You don't come across small sushi spots like this anymore that deliver not only great ambiance, but at an affordable cost too! Parking can be a little tight because of the plaza but we didn't have issues finding a place to park. The menu is simple: omakase. You start off with a carpaccio and soon after, plate after plate of delicious cuts (not photographed: salmon and yellowtail). My favorite pieces are biased but I loved the sea bream, kanpachi, and golden eye snapper. The last to be served was the tuna assortment and man was this a great way to end the night! In the omakase, you get to try the blue crab hand roll as well. This was packed with crab all through each bite and was even capped with a generous serving of crab. At the end of the omakase, you are asked if you would like to add any additional pieces or hand rolls. While I was full, I added on my favorite pieces from the night. You can choose from the menu, select pieces or plates served from the omakase. Thank you to the chef and server that helped us celebrate a great night out! read more

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One of my favorite places to grab lunch in the circle. Close to the office, a block away. With family healthy options. My go to is always the lunch special 3 Handrolls. Always the same, spicy tuna, salmon and scallop. Friendly and attentive staff. Come check on us theought lunch. Small place with a side patio which can be on the want side. They do a good amount of take away business as well. read more

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This place has really gone downhill. No more sushi bar seating. The fish was past it's peak freshness and some pieces looked as though they were cut 2 days earlier. Not worth anywhere near the $90 per person price. I will not go there again. read more

Small Sushi place and is one of the best in OC. It's not a swanky place and reminds me of the Omacase Sushi Bars in Japan. The chef serves 8-10 well crafted dishes, and they have been seasoned and sauced perfectly. Super fresh and tasty. No mixing soy sauce in a dish with wasabi and dipping your sushi in and ruining the flavor. The sushi is so good, every item has been seasoned , and topped with different little garnishes that add flavor and each piece melts in your mouth. Tuna served three ways all different cuts and each of the 3 pieces tastes totally different. The served two hand rolls and the seaweed wrap was crisp and made it easy to take multiple bites. One was a tuna and the other a blue crab, both out of this world. This chef is serving Michelin Star sushi! If you like sushi and haven't made a trip to Japan yet, this is a good place to check out. I had lunch will be back to try dinner w my family. read more

This place was amazing! I was pleasantly surprised by such a great sushi place in this little tiny plaza. They say the hole in the wall spots are the best, and this place is very good! The salmon sushi was delicious! The way they prepare it with the kelp and sesame seeds just tastes so fresh and delicious. Ankimo was great! Dessert was very fresh and creamy. Uni was great! ikura was good, would have tasted better if it was marinated. Overall, everything on the Omakase menu was superb and delicious and amazing. The only reason I don't give this place 5 stars was because the speed of which portions were coming out felt a little slow. This is especially considering that there wasn't many people dining here at the time, so I can only imagine what this place might be like when it's actually busy? Overall, this is a great spot for fresh and delicious sushi! read more

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Great omakase experience in a quaint little restaurant. Definitely hometown feel when you enter. They do reservations only, no walk-in so make sure you can to make reservations. All the dishes were super fresh and food. Service was great! We tried the Japanese tiramisu and matcha pudding...both very good. Would definitely come back again with my family. Kids can order a la carte. read more

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Great quality sushi that is homey and intimate. Sushi wasabi is a hole is a wall eatery in a small mall. There are only few seatings so reservation is a must. This place does omakase style (10 piece sushi, handroll, and sliced sashimi appetizer) for $80. We both got the omakase and my fiance got the miso soup on the side ($3). For drinks we got a bottle of cold and hot sake. The dishes placed out one at a time so it was a relaxing experience. The scallops and the blue handroll were my favorite! All the sashimi were buttery and decadent. My only complaint is that the course is a bit pricy for $80 considering the portion. Overall super pleased with the service, would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for omakase sushi. read more

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This place is pretty good. This is located in a rundown strip mall with an autozone and 7eleven. We had a reservation at opening time (12 pm) on a Saturday. It was a little awkward since we were the only ones dining. From the opening time until we were finished with the omakase, not a single person came inside. This is definitely a hole in a wall place, but don't let that deceive you. The food was delicious. Overall, the food was great. The courses came a plate at a time, rather than your other omakase experience where you usually get one nigiri at a time. I loved the white fish course a lot but also their well known blue crab handroll. It was extremely smooth with a lot of crabby essence. I would usually like it with a more of a meaty bite instead of just a smooth paste texture, but nevertheless, it was extremely good. Service was great as well. The waitress came by quite often, but again.. .we were the only ones there lol The price can be a little steep. They only provide one option if you choose to dine in, which is the $80 omakase and you can choose to add on 3 more items for an additional cost. For an $80 omakase for 10 nigiris, a sashimi course, and a blue crab handroll without a dessert included is a little too much in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, everything was great, but not to the price point. I'm happy that there are quality sushi spots in the Tustin/Irvine area. read more

