WOW! I am a sushi snob and usually only frequent a couple of local sushi spots. A coworker told me about this all you can eat sushi spot and I was VERY hesitant to try it. I don't usually go to all you can eat because I feel like the quality is not great. I don't know how Chobop does it but their all you can eat is one of the best I have ever had. The rice to fish ratio is perfect, the fish tastes fresh, the appetizers are delicious. Next time I will order less rolls because the nigiri was truly the star for me. Service was also incredible. Can't wait to come back! read more

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This place used to be called sushi Imari and the sushi was great. For some reason all the yelp reviews from sushi Imari has been migrated to this new "all you can eat sushi" place and that is neither fair or accurate. Today we went there not knowing of the change. The food is now certainly "all you can eat" quality. We opted against the all you can eat limited menu, and ordered of the regular menu but the quality was terrible: 1. The toro nigri was chewy, very thinly cut, with a very small piece of rice. 2. We could not tell the difference between regular salmon and the salmon belly nigri they brought us. It looked and tasted exactly the same. Definitely not fatty salmon belly. 3. The yellow tail belly was chewy. 4. All the fish in their nigri sushi were thinly cut with very little rice. Definitely all you can eat amount of fish. 5. The rolls were small and for some reason all tasted the same with little flavor. If you like all you can eat sushi places which always offer low quality fish, you might like this place. We will miss sushi Imari and the great quality sushi they served. read more

Been wanting to try this spot for so long now and came for a dinner with a party of 4. There was a wait and you do have to come in person since it's a paper waitlist. We waited about 30 min. We went for the AYCE which actually had pretty quality fish but I would say the experience is a bit underwhelming. They limit the amount you can order at a time which shouldn't be as much of a problem if the wait wasn't so long between rounds. We would eat our order which all came out on 1 plate and then have to wait a while before placing another due to how busy it would get. Between those rounds we did try to order via the online menu but those also had a wait. We also noticed some pieces would be missing when they came out. I do however want to include that the fish is definitely fresh and high quality. The rice-fish ratio is great and a lot better than you'd expect for AYCE. We were full by the end of the night but if the dining experience wasn't so long I think I would've enjoyed it a bit more. read more

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I wanted to update my review since they changed their name and menu. Chobop is a sushi spot that offers and AYCE and al la carte menu. I came in for lunch during the weekday with one other person and we got seated right away. It was busy but not crazy. They ask you right away what type of menu you prefer. For AYCE they had the classic or premium option. The premium had more items such has eel and mussels. We went with their classic. I found their sushi to be of good quality for the price. We enjoyed their salmon and yellowtail nigiri which both tasted fatty. I liked that they had no rice rolls which were all good. I also liked that they came out as 4 rolls instead of the 8 that you normally get. The classic menu also included ramen. We got their spicy ramen which was good but I hated that it had a ridiculous amount of ramen noodles in there. I ate half the noodles and it felt never ending. They even had ice cream at the end (matcha and vanilla). Service was excellent. They kept checking on us. I did hate that they forgot some of our items on our first round. I think you get 3 rounds and you can order through them or mark the paper. The inside is very large and great for small or large groups. For value and option I thought this was a great spot compared to their competitions. read more

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First off, the service was excellent. The staff were extremely friendly, helpful and prompt. In regard to the food, overall a 3. Got the Premium AYCE. There's a 90 minute time limit with a maximum of 3 rounds. For the first round, there's a limit of 10 pieces for the non- sushi rolls and 16 pieces for the sushi rolls. For the Kitchen Menu items, you'll scan a provided QR code to order. When you eat the sushi, you do get some seafood flavor but you also get a watery flavor while you chew. Also, some of the rice grains were tough. The amount of rice is small but so were the size of the fish. The best items were the Grilled Salmon Belly (very crispy skin), House Salad (tasty dressing and comes with avocado slices) and the Green Tea Ice Cream. read more

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I went back to Chobop for an all you can eat feast at lunch time today with 8 of my friends and we had a really good overall experience, just as i was expecting. You have the option to order a la carte or do the "all you can eat". I have previously given them a long detailed review. So, I'm not gonna go deep into it this time. I had made a reservation yesterday as they prefer you do for parties of 8+ We arrived at 11:30am which is the time that they open. There is lots of parking out front. Our table was ready and we were seated right away. We were the first party in the restaurant. The space is nice, modern and casual. The food is amazing. It is always ultra fresh and well presented and the service is excellent. When you opt for "all you can eat", You get 3 rounds of ordering. But we ate so much that we were stuffed and we stopped at round 2. We started with a miso soup. Then we ordered all kinds of appetizers followed by rolls, nigiri, sashimi and so much more. We ended with a tasty matcha ice cream. My favorite items were the shrimp pops, baked mussels, crunchy roll and tuna sashimi. But everything was really good. I Love how their nigiri comes with half of the rice compared to other places. So you get more fish and less rice. Especially when you are doing an all you can eat. It goes a ling way as you don't want to fill up on rice. The all you can eat option is $38.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. The gratuity is automatically added for large parties. I highly recommend Chobop. read more

