New favorite omakase meal in OC! For lunch, you can pick the Taberu Lunch Course ($85) which is smaller portion of omakase dishes or the Omakase ($170) with 16 items of chefs choice plus either snow crab porridge or chawanmushi. We picked the $170 Omakase and it was an incredible culinary experience. To start, I would recommend the chawanmushi over the porridge because the porridge seemed slightly under-seasoned. The omakase included dishes like steamed abalone, Kumamoto oyster, Santa Barbara Uni, and many seasonal fish like the Japanese halfbeak (sayori). The dishes were nicely paced and beautifully presented. The mix of sashimi, nigiri sushi, and small cooked dishes was great. Dessert was poached pear, yum. Everyday, the omakase will vary slightly, depending on the fish brought in by vendors. Can't wait to try it again! read more

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Came here for a date night and got the omakase course for $170 pp. It's a 16 item course with fish availability varying by season. The fish was super fresh and didn't taste fishy at all. Service was very friendly and attentive. Everyone took the time to explain each course carefully. Would recommend to anyone looking for a chill sushi spot! It's not too loud, so you don't have to struggle when talking with your partner. read more

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best cherry salmon sushi here. I have been to LA and OC hot spots but the fish quality here was delicious and left me craving for more. the ambiance is nice with a subtle elevated atmosphere. the staff are polite and kind. heads up, the last call before lunch break is 2:45pm! and online orders is only through the official ordering platform not phone the sushi always come out feeling so fresh and tastes super good!! must visit! read more

I ordered the toro donburi and WOW!! It was so mouthwateringly delicious. I didn't finish it and had some leftovers for the next day, and it was STILL good! We also ordered the double hamachi roll which I don't recommend. It was rather plain. The interior of the restaurant is very cute and aesthetic. The service was excellent. I'd love to come back and try their other dishes. read more

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Once I walked in I was amazed it felt so cozy and chic. My cousin recommended this place and I'm so glad. Ordered for take out today - risky trying a place for the first time while ordering take out for me, but it was worth it. Along with the Double Tuna, we got garlic edamame, and tried the gyoza(s) which were all so amazing! read more

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What u ordered | chirashi don | crab tempura roll Taste | the crab tempura roll was good and creamy. The sashimi portion was good for the chirashi don. The blue fin and salmon were my favorites for the fish. Service | workers were nice Parking | plaza Notes| ordered takeout and had some outdoor seating in the plaza as the restaurant didn't have outdoor seating read more

Taberu Sushi - Chirashi don - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We ordered a sashimi set, an appetizer, and a roll set to share between two people, and it ended up being the perfect amount of food. The service was excellent from start to finish. They consistently checked in on us without being intrusive, and when they noticed we were sharing, they kindly brought us a complimentary soup since the set only came with one. Such a thoughtful gesture that really elevated the experience. The set included a special miso soup that was packed with flavor yet still light and comforting. It had depth without being too salty, which made it incredibly satisfying. The sashimi set was the true standout. Every slice was incredibly fresh -- you could immediately tell by the clean taste and buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Each fish had its own distinct flavor profile, from rich and silky to light and subtly sweet. The cuts were thick, glossy, and beautifully plated. You can really taste the quality and freshness in every single bite. I also ordered a sake set, which paired so well with the sashimi. The smoothness of the sake complemented the freshness of the fish perfectly and made the whole meal feel even more elevated. Overall, such a great experience. Fresh fish, thoughtful service, and a meal that felt both satisfying and refined. Definitely looking forward to coming back! read more

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- went for a valentines dinner and opted for the regular menu items so we could pick and choose what we wanted to eat! - the interior was gorgeous including all the cutlery! - service was lovely, accommodating, and each dish was explained to us well - I recommend reserving a spot ahead, this place gets popular! - we loved everything here! Our favorites were the jalapeño yellowtail appetizer, s & t roll, cherry salmon and toro sashimi - everything was melt-in-your-mouth tender and expertly paired with its seasonings and sauces read more

