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    Chobop

    4.2 (2.3k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tracy N.

    I'd give it around a solid 3.5 stars. The service was excellent and everyone was very attentive, but the food itself was just okay. The sushi had very little rice, which I actually liked because it let the fish stand out more. Unfortunately, some of the fish and shrimp tasted a little too fishy and didn't seem as fresh as I expected. The baked scallop rolls were decent, but they were not really what I was hoping for flavor-wise. On the other hand, the hot foods were surprisingly good and ended up being the better part of the meal. Overall, not a bad experience, but probably not a place I would rush back to for sushi.

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    Cat N.

    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.

    Rei H.

    Had AYCE (classic version which is around $30 per person) and for the quality and price, it was very good. The fish to rice ratio for the nigiri was PERFECT. Service regarding sending food out was slow for a Thursday afternoon, but there was only one server working the floor so that wasn't much of an issue. We did have some items that were missing so we had to let our server know in order to get it in. Plenty of seatings inside and everyone was nice. Would definitely come again, especially for the salmon nigiri and the apt roll!

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    Lawrence H.

    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.

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    Kyle H.

    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.

    Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice
    Kristen V.

    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.

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    Sarah K.

    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.

    Erin T.

    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!

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    Tiffany H.

    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.

    Alyssa N.

    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!

    Lauren T.

    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.

    left to right and top to bottom: "salmon belly", tuna, yellowtail, "bluefin tuna", sweet shrimp
    Angeline N.

    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.

    Sarocha S.

    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!

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    Ask the Community - Chobop

    Do they to take out orders?

    Yes they do take out orders. You can order online using their website or call in an order for pick up. You can also wait there for an order but their waiting area is very small.

    Is it all you can eat?

    Yes, there's a big sign outside that it's all you can eat sushi.

    Why is this coming up in the vegan section? It doesn't look like a vegan sushi place.

    Probably because they do offer some vegan options.

    Does your teriyaki sauce contain sesame oil ? Or is sesame oil used to prepare any of the hot meat dishes?

    no we don't use

    Is Tamari available instead of regular soy sauce?

    yes

    Do you take reservations?

    They don't take reservations, but there is wait list by the front door to sign in at once you arrive. It's usually not too long of a wait unless it is a Friday or Saturday night.

    Do you have a catering menu? I'm looking to order a bulk order of rolls. Thanks!

    Hi. Thank you contact to our restaurant. We don't have a prepare seperate catering menu. You can… Read more

    Are you currently open for dine in? Do you take reservations?

    They are open for dine in and do not take reservations. There is a wait list by the front door to sign in on if there is a wait.

    Are you guys all you can eat?

    No we are not All You Can Eat

    Where is the salmon sourced from and how often? I'm curious about the freshness of the fish at this restaurant. Thank you!

    our salmon come from different sources since we carry 3 kinds, it's farm raised in Scotland, New Zealand, and Canada. we cut fresh salmon daily

    What precautions is this restaurant taking in terms of being safe from COVID-19?

    I called to order over the phone. You only go in to pay and they ask you to wait in your car then they deliver your take out to your car. All the staff are wearing masks and gloves.

    Spicy tuna on crispy rice cake?

    Yes we do have it as appetizer

    Are there any no rice rolls?

    Yes. They are indicated on the menu by way of a symbol that looks a bit like a blue battery. On the current menu that are the Hakuna Mattata and the Pain in the A.... (you… Read more

    Is this ayce?

    No, but the sushi here is delicious though!

    Do they have a party or catering menu?

    They do catering and parties but you have to call in to request what you want and what day for pricing.

    Are they open today and does anyone have a phone number?

    7146415654

    What are the hours of business on Saturday?

    11:30am-2:30pm and 5:00pm-10:00pm

    Sushi Imari doesn't open for lunch like before?

    It like before

    Do they take reservations?

    They do not take reservations, but the are definitely worth the wait.