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My boyfriend and I visited CHOBOP for their AYCE sushi. The service was pleasant and attentive, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. My boyfriend and I had three rounds of sushi, two rounds of nigiri, and one appetizer. We were extremely full afterwards, so there was no way we could have their ice cream too. Some rolls were better than others. Our favorites were the Costa Mesa roll and the Lucky 7. We weren't crazy about the deep fried rolls. My favorite appetizer of all time is spicy tuna on crispy rice, so I had to make some room for that. Their appetizer menu is huge and all you've gotta do is scan a QR code and order from your phone. It was a good experience and I cannot believe we were able to eat that much sushi lol. read more

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This place was so great and definitely is deserving of a 5 star review. The main reason why I enjoyed this AYCE so much is because there was barely any rice in the sashimi!!! That is usually really rare for AYCE places to put a small amount of rice with their sashimi so I was so happy that I was able to really enjoy the fish tonight without getting too full! We went for dinner service and even though the restaurant was pretty filled, the staff were all super attentive and was asking if we needed refills on the water etc.. So big thank you to the manager and waitresses if you happen to come across this review, my boyfriend and I really appreciate all the kindness and attention that was showed to us tonight! The rolls were the perfect size, we only ordered 2 rolls and the rest we ate sashimi. Even though we ate so much it didn't feel like it because the rice ratio was so small!! I cannot emphasize that enough. I am so incredibly happy with the rice to fish ratio at chobop. All the side dishes we got were amazing as well, perfect portions. The green tea ice cream looks small but do not underestimate because the little bowl is deep. Everything inside was super clean and I liked whoever was on aux tonight (2010 music). Also music volume was great because it was pretty quiet so I was able to have a conversation with my boyfriend without being disturbed by loud music. 10/10 spot, I will definitely be coming back when I have the chance. I feel like I have been to a lot of AYCE sushi places and this is definitely at the top of my list. read more

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Great AYCE sushi spot! My friends and I came here for lunch on a weekend at opening time. Fish was fresh & good quality! Their options were good and the fish to rice ratio for the night was chefs kiss. The bluefin toro had to be my favorite. Service was a little slow & the food took a while to come out, but the servers were very kind! Would definitely come back! read more

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Overall, I had a pleasant experience at Chobop! We ordered the premium AYCE menu and I must say, it's a pretty good dupe to X Fish Izakaya. Their nigiris aren't packed with rice and the fish quality was good. The torched salmon belly and scallop nigiris were our favorite and I would say a must order. They were fatty and fresh. My only critique with the nigiris is that the fish pieces came out a bit lukewarm. Their appetizers were mediocre except for the Agedashi tofu and their vegetable tempura. The tofu was bouncy and chewy, pretty good! Service was excellent. Although there was only one worker covering for a bit, we still received our orders quickly and they were as attentive as they could be. As far as I know for the premium AYCE menu, they give a free scoop of choice of matcha or vanilla ice cream at the end of your meal. The restaurant is mid sized and can seat a decent amount of people, though it gets packed during peak dining hours so if you have a larger party, I would recommend coming earlier. Plenty of parking out in front and to the side in a lot with other shared businesses. TLDR: would recommend, nigiris aren't packed with rice and fish quality is good. Appetizers are mediocre. Service was great. read more

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Omg might be one of my favorite AYCE options in SoCal!! My boyfriend and I visited on a Saturday night and there was no wait at all. We opted for their AYCE menu. We ordered a little bit of everything but our favorite was the Cajun torched salmon. I also really liked their scallops! They have capped options for toro and carpaccio options. They are SOOO generous with the portions of fish they give you! Can't even see the rice LOL. Fish is super fresh and our server was nice and the restaurant was clean! It's also super reasonably priced compared to other restaurants I've visited! I will visit again! read more

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Chobop is such a great AYCE sushi spot. Their fish is fresh and everything tasted great. Uni is limited to one piece per person among a few others items. Their uni was fresh and good quality. Their soy sauce is so salty! Even their low sodium tasted extremely salty so not sure what happened there. Only thing is the sushi takes a while to come out, so keep that in mind when ordering between rounds! You might get full sitting there and waiting. read more

