やっぱり美味しいかった 結局ここにきちゃうな It's worth driving from Riverside always!! They serve fresh tasty beautiful Kaisen don read more

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So happy to visit Sushi Koto again and see that the quality is just as good and fresh and I remembered. Service was efficient and friendly. Ambiance is casual and comfy. Okhotsk Don: generous portions, fresh and beautiful ingredients, delicious sushi rice. I couldn't ask for a better bowl and love that it comes with miso rice and dessert. Saigo Don: a great option if you love yellowtail. Also came with miso soup. Thank you for always taking care of your customers! read more

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LOVED this place! I'm so happy to find this gem in the neighborhood. I've been looking for something similar to what you can find at farmers markets in Japan, where they serve preset sashimi bowls. You get to enjoy various types of sashimi in one bowl, which is perfect for a small eater like me who loves trying different types of fish at once. The sashimi bowl, also called a don, is my favorite. The service was great, and they also take reservations. They're OG Ohtani fans and even have a bowl named after him. How cool is that? I tried the combo, which came with an Ohtani Bowl, tempura, soup, cucumber crab salad, and dessert. I walked out the door feeling completely happy and satisfied. I wish I could go back every week. Highly recommend this place! read more

The best chirashi bowls ever!! We tried the Saigo don and Toro don, both of which were delicious and had big portions of high quality, fresh fish. They each came with miso soup and a red bean dessert. We also got the blue crab hand roll which was good too, but the bowls were the star of the show. We came on a weeknight and did not have to wait to get seated. The service was very friendly as well! read more

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Arrived on a Friday for lunch. Parking was in abundance since it's in a large strip center. I got here before the noon hour, so it was not to crowded but that changed just after lunch hour begin. The menu has a page of different chirashi bowls and combo's, so it was a bit overwhelming, but I narrowed my choice down to the super bowl. It included premium sashimi, sweet shrimp, roe, and scallop over rice. The bowl included miso soup and the quality of sashimi was solid but I found the pieces of sashimi on the smaller side. I did find that my bowl included the dessert of the day which was a red bean with mango jello which resulted in a happy ending. Service was attentive and the waitress even thanked me for being patient, since they really get slammed during lunch. I would return and recommend Sushi Koto if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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Food: The food was amazing! A lot of variety for what you get and worth the price! I got the Toro don and def each fish was of great quality and stands out on their own. The best part is that each bowl is unique so there will be some variety each time you go! Location: There is a lot of seating at the location and lots of parking! Service: The service was great! The servers were really patient with us as some of us came at different times and are super friendly! Not only that, they also take reservations if you call ahead! Overall: I would recommend checking out if you are ever craving a chirashi bowl as they have a wide selection of them + sushi and for their friendly service too! Def a must try for sure! read more

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We visited Sushi Koto around 8 pm on a Sunday and immediately got a very homey feel from the restaurant. We were seated quickly, and the service was one of the most memorable parts of the meal. Our server was incredibly sweet and attentive, helping us navigate the menu and recommending dishes that would be good to share. We ordered the Dinner Chirashi and Sweet Potato Tempura, and everything came out pretty quickly. The Dinner Chirashi was a great portion to share, and the fish tasted very fresh. The Sweet Potato Tempura was great, with perfectly cooked sweet potato and a light batter that wasn't overly oily. Miso soup was included as well, which was a nice way to finish the meal. There's a large parking lot, so parking was easy. Between the fresh food, welcoming atmosphere, and outstanding service, I'd easily come back to Sushi Koto and would love to try more of the menu. read more

Sushi Koto - Dinner Chirashi, Sweet Potato Tempura - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I really enjoyed my experience at Sushi Koto. The fish quality was so stellar and everything is very reasonably priced. I got the Toro Don and the amount of fish they give is enough for two meals for me. It also came with miso soup and a little dessert at the end. There was fishy taste at all and the toro was melt in your mouth. So so yummy! I also got a spider roll which was not bad! I think the addition of imitation crab to the roll is unnecessary and makes the roll a bit hard to eat in one bite. The soft shell crab was delicious so I definitely would get it again. Our waitress was super kind and quick to take our order. They all speak Japanese and it seems like this restaurant is a local favorite amongst the Japanese community. The restaurant also felt very homey and it gives a well lived in vibe. Overall, the price for the quality and portion is amazing. It's a perfect place to satisfy your sushi cravings without hurting the wallet and I would come back 100%. read more

