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    Wasa Sushi & Teppan

    3.8 (478 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for groups

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    Alice H.

    Food was pretty good! We did the teppan! I didn't realize I was gonna have a full course meal but here I was LOL Our chef was David. He's a funny guy. He roasted me for wanting my steak well done LOL. He also has his custom chili paste it's really good. Ask for it! Service was great. I think my friend knew everyone that Worked there LOL. The only other teppan I've tried was a Benihana so it was a cool experience :)

    Marko C.

    Hands down my favorite sushi restaurant in the OC. Ask to sit at the counter with Chef Taka. He is the best and will only deliver amazing dishes! My favorite had to be the uni Ikura oyster shooters. Get the omakase chefs choice meal and you will go through a delightful culinary experience.

    Theresa L.

    We came to Wasa Sushi & Teppan in Newport Beach with a party of six, and overall it was a really fun group dining experience. We made a reservation ahead of time, which I'd definitely recommend for a larger group. They seated us at a teppan grill, which immediately set the tone for our dining experience. Our chef, Ricky, was lively and engaging! He kept everyone entertained with all his cool tricks. The food itself was great! The teppanyaki dishes were cooked well--especially the steak and shrimp--and portions were generous enough that no one left hungry. The fried rice and veggies were flavorful, and everything came out hot and fresh. Service was also attentive! That said, for a fun night out with friends or a group celebration, this spot delivers. It was filled with good food, an energetic atmosphere, and a memorable experience!

    Cat H.

    I was looking for a new teppanyaki spot to take my almost 4 year old. The craving hit and I searched yelp. We arrived right when they opened and sat right at the table. We ordered a variety of things- the junior combo for my son, the Newport (all seafood,) and a steak and shrimp combo. It was very tasty but we sure did take home a lot of food! The cook was great and put on a great show while cooking. My son was a bit scared of the fire but otherwise did well. They have a full bar and sushi on top of the Teppan combos. Service was excellent. The bathrooms were close inside and clean. They also have high chairs. All in all a great place I'd return to again.

    Raymond L.

    Perfect place to have dinner with friends! Been here a couple of times, it's always been great. We all had the Teppanyaki experience, which was fantastic for the value. Ricky, our chef was awesome, especially considering he was the only chef of the night! He made our food tasty and delicious! Great service and experience. S/O to David too, he's been our cook previously, I didn't get to shoutout before, but he's fantastic too!

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    Denise E.

    Great food & service! Ricky & Max made our first experience here super pleasant & fun. My friends & I got a pre-fix steak meal & it was delicious. I'll definitely be back.

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    Michael R.

    Called and made a reservation, we were seated right away upon arrival. We sat at a booth, and were greeted right away by our waitress Yehseo. She was very friendly and took our drink orders. To drink we had Diet Coke. We got comfortable and the ambience of the restaurant was nicely lit up. Tonight we had tempura udon soup, salmon handrolls, albacore handrolls and a crunch roll. The food came out quickly, and we were taking care of the whole time while dining. Everything tonight tasted delicious. The fish was very fresh. I would recommend these items on the menu. Absolutely amazing dinner. Yehseo our waitress did a very good job and she is one of the best waitresses around. I recommend Wasa Sushi & Teppan Newport Beach

    Steak option instead of chicken. Sooooon tender and juicy
    Kristina B.

    My boyfriend and i wanted to come because we saw a tik tok video. We did the tuesday teppan and our experience was the best!!!! Every course was very tasty, i love the veggies and we upgraded to steak instead of chicken. Chef Ricky was great and the sweetest bartender made me a strawberry lychee margarita I WILL BE BACK FOR!!! We ordered a roll but probably did not need it because we were so stuffed by the teppan courses. Experience/Flavor/Service all

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    Dave L.

    What is it about Teppan that I love so much? It might be that you are treated by a personal chef who listens to your needs and tastes? It might be the action and excitement of the experience of a personal chef. Whatever it is, this place does it very well. We came for their unbelievable $20 steak Teppan meal with shrimp, vegetables, friend rice and ice cream. The meal is a steal for the price, but this place takes it to a whole other level. Whoever owns this restaurant only serves the very best in everything. The shrimp were huge. The mushrooms were so flavorful and tender, but the incredible quality of the meat puts this place above the rest. When you bite into the steak, it was so tender, it was so juicy, that any steakhouse around could not beat it. They use Filet Mignon for their basic steak, but after it is trimmed and prepared, they know how, so that it is very tender. The meat melts in your mouth. I just had a steak a few days about at a very nice steakhouse for three times the amount of money, and it was not as good as Wasa's steak. The chef told me they get the very finest meats, but their basic is the filet mignon. The chef was very friendly and so was the staff. They were there to make the experience very special. We talked about a lot of things. We ordered some sushi, and quite frankly, it was amazing. We eat sushi a lot, but they know how to combine flavors to make their sushi unbelievable. Their $19 a person deal on Tuesdays is the best deal in town. I highly recommend Wasa Teppan.

    Steak hibachi and veggies
    Jennifer S.

    Came here for hibachi and left so impressed. The chef was entertaining and cooked everything perfectly, and the food itself was incredible--fresh, flavorful, and clearly high quality. Everything we ordered was so good. The service was easily a 12/10, everyone was welcoming and attentive without being overbearing. Overall, such a fun and delicious experience. Definitely one of those spots you'll want to come back to!

    Monday special

    Always love coming to Wasa, especially the friends. Super fun and great atmosphere for a Monday night out. Ricky is always great, and food is phenomenal! Shrimp appetizer (not pictured), steak, fried rice and veggies for dinner. Crispy rice was also really good.

    My man Ricky was dope! Very attentive and great attention to detail. I would come back just to watch him cook. Thank you Ricky for making a whole experience for us.

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    Jimmy N.

    This restaurant has a great positive environment. Joyful and makes enjoy with all your friends and family. The chef puts on a great show! The bartender knows how to make there drinks. The food was good with a show! I will definitely come back and do this again!

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    No reservations link on website?

    Please call us to make a reservation at 949-760-1511 during our business hours. Thank you!

    Are you open for lunch on Tues Jan 1?

    No. Only dinner on the first day of the New Year.

    Do they have a private Teppan room parties of about 14?

    No private room but able to accommodate 14 people if reservation is made in advance.

    Is Teppan also served during lunch?

    Dinner

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