and each roll had its own unique flavor. My favorite was the Yellowtail hand roll. It was simple, incredibly fresh, and absolutely delicious. My second favorite was the Spicy Tuna Crunch for its perfect balance of spice and texture, followed by the Umami hand roll, which had a rich, savory flavor that really stood out. The service was top notch, especially for it being our first visit. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and took the time to explain the menu, making the experience even better. The atmosphere was perfect for a date night, and watching the hand rolls being prepared right in front of us made it feel even more special. If it's your first time, I highly recommend ordering the Seven Set. It's a great introduction to the menu, and we'll definitely be coming back.

    Great hand rolls here; we came for dinner and had the option for 7 hand rolls for $38/person. It's…read moreon the expensive side but they tasted like premium quality, made right in front of you, super fresh. The yellowtail and blue crab were my favorites. We also had the crispy rice tartare; the rice was too chewy and hard for my taste as it hurts the gums. Good flavor on top though. Good service at this location as well.

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    Surf & Turf Roll, Uni & Toro Toll, and Truffle Mushroom Roll
    Surf & Turf Roll, Uni & Toro Toll, and Truffle Mushroom Roll
    Lobster Roll & Toro Taku Roll
    Lobster Roll & Toro Taku Roll
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    Chobop

    Chobop

    4.2
    (2.3k reviews)
    3.4 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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    Kappo Honda

    Kappo Honda

    4.0
    (2k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Kaoppi Honda hits the spot for small gatherings with friends who like to have a good time and drink…read morebeer/sake and snack on foods. Menu is huge... so many things to choose from and they are all delicious. There's usually a wait outside and I don't think they take reservations. First come first serve. When you miss Japan's yakatori!! You've got to go to Kappo Honda. Energy and vibes are all there.

    My friend wanted to take me to an izakaya before my trip to Japan, and I'm glad we came. There was…read morealready a line before they opened at 5 PM, but the wait for our group of four was only about 15 minutes. The restaurant is located in a large plaza with plenty of parking, which made it very convenient. I really liked the ambiance inside. They had photos of many of their dishes displayed all over the walls, which made it easy to see what they offered and helped us decide what to order. The staff was also very attentive, friendly, and welcoming throughout our meal. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience. Everything we ordered was delicious, and I honestly didn't have a single complaint. One of the highlights was the beef tongue skewer--it was incredibly tender and full of flavor. Every skewer we tried was excellent, and every dish exceeded my expectations. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. I'd definitely come back again, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a solid izakaya experience.

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    Kappo Honda
    Many kinds of yakitori at the Kappo Honda. You should try yakitori with your favorite alcohol.

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    Many kinds of yakitori at the Kappo Honda. You should try yakitori with your favorite alcohol.

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