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    $$

    Never disappoints. One of the top places for AYCE! They really have everything but the carpaccio is…read morekey. We had the snow roll & crunch roll aside from sashimi. Yumm. Already craving this as I write this post. The flavors really pack a punch & miso soup with edamame is an excellent touch! Servers were nice and the club lighting takes you away from the hot sun or away from a drab ordinary night. Highly recommend!

    Oji Sushi is located in the Triangle Square shopping mall in Costa Mesa. It is located right next…read moreto the east-side entrance of the parking garage off Newport Boulevard. The parking garage has many underground levels and is often very busy. I was lucky to grab one of the last few spaces on the second level down on an early Tuesday evening. The interior is trendy with lots of neon signs, cool wall décor, stylish seating, and an attractive bar. In addition to booth and half-booth/half-table seating, they also have two enclosed glass wall rooms for more intimate dining. We went for the all-you-can-eat dinner, which is $38.99 per person for the regular menu or $45.99 per person for the premium menu. We wanted to have the premium menu, but one person in our group of four was running late. We asked if we could have the premium menu and just get regular menu items until they arrived. We didn't think it would be a big deal, but our server said everybody had to be there at the beginning to order premium. We ordered a rainbow roll to hold us over until our friend finally arrived. We had various nigiri including salmon, tuna, albacore, yellowtail, sweet shrimp, scallop, eel, uni, masago, salmon egg, as well as soft shell crab, broiled and fried mussels, octopus, and shishito peppers. There were probably some other items I forgot. Everything was generally good, although a few pieces of tuna were a little on the dry side. Slow service the main issue. The restaurant wasn't very busy, and it seemed like there was only one server who I'm sure was trying her best. It often took quite a while for food to arrive, and several of our orders were mistakenly delivered to the table next to us. We thought we were done, and at the very end another large plate came out including some of the premium items we never got earlier. The meal was ok, but we probably wouldn't return.

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    Oji Sushi & Bar - A roll

    A roll

    Oji Sushi & Bar - Sweet Shrimp (Ama Ebi) Sushi.

    Sweet Shrimp (Ama Ebi) Sushi.

    Oji Sushi & Bar - Broiled mussels

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    Broiled mussels

    Izakaya Osen

    Izakaya Osen

    4.3(2.1k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    Found my new favorite sushi spot in Costa Mesa. We did the $100 Mother's Day omakase and I was…read moreblown away by the value. Every course was delicious and the fish quality was top-tier. Beyond the freshness, I loved the creative touches--they clearly put a lot of thought into the garnishes and sauces. The service was attentive, and the restaurant has a great energy. For $100, this felt like a steal compared to other high-end omakase spots in OC. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented.

    Great place to go with friends if you want to try some unique dishes, but just be prepared--it is…read moredefinitely on the pricey side. Some of the fish is genuinely high-quality and worth the tag, but the cost across the board is what keeps it from being a perfect 5/5 for me. Pro Tip: They do validate parking, which is a huge plus! Beef Tantan Nabe -- 5/5 This was my favorite thing here! It's creamy, delicious, and I've never actually had this dish at any other Japanese restaurant. A must-order. Miyabi Tai Carpaccio -- 5/5 So yummy. It has a great combination of flavors and the fish was buttery, it literally melted in my mouth. Toro Roll -- 5/5 Super tasty. They put real gold on it, which felt so extra, but it was actually a great-tasting roll. Blue Crab Hot Pot -- 4/5 This was really good, and I especially loved the char on the rice. Maguro Kajime -- 3.5/5 This was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it felt a little expensive for what it was--taste-wise, it was just whatever. Final Thoughts: Overall, all of the dishes were solid, but you're definitely paying for the experience.

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    Izakaya Osen - Sashimi Omakase

    Sashimi Omakase

    Izakaya Osen - Omakase Bowl

    Omakase Bowl

    Izakaya Osen - Fresh Roll

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    Fresh Roll

    Chobop - sushi - Updated May 2026

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