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    Sushi Wasabi

    4.2 (504 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating

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    Wild Salmon Sushi
    Jack N.

    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!

    Margaret N.

    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.

    Yurie H.

    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.

    blue crab handroll
    Edbert S.

    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.

    Tuna
    Nao I.

    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

    Japanese Tiramisu
    Nelson T.

    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.

    Sea urchin and salmon egg sushi
    john g.

    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.

    Golden eye snapper, miso cod, chutoro, otoro, blue fin tuna.
    Mark D.

    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!

    Salonee D.

    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 :)

    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.

    Albacore
    Rebecca L.

    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.

    Chef Kazu

    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.

    Deluxe nigiri with three additional handrolls Blue crab and Waygu beef
    Alexis B.

    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 !

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    Low reviews on here are from dummies. This is some of the best sushi I've ever had. Just expect it to be authentic omakase.

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    This place is a fantastic hole in the wall…read more We got lucky and walked up with no line. By the time we left there were at least 15 people waiting so plan accordingly. The food here is excellent and very reasonably priced. The yakitori skewers were as good as anywhere I've been and the sushi rolls were great as well. I especially liked their current special tuna roll and the bacon wrapped shrimp skewer. Service was attentive and friendly. Really felt like the value for portion sizes and quality was on point, especially compared to what you get in LA proper.

    Food - I order the oden hot pot, meatball, meatball w/cheese. Not in the picture garlic pork belly,…read morepork belly, beef, prime beef, Japanese beef and beef udon, As you can see in the picture oden hot pot what you see in the menu is what you get. It is 6/10 for me soup was very bland, hard boiled egg yolk had a very strong scent (which maybe boiled it for too long) didn't really get full from this. The skewers are always good and delicious. I think they have changed their menu also? There were some food items I was looking for but it seems to be discounted. The server were nice enough to explain each items in the menu but we weren't assisted that quickly as it was a very busy night. The decorations are very cozy and felt like you were in a authentic Japanese restaurant they also have a place where you can sit on the floor but that takes about 40 - 2 hours. Overall experience was great! Will go back and try other items.

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    Sushi Bear

    4.2
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    0.1 mi
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    We were actually at Ayer next door when we wanted to try something new to eat. We aren't the most…read morefamiliar with the area, but we noticed this sushi place next door and decided to give it a try when we saw they had lunch specials. We ordered the following: Agedashi Tofu: This was honestly the highlight of the meal. I have been craving this appetizer, but not many places around here actually offer it. The last place I tried this was at Haku, and I was not impressed by it. However, the tofu here was really good! It was hot, crispy, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and salty. It comes with 4 larger sized pieces of tofu, which I thought was great, but could have been more for the price. Stir Fry Udon: This dish was advertised outside on one of their stand up signs by the front door. This is part of what brought us in, but upon receiving it, I was not too impressed. The sauce was extremely dark and it already looked salty. When I actually tasted it, I was not surprised that it tasted exactly how it looked. It was way too salty and saucey to the point, we were eating one bite then drinking water right after. It was a pretty simple dish with what looked like frozen carrots and peas and some cut up chicken. Lunch Bento Box Option 2: We opted in for the teriyaki salmon, gyoza, and salmon roll. It came with a side of salad and miso soup. The salmon was cut very thin and it did not have enough teriyaki sauce on it. It was on the dry side. The gyoza was nothing too special. Just felt frozen then dried with gyoza sauce. Miso soup and salad were also just decent. The best part of this meal probably had to be the salmon roll. I liked the big portions of salmon and the little rice on the outside. This was the perfect balance instead of just getting a mouthful of rice each bit like most other sushi places do. I think this place was decent, overall. The prices were definitely on the higher side for what you get. Nothing too much to rave about other than the agedashi tofu, so I will be by for that again, but not sure if I would necessarily get anything else. Service was attentive and great. Just know, not all their offerings are actually listed on the menu, so we did not even know how much the stir fry udon was until we got charged for it.

    This place was just okay overall. We stopped by early in the day while looking for somewhere to…read moreeat. We were craving agedashi tofu, and that ended up being the highlight, it was really good. We tried a few other items as well, but they didn't quite stand out and were a bit on the salty side for my taste. On the plus side, their sushi rolls had a great balance, not too much rice compared to the amount of fish, which I appreciated. They also offer some solid lunch specials, which is a nice option if you're stopping by during the day. It was very quiet when we visited, we were actually the only ones there, so I'm curious to see if it gets more lively at other times. I'd be open to giving it another try in the future.

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    This place is great for date night and little celebration. I went here with my girlfriend around…read more8PM. We didn't have to wait and were sat down immediately. The service here is amazing. I wanted extra fresh wasabi and they provide me a huge amount without adding extra charges. The quality of their sushi has to be a 10/10. Especially their black cod. It was one of our favorite.

    Fantastic sushi - such a breath of fresh air. We live in Lake Forest where the sushi is kind of…read moredismal, so we decided to venture into Santa Ana in hopes of greener sushi pastures, and we were not disappointed. The fish was so fresh, service was fast and attentive, music was good, and the vibe was very enjoyable. Spicy tuna crispy rice: other than our favorite sushi place that sadly closed, this one was the best we've ever had. The crispy rice patty is fairly flat, which is way better and offers far superior crunch than the thick ones. "New style" salmon sashimi with white truffle: delightful. Salmon nigiri: we didn't think it could be this much better than other places. But it was. Seared escolar: I hadn't seen this on a menu in years and got really excited. It was just as incredible as I remembered. Absolutely amazing. Nevada Roll and Red Crunchy Roll: excellent. Perfect tempura flakes and perfect eel sauce. Even my daughter's humble cucumber roll was the best one we've seen in OC. It was very generous with the cucumber. We are thrilled we found this place and will definitely be back!

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    4.0
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    We made a reservation for 5 for lunch on a Saturday. I would recommend to make a res if you're with…read morea larger party, but if you're 2 people, you can probably walk in! They have a lot of staff so service was great and attentive. We got the tamago and gyoza appetizers which were well made. They had no tako dishes (squid) of any form available at around 1:30 pm, saying it was all sold out. I ordered the spicy beef udon since I saw it online a lot, and it was definitely worth it! I got the standard spice and it had a nice kick but nothing too crazy. It was on a self burning pot so it kept it nice and hot throughout the meal. There was a good amount of beef and the soup flavor was unique and worth it! They also include a cheesy rice ball which you add into your soup at the end to make a porridge. Would definitely recommend ordering this one!

    Had dinner here with my kiddos and yummmm. I was craving udon and found this on Yelp and had to…read morecome try! The restaurant is pretty small and packs quickly so if you do decide to come make sure to get on the Yelp waiting list! Other than that the restaurant itself is cute. We ordered some appetizers... gyoza and chicken karaage. My son also ordered a California roll. I had the spicy beef udon with rice ball.. the appetizers were good. My spicy beef udon was delicious! It was brought out in a small cauldron like bowl atop a flame! It was boiling hot the whole time I ate! After you finish the udon there's a fried rice ball that you then would put in the pot to eat with the rest of the broth. I didn't go the traditional route.. instead I broke a piece of the rice and was surprised with some melted cheese inside! And took my piece and dipped it in my broth and ate it. It was great! So crunchy and umami! I would come again just for that rice ball lol

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