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We made reservations for a Saturday night dinner and glad to arrive with our table waiting. The space had nice decor and interesting wall paper. Their menu had quite the variety and was somewhat confused as i was trying to figure out what was their speciality. I've never seen Bulgogi listed along with sashimi. I had the 9 piece sashimi and it was ok. We also had a few their sushi rolls and i was more impressed. We also had their udon which was decent. We enjoyed the ambiance and service. The options were good and would go back but not for higher end nigiri. read more

Tried this place for the first time and thought it was absolutely delicious. The service provided by our server was exceptional, her recommendations we on point. She made sure to not repeat fish with what we were ordering. We went close to closing but the ambiance was nice and quite. The location was nice and very clean. Bathrooms clean and large. I will be returning. They started us with miso soup then our order included. Double salmon roll (very fresh) Crispy rice with spicy tuner ( crispy rice perfect amount and spicy tuna fresh as well) Yellow tail jalapeño nice light and fresh Mixed tempura batter was light and flavorful not greesy. Garlic soy edamame with spice spice and garlic were the perfect amount not over bearing. Great place to give a try read more

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Andrew and Mimi were kind, friendly, and made great recommendations. We were celebrating our in-laws marriage and they gave us a complimentary tuna tartare dish which was delicious! The quality of fish was just as good if not better than some of the fish I had in Japan. 11/10 recommend! read more

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Stopped by for dinner tonight and had a lovely time. This place is located next to Mother's, so there's lots of parking nearby. The restaurant is newer and is very bright with plenty of seating. You can also make reservations on Yelp which is a huge plus. Service was excellent, everyone was so nice and attentive. For food, we ordered the Yellowtail w/ Jalapeños, Crispy Rice w/ Spicy Tuna, Salmon/Toro/Yellowtail Sushi, and the Shrimp Tempura Roll. All of the fish was very fresh and of great quality, so rest assured that no matter what you order, you can expect it to be quality. All of the dishes were good, but my only issue was that the shrimp tempura roll wasn't really a roll, but rather shrimp tempura on top of a crab roll. While the shrimp tasted great and was well prepared, I wouldn't order that dish again. Regardless, everything else was delicious. I'm really happy to have this place close by and would definitely recommend checking it out. I plan to come back and try some of their other dishes soon. read more

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Taberu deserves more than 5 stars. The atmosphere is nice, relaxing, and comfortable and cozy. Staff is extremely friendly. Shout to Andrew and Mimi for being so nice, extremely kind, super friendly. We came here after our courthouse wedding and they provided a wonderful dish Toro Tartare (highly recommended trying. It won't disappoint). Every bite was delicious. Always had us complimenting the food after every bite. If you're nearby, make a stop here. read more

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This place has an incredible menu, the fish is incredibly fresh and the staff is amazing. Posting in support of this business because I want them to do well! read more

This place is unassuming. It's in a shopping center near other mainstream food places and easy to drive by. Once inside though, you are immediately amazed by the beautiful decor and great ambience. The service is excellent and the staff is kind. The cuts of fish are generous and the quality is incredible. This is our new favorite spot. read more

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I have nothing else to say but incredible. Simply incredible. The service, vibe, quality of fish - 15/10. read more

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This is a MUST GO place!! Sushi is top quality!! Every dish was exquisite quality! The service is exceptional and amazing! Mimi's attentiveness is exceptional. Her suggestions were spot-on and amazing! Love! Love! Love, Their ambiance and deco! We will definitely be back!! read more

