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    Sushi Taka

    3.7 (163 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jenny P.

    Ordered sunset roll for takeout ($17). Rice was hard and dry, making the sushi not enjoyable to eat. Would not recommend.

    Nikki M.

    One of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. The waitress was not just rude--she actually yelled profanities at me during the meal. Completely unprovoked and shockingly unprofessional. I was stunned. On top of that, the sushi was awful. The fish tasted old, the rice was dry, and the entire meal felt like something you'd get from a gas station, not a restaurant. When I brought it up (very calmly), I was met with attitude and disrespect instead of any attempt to make things right. This place is a joke. If you enjoy being cursed at while eating bad sushi, maybe you'll love it here. Otherwise, stay far away.

    Baked Salmon Roll after delivery
    Dr. Amelia H.

    As a door dash delivery, this review is simply the quality and flavor. Nicely made rolls with true sushi rice that stay together even after delivery and dipping into soy sauce. We had baked salmon, rainbow, and salmon nigiri. Slight fishy hint to flavor, and some chew to it but overall pretty fresh; compared to island sushi (Hawaii) we are used too. Salmon lacked some flavor but as a whole 4/5 rating, as it indeed hit the sushi spot.

    Laguna Beach (left) and Crunch Roll (right)
    Morvarid A.

    The sushi was excellent and came out quickly. We ordered the Laguna Beach and Crunch Roll--both were delicious! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. We love this place--whether for takeout or dining in. Highly recommend!

    Little area outside that's dog friendly!
    Haley K.

    My boyfriend and I love coming here and I will explain the loss of star in a moment, but let's start with you should definitely still check this place out. There's a little outside spot that has a few tables that is dog friendly which we love! Also the food is really good and fresh. Service is very fast and they always get our order correct and are super friendly. I really like the spicy pork (I am normally not a pork person)! But it is the right amount of heat and flavor that is Kurt perfect with rice. The custom poki bowls are really great option with always fresh fish. Now the lack of one star comes from a few things. 1. Something about the tempura batter used I am just not a fan of and it leaves a strange taste on my palette. 2. The miso soup was strangely sweet almost like some sugar or something was added. 3. The price of some of the items is a bit high...but it's a sushi restaurant in a popular center in Irvine so that is to be expected. Overall though definitely come in a try a variety of their options!

    No carbs sushi very good
    Neluta G.

    Good sushi place on the high end related to cost but you are in Irvine, everything is expensive. Great for lunch and walking distance from work for me.

    Shrimp Tempura
    Alisha S.

    I've been in this plaza many times but didn't know there was a sushi spot, but I'm so glad I discovered a new sushi place I can go to! My friend and I got the Red Dragon, shrimp tempura, and Laguna Beach. The laguna beach was definitely the best and I would 100% get it again. The red dragon was a 3/5 and shrimp tempura was really good. I'd definitely be back and would try another roll in place of the red dragon

    Pink Lady Roll
    Tiffany N.

    First time visiting and here are my takeaways: 1. You can sit anywhere you'd like after being acknowledged by the host. The host also stands behind the ordering counter as the restaurant doubles for take out and sit in. 2. Menu prices are a little bit pricey and I know this because when you look at basic items, they are overpriced. One portion of miso soup is $4, but I guess with todays inflated prices, you can consider it normal. This is the standard cup you'd get at other restaurants. The rolls, however, can be considered fair pricing for what they are. A huge bonus is that these rolls are thicker and will fill you up! They're delicious and fresh as well. 3. Sushi Taka uses a paper menu that you can mark for items of choice and quantity. I'd come here again for a hungry, craving sushi day. Go straight for the special unique rolls. Don't waste too much time on the basic items because you will get full very quickly (:

    Nice lady roll and crunch snack roll
    Chanel K.

    Wow. We live close by and definitely slept on this place. The sushi rolls are packed with quality ingredients. One roll is perfect for one person for a nice filling lunch. They have a buy one get one half off for drinks every day. The service is very friendly and quick. We had a late lunch on a Saturday and it was quiet but some other tables were seated. It is a smaller restaurant but clean and a great place for lunch or dinner. Will definitely be trying it again! Especially for take out or dinner sometime soon.