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We went for AYCE because I was craving sushi and this place was amazing! Workers and service was super nice and quick. We went for their premium option and their nigiri rice to fish ratio is awesome! Will be coming back!! read more

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I come to this sushi place almost every week and it has quickly become one of my favorite spots. The staff are always incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole dining experience even better. The restaurant itself is very clean and well-maintained, and you can tell they really care about the quality of their service and food. One thing I really love about this place is the sushi. The rice-to-fish ratio is perfect -- you actually get a generous amount of fresh fish instead of a huge ball of rice like at some other places. Everything tastes fresh and well prepared. The appetizers are also really delicious and definitely worth trying. I've enjoyed everything I've ordered so far. Their sushi rolls are flavorful, well balanced, and honestly just really yummy overall. This has become my go-to sushi spot and I'm always happy to come back. If you're looking for a clean place with friendly service and great sushi, I definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

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I wanted to take myself out and dine alone for lunch on my birthday, and I chose this place because all the reviews and photos looked really good and people were raving about the premium menu. I got that menu for myself and was expecting high quality cuts like the ones I saw for other people who ordered from the premium menu. I have been to a lot of AYCE sushi restaurants and this one made me feel like I was scammed. Although the fish to rice ratio was good, the quality that was served to me was just did not live up to the reviews at all. When I ordered salmon BELLY, they just brought out normal salmon every single time I ordered it. For the bluefin tuna, mine looked nothing like other people's cuts and tasted really weird. It was hard and salty like it was a piece of smoked tuna. Lastly, I have no idea they served me minced "toro" when all the other people in the reviews who got the premium menu got premium cuts of nigiri. It felt like they were trying to hide that they were serving me fish of lesser quality. I am a really avid sushi eater so I know what is good and what isn't and this experience completely ruined my birthday lunch. I don't know if it's because I dined solo and they thought I didn't know my way around sushi, but as of now I would not recommend this restaurant at all. I hope that they don't treat future customers like this. read more

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Great AYCE sushi spot with such great value! The rice-to-fish proportion is great and I was surprised to see that they even included a piece of uni, sweet shrimp, and bluefin tuna per person for the AYCE menu, which I feel like most places in socal don't offer. The servers were very sweet and checked in often. There's a good variety of side dishes you can order and I actually really love that each order of rolls is 4 pieces so you don't get too full off one or two orders and can try different ones, compared to other places that come with much more. The first round has a limit on what you can order but the second and third rounds don't so you can definitely get your money's worth. read more

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We were able to make a reservation for 11 and they gave us a table and seated us right away. Foods is good for a ayce. It's $39 +tax + tip comes to be $53 if you don't include a drink. They have a great selection of sashimi and nigiri. Good service and great appetizers. They give you free ice cream. Only thing was, they said we only had 90 mins to eat which we only did. We sat there for 30 mins waiting for people to come. read more

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Quality and taste of fish was good. A solid 8/10. Beautifully decorated and a little pricey. Service was below expectations. Slow, unattentive, they missed a lot items in our order and checked in on us once. read more

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Good appetizers- mediocre sushi. The service was super friendly and good on taking orders. The first round is limited to order which makes sense to scope out the serving size. We loved the mussels and agadashi tofu and was left on a great start. The sushi was just okay. I thought the presentation could be better, some pieces looked like scraps of fish. None the rolls or nigiri stood out to me. Fish to rice ratio was off as well. We ordered the baked salmon belly which is limited per order and I loved this dish! It was super fatty and flavorful. Overall, I wouldn't go out my way to come back, but it's a solid spot to go to if convenient. read more

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First time coming here and I honestly had a pretty great experience! We came around 5pm on a Thursday and the tables were slowly starting to fill up. The one thing I wantt o highlight about their pricing is that the $29.95 Classic AYCE price is ONLY available during lunch time (i'm assuming on the weekdays). So we had to get the $38.95 Premium option, but i'm glad I got to try all the menu items for my first time there. Highlights of the meal were definetely the King Scallop Sushi, fried items like tempura and shrimp pops (their breading is really light and crispy!), salmon collar (very moist and buttery), and the uni sushi! read more

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chobop is fire!! the service here is great, we had so many questions about the menu items and all the servers recommended us really yummy dishes we ordered sm diff sushi, some of my favorites would be the salmon, yellowtail, albacore, unagi squid, scallops and uni the fish to rice ratio is great here! the vegetable tempura udon here is so good, i love the noodles, so chewy! we also tried the shrimp pops and tonkatsu ramen, both which really yummy overall the vibes here are great, really good spot for date night or group dinners highly recommend!! read more