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Absolutely amazing from start to finish. The service was fantastic, very warm, knowledgeable, and attentive. I have been on the hunt for my new favorite sushi spot, and this may be it. It was one of the few sushi spots I found to be open on a Monday.The food and drinks were amazing. DRINKS I tried the sake flight, which was a fun and unique taster that I haven't had at another sushi restaurant which included 3 tasters: Suigei Junmai, Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo, Gozenshu 1859 Junmai Daiginjo. They have a premium option as well. APPETIZERS Baked jumbo Scallop 4pcs (5/5) This was a fun and creative dish that came out with cheese/sauce boiling in the shell, beware the plate is hot. The scallops had Volcano Mayo Sauce, Tobiko, Scallion. The dish was delicious, but the presentation was even better. Seaweed salad (4/5) This was another very unique dish which not only came with the typical green seaweed salad, but black kelp. This black kelp was very unique and I have never had it before, I wasn't a huge fan of the taste or texture, but my husband enjoyed it. Both were very fresh. Salmon crudo (5/5) A very simple dish of salmon, sauce, capers. This was a light and flavorful appetizer with fresh fish. SUSHI ROLLS Double Hamachi (5/5) This signature roll included: Spicy Yellow Tail, Cucumber Topped with Yellow Tail, Onion Ponzu, Serrano. The yellowtail was fresh, and the balance of the roll was perfect. The serrano just gave it a small bit of spiciness. Double Salmon (5/5) Another top seller here which was also fresh and well balanced, if you like salmon that is. It included Spicy Salmon, Cucumber Topped with Salmon, Truffle Aioli, Tobiko, Chives. Wagyu piece (5/5) This individual wagyu beef roll was very simple with just a thin slice of beef on rice, but it was perfection. The beef melted in my mouth. I have definitely been to sushi restaurants where the wagyu was served tough and overcooked, but was cooked perfectly here. A little pricy for one piece, but definitely worth it to try. Everything was amazing here and we can't wait to come back! read more

Taberu Sushi - Kelp and seaweed salad - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Tried some interesting fish sushi here including hobo fish but some were very blend, not unique tasting and textute, and some were not available. Uni with caviar was also okay. Rice was undercooked. Got amaebi miso soup but it didnt have shrimp head or anything. Just flavor lol. Agedashi Eggplant and oreo cheesecake were good. Service was attentive as we were the only customers. read more

This is the best hidden gem for fresh and authentic sashimi and sushi in the oc. Ordered the lunch sushi set, black cod sushi, tuna & salmon on top sushi roll, and double hamachi roll. Super generous cuts of fresh fish to rice ratio, just absolutely delicious. Service was so friendly and kind, treated us to a birthday dessert. Standouts: black cod sushi (my god so good), tuna & salmon on top roll (ponzu is a great touch), and sushi lunch set (freshest tuna, salmon, and yellowtail) Cant wait to come back! read more

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This is my new favorite sushi spot! We have been on a sushi trend recently, trying to find some great options (our previous place in Tustin closed down). We have been to several in past few weeks and this one stood out by far. Food was amazing. High quality. Loved the cherry salmon. The signature rolls were complex and delectable. We tried a little of everything--sake flight, signature rolls, A5 wagyu, seaweed & kelp salad, and enjoyed the gratis miso soup. Everything was really good, but the rolls were on a whole new level. Service was good as well with polite and knowledgeable staff. They were quick to attend to us. The ambience and inside were nice; great place for a date or in a group. I think the only thing I wish, was that they had a happy hour. We will be back soon! read more

Taberu Sushi - Miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Definitely one of the prettiest sushi restaurants I've been to, from the vibrant wood and wall murals, to the box presentation of the meals. Wish I took photos. My server was polite and attentive. Bit awkward too while taking away my finished plates lol don't worry brother you're doing great. The 9 piece sushi set ($60) with a salad and soup was as good sushi could be. My favorites included the tuna and salmon, which sounds like the common choice but they was actually so soft, almost like otoro. I very much appreciate the gargantuan SIZE of the fish pieces that the chef portioned out for me. Justifies the price for sure. Hope to be back soon for dinner read more

I came here for dinner with reservations. I ordered the yellow tail jalapeno, 7pc sushi set and the 15 pc sashimi plate to share. The fish is good, it was fresh and the pieces were big. I enjoyed the sushi set better than the sashimi set. The sashimi set has big slices of fish which was worth it for the price. Service was good, server checked up on us often. I would recommend getting the sushi set if you want to try each fish individually and the sashimi set to share for bigger party. They also offer omakase and rolls too. I would recommend this spot if you are craving sushi! read more