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Been coming to sushi wasabi for almost 10 years now It's pretty rare to do a walk in, I think I came on a Saturday night and they turned me away but I was able to call the next day and get a reservation for that night They only do omakase which is about $70(?) and it's almost the same menu as when I was in high school so a bit predictable on what's coming out next lol. My all time favorite item is the blue crab hand roll! Seaweeds extra crispy, filled with tons of creamy crab, this is the only thing I'll reorder at the end if I feel like treating myself read more

Sushi Wasabi - Tuna - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

We were lucky to get a Sunday Night Mother's Day special reservation. Usually they are closed on Sundays. The special was the Omakase with dessert included. First time here and we were blown away by the intimate setting and high quality service & food. Our Waitress Rie paid constant attention checking on ginger, water, drinks and food quality. Throughout dinner, most, if not all, needs were anticipated. We enjoyed the fish and combinations that were delicately prepared. Sake prices are reasonable. Please order the dessert. It is worth it. read more

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Delicious omakase experience and for a great price! It's definitely a very low key and unassuming place, but don't let that fool you. The chef and waitress at every professional and efficient. I love that they have a sign that says no California rolls. I don't even know if they do a la carte or you straight up have to get omakase. Doesn't matter, I'm always going for the omakase. I trust him, the meal is always delicious and I always leave satisfied. Just know what you're coming in to and you won't be disappointed. Don't be expecting some sexy date night with moody vibes. It's homey and comfortable and sometimes that's the perfect vibe. read more

Has to be the most unfriendly restaurant in the world Food was ok they now force a 80 dollar omakase that is at best average The real food is in the additional Items but they won't let you order The omakase is like a happy meal at McDonald's you know 10 pieces of really average nigiri a roll and no you don't get a toy The ginger is really bad And if you ask for any substitutions you might be asked to leave read more

$80 for 10 pieces Omakase. I guess it is a pretty good deal for what the chef select.

Don't judge a book by its cover. We decided to try this place because my wife found it on Yelp and we were in the area. The establishment is located in a strip mall with a convenience store, auto zone, and another restaurant. Initially when we pulled up I was skeptical because of the location and the way the outside looked. There is nothing fancy about the decor but it's clean. Upon entering we were greeted by a nice lady - likely one of the owners who told us that it was Omakase only. If we were ok with that then we could sit. The chef went to work immediately. We were incredibly surprised wi the the quality of the fish and the flavorful preparation. After multiple rounds we left satisfied and pleasantly surprised. The prices are not cheap but I think the food was well worth the price. I recommend this spot - come with an open mind and an empty stomach. read more

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Sushi Wasabi was such a pleasant surprise, this was my first time trying Omakase and I loved it and have gone back multiple times! Food: All the dishes were thoughtfully laid out and served! My favorites were the blue crab hand roll and final dish with an assortment of sushi! All the fish was fresh and flavorful! If you have a large appetite, I'd recommend adding on dishes of your favorites, everything is SO good. I personally added more blue crab hand rolls. Service: Service was great, all the staff and chefs are welcoming! I recommend calling for a reservation since the place is small! I've succeeded with walk ins during non-rush hours Parking: There's a parking lot in front that generally has spots open :) read more

Sushi Wasabi - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

Unreal experience Customer service was top notch. Great price for an omakase. Most places are $100+ and we paid around $80 Highly recommend to anyone wanting an authentic omakase experience. read more

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We came across this place after walking by to pick up some breakfast burritos at Hole Mole and were intrigued of the small size from the outside. Sushi wasabi is a very lowkey sushi spot that serves phenomenal food. Menu includes a 10 piece omakase set with a few other chef specials to choose from and we had to try it all. All of it was excellent! The staff was kind and attentive, and there is one chef behind the bar preparing the sushi sets. Although I've had these pieces of fish plenty of times before, each piece that was served here brought on what I thought was a unique and well put together experience of sushi flavor. Lastly, the pace of which it was served was perfect. There looked to be about 20 seats divided between 5 tables so it is recommended to make a reservation. Of course sushi of this quality is on the pricier and is comparable to omakase spots around OC. So if you're willing to spend on good sushi try this place out. 11/10 recommend. My wife and I are happy to have found this place and definitely will be back! read more

Sushi Wasabi - Golden eye snapper, miso cod, chutoro, otoro, blue fin tuna. - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

