Absolutely loved our experience at Daoni Sushi! Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. You can really tell that a lot of care goes into every dish. The sushi was delicious, the service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. It's definitely one of those places you visit and immediately know you'll be coming back. Whether you're looking for a great dinner with family and friends or a nice place for a special occasion, Daoni Sushi is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend it! We'll definitely be back! read more

Went here for my wife's birthday lunch as sushi is her all time favorite and we love trying different omakase sets when an occasion presents itself. I made reservations so we could get the premium set. It was our first time, so not sure what to expect. The reservation for seating wasn't needed as the tables were mostly empty but the reservation was needed to make sure the omakase was available. There was no sushi bar seating, so the omakase came out all at once instead of a piece by piece experience. That's fine. Oddly though, the waiter did not explain which fish each piece was, but the sushi chef James told us at the end of the meal that the waiter was new and Chef James then explained the fish himself. Weird backwards experience but every one was kind and well-meaning. The quality of the fish in the nigiri was exceptional. Some of the best I've had in the area considering how close it is located to competitors like Ooshima and Kaigen etc. The fish all came dressed, which was to be expected. It was all pretty delicious except it was all just a little bit sweet for my taste.. I prefer more savory, salty, or lemony. That being said, the quality made up for the preference in taste which could easily be remedied with some soy sauce, ponzu, lemon, etc. The bite of Wagyu nigiri was genuinely the best wagyu I've ever had. We also tried the mussels and agedashi tofu for hot appetizers. Would 100% recommend either dish. Overall, happy with the experience as wifey was a happy birthday girl. We did not have room to try any regular rolls so I cannot comment on that. The one negative thing I will say is to absolutely skip the handrolls - any of them. The machine compacted rice made a roll that should be delicate feel mishandled and ruined the texture/experience of that roll. That being said, will definitely be coming back again for some more of the best quality nigiri in the area. read more

Black Dragon Roll is fantastic. The quality of their ingredients is represented in each delicious bite. Hamachi and Hamachi Toro are tender with a mild flavor. Service is nothing short of exceptional, incredibly kind people who make you feel like you are at home. The pricing is fair for the quality of ingredients. If I could give them 10 stars I would. read more

I went here with a friend for lunch. We ordered several rolls and enjoyed every single one of them. Each roll was filling, fresh tasting, not too much rice, and very colorful. The buy one roll and get half off is a great deal too. I highly recommend it. Service was efficient and got us our food quickly. The restaurant is classy with a large mural. It is quite breathtaking to look at. This is going to be a go to place for me. read more

Super friendly staff, food is always delicious I love the salmon and it's such peaceful atmosphere.

I was on board with this sushi place until I learned they charge extra for spicy mayo. OK, I get it. It's a business, they need to make money. But if you're going to charge an average of $20 per roll, it would be nice if you can just offer a little something on good faith. And it wasn't like I asked for anything big - just a little bit of sauce to elevate an otherwise bland (and small) roll. My only favorite thing was the crispy rice with spicy tuna. Everything else was pretty average. Our first time was a weird experience. The lady looked at my BF weird during the tipping part as he was entering it on her Apple Pay machine, like she was expecting him to tip more or something. The whole thing felt awkward. read more

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Phone order was easy and person was great on phone. Picked up order on time but food didn't taste right. Oil seemed old , cucumber salad was either sitting too long in juices or days old - definitely not fresh. The roll under the fried popcorn crawfish tasted decent. The eel sauce was like jelly . I had high hopes with such great reviews online - but really sad it was way below expectations. The place was not busy on a Wednesday at 7pm. Maybe this was an off day but I won't be returning. read more

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The rolls are amazing especially with 50% off when you buy one get one great lunch deal read more

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Bogo rolls daily is an incredible deal! All the fish was super fresh. We came to days in a row

ahh soo good. this was an interesting visit because the rice didnt stick to the roll. kinda fell off. they have "half off rolls" but i think u only get $5 off lol. i wanted miso soup and there was no tofu in it. lol overall very fresh and great rolls. ive been comming here for a long time read more

Ordered and eaten food from Daoni 5-6 times already. And the sushi is always great. The staff has always been friendly. Also, though this might be setting the bar very high, they have never gotten my order incorrect. Solid. read more

Daoni Sushi & Sake Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Our favorite local sushi spot! Buy one, get one 50% off is a great deal. Great service as well. Highly recommend.

Can't even count how many times I've been there :) Two thumbs up, best sushi place in town for sure. Dishes are amazing, Kind servers, good vibes. Parking was super easy too :) read more

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Food is great! Store is decorated nice with all the alcohol on the wall. Staff is very attentive. Will definitely return again.