    Plate with cruch & rainbow roll!
    Leslie S.

    This was my first time here and I had a great experience! We went with a friend who is a regular and knew the waitress. Apparently they are really good with making special orders upon request. For example, my friend has to watch his salt intake so instead of miso soup and salad he gets a double salad portion. He also gets some rolls with less sauce. There aren't any "lunch specials" but they always have the plate menu where you pick 2 items on the smaller menu list for $18 or 3 for $25. It also comes with a soup and salad. I ordered the Rainbow Roll and the Crunch Roll. Both were delicious. I could tell this restaurant uses good quality dish. My husband also ordered the Rainbow Roll and the Sunset Roll. The Sunset Roll ended up being my favorite, I'll have to order that next time!

    3 piece combo plate
    Lisa S.

    Came here for dinner with my friend for a quick bite to eat since we were in the area. I was super hungry since we didnt eat all day so I decided to get the dinner bento with sushi, teriyaki salmon, and some other items. Service was nice and fast. Food was mediocre. nothing too special or OMG about it. Your typical sushi spot but nothing was work ranting about. Sushi was low key fresh but not what I am used to. They have an extensive menu and selection to choose from as well. IDK if I would come back in the area to eat here again tho. But if you want a quick fast and easy lunch or dinner sushi spot.... this is where you can stop by.

    Salmon sashimi (top) Salmon sushi (middle) Seared Salmon (bottom)

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    They provide a very fast service and great menu! I love the make your own poke option. Fresh ingredients

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    Excellent service. Split the 3 choice taka plate for $25 added a miso and salad for two people Great deal especially in Irvine

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    Great find in the strip mall. Excellent sushi and I dig the decor/vibe in there. Everyone was super friendly. Can't wait to go back again!

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    5 years ago

    It's only my second time ordering here, the salmon quality is so different, and the miso soup has weird stain on top of the lid.

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    This is absolutely the best sushi place for miles. My friends and I drive an hour just to eat here! It's crazy affordable and delicious!

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    6 years ago

    Had 3 bones in the BBQ Beef & the Laguna Roll tasted like plastic/rubber. Never coming back again

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    6 years ago

    Food, presentation, prices, and service are fantastic! First time customer and this is my new go to Japanese restaurant.

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    Menu looks good. Unfortunately the wait for my to-go order took over 30 minutes while there were only 3 tables in service.

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    FINALLY a good sushi place in Irvine! They have traditional sushi and some more American style options.

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    IZAKAYA OSEN

    IZAKAYA OSEN

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

    Came back again to one of our favorite restaurants for another amazing date night…read more We always know we're in for a treat here. From the fresh, beautifully presented dishes to the cozy ambiance and attentive service, everything was just as good as we remembered. Definitely one of our go-to spots for a special night out, and we'll be back again soon!

    I came here with family for my birthday and I have to say the food, service, and ambiance were all…read moretop notch. First of all, we got seated in a private room with lovely interior design and our server was extremely welcoming. They helped us navigate the menu and gave their own suggestions of what we might like. They even provided us with real fresh wasabi upon request! Later on when our servers were switched, the second server was also very attentive, checking in on us and making light small talk. We ordered a variety of dishes, including the tuna pringles, wagyu, salmon skin salad, and a variety of nigiri. However, I have to say the premium chirashi was the star of the show. All the fish was high quality and fresh. You could really taste the natural flavors present in each cut. You could also tell there was time taken to make the sushi rice and it all paired extremely well with the fresh wasabi. I was very delighted with the entire experience and I highly recommend this to those looking for the next food adventure!

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    EAT'S SUSHI

    EAT'S SUSHI

    4.7
    (1.9k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    Eat's Sushi is one of those rare neighborhood gems where quality and price actually go hand in…read morehand. Fresh fish Generous cuts Specialty rolls Great quality for the price If you're looking for affordable sushi in Orange County, save this place. I recently checked out Eat's Sushi in Costa Mesa, and honestly, I wasn't expecting the quality to be this good. The fish was fresh, the portions were generous, and everything was beautifully presented. (The eel was just a little dry for my personal taste, but everything else was excellent.) One thing I really loved is how extensive the menu is. They have everything from classic nigiri and sashimi to specialty rolls, bento boxes, 1 udon, and 1 ramen, so there's something for everyone. The rolls were packed with ingredients instead of mostly rice, and every bite was well-balanced and flavorful. If you're a uni lover, I highly recommend trying theirs. And don't skip the Salmon Blue Crab the subtle truffle aroma takes it to another level.