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This place doesn't look like much from the outside but you'd be surprised at how delicious the food taste. My friend ordered the dinner omakase for us. We left with happy tongues and bellies. I really really enjoyed the blue crab handroll. I'm practically salivating now just thinking about it. Go on, don't hesitate. Make that reservation. Your tastebuds and mind will be blown. read more

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Ambiance aside....better than NOBU. Best sushi I have had in Southern CA. Great service. "No Calofornia Rolls".....I love that! 100% worth the visit. read more

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Solid straightforward sushi eats.... This review is overdue. I decided to try them during the take out only phase of this panini LOL. SO, I followed them on Instagram and watched our for their updates on what was on the menu and when to order. I wanted to ball out on myself so I ordered the nigiri deluxe and that comes with 11 pieces and a handroll. I also ordered three additional rolls. I love blue crab handrolls I definitely needed more than one with this meal. First visit was curbside and the hostess was sweet and delivered to my car with the quickness. I was so excited to get home and rip into this meal. I loved the way they presented the handrolls. It's wrapped up separately from the rice filled goodness. I like this because it kept it from getting soggy . The blue crab handrolls were tasty ,I'm addicted to blue crab so it would've been nice if they were filled a little more with crab. The favorite was the Waygu beef handroll , never had that before and the next time I ordered, I ordered 2 more of those :D Everything was so good. Super fresh and fulfilling . I don't recall all the fish I had but I have noooooo complaints with this meal. I came back the following month and it hit the straightforward sushi spot again. This isn't your maki roll type place. As I write this I'm getting hungry for that Waygu and blue crab handrolls. I need to pay a third visit ! read more

Sushi Wasabi - Deluxe nigiri with three additional handrolls Blue crab and Waygu beef - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

My partner and I went here for our anniversary in August and decided to come back again for my birthday this past month. I'm a sentimental person and absolutely loved our experience in August -had to come back again! We got the omakase with bottle of Kikusui Junmai Ginjo. It was $65 pp: Albacore sashimi, Blue Crab Hand Roll, and 10 pieces of nigiri (Amberjack, Red Snapper, Scallop, Salmon, Yellowtail, Chopped Toro, Toro, Bluefin, and two that I can't quite remember). Really fresh and delicious fish. I loved every single piece! I think my favorite would have to be the Blue Crab Hand Roll. Generous amount and flavoring was delicious. The service and pacing of the dishes are great! There are also plastic screens between each table since the tables are a little close to each other. Parking isn't too bad to find since there is a lot too! Another great experience in the books! :) read more

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Loved this omakase experience. All the cuts were great quality and well sized. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Generally, the food came out quickly but I would still set aside at least an hour and a half for this dinning. The interior is cute with that authentic Japanese homely style. Be ware, they do omakase only with a few add-ons at the end. No a la cart menu. read more

This place was our to go choice. Both Faith and Daniel helped us with very friendly attitude. Highly recommended read more

I have been coming here for many years. I have over 270 check-in on Yelp. Quality is top shelf their only only omakase right now but if you like a nice variety of the freshest fish, this is the place I recommend a reservation. read more

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(Note: This review is in regards to their stay-at-home takeout.) I have been living 5 minutes away and didn't know about this wonderful sushi establishment until recently when another Facebook user posted it on an OC Suggested Eats (during the pandemic) recommendation. After seeing the recommendation, I've tried out two of their dishes - the chirashi bowl (about $25) and the deluxe nigiri set (about $50) - both of which are absolutely delicious. First off, the sushi here is quality. The fish selections; the cut; the freshness - they are all here. I've now been here three times and each time, I wasn't disappointed by any of the sushi orders. The standout order is the deluxe nigiri set. You get a set of 11 different sushi items - my set included uni, which I haven't had since the beginning of the pandemic and was so delicious. It came with a handroll (I believe I ordered the blue crab) which was additionally just super solid. You had to roll it yourself with clear, easy instructions and was absolutely a delight. The chriashi bowl is a much smaller portion of a meal but the sushi quality is chirashi as good. The miso soup that the chirashi bowl comes with is super solid as well. The presentation is also exquisite for a takeout order. It's carefully prepared for both the set and chirashi orders and they did include an ice pack if I was taking a little longer than expected. Ordering is super easy - just call in and they're usually able to get your order done in 20-30 minutes depending how busy they are. They are also super kind (usually just the server and the sushi chef when I went in - masks required). Their updated menu can be found here on Yelp and they do sell various sake and beer (I believe at a little bit of a discount). I hope they're able to make it during these tough times as I'd love to go back and dine in to get one of their omakase. read more

Sushi Wasabi - Deluxe nigiri set + blue crab handroll - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