Great menu and great beers! Love the menu selection and they have all the classic Japanese style beers will be back for the BOGO deal

I ordered the 12 piece omakase and my husband for the BOGO rolls, garlic albacore, and yellowfin tuna. The omakase pieces were large and tasted great. My favorite are amaebi and hotate. I love it when they fry the shrimp head. My husband really liked the garlic albacore. Music was pleasant and the staff was nice. Would come back again for such a good omakase deal! read more

Daoni Sushi & Sake Bar - Angry tail, garlic albacore, yellowfin tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orange, California

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The food was absolutely amazing. We had a California roll, spicy tuna roll, and sashimi bento box. Everything was fresh. The miso soup was delicious, too. And the restaurant itself is clean. The staff is also very nice and attentive. read more

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The place is not very big but very quaint. Seems like good amount of seating with none at the bar. I liked the decor including the mural and endless bottles of sake. I came here off another friend's recommendation and for another friend's bday. I was a but skeptical given the paper menu but boy this place did not disappoint. We called in a day before to reserve the omakase which I believe days it on the website. The omakase was delicious! 15 pieces of $61 seems like a steal compared to other sushi restaurants. If i remember correctly it was tuna, salmon belly, hamachi belly, king shrimp, albacore, halibut, amaebi with fried shrimp head, black sea perch, scallop, squid, toro, wagyu, eel, tamago, uni. All of them were amazing especially the toro and wagyu. It looks like it came with miso soup too which was a good starter. They also had hamachi rib bones which were a first for me but also delicious. Ankimo is one of favorites so ordered the sashimi and was delicious as well. Im really glad they had kizami wasabi which alot of places dont carry. The wait staff was very nice and attentive. Refilled our drinks fairly regularly and cleaned up our table whenever we finished a dish so we would have room. Overall I would definitely come back and recommend this to anyone. read more

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Staff is always so kind and food is great, I love coming here as it has great vibes, clean, and chill. Fav spot in OC read more

Daoni Sushi & Sake Bar - double shrimp and shrimp roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orange, California

One waitress for the whole place. Took 30 min just to get someone to seat you.. food is ok I believe only 2 people work on the whole place. One chef one waitress on a Friday night. Be prepared to wait. They won't even acknowledge you read more

Yummy food, delicious drinks!! Awesome and friendly service! Makes for a lovely date!! read more

Daoni Sushi & Sake Bar - Lighting - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orange, California

This has been a goto spot for me and it's not for the rolls. I get their nigiri and specific fish are super fresh. I recommend their Hamachi, Kurodai, Hamachi Toro, and Hamachi Jalapeño. I guess you could say that I like my Yellowtail. I am normally a big salmon fan, but their salmon is really bland and I noticed even with soy sauce it still doesn't really taste that great. Within that last few years I've really grown to like scallops, so I normally like trying them at every sushi spot that has them, but theirs are one of the ones that do not taste fresh. However, other than that, I would highly recommend giving them a try! read more

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My husband and I were looking for a good Omakase sushi restaurant. And Yelp gave pretty good review on this place, so we gave it a try. The price for 8 pieces Omakase is only $32. The price was really good. And any roll you order is BOGO for 50%. So we ordered 2 "8 pieces Omakase" and 2 rolls. The Omakase was a disappointment. The pieces were just regular fishes, no Black Cod, no Cherry Salmon,... The quality of the fish was average only. They were kind of tasteless. In addition we also ordered a Caterpillar Roll and a Salmon Lover Roll. The rolls were not bad for the price. Service was great. The decor was minimalist. It's a good place for sushi roll, not so much for Omakase sushi. read more

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If you're looking for truly exceptional sushi, this spot is unmatched. Every detail is dialed in--from the perfectly made rice to the incredible sauces that elevate every roll. The bluefin is always fresh & the spicy hotate is a must-try. You can taste the chef's skill and passion in every bite. The service is consistently friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. For top-tier quality at a reasonable price, this is hands-down the best sushi experience you'll find in Orange. read more

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Solid spot with a lot of good deals (buy 1 get, get one 50% off rolls) Hirame, sushi 3pc $7.50; I like the yuzu, definitely worth it for the price Hamachi toro 2pc $8.50, solid, very good Scallop sushi 2pc $7.99, this was really a melt in your mouth feel. I recommend Spicy tuna hand roll $6.50; standard hand roll, muy bueno Pacific half dozen oysters $17.99, these were on the smaller side for pacific oysters which was good, but they were still too big for me. It was hard to eat, but still fresh if you're okay with the size. They didn't have the Kumamoto oysters today sadly. Albacore carpaccio $13.50 Rainbow roll $14.99 + Summer roll $15.99; got this togo Saba sushi 3pc $6.00, not sure why I got this, I don't even really enjoy eating saba Disclaimer: Free beer with Yelp review read more

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Hidden Gem found in Orange next to Target called Daoni Sushi and Sake. I came here by chance not expecting much but I was quite surprised by the charm and ambience of this little restaurant. I ordered their Omakase sashimi plate full of assortment of fresh delicious fish of the day. It paired well with my uni masago and ankimo rice bowl. Just the perfect size for a nice lunch time treat. You will definitely enjoy their wide selection of premium rolls and savory dishes too. They were out of their famous Bluefin Toro but everything else here more than satisfied my hungry craving. Definitely had to taste the Famous Hamachi Kama and Aburi. So Good. So come today and try something fresh from the sea. You will be glad you did. read more