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First time and everything was great. The service was exceptional. I came in lunch time and there were only 2 ladies serving the floor, and they were both Japanese . And there was only one chef in the back. Entire restaurant was full but they served all the tables very well and fast! I got the Lunch Chirashi Bowl menu. The Toro Bowl. It started out with miso soup, warm and delicious. Then the Toro Bowl - all the sushi were so fresh and the rice underneath was very good as well! I like that the portion was decent and it has all types of sushi in the bowl. 10/10! Then it also came with dessert: Matcha pudding with red beans. The pudding was light, and refreshing, and the sweetness of red bean complimented well. Total $33 for entire set, which is such a good deal! Also tried the Chef's choice nigiri with 10 pieces. Each piece was very fresh, I love toro so the fatty tuna just tasted so fatty and fresh. read more

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Extremely fresh and authentic japanese chirashi bowls! We got the ohtani don and Toro don. Everything 5 star!!!!! The dessert was also especially delicious and made me feel teleported back to Japan. Prices were very fair for the quality of fish, just expect to spend $$. Bathrooms were very clean and great service. Definitely will return for fresh chirashi at great price and quality! read more

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I wanted to gatekeep this spot but I love them too much Sushi Koto is my FAVORITE sushi restaurant in OC, been around for 20 years!! I get transported back to Japan the moment I enter hehe I like sitting at the bar, being able to talk to the chefs is fun & you can watch them make your food. The service is fantastic, the servers are super personable, and patient. My absolute favorite fish are the salmon, scallop, amberjack, yellowtail, otoro, uni, squid and aka ebi. Every single bite is SUPER delicious, the rice perfectly seasoned and the fish is always super fresh and amazing. The calamari is sooo good, absolutely loved the cronch! It's the perfect spot for date night, family or group dinners. They're very well known for their chirashi bowls but I haven't tried any of those yet so I definitely need to try it soon! read more

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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. read more

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

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I feel bad not liking the food bc the chefs are old, they seem nice though. But i feel like the food isn't fresh or well made bc theyre at an old age and dont know fresh quality. I got the toro don and my bf got the konoa, both of the fish quality was below ayce sushi quality. We also ordered nigiri, handrolls, and a roll too and you can still get better quality at ayce sushi. I couldn't finish my don, had to take it togo. Not speaking for all the waitresses but our waitress was an older lady she wasnt the nicest or the most attentive. We had to call her over every time bc she would never check on us. We asked for extra ginger and she gave us one small serving, we asked for more and said we didnt finish it yet but with the amount left we wouldve finished it in 3 bites. Every time she dropped off food she never picked up our finished platter either. Food took 30-40 minutes to come out. That being said the food wasnt fresh, service was bad, and at the end when we paid $150 for bad food and service, she asked us 7 times why we didnt tip and if there was something wrong. We werent gonna tell her we didnt like the food or her service so we just told her we're not obligated to tip. It was odd how she expected a tip yet she was extremely inattentive. Im also really confused why there are so many reviews saying the fish quality was good. Update: had diarrhea the next day from the food:/ read more

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. read more

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Authentic Japanese sushi and dining restaurant (like what you get in Japan), so don't expect those funky rolls in American sushi restaurants. It's my favorite sushi restaurant in OC because it's my mother's favorite (she's from Japan), so it's the real deal. Very fresh, and a large selection. They specialize in Chirashi bowls, an assortment of sashimi over sushi rice. We love them. Since sushi orders take time, I'd recommend ordering a few dishes from the kitchen, as they come out much quicker. They get busy, and it's a small place so we always make a reservation. Those who don't make reservations are seated along the entrance way. The owner and sushi chef used to the head sushi chef at a high end Japanese restaurant by the airport that closed down. So he's been at this a long time. Come here for your birthday and he'll even come out and sing for you. It's such a treat! read more

I really loved the sashimi here! I got the Dinner Chirashi set and it was delicious! The fish was super fresh and the service was good! Highly recommend! read more

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. read more

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Sure everybody comes here for the chirashi bowls and you should definitely try those if it's your first time. But if you want to try some combination I think gives you one of the best umami experiences, order the Kyoto bento. It comes with a pickled salmon that is delicious. But when paired with something savory, we usually get the chawanmushi but even the tempura it comes with works, eat the savory item first then chase it with the picked salmon and enjoy the umami bomb! read more

Relaxing ambience, very friendly service, and quality food at an affordable price. I had the Ohtani () don which was a 3 course meal with appetizer, main, and dessert for $35. A lot of food but still very high quality. read more

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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. read more

Sushi Koto - Hakodate Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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. read more

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Honestly best quality chirashi bowls you can find for the price point. I came in here randomly and ordered the torodon and it did not disappoint. My bf ordered the other ones but he always says mines better so I will stick to my usual torodon here! Service is great but it can be slow at times.! Would recommend coming here to try out read more