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came here saturday march 20th for dinner with my husband. was asked if there was two on party, said yes. the pink-haired host said "i just seated my last table at 9:15", and the time was 9:16. i asked "so we cant eat?" and he smiled shaking his head "yes". really? a minute past your allowed seating time? i'm really disappointed, and really hurt to be turned away. read more

Overall decent value for an AYCE sushi restaurant. We did the $28.99 Classic menu that had a reasonable amount of options - wide variety but not overwhelming. For the appetizer/shareable items, the spicy tuna on crispy rice was the standout. Their take on it is more on the flat shape which made it easier and more enjoyable to eat, especially since the rice wasn't overly crunchy like other places. The sushi roll options were plenty and came in pieces of 4 or 8 which was helpful in avoiding over ordering. The nigiri options were fair and the fish quality was a solid 3.5/5, good but definitely could have been better as some pieces didn't taste very fresh. Although the fish to rice ratio was good in that you didn't get too full right away. Customer service was friendly and attentive despite only having 2 servers at the time we went. The staff would collectively greet each customer that came in and out that made a friendly and warm environment. Not a bad option if you want get your AYCE sushi fix! read more

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BIG BIGGG fans of Chobop! Their sushi rolls are fantastic. The ratio of fish to rice is balanced so it doesn't make you feel like most AYCE sushi places where they're just trying to make you full. They focus on quality of the food. I think my favorite part of this place is that you're able to order half rolls because I'm a huge sampler when it comes to food so I can try a little bit of everything on the venue. Service is amazing. They're extremely quick on bringing out the rolls. It's a casual experience and extremely clean. There's plenty of parking out front as well. Absolutely LOVE this place. read more

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Everything was perfect. The service was top notch and the food quality was premium and it was easy to tell. Tons of great options and the all you can eat menu is extensive. Highly recommend. read more

This was such a hidden gem! I would say quality of the fish was great. Everything was buttery, not fishy, and very consistent. The options they had were some of the best I've seen in OC! The king scallops are a cant-miss and the sweet shrimps were so addicting! Even the appetizer menu was pretty good! Miso soup was actually seasoned well. We for some of the chicken yakitori and that was super well cooked and a sweet soy sauce. My group of 6 probably had 30 of the baked mussels cuz they were so tasty! There was also NO WAIT which is a miracle! Side note: i think they offer AYCE and Al a carte so not everyone at the table has to do ayce which is so nice! 10/10 will be coming back soon! read more

Had a really great time here - the standout nigiri was definitely the scallop for us! Thick cut, fresh & delicious! All the fried apps were surprisingly yummy as well, especially the shrimp pops. Service was good too, but the only downside was definitely the time it took for the sushi to get to our table. Other than that, I highly recommend! read more

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I think it's unfair to compare Chobop to X-Fish Izakaya or high end sushi. For $40, you get a lot of value especially the 1 round of: carpaccio, blue fin/otoro/uni (decent quality) nigiri sushi. This is the only AYCE sushi spot that gives very little rice with nigiri. Imagine the size of a nickel! Wifey enjoyed the king scallop, seared salmon, yellowtail, no rice roll with avocado (forgot the name). Our kids liked the uni sushi, ikura salmon roe, french fries, karage fried chicken, and ice cream. Nice, relaxed atmosphere with a music mix of hip hop, EDM, pop, etc. Pretty large place that can easily accommodate medium to large parties. The manager was super nice. She helped me get my pastor buddy a gift certificate. She also helped clean up the spilled karage sauce on the floor with a smile. Super sweet lady! I'm glad we tried this place out! read more

Decent AYCE sushi. Still finding the best restaurant but this definitely stays on the top for now. Service was excellent and food came out in a timely manner. I don't like the ambiance inside tho, it gives off musty/murky vibes. Would recommend if you're looking for a new AYCE sushi restaurant. read more

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I opted for the classic ayce option, which is $29.95 a person. With this option, you get access to a lot of rolls, hot items from the kitchen, and the super basic limited selection of nigiri. If you like rolls, this is a good deal for you. I only eat the nigiri and majority of which are included in the classic option. I deducted a star because I see varying differences in quality throughout each nigiri I ordered. Some were really fresh and very delicious while others were subpar. The salad, gyoza, shrimp tempura, and baked mussels were far more impressive. As for service, I think they may need some extra staffs on hand. It's not a big deal, but it did take some time before I could get someone to come take my order form and get me extra wasabi and ginger. I wasn't in a hurry so I won't dock stars for this. The inside of the restaurant is very minimalistic and clean with a lot of space between other parties. read more