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This place is amazing! The fish quality is incredible and the variety is even better. I don't see firefly squid on the menu often. The service is really good and super friendly. Our waitress talked me into 9 piece chefs special instead of ordering individually and it was phenomenal. I can't say how in love I am with ambience. The aesthetic is so visually stunning, I love everything about it. I can't wait to go back ! read more

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This is the best sushi restaurant in North OC. Was looking for a new sushi place to go to and found this restaurant on google. When I first walked in, I was very impressed with the ambiance. There are textured, painted humpback whales on side of the wall. So beautiful. The service was stellar. Our waitress gave excellent recommendations on what sashimi to order. The favorite item ordered was the tuna tartare with truffle. All the sushi was delicious. Literally every single piece. This sushi is a little pricier, but well worth it. Literally the best new find. Great place to go with friends and enjoy some good times. read more

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I came here for dinner and everything was great! The 9 piece sushi set is perfect for one serving. The service is warm and the location is unassuming, I would definitely return! read more

Taberu Sushi - 9 piece sushi set - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We ordered the omakase for dinner and it definitely didn't disappoint. We thought that each item had its own unique taste that complimented each other. You can really taste the difference of flavors in each fish. The service was amazing and it felt like each of the servers made the experience memorable. The ambiance was bright and the design on the walls were all painted in! Resembling a beautiful tattoo almost. I would definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

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First time here and I was impressed by the large selection of premium fish from Japan that are not usually available at most sushi restaurants. The chirashi bowl was a double decker with the seasoned rice on the bottom tier. The Edo set was amazing and all the fish were delicious. The hand rolls had great ingredients. Hard to keep the seaweed crispy but otherwise everything was spot on. Double tuna roll was excellent! We will be back. read more

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Ah sushi! Wish this restaurant was closer to my home cause it is so good here. The decor is beautiful. They have beautiful murals on the walls and lanterns shaped like fish. There is a giant whale by the sushi bar. Parking is plentiful cause it's next to a Mother's Market. We got two chirashi bowls and an Edo box as well as a double tuna roll. They take their time with each dish cause they really care about the presentation. The Edo box was amazing paired with all the fresh fish of the day as well as two hand rolls and a flight of pickled radishes. We really enjoyed our meal here and will make this our new favorite local spot for sushi. Happy Yelping! read more

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I almost didn't want to write this because I wanted to keep it to myself! The food is unique, incredibly fresh, and absolutely delicious. You can truly taste the quality. Andrew took our experience to the next level with his amazing energy and attentiveness. They were also so accommodating -- I was even able to taste items before they were added to my dish, which has never happened before. Clean, inviting atmosphere. So glad I found this place -- highly recommend! read more

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Great service and yummy fish. I super pleased with the quality and freshness of the fish. I got the sashimi plate that came with Wild hedai, Salmon, Toro, and Yellowtail belly. Each fish melted in your mouth. The restaurant was spacious and clean. read more

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Great new addition for sushi in the area! It used to be a poke place a while back, and I'm so glad now it has turned into one of my go-to places for fresh and delicious sushi! I am very picky with my sushi and sashimi and Taberu checks all the boxes for me in terms of qualify and freshness of the fish. First of all, service is great and the chef is awesome! They really re-decorated this place well and there are tons of huge wall arts inside. They offer a delicious grilled menu, as well as sushi and sashimi. We got a premium chirashi bowl, the cherry salmon grilled plate, and baked scallop rolls. Everything was delicious and I was very surprised by how yummy and flavorful the grilled cherry salmon was! I don't think I have ever had cherry salmon. Their rice here for both sushi and plates seems to be brown rice and it is just so good. Baked scallops was good too but the winner for me was the premium chirashi bowl. It comes in two tier style, like at Kaori in Fullerton, with rice at the bottom and sashimi on top. And, their sashimi cut is big and thick and so fresh! I highly recommend this place! I know I will definitely be back many times to have the chirashi again and try other items! read more