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! read more

Sushi Koto - Hakodate Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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. read more

Sushi Koto - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Sushi Koto - Ohtani Don with wasabi shaped "baseball", a radish "bat "and a cute little shaped "home plate" - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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We use to really like Sushi Koto, but our recent visit back for a date night left us unsure. The sashimi and sushi slices were all thinner compared to before. The fish was still fresh, but portions sizes weren't like before. My husband found a bone in his Toro. Presentation was beautiful, but service was also pretty awful and we didn't get our waters refilled. They were packed for a Friday night before Valentine's Day. We will probably go to Torrance next time for sushi. read more

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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! read more

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We love this place! The food is always so good and I love the look for the bento boxes. The bento boxes are so colorful with a great variety of textures and flavors. The service is always so quick. Definitely recommended to friends. read more

Sushi Koto - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Authentic, high-quality, and absolutely worth a visit - This restaurant is a hidden gem. A truly authentic Japanese spot serving some of the freshest, finest sushi around. They offer several chirashi bowl options, and I couldn't have been more satisfied with both the presentation and the taste. I don't remember exactly which ones I ordered, but every dish was delicious. One even came with a sweet dessert that was so good it felt like a dance of flavors in my mouth. When you see Japanese newspapers and magazines at the entrance, you know you've found the real deal. In addition, the service was pleasant. read more

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Easy parking + standard service. I got the nama bara don ($23.50) which was extremely fresh and delicious. All the cuts of the sushi paired with the masago and fish eggs gave it a nice texture and rounded flavors. They also don't skimp out on the sashimi. read more

Sushi Koto - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Last weekend, I had dinner at Sushi Koto for the first time. Some family members have dined here before and recommended coming around 5:30pm to beat the dinner crowd. The restaurant's in a large plaza, so there were plenty of open parking spots at this time. We got a table to fit our large party of 10+ people. I thought the staff were welcoming and service was so quick. I felt the ambiance was casual and homey, and the space was good for small & large parties. I ordered the Unabara with Miso Soup ($24.75). The soup was a hot & simple starter to a filling meal. The Unabara bowl was piled with so much tasty stuff, including quality unagi and omelette with the perfect amount of sweetness. There was a nice ratio of rice to toppings as well. I'd definitely come back for more at Sushi Koto! read more

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What I ordered: - Tsukiji don I've tried both this and he lunch chirashi, and for just under $2 more with the Tsukiji don, I recommend going with the Tsukiji Don. It includes yellowtail--which the lunch chirashi lacks--and offers more fish overall, whereas the lunch chirashi includes egg and shrimp to compensate for the lower amount of fish, which might not appeal to everyone. That said, it all comes down to personal preference. The fish quality here is consistently excellent and the seasoning/texture of the rice is perfect. They offer a wide variety of chirashi combinations to suit any taste. If you're in search of a high-quality chirashi bowl, this spot is definitely worth a visit! read more

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

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Not sure what the appeal is.... The chirashi bowls for me are way over priced with low quality meats, and the bentos are served subpar ingredients that looks and tastes like they were made from yesterday-year. Ordered the most expensive chirashi bowl and had high hopes. The toro meat had tendons that was hard to chew and the uni one piece that came with it was just sad. Sweet shrimp was bland and not fresh. Over all it feels like the plate was put together with whatever was left from last night with no real thought process. The bento ordered was even worse, with what seemed like hastily put together "stuff" that are not distinguishable from left overs, and tasted like it. The dessert that included with meals are actually canned pineapples that's been mushed and jello-fied, with blackened strawberries and disintegrated blueberries. I had mad diarrhea afterwards. I would not recommend this place. read more

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Koto used to be my wife's favorite sashimi place. However, the last time we went there we got a tiny portion of stale fish. What made it worse was the fact that it was my wife's birthday and that the waitress didn't really care at all. She didn't even bother to replace the cooked shrimp with a raw one after we mentioned that it was supposed to be raw. As a result we won't be going back. read more

We had a great birthday dinner here. Everyone got the Ohtani Bowl it was amazing. The shrimp heads were great also fried and crunchy. Chef came out and sang happy birthday to our birthday boy! Had a great time and will be back for sure. read more

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Sushi Koto is a great spot for authentic Japanese dons. Each don we ordered had a generous portion of a variety of fish. The fish was extremely fresh and beautifully arranged. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful with what to select on their menu. The inside also had a very cozy family oriented Japanese atmosphere which made the food feel even more authentic. The next time I am craving some fresh fish I will definitely be visiting Sushi Koto again. read more

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