    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 :-)

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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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    Chobop

    Chobop

    4.2
    (2.3k reviews)
    4.2 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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    Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant

    3.9
    (3.1k reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    I've been going to this place for over a decade now (wild to think about!). Seen it go through…read moredifferent ownership and a renovation. It is definitely much busier now because of the AYCE menu. Definitely get on the waitlist when you arrive. Past few times we have been it gets busy during the lunch hours, and thus service is a bit slower. Nice seating inside with booths. Menu QR code will show you some pictures of what you want to order. We have been going down here for a while, so we have our favorites. The appetizers here are surprisingly very good! Garlic edamame and sesame chicken are our favs. I even have a soft spot for the house salad because the dressing is just yum. I rarely order salmon nigri, but for some reason this place is pretty good! The pieces I receive are always nicely portioned and soft. We never bother with the other rolls anymore because we know our favorite is the VEGAS ROLL! It's been my favorite roll since I started coming here. Literally no other sushi or Japanese restaurant has this combination of ingredients. Crunch from unagi, spicy tuna on a CA roll with eel sauce and spicy sauce. *chefs kiss* Lots of textures, flavors, sweet, salty, spicy. Just come in with a purpose. We noticed that other tables tend to a bit longer because they were never ready when the server came by.

    Solid AYCE sushi place in Irvine. Had a great time with my friends and we ordered a lot of nigiri…read moreand rolls for the table. The fish quality was good and there were a lot of options on the menu. My favorites were the salmon and yellowtail specifically. My biggest complaint is that they pack the rice so tightly that each nigiri feels like swallowing a large pill (and it definitely fills you up fast) The restaurant does get pretty crowded, especially on the weekends so be prepared to wait. We came on a Friday evening and waited about 1.5 hrs to be seated

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    Hako

    Hako

    4.5
    (2k reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    Adding to the numerous 5 star reviews, this place is one of the best restaurants in the area and…read morehands down one of the best katsu restaurants I've visited ever. Highly recommend the chicken katsu and tonkatsu. Portion sizes are huge and you will get full! The sets come with miso soup, shredded cabbage salad, and 2 small sides (yellow radish and marinated jalepeno). The katsu was so crispy, and the chicken katsu was still juicy and tender in the middle. I love that you can add a 4 piece California roll or curry to make it a combo. Service was fast and quick, with our server checking in for more water or if there was anything else we needed. The only downside is the wait, especially for Sunday lunch. Our party of 5 probably waited close to 45 minutes to be seated. The restaurant is small and the tables are meant for parties of 2-4. Anything more than 4, and I would recommend going to another restaurant or visiting during off hours. Katsu isn't usually top of my list when I'm hunting for places to eat, but man, I know I'll be back here multiple times over. 10/10 highly recommend.

    We live in San Diego but this is our 4th time eating at Hako, as it has been our favorite tonkatsu…read morespot in SoCal since we tried it just over a year ago! There is always a waitlist (even on monday afternoon) but we have never waited longer than 15-30min. Service is efficient and friendly. The crowd generally seems to be young and vibrant and makes Hako a nice lively place to have a filling lunch. Cheese Katsu (with curry) (5/5): this is always a hit with us. The cheese pull goes crazy and it is a large reason we always return! We love the curry as well! Hire Katsu (2/5): sad to say this one was a bit of a disappointment. I wish we had taken a picture but the pork had been pounded extremely thin to the point where i only really tasted the panko. To my knowledge, this was supposed to be a more premium cut since it's more expensive than the other pork katsu. I never judge anything based off of value, but this was dry and burnt to a crisp ): From the side profile of the cut, it appeared that one layer of batter and panko was thicker than the meat itself. So far, we have had more good experiences than not at Hako, and prefer not to let this particular experience deter us from returning again. We hope future trips will prove to us otherwise, but until then, as for the quality of our meal, I hope this can be looked into.

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