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Honestly, I went in with pretty low expectations, but this place turned out to be really solid. The service was great, the interior had a cozy, stylish vibe, and the food was genuinely good -- especially for the price. Super reasonable pricing overall. The sake selection isn't huge, but it's definitely respectable and more than decent for the menu. I'd happily go back just for that. I went with a group of girlfriends, and the portion sizes were actually perfect for sharing. The skewers were delicious, and surprisingly, even the unagi rice bowl was really good. It kind of gave off that comforting, elevated comfort-food 느낌. Great location too. All around, a pleasant surprise and a place I'd absolutely return to. read more

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Free parking. Delicious sushi. On the pricier side. About $13 and up, per piece of sushi if ordered a la carte so can very quickly add up. Lots of specialty fishes not available at other places listed on the board up front. Flown in. Cherry salmon is Sakura grade salmon. Sushi plate dish has: Toro with pickled Cherry salmon Kanpachi Shima aji Sea water eel Black snapper Red snapper Kamasu Fresh scallop Stone hot plate for bulgogi stayed hot throughout the meal. Rice was crunchy. Very good. Everything we ordered was delicious. We over ordered so at the end, it was a bit too much. Great spot for higher end yummy sushi. Omakase 90 minutes is $170 per person. read more

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I really wanted to love this place! I'm not sure if I had a one-off experience, but I felt that the value of the meals and the fish was not super fresh. The waitress kept trying to upsell the meal, like "Oh why not the 9 piece instead of the 7 piece," which was off-putting. ITEMS I TRIED: - Sushi Lunch with 7 Pieces: I will say that definitely the presentation of their dishes is on point. However, the fish had an ever-so-slightly fishy odor that I did not love. PARKING: it is located in a residential plaza with retail on the ground level, there is usually some parking in front of the shop. PRICE: on the pricier side for sure. I remember our whole party trying to order less than we want because we did not want to break the bank. Overall, I don't think I would come back here again since I had that experience. There are plenty of authentic Japanese restaurants in OC that have more fresh fish at a more reasonable price. read more

Taberu Sushi - Sushi Lunch - Japanese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

First time here and it was a walk-in to go after a run. Andrew went above and beyond with suggestions, service, and the vibe was super chill. He suggested the Double Hamachi roll and how to prep it with the sauces and wowowow. The miso soup is also top tier and nice and hot, not warm like in other places. I will definitely be coming back for a proper sit down experience! It looks like a nice place for dates so I appreciated the equal treatment and attention in sweaty workout clothes lol read more

Amazing sushi, definitely recommend. Service was wonderful and every bite was heaven. If you love salmon, the double salmon is refreshing and melts in your mouth. The chef's choice sashimi was delicious! The toro hand roll was a little on the smaller end. I would recommend toro tartare to share. We came here spontaneously and ordered: * Double Salmon ($19) - Spicy Salmon, Cucumber Topped with Salmon, Truffle Aioli, Tobiko, Chives * 8 pcs Sashimi Box ($40) - Chef's Choice 8pcs Sashimi which came with miso soup and salad on the side * Toro Hand Roll ($17) * Toro Tartare ($38) - Bluefin Toro. Truffle, 6pcs Baguette Brushed truffle Oil (Dine-in only) read more

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This was a lucky find. We wanted to try a new sushi restaurant and this was came up with high recommendations. We are so glad we went there and have a shot. Sushi was so good and fresh. Service was quick and very professional. They take yelp reservations too. read more

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A hidden gem in Santa Ana! My friends and I randomly found this restaurant when searching for a place to eat and decided to try it. I'm glad we did because the food was absolutely delicious. Fish was fresh with excellent cuts. Clean environment, modern decor, A+ service. Shout-out to Mimi and Tay for their attentiveness as well. :) read more

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Saw a TikTok post and decided to try this out. It wasn't really what I was expecting at all. Food just Ok , same with service mediocre It's a "business expense " type place to try to impress clients Very top heavy pricing that doesn't match food quality Very pretentious, not my cup of tea sorry read more