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The quality is not very great but it's AYCE; you're getting what you pay for. The hot food comes out really late starting from round 2 and the premium cuts are not worth the extra $$. Otherwise, this is the same ayce as any other ayce so feel free to drop by if you're in the area. read more

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We tried their All You Can Eat today -- and it was surprisingly impressive! Their AYCE menu includes premium items like scallops and salmon belly sushi -- not something you see often! They also offer a one-time order for sashimi carpaccio, uni, and toro, and honestly, the quality was amazing -- super fresh and well-prepared. We want to especially thank you our servers ( wrote down their names but forgot where I put , I'm pretty sure they are Shun and David). Super friendly to our toddler- gave her drawings and candies for entertainment and engaged with her with stickers. She would love to come back and visit them!! Definitely a hidden gem for sushi lovers in SoCal! IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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First time here yesterday. Would have given 5 stars if not for their kids policy. 51" and over is an adult!? Total scam. My kid is 7 years old and I had to pay $39 for her LUNCH!!! Would have walked out but she has low blood sugar issues and we needed food immediately. Food came out fast and was very fresh and delicious. Really did not appreciate paying premium ayce prices for myself and a child and then there are STILL items that are not ayce. Make that make sense please!!! You're already charging an exorbitant amount for anyone over 4 ft just in case and then you limit what that person can eat??? It really rubbed me the wrong way immediately when we walked through the door. Would have loved to recommend this to the community but the money grab on the children is ridiculous. I would still recommend everyone go to AYCE sushi in Santa Ana. Same quality, no limitations and they charge children appropriately. read more

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Everything we ordered came out super quick and was delicious! Our waitress was super friendly and attentive. We went for an early dinner and the outside patio had a projector tv with some sports playing! read more

Chobop - Sushi Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We dined here on a weekend evening with a larger party and called ahead to ask about an estimated wait time. The staff were kind and helpful, getting us seated shortly after arrival. The AYCE menu is extensive, with a wide variety of options from appetizers to nigiri and rolls. I especially appreciated that the nigiri didn't have too much rice, each piece was well-balanced and allowed the quality of the fish to really shine. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the fish was excellent. Standout items for me were the giant scallops, uni, and seared salmon. They also offer carpaccios, which were well prepared. We ended the meal with a scoop of ice cream, which was the perfect way to finish the night. Overall, this was a great AYCE sushi experience and I would definitely come back again! read more

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Food is okay but not great. Fish is not the most fresh but I don't have super high expectations for an AYCE restaurant since they offer so much on the menu. Not a bad place to come but would probably choose elsewhere if I wanted AYCE sushi. read more

Don't let the 4 stars deceive you. This restaurant used to be "Imari Sushi" so they're using past reviews to maintain a 4. I gave Chobop a 2 because the food comes out very slow. I mean i get it we were a party of 9, so I understand everything will take a while. It took 20-30mins for us to get appetizers out, 30-40mins to get our first round of sushi but we would only get 1-2 orders at a time then we would wait another 10-20 mins. We looked around the restaurant and every table looked like they were waiting a long time as well. Tell me why didn't we get our premium items on the first round when we ordered it but it came at the end of round 2??? (1.5 hrs ~) like why am I waiting more than eating? They really don't want you to get your money's worth, good for them because y'all doing a great job making us wait. It wasn't enjoyable since we waited too long so we were already filled. The premium was aight, but the tuna?! That thing tasted like fake, red-dyed bloody tuna, yuck! Toro was good really fatty but would've tasted a lot better if we had it in the first 30 min. To all salmon lovers, it tasted fishy and very mushy. It looked like it had been ran over by a car and served on a plate. Service was great though. Very attentive and quick on taking the plates away.Tables were old and sticky. Overall the food was mid at best nothing special. I will not be coming back. Im a big back looking for a new All You Can Eat joint not an All You Can Wait... read more

The sushi quality is really good, and I love the rice to sushi ratio. It's hard to find that at some ayce sushi spots! Love coming here with a good of people for dinner read more

so yum!! nigiri rice to fish ratio is amazing!!! came here weekend dinner and there was no wait and good parking. only note is that there is an order limit for number of nigiris ordered per round. lots of options for rolls and appetizers. read more

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I had such a great experience here! I ordered the ayce for lunch and I thought it was so worth it. The sushi was fresh and tasty. Our server was nice and friendly, he kept checking on our table. The interior is very spacious and like a typical sushi place with seating on the bar or a booth. I will be coming back! read more

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