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This place has been on my list for awhile to try and so of course when they started offering togo orders during this pandemic, I had to hop on it. We had the following: - (1) Omakase order ($35) - (1) Chirashi bowl ($27) - (1) Unagi bowl ($11, so sad to find out after we arrived they offer anago!) - (1) Yellowtail bowl ($11) Omakase - I can't tell you every fish I had in there but the selection they had were good. Though I will say I was disappointed not to find scallop in my box when I saw it in one of the other pictures! Aside from that, the cut of the fishes were thick, rice portion was small (yay), and the fish itself was very fresh. My favorite was the toro in my box but honestly, I could've had a whole another order. The only disappointment was the blue crab roll. I think its store bought? It's not freshly rolled by them and the amount of blue crab in it was very little. It was pretty sad. I would've preferred 2 more fish pieces in my box than to have the roll. But I guess it helped with filling me up a bit? Chirashi - My boyfriend had this and I felt this was a bit more filling due to the rice. I think it had about the same amount of fish in it but the cuts were thinner and I think it was about 1-2 pieces depending on the fish. As much as I enjoyed my omakase box, I might go with this due to the fact it just felt it had a bit more and it was a little more filling due to the price. The chirashi bowl did have a sweet shrimp in it (they cut it up in half, so it looks like there's more.. but its just two pieces) but it was soooo sweet and so good! Honestly my favorite part in the bowl. Unagi bowl - This came with three pieces of unagi and a rice. It was more of a mini bowl. Unagi tasted fresh but the downfall was that it wasn't warm. It was just room temperature. Had the dish been a bit warm, I think it would've been so much better. Also for $11 i wish it was just a tad bit bigger. I'm sure they use the same rice for the bowl as they do for the sushi, so the rice itself wasnt warm. Yellowtail bowl - Fish was fresh and the size was just like the unagi bowl. Again, the main complaint would be the size and i guess the rice in this cant be warm due to the raw fish. Overall - We thought the fish here was fresh as it an be togo. We ordered half an hour ahead of time to allow them to prep in time and get the order together. We arrived on time and got everything as expected. Even though the omakase didn't fill me up, it was definitely good. Chirashi bowl would be my preferred option. Sad it didn't have any uni (But they were also sold out). Can't wait to actually try to come in and dine here but i would definitely order to go again! read more

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Sushi Wasabi has been our go to place during the pandemic for our Mother's Day 2020 meal and Father's Day 2020 meal. For Mother's Day we opted for the Deluxe Nigiri - $50. If you pre-ordered a day in advance you would have received a free dessert. For Father's Day we opted for the Deluxe Nigiri Plus - $54. The Plus came with a choice of either a blue crab hand roll or spicy tuna hand roll. If you pre-ordered a day in advance you would have received a free dessert or edamame. Both came with a selection of about 10 fish. Fish is always fresh. Nirigi is nice and tasteful. Rice is not overbearing and proportionate to the fish. I can definitely eat more than one nigiri box but it's quality over quantity. Prices are more expensive than other places. Check their instagram for latest deals! read more

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This had to be one of the strangest experiences I've ever had. I went to Sushi Wasabi for lunch today, and when I walked in I immediately felt strange as the sushi chef looked at me like, "Did you wander into the wrong place?" I waited a minute or so before a woman came from the back and asked me if I had a reservation. I thought that was a weird question as I looked over and saw that 4 out of the 6 tables were taken, but the sushi bar was wide open. I explained that I did not have a reservation for lunch, and she told me, "Sorry... we are busy and can't serve you." Wait... what? There were a total of 8 other people in the restaurant, and no one waiting for take out, so why couldn't they serve me? When I asked about sitting at one of the open tables or at the sushi bar, I was told that I couldn't. I then saw a notice on the counter for ordering takeout, and so I naturally asked if I could order sushi to go, but was once again told no. When I asked why, they told me that I would have to order a day in advance for a takeout order as it takes too long. Again, what??? None of this makes sense to me, and it was clear that I wasted a drive over there for lunch. I am still 100% confused at the entire experience, but one thing that I am 100% certain of is that I will never go back there again. From the moment I walked in to the moment I left, nothing made sense and I was made to feel very, very unwelcome. Save yourself time and aggravation and just go someplace else! read more

The omakase is amazing. I have been coming here for over 10 years. The blue crab hand roll is still incomparable. Don't let the exterior mislead you. The sushi is exceptionally fresh and delicious. read more

Sushi Wasabi - Tuna belly, toro, red snapper - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

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Good service and excellent food. Fresh as you can get for OC. Each grain of rice was plump and comforting. read more