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My friend took me here to have dinner and it did not disappoint! We were both craving sushi and this place really hit the spot. The staff were friendly, the menu was amazing, and the sushi tasted delicious. Parking is ample, but I can see it definitely getting crowded, so I would suggest avoiding busy hours. The restaurant is small, so arriving here early or later after lunch/dinner rushes would be ideal! read more

Maybe dine in is better? I got a bento box 6 piece of shashimi. I think the gentlemen making the sushi may have been stretched a little thin, but this bento box was worse than what I'd buy at Tokyo Central or Hmart for quality. Maybe their rolls are the lure here. I wouldn't come back. read more

Absolutely delicious sushi! Everything tasted incredibly fresh, the flavors were amazing, and the presentation was beautiful. Great quality and definitely worth coming back for! The service was incredible as well, everyone is friendly and nice! read more

Food was great, the service was wonderful and would definitely come again. Gotta try the Oh Garlic roll!

The sushi is kind of like renting the third installment of a movie franchise that you're a huge fan of from a RedBox- it was good, not great, but at least it was cheap! My party ordered the Soft Shell Crab, Calamari Tempura, Salmon Lover and Las Vegas roll, and two cups of water. The service was awesome! Staff was very attentive to us. The waters were great, it really was a cup of water like I expected. Quenched my thirst well. The Salmon Lover was pretty disappointing. The presentation was lacking since the rice looked soggy. It tasted okay. The appetizers (Calamari Tempura and Soft Shell Crab) were also okay. It really only serves two people with an appetite on the smaller side. It was a weight watchers dish. Las Vegas Roll was good. The place stands out because of the price of the sushi, though the quality of the food could be better. read more

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I was craving sushi and saw the omakase options which intrigued me. My partner and I ordered the 12 piece sushi omakase for $42/pp. We enjoyed all the fish selections except for the cooked shrimp and halibut. I am not sure why you would include cooked shrimp because it's so basic. I would rather have another piece of fish. I am not sure if the halibut was supposed to be crunchy but the texture was a little strange and I wasn't a fan. I feel like the tamago and shrimp were filler pieces so you're really getting 10 pieces of substancial seafood. We also ordered an additional crunchy salmon roll which had crispy onions on top. We arrived an hour before closing so it was pretty empty on a Sunday night. The server was nice but I wish she told us what each piece of fish was. I had an idea but I am not really sure. It's not your typical Japanese omakase experience which checks out since I heard them speaking Korean but the fish was fresh and I was full. While nothing special stands out, I would still recommend giving them a try! read more

Daoni Sushi & Sake Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orange, California

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The service was great! Staff was attentive. It was amazing watching the chef prepare our sushi, definitely recommend the salmon lover. Ill be back. read more

My go to spot. Great rolls. Great beer. Friendly service (the chef knows what he's doing as well). And really nice prices.

Good sushi rolls and very reasonably priced nigiri is what stands out about this place for me. The variety of items on the menu was also a plus, and the humble but clean interior made this a nice spot to enjoy lunch with the kids. But I gotta say, the 4.5 stars was slightly misleading. This is not the best quality sushi you will find in town. In fact, it's not the best quality fish you will find on this street. But what you will find here is good quality nigiri that comes at a great value, with 3 pieces per order versus the usual 2. You will also find well-constructed fancy sushi rolls that are big and tasty, as well as a good variety of small appetizers. So if that's your idea of a good time, this place will surely hit the spot. Just don't come here expecting some top tier omakase. read more

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We got the takoyaki, tiger roll, and the Oh Garlic! roll. Everything we ordered was delicious, but the Oh Garlic! roll was by far my favorite. I will definitely be coming back for it and to try more of their specialty rolls. Service was great as well! read more

Some of the freshest and best sushi I have had! Services great and very quick, we didn't wait too long for our food! read more

Daoni Sushi & Sake Bar - Bento box was amazing! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Great little sushi spot! The restaurant is very nicely decorated and dining. There is very comfortable. They have a large selection of sushi and related food items on their menu. We tried a number of their rolls which are buy one get 50% off. It was a really great dining experience! read more

Great rolls! We got the Tiger and Shrimp crunch. Both were really good. Plus they came with a Bogo deal.

The vibe of this place is nice. We went when it wasn't busy and the service was courteous and attentive. We felt welcomed and taken care of. The menu wasn't overwhelming. I like having choices but also having it be easy to make choices since I can get rather indecisive. The rolls I had were Moon Night and popcorn scallop. I liked them both but the roll part was the same, so only the top(ping) gave a variety in flavor. Ordered the takoyaki and it wasn't....it wasn't awesome. I loved it when I was in Japan. It just didn't even come close here. Not enough sauce, no seaweed powder. Nah. Wasn't what I hoped for. I'd say skip it and stick to the rolls! read more