Sushi Wasabi - Lunch Omakase only. Superb down to every morsel. - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

The best sushi spot I have ever been to. That includes Japan, New York, California, Hawaii. This place is an absolute treat. It's also the epitome of don't judge a book by its cover. To some of the lower rating reviews, you have to understand how this place works and how special every single course is to appreciate it and then you'll get why they can't sit you right away or provide you takeout right away. The owners are the best and every single ingredient is top notch. I have been coming for years and can't ever get enough. It's a relaxing place with a very warm and comforting energy. read more

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This place is SO DELICIOUS. I've been going here for years--since the previous owners owned it. When I eat here, I close my eyes after every bite to fully enjoy it--it is THAT GOOD. I decided to write a review because I noticed it wasn't on YELP's top 100 restaurants. It should be! Do yourself a favor, make a reservation and eat here!! read more

Delicious as usual. I am so glad this place is still here after 10 years. I had a baby and moved 4 cities away, but always wanted to return. Life prevented me to return, and this place always in the back of my mind because it was that delicious especially the blue crab rolls. Mwah!! It was definitely worth the drive. See you next time read more

Amazing! Everything was so fresh. Service was great. They only serve omakase, which was affordable and delicious! This little whole in the wall sushi place does not disappoint. read more

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A unique omakase selection and a favorite for several decades, even with the not-so-new owners. The food and service continues to be top notch and won't disappoint. read more

I was somewhat disappointed this time and truly miss sitting at the bar where it's a slit second before the sushi or sashimi comes off the knife and into your mouth. But this may have been a singular "off" night as I had yet to experience a mediocre experience at my favorite OC sushi restaurant. It was good, it just wasn't phenomenal, which was my expectation. It was just ordinary that evening. I am always excited to take friends and watch their astonished expressions because it is usually melt-in-your-mouth, super fresh, highest quality, best omakase in OC. Being I am such a self-proclaimed sushi "snob", it was just okay on my last visit. The crab handroll was a bit fishy and the sushi just a tad bit "fleshier" as opposed to melty. The restaurant only seats a maximum of maybe 20 guests at tables (since the sushi bar isn't open yet since Covid). There are so very few consistently extraordinary sushi places in the OC, that on this particular night, it didn't meet my expectations. However, I am of course, willing to give them another try and hope that it truly was a one-off night. I will change my review if I change my mind next time I visit. I pray it was just that night because to me, it is incomparable besides going to LA, that compare. read more

A real hole-in-the-wall that only those that know could find. The best omakase I've had in Socal, the fish is very fresh and the flavors the chef prepares is unique to his recipe. Each course featured dishes with complimentary sauces that highlighted the fish. I especially loved the Albacore sashimi, as well as the Crab Hand Roll. The Hand Roll was just creamy enough with the crab and the aroma of the crab was perfect with the rice, not too overpowering. The ambiance of the restaurant was also perfect for a quiet dinner, with the tables set up for reservations. Because of the small interior, you could really feel that the chef was putting care into each party that was in the restaurant at a time. The intimacy of each booth and the warm vibe of the restaurant made it perfect for a special meal with my family. Not pictured, we also ordered the special tiramisu as a dessert and it was also a very unique menu item I would recommend. read more

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We decided to stop by for their omakase lunch at 11:30am. Note: they don't serve any rolls here, just traditional omakase sushi, some appetizers, and drinks. They are now open for indoor dining and thankfully we were able to snag a table without reservations. $65 per person for omakase which includes: Albacore sashimi, blue crab hand roll, and 10 pieces of sushi. Each piece was so fresh and delicious. The blue crab hand roll was to die for with crispy nori and creamy melt-in-your-mouth blue crab. Service was great. Such an affordable and delicious local spot for omakase, I highly recommend it! Come early since the parking lot is small and can be tough at times due to 7-eleven and Hole Mole in the same plaza. read more

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Still the best sushi in OC. I have tried so many places but so far not one place measures up to Sushi Wasabi. Service is friendly , fresh fish , and oh so delicious sushi . read more

The small and intimate Japanese Sushi restaurant only serves real Japanese sushi and sashimi with no frills. The sole Sushi chef is a master in making very fine traditional sushi with no rolls, no California rolls and no Udon or Tonggatsu or Teriyaki or Yakitori or any other American hybrid foods. Upon sitting at a bar, you must have Omekase style. Only reason for four stars is that sushi comes already seasoned with soy sauce and wasabi like the name of the restaurant suggested. Also I have to say that the portions are truly Japanese style, just too little and too pretty. However, true sushi affectionado must try this hole in the wall restaurant! True gem in Tustin. read more

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